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Xiaomi's XRING 02 chip might run your phone watch and even car
Xiaomi builds a product ecosystem similar to Apple's approach with its new XRING chipset family. The company launched the XRING 01 processor using advanced manufacturing technology from TSMC. Industry experts expressed surprise at Xiaomi's move into custom silicon development. The Chinese tech giant plans to expand beyond smartphones into multiple product categories. Reports suggest the company will introduce the XRING 02 processor for various devices. Digital Chat Station shared rumors about Xiaomi's next chipset on the Weibo social platform. The XRING 02 will power smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and cars according to leaked information. Xiaomi has already filed trademark applications for the XRING 02 name and related products...
Atomic Heart dev spills beans on trippy multiplayer world CUBE
Mundfish reveals details about The CUBE, a new multiplayer game set in the Atomic Heart universe. The studio surprised fans when it announced both Atomic Heart 2 and this online spin-off featuring MMORPG elements. More than 10 million people played the original Atomic Heart game. Studio founder Robert Bagratuni shared information about the project during a recent interview. The company has doubled its team size to handle multiple games at once. Bagratuni created The CUBE concept during a phone call when he started sketching grids on paper. He wondered what would happen if cube tiles could rotate and shift surfaces. The idea sparked a two-hour creative session that led to the full game concept. The story takes place after the first...
Trump admin speeds up power hookups for AI data centers
The Trump administration plans new executive orders to boost American energy production for artificial intelligence needs. Reuters reports these rules will help AI data centers access federal land and connect power projects to the national grid more easily. Each AI data center graphics card consumes about 700 watts of electricity. The International Energy Agency predicts global data center power demand could reach 945 terawatt-hours within six years. AI data centers may use four times more electricity during this period. The executive orders will speed up approval times for power generation projects that are almost ready for grid connection. Federal land controlled through the Pentagon and Interior Department could become available for...
Modded Switch 2 turns ARK into silky smooth 60FPS at 1080p
A YouTube content creator has demonstrated how much better ARK runs on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the original console. The user naga posted a video showing the survival game with graphics modifications that unlock frame rates and boost resolution. ARK performed terribly on the first Switch but runs much smoother on the newer system. The test reveals significant improvements across different resolution settings. These results show what gamers can expect from backward compatible titles on the upcoming console. The modified version of ARK hits a steady 60 frames per second at standard 1080p resolution on Switch 2. Performance stays solid without the major stuttering problems that plagued the original system. At 1440p resolution the...
New AirPods Pro could track your heart rate and more this year
Apple appears to be developing a smart home hub that customers can mount on walls. The device will combine features from both iPad tablets and HomePod speakers. Company engineers want to create a central control system for home accessories. The new product represents Apple's push into smart home technology. This expansion could give users more options for managing their connected devices. Recent code updates reveal Apple may also be preparing new wireless earbuds. Developers found a mystery audio device with the identifier number 8239. Current AirPods Pro 2 models use different identification numbers for pairing. The unknown device could be the upcoming AirPods Pro 3 earbuds. Apple has not confirmed what product matches this new code...
Atomic Heart 2 is all about deeper RPG play and a living world
Mundfish revealed new details about Atomic Heart 2 during Summer Game Fest 2025. Robert Bagratuni leads the studio as founder and game director. He discussed major changes coming to the sequel during a recent interview. The company plans to expand role-playing features throughout the game. Players will experience a much larger world compared to the first title. The sequel adds deeper character development systems for players. Weapon modification options will give users more control over their equipment. Skill trees allow people to customize their fighting style. Mission outcomes change based on player decisions during the game. Companion characters will join players on their journey. Bagratuni described the world as more connected and...
Samsung's headset flaunts sharper OLED displays than Vision Pro
Samsung plans to release a mixed reality headset that challenges Apple's Vision Pro device. The South Korean company aims to deliver superior display technology for users. Engineers designed the headset from the ground up to compete directly with Apple's product. The device should arrive in stores later this year. Samsung wants to expand options for people interested in mixed reality technology. The new headset features 1.3-inch OLED displays with impressive visual quality. Each screen packs about 3,800 pixels into every inch of space. Apple's Vision Pro uses larger 1.42-inch displays from Sony with 3,391 pixels per inch. Samsung achieves sharper images through smaller screens with tighter pixel arrangements. Users should notice...
Windows 11 ditches iconic blue screen, rolls out simpler black alert
Microsoft plans to replace its famous Blue Screen of Death error message after nearly four decades. The computer company will change the iconic blue background to black. Windows 11 users will see this new design during system crashes. The updated screen removes some features that helped users fix problems. Microsoft calls the change part of making Windows more modern. The new error screen keeps only basic information about computer problems. Users will no longer see QR codes or detailed help messages. Microsoft removed these elements to make the display simpler. The company believes the black color matches Windows 11 better than blue. Tech experts question whether fewer details actually help users solve issues. The Blue Screen of...
US seals deal to swap rare earths with China and drop countermeasures
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the United States completed a trade agreement with China. The deal has been signed and finalized after negotiations that took place across multiple countries. Lutnick told Bloomberg reporters that China agreed to supply rare earth metals to America. The US will remove certain trade restrictions after China delivers these materials. President Trump had earlier revealed the completion of the agreement. China controls most of the world's rare earth mineral supply. These materials are essential for making cars, defense equipment and electronics. China had stopped sending these minerals to the US, creating problems for American manufacturers. The new deal should restore the flow of these critical...
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