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Team Reptile follows up Bomb Rush with Hyperfunk
Team Reptile announced Hyperfunk as their latest video game project following the success of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. The developers released a teaser trailer and brief description through their official website. Players will control members of the MACH10 crew while performing extreme tricks and creating graffiti art. Higher combo scores enable faster boost speeds throughout the gameplay experience. The game features dynamic style battles between rival crews and online multiplayer functionality. The studio builds upon mechanics established in their previous title while emphasizing fluid character movement and gameplay systems focused on tricks. Hyperfunk targets PC and console platforms when development reaches completion. Team Reptile has...
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max still uses a Qualcomm modem
Disassembly analysis reveals Apple continues using Qualcomm components for premium smartphone connectivity. The iPhone 17 Pro Max contains a Snapdragon X80 modem with artificial intelligence enhancements that improve network speeds and reduce power consumption. This chip supports mmWave 5G technology, delivering exceptional performance in densely populated areas like stadiums. Apple installed its C1X modem in the iPhone Air model, though this component lacks mmWave capabilities. The X80 provides superior speed advantages in optimal conditions compared to Apple's current hardware. Apple develops the C2 modem for 2026 iPhone 18 Pro devices, potentially achieving mmWave compatibility with internal technology. This advancement would...
ShadPS4 update makes Unreal Engine games playable
ShadPS4 developers released version 0.11.0 of their PlayStation 4 emulator with enhanced compatibility for specific titles. The update brings substantial technical improvements that benefit Unreal Engine-powered games, allowing many titles to boot successfully while others achieve playable status. Complex shader pipelines and demanding engine requirements still present challenges for the most advanced games to run smoothly. ShadPS4 represents the most sophisticated PlayStation 4 emulation software available and demonstrates rapid development progress compared to competing projects. Bloodborne transformed from barely functional to fully playable within weeks last year, supported by community modifications that enhanced visuals beyond...
Jony Ive, OpenAI grab Apple employees for new hardware
OpenAI has formed a strategic alliance with former Apple design chief Jony Ive to develop consumer hardware products powered by artificial intelligence. The company has recruited approximately two dozen Apple professionals across design, engineering, and interface development roles. Notable acquisitions encompass manufacturing design specialist Matt Theobald and human interface design leader Cyrus Daniel Irani. These experienced professionals bring valuable expertise from their tenure creating design-focused innovations at Apple. OpenAI seeks to combine artificial intelligence capabilities with superior aesthetic design principles. The recruitment strategy extends beyond personnel to encompass Apple's established supply chain...
Titan Quest II gets Chapter 2, new boss Skylla
Grimlore Games released Titan Quest II through early access during the summer of 2025, following an initial postponement from the year's first half. The action role-playing game achieved remarkable commercial success by selling over 300,000 copies within three days of release. Players can expect the first substantial content expansion to arrive in the near future as developers prepare the next story installment. The upcoming Chapter 2 will transport adventurers deeper into the Northern Beaches region while they investigate Nemesis' mysterious schemes. Gamers must discover methods to transcend mortal limitations and gain power sufficient to challenge divine enemies. The content update introduces World Quests featuring stranded travelers...
Blue iPhone 17 Pro, Air show scuffs in China
Apple faces durability concerns with its newest smartphone models after reports emerged from Chinese retailers and international observers. Display units of the Blue iPhone 17 Pro models showed visible surface damage within hours of customer handling at stores across Shanghai and Hong Kong. The ultra-thin iPhone Air experienced similar finish problems, contradicting the company's marketing claims about enhanced scratch resistance through refined aluminum construction. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman documented these issues at demonstration locations in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and London, while French technology publication Consomac provided photographic evidence of the surface damage. Chinese consumers expressed frustration on Weibo social...
Keep reporting results, MISA tells Malawian media
MISA Malawi chapter has called upon journalists and media organizations to maintain comprehensive election coverage throughout all phases of the voting process. Golden Matonga and Aubrey Chikungwa signed the joint statement that emphasized reporting both unofficial and official results for presidential, parliamentary, and local government races. The media advocacy group praised local outlets for exceptional public service during the elections. Political parties and candidates must avoid undermining press freedom or damaging public trust in journalism. The organization condemned attacks against reporters and media houses as harmful and unacceptable. Professional outlets bear significant responsibility for preventing misinformation from...
Obi tells Rivers politicians to learn lessons, embrace peace
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi urged Rivers State leaders to pursue harmony following the termination of emergency rule. The politician issued his Thursday statement after President Tinubu ended the six-month suspension affecting Governor Fubara and assembly members. Obi characterized the federal intervention as an unnecessary disruption that violated constitutional principles. He expressed hope that all participants gained valuable insights from the prolonged political crisis. The former Anambra governor emphasized that effective leadership requires acknowledging errors and implementing corrections. Obi praised Rivers State citizens for maintaining composure during the challenging period. He specifically...
Train military better for Plateau's terrain, says Nicolas
Retired Major General Rogers Nicolas advocated for enhanced military training to address security challenges across Plateau State. The former Operation Safe Haven commander emphasized during Wednesday television appearances that regional terrain presents significant operational difficulties. Military forces require comprehensive assessment of equipment and personnel capabilities within active zones. Federal authorities must provide advanced logistics and technological resources to improve combat effectiveness. Nicolas stressed that current approaches rely heavily on kinetic operations while non-kinetic strategies remain underdeveloped. The general questioned whether official war declarations against insurgency exist at federal levels...
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