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, […]
SK Hynix aims for mass production to start its 400-layer NAND at the end of 2025 while 321-layer NAND hits production in 1H 2025. Higher-storage capacity via 400-layer NAND is SK Hynix's new target, hitting production in late 2025 after 321-layer NAND in 1H 2025 The need for higher storage capacity is never ending and looks like SK Hynix is aiming at breaking its records with its new plan to prepare a 400-layer NAND for the future storage drives. Etnews reports that the company wants to start the mass production of this 400-layer NAND by the end of 2025 and […]
In recent weeks, King employees have swapped their LinkedIn information, saying they are now working in Blizzard. This comes in conjunction with Microsoft and Activision's new team, which has been created within Blizzard. This team takes employees from King and other various Blizzard employees and is now a focused team dedicated to working on Blizzard's "AA" games, such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch, StarCraft, and more. The expansion doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard last year for a hefty $72 billion. This gave Microsoft leverage over some of its major franchises, such as Call […]
The demand for DRAM memory & NAND flash is at its peak and is expected to increase revenue by up to 77% while also resulting in higher prices. The recent rise in AI demand is going to affect the price and revenue generation of DRAM and NAND flash memory products The AI boom is not stopping any time soon and with more companies leveraging AI capabilities through modern hardware, it's no surprise that the effect is clear on the hardware demand. Up until now, you may have heard about NVIDIA's plan to limit RTX 40 GPU supply to focus on […]
SAG-AFTRA has participated in many strikes, from striking for the rights of those working in Hollywood to those working in the TV industry. This time is no different, and SAG-AFTRA is now striking for those in the games industry. Since 25 July 2024, SAG-AFTRA has been on strike, where all projects with actors in them that have been in development for less than a year will no longer have access to the actors. This will continue until an agreement has been reached regarding the use of AI. SAG-AFTRA's union members are on strike again after more than a year and […]
Samsung passing NVIDIA's qualification tests for its HBM3E memory now looks imminent, as industry sources quote major breakthrough. Samsung's HBM3E Memory Is Expected To Initiate Supply To NVIDIA By The Upcoming Months, Ensuring A Massive Breakthrough Samsung's journey with its HBM products is quite extensive since the firm has been battling in the markets to witness client adoption from the likes of NVIDIA and AMD. While with Team Red, the Korean giant was successful in integrating its memory products, Samsung had to go through several roadblocks with NVIDIA. Initial reports suggested that Samsung's HBM3E memory modules were a victim of […]
TSMC is all set to start constructing its first European fab in Germany by next month as the Taiwan giant moves towards becoming a "global" semiconductor leader. TSMC Enters The European Markets With Full Force, Plans To Develop Its First EU Fab In Germany, Right Next To IFS The semiconductor giant is on the way toward becoming a dominant force in the market since TSMC has expanded its region of influence, coming more towards the West. The Arizona facility in the United States is indeed a restatement that TSMC doesn't want to be "region-bounded," and now, with the disclosure of […]
Capcom has released its financial report for the first quarter of the financial year, which ends on March 31, 2025. The report shows that sales have dropped considerably compared to last year's period. Despite the significant drop in sales, the publisher says that "all business segments outperformed the company's plan." Net sales were down by 32.5% this year, with digital content net sales being down by 43.5% year-on-year. Their net income is down by 45.1% year-on-year, for a total of $64.7 million. In terms of their digital content net sales being down, the company responded by saying that its sales […]
With TSMC's transition into the US, Intel seems to have accelerated its efforts to maintain its Foundry positioning by implementing a "talent grabbing" plan. Intel's Next Strategy Involves Recruiting TSMC's Senior Engineers, In An Attempt To Promote Long-Term Growth For Its Foundry Business It looks like Team Blue has decided to close down the gap between its foundry division and the Taiwan semiconductor giant by implementing a unique yet "shady" tactic, which involves recruiting TSMC's senior engineers in an attempt to lure away workforce and, ultimately, improving its services in the longer run. The report comes from the media outlet […]
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 GPU supply has been significantly narrowed down by the firm as partners start to express concern about potential shortages. NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 "Ada" GPU Lineup Might Witness A Shortage In Mainstream Markets As Suppliers Start Focusing On The Massive AI Demand The "GPU shortage" situation has spawned multiple narratives in the markets, which we'll discuss ahead, but for now, let's examine how the shortage fiasco is unfolding. Supply chain sources are reporting that NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace SKUs within the GeForce RTX 40 GPU family can face a market shortage as soon as next month, given […]
TSMC believes that Moore's Law is irrelevant in modern-day markets, as the firm has sought out efficient methods of "technology scaling." TSMC Believes Technology Scaling Is Far Away From Fundamentals Set By Moore's Law, Innovation Will Continue To Exist The current semiconductor dynamics have evolved tremendously, and over the past few years, companies have started to pave out new ways to continue the innovation process in the markets rather than depending upon traditions such as Moore's Law. For those unaware, Moore's Law focuses on a continuous model of "node shrinking" in a certain period, associating this with the only way […]
NIO, a Chinese automobile manufacturer, has showcased the world's first 5nm autonomous driving chip, claiming it has been successfully taped out and is ready to disrupt smart automotive markets. NIO's "NX9031" Automotive Chip Targets Smart Automotive Market With Huge AI Capabilities NIO is a renowned automobile firm, particularly in China. The firm is known for its role in reshaping the domestic EV markets by offering luxury and performance simultaneously. However, the company has recently stepped into the chip business, well to some extent, by coming up with an in-house solution that isn't only one of a kind but also offers […]
Look North World is a pioneering UGC (User Generated Content) game studio and published led by Alexander Seropian, the founder of Bungie and a former executive at Disney have announced that they have managed to raise a total of $4.5M for seed funding. The second round of fundraising for seed funding had contributions from London Venture Partners, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Hasbro, and many more. Along with the seed funding, Look North World has announced the launch of its Creator Label, a curated program dedicated to supporting and boosting individual creators who build on creative platforms. In total, 15 games are […]
SK Hynix aims for mass production to start its 400-layer NAND at the end of 2025 while 321-layer NAND hits production in 1H 2025. Higher-storage capacity via 400-layer NAND is SK Hynix's new target, hitting production in late 2025 after 321-layer NAND in 1H 2025 The need for higher storage capacity is never ending and looks like SK Hynix is aiming at breaking its records with its new plan to prepare a 400-layer NAND for the future storage drives. Etnews reports that the company wants to start the mass production of this 400-layer NAND by the end of 2025 and […]
In recent weeks, King employees have swapped their LinkedIn information, saying they are now working in Blizzard. This comes in conjunction with Microsoft and Activision's new team, which has been created within Blizzard. This team takes employees from King and other various Blizzard employees and is now a focused team dedicated to working on Blizzard's "AA" games, such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch, StarCraft, and more. The expansion doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard last year for a hefty $72 billion. This gave Microsoft leverage over some of its major franchises, such as Call […]
The demand for DRAM memory & NAND flash is at its peak and is expected to increase revenue by up to 77% while also resulting in higher prices. The recent rise in AI demand is going to affect the price and revenue generation of DRAM and NAND flash memory products The AI boom is not stopping any time soon and with more companies leveraging AI capabilities through modern hardware, it's no surprise that the effect is clear on the hardware demand. Up until now, you may have heard about NVIDIA's plan to limit RTX 40 GPU supply to focus on […]
SAG-AFTRA has participated in many strikes, from striking for the rights of those working in Hollywood to those working in the TV industry. This time is no different, and SAG-AFTRA is now striking for those in the games industry. Since 25 July 2024, SAG-AFTRA has been on strike, where all projects with actors in them that have been in development for less than a year will no longer have access to the actors. This will continue until an agreement has been reached regarding the use of AI. SAG-AFTRA's union members are on strike again after more than a year and […]
Samsung passing NVIDIA's qualification tests for its HBM3E memory now looks imminent, as industry sources quote major breakthrough. Samsung's HBM3E Memory Is Expected To Initiate Supply To NVIDIA By The Upcoming Months, Ensuring A Massive Breakthrough Samsung's journey with its HBM products is quite extensive since the firm has been battling in the markets to witness client adoption from the likes of NVIDIA and AMD. While with Team Red, the Korean giant was successful in integrating its memory products, Samsung had to go through several roadblocks with NVIDIA. Initial reports suggested that Samsung's HBM3E memory modules were a victim of […]
TSMC is all set to start constructing its first European fab in Germany by next month as the Taiwan giant moves towards becoming a "global" semiconductor leader. TSMC Enters The European Markets With Full Force, Plans To Develop Its First EU Fab In Germany, Right Next To IFS The semiconductor giant is on the way toward becoming a dominant force in the market since TSMC has expanded its region of influence, coming more towards the West. The Arizona facility in the United States is indeed a restatement that TSMC doesn't want to be "region-bounded," and now, with the disclosure of […]
Capcom has released its financial report for the first quarter of the financial year, which ends on March 31, 2025. The report shows that sales have dropped considerably compared to last year's period. Despite the significant drop in sales, the publisher says that "all business segments outperformed the company's plan." Net sales were down by 32.5% this year, with digital content net sales being down by 43.5% year-on-year. Their net income is down by 45.1% year-on-year, for a total of $64.7 million. In terms of their digital content net sales being down, the company responded by saying that its sales […]
With TSMC's transition into the US, Intel seems to have accelerated its efforts to maintain its Foundry positioning by implementing a "talent grabbing" plan. Intel's Next Strategy Involves Recruiting TSMC's Senior Engineers, In An Attempt To Promote Long-Term Growth For Its Foundry Business It looks like Team Blue has decided to close down the gap between its foundry division and the Taiwan semiconductor giant by implementing a unique yet "shady" tactic, which involves recruiting TSMC's senior engineers in an attempt to lure away workforce and, ultimately, improving its services in the longer run. The report comes from the media outlet […]
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 GPU supply has been significantly narrowed down by the firm as partners start to express concern about potential shortages. NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 "Ada" GPU Lineup Might Witness A Shortage In Mainstream Markets As Suppliers Start Focusing On The Massive AI Demand The "GPU shortage" situation has spawned multiple narratives in the markets, which we'll discuss ahead, but for now, let's examine how the shortage fiasco is unfolding. Supply chain sources are reporting that NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace SKUs within the GeForce RTX 40 GPU family can face a market shortage as soon as next month, given […]
TSMC believes that Moore's Law is irrelevant in modern-day markets, as the firm has sought out efficient methods of "technology scaling." TSMC Believes Technology Scaling Is Far Away From Fundamentals Set By Moore's Law, Innovation Will Continue To Exist The current semiconductor dynamics have evolved tremendously, and over the past few years, companies have started to pave out new ways to continue the innovation process in the markets rather than depending upon traditions such as Moore's Law. For those unaware, Moore's Law focuses on a continuous model of "node shrinking" in a certain period, associating this with the only way […]
NIO, a Chinese automobile manufacturer, has showcased the world's first 5nm autonomous driving chip, claiming it has been successfully taped out and is ready to disrupt smart automotive markets. NIO's "NX9031" Automotive Chip Targets Smart Automotive Market With Huge AI Capabilities NIO is a renowned automobile firm, particularly in China. The firm is known for its role in reshaping the domestic EV markets by offering luxury and performance simultaneously. However, the company has recently stepped into the chip business, well to some extent, by coming up with an in-house solution that isn't only one of a kind but also offers […]
Look North World is a pioneering UGC (User Generated Content) game studio and published led by Alexander Seropian, the founder of Bungie and a former executive at Disney have announced that they have managed to raise a total of $4.5M for seed funding. The second round of fundraising for seed funding had contributions from London Venture Partners, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Hasbro, and many more. Along with the seed funding, Look North World has announced the launch of its Creator Label, a curated program dedicated to supporting and boosting individual creators who build on creative platforms. In total, 15 games are […]