Articles by Jowi Morales, Contributing Writer

Jowi Morales is a writer and journalist covering the tech beat since 2021. However, he’s been interested in technology far earlier than that. He started discovering desktop computers when his father brought home a Windows 95 PC, but his first real experience working under the hood of the PC was when the old computer’s hard drive was filled to the brim in the year 2000. He deleted the Windows folder to attempt to rectify the situation, which led to his dad buying a new desktop PC. Since then, he learned a lot more about computers, and he’s always been the go-to tech expert for his family and friends.

Jowi primarily uses a Windows workstation and an Android phone, but he also bought into the Apple ecosystem with the 6th-gen iPad, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the M1 MacBook Air. Today, Jowi covers hardware and software from Redmond and Cupertino, while also looking at the tech industry in general.

Aside from covering technology, Jowi is an avid photographer and writes about automobiles, aviation, and tanks. You can find his bylines at MakeUseOf, SlashGear, and, of course, Tom’s Hardware.

Articles by: Jowi Morales

Nvidia says it’s ‘delighted’ with Google’s success, but backhanded compliment says it is ‘the only platform that runs every AI model’ — statement comes soon after Meta announces proposed deal to acquire Google Cloud TPUs

By Jowi Morales published 26 November 25

Nvidia congratulates Google for its success in AI hardware, but asserts the flexibility of its AI chips.

RAM prices have increased '500%,' PC builder claims — CyberPowerPC announces price hikes in U.S. and UK starting December 7

By Jowi Morales published 26 November 25

U.S. and U.K. retailer CyberPowerPC announced that it's raising RAM prices due to shortages.

Foxconn to expand U.S. operations at Wisconsin site with $549 million investment —Taiwanese company gets approval for more AI data center industry in Racine County

By Jowi Morales published 26 November 25

Foxconn has announced a $549 million expansion for its Racine County, Wisconsin, factory to build more AI data servers.

Rapidus to start construction on 1.4nm fab in 2027 — research and development on node to begin next year

By Jowi Morales published 25 November 25

Japanese startup Rapidus announced plans to build a 1.4-nm fab in Hokkaido, with construction expected to start in 2027.

Valve makes almost $50 million per employee, raking in more cash per person than Google, Amazon, or Microsoft — gaming giant's 350 employees on track to generate $17 billion this year

By Jowi Morales published 23 November 25

Valve is estimated to make $16.2 billion from Steam alone in 2025.

ASML allegedly offered to spy on China for the US — company proposed being 'Washington’s eyes and ears in China' after breaking gentlemen’s agreement on limiting DUV sales to country, says new book

By Jowi Morales published 23 November 25

ASML allegedly offered to spy on its customers for the U.S. after it was caught breaking a gentleman's agreement that limited the number of DUV lithography machines it could sell to China.

Snapdragon X1 Elite Linux laptop cancelled due to performance concerns — Linux PC maker says Qualcomm CPU is ‘less suitable for Linux than expected’

By Jowi Morales published 22 November 25

Tuxedo Computers, which builds Linux-powered desktops and laptops, has stopped work on Linux for the Snapdragon X1E, saying that the chip is less suitable for the open-source OS than expected.

Steam Machine can transform into Portal Companion Cube with custom skin — dot matrix and E Ink faceplates will also be available

By Jowi Morales published 22 November 25

Dbrand and Jsaux Gaming teased custom covers and cases for the upcoming Steam Machine.

Homeland Security thinks Chinese firm's Bitcoin mining chips could be used for espionage or to sabotage the power grid — Bitmain probed by U.S. gov't over national security concerns

By Jowi Morales published 22 November 25

The U.S. government is looking into Bitmain to see whether its products pose a risk to its national security.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang complains about stock price slide during all-hands meeting — says market did not appreciate company’s ‘incredible’ quarter (updated with Nvidia comment)

By Jowi Morales last updated 21 November 25

Nvidia’s stock price has been trending down despite its record-breaking quarter, and its CEO is complaining.

Taiwan set to avoid 'punishing' 300% tariffs on semiconductor exports, says report — new trade deal could spur $400 billion investment commitment from island nation

By Jowi Morales published 21 November 25

A senior Taiwanese ministry official said the U.S. will not put tariffs on its chip exports in exchange for helping Washington, D.C., copy its science park model for tech companies.

Nvidia releases emergency driver update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 — fixes reduced gaming performance driven by botched Windows updates

By Jowi Morales published 20 November 25

Nvidia's latest hotfix will help you reclaim FPS lost taken by a buggy Windows update.

1,500% price increase on some rare earth elements squeezes chipmaking business — Yttrium surge caused by trade war between U.S. and China

By Jowi Morales published 20 November 25

Yttrium prices are surging as the trade war between China and the U.S. have caused supply to dry up.

Dronemaker DJI buys into 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo — move seen as way to diversify away from drones amid worries of U.S. ban

By Jowi Morales published 20 November 25

DJI reportedly invests in 3D printer maker Elegoo.

Microsoft's new agentic AI features introduce new security risks introduced by AI, like prompt injection — firm acknowledges new and unexpected risks are possible

By Jowi Morales published 19 November 25

Microsoft just released agentic AI features to Windows 11 Insiders, but also warned them of the risks of using them on their PC.

Yesterday's global internet outage caused by single file on Cloudflare servers — unexpected file size caused catastrophic error, knocking out several major websites

By Jowi Morales published 19 November 25

Cloudflare reports that a feature file had unexpectedly doubled in size due to an error, leading its Bot Management system to fail.

Bitcoin price plunges, wipes $1 trillion from value weeks after it hit all-time high — prices now near lowest level for the year, erasing 2025 gains

By Jowi Morales published 18 November 25

Bitcoin falls to below $90,000 for the first time in recent months, largely driven by sell-offs by leveraged investors.

GlobalFoundries buys silicon photonics firm Advanced Micro Foundry for undisclosed amount — move makes chipmaker one of the largest silicon photonics manufacturers

By Jowi Morales published 18 November 25

GlobalFoundries has acquired Singapore-based silicon photonics firm Advanced Micro Foundry, positioning it as one of the leading providers of this technology for AI servers.

Asus, MSI, other manufacturers panic-buying RAM stocks, while major memory chipmakers rake in profits — massive demand for HBM and RDIMM for data centers driving shortage

By Jowi Morales published 16 November 25

Asus, MSI, and other PC manufacturers are now purchasing memory chips from the spot market to shore up their inventories as memory supplies tighten.

Elecom releases Huge Plus trackball mouse with massive 52mm ball and 10 programmable buttons — now comes with wireless connectivity

By Jowi Morales published 16 November 25

Elecom just upgraded its top-of-the-line 7.2-inch long trackball mouse.