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Nvidia stock rises on China H200 upfront-payment squeeze as traders eye approvals and earnings

Nvidia stock rises on China H200 upfront-payment squeeze as traders eye approvals and earnings

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 09:38 EST — Regular session Nvidia shares rose about 1% in early trading on Thursday after Reuters reported the chip designer is demanding full upfront payment from Chinese customers seeking its H200 artificial-intelligence chips, tightening terms as Beijing weighs approvals. The stock was up $1.94 at $189.11. Reuters The issue is timing, not appetite. Chief Executive Jensen Huang said this week demand from China for the H200 was “quite high” and that Nvidia had “fired up our supply chain,” but the company is still waiting on export licenses and does not know when approvals will
8 January 2026
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China pauses Nvidia H200 AI chip orders as CES 2026 fuels data-center rush

China pauses Nvidia H200 AI chip orders as CES 2026 fuels data-center rush

BEIJING, January 8, 2026, 01:39 (GMT+8) Beijing has asked some Chinese tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia’s H200, a high-end graphics processing unit used to train and run AI models, the Information reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The move came as China weighs whether — and on what terms — it will allow access to the chips, the report said. “China is committed to basing its national development on its own strengths,” said Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the United States. Reuters The pause underlines how quickly AI hardware has become a bargaining chip
7 January 2026
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Astro Showdown: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon – Best Cameras for Shooting the Stars in 2025

Battle of the 2025 Tablets: Samsung vs Apple vs Lenovo – Ultimate Flagship-to-Budget Showdown

Key Facts at a Glance Now let’s dive into the detailed comparison of each brand’s tablet family – from design and displays to performance, battery life, software, and unique features – and see how they stack up in 2025. Samsung Tablets in 2025 Samsung has built a diverse Galaxy Tab lineup, from ultra-premium productivity machines to affordable media slates. In 2025, Samsung’s tablet range is led by the Galaxy Tab S series (now in its 10th generation) as the flagship, a “Fan Edition” (FE) series offering upper-midrange specs at lower prices, and the Galaxy Tab A series covering budget needs. Samsung emphasizes bold OLED displays, S
8 September 2025
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Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Competition: Can Samsung’s Budget Champ Rule 2025?

Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Competition: Can Samsung’s Budget Champ Rule 2025?

Verdict: Who Should Buy the Galaxy A17, and Is It Worth It? Samsung Galaxy A17 5G in Black (rear view). The A17’s design is sleek and minimalist, echoing higher-end Galaxy models. It offers a matte finish plastic back and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. news.samsung.com The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers who want a reliable smartphone from a top brand, and especially for those who plan to keep their phone for several years. Its greatest strength lies in long-term value: with 6 Android OS upgrades guaranteed, the A17 will stay current and secure through 2031 news.samsung.com. This makes it ideal
7 September 2025
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Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Shakes Up the Flip Phone Game with Ultra Power, Style & Innovation

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Shakes Up the Flip Phone Game with Ultra Power, Style & Innovation

Key Facts: Pricing and Availability The Razr Ultra 2025 hit the market in April 2025 as Motorola’s ultra-premium offering, priced at $1,299 (USD) for 512 GB storage Techradar. A 1 TB variant is available for $1,499 (primarily sold unlocked via Motorola.com) Techradar. In the UK it launched at £1,099 (512 GB) Techradar. Notably, the Ultra is not officially sold in Australia Techradar, marking a limited regional release. This phone is expensive – one reviewer quips it’s “Galaxy Ultra territory” and a “heaped helping of substance” to justify the cost Techradar Theverge. Major U.S. carriers offer the Razr Ultra, often with
29 August 2025
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Global AI-PC Market Outlook 2025–2030: Rise of the NPU-Enabled Personal Computer

Global AI-PC Market Outlook 2025–2030: Rise of the NPU-Enabled Personal Computer

AI-Powered PC Shipments Surge (2025–2030 Forecast) AI PCs – defined by hardware and software optimized for on-device AI – are on a steep adoption curve. Industry analysts are exceedingly bullish on shipment growth through the latter 2020s: It’s worth noting that these rosy forecasts assume that compelling use cases for on-device AI continue to develop. Some industry experts caution there could be speed bumps (e.g. if users don’t see enough everyday benefit to justify upgrades). But so far, investment in AI features by both software and hardware vendors is only intensifying. Real-time language transcription, personal AI assistants, local generative AI
28 August 2025
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2025 Foldable Phone Showdown: Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold

2025 Foldable Phone Showdown: Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) features a 7.0-inch main OLED display with 2992×1224 resolution, 120Hz refresh (165Hz in Game Mode), Dolby Vision HDR, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness. It also has a 4.0-inch external cover display (1272×1080) that runs full Android apps at up to 165Hz. The Razr Ultra uses a titanium-reinforced hinge, IPX8 water resistance, weighs 199g, and measures 7.2mm thick unfolded. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite with 16GB of RAM on a 4nm process for flagship performance and on‑device AI. The camera system includes a dual rear 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide, plus
18 August 2025
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iPad Pro 11 vs The Best Tablets of 2025 – Ultimate Premium Tablet Showdown

The Ultimate Flagship Tablet Showdown 2025: iPad Pro vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs Surface Pro (and More)

The 2024 iPad Pro 13″ uses OLED Ultra Retina XDR, runs on Apple M4 (10‑core CPU/GPU, up to 16GB RAM), and starts at $1,299 with about 10 hours of battery. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (2023) features a 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 2960×1848 with 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2‑12GB RAM, S Pen included, and starts at $1,199. Microsoft Surface Pro (2024) offers an ARM Snapdragon X Elite or Intel Core i7 option on a 13″ PixelSense OLED panel with 120Hz, and ARM models deliver about 12h17m of battery life in tests. Lenovo Tab Extreme (2023) uses a 14.5″
10 August 2025
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Lenovo Yoga 9i vs HP Spectre x360 vs Surface Laptop 7 – 2025’s Ultimate Laptop Showdown

Lenovo Yoga 9i vs HP Spectre x360 vs Surface Laptop 7 – 2025’s Ultimate Laptop Showdown

Lenovo Yoga 9i Aura Edition (14″, 2025) uses Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake) up to ~3.7 GHz with 16 cores/20 threads, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 14″ OLED 2880×1800 touchscreen at 120 Hz. HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) runs Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake) up to 4.8 GHz with 16 cores/22 threads, 16 GB RAM (upgradable to 32), 1 TB SSD, and a 14″ OLED 2880×1800 120 Hz display with integrated Intel Arc graphics. HP Spectre x360 16 (2025) also uses the Core Ultra 7 155H, but pairs a larger 16″
6 August 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Smart Display Showdown: Echo Show 10 vs Nest Hub Max 2 vs Lenovo Smart Display 2

The Ultimate 2025 Smart Display Showdown: Echo Show 10 vs Nest Hub Max 2 vs Lenovo Smart Display 2

Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) features a 10.1-inch 1280×800 HD touchscreen on a cylindrical base with a motorized rotating display that follows you, weighing over 2.5 kg and standing about 25 cm tall. The Google Nest Hub Max 2 is rumored to include a larger 12-inch OLED display and built-in Thread, but as of August 2025 Google has not officially unveiled it. Lenovo Smart Display 2 is speculative, but if it appears it would likely continue Lenovo’s design ethos with a premium display, and Google stopped providing software updates for third-party Assistant displays as of 2025. Echo Show 10 delivers
4 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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