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news Apple A20 Pro Hits 4,719 Single Core Score in Early Geekbench Leak

Apple A20 Pro Hits 4,719 Single Core Score in Early Geekbench Leak

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
news Modder Builds a Working RTX 3070 Ti 16GB With GDDR6 Memory

Modder Builds a Working RTX 3070 Ti 16GB With GDDR6 Memory

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
news Corsair TC80 Gaming Chair Launches at $199 With Office Grade Durability Testing

Corsair TC80 Gaming Chair Launches at $199 With Office Grade Durability Testing

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
news Jensen Interceptor GTX Returns With 960HP V8 and Track Focused Design

Jensen Interceptor GTX Returns With 960HP V8 and Track Focused Design

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
news Qualcomm and Amazon Strike Major AI Data Center Deal With Up to $60 Billion in Potential Purchases

Qualcomm and Amazon Strike Major AI Data Center Deal With Up to $60 Billion in Potential Purchases

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
news ASML, TSMC and Samsung Push 12 Inch Photomasks to Unlock High NA EUV Chipmaking

ASML, TSMC and Samsung Push 12 Inch Photomasks to Unlock High NA EUV Chipmaking

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
news Google Search Changes in Europe Remove Rich Results as EU DMA Pressure Grows

Google Search Changes in Europe Remove Rich Results as EU DMA Pressure Grows

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
news RPCS3 Can Now Run PlayStation 3 Games Directly From Original Discs

RPCS3 Can Now Run PlayStation 3 Games Directly From Original Discs

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
news Samsung HW Q990H 11.1.4 Soundbar Drops to $1,049.99 in Major Woot Deal

Samsung HW Q990H 11.1.4 Soundbar Drops to $1,049.99 in Major Woot Deal

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
news Sony Says PlayStation Disc Production Will Drop 10% by 2028, Not 90%

Sony Says PlayStation Disc Production Will Drop 10% by 2028, Not 90%

Sony has clarified reports about the future of PlayStation physical media, saying disc production is expected to decline by about 10% by 2028 rather than collapse by 90% as some reports had suggested. The confusion came from comments by a Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation executive that were interpreted as saying production would fall to 10% of current levels. A spokesperson has now clarified
news Microsoft Engineer Says AI Is Making Manual Code Writing Less Central to Software Development

Microsoft Engineer Says AI Is Making Manual Code Writing Less Central to Software Development

Microsoft Distinguished Engineer David Fowler says the era of manually typing code is coming to an end as AI systems take over more routine programming work. His point is not that software engineers are disappearing. Instead, developers are increasingly spending less time writing every line themselves and more time designing systems, reviewing generated code, testing software, managing performance, and checking security. Fowler summarized the
news HP Unveils Thin RTX Spark Laptops With Up to 128GB Unified Memory

HP Unveils Thin RTX Spark Laptops With Up to 128GB Unified Memory

HP has revealed more details about its upcoming RTX Spark powered PCs, including the OmniBook X 14, OmniBook Ultra 16, and a compact OmniDesk designed for persistent local AI workloads. The two laptops use NVIDIA's RTX Spark N1X platform, which combines Arm based CPU cores with Blackwell graphics in a single package. Configurations will support up to 128GB of LPDDR5x 9400 unified memory and
news Alienware 16 Aurora With RTX 5050 Drops to $1,029.99 at Woot

Alienware 16 Aurora With RTX 5050 Drops to $1,029.99 at Woot

A factory reconditioned Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop is available for $1,029.99 at Woot, offering an Intel Core 7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics, a 1600p display, and Wi Fi 7. The system is backed by a one year Alienware Care warranty, which makes the refurbished status less risky than many typical second hand deals. Woot is also offering an additional 10% discount
news Minisforum MS-S1 Max-P495 Packs 192GB Unified Memory for Large Local AI Models

Minisforum MS-S1 Max-P495 Packs 192GB Unified Memory for Large Local AI Models

Minisforum has introduced the MS-S1 Max-P495, a compact workstation built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor and up to 192GB of LPDDR5X 8533 unified memory. The system is aimed at local AI development, large language model inference, and other memory intensive workloads that would normally require much larger workstations or several discrete GPUs. Up to 160GB of the system memory can be
news The Witcher 3 Remastered Should Run Well on Steam Deck With Similar Performance, CDPR Says

The Witcher 3 Remastered Should Run Well on Steam Deck With Similar Performance, CDPR Says

CD Projekt Red says The Witcher 3 Remastered should run on Steam Deck with performance similar to the current version while delivering improved visuals. The studio is using newer and more efficient rendering technology for the remaster, which it expects to improve image quality without significantly increasing the hardware cost of running the game. The same approach is also being applied to the Nintendo
news Fanatical Killer Bundle Offers 30 Steam Games From $0.95 Each

Fanatical Killer Bundle Offers 30 Steam Games From $0.95 Each

Fanatical has launched a new September 2026 Killer Bundle with 30 Steam games to choose from, with prices dropping as low as $0.95 per game when you select 20 or more titles. The build your own format lets you choose only the games you want rather than buying the entire collection. Pricing improves as you add more games, starting at $1.20 each for five
news Proton Experimental Update Fixes Lunacid, Far Cry 4 and GTA 3 on Steam Deck

Proton Experimental Update Fixes Lunacid, Far Cry 4 and GTA 3 on Steam Deck

Valve has released a new Proton Experimental update with compatibility fixes for several Windows games running on Linux and Steam Deck. The September 4, 2026 update makes Cool People Club playable through Proton while restoring compatibility for Lunacid: Tears of the Moon and Ligo after recent Proton 11 regressions. It also addresses controller problems in Far Cry 4, restores Grand Theft Auto III intro
news Denshattack Director Says Xbox Game Pass Helped Reduce Financial Risk for the Studio

Denshattack Director Says Xbox Game Pass Helped Reduce Financial Risk for the Studio

Denshattack director David Jaumandreu says launching the game through Xbox Game Pass has been a positive experience for developer Undercoders, helping the small studio reach more players while reducing some of the financial risk around release. The game launched as a day one Game Pass title in July 2026 and has since received strong reviews, including a Metacritic score of 88. Jaumandreu says the
news Clutch Developer Says New Racer Will Focus on Story Rather Than Challenging Forza Horizon Directly

Clutch Developer Says New Racer Will Focus on Story Rather Than Challenging Forza Horizon Directly

Maverick Games says its upcoming racer Clutch is not designed to replace Forza Horizon, even though the new studio includes several developers who previously worked on Playground Games' successful open world racing series. Creative director Mike Brown says the team's goal is to build something complementary to Forza Horizon by putting much more emphasis on characters and story. Clutch is planned for release on
news Ocarina of Time Remake Launches Two Weeks Before GTA 6 in November 2026

Ocarina of Time Remake Launches Two Weeks Before GTA 6 in November 2026

Nintendo has scheduled The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for release on November 5, 2026, placing it just two weeks ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar Games is currently set to launch GTA 6 on November 19 for Xbox Series X and Series S, while Nintendo's remake will arrive exclusively on Switch 2. The two games are unlikely to compete directly
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