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 […]
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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, […]
The Dimensity 9400 is scheduled to be announced later this year, and one of the most significant differences between it and chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and A17 Pro is that MediaTek will not rely on custom cores for its upcoming SoC. Instead, ARM’s current CPU designs will be utilized, which might give an impression that the Dimensity 9400 is at a distinct disadvantage. However, one tipster claims that MediaTek and ARM are collaborating to use the latter’s ‘BlackHawk’ architecture in the upcoming silicon, potentially delivering better Instructions Per Clock (IPC) performance than competing current-generation chips. Dimensity 9400 […]
Huawei was previously rumored to be developing an Apple M1 competitor to take that ARM-based chipset market share away from the company. However, according to the latest information, the Chinese firm is using the Taishan V130 architecture to mass produce a silicon that can come close to the M3’s multi-core performance. It appears that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite is not the only one trying to carve out a piece of the pie. New Kirin PC Chip could be divided into more powerful variants, similar to Apple’s ‘Pro’ and ‘Max’ versions, claims tipster The exact name of the chip was not […]
AMD's high-end Navi 4X GPUs featuring the RDNA 4 graphics architecture were reportedly going to feature 50% more shader engines than Navi 31 "RDNA 3" chips. AMD's Cancelled RDNA 4 "Navi 4X" GPUs Would Have Featured 50% More Shader Engines Than RDNA 4 "Navi 31" Chips New patches regarding AMD's GFX12, spotted by Kepler_L2, seem to point out some significant upgrades on what could've been a true successor to AMD's flagship RDNA 3 GPU called Navi 31. According to the patches, AMD's GFX12 family which is the codename for the RDNA 4 GPU lineup was reportedly going to feature up […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be a conservative hardware evolution over the original model, according to a recent report from a Chinese peripheral manufacturer. In a Facebook post shared earlier this week, which has since been edited, Chinese manufacturer Mobapad revealed some additional information on the next console by Nintendo. The console, according to the report, will support both the current Pro Controller and Joy-Con controllers as well as HD rumble (ALPS dual-axis linear motor), but the size of the new Joy-Con motor will be smaller. While the current Joy-Con controllers will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, it […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be bigger than its predecessor, but it will be smaller than the Steam Deck, according to rumors circulating online. Earlier today, Spanish publication Vandal posted a new report on the yet-to-be-revealed new console from Nintendo, including information obtained from accessory manufacturers who reportedly could "touch" the console without seeing it to understand its dimensions and design. According to the report, the Switch 2 will be bigger than its predecessor but still smaller than the Steam Deck. The Nintendo Switch 2 will also feature an important design change over its predecessor, as the Joy-Con controllers will […]
There's still a chance for the Nintendo Switch 2 to launch this year. Exactly two months ago, the Japanese publication Nikkei wrote that March 2025 was the most likely release window for the new console as it allowed Nintendo to produce enough consoles to sell to consumers. However, Samsung leaker Connor (OreXda) wrote this morning on Twitter/X: The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch as early as the second half of this year. Significant contracts have already been negotiated in the component industry for initial production. Tegra T239 - produced by Samsung Foundry 7LPH Display - Samsung OLED With […]
Resident Evil 9, the next entry in the CAPCOM survival horror series rumored to sport open-world features, has apparently been delayed internally and may skip its 2025 release window. Speaking on The Snitch's Discord server, the well-known insider reported that they had heard murmurs over the last few months that the ninth entry in the series may have been delayed internally for unspecified reasons and may no longer aim for a 2025 release. While this may sound bad, the insider remarked how this isn't particularly worrying, as internal delays aren't unusual for the series. Although the insider couldn't confirm it, […]
The Snapdragon X Elite performance numbers that nearly everyone has seen would likely present an impression that Qualcomm has finally developed a capable ARM-based SoC that delivers some much-needed competition to the Apple Silicon. Unfortunately, that would have been the case if the San Diego chip giant had not allegedly manipulated benchmarks. One report says that the benchmark claims are impossible to recreate for Qualcomm’s partners that will eventually use the Snapdragon X Elite in various notebook models. Some OEMs are rumored to have reported numbers that are ‘far sub-50%’ of what Qualcomm claims Two ‘major’ OEMs and a ‘deep […]
An alleged "official" AMD document with information regarding AMD's Zen 5-powered Strix & Strix Halo APU has leaked out, spilling the beans on the full platform details for the red team's next-gen mobility lineup. AMD Strix & Strix Halo APUs To Mark A Major Update For The Ryzen Mobility Lineup: Featuring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3+ iGPU & XDNA 2 AI NPU Cores The leak comes from HKEPC who managed to spot the official AMD documents posted over at X by a user known as Izzukias. The original post has been removed but the tech outlet managed to get a […]
AMD's Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 next-gen Zen 5 cores has been tested again and delivers faster performance than Phoenix & Hawk Point. AMD Strix Point "Zen 5" APU Now Ahead of Phoenix & Hawk Point "Zen 4" APUs In Benchmark Leak Yesterday, we reported the first Geekbench benchmarks of an alleged AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 Zen 5 cores. It looks like the chip has been tested again, this time running at 2.30 GHz clock speeds, almost a 1 GHz speed up versus the previous ES variant. The APU has the same […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to be officially announced in October, but an earlier rumor claimed that the chipset’s design would be finalized in April, meaning several Qualcomm partners would have a chance to examine and perform their testing of the SoC. One device being tweaked with the silicon is the OnePlus 13, with one tipster sharing a few specifications of the upcoming flagship in the latest rumor. Unfortunately, the OnePlus 13 will not be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, as that exclusive right will likely be held by the Xiaomi 13 Though Xiaomi will probably be […]
For some time now, we’ve known Ubisoft has two big Assassin’s Creed projects in the works – the more traditional Japanese ninja and samurai epic Codename Red, and the more experimental Codename Hexe. In development at Ubisoft Montreal, we know Assassin’s Creed Hexe will be a “different type of game” with a dark witchcraft-focused storyline and perhaps a more linear structure, but beyond that, we haven’t heard much about what’s cooking. Well, reliable Ubisoft insider Tom Henderson has emerged with some new details about Assassin’s Creed Hexe, and it seems it will indeed be quite a departure for the series. […]
The Dimensity 9400 is scheduled to be announced later this year, and one of the most significant differences between it and chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and A17 Pro is that MediaTek will not rely on custom cores for its upcoming SoC. Instead, ARM’s current CPU designs will be utilized, which might give an impression that the Dimensity 9400 is at a distinct disadvantage. However, one tipster claims that MediaTek and ARM are collaborating to use the latter’s ‘BlackHawk’ architecture in the upcoming silicon, potentially delivering better Instructions Per Clock (IPC) performance than competing current-generation chips. Dimensity 9400 […]
Huawei was previously rumored to be developing an Apple M1 competitor to take that ARM-based chipset market share away from the company. However, according to the latest information, the Chinese firm is using the Taishan V130 architecture to mass produce a silicon that can come close to the M3’s multi-core performance. It appears that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite is not the only one trying to carve out a piece of the pie. New Kirin PC Chip could be divided into more powerful variants, similar to Apple’s ‘Pro’ and ‘Max’ versions, claims tipster The exact name of the chip was not […]
AMD's high-end Navi 4X GPUs featuring the RDNA 4 graphics architecture were reportedly going to feature 50% more shader engines than Navi 31 "RDNA 3" chips. AMD's Cancelled RDNA 4 "Navi 4X" GPUs Would Have Featured 50% More Shader Engines Than RDNA 4 "Navi 31" Chips New patches regarding AMD's GFX12, spotted by Kepler_L2, seem to point out some significant upgrades on what could've been a true successor to AMD's flagship RDNA 3 GPU called Navi 31. According to the patches, AMD's GFX12 family which is the codename for the RDNA 4 GPU lineup was reportedly going to feature up […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be a conservative hardware evolution over the original model, according to a recent report from a Chinese peripheral manufacturer. In a Facebook post shared earlier this week, which has since been edited, Chinese manufacturer Mobapad revealed some additional information on the next console by Nintendo. The console, according to the report, will support both the current Pro Controller and Joy-Con controllers as well as HD rumble (ALPS dual-axis linear motor), but the size of the new Joy-Con motor will be smaller. While the current Joy-Con controllers will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, it […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be bigger than its predecessor, but it will be smaller than the Steam Deck, according to rumors circulating online. Earlier today, Spanish publication Vandal posted a new report on the yet-to-be-revealed new console from Nintendo, including information obtained from accessory manufacturers who reportedly could "touch" the console without seeing it to understand its dimensions and design. According to the report, the Switch 2 will be bigger than its predecessor but still smaller than the Steam Deck. The Nintendo Switch 2 will also feature an important design change over its predecessor, as the Joy-Con controllers will […]
There's still a chance for the Nintendo Switch 2 to launch this year. Exactly two months ago, the Japanese publication Nikkei wrote that March 2025 was the most likely release window for the new console as it allowed Nintendo to produce enough consoles to sell to consumers. However, Samsung leaker Connor (OreXda) wrote this morning on Twitter/X: The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch as early as the second half of this year. Significant contracts have already been negotiated in the component industry for initial production. Tegra T239 - produced by Samsung Foundry 7LPH Display - Samsung OLED With […]
Resident Evil 9, the next entry in the CAPCOM survival horror series rumored to sport open-world features, has apparently been delayed internally and may skip its 2025 release window. Speaking on The Snitch's Discord server, the well-known insider reported that they had heard murmurs over the last few months that the ninth entry in the series may have been delayed internally for unspecified reasons and may no longer aim for a 2025 release. While this may sound bad, the insider remarked how this isn't particularly worrying, as internal delays aren't unusual for the series. Although the insider couldn't confirm it, […]
The Snapdragon X Elite performance numbers that nearly everyone has seen would likely present an impression that Qualcomm has finally developed a capable ARM-based SoC that delivers some much-needed competition to the Apple Silicon. Unfortunately, that would have been the case if the San Diego chip giant had not allegedly manipulated benchmarks. One report says that the benchmark claims are impossible to recreate for Qualcomm’s partners that will eventually use the Snapdragon X Elite in various notebook models. Some OEMs are rumored to have reported numbers that are ‘far sub-50%’ of what Qualcomm claims Two ‘major’ OEMs and a ‘deep […]
An alleged "official" AMD document with information regarding AMD's Zen 5-powered Strix & Strix Halo APU has leaked out, spilling the beans on the full platform details for the red team's next-gen mobility lineup. AMD Strix & Strix Halo APUs To Mark A Major Update For The Ryzen Mobility Lineup: Featuring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3+ iGPU & XDNA 2 AI NPU Cores The leak comes from HKEPC who managed to spot the official AMD documents posted over at X by a user known as Izzukias. The original post has been removed but the tech outlet managed to get a […]
AMD's Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 next-gen Zen 5 cores has been tested again and delivers faster performance than Phoenix & Hawk Point. AMD Strix Point "Zen 5" APU Now Ahead of Phoenix & Hawk Point "Zen 4" APUs In Benchmark Leak Yesterday, we reported the first Geekbench benchmarks of an alleged AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 Zen 5 cores. It looks like the chip has been tested again, this time running at 2.30 GHz clock speeds, almost a 1 GHz speed up versus the previous ES variant. The APU has the same […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to be officially announced in October, but an earlier rumor claimed that the chipset’s design would be finalized in April, meaning several Qualcomm partners would have a chance to examine and perform their testing of the SoC. One device being tweaked with the silicon is the OnePlus 13, with one tipster sharing a few specifications of the upcoming flagship in the latest rumor. Unfortunately, the OnePlus 13 will not be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, as that exclusive right will likely be held by the Xiaomi 13 Though Xiaomi will probably be […]
For some time now, we’ve known Ubisoft has two big Assassin’s Creed projects in the works – the more traditional Japanese ninja and samurai epic Codename Red, and the more experimental Codename Hexe. In development at Ubisoft Montreal, we know Assassin’s Creed Hexe will be a “different type of game” with a dark witchcraft-focused storyline and perhaps a more linear structure, but beyond that, we haven’t heard much about what’s cooking. Well, reliable Ubisoft insider Tom Henderson has emerged with some new details about Assassin’s Creed Hexe, and it seems it will indeed be quite a departure for the series. […]