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AMD Ryzen crushes Intel in Germany with 94 percent CPU sales
Advanced Micro Devices has achieved overwhelming dominance in processor sales according to recent Mindfactory data. The semiconductor manufacturer secured approximately 92.5 percent of unit sales during the previous week. Intel managed to capture merely 7.5 percent of total processor transactions across the same period. AMD's current generation processors continue outperforming Intel's offerings by substantial margins. The company sold roughly twelve times more central processing units than its primary competitor. Mindfactory recorded approximately 1,725 AMD processor sales compared to fewer than 150 Intel units during the measurement period. Intel's combined sales from its three most recent processor families failed to match AMD's...
John Wick Hex delisting on Steam and consoles ignites gamer revolt
Big Fan Games confirmed that John Wick Hex will disappear from digital storefronts on July 17, 2025. The publisher delivered this announcement with minimal advance warning to consumers. Players who previously purchased the tactical action game retain access through their digital libraries and physical console copies. Future buyers face permanent exclusion from acquiring the title through any platform or marketplace. The delisting affects all gaming systems where the title currently sells. The strategic combat game earned critical praise when it debuted on personal computers during October 2019. Console versions followed approximately one year later in December 2020. Industry reviewers praised the adaptation as an exceptional example of...
Tim Cook backs US MP Materials $500m rare earth magnets recycling deal
Apple has committed $500 million to partner with MP Materials for domestic rare earth element production and recycling operations. The agreement forms part of the technology company's broader $500 billion investment pledge across four years within American manufacturing. MP Materials will establish specialized neodymium magnet production lines at their Fort Worth facility designed exclusively for Apple products. The partnership will also create a recycling center at Mountain Pass, California, dedicated to processing rare earth materials from discarded electronic devices. This collaboration aims to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers while strengthening domestic supply chains. The initiative responds to persistent Trump...
Bethesda fans rage as Fallout 5 greenlit years after Starfield tease
Bethesda Game Studios has officially approved Fallout 5 for development according to Windows Central reporter Jez Corden during an XB2 podcast appearance. The approval marks the first major milestone toward creating the next installment in the post-apocalyptic franchise. Todd Howard previously outlined the studio's roadmap with The Elder Scrolls VI preceding Fallout 5 after Starfield's completion. Industry observers expect Howard to conclude his career with Fallout 5 given the extended timeline modern game development requires. The greenlight decision establishes Fallout 5 as a confirmed project within Bethesda's development pipeline. Studio resources remain divided between multiple active projects complicating immediate production...
NVIDIA poised for China cash grab with RTX 6000D and H20 sales
NVIDIA prepares to launch the RTX 6000D graphics processor for Chinese professional markets during the third quarter of 2025. The semiconductor manufacturer positions this workstation solution as a successor to its RTX PRO product line. Chief Executive Jensen Huang traveled to China to collect market feedback regarding the upcoming release. DigiTimes reports the company targets shipments of two million units before the year concludes. The substantial production volume demonstrates significant anticipated demand from Chinese consumers. The RTX 6000D represents NVIDIA's initial Blackwell architecture offering designed specifically for Chinese markets alongside the rumored B30 artificial intelligence chip. TSMC will manufacture the...
NVIDIA shares jump as Chinese firms rush AI GPU orders
Chinese technology companies have accelerated their procurement efforts for NVIDIA artificial intelligence processors following the semiconductor manufacturer's renewed acceptance of purchase orders. The chipmaker expressed confidence that Washington authorities will approve export permits for its specialized H20 graphics units designed for the Chinese market. Chief Executive Jensen Huang traveled to Beijing as part of diplomatic efforts to restore commercial relationships between American technology firms and Chinese customers. Stock markets responded favorably to the announcement, with NVIDIA shares climbing 4.4 percent during early trading sessions. Advanced Micro Devices also experienced gains as investors anticipated similar...
Cyberpunk 2077 on M1 Mac triggers outrage over 16GB RAM requirement
CD PROJEKT RED will release Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for Apple Silicon Macs on July 17. The game launches across multiple digital platforms encompassing Mac App Store, Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store. Players receive both the original title and the Phantom Liberty expansion that debuted in 2023. Apple and the Polish developer collaborated extensively to ensure compatibility with older M1 processors. The release represents a significant milestone for AAA gaming on Mac hardware. System specifications demand 16GB of unified memory as the minimum requirement for operation. Machines equipped with 8GB configurations cannot run the graphics-intensive title effectively. The developers created a specialized visual preset labeled...
Citi says US clears NVIDIA, AMD GPU sales to China in magnets deal
The United States has relaxed semiconductor export restrictions that previously blocked American companies from selling advanced chips to China. NVIDIA Corporation received government assurances that officials will approve applications for resuming H20 graphics processor sales to Chinese markets. The chip manufacturer plans to file paperwork with federal authorities to restart these shipments after months of regulatory barriers. Advanced Micro Devices has announced similar intentions to seek approval for its MI308 processor exports to the same region. Both companies anticipate prompt authorization from Washington regulators. NVIDIA absorbed approximately $4.5 billion in losses during its April quarter from inventory writedowns and...
Elon Musk bets big on Starship flight 10, teases Boca Chica comeback
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk announced the aerospace company expects to conduct its tenth Starship test mission within three weeks. The timeline represents the first public update following last month's upper stage destruction during ground operations. Extensive damage occurred to specialized testing infrastructure designed exclusively for spacecraft evaluation. Engineers have begun facility reconstruction while simultaneously modifying existing transport equipment for alternative testing procedures. The company plans to utilize launch pad water deflection systems as temporary solutions during the repair period. Previous test missions encountered significant technical challenges that resulted in vehicle losses. Flight 7 experienced...
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