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Dev of buggy Lords of the Fallen calls sequel its Empire Strikes Back
CI Games plans to release Lords of the Fallen 2 in 2026, following the mixed reception of their 2023 reboot. Creative portfolio strategist David Valjalo believes this upcoming sequel will serve as the studio's breakthrough moment. He compares the project to iconic sequels like The Empire Strikes Back and The Dark Knight. Valjalo describes the game as darker and more ambitious than its predecessor. The original Lords of the Fallen debuted in 2014 but failed to achieve significant commercial success. The 2023 version performed better despite launching with numerous technical problems. CI Games spent two years developing an overhauled version to address these issues. The studio recently reduced prices across its entire catalog as part of...
Samsung to provide the fake OLED smile for Elon Musk's Optimus robot
Samsung Display expands its customer portfolio beyond traditional smartphone manufacturers by partnering with Tesla for an innovative application. The South Korean company will manufacture OLED panels that serve as facial displays for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. These screens enable the robots to communicate emotions and status information to human operators. The partnership represents Samsung's strategic entry into the robotics sector while helping Tesla achieve its vision for approachable artificial workers. Elon Musk anticipates beginning mass production of these humanoid machines by 2026. The facial displays aim to build trust between humans and robots in workplace environments. This collaboration positions Samsung as a key...
Apple is still trying to fix the buggy iOS 26 with a seventh beta
Apple distributed the seventh beta version of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 to registered developers this week. The company maintains its weekly release schedule, having published the sixth beta seven days earlier. Developers can access these updates through the Settings application on compatible devices after linking their Apple ID to a Developer Account. The download process requires navigation to General, Software Update, and Beta Updates sections for installation. Mac users receive macOS Tahoe 26 beta 7 through System Settings and the Software Update feature. Apple simultaneously released watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 seventh beta versions for compatible hardware. These builds demonstrate greater stability compared...
Intel stock tumbles after Trump offers a pathetic $10B lifeline
Bloomberg reports the Trump administration considers acquiring a ten percent ownership position in Intel Corporation worth approximately ten billion dollars. This potential government investment has caused Intel's stock prices to decline by five percent, revealing widespread investor dissatisfaction. The administration aims to accelerate Intel's delayed Ohio manufacturing facility, which faces completion timelines extending into the 2030s. Market participants appear skeptical that ten billion dollars provides sufficient capital to expedite the Ohio project timeline. The administration is exploring the conversion of existing CHIPS Act funding that Intel has already received into government equity stakes. This approach faces constraints...
China's forced switch from NVIDIA's CUDA cripples its data centers
Chinese artificial intelligence data centers face significant challenges when transitioning from NVIDIA graphics processing units to Huawei alternatives because of software compatibility problems. The South China Morning Post reports that Beijing requires all government-funded computing facilities to utilize at least fifty percent domestically manufactured semiconductors. This mandate originated from Shanghai municipal regulations established during 2024 and expanded across the entire nation this year. Officials implemented these requirements to reduce dependence on foreign technology after concerns emerged about potential security vulnerabilities in NVIDIA H20 processors. The government seeks greater control over critical computing...
NetEase's Destiny - Rising is more hyped than Bungie's Edge of Fate
NetEase Games achieves a significant milestone with Destiny Rising as pre-registrations surpass ten million players ahead of the August 28 launch date. The mobile title operates under license from Bungie and represents the developer's latest venture into the franchise universe. A recent promotional video showcases Gwynn the Reaper, a character exclusive to this mobile adaptation. The pre-registration campaign rewards players with an exotic ornament upon reaching the final participation threshold. NetEase first announced the project during October 2024, generating substantial anticipation among mobile gaming enthusiasts. Bungie faces ongoing challenges with its primary properties while NetEase prepares for commercial success. The studio...
Google's new TSMC Tensor G5 is still twice as slow as a Snapdragon
Google is set to announce its Pixel 10 series, featuring the Tensor G5 processor, within the next 48 hours. The company shifts production from Samsung to TSMC for its first 3nm manufacturing process. Benchmark results reveal the Pixel 10 Pro XL achieved 1,140,286 points on AnTuTu testing. This represents a modest 15.91 percent improvement over the previous Tensor G4 chip. Multi-core performance shows the most significant advancement between generations. The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor maintains substantial performance advantages over Google's silicon. Current benchmark leaders score above 2.6 million points, demonstrating more than double the Tensor G5 capabilities. Google executives emphasize user experience optimization rather than...
New game Rewilders from Herobeat has no release date, just buzzwords
Herobeat Studios develops Rewilders: The Lost Spring as their second project following the BAFTA-winning title Endling - Extinction Is Forever. The independent developer plans to self-publish this action-roguelite game across multiple platforms. Players can expect releases on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, though the exact timing is not confirmed. The studio describes the gameplay as a combination of creature collection, Metroidvania progression, and Soulslite mechanics. Herobeat acknowledges narrative connections to their previous environmental-themed work. The game follows protagonist Abi during their return to a contaminated homeworld after surviving catastrophic events. Players gather creatures called...
Demand for NVIDIA's RTX 5090 finally collapses to its $1999 MSRP
NVIDIA's flagship graphics card experiences significant price reductions six months following its market debut. The GeForce RTX 5090 demonstrates improved retail availability across major electronics retailers. Best Buy currently offers the ASUS TUF Gaming variant at the official manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1999. This represents a substantial decrease from previous pricing that ranged between $2300 and $2700 for most models. European markets consistently display lower pricing compared to North American retailers. The ASUS model features a 2407 MHz boost clock with overclocking capabilities reaching 2437 MHz. Triple-fan cooling systems and vapor chamber technology provide enhanced thermal management through twelve heat...

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