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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...
Huawei's new Kunpeng 930 chip performs like a dusty old AMD CPU
Analysis of Huawei's Kunpeng 930 data center processor reveals memory components manufactured using TSMC's N5 technology node. A Chinese user purchased the chip from an online marketplace and subjected it to electron microscope examination. The investigation discovered SRAM modules displaying characteristics consistent with TSMC's 5-nanometer manufacturing process. The chip received packaging near the conclusion of 2024, according to the analysis. This finding suggests continued reliance on advanced semiconductor manufacturing despite ongoing trade restrictions. TSMC began mass production of N5 technology during 2020, while newer N3 nodes represent the current industry standard. The N5 bitcell measures 0.021 micrometers, matching N3...
ININ Games is now trying to sell you a slightly less awful Shenmue 3
Ys Net announces Shenmue 3 Enhanced, an upgraded edition of their 2019 adventure title. ININ Games acquired publishing rights from Deep Silver last November and will handle the new release. The enhanced version targets PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and marks the franchise's debut on Nintendo platforms. Current PlayStation 4 and PC players may upgrade to the enhanced edition, though pricing remains undetermined. This represents the first major revision since the original launch. The upgrade delivers improved 4K textures, DLSS and FSR compatibility, and accelerated loading performance. Enhanced NPC population appears throughout Niaowu alongside a classic camera option for traditional gameplay. Combat receives balance adjustments...
MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 success is chained to the Chinese market
MediaTek achieved remarkable success with its Dimensity 9400 and Dimensity 9400+ processors, establishing stronger competition against rivals in premium markets. The company plans to announce the Dimensity 9500 processor next month, continuing this momentum. Shipments reached 18 million units during 2024, representing a 60 percent annual increase. Analysts project 24 million total units for 2025, marking a 33 percent growth rate. Revenue doubled to $2 billion last year, according to Counterpoint Research data. Chinese smartphone manufacturers drive most flagship processor sales for MediaTek. Vivo leads partnerships, followed by OPPO and Xiaomi's Redmi brand. The company captured approximately one-third of China's premium processor...
Citron's Andrew Left mocks Palantir's hype with a $40 price target
Citron Research analyst Andrew Left escalated his bearish position against Palantir Technologies by establishing a $40 price target. This valuation represents a potential 77 percent decline from the current trading price of $173.64 per share. Left announced his short position during a Fox Business interview last week. He expanded his negative bet following the company's recent quarterly earnings report. The analyst described his bearish thesis as obvious to market observers. Left based his target price on OpenAI's valuation metrics for comparison purposes. OpenAI trades at approximately 17 times sales based on its $500 billion valuation and $29.6 billion projected 2026 revenue. Applying this multiple to Palantir's consensus 2026...
Foxconn to build NVIDIA's GR00T robots, presumably to replace workers
NVIDIA prepares to enter the humanoid robotics market through its partnership with manufacturing giant Foxconn. The chip company positions this venture as part of its "physical AI" initiative, representing the next major revenue opportunity beyond artificial intelligence computing. Foxconn plans to demonstrate these robotic systems at its Technology Day event scheduled for November. The manufacturer will produce these humanoid machines at its American facility alongside Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI servers. These robots feature integrated large language models and specialized robotic processing capabilities. The humanoid units undergo training specifically for industrial applications and workplace environments. Foxconn serves as a critical...
NVIDIA admits it has nothing but GeForce NOW news before Gamescom
NVIDIA schedules a GeForce On Community Update presentation for today at noon Pacific Time across Twitch and YouTube platforms. The company plans to showcase updated GeForce ecosystem features and announce significant GeForce NOW developments. Hardware announcements will not occur during this broadcast, with NVIDIA confirming the absence of RTX 50 Super series discussions. The presentation serves as preparation for Gamescom 2025, which takes place in Germany from August 20 through 24. NVIDIA will focus on graphics enhancement tools, overlay improvements, and cloud gaming service optimizations during the stream. Highly anticipated gaming titles will receive attention as part of the event programming. Gamescom attendees can expect...
Nintendo to subject us to a 45 minute Direct on Kirby Air Riders
Nintendo revealed plans for a Tuesday presentation focused on Kirby Air Riders. The company scheduled the broadcast for August 19, 2025, at 6am Pacific Time. Masahiro Sakurai will direct the 45-minute showcase featuring the Nintendo Switch 2 game. The announcement first appeared on Nintendo Today before spreading across social platforms. Viewers can watch the live stream through YouTube. The presentation marks Sakurai's return to non-Smash Brothers projects after several years. This upcoming title represents his first Nintendo Switch 2 development effort. Kirby Air Riders serves as a sequel to the 2003 GameCube release Kirby Air Ride. Nintendo plans to launch the game during 2025's remaining months. The Direct will likely reveal an...
AC Shadows sells well in Europe, still can't beat last year's FC 25
Assassin's Creed Shadows leads European sales charts among games launched during 2025. The Game Sales Data firm confirms Ubisoft's title surpasses Monster Hunter Wilds and Kingdom Come Deliverance II among new releases. EA Sports FC 25 maintains overall dominance across all titles despite launching in 2024. Split-Fiction ranks second among current year releases while older games like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 secure strong positions. European markets demonstrate continued appetite for established franchises alongside fresh gaming experiences. Future releases threaten Shadows' position as industry leaders prepare major launches. EA Sports FC 26 approaches next month with significant market expectations. Additional...

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