High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) has become the primary driver of the global memory shortage, replacing traditional RAM and impacting GPU availability.
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The Memory Squeeze: Why Your RAM Bill Doubled
DRAM prices have surged up to 600%, driven by a shift toward AI-focused memory production, impacting consumer and enterprise markets.
PostgreSQL And The OOM Killer: Why We Use Strict Memory Overcommit
PostgreSQL developers favor strict memory overcommit settings to avoid kernel OOM killer issues, ensuring database stability under high load conditions.
The Safari MCP Server For Web Developers
Apple introduces Safari MCP server, a new tool for web developers to improve website testing and debugging, now available in beta.
Valve Open-source The Steam Machine E-ink Screen So You Can Make Your Own
Valve has open-sourced the design of the Steam Machine’s e-ink display, enabling users to create their own custom screens for gaming devices.
Show HN: Bramble – Local-first Password Manager
Open source Bramble introduces peer-to-peer cross-device sync for local-first password management, expanding from Chrome extension to mobile apps.
Memory Stopped Being A Commodity
Micron’s new long-term contracts signal memory is no longer a commodity, with buyers pre-funding capacity and locking in prices through 2030.
Virginia Bans Sale Of Geolocation Data
Virginia enacts a law prohibiting the sale of geolocation data, marking a significant step in privacy regulation. Details on scope and enforcement remain unclear.
Technology Operations Signal Monitor: PeerTube Is A Free, Decentralized And Federated Video Platform
PeerTube is identified as a free, decentralized, and federated video platform, highlighting shifts in platform tooling for small software teams.
Postgres Transactions Are A Distributed Systems Superpower
New developments highlight how Postgres transactions are now capable of supporting distributed systems, enhancing scalability and reliability.