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iGPU bug in AMD Ryzen APUs may prevent Windows from booting with 64GB RAM
Ryzen 4000G and 5000G processors experience Windows startup failures when users install 64 gigabytes or more of system memory. AMD A520 motherboards demonstrate this compatibility problem despite advertising support for higher memory capacities. The integrated graphics processor within these APU models struggles during initialization when paired with high-capacity DDR4 modules. Users report boot failures even when memory operates at standard frequencies without manual adjustments. Two remedies address this technical limitation effectively. Installing a dedicated graphics card bypasses the integrated graphics initialization process entirely. Alternatively, specific BIOS modifications resolve the conflict through configuration changes...
Morgan Stanley's robot stock list wins big on AI, rare earths
Morgan Stanley reports that its humanoid robot stock portfolio has achieved superior market performance since February. The investment bank tracked 100 companies across three categories and recorded an 11.1 percent gain compared to the S&P 500's 3.5 percent increase during the same period. Semiconductor manufacturers, rare earth mining companies, and gaming firms drove the strongest returns within this specialized portfolio. Trade tensions between America and China boosted rare earth material stocks significantly throughout 2025. MP Materials emerged as the top performer with a remarkable 145 percent surge since its listing. NVIDIA shares climbed 32 percent on sustained artificial intelligence spending expectations and limited impact...
Manticore's Out of Time pits dinosaurs against mechs, dragons
Manticore Games will release Out of Time on September 25, 2025, as a multiplayer roguelike action title for PC through Epic Games Store. The developer positions this third-person game within a universe where The Shattering destroyed space and time. Players must venture beyond Infinitopia, the last remaining safe zone, to rescue humanity from diverse threats spanning all historical periods. Enemies range from prehistoric dinosaurs to futuristic robots across fractured timelines. The game combines roguelike mechanics with real-time multiplayer and raid elements. Epic Games Store offers pre-orders at $24.99, though Manticore Games plans eventual expansion to additional platforms. The studio built the experience using the Core UGC platform...
ArenaNet reveals Troubadour, Galeshot for Guild Wars 2 expansion
ArenaNet announced three new elite specializations for Guild Wars 2's upcoming expansion Visions of Eternity. The Troubadour transforms Mesmer visual clones into sonic magic waves through musical instruments that damage enemies and support allies. Galeshot Rangers harness wind power and tengu marksmanship techniques to create special arrows while controlling battlefields with whirlwinds and tornadoes. Guardian Luminaries become flame-wreathed protectors wearing Radiant Shrouds and wielding four weapons of light and flame that provide passive bonuses. The remaining elite specializations will receive details in future announcements. Players can test these specializations during beta access from August 20 through 27 before the October 28...
Battlefield 6 leak reveals Oct 10 date, pricier console versions
Electronic Arts will release Battlefield 6 across multiple platforms on October 10, according to reliable industry sources. Dealabs leaker billbil-kun reports the franchise's next installment arrives for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Two distinct versions will become available at launch. The Standard Edition provides the base game experience, while the Phantom Edition offers additional digital content without early access privileges. Console players face higher pricing compared to PC users in European markets. Standard Edition costs €69.99 on PC versus €79.99 on PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The premium Phantom Edition carries a €99.99 price tag for PC customers and €109.99 for console owners. Players...
ZeniMax devs call Microsoft's layoff process inhumane, disgusting
Microsoft eliminated over 9,000 positions across its operations during July, with substantial cuts affecting Xbox and gaming divisions. ZeniMax Media employees criticized the company's handling of terminations as poorly executed and chaotic. Several developers described the process as inhumane after being immediately locked out of email and communication systems without proper notification. Union representatives from ZWU-CWA reported that workers remained uncertain about their employment status throughout the day. Page Branson noted that essential staff members for The Elder Scrolls Online faced elimination despite their integral roles. Senior QA developer Autumn Mitchell condemned the rushed goodbye messages employees sent through...
Apple's AppleCare One plan arrives in the US, replacing old policies
Apple launched AppleCare One as a unified subscription service for device protection across multiple products. The plan starts at $19.99 monthly and covers three devices simultaneously. Users can expand coverage by adding extra devices for $5.99 each month. This approach eliminates the need for separate protection plans per device. The service consolidates all AppleCare+ benefits under one comprehensive package. The program extends theft and loss protection beyond iPhones to encompass iPads and Apple Watches. Customers receive unlimited accident repair coverage and priority technical support around the clock. Battery replacement services activate when device health falls below 80 percent capacity. Users can enroll devices up to four...
Microsoft, Obsidian walk back The Outer Worlds 2's $80 price
Obsidian Entertainment reduced The Outer Worlds 2 pricing from $79.99 to $69.99 before its upcoming release. The developer announced this revision through an official statement shared with the gaming community. Microsoft will not launch its first $80 game as originally planned due to this adjustment. The series lacks a massive fanbase that would justify premium pricing strategies. This decision may prevent a significant sales impact from the higher cost. The sequel expands upon its predecessor's gameplay mechanics after feedback about the lackluster moment-to-moment action. Xbox Game Showcase featured story trailers and release date confirmation last month. A detailed Direct presentation revealed additional mechanical improvements for...
While NVIDIA and AMD race, Taiwan's TSMC reaps AI rewards
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company dominates artificial intelligence chip production as manufacturers depend entirely on its advanced fabrication capabilities. The foundry reported record profits with a 61 percent annual increase during the second quarter. Both NVIDIA and AMD channel their next-generation processor orders through TSMC facilities. The company supplies cutting-edge nodes for accelerators while providing essential advanced packaging services. TSMC maintains exclusive partnerships with major technology firms despite efforts to diversify supply chains. Future NVIDIA architectures like Vera Rubin will utilize 3-nanometer processes while Feynman designs may employ N2 technology. AMD structures its Instinct MI350X and...

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