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New PlayStation 5 with smaller SSD spotted on Amazon in Europe
Amazon retailers across Europe display listings for Sony's revised PlayStation 5 Digital Edition hardware model CFI-2100. The updated console features an 825GB solid-state drive rather than the standard 1TB storage capacity found in previous versions. Italian and German Amazon stores currently accept orders for the device, while French inventory remains depleted. Delivery schedules range from October 23 in Germany to potentially March 2026 in Italy, suggesting the official launch has yet to occur. Japanese certification documents revealed the hardware change aims to reduce manufacturing expenses. Sony maintains identical pricing between the new 825GB model and existing 1TB variants despite the reduced storage capacity. Consumers...
RGG Studio website accidentally leaks Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake
RGG Studio faces an unintended leak regarding their upcoming projects ahead of next week's summit event. The developer's official website briefly displayed references to Yakuza Kiwami 3 before staff removed the content. Social media users captured the information and shared screenshots across platforms like Reddit. Google's cache system preserved the leaked details despite the quick removal from the original site. The accidental revelation suggests RGG Studio plans to remake Yakuza 3 following their previous approach with earlier franchise entries. Yakuza Kiwami and its sequel modernized the first two games in the series for contemporary audiences. Series director Masayoshi Yokoyama previously suggested such a project might occur...
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra may return to using an Exynos chip
Samsung prepares the Exynos 2600 as the company's inaugural 2nm GAA processor for next year's flagship smartphones. Analyst Park Kang-ho from Daishin Securities predicts the Galaxy S26 Ultra will receive Samsung's silicon instead of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This decision would mark the first Ultra model powered by Exynos technology since 2023, when Samsung switched exclusively to Qualcomm processors for its premium devices. The strategic shift aims to reduce substantial chipset expenses while improving profit margins across the smartphone division. Benchmark tests demonstrate the Exynos 2600 matches performance levels of underclocked Snapdragon competitors and surpasses Apple's A19 Pro in multi-threaded applications...
Jensen says he is disappointed China is blocking NVIDIA chips
China's Cyberspace Administration ordered domestic companies like Tencent and ByteDance to halt testing of NVIDIA's RTX 6000D graphics processors. The directive prevents NVIDIA from completing millions of chip sales based on existing project demands. This represents Beijing's most aggressive action against the American semiconductor company compared to previous restrictions on H20 AI chip shipments. Chinese regulators cited security concerns as justification for the expanded ban. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang responded to the situation during a UK state visit with disappointment but acknowledged larger diplomatic tensions between the United States and China. The company remains patient while geopolitical issues are resolved between the two...
First iPhone 17 Pro reviews praise its camera and battery
Early assessments of Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max reveal significant hardware improvements before Friday's official release. Reviewers highlight the return to aluminum construction after two generations of titanium materials. The part-aluminum, part-glass rear maintains wireless charging capabilities while creating a distinctive camera plateau design. Apple equipped all three camera sensors with identical 48-megapixel resolution for enhanced image quality and zoom performance. The A19 Pro processor delivers exceptional single-core and multi-core benchmark results. Battery performance extends usage duration considerably, with the Pro Max potentially lasting two days under light use conditions. Thermal management shows...
Burnout devs' Wreckreation gets an October 28 release date
Three Fields Entertainment develops Wreckreation, an open-world driving sandbox game scheduled for October 28, 2025. Former Criterion developers who created the Burnout series established the studio and collaborated with publisher THQ Nordic. The title combines track construction with high-speed racing across 400 square kilometers of virtual terrain. Players access more than 50 vehicles while designing custom circuits through real-time editing tools. Environmental modifications such as weather patterns and decorative elements activate instantly without requiring separate building modes. The game supports PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles at a retail price of $39.99 in American markets and €39.99 across European regions.
Apple's iPhone 17 gets Pro features for the same price
Apple released the iPhone 17 base model with significant upgrades that position it as the premier value smartphone of 2025. The device features soft pastel color options and doubles base storage to 256GB while maintaining the $799 price point. Enhanced specifications address previous user complaints about limited storage capacity. The display receives major improvements with 120Hz ProMotion technology previously reserved for Pro models. Peak brightness reaches 3000 nits with screen size expanding from 6.1 to 6.3 inches. Camera systems match Pro model capabilities through dual 48MP sensors for wide and ultra-wide photography. The front-facing camera upgrades to 18MP with Center Stage functionality and square sensor design. Apple equips...
PC ports, not handhelds, may limit PS6, says Heemskerk
PC ports will constrain PlayStation 6 development more than rumored handheld systems. Bryan Heemskerk from Massive Damage explained this during the Moore's Law is Dead Broken Silicon podcast. Resolution improvements through NVIDIA DLSS allow games like Street Fighter 6 to appear superior on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to Xbox Series S despite lower native resolution. Developers focus on resolution targets rather than visual settings when scaling games between platforms. The handheld PlayStation system should serve as a baseline given Sony's market position and upscaling technologies like PSSR and AMD FSR 4. Game studios design PlayStation titles with eventual PC releases planned from early development stages. Developers must accommodate...
Apple's OLED MacBook Pro may get a touchscreen, says Kuo
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple prepares touchscreen technology for future MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays. Supply chain sources indicate production planning for these touch-enabled devices by late 2026. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously shared similar predictions that align with this timeline. The company may announce M5 MacBook Pro versions early next year before introducing OLED variants with potential M6 processors. Touch functionality represents a significant departure from Apple's traditional Mac interface approach. These developments would merge iPad and Mac user experiences through familiar touch interactions. Young consumers accustomed to iPhone and iPad gestures often find non-responsive Mac screens...
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