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Apple's costly M4 Ultra chip for the Mac Pro remains stuck in limbo
Apple continues developing advanced silicon despite announcing the M3 Ultra without revealing M4 Ultra plans. Internal company code reveals ongoing work on a processor carrying the identifier t8152 and codename Hidra. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman previously noted production challenges that prevented the M4 Ultra launch. Engineers maintain development efforts on the chip according to recently discovered software references. The technology giant faces difficult decisions about releasing expensive processors with limited market appeal. Manufacturing costs present significant obstacles for Apple when considering M4 Ultra production. The Mac Studio and Mac Pro featuring M2 Ultra processors showed a $3000 price difference despite identical...
Annapurna's LEGO Voyagers is just a childish clone of It Takes Two
Annapurna Interactive confirmed September 15, 2025, as the launch date for LEGO Voyagers across multiple gaming platforms. Light Brick developed this cooperative adventure following their work on LEGO Builder's Journey. Players control two colored brick characters who communicate through expressive sounds rather than dialogue. The gameplay centers on constructing solutions from environmental LEGO pieces to navigate obstacles and solve challenges. A new trailer accompanied the announcement, showcasing additional mechanics beyond the initial Summer Game Fest reveal. The adventure follows orange and blue bricks as they attempt to rescue a stranded spacecraft. Their journey explores themes of connection and teamwork through wordless...
GAMEMAX demands $169 for a Glacier 360 cooler with a useless screen
GAMEMAX introduces two new liquid cooling systems designed for computer processors. The Glacier 360 and Glacier 240 models deliver enhanced thermal management for gaming and professional workstations. These coolers provide 330 watts and 280 watts of heat removal capacity, respectively. Each unit features advanced pump technology that surpasses the company's previous ICEBURG series performance. Both models display a 3.95-inch screen with 720x720 pixel resolution operating at 60Hz refresh rates. Users can monitor system temperatures or display custom graphics through this detachable and rotatable interface. The cooling fans generate 85.82 cubic feet per minute of airflow while maintaining quiet operation at 31.5 decibels. Side-mounted...
Andrew Left wages a suicidal short against a red-hot Palantir
Citron Research founder Andrew Left announced a short position against Palantir Technologies following the company's latest quarterly earnings report. Left expanded his bearish stance despite Palantir's record-breaking performance during the second quarter. The data analytics firm achieved its first billion-dollar revenue quarter at $1.004 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $939.71 million. Palantir closed 157 deals worth at least $1 million each, pushing total contract value to $2.27 billion with 140 percent year-over-year growth. The company raised full-year revenue guidance to $4.142-$4.152 billion. Left targets Palantir's valuation metrics as his primary concern. The stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of...
EA's Battlefield 6 beta collapses with widespread matchmaking failure
Electronic Arts acknowledges widespread connection problems affecting Battlefield 6 Open Beta participants during the second week of launch. Multiple players report difficulties accessing multiplayer matches through various playlists. The development team investigates these technical complications while seeking rapid solutions. Official communications through the Battlefield account recommend players verify they are operating the most current beta software version. Separate graphics rendering issues affect DLSS and DLAA functionality, which engineers expect to resolve within hours. Steam platform data shows 385,680 active participants despite these technical setbacks. The beta maintains strong player engagement numbers compared to the...
Saber's Jurassic Park Survival is still stuck in a slow pre-alpha
Saber Interactive and NBC Universal released new footage from their upcoming first-person horror title, Jurassic Park Survival. The behind-the-scenes documentary features commentary from development teams at both studios. Creators discussed their collaborative efforts to accurately recreate environments from the original 1993 film. The video introduces protagonist Dr. Maya Joshi while showcasing detailed dinosaur animation work. Developers emphasized their commitment to the authentic recreation of recognizable film elements. Brief pre-alpha gameplay segments reveal first-person mechanics and navigation tools. Players will use handheld maps and compasses to traverse the dangerous island setting. The footage displays a noise detection...
Apple circumvents US ban with a clunky Apple Watch software patch
Apple restored blood oxygen measurement capabilities to affected smartwatch models after finding a legal workaround. The International Trade Commission previously blocked these functions on Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 devices due to patent disputes with Masimo. US Customs provided a favorable ruling that enabled Apple to reactivate the feature through software modifications. Users must install iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 updates to access the restored functionality. The redesigned system processes sensor data differently than before. Apple Watch devices collect measurements while paired iPhones perform calculations. Health app users can view results within the Respiratory section after completing the update process...
AMD denies the world its new Ryzen 5 5500X3D budget gaming chip
AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D represents the budget entry point for X3D technology within the company's processor lineup. The chip delivers enhanced gaming capabilities through its expanded L3 cache configuration. PassMark testing revealed performance scores of 20,498 points across multiple cores and 3,005 points for single-core operations. These results demonstrate competitive positioning against the standard 5500 variant despite reduced clock speeds. The processor maintains relevance as AMD phases out higher-tier AM4 X3D models. The 5500X3D features six cores with twelve threads alongside 96 megabytes of L3 cache compared to 16 megabytes on regular models. Clock frequencies operate at 600 MHz and 200 MHz below the standard version for base...
Apple's new TV is just a dumping ground for old iPhone 15 Pro chips
Apple plans to upgrade its streaming device with the A17 Pro processor, according to leaked software code discovered by MacRumors. The company first introduced this 3nm silicon architecture in September 2023 for the iPhone 15 Pro series. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing capabilities enable the chip to execute demanding games comparable to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 titles. The same processor currently powers the iPad mini 7 device. Enhanced gaming performance becomes possible through the larger Apple TV chassis that provides superior thermal management compared to smartphones. Previous testing demonstrated impressive framerates when iPhone 15 Pro models executed Resident Evil Village and similar console-quality games. The A17 Pro...

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