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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 users enraged as S Pen support vanishes
Samsung released its Galaxy Z Fold 7 device last week to widespread acclaim from technology analysts. The manufacturer redesigned the foldable smartphone with enhanced thinness that allows direct competition with traditional handsets. Industry experts believe foldable devices have achieved mainstream viability through these design improvements. The company expanded screen dimensions while reducing overall device thickness significantly. Battery capacity remains unchanged from the previous generation despite internal space constraints. The latest model eliminates several features that distinguished earlier versions from standard smartphones. Samsung removed S Pen compatibility entirely, limiting user interaction to touch-based input...
Dragon Quest VII HD Remake grips Square Enix fans for an 80-hour grind
Square Enix appears to be developing a comprehensive remake of Dragon Quest VII according to industry sources. MP1st obtained internal documentation that reveals the project among several upcoming releases from the publisher's major franchises. The company plans to launch this remake before March 2027 based on the leaked materials. Development teams have assigned the project a designation that suggests broader changes than typical remaster efforts. Publishers typically reserve remake terminology for more substantial overhauls compared to their HD-2D treatment of other series entries. The project scope remains undetermined though industry analyst Jason Schreier indicates expectations should remain measured. Square Enix will likely base...
B&H Photo Video preorder frenzy hits Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX
B&H Photo Video has begun listing AMD's latest Zen 5 workstation processors ahead of their anticipated market debut. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX series will accept pre-orders starting July 23rd through the major photography retailer's website. AMD unveiled these professional computing chips at Computex with a July launch window that appears to be materializing. The retailer has prepared four processor variants for advance ordering despite lacking confirmed pricing or shipping dates. Delivery could commence within days of the pre-order launch based on typical retail patterns. The available models span from 24 cores to 96 cores across the Threadripper PRO lineup. B&H lists the 9995WX flagship with 96 cores and 128 threads alongside...
Switch 2 Wild Hearts S demo bests Xbox Series S with sharper visuals
YouTube creator Cycu1 published a comprehensive analysis comparing Wild Hearts S across multiple gaming platforms during the weekend. The examination places Nintendo's upcoming console against established current-generation systems through recently available demonstration software. Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrates competitive performance despite certain technical limitations when measured against rival hardware. Environmental geometry and terrain complexity favor competing platforms over Nintendo's device. The Switch 2 version compensates through atmospheric adjustments that enhance visual clarity. Developers reduced environmental haze effects substantially, creating improved image sharpness that counteracts the system's resolution...
Grand Theft Auto IV iCEnhancer 4.0 mod shames Rockstar for remaster
A community-developed modification transforms Grand Theft Auto IV into a visual experience that surpasses what Rockstar Games has officially provided. The iCEnhancer 4.0 mod delivers comprehensive graphical enhancements through physically-based lighting systems and advanced shader technology. Enhanced fog rendering and water effects represent significant improvements over the original 2008 release. Modders designed the enhancement specifically for game versions 1.0.3.0 and 1.0.4.0 due to optimal ENB framework compatibility. Players must verify their installation matches these specifications before implementing the modification. Rockstar Games released the fourth entry in their crime series sixteen years ago as the sole...
ZOTAC gouges China gamers with RTX 5000 MXM at US$4742, adapter $181
Chinese retailers offer ZOTAC's Professional RTX 5000 MXM graphics card through online marketplaces at 33,999 Yuan, equivalent to approximately $4,742. The workstation-class GPU targets embedded systems and mobile computing applications rather than traditional desktop installations. ZOTAC continues marketing this Ada Lovelace-based hardware despite introducing newer Blackwell architecture products at recent trade shows. The MXM 3.1 Type-B form factor delivers professional graphics capabilities with Error Correcting Code memory support. Desktop users can access this mobile workstation technology through specialized conversion hardware. ZOTAC manufactures a dedicated MXM to PCIe adapter priced at 1,299 Yuan or $181 for desktop...
US consumers face 20% price surge as Trump tariffs cripple PC market
The Trump administration's trade negotiations continue across multiple nations, with industry analysts predicting minimal prospects for zero-tariff agreements with major trading partners. Taiwan Economic Daily reports consumer electronics prices may climb as much as 10 percent under current tariff structures, before any potential August deadline adjustments. Market observers anticipate widespread price increases affecting personal computers and smartphones as trade policies take effect. Companies have maintained stable pricing through strategic inventory management since the administration's January inauguration. Major manufacturers such as HP, Dell, and Microsoft accumulated substantial product stockpiles to sustain supply chains...
Asus ROG Xbox Ally price leak fuels Europe fury over €599 and €899
ASUS accidentally revealed European pricing for its upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming systems through an internal leak discovered by Spanish gaming publication 3D Juegos. The standard model carries a €599 price tag, equivalent to approximately $650 in American currency. The premium X variant commands €899, translating to roughly $975 for consumers. These figures align with current handheld PC market standards and meet industry expectations for similar devices. The pricing structure reflects ASUS's positioning strategy against competing portable gaming systems. AMD processors power both configurations with different performance targets for distinct user segments. The base model employs a Ryzen Z2A chip designed to optimize battery...
NVIDIA Jensen Huang mocks MIT brain study, defends AI smarts on CNN
NVIDIA Chief Executive Jensen Huang challenged recent academic findings that suggest artificial intelligence diminishes human cognitive abilities during a CNN interview with Fareed Zakaria. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology published research demonstrating reduced brain activity among students who used ChatGPT for essay writing tasks. Participants showed declining neural engagement after multiple attempts and eventually resorted to copying responses directly from the AI system. Researchers observed that subjects struggled with memory retention and performed poorly across neural, linguistic and behavioral measurements. The study participants also failed to demonstrate independent thinking capabilities by their final assessment...
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