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Intel-made processor could power Apple's future-gen iPhone 21 smartphone in 2028
Intel-made processor could power Apple's future-gen iPhone 21 smartphone in 2028
Intel may produce chips for Apple's iPhone 21 in 2028, but the deal's still uncertain and depends on Intel securing key customers. 🤔📱
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December 6, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Intel-made processor could power Apple's future-gen iPhone 21 smartphone in 2028
Samsung says its next-gen Exynos 2600 smartphone processor has been 'refined at the core'
Samsung says its next-gen Exynos 2600 smartphone processor has been 'refined at the core'
Samsung's new Exynos 2600 chip, made with a 2nm process, promises better efficiency but only powers the S26 and S26 Plus, not the Ultra model. 🤔📱
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December 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Samsung says its next-gen Exynos 2600 smartphone processor has been 'refined at the core'
RAM shortages are here until 2028: 64GB DDR5 is now $500, 256GB DDR4 costs over $3000
RAM shortages are here until 2028: 64GB DDR5 is now $500, 256GB DDR4 costs over $3000
RAM prices remain high with shortages expected until 2028. A 256GB DDR4 kit now costs over $3000, driven by AI demand and limited supply. 💻⚠️
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December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
RAM shortages are here until 2028: 64GB DDR5 is now $500, 256GB DDR4 costs over $3000
GIGABYTE's new X870E AERO X3D WOOD sports actual real wood trim, looks gorgeous
GIGABYTE's new X870E AERO X3D WOOD sports actual real wood trim, looks gorgeous
GIGABYTE's new X870E AERO X3D WOOD motherboard uses real wood trim for a unique look but still focuses on solid cooling and performance. 🌳💻
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December 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
GIGABYTE's new X870E AERO X3D WOOD sports actual real wood trim, looks gorgeous
PSSR2 rumored as 'massive overhaul' for PS5 Pro in 2026, image quality leap like FSR 3 to FSR 4
PSSR2 rumored as 'massive overhaul' for PS5 Pro in 2026, image quality leap like FSR 3 to FSR 4
PSSR2 rumored to be truly next-gen upscaling, and Sony has a plan to squash the glitches seen in PSSR, too.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
PSSR2 rumored as 'massive overhaul' for PS5 Pro in 2026, image quality leap like FSR 3 to FSR 4
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros for $82 billion, includes WB Games studios and IP
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros for $82 billion, includes WB Games studios and IP
Netflix plans to buy Warner Bros. for $82B, including WB Games. The future of key studios and projects remains uncertain. 🎮📺
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December 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros for $82 billion, includes WB Games studios and IP
Trak Racer Haptic Bass Shaker Kit Review
Trak Racer Haptic Bass Shaker Kit Review
The Trak Racer Haptic Bass Shaker adds immersion but is pricey and needs careful setup. Not a game-changer, but it does enhance the feel of sim racing. 🎮🔧
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December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trak Racer Haptic Bass Shaker Kit Review
NVIDIA restores 32-bit PhysX support for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards
NVIDIA restores 32-bit PhysX support for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards
NVIDIA has restored 32-bit PhysX support for the GeForce RTX 50 Series, fixing performance in older titles like Borderlands 2. 🎮⚙️
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December 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
NVIDIA restores 32-bit PhysX support for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards
GeForce NOW library expands with 30 new titles, including Hogwarts Legacy
GeForce NOW library expands with 30 new titles, including Hogwarts Legacy
GeForce NOW adds 30 new games, including new release MARVEL Cosmic Invasion and the long-awaited Hogwarts Legacy 🎮⚡
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December 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
GeForce NOW library expands with 30 new titles, including Hogwarts Legacy
ASRock's new motherboard supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
ASRock's new motherboard supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
ASRock's new H610M COMBO board supports DDR4 or DDR5 memory (not both at once), offering flexibility amid rising DDR5 prices. 🤔💻
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December 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
ASRock's new motherboard supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Apple's new iPhone Air: highest depreciation of the iPhone since 2022, value spirals by 47.7%
Apple's new iPhone Air: highest depreciation of the iPhone since 2022, value spirals by 47.7%
Apple's iPhone Air lost 47.7% of its value in 10 weeks, the highest depreciation since 2022. Demand is low, and production has been cut. 📉📱
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December 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Apple's new iPhone Air: highest depreciation of the iPhone since 2022, value spirals by 47.7%
GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.44 WHQL released, fixes the recent Windows 11 performance bug
GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.44 WHQL released, fixes the recent Windows 11 performance bug
NVIDIA's new driver fixes a Windows 11 bug that cut game performance by up to 50%. 🎮⚙️
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December 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.44 WHQL released, fixes the recent Windows 11 performance bug
Apple's high-end C-suite exodus: AI boss, US design lead, policy boss, general counsel OUT
Apple's high-end C-suite exodus: AI boss, US design lead, policy boss, general counsel OUT
Apple is losing several top executives in a short time, including its AI and design leads. This shift signals notable changes ahead for the company. 🤔📉
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December 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Apple's high-end C-suite exodus: AI boss, US design lead, policy boss, general counsel OUT
Radeon RX 9000 Series price increases confirmed, second price increase coming January 2026
Radeon RX 9000 Series price increases confirmed, second price increase coming January 2026
AMD has raised Radeon RX 9000 GPU prices by $10-$20, with another increase expected in January 2026. GPU costs are rising amid VRAM supply issues. 📈🖥️
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December 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Radeon RX 9000 Series price increases confirmed, second price increase coming January 2026
Redditor orders RTX 5080 for $1200, gets a box of rocks instead: Best Buy won't refund it
Redditor orders RTX 5080 for $1200, gets a box of rocks instead: Best Buy won't refund it
A Reddit user ordered an RTX 5080 for $1200 but got rocks instead. Best Buy won't refund or replace it after their "investigation" 😕📦.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Redditor orders RTX 5080 for $1200, gets a box of rocks instead: Best Buy won't refund it
SEGA to 'proceed carefully' with AI use, admits gen AI faces 'strong resistance' from creatives
SEGA to 'proceed carefully' with AI use, admits gen AI faces 'strong resistance' from creatives
SEGA is cautious about using AI in game development, aware of resistance from creatives and the risks of disrupting outsourced teams. 🤖🎮
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December 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
SEGA to 'proceed carefully' with AI use, admits gen AI faces 'strong resistance' from creatives
Chieftec's new compact case called The Cube looks like a subwoofer
Chieftec's new compact case called The Cube looks like a subwoofer
Chieftec's new compact mATX case, The Cube, looks like a subwoofer and offers decent space and airflow for builds. 🎛️🖥️
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December 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Chieftec's new compact case called The Cube looks like a subwoofer
Sony and Bungie settle Marathon stolen art fiasco with original creator
Sony and Bungie settle Marathon stolen art fiasco with original creator
Sony and Bungie have settled the Marathon art theft dispute with the original creator 🎨. Bungie's independence seems to be fading under Sony's control. 🤔
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December 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Sony and Bungie settle Marathon stolen art fiasco with original creator
BioShock creator Ken Levine reveals key narrative beats on Judas, his new sci-fi FPS
BioShock creator Ken Levine reveals key narrative beats on Judas, his new sci-fi FPS
Ken Levine's new game Judas explores a character who prefers machines over people, highlighting isolation in a sci-fi world. 🤖🛸 Release set for 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
BioShock creator Ken Levine reveals key narrative beats on Judas, his new sci-fi FPS
SEGA to use transmedia, licensing to soften the blow from any sales misses
SEGA to use transmedia, licensing to soften the blow from any sales misses
SEGA faces sales ups and downs, leaning on licensing and transmedia to stabilize revenue amid a volatile games market. 🎮📉
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December 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
SEGA to use transmedia, licensing to soften the blow from any sales misses
PlayStation to produce and publish new co-op shooter from Left 4 Dead creator
PlayStation to produce and publish new co-op shooter from Left 4 Dead creator
PlayStation is backing a new co-op shooter from Left 4 Dead's creator, but it might not come to Xbox. Unclear if it will meet expectations. 🎮🤔
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December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
PlayStation to produce and publish new co-op shooter from Left 4 Dead creator
After coming to Xbox, MLB The Show is now officially coming to mobile
After coming to Xbox, MLB The Show is now officially coming to mobile
MLB The Show is now on mobile, but progress will reset at launch and in-app purchases are already live. Available only in the Philippines for now ⚾📱
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December 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
After coming to Xbox, MLB The Show is now officially coming to mobile
Saudis will essentially own EA after $55 billion buyout, PIF to gain 93% stake
Saudis will essentially own EA after $55 billion buyout, PIF to gain 93% stake
Saudi Arabia's PIF will own 93% of EA after a $55B buyout, funded mostly by high-risk loans. The deal still awaits regulatory approval. 🎮⚖️
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December 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Saudis will essentially own EA after $55 billion buyout, PIF to gain 93% stake
Acer Predator XB273K V5 Gaming Monitor Review - 4K 160Hz & 1080p 320Hz for $400
Acer Predator XB273K V5 Gaming Monitor Review - 4K 160Hz & 1080p 320Hz for $400
The Acer Predator XB273K V5 offers solid dual-mode gaming but its wide forked stand may take up more desk space than some prefer. 🎮🖥️
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December 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Acer Predator XB273K V5 Gaming Monitor Review - 4K 160Hz & 1080p 320Hz for $400
Ambitious Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion remake Skyblivion has been delayed to 2026
Ambitious Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion remake Skyblivion has been delayed to 2026
Skyblivion, the fan remake of Oblivion, is delayed to 2026. The world is done, but key assets and quests still need work. ⏳🎮
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December 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Ambitious Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion remake Skyblivion has been delayed to 2026