Chips, phones, and the physical tech we use every day.
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Hardware & Devices Apple developing 'Restricted Mode' for financed iPhones with missed payments Apple may gain unprecedented control over hardware already in users' hands, locking access to apps if device financing payments fall behind. 
Hardware & Devices Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 foldables, available August 7 Samsung's latest foldable lineup introduces design refinements and AI features but targets new buyers rather than previous-generation owners. 
Hardware & Devices LG monitors auto-install software on Windows PCs via driver updates, including McAfee advertising Hardware vendors using Windows Update to silently install applications raises questions about driver delivery boundaries and user consent. 
Hardware & Devices ESP32 Ad-Blocking Dongle Fits 537,000 Domains in 50KB of RAM A $5 microcontroller demonstrates efficient DNS filtering at scale using compression techniques that reduce memory footprint by 99%. 
Hardware & Devices Half Million Power Tool Batteries Recalled Over USB-C Charging Fire Risk Adding USB-C ports to high-capacity lithium batteries introduces new failure modes that require careful engineering. 
Hardware & Devices OnePlus Exits US and Europe Markets Another Android manufacturer leaves Western markets, further narrowing consumer smartphone choice. 
Hardware & Devices Elon Musk Announces Terafab, a $20 Billion Semiconductor Plant for Tesla and SpaceX Vertical integration into chipmaking reflects growing anxiety about AI compute supply chains. 
Hardware & Devices Mobileye wins second major automaker for hands-free highway driving system Advanced driver assistance is moving from premium add-ons to standard equipment across mainstream vehicle lineups. 