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The new Google Pixel 10 is designed to overheat on purpose
Google equips its Pixel 10 Pro models with vapor chamber cooling systems while the standard version receives graphene thermal management. The company continues this differentiation strategy from the previous Pixel 9 generation. Pro variants benefit from superior heat dissipation compared to the base model's thermal solution. The new Tensor G5 processor manufactured by TSMC on a 3nm process should improve thermal performance across all devices. Enhanced hardware and software thermal controls complement these cooling upgrades. The base Pixel 10 may struggle with heat management during intensive tasks due to its limited cooling system. Previous Pixel smartphones faced criticism for thermal throttling issues linked to Samsung's...
Hell Let Loose devs announce Vietnam DLC they will call a new game
Expression Games and Team17 revealed Hell Let Loose Vietnam during the Future Games Show presentation. The tactical shooter expands the franchise beyond World War II into the Vietnam conflict spanning 1965 through 1973. Players engage in massive 50-versus-50 combat scenarios across six jungle environments. The game maintains the strategic communication requirements that define the series. Victory depends on coordinated squad tactics rather than individual performance. Vietnam War mechanics introduce helicopter aerial support units and naval patrol boat operations. North Vietnamese forces gain tunnel construction capabilities for underground warfare systems. The developers describe the setting as a conflict without defined battle lines...
Squanch Games hopes High on Life 2 has gameplay this time
Squanch Games released a 42-minute gameplay demonstration for High on Life 2, the follow-up to their 2022 comedy shooter. The sequel launches February 13, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will access the title immediately upon release. The story begins five years after the original events with players targeting a pharmaceutical executive who seeks to transform humans into medication. A deeper conspiracy emerges when the protagonist receives a contract to eliminate their sibling. The sequel introduces significant mechanical changes through skateboard-based movement systems that replace traditional locomotion. Players will discover fresh weaponry and explore ConCon, a planet...
Intel shows off a plastic Jaguar Shores after Gaudi 3 failed
Intel prepares its next-generation artificial intelligence architecture through the Jaguar Shores project. Andreas Schilling revealed photographs of the testing vehicle on social media platforms. The thermal engineering team currently uses this hardware to develop appropriate cooling systems. The company positions Jaguar Shores as its first rack-scale artificial intelligence solution. The processor measures 92.5mm x 92.5mm and features four distinct tiles with eight HBM sites. This architecture targets high-performance computing applications and will incorporate SK Hynix HBM4 memory technology. Intel struggles to compete against NVIDIA and AMD in artificial intelligence markets. The corporation canceled its Falcon Shores GPU lineup...
Google's Pixel 10 Pro uses the same camera, adds an AI coach
Google presented the Pixel 10 series at the Made by Google event, featuring enhanced photography capabilities and performance upgrades. The company introduced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL alongside the new Tensor G5 chip. Each device maintains Google's distinctive glass-back design with aluminum frames. The base model displays 6.3-inch screens reaching 3,000 nits brightness while Pro variants achieve 3,300 nits through Super Actua Display technology. Camera systems receive substantial improvements despite identical hardware from previous generations. The new image signal processor and enhanced autofocus algorithms deliver superior video capture and low-light performance. Standard Pixel 10 models gain 10.8MP telephoto...
Google's Tensor G5 arrives with no ray tracing and no 8K video
Google transitioned from Samsung to TSMC manufacturing for its Tensor G5 processor, marking the company's first 3nm chip production. The silicon powers every Pixel 10 device and features a revised CPU architecture with one primary core, five medium cores, and two efficiency cores. Performance benchmarks demonstrate 34 percent faster processing compared to the previous Tensor G4 generation. The updated graphics processor removes ray tracing capabilities while the TPU delivers 60 percent greater artificial intelligence performance. Advanced imaging improvements reduce video blur in low-light conditions and support 10-bit HDR recording. Amazon accepts pre-orders for Pixel 10 models starting at $799 with August 28 delivery dates. Customers...
Google uses Jimmy Fallon to sell you the same Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google presented its latest foldable device at the Made by Google 2025 event hosted by Jimmy Fallon. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold targets competition against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 through enhanced durability and performance features. The company integrated IP68 water resistance, making this the first foldable phone to achieve complete environmental protection. Engineers redesigned the hinge mechanism to withstand 180,000 folding cycles across ten years of operation. The device maintains similar aesthetics to its predecessor while adding 0.3 millimeters of thickness for improved structural integrity. The Tensor G5 processor powers the system alongside 16 gigabytes of memory for advanced artificial intelligence functions. Display...
Pay Paradox $20 for a Surviving Mars graphics patch
Paradox Interactive partners with Haemimont Games to deliver Surviving Mars Relaunched at Gamescom 2025. The remastered edition targets PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms. Developers enhanced visual quality and redesigned user interfaces for the updated release. Fresh content additions expand beyond the 2018 original game experience. Current generation console players receive their first opportunity to explore Mars colonization. The Martian Assembly introduces colony faction mechanics to challenge players. Society building becomes more complex as leaders navigate political divisions on Mars. Enhanced modification tools provide greater customization options for players. The remaster costs $39.99 for newcomers while...
Sony hikes PS5 price in the US while you watched Gamescom
Sony raises PlayStation 5 console prices by fifty dollars across all models effective August 21, 2025. The standard PS5 with disc drive advances from $499.99 to $549.99, while the digital edition moves from $449.99 to $499.99. The PS5 Pro experiences a similar adjustment from $699.99 to $749.99. These American market changes follow earlier price modifications in Canada three years prior and European regions during April. Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao had signaled potential US price adjustments in May as the company responded to tariff pressures. Vice President of Global Marketing Isabelle Tomatis attributes the increases to navigating difficult economic conditions rather than directly citing trade policies. PlayStation accessory...

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