Intel moves forward with its Celestial graphics cards despite rumors saying they were canceled. A leaked timeline shows these Xe3 chips reached pre-silicon testing, meaning their core design is complete. The company finished work on ray tracing units, matrix engines, and Xe cores before moving to this stage.
Cloud tools let computer makers test the chips without having physical samples. Partners can check how their systems work with the new hardware through online simulation platforms. The next step after testing will be making actual chips, a process that should start soon based on the timeline.
Intel plans to build these chips using its Xe3P design at its factories. Job listings hint that these cards might use the newest GDDR7...
Naughty Dog stopped making an unnamed single-player game early this year after a year of work, reports insider Daniel Ritchman. Former director Vinit Agarwal left the studio when his project ended. Agarwal had moved to this job after the company canceled its online Last of Us game because they did not want to become a live service studio.
Another mystery single-player game continues at Naughty Dog under Shaun Escayg, who returned to the company in 2021. This project started about three years ago and has made more progress. Escayg previously worked on The Last of Us animations and directed Uncharted: Lost Legacy.
The main focus at Naughty Dog remains their new science fiction game, Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet, announced last...
According to rumors, Xiaomi may work on a version of HyperOS 3 without Google apps. The Chinese phone maker wants to prepare for possible US trade limits like those facing Huawei. Reports suggest Xiaomi joined forces with Huawei and BBK Group companies OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus on this project.
Xiaomi currently has permission to use Google services, but fears this might change under the new US administration. The company recently made its first custom 3nm chip called Xring, which might worry US officials. Such advanced tech development could put Xiaomi at risk for trade limits.
A Google-free system would mainly help Xiaomi in China, where most users already live without Google services. The company faces huge challenges trying to...
Apple put its first homemade C1 modem chip inside the iPhone 16e. The company kept quiet about how good this chip really is because more expensive iPhones still use Qualcomm parts. Tim Cook finally spoke up during a money report call about these new parts. He said Apple makes better products that focus on customer battery life. The tech boss called it the start of a journey.
The C1 modem beats the Snapdragon X71 found in other iPhone 16 models. It helps the iPhone 16e last longer on a charge than any other 6.1-inch iPhone from Apple. But the company stays careful with its marketing because the iPhone 17 family, coming later this year, will still carry Qualcomm modems. Apple wants to avoid hurting sales of those future phones.
Apple is...
AMD cut prices on its Ryzen 5 9600X chip to about €200 in Germany. The six-core processor first sold for €299 when it came out last August. Price tracking site Geizhals shows both boxed and tray versions hitting new lows. Boxed models sell for around €205 and tray versions dip just under €200.
German buyers pay more than Americans because of the 20% VAT tax. In the US, the same chip sells for about $185 on Amazon. The older Ryzen 5 7600X costs more at $206, making the newer chip a better deal. The newer model offers better gaming and work performance for less money.
The Ryzen 5 9600X stands as one of the most affordable chips with the new Zen 5 design. AMD might release a 9600X3D version later this year. The company also plans to...
A translator made an error about a Chrono Trigger remake at Comic-Con Italy. The video release shows Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii never mentioned such a project, despite what fans heard at Napoli Comicon. People thought Horii confirmed the remake through his translator during a panel talk.
Many fans became excited when Reddit users reported hearing about a Chrono Trigger remake at the event. The story spread after Horii appeared, surprised by a follow-up question, with his translator telling the audience they heard nothing. Square Enix marked the game's 30th anniversary in March 2025 with plans for various projects.
The mistake comes at a time when Square Enix remakes are popular with gamers. Chrono Trigger remains one of the most...
AMD RX 9070 XT graphics cards face steep markups as stores sell them far above the promised $599 price. Buyers cannot find cards at the official price anywhere in the market since launch day. German stores sell most models between €700 and €800, with only a few cheaper options available.
US shoppers see even worse pricing. Amazon lists the card at around $960, about 50% higher than AMD promised. The best deal comes from MicroCenter at $850 for an XFX model, still well above official pricing. Experts think stores expect AMD to raise prices officially soon.
NVIDIA has similar problems with their RTX 50 series cards costing much more than announced. Both companies launched with low inventory, making the shortage worse. Market watchers...
KillaSoft plans a new game where players become a dog detective in 1930s Brooklyn. The Shadow Syndicate mixes story with action as players uncover a supernatural plot.
Players take on the role of Sam Marlowe, a former soldier turned private eye. His investigation reveals secret societies and dark forces threatening the city. The game features third-person shooting with slow-motion combat sequences when needed.
The Sacrifice Ring gives players special powers during their adventure. Each ability makes the character stronger, but adds a curse that follows them throughout the game. The title stood out among other games at the Future Games Showcase during Gamescom Latam.
PC and console gamers can expect to play The Shadow Syndicate in...
NVIDIA head Jensen Huang asked US lawmakers to ease export rules during a private meeting with the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He warned that current restrictions give Chinese firm Huawei room to grow its AI chip business. His concerns came after Huawei released a new AI system called CloudMatrix 384 that matches NVIDIA's latest technology.
American trade limits pushed Chinese companies to make their chips instead of buying from US firms. Tech giants in China already use Huawei Ascend chips instead of NVIDIA products. The gap between Chinese and American chip tech keeps shrinking, exactly what Huang fears most. His company faces more challenges with the upcoming AI Diffusion rule that limits where NVIDIA can sell its products...
