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

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

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

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

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Sydney Sweeney has been on the minds of many as her Hollywood fame grows. That includes Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua.

The elite wideout has made it known that he wants his chance with Sweeney after she revealed to Cosmo what she looks for in a man.

However, Puka Nacua is now giving NFL fans an update on where he stands with the ‘Euphoria’ actress as Super Bowl 60 closes in this week.

MORE: Former NFL star cheers Puka Nacua after viral Sydney Sweeney flirting moment

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During a recent interview on Overtime’s social media pages, the Rams superstar was asked about what’s happening with Sweeney following his viral moment.

Nacua claimed that he has a dinner reservation set up for the popular figures this week, however, many fans believe he was joking.

This whole situation evolved after Sweeney declared that she wants a man that’s adventurous. Puka Nacua took that chance to reply to her interview and suggested that he wants to skydive with her.

MORE: Tom Brady shocks Patriots fans with Super Bowl 60 prediction

Sydney Sweeney has been out and about with music mogul Scooter Braun in recent weeks. The renowned actress ended her engagement with Jonathan Davino in March 2025, but has since moved on.

NFL fans will still be pulling for Nacua as he hopes to get his chance with Sweeney, but it’s unclear if that will be happening before Super Bowl 60.

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Bitcoin’s slide picked up speed over the last 24 hours, dragging the world’s largest cryptocurrency to a daily low of $73,073, its weakest level in roughly 15 months. The drop capped a bruising week that has erased more than 15% […]

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U.S. aviation startup Skyryse has crossed the billion-dollar mark after closing a $300 million Series C round, which values it at $1.15 billion. The round was led by Autopilot Ventures, with backing from returning investor Fidelity Management & Research Company, […]

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Alphabet just made its biggest bet yet on autonomous driving, and the market is paying attention. Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car unit, said Monday it raised a $16 billion funding round that values the company at $126 billion post-money, a sharp […]

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Health plans are buried under rising medical costs, tighter oversight, and a claims process that quietly burns through hundreds of billions of dollars each year. A growing number are betting that AI can help—if it doesn’t create new risk in […]

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AI has changed how software gets built, shipped, and attacked — all at once. The gap between when a vulnerability is disclosed and when it is exploited is shrinking, and security teams are running out of time to react. That […]

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It’s Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and here are the top tech stories making waves today — from AI and startups to regulation and Big Tech. Today’s tech headlines point to a deeper shift underway across the global technology landscape. From […]

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For years, PayPal has talked about moving faster. Now it’s the board that’s making a bet that leadership, not strategy slides, will finally change the pace. The payments giant announced today that Enrique Lores will take over as President and […]

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Elon Musk just pulled his biggest corporate move yet, folding his artificial intelligence startup xAI into SpaceX as the combined company lines up for what could become one of the largest IPOs in history. In a blog post published Monday, […]

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It’s Monday, February 2, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s financings reflect mounting investor momentum around autonomous systems, stablecoin infrastructure, and embodied AI. As AI-native platforms expand from cloud to robotics and financial […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The historic Q1 2026 earnings, where Apple registered a whopping $143.756 billion in revenue, were thanks to iPhone sales, which accounted for more than 50 percent of the aforementioned figure. With this massive growth, the company has extended its hold in the U.S. smartphone market for Q4 2025, with the iPhone 17 launch ensuring that no other competitor, including Samsung, can generate momentum to derail Apple’s success in the region. U.S. smartphone market saw sales increase 1% year-over-year, with Apple’s share percentage increasing to an unrivaled 69% Part of why Apple has dominated this region, according to Counterpoint Research, is […]

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Apple has yet to announce its M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, but that doesn’t mean that the company will delay its redesigned versions sporting OLED upgrades and its first 2nm chipsets for this platform, the M6. According to the latest report, the new portable Macs are expected to arrive in Q4 2026, but the latest information states that the sole supplier of OLED panels, Samsung, has yet to initiate mass production of the core component. Previously, the Korean manufacturer was reported to be ahead of schedule with the display manufacturing, hinting that Apple would face little to […]

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Today, Nintendo reported its Q3 financial results, revealing that the Nintendo Switch 2 console has already sold 17.37 million units as of December 31, 2025. As a reminder, the hybrid console debuted in stores on June 5, 2025, and immediately set new sales records. Last quarter, the game developer, publisher, and console manufacturer announced that the Switch 2 had reached 10.36 million units. This means that in the last three months, Nintendo added 7.01 million units. Sure, it was the Holiday quarter, but the figure remains nonetheless impressive. The company's forecast of 19 million units sold by the end of […]

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The acquisition of NUVIA for $1.4 billion could have ended horribly for Qualcomm, but the San Diego firm can now find itself on almost an equal footing with Apple’s A-series and M-series of chipsets with the purchase. With the involvement of Gerard Williams III, who founded NUVIA, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with its third-generation Oryon cores became possible, and Qualcomm is just getting started. The company is expected to introduce its first 2nm SoCs, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, both of which will likely be the recipients of the fourth-generation custom […]

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With PC games growing increasingly complex — especially ones built on Epic's Unreal Engine 5 — default/max graphics presets rarely (if at all) strike the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance that most PC gamers seek, and Code Vein II is no exception to this rule. As a demanding Unreal Engine 5 game, many PC gamers — on various PC setups, including high-end ones — have unfortunately voiced their frustrations when it comes to the game's performance profile. This guide should hopefully help you attain an optimal balance between performance and visuals. We will break down how each graphics […]

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Intel has unveiled its next-gen Xeon 600 workstation CPUs codenamed Granite Rapids, featuring up to 86 cores & better cores/$ value than Threadripper. Intel Fires Back At AMD Threadripper 9000 With Better Cores/$ Value On Xeon 600 Workstation CPUs Today, Intel is officially introducing its latest workstation CPU family, Xeon 600. These processors are based on the same Intel 3 process technology with Redwood Cove P-Cores, and are aimed at content creators, professionals, data scientists, and several other workstation segments such as AI Dev, Media, Energy & Geo-Sciences, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Financial Services. These chips will replace the […]

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The saga continues, and the reports are now surfacing more frequently than ever. ASRock remains the top killer of Ryzen CPUs. Multiple Ryzen 9000 CPUs Dead Reports Surface on Reddit; Ryzen 9800X3D, 9950X3D, 9600X, and 9700X Killed on ASRock Motherboards It's crazy to think how fast the dead CPU reports are piling up, and from a 6-core non-X3D to a 16-core X3D CPU, nothing appears to be safe. We reported yesterday that at least four Ryzen 5 9600X dead CPUs were found in a single month, but today we have gathered five different Ryzen CPU failure cases, comprising various Ryzen […]

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Ubisoft, like most major triple-A publishers and developers, gets its fair share of criticism, and since the company announced a "major reset" last month, it's been getting far more than its fair share. The reset saw it cancel the long-awaited Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, among other projects, while others were delayed, and the company confirmed that there would not only be more layoffs coming, but it would end its remote work policies, instituting a return-to-office mandate. All of this, including the introduction of a voluntary layoff program at Ubisoft's headquarters in Paris, has sparked heavy criticism from […]

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OpenAI rolled out a standalone app for its AI coding assistant, Codex, opening a new chapter in how developers work with autonomous software agents. The app is available on Apple computers, and for a limited time, Codex access is open […]

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GrubMarket just closed another major funding round, and this one comes with a clear signal: the company is scaling from strength, not necessity. The AI-focused food tech company announced today that it has raised around $50 million in Series H […]

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It’s Monday, February 2, 2026, and here are the top tech stories making waves today — from AI and startups to regulation and Big Tech. Today’s tech cycle is being shaped by scale, stress, and strategic recalibration. From trillion-dollar AI infrastructure […]

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Oracle is preparing one of the largest capital raises ever attempted by a software company, lining up as much as $50 billion in debt and equity to keep pace with demand for its cloud infrastructure. The plan, disclosed Sunday, lays […]

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For years, AI agents lived in demos, research papers, and conference slides. They talked. They suggested. They waited. Then OpenClaw showed up and started doing. The open-source AI agent has surged from obscurity into one of the most talked-about projects […]

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Ultra-slim magnetic power banks have become essential for users who need reliable charging without adding bulk. The latest models in 2026 focus on Qi2 certification, fast USB-C speeds, and form factors that complement modern smartphones. Here’s a closer look at some of the best options available right now.

Anker Nano Power Bank

Anker has unveiled the Nano Power Bank as the slimmest and most advanced model in the lineup so far. It measures just 0.34 inches thick, weighs 122g, and targets MagSafe-compatible iPhones from the iPhone 12 to iPhone 17 series. The power bank supports 15W Qi2-certified magnetic wireless charging and includes a two-way 20W USB-C port, all packed into a compact, pocket-friendly design.

It can charge an iPhone 17 Pro to 25% in around 34 minutes while staying comfortably cool, thanks to a graphene cooling system combined with dual NTC sensors that keep temperatures below 104°F. The skin-friendly back panel, anodized metal frame, and four color options give it a premium feel that matches its performance. It suits iPhone users who want reliable, stylish charging while on the move.

Baseus PicoGo AM31 Mini

If hands-free use is a priority, the Baseus PicoGo AM31 Mini power bank checks every box. It’s smaller than a credit card at 3.4 x 2.3 x 0.45 inches and includes a built-in aluminum kickstand that works in both portrait and landscape orientations.

The AM31 supports 15W wireless charging and 20W wired charging over USB-C, using Tesla-grade battery cells paired with a triple-layer heat management system for consistent performance. Its liquid silicone finish, combined with an anodized aluminum body, gives it a premium look while improving durability.

The power bank features an 11N magnetic hold and full Qi2 certification, allowing it to securely snap onto iPhones as well as Android phones that support Qi2 magnetic charging.

Xiaomi Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank

The Xiaomi Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank is an engineering feat, squeezing 5,000mAh into a mere 6mm chassis that weighs just 98g. Designed for extreme portability, it’s a natural fit for slim phones like the iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, matching their metallic aesthetics.

While it supports 15W wireless charging and an impressive 22.5W USB-C output, there’s a catch: it only delivers 7.5W of wireless power on iPhones due to the lack of Qi2 certification. That makes it best suited for Android users or those who value form factor above peak iPhone performance.

Baseus PicoGo Ultra-Slim

Baseus offers two ultra-thin PicoGo models, giving users a choice between lighter 5,000mAh (4.6oz) and longer-lasting 10,000mAh (7.8oz) variants. Both support Qi2-certified 15W wireless and 20W+ wired charging, with a slick 0.3-0.5 inch slim body, card-size design, and liquid silicone + aluminum alloy housing.

The 10K version even bumps wired output to 27W, charging iPhones, iPads, and even some USB-C tablets efficiently. Available in four colors (Black, Grey, Pink, Titanium), these power banks stand out for their durability, thermal control, and long-lasting style.

Sharge AeroMag

The AeroMag series fuses luxury-grade materials with practical design. Both 5K (125g) and 10K (192g) models feature aerospace-grade anodized aluminum with graphene cooling, keeping the bank and your phone cool even during long calls or streaming sessions.

Certified with Qi2, the AeroMag hits 15W magnetic wireless and 20W wired output. Even better, it can charge two devices simultaneously, wireless for your phone and wired for your earbuds. With a premium finish and N52 magnet array for a shake-proof grip, this is the go-to for those who want power with polish.

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The Tensor G5 was a disappointing release, as Google’s first SoC to utilize TSMC’s cutting-edge lithography was once again behind the competition in raw performance and efficiency. Despite these shortcomings, the Mountain View is expected to witness the highest year-over-year chipset shipments growth for 2026, beating out its rivals, who are estimated to see declines in the tally due to the DRAM shortage. Global smartphone chipset shipments to decline by 7% in 2026, with Chinese OEMs hit the hardest; Apple, Samsung, and Google are better positioned thanks to a strong integrated supply chain and robust focus on in-house silicon development The […]

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We've just received yet another material signal as to the potency and overall effectiveness of Samsung's Exynos 2600 chip, which is expected to launch within the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Samsung's Exynos 2600 matches the performance of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in Vulkan on Geekbench As is evident from the X post above, Samsung's Exynos 2600 chip (Galaxy S26) has managed to snag a score of 27,478 on Vulkan, which is just a smidge shy of the score of 27,875 that Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip (Redmagic 11 Pro) has secured. Practically, the two chips […]

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SMIC, China's biggest chip manufacturing company, is now looking to advanced packaging, given how NVIDIA and others have leveraged it to scale performance beyond the norms of Moore's Law. SMIC Plans to "Strengthen" Cooperation With OSAT Partners, In Order to Effectively Develop Packaging Solutions Advanced packaging has been a key resource for chip manufacturers to scale performance significantly over the past few years. Scaling laws have pushed beyond the traditional transistor-shrinking approach towards newer techniques, and one way to do so is to bring innovation to backend semiconductors, such as TSMC's CoWoS. According to a DigiTimes report, SMIC is now […]

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Following a string of successful releases, Bethesda has struggled to deliver the same level of quality it did with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Although Fallout 76 has received significant improvements since its launch, Starfield has yet to receive the same treatment, as, aside from some minor improvements and additional content, the latest open-world RPG from the studio is essentially still the same game it was at launch in late 2023. Though it is undeniable that the game feels a little dated compared to other modern open-world role-playing games, the Skyrim design lead thinks Starfield would have been received much better if it were […]

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Memory contract pricing is rising at a rate never seen before, and according to a new report, QoQ quotations have almost doubled amid gigantic demand. DRAM Prices Are Expected to Double This Quarter Alone, As Most of the Allocations Will Be Towards Hyperscalers Well, memory shortages have been a topic of discussion at the outlet several times now, and it is important to discuss key developments with our readers to ensure they are "mentally prepared" for the craziness ahead. A report by DRAMeXchange, an outlet that extensively tracks DRAM and NAND contract pricing, states that price negotiations between memory suppliers […]

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SSD scams aren't uncommon, but fake SSDs are now easily bypassing basic system checks and appearing legitimate to the operating systems. Redditor Buys 2 TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD for $207 That Could Hardly Go Beyond 20 MB/s Transfer Speeds; Samsung Magician Flagged it as a Fake Product Scammers are now getting better at duping customers into buying their fake SSDs. SSD scams have been on the rise due to NAND shortage, and similar to how we are witnessing high RAM prices and fake RAM modules in the market, SSDs are being manipulated too. Redditor u/xox-lover reported that he was […]

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The next-gen Samsung OLED displays will be G-Sync compatible to offer a tear-free gaming experience. Samsung Announces High-Refresh Rate 2026 OLED TV and Odyssey Monitor Lineups are NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible for Smooth Gaming Experience Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest 2026 OLED TV and Odyssey gaming monitors will feature NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility. The new OLED displays will aim to deliver a smoother gaming experience by eliminating screen tearing, bringing a more pleasant experience. The company has already introduced these OLED displays a few weeks ago at CES, but confirmed the NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility in a press release today. Our […]

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If nothing else, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is simply the best-looking entry in the three-decade-old role-playing series by a long shot.

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The data shows that the latest processors from both brands are equally reliable, and the failure rates are almost identical. Puget Systems Tracking Reveals Nearly 2.5% Failure Rates for Latest AMD and Intel CPUs; Non-X3D Chips Reportedly Die More Often Than X3D Counterparts We mostly see AMD's Ryzen X3D chips on the news as the processors are often reported dead by users. While the reports largely comprise the Ryzen 9800X3D, other X3D and non-X3D Ryzen processors also get cooked regularly. Surprisingly, when the failure rates are compared against Intel processors, something interesting is revealed. Puget Systems data on its in-house […]

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TSMC's 2nm process is reported to be experiencing large-scale adoption from chip manufacturers, with the likes of NVIDIA, AMD, and ASIC designers battling for capacity. TSMC's 2nm Process Capacity Is "Heavily Contested" Between Mobile & HPC Customers With the AI frenzy, we have seen HPC customers accounting for a significant share of TSMC's total revenue, and it appears that, with N2-class nodes, the influence of chip manufacturers will only increase. Based on a report by Ctee, it is discussed that 2nm customers are reporting the biggest-ever capacity, since mobile clients like Apple and Qualcomm will drive the initial adoption, but […]

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AMD's partners are reportedly preparing a fresh new wave of price bumps for Radeon GPUs that are expected to go live this quarter. AMD Radeon GPUs Are Going To Become More Expensive This Quarter As DRAM Supply Constraints Continue As per a new report published by Board Channels, it looks like AMD partners are preparing a second wave of price bumps on Radeon GPUs. The price bumps follow the original wave, which affected both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, with up to $40 hikes (based on memory configurations). Once again, the price bump is due to the ever-rising memory prices and […]

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The only time that Samsung came close to replicating Apple’s Face ID technology on its Galaxy smartphones was with its iris scanner, which debuted on the Galaxy S8 lineup. Since then, the company has incorporated the ever-reliable fingerprint scanners on its devices, but the Galaxy S27 Ultra could offer something that’s a tier above Face ID. The latest report mentions the use of Polar ID, which leverages polarized light instead of 3D depth mapping for facial recognition. The use of this technology also removes one glaring obstacle: the need for a cutout to accommodate the necessary components. Polar ID on […]

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Intel's Core Ultra 9 290K Plus CPU has leaked out once again, and delivers up to a 11% performance boost over the 285K. Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Is Up To 11% Faster Than Core Ultra 9 285K In Latest Leak The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus will be the flagship chip within the Core Ultra 200S Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh" family. This chip is expected to retain the same configuration unless the blue team suddenly comes out with a new Arrow Lake-S die, which remains highly unlikely. So we can expect the CPU to offer the same […]

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The Galaxy S25 series was a hit in 2025, and Samsung is now working on its successor lineup. This article contains crucial details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship smartphone, based on leaks and industry reports.

Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25, 2026, but the details mentioned in this article may change based on the following inputs. For now, do not take this information as a confirmed spec or feature of the device.

Quick Look: What the rumors say

• Expected Release: February 25 (launch), March 11 (release/first sale)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (TSMC 3nm)
• RAM: LPDDR5X RAM (Faster 10.7Gbps)
• Display: 120Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits brightness, and a new Privacy Display feature (Flex Magic Pixel technology)
• Camera: 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 5x periscope and a 12MP 3x telephoto
• Charging: 60W wired and 25W Qi2 wireless charging
• Design: A potential move from “floating lenses” to a new pill-shaped camera island

Display

Samsung’s displays are always best-in-class, and the S26 Ultra aims to continue that legacy.

• Size: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED.
• Refresh rate: 120Hz refresh rate, touch sampling rate will increase.
• Brightness: Peak brightness is rumored to remain unchanged at 2,600 nits.
• Protection: It’s expected to use the next-generation Corning Gorilla Glass Armor.
• New Feature: The most exciting feature is the “Privacy Display” technology based on “Flex Magic Pixel.”

Performance

Galaxy S26 Ultra will use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, a chipset tailored for Samsung flagships. The chip will be manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process technology, offering significant gains in CPU, GPU, and especially NPU.

• Galaxy S26 runs Geekbench with fastest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip

A key rumor indicates the S26 Ultra will be one of the first phones to use new LPDDR5X RAM clocked at 10.7Gbps. This is a substantial speed bump from the 8.5Gbps RAM in the S25 Ultra, offering various improvements.

Camera

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be paired with:

• A 200MP Wide (primary) sensor with f/1.4 aperture.
• A 50MP Ultrawide lens (1/2.52-inch sensor size).

A dual-telephoto system.

The device may use a new telephoto camera with 10MP resolution, trimmed down from a 12MP lens, featuring 3x optical zoom at a 1/3.94-inch sensor size, smaller than the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 1/3.52-inch image sensor.

Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a 50MP periscope with a 1/2.52-inch sensor size. This camera will offer 5x optical zoom capabilities and enhanced light intake as compared to its predecessor, the S25 Ultra.

The bigger punch-hole:

• Recent rumors suggest it will stick with a 12MP punch-hole but will make the cutout larger. This is allegedly to house a new lens with a wider 85-degree field-of-view (up from 80), allowing for better group selfies.

Battery and charging

This is the upgrade users have been requesting for years. Samsung isn’t bringing a capacity upgrade to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The battery will remain 5,000mAh, but the wired and wireless charging will upgrade to 60W and 25W, respectively.

Disclaimer: This is an Article Based on Leaks and Rumors

The information presented in this article is based on early leaks, supply chain rumors, and industry analyst speculation circulating as of February 2, 2026.

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Caitlin Clark has many talents even when she’s not on the WNBA court, and Sunday night she dove into a new realm during NBC’s NBA coverage.

The Indiana Fever superstar made her NBC debut as part of the network’s coverage before the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers.

While Clark appeared to be a hit with fans, she wasn’t the biggest fan of NBA legend Reggie Miller on the night. Miller made a comparison between Caitlin Clark and Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, however, she didn’t seem to like it.

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Caitlin Clark didn't seem ecstatic about Reggie Miller comparing her to Payton Pritchard. https://t.co/LtTY3of9uhpic.twitter.com/Jj6HfxSvNm

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 2, 2026

Social media went crazy when Clark appeared to shoot a death stare in the direction of Miller. However, the two

‘Basketball Night in America’ host Maria Taylor asked Miller which NBA player he thinks Clark’s game resembles. That was when the dynamic of the pregame program changed.

“I like Payton Pritchard from Boston,” Miller said. “The way he’s able to handle the basketball. He makes big shots when the shot clock’s running down … a lot like this young lady right here.”

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Miller did make up for it though when he followed up stating that he’s the third-best shooter from Indiana. The former Pacers star listed Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton as better shooters during the segment.

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The 2026 MLB season is around the corner after next month’s World Baseball Classic and Livvy Dunne is helping out her superstar boyfriend as he prepares for both seasons.

Paul Skenes will represent Team USA in the WBC before returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, many eyes will be on the young star after dominating in MLB during his first two seasons.

Over the weekend, Livvy Dunne and Skenes went viral after the former LSU stars were seen practicing together. For Dunne, she went through “the ultimate test of trust,” according to her Instagram story.

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Paul Skenes will take the mound against some of the best hitters in the world in the WBC next month, but for now he's dicing up Livvy Dunne pic.twitter.com/WMbtfADbQB

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) February 1, 2026

Dunne stepped into the batter’s box with her significant other as he threw some heaters her direction. The former gymnastics star was clearly caught off guard by her reaction.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise though after Skenes finished his first two MLB seasons posting under-2.00 ERA.

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Many MLB fans will be closely watching Skenes throughout the season not only for his on-field abilities, but also for the possibility of being traded to a bigger market. In 2025, rumors started to swirl about Skenes having interest in the New York Yankees.

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The M6 chipset for the redesigned OLED MacBook Pro has been reported to arrive sooner than expected, suggesting that Apple may not treat it to TSMC’s best manufacturing process yet, the 2nm N2P node. Instead, a new report states that the company will stick with the N2 variant that’s expected to be utilized for the A20 and A20 Pro, with the technological gap likely being filled with Apple’s vast knowledge of chipset design. There are small differences between TSMC’s N2 and N2P nodes, and it is possible that the M6 will not transition to the newer process to save on wafer […]

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Following the release of the first video in a series dedicated to the game's mechanics, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss also conducted an interview with Destin Legarie, in which PR Director Will Powers discussed the game's length. Powers refused to provide a specific number, claiming that it only fostered negative discussion from both ends of the spectrum (those who don't have much time to play and those who have more free time). However, he did share some interesting tidbits: the main campaign is apparently just a very small percentage of the overall content available in Crimson Desert, and he said there's lots to […]

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The iPhone Fold could introduce a new clamshell form factor from Apple, as the company is said to expand its product portfolio in this category and take on its biggest rival, Samsung, in the process. The device in question is the iPhone Flip, and though this isn’t its official name, the technology giant is exploring a release in the near future. However, its materialization strongly depends on how successful its first foldable flagship is when it arrives later this year alongside the top-end iPhone 18 models. The iPhone Flip will deliver significantly less utility than the iPhone Fold, but the latter’s launch can […]

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TSMC's production lines are already under severe pressure, and based on what NVIDIA's CEO is saying, the Taiwan chip giant would need to expand production by more than 100% just to meet NVIDIA's demand alone. TSMC's Aggressive CapEx Spending & Fab Buildout Is Dedicated Towards the "World's Largest Infrastructure" Buildout NVIDIA's AI bandwagon is moving at a rapid pace, and with that, the company seems confident about how demand for AI infrastructure will evolve in the coming years. During an interview with local media, Jensen disclosed that TSMC plans to expand production by more than 100% over the next decade. […]

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There is no concrete launch information surrounding the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models other than an announcement happening in the first half of 2026. Even now, a new report doesn’t mention which month customers should prepare their wallets, but a useful tidbit added is that new chipsets and portable Macs are expected to launch alongside Apple’s latest software update, macOS 26.3. Based on an earlier rumor, macOS 26.3 could launch in March, as that’s the month when Apple could officially unveil its new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models Despite Weibo tipster Fixed-focus digital cameras commenting […]

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Intel has attracted quite a bit of chatter over the past few weeks amid tantalizing prospects of Apple returning to the chipmaker's embrace for some M-series processors and non-Pro iPhone chips. However, a new perspective from industry insiders has largely precluded the possibility of Apple iPhone chips leveraging Intel's bleeding-edge nodes. Chips made on Intel's advanced nodes will sport a degraded heat dissipation ability, precluding Apple's iPhone chips from leveraging the said nodes In recent weeks, both GF Securities and DigiTimes have disclosed that Apple might opt for Intel's 18A-P process for its lowest-end M-series chips that are expected to […]

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The first leak of 2026 surrounding the Galaxy S26 Ultra is here, and as we move closer and closer to Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, we are greeted with the marketing material of the company’s upcoming top-end flagship in the Cobalt Violet color. To say the premium offering looks breathtaking would be a gross understatement, with the company incorporating a few subtle design changes that we’ve discussed at length below. The latest leak also shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra with its S Pen, removing any doubts that Samsung will discontinue this accessory with the flagship’s imminent launch […]

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Fantasy MMORPG Ashes of Creation, developed by Intrepid Studios, has suddenly imploded: with several key members already resigned and mass layoffs incoming, the game's future seems dead. A few hours ago, people started noticing that many employees had changed their LinkedIn status to 'open for work', including Director of Communications and Marketing Margaret Krohn, who only hinted at the circumstances in a LinkedIn blog post: As for how this all ended… I don’t really have the words. It wasn’t what I expected. But I’m holding onto the good because there was so much of it. More information came to light […]

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Apple has never been in favor of adding exceptionally large batteries to its iPhones, but the wave of competitors shipping their devices with silicon-carbon cells likely forced the company’s hand to incorporate a 5,088mAh unit in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The same approach is expected to be applied to the iPhone Fold, with a tipster claiming that the latter will ship with a 5,500+mAh battery, making it the largest that Apple has ever added to its smartphone family. The iPhone Fold has been reported to resemble two iPhone Air units placed next to each other, with the design approach […]

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ESPN’s big move for NFL Media assets just got the green light. Government regulators approved the deal late Saturday, and it comes with a massive price tag.

The NFL is grabbing a 10 percent ownership stake in ESPN, which is still worth billions, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.

ESPN takes over NFL Network, absorbs the league’s fantasy football setup, and picks up linear rights to RedZone.

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The game schedule is getting a shakeup too. “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders are gone. Four of those games are heading to NFL Network instead. ESPN ends up with 28 games per season, the most it’s ever had, with seven coming from NFL Network.

NEWS: The NFL-ESPN billion dollar deal exchanging top media assets for a 10 percent equity stake was finalized late Saturday, The Athletic has learned. https://t.co/FOwMgESlVg

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) February 1, 2026

The league kept four games for itself and will probably shop them to a streaming service. With that, this fall, ESPN Unlimited subscribers get NFL Network thrown in at the same $29.99 monthly price. Cable and bundled TV packages will still carry it too.

Marchand further reported that the NFL Network employees would officially join ESPN in April, but fans won’t see big changes right away. NFL Network gets folded into ESPN’s streaming platform once the regular season starts.

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The deal stems from talks that went on for years and got announced last August. It just needed regulatory approval to close. ESPN is leaning hard into this partnership with its first Super Bowl broadcast coming in 2027.

The NFL keeps control of NFL+, RedZone, and its other digital stuff while ESPN tries to build up its streaming numbers.

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The month of February is almost upon us, which means Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy S26 series, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra being the company’s top-end offering that’s expected to arrive with a plethora of upgrades. Unfortunately, seeing as how we’ve discussed the DRAM crisis on a number of occasions, with NAND flash also becoming more expensive, it would have been difficult for Samsung to avoid this hike. Due to these reasons, a report states that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is estimated to be around 6 percent expensive than its immediate predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while also […]

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It's not surprising to see non-X3D processors dying on ASRock motherboards, but Ryzen 9600X failure reports are emerging more frequently. At Least Four Ryzen 5 9600X Dead on ASRock Motherboards in a Month, and Several More Reports Indicate a Similar Failure We are witnessing a surge in reporting dead Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs these days, and while it's not uncommon to see non-X3D chips getting cooked on motherboards, reports for these CPUs are often occasional. In the last 30 days or so, we have seen at least four cases of dead Ryzen 5 9600X, specifically on ASRock motherboards. There may […]

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A federal jury in San Francisco has delivered a verdict that lands at the center of the global AI race, the Department of Justice announced Friday. On Thursday, jurors convicted a former Google software engineer of stealing sensitive AI trade […]

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Chinese smartphone manufacturers often don’t even hide the fact that they copy various design elements from Apple, whether in the physical or software aspects. The only question is what limitations are they willing to surpass to achieve this feat? Honor recently reached a milestone in this regard, as the former Huawei sub-brand was found to have added a rear dummy camera to its Power2 just so it could resemble the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Thankfully, not all aspects of Apple’s latest flagships have been copied, such as the massive 10,080mAh battery. The Honor Power2 takes it […]

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The Martian Pro is DXRacer's latest addition to their lineup, and it's a metaphorical swing for the fences. Facing stiff competition against aggressive new contenders like SecretLabs, DXRacer has decided to make the most luxurious gaming chair they can, adding new features like an 8-point massage system and heating/cooling to their existing Martian series to create the Martian Pro. All this comes at a price, though - the Martian Pro is DXRacer's most expensive gaming chair yet, coming in at a whopping $899. Today we're going to see whether or not this ultra luxury gaming chair DXRacer sent to me […]

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NVIDIA's CEO recently hosted his iconic 'trillion-dollar' dinner with Taiwan's supply chain executives, underscoring their importance. NVIDIA Stands Unfazed by Shortages With DRAM, NAND, Chips, and Advanced Packaging, Due to the Company's Close Relations with Taiwan When it comes to NVIDIA and Taiwan, the relationship between the two hasn't been as close as it is during the AI frenzy, given that it's become necessary for Team Green to keep its partners close and on board. Under CEO Jensen Huang, NVIDIA has managed to vertically integrate its supply chain sources, not only being the first to access them but also maintaining […]

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Many are finding it difficult to build a gaming PC since RAM prices are insanely high, but Micro Center has come to the rescue. Micro Center Starts Offering CPU Bundles, Featuring CPU, RAM, and Motherboard Combo, Starting at $349 AMD's fastest gaming processor launched two days ago, but its price isn't the main concern for most buyers. While the CPU is still somewhat expensive at $499, the total cost increases significantly when you add a DDR5 RAM kit. These days, a 32 GB DDR5 RAM kit costs nearly $400, and that brings the CPU+RAM cost to around $900 alone. However, […]

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Another mini PC launched by GMKtec, aiming at power-efficient operation while offering a well-rounded feature set. GMKtec Debuts NucBox K13 Lunar Lake Mini PC for AI Computing and Everyday Productivity; 16 GB RAM and up to 16 TB Storage Capacity Popular mini PC maker, GMKtec, has launched its first Intel Lunar Lake-based mini PC called NucBox K13, which is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. GMKtec already has plenty of modern CPU-based mini PC systems, bringing powerful processors from the Zen 5-based Strix Halo and even Arrow Lake family, but this one marks the first-ever Lunar Lake device […]

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In what is nothing short of a huge shocker, SpaceX has just filed a new request with the FCC, asking for authorization to launch and operate up to 1 million new satellites to power AI-geared computing, constituting the first tangible step towards a "Kardashev II-level civilization." SpaceX: "Launching a million satellites that operate as orbital data centers is a first step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization" SpaceX filed a new request with the FCC late on Friday, asking for the authorization to launch and operate a "constellation of a million satellites that operate as orbital data centers." The filing […]

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NVIDIA's Jensen Huang discussed the upcoming AI PC chip during his recent visit to Taiwan, reiterating the collaboration with MediaTek on it. NVIDIA's Upcoming N1/N1X Chips Are Now Verified By Jensen Himself, With Launch Expected By H2 While NVIDIA disappointed us at CES 2026 by unveiling no consumer GPU, the company does have a rather 'exciting' plan for gamers this year, as the long-awaited AI PC SoC is expected to debut in the second half of the year. While speaking with Taiwanese media, CEO Jensen Huang commented on the upcoming chip, revealing that it is co-developed with MediaTek and intended […]

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The month of January is at its end, and those eagerly waiting for the M5 Pro and M5 Max launches have so far been disappointed that Apple hasn’t announced any high-end chipset for the latest generation. Even though a previous report mentioned that we should expect the new SoCs in the first half of 2026, the latest rumor claims that we won’t have to wait too long, as the M5 Pro and M5 Max could arrive in the month of March. Additionally, Apple is said to switch the packaging of its new silicon to Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SoIC), which, […]

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NVIDIA's deal with OpenAI was known to be one of the largest commitments to the AI lab; however, an agreement still hasn't been reached, and Jensen is now a bit skeptical. NVIDIA's CEO Has "Privately Criticized" OpenAI's Business Approach, Raising Questions On the $100 Billion Deal NVIDIA had committed to the OpenAI deal a few months ago, and Team Green announced to supply "multi-GW" of compute power in a $100 billion deal, which is by far the largest investment into the AI lab, which is now eying an IPO. The arrangement back then took the industry by storm, especially since […]

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Google's latest AI-based experiment, Project Genie, has made a massive impression on users and investors alike. Google calls it a 'general purpose model' capable of swiftly creating photorealistic three-dimensional environments that can then be explored in a game-like fashion. Anyone can test it out simply by writing a prompt. Of course, interaction is extremely limited: you can only move around and jump in these environments. Still, it is very impressive, to the point that it caused the stocks of many video game companies to crash as investors suddenly believed games would soon be made entirely with AI. Unity Technologies, the […]

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Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek are all rumored to prepare their first 2nm chipsets this year, with the iPhone maker said to stick with TSMC’s N2 node, whereas its competitors have been mentioned to transition to the slightly improved N2P process to have a small performance edge while also ensuring that there are adequate wafer shipments for the two companies. Previously, Apple had a time advantage of a few weeks when it unveiled the iPhone 17 series, but according to the latest rumor, all three companies are going to be ‘neck in neck’ as far as launch timelines go. With this advantage no […]

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March is coming up fast, which means it’s nearly time for another dose of wrasslin’ game goodness, with 2K officially unveiling WWE 2K26 today. CM Punk is once again gracing the cover this year (a Punk with less gray in his beard appeared on the cover of WWE 2K13) and will be starring in this year’s 2K Showcase mode. Punk is far from the only wrestler in the game, as developer Visual Concepts has apparently packed a whopping 400+ Superstars into WWE 2K26 at launch – a number that will only expand with DLC, etc. You can check out the […]

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Elon Musk may be preparing his boldest corporate reshuffle yet, and this one could redraw the lines between rockets, electric cars, and artificial intelligence. SpaceX is quietly weighing deals that would bring one of Musk’s other companies under the same […]

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Apple just made one of its biggest bets yet on AI and audio, and it did it in its usual quiet way. The company has acquired Israeli artificial intelligence startup Q.ai, Apple confirmed Thursday. Financial terms were not officially disclosed, though […]

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ICE is quietly building one of the most advanced AI stacks in federal law enforcement, and the latest disclosure confirms it. According to an update to the Department of Homeland Security’s 2025 AI Use Case Inventory, U.S. Immigration and Customs […]

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