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news Samsung may consider spinning off its chip division as worker strike pressure grows

Samsung may consider spinning off its chip division as worker strike pressure grows

Samsung is reportedly facing a difficult labor fight at a time when its semiconductor business is becoming more important than ever. According to the report, the company’s management has discussed the idea of spinning off its Device Solutions division, which handles its chip business, into a separate company. The idea appears to be linked to growing union pressure over pay and bonuses. This would
news ASUS makes mixed DDR5 memory easier on Intel Z890 and B860 boards

ASUS makes mixed DDR5 memory easier on Intel Z890 and B860 boards

ASUS is trying to make DDR5 upgrades less painful at a time when memory prices are rising fast. The company has released new UEFI BIOS versions 3002 and 3103 for some Intel Z890 and B860 motherboards, adding better support for mixed JEDEC-standard DDR5 memory modules. This is useful because many PC builders are now looking at cheaper “green” DDR5 RAM instead of expensive XMP
news Lisuan 7G100 could be China’s biggest gaming GPU test yet

Lisuan 7G100 could be China’s biggest gaming GPU test yet

Chinese GPU maker Lisuan is preparing to launch its 7G100 gaming graphics card on May 20, and the card could become an important moment for China’s domestic graphics industry. The 7G100 is described as the country’s first fully domestic 6nm gaming GPU with Microsoft WHQL-certified drivers, which should help it work more reliably with Windows systems. That driver certification matters because hardware is only
news Intel may be gaining foundry momentum as Apple and Google reportedly look beyond TSMC

Intel may be gaining foundry momentum as Apple and Google reportedly look beyond TSMC

Intel’s foundry comeback may be getting a major confidence boost. A new report claims that Apple and Google are preparing to use some of Intel’s next-generation manufacturing and packaging technologies, including 18A-P and EMIB. If accurate, this would be a big moment for Intel’s plan to become a serious alternative to TSMC for advanced chip production. The report, citing China Times and supply chain
news RTX 5070 laptop buyers may not get extra speed from the new 12GB model

RTX 5070 laptop buyers may not get extra speed from the new 12GB model

NVIDIA’s newer RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of VRAM may sound like a clear upgrade over the 8GB version, but early leaked benchmarks suggest the difference is not that simple. The new model gives laptops 50% more video memory, yet its core GPU specs appear to be the same as the 8GB version. That means raw gaming performance may not change much in
news Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is being built as more than a simple ending

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is being built as more than a simple ending

Square Enix does not want Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 to feel like a final checklist of unfinished story moments. According to trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi, the goal is much bigger. The third game is being developed as the full realization of what the remake project has been building toward since the first entry. In a new interview with ComicBook, Hamaguchi explained that
news GTA 6 still looks set for November 19 as Take-Two CEO downplays delay fears

GTA 6 still looks set for November 19 as Take-Two CEO downplays delay fears

Grand Theft Auto 6 is still one of the most watched game launches of the year, and fans are nervous for an obvious reason. Rockstar Games has delayed major titles before, so even with a November 19 release date, some players still worry that GTA 6 could slip into 2027. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has not announced anything new, but his latest comment makes
news Google’s Tensor G6 may pair newer CPU cores with a surprisingly old GPU

Google’s Tensor G6 may pair newer CPU cores with a surprisingly old GPU

Google’s next Tensor chip may bring a strange mix of upgrades and compromises. A new leak claims the Tensor G6, expected to power the Pixel 11 series, could use newer ARM CPU cores but an older PowerVR GPU that first appeared around 2021. If accurate, the decision may again raise questions about Google’s priorities for its in-house mobile chips. The leak comes from Mystic
news GALAX is not shutting down, but its global management is moving under Palit

GALAX is not shutting down, but its global management is moving under Palit

GALAX fans had a confusing few days after reports claimed the graphics card brand was ending global operations. The story has now been clarified. GALAX is not leaving the graphics card market. Instead, its management is being centralized under Palit Group, which has owned GALAX since 2007. The confusion started after earlier information suggested that GALAX offices were closing and that Palit would take
news Nintendo and Illumination may already have their next movie planned for April 2028

Nintendo and Illumination may already have their next movie planned for April 2028

Nintendo and Illumination may already be looking beyond The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. According to an updated Universal release schedule on its Spanish website, an “Untitled Illumination/Nintendo Event Film” is listed for April 12, 2028. The listing was spotted by VGC, and it suggests the partnership is already preparing its next animated movie after the upcoming Mario sequel. Universal has not confirmed what the
news Digital Bros buys WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers IP, keeping sequel hopes alive

Digital Bros buys WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers IP, keeping sequel hopes alive

Digital Bros has bought the rights to WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, giving the Soulslike action game a possible future after recent reports suggested its original development path had fallen apart. The company, which owns 505 Games, purchased the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers IP for around €4 million. According to the announcement cited in the reference, the deal gives Digital Bros full ownership of the game’s intellectual
news Apple may use iOS 27 and macOS 27 to turn Photos and Siri into stronger AI tools

Apple may use iOS 27 and macOS 27 to turn Photos and Siri into stronger AI tools

Apple is reportedly preparing a larger AI push for iOS 27 and macOS 27, with new image-editing tools in Photos and a more advanced chatbot-style Siri. The company has been criticized for moving slower than Google, OpenAI, and other AI rivals, but its next software updates may focus on bringing more useful AI features directly into Apple apps. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple
news Samsung’s Exynos 2600 gets a DLSS-style boost, but games need to support it first

Samsung’s Exynos 2600 gets a DLSS-style boost, but games need to support it first

amsung is preparing a new graphics feature for the Exynos 2600 that could make games run smoother on future Galaxy phones. The technology is called ENSS, or Exynos Neural Super Sampling, and it works like Samsung’s own version of NVIDIA DLSS. It uses AI-based upscaling to improve performance while trying to keep image quality high. According to the report, Samsung showed the Exynos 2600
news ASRock launches a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a 400Hz refresh rate

ASRock launches a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a 400Hz refresh rate

ASRock has added two new monitors to its Phantom Gaming lineup, and the more interesting model is clearly the PG27QFW2A. It is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a fast IPS panel and a refresh rate that can reach up to 400Hz. That makes it a strong option for players who want very smooth motion without moving to a lower-resolution 1080p esports display. The
news ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3090 owners should be careful with these tiny shroud screws

ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3090 owners should be careful with these tiny shroud screws

A repair video from NorthWestRepair has raised attention around a possible weak point in the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 design. The issue is not about the GPU failing during normal gaming use. Instead, it can happen when the card is taken apart and reassembled, especially during jobs like thermal pad replacement or cleaning. The problem involves two small screws on the “GeForce