Production & Availability of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 & the rest of the RTX 50 series remain normal amid false reports. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs Are Not Being Discontinued or EOL'd, Entire RTX 50 Lineup Available The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the fastest gaming graphics card, period. It's got over 21K cores, 32 GB of blistering-fast GDDR7 memory, and features the latest Blackwell architecture with DLSS MFG support and a range of AI technologies. The card has also been a hot item for the AI segment, as certain workstation builders prefer the 5090 over the RTX PRO […]

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Intel once had some big plans for its Battlemage GPU family with bigger dies, 3D stacked cache solutions & more, yet those were cancelled due to unfortunate circumstances surrounding the financial position of the blue team, and changes in the leadership. Intel's Canned "Battlemage" GPU Plans Reveal Bigger Dies With Up To 40 Xe2 Cores, 3D Stacked "Adamantine" Cache & Halo SoCs Intel's first generation of Arc GPUs, codenamed Alchemist, didn't kick off the way the blue team wanted, but the graphics division made a huge comeback through solid driver support, which set the stage for its next-gen Arc lineup, […]

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Intel is reportedly eyeing a major acquisition under its new leadership, with a potential takeover of the AI startup SambaNova, which could prove massive for the firm's AI ambitions. Intel's Potential SambaNova Acquisition Would Equip the Firm With an Independent End-to-End AI Ecosystem Well, for those unaware, Intel is in talks to acquire the AI firm SambaNova, and it has contacted bankers to arrange the financial means for the transaction, according to a report by Bloomberg. The selection of SambaNova here tells us a lot about what to expect from Intel and AI moving forward. However, it has been revealed […]

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Embark Studios just released its second major title, ARC Raiders, which launched yesterday and made quite the splash, achieving over 250K concurrent players on Steam, making it the biggest launch for an extraction shooter on the platform, and it also surpassed Embark's other major title, The Finals, for its concurrent launch numbers on Steam. Keeping up with the pace of modern-day live service games, Embark Studios has no intention of slowing down and followed up yesterday's stellar launch with the reveal of the game's roadmap for the remainder of 2025. There are no specific release dates around when the next […]

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Epic Games has introduced a new category of cosmetics called Fortnite Sidekicks. They're essentially pets that follow the player around in various modes, including Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Save the World, Fortnite Festival (though they'll remain backstage), and even user-made experiences (though only if the creator has enabled them). They won't provide any gameplay advantages, so their only real perk is looking cute. They do, however, react to the surrounding world, and players can interact with them through special Sidekick Emotes. The first one to be introduced to the game is Peels, a 'banana dog', which will be available to […]

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This isn't something we expected, but AMD is back with a new statement, claiming that it won't be ending the game/features support for the RX 5000 and RX 6000 GPUs. AMD Rolls Back its Decision to End the New Features and Game Optimizations Support for RDNA 1/2; Also, Refutes The RX 7900 XTX USB-C PD Reports AMD's exclusion of the RX 5000 and RX 6000 series GPUs from its latest game optimization and features support resulted in a backlash. It's obvious since anybody who owns these GPUs, particularly those who bought them in the last 2-3 years, wouldn't want to […]

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It's Halloween at the time of this writing, which means it's the perfect day to turn off the lights and play a horror game, whether that's something new like Cronos: The New Dawn and Silent Hill f, or a classic like Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Dead Space, and Alien: Isolation. Developer Broken Mirror Games and publisher Skybound Games' upcoming isometric 80s-themed horror adventure was unfortunately never going to be an option this Halloween, as it was due to come out on November 7, 2025, but now it won't even be coming out this year. A new story trailer released today […]

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Grand Theft Auto 4 with RTX Remix Path Tracing looks like the remaster we'll likely never get, introducing significant visual improvements that enhance the game's visuals considerably. How much the mod developed by Xoxor4D enhances the visuals of the fourth entry in the series by Rockstar Games is shown in a new comparison video put together by MxBenchmarkPC. The video showcases the vanilla version of the game running side by side with the path-traced version at 4K and 1440p resolutions, utilizing NVIDIA DLSS and Frame Generation. As expected, the mod is highly demanding, and even high-end modern hardware has trouble […]

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NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has made an interesting statement about their market share in China, claiming that it fell drastically during the Biden adminstration. NVIDIA's CEO Is Optimistic About Getting Back Into China's AI Market, But So Far, There Is No Progress Well, NVIDIA's China AI market has been under uncertainity for quite some time now, considering the restrictions the firm has faced under both the Biden era and the current administration. With the Ampere and Hopper lineups in particular, Team Green didn't face many issues with China, as the A100 and H100 AI chips were being supplied to Beijing […]

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As AI GPUs continue to dominate the technology conversation, we decided to sit down with Kristof Beets, Vice President of Product Management at Imagination Technologies. Imagination Technologies is one of the oldest GPU intellectual property firms in the world and has been known for previously supplying Apple GPUs for the iPhone and iPad. With GPUs being quite close to AI processing needs as well, our discussion with Kristof surrounded how Imagination Technologies' products are suitable for AI computing. He also compared them with NVIDIA's GPUs, and the conversation started off with Kristof giving us a presentation of Imagination's latest E-Series […]

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Panic Stations is a new game developer formed by former Mediatonic developers who worked on the popular competitive multiplayer title, Fall Guys. The studio announced itself with a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account in a video filled with cartoon pigeons. Joe Walsh, a game designer at Panic Stations, provides the voice over for the first pigeon you see, beginning the video by saying, "Games should be funnier and they should be stupider. Here at Panic Stations, we're going to fix that." The team is currently working on its debut game, which it says is "not about pigeons" […]

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A new report from The Game Business, backed by GSD data shows that for last week's EU video game sales (October 19-26), Battlefield 6 has taken back the top spot after Pokémon Legends Z-A had it for its launch week. Legends Z-A drops to third, with EA Sports FC 26 keeping its top-three spot on both the units sold and revenue earned sales charts. After Pokémon Legends Z-A took the top spot for its launch week, with Battlefield 6 in second and EA Sports FC 26 in third, Battlefield 6 is back on top with EA Sports FC 26 in […]

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Apple’s iron grip on its supply chain means that sourcing parts necessary for the company’s newest iPhones will be next to impossible. However, for models like the iPhone 13, that journey is still a possibility, though the roads are filled with potholes. One brave Redditor found out the hard way, but he still managed to assemble an entire unit using components that were purchased from AliExpress. Still, he misses out on two non-crucial features, not to mention that a whole lot of luck was required to source one particular piece of the puzzle. Using non-genuine parts to assemble any iPhone, […]

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There have been lots of rumors and leaks around the flagship Battlemage discrete GPU, and this one, too, indicates that Intel has prepared one. Engineering Graphics Driver INF File Reveals BMG-G31 to be Utilized in Three Pro and One Consumer GPU Variant, Hinting at Arc B770 There's no doubt that Intel has prepared the Xe2, Battlemage-based BMG-G31 chip, which has been spotted multiple times online. Last month, we saw the BMG-G31 in a Linux boot log, which revealed that the GPU will boast 16 GB of VRAM, and was likely about the Arc B770. Another leak today confirms the same, […]

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The solution to improved cooling performance over time for AIOs is finally here, and it just requires a flux filter to ensure no residue goes inside the CPU block. Valkyrie Introduces Flux Filter on Radiator, Reducing Clogging of Microfins in CPU Cold Plate for Excellent Cooling Performance for Longer Duration AIOs have a problem of performance degradation, and in a few years, you will see almost all AIOs struggling to retain the same cooling performance. This is due to the manufacturing flux residue, which starts to break off and travel through the loop, eventually finding its way to the microfins […]

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At the time of this writing, Heart Machine, the studio behind games like Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash, and more recently, Hyper Light Breaker, is less than two weeks from releasing its next game, Possessor(s). It's also reportedly just had its second wave of layoffs in less than a month. Spotted by Game Developer, after the studio confirmed a wave of layoffs at the beginning of October, along with halting further development on Hyper Light Breaker, more former developers from Heart Machine have taken to social media to confirm that they've been laid off in a second wave this month. […]

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The fantasy action/adventure game Echoes of the End launched in August to mixed reviews. Our own David Carcasole rated it 5.7 out of 10 in Wccftech's official review: Echoes of the End has more bad than good to it, and the jank of its technical issues running throughout all aspects of the game bring down even its best elements, like its strong visual presentation, character-driven storytelling, and some fun platforming and puzzle challenges. The combat both overall fails to innovate and pass the standard bar for interesting, and as a whole package it's likely not worth your time when you […]

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Yellow paint to indicate the way to players is among the controversial features of modern video games, but no matter how heated the debate gets, some developers, like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi, feel there's definitely a need for it. Speaking with GamesRadar+, Hamaguchi-san acknowledged the debate among players while also saying that there's definitely a need for yellow paint in games in many ways. The difference, however, is in how it is implemented. "The need to guide players around from a gameplay perspective and show them what can be done, what they need to do, there are […]

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Last year's Silent Hill 2 remake is finally coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, as this new version of the game has been rated by the ESRB ahead of its official announcement. As the yet-to-be officially announced new version of the survival horror game developed by Bloober Team, which returned the series to the spotlight after years of absence, will be identical to the PC and PlayStation 5 releases, the Mature 17+ rating and its summary don't reveal anything that wasn't already known about the game. Still, it's great to know that more players will soon be […]

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NVIDIA gimped the RTX 5070’s capabilities by equipping it with just 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM, but that does not make the GPU any less capable, especially when running games at 1080p or 1440p resolutions. When talking particularly about the MSI Shadow 2X, it is remarkable how the company managed to successfully shrink the graphics card’s physical size to make it compatible for smaller cases, and if your chassis is also space-constrained but you still want an excellent gaming experience, this is the best time for you to spend $499.99. The Shadow 2X RTX 5070 does not go light on cooling […]

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book6 Pro featuring the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" CPU has leaked out. Samsung Preps Next-Gen Galaxy Book6 Pro Laptops With Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" CPUs Laptop OEMs are now preparing their next-gen offerings based on Intel's upcoming Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" CPUs. These next-gen laptops will offer faster performance, advanced features, & higher efficiency. We will be looking at a range of new designs from laptop vendors, and Samsung is one of them, which is preparing its new Galaxy Book6 series. The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro laptop has leaked […]

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According to leaker leaks_infinite, Halo: Campaign Evolved is just the beginning of a series of remakes already in the works. Allegedly, the campaigns of the second and third game are also being remade and will support optional sprint, just like the remake of the first installment. The reason for all these games to cut multiplayer from their respective remakes is that Halo Studios does not want to split the fan base across several multiplayer experiences. Because of this, Halo 7, which is also reportedly in development, will be the only one to offer multiplayer. The leaker wrote: Halo Studios wants […]

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Independent studio Digital Confectioners has unveiled Triarchy, an upcoming open world co-op (up to three players) action RPG. Like most games in the genre, it will focus on boss fights, but it also supports sailing. That makes sense after learning that the setting is a 'drowned world'. Players will hunt deadly bosses across the Isles, and the developers promise that each boss fight will feature unique attack patterns, multiple phases, and arena hazards that require precise timing, positioning, and teamwork to overcome. Upon defeating a boss, you'll get rewards such as unique upgrade materials and boss-exclusive gear. Moreover, Triarchy not […]

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Samsung has secured a crucial 'HBM4 supply' deal with NVIDIA, as both firms announce their collaboration on cutting-edge technologies to drive the AI hype. Samsung's HBM4 Modules Manage to Surpass JEDEC Processing Speed Standards, Leading to a Pivotal Adoption By NVIDIA The Korean giant has achieved a massive feat with its upcoming HBM4 technology, as the firm becomes one of the first manufacturers to secure a supply for NVIDIA. In an announcement around the recent Samsung-NVIDIA deal, it is revealed that HBM4 is going to be a crucial part of the partnership, and more importantly, the Korean giant has verified […]

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Samsung and NVIDIA are now significantly enhancing their 25-year collaborative relationship by undertaking a project to build a full-fledged AI factory, equipped with over 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs. In addition, the two behemoths continue to collaborate with each other in diverse spheres, including HBM4, EDA tools, and AI-RAN. Samsung to deploy 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs within its AI Megafactory Samsung has partnered with NVIDIA to deploy 50,000 of NVIDIA's GPUs: "By deploying more than 50,000 NVIDIA GPU’s, AI will be embedded throughout Samsung's entire manufacturing flow, accelerating development and production of next-generation semiconductors, mobile devices and robotics." Samsung intends to use this […]

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Apple has deftly managed its geopolitical risk exposure by negotiating a broad-based import tariff exemption from the Trump Administration. Even so, the Cupertino giant has not been able to fully neutralize the impact of the US import tariffs, courtesy of its labyrinthine and sprawling global supply chain. Apple faced $1.1 billion in tariff-related costs in its fiscal Q4 2025 Apple adopted a 2-pronged strategy to deal with US import tariffs and trade war: Moreover, Apple is also planning to: As such, Apple has already started shipping its US-made servers to its datacenters, where they will help power features such as […]

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Apple's iPhone product segment missed consensus expectations of analysts for the just-concluded fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, largely due to transitory weakness in iPhone 17 sales. Now, however, Apple has not only given a reasonable explanation behind this miss, but also offered surprising guidance for the ongoing December-ending quarter. Apple to experience its best ever December-ending quarter As we noted in our dedicated post on the topic, Apple's iPhone revenue missed expectations for its fiscal Q4 2025, which were pegged at $50.19 billion vs. the $49.03 billion haul that the Cupertino giant reported for the three-month period. During the earnings call, […]

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Ever since Apple announced its AI strategy revamp under the Apple Intelligence banner, there has been a perception that the company is struggling to maintain a swift pace with its lofty ambitions. There are increasing signs, however, that Apple is making some much-needed headway in this sphere, as per the tidbits gleaned from Apple's Q3 2025 Earnings Call. Apple Intelligence: A winding road ahead Do note that Apple has been working to introduce a number of key Apple Intelligence features with its Spring 2026 iOS update (iOS 26.4 most likely). These include: Of course, Apple Mac users can already enjoy […]

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Apple has just announced the earnings for its fiscal Q4 2025, reporting $102.47 billion in total revenue, which includes $49.03 billion from iPhones and $28.75 billion from services, and $27.47 billion in net profit. Apple Fiscal Q4 2025 Earnings: iPhones and services show growth Here are the key highlights from Apple's latest quarterly earnings release: For the full fiscal year 2025, Apple earned $416.16 billion in revenue, corresponding to a year-over-year increase of 6.42 percent relative to $391.04 billion that it earned in its last fiscal year. During the just-concluded fiscal year 2025, Apple earned $307 billion from its products […]

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Maintaining its tradition for every Apple Silicon Mac that has launched so far, Amazon has introduced a discount for the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, shaving off $50 from the base and 1TB storage model, meaning that the new lineup starts from $1,549 instead of $1,599, with the price cut applied to both the Space Black and Silver colors. While the discount will slowly creep up as the months go by, you might want to keep the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro a viable option because it is oozing tremendous value right now. For those looking to save money, the 14-inch M4 […]

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Update 30/10/2025: It's official, ARC Raiders' launch on Steam is bigger than The Finals, as it reaches 243,386 concurrent players on Steam. Original Story: Embark Studios' third-person extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, is now live and available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and, at least on Steam, we know that the game is having a massive launch. It's even on track to surpass what The Finals accomplished in 2024, as ARC Raiders has over 200K concurrent players on Steam at the time of this writing. Per SteamDB, an hour after it went live, it had reached 140K concurrent players […]

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UK-based studio Maze Theory (which previously made several Doctor Who VR games and Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom) and publisher Vertigo Games have just announced the release date of Thief: Legacy of Shadow, a new stealth action game coming out on December 4. Unfortunately, the game will only be available for virtual reality devices, which still comprise a minuscule portion of the overall gaming industry. That said, if you are a VR aficionado, chances are you already have a PlayStation VR2, Quest 2 or 3, or a Steam VR-compatible headset. Legacy of Shadow will bring players back to The City […]

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The first and second-gen RDNA lineups are being ditched so quickly, and as per the company's latest statement, these will only receive critical updates. AMD Confirms End of Game Optimization and Feature Updates for Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 Series AMD's first RDNA GPU series, aka Radeon RX 5000, is hardly 6 years old, and if you think it is too early to see a drop in official optimization and feature updates, then we have the same news for RX 6000 GPU owners. If you checked the latest release notes for AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2, which officially adds […]

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Today, Deadline reports that the Call of Duty movie has secured a director and a writer: Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan. Berg will direct and also co-write alongside Taylor Sheridan. Berg is known for directing several action thriller movies, including 2007's The Kingdom, 2013's Lone Survivor, and 2018's Mile 22. Sheridan, on the other hand, is primarily known as the creator of the Yellowstone franchise (as well as Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and Lioness), but he also wrote the two Sicario movies. Berg and Sheridan worked together on Hell or High Water, the acclaimed 2016 crime drama film that […]

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater launched late this summer on August 28, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, without its announced multiplayer mode, Fox Hunt. We learned a little before Snake Eater's release that Fox Hunt would not arrive alongside the rest of the game, and now that day is finally here, marked with a new gameplay trailer showcasing the mode. The PvP stealth-action mode leans on all the stealth mechanics in the core Snake Eater campaign, and challenges players to make use of everything in Snake's toolbox as they try to be the sneakiest Fox Unit […]

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Intel's former CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has shared his thoughts on NVIDIA producing the first Blackwell chip wafer in the US, expressing his pleasure with the pursuit of American manufacturing. Intel's Pat Gelsinger Supports NVIDIA's Efforts to Bring Advanced Product Manufacturing to the US This marks one of the rare occasions where Gelsinger has actually appreciated NVIDIA's efforts in the AI segment, as, based on some of his past remarks about the firm, Team Green didn't align with what Intel's former CEO had expected from AI. On a post on X, Pat Gelsinger expressed appreciation for NVIDIA's efforts to bring manufacturing […]

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While EA is all-in on Battlefield 6 right now after it had a massive launch at the beginning of October and earlier this week launched its battle royale mode, Battlefield REDSEC, Respawn is still chugging away at Apex Legends, with its 27th season set to arrive next week, titled 'Amped.' The new season arrives with a refresh to one of the game's more popular maps, Olympus, and buffs for a few Legends, specifically Valkyrie, Rampart, and Horizon. This season also adds new mechanics that'll make the game even faster than it already is, with a new mantle boost giving players […]

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After releasing a bespoke self-repair manual for each of its iPhone 17 models, Apple has now made available the spare parts for the new lineup, and some of those are, unsurprisingly, quite pricey. Apple has now made available the key spare parts for the iPhone 17 lineup via its Self-Service Repair Store Before going further, do note that the self-repair manuals and these spare parts have constituted a significant component of this year's iFixit score improvements, albeit very slight ones, for the new Apple hardware. The following spare parts are now available in Apple's Self-Service Repair Store for the base […]

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Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles doesn't feature any of the additional content found in the War of the Lions release and the mobile versions of the game, but this could quickly become a thing of the past, as a new mod now available online restores a small portion of this additional content. The WotL Character Repair mod, developed by Dana Crysalis and now available for download for free from Nexus Mods, fixes Balthier and Luso, making it possible to add them to the party via Cheat Engine tables and use them in battle with their unique Jobs and […]

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Amidst a massive layoff at Amazon, which cut 14,000+ employees and killed further development of New World: Aeternum, has also reportedly killed (for a second time) the Lord of the Rings MMO that was in production at Amazon Game Studios. Spotted by Rock Paper Shotgun, a now former Amazon Game Studios senior gameplay engineer, Ashleigh Amrine, confirmed in a post on her personal LinkedIn page that the "fledgling Lord of the Rings game" was part of the cuts at Amazon. "This morning I was part of layoffs at Amazon Games, alongside my incredibly talented peers on New World and our […]

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iFixit has just published a nearly 6.5-minute video on YouTube detailing the repairability metrics for the new Apple M5 iPad Pro, concluding that the device remains one of the least repairable hardware products from Apple. However, the new self-service tools do manage to boost its overall repairability score. iFixit: "At just 5.1mm thickness, it's thinner than an iPhone Air, which means the screen is mounted flush against the internals" iFixit has noted the following about the new M5 iPad Pro: On the whole, iFixit has pegged a 5/10 provisional repairability score to the new M5 iPad Pro. The M5 iPad […]

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NVIDIA's Jensen Huang is currently in South Korea for the APEC summit, and it seems he is having a pretty interesting day, spending time with his 'executive friends' at Samsung and Hyundai. Jensen Got a 'Little Too Comfortable' In His Visit to Korea, After Delivering the GTC 2025 Keynote This week has been a jam-packed one for NVIDIA's CEO, as Jensen delivered one of the most important keynotes of his career and then took a flight straight to South Korea for the APEC summit, where he met with Samsung's Chairman Lee Jae-yong and the President of Hyundai Motors, Chung Eui-sun. […]

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ARC Raiders is out today on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S consoles, but more importantly for PC players, Embark Studios' latest arrives with support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation and NVIDIA Reflex. Furthermore, if you have an RTX 50 Series graphics card in your PC, then you'll be able to multiply the frame rates you see in ARC Raiders by an average of 3.6X, even when playing at 4K. According to NVIDIA, when playing ARC Raiders on an RTX 50 Series card, with DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation while also using DLSS Super Resolution, you can "multiply […]

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Today, independent developer TaleWorlds Entertainment has confirmed the release date of War Sails, the upcoming expansion for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. War Sails was originally scheduled to launch in June, though it was ultimately delayed by TaleWorlds. The expansion is now set to go live on November 26 at 00:00 Pacific Time, 03:00 Eastern Time, 09:00 Central European Time. It will be a simultaneous release on PC and consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X). Pricing has been confirmed to be $24.99. The announcement was paired with an extensive gameplay showcase that demonstrated the expansion's main features. Players learned […]

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Morgan Stanley is raising alarm bells around SK Hynix's rapidly depleting DRAM inventory, which is now at effective "sold-out" levels as the AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) - a type of DRAM - continues to corner an ever greater proportion of the global memory wafer capacity. SK Hynix: "DRAM (DDR5) inventory is down to about two weeks, effectively at a 'produce-and-ship' level" Morgan Stanley is sounding the proverbial gong today as SK Hynix's DRAM inventory levels continue to sink to the bottom-of-the-barrel levels. Before going further, do note that SK Hynix disclosed its earnings for the third quarter of […]

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Today, Nintendo announced that its second-best-selling Nintendo Switch game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version, with graphical updates and features that take advantage of the Switch 2 and its improved hardware. Today's Animal Crossing news isn't just for Nintendo Switch 2 players; a new 3.0 title update is also on its way, which will be available to players on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The new Switch 2 version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons leans on the updated hardware for several updates, each shown off in a new trailer, which also goes over the […]

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The Central Taiwan Science Park will hold immense significance in the future because it is where TSMC’s new Phase II plant will be constructed. A report states that the company is planning to establish four plants dedicated to 1.4nm production. Although full-scale manufacturing is not expected until the second half of 2028, it will set the stage for chips made on bleeding-edge lithography and also create thousands of jobs in the process. Up to 10,000 jobs can be made with TSMC’s four 1.4nm construction plans, and looking at the recent timeline, Apple will likely be the semiconductor giant’s first customer […]

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Samsung has reported its earnings for the third quarter of 2025, reporting broadly upbeat results on the back of the ongoing chip boom. Samsung Electronics Q3 2025 Earnings Highlight Here are the main highlights of the South Korean giant's latest quarterly earnings: Outlook: Commentary: Samsung Electronics has delivered an all-round pristine result for its third quarter of 2025, posting healthy growth in all segments, barring its Visual Display and Digital Appliances division, where Digital Appliances induced a modest year-over-year weakness of around 1 percent. Unsurprisingly, given the emerging dynamics in the memory business, the division recorded the most aggressive growth […]

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NVIDIA has confirmed the list of PC games joining the ever-growing GeForce NOW library today. The highlights are Obsidian's sci-fi action RPG The Outer Worlds 2 (which we have reviewed here) and Embark's post-apocalyptic third-person extraction shooter game ARC Raiders. Both games support the NVIDIA RTX Blackwell server upgrade, which means Ultimate subscribers can enable NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation to get the highest possible frame rates. Meanwhile, NVIDIA continues to add more RTX 5080-class servers throughout its server regions. The latest one to be enabled is in Sofia, Bulgaria, with Amsterdam and Montréal scheduled to be next. […]

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The MMORPG AION 2 will launch globally in 2026 with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation support on the PC version (the game will also be available on mobile devices). The initial launch in South Korea and Taiwan is set for November 19. The game is a sequel to Aion: The Tower of Eternity, which launched in 2008 in Korea and the following year worldwide. The original game was powered by Crytek's CRYENGINE, whereas this new installment is made with Unreal Engine 5. Aion 2 takes place around two hundred years later and features a world that, according to NCSOFT, […]

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The new memory optimization features apparently improve gaming performance on Ryzen 9000-based systems using Colorful's AM5 motherboards. Colorful Intros "Low Latency" and "High Performance" Memory Modes for its 600 and 800 Series Motherboards Chinese hardware maker, Colorful, has today introduced two new memory-related features for its AM5 motherboards, which can supposedly deliver superior performance in apps and games by reducing the memory latency. Colorful says that since Ryzen 9000 series CPUs have a high memory latency, the new Colorful motherboard memory features can reduce it to optimize performance. Colorful released the "Low Latency" and "High Performance" modes on some of […]

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Xbox gaming revenues have declined by $113 million, or 2%, due to drop in hardware sales and limited growth of gaming content and services in Q1 FY2026 over the prior year, Microsoft confirmed in its latest financial report. On Wednesday, the company reported its Q1 FY2026 earnings, confirming the Xbox hardware revenue 29% decline, which is offset in part by growth in Xbox content and services, whose $5.5 billion revenue is a 1% improvement over the "strong prior year". This revenue increase was driven by growth in Xbox Game Pass and third-party content, and partially offset by a decline in […]

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Alleged performance of Intel's Panther Lake, Core Ultra X7 358H & Ultra X5 338H CPUs, in Cinebench R23 MT has leaked out. Intel Panther Lake Might Offer Similar Performance As Arrow Lake In Multi-Threaded Tests If These "Alleged" ES Tests For Core Ultra X7 358H & Ultra X5 338H Are To Be Believed A few weeks after posting what are seemingly the first non-official benchmarks of Panther Lake's Xe3 iGPU, LaptopReview has now published CPU performance benchmarks for Intel's upcoming CPUs, the Core Ultra X7 358H and the Core Ultra X5 338H. These two Intel Panther Lake CPUs should be […]

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Work on Valve's HLX project, rumored to be the highly anticipated Half-Life 3, is continuing with more optimization passes, suggesting that the project's polishing phase is in full swing. In a new video shared on YouTube a few hours ago, Tyler McVicker, who provided correct updates on Valve's project for years before their official announcements, reviewed some of the additions made to the Source 2 engine with the Counter-Strike 2 October 15 update. Unlike past updates, which introduced new systems and features that aren't in use in any other game powered by the Valve engine, the latest update focuses more […]

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Both companies are aiming for ultra-power-efficient displays that can save significant battery life on laptops. Intel and BOE Announce New AI Energy-Saving Techniques for Laptops, Which Will Adjust Display Refresh Rate According to the Content Last year, BOE, a Chinese display-panel manufacturer, unveiled its Winning Display 1Hz technology that can reduce power consumption by 65%. Today, Intel officially announced its partnership with BOE to deploy the 1Hz Refresh Rate technology and two more efficiency-enhancing features for the laptops, which are aimed at improving the battery life significantly. Intel says that these AI-based technologies will intelligently balance the energy efficiency with […]

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There are a myriad of differences separating the AirPods Pro 3 from the AirPods Pro 2, but regardless of the features that Apple has incorporated in its flagship wireless earbuds, for the majority of buyers, it all boils down to how much they are willing to pay. Some customers are not bothered parting with $249 of their hard-earned cash for these high-quality goods, while others seem to find solace in picking excellent value. On Amazon, the previous-generation AirPods Pro 2 are 32 percent off, or a $79 delta compared to the AirPods Pro 3, so which one will you pick? […]

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Though updated in every possible way, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake retains the challenge of its classic JRPG roots. If you are a newcomer to the series, understanding some essential quirks is key to enjoying both games right from the start. This guide will walk you through settings, exploration, and combat tips to tame the difficulty. NOTE: Tips devised and refined during two complete playthroughs of both games over the course of 45 hours at Dragon Quest difficulty in the game's PlayStation 5 1.0 version. Screenshots captured from the same version. 3 Essential Settings To Tame Dragon Quest […]

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CAPCOM has officially opened pre-orders for its highly anticipated game Resident Evil Requiem. You can now purchase the ninth mainline installment of the beloved horror franchise across all platforms: PC (Steam and, for the first time, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and Nintendo Switch 2. All pre-orders will include “Apocalypse,” a freebie costume for protagonist Grace, as a pre-order bonus. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99, while the Deluxe Edition adds the Deluxe Kit for $10 more. The Deluxe Kit includes: To celebrate the aforementioned debut of the Japanese publisher on the Epic Games […]

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A new strategy applied by Qualcomm for next year is not just offering its top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the most premium Android flagships out there, but also to offer an alternative to its phone partners that is more affordable and is mass produced on TSMC’s newest 3nm ‘N3P’ process. That SoC is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and given the ludicrous price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, we are confident that we will witness the less expensive solution power several ‘price to performance’ smartphones in 2026. A tipster has shared various specifications of the Snapdragon 8 […]

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AMD has confirmed its commitment to openSIL "Open Firmware" for next-gen Zen 6-based Ryzen "Medusa" & EPYC "Venice" CPUs. openSIL "Open Firmware" Support For AMD's Next-Gen Zen 6-Powered Ryzen "Medusa" & EPYC "Venice" CPUs Confirmed openSIL or Open Firmware is aimed to be a replacement for traditional firmware solutions such as AGESA. The project was first announced in 2023 and was going to be used for both client and server offerings. At OCP Summit 2025, AMD once again reaffirmed its commitment to openSIL and detailed its plans for future Zen 6 CPUs. Just as a recap, openSIL firmware will offer: […]

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Samsung is also set to begin production of next-gen HBM4 memory, 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM & 128 GB+ products in 2026. Samsung All Set To Enter Mass Production on Next-Gen Memory Products Including Stable Supply of 2nm GAA Process In 2026 Samsung has announced its Q3 2025 earnings report, highlighting a 15.4% increase in revenue versus the previous quarter. The South Korean technology company posted a revenue of KRW 86.1 trillion, and also set an all-time high from quarterly sales for its Memory business, mainly driven by strong demand for its HBM3E memory and server SSDs, thanks to heightened AI […]

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The first-generation AirPods Pro have been hounding Apple ever since their launch back in 2019, which quickly gave way to persistent crackling or static complaints, prompting a lawsuit in November 2024. Now, however, Apple seems to have secured a partial victory of sorts by managing to have the scope of the lawsuit severely restricted. Apple only needs to defend itself against the fraud by omission claim in the AirPods Pro crackling lawsuit Before going further, let's recap what has happened in this lawsuit so far: Now, Judge Noël Wise has handed a partial victory to Apple by throwing out the […]

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Apple has pretty much increased the number of roadblocks for consumers clever enough to avoid paying the company a premium for its storage and RAM upgrades, forcing them to fork over a substantial sum. For instance, the 2TB version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max costs a mammoth $1,999, making it more expensive than the company’s higher-end MacBook Pro models. Fortunately, one intrepid modder finds a way to save $800 and performs this delicate procedure. However, bear in mind that he is only successful because of the availability of intricate tools combined with his unyielding patience. In addition to requiring a […]

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Samsung finally removed the proverbial wraps on its much-anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold on Tuesday, revealing a fairly thin triple-folding smartphone that unfurls to a nearly 10-inch display. In fact, given the smartphone's apparent dimensions, it is fairly plausible that it is using silicon-carbon (Si/C) batteries, apparently confirming a week-old rumor. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is between 12mm and 15mm thick in its compact form, a feat that is difficult to achieve without silicon-carbon (Si/C) batteries As we noted earlier this week, Samsung displayed the Galaxy Z TriFold, albeit behind a glass panel, at the "K-Tech Showcase" on October 28 in the […]

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With the memory diagnostic scan, users will be able to know if the crash was due to memory-related issues, helping in troubleshooting the root cause of sudden crashes. Microsoft Introduces Memory Diagnostics at Windows 11 Reboot to Detect and Mitigate Memory Bugs Causing BSOD and Sudden Restarts Windows crashes can be unexpected and sudden at times, and it isn't always possible to understand the exact cause of these issues. Memory-related crashes and BSODs (Blue Screen of Death) are pretty common, but they can be due to various factors, such as memory instability, faulty RAM, mismatched memory modules, incorrect XMP/EXPO overclocking, […]

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[Update - October 30, 6:07 AM ET] The issues Microsoft's Azure cloud service experienced yesterday have been solved, and all affected services, including Xbox game downloads are now back online. Original story follows. [Original Story] Microsoft's Azure cloud service is experiencing a massive outage affecting multiple services, including Xbox game downloads and Minecraft. Microsoft confirmed the cause in an Azure status update, stating the widespread connectivity issues began around 16:00 UTC. The company attributed the trigger event to "an inadvertent configuration change" in the Azure Front Door (AFD) service. Several concurrent actions are being taken to solve the issue, but […]

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NVIDIA's market capitalization has reached a record high of $5 trillion after Jensen's recent GTC announcements, suggesting that the AI hype still has a lot of 'juice' in it. NVIDIA's GTC Announcements & Potential China Breakthrough Led the Push Towards the $5 Trillion Club We have watched NVIDIA evolve from humble beginnings, especially as gamers, over the past few years. Team Green was initially all about consumer GPUs, which were the talk of the town. However, since the advent of AI, NVIDIA has established a foundational position in providing the necessary computing power to Big Tech, being responsible for a […]

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On October 1, Microsoft shocked Game Pass subscribers by announcing a substantial (+50%) price increase for the highest tier, Ultimate, which jumped from $19.99 to $29.99 monthly. This led some users to cancel their subscriptions in droves, but did Microsoft really make a strategic mistake? Veteran games analyst Joost van Dreunen, formerly founder of SuperData Research (acquired by Nielsen Media Research in 2018), offered a more nuanced analysis in his latest SuperJoost Playlist newsletter. To start with, van Dreunen relays a take from a former Xbox employee, who said that it's a case of 'bad optics'. Certainly, such a massive […]

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Countless gaming benchmark comparisons have proven that AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT is faster than NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti while sporting the same 16GB VRAM count, and it is the GPU that most value-focused gamers would house in their PCs. However, we are living in an era where AAA games offer way too much visual fidelity for these graphics cards to handle, and you can blame that on the lack of optimization or any other reason. The fact is that these days, modern gaming absolutely requires upscaling and interpolation, and in that regard, NVIDIA’s GPUs have no equal. On […]

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The AMD Adrenalin 25.10.2 Driver is now available, adding support for the latest games, such as Battlefield 6, and new hardware, including the Ryzen AI 5 330. AMD Adrenalin 25.10.2 Driver Is Another Major Update, Offering New Games & Hardware Support Along With Several Fixes AMD's Adrenalin 25.10.2 is the second driver release for October, bringing in further optimizations for the latest AAA releases such as Battlefield 6 and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Battlefield 6 already received support in the previous 25.10.1 BETA release, but this new driver is expected to provide the best possible experience. Besides game […]

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Although Valve's Steam Deck is relatively old compared to mainstream handhelds, it remains a capable device that supports several AAA titles. However, to 'supercharge' your experience, Dockcase has introduced their newest Chizha Mount Ling Dock for Steam Deck, and they were kind enough to send us an 'exclusive' review sample. After testing the dock for several days, I must say, it is indeed an accessory that every Valve fan out there should own, since it really brings in 'valuable' benefits and add-ons. Steam Deck Chizha Mount Ling Dock - LAN Support, Extra M.2 SSD Slot & Futuristic Design Since the […]

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NVIDIA's Jensen Huang initially gave an optimistic statement about the revenue from the Blackwell and Rubin AI lineups; however, the firm's finance team has since clarified it. NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Got a "Little Too Excited" While Quoting the Optimism Around Blackwell + Rubin AI GPUs NVIDIA's GTC 2025 conference was full of exciting announcements by Jensen & Co., but more importantly, the firm provided an outlook on how its recent Blackwell lineup and the upcoming Rubin series are expected to perform on the revenue front. At the GTC keynote, NVIDIA's CEO revealed that Blackwell and Rubin alone are anticipated to […]

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As AI-driven demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM) shows no sign of abating, the market forces are now exercising their influence to correct this imbalance, and smartphone-critical LPDDR5X prices are set to explode as a result. TrendForce has raised its general DRAM price forecast for Q4, which affects smartphone-critical LPDDR5X as well We noted recently that the soaring demand for HBM within datacenter servers was tightening available wafer capacity, especially as the die size for HBM is between 35 percent and 45 percent larger than that for a comparable DRAM. Well, as per a new TrendForce report, this paradigm is now […]

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While AI can streamline the video game development process, it would never be able to create a very good Grand Theft Auto game, according to Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick, as current models lack something very important. Speaking about AI usage in video game development at CNBC's Technology Executive Council Summit in New York on October 28, the CEO of Rockstar Games' parent company made it clear that the current models would be unable to create a very good Grand Theft Auto game. For starters, using AI to create intellectual property creates issues not only with protecting one's own but also […]

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Black Friday deals may be a few weeks away from now, but the discount spree has already started. If you were already planning to buy a GPU for your gaming PC, it's one of the best times to get one. From AMD RDNA 4 to NVIDIA's Blackwell cards, we have listed the best RX 9000 and NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPU deals in this post. We will keep updating it from time to time so that you never miss a GPU deal this season. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Deals NVIDIA's latest Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 cards are excellent if […]

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Despite being the series that defined Japanese role-playing games, Dragon Quest took some time to get the widespread recognition it deserved in North America and Europe. Nowadays, the franchise created by Yuji Horii is a household name as much as Final Fantasy is, and the popularity of the franchise led to the successful release of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, a very solid remake that was met with a warm reception from fans, thanks to its great visuals and how small choice tweaks made the classic gameplay more compelling. Remaking the remainder of the Erdrick trilogy, however, needed something […]

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With the flak that Apple is reportedly receiving for its ultra-slim iPhone Air, there was an evolving consensus for a time that Samsung would simply trash its upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge. However, new reporting from the Netherlands now indicates that the project is not only alive but thriving, and is all set to debut next year, albeit with a hefty delay. Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is likely to debut months after the rest of the S26 variants To wit, the Netherlands' GalaxyClub is now reporting that Samsung continues to develop a smartphone under the relatively silly alias of "More Slim." […]

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Hideo Kojima was as surprised as anyone learning this week that he was offered to develop a video game project based on the Matrix franchise, as no one ever told him such a conversation took place between the Wachowskis and Konami. Earlier today, the legendary game designer and creator of the Metal Gear and Death Stranding series clarified the statements made a few days ago by Christopher Bergstresser, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and business Development at Konami between 1996 and 2002. In his post on X, Kojima-san confirmed that, back in 1999, he and the Wachowskis exchanged […]

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A new Geekbench 6 test is doing the rounds today on social media, showing the raw performance of what appears to be the final configuration of Samsung's upcoming flagship Exynos 2600 chip. Unfortunately, the chip fails to exceed the proven benchmark scores of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but manages to significantly narrow down the erstwhile performance gap between the two SoCs. Samsung Exynos 2600 falls behind Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in both single-core and multi-core GeekBench 6 tests First, let's go over the Exynos 2600 setup used in the test: For comparison, here is the CPU […]

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This is another cheap OLED 1440p gaming monitor, which boasts up to 280Hz refresh rate and uses LG's latest LG Tandem OLED panel. KTC Unveils G27P6M OLED 280Hz@1440p Gaming Monitor With LG Primary RGB Tandem OLED; Official Price $422, but Limited Time Deal Price is $281 Looks like Lenovo isn't the only one that is willing to offer its OLED gaming monitors at the cheapest price. KTC, a popular Chinese monitor maker, joined the race and has unveiled its latest offering called G27P6M, which is based on LG's Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel. The monitor launched recently, offering competitive specifications, […]

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The PlayStation Portal handheld system may be about to get a highly-requested feature soon, judging from a PS App leak. Over on the PlayStation Portal official subreddit, user GetTheWetsOn shared a screenshot captured from the PS App of the Deliver at All Costs store page, which seemingly confirms that cloud streaming of purchased digital games could be coming to the PlayStation Portal for PS Plus Premium subscribers. The user also stated that the same confirmation, which has since been removed, could be found on the Dead Space remake store page. While there's no indication this new PlayStation Portal streaming option […]

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It seems like the US chip industry is going through a 'massive' revolution, and with that, a startup, Substrate, has decided to tap into the lithography segment, which ASML heavily dominates. Substrate Intends to Utilize X-Rays Over EUV For Lithography, Claiming It To Be a Cheaper Alternative When it comes to chip lithography equipment, the US is entirely dependent on companies like ASML, as the nation lacks a domestic technology that can rival the Dutch chipmaker. However, in a new report by Bloomberg, it seems like there's a startup by the name of 'Substrate' out there that plans to end […]

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SK Hynix has reportedly prepared several new DDR5 chips that can achieve a native speed of 7200 MT/s, as spotted on a popular e-commerce platform. Three More SK Hynix Memory Chips Get Prepared, Offering 7200 MT/s Speed; SK Hynix Reportedly Prepares 2 Gb and 4 Gb Chips as Well Last week, we reported that SK Hynix is preparing 3 Gb (Gigabit) DDR5 A-Die chips, which are rated for 7200 MT/s, above the current JEDEC standard of 6400 MT/s. It appears that SK Hynix isn't just limiting itself to A-Die 3 Gb chips, but has also silently prepared three more dies, […]

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It was practically a given following the announcement of the mass layoffs at Amazon Game Studios, but we now have confirmation that New World, the MMORPG developed by the team based in Irvine, California, is effectively on life support. Amazon has clarified that Season 10: Nighthaven, which launched earlier this month, will be the last content update because further development 'is not sustainable'. The servers are, however, guaranteed to remain up throughout December 31, 2026 at the least. Complete closure of the servers will likely follow shortly after that date, although Amazon said it will notify players at least six […]

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This morning, Remedy Entertainment published its Q3 2025 financial report. As expected, it's not great news for the Finnish studio. Tero Virtala, the company's CEO for nine years, stepped down earlier this month after Remedy told investors that the game FBC: Firebreak had effectively failed. This past quarter, just as the studio celebrated the thirty years since its foundation, the financial highlights were indeed very negative: However, interim CEO Markus Mäki reassured investors (and fans) that the remaining projects are on track, and the studio is still confident in its ability to achieve 'significant commercial success' by 2030. Despite challenges […]

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With its many accessibility options, Ninja Gaiden 4 is one of the most approachable entries in the series, allowing players to experience its high-speed action without letting the high challenge level get in the way of enjoyment. Those who want to truly appreciate the game, however, will wish to master many of its intricacies, put their skills to the test, and attempt to achieve an S rank for completing each of the story chapters. Here are some tips to help you understand the mission scoring system and what you should always strive to do to achieve such a high rank. […]

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The A20 and A20 Pro will be Apple’s first chipsets fabricated on TSMC’s 2nm process, pretty much highlighting the company’s propensity to jump to the newest manufacturing nodes as quickly as possible to have an advantage over the competition. On the same lithography, we expect the California-based giant to introduce a total of four chipsets, and after a couple of generations, Apple will switch to an even more advanced technology. The most obvious transition would be TSMC’s A16, or 1.6nm, but a report says neither company has entered talks for this node. Future Apple chipsets are expected to take advantage of […]

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John Romero might not be a name that youngsters recognize, but he was a legend of the early days of the first-person shooter genre, co-founding id Software and making videogames like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Hexen, and Quake, to name a few. Nowadays, he makes smaller titles at Romero Games. The studio's most recent title was the Mafia-themed turn-based strategy game Empire of Sin, launched in late 2020 to a mixed reception. More recently, John Romero and his fellow developers signed a deal with Microsoft for their next project, but that deal went awry along with the latest Xbox layoffs. The […]

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was featured in a live interview on TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network) discussing various topics, including the company's updated multiplatform strategy on the gaming front. Nadella pointed out that following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft is now the largest gaming publisher in terms of revenue. The goal, then, is to be everywhere the consumer is, just like with Office. The Microsoft CEO then interestingly referred to TikTok, or, to be more accurate, short-form video as a whole, as the true competitor of gaming. Remember, the biggest gaming business is the Windows business. And of course, […]

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NVIDIA's market position in China could see a significant boost following the Trump-Xi meeting, as President Trump hints at discussing 'Blackwell' AI chips for Beijing. NVIDIA's Blackwell AI Chip Will Be a Topic of Discussion Under Trump-Xi Meeting, With a Potential Breakthrough in Sight The Chinese market has been a significant challenge for Jensen Huang since the US-China trade hostilities, and now, it seems like there might be a sigh of relief on the horizon for NVIDIA. According to a report by Bloomberg, President Trump has suggested discussing NVIDIA's Blackwell AI chip with the Chinese counterpart, indicating that chips could […]

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Apple is finally getting ready to introduce OLED displays in a wider range of its products. However, don't expect a broad-based debut soon, especially given the Cupertino giant's tendency to move at a glacial pace when introducing new technology. Apple is gearing up to introduce OLED displays in the future versions of the MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad mini, with water resistance added for good measure Bloomberg's legendary tipster, Mark Gurman, is out with another scoop today, focusing on a much-anticipated display overhaul for the MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad mini, all of which are now slated to […]

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Google appears to be playing it safe with its upcoming budget offering, the Pixel 10a. If the latest CAD renders are anything to go by, the tech giant is eschewing flashy design changes and opting for a predictable, if somewhat boring, overall design language. Almost nothing appears to have changed between the Pixel 9a and the upcoming Pixel 10a, as per the new CAD renders As per the CAD renders published by the X user OnLeaks on behalf of Android Headlines, the following can be easily concluded: As for the budget offering's rumored specs, the following is known at the […]

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Developer and publisher DON'T NOD has published its latest financial release which goes over its half-year results for 2025, which includes a few notable updates from the studio, like how its most recent release, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage performed "below expectations," and that the studio signed a deal with Netflix to make a narrative game based on "a major IP." It's definitely a disappointing result for DON'T NOD, particularly considering the fact that its last major releases last year, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Jusant, also fell below expectations. The studio's total operating revenue took a 5% dip […]

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Apple revamped its iPhone 17 lineup this year by introducing ProMotion technology to the base model, making it one of the best decisions it could ever make for its flagship smartphone family. Best of all, it brings a host of other upgrades while retaining that $699 price point, which is probably why the iPhone 17 has garnered immense popularity worldwide, particularly in China. Part of why Apple has been able to keep this price unchanged from the iPhone 16 is by keeping the display costs low. According to the latest report, the OLED panel in the iPhone 17 costs around 42 […]

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In the ongoing high-stakes court battle between Oppo and Apple, the former has only a few hours left to complete a transfer of required documents and device forensic reports on an ex-Apple engineer who stands accused of stealing proprietary intellectual property (IP) at the behest of Oppo. Apple accuses Oppo of using its former employee, Chen Shi, to steal Apple Watch secrets Before going further, let's summarize what has happened in this high-stakes saga so far: Apple is asking the court for injunctive relief on four counts: For its part, Oppo maintains that it has conducted a comprehensive search of […]

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In a market that is littered with countless options, Sony successfully stands out with its family of wireless headphones that offer comfort, impeccable audio, a boatload of features, and value, though the latter is subjective, especially if you are not on the hunt for the WH-1000XM6, which cost a jaw-dropping $458 on Amazon. Sure, the latter are the crème de la crème of wireless headphones, but if your primary objective is affordability, you will want to pick the WH-1000XM4, which are available at the same online retailer, but at a more affordable $198, or 43 percent off. Despite being two […]

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A new report from GamesIndustry.Biz, based on data provided by Alinea Analytics, shows that in the lead-up to launch, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 trails "far behind" the numbers that Battlefield 6 was able to pull. Setting the parameters here: this is based on data from Steam pre-order sales for Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, 18 days ahead of their respective launches. Within that 18-day lead-up period, Battlefield 6 was able to sell close to a million copies in pre-orders. Black Ops 7 has only managed 200K pre-order copies sold. These numbers start to look […]

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After Team Group, now Corsair also claims to have reached 14,900 MB/s of read speeds on its latest PCIe 5.0 SSD. CORSAIR Launches MP700 PRO XT and Compact 2242 Form Factor MP700 MICRO PCIe 5.0 SSDs with Blazing Fast Read/Write Speeds One of the leading hardware and peripheral manufacturers, CORSAIR, has released its two new high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSDs for enthusiasts, offering the best-in-class performance for PC builders. The first SSD is the MP700 PRO XT, which is its flagship offering, delivering up to 14,900 MB/s of sequential Read speeds and up to 14,500 MB/s of sequential Write speeds. If […]

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With each passing month, artificial intelligence creeps into more industries. That does not exclude the gaming industry, which has long used artificial intelligence to populate its virtual worlds. Still, the generative AI that is taking root everywhere offers much more power, and also much greater risk, compared to what gaming developers were used to. Big companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and EA are already laying off (or thinking about laying off) employees to invest further into artificial intelligence. What do the actual developers think about this artificial intelligence revolution? Their takes, as you would expect, are quite varied. The creator of […]

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The latest AIO cooler from Thermaltake will work with Intel's upcoming LGA 1954 platform, as spotted on the official website. Thermaltake Lists LGA 1954 as a Compatible Socket for MINECUBE 360 Ultra ARGB Sync AIO Cooler, Confirming Support for Intel Nova Lake Popular cooler and PC case maker, Thermaltake, has officially listed the Intel LGA 1954 socket as a compatible platform for one of its latest AIO coolers. Thermaltake's MINECUBE 360 Ultra ARGB Sync, which was showcased at Computex this year, lists the LGA 1954 on its compatibility list, which confirms that the cooler won't just be compatible with the […]

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Pathea Games, the studio known for games like My Time at Portia, My Time at Sandrock, and the upcoming My Time at Evershine has just shadow-dropped something you'd be more likely to expect from Velan Studios after its game Knockout City, or even Psyonix as a spin-off from Rocket League with Superball, a new free-to-play 3v3 arcade hero football game that's out now on PC and Xbox Series X/S. Announced during the ID@Xbox and IGN Showcase, Superball is described as a mash between Rocket League, something that's made extremely obvious with its giant ball and arena style, and Overwatch with […]

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NVIDIA has shown off its next-gen Vera Rubin Superchip for the first time at GTC in Washington, primed to spark the next wave of AI. NVIDIA Has Received Its First Rubin GPUs In The Labs, Ready For Vera Rubin Superchip Mass Production Next Year, Around The Same Time or Earlier At GTC October 2025, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang showcased the next-gen Vera Rubin Superchip. This is the first time that we are seeing an actual sample of the motherboard, or Superchip as NVIDIA loves to call it, featuring the Vera CPU and two massive Rubin GPUs. The motherboard also hosts […]

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NVIDIA has announced a surprise partnership with Nokia to bring 6G connectivity by utilizing the firm's new AI-RAN products, involving Grace CPUs and Blackwell GPUs. NVIDIA's Collaboration With Nokia Allows Merging CUDA & Computing Tech With Existing RAN Infrastructure Team Green has managed to integrate AI into everything mainstream, and it seems that the telecommunications industry is now expected to benefit from the next wave of AI's computing capabilities. At the GTC 2025 keynote, NVIDIA's CEO announced a pivotal partnership with Nokia, formally entering the race for achieving 6G connectivity through a new suite of AI-RAN products combined with Nokia's […]

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Amazon is laying off more than 14,000 corporate jobs today, and per a report from Bloomberg, the video games division, Amazon Game Studios, is not immune to the cuts. While Amazon doesn't specify exactly how many people from its video games division will be laid off, a statement from Steve Boom, Amazon's head of audio, Twitch, and games, does call the cut "significant," and says that the cuts are happening despite Amazon being "proud" of the success it has had. While the studio's MMO, New World, isn't mentioned by name, the statement does say that Amazon is halting its game […]

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Qualcomm will keep pace with Apple and announce its first 2nm chipset in late 2026, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, directly succeeding the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. A tipster now shares some partial specifications of the chipset, claiming that it will feature LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, bringing in a wave of improvements. However, the rumor also mentions that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will utilize TSMC’s more advanced ‘N2P’ process, which has been refuted on a previous occasion. Based on TSMC’s 2nm production timeline, its N2 wafers will be available in higher volume for customers like […]

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Zack Fair's gameplay in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to be significantly expanded by a new mod introducing new mechanics and skill for an overhauled combat experience. This Zack gameplay overhaul mod is being developed by NSK, the modder behind the Zack and Sephiroth Combat Fix mod whichaddressed some issues for the two characters and expanded their possibilities when added to the regular combat party outside their small playable segments. Judging from the video showcase shared a few days ago on YouTube, the changes being made to Zack's gameplay are going to be significant, leveraging his unique Charge mechanics […]

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It's a big day for Battlefield 6, with both its Season 1 update now live for players to jump into, and its new free-to-play battle royale mode, Battlefield REDSEC, also now available. EA and Battlefield Studios confirmed yesterday what was already rumored, that REDSEC would be revealed and launched today, and now it's here for all players on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Once the gameplay trailer that was teased yesterday was over, the mode and the new season was officially live for all players to jump into, and we got our first major question of the day answered. […]

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The Pro 27Q-10 is probably the cheapest QHD OLED gaming monitor available on the market and is currently available for just 2,399 Yuan in China. Lenovo Debuts Legion Pro Series OLED Monitors, Starting at $337; Available in Both 2K and 4K Variants with Up To 280Hz Refresh Rate Competition in the OLED display category is getting aggressive, and while we already have some QHD OLED gaming monitors available for as low as $450-$500, Lenovo just brought the price to under $350. Lenovo is the most popular PC brand on earth, isn't just involved in desktops and laptops; it is also […]

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President Trump is expected to meet with NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, during his visit to South Korea, where he will congratulate him on the firm's recent achievements. President Trump Will Congratulate NVIDIA On Producing The First Blackwell Chip Wafer In the US Well, the timing of a meeting between President Trump and Jensen Huang is indeed a 'massive' coincidence, to say the least, especially since both the US and China have agreed on a trade deal framework, which is expected to reduce hostilities between the two nations. While speaking with business leaders in Tokyo, Japan, President Trump announced his meeting […]

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OpenAI has been working for quite a while now with the famous Apple designer, Jony Ive, to come up with a consumer AI device, one that would supposedly render smartphones obsolete, devastating Apple's legendary moat around its iPhones in the process. Now, we have just received the clearest sign yet that OpenAI is indeed working on such a device. What's more, Microsoft will no longer exercise any influence over the upcoming "Apple iPhone killer." OpenAI and Microsoft have successfully renegotiated their tie-up, removing the latter's influence over the former's upcoming "Apple iPhone killer" consumer device, among other things Microsoft and […]

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Wrekcreation, the sandbox open-world arcade racing game from Three Fields Entertainment, a studio founded by former Criterion developers who worked on the Burnout series, is out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Published by THQ Nordic, Wreckreation gives players the freedom to create whatever kinds of tracks they want, from the kinds of things you'd only expect to see in Hot Wheels Unleashed to something super realistic if that's more your speed, and race the wide variety of vehicles on them to your heart's content. With more than 400 square kilometres of space to create tracks in and […]

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The advent of AI and Meta's launch of its smart glasses have injected fresh air into the sector after Google decided to shelve its smart glasses in 2023, the sector has seen increased interest. In fact, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has gone as far as to suggest that courtesy of AI, users who do not use smart glasses can find themselves at a cognitive disadvantage. To understand the smart glasses industry and how the gadgets can impact consumer electronics manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication and AI GPU production, we decided to talk to Vuzix Corporation's President, Enterprise Solutions Dr. Chris Parkinson. Vuzix […]

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TSMC's former SVP, known for his key role in driving the Taiwan giant's chip technologies, is reportedly being pursued to join Intel Foundry, which could be a significant hiring move for Team Blue. Intel's Pursuit of TSMC's Former Executive Shows the Firm's 'Hunger' Towards a Comeback in the Chip Industry Intel has been scaling up its chipmaking ambitions since the change in leadership, and under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, the foundry division has vowed to gain recognition in the semiconductor industry. Structural changes are being made within the department, including adjustments to the management hierarchy and the approach towards specific chip […]

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Developer ArenaNet has launched the sixth major expansion for Guild Wars 2 today, with Visions of Eternity now available to players on PC. Visions of Eternity adds a new island to explore called Castora, with two new maps to explore, a new storyline, and plenty more. The new storyline kicks off with whispers and rumors of the island of Castora, with the Tyrian Alliance stepping in to uncover more about the magical island once they discover that the Inquest has begun sniffing around for Castora. Alongside two new maps included with the new expansion, Shipwreck Strand and Starlit Weald, players […]

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With the iPhone 17 lineup now in the hands of consumers, the legendary rumor mill, which typically revolves around Apple's new products, is naturally shifting its focus towards next year's lineup. The iPhone 18, as well as the much-anticipated iPhone 20, which is due in 2027 and would commemorate 20 years since the first iPhone launched all the way back in 2007. Now, a new rumor suggests that Apple is transitioning towards simplified buttons in stages. The iPhone 18 lineup is likely to adopt a less complicated mechanical button for camera control, which will be replaced entirely by solid-state buttons […]

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach now supports the PlayStation 5's power saver mode, and its implementation is among the most interesting to date, according to a new technical analysis. In the latest episode of their weekly podcast, the tech experts at Digital Foundry examined how the two entries in the Kojima Productions series support Power Saver Mode, a newly introduced operating mode for the PlayStation 5 console that cuts CPU resources in half, halves the memory bandwidth, and reduces CPU and GPU clocks to reduce the system's power consumption. While the implementation in Death Stranding: Director's Cut was not […]

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The INSPIRE series RTX 5050 is probably the smallest RTX 5050 editions, which offer a single fan design and weigh just 551 grams. MSI Launches Small Form-Factor RTX 5050 INSPIRE ITX and OC GPUs, Boasting Dual-Slot Thickness MSI has officially launched two new GeForce RTX 5050 cards in the INSPIRE series. These are probably the smallest RTX 5050 cards on the market, boasting a dual-slot design and a single-fan cooler to ensure compatibility with very small ITX cases. Apart from MSI, PNY also has a similarly compact GeForce RTX 5050, which measures just 147mm. The INSPIRE ITX RTX 5050 cards […]

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EA is pushing its employees to use AI for basically every task, but the results can be flawed, resulting in more work for developers. Business Insider recently talked with current EA staff, who confirmed that the company's leadership has spent the past year or so pushing its 15,000 employees to use AI for virtually every task, from producing code and concept art for games to advising managers how to speak to staff about a certain number of topics, including pay or promotions. The AI tools used to produce code are among those creating the most issues for developers. It is […]

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Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has discussed the stake taken by the US government in the company, claiming that it was a necessary step to ensure that the American chipmaker could compete with Taiwan's TSMC. Intel's CEO Also Tells Specifics About His Meeting With President Trump, Calling It a Massive Success Well, the interest from the Trump administration in Intel was indeed a surprise for many of us, but for CEO Lip-Bu Tan, this initiative was "good to have", as he claims that it is similar to how Taiwan supports TSMC or South Korea backs the likes of Samsung Foundry. In […]

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OnexPlayer has officially launched its flagship handheld, the OneXfly Apex, with a liquid-cooled AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 SoC. AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Gets Liquid-Cooled Inside A Handheld With OneXPlayer's OneXfly Apex The OneXfly Apex handheld was teased last month and is positioned to be a flagship device featuring the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 SoC. This SoC has already been featured in other handhelds such as GPD Win 5 and Ayaneo Next 2. Now, OneXPlayer is rolling out its own high-end handheld, offering a nice upgrade vs the Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point" stack. Just to recap the […]

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The popular PS3 emulator has updated its latest GPU recommendation list to AMD's RDNA and NVIDIA's Turing series. RPCS3 Announces Updated GPU Requirements for the Emulator; Recommends At Least AMD RX 5000 or NVIDIA RTX 2000 Series RPCS3 has just announced the new recommended GPU requirements for its popular PS3 emulator, which comes as a result of major GPU manufacturers ending support for some of its older generation GPU series. RPCS3 announced on X that it no longer "recommends" the AMD RX 400 and NVIDIA GTX 900 series GPUs as the recommended GPUs. The newer GPU recommendations now start with […]

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A vapor chamber will make a significant difference to the overall temperatures of the M6 iPad Pro, with Apple previously reported to bring this cooling upgrade to its flagship tablet lineup. The California-based giant is often known to commence product development several months in advance, and according to the latest report, Apple is already in talks with two suppliers that could manufacture this crucial component. The M6 iPad Pro’s vapor chamber is reported to be provided by a Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturer Considering that the M6 iPad Pro launch will materialize approximately 18 months after the M5 iPad Pro’s inception, […]

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There's little doubt that The Matrix franchise is criminally underserved when it comes to videogame adaptations, despite being theoretically a perfect fit for the medium. In the 26 years since the original movie's theatrical debut, we only got two decent games: 2003's single player action/adventure game Enter the Matrix and 2005's MMORPG The Matrix Online. More recently, the interactive experience The Matrix Awakens was released in late 2021, but it was really just a tech demo for Unreal Engine 5 and a tease at the level of quality that gaming fans of the IP never really got to fully experience. […]

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Today at GTC 2025, NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, will deliver the opening keynote live from Washington, US, for the first time. NVIDIA GTC Comes To Washington, D.C, US: CEO Jensen Huang To Talk About Next Chapter of AI, Watch It Live Here NVIDIA's GTC 2025 is just a few hours away, and while you might be wondering, didn't GTC already happen a few months back? Well, it should be mentioned that while GTC used to be a one-time per annum affair in the past, the recent growth and success have turned NVIDIA's GTC into more of a quarterly event. As […]

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The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be Apple’s last to ship with Qualcomm’s 5G modems as the company prepares its transition to ship all of its iPhone 18 models with the C2 baseband chip. This in-house solution was said to be in development shortly after the iPhone 16e was announced, and while we will witness its materialization in 2026, a new report states that, unlike other Apple chipsets like the A20 and A20 Pro, it will not leverage TSMC’s newest 2nm process, but a lithography that is a couple of generations old. The C2 5G modem will reportedly be mass […]

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A team of modders is working on Bully Online, a modification for the PC version of Bully: Scholarship Edition that promises to allow players to roam the grounds of Bullworth Academy and the nearby town with their friends. The Wii and Xbox 360 versions of Scholarship Edition did have a multiplayer mode, but it was limited to two players and only allowed them to face off in the class minigames. According to community creator SWEGTA, Bully Online promises much more, including free roam support, solo and group minigames, and even a role-playing system. They were able to add a 'fully […]

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This morning, indie Chinese developer ChillyRoom unveiled Loulan: The Cursed Sand, one of the games funded through the PlayStation China Hero Project. The game is a hack 'n' slash action RPG viewed from a Diablo-like camera. The setting is the ancient Silk Road, in China's Western Regions. Loulan: The Cursed Sand tells the tragic love story of an exiled royal guard who returns to the titular fallen kingdom amidst the chaos of war in search of his beloved princess. Players will step into the game as the skeletal warrior known as 'The Cursed Sand', mastering the power of sand as […]

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Samsung looks to be all set to announce its first triple-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, and even though the device is expected to be limited to a few markets, it was high time that we saw smartphones gravitate to a new form factor. Just before the official announcement happens, a series of images provides a first look at the Galaxy Z TriFold, showing a dual-infolding structure that can transform into a large-screen tablet. The Galaxy Z TriFold was on display at the Samsung booth at the K-Tech Showcase, with one report stating that the prototype did not display any […]

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So, I stumbled upon this interesting portable monitor, which is unusually large to be called "portable", but considering there are users who would want something that can be useful for both travel and regular use, the UMax 24 looked interesting. I have reviewed a few UPERFECT portable monitors, including the Dual-Stack UStation Delta Max, which is one of the best options for work and gaming. However, UMax's big 24.5-inch screen size makes it an interesting option for daily usage if you are considering a versatile option for your desktop and travel. Personally, I wanted to see if I could replace […]

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Apple will eventually introduce the M5 MacBook Air in a few months now that it has officially started selling the M5 MacBook Pro, but you will not immediately see the discounts on the company’s newer portable Macs, making the M4 MacBook Air models a more attractive proposition. Why? Because Amazon has slashed both the 13-inch and 15-inch versions by $200, and best of all, you can configure these machines up to 24GB unified RAM and a 512GB SSD. The base model starts from $799, making it an instant steal. The M5 MacBook Air will likely adopt the same ‘fanless’ cooling […]

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Halo: Campaign Evolved marked the official confirmation of something that felt like it would never happen just a short few years ago, with Halo officially coming to PlayStation. Following that announcement, GameStop, the retailer that was initially known for selling physical video games that's now more known for turning into a glorified Pop Funko and merch store called the 'Console Wars' over. Of all entities, the White House, which would normally have more important things to post about, responded with an AI-generated image of President Trump in Spartan armor with the caption "Power to the players." GameStop's original post comes […]

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Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford was recently interviewed by Shacknews alongside a few other colleagues to discuss the making of Borderlands 4, the studio's latest game, which was released on September 12. The video runs for 73 minutes, and right toward the end, Pitchford goes into exactly what is needed to create such a big videogame like Borderlands 4. Interestingly, he then adds that the gaming industry as a whole is just getting started and 'figuring out' videogames, which haven't yet received their 'Citizen Kane' moment yet. To make a game like Borderlands 4 takes a big investment. It's a massive, […]

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Qualcomm has announced its latest AI chips, which are designed to scale up to a purpose-built rack-level AI inference solution, but interestingly, they employ mobile memory onboard. Qualcomm's New AI Chips Take a 'Daring' Pivot Away From HBM To Target Efficient Inferencing Workloads Qualcomm has come a long way from being a mobile-focused firm, and in recent years, the San Diego chipmaker has expanded into new segments, including consumer computing and AI infrastructure. Now, the firm has announced its newest AI200 and AI250 chip solutions, which are reportedly designed for rack-scale configurations. This not only marks the entry of a […]

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Anchor is a new underwater survival game from developer Fearem, which essentially mashes the kind of harsher survival crafting that players love in Rust with the underwater setting of Subnautica to create a new experience. Set in a dystopian world where a nuclear apocalypse has sent humanity into the ocean to try and find a new way to survive, you'll be able to join up with other players in the 150-player servers or lone shark your underwater journey as you try to survive on your own. It'll also feature PvE modes for those who don't want to deal with the […]

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After NVIDIA launched its Rubin AI GPUs last month, we decided to interview Larry Yang, the chief product officer at Phononic. We were wondering about the new chips' cooling requirements given that energy constraints are closely related to AI rollout. Larry is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience under his belt. He has previously worked at Google, IBM, Microsoft and Cisco. Our conversation revolved around the cooling requirements for NVIDIA's and other AI chips. It also covered AI ASICs, commonly known as custom AI processors. Larry outlined that high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips are one reason […]

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The GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU reached the performance level of RTX 5090 with a simple shunt mod, which unlocked the GPU's full potential. Redditor Unlocks RTX 4090 Laptop GPU's Potential by Adding 1m Ohm Resistor to Allow Higher Power Draw; Results in Performance Boost in Double Digits Shunt modding is a common way of unlocking a GPU's potential, which essentially allows the GPU to draw more power for achieving higher scores. A shunt resistor is used by the GPU's power management controller that measures current flow, and one can trick the GPU by adding it in the circuit to […]

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A new Unreal Engine 5 feature pushed to the engine's main development branch last week could pave the way for significant Lumen performance improvements across the board and for the lighting technology to be implemented in Nintendo Switch 2 games. As reported by tech artist Dylan Browne on X, Lumen Irradiance Cache, a probe-based Lumen mode for lower-end devices, is now available in the Epic engine. Compared to the default Hardware Lumen, the new mode features less occlusion detail and worse reflections, but it's still a good compromise compared to having no Lumen at all, judging from the comparison video […]

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has reportedly collaborated with AMD on two new supercomputer projects, utilizing Team Red's latest AI chips to address scientific challenges. AMD to Collaborate With the U.S. DoE To Build Out Two Cutting-Edge Supercomputers, With Record Deployment Times Based on a new report from Reuters, it seems like AMD has managed to secure a massive partnership with the U.S. DoE, which involves the construction of two new supercomputers, mainly for academic purposes. This marks a major deal for Team Red, which is currently in pursuit of having its tech stack widely adopted by customers in […]

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Last Friday, The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the latest entry in the ever-popular monster catching franchise, had sold 5.8 million copies in its debut week. Now, Circana's Senior Director & Video Game Industry Thought Leader, Mat Piscatella, revealed that the game's retail launch was particularly big in the United States, where it registered the best performance of the last two and a half years. Pokémon Legends: Z-A had a massive US launch at retail. Launch week physical unit and dollar sales of Pokémon Legends: Z-A were the biggest for a new physical video game launch since The […]

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The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode has finally been revealed and will officially be called Battlefield REDSEC. As rumoured, it'll launch tomorrow, and it'll be free-to-play. EA and Battlefield Studios revealed the mode with a short post on the official Battlefield X (formerly Twitter) account, which included a link to a gameplay trailer that'll go live tomorrow, alongside the mode itself going live. We'll have more official knowledge on the mode tomorrow when the gameplay trailer goes live, which will likely be followed by a blog post on the Battlefield 6 website, though for now we do have other claims […]

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What should one do when reputed analysts continue to contradict each other? After all, this is exactly what is now happening with the Apple iPhone Air, with one group of analysts asserting that demand remains healthy, while the other continues to sound the proverbial death knell for the ultra-slim iPhone variant. TD Cowen does not see Apple reducing the production cadence for the iPhone Air, contradicting KeyBanc Capital and Ming-Chi Kuo A TD Cowen report over the weekend claimed that the Cupertino giant was not changing its production cadence for the iPhone Air, using "field work" as a confirmation mechanism […]

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The current generation of Xbox and PlayStation consoles is now more than five years old, making it well past the time we would start hearing about what the next generation of consoles will look like. We've seen several rumours on what the next-generation Xbox hardware will include, and on top of comments from Xbox president Sarah Bond, a picture of Xbox's next console is starting to form. Now, a new report from Windows Central seems to piece it together a bit more clearly, framing the next Microsoft console as a best of both worlds between the PC and console experience. […]

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Apple is expected to debut the iPhone 17e in a matter of months - the spring of 2026, to be more specific. It is hardly a surprise, therefore, that the rumor mill apropos the new iPhone is now going into a relative overdrive. A tipster claims Apple will bring its signature dynamic island to iPhone 17e, while retaining a 60Hz display refresh rate A tipster who goes by the username Digital Chat Station on Weibo reported earlier today that Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are likely to feature a 48MP telephoto camera with a larger aperture on top […]

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The jaw-dropping price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 meant that Samsung would continue paying the ‘Qualcomm tax’ or move to its own silicon, which it is aggressively pursuing to reduce its massive chipset expenditure. While the use of the Exynos 2600 is one way to offset its skyrocketing costs, the Korean giant is now facing another conundrum that threatens to set off a price hike for the Galaxy S26: rising memory prices. Fortunately, one report states that thanks to Samsung’s vertical integration of its semiconductor and smartphone sectors, also known as DS Division and MX Division, respectively, the company […]

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Apple's 2027 iPhone lineup is still a bit further away, with as many as 6 different iPhones expected to launch in the interim, including at least one in the form of a foldable. Even so, the buzz around the 20th anniversary iPhone lineup remains as effervescent as ever, buoyed by the growing number of bells and whistles that the lineup is expected to sport. Apple's iPhone 20 lineup rumored to get LOFIC camera tech Apple is likely to skip the number 19 and jump straight to the number 20 for its iPhones launching in 2027. The move is expected to […]

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Just as Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 finally arrives on the scene after years of development, another Vampire: The Masquerade game disappears for good. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, the free-to-play battle royale that initially launched in its 1.0 state on April 27, 2022 (after an early access release on September 7, 2021), is shutting down its servers on April 28, 2026, almost exactly four years since its 1.0 arrival. Developer Sharkmob confirmed the shutdown in a statement on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt's official website, citing the dwindling player population as "no longer sustainable" to keep the game […]

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Following several months of rumors about a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, the game that started one of Xbox's most successful franchises, Halo Studios (formerly 343 Interactive) announced Halo: Campaign Evolved during this year's Halo World Championship event. The remake, powered by Unreal Engine 5 visuals (with the original game's code running beneath), will be released next year on PC, Xbox Series S and X, and even PlayStation 5 for the first time in the series. As with all remakes, some fans immediately started dissecting the gameplay footage to see what was changed from the original. Even more interesting, though, […]

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NVIDIA's GTC 2025 has kicked off today, marking the first time Team Green is holding the event in Washington, as it is directed towards America's leadership in the AI segment. NVIDIA Surprisingly Holds a 'Second' GTC This Year In Washington, With All Eyes on What Jensen Announces For the Future Well, it seems like NVIDIA has expanded its GTC event this year by holding it twice in 2025, and the last time we saw Jensen appear at this particular event was back in March, when we saw the unveiling of the GB300 'Blackwell Ultra' AI servers, as well as the […]

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Halo: Campaign Evolved, the remake of the first entry in the Halo series announced last week after months of rumors and speculation, is set to introduce significant visual improvements over both the original and the Combat Evolved Anniversary remaster, judging from some early comparison videos shared online. Following the game's announcement at this year's Halo WCC, Cycu1 shared two comparison videos on YouTube, comparing the current available footage of the remake with a recreation of similar sequences in the original and the Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary remaster. Needless to say, the differences are massive between the modern remake and the […]

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Samsung Foundry has secured significant deals in recent times, involving several tech giants, and this demonstrates that the division is poised to enter the mainstream chip segment. Samsung's Recent Deals With Tech Giants Will Help Improve Operating Losses & Paving the Way For Newer Partnerships The Korean giant has been making strides in the chip industry in recent months, entering collaborations with companies such as Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla. Not only has this helped with capacity utilization, but Samsung is now seen as one of the stronger alternatives to TSMC in recent times, and this has defintely helped the firm […]

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Stray, the cat adventure game developed by BlueTwelve and published by Annapurna Interactive, will reportedly headline the PlayStation Plus Essential games lineup for November 2025. Earlier today, known leaker billbil-kun, who has proven extremely reliable regarding PlayStation Plus game lineup leaks in the past, revealed in a new report posted on Dealabs that the game that made headlines when it was launched in July 2022 for being widely appreciated by cats as much as by their owners will be available to all PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers starting from November 4. Interestingly, Stray's joining the PlayStation Plus library next month […]

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Samsung is finally gearing up to unveil its first triple-folding smartphone, dubbed the Galaxy Z TriFold, at the sidelines of the ongoing APEC summit in the South Korean city of Gyeongju. Samsung has beefed up security at its APEC booth ahead of the Galaxy Z TriFold unveil this week According to the South Korean publication, Hankyung, Samsung has beefed up security at its APEC booth, going so far as to install security personnel at the entrance to its booth, ahead of the Galaxy Z TriFold unveil this week. According to the publication, the much-anticipated triple-folding from Samsung will be unveiled […]

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Apple has been reported to introduce variable aperture technology to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on a few occasions, and is working with various suppliers for the necessary parts. The Cupertino firm brought a telephoto zoom lens for the first time when it launched the iPhone 15 Pro Max and has slowly been adopting exclusive upgrades for its top-tier models. Fortunately, a new rumor claims that in addition to variable aperture technology, the 48MP telephoto unit will be treated to a larger aperture. Base iPhone 18 will be delayed to 2027, likely to make way for Apple’s […]

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The likelihood of a roleplaying game once again getting most Game of the Year prizes after 2023's Baldur's Gate 3 is very high thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game has already scored many nominations from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025, with the winners due to be announced in a week from today. Meanwhile, the surprising sleeper hit of the year has received two endorsements from industry figures like Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi. Speaking to Famitsu, Spencer mentioned various games as his personal 2025 highlights, but ultimately picked Sandfall […]

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In a development that is reminiscent of the infamous Galaxy Note 7 saga, a Samsung Galaxy S25+ just caught fire in South Korea after it failed to charge. A user posted on Samsung's Community Forum that his Galaxy S25+ caught fire after failing to charge A person who goes by the username "Chew ee jan" posted on Samsung's Community Forum yesterday that he was holding his Galaxy S25+ in his hand - presumably to investigate its failure to charge - as the smartphone's temperature soared, and he heard a "puck" sound. As the user threw his phone on the floor, […]

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The iPhone 17 lineup is equipped with Apple’s latest and greatest A19 and A19 Pro chipsets, and since Apple made the correct moves with its four flagships by equipping each of them with impressive hardware, TSMC is currently enjoying an influx of orders as it prepares to pursue full-scale 2nm production by the end of the year. The Taiwanese semiconductor behemoth’s Chief Executive also said that he is ‘not concerned about pre-built inventory,’ indicating that sales are as healthy as ever. In 2026, it is estimated that 33 percent of all smartphone chipsets produced will leverage TSMC’s 3nm and 2nm […]

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AMD is once again back with renamed processors from the Zen 2 and Zen 3+ families in the form of Ryzen 10 and Ryzen 100 series. AMD Silently Releases Zen 3+ Based "Rembrandt" Ryzen 100 and Zen 2-Based "Mendocino" Ryzen 10 Series With Specs Almost Identical to Original SKUs Launching refresh CPUs is a usual routine for both AMD and Intel, but if you have been seeing how they have been doing it for a while, it's clear that "performance" isn't their actual intention behind every refresh chip. A few months ago, Intel launched Core 5 120 and 120F processors, […]

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As promised on Friday, the development teams working on Battlefield 6 (DICE, Ripple Effect, Motive, and Criterion) have released the patch notes for update 1.1.1.0, which is set to go live tomorrow ahead of the debut of Season 1. The update will be released at 9:00 UTC, whereas the new season will be enabled at 15:00 UTC. With this update, the developers aim to address some of the biggest pain points the Battlefield 6 community lamented in the game's first few weeks. For example, the player character's core movement and animations have been refined to provide smoother landings, faster stance […]

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Earlier this year, when Turn 10 Studios lost over 70 members of its development team as part of the latest round of layoffs mandated by Microsoft, a former employee claimed that Turn 10 had effectively been turned into a Forza Horizon support studio. This chain of events had fans fearful about the future of the racing simulation franchise. Now, at last, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer commented on this as part of a Tokyo Game Show 2025 interview with Famitsu. The Japanese magazine asked him whether the Halo and Forza Motorsport franchises were done for. Spencer vehemently denied that for […]

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Last week, a ResetEra user discovered that the new Gaming Copilot AI installed by Microsoft on all Windows 11 PCs (integrated directly into the Game Bar) was training itself by screenshotting every game played by the user and then sending everything back to Microsoft. Gaming Copilot is also enabled by default, so if you want to turn it off, you need to go to the Game Bar, and then to Settings and Privacy Settings, where you will find the option for Gaming Copilot to pull "Model training on text" or not. Needless to say, this discovery sparked a big controversy […]

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AI-related demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) is now producing tangible aftershocks across the global semiconductor industry. This is tightening wafer foundry capacity and squeezing out the supply of DRAMs often used in smartphones' SoCs, such as the DDR5. And, MediaTek is likely to be the first major SoC manufacturer to be affected. LPDDR5x delivery period is now stretching out to between 26 and 39 weeks, which means orders placed right now won't be delivered until the middle of 2026 As per a report by Taiwan's Commercial Times, the high demand for HBM is now affecting the smartphone SoC manufacturers in […]

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China's largest memory manufacturer has reportedly achieved a significant breakthrough by shipping HBM3 samples to domestic AI giants, such as Huawei, in an effort to resolve the HBM crisis. CXMT Also Plans to Bring HBM3E to China By 2027, Capitalizing Massively on the DRAM Demand Beijing has been facing an HBM supply bottleneck for several years, which has proven to be a barrier for firms like Huawei to scale up AI chip production. China has been reliant on pre-export control HBM inventory for several years now, and until recently, domestic firms were unable to develop sufficient technology and production capacities. […]

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Xiaomi President, Lu Weibing, tried to deflect the criticism over the pricing of the new Redmi K90 smartphone lineup by blaming "storage costs" for the price hikes. Xiaomi President: "We cannot change the trend of global supply chains, and the rise in storage costs is much higher than expected and will continue to increase" In a recent Weibo post, Lu Weibing claimed that Xiaomi "cannot change the trend of global supply chains, and the rise in storage costs is much higher than expected and will continue to increase." There is some merit to this assertion. After all, According to a […]

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A lot of enthusiasts may not be thinking twice when it comes to achieving the highest possible frame rates, and this is why the Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains the top seller on most retailers. The processor launched last year, roughly one and a half years after the 7800X3D hit the retail shelves, and you may have already seen its terrific gaming performance, taking the "best gaming CPU" title from the 7800X3D. With newer architecture and crucial changes in the die design, the Ryzen 9800X3D always tops the charts, no matter what game benchmarks you look at. However, the Ryzen 7 […]

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TSMC is well aware of the growing rivalry between GPU customers and ASICs, but the firm apparently doesn't worry much, as chip orders from both sides come directly to the Taiwan giant. TSMC Has Managed to Play 'From Both Sides' of the NVIDIA vs ASIC Competition, Being an Important Part of the Supply Chain The AI industry is experiencing growing compute demands every day, and firms like NVIDIA and AMD are struggling to keep up with the requirements from Big Tech, at least for now. At the same time, companies like Amazon, Google, and OpenAI are pursuing custom AI silicon […]

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The GPU repair specialist, Northridge Fix, wasn't able to fix an RTX 5090 FE as there are 'too many' bits and pieces on the design, and there are no replacement parts available. Northridge Fix Advises People Not to Buy NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition due to Fragile Connector on PCB Who would have thought that the 16-pin power connector isn't the only bad thing on NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs? Guess we have just found that the inherent design of NVIDIA's flagship Founders Edition card is so flawed that it shouldn't be opened at all. Well, it's surprising to […]

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Apple is reportedly moving ahead with its plans to aggressively monetize the iOS ecosystem, with the Maps app rumored to be next in line for the advertisement ingress. Mark Gurman: Apple plans to bring advertisements to the Maps app Bloomberg's Mark Gurman was in a particularly divulgatory mood in his latest "Power On" newsletter, disclosing the possibility of a vapor chamber in the next iPad Pro and the likelihood of an advertisement ingress into the Maps app on iOS. To wit, Gurman believes that after Apple introduced advertisements within its App Store, the Maps app on iOS is now slated […]

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Looks like AMD won't discontinue the Zen 4 lineup any time soon and is keen to bring more X3D chips for the budget segment. Ryzen 5 7500X3D Spotted on a UK Distributor; Will AMD Launch Worldwide at CES? The Zen 4 lineup just got another addition as the prominent leaker @momomo_us spotted a new Ryzen 7000X3D CPU on a UK distributor called West Coast. The CPU page reveals a new SKU model name and a new product code, suggesting that AMD is going to expand the Ryzen 7000 lineup even further. As you can see from the screenshot, it's the […]

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Apple held off on adding vapor chamber coolers to its devices for unknown reasons, but the company finally made the transition when it announced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Unfortunately, the 11-inch and 13-inch M5 iPad Pro did not get the same treatment, but according to the latest report, their immediate successor, the M6 iPad Pro, will feature a vapor chamber cooler. This addition will allow for better heat dissipation while giving more thermal headroom for the Apple Silicon to perform slightly better. As chipsets become more and more powerful, Apple will not want to keep its […]

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The recently leaked new SKUs in the Ryzen 9000 lineup are expected to launch at CES 2026, which will include both X3D and Zen 5 APUs. Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, and Ryzen 9000G APUs are Reportedly Launching at CES Next Year It appears that the arrival of more X3D CPUs is likely, as one of our sources has informed us that AMD will release two new Ryzen 9000X3D chips in a few months. A few days ago, we reported that AMD is rumoredly preparing Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Ryzen 7 9850X3D processors, which will offer different specs/configurations compared […]

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IBM has announced a significant breakthrough in general-purpose quantum computing, as AMD's standard chips have successfully run a key error correction algorithm. AMD's FPGAs Manage to Run Qubit Error Correction Algorithms, With Up To 10x Higher than Desired Performance Well, IBM has been one of the leading entities in the race for quantum computers, excelling alongside Google in terms of milestones with the technology. However, the company is more focused on what appears to me to be 'mainstream developments', and their recent announcement appears to be a huge breakthrough. According to a report by Reuters, IBM has reportedly managed to […]

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The Taiwan chip giant could be one of the biggest 'affectees' of the disruption within the rare earths supply chain, but it seems like the firm is confident in its existing inventory. TSMC's Rare Earth Inventory Is Sufficient For "One to Two Years," But Long-Term Risks Still Remain Rare earths are also an integral part of the semiconductor supply chain, responsible for crucial stages of the manufacturing process, which is why chip giants like TSMC need certainty regarding their rare earth supply. Based on a report by DigiTimes, TSMC's SVP and co-COO Cliff Hou has responded to the situation around […]

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The lack of cosmetic changes on the new MacBook Pro might paint an impression that Apple just incorporated its new M5 chipset and called it a day. Fortunately, there are a ton of upgrades added to the portable Mac, including a significantly faster SSD. A latest comparison against the M4 MacBook Pro shows up to a whopping 211 percent difference in SSD read and write speeds. New Blackmagic speed test shows the M5 MacBook Pro obtains the highest lead in the sequential read category A closer look at both the M5 MacBook Pro and M4 MacBook Pro reveals that both machines feature […]

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The 2nm GAA process offers a significant performance and efficiency boost over Samsung’s older manufacturing processes, but the company’s Foundry Vice President says that shrinking the nodes only offers minor benefits and believes that there is a requirement to explore other alternatives. For this purpose, the Korean technology behemoth has proposed a ‘Design and Process Integration Optimization’ (DTCO) method, which researches modifications that can be applied to bolster the prowess of cutting-edge nodes. One area that Samsung has improved upon is transitioning from FinFET to GAA structures, maximizing current control capabilities, and allowing for its 2nm node to introduce a […]

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Perfect Fatal Flash is Ninja Gaiden 4's most effective counter-attack, but also the most difficult maneuver to pull off consistently, as the skill's in-game description is vague on its activation conditions. Here what the game doesn't tell you to use Perfect Fatal Flash consistently after every parry. NOTE: Method and strategy perfected in the over 30 hours the author has spent in the game, completing the main campaign twice in Normal and Hard difficulty and Boss Trials challenges. Screenshots captured from the Steam 1.0.1.0 version. How to Use Perfect Fatal Flash As the name implies, Perfect Fatal Flash is the […]

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The 8 GB edition of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is performing poorly, due to which NVIDIA is instructing its board partners to control its supply. NVIDIA Shifts Focus to 16 GB Version of RTX 5060 Ti Since 8 GB Edition is Not Selling Well; Instructs AICs to Control Supply A leaker on Board Channels informed that NVIDIA has been taking some strategic steps in order to manage its RTX 5060 Ti inventory, as there has been a huge difference in the demand of the 16 GB and 8 GB editions. Since the 8 GB RTX 5060 Ti has been […]

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The preparation for the successor to the Blackwell series has already begun. The latest patches reveal NVIDIA's transition to Boot42 support for next-gen GPUs. NVIDIA Nova Kernel Graphics Driver Patches Confirm Next-Gen GPUs Will Rely Solely on Boot42 as Boot0 Gets Phased Out NVIDIA usually handles architecture identification through registers such as Boot0, which has been used for the Blackwell cards, but a new Boot42 identification logic has just appeared on NVIDIA's Nova graphics drivers, which suggests that NVIDIA could be moving away from Boot0. Also, there is an explicit indication that NVIDIA has started the preparation of "next-gen" GPUs, […]

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This is the fastest gaming monitor yet, boasting dual modes using LG's primary RGB Tandem-based OLED panel to feature up to 720 Hz refresh rate. ASUS to Launch ASUS ROG Super Kill 27 Pro PG27AQWP-W, Featuring 540Hz@1440p and 720Hz@720p Modes Using LG Primary RGB Tandem OLED Roughly two months ago, LG unveiled its 4th-generation OLED, also known as the Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, which utilizes four layers of Green, Blue, and Red OLED panels instead of just three, as seen in the 3rd-generation OLED technology. It also showcased its first 720Hz OLED display at the event, which is now […]

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Intel has decided to tap into the ASIC and design business as its next major venture, and according to the latest comments by CEO Lip-Bu Tan, the effort will play a crucial role in the firm's operations. Intel's ASIC Business Could Turn The Firm's Foundry Into a 'Complete Package', Making it a Compelling Option For Big Tech For those unaware, Intel had recently announced the creation of the Central Engineering Group (CEG) to consolidate all the engineering talent within the firm into a single division. And this would give "more power to the engineers" onboard. The department is headed by […]

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The A19 and A19 Pro were Apple’s last 3nm chipsets for the iPhone lineup, as the company has set its sights on the A20 and A20 Pro next year, making it the first time that we will witness SoCs designed on TSMC’s 2nm process in action. Apart from sporting the next-generation lithography, both silicon will also adopt newer packaging that will offer a bevy of advantages when Apple announces the iPhone 18 family. Here is everything you need to know about the A20 and A20 Pro. A brief look at TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2’ node and how it stacks up against […]

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Obsidian Entertainment's latest role-playing game, The Outer Worlds 2, is here, and there's a lot to do in this new space-faring adventure. The planets you visit have bigger maps to run through, there are more weapons to use and modify, people to meet and talk to, and plenty more. But there are five things that you should absolutely do first, right when you get off your ship, the Incognito, and touch down on the planet Eden and on Paradise Island. They'll make your playthrough run a lot smoother, and start you off on the right foot. The Outer Worlds 2 […]

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Here are our PC performance benchmarks for The Outer Worlds 2, the latest AAA RPG with raytracing & several upscaling features. The Outer Worlds 2 Features Raytracing & Several PC Specific-Features Such as Upscaling & More, Based on Unreal Engine 5 With HW-RT Support The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to Obsidian Entertainment's The Outer Worlds. Obsidian Entertainment needs no introduction, as many of you must be familiar with some of their classics, such as Fallout New Vegas, KOTR II, Alpha Protocol, Pillars of Eternity, and the very recent Avowed. The prequel was released back in 2019 and was […]

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The Halo: Combat Evolved remake we've all been anticipating today, as part of the Halo WCC, has finally been announced. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake that Halo Studios and Xbox describe as "a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign." It'll arrive on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5 sometime in 2026. We've officially seen it all now, with all of Microsoft and Xbox's biggest first-party franchises making their way to PlayStation. It was the inevitable endpoint we all saw when Halo Studios (formerly 343 Studios) confirmed that it would be dropping the Slipspace Engine and […]

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iFixit has finally published its much-awaited teardown of the new Apple M5 MacBook Pro, disclosing a few interesting tidbits regarding the newest MacBook. iFixit: M5 MacBook Pro has a 72.6Wh battery pack, replacing most components is still a chore iFixit's M5 MacBook Pro teardown has revealed the following information: Meanwhile, we reported recently that the M5 MacBook Pro's single fan and heatpipe setup failed to provide adequate cooling during the very intensive Cinebench 2024 benchmarking test. Even so, the M5 MacBook Pro managed to outperform its predecessor by maintaining a core average temperature of 98.95 degrees Celsius vs. the M4 […]

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It's been a decade-long journey so far, and it'll have been over a decade by the time its finished, but we're nearing the completion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy. With Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 currently in development, we're on the lookout for any bit of information we can get, and in a recent interview with VGC, game director Naoki Hamaguchi provided a little more insight into the game's development. Recently, Hamaguchi spoke about how he's looking to provide "a new gaming experience" for players with Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, by which he meant Part […]

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Well, Anthropic's latest deal with Google Cloud is probably something we should've seen coming, considering the firm's enmity with NVIDIA, and how Jensen sees Google's TPUs as a 'formidable' ASIC rival. Anthropic's Latest Deal With Google Cloud Marks The Biggest External Adoption of TPUs For those unaware, Anthropic has recently announced its intention to expand its computing power by entering into a deal with Google Cloud, which will focus on employing up to one million TPU chips, marking the largest deal secured by Google for its custom AI chips. Anthropic, in this deal alone, would have access to "over a […]

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The Outer Worlds 2 is finally here, and before you jump into Obsidian Entertainment's new space-faring adventure in its dystopian world, this guide will help give you a leg-up with some tips and tricks to survive and thrive in The Outer Worlds 2. It should go without saying that I won't be delving into any story spoilers, but incase it needed to be said, there it is. If you want to check out more about The Outer Worlds 2, then go look at my full review for the game. The Outer Worlds 2 Tips and Tricks Guide ABL: Always Be […]

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Silver Pines is a Twin Peaks-inspired 2D survival horror metroidvania game (how often does one of those come along) that'll arrive on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 sometime in 2026 from developer Wych Elm Games and publisher Team17. The game follows Red Walker, a private investigator who has been hired to find Eddie Velvet, a musician who has mysteriously vanished, though, as you might already suspect, while looking for Velvet, Walker begins to uncover a deeper plot and darker mystery behind Velvet's disappearance. Its art style and survival horror gameplay make it seem like […]

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Now that Battlefield 6 has been out and in players' hands for a full two weeks at the time of this writing, EA and Battlefield Studios have begun updating, tweaking, and refining the experience to squash bugs and address player feedback. The latest update, which went live today in preparation for Season 1, includes tweaks to the Custom Search queue option and a fix for a vehicle spawn bug. What's more intriguing about the update is what's still to come, as Battlefield Studios lists changes and refinements to player movement and continued changes to player progression that Battlefield Studios began […]

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Intel's CFO has revealed promising development around the 14A process, which is the firm's chip that will target external customer adoption on a much larger front. Intel's 14A Process Is Being Sampled By Potential Clients With Each Milestone, Implying Massive Interest Around the Chip For those unaware, Team Blue recently showcased the 18A node, which was met with a lot of optimism from the industry, mainly due to the chip's impressive PPA figures, along with the integration in products like Panther Lake. However, for Intel's foundry division, the 14A chip is the product that will decide the 'future' of the […]

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The latest Linux patches reveal that the Xe3P graphics is tied to Nova Lake, Intel's next-gen CPU family for desktop and mobile. Intel Xe3P GPU Support Added in Linux and Mesa; Will be Integrated on Nova Lake, But Will Have Limited Ray-Tracing Support Across Models Intel has begun its work on adding support for its "Xe3P" graphics architecture, which it announced alongside Xe3 recently. While the Intel Xe3 is confirmed for the Panther Lake series, the Xe3P was officially mentioned only for the Crescent Island data center GPU. However, the latest Linux Kernel patches confirm that Xe3P will be tied […]

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Panther Lake's budget offering was benchmarked on Geekbench, showcasing its iGPU's prowess, which is roughly on the same level as AMD Radeon 880M. 12-Core Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Panther Lake CPU to Feature Arc B370 iGPU; Scores 39,406 Points in Geekbench Vulkan Test Since Intel Panther Lake is expected to launch in a few months, we are witnessing benchmark leaks more frequently. The latest one is the Core Ultra 5 338H, which is one of the slowest in the PTL-H series, and was spotted on Geekbench, confirming the specifications. The results page reveal that the Ultra 5 338H boasts […]

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The October 23 Borderlands 4 patch introduces undocumented performance improvements on PC, according to a new comparison video shared on YouTube. The video shared by MxBenchmarkPC highlights how the latest update for the new entry in the series by Gearbox Software introduces a roughly 10% performance improvement at both 4K and 1440p resolutions. While barely hitting 59 FPS at 4K resolution on a powerful GPU like the RTX 5080 is still a strong indication that more work is needed to improve Borderlands 4, these improvements are a step in the right direction. Besides introducing these undocumented performance improvements on PC, […]

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One of the more important aspects revealed by Intel at the recent earnings call was the massive demand the firm witnesses in both the server and client CPU segments, a trend that is expected to continue next year as well. Intel's DC Segment To See Massive Growth, Driven By Adoption of the 'Xeon' Server CPU Platform Intel's Q3 earnings call was met with massive optimism in the industry, mainly because CEO Lip-Bu Tan and CFO David Zinsner delved into one of the most crucial aspects of the AI supply chain: overall production volume. Speaking with Barron's, CFO David Zinsner revealed […]

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At the end of the Ninja Gaiden 4 campaign, Yakumo acquires a fifth weapon, the Dark Dragon Blade, which allows him to fight the game's final boss on equal ground. Here's how to permanently unlock this powerful final weapon in less than 30 minutes. NOTE: Method tested in the game's Steam 1.0.1.0 version after the completion of two different playtroughs, which the author played at Normal and Hard difficulty. Screenshots captured from the same version. How to Unlock the Final Weapon, the Dark Dragon Blade The Dark Dragon Blade is the final weapon for Yakumo. It is permanently unlocked by […]

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The iPhone 18 family is scheduled to arrive in Q4 2026, but Apple is already racing to secure the components that will be found in its next flagship series, starting with the DRAM. According to the latest report, the California-based giant has requested Samsung in advance to supply it with a whopping 13 million 10nm LPDDR5X 1b DRAM chips for the second quarter of next year. In short, the company wishes to have a head start against the competition, and this is the only way to obtain an edge. The new report also states that the entire iPhone 18 will […]

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The Apple iPhone Air is defying pronouncements of an imminent death knell for now, managing to hold up quite well in the used phone market of the US. Data from SellCell indicates that the Apple iPhone Air is managing to go toe-to-toe with the iPhone Pro Max in the US We recently compared the trade-in prices of the Apple iPhone Air and its Pro Max counterpart on the used phone market, SellCell. To ensure an apple-to-apple (pun intended) comparison, we applied the following search conditions: As is evident from the above snippet, the iPhone Air is currently commanding a resale […]

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Although the perception of Xbox is at an all-time low, the brand is doing better in Japan, a region that is notoriously one of the worst for Microsoft's video gaming division Speaking with Japanese publication Famitsu during the recent Beyond the Strand event celebrating Kojima Productions' 10th anniversary, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer commented on Xbox's performance in Japan. In the past year, the total playtime across the entire ecosystem has increased by around 20%. Although no exact figure has been confirmed, Spencer specified that the playtime growth is balanced between console, PC, and cloud. However, much of this total […]

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This morning, The Pokémon Company has announced that the latest installment in the monster-catching series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, has sold 5.8 million units in its debut week, with Nintendo confirming that around half of those sales were on the Nintendo Switch 2. While still a very good sales performance, it lags a bit behind compared to the first Pokémon Legends, Arceus, which launched in early 2022 and sold 6.5 million units in its first week on the market. We recently posted Wccftech's review of the game, penned by Nathan Birch, who rated the game 8.5 out of 10. Here's a […]

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