Notebook manufacturers are scaling down production, but Apple appears to be in the completely opposite mood because the Cupertino giant is planning a truckload of Mac releases this year. Some models are expected to be announced in a couple of weeks, and best of all, the latest tally doesn’t even include the OLED M6 MacBook Pro, which is expected to arrive with a redesigned chassis and touchscreen capabilities. The entire lineup is expected to start with the low-cost MacBook, followed by updated 13-inch and 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models As usual, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman didn’t drop the ultimate surprise by […]

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Intel's Nova Lake (NVL) CPU lineup is set to be one of the company's next big offerings in the desktop CPU segment, and given its market position in the client CPU segment, it is indeed necessary for Intel to nail this release. Nova Lake has been discussed for several years now, even by former CEO Pat Gelsinger, so we do know the company is making significant efforts with the lineup. When we talk about discussions around Nova Lake, it appears that Intel plans to completely revamp the architectural design by changing tile configurations in a way that the company has […]

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The next game directed by Cory Barlog, the Game Director behind 2007's God of War II and 2018's God of War, wasn't shown at the February 2026 State of Play. However, according to two of the most reliable insiders, it is targeting a Summer reveal ahead of a tentative 2027 release. NatetheHate tweeted as much on X, while adding that he will probably be able to share more information about the project in the future: Cory is working on his own project and it remains unannounced. I'll share more when I can. We will hear about it before 2027. My […]

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Apple's upcoming iOS 27 increasingly looks like a much more subtle major software update, especially when compared with the riot of upheaval that was the iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass UI. Now, a famous tipster is out with a major scoop, declaring that the iOS 27 might bring with it huge battery life improvements, courtesy of the update's code cleanup attempts and interface tweaks. Apple to bring a ton of optimizations and small UI tweaks with the iOS 27 update Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently clarified that Apple will not institute any substantial UI-related changes with the upcoming iOS 27 […]

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We have talked extensively about memory shortages, guiding gamers throughout the buildup to the situation, but when it comes to markets influenced by them, well, one of the most influential is, of course, the GPU industry. This isn't the first time we have seen the consumer GPU industry directly influenced by a so-called technological buildup, as crypto-mining brought a similar situation, but with AI, the dynamics are entirely different. Gamers are curious about how the AI buildout directly affects consumer GPU supply, given that several elements of the PC supply chain haven't yet been discussed. We'll dive deep into the […]

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You don’t come across NES-inspired mini PCs very often, and ACEMAGIC’s new model stands out as one of the closest to the classic Nintendo NES console in appearance. ACEMAGIC Brings Nintendo NES Vibes With Its Retro X5 Mini PC, Powered By AMD Strix Point Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 PC at $940 Popular mini PC maker, ACEMAGIC, has officially launched its newest mini PC called Retro X5 in China, bringing back the classic Nintendo Entertainment System console vibes. The company introduced two new Retro mini PCs last month, featuring a design that resembles retro Nintendo consoles. These are the Retro […]

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The upcoming low-cost MacBook is shaping up to be one of Apple's most anticipated product launches of the ongoing year. And now, a few tantalizing tidbits from a reputed tipster have only increased the attractiveness of the soon-to-launch budget MacBook. Apple's low-cost MacBook to sport a new manufacturing process Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is out with another scoop today, detailing that Apple is looking to use a new manufacturing process for the aluminum shell of the low-cost MacBook. This aligns with previous reports that had suggested that Apple might leverage the thermal design elements of the iPhone 16 Pro, which used […]

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The previous rumors about Intel's upcoming Nova Lake tile die are mostly correct, and we are seeing die sizes of nearly 100 mm² for these chips. Intel Nova Lake Tile Die Reportedly Measures 14.8 mm x 6.6 mm, Bringing Nearly 17% Reduction in Size Over Arrow Lake A new leak from prominent leaker Golden Pig Upgrade (via @9550pro) indicates that previous estimates of Intel Nova Lake tile die size are almost correct. We recently reported that the Intel Nova Lake tile die size will be nearly 110 mm2 using TSMC's N2 process node, while variants with bLLC will measure around 150+ mm2. The leaker reports […]

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The iPhone 17e announcement is just around the corner, with the possibility that Apple unveils its first smartphone of the year on February 19, making the date unchanged from when the iPhone 16e went official. During this period, you may encounter various benchmark leaks, like the latest one that appeared on Geekbench 6. There is also substantial evidence that the scores have been forged. If you want to jump into the details immediately, we have summarized the key indicators below. The biggest red flag is that the iPhone 17e is equipped with an A19 sporting an 8-core CPU running at a […]

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The privacy screen is expected to be a heavily marketed feature during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, and it could be one of the key selling points for why one would upgrade to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Even though the entire lineup is said to be attracting lower pre-orders, the Korean giant can still offset the underwhelming reception with its top-end flagship. Now, one tipster has shared a promotional video on how the privacy display will work on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and if you’re someone who isn’t fond of prying eyes sifting through your conversations, this technology will specifically cater […]

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One of the M5 Pro’s and M5 Max’s biggest highlights is that both chipsets are rumored to feature TSMC’s SoIC packaging (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) and a 2.5D chiplet design that will enable the company to mass produce even more capable SoCs at a lower cost. A new rumor pretty much repeats the same information, talking about the advantages of the new Apple Silicon lineup, while also mentioning that both the M5 Pro and M5 Max will feature a slightly higher transistor density. The new chiplet design for the M5 Pro and M5 Max is expected to allow unique CPU and GPU […]

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Quests in ARC Raiders often don't ask you to complete complicated tasks in your runs Topside. They're usually just asking you to bring a specific item back, or some just want you to look around in a specific area. But the quests, specifically the ones you get as you unlock new maps, are doing more than just asking you to bring something back. They're helping you acclimate to the new map, and teaching you about its more important areas. That's exactly what the 'A First Foothold' quest is doing when you first unlock the Blue Gate map. Speranza's gadgets and […]

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HDD capacity from one of the world's largest manufacturers has started to run dry, according to Western Digital's CEO, as major LTAs have been signed out. Western Digital's Consumer Share Drops to 5%, as Enterprise Demand Gobbles Up the Supply Well, the ongoing AI supercycle has disrupted supply chains, and we have talked about DRAM and NAND before, but it appears HDDs are also in significant demand: according to WD's CEO, Irving Tan, the manufacturer's entire capacity for this year is booked out. Speaking at the Q2 earnings call, Tan revealed that the focus has been on developing products that […]

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Another case of CPU failure, but the user reports minimal CPU usage when it died. This time, it was the ASUS motherboard. Redditor Confirms Dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D on ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus After Leaving His System On Overnight With Nominal Load Ryzen 7 9800X3D death reports aren't uncommon, and they continuously surface on Reddit. Keep in mind that despite so many reports surfacing online, the RMA rates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D are nearly on par with other Ryzen 9000 CPUs if we go by the data from Mindfactory. Still, it's important to examine every case of CPU failure […]

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Earlier this month, the developer behind the crowdfunded fantasy MMORPG Ashes of Creation, Intrepid Studios, suddenly collapsed, leaving backers and fans baffled less than two months after the game's launch on Steam Early Access. As it turns out, though, the project had been teetering on the brink of collapse for a very long time. YouTuber NefasQS, AKA Caspar, has managed to interview one of the game's main investors, Jason Caramanis, who has come forward to reveal what he alleges is a massive, years-long fraud perpetrated by Steven Sharif, founder and creative director of Intrepid Studios. Caramanis is a 57-year-old multi-level […]

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The US and Taiwan have now agreed on an extensive trade framework, and by the looks of it, one of the major aspects of the agreement is to bolster supply chain expansion measures in America. TSMC & Other Taiwanese Suppliers Could See Tariff Exemptions Moving Ahead, Potentially Lowering Expansion Costs The semiconductor buildout in the US is probably the 'largest' ever by foreign entities in modern times, driven by TSMC and others' desire to diversify the chip supply chain to cater to their US customers. At the same time, tariffs have been a major concern for Taiwanese companies' investments, as […]

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As much as Apple tries to avoid a price hike for the iPhone 18 series, this event could be inevitable. However, one strategy the company could apply to offer relief to customers is to keep the base models unchanged from last year. Then again, with its rumored agreement with NAND flash maker Kioxia including terms that Apple will pay double the price for storage, it potentially means that the premium could be applied to the higher internal memory variants. Also, paying twice the original amount doesn’t mean that the Cupertino will be immune from future price shifts, because contracts are subject to change […]

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We are still around two weeks away from Samsung's official unveiling of its Galaxy S26 series. Even so, the as yet unreleased Galaxy S26+ just went up for sale on Craiglist, leading many to conclude that the device is either a prototype or part of an outright scam. An enterprising netizen is now offering to sell to you the unreleased Galaxy S26+ on Craiglist A tipster has just published the photos of the Galaxy S26+ that has gone on sale on Craiglist. Do note that the tipster appears to be mistaken. Judging from the layout of the cameras, we can […]

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All the Arc GPUs have officially received support for Intel's latest Multi-Frame Generation with the new driver update. Intel Rolls Out Graphics Driver 8509, Supporting XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation on Intel Arc Alchemist and Battlemage dGPUs and iGPUs Intel's latest XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation, which was initially launched for Panther Lake processors/iGPUs, has now been rolled out for previous-gen GPUs as well. As promised recently, Intel has today launched its latest Arc Graphics driver for Windows version 32.0.101.8509, which brings support for XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation for both Alchemist and Battlemage families. As listed in the release notes, the XeSS […]

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The latest discount on the AirPods Pro 3, courtesy of Amazon, has lowered the retail price of Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds to $209.99, down from $249, granting you $39 in savings. While it is not the highest drop that we’ve seen, it is still the second-best, and you’ll want to own these immediately because the AirPods Pro 3 are outfitted with some of the best features that you’ll ever want from a high-end audio product. Better noise cancellation, improved battery life, and heat-rate monitoring are some of the perks of owning the AirPods Pro 3 If you currently own a […]

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Due to rising costs of memory and SSDs, Acer has also announced a price hike for its products. Acer Japan Says it Will Revise PC Product Prices, Starting February 20, 2026, as Memory and SSD Costs Keep Rising The PC hardware prices aren't ready to stabilize, and we are seeing major hardware manufacturers announcing price revisions almost every month. Recently, it was Maingear and Framework that announced price hikes a couple of times. ASUS also announced price hikes due to higher memory and SSD costs, and now it's Acer's turn, which has also announced a price revision. Acer Predator Gaming […]

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Samsung unveiled the use of its Heat Pass Block (HPB) technology in the Exynos 2600 to help lower thermal resistance and improve heat dissipation. Based on rumors, there has been a lot of interest in this solution, with even the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro schematic leak shown to be using it, which is a pleasant surprise because lots of manufacturers have incorporated custom cooling fans to help lower temperatures. While these additions have their use cases, the noise generated would definitely trigger some unease for users. Thankfully, a tipster says that the use of HPB will eliminate the […]

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It's been three years since the AMD AM5 motherboard platform and the 600-series motherboards launched. Since its launch, the platform has seen the launch of several CPUs in the Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 families. While the 600-series motherboards provide great features & compatibility with newer Zen 5 CPUs, motherboard makers are always looking to enhance user experiences through the latest technologies, so AMD has introduced a new chipset line called the 800-series. Now, AMD has introduced both X870 and B850 series chipsets for high-end and mainstream AM5 motherboards. Both of these chips provide brand-new designs and brand-new […]

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Intel's Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs with 52 cores will require the highest-end 900-series motherboards to display their full performance potential. Intel Nova Lake 52-Core Desktop CPUs To Display Full Power on Higher-End 900-Series Motherboards, Rest Will Limit Performance & Power As per new information on Intel Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs and their respective platforms shared by Jaykihn at X, it looks like only some ultra-high-end tier motherboards will have the prowess to display Nova Lake's full performance potential. The insider/leaker states that a certain selection of 900-series motherboards, presumably based on the Z990 chipset, will support the full power of […]

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Apple's iOS 26, in keeping with the historical norms, has now reached around three-fourths of all iPhones launched over the past four years (since 2022). Even so, Apple's latest software iteration for the iPhones is somewhat lagging when compared with the adoption recorded by the last-gen iOS 18 in the comparable timeframe, with the Liquid Glass design language likely to blame for this aberrant slowdown. Apple's iOS 26 is now running on 74 percent of all iPhones launched in the last four years Apple has just released the adoption statistics for iOS 26 now that 150 days have passed since […]

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Apple’s entire iPhone 18 lineup has been reported to forego Qualcomm’s 5G modems in favor of the company’s C2 baseband chip, which was reportedly in development when the iPhone 16e launched last year. However, according to one analyst, the Cupertino firm is bringing in another wireless chip to the flagship series, and it will be the direct successor to the N1. Additionally, there are other changes expected, such as a smaller Dynamic Island, so let us discuss all details below. No improvements from the N2 wireless networking chip upgrade have been mentioned in the new report, but C2 5G modem could […]

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Samsung opted for an iterative refresh for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series after Apple instituted a major design change for its iPhone 17 lineup. And, as a result, the South Korean tech behemoth is now reportedly paying the price for its inertia, if the latest tidbits about the series' pre-order cadence are anything to go by. The current pre-order trajectory for the Galaxy S26 series would make it nearly impossible for Samsung to meet the lineup's annual sales target According to the tipster Jason C, there is a "perceived lack of interest in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series." Also, as […]

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Two banger games from Capcom are going to launch in a span of three months, starting with Resident Evil Requiem, which will arrive this month, followed by PRAGMATA, which is scheduled to release on April 24. While PC gamers have had the privilege of trying out the demo, which delivers a polished finish, you can begin preparing things in advance if you’re a console owner by pre-ordering the game on Amazon. Best of all, the listings are available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. PRAGMATA offers a unique sci-fi experience, with the initial gameplay bringing in […]

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It's no secret that user-submitted Steam Reviews have often been quite controversial, especially during so-called "review bombings". In these instances, specific games have been targeted with a deluge of negative reviews, thus crashing the overall user review score on Valve's platform. One of the earliest scenarios was the review bombing of Firewatch, Campo Santo's acclaimed adventure game released in 2016. The following year, YouTuber PewDiePie racially insulted a player during a livestream in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), and Campo Santo's founder Sean Vanaman asked YouTube to remove all of PewDiePie's videos from the platform. However, in retaliation, PewDiePie's legion of followers […]

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Highguard is the latest free-to-play first-person shooter to hit the market, and if things keep going the way they are now, it'll also be the latest free-to-play first-person shooter that was shut down after being unable to break through as a massive hit right at launch. After its trailer at The Game Awards failed to land with players, and the weeks of silence that followed did nothing to help, when it arrived, before players even made it through the tutorial, they were leaving negative reviews on Steam. Even though it had over 97K concurrent players on Steam when it launched, […]

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Micron has commenced mass production of its 9650 SSD, the world's first PCIe Gen6 storage solution with up to 28 GB/s transfer rates. Micron 9650 - The World's First PCIe Gen6 SSD With 28 GB/s Read Speeds With Both Air & Liquid-Cooled Models Two years ago, Micron announced the development of its first PCIe Gen6 SSDs. These SSDs were rated at 26 GB/s at the time, but today marks the first official announcement of an actual Gen6-based product that is under production, the Micron 9650. With 9650 SSDs, Micron is promising a 2x speedup in Sequential Read and 40% speedup […]

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Cerebras' AI chips have seen their first mainstream adoption by none other than OpenAI, as the AI lab reveals that their latest Codex model has another compute provider alongside NVIDIA. OpenAI Has Managed to Achieve a Shocking 1,000 TPS Output, With Cerebras' Blazing-Fast Bandwidth Well, there has been an NVIDIA-OpenAI saga on the financing front, but it appears that, in the race for compute, OpenAI has taken an interesting route through its earlier partnership with Cerebras. In the company's recent Codex release, it is disclosed that the GPT‑5.3‑Codex‑Spark is powered by Cerebras' AI chips and, more specifically, that the benefit […]

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Leaked earlier in the week by Dealabs and confirmed at yesterday's State of Play, the latest web-swinging adventure from Insomniac Games, 2023's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the headlining title for the February 2026 batch of PS Plus Extra games entering the Game Catalog. It enters the library of games that players have access to through their subscription, alongside eight other games, including several of the more notable indie releases from the last few years. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wasn't the only game that was leaked ahead of this batch's official confirmation. Neva and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown were also part […]

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SEGA has just released its third-quarter financials for its current fiscal year, and while some of its numbers don't look as strong as the company may have hoped, like having to incur $200 million impairment by devaluing Rovio, the Angry Birds maker that it acquired back in 2023, its future outlook has a lot for players to look forward to. In the segment of its presentation regarding its initiatives for the next fiscal year, SEGA lists that it plans "to release four major new titles for mainstay IPs." The next fiscal year will take us all the way to March […]

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Although a little rough around the edges, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance managed to carve out its niche with one of the most immersive medieval open-world role-playing games ever, making it easy for many fans of the genre to look past its technical shortcomings, especially on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. From today, however, even console players will be able to enjoy the first entry in the series by Warhorse Studios at its best, thanks to the previously rumored Next-Gen Update, now out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Announced during today's Warhorse Studios Anniversary Celebration Stream, the Next-Gen […]

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The battery sizes in the latest iPhones are slowly increasing in capacity, with the eSIM version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max getting treated to the biggest cell at 5,088mAh. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to cross this ceiling, and for the longest time, it was assumed that Apple ran into space problems, preventing it from adding bigger batteries. However, that myth has been debunked thanks to the latest video, which shows an iPhone 11 Pro, which is almost seven years old, getting treated to a massive 12,000mAh battery swap. To remind you, the dated flagship shipped with a […]

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[Update - February 13 - 10:54 AM] The long-rumored 2.5.D entry in the God of War series, God of War Sons of Sparta, has been officially announced during a State of Play presentation. However, it is not a multiplatform release. If there are still multiplatform plans, they will be rolled out in the future. Original story follows. [Original Story] The God of War series is one of the tentpole PlayStation franchises, and one that represents the brand's identity best. Moving from the character-action experiences of the first three entries in the series, the franchise starring Kratos has evolved into a […]

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Among the many games announced during yesterday's PlayStation State of Play presentation were also plenty of remasters that will soon give players the opportunity to enjoy now classic games on modern consoles and PC. Although teased in the past few months, the announcement of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 was a welcome surprise, as are the undemanding PC system requirements revealed today. Revealed on the game's Steam Store page that went live shortly after Sony's presentation, the minimum and recommended requirements suggest that all players with a relatively modern CPU system should have no trouble enjoying the […]

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There's a new game bundle on Steam that lets you pick up what are arguably two of the best RPGs in the last few years on one discount. Developers Sandfall Interactive and ATLUS have joined together to form a bundle including both Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Both games are currently on sale separately, but you can grab them together in a bundle for 10% off their combined price, and it's a bundle that both sides are proud to be a part of. Metaphor: ReFantazio creative director and writer Katsura Hashino said that he was "very pleased" to […]

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Marathon is set to arrive on PC and PS5 on March 5, 2026, and just ahead of its arrival, Bungie is looking to stress-test its servers with a Server Slam Test that'll run from February 26 to March 2. The test was announced with a new gameplay trailer at yesterday's State of Play, after which game director Joe Ziegler showed off more of the game by streaming it with popular Twitch streamers TheBurntPeanut and Gingy. The new trailer was another showing of Marathon's narrative elements with a few more snippets of gameplay, before Ziegler began narrating and announcing the server […]

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One of the major barriers to the adoption of China's DRAM and NAND products was the inclusion of CXMT and YMTC in the Pentagon's Section 1260H list, but in a new update, they have now been moved out. YMTC & CXMT Can Now Participate In US DoW Contracts, But Business With OEMs Isn't Entirely Risk-Free [Update]: The Pentagon has withdrawn the document that suggested updates to Section 1260H, and we haven't seen any updates from the Department of War (DoW) on it yet. [Original]: Well, it appears the prospect of manufacturers sourcing Chinese memory and NAND products has become much […]

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Apple used a specific aluminum alloy within the iPhone 17 Pro Max to ensure the model's beefed-up heat dissipation capacity. However, that alloy is now leading to worrying cases of people's phones being dented even when secured by a case, negating the entire raison d'être for encasing your iPhone 17 Pro Max in the first place. Apple uses a 5080-series aluminum alloy for the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a 6000-series one for the base iPhone 17, leading to very different denting outcomes Erica Griffin recently posted images of her dented Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, clearly showing the frame […]

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a brand new 2D game in KONAMI's revered series, was announced yesterday during the State of Play. This year, the franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary, and fans are thrilled not only because of the new game (the first since 2014's Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2) but also because KONAMI has confirmed it's just the first in a series of new projects. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set more than two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and the recent animated series on Netflix. It takes place in the streets of 15th-century Paris, where a new […]

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A European chip lab based in Barcelona has developed a computing architecture featuring RISC-V and an Intel process, marking it the first step towards "sovereign infrastructure". BZL's Latest Chip Features "Tenary" Architectures Onboard, To Refine Workload-Specific Performance There's always a debate in the mainstream technology industry about Europe's role in the AI revolution, given that the region has few "independent" ventures that have contributed to the computing race. While we won't go into this debate for now, the Barcelona Zettascale Lab (BZL) has completed an "experimental" build of its Cinco Ranch TC1 chip. According to the lab's report, this marks […]

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In what is a testament to the power of the emerging LLM-based coding tools, such as Claude Code, a group of teenagers recently spent the better part of a birthday bash building over ten games, and that too without any prior coding experience. Claude Code just enabled a group of teenagers to "go from consuming dopamine to producing it" by using LLM prompts to produce the code for as many as ten games The Chief Information Security Officer at Sysdig, Sergej Epp, recently penned a very interesting LinkedIn post detailing how he was able to show a group of teenagers […]

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