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Technologie 26 juin
Apple and Microsoft raise prices on devices due to rising chip costs.
Apple increased prices Thursday on numerous products including MacBooks, iPads, HomePods and Apple TVs. The company attributed the hikes to surging costs for memory and storage chips amid high demand from AI data centers. iPhone prices remain unchanged for now. Microsoft announced higher prices for its Xbox Series X and S consoles starting August 1. The move marks the third increase since May 2025 and stems from rising storage and memory costs. These adjustments reflect ongoing pressures in the electronics sector where component expenses continue to climb affecting multiple product lines from both companies without impacting certain flagship items like iPhones at present. The timing of these announcements highlights a coordinated response to market conditions driven by external demand factors in advanced computing technologies.
- Apple augmente les prix de ses MacBook, iPad et autres appareils
- Microsoft augmente les prix de la Xbox en raison d'une pénurie de mémoire
Summer Davos forum convenes in Dalian with focus on super apps.
The 2026 Annual Meeting of the New Champions known as Summer Davos is underway in Dalian Liaoning Province. An art space on the first floor has drawn many participants. Luay Ahmadi of GFH Financial Group highlighted the benefits of Chinese super apps during the ongoing 2026 Summer Davos Forum in Dalian. The event brings together various attendees who engage with displays and presentations in dedicated spaces while key speakers address topics relevant to financial and technological advancements in the region. Discussions emphasize the role of integrated digital platforms in modern economies as part of broader conversations at this annual gathering.
- Art space draws focus at 2026 Summer Davos
- Bahrain executive praises Chinese super apps at Summer Davos Forum
Apple raises prices on multiple products citing chip cost increases.
Apple increased prices Thursday on numerous products including MacBooks, iPads, HomePods and Apple TVs. The company attributed the hikes to surging costs for memory and storage chips amid high demand from AI data centers. iPhone prices remain unchanged for now. The adjustments apply across a selection of hardware categories while leaving mobile phone pricing stable in the immediate term. This decision comes as part of responses to elevated expenses in key semiconductor areas influenced by external market demands from data center operations focused on artificial intelligence applications.
South Korean president discusses semiconductor investments with Samsung.
President Lee Jae Myung met Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Thursday at Cheong Wa Dae to discuss regional semiconductor investments including a possible chip cluster in the southwestern Honam region. The conversation centered on strategies to expand production capabilities and infrastructure in designated areas. Such engagements aim to strengthen the national position in global semiconductor manufacturing through targeted regional initiatives and collaborations between government and industry leaders.
Ethiopia prioritizes cybersecurity for national development strategy.
Ethiopia's information network security chief says the country is prioritizing cybersecurity as a core strategy for national development and security. This focus positions digital protection measures as essential elements within broader efforts to advance economic and societal goals. Officials emphasize the importance of robust systems to safeguard critical information networks against potential threats while supporting ongoing progress in various sectors.