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Nintendo has added variable refresh rate support to the Switch 2 while the console is connected to a TV or monitor through its dock. The feature arrives with Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 and allows compatible games to synchronize their frame rate with the refresh rate of a supported display. This can reduce visible screen tearing and judder when performance changes during gameplay. There

Apple's new A20 Pro has appeared in an early Geekbench 6 result, showing a single core score of 4,719 and a multi core score of 12,677. The result suggests a substantial CPU performance increase over the A19 Pro used in the previous generation. Based on the supplied comparison, the A20 Pro is around 25% faster in Geekbench single core performance, although this is still

A Brazilian hardware modder has created a working 16GB version of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3070 Ti by combining an RTX 3070 PCB, an RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher capacity GDDR6 memory chips. The project effectively recreates a graphics card Nvidia was once expected to launch commercially. References to an RTX 3070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM appeared years ago through database listings and

Corsair has launched the TC80 gaming chair for $199.99, positioning it as a more affordable option in its gaming furniture range while emphasizing durability, a wider seat design, and adjustable ergonomics. The TC80 moves away from the traditional racing seat shape used by many gaming chairs. Instead, it uses a flatter and broader cushion intended to make it easier to change sitting positions during

The Jensen Interceptor name has returned in the form of a new high performance prototype called the Interceptor GTX, combining a supercharged V8, rear mounted sequential gearbox, extensive aerodynamic work, and a stripped back cockpit. The car has been developed by Jensen International Automotive and marks 60 years since the original Interceptor arrived in 1966. Rather than modifying an existing classic car, the GTX

Qualcomm and Amazon have announced a long term partnership to develop custom AI inference chips and high speed optical networking technology for Amazon Web Services. The agreement marks a major expansion of Qualcomm's data center ambitions and could involve up to $60 billion in purchases of Qualcomm hardware, networking products, and manufacturing related services through 2036. The two companies plan to work together on

ASML, TSMC, and Samsung are backing a transition to much larger 12 inch photomasks as the semiconductor industry prepares for wider use of High NA EUV lithography. The change is intended to solve a major limitation created by High NA EUV's smaller exposure field. With current 6 inch photomasks, very large chips such as AI accelerators may need to be split across multiple exposures

Google is changing the way Search works in Europe as it attempts to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, removing or reducing some of the rich result features that previously showed prices, availability, and direct booking options inside the search page. The company says the changes will make Search less convenient for some people because they may need to click through additional

RPCS3 has added support for running PlayStation 3 games directly from original Blu ray discs, removing the need to first create a full disc dump on local storage. The feature works on supported systems running the mainstream RPCS3 branch, including Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. It can also work on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles running Linux, provided the system uses a compatible

Samsung's flagship HW Q990H soundbar has dropped to $1,049.99 at Woot, cutting $950 from its $1,999.99 suggested retail price. The system delivers an 11.1.4 channel speaker configuration, Dolby Atmos support, HDMI 2.1 connectivity, and 4K at 120Hz passthrough, making it suitable for both home theater and modern console gaming setups. The main caveat is that the discounted unit appears to be the Canadian HW