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PlayStation customers in the United Kingdom will lose access to 551 StudioCanal films on September 1, 2026, including movies they previously bought through the PlayStation Store. Sony has attributed the removals to licensing agreements, but the affected customers will not receive refunds or a way to download and keep the films elsewhere. The list reportedly includes major titles such as Terminator 2, Apocalypse Now,

Security researchers have demonstrated how an AI coding assistant can be manipulated into running malware from a GitHub repository that appears harmless at first glance. The proof of concept shows that developers should not assume an AI agent will identify every hidden risk when setting up unfamiliar projects. The attack relies on a chain of ordinary looking setup steps rather than an obvious malicious

Loongson has introduced the 3C3000, a 16 core server processor aimed at affordable business systems for file storage, databases, web hosting, and other general purpose workloads. The chip uses Loongson’s own LoongArch instruction set and is designed for small and medium sized organisations that need server class features without moving to more expensive enterprise platforms. The new processor was announced on June 26 and

US authorities have seized nearly 400 domains accused of illegally streaming live matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking one of the largest enforcement actions against sports piracy linked to the tournament. The operation, called Operation Offsides, is reported to be around five times larger than the comparable crackdown during the 2022 World Cup. The seizure effort targets websites that offered unauthorised access

Lenovo believes the ongoing shortage of memory and storage components may last far longer than many PC buyers expect. The company reportedly told industry attendees that the unusually low prices seen in 2024 and early 2025 may not return soon, as AI data centers continue to absorb large amounts of DRAM, NAND flash, and high bandwidth memory. The warning matters for anyone planning to

Halo Campaign Evolved will retain the original code and campaign structure of Halo: Combat Evolved, but Halo Studios is adjusting certain levels and combat encounters to reduce repetition. The changes are intended to make the remake feel fresher without changing the story, pacing, or core identity of the 2001 classic. The Library is one of the main areas receiving attention. The original mission is

Retailers may face shortages of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S consoles later this year as Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches its November launch. Demand for current generation hardware could rise sharply around the release, while ongoing supply pressure from memory and storage components may limit how many systems stores can receive. The concern comes at a difficult time for console

New Grand Theft Auto 6 details may have appeared through an online retail listing, suggesting that players could switch between Jason and Lucia during missions, take part in story content as a duo, and encounter random events across Leonida. The description has not been confirmed by Rockstar, so the information should be treated cautiously until the developer shares more official details. The reported features

Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino has suggested that PlayStation’s future hardware plans could extend beyond a traditional home console. While he confirmed Sony remains committed to dedicated game consoles, his comments about technology designed for different forms and locations have added fresh momentum to speculation about a future PlayStation handheld. Nishino said that “pick up and play” has become one of the most

Halo Campaign Evolved will preserve the full campaign content of the original Halo: Combat Evolved while adding new weapons, vehicle options, improved navigation, and modern quality of life features. Halo Studios says the remake is designed to feel familiar to longtime players while making the classic campaign easier to approach for a new generation. The game is not being positioned as a simple visual

Valve’s upcoming Steam Frame headset could include its own performance settings menu, giving players quick access to VR specific controls without leaving the main interface. The menu is said to appear in the Quick Access Menu, following a similar approach to the Steam Deck while adding options designed for virtual reality. The reported interface could allow players to adjust settings such as eye tracked

Valve has released a new Proton Experimental update with fixes for several PC games running through Linux and SteamOS. The update improves controller support in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on desktop systems, while also resolving launch, crash, and loading issues affecting Arc Raiders, Trove, DIRT 5, and Crysis 2 Remastered. For Steam Deck owners, Proton Experimental updates are usually downloaded automatically when the compatibility

Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine will include an internal adapter for the Steam Controller, allowing the controller to connect directly to the system without keeping its wireless puck plugged in. The detail appeared in Valve’s official overview and quick start material, which also showed parts of the setup process, LED controls, ports, and customization plans. The internal adapter could make the Steam Machine easier to

Valve has released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update that changes how the handheld manages Maximum Game Resolution settings. The update does not add a major new feature, but it improves an option that can affect image quality, performance, and external display behaviour. The most useful change is a new message during game launch. Steam Deck will now show a note when the

A new Humble Bundle collection is giving fighting game fans a large selection of Arc System Works titles at a low entry price, with every included game reportedly playable on Steam Deck. The Arc System Works EVO Collection includes 11 games across several price tiers, covering everything from classic Guilty Gear releases to modern competitive fighters. The top $20 tier includes Guilty Gear Strive,

ASUS has started rolling out beta BIOS updates that restore Transparent Secure Memory Encryption support for several AM5 motherboards. The new firmware is available for selected X870, B850, and X670 models across the ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt ranges. The update brings back an important security option for systems running AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop processors. TSME, also known as Transparent Secure

NVIDIA has released DLSS SDK 310.7.0 alongside Streamline SDK 2.12.0, but the update is focused on maintenance rather than major image quality or performance changes. The new version is already available through DLSS Swapper for people who manually update DLSS files in supported games. The release does not include the larger Ray Reconstruction update that some PC players have been waiting for. NVIDIA’s notes

Microsoft has introduced lower cost versions of the Surface Pro 12 inch and Surface Laptop 13 inch with 8GB of RAM, but the new models still cost more than the 16GB versions that launched in 2025. The move reduces the entry price for buyers, though it does so by cutting memory rather than improving value. The Surface Pro now starts at $849 with 8GB

AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X has dropped to $176.39 on Amazon, bringing the six core Zen 5 processor down 37% from its original $279 launch price. The discount makes it one of the more affordable options for anyone building a new AM5 gaming PC or upgrading from an older Ryzen platform. At this price, the Ryzen 5 9600X is positioned well below Intel’s Core Ultra

Thermal Grizzly has released a white version of its WireView Pro II GPU power monitoring adapter, giving builders with white themed systems another option for checking the condition of their 12V 2x6 graphics card connection. The WireView Pro II White Edition is now listed as in stock and ready to ship. The device is designed for modern high power graphics cards that use the