TechLinked No New Nvidia GPUs, iPhone Lockdown Mode Success, EU vs TikTok + more!
Feb 7, 2026
Discussion about a possible halt to new Nvidia GPU releases and VRAM shortages. Coverage of iPhone Lockdown Mode blocking law enforcement data extraction. Examination of the EU ruling that TikTok’s design is addictive and the potential consequences. Brief segments on Wayback Machine fixes for link rot, a Windows 11 update causing frame drops, NASA allowing smartphones in space, and a Substack data breach.
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GPU Refresh Delayed By VRAM Shortage
- Nvidia reportedly won't launch new RTX gaming GPUs in 2026 due to VRAM supply constraints and production shifts.
- The company may prioritize existing models and resurrect older GPUs to stabilize supply until 2027–2028.
Lockdown Mode Thwarts Forensics But Has Limits
- Apple's Lockdown Mode blocked FBI forensic extraction from a journalist's iPhone 13 during a classified-leaks probe.
- However, related devices (like the journalist's Mac with Touch ID) still provided data, showing partial protection limits.
EU Says TikTok's Design Encourages Addiction
- The EU preliminarily found TikTok's design promotes compulsive scrolling and wants major changes like disabling infinite scroll.
- TikTok faces fines up to 6% of global revenue if it can't justify keeping its current recommendation and engagement features.