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    Samsung holds back on Galaxy S26 for 2027 iPhone fight

    Samsung may be deliberately holding back innovation for its Galaxy S26 lineup, set to arrive in early 2026, potentially saving major advancements for the S27 series that would launch alongside Apple's milestone iPhone 20 in 2027. The upcoming S26 models appear conservative, featuring modest...
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    RTX 5090 power connector fuses to socket in burn incident

    A graphics card owner encountered a catastrophic power delivery failure that fused the connector permanently into the socket on his flagship gaming accelerator from NVIDIA. The second consecutive defect experienced with the expensive hardware left burn marks severe enough that removal attempts...
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    Intel limits bLLC cache to unlocked Nova Lake CPUs

    Intel plans to reserve expanded cache configurations for processor variants permitting overclocking adjustments within its forthcoming Nova Lake desktop lineup, according to industry sources tracking the California manufacturer's strategy against rival products from AMD. The enhanced memory...
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    Spellcasters Chronicles enters closed beta on December 4

    Quantic Dream's debut multiplayer venture struggles to distinguish itself within the crowded free-to-play arena, according to early impressions from a preview session lasting roughly 45 minutes. The studio's Spellcasters Chronicles blends hero shooter mechanics with deck-building elements and...
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    Xbox adds Default Game Profiles to ROG Ally devices

    Microsoft has rolled out automated performance configurations for 40 gaming titles on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld systems, eliminating manual graphics tweaking through preset profiles that balance frame rates against battery consumption. The Default Game Profile feature activates exclusively...
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    Colorful launches RTX 5060, 5070 Ti with dual power options

    Chinese hardware manufacturer Colorful has introduced graphics cards that bridge compatibility between competing platform ecosystems, delivering dual power delivery methods for its latest accelerator lineup. The Ultra Z series, incorporating GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 Ti models, features...
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    Switch 2 update 21.0.1 fixes transfer errors and Bluetooth issues

    Nintendo has deployed a maintenance patch for its hybrid console successor, resolving connectivity disruptions that prevented wireless accessories from pairing after the device emerged from standby or disabled flight mode. The firmware revision also eliminates transfer errors that blocked data...
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    Intel EMIB packaging may power Google TPU v9 and Meta MTIA chips

    Google may tap Intel's packaging capabilities for its ninth-generation tensor processing units slated for market entry within two years, according to industry analysts tracking the American chipmaker's foundry expansion efforts. Meta's machine learning infrastructure accelerators could similarly...
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    Project Motor Racing launches with DLSS 4 and full mod support

    Straight4 Studios has launched its motorsport simulation across PC and console platforms, delivering 70 vehicles spanning 13 competitive categories alongside 28 racing circuits. The debut features cross-platform modification capabilities through the GIANTS Editor and UGC Portal, allowing...
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    Prologue and Project Motor Racing add DLSS 4 support

    Graphics hardware manufacturer NVIDIA has expanded compatibility for its fourth-generation upscaling technology across several gaming titles, with survival exploration experience Prologue: Go Wayback! and motorsport simulator Project Motor Racing both embracing the frame multiplication...
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    Poland probes Apple over alleged ATT rule bypass for ads

    Polish regulators have opened an investigation into Apple over allegations that the technology giant exploits tracking data to deliver targeted advertisements on its App Store while simultaneously requiring third-party developers to obtain explicit user permission for similar practices. The...
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    Samsung mass produces 24 Gb GDDR7 chips for RTX 50 series

    Samsung has commenced large-scale manufacturing of higher-density graphics memory modules rated at 28 gigabits per second, with the Korean manufacturer simultaneously preparing even swifter variants for potential deployment in future gaming hardware. The three-gigabyte GDDR7 chips entering...
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    ISSCC 2026 to showcase GDDR7, HBM4, and LPDDR6 advances

    Semiconductor manufacturers will showcase breakthrough memory technologies at the upcoming Solid-State Circuits conference in San Francisco, with SK hynix demonstrating graphics memory capable of 48 gigabits per second transfer rates. The Korean chipmaker plans to reveal a 24-gigabit GDDR7...
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    TSMC sues former exec over alleged trade secret leaks to Intel

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has launched legal proceedings against its former senior vice president, Wei-Jen Lo, after his departure to rival Intel, alleging breach of employment agreements and potential theft of trade secrets related to advanced 2-nanometer manufacturing...
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    CyberPowerPC hikes prices due to soaring RAM and SSD costs

    Gaming PC builders face sharp cost increases as memory and storage component pricing spirals upward, with CyberPowerPC warning customers that system costs will climb starting next month. The California-based integrator reports RAM expenses have surged sixfold since October, while solid-state...
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    Ghost of Yotei patch unlocks 120 Hz VRR on PS5 Pro

    PlayStation 5 Pro owners can extract substantially more performance from Ghost of Yotei following the 1.100 update, which activates 120 Hz variable refresh rate technology across every visual preset. Benchmark footage reveals the hardware was operating well below capacity with locked frame...
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    Kirin 9030 lags far behind rival flagship chips

    Huawei's forthcoming Kirin 9030 processor has surfaced on Geekbench 6 benchmarks, revealing performance figures that trail far behind competing flagship chipsets from Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek. The nine-core chip, destined for the Mate 80 lineup, managed only 1,131 points in single-core...
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    Bethesda eyes more Shadowdrop releases

    Bethesda Game Studios plans to embrace surprise launches after successfully releasing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered without warning. Director Tom Mustaine revealed that studio head Todd Howard has long favored this approach, allowing players immediate access rather than enduring...
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    Far Cry TV series ordered by FX

    Ubisoft has officially confirmed that FX will produce a television adaptation of its Far Cry video game franchise, following an accidental early reveal several months earlier. The series will adopt an anthology approach, with each season presenting fresh characters and locations much like the...
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    Apple iPad mini 8 to feature OLED display from Samsung

    Apple's smallest tablet will receive a substantial screen enhancement when the iPad mini 8 arrives late next year, featuring an 8.4-inch OLED panel supplied exclusively by Samsung. The Korean manufacturer begins mass production in July and will deliver approximately 3 million displays annually...
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