TechLinked Intel Arc hits 1%, Micron kills Crucial, OpenAI declares "Code Red" + more!
Dec 4, 2025
Intel Arc GPUs have finally hit a 1% market share as Nvidia continues to dominate. Micron discontinues the Crucial brand to focus on AI data centers. OpenAI alarms with a 'Code Red' response to the Gemini AI, raising competitive stakes. India reverses its decision on mandatory cybersecurity apps, while Samsung unveils its innovative Galaxy Z Tri-Fold phone. New York introduces a law for retailers to disclose algorithmic pricing changes, and Android 16 launches exciting AI notification features.
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Redditor Said They Got Rocks Instead Of GPU
- A Redditor named Narded reportedly received rocks instead of a $1,200 GPU from Best Buy.
- Best Buy investigated and refused refund or replacement, leaving the buyer stuck.
Big Memory Firms Avoid Ramping Production
- Samsung and SK Hynix are avoiding production ramp-ups to prevent oversupply despite shortages and price spikes.
- That cautious stance prioritizes long-term profitability over short-term price relief for consumers.
OpenAI Calls A 'Code Red' Over Gemini
- OpenAI declared a 'code red' to prioritize core ChatGPT performance after Gemini 3's rapid user growth.
- OpenAI will delay non-core features and push a new reasoning model to regain competitiveness.