Flock of SQLs - Apple & Microsoft Grapple With Soaring Hardware Prices
This Week in Tech — Jun 29, 2026 — news
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A weekly tech news roundup covering AI-driven hardware price increases affecting Macs, game consoles, and memory components; Intel Core Ultra chips competing with AMD in handheld gaming; Microsoft's ARM pivot through Qualcomm partnership; smart home developments including Matter 1.6 standard and Samsung/Level Lock changes; regulatory tensions around AI models and government policy shifts. Designed for tech enthusiasts seeking comprehensive weekly industry updates.