Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Super Micro Computer (SMCI), a retailer of high-performance servers and liquid-cooled AI racks, is in a veritable maelstrom at the moment, battling allegations of financial malfeasance, a preliminary DOJ investigation, an audit-related nightmare where the firm has lost its second auditor in around 18 months, and an imminent de-listing from the Nasdaq exchange. Now, a Mizuho analyst is arguing that NVIDIA might not be able to emerge from this saga unscathed, especially as Super Micro Computer constitutes its third-largest customer. Mizuho on $SMCI $NVDA $DELL Klein also warns that SMCI supplier NVIDIA is now at risk of missing guidance if […]
The last time the CPU performance of the M4 Pro was talked about, we had reported about some estimated multi-core results that placed the new chipset ahead of both the M3 Max and the M2 Ultra. With the official Geekbench 6 figures coming through, it appears that the earlier numbers were within margin of error, and thereforce accurate, so let us check out the latest leak in more detail. The latest benchmark results show the M4 Pro is almost touching 4.50GHz, a slight overclock compared to the M4 The new M4 Pro is found in the new Mac mini with the designation number […]
Google launched the Pixel 9 lineup early this year, but Android 15 saw fit to keep up with its typical release cycle. The company is making significant changes for its entire mobile flagship line, including the Pixel A series of devices and the Pixel Tablet. Currently, the company powers its budget smartphones with the same chip as the flagship models, but it appears that future budget phones will house limited features thanks to a lower-end variant of the chip. It is now reported that Google planned to introduce a lower-end variant of the Tensor G6 chip for Pixel 11a and […]
Google has generally followed the same timeline for Android updates that usually come out in the fall. But this year, the company seems to be pivoting in a different direction as the next Android 16 update is to come out early in Q2 of 2025 instead of Q3. Since the update is going to be shipped earlier than usual, users and developers could experience the features sooner than expected through the earlier developer preview and beta phase. Android 16 is going to be rolled out sooner than expected, earlier in 2025 The Android 16, codenamed 'Baklava,' is going to continue […]
Apple is working on its custom 5G modems to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, and it was previously noted that the chip would also feature built-in Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities. To be precise, the company was expected to build a chip that would cater to all device connectivity needs. Today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared clarification on this approach and stated that the iPhone 17 will have a dedicated Apple-designed WiFi 7 chip and a different 5G chip. Apple is working on a new 5G chip for the iPhone, but it will not house WiFi and Bluetooth options It was previously reported […]
NVIDIA's ARM-based "AI PC" chip is expected to debut in the market by September 2025, with commercial production pushing into 2026 as Team Green eyes new markets to monopolize. NVIDIA's AI PC Chip Ambitions Are Still Very Active, As The Firm Collaborates With MediaTek To Potentially Disrupt PC Markets Well, rumors surrounding NVIDIA's self-developed PC chip have been circulating in the industry for quite some time now, and the anticipation of the SoC is pretty high, given that there is a need for innovation in modern-day PC chip markets, mainly since existing solutions haven't managed to attract massive consumer attention, […]
OpenAI has reportedly built its first in-house custom AI chip in collaboration with Broadcom and TSMC, as the AI giant is looking to upscale its inferencing capabilities. OpenAI's First AI Chip Will Reportedly Target Inferencing Workloads, Expected To Debut With Cutting-Edge Performance OpenAI is probably one of the only firms in the industry that has presented massive ambitions when scaling AI compute power, whether through a network of "fabrication facilities" or even through developing in-house solutions that are more effective than existing counterparts. Sam Altman is known to experiment with the "AI hype," and now, according to a new report […]
Intel has now announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2024, posting broadly encouraging results relative to Wall Street's consensus expectations. Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Earnings Release For The Third Quarter of 2024 For the three months that ended on the 30th of September, Intel reported $13.284 billion in non-GAAP revenue, beating consensus expectations of $13.04 billion. Here is the actual performance of Intel's business segments in Q3 2024: The following chart compares the performance of Intel's two major segments - Data Center and AI (DCAI) and Client Computing Group (CCG) - with Wall Street's consensus expectations (sourced from here […]
Two days ago, Sony announced the closure of two PlayStation Studios: Firewalk, maker of Concord (reported to have cost over $200 million and shut down mere days after its launch), and Neon Koi, which would have attempted to bring some of Sony's prized IPs to mobile. Now, the CWA (Communications Workers of America) has released a rather scathing statement accusing Sony of furthering its gaming monopoly with the layoffs. They also plan to share their concerns with antitrust regulators. Here's the relevant excerpt from the statement: This devastating news comes on the heels of record layoffs across the video game […]
AMD unveils the octa-core Ryzen 9800X3D CPU, based on the Zen 5 architecture. The processor brings an additional 64 MB L3 cache and is scheduled for release on 7th November. AMD shows off Ryzen 7 9800X3D, reveals gaming performance boost of up to 59% compared to Intel Core Ultra 9 285K AMD has officially revealed its upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU in a recently uploaded video to the AMD Gaming YouTube channel. The company has revealed its specifications, gaming performance, and official release date, which coincides with our previous reports. AMD's SVP and General Manager at Compute & Graphics Group, […]
Nothing is best known for its peculiar design that features a transparent back along with an LED Glyph Interface that makes it visually distinctive from its competitors. The company generally sticks to its classic design approach, but it is now bringing a Nothing Phone 2A Plus Community Edition that is going to go with an even more unique design strategy and add a fresh twist to the phone. The edition is a way for the company to celebrate its community by incorporating elements suggested by them. Nothing Phone 2A Plus Community Edition is bringing a concept that celebrates the creative […]
The new MacBook Pro features notable upgrades on various fronts, and the new M4 series of chips has a lot to do with the new additions. Apple's press release of the new machines highlights that the M4 MacBook Pro models come with better battery life than their M3 counterparts. Well, if the company's claims are true, the M4 MacBook Pro models feature the best battery life on any MacBook launched to date. Apple's latest M4 MacBook Pro features the best battery life on any Mac, possibly any laptop on the market Apple states that the new M4 MacBook Pro models […]
Super Micro Computer (SMCI), a retailer of high-performance servers and liquid-cooled AI racks, is in a veritable maelstrom at the moment, battling allegations of financial malfeasance, a preliminary DOJ investigation, an audit-related nightmare where the firm has lost its second auditor in around 18 months, and an imminent de-listing from the Nasdaq exchange. Now, a Mizuho analyst is arguing that NVIDIA might not be able to emerge from this saga unscathed, especially as Super Micro Computer constitutes its third-largest customer. Mizuho on $SMCI $NVDA $DELL Klein also warns that SMCI supplier NVIDIA is now at risk of missing guidance if […]
The last time the CPU performance of the M4 Pro was talked about, we had reported about some estimated multi-core results that placed the new chipset ahead of both the M3 Max and the M2 Ultra. With the official Geekbench 6 figures coming through, it appears that the earlier numbers were within margin of error, and thereforce accurate, so let us check out the latest leak in more detail. The latest benchmark results show the M4 Pro is almost touching 4.50GHz, a slight overclock compared to the M4 The new M4 Pro is found in the new Mac mini with the designation number […]
Google launched the Pixel 9 lineup early this year, but Android 15 saw fit to keep up with its typical release cycle. The company is making significant changes for its entire mobile flagship line, including the Pixel A series of devices and the Pixel Tablet. Currently, the company powers its budget smartphones with the same chip as the flagship models, but it appears that future budget phones will house limited features thanks to a lower-end variant of the chip. It is now reported that Google planned to introduce a lower-end variant of the Tensor G6 chip for Pixel 11a and […]
Google has generally followed the same timeline for Android updates that usually come out in the fall. But this year, the company seems to be pivoting in a different direction as the next Android 16 update is to come out early in Q2 of 2025 instead of Q3. Since the update is going to be shipped earlier than usual, users and developers could experience the features sooner than expected through the earlier developer preview and beta phase. Android 16 is going to be rolled out sooner than expected, earlier in 2025 The Android 16, codenamed 'Baklava,' is going to continue […]
Apple is working on its custom 5G modems to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, and it was previously noted that the chip would also feature built-in Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities. To be precise, the company was expected to build a chip that would cater to all device connectivity needs. Today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared clarification on this approach and stated that the iPhone 17 will have a dedicated Apple-designed WiFi 7 chip and a different 5G chip. Apple is working on a new 5G chip for the iPhone, but it will not house WiFi and Bluetooth options It was previously reported […]
NVIDIA's ARM-based "AI PC" chip is expected to debut in the market by September 2025, with commercial production pushing into 2026 as Team Green eyes new markets to monopolize. NVIDIA's AI PC Chip Ambitions Are Still Very Active, As The Firm Collaborates With MediaTek To Potentially Disrupt PC Markets Well, rumors surrounding NVIDIA's self-developed PC chip have been circulating in the industry for quite some time now, and the anticipation of the SoC is pretty high, given that there is a need for innovation in modern-day PC chip markets, mainly since existing solutions haven't managed to attract massive consumer attention, […]
OpenAI has reportedly built its first in-house custom AI chip in collaboration with Broadcom and TSMC, as the AI giant is looking to upscale its inferencing capabilities. OpenAI's First AI Chip Will Reportedly Target Inferencing Workloads, Expected To Debut With Cutting-Edge Performance OpenAI is probably one of the only firms in the industry that has presented massive ambitions when scaling AI compute power, whether through a network of "fabrication facilities" or even through developing in-house solutions that are more effective than existing counterparts. Sam Altman is known to experiment with the "AI hype," and now, according to a new report […]
Intel has now announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2024, posting broadly encouraging results relative to Wall Street's consensus expectations. Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Earnings Release For The Third Quarter of 2024 For the three months that ended on the 30th of September, Intel reported $13.284 billion in non-GAAP revenue, beating consensus expectations of $13.04 billion. Here is the actual performance of Intel's business segments in Q3 2024: The following chart compares the performance of Intel's two major segments - Data Center and AI (DCAI) and Client Computing Group (CCG) - with Wall Street's consensus expectations (sourced from here […]
Two days ago, Sony announced the closure of two PlayStation Studios: Firewalk, maker of Concord (reported to have cost over $200 million and shut down mere days after its launch), and Neon Koi, which would have attempted to bring some of Sony's prized IPs to mobile. Now, the CWA (Communications Workers of America) has released a rather scathing statement accusing Sony of furthering its gaming monopoly with the layoffs. They also plan to share their concerns with antitrust regulators. Here's the relevant excerpt from the statement: This devastating news comes on the heels of record layoffs across the video game […]
AMD unveils the octa-core Ryzen 9800X3D CPU, based on the Zen 5 architecture. The processor brings an additional 64 MB L3 cache and is scheduled for release on 7th November. AMD shows off Ryzen 7 9800X3D, reveals gaming performance boost of up to 59% compared to Intel Core Ultra 9 285K AMD has officially revealed its upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU in a recently uploaded video to the AMD Gaming YouTube channel. The company has revealed its specifications, gaming performance, and official release date, which coincides with our previous reports. AMD's SVP and General Manager at Compute & Graphics Group, […]
Nothing is best known for its peculiar design that features a transparent back along with an LED Glyph Interface that makes it visually distinctive from its competitors. The company generally sticks to its classic design approach, but it is now bringing a Nothing Phone 2A Plus Community Edition that is going to go with an even more unique design strategy and add a fresh twist to the phone. The edition is a way for the company to celebrate its community by incorporating elements suggested by them. Nothing Phone 2A Plus Community Edition is bringing a concept that celebrates the creative […]
The new MacBook Pro features notable upgrades on various fronts, and the new M4 series of chips has a lot to do with the new additions. Apple's press release of the new machines highlights that the M4 MacBook Pro models come with better battery life than their M3 counterparts. Well, if the company's claims are true, the M4 MacBook Pro models feature the best battery life on any MacBook launched to date. Apple's latest M4 MacBook Pro features the best battery life on any Mac, possibly any laptop on the market Apple states that the new M4 MacBook Pro models […]