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PCI-SIG finalized specifications for PCI Express 8.0 technology that delivers unprecedented data transfer capabilities. The organization plans to release these standards to members by 2028. Technical workgroups will develop features that achieve 256 GT/s raw bit rates through x16 configurations...

Marvelous prepares to release Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion on September 5 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel takes place centuries after the original game's events. Players join the Reclaimers rebel faction against the oppressive...

Nightdive Studios appears to be developing a remaster of the classic arena shooter Quake III. The development team posted a cryptic message on their livestream that referenced Orbbs, a character bot from the original 1999 game. This hint has sparked speculation among fans on gaming forums about...

Apple prepares to release its updated Apple TV streaming device between September and December 2025. The company last refreshed its set-top box in 2022. MacRumors sources report that Apple will integrate custom-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips into the new model. These components will support...

Google plans to host its Made by Google event on August 20, 2025. The company will announce multiple Pixel 10 smartphones alongside accessories during this presentation. WinFuture reports that supply chain complications have affected several product release dates. The standard Pixel 10 models...

THQ Nordic reports that Titan Quest II achieved over 300,000 sales within three days of its early access launch on PC platforms Steam and Epic Games Store. Steam users submitted nearly 6,000 reviews with 84 percent approval ratings for the action RPG. Grimlore Games developed the current early...

Nexon will implement NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation technology into The First Descendant this Thursday. The free-to-play shooter currently features DLSS Super Resolution, Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction, DLAA, Reflex, and ray tracing capabilities. Season 3 launches August 7...

Intel encounters significant manufacturing challenges with its Panther Lake processors based on the 18A process node. Reuters reports indicate that defect rates exceed acceptable standards by threefold for high-volume manufacturing. Only ten percent of produced chips currently meet company...

Current trade policies exempt semiconductors and artificial intelligence equipment from the 20 percent levies imposed on Taiwan. Taiwanese manufacturers like Foxconn, Wistron, and Quanta produce substantial portions of NVIDIA hardware without facing these restrictions. The exemptions cover...

AMD corrected specifications for the Radeon RX 9060 graphics card after providing inaccurate details to board partners. The GPU features 1792 Stream Processors across 28 Compute Units rather than the previously stated 2048 processors. Memory operates at 18 Gbps with 8GB GDDR6 configuration...

German sources predict Apple will announce the iPhone 17 series on September 9, according to reports from iPhone-ticker. Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman supports this timeline, suggesting either September 9 or September 10 for the reveal. The company plans to maintain four smartphone models but...

AMD plans to introduce the AM6 socket alongside Zen 7 processors in 2028. The new platform will accommodate 2100 pins compared to the current AM5's 1718 pins. This represents a 22 percent increase in pin density while maintaining identical socket dimensions. Zen 6 processors will continue using...

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Patcher predicts Grand Theft Auto VI will retail for $100 upon release. The pricing would establish the title as the first standard edition video game to reach this cost threshold. Patcher anticipates the game will generate $10 billion across its lifetime while...

Palantir Technologies reported exceptional financial performance during its second quarter of 2025, demonstrating remarkable growth across multiple business metrics. The artificial intelligence software company generated $1.004 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst expectations of $939.71...

Samsung will maintain identical battery capacity for the Galaxy S26 Ultra despite competitor advances in this area. The company plans to increase charging speeds from 45 watts to 60 watts on the flagship device. Ice Universe reports the upgraded charging system will power the device to 80...

The Trump administration is pursuing Intel's recovery through trade discussions with Taiwan. American officials demand that Taiwan acquire a 49 percent ownership stake in the semiconductor manufacturer as part of broader negotiations. Taiwan faces two choices under the proposed agreement terms...

Apple continues relying on Chinese manufacturing despite expanding assembly operations to India. Chief Executive Tim Cook states that iPhones reach American consumers through Indian facilities as the company seeks to circumvent potential tariffs on Chinese exports. Reporter Patrick McGee argues...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has permitted a negligence lawsuit against X to proceed. Two minor plaintiffs accused the social media platform of inadequate response when they reported child sexual abuse material circulating on the site. The content remained accessible for...

Electronic Arts has released the preload files for Battlefield 6's first Open Beta weekend across all gaming platforms. Steam users must download approximately 39 gigabytes of data before the testing period begins. Early access participants can start playing on Thursday, August 7, while the...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company terminated several employees after discovering unauthorized access to confidential 2nm manufacturing data during routine security audits. The company plans to begin full-scale 2nm wafer production next year across four domestic facilities with monthly...