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Global Memory Chip Crisis 2026 Puts Smartphone Prices Up
JOURNALARTA.COM, JAKARTA – Buying a new smartphone with strong specs and a reasonable price is getting harder for consumers. By mid-2026, the global technology industry is being hit by a global memory chip crisis. Shortages of key components, especially RAM (DRAM) and storage memory (NAND Flash), are forcing manufacturers to raise device prices to levels rarely seen before.
NASA Tests AI Medic Astronaut for Deep-Space Missions
NASA is testing CMO-DA, an AI medic astronaut designed to help crews diagnose and respond to medical symptoms when they are too far from Earth for quick consultation. The system runs locally, without a live link to Earth, and uses open-source tools from Red Hat. Testing is still on the ground before any space deployment.
Claude imitation allegations raise stakes for Alibaba
Anthropic says people linked to Alibaba may have copied Claude through millions of automated prompts. The dispute highlights how model distillation can expose an AI system’s behavior without hacking code or stealing training data.
Social Assistance Check 2026: Link, App, and How to Use It
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM — The government is distributing PKH, BPNT, and a Rp600,000 BLT-style payout per stage to 30 million beneficiary families in 2026. You can check your status from a phone in under two minutes using the official Kemensos website or app, as long as your KTP and family-card details match the data.
Google Pushes AI Regulation with Rules Favoring Industry
Google is pressing for AI regulation in the United States through a “middle path” that still leaves wide room for the industry. In a policy paper and comments from Kent Walker, the company proposes a federal frontier-AI watchdog and practical rules for AI platforms. The Verge reports the plan raises the question of who really benefits.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6 Sol in Phases After U.S. Request
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5.6 Sol gradually after a U.S. government request. The flagship model is strong in coding and cybersecurity, but early access is limited to approved partners.
NHTSA Wants to Remove Robotaxi Brake Pedals
U.S. road safety regulator NHTSA has proposed removing brake pedals from robotaxis that have no manual controls. The draft keeps stopping-distance standards in place, but it is already stirring debate over safety, passenger responsibility, and the future of driverless cars.
Free AI Logo Maker 2026: 5 Logo Websites for MSMEs Without Designers & Copyright Risks
JAKARTA — Free AI logo makers are now a fast option for MSME owners who want a shop identity without spending big on design fees....
How to Make TikTok Selling Videos with AI in 2026: CapCut AI and Free Pictory Without Showing Your Face
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – AI is now helping many MSME sellers make TikTok Shop content without showing their face, without editing skills, and without starting from scratch every day. With CapCut AI, Pictory, and InVideo AI, text scripts can be turned into promo videos in minutes.
5 Budget Gaming Phones for ML and PUBG in 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Budget gaming phones in the Rp1 million range can still handle Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile in 2026, as long as users stay realistic...
How to Check 2026 Desil Online Using NIK on Cekbansos
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Desil welfare status can now be checked from home using only a KTP NIK, with no need to queue at the village office....
How to Submit a Desil Objection via the Cek Bansos App in 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Low-income residents whose names do not appear on cekbansos.kemensos.go.id can now apply to be included in the National Socioeconomic Single Data...
How to Use ChatGPT for Online Selling: 20 Shopee TikTok Shop Prompts for 2026
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Got ChatGPT but the results keep coming out flat? The problem is usually not the AI, but how you ask. These 20 ready-to-use prompts are built for Shopee and TikTok Shop sellers, from captions to video scripts and complaint replies.
Kalsel Yesterday: Tax Revenue Rises, Karhutla Alert
South Kalimantan’s daily roundup covers economic and public welfare issues, from tax revenue growing 40.33 percent to Rp4.72 trillion to Banjar Regency’s quick response to wildfire risks. It also includes oversight of child-friendly school admissions, new services at H Damanhuri Hospital, and a call for farmers in Hulu Sungai Selatan to adapt to technology.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 Named Best ANC Earbuds for Android
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 (2nd gen) is again seen as the top active noise-canceling earphone for Android users. It beats AirPods Pro outside Apple’s ecosystem and adds key upgrades, including built-in wireless charging and advanced spatial audio.
NASA Finds Donaldjohanson Asteroid Spinning Irregularly
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft found the Donaldjohanson asteroid spinning in an unusual way, shaped like a peanut with two lobes and preserving minerals formed by liquid water. The finding helps scientists read its collision history, the effect of sunlight, and asteroid evolution in the main belt.
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review for Long-Distance Running
Finding the right running headphones for long distances such as a half marathon is not easy. Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 offers a rugged hybrid solution that keeps ears aware of surroundings while delivering high-quality audio.
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Launches With Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM – Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A27 5G with a starting price of USD 349.99, or around Rp5.7 million, and a global release...
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Drops to Record Low for Runners
Amazon Prime Day has brought steep discounts back to sports audio gear, and one of the standout deals is on Shokz headphones. TechRadar reports that several of the brand’s top models are now at their lowest prices ever, with the OpenRun Pro 2 drawing the most attention from runners who want safer listening on the road.
Samsung discounts hit record lows during Prime Day
Samsung is running steep discounts on its official store alongside Prime Day, with some of the lowest prices yet on the Galaxy S26, Watch 8, Buds 4 Pro, and several new TVs. Some models get direct price cuts, while trade-in offers push the final price even lower. For gadget hunters, it is a rare moment that may even beat some Black Friday deals.
5 Plumbing Business Software Tools for 2026 Efficiency
TechRadar Pro reviewed five plumbing business software categories that can help in 2026, from technician scheduling to accounting. The findings show digital tools can cut admin work, speed up customer response, and help plumbing businesses run more smoothly amid tight labor.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 Named Best ANC Earbuds for Android
For Android users, finding true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds with premium active noise cancellation (ANC) can be confusing. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 arrive as the clear answer for uncompromising quiet audio.
Warehouse Automation Reshapes Logistics Operations
Warehouse automation is moving from standalone tools to autonomous systems that combine AI, mobile robots, and digital twins. Labor shortages, cost pressure, and the need for inventory accuracy are pushing warehouses to read real-time data and make faster decisions.
400-year-old giant black coral found in Fiordland
Researchers found a 4-meter-tall, 4.5-meter-wide giant black coral in Fiordland, New Zealand. Estimated to be 300 to 400 years old, it may help guide deep-sea conservation mapping.