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Intel Foundry researchers have developed a modular heat spreader assembly technique that could enable the production of exceptionally large semiconductor packages while reducing manufacturing complexity and costs. The method separates traditional single-piece metal spreaders into simpler...

Computer-aided design imagery from leaker OnLeaks and Android Headlines has revealed the appearance of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus ahead of its anticipated early 2026 introduction. The handset will measure 158.4 by 75.7 by 7.35 millimeters with a 6.7-inch flat display featuring uniform bezels...

Mini PC manufacturer GMKtec has claimed its EVO-X2 system, equipped with an AMD Strix Halo processor, outperforms the Nvidia DGX Spark in several artificial intelligence workloads while costing approximately half the price. Testing with open-source language models, including Llama 3.3 70B and...

Microsoft has introduced features to its Xbox Game Development Kit that suggest preparation for hardware bridging traditional console and personal computer functionality, according to analysis of the October 2025 update. The additions include PlayFab Game Saves, enabling players to access saved...

Samsung plans to introduce a Visa-based credit card through a partnership with Barclays that will compete directly with the Apple Card in the United States, according to a report. The offering will provide cashback rewards that users can deposit into Samsung Wallet for future transactions, while...

Sony will host a specialized State of Play presentation on Tuesday focused exclusively on PlayStation titles from Japanese and Asian developers, according to an announcement from the company. The 40-minute broadcast begins at 2 p.m. Pacific Time and will showcase established franchises alongside...

Storage component manufacturer Phison has reported extraordinary demand for NAND flash memory driven by artificial intelligence applications, with CEO Khein-Seng Pua describing the market conditions during the company's third-quarter earnings call as unprecedented. Triple-level cell NAND pricing...

Valve Linux graphics driver team member Timur Kristóf has submitted kernel patches that would make AMDGPU the default driver for Graphics Core Next 1.1 architecture cards, including the Radeon R9 290, R9 390, HD 7790, and HD 8870 models. The proposed changes add a configuration option allowing...

Community-created modifications for the PC release of Final Fantasy Tactics have restored previously removed content and introduced fresh gameplay elements, according to a player who recently completed a 61-hour campaign. Modder Dana Crysalis has reintegrated the Dark Knight and Onion Knight job...

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature a notably larger front-facing camera cutout measuring 4 millimeters in diameter, marking the biggest hole ever implemented in an Ultra model, according to industry tipster Ice Universe. The enlarged aperture appears alongside wider bezels in...

Conflicting information has emerged regarding Nvidia's plans for its GeForce RTX 50 Super graphics card lineup. Hong Kong publication HKEPC reported on Monday that the company informed its add-in card partners about pushing the series launch from the first quarter to the third quarter of 2026...

South Korean manufacturer SK hynix is developing High Bandwidth Storage technology that combines stacked DRAM and NAND chips to enhance artificial intelligence processing capabilities in mobile devices. The company employs vertical wire fan-out packaging to connect up to 16 memory layers in...

Montage Technology announced a clock driver integrated circuit capable of handling DDR5 memory operating at 9200 megatransfers per second, representing a substantial increase from the 7200 MT/s chips the company released in 2024 for Intel Arrow Lake-S systems. The component utilizes low-jitter...

A modification for Cyberpunk 2077 adds location-specific vehicle varieties to enhance realism throughout Night City's districts. Creator cradilyex released the Night City Traffic Overhaul through Nexus Mods, introducing gang transports in territory zones, law enforcement cruisers in affluent...

Industry sources suggest Valve may announce multiple hardware products on Wednesday, including the Steam Frame virtual reality headset and an updated controller design. Hardware analyst Brad Lynch indicated that preorders could begin within weeks of the reveal, allowing the company time to...

Halo Studios will deliver a final content refresh for Halo: Infinite on Monday, November 18, before shifting resources toward multiple projects, including a remake of the original 2001 campaign using Unreal Engine 5. The concluding update doubles progression rates for Career Rank and Spartan...

Apple is developing a proprietary 100-megapixel camera sensor incorporating LOFIC technology that industry observers expect to debut in 2028, following the company's established pattern of producing custom components after initially relying on external suppliers. The California manufacturer...

Two modifications will enhance the classic role-playing game ahead of the television adaptation's second season debut on Amazon Prime Video this December 17. The series follows characters traveling toward New Vegas while pursuing a vault overseer, occurring 15 years beyond the game's timeline...

Samsung plans to unveil its Galaxy S26 lineup in January with retail availability following in February after abandoning the Edge variant due to poor Galaxy S25 Edge market performance, according to industry sources. The Korean manufacturer encountered hardware verification delays when...

Developer Attila M. Magyar released updated versions of two software tools, with MPE Emulator reaching version 1.1.0 and JS80P advancing to version 3.5.0. The MPE Emulator plugin adds sustain pedal functionality and permits continuous expression messages on the global channel after note...