While Crimson Desert's physical game sales in the US weren't enough to make major waves on the US sales charts for its launch month, it's a pretty sure bet that with its global physical and digital sales combined, it'll go down as one of the best-selling games of the year. It's already crossed 5 million copies sold, and a new report reveals that developer Pearl Abyss is sharing a bit of the wealth from its success with the entire development team. A report from Korean publication MTN claims that every single one of Pearl Abyss' employees were given a bonus […]

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Earlier today, a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo was released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, allowing users to try out the first two chapters and carry over progress to the full game when it launches on June 3. Early footage of the Switch 2 port looked promising, but a more in-depth look reveals that the game's ambition may be, at times, too much for the system, as it struggles to maintain a steady 30 FPS framerate in certain scenarios despite visual cutbacks. A new comparison video shared on YouTube by GVG puts footage from the PlayStation 5 […]

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Korean memory manufacturer SK hynix has announced a yield improvement for its hybrid bonding packaging technology for high bandwidth memory (HBM) modules. Hybrid bonding enables memory chip manufacturers to bond memory layers with each other without relying on bumps. The direct contact enables higher speeds and improved efficiency through lower heat generation. SK Hynix's technical leader, Kim Jong-hoon, revealed the development at the Beyond HBM — Core Technologies of Advanced Packaging: From Next-Generation Substrates to Modules conference in South Korea, reports The Elec. Latest Packaging Technology To Come Into Play With Next-Generation HBM 4 Memory Chips High bandwidth memory is […]

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Amkor says that Glass Substrates, a packaging technology replacement for CoWoS spearheaded by Intel, is set for commercialization within 3 years. Intel-Partner, Amkor, Says Glass Substrates Will See First Commercialization Within Three Years Advanced Packaging is key to any major foundry business as chips are getting more and more complex to meet growing compute and memory demands. TSMC is the single-most important advanced packaging provider in the world thanks to its CoWoS 2.5D technology. Current chip requirements involve integration of HBM and logic chips in a single package & the number of HBM chips is expanding aggressively. Recently, OpenAI showcased […]

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Greedfall developer Spiders will reportedly shut down "soon" after it filed for insolvency last month, as its parent company Nacon seemingly fails to find a buyer for the studio. After Nacon itself filed for insolvency due to financial issues with its major investor, it was reportedly looking to sell off two of its subsidiaries, Spiders and the motion capture studio, Nacon Tech. Now, according to a report from Origami, the publisher has been unable to find a buyer for Spiders, and the studio that has survived for nearly two decades after its founding in 2008 will have to close its […]

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FinalWire has released the updated AIDA64 software, offering support for next-gen CPUs such as AMD Zen 6 APUs & Intel Nova Lake. AMD Zen 6 "Ryzen" CPUs & Intel Nova Lake Get Early Support In AIDA64 v8.30 The latest AIDA64 release has some major updates. One of these is AIDA FPS, which expands the feature set of the software suite with a new module that captures real-time FPS data from DX11 and DX12 games. The data can be displayed across all existing outputs, including SensorPanel, OSD, tray icons, and logging. The full change log is listed below: New in AIDA64 […]

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Artificial Intelligence seems to have taken over every facet of our lives and homes, and yet, somehow, it's not really helping us in everyday life beyond the textual/visual Google Search-type help. Wearable technology itself has remained passive, simply counting steps, tracking heart rates, or sleep quality. But, not really being a true part of everyday routine, let alone helping us improve our lifestyle. Vastnaut aims to change that with its Vastnaut One 4x4, the world's first AI-powered exoskeleton, offering a fully integrated experience that mirrors human biomechanics, to improve your fitness and help you enjoy outdoor activities to the fullest. […]

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Corsair has just launched its ThermalProtect PCIe 5.1 600W cable for 16-pin GPUs with over-temperature protection to safeguard your graphics cards. Corsair Is The Latest Manufacturer To Offer A Safer Cable With Built-In OTP To Safeguard 16-Pin GPUs Running a 16-pin graphics card has become a scary ordeal. You will constantly be checking real-time monitoring utilities, the physical connectors, and your PC for fluctuations because 16-pin cards have a higher chance of dying due to the flimsy nature of the connector. Every day, you hear an RTX 5090 or a similar 16-pin graphics card card either burning up or dying […]

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Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI was almost immediately copied by Chinese smartphone competitors as they integrated the plethora of changes on their custom Android skins. However, that’s not the only design these manufacturers intend to bring, and if they are quick enough, they can actually beat the Cupertino firm in their race to introduce a quad-curved display design, the same one that’s expected to debut on the iPhone 20. OPPO is said to be working on this technology and is rumored to adopt the same bezel-less illusion effect that’s said to arrive on Apple’s 20th anniversary release. OPPO is rumored […]

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The war on piracy in video games between the game publishers selling games and the parrot-companioned players who would rather not pay for those games has just seen its latest milestone, as a committed community of players known as the MKDev Collective and user DenuvOwO, who are known for cracking games, claim they have cracked all Denuvo-protected single-player games. Which has seemingly caused Denuvo and at least one publisher, 2K Games, to respond with online DRM checks with a two-week window. This all comes from a new report from Tom's Hardware, which spotted claims on X (formerly Twitter) that games […]

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While GPUs aren't seeing a significant price increase these days, they are still selling for much higher prices than in the pre-RAMpocalypse era. GPU Market Data for 10 Countries Show Prices for NVIDIA RTX 50 and AMD RX 9000 Series GPUs are Almost Stagnant, but Future Remains Uncertain We have the latest GPU prices data for 10 countries from Tech Spot, which has been tracking the prices since November 2025, when the GPU prices were the lowest since RAMpocalypse started. The GPUs started to become more expensive right after DRAM and SSDs became more expensive, and although we didn't see […]

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NVIDIA is launching a new configuration of its highly popular GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, which features 12 GB of memory. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptops Are Very Popular & Now Getting a 12 GB Memory Option NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 laptops are highly popular in the gaming segment. These laptops not only offer great gaming performance, but they also pack strong AI capabilities, making them an ideal choice for mainstream users. Now, NVIDIA is expanding its GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop lineup with a brand new configuration. The new configuration packs 12 GB of memory, a 50% boost over the […]

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NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Game Ready Driver (version 596.36) ahead of the May 5th launch of Conan Exiles Enhanced, the sweeping Unreal Engine 5 overhaul of Funcom's long-running survival title. As announced last week, Conan Exiles Enhanced will debut on PC exclusively via Steam as a free upgrade. For GeForce RTX players, the update also includes support for DLSS Multi Frame Generation, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution, and NVIDIA Reflex, the latter reducing PC latency to make combat and survival gameplay feel snappier and more responsive. All of these GeForce features were entirely missing from the original Conan Exiles, so they will be […]

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The fancy-looking ASUS RTX 3090 has a common problem, which often goes unnoticed but can kill the GPU components if not paid attention to. NorthWestRepair Fixes Damaged PCB and SMD Components on ASUS Strix RTX 3090 Caused Due to Too Much Pressure Applied on the Shroud Screws Sometimes a simple disassembly/assembly can cause complicated problems with PC components, and that's even difficult to spot when it's a GPU. The PCB traces and SMD components are easy to damage, resulting in shorting, which could potentially kill the GPU. That's why it's advised not to start any DIY process with these components […]

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Colorful has launched two budget-tier motherboards with the LGA 1851 and LGA 1700 sockets for previous-gen and latest-gen Intel processors. Colorful Introduces Battle-AX B860M-Plus S and B760M-Plus S Motherboards With WiFi 7 and PCIe Gen 5.0 Support for Intel 12th/13th/4th gen and Core Ultra 200S Series Chinese hardware maker Colorful has introduced two new motherboards in the Battle-AX series. While most manufacturers are releasing boards for the newer Arrow Lake processors, Colorful has introduced new motherboard models for both Arrow Lake and 12th/13th/14th gen processors. Both motherboards are aimed at the budget segment, featuring the B860 and B760 chipsets. The […]

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The opening of Saros pits you against the Consort, a formidable tutorial boss designed to teach you the high stakes of combat. While most players will fall to this boss, it is possible to defeat it and receive some rewards for your efforts. However, the fight is really difficult because you lack the advanced abilities such as Parry, Power Weapons, and Second Chance (free revive) unlocked later in the game. You are limited entirely to a Handcannon, and your own personal skills action game skills. Should You Try to Beat The Consort? If you manage to defeat the Consort, you […]

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Samsung recently exited low-end NAND and DRAM businesses, which has resulted in a major boost for Taiwanese and Chinese markets. Taiwan-Based NAND Maker, Macronix, Sees Big 4x Boost In MLC Business As Samsung Focues on High-End Products Recently, we reported that Samsung had exited LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X memory segments to focus on the more lucarative LPDDR5/X memory, which is a hot item for AI. The semiconductor giant also closed its MLC NAND business to focus on higher-end NAND products. While this led to a short disruption in the memory and NAND markets for entry-level platforms, others have filled in the […]

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Some PlayStation users have noticed a new online DRM policy for digital games purchased on the PlayStation Store: newly purchased digital games now display a "Valid Period" tag showing a start date, an end date, and a countdown timer. If the console does not connect to the internet within 30 days, the game's license reportedly expires, and the title becomes unplayable until an online connection is restored. Crucially, this only affects games purchased after March 2026, so titles already in players' libraries before the update are unaffected. The story broke over the weekend through Lance McDonald, the well-known modder who managed to […]

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ACEMAGIC has launched its brand new Mini PC, which packs AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, and starts at a price point of $759. ACEMAGIC Highlights Multi-Use Case Design of its F5A Mini PC, Which Packs AMD's Fastest Gorgon Point APU, The Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Mini PCs make compact Agentic AI possible, and for this purpose, ACEMAGIC is releasing its brand new F5A Mini PC. The Mini PC is just as compact as one might expect, giving your PC setup a lot of breathing space. In terms of specs, the F5A comes packed with an AMD Ryzen AI […]

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The PlayStation 6 is said to deliver 10x ray tracing performance over the base PlayStation 5, but the real-world FPS gain will be closer to 3x in games that don't use much ray tracing. However, these improvements could allow the system to run games with path tracing at 30 and even 60 FPS, according to the tech experts at Digital Foundry, as Codemasters managed to get a path-traced game running on PlayStation 5 Pro at 30 FPS with some computational headroom to boot. During the latest episode of their weekly podcast, the tech experts went over the F1 25's Path […]

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High-Bandwidth Flash or HBFD, the memory that offers more capacity than HBM, will not be used by NVIDIA; instead, Google is going to be a key customer. NVIDIA To Keep on Using HBM, HBF Not Yet In Consideration, But Set For Sampling Later This Year NAND DRAM has seen big adoption with the recent AI push. While primarily used for storage, such as SSDs, the upcoming flash memory technology could play a major role with HBF (High-Bandwidth Flash), the next generation NAND DRAM tech that bridges the gap between HBM and NAND Flash. HBF is being co-developed by SanDisk and […]

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Following Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox consoles back in January, Square Enix will soon allow owners of these systems to continue Cloud's journey with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth from June 3. However, the first steps of this second journey can be taken right now thanks to a meaty playable demo that has gone live today. Unlike the PlayStation 5 demo, which only covered Chapter 1 of the full game, the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S demos are packed with more content, as it lets players not only experience the famous Nibelheim […]

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AMD AI PCs are seeing massive adoption in the enterprise segment as Agentic AI rages on to be the next frontier of computing. Only 4% of Organizations Don't Have Plans To Deploy AI PCs; the rest have already deployed AI PCs, as AMD leads the charge in the AI PC Segment The focus on localized AI and the rise of Agentic AI have rapidly boosted the adoption of AI PCs. This has led AMD to see a big demand for AI PCs in the Enterprise segment as organizations shift their workflows, aligning with future AI requirements. AI is reshaping how […]

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Resident Evil Requiem has been such a smashing success with its seven million units sold in less than two months, the fastest ever in the horror franchise, that it even caused the upward revision of CAPCOM's fiscal year 2026 forecast from a net profit of $319.9M to $341.8M (+6.9%). Now, all those fans who loved the game are waiting for the first post-launch content drop: the mini-game, which will be released as part of a free update. Well, in an interview with Japanese website Denfaminicogamer, Game Director Koshi Nakanishi and Producer Masato Kumazawa have teased that it might be released […]

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Major CPU manufacturers such as Intel, AMD & MediaTek are boosting their CPU production, but prices continue to rise. CPU Makers Boost Production, But This Won't Change Current Pricing Trends & Shortages Agentic AI demand has prompted a CPU shortage that has further led prices to increase. As demand swells, the GPU to CPU ratio has fallen from 8:1 to 4:1, and is on the path to hit 1:1 sooner or later. As processors continue to face supply constraints, multiple chipmakers are now boosting their production capacities. Supply chain sources indicate that after Intel decided to prioritize its limited production […]

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Intel & Microsoft have joined hands to scale up Azure Local deployments from 100s to 1000s of servers using Xeon 6 CPUs. Microsoft & Intel Scale Up "Azure Local" From 100s to 1000s With Xeon 6 CPUs, Adjusting To User Needs Without Architectural Redesign Press Release: Azure Local is the foundation for Microsoft’s Sovereign Private Cloud, allowing organizations to run cloud-consistent infrastructure on hardware they own and operate within their sovereign boundary. It supports deployments across connected, intermittently connected, or fully disconnected environments. With Azure Local disconnected operations, customers retain the ability to apply policy enforcement, role-based access control, auditing, […]

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A huge milestone was seemingly achieved by Apple earlier this month when the iPhone Fold was rumored to have entered trial production at Foxconn. Unfortunately, the device still has time to reach this stage as one tipster reveals an update that’s going to put a frown on those eagerly waiting for its arrival. According to the latest rumor, Apple hasn’t even begun the prototype manufacturing of the iPhone Fold, suggesting that there are still some tweaks required in the device’s design. A new rumor highlights more complications that Apple could potentially face with the iPhone Fold design At the start of […]

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A company handing out freebies can attract a large customer base momentarily, which may look excellent on Verizon’s earnings call, but Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman no longer believes that this approach leads to increased retention. In fact, the CEO has altered his stance on where the carrier giant is lacking, and that’s in customer service, stating that if feedback was taken seriously and acted upon, costs could have been reduced substantially and profits could have risen. Fortunately, Verizon appears to have a solution to this. One problem that Verizon has tackled is providing customers with wireless extenders called femtocells […]

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This past weekend was riddled with news, and not just because Creative Assembly finally dropped a teaser for Alien: Isolation 2 after more than a decade of fans waiting for a sequel. There was a shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner, and in the barrage of information that has come up about the suspect responsible, we learned that Cole Tomas Allen, at least once in his life, dabbled at being an indie developer and even published a game on Steam before allegedly making an attempt on President Donald Trump's life. The game in question is called Bohrdom, and before […]

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Google and NVIDIA have teamed up to provide users with access to as much as one million NVIDIA GPUs to power up the freshly launched A5X instances. The announcement is part of the pair's latest collaboration to reduce inference costs and improve token throughput. Their A5X system relies on NVIDIA's network accelerators that enable the development of single and mutli-cluster computing infrastructure for AI workloads. The A5X Instance: Purpose-Built for Agentic AI Workloads The A5X instances are Google's latest products that are designed specifically to run agentic artificial intelligence workloads. They are part of Google's AI Hypercomputer portfolio which also […]

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Elaborate scams can and do mimic official channels. Even so, no one should be able to send you notifications via the Verizon app. And yet, this is exactly what appears to be happening, at least as per anecdotal evidence gleaned from a troubling recent incident. Scammers are now apparently sending Verizon customers notifications from the official app, adding a convincing sheen of authenticity to their elaborate fraud schemes A Redditor has just detailed their harrowing experience as the supposed mark in an elaborate Verizon-linked scam. The story begins on a recent Friday, when our Redditor, who goes by the username […]

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Valve confirmed that the first of its previously announced hardware products, the Steam Controller, would be making its way to players next week on May 4, after several leaks had already ruined the surprise. While the aftermath of the official confirmation hasn't provided any meaningful updates on other upcoming bits of hardware like the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, we did get a slight update on the Steam Deck 2, of all things. It's been over four years since Valve boss Gabe Newell confirmed that yes, the company did indeed have plans for a Steam Deck 2. Since then, Valve […]

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Asha Sharma has been extremely active since she officially replaced the now-retired Phil Spencer at Xbox in late February. One of her earliest moves was discontinuing the "This Is an Xbox" marketing campaign, which had been widely mocked by fans. More significantly, she formally dismantled the Microsoft Gaming identity in favor of a unified Xbox-first structure, with Microsoft plastering the "Return of Xbox" slogan on its office walls. On April 21, Sharma announced a cut to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's monthly price from $29.99 to $22.99, while PC Game Pass dropped from $16.49 to $13.99. Simultaneously, new Call of Duty […]

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Microsoft's Shader Model 6.10 and AgilitySDK 1.720 are now available in preview, expanding the DX12 API with brand new features. Microsoft DX12 Linear Algebra "Matrix" APIs, Group Wave Index, Raytracing Intrinsics, More With Shader Model 6.10 & AgilitySDK 720 Preview Release Today's launch expands on the previous release of Shader Model 6.9, DXR 1.2, and other enhancements, which were part of the AgilitySDK 1.619. With the release of the AgilitySDK 1.720 preview, Shader Model 6.10 and several other features listed below are being added to the DX12 API: inalg::Matrix Shader Model 6.10 introduces a set of Matrix APIs covering a […]

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The first of the three new pieces of hardware that Valve announced back in November 2025 will arrive next week on May 4, 2026, and it would be a much bigger surprise if a review of the product hadn't leaked days ago. The Steam Controller, as we already learned, will arrive next week and be priced at $99 USD, and now Valve has officially confirmed the leaks. We also got an update on the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame, which is that Valve has no real updates to share for now, but programmer Pierre-Loup Griffais thinks "in general, things […]

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ARC Raiders is the latest game to add to the list of games that support PSSR 2, the latest generation of PlayStation's upscaling technology. Embark Studios confirmed that tomorrow's Riven Tides update for the extraction shooter will not only add a new map, new map condition, new items, a new enemy, a new event, and new cosmetics, but it'll also bring "meaningful" visual improvements thanks to PSSR 2 that PS5 Pro players will notice "immediately." Announced with a new PlayStation Blog post, members of Embark's technical team praised the improvements afforded by PSSR 2, with engine lead Robert Kihl saying, […]

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China has unveiled its new supercomputer, called LineShine, in Shenzen, which will deliver 2 ExaFlops of compute performance. The Chinese LineShine Supercomputer Is All Set To Become The Fastest In The World, Exceeding 2 ExaFlops During a conference at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen today, the fastest domestic supercomputer project was announced. Known as LineShine, the Supercomputer will be built in two phases and will deliver over 2 ExaFlops of compute. Currently, the world's fastest supercomputer is the AMD-based El Capitan, which has a peak compute of 2.8 Exaflops. Coming to the specifications, the LineShine Supercomputer is purely a […]

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Kingston has launched a large capacity Gen 5.0 U.2 SSD for data centers, featuring up to 14 GB/s of sequential read speeds. Kingston Launches DC3000ME 30.72 TB Gen 5.0 U.2 NVMe SSDs as Data Centers Push Toward Higher Density AI Storage Popular storage maker, Kingston, has debuted its high-capacity variant for the DC3000ME Gen 5.0 U.2 NVMe SSD. The new SSD brings a capacity of 30.72 TB, expanding the storage ceiling of the enterprise PCIe 5.0 lineup for data centers that are rapidly scaling for AI operations. The DC3000ME 30.72 TB SSD aims to deliver higher-capacity alternative for enterprises that […]

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People Can Fly, the studio behind Gears of War: Judgement and Outriders, which is currently co-developing Gears of War E-Day has just acquired games publisher Cooldown Games for an undisclosed amount, per GamesIndustry.Biz. This acquisition is part of People Can Fly establishing its own publishing arm, and it comes after the company's 2025 was marked by project cancellations and layoffs. People Can Fly's 2025 started with players learning that the studio would be co-developing Gears of War E-Day, as previously mentioned. That was then followed with the news that the studio would develop a new game based on one of […]

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Later this week, MotoGP 26 will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. According to Italian developer Milestone, this year's entry represents the most significant overhaul of the franchise's core in years. The headline change, the new Rider-Based Handling system, flips the fundamental control philosophy on its head: where previous games mapped player input directly to the bike, MotoGP 26 routes it through the rider's body first, shifting weight before the bike responds. It is a subtle but far-reaching change that touches animations, physics feel, and how veterans will need to approach […]

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The AirPods family offers a product for every price bracket, meaning that there’s something for everyone, just as long as you have the budget for the purchase. Fortunately, Amazon will make those purchases simpler as it has knocked off up to 22 percent from the AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation and the AirPods Pro 3, which are Apple’s top-tier wireless earbuds at this time. For just $99.99, you can be the proud owner of one of these. The higher-end AirPods Pro 3 are currently listed for $199.99 after a 20 percent discount, making it the lowest price for Apple’s […]

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Samsung's much-anticipated entry in the rapidly populating AR space is finally taking shape in the form of Galaxy Glasses. And now, we have just received some of the first renders of the new augmented reality device, which appears to be borrowing a lot of design cues from Meta's Ray-Bans and Google's Gemini Glasses. Galaxy Glasses will be Samsung's second Android XR device, following the launch of the Galaxy XR headset last year OnLeaks and Android Headlines have now published some of the very first renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Glasses, which will leverage the Android XR platform and Gemini […]

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Gaming laptop prices have finally started to stabilize, and if you’ve been following the swath of deals posted by Amazon, you’re more than likely going to stumble upon this MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop. In a nutshell, this machine oozes an outstanding ‘price to performance’ ratio as it’s equipped with an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, but more importantly, is its price. At $200 off, this powerhouse of a machine is now available for $1,599.99, and if you purchase one right now, a free copy of Capcom’s PRAGMATA can be yours for no extra charge. At $1,599.99, the MSI Vector […]

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After Noctua announced its fan 3D CAD models for public usage, it clarified that these aren't meant for 3d printing. Noctua Allows Printing CAD Fan Models, but Clarified That These Have Altered Fan Blade Geometry Popular fan and cooler manufacturer, Noctua, has recently announced on its X handle and the official website that it's now offering 3D CAD fan models for all of its fans for the public. These 3D CAD models reportedly represent "accurate" mounting and external dimensions fo the fans. However, if you think that you can simply 3D print an existing Noctua fan, then you are mistaken. […]

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Nioh 3 received its biggest post-launch update, update 1.05, earlier today, introducing new mechanics and content that address one of the biggest complaints the community had since its release: its low challenge level compared to its predecessors. Update 1.05, whose complete patch notes can be found on the game's official website, introduces, among balance changes and fixes on both PC and PlayStation 5, a new gameplay mechanic called Stone of Penance, which is unlocked from the opening mission Escape from Hitokoto Slope onward in the Shogun's Journey difficulty level. Available at Shrines, this mechanic allows users to exchange an accessory […]

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There's something in the water about Assassin's Creed Hexe. Barely two months ago, it was the project that was showing major promise and the one that "everyone at Ubisoft wants to work on," according to insider reports. Amidst the company's turmoil of the "major reset" it underwent to start 2026, Hexe seemed like one of the bright spots for the company's future. Well, that has quickly changed after it lost two major creative leads and is now losing another 50 developers while also getting pushed out of its previous 2026 release window into a potentially late 2027 release window. This […]

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Intel now gives users the ability to allocate up to 93% of system memory to Arc iGPUs, enabling wider AI LLM support. Trying To Run AI LLMs That Don't Fit On Your Arc iGPU? Intel Made It Possible By Allowing You To Dedicate Up To 93% System Memory In Its Latest Drivers Intel has dropped a new HotFix driver for Arc Pro Graphics, 302.0.101.8517 - Q1.26 R2, which lets users allocate even more system memory to the GPU, ideal for running larger AI LLMs. Previously, Intel's Drivers were able to allocate up to 87% of the system memory to the […]

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The inception of Liquid Glass with iOS 26 didn’t garner the best reception, but Apple isn’t taking a backseat with the UI choice, as iOS 27 won’t revert back to the original design because the company is planning a multitude of optimizations and improvements that will span several years. Aside from Apple typically being steadfast in its decisions, the reason it will stick with Liquid Glass has more to do with what it has planned for future iPhones, with a tipster noting that the California-based giant is set to release the most advanced display design to fulfill its bezel-less dreams. New […]

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AMD is enabling CUDIMM DDR5 memory support with new AGESA updates & upcoming EXPO 1.2 tech, but only next-gen Ryzen CPUs will enable it. DDR5 CUDIMM Support on AM5 Platforms Limited By IMC; Only Next-Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs Support It Recently, there has been a lot of talk regarding AMD EXPO 1.2 and how it's bringing improved DDR5 memory support to AM5 platforms. It all started when ASUS launched its latest AGESA BIOS, which added EXPO 1.2 support on X870 series motherboards. Soon after ASUS's release, more details for EXPO 1.2 were shared, which suggested CUDIMM & CSODIMM support, along […]

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Despite Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe reportedly being the game in Ubisoft's portfolio that "everyone at Ubisoft wants to work on," the upcoming project has gone through another major leadership change. After it lost its creative director, Clint Hocking earlier this year, Assassin's Creed Hexe has now lost game director Benoit Richer, who departs the company to go start his own. Richer announced his departure on his LinkedIn page, calling it "the beginning of a new chapter" in his career, as he finally moves away from working at some of the biggest publishers in the industry to be a co-founder and […]

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Need gift ideas for people in your life who may deserve a little treat for this Mother's Day? Laifen has been a Wccftech-favorite lifestyle brand that explores new technologies to make personal care products work for the person. From hair dryers that don't take ages and jiujitsu-level movements to dry and style your hair to dentist-approved toothbrushes, the company makes glow-ups possible without investing thousands of dollars or spending hours. One of its most sought-after products is the Laifen SE 2 high-speed hair dryer, which, unlike regular hair dryers, makes hair drying and styling a breeze. Making salon-quality hair at […]

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It's been over two years since we learned that the Watch Dogs movie was finally being produced. The big screen adaptation of the open world game was first announced back in 2013 alongside the original game, then disappeared into development hell for years. It finally resurfaced when New Regency and Sony Pictures/Columbia Pictures formally partnered with Ubisoft on the adaptation and picked the director (Mathieu Turi, who worked on Meander and The Deep Dark), writers (Christie LeBlanc, who worked on Oxygène, and Victoria Bata, who worked on Pitch Perfect 3 and Fate: The Winx Saga), and cast (Tom Blyth, known for Billy the Kid […]

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The iPhone Fold is arriving to the market several years after Apple’s competitors have refined multiple versions, which only means that the next category to introduce this unique form factor will be the iPad. While this product would be the obvious choice, a new report states that there’s a chance that the foldable tablet launch may not happen, and it boils down to reasons such as price, design complications, and software optimizations. Even if Apple manages to scale past the internal problems surrounding the iPad Fold, its potentially exorbitant price will threaten its popularity In Mark Gurman’s latest ‘Power On’ newsletter, […]

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The performance gap between an eGPU and a GPU installed via the PCIe interface natively disappears with the latest MCIO 8i connector. GPD Intros GPD BOX Mini and G2 External GPU With MCIO 8i Connector That Deliver 4x Bandwidth of OCuLink The external GPUs have always been trailing behind the traditional desktops due to the limitation of bandwidth as a result of the absence of a native PCIe interface. We do have some good options to bring the performance closer to the conventional PCIe 4.0 x4 setup, but it's not enough since modern GPUs work much better at PCIe 4.0 […]

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Being a roguelike, Saros expects you to build your loadout as you proceed through Carcosa. However, the random generation of weapons and Artifacts can often make a Cycle more difficult than expected. However, there is a simple re-roll trick that lets you start every run with your preferred weapon. The Secret to Starting Weapons To get the exact weapon you want, you need to take advantage of a specific quirk in Saros: your next run always begins with the same weapon type you were holding when your previous run ended. Whether you were defeated by an enemy or manually decided […]

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While Saros offers a diverse arsenal of Soltari weaponry, two specific Shotgun variations stand out as the undisputed best choices for clearing biomes. If you are struggling with fast-moving enemies or bosses that leave little opportunities for you to attack, using Stalwart or Annihilator Shotguns is the most effective way to turn the tide. How to Unlock Shotguns Shotguns are not available in the starting area. You will unlock them for the first time in the second biome, the Ancient Depths. The Power of Stagger Damage Still, what makes every Shotgun superior to other early-game weapons is their ability to […]

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In Saros, the Eclipse is dangerous in more ways than one, introducing more powerful enemies that can inflict an altered status condition known as Corruption. While most players will instinctively try to avoid it as much as possible, the game rewards those who understand when to embrace it. Mastering the balance between a fully working suit and a corrupted one is the key to mastering the game's most powerful offensive builds. What is Corruption? During the Eclipse, you will encounter enhanced versions of enemies that fire a different projectile type. Distinguished by their yellow color, these projectiles cause Corruption upon […]

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Saros gameplay mechanics are the natural evolution of those seen in Returnal, with additional layers of complexity added to defense. Instead of dashing through enemy attacks, the game is all about mastering a sort of rock-paper-scissors defensive loop between your Dash, Shield, and Parry. The last is the riskiest and most satisfying, but before you can pull it off, you must unlock it. How to Unlock Parry Parry is the only defensive option in the game that has to be unlocked before it can be used. To do so, you will have to reach the Blighted Marsh biome and play […]

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Survival in Saros depends not only on your skills, but also on Arjun’s high-tech suit. Understanding the balance between the three Growth Attributes of the suit and how to improve them is often the difference between a successful Cycle and a quick trip back to the Passage. The Three Growth Attributes None of the Growth Attributes enhances Arjun's attack power or speed. However, Traversal Boost is there to make traversal faster and more enjoyable. How to Improve Stats Growth Attributes in Saros are not static and can be enhanced both permanently and temporarily. Permanent Upgrades Permanent stat increases are handled […]

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While most folks play Pokémon relatively casually, simply catching critters that look cool and building whatever team suits their fancy, there's always been a more hardcore, competitive side to the franchise. This competitive aspect of Pokémon has traditionally been rather difficult to get into, but the Poké powers that be are looking to change that with Pokémon Champions, the recently released free-to-play battle-focused game designed to be the new home of the franchise’s competitive scene. Does Pokémon Champions successfully open up a previously difficult-to-access side of the franchise? Or is it less than super effective? Roll on for the answer. […]

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While Saros doesn't waste much time teaching the basics of the game, including the Dash maneuver used to avoid enemy attacks, the game often glosses over other mechanics that can make exploring Carcosa smoother and more fun. This is the case of the Traversal Boost ability, which can be a big help if you feel like Arjun is moving too slowly between combat arenas. How to Sprint (Traversal Boost) While Traversal Boost would have worked wonders in a game where repositioning is key to surviving its intense combat encounters, it cannot be used when enemies are present. If you hold […]

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The Carcosan Modifiers system in Saros allows you to manipulate the difficulty of a Cycle by altering specific parameters. While the system is entirely optional, and provides neither direct resource bonuses - like increased Lucenite - nor penalties, it is the most powerful tool at your disposal if you are struggling with the game's intense combat. How to Unlock Carcosan Modifiers To unlock this system, you must complete the Shattered Rise biome and defeat the first boss, Prophet. Once the boss is down, the system becomes available at the Primary Unit for all future runs. How the Modifier Dial Works […]

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Coming after Returnal, Saros marks Housemarque's return to the roguelite genre with yet another gripping dark space adventure where protagonist Arjun Devaraj faces not only the bullet hell unleashed by the many threats on planet Carcosa, but his own past. In this complete walkthrough and guide hub, you will find anything you need to learn to master the bullet ballet that defines the experience, and have fun while doing so. Getting Started Although generally easier than Returnal, Saros has its unique quirks you need to understand from the beginning of your exploration of Carcosa to improve some of the experience's […]

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A major DRAM & NAND crisis is impending as Samsung faces an 18-day strike in May, which could disrupt the global supply chain. DRAM & NAND Output Will See Up To 4% Disruption In May As Samsung Faces 18-Day Strike DRAM & NAND production is already facing supply constraints, and to make matters worse, Samsung union workers are expected to go on an 18-day strike as the company is unwilling to meet the salary-related demands. As per reports, Samsung's union workers are asking the company for bonuses, demanding a 15% of Samsung's annual operating profit, which amounts to around $30 […]

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Mass Effect Andromeda is still vividly remembered by fans of the series and the internet as a whole for being a very underwhelming game. Still, not everyone associates bad memories with the latest main entry in the series developed by BioWare. Tom Taylorson, voice actor for the male version of protagonist Ryder, stated in a fresh interview with We Are Mass Effect that it was the best thing he has ever worked on, but it was done dirty by its publisher EA and by the toxic atmosphere it launched in, where it quickly became the punching bag of the week […]

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Intel is not only rolling right now, but also operating smartly, driving its revenue up by salvaging CPU dies and selling them off to hungry AI customers. CPUs Demand Is So High Right Now That Intel Got an Unexpected Margin Lift By Selling Salvaged Chips CPU demand is going off the charts as AI inferencing continues to surge with the arrival of Agentic AI. In countless posts, we have stated why CPUs have become so important for AI, a market that was previously dominated by GPUs. Now, AI inferencing is going after CPUs and Memory, in a big way, and […]

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Foxconn will be the lead supplier for NVIDIA's Groq 3 LPX, a chip designed specifically to boost AI inferencing capabilities. NVIDIA Vera Rubin Platforms To Benefit Greatly From Groq 3 LPX For Boosting AI Inferencing, Driving Foxconn's Share To Record Levels At GTC 2026, NVIDIA announced its Groq 3 LPX chip, in addition to the Vera Rubin AI platform. The Groq 3 LPX is an LPU that is designed to boost AI inferencing by up to 35x. The Groq 3 LPX rack will feature a total of 256 chips with 128 GB of SRAM and 12 TB of DDR5 memory, […]

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Today, Sony announced pricing changes for its PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal consoles across South Korea and Southeast Asia, effective May 1, 2026. Sony cited "continued pressures in the global economic landscape" as the reason. This follows similar hikes already announced for North America, Brazil, Europe, and Japan, which came into effect on April 2, 2026. You can find tables detailing the new, higher pricing in each territory below. New PS5 Console Prices by Territory Territory PS5 PS5 Digital PS5 Pro South Korea ₩948,000 (~$693) ₩858,000 (~$627) ₩1,298,000 (~$949) Singapore SGD 849 (~$629) SGD 764 (~$566) SGD 1,167 (~$864) Malaysia MYR 2,799 […]

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has long been one of the worst-kept gaming secrets of the current console generation due to so many leaks over the years, but there's a second series remake that could earn the honor in the future. Following reports that Ubisoft is remaking other entries in its popular series besides its acclaimed fourth entry, known YouTuber and reliable series leaker j0nathan revealed that the very first Assassin's Creed game is getting a full remake. Unfortunately, the leaker didn't add much else on the matter other than that they have known since 2023. However, this is still […]

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Last week, we learned more information on the Steam Controller via an early review by YouTuber Techy Talk that went live before the end of the embargo. Japanese publication 4Gamer has made the same mistake today, and its early review confirmed the controller will be released in just a week, on May 4. While the publication already took their early review down and their social media post promoting it, it wasn't swift enough to prevent some eagle-eyed Reddit users from saving both. Gaming Leaks and Rumors user ___Steve managed to save the images that accompanied 4Gamer's review, which offer a […]

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Intel Core 5 320, a Wildcat Lake CPU designed for budget laptops, has been tested, showcasing good numbers against its competition. Intel Wildcat Lake, Core 5 320, Shows ST and MT Wins Against Current-Gen Chips While Offering 50% iGPU Performance With Just A Quarter of The Xe3 Cores Wildcat Lake should turn out to be a surprise hit from Intel if OEMs build upon the reference design and specs. Just recently, we saw a stunning reference design from Intel, featuring an aluminum body, stunning colors, and decent specs for an everyday PC. Now, we have the first independent benchmarks coming […]

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According to movie insider V Scooper, Nintendo is pitching a movie based on its sci-fi franchise Metroid. V Scooper added that Sony Pictures and Universal Pictures are fighting to win the rights to produce it: Metroid, last I heard a few months ago, was still in a bit of a push between studios, no updates since. Sony is one of the stronger contenders for Metroid, Universal is also fighting for it, both are leaning for live action but this could change. Both studios have experience adapting Nintendo IPs to the big screen. Universal, through its Illumination subsidiary, was extremely successful […]

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Google's next-generation TPUv8e AI chip will reportedly utilize Intel Foundry's EMIB packaging, marking a series of wins for Intel in recent days. Intel Foundry Might Be Making Google's Next-Gen TPU With Its Advanced Packaging "EMIB" Capabilities Intel has been in the limelight for the past couple of days as it buisnesses gain traction from the recent surge in Agentic AI, which has led to CPUs becoming the hottest commodity after GPUs and memory. Now, reports are coming from Taiwanese outlet, Commercial Times, that Google will leverage Intel's EMIB technology for its next-generation TPU chip. Intel Foundry has already secured Tesla […]

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A few hours ago, British developer Creative Assembly and publisher SEGA have posted what looks like a teaser trailer for Alien: Isolation 2 on the official YouTube channel of the first game. The teaser is only 25 seconds long, and most of the video is pitch black, but you can see the Creative Assembly and 20th Century Studios (which owns the IP) logos. The trailer is titled "False Sense of Security," and its description reads: "A feeling of being safer than one really is." Interestingly, DSO Gaming spotted that Alien: Isolation 2 will be powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 5 rather […]

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Taiwan-based manufacturer is reportedly the country's first to offer LPDDR5X memory for NVIDIA Vera Rubin platforms as the green team diversifies its supply chain to power its Agentic AI powerhouse. NVIDIA Diversifies Its Supply Chain, Adding Taiwan-Based Memory Maker For Vera Rubin's LPDDR5X Solution NVIDIA will require a lot of memory, both low-power and high-bandwidth, to fuel the growing needs of Agentic AI with its Vera Rubin platforms. We know that NVIDIA's Vera Rubin makes use of two types of memory. The Vera CPUs use LPDDR5X DRAM while Rubin GPUs use HBM4 DRAM. Both of these have different purposes. HBM4 […]

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TSMC's production lines are being expanded to accommodate more wafer capacity, with a key focus on the new 2nm and 3nm lines. TSMC Focuses Full Efforts To Expand 2nm and 3nm Capacity As Supply In Shock After Huge Demand From AI Firms Recently, AI firms announced that they will be expanding their compute capabilities big time. This massive expansion means that more chips will be required as these are multi-year projects that will address current & future needs. TSMC, being the leading semiconductor maker, has been enjoying this extra demand, but at the same time, the production lines continue to […]

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It seems the ongoing AI mania will not relegate the good ol' smartphone obsolete after all, judging by the purported collaboration between OpenAI, Qualcomm, and MediaTek on a custom smartphone processor, raising huge red flags for Apple's iPhones in the process. OpenAI is paving the way to conquer Apple's iPhones with its vision of what the smartphone's future would look like: a real-time data collection repository to enable continuous AI agent inference We already know that OpenAI has been working on a range of consumer-oriented AI devices. These include AI-powered earbuds that bear the internal codename "Sweetpea" and might retail […]

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Bulky powerbanks with a ton of juice bring a decent level of utility to the table, but carrying them is an encumbrance, whether it is in your hand or shoved in your pocket. Also, imagine the weight when you have to attach a cable to it while connected to the phone or tablet? Thankfully, the TORRAS AirVolt solves both of these complaints by offering a sleek alternative with a 10,000mAh capacity, meaning that it has sufficient juice to deliver multiple full charges. Best of all, you get two attached braided USB-C cables, all for the price of $50.00 after a […]

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The era of thinner iPhones was finally put to rest when Apple introduced the iPhone 17 Pro Max, its thickest flagship to date. While some might conclude that the Cupertino firm has lost its design ‘mojo’ with this release, the flagship also sports the largest battery for any of the company’s releases, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max said to take it up a notch in both dimensions and internal specifications. A comparison between Apple’s latest and upcoming flagships shows that thicker devices are in fashion thanks to the advantages that they bring. New dimensions comparison shows Apple is focused […]

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This is one of the handful of eGPUs that come with the latest Thunderbolt 5 interface, closing the gap with PCIe interface. MOREFINE Introduces G2 External GPU Docking Station, Featuring GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GPU and Both Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink Ports Hardware maker MOREFINE has introduced its brand new external GPU dock called the G2, which brings the Blackwell-based NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB desktop GPU for powering mobile devices. This is one of the handful of external GPU docks that bring dual GPU connectivity options, including both Thunderbolt and OCuLink, offering a more versatile […]

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The success of AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D eventually materialized the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, offering more cores and cache for those who can get the more demanding work finished in the least amount of time and can pay for the privilege of owning one of the best gaming desktop CPUs on the market. Fortunately, today isn’t the day when you’ll be forced to fork over a premium because Amazon has slashed $125 from the total, meaning that you can grab every Ryzen 9 9950X3D for just $573.99 for a limited time. With a combined 128MB of total L3 cache, the Ryzen 9 […]

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The Android smartphone market is littered with manufacturers to the point where they need to invest millions in discerning features and ‘over the top’ marketing to generate sales. Even after that, the margins often feel like it isn’t worth the effort. To make matters worse, the ongoing DRAM shortage has forced all companies to introduce price hikes, which will consequently make their devices more expensive and lower consumer interest. Fortunately, a tipster reveals that, after closer inspection, a lot of these companies feel that the demand for high-end camera sensors is declining, and since these parts are more expensive than slightly […]

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Samsung might opt for a silicon-carbon (Si/C) battery within its next-gen flagships, including the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Even so, the South Korean tech behemoth is apparently playing it very safe and refusing to go wild with 10,000mAh-like battery capacities for its Galaxy S27 series. While this tidbit might disappoint some, given the fact that 6,000mAh+ battery capacities are increasingly becoming the norm with Chinese smartphones, we contend that the rumored 5,800mAh battery for the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be more than enough, courtesy of two key innovations. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to sport the uber-efficient M16 OLED screen, with overall […]

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Samsung made a generational leap by introducing a novel heat sink within the Exynos 2600 chip, substantially improving its thermal stability in the process. Even so, with the upcoming Exynos 2700 chip, Samsung intends to build on its budding momentum by opting for an innovative side-by-side (SBS) architecture alongside a more refined heat sink, unlocking a significant jump in memory bandwidth. Samsung is banking on a novel SBS architecture and a more refined heat sink to improve the real-world performance of its upcoming Exynos 2700 chip As a refresher, the Exynos 2700 chip is expected to leverage Samsung's SF2P process, […]

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In some regions, we are seeing some relief occassionally, but only specific RAM kits are enjoying the discounts. China Witnesses $87 Price Drop for 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5 Module, But the Price Still Stands Nearly 5X Higher Than Last Year The volatility of the current DRAM market is apparent from the price instability, which is why we see RAM prices going up on some days and down on some other. The German market showed such a trend in March, recording its first price drop in RAM prices for various DDR5 modules in March. Howeve, the price trend quickly changed in […]

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It's been nearly fifteen years since The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim took the gaming world by storm, and fans are still waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI. Skyrim redefined open world action RPG gameplay, achieving unanimous critical acclaim and commercial success. Last we heard, it had surpassed 60 million units sold in 2023. Following its release, Bethesda Game Studios immediately started working on Fallout 4, which was also quite successful in its own right. After that, though, the studio decided to break its routine to work on something new: a multiplayer version of Fallout, which became Fallout 76. It was […]

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Samsung has reportedly produced the world's first "standalone" DRAM module that uses a process tech below 10nm. Samsung's New Sub-10nm DRAM Technology To Boost Densities & Uses New Materials For long, the DRAM industry has relied on a 10nm process technology for producing integrated circuits. 10nm DRAM technologies range from 1x, 1y, 1x, 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. Now, Samsung is working on a brand new 10a process technology for DRAM that goes below the official "10nm" process limit. Samsung Electronics has produced the world's first single-digit nanometer DRAM working die. It is reported that the company plans to rapidly […]

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The introduction of the unified memory architecture changed the course of the MacBook’s future forever, and while other chipmakers are playing ‘catch-up,’ Apple continues to race ahead of the competition, taking advantage of the current memory crisis by refusing to charge a premium for its products. With this new design, the Cupertino firm is expected to jump several positions in the notebook market, reaching the number three spot by beating Dell. However, a research firm believes that one key decision from Apple enabled the latter to reach new heights, and that was the MacBook Neo release. The lower priced notebook market was […]

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DeepSeek V4 is out, bringing major optimizations, including up to 1.6T model sizes, and NVIDIA is ready with Day-0 support on Blackwell GPUs using NVFP4. NVIDIA Blackwell NVFP4 Architecture Delivers Major Speed-Ups In DeepSeek v4 With More Optimizations On The Way With the launch of DeepSeek V4, we saw some major optimizations in compute & memory requirements. The updated AI model uses just 27% of single-token inference FLOPs & 10% of the KV cache when running a one-million-token context window. Two new models were also introduced, one being a Pro model with a parameter size of 1.6T, and a Flash version […]

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Think of DRAM, but in a NAND-like structure, that's the basic concept of 3D X-DRAM, a revolution for the memory markets, bringing higher densities for AI. 3D X-DRAM Is Now Closer To Reality, An HBM-Replacement That Offers Higher Densities For AI In 2023, US-based NEO Semiconductor announced its brand new project called 3D X-DRAM, which was going to address the DRAM capacity bottleneck by leveraging a 3D NAND-like architecture. The company also unveiled two 3D X-DRAM cells, which will be integrated into memory solutions based on 3D X-DRAM. These include 1T1C and 3T0C DRAM cells, offering up to 512Gb, a […]

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A base Mac mini was ordered by an Apple customer in the middle of March, and given that these compact machines were already scarce to begin with, it was estimated to reach the owner within four weeks. Unfortunately, bad luck can find anyone at a terrible place and time; the person expecting the Mac mini was disappointed to find that FedEx didn’t leave the product at the door but instead in a public area, where it was waiting to be picked up. However, while the thief was swift in depriving a customer of one of the most difficult computers to […]

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We may have learned the planned launch date for Star Wars Galactic Racer, the upcoming racing game in development at Fuse Games, with Secret Mode set to publish. The "leak" comes from the game's own Steam page, which was briefly updated with the October 6, 2026 release date. The page also included pre-order and edition details: All pre-orders include a platform-exclusive livery (with distinct variants for PS5, Xbox, and PC) and a player banner, with the livery applicable to all speeder classes. The Digital Deluxe Edition adds a digital art book, three exclusive repulsorcraft, a Deluxe Livery (also applicable to […]

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Samsung management appears intractable, unwilling to yield to the bonus-related demands of its unionized workers, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown next month. As the world's largest memory-related production capacity now appears headed for an utter paralysis, industry fears continue to mount, especially as production restoration might take twice as long as the planned 18-day strike. The wider semiconductor industry is gripped with fears of a prolonged production halt at Samsung, which would worsen the ongoing DRAM shortage As a refresher, Samsung's union workers are currently demanding 15 percent of the company's annual operating profit, which amounts to around $30 billion, […]

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The pricing of the new Steam Controller has just been leaked by YouTuber Techy Talk, who uploaded a review of Valve's new device earlier. Some Internet user quickly downloaded it and reuploaded it on Streamable, which means we have access to information on the price and the reviewer's first impressions. The price is $99. This means the Steam Controller sits $25 above the DualSense's price, but, according to the reviewer, it offers substantially more functionality. Their conclusion is that no single controller can be perfect for every use case, but for anyone wanting one device that handles both gaming and […]

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Thankfully, ASUS hasn't put a premium price on its new 12V-2x6 cable that will keep the RTX 50 series GPUs save from melting. ASUS Officially Launches the 12V-2x6 ROG Equalizer Cable at $50 to Protect Your 16-pin GPU Connector From Melting The ROG Equalizer, which got introduced two weeks ago has finally appeared on the official ASUS store. We all wanted to know its price since ASUS usually prices its premium components quite high. While a power cable can't be considered an actual "component", it's a crucial one, considering the fate of high-end RTX 50 series graphics cards will depend […]

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AMD's next-generation SP8 & SP7 sockets, designed for the Zen 6-powered EPYC Venice & Verano CPUs, have been detailed. AMD SP8 & SP7 Sockets Are Bigger Than Their Predecessors, Showcasing The Compute Density Increase For Next-Gen EPYC Venice & Verano CPUs Last year, AMD announced its EPYC Venice & EPYC Verano CPUs. The former comes with up to 256 cores in Zen 6C flavors with a launch scheduled for 2026, while the latter is a cost-effective Zen 6 offering that's slated for a 2027 launch. Now, Taiwanese component manufacturer HELM Technology has revealed the new socket, each featuring a larger […]

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Intel is making some big changes to its desktop gaming roadmap to deliver faster performance, with new hardware & software technologies. Intel Says They Want To Match AMD X3D CPUs By Changing Their Entire Gaming Desktop Strategy Over the Next Five Years In an interview with PCGameshardware, Robert Hallock has shared the plans of the client CPU team covering desktops, laptops, and handheld PC markets. Robert has been giving us some hints of their strategy over the past few weeks, and it looks like Intel is on the right path. A key change in Intel's desktop strategy came around after […]

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A trio of next-generation chipsets for laptops has begun flooding the market, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme being the company’s top-end version of this generation, followed by the slightly slower Snapdragon X2 Elite and lastly, the Snapdragon X2 Plus. With the SoCs tailor-made to take on Apple’s M-series, the San Diego firm has several options for its partners, but that’s where the problem lies. A discussion on Reddit talks about how Qualcomm’s tier-based approach is hurting its position and how it should only focus on the high-end market before trickling its way down to the less expensive brackets. The current […]

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