Google Pixel 11 Pro models feature reduced RAM and increased pricing compared to previous generations

Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL smartphones launched with 12GB of RAM, a reduction from the 16GB found in the Pixel 10 series, while prices increased by $100. Google attributes this to software and silicon optimization through a "full stack approach." The Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 5 also saw price hikes. Twitch drew criticism for its generative AI training policy, which is opt-out by default; its Chief Product Officer stated an opt-in model would fail. Microsoft is limiting Microsoft 365 and OneDrive updates on Windows 10 to drive Windows 11 adoption. NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 "Blackwell" GPU price surged to $16,000, nearly doubling since launch. Intel is selling $20 billion in stock to fund fabrication expansion and is exploring a return to the memory market. Leaks for Intel's Nova Lake CPUs suggest lower-tier 8P+12E models will retain the full 36MB L3 cache. HWINFO added support for Intel's "Razor Lake-AX" APUs, which target AMD's Strix Halo performance.

Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL base models now include 12GB of RAM, down from 16GB in the previous generation. The Pixel 11 series features a $100 price increase across Pro models and the new Pixel Watch 5.

Twitch's new AI training system is enabled by default for all streamers, requiring a manual opt-out. Microsoft is ending feature updates for Microsoft 365 and OneDrive on Windows 10 to encourage Windows 11 adoption.

NVIDIA has increased the MSRP of the RTX PRO 6000 "Blackwell" workstation GPU to $16,000. Intel is selling $20 billion in stock to finance the expansion of its semiconductor fabrication facilities.

Leaked specifications for Intel Nova Lake CPUs indicate that 8P+12E models will maintain a 36MB L3 cache.