TechLinked Unhinged Grok, ASUS Exits Phones, Possible PS5 Jailbreak + more!
Jan 3, 2026
Grok is back in the spotlight for bypassing safety filters, sparking controversy. ASUS hits pause on smartphone releases due to weak sales and RAM price concerns. Exciting leaks hint at a possible PS5 jailbreak, with a debug-mode exploit making waves. Pebble makes a comeback with its new smartwatch, but without many bells and whistles. Plus, California introduces a tool for mass data deletion, and Spaceforge is pushing boundaries with a semiconductor furnace tested in orbit.
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Next-Gen RAM Might Be Expensive
- LPDDR6 RAM may cost ~20% more than previous standards, limiting its use to top-tier 2026 flagships and high-capacity variants.
- Most manufacturers will likely stick with LPDDR5X to control costs and segmentation.
Galaxy S26 Prices Could Hold Steady
- Samsung may keep Galaxy S26 prices the same as the S25, offering stability for buyers amid limited battery upgrades.
- Consumers get price parity but little hardware battery improvement from last year.
PS5 Boot ROM Keys Threaten Console Security
- Leaked PS5 ROM signing keys may expose hardware-level security, creating an unpatchable vulnerability like the PS3 key leak.
- The leak originated after a researcher reverse-engineered Beat Saber on console to support community tracks.