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NVIDIA Chief Executive Jensen Huang visited President Donald Trump today following the company's opposition to kill switches embedded within graphics processing units. CNBC reporters observed the meeting as tensions continue over artificial intelligence chip export restrictions to China. The...

Intel expanded compatibility for its XeSS 2 artificial intelligence upscaling technology across 44 gaming titles. The company released its XeSS 2.1 software development kit last week, bringing Frame-Generation and Xe Low-Latency features to graphics cards from competing manufacturers. NVIDIA and...

Apple prepares to reveal four iPhone 17 models within the next month, featuring the A19 Pro chipset built on TSMC's advanced third-generation 3nm manufacturing process. Recent fabricated benchmark results surfaced on social media platforms, displaying an alleged 8-core CPU configuration rather...

Electronic Arts begins its inaugural public beta testing for Battlefield 6 tomorrow. Thousands of players have already queued for server access despite limited weekend availability. Initial access remains restricted to participants who secured codes through Twitch distributions or Battlefield...

Google defends its AI Overviews feature against accusations of damaging website traffic across the internet. Publishers and search optimization specialists express alarm over reduced click-through rates since the artificial intelligence search tool launched. Head of Search Liz Reid maintains...

Apple will face no impact from President Trump's tariff increases on Indian imports despite rates rising from 25 percent to 50 percent by August 27, 2025. Semiconductor products and smartphones receive exemptions from the higher tax rates under current trade policies. The company produces iPhone...

Dara Khosrowshahi expects Tesla and Uber will share the autonomous vehicle market rather than compete for total dominance. The Uber chief executive argues the robotaxi industry offers sufficient opportunities for multiple companies to succeed simultaneously. His company previously divested its...

OpenAI partners with the General Services Administration to provide ChatGPT Enterprise access to federal executive agencies for one dollar annually. The artificial intelligence company aims to accelerate government adoption of its technology while supporting the Trump administration's AI Action...

Electronic Arts announced EA Sports NHL 26 will launch September 12, 2025 exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The publisher continues its tradition of excluding PC platforms from the annual hockey franchise. The Tkachuk family graces this year's cover featuring Matthew...

SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk revised his Mars mission timeline during recent communications with stakeholders. The entrepreneur reduced his previous assessment from a fifty percent probability to a minimal likelihood for launching Starship missions by late 2026. Technical difficulties with...

Oxide Games partnered with Stardock Entertainment to develop Ashes of the Singularity II for release during 2026. The real-time strategy sequel continues humanity's battle against advanced artificial intelligence that conquered most of Earth. Stardock Entertainment CEO Brad Wardell stated that...

Dell deployed AMD Radeon RX 7400 graphics cards within its new Pro Tower Plus enterprise desktop computers. These systems feature Core Ultra 7 265 vPro processors and target business customers rather than individual consumers. The graphics card appears destined for OEM-exclusive distribution...

Reikon Games and publisher Deep Silver confirmed Metal Eden will launch September 2, 2025 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The sci-fi action first-person shooter experienced delays after its original May 6, 2025 release target. Publishers made a demonstration version...

Former Guitar Hero and DJ Hero developers established RedOctane Games as a new rhythm-focused studio. Simon Ebejer leads the company after working on Guitar Hero III with Neversoft and serving as vice president of operations for Diablo IV at Blizzard. The Huang brothers, who founded the original...

ASUS released its GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC graphics card with specifications detailed on a dedicated product page. The card measures 385mm in length and occupies nearly four motherboard slots due to thick dual-layer fan construction. Three NF-A12 120mm fans from Noctua provide enhanced airflow...

Apple plans to commit $600 billion toward United States investments across four years as tariff pressures mount from the Trump administration. The technology giant faces potential levies on production operations after previously relocating iPhone assembly from China to India during earlier trade...

AMD Chief Executive Lisa Su defended her company's market position during a CNBC interview following disappointing quarterly results. The semiconductor manufacturer reported a GAAP operating loss that triggered a five percent premarket share decline. Despite investor concerns about the data...

Nintendo revealed plans for an Indie World Direct presentation scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025, beginning at 6 am Pacific Time, 9 am Eastern Time, and 2 pm British Summer Time. The gaming company will dedicate fifteen minutes to showcasing updates and reveals from independent developers...

President William Ruto directed Kenyan public health facilities to stop billing citizens registered under the Social Health Authority program. Medical institutions must submit claims directly to SHA rather than demanding payment from patients for covered services and medications. Ruto launched...

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba announced the passing of his mother on Thursday afternoon. Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba died at 12:30 p.m. on August 7, 2025, according to a social media statement from her son. The family recognized her as their matriarch and a source of strength for...