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    Game sales slump, consoles too pricey for holiday shoppers

    United States video game spending hit a historic low for November despite the Black Friday period. Total consumer spending across hardware, content, and accessories fell four percent year over year to 5.9 billion dollars. Hardware sales were particularly dismal, dropping twenty-seven percent to...
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    Warhorse boss backs Larian, calls AI fear “steam engine panic”

    Warhorse Studios creative director Daniel Vávra defended Larian's use of AI tools amid ongoing backlash. He compared the current outcry to 19th-century Luddites destroying machinery, stating that virtually every developer is now utilizing similar technology. Vávra argued that AI integration is...
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    Larian’s AI use sparks writer fury, unpaid tests exposed

    The recent controversy around Larian Studios extends beyond their use of generative AI. Industry writers are now criticizing the developer for what they call exploitative hiring practices. Several narrative designers have shared stories of being asked to complete lengthy, unpaid writing tests...
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    3D-printed tool saves AirPods case from scratch hell

    A Reddit user shared a free solution for a common AirPods annoyance. They uploaded designs for a simple 3D printed tool that removes protective cases from the official charging capsule. This prevents the scratches that often happen when prying off a tight third-party shell. Detailed printing...
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    Dying Light bites harder, Nightmare mode starves survivors

    Techland dropped another major update for Dying Light: The Beast. Update 1.5 introduces a brutal new Nightmare Experience difficulty and fresh survival mechanics. Players must now manage hunger, affecting stamina and health regen, while their flashlight batteries can die, requiring scavenging...
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    Unreal Engine 5.7 smooths stutters, boosts performance

    Unreal Engine 5.7 shows promising performance gains over earlier versions. A tech demo comparison revealed GPU improvements up to twenty-five percent and CPU gains around thirty-five percent on modern hardware. This leads to more stable frame times, directly addressing the notorious stuttering...
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    Cheap MacBook ditches A15, A18 Pro takes the wheel

    Apple's rumored budget MacBook might have undergone testing with an older A15 Bionic chip, according to a leaked developer kit. Internal project labels reference this configuration alongside another model with a newer A18 Pro processor. Industry watchers believe the A18 Pro version is the...
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    Dispatch speeds to Switch, Season 2, likely next stop

    The narrative game Dispatch is reportedly heading to Nintendo platforms soon. A listing on the Australian eShop shows a release date set for late January, covering both the current Switch and its successor. Developer AdHoc Studio has not made an official announcement yet. Dispatch features...
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    Templar Media buys Bible X, bets big on biblical gameplay

    A new publisher called Templar Media, founded by former Tripwire Interactive CEO John Gibson, is acquiring development studio Bible X. Their first project is Gate Zero, a time travel action adventure game based on biblical stories. The title raised significant funding through Kickstarter and...
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    iPhone Fold’s squat look, big specs pack a punch

    New leaked schematics show Apple's rumored foldable iPhone with a surprisingly compact design. The device, unofficially called the iPhone Fold, would measure roughly 84mm by 121mm when closed, unfolding to a 7.76-inch screen. This gives it a notably squat, wider shape compared to a typical...
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    OpenAI eyes Trainium chips, Amazon bets big

    Amazon is reportedly negotiating a massive deal with OpenAI involving a ten billion dollar investment. A key part of this arrangement would see OpenAI using Amazon's custom Trainium AI chips. This move would mark a significant external adoption of Amazon's semiconductor technology, moving beyond...
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    Ryzen AI 7 445 pops up, 2+4 cores shake up lineup

    Another AMD processor has surfaced in leaks. This new chip is called the Ryzen AI 7 445, part of the upcoming Gorgon Point lineup. It features a six-core design mixing two Zen 5 cores with four Zen 5c cores, paired with a Radeon 840M graphics unit. This configuration marks a shift in naming, as...
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    Monolith Soft eyed for Zelda’s next big leap

    A recent Nintendo interview hinted at a bigger future role for Monolith Soft in the Zelda franchise. General Manager Daiki Iwamoto stated he wants the developer to play a central role in building future Zelda titles from the ground up. The studio, known for the Xenoblade series, previously...
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    Galaxy Ring 2 delayed, legal drama with Oura heats up

    Samsung is reportedly reconsidering the launch schedule for its Galaxy Ring 2. The planned successor faces delays due to underwhelming sales of the first model and a complex patent war with rival Oura. This legal battle involves lawsuits and counter lawsuits filed in the United States courts...
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    Memory prices soar, Samsung and SK hynix cash in

    The ongoing memory chip shortage is a windfall for Samsung and SK Hynix. New forecasts predict Samsung could see an annual operating profit around 73 billion dollars next year, with SK hynix close behind at nearly 64 billion. Their gains come directly from soaring DRAM and NAND prices hitting...
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    Larian builds lore, ditches past Divinity chaos

    Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke confirmed their next game, simply titled Divinity, will be turn-based. He stated the team aims to build a bigger experience than Baldur's Gate 3, but in a shorter development window. A major focus will be completely overhauling the Rivellon setting's...
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    NVIDIA slashes RTX 50 supply, memory crunch bites

    NVIDIA is planning major production cuts for its RTX 50 series graphics cards next year. Supply chain rumors indicate a potential thirty to forty percent reduction in supply for the first part of 2026. This stems from a long term shortage of memory chips, specifically GDDR7, creating a chain...
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    TSMC’s 2nm bet, Apple hogs half the chips

    TSMC has apparently booked its entire 2nm production for 2026 already. Major clients like Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD are lining up, with Apple reportedly taking over half the initial output. The shift to a new GAA architecture from the older FinFET design is key, promising serious gains in speed...
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    Mini gets mighty, OLED and A20 Pro chip inbound

    Rumors are swirling about the next iPad mini. The iPad mini 8 might come with an A20 Pro chip and an 8.5-inch OLED screen, according to leaked code. This expected 2026 device could launch for around 499 dollars. Previous speculation pointed to an A19 Pro chip for the smaller tablet. Analysis of...
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    Baby custody brawl hits Harare home, Olinda vs Dyonne

    A messy domestic drama blew up in Harare involving Zimbabwean rapper Stunner, real name Desmond Chideme. His ex, Dyonne Tafirenyika, allegedly forced her way into the home he shares with his current partner, Olinda Chapel. Tafirenyika was reportedly demanding the return of her child, escalating...
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