A misplaced iPhone 17 Pro Max always feels like you’ve been punched in the gut, which is why the astute decision would always be to pay a monthly AppleCare+ fee that covers theft and loss. One lucky customer, who may not have known that he would fall into this specific circumstance, recounts how Apple sent a new unit touting eight times the internal memory of the first one. Keeping in mind the ludicrous premium the technology giant charges for storage upgrades, whether it’s an iPhone or a Mac, getting a replacement with more space than before will always put a sparkle […]

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With modern PC games continuing to push the trend of increasingly demanding requirements on PC hardware, default — and especially maximum — graphics presets often miss that coveted sweet spot between performance and visuals. Nioh 3 is expected to be no exception to this rule. Unfortunately, early impressions from the gaming press and community alike show a mixed bag of technical behavior across a multitude of PC setups, with reports of lower-than-expected framerates, high CPU usage, and other miscellaneous technical issues. Consequently, this guide's purpose is to help you attain an optimal balance between performance and visuals in Nioh 3. We shall […]

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Last week, Blizzard Entertainment hosted the second of its flurry of showcases to kick off 2026 with an Overwatch Spotlight, digging into the future of the game and everything players can expect for the coming year. Outside of the official name change back to just 'Overwatch,' we got a look at everything coming in Season 1: Reign of Talon, which has officially gone live. The showcase clearly reinvigorated the Overwatch community, because not only did the game have its "biggest weekend by player count in over a year," according to a press release after the showcase, but the launch of […]

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Apple has managed to use its considerable market heft to aggressively manage the cost of various key components, allowing the base storage variants of the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup to launch at the same price points as their iPhone 17 counterparts, as per a fresh supply chain analysis. Jeff Pu: Apple’s goal is to keep starting selling prices of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max "unchanged or at a similar level" to those of their iPhone 17 counterparts TF International Securities analyst, Ming Chi-Kuo, noted towards the end of January that Apple was working round the clock to prevent […]

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The number of wishlists a game has is never a one-to-one for how many copies it'll see when it finally releases, but you can't say those wishlists count for nothing, especially when there are millions of them, which is exactly what Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, and Resident Evil Requiem have on Steam. Instead of its usual sales reporting, analyst firm Alinea Analytics' latest report digs into which upcoming titles have the most wishlists on Steam. Now, it's worth noting that the report clarifies that Valve's own ranking for the 'Top Wishlists' games on Steam also accounts for how quickly […]

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According to two separate and trustworthy sources, Microsoft is reportedly considering the merging of the Xbox Game Pass Premium console subscription tier with PC Game Pass. The Verge's Tom Warren heard that the plans are far from finalized, but that's what Microsoft is thinking right now, and Windows Central has subsequently backed up the reporting with its own sources. Here's a breakdown of the respective feature sets as they are currently available to users: Feature PC Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Premium Price $11.99/month $14.99/month Platforms PC only Console, PC, Cloud First-Party Day-One Access Yes No (added within 1 year) […]

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Intel's ZAM memory approach has seen significant traction recently, and Team Blue has surprisingly unveiled the prototype of the technology, making promising claims. Intel & Partners Are Working on the Z-Angle Memory to Solve Thermal & Compute Constraints With Existing Solutions While Team Blue has been out of the DRAM business for several decades now, the company has recently entered a new frontier with the SoftBank subsidiary Saimemory, unveiling a solution called Z-Angle Memory (ZAM) to break HBM's monopoly. While we did discuss on ZAM last week, it appears that Intel was quick to showcase a prototype to the world, […]

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Later this week, Sony is set to host its first State of Play event of 2026. This hour-long showcase will include several announcements we could guess at, and many we won't be able to, but a new report from Billbil-kun at Dealabs has pretty much cemented one of the announcements that we'll see at Thursday's show (if we don't see it tomorrow): the games entering the PS Plus Extra Catalog for February 2026. Which, according to the report, will be headlined by Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The first of Insomniac's Spider-Man titles, Marvel's Spider-Man (the remastered variant, that is), entered the […]

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PlayStation is ready to reclaim the spotlight after the Xbox Developer Direct and the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. After a quiet start to the year, Sony has officially pulled back the curtain on a massive February State of Play, which promises to be a beefy broadcast that will set the tone for the PS5’s 2026 lineup. With rumors of new first-party reveals and long-awaited updates on third-party projects, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming showcase. Official Livestream You can watch the official State of Play stream directly below when it goes live: When and Where to […]

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Supermassive Games, the studio you'll recognize as the team behind games like Until Dawn and The Quarry, has announced the release date for their next narrative-driven horror adventure, Directive 8020. This new sci-fi entry in Supermassive's Dark Pictures anthology will arrive on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S this coming May 12, 2026. The news was announced with a new release date trailer, which also ushered in the launch of pre-orders going live on both PS5 and Xbox Series. Pre-orders for the game on Steam will go live "soon" according to the video description, so just keep an eye on […]

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China's CXMT is expanding its presence in the HBM market, aiming to capitalize on the AI frenzy, as the company is now reported to be converting a large chunk of its DRAM output. CXMT's Capacity Shift Towards HBM Does Put the Idea of "Cheaper" Consumer Memory Under Threat Given how competitive the DRAM industry has become in recent times, it has opened up newer opportunities for Chinese memory manufacturers like CXMT. One of the more interesting talks in recent times is how DRAM suppliers from China are 'somehow' going to save gamers from the ongoing memory shortages, but it appears […]

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A series of older games and some newer ones have started to make their way to iOS and Android as native ports, as smartphone chipsets have finally attained sufficient performance and efficiency to fluidly run titles that were heavily taxing on decade-old systems. On this occasion, Tomb Raider 2013 is demonstrated to maintain a healthy 60FPS average during various parts of the game when running on both the A19 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, a consistent framerate doesn’t necessarily mean the game is running at the same image quality on both phones, with the details posted below. […]

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The February Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase brought new information about several third-party games launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A good portion of the presentation focused on ports launching this year for the current-generation Nintendo system, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. With the recent Nintendo Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade running and looking great on the system, many are wondering how the console will handle the second entry in the series, which is a more complex game […]

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A little more than two years ago, while Capcom was enjoying the critical and commercial success of its latest Resident Evil remake at the time, Resident Evil 4 Remake, the company confirmed that players could expect more remakes in the future. We didn't get any indication as to which games would get the RE Remake treatment next, but at this point, there are only so many options left. Now, despite most of the rumours in the time since Capcom gave that confirmation circling around Resident Evil: Code Veronica, a new ESRB rating (spotted by Kotaku) may have just spoiled Capcom's […]

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There are some truths and judgements that should not be viewed via a political lens. And, Trump Mobile's T1 phone constitutes one such occasion, where irrespective of the inherent political bias, the beholder is forced to concede that the device is an extremely tacky imitation of what a sleek smartphone looks like. The T1 Phone is a device that is all show, and retains an empty void for a soul; cheap, gaudy, garish, and an abomination of the device's original promise. Trump Mobile's T1 Phone has now surfaced in its final form, and we can't help but cringe at the […]

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Monster Hunter Wilds will be getting a "large-scale expansion" later this year, with Capcom set to reveal the expansion at some point in Summer 2026, the company confirmed today in its update regarding what's coming to the game in February 2026. After digging into what players can look forward to in Monster Hunter Wilds' new update, which is set to be out on February 18, 2026, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto concluded by looking ahead to what's next for Wilds as we move deeper into the year. "Now, I'd like to talk about what's next for Monster Hunter Wilds," Tsujimoto began. "We […]

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Today, AMD and Pearl Abyss have announced the Crimson Desert AMD Game Bundle. Purchasing select AMD hardware from eligible retailers will give you access to the upcoming open world action/adventure game for free on PC. The following AMD processors, graphics cards, and laptops that include an AMD Ryzen processor are eligible: Qualifying AMD Products Crimson Desert AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3DAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D*AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DAMD Radeon RX 9070 XTAMD Radeon RX 9070 *Purchases of this product prior to the Campaign Period are eligible to receive a Coupon Code. ✓ Select laptops that contain an AMD Ryzen […]

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NVIDIA's Resident Evil Requiem game bundle for GeForce RTX 50 GPUs is now available, offering gamers a free copy of the latest entry in the Resident Evil franchise. NVIDIA Bundles A Free Copy of Resident Evil Requiem In Latest GeForce RTX 50 GPUs Promo Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, is the latest title in the long-running survival horror/action franchise. The game comes out on the 27th of February, so with just a few days left, NVIDIA has decided to update its RTX bundle to include a free copy of the game with its RTX 50 series GPUs. As […]

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Mario Tennis has become one of Nintendo's most predictable franchises, showing up relatively early in the lifespan of all of the company's recent platforms, and sure enough, Mario Tennis Fever is being served up within the Nintendo Switch 2's first year on the market. Promising more characters and modes than ever before, as well as a wide array of new gameplay-altering "Fever Rackets," this may well be the most feature-rich Mario Tennis to date. Is Mario Tennis Fever a swinging good time or will it leave fans cold? Lace up your shoes and tighten your rackets; it's time to find […]

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Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture have always approached game design with an "art-first" philosophy. While their titles aren't always the most modern in terms of raw mechanics, they are always more than the simple sum of their parts. Powered by a singular, punk-rock vision, each title possesses a distinct flair that is becoming increasingly rare in the risk-averse AAA space. Following No More Heroes III, which was based on a very strong vision but was ultimately constrained by the unrealized open-world setting, and Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, a remaster of a rather niche game of the PS3/ Xbox 360 […]

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If imitation is the highest form of flattery, Samsung appears to have elevated it to an art form, riding Apple's coattails for the better or worse. This appears to be a growing view in light of a series of recent decisions by Samsung, be it the reintroduction of a variable aperture lens, the rumored Galaxy Z Wide Fold, or the aluminum frame for the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup. Samsung appears quite fond of copying Apple, as evidenced by a spate of its recent decisions Apple introduced a titanium frame for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in September 2023. […]

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Battery drain tests conducted on smartphones often don’t show the full picture because, the majority of the time, these devices are exclusively connected to Wi-Fi. However, the latest comparison does things a little differently, with an iPhone 17 Pro Max taken through its paces solely on a 5G and home Wi-Fi network to see what kind of runtimes can be experienced. Even without checking the entire test, we can assume our winner, but if you read on, there are some bits you’ll find interesting. New battery drain test shows that the iPhone 17 Pro Max had 25% of charge remaining, while […]

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Two more affordable IPS gaming monitors from AOC have arrived, featuring satisfactory specifications and features for the masses. AOC Debuts 260 Hz 24-inch and 27-inch Fast IPS Gaming Monitors With NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatibility AOC is back with two more affordable gaming monitors. The company keeps releasing budget monitors quite frequently, and these are mostly IPS and VA displays specially designed for gamers on a budget. The two new gaming monitors launched today are 24-inch and 27-inch 1080p gaming displays that utilize Fast IPS panels to deliver good visual quality alongside fast response. 260 Hz and 0.3 ms MPRT used to […]

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Despite having been released a long time ago, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to be one of the most popular open-world games ever. Since the launch of the next-gen update, however, it's been up to the modding community to add new content and features to the game, including a full-fledged multiplayer mode, but in the past few weeks, it's been suggested that a new official DLC could be launching later this year to bridge the gap with the next entry in the series and begin the marketing for what is set to be another massively popular role-playing games. Following […]

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The most powerful AYANEO gaming handheld will be available in various configurations and will cost $3,499 for a 128 GB, 2 TB configuration under the Early Bird Offer. AYANEO Starts Indiegogo Campaign for 9-inch OLED NEXT 2 Handheld, Powered by Ryzen AI Max 385/Max+ 395 and Available in Various Configurations AYANEO has finally announced the official price for its upcoming and most powerful gaming handheld called NEXT 2. It was announced last year, but the company was quite slow in announcing its specs, let alone launching it. NEXT 2 was teased as the most powerful gaming handheld with an "Exclusive" […]

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A clever theory has just made a connection between one of Apple's largest ever acquisitions in recent memory, that of Q.ai, and the oft-rumored IR-equipped AirPods Pro that might launch as soon as this year. Apple's acquisition of Q.ai supposedly complements its ambitions of launching IR-equipped AirPods Pro As we noted recently, Apple has acquired the secretive Israeli AI company, Q.ai, for $2 billion, rendering the transaction one of Apple's priciest ever buyout moves. For the benefit of those who might not be aware, Q.ai specializes in using machine learning to decipher whispered speech and enhance audio in challenging conditions. The […]

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The depth of the combat system has always been the signature of the Nioh experience, and this is no different in Nioh 3. With the addition of a second fighting style, Ninja Style, combat is now deeper than ever, featuring so many unique techniques that let players play the way they want without penalty. While there's no real "correct" way to play the game, it's undeniable that some Martial Arts and Skills are more useful than others. Among the Skills you can equip, however, there is one called The More the Merrier that can take your gameplay to the next […]

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The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the second-fastest graphics card in the "Blackwell" lineup, and features solid performance. The card launched at $999 US, but since launch, we have seen the price hover above the MSRP with premium models retailing close to the $1500 US figure. This is 4090 territory, and while the previous flagship doesn't support DLSS 4 MFG besides the Blackwell enhancements, it is still a potent offering, making the 5080 slightly more difficult to recommend based on its perf/$. Despite that, those of you who want a new Blackwell enthusiast-grade card without spending over $2000 US for […]

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To celebrate the Chinese New Year, which lands in exactly one week, game developer Game Science has released six minutes of in-game footage from the upcoming game Black Myth: Zhong Kui, a follow-up to the massively successful Black Myth: Wukong. The content doesn't actually include anything that will be in the game itself; it's been crafted just for the celebration. However, it provides an early look at the visual upgrades that we'll see in the upcoming title. Black Myth: Wukong quickly became a sensation after its launch in August 2024, jumping to the second spot of Steam's all-time concurrent player […]

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Yesterday, Finnish developer Remedy Entertainment announced its new CEO. As you may remember, the previous Chief Executive Officer, Tero Virtala, left in late October after nine years in the studio following the financial disaster that was FBC: Firebreak. The game, Remedy's first online multiplayer release, utterly failed to deliver a fun, replayable experience, a basic requirement for any successful online multiplayer game. The newly appointed CEO is Jean-Charles Gaudechon. He has over twenty years of experience in the industry, including senior leadership roles at CCP Games and Electronic Arts, although recently he was a Senior Vice President and General/Group Manager […]

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Samsung’s estimated chipset share of the Exynos 2600 found in the upcoming Galaxy S26 series is said to be 25 percent, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 accounting for the remaining tally. Fortunately, this figure could see a drastic uplift next year with the arrival of the Exynos 2700. According to an analyst, not only is the chipset expected to enter mass production in the second half of this year, but Qualcomm isn’t going to be enjoying the lion’s share of its chipsets powering the Galaxy S27 family. The latest report states that the Exynos 2700 share of the Galaxy […]

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The new Mini PC looks like a small version of the PlayStation 5 console, but it is much more powerful when it comes to performance. Minisforum Launches AtomMan G1 Pro Mini PC for Gamers and Creators, Delivering up to 245W of Power to the CPU-GPU Combo Popular mini PC maker Minisforum has launched a new powerful mini PC that looks like a PlayStation 5 console, but it's much more compact than the latter. Measuring just 3.8L, the AtomMan G1 Pro is a compact powerhouse that caters to the demands of gamers and content creators. AtomMan G1 Pro uses a while […]

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The new device can manage the load distribution to protect the 16-pin power connector, which is prone to melting. Aqua Computer Launches Ampinel at 100 Euros, Aimed to Mitigate the Notorious 16-pin GPU Power Connector Melting We now have a couple of devices to mitigate the connector melting issues on the GPUs, equipped with 16-pin power connectors. The latest one is called "Ampinel", launched by Aqua Computer, which was originally planned for a November 2025 launch. After some delay, the company has finally launched the device that aims to protect the 16-pin power connector (12V-2x6) from melting. Aqua Computer says […]

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A Redditor has successfully installed the OpenClaw AI agent on MSI's Cubi Mini PC, which was running on the Linux OS. MSI's Cubi Mini PC Makes For A Tiny AI Agent Powerhouse, Runs OpenClaw Flawlessly on Linux OS Recently, AI Agents such as Clawbot, Motlbot, and OpenClaw have become very popular. These agents act as your personalized AI assistants and run on virtually any machine with persistent memory support and the ability for users to give access to the entire system. One user on Reddit has now successfully managed to run the OpenClaw AI Agent on his MSI Cubi Mini […]

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AMD's next-generation Ryzen AI MAX SoCs, codenamed Medusa Halo, will feature support for LPDDR6 memory. AMD Medusa Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" SoCs To Elevate Bandwidth Performance With LPDDR6 Memory AMD's Ryzen AI MAX series saw two new additions at this year's CES, and the company is already working on the refresh for its first-gen Halo lineup. The first-generation Strix Halo series already maintains a super-premium position as an SoC for AI PCs, and with Gorgon Halo (Ryzen AI MAX 400), AMD will continue to push performance further with boosted CPU/GPU clocks and higher memory speeds. As for the true successor […]

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Intel's Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs featuring Dual Compute tiles are reportedly going to consume a lot of power. Intel's Mainstream Nova Lake Desktop CPUs To Consume HEDT-Like Power Intel is preparing its next-generation Nova Lake Desktop CPUs along with 900-series chipset boards that will feature the LGA 1954 socket. These will replace the existing Arrow Lake Desktop CPUs that utilize the 800-series chipset boards on the LGA 1851 socket. As per previous leaks, Intel's Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs will feature two variants: a single compute tile offering with up to 28 cores and a dual compute tile offering with up […]

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It appears the chip tariff threat against TSMC has faded, as the Trump administration is considering exempting the Taiwan giant following significant US commitments. TSMC Sees Exemptions Under an Upcoming Tariff Scheme, Allowing the Giant to Benefit Its Customers Semiconductor tariffs have long been a concern for TSMC, especially since the company has faced demands to increase its commitments to American manufacturing or face tariffs of up to 100%. Given how important the Taiwan chip giant is to the global AI supply chain, a tariff wave would've disrupted operations, causing significant concern for hyperscalers and fabless customers. However, according to […]

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Riot has announced that the 2XKO team, which just celebrated launching the new League of Legends-based 2v2 tag fighter out of early access less than a month ago on January 20, will lose 80 members of its development team in a round of layoffs. The news was confirmed in a blog post from the game's executive producer, Tom Cannon, who cited that despite the game doing well with its "core audience," the "overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term." While the statement itself doesn't cite the exact number of developers who […]

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In just a couple of months, consumers who were hunting for a boatload of deals quickly began ‘panic buying’ because the DRAM crisis has forced manufacturers to introduce price hikes that have never been seen before. Even Lenovo, which is the largest notebook maker in the world, has urged customers to head out and make hardware upgrades as quickly as possible. However, what about those seeking an M5 MacBook Pro? Well, you can rest easy because these machines are going in the completely opposite direction, with two configurations sporting up to 24GB of unified RAM and a 1TB SSD going for […]

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MindsEye, from UK developer Build a Rocket Boy (BaRB), was arguably the worst game to come out in 2025. It was the worst game of last year by Metacritic's standards, reaching only a 37, and was called out ruthlessly for the broken state it arrived in on launch. While the studio has made several strides to update and fix the game and save the studio, a new report from GamesIndustry.Biz digs into whether that's even possible. According to some former members of BaRB staff, the answer is a resounding no. To say MindsEye and Build a Rocket Boy have had […]

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A couple of months ago, independent developer Chaos Manufacturing unveiled its debut game, a sci-fi action roleplaying game titled SOL Shogunate. The game is quite different from your average science fiction setting: the developers describe it as a "samurai space opera". Essentially, the developers have imagined an alternate future in which humanity has colonized the Solar System, but society has somehow retained feudal Japanese culture. The game takes place primarily on the Moon, where the way of the sword is law under the rule of a powerful Shogunate. The Moon features artificial gravity-creating cities, each designed as an homage to […]

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Update 10/02/2026: Embark Studios has shared the patch notes for today's update and more details as to how ARC Raiders' new Shared Watch event works. Though it doesn't involve you queuing into a PvE-only mode, you're rewarded Merits only for damaging and taking down ARCs, whether by yourself or assisting other Raiders. Every 100XP you earn from damaging and destroying ARCs equals 1 Merit point, and you'll need 1,050 Merits to earn all of the awards in the event. As for the rest of the patch notes, there are a couple of notable fixes, but more notable is what's still […]

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As per Colorful, the new X3D AI Turbo feature can deliver a noticeable boost in gaming performance when users use Ryzen X3D chips. Colorful Announces X3D AI Turbo Mode, Delivering Nearly 8% Higher Average and 16% Higher 1% Low FPS on CVN 800-Series ARK Motherboards With the launch of Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a new gaming benchmark has been set, and motherboard makers are now designing special features to squeeze more performance out of the chip. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains a competitive CPU that delivers nearly identical gaming performance to the 9850X3D, and considering millions of users already have 9800X3D […]

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Now that we're roughly one year away from the planned launch of EXODUS, the Mass Effect-inspired sci-fi action RPG in development at Archetype Entertainment, the developers are starting to share more about the game. Speaking with Gamesradar, Narrative Director Drew Karpyshyn (who wrote the first three Mass Effect games while at BioWare) stressed that side content in EXODUS will always feel tied to the companions and the game's overarching themes, rather than being tacked on as in some roleplaying games. We don't want things to feel tacked-on. We definitely don't want you to feel like you're doing it because you're […]

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Last month, Blizzard Entertainment announced that it would host four showcase events for its biggest ongoing franchises, to update players on what's next for each series. We've already seen the showcases for World of Warcraft and Overwatch, with today's Hearthstone presentation coming next, followed by a Diablo showcase later this week. But you might have noticed that one major franchise is missing from that list: StarCraft. In fairness, it's not surprising that StarCraft was left out of getting a showcase to start the year, only because it's been years since we've seen a new entry in the StarCraft series. When […]

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The HBM markets are now seeing a shift in momentum following the validation and production stages of HBM4, and it appears Korean memory giants will be in the spotlight this time. Micron Faces Validation Challenges With HBM4, Giving Ample Room For Samsung to Snatch Market Share With Vera Rubin and the Instinct MI400 series, major chip manufacturers have shifted their focus to integrating HBM4. This technological leap combines logic and memory into a single package, delivering higher performance benefits. We won't go into much depth. However, from an industry POV, the HBM market share, primarily distributed between SK hynix, Micron, […]

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Callum Vinson, who you might recognize from the Chucky TV series or the recent mini series, Long Bright River, has been tapped to play Atreus in Amazon's God of War TV series, a new report from Variety has confirmed. It's the latest major casting announcement for the show, with Vinson joining the likes of Mandy Patinkin, Teresa Palmer, Max Parker, Danny Woodburn, and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, to name a few. That said, we'll mostly see Vinson alongside Ryan Hurst, who is set to lead the show as Kratos. The official character description and logline for the show, included in Variety's […]

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Krafton, the Korean publisher mostly known for being the shepherd of PUBG, who also gained a fair bit of notoriety last year for its ongoing legal battle with the founders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds, has reached an "all-time high" in revenue, according to its latest financial results. With growth driven by PUBG for a fifth consecutive year, Krafton surpassed ₩3 trillion ($2.05 billion) in revenue. Most of that revenue growth came from its mobile sector, which brought in ₩1.7 trillion ($1.1 billion), followed by PC titles bringing in ₩1.1 trillion ($751 million), while consoles contributed ₩42.8 billion ($29 million). […]

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Lenovo's official has spoken about the state of the PC supply chain, revealing that channel partners and consumers should secure hardware with the utmost urgency. Lenovo's VP Says that "Pricing Sensitivity" With the AI Buildout Is High, Making Current Prices the Most Attractive Well, 2026 isn't a great year for gamers at all, considering the shortages we are seeing across multiple component segments, and, more importantly, there isn't a clear direction for consumers. Given that many of us are involved in the usual 'upgrade cycle', there is uncertainity about how the PC market will evolve moving forward, or whether there […]

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Apple recently launched the AirPods Pro 3 with a single marquee feature, one relating to Apple Intelligence. However, if the latest tidbit pans out, the device's next iteration would be all about spatial perception. A tipster declares that the next AirPods Pro will be able to "see around you" For the uninitiated, Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 feature smaller earbuds that offer a better fit, an improved spatial listening experience, up to 2x more effective noise cancelation, live translation powered by Apple Intelligence, a heart rate sensor, an 8-hour long battery, and IP57 sweat and water resistance, all for just $249. However, […]

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As promised, ASRock has started rolling out the latest BIOS for improving overall system stability on its AM5 motherboards. ASRock Rolls Out Beta BIOS Version 4.0.7.AS01 on 600 and 800-Series Motherboards; Aims at Resolving Boot Failure and Optimizing Memory Compatibility ASRock has started rolling out new BIOS updates for several of its AM5 motherboards as promised in a recent statement. After acknowledging Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on its AM5 motherboards, the company said it has started investigating the issues alongside AMD to mitigate CPU failures. We have been seeing numerous CPU failure reports surfacing almost daily, and sometimes as many […]

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Streamlining Kiryu's retirement down to a thirty-hour adventure cuts away so much of the original Yakuza 3 charm and replaces it with poor casting choices.

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As predicted by reliable insider NateTheHate two weeks ago, Sony has announced that it will host a State of Play event this coming Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BT. Unlike Nintendo's recent Partner Showcase Direct, which only featured announcements from third-party games, this showcase promises to feature "eye-catching third-party and indie games headed to PS5, along with the latest from teams at PlayStation Studios." That's from the PlayStation Blog post announcing the event, which also adds that this showcase will last for over an hour when it's all said and done, with "60+ […]

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NVIDIA has been in a race to source DRAM for its AI accelerators and memory products, but the real edge, of course, is Jensen's unique relationships with Korean memory giants. NVIDIA's CEO Just Met With SK's Chairman In a "Fried Chicken" Dinner, Discussing SOCAMM & HBM4 DRAM is proving to be essential for AI chip manufacturers that have been in severe shortages for several quarters now. This is mainly driven by hyperscaler demand, the sudden rise in demand for general-purpose DRAM products such as LPDDR, DDR, and GDDR. More importantly, NVIDIA and others see HBM as an integral part of […]

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ARC Raiders has a lot of threats its players need to contend with. Other players are, of course, near or arguably at the top of that list. Everything else on that list, however, is the ARCs. The robots that come in various shapes and sizes, some more difficult to destroy than others, all of them dangerous, and all of them, to some degree, annoying to deal with. This guide will take you through the most annoying ones, most of which are also the ones you'll have to deal with practically every time you go Topside, and how to deal with […]

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Intel appears to have secured a second major customer, this time for its bleeding-edge 14A process, with a wild rumor identifying MediaTek and its Dimensity chips as a source of marginal strength for Intel's still-fledgling advanced node. After Apple tentatively tapped its 18A process, Intel appears to have secured MediaTek as a major customer for the bleeding-edge 14A process We already know that Apple might opt for Intel's 18A-P process for its lowest-end M-series chips that are expected to ship in 2027, as well as non-Pro iPhone chips in 2028. In fact, GF Securities recently went a step further by […]

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The variable aperture has been absent from Samsung’s smartphone camera arsenal for years, but given that Apple has been reported on multiple occasions to bring the technology to its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, the company has little choice but to respond. As for the lineup that’s expected to receive the upgrade, the Galaxy S26 series could be the obvious recipient, but plans can change in the blink of an eye. Multiple generations of Galaxy S flagships have remained stagnant in camera technology; variable aperture could be the first step from Samsung towards reviving innovation Samsung’s Electro-Mechanics […]

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Even though Alan Dye, the architect of Apple's Liquid Glass UI, has left for greener pastures, a new report asserts that Apple will not abandon its new design language with the upcoming iOS 27. Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update will focus on AI enhancements and stability improvements rather than implementing a comprehensive UI overhaul When Dye left Apple for Meta in December 2025, many expected Apple to tone down its Liquid Glass UI or abandon it altogether. After all, Apple's design language has attracted its fair share of criticism over the past few months, especially on legibility concerns, with critics […]

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Apple has a habit of introducing newer colors with every annual ‘Pro’ model launch, but the company went the extra mile when it adopted the highly embellished Cosmic Orange finish on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. To say that this model was popular was a gross understatement, but even better was the fact that Chinese consumers pounced on this version like there’s no tomorrow, resulting in a 38 percent sales surge compared to last year. Now, why would customers be so fixated on just one color? It turns out that Cosmic Orange isn’t just any finish; […]

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While Nioh 3 is sensibly easier than previous games, it is still challenging. Human enemies tend to block a lot, while Yokai only stagger with attacks when they are out of Ki. Depleting an enemy's Ki has always been the core of the Nioh experience, but getting to do so at the start of the game can be difficult, as both your knowledge of the game's mechanics and weapons is limited, and you can't access many Martial Arts that deal solid Ki damage in a short amount of time. The only workaround to this issue is slowing the enemy down, […]

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Samsung Display, one of the primary suppliers of OLED screens to Apple, is gearing up to accommodate the upcoming increase in the number of foldable iPhones, spanning the iPhone Fold and the colloquially called iPhone Flip. Samsung Display is reportedly increasing its investment in Apple's foldable OLED equipment at its A4 factory According to ET News, Samsung Display is currently deliberating over increasing its CapEx on foldable OLED equipment for its A4 factory that is located in Asan, South Chungcheong Province of South Korea. The planned investment, which might materialize as soon as Q2 2026, will reportedly focus on increasing […]

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Qualcomm’s lofty ambitions of hitting high clock speeds on its flagship chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 come at the cost of increased heat generation. To alleviate this massive trade-off, the company has been rumored to switch to the same cooling solution that Samsung has employed on its Exynos 2600, which is Heat Pass Block (HPB). With this inclusion, chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro can achieve frequencies of 5.00GHz without hitting a thermal wall, and we have some excellent news for you. In what could be the biggest leaks of the year, we get our first look […]

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Intel's next-generation 900-series chipsets have leaked, and include Z990, Z970, W980, Q970, and B960 for upcoming Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs. Intel Preps Two Premium 900-Series Chipsets For Nova Lake Desktop CPUs, Z990 & Z970 - W980 For Entry Workstations, Q970 For Businesses & B960 For Mainstream Intel's 900-series chipsets will be replacing the existing 800-series family, which was featured on the LGA 1851 socketed motherboards for Arrow Lake and Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs. The 900-series chipset will be featured on the next-gen LGA 1954 motherboards, which will support Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs in late 2026. According to Jaykihn at X, […]

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A few days ago, during AMD's Q4 earnings call, CEO Lisa Su shared some comments on the launches of Microsoft's Xbox Next Gen console and Valve's Steam Machine. When it comes to the Steam Machine, she said Valve was on track to launch it in early 2026; however, in the span of a few hours, Valve told Steam users that it had to delay finalizing the shipping schedule and pricing due to the ongoing RAM shortage. Regarding the Xbox Next Gen hardware, Lisa Su stated that it was tracking well for a launch at some point next year. However, it […]

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The announcement of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake won't be at this week's State of Play broadcast, according to insider shinobi602, but it will be relatively soon, and the same goes for the game's release; both are "not too far off". It's now been more than two and a half years since we first heard that Ubisoft was crafting an Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake. The original rumor came from Kotaku, which also reported that Ubisoft Singapore, the studio behind the Black Flag-inspired game Skull and Bones, was likely involved in the development. The next […]

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Q1 2026 has so far seen memory and NAND prices surge by over 90%, and another 20% hike is expected in the coming quarter of Q2. Both PC & Server Memory+NAND Prices Shot Over 90% In Q1 2026 (So Far), & Latest Reports Suggest Even More Hikes For Q2 According to a report published by Counterpoint, both memory and NAND prices saw a 90% price surge in Q1 2026, with more on the way. The report is based on the research firm's own memory price tracker & showcases the current situation of the PC and server markets affected by vast […]

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A comprehensive and robustly integrated supply chain should enable Apple to continue shipping its hardware at a lower price, outdoing the competition. The company’s low-cost MacBook is right around the corner, with one of its major selling points being significantly more affordable compared to what rivals are churning out. It has been reported that this portable Mac will contribute to Apple’s growth in 2026, with a new report stating that this version alone will account for 25 percent of all Mac sales recorded for last year. The upcoming portable Mac is estimated to record shipments between 5.5 million and 7.9 million […]

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Intel's mainstream Core Ultra 5 250K Plus CPU has leaked out in Geekbench, showcasing the performance of 18 cores clocked at 5.3 GHz. Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Boasts 18 Cores, 5.3 GHz Clocks & Decent Performance In Sub $300 Pricing Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh or Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs are now scheduled for launch next month, and while we still have to wait some time to see them on retail shelves, the leak spree continues with Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus being the latest to appear at Geekbench. Its bigger sibling, the Core Ultra 9 290K […]

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Qualcomm is expected to adopt a slightly different flagship chipset launch strategy this year, with the company rumored to introduce two versions called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. One of the biggest differences between the two SoCs is that the top-end one will provide LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage support, but here’s the interesting bit. The latest rumor claims that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will be compatible with older memory and storage standards, helping reduce component costs for Qualcomm’s partners. Looking at the DRAM crisis, this is a welcome […]

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The Snapdragon X Elite was just the start for Qualcomm as the company made a killer statement by entering the Windows-powered laptop space with its first flagship chipset. The San Diego firm had previously introduced the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite last year, with the less powerful SoC taken through its paces in a series of CPU and GPU benchmarks. What’s surprising about the results is that, in some cases, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite ends up beating the M5 while running circles around its immediate predecessor. What’s even more impressive is that the Snapdragon X2 Elite beats the M5 […]

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NVIDIA's consumer GPU plans are looking pretty interesting now, as a new report claims the company plans to extend the RTX 50 series with a new addition. NVIDIA's Next GPU Could be the GeForce RTX 5090 Ti, Boasting Higher Performance For Its 'Dearly' AI Customers Team Green hasn't talked too much about gamers at all this year, apart from DLSS 4.5, but we won't go into that. In terms of gaming GPUs, well, at CES 2026, we didn't see anything from NVIDIA at all, despite expecting the RTX 50 SUPER series. According to a recent report, the company has no […]

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Intel's 18A process was a breakthrough for the foundry division, especially with a successful Panther Lake launch, but here's why external adoption is limited for now. Intel's PowerVia Technology Paves The Way Towards Future Customer Commitments, But Not Right Now Intel Foundry has been struggling with customer commitments for several years now, but the division has worked extensively on the 18A process, with foundations laid by ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger. The node has seen recent success with its integration into the Panther Lake lineup, and given how Intel's latest APU platform has turned out, experts are optimistic about Intel Foundry's progress. […]

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Apple is gearing up for a veritable product launch galore in the next few weeks, which could see the debut of the iPhone 17e, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, and the iOS 26.4 update cycle - bringing with it the revamped Siri, replete with enhanced AI capabilities. Apple iPhone 17e launch is "imminent" According to Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter, the launch of the iPhone 17e appears "imminent." This aligns with our recent reporting on the topic, where we noted that, as per the rumors circulating within Apple's case and accessory manufacturing circles, the Cupertino giant […]

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In our 'eagle's view' of the RAM market, we have noticed that the price trend has become more consistent over the past few days, but the reason isn't optimistic. Memory Prices Are Reaching Stability, But Suppliers Are Still Looking to Reap More Profits We all hope that memory modules will become affordable for consumers, but recent price trends and supply chain conditions suggest prices will only increase in 2026. While looking at RAM price trends on PCPartPicker, we noticed that both DDR4 and DDR5 were 'flattening out'. There are many reasons behind such a price movement, but calling the memory […]

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There's probably nothing that stops AMD from releasing FSR 4 for non-RDNA 4 GPUs, but it just keeps avoiding it. AMD Says "No Updates to Share at This Time" in Response to Whether it Will Release FSR 4 for Previous-Gen RDNA GPUs It has been proven multiple times that AMD's latest FSR 4 upscaler works on older RDNA GPUs such as RDNA 2 and RDNA 3. This isn't something new, as we have been seeing users finding workarounds to turn on FSR 4 on RX 6000 and RX 7000 GPUs using the leaked files. When AMD accidentally released the INT8 […]

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The AM4 platform has been constantly dominating in the mainstream market, and despite AM5 being the most popular platform, AM4 still has the best-selling chipsets. AMD B550 Chipset Motherboards Remain the Best-Selling Motherboards in NA and EU Regions It doesn't surprise us to see AM4 making a comeback since the eye-watering DDR5 RAM prices and expensive AM5/LGA 1851 platform have made building a decently fast computer insanely difficult. While DDR4 prices have been rapidly increasing at almost the same rate as DDR5 RAM kits, the overall cost for DDR4 platforms is still comparatively lower than DDR5 platforms due to several […]

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[UPDATE - February 8, 2026] Epic Games Senior Communications Manager Brian Sharon reached out to Wccftech to provide Epic's official response to Santa Ragione. You can find it below in its entirety. Our team played the game and found it violated the Epic Games Store’s Content Guidelines, specifically the ‘Inappropriate Content’ and ‘Hateful or Abusive Content’ policies. We did a secondary check by filling out the ratings questionnaire for the game ourselves and the content got an Adults Only (AO) rating – which we do not allow on the Store. Because this wasn’t an official submission, we do not have […]

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Well, everyone is concerned about what tech giants are doing when it comes to AI spending, but apparently, the NVIDIA CEO doesn't feel the investments are something 'surprising'. NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Calls the AI CapEX Bumps 'Sustainable', Rejecting the Overspending Claims The AI frenzy is evolving with aggressive momentum heading into 2026, as we have seen the first indication that the technology is approaching an 'inflection' point, following quarterly earnings from Amazon, Google, and Meta. It appears Big Tech is in a race to spend more on AI, which is why CapEx figures have grown to levels no one would've […]

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If you want to risk frying your GPU, you may try the newly leaked 1000 Watt BIOS, specifically designed for the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z. RTX 5090 Lightning Z 1000W BIOS Uploaded on Techpowerup Database, Allowing Users to Flash it on Different RTX 5090 Models from Non-MSI Vendors If the 800W leaked BIOS wasn't enough, users can now download the 1000W BIOS file from TechPowerUp for their GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. NVIDIA RTX 5090, which is usually capped at 600W, can now pull significantly higher power using the latest BIOSes, which are specifically made for the latest MSI GeForce […]

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That Apple is able to leverage its heft and the resulting economies of scale to negotiate a fairly reasonable price point for the iPhone batteries won't give anyone a pause in this day and age. However, Apple's phenomenal margins on battery replacements likely will. A 5,088mAh battery that powers the iPhone 17 Pro Max reportedly costs Apple just $12 In an X post discussing the de-merits of silicon-carbon batteries, the tipster Schrödinger has shared a valuable nugget of information: the 5,088mAh battery that powers the iPhone 17 Pro Max costs Apple $12, while a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery typically costs $18, […]

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OpenAI is chomping at the proverbial bit to bring its first consumer AI device, bearing the internal codename Sweetpea, to the market by the second half of 2026. However, the device is now expected to chronically underdeliver on its promised potential, if the latest tidbit from a source pans out. OpenAI's Sweetpea, which will reportedly go on sale under the consumer name Dime, is already falling victim to the ongoing memory crisis While speaking at the Axios House Davos event of this year's World Economic Forum, OpenAI's Lehane chose to disclose that the startup's first consumer AI device constituted one […]

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Three SKUs from the Refresh lineup will have their reviews published officially next month, while the whereabouts of one SKU remain unknown. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K/KF SKUs Review Embargo Reportedly Lifts on March 23; Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Reportedly Gets Cancelled Intel has yet to announce Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, and despite seeing numerous leaks, we don't have a specific date from the company when we can expect these chips in the market. However, given that some motherboard vendors have started preparing their new BIOS updates to support Arrow Lake Refresh, including […]

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Apple’s low-cost iPhone launch strategy lived on with the arrival of the iPhone 16e, with the company quickly moving to unveil the iPhone 17e, its immediate successor, in the coming weeks. Naturally, to save up on production costs as much as possible and in light of the DRAM shortage, there isn’t expected to be much of a cosmetic difference, but you might be interested in what’s underneath the hood. Here’s everything you need to know about the iPhone 17e’s launch, features, and specifications. Design and display A transition to the Dynamic Island instead of a notch is about the only […]

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Apple compromised on its principles by partnering with Taboola, a veritable fount of scammy and untrustworthy ads, and Apple's consumers are now having to contend with the result: a deluge of shoddy advertisements on Apple News. Apple News ads appear to be deteriorating by the day in terms of quality The veteran tech journalist, Kirk McElhearn, has just penned an interesting post, titled "I Now Assume that All Ads on Apple News Are Scams." For the benefit of those who might not be aware, Apple struck a deal with Taboola, one of the largest ad-tech companies in the world, back […]

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Apple continues to keep us in suspense as the M5 Pro and M5 Max launches remain in limbo, with the only concrete details available to us being that these chipsets will arrive in the first half of 2026. Recently, evidence of only the M5 Max and M5 Ultra was referenced in iOS 26.3 Beta, with the M5 Pro strangely missing. This led us to believe that Apple may add it later in the code, but one YouTuber had an ‘Eureka’ moment when he said that the ‘middle of the pack’ SoC is just another rebranded M5 Max that utilizes the […]

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Isabela Merced, who you'll recognize as Dina from HBO's The Last of Us and Hawkgirl in James Gunn's recent Superman film, has been chosen to star in SEGA's upcoming film adaptation of its classic zombie franchise, The House of the Dead. Confirmed in a report from Deadline, Merced will lead the adaptation, which is set to be written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, who is right at home in a gore-filled zombie world, as he's arguably most known for directing the Resident Evil films that star Milla Jovovich (who also happens to be his wife). The report adds that […]

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The Galaxy Ring has remained a subject of consternation for Samsung ever since a user's device swelled up on his finger just before he boarded a flight. Now, another Galaxy Ring has swelled up over a period of time, but here the South Korean behemoth does not appear to be at fault. A Galaxy Ring owner complains of the device's battery swelling up discreetly months after it became defunct A Redditor who goes by the username u/MaybeNotThrowing recently detailed his harrowing Galaxy Ring experience, one that could have resulted in an injury. Basically, our protagonist purchased the Galaxy Ring as […]

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At $599, no other computer matches the performance and value offered by the M4 Mac mini, which is why this compact, but exceptionally powerful computer has quickly become a favorite for customers who want to run localized AI agents to simplify their daily tasks. Unfortunately, a surge in orders has created a shortage of this hardware, which will be disappointing given its price hasn’t been affected by the DRAM crisis. The M4 Mac mini’s biggest strength is its architecture, with its tight integration allowing you to run the AI chatbot Maltbot, whereas on other machines, performance bottlenecks would exist We […]

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In what might appear counterintuitive to most people, Apple TV does not actually let you own the movies that you've bought, with most purchases remaining locked to a given region, as illustrated by a Redditor's recent plight. Apple TV's content licensing policies leave much to be desired A Redditor who goes by the username u/AlpacAKEK recently penned an interesting post, explaining the pitfalls associated with purchasing movies from Apple TV. The user maintained a "small movie library" populated with titles purchased from the Apple TV. However, the Redditor lost access to all but three movies upon changing his Apple ID […]

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MindsEye was the worst game of 2025 by Metacritic's standards. While developer Build a Rocket Boy has made significant strides to work on and improve the game, including a major update that was released earlier this week, the studio's co-chief executive officer, Mark Gerhard, reportedly believes the game's issues stem from more than just Build a Rocket Boy (BaRB) failing to deliver a solid product. In a new report from Insider-Gaming, the studio claims to have obtained evidence of a "coordinated campaign to purposefully and maliciously damage Build a Rocket Boy's reputation and undermine confidence in MindsEye. We are working […]

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a role-playing game that has already become legendary, less than one year after its release. Sweeping multiple Game of the Year awards in recognition of its narrative and gameplay achievements, the game developed by French development studio Sandfall Interactive is set to have a lasting influence on the RPG genre as a whole, and it's safe to bet the first Clair Obscur-like game won't take too long to see the light of day. These awards, however, may be nothing compared to the high cultural honor Sandfall Interactive has now received. As reported on the game's […]

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Nioh 3 is officially out, and it only took the game three hours (one for every Nioh game) for it to become the most-played Nioh game on Steam ever. After going live at 05:00 UTC, with 22K+ jumping in right away, per SteamDB, it had already surpassed its predecessors' concurrent player counts just three hours later. The first Nioh game peaked on Steam at 10,649 concurrent players, meaning that Nioh 3 had more than doubled the first game's peak concurrent player count right from the start. Nioh 2's peak concurrent player count currently sits at 41,325 players, which Nioh 3 […]

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The most powerful GeForce RTX 5090 ever produced will cost over $5000, and users have to particitipate into lottery to win the chance to "purchase" the card. MSI Announces One-Day Lottery Event for GeForce RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z, The Enthusiast-Grade RTX 5090 Rated At Up To 2500W Since the unveiling of the card at CES, we have been wondering how much it costs. The answer is out, and as expected, it costs more than what we expected. The MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z is probably the most insane RTX 5090 ever produced, and with a max TDP […]

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It might be difficult to imagine that increased sales of Nintendo's latest hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch 2, in any region, let alone its home base of Japan, would actually hurt the console's profitability. But that's exactly what's happening, according to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa. In the company's official translation of its Q&A section from its third-quarter financial report, Furukawa confirmed that the "better-than-projected" sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan will negatively impact the Switch 2's operating and gross profit. How is that the case? Because the parts Nintendo uses to manufacture the Nintendo Switch 2 are purchased […]

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Remember when renowned game writer and designer Chris Avellone stood on the stage of Xbox's E3 2018 showcase to unveil Dying Light 2 and its choice and consequence system? That was the main way developer Techland signaled the shift from the first game's action-adventure genre to an action RPG. Avellone is famous for having written and/or designed some of the best Western RPGs, including Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, Neverwinter Nights 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny, and Torment: Tides of Numenera. The goal was to create a narrative […]

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This is perhaps one of the wildest damage we have seen so far on the RTX 40 series GPUs, but the user is unsure whether MSI will honor the warranty Redditor Reports a Massive Power Short in the VRM Section that Left the RTX 4080 Super With a Hole in the PCB We've all seen a horrible 16-pin power connector burn on GPUs, and even a capacitor pop on GPUs, but this failure seems so insane that it literally blew a hole in the PCB. Redditor u/TwistedCollossus reports that his RTX 4080 Super card died due to a short circuit. […]

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Ori developer Moon Studios took a big swing with No Rest for the Wicked, choosing to make something outside of its 2D platforming comfort zone and instead direct its talents into making an action RPG. After its initial early access launch in May 2024, it was clear that the game had a lot of unrealized potential, and the time to realize that potential as an early access game. Now, over a year and a half later, during which the game has seen more than a few significant updates, the most recent being a co-op update that went live last month, […]

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With just around two weeks until Samsung officially unveils its Galaxy S26 series, we are now getting extremely detailed renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, those too in the stunning cobalt violet color. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra looks stunning in the cobalt violet color The famous tipster, Evan Blass, first leaked these renders earlier today. However, Samsung soon forced him to take down those images. Fortunately for us, Android Headlines was still able to publish these stunning renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. As we noted recently in a dedicated post, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to sport a […]

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Memory suppliers have dramatically changed the way DRAM contracts traditionally operate, according to a new report, with newer spot prices now being reflected in an 'interesting' way. DRAM Manufacturers Have Narrowed Agreement Timelines, Limiting It To Just a Few Weeks Well, across the industry, memory shortages have been discussed from the consumer perspective, but when it comes to players in the supply chain, the dynamics are quite different. It appears that in the era of a DRAM supply crunch, memory suppliers like Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are all focused on one thing: maximizing profitability from their production lines. A report by […]

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Despite numerous CPU failures, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D RMA rate is roughly on par with other Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Out of 40,000 Units Shipped on Mindfactory, Only 0.71% Ryzen 7 9800X3D Boxed CPUs Were RMA'd; Intel Core i9 14900K is Still One of the Most Failed CPUs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D failure reports have definitely caused some panic in the community, as we see users reporting dead CPUs very frequently. While AMD and its motherboard board partners have claimed that they have been investigating the failure issues, the 9800X3D isn't the only one that suffers from such failures. In fact, […]

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Late last year, it seemed like Half-Life 3, the third entry in the Valve series, was about to be announced. Every available indication, whether updates to the Source 2 engine or rumors from reliable insiders about a trailer in preparation, seemed to point to an imminent reveal before the end of 2025. However, 2025 has ended without any confirmation of what the HLX project is, and the complete lack of information from the usual sources plunged the community into doom and gloom, with many starting to doubt the game really exists, or believing it was ultimately cancelled. While we still don't know if HLX […]

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The 2nm GAA process was recently reported to have achieved yields of 50 percent, indicating that while there is room for improvement, Samsung can reach a stage where it can be in the same conversation as TSMC. As the latter faces production problems, the opportunity for the Korean foundry is ripe for the taking, as the latest report states that Samsung is eyeing a 130 percent bump in 2nm GAA orders. Tesla is already a notable customer for this technology, with the EV manufacturer previously said to have signed a $16.5 billion deal. Analysts predict that Samsung’s precise 130 percent […]

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According to the French website Origami, Ubisoft has canceled a secret Assassin's Creed co-op game codenamed AC League. Origami, which has a solid track record, claims to have verified the information with six current Ubisoft employees before publishing the story. First and foremost, it should be clarified that this is not Assassin's Creed Invictus, the arcade Fall Guys-inspired PvP multiplayer game that was previously leaked to be in development. AC League was originally meant to be the rumored Assassin's Creed Shadows co-op mode, which later morphed into a standalone title. It was in development at Ubisoft Annecy, the studio that […]

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In Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, your character level is only half the battle. To truly unlock the potential of your party, you need to master Vocations. While the game streamlines many aspects of the classic experience, it still doesn't explicitly list the precise Proficiency Points required to reach the next rank, leaving players to guess based on the progress bars in the menu. If you’re looking to master any Vocation as quickly as possible without turning the game into a tedious grind, I’ve conducted extensive testing to find the most time-efficient loops. Here is the best way to power up […]

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One of the biggest attractions of the upcoming Apple iPhone 17e was supposed to center around its adoption of the Dynamic Island. However, a new report now wants you to perish that thought, and abandon any similar design change hopes for the base iPad as well. Apple won't bring any design-related changes to the iPhone 17e and the base iPad According to a new report from MacOtakara, Apple will retain the existing design language for the iPhone 17e and the base iPad. Specifically, the report notes that Apple won't bring the Dynamic Island to the iPhone 17e, opting to retain […]

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In Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, the hunt for Metal Slimes remains the fastest way to grind experience points, but taking them down is no easy feat, as you can only hit them for 1 point of damage (when they don't dodge your attacks) and are as quick to run away from battle as ever before. While there are skills such as the Warrior's Metal Slash, which can deal more damage to Metal Slimes, these are not enough to guarantee their defeat every time you encounter one in battle. However, there is a secret in the AI logic of the Pirate […]

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the third version of the seventh entry in the series, which established Japanese role-playing games following the original PlayStation release and the first Nintendo 3DS remake. While the game roughly follows the same story beats, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined introduces many gameplay tweaks meant to make the experience more welcoming for all sorts of players while retaining most of the features that define a Dragon Quest experience. In this Complete Walkthrough and Guides Hub, you will find everything you need to make your journey to restore the world much more enjoyable. Overview Dragon Quest VII […]

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Deadline reports that a Baldur's Gate 3 HBO series is now underway, with Craig Mazin attached as creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Mazin is primarily known for his acclaimed work on the TV shows Chernobyl and The Last of Us, the latter of which is particularly relevant because it's also an adaptation of a game. Previously in his career, he also co-wrote the screenplays for movies like Scary Movie 3 and 4, The Hangover Part II and III, and The Huntsman: Winter's War. The big difference compared to the adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us is that the Baldur's Gate […]

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Apple was previously reported to be making the iPhone 18 Pro Max thicker and heavier than any of its predecessors, but that would be out of sheer necessity because the latest rumor has shared the battery sizes for both the eSIM and non-eSIM versions of the flagship. In short, if you have any intentions of purchasing the iPhone 17 Pro Max, you might want to hold off on your upgrade and wait for the successor. Up to a 3.67 percent larger battery is rumored to be found on the iPhone 18 Pro Max, with Apple’s efficient A20 Pro SoC and […]

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The AI frenzy is now coming for CPUs, as a new Reuters report says both Intel and AMD are struggling to meet enterprise demand, which has driven up prices. Server CPUs Are Now Under Immense Demand From Hyperscalers, Potentially Forcing Intel/AMD to Shift Away From Client Products The broader tech supply chain is currently under significant pressure, courtesy of the infrastructure buildout, as we have seen over the past few quarters, DRAM, NAND, and semiconductors are experiencing massive shortages. This has ultimately created an adverse impact not just on consumers alone, but also on manufacturers like Intel and AMD, as […]

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AMD's high-performance CPU journey continues on the desktop platform with the arrival of the Zen 5 core architecture. The new architecture has several fundamental changes that allow huge performance uplifts in single-core and multi-core applications. These can be attributed to the 16 percent IPC improvement that the new architecture has on offer. Replacing the AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs do not change the core configurations but enhance them in certain ways. The architectural upgrades allow Zen 5 chips to run cooler, consume lower power, and support the latest features on existing and upcoming […]

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It has been only a few days since Apple's new AirTag 2 hit the store shelves. Yet, iFixIt is now out with a teardown of the device, revealing interesting insights about the coin-like tracker. iFixIt: Apple AirTag 2 still does not sport "tamper proof" speakers iFixIt's teardown of the AirTag 2 has revealed a few interesting aspects about the new device: For the benefit of those who might not be aware, the new AirTag's key specs include: The new AirTag is available at the same $29 price point. You can also buy a bundle of 4 for $99.

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AT&T’s subpar service and customer service were quickly in the negative spotlight when a customer on Reddit explained his horrible experience with the U.S. carrier concerning an iPhone 17 Pro that was supposed to arrive brand new at the designated address. Unfortunately, not only was the box shipped with a broken factory seal, but the device also had a smudged display, clearly indicating it had been opened before. Naturally, the first instinct would have been to return the product, which would have been a simple process, right? Wrong, and after the customer endured the excruciating after-sales support, he was charged triple […]

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Right now, there's a big air of mystery around MachineGames, and what its next project will be. The developer is mostly known for its take on the Wolfenstein series; its last game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, meant it took several years off from the Wolfenstein franchise to make a different kind of excellent Nazi-punching adventure. But now that its treasure-hunting adventure is out, with its own DLC, and will soon be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, the question once again becomes: what's next for MachineGames? Presumably, what's next is Wolfenstein 3, and in a recent interview with […]

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Tesla's CEO is highly optimistic about the prospect of computing in space, as Musk believes Earth's energy constraints hinder the advancement of AI. Tesla's CEO Claims Energy Is a Problem On Earth, But in Outer Space, Chips Will Be the Next Constraint As the world of AI infrastructure advances, many experts argue that the 'dot-com' moment for this buildout will come when hyperscalers realize there isn't enough energy on the grid to sustain datacenter development, which would ultimately lead to a compute glut. Energy is a massive constraint that the AI bandwagon currently witnesses, given that it is argued that […]

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One mechanic that Embark Studios uses to keep players engaged in ARC Raiders is the game's Expeditions, which are essentially a big reset for your Raider. Things like your Workshop, player level, skill points, blueprints, coins, quests, and stash upgrade progress all get reset, letting you start again with new rewards and buffs to make your next round of Topside visits all the more intriguing. What makes Expeditions interesting to complete (and what helps keep players logging onto ARC Raiders each day) is that you have a limited amount of time to prepare for them, with Expeditions running on a […]

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Today, The Verge's Tom Warren has published some updates on the Xbox schedule for this year. In 2026, the Xbox brand celebrates its 25th anniversary, and Microsoft is trying to launch games in four of its biggest franchises: Forza Horizon, Halo, Gears, and Fable. We already know the date of Playground's Forza Horizon 6, which will be released on May 19, 2026, as announced during the recent Xbox Developer Direct 2026. Warren adds that his sources indicate Halo Studios (formerly known as 343 Industries) is targeting a Summer release for Halo Campaign Evolved, the single-player remake of the 2001 game […]

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Google wowed tech enthusiasts back in late 2025 when it made the Quick Share function for Pixel 10 devices compatible with Apple's AirDrop, allowing seamless file transfers between Android and iOS ecosystems. Now, as per the comments from a Google bigwig, that seamless interplay is coming to a lot more devices in 2026. Google is bringing the seamless interplay between Quick Share and Apple's AirDrop to a lot more Android devices this year We noted back in November 2025 that Google reverse-engineered AirDrop without any apparent input from Apple, essentially finding a workaround for seamless file transfers between Pixel 10 […]

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Last week, as part of a flurry of showcases Blizzard Entertainment announced to start 2026, the studio hosted a World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth showcase, which dug into the roadmap the company has for the long-running MMORPG in 2026. Following that showcase, in an interview with The Game Business, game director Ion Hazzikostas and executive producer and vice president Holly Longdale went further into what they envision for the future of World of Warcraft, and the "bigger vision" they have for the franchise. It's clear that Blizzard has a lot coming for World of Warcraft. The game's next major […]

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As NVIDIA's cloud service GeForce NOW celebrates its sixth anniversary, with a new batch of games set to join the service, a new batch of games are also getting support for NVIDIA's DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation, including the critically acclaimed Masocore from Team Ninja that will arrive on PC and PS5 tomorrow, Nioh 3. While the full game won't be available until tomorrow, February 6, 2026, if you haven't already, you can download the Nioh 3 demo to get yourself prepared for the full release. The demo and the full game both support NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation. […]

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Today, Guerrilla Games has finally unveiled its upcoming online co-op action game: Horizon Hunters Gathering. Announced over four years ago, the game indeed features the stylized, slightly cartoonish look players got a glimpse of in early 2023 with the footage leak. It's undoubtedly a big departure from the main series' trademark highly realistic visuals, and it remains to be seen whether it will resonate with fans. Visually, at least, the MMORPG Horizon Steel Frontiers, in development at NCSoft, certainly looks more similar to the main games. Anyway, first and foremost, Guerrilla's Game Director Arjan Bak reassured fans that they're not going to stop […]

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If the report is true, then we will have to wait a few more months before seeing the next-gen gaming handhelds powered by newer Intel chips. Intel Reportedly Delays Panther Lake for Gaming Handhelds to Q2 2026; Two SKUs with 12 and 10 Xe3 Cores Supposedly in the Making Not long ago, Intel's VP and GM, Robert Hallock, confirmed that dedicated Panther Lake SoCs for gaming handhelds will be released this year. While Robert didn't share any details on the launch, the prominent leaker "Golden Pig Upgrade" suggested the launch at the end of Q1 2026. The leaker said in […]

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Apple might release the iPhone 17e in a matter of days, if the latest rumors from the Cupertino giant's labyrinthine supply chain are anything to go by. Apple iPhone 17e reportedly launching on February 19 According to the rumors circulating within Apple's case and accessory manufacturing circles, the Cupertino giant might launch the iPhone 17e via a press release on Thursday, February 19. Do note that Apple typically launches new products on Mondays or Tuesdays, with Wednesdays also seeing occasional launches. As such, a Thursday launch is quite aberrant for Apple. It is for this reason that we would urge […]

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Samsung’s Heat Pass Block (HPB) is currently applied to the Exynos 2600 and is an excellent implementation to help lower temperatures and improve thermal resistance by 16 percent. With reports doing the rounds that other chipset makers will also adopt this technology to their SoCs, the latest rumor now claims that Qualcomm will be implementing it in its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 later this year. Looking at the high clock speeds achieved by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the thermal limitations of passive coolers like vapor chambers are already being reached, requiring more […]

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Today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase event had a lot of announcements that were exciting for players who don't have any other console or device to play games on besides a Nintendo Switch 2, because most of the biggest announcements were about games already available elsewhere coming to the Switch 2. Three of those bigger ports all came from Bethesda, as Bethesda Game Studios boss Todd Howard appeared to reveal that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition are all coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Two out of three […]

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After it was rumoured to appear during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, once the showcase started, it didn't take too long for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to appear, with a new trailer showcasing the second entry in the FFVII Remake Trilogy on Nintendo Switch 2, and a release date, with it arriving almost precisely as predicted: on June 3, 2026. Two weeks ago, the reliable insider NateTheHate pointed to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S sometime this year. Following that, yesterday, ahead of today's Partner Showcase, NateTheHate pointed to Rebirth appearing at today's […]

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NVIDIA's plans for this year's consumer GPU launches are unclear, but a new report says the RTX 50 SUPER series won't launch at all. NVIDIA's Consumer GPU Plans Are Currently Under Jeopardy, Driven by Memory Supply Constraints The DRAM supply shortage has forced GPU manufacturers to revise their roadmaps, leading to significant disruptions in many future launches. At this year's CES, we saw no talk about next-gen consumer GPUs at all, and the main reason is simply that getting the necessary chips has become difficult. Now, according to The Information, NVIDIA has "no plans" to launch a new GPU this […]

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Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook is one of the year's most anticipated consumer devices. And, in what constitutes a nod to the ongoing memory crisis, the device will feature reduced RAM to preserve its low retail price. Apple's low-cost MacBook to retail at between $699 and $799 As per the reporting by Taiwan's Mirror Daily, Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook is expected to sport the A18 Pro chip, the same SoC that powers the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, and remains comparable to the M1 chip in performance. Surprisingly, and in what likely constitutes a nod to the constrained memory supply, […]

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As part of the company's third-quarter financial results, which revealed that the PS5 has sold over 92.2 million units as of December 31, 2025, and that Ghost of Yotei's launch sales managed to surpass the sales of Ghost of Tsushima, we also got an update from Sony's chief financial officer Lin Tao about how the company is handling the ongoing memory shortage crisis. The answer, which will delight anyone who was perhaps planning to pick up a PS5 in 2026, is that Sony has defended itself against the shortages - for now. "As for securing a supply of memory, we […]

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NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is turning six this month. As you might recall, it launched right as the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading globally in February 2020. The service has undoubtedly greatly improved over the last few years, convincing more publishers to bring their games to the cloud and also continuously improving the backend technology to raise the bar for cloud gaming, as they did a few months ago with the RTX Blackwell upgrade. NVIDIA took the opportunity to confirm that GFN users have streamed over one billion hours of gameplay to date. Given the ongoing memory shortage, it […]

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The inner display belonging to the iPhone Fold is one of the most complex pieces present in Apple’s first foldable smartphone, with the technology giant previously reported to be experiencing technical problems in eliminating the crease, which is an area that was earlier said to have been addressed by the company. As the firm explores Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) panels of varying thickness, a fresh report states that Apple is also mulling the use of a polyimide film (PI) placed on top of this glass to improve scratch resistance. Assuming this is what the Cupertino firm is planning, the iPhone Fold will be […]

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SpaceX is fast becoming a pivotal cornerstone of Elon Musk's almost unbounded space-related ambitions. Just last week, the mega-billionaire effected the $250 billion acquisition of xAI by SpaceX, bestowing a valuation of $1 trillion on SpaceX in the process and unlocking the preliminary stages of AI datacenters in space. Yet, Elon Musk's ambitions vis-à-vis SpaceX continue to grow, and might soon encompass a dedicated Starlink phone. SpaceX might launch a dedicated Starlink phone to corner the market for satellite-connected devices As per a report from Reuters, SpaceX is mulling the launch of a dedicated Starlink phone, quoting three different sources […]

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The company has started investigations to mitigate Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on AMD AM5 motherboards. ASRock Starts Internal Reviews and "Rigorous" Verifications for Ryzen 9000; BIOS Optimizations are Also Being Carried Out If you have been reading our reports on Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, you might be aware that most deaths happened on ASRock motherboards. While 800 series motherboards remain the number one killer of Ryzen 9000 CPUs, some reports have also surfaced on the 600 series motherboards. Ryzen 9000 CPU failures aren't uncommon, and it's not just limited to ASRock motherboards, but in comparison with other vendors, ASRock's AM5 […]

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TSMC is now looking to expand its fab operations in Kumamoto, Japan, as the chip giant now plans to introduce 3nm production lines, a massive upgrade from the previous plans. TSMC's Japan & US Projects Will Be On Par In Terms of Process Technologies Being Produced Within the Same Timeline The Taiwan chip giant has realized that expanding production in Taiwan alone won't do the job, given the gigantic node demand from the AI sector. More specifically, it is the advanced processes that are in significant demand by HPC customers, which is why production lines responsible for nodes like 3nm […]

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Starfield was the first unfortunate victim of Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda, as the open-world space role-playing game was the first title from the studio in years to not hit a PlayStation console. However, things have changed a lot since the game's release, and with Microsoft's multiplatform pivot, it's only a matter of time until every previous Xbox console exclusive hits PlayStation 5. Now, after a rumored internal delay into 2026, it seems like the wait for Starfield to land on Sony's current-generation console is reportedly close to an end. In a new report shared today, Polish publication PPE revealed that […]

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Despite no official driver that supports Intel MFG on the Alchemist series, this user was able to turn it on using a quick copy-and-paste method. YouTuber Enables Intel Multi-Frame Generation on Arc A380 Using Simple Driver Modification; Unlocks Triple-Digit Frame Rates in Cyberpunk 2077 Intel's new XeSS3 Multi-Frame Generation feature has been announced for all the Arc GPUs, including the first generation of Arc graphics. However, the official driver for the older hardware hasn't been rolled out yet. It's a similar story for the Arc B series, which will soon get the XeSS 3 MFG support, but right now, users […]

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Nintendo is wasting no time in 2026. Following the successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its launch window games, the Japanese company returned with its Partner Showcase format to highlight the third-party titles coming to both the new hardware and the original Switch. Here's everything announced during the event, including new looks at new and already announced games and third-party port announcements. Official Livestream You can watch the full 30-minutes long Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase stream directly below. Every February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announcement Orbitals The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase opened with a new look at Orbitals, […]

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Exactly a week after dropping the first 'Features Overview' video dedicated to the open world and story of Crimson Desert, developer Pearl Abyss has released the second entry in the series. The new video dives deep into the action/adventure RPG's combat mechanics and character progression ahead of its March 19, 2026 launch date. The showcase reveals a combat system designed around fluidity, expressiveness, and player choice, combined with progression paths that, according to the developers, will reward exploration and experimentation. At the heart of Crimson Desert's combat are weapon variety and seamless skill chaining. Players can wield an arsenal of […]

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Smartphone chipset revenues for MediaTek crossed $10 billion for Q4 2025, with SoCs like the Dimensity 9500 and Dimensity 8500 contributing to those figures as the Taiwanese firm targets a wider adoption of its premium silicon. However, with this segment accounting for a whopping 59 percent of the total quarterly revenue, MediaTek could face some trouble down the road, as previous estimates have stated that the company will face a decline in chipset shipments in 2026, thanks to rising DRAM and NAND flash costs, but will still hold the top position this year over its rivals. A closer look at the […]

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Sony has posted its own quarterly financial report, revealing that PS5 shipments have now reached 92.2 million units, up from 84.2 million units declared in the previous quarter. This means that Sony sold 8 million PlayStation 5 consoles in its fiscal Q3, a rather significant (-15.8%) decrease from Q3 2024. This is only slightly offset by marginally better PS5 shipments in Q1 and Q2 2025 compared to the previous year. Overall, in FY 2024, Sony had shipped 15.7 million units as of Q3, whereas this year, the total fiscal year sales to date amount to 14.4 million units, or -8.3%. […]

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Compared to your typical action role-playing game, Nioh 3 is way more complex. Each of the weapons available in the game has extensive movesets that require multiple button combinations to accommodate the huge Martial Arts loadout that has now become typical for the series. While Nioh 3 streamlines the complexity of its predecessor's controls and button combinations, it adds unexpected mechanical challenges that make it difficult to consistently unleash Martial Arts set to specific motion and button combinations. Complete The Shogun's Preparation: change this setting ASAP to improve combat flow and ultimately make fighting enemies more enjoyable. Change the Controls to Type B ASAP […]

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Just a few hours after AMD CEO Lisa Su publicly shared that they expected the Steam Machine to start shipping in early 2026, Valve posted an update revealing there will actually be a slight delay. In a blog post dedicated to launch timing and other FAQs for the whole family of upcoming Steam Hardware products, Valve admitted they've had to revisit the shipping schedule and pricing due to the ongoing memory and storage shortages that have hit the tech industry hard. They had hoped to be able to share both the launch and price details by now, but that just […]

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The M5 was announced back in October 2025, but Apple is just getting warmed up because it has plans to launch the M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra in the first half of 2026. Though the first two higher-end chipsets have been reported to launch around the time the company releases its macOS 26.3, it is the iOS 26.3 Beta that contains evidence of these SoCs. However, the release candidate only mentions two of the three silicon, casting a shadow of doubt in our minds as we discuss the details below. The M5 Pro wasn’t mentioned in the iOS 26.3 […]

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Well, it appears the prospect of integrating Chinese memory into consumer products is becoming a reality, as major manufacturers are now exploring this route. HP, Dell, Acer & ASUS Are Currently Validating CXMT's DDR5 Modules, Rushing to Adopt Chinese Memory Memory shortages have grown massively in severity, and with that, OEMs on the client side have few options left to satisfy consumer demand. DRAM contract pricing is rising by triple-digit percentages each quarter, making it no longer feasible to buy DDR5/DDR4 modules in spot without passing the increased costs directly onto consumers. However, Nikkei Asia reports that major PC manufacturers […]

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Apple launched its Private Cloud Compute framework with much fanfare back in 2024, placing privacy front and center in its overarching AI strategy. However, this critical differentiating factor - one that clinched plaudits from consumers - is now seemingly under existential threat, as per the latest comments emerging from Google's earnings call today. The scope of Apple's Private Cloud Compute framework appears to be shrinking as Google becomes the iPhone maker's "preferred cloud provider" We already know that Apple is gearing up to launch a revamped version of Siri, likely with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update, bringing the much-delayed in-app actions, […]

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Valve's new console is on track, according to AMD, and it should start shipping early this year. AMD Says Valve is on "Track" and Will Start Shipping Steam Machine in Early 2026; Also Confirms Microsoft's Next-Gen Xbox is on Track for 2027 Launch AMD itself has confirmed that Valve's next-gen gaming console will start shipping this year. In the Q4 2025 Earnings Call, AMD's CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, stated that Valve is on track to start shipping the Steam Machine in early 2026. We know from earlier reports that Valve is reportedly launching the Steam Machine in 2026, and while […]

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Last week, Blizzard Entertainment announced a flurry of showcase events, one for each of its major titles: World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, and Diablo IV. The World of Warcraft showcase happened at the end of last week, with Blizzard digging into its World of Warcraft roadmap for 2026. Today, it followed up with the Overwatch Spotlight, announcing what to expect for the coming year, and a significant change to the game going forward: it's no longer called Overwatch 2, and will instead just be called 'Overwatch' once again. Towards the end of the 35-minute spotlight, Overwatch game director Aaron […]

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After weeks of vacillation on the part of the tech-focused rumor mill between a February or March/April 2026 launch for the Pixel 10a, Google has just released official teasers of its new budget smartphone, announcing that the device will launch on February 18, 2026. Google releases official teasers for the Pixel 10a Google has just announced that pre-orders for the upcoming Pixel 10a will go live on February 18. Even so, in-store availability is not expected until March 05. As we noted in a dedicated post, Evan Blass, a known tipster, recently posted a screenshot of the Pixel 10a's certification […]

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The memory shortage has become so severe that consumers are now looking to Chinese suppliers like CXMT and YMTC as their 'saviour', hoping to get cheap DDR5/DDR4 modules, but that might never be the case. The retail situation in the RAM market is worsening by the day, with price hikes across the board, especially for higher-capacity modules. Mainly driven by DRAM shortages, it has become tough for gamers to access any memory, and given that the supply situation isn't looking to improve anytime soon, many of us have set our hopes on Chinese memory manufacturers coming to the rescue. Consumers […]

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After accurately predicting a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for this week, reliable insider NateTheHate has another prediction, this time to do with the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2, but more importantly, about how Square Enix will start its marketing campaign for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, which, according to NateTheHate, will not be a PlayStation exclusive title at launch, and will instead be multiplatform from day-one. During the latest episode of the NateTheHate podcast, when discussing predictions for tomorrow's Partner Direct Showcase, on the topic of what Square Enix might bring to the table, […]

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We've known that a new Mass Effect (which we'll call Mass Effect 5 in this story for the sake of simplicity) was coming ever since late 2020. At that year's edition of The Game Awards, developer BioWare shared a brief trailer showing an aged Liara T'soni and subtly hinting at a direct sequel to the original trilogy, skipping the latest franchise installment, 2017's Andromeda. More than five years later, we've still got very little to go on. Another brief teaser was published on N7 Day 2023, but BioWare was still very much focused on releasing Dragon Age: The Veilguard first. […]

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With the understanding across the tech industry being that "no one can escape memory shortages," with price increases for devices already directly impacted by the shortages and rising cost of RAM, the question of popular consoles, like the Nintendo Switch 2, getting a price increase seems inevitable and more like a question of 'when,' instead of 'if.' So far, Nintendo has been cautious on the topic of price increases for the Nintendo Switch 2. When tariffs were the major factor potentially impacting the price of the console, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa made it clear that the price of the console […]

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Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the biggest flop and the worst-reviewed game of 2025, MindsEye, is still chipping away at fixing and improving the game that was the butt of its fair share of jokes last year. The game's latest update, Update 7, is "a big step forward" for both the game and the studio, according to Mark Gerhard, chief executive and chief technical officer at Build a Rocket Boy. The new update focuses on improvements to "campaign flow, making objectives easier to follow, and continuing to refine AI behavior," the patch notes on the game's official website […]

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CNET has now published the results of an interesting test where it pitted the battery life of 35 smartphones against each other and, unsurprisingly, the Apple iPhone 17 lineup has emerged as the victor of this relatively exhaustive test. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is at the top of the smartphone battery life leaderboard, the base iPhone 17 wins second place, along with the OnePlus 15 CNET ran two battery life tests on a total of 35 smartphones: a three-hour test where a video was streamed over WiFi with the screen at full brightness, and a 45-minute endurance test spanning […]

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked by GamesIndustry.biz whether developer Rockstar Games had used AI to build Grand Theft Auto 6, and the answer was negative: the state of Leonida, a fictionalized version of Florida, has been entirely handcrafted. That said, Zelnick mentioned that GenAI-powered tools are being used all across Take-Two's studios to "drive costs and time efficiencies". On the topic of AI, I've been enthusiastic since the very beginning. This company's products have always been built with machine learning and artificial intelligence. We've actually always been a leader in the space, and right now we have hundreds of […]

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Dispatch was one of the more beloved indie games from 2025, selling over 3 million copies to close out the year and getting several nominations from the DICE Awards and The Game Awards. It was even one of Wccftech's picks for the Best Adventure Games of 2025 and one of our picks for the Best Games of 2025 overall. Everything was coming up roses, and with a Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 port coming in January 2026, it seemed like developer AdHoc Studio was about to add another million copies sold to its tally. That was until it actually […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra recently made its single-core and multi-core run on Geekbench 6, and just like its predecessors, the flagship features an overclocked version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC. This time, it was the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, whose performance cores were running at 4.74GHz instead of the default 4.61GHz. Despite this small frequency bump, our single-core and multi-core results are shown to be higher, which obviously makes us question a few things, starting with whether there’s any advantage to Samsung shipping its premium devices with a slightly faster chipset. An active cooling solution coupled with the diminishing returns […]

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With barely three weeks left until Samsung removes the wraps from this year's Galaxy S26 series, the South Korean tech behemoth is now entering its most aggressive marketing phase to build up excitement and buzz around the upcoming smartphones. To that end, Samsung has just dropped three short teaser videos that hint at the Galaxy S26 series' massively improved neural framing, low-light photography, and zoom capabilities. Samsung is teasing massive photography-related improvements for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series Last week, Samsung teased the Privacy Display feature of the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The feature uses Flex Magic Pixel OLED technology that […]

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After rumours appeared last week pointing to a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase happening this week, specifically on Thursday, February 5, 2026, we now know those rumours and reports were correct. Confirmed first through the Nintendo Today! mobile app, Nintendo will host a Partner Showcase Direct event tomorrow, February 5, at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BT. This will be the third Nintendo Direct event of 2026 so far, after the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct and a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct last month. It's also the first Partner Showcase event Nintendo has hosted since July 2025. […]

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Excellent deals do exist, but they are rarer than a 32 GB DDR5 kit selling for less than $300. User Manages to Snag GeForce RTX 5090 for Just $899, While Another Receives RTX 5080 for Just $562 We rarely see GPUs available at their official MSRP, let alone below it. It took a long time for the GPU market to stabilize, but the worsening DRAM supply just spiked prices higher than they had been. Occassionally, we see users snagging GPUs at lower prices on deals, but two users were extremely lucky to grab them for almost half their prices. The […]

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I am not going to lie: I love Team NINJA. If you have been checking out my coverage over the past few years, you likely know this already. Ever since first picking up the PlayStation port of Dead or Alive, I was hooked. There is a specific feel to their combat that no other developer quite replicates. That admiration for the studio founded by the legendary Tomonobu Itagaki, who sadly passed away last October, only deepened as they pioneered the genres I love most: the high-octane character action of Ninja Gaiden and the punishing Masocore depth of Nioh. Even when […]

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Samsung's Exynos 2600 chip is certainly shaping up to be one of the highest performing mobile-focused chips of 2026, especially in the graphics department, where its Xclipse 960 GPU is emerging as an absolute beast of a performer. Now, that same GPU has pushed the Exynos 2600 to the top of the Basemark Ray Tracing leaderboard. The Exynos 2600 SoC's Xclipse 960 GPU propels it to the top of the Basemark Ray Tracing leaderboard For the benefit of those who might not be aware, the Exynos 2600 is Samsung's first chip that leverages its 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process, which is a […]

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This is one of the cheapest OLED Android gaming handhelds on the market, powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor. MANGMI Launches Pocket Max OLED Gaming Handheld at Just $199 as Super Early Bird Price Popular handheld maker, MANGMI, has announced its latest Android gaming handheld called Pocket Max, bringing the power of the Snapdragon 865 processor and Adreno 650 GPU for a smooth gaming experience. It's the second Android handheld device from the company that delivers significantly superior specs out of the box, including the internal hardware and screen, which makes Pocket Max a powerful Android handheld for enthusiasts. While […]

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Nioh 3 features a vast weapon selection, with many options within the different weapon types for Samurai and Ninja Style sporting a set passive skill, alongside randomly assigned skills that can be used to define your character build. Among these weapon choices are Crucible weapons. These remarkable weapons are difficult to come by while playing the game normally, but there's an easy way to farm them in the early game. Become the Master of Weapons: here's where you can farm Crucible Weapons, and why you should to unlock the full combat potential of Takechiyo. How to Farm Crucible Weapons Farming […]

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Nioh 3 is the first new entry in the hardcore action role-playing game series by Team NINJA in over 6 years, and a lot has changed since the second entry. While the basic combat mechanics and loot system are rooted in the franchise's history, the third entry introduces many changes and additions that can leave even veterans a little confused. In this Complete Walkthrough and Guides Hub, you will find everything you need not only to successfully complete your journey through time but also to have tons of fun while doing so, starting from the Warring States period, which can be […]

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The updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that are rumored to launch in March with Apple’s new M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets are expected to retain the same thermal solution as the previous models. Despite these SoCs being highly efficient, they do tend to get exceptionally hot. While the technology giant might not be too keen to introduce a revamped heatpipe layout or switch to a vapor chamber, a fresh rumor claims that TSMC’s 2.5D packaging will be utilized instead of the company’s Integrated Fan-Out (InFO) technology, helping improve heat dissipation and lower resistance. There are other advantages too, which […]

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Yesterday, Epic published the Epic Games Store year-in-review post, revealing new records for sales of third-party games (+57% over last year), total PC users (over 317 million), and monthly active users (MAUs; 78 million in December 2025, when the giveaway of Hogwarts Legacy added around six million users). That said, while playtime spent with third-party games increased by 4%, total engagement across all Epic Games Store titles dropped by 14%, signaling a decrease in first-party engagement of games like Fortnite and Rocket League. Website GamesIndustry.biz was able to interview Epic Games Store General Manager Steve Allison, who admitted that the […]

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The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has been officially canceled. The news was shared yesterday, when Take-Two Interactive deleted the game from its updated list of upcoming releases found in its latest quarterly report. Alan Lewis, a spokesperson for Take-Two, shared the following statement with Variety: We made the difficult decision to pause development on that SKU. Our focus continues to be delivering quality post-launch content for players on the ongoing improvements to optimize the game. We’re continuing to collaborate closely with our friends at Nintendo. We have ‘PGA Tour 2K25’ and ‘WWE 2K26’ coming out for Nintendo […]

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AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, has given her outlook on the PC industry, and it appears Team Red isn't very confident about the client segment's growth this year. AMD's Lisa Su Hints Towards Focusing More On Enterprise Within the Client Segment, Through Edge AI Products The PC industry has been in turmoil over the past few quarters, primarily driven by ongoing memory shortages and by companies like NVIDIA, AMD, Dell, and others shifting their focus to enterprise/AI businesses. IDC projections indicate a decline in shipments, further raising pressure on AMD and how it will proceed in the client industry. AMD's CEO, […]

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Intel's GPU business has always been a mystery, not just on the consumer front, but also in the datacenter segment, but it appears Tan has a plan in mind. Intel's CEO Reveals Recent Efforts to Hire Qualcomm Executive Were a Part of the GPU Business Strategy Intel has been in a struggling position ever since Lip-Bu Tan took over, given that the company still hasn't defined a clear roadmap for where it is heading with AI. When you look at Team Blue's accelerator plans, the only thing we know about is the 'inference-focused' Crescent Island, since progress around Jaguar Shores […]

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The next-gen Xbox console from Microsoft, which we know will be powered by a semi-custom SoC currently in development from AMD, is "progressing well to support a launch in 2027," said AMD's chief executive officer, Dr. Lisa Siu, during the company's 2025 fourth quarter earnings call. "For 2026, we expect semi-custom SoC annual revenue to decline by a significant double-digit percentage as we enter the seventh year of what has been a very strong console cycle," Dr. Siu said on the call. "From a product standpoint, Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year. […]

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Take-Two Interactive's third-quarter financial results have been published, which means there's plenty of information to glean from the company behind 2K and Rockstar's latest numbers. What everyone wants to hear about, though, is Grand Theft Auto VI, which may just be the most anticipated video game ever, and in the meantime, GTA V has hit yet another astronomical sales milestone. While Take-Two's chief executive officer, Strauss Zelnick, didn't get too deep into what's coming for GTA VI, he did confirm in an interview with The Game Business and during the call with investors that we can expect more "marketing beats" […]

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Apple appears to be on the cusp of launching its first major products of the new year, namely, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro devices, as two tantalizing signs beef up our confidence in this upbeat projection. Sign #1: The macOS 26.3 RC update and the connection to the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro devices Apple has just launched the 26.3 release candidate (RC) build for Xcode, allowing users to leverage OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude Agent natively for coding-related tasks. So, why is this development a harbinger of sorts? Well, this suggests that the rest […]

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EA's announcement that it would be going private in a buyout led by the Saudi Arabia PIF and Silver Lake wasn't the only major deal the company made in 2025. It also struck a deal with Stability AI, a generative AI firm that "is unlocking the power of open-source generative AI to expand human creativity," according to its website. At the time of the deal, Stability AI chief executive officer, Prem Akkaraju, said, "EA is a pioneer in interactive entertainment and understands that innovation begins with the creator. At Stability AI, we put creators at the center and build around […]

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The meteoric rise and sustained success of Embark Studio's new third-person extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, will be one for the history books of the video game industry if things keep going the way they are currently going. A new report from Alinea Analytics claims that for the third consecutive month, ARC Raiders was the number one selling title across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. That month was, of course, January 2026, during which Alinea Analytics says ARC Raiders sold an additional 1.5 million copies just on Steam. On PlayStation and Xbox, it combined for an additional 1.7 million copies sold, bringing […]

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Last week, Google debuted its latest generative AI experiment, Project Genie. It's a tool capable of generating interactive three-dimensional environments made entirely through generative AI that you can explore for one solid minute. All you need to do (after paying the $250 monthly fee for Google's AI Ultra subscription) is write a prompt to start generating your own game-like worlds, but besides the paywall barrier, there are more than a few limitations to this technology in terms of it becoming the new way to make games. The fact that it runs at a slide-show speed of 24 frames per second, […]

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South Korean developer Pearl Abyss announced today that the upcoming open world action/adventure game Crimson Desert has been wishlisted by over two million users across all platforms. It is yet another strong confirmation of the mounting hype behind Crimson Desert. It's been a while since the market got a fantasy triple-A open world game of this scale (the world is said to be twice as big as Skyrim's), after all, and fans can't wait to get their hands on the game after many years of development. Thankfully, in addition to celebrating wishlist milestones, Pearl Abyss is still sharing little nuggets […]

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NVIDIA and OpenAI are all that's being talked about in the AI world, not because there have been changes in their commitments, but because the scale of the partnership is so immense that it captures all the market spotlight. Before we dive into the ongoing NVIDIA-OpenAI fiasco, it's important to note the fundamentals that underpin the partnership. Team Green is currently the world's largest AI infrastructure provider, and almost all hyperscalers are dependent on the company, not just for hardware, but also for financial commitments in the form of "collaborations" or whatever you call it. At the same time, NVIDIA […]

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Xbox has announced the first batch of Xbox Game Pass games joining the service for February 2026, headlined by a couple of major past releases and one new day-one launch for the subscription service. That new release is Squanch Games' upcoming High on Life 2, while the other headlining titles include Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. This new batch of games also includes a couple of titles already included in the service for players subscribed to the Game Pass Ultimate tier that are now available for Premium tier members. Once again, unfortunately for Essential tier players, there's […]

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In terms of image quality, LED TVs will always be surpassed by mini-LED technology by miles, but the problem is that the transition to an advanced display is always an expensive decision, unless you purchase a Hisense TV. On Amazon, the company’s QD7 family is not just available in multiple sizes, starting from 50 inches, but these will go easy on your wallet and go all the way up to 100 inches. Best of all, you only need $297.99 in cash to get started. For those looking for both media consumption and gaming, we recommend getting a Hisense mini-LED TV […]

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Since moving on from the Gamebryo engine, which powered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, its faithful remake (which proved successful even without having great player retention) and Fallout 3, Bethesda used its Creation Engine for all its games, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. Despite powering what is widely considered one of the best role-playing games of all time, the engine caught some flak from gamers for how it manages the sprawling worlds of the games it powers, forcing dated, immersion-breaking loading screens, as seen in Starfield. For this reason, many wish Bethesda would leave this engine […]

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Just like NVIDIA, AMD is expected to prioritize 8 GB Radeon GPUs, including SKUs from the previous generation. AMD to Focus More on 8 GB GPUs, Including RX 9060 XT and RX 7650 GRE, While AICs Plan to Carry Out a Second Price Hike Soon AMD GPUs are about to get more expensive as its board partners are planning to implement a second price hike very soon. We reported on this yesterday that AMD's board partners have already implemented a price hike of nearly 5-10% in January, and are expected to hike the prices a second time this month or […]

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Obsidian Entertainment was one of the busiest studios in 2025, releasing not just one, but three major titles last year. It began the year with Avowed in February 2025, followed by Grounded 2 releasing in early access in July 2025, and capped off the year with The Outer Worlds 2 in October 2025. Two of those three games were misfires in terms of sales (though they were fairly well received by critics, especially here on Wccftech), and a new report from Bloomberg digs into how the studio is looking to bounce back and "reinvent itself." If you can't guess which […]

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Upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs have been listed on a few European retailers, and it appears that Intel has maintained the same pricing as their predecessors. Intel Core Ultra 5 250K/KF Plus and Ultra 7 270K Plus Listed on Retailers Ahead of Official Launch While we await Intel's announcement on upcoming Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, some retailers have already gotten their hands on these SKUs. It appears that the CPU launch is quite close, and according to the listings, the processors should cost no more than their predecessors from the current Arrow Lake series. The listings were spotted by […]

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Samsung's planned initial production runs for its upcoming devices are leading to aberrant outcomes this year, with the South Korean giant planning to produce a lot more Galaxy Z Fold 8 units than the cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 8 ones, while going all-in on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, to the detriment of its base and plus counterparts. Samsung to produce 3.5 million units of the Galaxy Fold 8 vs. just 2.5-3 million units of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 According to ET News, Samsung is planning to produce 3.5 million units of the Galaxy Fold 8 and between 2.5 million […]

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Intel is now looking to capitalize on the ongoing DRAM demand by partnering with a SoftBank subsidiary to launch a new "ZAM" memory technology. Intel's ZAM Memory Modules Now Bring In Higher Power Efficiency Through Innovative Interconnect & EMIB Well, with the AI infrastructure buildout being at its peak this year, there has been a gigantic rise in DRAM demand, driven by the adoption of hyperscalers and chip manufacturers. And more importantly, given that memory suppliers are limited worldwide, the supply chain bottleneck is immense right now, underscoring the need for new competitors to enter, which is why Intel is reported […]

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Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening Chapter 3, the game's biggest update yet, is live now. This patch continues the main story following the events of Chapter 2 and significantly revamps the previously lackluster endgame content, introducing numerous new locations, systems, and gear. Wccftech watched a remote presentation by the developer to learn the key details and features of Chapter 3; you can read our in-depth report below. In This Article: New Landsraad Mission System To start, the Landsraad system has been completely overhauled. It is now a contest between the Atreides and the Harkonnen to gain support from minor […]

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The Epic Games Store won't be toppling Steam anytime soon, but the numbers shared by Epic in its Epic Games Store 2025 Year in Review blog post clearly show that the digital storefront is growing. The digital storefront best known for giving away free games also saw quite a few players doing more than just claiming a free title each week, spending more time and money in third-party titles. 2025 was a year of record-setting for the EGS, as player spending on third-party games grew by 57% compared to last year, reaching a record-high $400 million. Epic also added that […]

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Apple might have adopted a Google Gemini crutch to compensate for its own AI-related shortcomings, but that has not stopped the researchers at the Cupertino giant from trying to explore novel ways to make Siri noticeably better. Now, a new research paper from Apple researchers aims to unlock faster, more natural-sounding responses from Siri. Apple researchers figure out a viable path to elicit faster responses from Siri AI models typically generate speech based on tokens or short snippets of phonetic sounds, often spanning just milliseconds. The model then selects which phonetic sound (speech token) to use in its responses by […]

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While the entire RTX 50 series has soared in popularity, the RTX 5060 is climbing faster, followed by the GeForce RTX 5070. Steam Hardware Survey for January 2026 Reveals the GeForce RTX 5060 Saw a 40% Increase in Popularity, While RTX 5070 Saw a 19% Jump Month Over Month It's no coincidence that the budget RTX 50-series GPUs are now being adopted faster than ever. Blame the current market, which is forcing gamers to buy GPUs at significantly higher prices. NVIDIA and AMD have been making new supply strategies for their latest-gen GPUs, and this is resulting in much higher […]

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