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October 17

• Battlefield 6 progression changes based on player feedback are now live
  Battlefield 6 developers have recognized the community reports of progression being too slow, and have unveiled an incoming update. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Former Call of Duty director says since he left 'the games aren't as good'
  Glen Schofield, a former director of three Call of Duty titles, has said that since he stopped making the games, they 'just aren't as good.' Continue reading at TweakTown
• YouTube adopts Apple's 'Liquid Glass' for new video player design
  YouTube has unveiled a bunch of design changes coming to the video platform, and it seems to be heavily inspired by Apple's 'Liquid Glass' aesthetic. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Apple's MacBook Pro M6 OLED could be a touchscreen model - and not everyone's happy
  Apple has historically poured scorn on the idea of touchscreen laptops, but seems to have changed its mind in recent times - to the chagrin of some people. Continue reading at TweakTown
• TSMC posts $33.1 billion for the quarter, its best quarter in history thanks to AI, HPC demand
  TSMC posts its best quarterly results EVER with $33.1 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, driven by unstoppable AI and HPC demand, and it's not slowing down. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Samsung 1c DRAM for HBM4 yields rumored to hit around 50% to battle SK hynix and Micron
  Samsung yields for 1c DRAM HBM4 rumored at around 50% with yield stabilization in process, ready for NVIDIA Rubin AI GPUs to compete with SK hynix, Micron. Continue reading at TweakTown
• G.SKILL DDR5 RAM overclocked to stable 10,600 MT/s using AMD Ryzen 5 8500G on ASUS B850 mobo
  G.SKILL DDR5 memory has been used to overclock to a stable 10,600 MT/s on a lower-end AMD Ryzen 5 8500G CPU and ASUS B850M-AYW motherboard. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Nintendo could bring DS games over to the Switch 2 soon
  Nintendo could be preparing to bring DS games to the Switch 2, as a patent has revealed a potential workaround for the dual-screen problem. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Copilot Vision is a new AI assistant that also sees everything on your Windows 11 display
  Microsoft's new opt-in Copilot Vision might sound like Recall 2.0 but it's a full AI agent and voice-controlled assistant designed for Windows 11. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Dead Space creator says Elon Musk is 'full of crap' when it comes to AI-generated games
  When it comes to xAI's game studio delivering the first great AI-generated game in 2026, Dead Space creator and industry veteran Glen Schofield thinks not. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Steve Jobs and Apple honored by US mint with new official $1 coin
  The United States Mint is going to honor Steve Jobs and Apple with an official 'Steve Jobs' coin as part of the 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Assassin's Creed boss confirms he was forced out by Ubisoft
  The former boss of the Assassin's Creed franchise has revealed that Ubisoft forced him out of his position, and he didn't leave voluntarily. Continue reading at TweakTown
• DDR5 RAM exceeds 13000 MT/s speeds: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 overclocked to record 13010 MT/s
  The massive 13,000 MT/s speed barrier for DDR5 RAM has been breached: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 on GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE reaches record 13010 MT/s. Continue reading at TweakTown
• ASUS intros ProArt PA32KCX: world's first 8K HDR Mini-LED professional monitor
  ASUS unveils its new ProArt PA32KCX: the world's first 8K HDR professional monitor, with 4032 local dimming zones, and up to 1200 nits of brightness. Continue reading at TweakTown
• ASUS's new ROG Azoth 96 HE keyboard's Zone Mode is game changer for PC gaming
  The newly announced ROG Azoth 96 HE gaming keyboard from ASUS is its latest premium Hall Effect wireless magnetic gaming keyboard. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Razer's new Razer Kiyo V2 webcam combines 4K capture with AI-powered features for creators
  Razer has launched a pair of new webcams with the new Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X, with former offering crisp lossless 4K capture. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Razer's stunning 'Phantom White' line-up offers see-through retro gaming inspired gear
  Razer's new Phantom White Edition collection looks stunning, though the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% shipping with a black wrist rest feels like a misstep. Continue reading at TweakTown

October 16

• Sony San Diego hiring for PC dev, MLB The Show may be next PlayStation live game to come to PC
  Sony could be bringing another one of its live service games over to PC in an effort to expand sales and microtransactions, this time with MLB The Show. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Blizzard's tech teams vote to unionize, join alongside Diablo and World of Warcraft unions
  More Blizzard Entertainment developers have unionized under the Communication Workers of America, and Microsoft has formally recognized the organization. Continue reading at TweakTown
• ASUS intros its first AMD-based ROG NUC Mini PC: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU, up to RTX 5070 GPU
  ASUS debuts its new ROG NUC 9 Mini-PC powered by AMD's new Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor, and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, starts at $2100. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Apple's new iPad Pro is powered by new M5 chip, joined by Apple's new C1X and N1 chips
  Apple launches its new M5 iPad Pro, also debuts with Apple's new silicon with C1X and N1 chips, faster charging, faster AI performance, and more. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Quantic Dream's making Spellcasters Chronicles, a 3v3 spell-flinging MOBA with deck building
  The studio says it's still working on Star Wars: Eclipse, too, alongside its new MOBA project which incorporates deck building elements. Continue reading at TweakTown
• EA workers fight back: union slams $55 billion Saudi-backed buyout
  A union representing employees at EA has publicly denounced the recent EA buyout over fears the privatization will lead to job losses and studio closures. Continue reading at TweakTown
• CWA Labor Union, EA workers issue formal opposition to $55 billion Saudi buyout
  The Communication Workers of America (CWA) labor union has issued a new statement speaking on the behalf of EA workers that opposes the $55bn buyout. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Battlefield 6 sells 7 million copies in first 3 days, EA confirms
  Battlefield 6 has sold 7 million copies in 3 days, Electronic Arts officially confirms, making it the biggest launch in the shooter franchise's history. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Windows 11 can now automatically switch between light and dark modes
  Microsoft has rolled out a new feature that allows Windows 11 users to set specific times for switching between light and dark mode. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Sony fires back at Tencent over its knock-off Horizon game 'Light of Motiram'
  Sony has responded to Tencent's motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the Chinese publisher has infringed on its intellectual property. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Battlefield 6 could be getting six new game modes
  Battlefield 6 may get an additional six new game modes, as dataminers have discovered names within the files alongside confirmed game modes. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Some MacBook M5 owners won't get a charger in the box
  Apple just announced a refresh of its MacBook Pro line-up, with the new models featuring the latest M5 chip. But not every owner of Apple's latest MacBook. Continue reading at TweakTown
• US officials flag EA buyout over foreign influence and national security
  US senators have flagged the recent acquisition of EA as a potential national security risk as they are concerned about Saudi Arabia influence on the US. Continue reading at TweakTown