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As HBO show falters, Naughty Dog offers Last of Us scripts
Dark Horse Books will publish The Last of Us script collection on December 16 for readers seeking the complete narrative. Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross compiled both game scripts into a 616-page hardcover volume. Amazon currently offers pre-orders at $66.63, marking a five percent reduction from the $69.99 retail price. The publication contains dialogue from The Last of Us Part I, Part II, and the Left Behind downloadable content. Buyers will receive artwork from Naughty Dog concept artist Hyoung Nam alongside specialized cover texturing. The book recreates major story moments from Joel and Ellie's journey through both games. Druckmann considers the current narrative arc complete and would only develop a third installment for...
Intel's Tan admits SMT mistake gave AMD 45% server share
Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan outlined the company's revised processor roadmap during recent earnings discussions. The semiconductor manufacturer plans to launch its first Panther Lake mobile processor by late 2025, followed by additional variants in early 2026. Nova Lake processors will target both desktop and mobile markets by late 2026, addressing performance gaps against AMD competitors. The company will base at least three processor generations on its 18A manufacturing process. Intel expects Nova Lake to feature up to 52 cores with advanced graphics architecture. The corporation acknowledges errors in removing simultaneous multithreading from server processors. Coral Rapids server chips will reintroduce SMT technology to...
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite Gen 2 beats top phone by 50 percent
Qualcomm prepares modifications to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 before its September 23 launch announcement. Early testing samples achieved performance core speeds exceeding 5.00GHz, though the company reduced these frequencies for the final release version. Digital Chat Station reports the standard model will operate at 4.60GHz, representing an improvement over the current Snapdragon 8 Elite's 4.32GHz configuration. The new Adreno 840 graphics processor reaches 1.20GHz compared to the previous Adreno 830's 1.10GHz speed. TSMC's advanced N3P manufacturing process enables these enhanced clock rates while maintaining the established two-plus-six core architecture. AnTuTu benchmark results demonstrate the processor achieving four million...
Apple's iOS 26 takes search and call features from Google
Apple releases the first public beta version of iOS 26 after completing four developer cycles. Users can download the update on compatible iPhone devices to experience major system changes. The company warns that the beta contains bugs and recommends installation on secondary devices rather than primary phones. The Liquid Glass interface represents Apple's most significant visual overhaul in recent years. This design element creates translucent effects that reflect and refract light based on underlying content. The glass-like appearance spans throughout applications, Control Center, and notification systems. Camera functionality receives substantial improvements with streamlined mode selection displaying only Photo and Video options...
Google radically alters Pixel Watch 4 with new side charger
Google prepares to reveal the Pixel Watch 4 at its upcoming Made by Google event. Recent leaks expose significant modifications to the smartwatch's power delivery system. The company relocates the charging mechanism from the rear panel to the device's left edge. Android Headlines reports that two metal pins sit within a small indentation opposite the digital crown. This design change represents a departure from previous generations' rear-mounted charging systems. The relocated charging port creates additional rear panel space for enhanced health monitoring capabilities. Users can view the watch display more easily when the device rests on surfaces like desks or nightstands. The new configuration also enables faster charging speeds...
Guillemot's Ubisoft rumored to scrap Star Wars Outlaws sequel
Ubisoft canceled development of Star Wars Outlaws 2 according to recent industry reports. Tom Henderson from Insider-Gaming revealed the sequel's termination during a podcast discussion. The project remained in preliminary stages without entering full production phases. Henderson maintains credibility through previous accurate Ubisoft reporting. Mike Straw suggested the game would have required seven years for completion. Star Wars Outlaws became Ubisoft's largest commercial failure during 2024. Chief Executive Yves Guillemot attributed poor sales performance to the Star Wars franchise experiencing difficult market conditions. Players responded negatively to the original launch version. The game director expressed disappointment...
Lip-Bu Tan cuts Intel jobs, imperiling its foundry and chips
Intel implements substantial workforce reductions exceeding one-third of total employees to combat mounting financial losses. Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan spearheads this aggressive restructuring initiative targeting operational stability and improved shareholder returns. The semiconductor company aims for 75,000 total workers, representing a 30 percent decline from previous year employment figures. International facilities in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica face disproportionate staff eliminations compared to other global locations. Wall Street analysts continue pressuring management to demonstrate clear pathways toward sustained profitability. Tan eliminates redundant positions while merging departmental functions to achieve ambitious...
Malawi resumes passport services with new system after yearlong disruption and delays
Malawi's Ministry of Homeland Security has restored passport services after completing a system upgrade with Madras Security Printers. The permanent solution replaces the problematic temporary platform that E-Tech Systems had provided. Homeland Security Minister Ezekiel Peter Ching'oma confirmed the Friday launch date. Citizens experienced significant travel difficulties when the previous system failed after a cyberattack struck government computers in March 2024. Border officials worldwide struggled to verify Malawian travel documents during this period. The upgraded platform offers biometric technology with embedded chips that meet international aviation standards. Applicants can submit requests online and schedule appointments...
Mtambo denounces AFORD DPP pact as betrayal, deepening Malawi opposition rift
AFORD Vice President Timothy Mtambo has openly opposed his party's electoral partnership with the Democratic Progressive Party. The Citizens for Transformation leader delivered sharp criticism during a press conference in Lilongwe. Mtamso claims the alliance betrays democratic principles and abandons reform efforts. He argues that voters rejected the DPP in 2020 due to allegations of corruption and authoritarian practices. The party leader warns against repeating historical mistakes from previous political partnerships. Enoch Chihana announced the controversial alliance despite internal party resistance from key members. Mtambo joined AFORD to restore citizen-focused leadership and ethical governance standards. He draws comparisons...

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