The PlayStation VR2 headset is currently available at a significant discount on Amazon, priced at 299 dollars. This represents a substantial 100-dollar reduction from its standard cost. The promotion includes the Horizon Call of the Mountain game, a title created by Guerrilla Games and Firesprite. This virtual reality adventure features a new hero named Ryas and offers a linear, first-person experience distinct from the main Horizon series.
A recent development allows the headset to function with personal computers, not just the PlayStation 5. This expanded compatibility requires a 60 dollar PC adapter and a specific DisplayPort cable. After acquiring the adapter, users can install a dedicated application on Steam to access numerous...
New performance data for Intel's upcoming Panther Lake processors indicates a major generational improvement in its integrated graphics. A leaker using the handle OneRaichu reported that the flagship model, identified as the Arc B390 iGPU with twelve Xe3 cores, achieved a score of approximately 7,000 points in the Time Spy Graphics benchmark.
This result would place the integrated solution roughly twelve percent ahead of a desktop GeForce RTX 3050. It also represents a performance doubling over AMD's current Radeon 890M and Intel's own previous Arc 140T graphics. The same source indicated the chip also performed strongly in the Steel Nomad Light test.
While synthetic benchmarks often favor Intel architecture, the reported leap...
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has dismissed allegations of a process technology leak as unfounded speculation. He affirmed his company’s commitment to respecting the intellectual property of other firms. These statements address concerns surrounding the hiring of a former TSMC executive, Dr. Wei-Jen Lo, by Intel Foundry.
Taiwanese authorities have initiated a formal inquiry into the matter, according to Economic Affairs Minister Ming-hsin Kung. The investigation considers TSMC’s internal policies regarding former employees joining competitors. Dr. Lo’s new role at Intel is reportedly centered on advanced packaging technologies.
Industry analysts suggest that any significant transfer of proprietary node technology is unlikely. Intel’s own 18A...
The Dutch technology firm ASML has launched its inaugural American training center in Phoenix, Arizona. According to CEO Christophe Fouquet, this facility arrives as semiconductor manufacturing grows significantly across Arizona and other states. The new academy aims to educate as many as one thousand engineers annually.
The campus contains fourteen classrooms and a cleanroom for hands-on experience with ASML's advanced DUV and EUV machinery. This local center eliminates the previous requirement for United States-based engineers to travel abroad for instruction. An ASML vice president, Clayton Patch, noted that servicing this sophisticated equipment demands a skill level comparable to maintaining advanced fighter aircraft.
While the...
Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone series is reportedly shaping up to be a highly iterative update, according to industry observers. Critics describe the upcoming lineup as functionally safe and lacking in inspirational design, despite minor adjustments like a larger base model screen and slightly thinner Ultra variant with more rounded edges.
This perceived lack of innovation is attributed by some analysts to a strategic shift within the company. They suggest Samsung now prioritizes its semiconductor manufacturing and AI research divisions as primary profit centers. In this view, the mobile division's main role is to generate sufficient revenue to support these larger, more capital-intensive technological ventures...
Bandai Namco has announced a remastered version of Tales of Berseria for current gaming platforms, a decision that has disappointed some enthusiasts. The game, originally released in 2016, will receive new quality-of-life features. Critics argue that other, less accessible titles in the series were more deserving of a remaster.
Several games were suggested as better candidates. Tales of Hearts R remains exclusive to the PlayStation Vita, severely limiting its audience. Tales of the Abyss is similarly difficult to access as it lacks a modern digital release. Tales of Rebirth, a 2D entry, was never officially localized for Western markets. Fans also expressed a strong desire for Tales of Xillia 2 and the highly regarded Tales of Destiny...
A worker in China won a GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card in a lottery during a company-sponsored trip to a NVIDIA event. His employer, however, demanded he return the prize, asserting it was company property.
When the employee refused, senior management and the human resources department reportedly pressured him, threatening termination. The individual chose to resign from his position instead of surrendering the GPU.
This incident has ignited a significant online discussion regarding the ownership of randomly won prizes at corporate functions. Public opinion appears divided on whether the company overstepped by demanding the employee relinquish his winnings.
Rising LPDDR6 memory costs and premium pricing for TSMC's 2nm manufacturing will challenge next-generation smartphone processors. According to industry speculation, only flagship chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 are expected to incorporate this new RAM technology next year.
Qualcomm may release two versions of its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, with LPDDR6 support and a faster GPU reportedly reserved for a Pro model. MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 is anticipated to feature a single variant. The companies are also contending with the high expense of TSMC's advanced 2nm production process.
This combination of increased memory and chip fabrication costs could pressure smartphone makers to raise prices for their 2026...
Ubisoft has introduced a new interactive prototype called Teammates, which showcases generative artificial intelligence within a first-person shooter environment. This project expands upon the company's earlier Neo NPC research by placing AI-driven characters into dynamic combat scenarios. These non-player companions can process real-time voice commands and adjust their actions according to player tactics and the immediate situation.
The prototype includes an AI assistant named Jaspar, designed to function as a tactical guide. This character can identify environmental threats, remind players of objectives, and even manage certain user interface elements. Developers described the project as an experiment in creating more adaptive and...
