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Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Forever contains thousands of hidden discoveries, including items, recipes, and other surprises that players could not access during beta testing. Senior game designer Josh Greenfield, also known as Aggrend, explained that the development team deliberately disabled numerous secrets to preserve the exploration experience when the game launches. World of Warcraft: Forever is scheduled for release on
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Micron is preparing its next generation G11 3D NAND flash technology, promising significant improvements in storage density and data transfer speeds for future solid state drives. The upcoming memory architecture is expected to feature more than 400 layers, achieve a bit density of approximately 42 Gb/mm², and support interface speeds reaching 5,400 MT/s. These improvements could enable manufacturers to develop higher capacity SSDs while
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Intel has received a one-year exemption from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), allowing the chipmaker to continue maintaining and modifying foreign-made robotic equipment used in its semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The waiver, granted on October 22, 2026, follows concerns that newly introduced restrictions on foreign-produced advanced robots could interfere with Intel's automated manufacturing operations. The decision allows Intel to perform specified hardware, software, and
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Former BioWare developer James Ohlen has defended the team behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard following the studio's closure, arguing that individual developers should not be blamed for decisions they had little control over. Ohlen, who served as creative director on the original Baldur's Gate games, addressed criticism surrounding BioWare's final major release after Electronic Arts shut down the studio on October 21, 2026. He
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Bambu Lab has teased a new 3D printer called the H3C, revealing a tool changing system that appears to support nine tools and a movable storage rack. The company is preparing to unveil the machine on November 3, 2026, although most technical specifications remain undisclosed. The teaser suggests that Bambu Lab is developing a more advanced approach to automated tool changing, potentially expanding its
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Microsoft is reportedly testing a hidden Windows 11 menu that could make changing the taskbar's position easier. The feature has appeared in an experimental Windows build, allowing the taskbar to be repositioned through a more convenient interface. The discovery follows Microsoft's decision to restore taskbar repositioning earlier in 2026, addressing one of the most requested features missing since Windows 11 launched. However, the newly
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Epic Games Store has announced two new free PC games for its weekly giveaway, offering Sker Ritual and Home: A Unique Horror Adventure at no cost until October 29, 2026. Both games became available on October 22, replacing the previous week's giveaways, Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise and Bad Cheese. You can claim both titles during the promotional period and keep them permanently
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Microsoft reportedly spent more than $500 million developing Gears of War: E-Day, excluding marketing expenses, raising concerns about the game's profitability and the future of developer The Coalition. Several industry insiders have supported the reported figure, although questions remain about how much was spent directly on the game compared with the studio's other operations. The reports arrive as Microsoft reportedly prepares another round of
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Jagex has canceled RuneScape Reignited just ten days after announcing the project, following strong criticism from the game's community. Originally revealed on October 5, 2026, Reignited was intended to provide a fresh starting experience for new and returning players. It was scheduled to launch on December 2. However, Jagex canceled the initiative on October 15 after existing players raised concerns about dividing the community
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CD Projekt Red has released Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5, introducing new missions, dual wielding combat, expanded customization, and official mod support on consoles. The free update is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and supported Mac storefronts. Nintendo Switch 2 and Mac App Store versions will receive it later. Developed with assistance from Virtuos, the update also introduces NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 support