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Justin Nelon

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news Moon Studios Boss Says Game Pass Needed Bigger Xbox Hits To Work

Moon Studios Boss Says Game Pass Needed Bigger Xbox Hits To Work

Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler says Xbox Game Pass could have worked better if Microsoft had delivered more must play first party games to support the subscription. His argument is that a service built around monthly payments needs a steady supply of games that feel important enough for players to stay subscribed, and he believes Xbox has not produced enough recent cultural hits to
news Where Winds Meet Developer Details Hidden Mountain Expansion And Xbox Performance Plans

Where Winds Meet Developer Details Hidden Mountain Expansion And Xbox Performance Plans

Where Winds Meet developer Everstone Studio has shared new details about the game’s Xbox launch, the upcoming Hidden Mountain expansion, and future improvements for performance, servers, matchmaking, customization, and storage size. The free to play open world wuxia RPG is now available on Xbox Series X and Series S after earlier launches on PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS. The Xbox release also came
news ASML CEO Says Europe Is Falling Behind As US Drives Most Advanced AI Chip Demand

ASML CEO Says Europe Is Falling Behind As US Drives Most Advanced AI Chip Demand

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet says Europe is behind in the AI race while the US continues to dominate demand for advanced chips. He said the US buys around 80 percent of the world’s advanced chips and is building strong positions across the AI semiconductor ecosystem, while Europe is moving more slowly. His comments came during a broader discussion about AI demand, chip manufacturing capacity,
news Intel And UMC Reportedly Partner On 12nm And 3nm Chip Production In Arizona

Intel And UMC Reportedly Partner On 12nm And 3nm Chip Production In Arizona

Intel has reportedly partnered with Taiwan’s UMC on advanced chip manufacturing, including planned work on 12nm and 3nm process technologies. The reported deal would allow UMC to move into more advanced manufacturing without spending heavily on new equipment, while Intel would gain another partner as it tries to build a stronger foundry business and compete more directly with TSMC. The reported production would take
news Former SK Hynix CEO Seok Hee Lee Returns To Intel To Lead Advanced Packaging

Former SK Hynix CEO Seok Hee Lee Returns To Intel To Lead Advanced Packaging

Intel has hired former SK Hynix CEO Seok Hee Lee as executive vice president of Intel Foundry, where he will lead advanced packaging, system integration, back end technology development, and back end manufacturing. The move strengthens Intel’s foundry leadership at a time when advanced packaging has become critical for AI, high performance computing, and future chip designs. Lee will report directly to Intel CEO
news ASML Denies US Claim That Banned EUV Chip Machine Reached China

ASML Denies US Claim That Banned EUV Chip Machine Reached China

ASML has denied claims that one of its banned EUV chipmaking machines may have reached China, after US officials reportedly raised concerns with the company. The Dutch semiconductor equipment giant says it has never shipped an EUV machine to China, nor any component, module, or equipment specially designed for use in an EUV system. The issue matters because ASML’s extreme ultraviolet lithography machines are
news AMD And Intel Prepare ACE Extensions To Make Future x86 CPUs Better At AI Workloads

AMD And Intel Prepare ACE Extensions To Make Future x86 CPUs Better At AI Workloads

AMD and Intel are working together on new x86 AI Compute Extensions, known as ACE, to improve how future CPUs handle AI workloads. The latest ACE specification focuses on faster matrix multiplication and support for low precision data formats, both of which are important for machine learning, neural networks, and large language models. The work is part of the wider x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group,
news Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Beats Ultra 9 275HX In Early PassMark Results

Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Beats Ultra 9 275HX In Early PassMark Results

Intel’s Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has appeared in early PassMark results, and the first numbers show it beating the higher tier Core Ultra 9 275HX in both single threaded and multi threaded performance. The result is surprising because the Ultra 7 chip has fewer cores and threads, yet it still manages to score ahead of a more expensive model in Intel’s Arrow Lake
news Intel Core 3 304 Matches Apple A18 Pro In PassMark Multi Thread Test Despite Fewer Cores

Intel Core 3 304 Matches Apple A18 Pro In PassMark Multi Thread Test Despite Fewer Cores

Intel’s entry level Core 3 304 has appeared in fresh PassMark results, where it matches Apple’s A18 Pro in multi threaded performance despite using one fewer core. The result gives Intel’s Wildcat Lake lineup another positive sign as it targets affordable, low power laptops that can handle everyday work without needing high end hardware. The Core 3 304 is part of Intel’s Wildcat Lake
news Gigabyte X870E AERO X3D DARK Wood Review Shows A Premium AM5 Board With A Distinct Design

Gigabyte X870E AERO X3D DARK Wood Review Shows A Premium AM5 Board With A Distinct Design

Gigabyte’s X870E AERO X3D DARK Wood is a premium AM5 motherboard built for Ryzen 7000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 9000 systems, with a standout wood inspired design, modern X870E features, and a $499 price. It targets PC builders who want a high end AMD platform for gaming, content creation, and long term upgrade support, while also giving their build a cleaner and more professional
news AMD RX 9000 GPUs May Get Another Price Hike As Memory Costs Keep Rising

AMD RX 9000 GPUs May Get Another Price Hike As Memory Costs Keep Rising

AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 graphics cards may become more expensive again in the third quarter of 2026, with a reported 10 to 15 percent price increase linked to rising VRAM costs. The report is not confirmed, but it fits the wider trend in the PC hardware market, where memory and storage prices have been climbing because AI servers are consuming more supply. The possible
news Intel CEO Says AI Growth Is Straining Chip Supply As Elon Musk Pushes Terafab Plans

Intel CEO Says AI Growth Is Straining Chip Supply As Elon Musk Pushes Terafab Plans

Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan says the semiconductor industry is not expanding fast enough to keep up with AI demand, and he believes the pressure is creating bottlenecks across memory, chip production, power, and even helium supply. His comments came while discussing Intel’s work with Elon Musk on the Terafab project, which is expected to rely on Intel’s future 14A manufacturing process. Tan said
news Winhanced Update Adds Achievements And Better Streaming For Windows Handheld Gaming PCs

Winhanced Update Adds Achievements And Better Streaming For Windows Handheld Gaming PCs

Winhanced has received a new update that makes the Windows handheld launcher feel more like a full gaming hub. Version 0.9.8.9 adds achievement and trophy support across multiple platforms, improves streaming options, adds button remapping, and brings more visual and performance improvements to the controller friendly interface. The launcher is designed for Windows based handheld gaming PCs, including devices like the Xbox Ally X,
news Echo Generation 2 Brings Card Based Combat And Nostalgic RPG Storytelling To Xbox

Echo Generation 2 Brings Card Based Combat And Nostalgic RPG Storytelling To Xbox

Echo Generation 2 is now available on Xbox and PC, bringing a short, nostalgic turn based RPG with new card based combat, multiple playable characters, and Xbox Play Anywhere support. The sequel builds on the original Echo Generation’s small town mystery style while adding deeper strategy and a wider story told from different perspectives. The game comes from Cococumber and keeps the first game’s
news Xbox Adds Exclusive Label To Make Its Console Strategy Clearer

Xbox Adds Exclusive Label To Make Its Console Strategy Clearer

Xbox appears to be adding a new “EXCLUSIVE” label to its console dashboard, giving players a clearer way to see which games are positioned as Xbox console exclusives. The move comes after years of mixed messaging around Microsoft’s gaming strategy, especially as the company continues to release some games across multiple platforms while still keeping certain major titles tied to Xbox hardware. The label
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