Sony will release a revised PlayStation 5 Pro model with improved power efficiency alongside an updated DualSense V3 controller, according to reports from Polish outlet PPE. The new console variant will consume 3 percent less energy than current hardware. The information matches earlier claims from reliable industry source billbil-kun about the refreshed system.
The DualSense V3 controller will feature a removable battery that allows users to replace the power cell when it degrades. Sony plans to ship the updated controller on shelves in November, and the company will bundle it with the PlayStation 5 Pro revision. The battery design extends the lifespan of the accessory compared to previous models that required complete replacement...
Electronic Arts accepted a $55 billion buyout from a consortium of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. The transaction marks the largest corporate buyout in history and the second-largest gaming industry deal, following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. JPMorgan Chase committed $20 billion in debt financing for the acquisition, representing the largest debt package ever arranged for a buyout.
Financial analysts warn that the debt burden could trigger widespread job cuts at the video game publisher. Bloomberg reported that the interest payments alone may reach hundreds of millions of dollars annually, prompting the company to implement aggressive cost reduction...
TSMC will accelerate advanced semiconductor production at its Arizona facilities, bringing high-end manufacturing nodes to the United States earlier than planned. The Taiwan Economic Daily reports that the company's third Arizona factory will begin output of 2-nanometer and A16 chips by 2027, one year ahead of the original schedule. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has pushed for TSMC to shift 50 percent of its total production capacity to American soil amid geopolitical concerns between China and Taiwan.
The semiconductor manufacturer currently produces 4-nanometer chips at its Arizona location, and 3-nanometer production lines should start operations by the end of this year. TSMC expects to serve 30 percent of American chip demand...
Capcom demonstrated Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2 during the Tokyo Game Show 2025, and the title performed better than anticipated on the platform. Game Director Koshi Nakanishi told Famitsu that developers built the project with scalability across hardware specifications from the start. The RE Engine enabled smooth performance without forcing high-end features onto weaker systems.
Game Producer Masato Kumazawa confirmed that demo stations at the convention offered both Nintendo Switch 2 units and laptop computers as playable options. The PC version will support NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation and path tracing technology when it launches. Capcom has not released official system requirements for computers or...
A YouTuber experienced a battery malfunction with his Samsung Galaxy Ring that prevented him from boarding a flight. Daniel from ZONEofTECH posted images on social media showing the device had swollen while attached to his finger. Airport security denied him entry to the aircraft because of safety concerns related to the damaged battery.
The incident forced Daniel to spend 47 hours traveling while searching for alternate arrangements and lodging. He attributed the failure to several factors such as exposure to high temperatures during a trip to Hawaii for the Snapdragon Summit, contact with salt water, and previous air travel. The content creator noted the ring's battery performance had declined over recent months before the swelling...
A collector has assembled what appears to be a complete historical archive of graphics processing units from AMD and NVIDIA spanning more than 30 years. The collection starts with NVIDIA's NV1 and extends through the GeForce RTX 5090, while the AMD section begins with the Radeon DDR and continues to the Radeon RX 9070 XT. The array features mostly reference designs from both manufacturers, with select models from board partners such as Zotac and Sapphire.
The compilation holds an estimated value between $200,000 and $300,000 based on current market conditions and the rarity of older models. Notable entries feature the NVIDIA Titan V Volta, which introduced high-speed HBM2 memory for advanced computing applications. The display...
Finnish studio Mainframe Industries and publisher New Tales will release Pax Dei version 1.0 on Oct. 16. The social sandbox MMORPG has remained in Steam Early Access since June 18, 2024, but user reviews show a 54 percent approval rating. Recent feedback drops to 38 percent positive responses.
Founders gain access on Oct. 14 and receive a free copy to share with another player. All users will start fresh on new servers with reset characters when the game launches. The title costs $29.99 through the official website, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
The base package provides two character slots and one month of Premium Membership for $6.99 monthly. Premium status grants 50 percent bonuses to experience points and currency offerings...
India defeated co-hosts Sri Lanka by 59 runs through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method during the ICC Women's ODI World Cup opener on Tuesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Deepti Sharma made history as the first Indian bowler to record both a fifty and a three-wicket haul in a World Cup match. Amanjot Kaur scored 57 runs, and Deepti added 53 as India posted 269 for eight wickets in 47 overs after rain reduced the contest from 50 overs per side.
Sri Lanka chased a revised target of 271 runs but managed only 211 all out in 45.4 overs. Deepti claimed three wickets for 54 runs, Sneh Rana took two for 32, and spinner Shree Charani captured two for 37. Chamari Athapaththu led Sri Lanka with 43 runs, but the middle order collapsed...
President Droupadi Murmu awarded a diamond jubilee silver trumpet and trumpet banner to the President's Bodyguard during a Tuesday ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The presentation marked 75 years since the unit received its current designation in 1950. Murmu praised the regiment's professional excellence and adherence to military traditions while noting the honor carries significant responsibility.
The President's Bodyguard stands as the Indian Army's oldest regiment after its establishment in 1773 as the Governor-General's Bodyguard. Warren Hastings raised the unit in Varanasi with 50 cavalry troopers, and later expanded it to 100 horsemen. The regiment adopted its present name on Jan. 27, 1950, and received its first silver trumpet...
