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Apple has warned that limited access to artificial intelligence and machine learning computing capacity could affect the availability, performance, and launch timing of future products and services. The risk appeared in the company’s latest 10-Q filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Apple said growing demand for AI infrastructure has created constrained supply, longer lead times, and higher costs across the industry. The

DeepSeek has introduced an updated version of its V4 Flash model with aggressive API pricing, adding pressure to an emerging price competition between Chinese and US artificial intelligence companies. The refreshed model, called DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731, is priced at $0.14 per million input tokens and $0.28 per million output tokens. Those rates are substantially lower than the recently reduced pricing announced for OpenAI’s

A modified NVIDIA driver setup has enabled unofficial external GPU support on a Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop, allowing a desktop GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to run games through a USB4 connection. The result addresses one of the main weaknesses of Snapdragon X2 Elite systems. While the processor delivers strong CPU performance, its integrated graphics remain limited in demanding games. An external graphics card can

A Costco shopper reportedly purchased a high end MSI gaming desktop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 9 9900X for around $1,900 after receiving multiple discounts. The MSI Aegis ZS2 was originally listed at $2,800. A store rebate reduced the price to $2,300, before Costco applied another $500 discount because the display unit was missing its bundled keyboard. The final amount

Newegg offered a high end AMD gaming bundle that combined a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, a Gigabyte X870E motherboard, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a free 240mm liquid cooler for $1,099. The promotion was aimed at builders assembling a premium AM5 gaming PC during a period of rising memory and component prices. Buying the main parts separately was said to cost more than $1,200,

Microsoft may continue supporting physical game discs on its next generation Xbox console, according to a new industry rumor that points to backward compatibility as the main reason for keeping the feature. The claim suggests that Xbox was considering a way for players to carry existing disc based libraries forward, even if physical game sales are no longer a major part of the company’s

Tencent-backed open world action game Last Sentinel has reportedly suffered a major development collapse after six years of work, leading to around 80 layoffs at LightSpeed LA. The project was designed as an ambitious cyberpunk crime game set in a futuristic version of Tokyo. It featured a female protagonist and aimed to combine driving, exploration, combat, and a large vertical city in a structure

We have gotten our hands on the full press image set for the Lenovo Googlebook 15, one of the very first machines in Google's brand new laptop category. This is the thing Google announced in May when it said it was retiring the Chromebook name and starting over, and Lenovo is one of the handful of partners building the first wave. First, a Quick

Bethesda has opened preorders for a new Fallout Nuka-Girl statue as part of its 40th anniversary merchandise lineup. The collectible costs $160 and stands 12.8 inches, or 32.51 centimetres, tall. It is made from PVC and shows the Nuka-Cola mascot leaning against a branded rocket while wearing her familiar white space suit. Bethesda has not used the anniversary to provide a substantial update on

The HP Omen Max 16 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU has fallen to $2,299.99 in the United States, restoring a level of discount that has been difficult to find during recent component shortages. The laptop normally carries a listed price of $3,799.99, creating a total reduction of $1,500. It is a 2025 model rather than the newer HyperX branded version, but

Nintendo may be preparing a special Legend of Zelda edition of the Switch 2 Pro Controller, according to a new hardware rumor. The unannounced controller is described as having a green and gold design with a Triforce emblem placed in the center of the faceplate. Early claims suggested that it could be connected to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but a later

Qualcomm is reportedly preparing a double digit price increase for its processors and related components, creating another potential cost problem for Valve as the Steam Frame approaches launch. The Steam Frame uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, an ARM based chip that is more powerful than the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 used in headsets such as the Meta Quest 3 and Pico 4

Razer has introduced the Huntsman V3 HE keyboard series, replacing the analog optical switches used in earlier Huntsman models with Hall effect magnetic switches. The new range targets competitive players who want adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and other magnetic keyboard features without paying the premium attached to many high end models. Pricing starts at $119.99 for the compact 65 percent version, while the tenkeyless

Nintendo designed the DS and Wii to reach people who did not think of themselves as gamers, according to Shigeru Miyamoto. The strategy followed the weaker than expected performance of the Nintendo GameCube. Miyamoto said the console was affordable, easy to use, and straightforward for developers, yet it mainly appealed to people who were already interested in games. Nintendo concluded that dedicated gaming hardware

Owlcat Games has confirmed that it intends to continue making traditional computer role playing games while also experimenting with different formats, original settings, and licensed universes. The studio marked its tenth anniversary in June 2026 after releasing three major RPGs during its first decade. Its catalogue includes Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Owlcat is now preparing two

Acer has introduced the Nitro Blaze Link, a lightweight gaming handheld designed to stream games from a separate PC rather than run them directly on the device. The handheld uses Linux and relies on Sunshine and Moonlight software for local network streaming. Games are rendered on a gaming computer, then sent to the Nitro Blaze Link over WiFi. This approach allows Acer to use

AMD has introduced the Ryzen AI Embedded X100 series for robotics, industrial automation, healthcare equipment, and other systems designed for long service lives. The new processors use the same Strix Halo silicon found in the Ryzen AI Max family, but AMD has adapted the platform for embedded products. The range combines Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, an XDNA 2 neural processing unit,

Microsoft has started testing a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that allows selected players to stream supported games without paying for a cloud gaming subscription. The test is currently limited to members of the Xbox Insider program. Eligible participants can stream selected games from their digital libraries, with each session limited to one hour. Microsoft is supporting the free access through advertising. The

Police in China have detained two men accused of stealing 16 memory modules from gaming computers installed inside hotel rooms. The alleged thefts took place across four esports hotels in Shihezi, a city in the Xinjiang region, during May 2026. Investigators estimate that the stolen components were sold for more than 13,200 yuan, which is approximately $1,840. The case began when hotel staff noticed

MSI has released a limited edition gaming laptop to mark its 40th anniversary, combining flagship mobile hardware with custom artwork and several collector focused accessories. The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic is priced at $6,999.99 in the United States. It is also listed in Germany for €7,799, placing it among the most expensive gaming laptops currently available. MSI first presented the special