Google conducts early internal testing of MediaTek's M90 5G modem for the Pixel 11 smartphone family, following its selection of Samsung's Exynos 5400 for the Pixel 10 series. The M90 modem delivers maximum download speeds of 12 gigabits per second and reduces power consumption by 18 percent through UltraSave technology. MediaTek announced the modem earlier this year, which includes satellite connectivity support for areas without cellular coverage.
The transition from Samsung's older 4-nanometer manufacturing process could provide better efficiency and performance for next year's flagship devices. Apple previously switched from Intel modems to MediaTek solutions, which demonstrates the Taiwanese company's competitive wireless...
Enthusiast TrashBench modified a GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card by replacing its cooling system with an RTX 5060 heatsink and flashing custom firmware to achieve a 16 percent performance increase. The modification required drilling the heatsink to fit the RTX 5050 circuit board and installing GAMDIAS fans for improved thermal management. The modded card reached clock speeds of 3.3 gigahertz and operated at 40 degrees Celsius compared with 70 degrees on the stock cooler.
The enhanced RTX 5050 scored 11,715 points in 3DMark Time Spy Graphics and claimed top worldwide rankings in Steel Nomad with 2,703 points. TrashBench cautioned that the modifications void the manufacturer's warranty and suggested buyers invest an additional $50 for an...
Electronic Arts and Full Circle will launch Season 1 for the early access version of Skate on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. The update introduces the Skate Pass with daily and weekly tasks, seasonal challenges, and premium rewards for subscribers. Players will access new skateable areas and cosmetics through seasonal events such as Skate-O-Ween, a Halloween-themed activity arriving this month.
Alinea Analytics reports the game achieved high player counts and ranked among September's top revenue generators. Critics have criticized the live-service model and microtransaction-heavy approach, which marks a departure from the original series. The developer faces uncertainty about whether strong initial performance can continue through the early...
Jefferies analyst Edison Lee lowered his expectations for Apple's foldable iPhone after raising sales estimates for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The analyst projects only 12.5 million foldable iPhone units will sell next year, far below the 95 million units Nikkei Asia reported Apple targets for mass production. Lee attributes the near-term strength to the base iPhone 17 model, which received an implied $100 price cut through doubling the storage capacity to 256 gigabytes.
The analyst forecasts iPhone shipments will reach 248 million units in fiscal 2025, rise to 250 million in fiscal 2026, and then decline to 248 million in fiscal 2027. Lee expects a $100 price increase for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models will dampen demand for these...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 nominations with six total nods, as voting opens across 21 categories. Sandfall Interactive's debut title earned recognition for Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Best Soundtrack, Best Leading Performer for Jennifer English as Maelle, Best Supporting Performer with Ben Starr as Verso, and Studio of the Year. The game notably missed nominations in major categories such as Console Game of the Year.
Hollow Knight Silksong, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Ghost of Yotei trail behind with four nominations each. The Ultimate Game of the Year category remains unrevealed until November 3, 2025, which could add nominations for top...
Alinea Analytics analyst Rhys Elliott warned that Electronic Arts faces substantial challenges from the $20 billion debt load acquired through its Consortium buyout. The analyst predicted layoffs and potential sales of intellectual property or studios as the company manages its junk-rated debt obligations. BioWare and Motive emerged as vulnerable targets for potential divestiture because they focus on single-player games rather than the lucrative sports franchises that generate consistent revenue.
Elliott identified Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund as a key player in the acquisition. The sovereign wealth fund seeks to diversify its portfolio beyond oil revenues through gaming sector investments. The fund previously invested in...
Gaijin Entertainment developers have detailed their implementation of path-traced global illumination in War Thunder, revealing that the initial prototype was completed in just weeks. Lead programmer László Perneky explained that the team spent about a month developing the first version, but refinements continue as the studio balances quality with performance demands across different gameplay scenarios.
The Dagor Engine powers both War Thunder and the shooter Enlisted, and path tracing support will arrive in the open source version by year's end. Co-founder Anton Yudintsev confirmed Enlisted already runs an internal path tracing build, though he noted the current global illumination system delivers similar results with better...
Microsoft is testing a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that will include advertisements, according to a report from The Verge. Users will watch two minutes of ads before streaming and receive five hours of monthly access in one-hour sessions. The service will allow streaming of free-to-play titles, owned games, and Xbox Retro Classic selections across PCs, consoles, and handheld devices.
A public beta test is expected soon, and a full release will follow in the coming months. The announcement comes after Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass prices by 50 percent earlier this year. Critics question whether the limited five-hour monthly allowance will satisfy gamers who want to stream content. The restrictions may push users toward...
Actor Rohit Saraf discussed the physical demands of his profession in a recent interview, acknowledging the difficulty of body transformations required for film roles. Saraf explained that altering one's physique proves challenging for anyone, noting that individuals respond uniquely to dietary changes and exercise programs. For his latest project, both he and co-star Sanya Malhotra underwent significant physical preparation, with Malhotra training for one year while Saraf maintained a rigorous program for 14 to 15 months.
The actor appears in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, a romantic comedy directed by Shashank Khaitan that features Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi. Saraf described the...
