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Desperate Samsung tries to buy NVIDIA's love with cheap HBM
Samsung advances toward joining NVIDIA's high-bandwidth memory supply network after years of struggling against competitors SK Hynix and Micron. The South Korean manufacturer successfully completed NVIDIA's reliability testing for HBM4 technology last month. Company officials shipped prototype samples that passed initial quality evaluations, positioning Samsung for pre-production phases. Engineers will conduct additional testing with prototype graphics processors to measure real-time performance metrics. Mass production could begin by November if Samsung maintains its current development timeline. The memory producer offers significant pricing concessions for HBM3E products to strengthen its market position. Samsung proposes prices 20...
Pay GMKtech $259 for an empty NucBox M6 with a slow Ryzen
GMKtech releases the NucBox M6 Ultra mini PC targeting budget-conscious consumers and professionals. The device operates on AMD's Ryzen 5 7640HS processor featuring six cores and twelve threads with maximum boost speeds reaching 5.0 GHz. Radeon 760M integrated graphics provide adequate performance for light gaming and content creation tasks through eight RDNA 3-based GPU cores. Connectivity options span dual 2.5G LAN ports, WiFi 6E wireless technology, and Bluetooth 5.2 capabilities. Display connectivity supports one DisplayPort and one HDMI output for multiple monitor setups. The system accommodates various USB ports alongside a high-bandwidth USB4.0 Type-C connection. Three purchase options exist for different user requirements. The...
Ubisoft dumps The Rogue Prince of Persia straight onto Game Pass
Evil Empire and Ubisoft released The Rogue Prince of Persia on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles during Gamescom 2025. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access the title without additional cost. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will arrive later this year. Xbox announced the launch during their Gamescom 2025 livestream presentation. Ubisoft had previously confirmed an August 2025 release window for the complete version. The development team behind Dead Cells created this 2D action roguelite game. Early access began in May 2024 and showed strong promise for the genre. Francesco De Meo from Wccftech praised the early version for blending Prince of Persia elements with Dead Cells mechanics. The game features...
Truist's Stein says Softbank's $2B can't save Intel, Tan
Truist analyst William Stein maintains his Hold rating on Intel shares despite Softbank's recent $2 billion investment commitment. Stein sets his price target at $21 per share while expressing caution about the semiconductor company's recovery timeline. The analyst emphasizes that Intel must focus on three fundamental areas to achieve success. These areas consist of corporate culture transformation, enhanced manufacturing capabilities, and stronger customer relationships. Intel stock experienced significant volatility as shares dropped 7 percent after gaining an equal amount the previous trading session. Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan assumed leadership responsibilities earlier this year following Patrick Gelsinger's departure...
Skybound's I Hate This Place hopes you'll notice it at Gamescom
Broken Mirror Games and Skybound Games revealed November 7, 2025 as the launch date for I Hate This Place during Gamescom 2025. The isometric horror action game features distinctive 1980s visual styling and will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. Both companies mark their inaugural publishing partnership with this debut project. Broken Mirror Games established operations in 2024, while Skybound Games emerged from Bloober Team's founding efforts in late 2023. The latest trailer demonstrates additional gameplay elements that highlight the retro aesthetic distinguishing this title from other isometric releases. Attendees at Gamescom 2025 can experience hands-on gameplay demonstrations at the...
AMD fixes its RX 9060 XT mess by punishing PC builders
AMD restricts its Radeon RX 9060 graphics card to original equipment manufacturers. The budget GPU utilizes a reduced NAVI 44 architecture with 1792 Stream Processors and 8GB GDDR6 memory. System builders receive exclusive access to this hardware through prebuilt computer configurations. The company launched this product approximately two weeks ago, but it is not yet available in retail stores. AMD representatives confirmed this distribution strategy during discussions with Quasarzone. The graphics card manufacturer may expand distribution channels later. Current pricing for the RX 9060 XT stands at $300 through retail outlets. AMD estimates the standard RX 9060 would cost between $249 and $269 for individual consumers. The company...
NetEase brings year old mobile game Where Winds Meet to PS5
Everstone Studio and NetEase will release their free-to-play action-adventure RPG Where Winds Meet on November 14, 2025 for Western audiences. The open-world martial arts game targets PlayStation 5 and PC platforms after completing five years of development. Lead designer Chris Lyu expressed excitement about sharing the Eastern combat experience with global players. The studio aims to present martial arts culture through accessible storytelling methods that appeal to diverse audiences. Development teams conducted final testing sessions last month before confirming the November release date. Chinese players received early access to Where Winds Meet on PC during December 2024. Mobile versions launched on iOS and Android platforms...
Andrew Left declares Palantir stock is basically worthless
Andrew Left from Citron Research maintains his aggressive short position against Palantir Technologies. The analyst reinforced his $40 per share valuation target through multiple calculation methods. Left applies OpenAI's pricing metrics to justify his bearish stance on the data analytics company. OpenAI commands approximately $500 billion in market value based on $29.6 billion projected revenue for 2026. This creates a 17x price-to-sales ratio that Left uses as his benchmark. Citron Research multiplies Palantir's anticipated 2026 revenue of $5.6 billion by the 17x factor. The calculation produces a theoretical market capitalization of $95.2 billion for Palantir. Left also draws comparisons between Palantir and Databricks regarding...
Your Ryzen 9000 CPU fried because AMD partners failed
AMD blames motherboard firmware problems for AM5 socket damage during a recent Quasarzone interview. The semiconductor company identifies BIOS misconfigurations as the primary cause rather than processor defects. ASRock 800-series motherboards paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips show the highest failure rates. Multiple manufacturers experience similar issues but ASRock models demonstrate greater vulnerability. Original Design Manufacturer firmware violates AMD specifications and creates dangerous operating conditions. AMD attributes these failures to ODM partners who ignore official configuration guidelines. The company states that complex product combinations across various CPU and motherboard pairings complicate the problem. Board...

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