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    After years of failure, Apple finally begs Google to fix Siri

    Apple expects to launch its enhanced Siri digital assistant in 2026 with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The technology company faces challenges in determining whether to create an internal large language model or partner with external providers. Bloomberg reports indicate Apple...
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    At the White House, Trump finalizes his hostile takeover of Intel

    President Trump declared the government equity agreement with Intel a successful arrangement during public statements today. The administration will convert federal grants into a 9.9 percent ownership position in the semiconductor manufacturer. White House officials plan to announce complete...
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    Gamescom jury fawns over Resident Evil, fans just want Silksong

    Capcom dominated the Gamescom 2025 awards ceremony through Resident Evil Requiem's exceptional performance across multiple categories. The survival horror title claimed victories for Best Visuals, Best Audio, Most Epic Game, and Best Sony PlayStation Game. Independent jury members selected...
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    Google's Tensor G5 is still a Tensor, no matter the TSMC node

    Reports suggest Google's Tensor G5 processor utilizes TSMC's advanced N3P manufacturing technology rather than the previously expected N3E process. Tom's Hardware claims the chipset employs this third-generation 3nm node, positioning Google ahead of competitors who planned similar technology...
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    Misterial Games adds a boss to Stygian, then raises the price

    Misterial Games released the first major content expansion for Stygian Outer Gods, the survival horror title that entered early access during April. The Souls of the Silent Tide update brings players through Head Witch Agata's ritual grounds while adding the House of Mists location. Developers...
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    While Intel gets a dead cat bounce, China strangles NVIDIA's H20

    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sparked semiconductor stock rallies after suggesting potential interest rate reductions during his Jackson Hole address. Powell noted labor market softening while warning about inflation risks from tariffs that could create lasting price pressures. His...
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    Ubisoft offers a mobile game, an expansion, anything but Division 3

    Ubisoft presented two major announcements for the The Division franchise at Gamescom 2025. The company revealed The Division 2 Survivors, a survival extraction experience scheduled for a 2026 release. Magnus Jansén serves as creative director for this early-stage project. Julian Gerighty acts as...
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    A Plus is bringing back the Blue Protocol MMO nobody played

    Publisher A Plus and developer Shanghai Bokura Network Technology confirmed Blue Protocol Star Resonance will launch across PC, iOS, and Android platforms during October 2025. Mobile users can begin pre-registration through the official website starting today. PC players gain immediate access to...
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    Choke your ASUS RTX 5080's airflow with Lian Li's new bracket

    Lian Li released a vertical GPU mounting bracket priced at $75 that accommodates graphics cards up to four slots thick. The bracket supports heavy models such as the ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition through an anti-sag arm rated for 10 kilograms. Users can position their graphics cards in multiple...
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    Silksong's release date sends Aeternum and Panik Arcade fleeing

    Two independent game developers postponed their upcoming releases after Team Cherry revealed September 4, 2025 as the launch date for Hollow Knight Silksong. Panik Arcade moved CloverPit from September 3 to September 26, seeking better market visibility for their slot machine roguelike title...
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    Trump's tariffs send NVIDIA's Jensen Huang scrambling to Taiwan

    NVIDIA Chief Executive Jensen Huang traveled to Taiwan for meetings with TSMC leadership regarding tariff impacts and internal pricing strategies. The discussions centered on the company's Vera Rubin AI processors, which have entered the tapeout production phase. NVIDIA stock prices declined 3.7...
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    Minisforum's MS S1 Max has a PCIe slot for GPUs you can't fit

    Minisforum launched the MS-S1 Max Mini AI Workstation, powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with 16 Zen 5 cores. The compact system delivers 160W peak performance within a 3.2-liter chassis that supports 2U rack mounting. A built-in 320W power supply ensures adequate energy distribution...
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    Escape from Tarkov's nine year beta mercifully ends this November

    Battlestate Games confirmed November 15, 2025 as the official launch date for Escape from Tarkov version 1.0. The developer revealed this information through a live-action trailer posted on their YouTube channel. The footage displayed the release date on both a fallen soldier's timepiece and a...
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    Microids' Syberia on Quest 3 is a VR port literally no one asked for

    Publisher Microids established November 6, 2025 as the official release date for the modernized Syberia adventure game. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC players will receive access first, while Meta Quest 3 users must wait until November 13, 2025. A comparison trailer highlights the...
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    AOOSTAR's Ryzen 9955HX3D board is an answer to a question nobody asked

    Chinese manufacturer AOOSTAR has released MoTD motherboards equipped with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and 9955HX processors. These Zen 5 architecture chips deliver 16 cores and 32 threads with clock speeds reaching 5.4 GHz. The processors operate at 55W TDP with adjustment capability to 75W. Standard...
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    Noctua whines it can't get chips for an ASUS RTX 5090 nobody can afford

    Noctua faces supply constraints that prevent the company from creating an RTX 5090 variant of its premium graphics card collaboration with ASUS. The Austrian cooling specialist already launched an RTX 5080 model featuring quad-slot design and specialized fans for $2,300 in Chinese markets...
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    The new REDMAGIC 11 Pro settles for Qualcomm's B-team Snapdragon chip

    Qualcomm prepares to launch two distinct processors at its September 23 Snapdragon Summit event. The company plans to release both the premium Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and the more affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Recent benchmark data reveals the REDMAGIC 11 Pro smartphone running the...
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    TSMC would rather return $6.6 billion than let Trump own a piece

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company weighs returning $6.6 billion in federal subsidies to avoid government ownership demands. The Trump administration pursues equity stakes from companies receiving CHIPS Act funding as alternatives to direct grants. Company leadership fears this...
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    Google's new Pixel 10 has a secret $100 fee for fast storage

    Google equipped its Pixel 10 smartphone series with UFS 4.0 storage technology across most configurations. The company implemented UFS 3.1 memory for 128GB variants of the standard Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro models. Consumers must purchase 256GB versions to access the faster storage standard. The...
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    A grateful Jensen Huang thanks Trump for the 15 percent H20 GPU tax

    Jensen Huang expressed bewilderment regarding Chinese government restrictions on H20 graphics processing unit sales during his visit. The NVIDIA chief executive acknowledged gratitude toward the Trump administration for approving export licenses to China. Chinese officials raised concerns about...
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