The polished glossy finish has always been Apple’s ‘go to’ option for its wireless earbuds, and while it looks flawless, it attracts a lot of dust and fingerprints. For those who are extra picky about these trade-offs can just purchase an aftermarket case and call it a day. However, one AirPods Pro owner took things to the extra mile and got rid of that gloss using sandpaper. Now that’s one way to get rid of a problem. Using a 1,000-grit sandpaper, the AirPods Pro charging case now features a matte finish On Reddit, an AirPods Pro owner with the username […]

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Atomic Arcade, the Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast-owned studio that was making a game based on the iconic G.I. Joe character Snake Eyes, has reportedly been shut down. The news broke from one of the former team members, gameplay programmer Dominic Braun, shared on his personal LinkedIn account that he had been laid off following "Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast's decision to close Atomic Arcade." At the time of this writing, there's been no official word from Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast or Atomic Arcade confirming the closure or the fate of the Snake Eyes game. We've reached […]

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Apple has launched its next update cycle around 1 week early, with the first developer beta builds for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, HomePod Software 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 now beginning to roll out. Apple seeds the first developer beta builds for iOS 26.4 and more One of the biggest changes with the iOS 26.4 beta 1 is Apple's upcoming support for video-based podcasts in the Apple Podcasts app. Apple says the new "enhanced video podcast experience" will allow users to "seamlessly switch between viewing a video podcast and listening to the audio." The update […]

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Generative AI (GenAI) has been one of the most controversial topics in the video game industry in recent years, and will likely continue to hold that spot for the foreseeable future. Whether you think GenAI has a place in game development or not, what's clear from game engine makers like Unity is that users who want to use it in the process of making their games will have that option. Spotted by GameDeveloper, in Unity's recent earnings call for its fourth quarter financial report, not only does Unity claim that "AI-driven authoring" is a "major area of focus" for the […]

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There's been a lot of talk lately about Sony's formally unannounced (as of yet) PlayStation 6 console. The most recent report from earlier today revealed that Sony is even considering delaying the PS6's tentative 2027 launch window to 2028 or even 2029, largely due to the ongoing RAM and storage crisis that has driven component prices literally through the roof. The report came from MST Financial Senior Research Analyst David Gibson, who had already suggested last month that the PlayStation 6 could be delayed beyond previous estimates, thus also extending the lifecycle of the current PlayStation console, the PS5. But […]

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Overclocking so intense that it literally broke the GPU. Here's how an enthusiast got his MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z dead in his quest for breaking world records. MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z GPU Core Cracks Due to Intense Overclocking; Delivers the Highest Geekbench 5 Compute Score Just Before Its Death The enthusiast overclocker Alva Jonathan uploaded a video on YouTube, showing how he "broke" his 100 Million Rupiah GPU. This is the all-new MSI RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z, which is the most powerful RTX 5090 ever made and is designed for enthusiasts who care about breaking records more […]

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A new way to kill your GeForce RTX 5090 has arrived. Since 800W and 1000W limits weren't enough, a user just uploaded the 2500W BIOS file as well. Someone Leaked 2500W XOC BIOS for MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z; Users Start Flashing it on Non-MSI RTX 5090 GPUs Most NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs are rated at no more than 600W. This huge amount of power goes through a single 16-pin power connector, which has killed numerous GPUs due to an inherent design flaw that causes the connector to melt pretty easily. If you remove the 600W power limit using […]

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It's well known that user reviews on Steam are a mixed bag, to say the least. You'll get everything from actually thoughtful reviews to snap reactions based on less than an hour spent with the game, and often see a slew of negative reviews that are clearly part of a review-bombing campaign of players complaining about a singular issue, regardless of that issue factoring in on the game's quality. A new report from The Guardian delves into another aspect of Steam's user reviews and forums, with developers and even some content creators speaking out about the abuse and bigotry that […]

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SoftBank's latest initiative focuses on making the AMD Instinct AI chip much more powerful with AI workloads, through a "GPU partitioning" mechanism that sounds really interesting. SoftBank Has Deployed a Self-Built Orchestrator For AMD's Instinct GPUs, Dividing Hardware & Memory Pools AMD's AI infrastructure hasn't been the go-to option for hyperscalers in recent times, given all the attention towards NVIDIA, especially after the debut of the Blackwell series. When we talk about AMD's core customers, SoftBank is a name that pops up on several occasions, and this time, their technological wing has pushed out something pretty interesting. According SoftBank's recent […]

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NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra is the modern-day computing option for hyperscalers, and in newer benchmarks, the GB300 NVL72 shows immense performance in low-latency and long context workloads. NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra AI Racks Now Feature Top-Tier Agentic Performance, Driven By NVLink Upgrades The AI industry has evolved across multiple layers since its original boom back in 2022, and right now, we are seeing a major shift towards agentic computing, driven by applications/wrappers built on frontier models. At the same time, for infrastructure providers like NVIDIA, it has become increasingly important to have ample memory bandwidth and performance onboard to meet the latency […]

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The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been dethroned, and with the arrival of the new 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 9850X3D on the shelves, enthusiasts can now push gaming performance even further. Based on the same Zen 5 architecture, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is quite identical to the 9800X3D, but brings a higher boost clock out of the box, making it a bit faster in games and applications. These 8 cores still need a robust platform to push them to their full potential; otherwise, you won't necessarily see a noticeable improvement in performance over the 9800X3D. While the GPU remains a primary […]

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Last month, developers RocketWerkz and GRIP Studios announced that the popular survival game, ICARUS, would be making its console debut on February 26, 2026. Now, less than three weeks after that announcement, the studio has confirmed that ICARUS: Console Edition has been delayed by one month and will now arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles on March 26, 2026. In a statement sent to Wccftech, the studio says that while the game is "in a strong and stable state," the delay will add enough time for the team to add further polish, "rather than launch with known issues." […]

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When Battlefield 6 launched in October 2025, I couldn't help but be enamoured with it. I have years of memories in previous Battlefield games, and I was happy to see the series return with a very solid military shooter. It was, for the most part, exactly what I wanted out of a modern Battlefield game. I was one of the millions of players jumping into Battlefield 6 constantly during those opening weeks, especially with the arrival of Season 1, with three new maps, the new battle royale REDSEC mode, and new weapons, gadgets, and vehicles to earn. I was also […]

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The situation in the memory industry has become mainstream, to the point that companies are now reconsidering their product strategies to minimize the impact of supply constraints. Memory Shortages Are Forcing 'Consumer-Focused' Big Tech to Either Slash Production or Raise Prices Aggressively The DRAM shortage has been discussed on this website for several months now, and if you want to see the timeline of events leading to the current situation, I suggest you check out our post here. Interestingly, Bloomberg pushed out a report on supply issues in the memory segment, and the discussion centered on how Big Tech is […]

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We already know that Apple has de-prioritized its Vision Pro headsets to accelerate the launch of AI-enabled and AR-based smart glasses. And now, a new report from Omdia has shed some much-needed light on the evolving competition dynamics in this new arena, which is fast becoming crowded as OEMs jostle for market share. Asus, RayNeo, Meta, and Apple are all racing to bring OLEDoS AR glasses to the market While ROG and RayNeo plan to launch their OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) AR smart glasses this year, Meta plans to bring its first proper AR smart glasses to the market in […]

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Last week, after a long period of silence following the release of the final piece of DLC for God of War Ragnarok, during Sony's first State of Play of 2026, we finally got a small update as to what Sony Santa Monica has been working on. Along with a remake of the original trilogy, we learned that the studio had teamed up with Mega Cat Studios to deliver a 2.5D game featuring Kratos titled God of War: Sons of Sparta. There have been a lot of rumours circulating for years about an upcoming 2.5D God of War game, so its […]

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The latest pricing trend shows desktop DDR5 memory modules in Germany haven't budged this month, while laptop memory has seen a sharp rise. DRAM Retail Price Trend Shows No Increase in Prices for Desktop DDR5 Modules in Germany and Japan; DDR3 and DDR4 Saw Minimal Increase, but SO-DIMM Saw a 23.4% Hike The current RAM prices are at an all-time high, but we may have hit a plateau for some memory types. In most parts of the world, DDR5 desktop RAM remains the most expensive RAM type, reaching 4-5 times higher prices than they were in the pre-RAMpocalypse era. DDR3 […]

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A myriad of reports surrounding Apple’s products only kept hyping the suspense that readers and we had to endure, but today, the company has broken its silence because it has announced its March 4 product launch event. As for what is expected to be unveiled during the event, we have made our predictions and discussed below as to why the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models and the low-cost MacBook would go official. iPhone 17e could launch in February, followed by the first wave of Macs in March On X, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has presented a screenshot of Apple’s […]

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Over the weekend, Ubisoft hosted the Rainbow Six Siege Six Invitationals tournament in Paris, where it also took the opportunity to reveal what players can expect in Year 11 of Rainbow Six Siege, starting with Season 1: Operation Silent Hunt, which arrives on March 3, 2026, and adds an iconic stealth-action hero to its Operators roster: Metal Gear Solid's own Solid Snake. The collaboration between Konami and Ubisoft means we can finally have two of the video game industry's most well-known stealth icons work together, between Solid Snake and Splinter Cell's protagonist, Sam Fisher. Which is exactly what Ubisoft showcases […]

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In a development that seemingly bodes well for the efficiency and stability of Intel's revamped chip fabrication process, the new Panther Lake SoC has managed to just about match Apple's M5 processor - housed within the MacBook Pro - in an elaborate battery test. Intel Panther Lake within the new Asus 14-inch ExpertBook Ultra pitted against Apple's M5 chip housed within the 14-inch MacBook Pro At the outset, we should concede that this test pitted Intel's latest best chip for mobile phones and high-efficiency laptops, the 18A-based Panther Lake, against Apple's lowest-end new processor, the M5. Even so, given Apple's […]

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In what is clearly shaping up to be a broader trend within Apple's sprawling ecosystem of devices, the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now expected to debut as eSIM-only variants following similar tidbits for the iPhone Fold. Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max won't have a dedicated slot for a physical SIM card, and would solely rely on eSIMs instead According to TechManiacs, Apple will try to eke out a bit more space in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by eliminating the physical SIM card slot, thereby forcing reliance on eSIMs instead. […]

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Samsung is going to unveil its Galaxy S26 series later this month, with the company’s top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra reported to be treated to an incredible privacy display that will keep prying eyes away from your sensitive content. The same technology is expected to arrive in future MacBooks, but it could be a while before you can see them in action. The privacy display technology is estimated to be adopted on MacBooks by 2029, but Apple could gain a massive win over Samsung despite bringing it later A report from research firm Omdia, whose details were spotted by Ice Universe, […]

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Following the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth this June, the third and final entry in the remake trilogy is the only entry in the series that is set to release on every modern gaming platform. While this multiplatform pivot has been welcomed by Switch 2 and Xbox players, many have voiced concerns that the final part of the trilogy will have to make some compromises in visual quality due to the lower specifications of the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series S, besides continuing […]

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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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If you have been following tech news over the past few months, you are well aware of how the widespread adoption of AI is causing many issues for consumers, with prices of components such as RAM and SSDs skyrocketing in a matter of days. These price increases and the limited availability of components for anything that is not supposed to be used in an AI data center is making things difficult even for console manufacturers, so much so that Sony is reportedly actively considering a delay of its PlayStation 6 system. In a new report posted today on Bloomberg, according to people […]

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This weekend, Polish developer Bloober Team unveiled Layers of Fear 3 during a special event celebrating the horror franchise's 10th anniversary. Bloober Team founder and CEO Piotr Babieno appeared to discuss the great importance of Layers of Fear for the studio: For Bloober Team, Layers of Fear isn't just a title from our past. It marked the moment when we understood what kind of studio we want to be, what type of games we want to create. Tonight, we want to honor that legacy and show you that Layers of Fear is still alive, still evolving, and still finding new […]

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In 2024, after years of seemingly turning a blind eye, Nintendo brought the DMCA takedown hammer hard on Switch emulators like Yuzu and Ryujinx. Despite the significant blow, however, it was far from the end of the Nintendo Switch emulator scene. Ryujinx and Yuzu forks are still available, and brand new emulators like Eden and Citron, just to name two, have emerged over time. Nintendo's latest big release, Metroid Prime 4, was immediately playable on those Switch emulators. On Friday, though, the Switch emulator scene suffered another scare as Nintendo sent a new DMCA takedown notice targeting the GitHub pages […]

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Intel has reaffirmed its annual GPU cadence, which will see yearly roadmap and product updates on the client and data center segments. Intel Xe3P GPUs Coming This Year, Followed By Xe Next In 2027 As Part of Annual Client & Xeon Cadence Intel's GPU roadmap continues to evolve with the growth of AI and personal computing. The company recently introduced its Xe3 architecture, offering the best-in-class graphics performance on its Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" SoCs, and will introduce its next-gen solution later this year, codenamed Xe3P. This year, Intel will introduce a brand new GPU product and architecture, […]

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Samsung’s recent announcement of the Exynos 2600 is proof that the company’s 2nm GAA process has achieved healthy yield stability. With the company finally establishing a solid foundation for its next-generation lithography, it is time to move forward with the second-generation version, also known as SF2P. This technology is expected to be used for the Korean giant’s upcoming Exynos 2700, and here’s everything you need to know about the cutting-edge silicon, from its specifications, architecture, and right down to its estimated launch. How big an improvement will Samsung’s SF2P process bring for the Exynos 2700? The differences between Samsung’s SF2 and […]

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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 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 update. […]

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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 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 a […]

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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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