PlayStation revealed the August 2025 additions to PS Plus Extra and Premium game catalogs. Mortal Kombat 1 and Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered lead eleven new titles across both subscription tiers. Premium subscribers gain access to twelve games total, though the additional entry represents a five-hour trial of Death Stranding 2 rather than a complete addition. The catalog welcomes Sword of the Sea as a day-one release on August 19 from developers who previously created Journey. Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord and the acclaimed indie title Indika join the Extra tier alongside Earth Defence Force 6 and Atelier Ryza 3.
Premium subscribers receive exclusive access to classic PlayStation versions of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3...
MINIX released two compact computers powered by AMD Strix Point processors. The ER937-AI model features a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip with twelve cores and twenty-four threads. The ER936-AI variant contains a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor with ten cores and twenty threads. Both systems deliver artificial intelligence performance through dedicated NPU engines. The flagship model provides 80 TOPS while the secondary unit offers 73 TOPS.
Each computer uses vapor chamber cooling technology with dual fans for thermal management. The ER937-AI supports tri-band WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. The ER936-AI offers WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless capabilities. Both models feature dual 2.5G Ethernet ports for wired connections. Memory...
Sam Altman launches Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup that directly challenges Elon Musk's Neuralink. The OpenAI chief executive partners with Alex Blania, creator of the Worldcoin iris-scanning project, to develop this venture. Financial Times reports indicate the company holds an $850 million valuation while seeking $250 million in additional funding. OpenAI's investment arm provides substantial backing for the ambitious project. Altman predicted this human-machine merger would occur by 2025 during a 2017 forecast.
Merge Labs pursues less invasive brain-computer connections compared to Neuralink's surgical implant approach. The startup targets broader applications beyond medical treatments through scalable interface...
PUBG Studios will discontinue PlayStation 4 and Xbox One support effective November 13, 2025. The battle royale developer plans to maintain service exclusively on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms. Studio executives cite improved stability and enhanced update delivery as primary motivations for this platform reduction. Player accounts remain accessible across the transition period without requiring manual transfer procedures. PlayStation users must download the native PS5 application to continue gameplay after the cutoff date.
Current-generation console owners will experience significant performance enhancements following the transition. PlayStation 5 systems will deliver 1440p resolution at 60 frames per second, while...
Microsoft develops artificial intelligence assistants for direct integration within the Windows 11 taskbar interface. WindowsCentral discovered references to agentic companions during analysis of recent preview software builds. The technology company later removed these mentions to maintain secrecy before public release. Microsoft plans to enhance the existing Click To Do functionality through dedicated taskbar buttons for easier access. Users would receive contextual assistance without opening separate applications or memorizing complex keyboard commands.
The proposed system builds upon current Copilot capabilities while providing more seamless user experiences. Microsoft aims to create ambient computing environments where operating...
Take-Two Interactive Chief Executive Strauss Zelnick maintains strong confidence regarding Grand Theft Auto VI meeting its scheduled launch timeline. The executive told CNBC that his conviction remains extremely elevated about Rockstar Games delivering the title as planned. Zelnick emphasized that while the studio manages multiple projects, this particular game represents their primary developmental focus. The executive previously demonstrated similar certainty about the 2025 release window before Rockstar postponed the game until May 26, 2026. His repeated assurances about meeting deadlines have created skepticism among industry observers.
Rockstar has concentrated serious development efforts on the project since 2020, following more...
Samsung advances development of dual smart eyewear initiatives targeting the emerging wearable technology sector. The electronics manufacturer plans to release display-free glasses equipped with microphones, speakers, and cameras by late 2026. These devices will enable voice assistance, audio interaction, and video recording capabilities through artificial intelligence integration. The streamlined design prioritizes battery efficiency and lightweight construction for mass market adoption. Samsung internally designates this project under the codename Haean.
Google partners with Samsung on a separate augmented reality headset featuring micro-LED display technology. This collaboration aims to challenge Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest...
OpenAI faced user rebellion after automatically switching ChatGPT from GPT-4o to GPT-5 on August 7, 2025. The company deployed multiple variants such as GPT-5, GPT-5 mini, and GPT-5 nano as default models for logged-in users. Critics argued the newer system lacked the warmth and conversational quality that made GPT-4o popular among subscribers. Users complained about performance problems despite enhanced reasoning capabilities in the updated version. OpenAI responded by restoring GPT-4o access for Plus subscribers while introducing Fast, Auto, and Thinking modes for GPT-5.
Sam Altman acknowledged the company's failure to consider user preferences during the transition. The controversy demonstrates that technical improvements alone...
Beelink released the GTR9 PRO Mini PC powered by AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 APU at $1985. The system delivers 126 TOPS of AI performance while featuring 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 memory and a Radeon 8060S GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units. AMD claims the processor achieves 220% better AI efficiency than the RTX 4090 graphics card. The device supports local 70B language models through its substantial memory allocation. The configuration provides 2TB Gen 4.0 SSD storage with expansion capabilities reaching 8TB across dual M.2 slots.
Beelink engineered a 140W cooling solution using dual turbine fans and vapor chamber technology that maintains 32dB operation levels. Connectivity options feature dual 10GbE LAN ports and USB4 interfaces supporting...
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