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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie drops Leon Kennedy
Director Zach Cregger confirmed his upcoming Resident Evil adaptation will feature an original narrative separate from established game characters. Entertainment Weekly received details about the project, which excludes popular figure Leon Kennedy from the storyline. Cregger emphasized his respect for the gaming franchise while creating fresh content within the established universe. The plot centers on a courier who delivers packages to an isolated medical facility. Austin Abrams appears likely to portray this character, who faces mutated creatures during a viral outbreak. Paul Walter Hauser recently joined the production cast. This marks the third cinematic attempt to adapt Capcom's horror franchise. Paul W.S. Anderson previously...
ASUS may have a way to kill GPU power connectors
ASUS demonstrated prototype hardware that eliminates traditional power cables from graphics processing units. The company developed enhanced PCIe slot technology capable of transmitting 250 watts through modified connector pins. Current industry standards limit PCIe slots to 75 watts, requiring separate power connections for most graphics cards. Engineers added five additional contact points to the slot interface, creating denser pin configurations similar to high-power connector designs. Motherboards require corresponding updates with reinforced conductive elements to support the increased electrical load. The prototype system successfully powered a TUF GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card at 248 watts during testing demonstrations...
T-Mobile won't sell iPhone 17 Pro without an Apple Watch
A T-Mobile retail location refused to sell Apple smartphones without mandatory accessory purchases. Customers reported being denied iPhone 17 Pro purchases unless they agreed to buy Apple Watch devices simultaneously. Sales representatives acknowledged product availability but maintained bundle requirements for completion of transactions. Multiple potential buyers departed the store after learning about these purchasing conditions. Reddit users documented the incident and shared similar experiences from other locations. The carrier's policy appears designed to increase revenue through higher-margin accessory sales. Business analysts suggest such practices may damage long-term customer relationships despite short-term profit gains...
Luke Miani, others report foggy iPhone Air cameras
Early iPhone Air purchasers encountered moisture accumulation within camera components after the device launch. Social media platforms displayed evidence of lens fogging from multiple customers. Temperature fluctuations and humidity exposure triggered the condensation problems across various units. YouTuber Luke Miani documented the defect through photographs shared on social platforms. Additional users confirmed similar experiences through posts and images. The ultra-thin design raises questions about adequate sealing mechanisms. Apple previously acknowledged that camera lens condensation indicates potential hardware complications. Users should maintain devices at stable room temperatures to facilitate natural moisture evaporation...
Microsoft hikes Xbox console prices again for US buyers
Microsoft announced its second Xbox console price adjustment for 2025, effective October 3rd. The company attributes these changes to macroeconomic environmental shifts affecting the gaming industry. American consumers will face higher costs while international markets remain unaffected by the latest pricing strategy. The Xbox Series X will cost $649.99, representing a $50 increase from current retail prices. Microsoft's premium 2TB Galaxy Special Edition variant rises to $799.99 with a $70 adjustment. Both Series S models experience $20 increases, bringing the 512GB version to $399.99 and the 1TB model to $449.99. This marks the second price adjustment since May's substantial increases that affected multiple console variants. Sony...
Krafton changes its story in Subnautica 2 lawsuit
A court denied two requests from Krafton against Unknown Worlds co-founders regarding the Subnautica 2 legal dispute. The publisher sought forensic inspection and preservation orders against Ted Gill, Max McGuire, and Charlie Cleveland. Both motions were deemed unnecessary by the presiding judge. Krafton altered its central argument during proceedings, shifting from claims about premature game release to accusations about file downloads. The company initially stated the founders attempted launching Subnautica 2 before completion. Krafton later argued termination resulted from unauthorized file access discovered after dismissals occurred. Fortis Advisors represents the dismissed co-founders and characterized the strategy change as...
Pimax shows off three new Micro-OLED VR headsets
Pimax announced three virtual reality headsets during its Sync Presentation event in Shanghai. The company's new Micro-OLED product line addresses previous technical challenges through proprietary ConcaveView pancake optics. These headsets deliver enhanced pixel density and contrast compared to traditional displays. The technology offers improved visual clarity for both gaming and professional applications. Pimax claims its optical system eliminates previous heat management and scaling issues. The Dream Air SE costs $899 and weighs 140 grams with 2560 x 2560 resolution per eye. Its premium sibling, the Dream Air, features 3840 x 3552 resolution and weighs under 170 grams for $1999. The Crystal Super represents the flagship model at...
Nintendo argues mods aren't prior art in the Palworld case
Nintendo pursues legal action against PocketPair over patent infringement claims related to Palworld development. The company has modified its patent assertions and obtained additional patents during the yearlong litigation process. PocketPair attempted to use game modifications as a defense strategy against Nintendo's allegations. Nintendo contends that game modifications cannot qualify as prior art because they depend entirely on existing games for functionality. The company argues that mods lack independent operation capabilities and should remain subject to separate patent protections. This legal position protects Nintendo from potential patent claims by third parties who might modify Nintendo games and seek patent rights. A...
FSR 4 gives Steam Deck games a big visual upgrade
Deck Wizard released comparison videos demonstrating AMD FSR 4 performance against FSR 3.1.5 on Steam Deck hardware. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Stellar Blade serve as test subjects for the analysis. The newer upscaling technology produces cleaner and sharper visuals despite reduced frame rates. Both titles perform optimally at 60 frames per second, particularly Stellar Blade due to its action-heavy mechanics. Early results indicate strong potential for future optimization improvements. AMD FSR 4 represents the first fully artificial intelligence-driven version of the upscaling software. The technology follows similar approaches used by NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS through machine learning algorithms. RX 9000 series graphics cards...
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