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, […]
It looks like NVIDIA is finally prepping the discontinuation process of its flagship "Ada" GPUs, the GeForce RTX 4090 & RTX 4090D, ahead of next-gen launches. NVIDIA To Discontinue GeForce RTX 4090 & RTX 4090D GPUs In October, Supply Shortages Expected In November Before Arrival of RTX 5090 & RTX 5090D The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU launched almost two years ago (availability in October 2022) & has retained the GPU throne throughout its lifetime. There has been no card from the competition that has tackled NVIDIA's top-of-the-line gaming solution and it looks like the champ is going to end […]
Black Myth: Wukong is easily the biggest success registered by a Chinese developer so far with a premium game. Earlier this month, we learned that the action RPG had sold 18 million units; however, Daniel Camilo, an industry analyst based in China, claimed that Game Science's debut title is now around the 20 million units milestone. In the same tweet, Camilo also revealed to have heard from certain sources that the first Black Myth: Wukong DLC will be released in early 2025, around the new Chinese Year festivity, so between the end of January and early February. According to a […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 console has entered full production, and the unofficial name that has been used so far for the system may be the official one, according to rumors circulating online. As reported on the Gaming Leaks and Rumors subreddit, a Famiboard user called fwd-bwd shared new information discovered on a Chinese forum from a supposed line worker regarding the console. This Chinese user revealed that the system has begun production, with a quota of 1000 units a day per worker. The system is slightly larger than its predecessor, has a smaller bezel, and will come with black and […]
The Tensor G4 found in all Pixel 9 models this year might be the last of its kind, as Google could very well be on its way to dropping Samsung as a foundry partner in favor of TSMC. The Mountain View giant has been reported on multiple occasions to be developing the Tensor G5 for its Pixel 10 lineup, and it will be mass produced on the Taiwanese semiconductor titan’s second-generation 3nm process. In addition, a new report claims that Google has plans to keep TSMC as a long-term partner, with its Tensor G6 supposedly leveraging the advanced 2nm process. […]
Apple was previously reported to have prepared 17 million pre-order units of the iPhone 16 series, with the ‘Pro’ models estimated to have made up a whopping 68 percent of the total shipments. However, the iPhone 16 Plus only made up 6 percent of the overall figure, and yet, according to updated numbers from an analyst, this particular model has 48 percent higher pre-orders compared to the iPhone 15 Plus from last year. In comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max pre-orders were lower than expected, suggesting that the changes might not be compelling enough to warrant […]
The Resident Evil Code Veronica and Resident Evil Code Zero remakes may not be as ambitious as the Resident Evil 4 remake was, according to a well-known leaker. Talking on The Snitch's Discord server, well-known insider Dusk Golem talked about what's next for the series, saying that the two remakes are the only remakes of the series in active development, alongside the yet-to-be-revealed ninth entry in the franchise. The insider also highlighted how CAPCOM doesn't plan for any of its remakes to be as ambitious as the Resident Evil 4 remake, which was an exception to the rule due to […]
The introduction of 3nm GAA technology commenced in 2022, when Samsung stated it had initiated mass production of its cutting-edge manufacturing process, and it would bring a wave of performance and efficiency advantages compared to the company’s 5nm node. Fast-forward to 2024 and almost heading into 2025, the Korean giant is said to be struggling to improve yields and is finding every possible solution to climb out of the hole that it has dug itself into. A report claims that despite a multitude of efforts, the 3nm GAA yields are three times less than the minimum limit required for mass […]
Today is the day Sony will most likely unveil the new PS5 Pro console. After long months of leaks and rumors, not to mention the near-confirmation of its imminent launch from various developers at Gamescom, Lead System Architect Mark Cerny (who already designed the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PlayStation 5) will take the stage later today for a 9-minute video presentation scheduled for 8 AM Pacific Time (5 PM CET). In case anyone had any lingering doubts about what the presentation would be about, some eagle-eyed users discovered an unlisted video on PlayStation's YouTube channel simply titled 'PS5 […]
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to receive its first high NA EUV chip manufacturing machine from the Dutch firm ASML later this month, according to rumors swirling in Taiwan. High NA machines have been a source of controversy when it comes to TSMC, as after its management complained earlier this year that the equipment was pricey, it later decided to buy a scanner from ASML. These machines use different lenses than their EUV predecessors and enable crisper resolution of smaller circuits, which helps chip manufacturers make advanced and leading edge semiconductors. According to the details, TSMC's high […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has been reported to be exclusively mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm process, with Samsung losing out on an opportunity of a lifetime because it could not increase chip yields. Sadly, relying on one foundry partner can result in a monumental price bump, and with Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship SoC rumored to cost $240 per unit, the San Diego firm needs to get another player into the fold to stabilize these figures. A new rumor is now doing the rounds, claiming that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is on track to use both TSMC’s N3P and Samsung’s […]
Apple introduced a $999 starting price back when it introduced the iPhone X, ushering in a new ultra-premium category of flagships, and it followed up with an even larger version while charging an additional sum. The company has not taken a backseat in this approach, but despite getting several generations of iPhone launches, the smaller ‘Pro’ version never crept beyond the $999 threshold, despite countless rumors clamoring otherwise. According to the latest rumor, the iPhone 16 Pro price for the base model is said to remain unchanged, which is an excellent strategy, and it means more features for consumers without […]
Qualcomm is scheduled to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October officially, and it will be the first time that the company introduces a smartphone SoC featuring its in-house Oryon CPU cores. Unfortunately, the use of these custom cores is a major reason why a Qualcomm executive hinted that the chipset will be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, the actual price of the SoC has yet to be revealed because it is a difficult metric to evaluate, but one tipster may have the answer as he mentions that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be […]
It looks like NVIDIA is finally prepping the discontinuation process of its flagship "Ada" GPUs, the GeForce RTX 4090 & RTX 4090D, ahead of next-gen launches. NVIDIA To Discontinue GeForce RTX 4090 & RTX 4090D GPUs In October, Supply Shortages Expected In November Before Arrival of RTX 5090 & RTX 5090D The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU launched almost two years ago (availability in October 2022) & has retained the GPU throne throughout its lifetime. There has been no card from the competition that has tackled NVIDIA's top-of-the-line gaming solution and it looks like the champ is going to end […]
Black Myth: Wukong is easily the biggest success registered by a Chinese developer so far with a premium game. Earlier this month, we learned that the action RPG had sold 18 million units; however, Daniel Camilo, an industry analyst based in China, claimed that Game Science's debut title is now around the 20 million units milestone. In the same tweet, Camilo also revealed to have heard from certain sources that the first Black Myth: Wukong DLC will be released in early 2025, around the new Chinese Year festivity, so between the end of January and early February. According to a […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 console has entered full production, and the unofficial name that has been used so far for the system may be the official one, according to rumors circulating online. As reported on the Gaming Leaks and Rumors subreddit, a Famiboard user called fwd-bwd shared new information discovered on a Chinese forum from a supposed line worker regarding the console. This Chinese user revealed that the system has begun production, with a quota of 1000 units a day per worker. The system is slightly larger than its predecessor, has a smaller bezel, and will come with black and […]
The Tensor G4 found in all Pixel 9 models this year might be the last of its kind, as Google could very well be on its way to dropping Samsung as a foundry partner in favor of TSMC. The Mountain View giant has been reported on multiple occasions to be developing the Tensor G5 for its Pixel 10 lineup, and it will be mass produced on the Taiwanese semiconductor titan’s second-generation 3nm process. In addition, a new report claims that Google has plans to keep TSMC as a long-term partner, with its Tensor G6 supposedly leveraging the advanced 2nm process. […]
Apple was previously reported to have prepared 17 million pre-order units of the iPhone 16 series, with the ‘Pro’ models estimated to have made up a whopping 68 percent of the total shipments. However, the iPhone 16 Plus only made up 6 percent of the overall figure, and yet, according to updated numbers from an analyst, this particular model has 48 percent higher pre-orders compared to the iPhone 15 Plus from last year. In comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max pre-orders were lower than expected, suggesting that the changes might not be compelling enough to warrant […]
The Resident Evil Code Veronica and Resident Evil Code Zero remakes may not be as ambitious as the Resident Evil 4 remake was, according to a well-known leaker. Talking on The Snitch's Discord server, well-known insider Dusk Golem talked about what's next for the series, saying that the two remakes are the only remakes of the series in active development, alongside the yet-to-be-revealed ninth entry in the franchise. The insider also highlighted how CAPCOM doesn't plan for any of its remakes to be as ambitious as the Resident Evil 4 remake, which was an exception to the rule due to […]
The introduction of 3nm GAA technology commenced in 2022, when Samsung stated it had initiated mass production of its cutting-edge manufacturing process, and it would bring a wave of performance and efficiency advantages compared to the company’s 5nm node. Fast-forward to 2024 and almost heading into 2025, the Korean giant is said to be struggling to improve yields and is finding every possible solution to climb out of the hole that it has dug itself into. A report claims that despite a multitude of efforts, the 3nm GAA yields are three times less than the minimum limit required for mass […]
Today is the day Sony will most likely unveil the new PS5 Pro console. After long months of leaks and rumors, not to mention the near-confirmation of its imminent launch from various developers at Gamescom, Lead System Architect Mark Cerny (who already designed the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PlayStation 5) will take the stage later today for a 9-minute video presentation scheduled for 8 AM Pacific Time (5 PM CET). In case anyone had any lingering doubts about what the presentation would be about, some eagle-eyed users discovered an unlisted video on PlayStation's YouTube channel simply titled 'PS5 […]
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to receive its first high NA EUV chip manufacturing machine from the Dutch firm ASML later this month, according to rumors swirling in Taiwan. High NA machines have been a source of controversy when it comes to TSMC, as after its management complained earlier this year that the equipment was pricey, it later decided to buy a scanner from ASML. These machines use different lenses than their EUV predecessors and enable crisper resolution of smaller circuits, which helps chip manufacturers make advanced and leading edge semiconductors. According to the details, TSMC's high […]
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has been reported to be exclusively mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm process, with Samsung losing out on an opportunity of a lifetime because it could not increase chip yields. Sadly, relying on one foundry partner can result in a monumental price bump, and with Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship SoC rumored to cost $240 per unit, the San Diego firm needs to get another player into the fold to stabilize these figures. A new rumor is now doing the rounds, claiming that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is on track to use both TSMC’s N3P and Samsung’s […]
Apple introduced a $999 starting price back when it introduced the iPhone X, ushering in a new ultra-premium category of flagships, and it followed up with an even larger version while charging an additional sum. The company has not taken a backseat in this approach, but despite getting several generations of iPhone launches, the smaller ‘Pro’ version never crept beyond the $999 threshold, despite countless rumors clamoring otherwise. According to the latest rumor, the iPhone 16 Pro price for the base model is said to remain unchanged, which is an excellent strategy, and it means more features for consumers without […]
Qualcomm is scheduled to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in October officially, and it will be the first time that the company introduces a smartphone SoC featuring its in-house Oryon CPU cores. Unfortunately, the use of these custom cores is a major reason why a Qualcomm executive hinted that the chipset will be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, the actual price of the SoC has yet to be revealed because it is a difficult metric to evaluate, but one tipster may have the answer as he mentions that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be […]