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AMD AFMF 3 leaks as frame gen wars heat up with FSR Redstone
Advanced Micro Devices revealed evidence of Fluid Motion Frames 3 technology within recent driver software, and the company may launch the feature alongside its FSR Redstone update. The frame-generation solution operates through driver controls rather than game integration, which allows titles without native support to benefit from enhanced frame rates. AMD introduced the original Fluid Motion Frames during 2023, and the second version added artificial intelligence optimizations that reduced latency across multiple graphics processing units. Driver files reference the technology as FrameGenV3, and forum users suggest deployment with the 25.20 software branch. FSR Redstone forms part of the FSR 4 package, which brings machine learning...
PlayStation 5 CFI-2100 shrinks SSD, finally fixes leaky liquid metal
Sony released the PlayStation 5 CFI-2100 model in Europe this month with a reduced 825-gigabyte solid-state drive compared to the previous one-terabyte version. YouTuber Austin Evans conducted a teardown that revealed significant internal modifications addressing a widespread liquid metal cooling defect. The revision adds ridges similar to those found in the PlayStation 5 Pro to prevent cooling solution migration when users position consoles vertically. The hardware update features three NAND modules rather than two, and eliminates the glossy exterior finish present on earlier slim designs. Earlier models suffered damage when liquid metal dripped away from the accelerated processing unit during vertical placement. Sony has not...
NVIDIA RTX 50 Super leaks hint at spring 2026 launch with more VRAM
NVIDIA plans to release its GeForce RTX 50 Super graphics card lineup between March and May 2026, according to Benchlife. The company will skip the Consumer Electronics Show on January 2026 for the launch, and board partners have not received official notification about production schedules. The Super variants will feature increased video memory compared to standard models, with the RTX 5070 Super receiving 18 gigabytes and the RTX 5070 Ti Super obtaining 24 gigabytes of GDDR7 memory. Graphics cards in the 70-class and 80-class categories will receive 50 percent more memory capacity than their non-Super counterparts. Seasonic's power supply calculator previously listed both RTX 5070 Ti Super and RTX 5070 Super models with higher...
Capcom axes Windows 10 support as Monster Hunter Wilds keeps chugging
CAPCOM announced on Monday that three Monster Hunter titles will discontinue Windows 10 compatibility starting on October 14, 2025. The Japanese publisher stated Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter World, and Monster Hunter Rise will no longer receive guaranteed functionality on the older operating system after that date. The games remain playable on Windows 10 devices, but future patches may create compatibility issues. Monster Hunter Wilds received a Title Update on Monday that adds Final Fantasy XIV crossover content. The patch introduces Omega Planetes as a new monster, Dark Knight Hunter armor, Pictomancy abilities, and Arch-tempered Nu Udra through an event quest. The game launched earlier this year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox...
Capcom shuts down Leon rumors as Resident Evil Requiem drops a new hooded guy
CAPCOM producer Masata Kumazawa addressed speculation about Resident Evil Requiem during an interview with The Gamer at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Kumazawa stated unverified rumors created false expectations among players regarding character appearances, and story elements. The producer confirmed a hooded figure shown in trailers represents a new character rather than a returning member. Leaker Dusk Golem sparked speculation that CAPCOM never officially confirmed. The survival horror title launches on February 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch 2. Computer players will access path tracing technology, and NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. Off-screen footage demonstrated strong performance on Nintendo...
Samsung bets on 512 TB Gen6 SSDs as AI eats enterprise storage
Samsung and InnoGrit announced enterprise PCIe Gen6 solid-state drive releases during the GMIF Innovation Summit 2025 held on Shenzen. Samsung Chief Technology Officer Kevin Yoo confirmed the company will deliver PM1763 Gen6 SSD solutions in early 2026 with double performance and 25-watt power consumption. The manufacturer plans 512-terabyte Gen6 variants by 2027 after rolling out 256-terabyte Gen5 models. InnoGrit will launch AI Enterprise PCIe Gen6 drives by 2026 with 25 million IOPS capabilities. Silicon Motion presented its SM8466 Gen6 controller reaching 28 gigabytes per second speeds and 512-terabyte capacities for 2026 enterprise deployment. Consumer Gen6 products remain distant with manufacturers projecting availability between...
Dawn of War IV drags Orks, Blood Ravens, and finally Nekrons into the 2026 fight
KING Art and Deep Silver showcased an in-engine trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV during the PC Gaming Show - Tokyo Direct event. The real-time strategy game debuts on PC through Steam in 2026 after its announcement on Gamescom 2025. Creative Director Jan Theysen confirmed the developers modeled the sequel after the original Dawn of War rather than its successors. The team emphasized sync kills as a signature feature while developing enhanced combat mechanics for modern audiences. The roster features Blood Ravens and Orks alongside Nekrons and Adeptus Mechanicus factions. Relic Entertainment developed the first three entries before separating from SEGA on March 2024 to pursue Earth vs Mars. KING Art previously released Iron...
Qualcomm clings to TSMC 2nm N2P as chip wars go broke
Qualcomm plans to manufacture its next two flagship chipsets on TSMC's 2nm N2P process node, according to social media reports. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 7 will both use the advanced lithography after the company completed its 3nm production cycle with the Gen 5 model. TSMC's N2P variant delivers a 5 percent performance boost or equivalent power savings compared to the standard N2 node, which enters mass production later this year. The chipmaker has not confirmed plans to split manufacturing between TSMC and Samsung despite cost pressures. TSMC reportedly will increase 2nm wafer prices by 50 percent after Qualcomm and MediaTek paid 24 percent more for 3nm production. Samsung prepares to launch its Exynos...
Apple plans to nerf iPhone 17e to keep iPhone 17 smug
Apple faces criticism for allowing its iPhone 16e to outshine the standard iPhone 16 model after its release earlier in 2025. The company captured 19 percent of the global smartphone market in the first quarter of 2025, according to Counterpoint Intelligence. Analyst Mark Gurman predicts Apple will limit features on the upcoming iPhone 17e to prevent it from overshadowing the base iPhone 17 model. The iPhone 16e featured a 6.1-inch OLED display with an aluminum frame, but used a four-core GPU instead of the five-core version found in the standard model. The device also contained a single camera lens rather than a dual-camera system. Apple plans to equip the iPhone 17e with a 60Hz display refresh rate and maintain the single-lens camera...
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