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    NVIDIA's Jensen Huang confirms your new Blackwell AI chip is already obsolete

    Jensen Huang announced that NVIDIA has completed tape-out procedures for six distinct Rubin architecture processors at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company facilities. The chip manufacturer designed these components to encompass central processing units, graphics processing units, NVLink...
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    NVIDIA cuts RTX 5090 prices in Europe, but not for its US fans

    NVIDIA adjusted graphics card prices across European markets after regional currencies gained strength against the US Dollar. The GeForce RTX 5090 dropped to £1,799 in Britain and €2,099 across Europe, representing reductions of 7.2 percent and 9.9 percent respectively. The RTX 5080 fell to £909...
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    NVIDIA's neutered H20 chip is now rejected by both China and Trump

    NVIDIA has decided to cease production of its H20 graphics processing units designed specifically for the Chinese market. The company recently instructed component suppliers to stop work related to these processors. China's government has grown increasingly wary of dependence on American...
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    ASRock's fancy AMD RX 9070 XT is just another fire hazard

    A Reddit user reported the first documented case of connector failure on an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. The ASRock Taichi OC model experienced melting at the 16-pin power connection point after multiple installation cycles. Equipment issues contributed to the problem according to...
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    Apple's wellness division is a toxic hellscape under Jay Blahnik

    Apple confronts fresh allegations against Fitness Technologies Vice President Jay Blahnik following a New York Times investigation. Staff members characterize his management style as creating harmful workplace conditions through verbal abuse and manipulation. Over ten percent of his...
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    Bungie replaces its failed CEO with another member of the old guard

    Pete Parsons announced his departure from Bungie after serving 23 years with the gaming studio. Chief Development Officer Justin Truman will assume leadership responsibilities as the new studio head. Parsons held the chief executive position since 2015 and guided the company through significant...
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    Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta multiplayer is already dead on arrival

    Konami released the final promotional video for Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater before its August 28, 2025 launch date. The remake represents a surprising return for the franchise after years of dormancy from the publisher. Fans had doubted Konami would revive major properties like Metal Gear...
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    NIS America admits last year's Ys X was the inferior beta version

    NIS America revealed plans to bring Ys X: Proud Nordics to international markets during early 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC platforms. The company describes this release as the definitive edition of Ys X: Nordics, which arrived outside Japan last October. Japanese players received exclusive...
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    NASA's sole source contract cements Palantir's government grip

    NASA awarded Palantir Technologies a sole-source contract for its Foundry software platform through the agency's Shared Services Center. The space administration determined that no other company could match Palantir's capabilities for this specific requirement. Palantir operates two main...
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    Gunn blames WB Games chaos for the sad state of DC's video games

    James Gunn oversees DC Entertainment projects alongside Peter Safran while directing films such as the recent Superman movie. Warner Bros Games has restructured around four major franchises, with DC serving as one pillar next to Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, and Game of Thrones. Gunn expressed...
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    Pearl Abyss serves Black Desert's Edania as an apology at Gamescom

    Pearl Abyss revealed the Edania region for Black Desert Online during Gamescom 2025. This demon realm expansion launches immediately across all game servers worldwide. Players must reach level 60 to access The Society of the Equilibrium main storyline. The developer created seven additional...
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    Pay Google $70 for a glorified clock on your new Pixel 10

    Google announced the Pixel 10 series yesterday alongside the new Pixelsnap Charger accessory. This wireless charging solution features a magnetic puck that attaches to the device's back and a supporting stand for desktop use. The charger delivers 15W power to the standard Pixel 10, Pro, and Pro...
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    Team Cherry hides Silksong from critics before its September launch

    Team Cherry revealed plans for downloadable content during a Bloomberg interview that accompanied the Silksong release announcement. Co-founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen explained their extended development timeline stemmed from continuous content additions rather than technical obstacles...
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    Google's Pixel gets lock screen widgets just to spite Apple's iOS 26

    Google launched Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 as its newest Quarterly Platform Release for Pixel device owners. The beta version delivers enhanced stability and multiple feature additions for users seeking improved functionality. Developers and enthusiasts can access this release immediately through...
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    Sony dumps its ownership of EVO tournament on NODWIN Gaming

    NODWIN Gaming acquired the ownership stake that Sony Interactive Entertainment previously held in the fighting tournament EVO. Nazara Technologies controls NODWIN Gaming, which receives backing from Sony Group Corporation. The transaction establishes NODWIN Gaming as co-owner alongside RTS while...
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    ASUS and Noctua's new RTX 5080 is a 16,599 Yuan scam in China

    ASUS released a special edition RTX 5080 graphics card featuring Noctua cooling technology that costs 16,599 Yuan on Chinese retailer JD. The price nearly doubles the standard RTX 5080 reference model cost of 8,299 Yuan in China. This premium variant uses a four-slot design with Noctua NF-A12...
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    Tesla sells out to China, swaps Musk's Grok for DeepSeek AI

    Tesla has adopted DeepSeek artificial intelligence models for electric vehicles sold within China, replacing xAI's Grok Large Language Model used elsewhere. Vehicle Identification Number registrations for Chinese Tesla models list DeepSeek under the artificial intelligence categories. This shift...
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    EA begins its systematic destruction of Battlefield 6 gunplay

    EA reported record-breaking participation numbers for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta following its conclusion. Players engaged in 420,127,450 matches and logged 92,351,578 hours of gameplay during the testing period. The Assault class attracted 32 percent of participants, while Support drew 26...
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    Trump's America attempts to seize control of TSMC

    Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the Trump administration plans to implement a chip subsidy-for-equity model for CHIPS Act recipients. The government would acquire ownership stakes from companies receiving federal grants rather than providing free subsidies. Intel serves as the...
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    After six years, Team Cherry finally admits Silksong is real

    Team Cherry revealed the launch date for Hollow Knight Silksong during Gamescom 2025 after six years of development. The metroidvania sequel arrives September 4, 2025 across multiple platforms. Players will access the adventure on PC, PlayStation consoles, Xbox systems, Nintendo Switch, and...
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