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September 26
- Meta Quest 3S announced, same Snapdragon processor, cheaper lenses reduce cost➀ Meta has announced the Meta Quest 3S, a more affordable version of the Meta Quest 3; ➁ The Quest 3S retains the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and has a lower price due to cheaper lenses; ➂ The headset lacks the advanced 4K pancake lenses and has a smaller field of view.
- Silent Hill 2 remake almost didn't come to PC➀ Konami was not initially interested in bringing the Silent Hill 2 remake to PC; ➁ Bloober Team convinced Konami to change their mind; ➂ Silent Hill 2 will launch on October 8, 2024, on Steam and PlayStation 5.
September 25
- FBI scares Chinese government-linked botnet operators into burning down their own network➀ The FBI's pursuit of a China-based botnet led to the operators 'burning down' their network; ➁ The botnet, operated by 'Integrity Technology Group', was used to gather intelligence on critical US infrastructure; ➂ The botnet operators attempted to launch a DDoS attack on the FBI but failed.
- DLSS comes to dark fantasy shooter Witchfire, RPG GreedFall II, and more➀ NVIDIA announced support for DLSS in new games including Witchfire and Greedfall II; ➁ Witchfire is a fantasy FPS with DLSS 3 Frame Generation support; ➂ Greedfall II: The Dying World is available in Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution.
- Sony officially unveils Ghost of Tsushima sequel and it features a female protagonist➀ Sony officially unveils a new Ghost of Tsushima sequel; ➁ The sequel is set 300 years before the original game's events; ➂ The protagonist is a female character named Atsu.
- Ubisoft pulls out of Tokyo Game Show after mounting Assassin's Creed Shadows controversy➀ Ubisoft officially withdraws from the Tokyo Game Show; ➁ Assassin's Creed Shadows' press previews canceled; ➂ Controversy over pricing, gameplay, and depiction of Japanese culture.
- Capcom says that Resident Evil Village will run at 120FPS on the new PS5 Pro➀ Capcom announced a new 120FPS gameplay mode for Resident Evil Village on the PS5 Pro; ➁ The upgrade aims to provide the best user experience with enhanced graphics and performance; ➂ PS5 Pro's new features like PSSR and faster performance are highlighted.
- SONY INZONE M10S OLED gaming monitor: 27-inch 1440p at insane 480Hz with DP2.1 for $1099➀ Sony unveils the INZONE M10S OLED gaming monitor with a 27-inch 1440p resolution and 480Hz refresh rate; ➁ The monitor features a custom heatsink, DisplayPort 2.1, and is designed for gaming tournaments; ➂ It is priced at $1099 and is available on Amazon.
- AMD's next-gen Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU spotted: 8-core CPU, beefed-up RDNA 3.5 GPU➀ AMD's next-gen Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU is spotted with an 8-core CPU and an enhanced RDNA 3.5 GPU; ➁ The new APU is expected to power next-gen gaming handhelds in 2025; ➂ The APU is codenamed Z2X28W with a 28W TDP.
- Can't be bothered to make your own Spotify playlists? AI will now do it for you in the US➀ Spotify's AI Playlist feature is now available to Premium users in the US in beta; ➁ Users can create playlists based on vibes, occasions, or specific parameters; ➂ The feature is currently limited to music-related prompts and is designed to be fun.
September 24
- ASUS Adol 14 Air Fragrance laptop features AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 APU, built-in fragrance➀ ASUS is launching the Adol 14 Air Fragrance Edition laptop for the Chinese market; ➁ The laptop is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 395 'Strix Point' APU; ➂ It features a 14-inch 3K display with a 240Hz refresh rate and is priced at 9199 RMB.
- Steam hits its new highest-ever record for concurrent users: 38.3 million is the new record➀ Steam has reached a new record of 38.3 million concurrent users; ➁ The growth is driven by games like Black Myth: Wukong and Counter-Strike 2; ➂ The record was broken in just 36 hours.
- Intel Razer Lake-S CPU teased after Nova Lake-S, which just replaced Arrow Lake-S Refresh➀ Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S processors are on the horizon; ➁ Nova Lake-S will replace Arrow Lake-S; ➃ Razer Lake-S is rumored to succeed Nova Lake-S in 2026+; ➄ Intel may change sockets with Razer Lake-S.
September 23
- Intel scoops in $8.5 billion in new funding over the last few days, as Qualcomm eyes takeover➀ Intel has secured $8.5 billion in new funding from Apollo Global Management; ➁ The move is seen as a vote of confidence in Intel's turnaround strategy; ➂ Qualcomm is rumored to be considering a takeover bid for Intel.
- Microsoft won't have a response to PS5 Pro, instead we wait until Xbox Next and portable Xbox➀ Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced gaming experience; ➁ Microsoft has no response to the PS5 Pro with its current offerings; ➂ Microsoft is focusing on the next-generation Xbox, expected around 2026.
- Analyst: Apple has been a 'little disingenuous with its marketing' for AI features on iPhone 16➀ Apple has been 'a little disingenuous with its marketing' for AI features on iPhone 16; ➁ Some features are missing until 2025, and some are 'nowhere near as capable' as rival AI; ➂ Analyst Mark Gurman points out Apple's marketing tactics.
September 22
- Apple's future-gen iPhone 18 in 2026 to use 2nm chip made by TSMC, iPhone 17 chip made on 3nm➀ Apple's iPhone 18 in 2026 will use TSMC's 2nm chips; ➁ Some iPhone 18 models might have 3nm chips; ➂ iPhone 17 models will use 3nm chips in 2025.
- Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' console hits eBay for $10,000➀ Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' console is already on eBay for $10,000; ➁ The console includes a 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and limited edition controllers; ➂ Sony is producing only 12,300 units, making it a hot commodity among scalpers.
- Hands-on with the world's first triple fold smartphone that's exclusive to one country➀ Hands-on with Huawei's China-exclusive Mate XT Ultimate Design; ➁ Triple folding capabilities and different screen sizes; ➂ Huawei's engineering and display quality; ➃ Price and availability in China
September 21
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro teardown: A18 Pro smaller logic board, densely packed, better heat transfer➀ The new iPhone 16 Pro features a redesigned A18 Pro logic board that is smaller and more densely packed; ➁ The logic board includes a larger metal cover for improved heat transfer; ➂ Apple has made changes to the battery design for easier repair and replacement.
- Microsoft: Hire the maker of this Windows 12 concept video immediately - it really is that good➀ The Windows 11 concept video showcases a sleek and streamlined Windows 12 design; ➁ The concept is praised for its modern, minimalist, and clean interface; ➂ The author suggests Microsoft should consider incorporating some of these ideas into their next OS.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 requires 64GB of RAM for 'perfect' performance on the PC➀ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 requires 64GB of RAM for optimal performance; ➁ The game is set to launch on November 19, 2024; ➂ The game offers a 'digital twin' of Earth with 4000x more detail in some areas.
September 20
- The next Battlefield: back to basics, possible return of Community Test Environment (CTE)➀ The new Battlefield is set to recapture the essence of Battlefield 3 and 4; ➁ The Community Test Environment (CTE) may return; ➂ EA is planning a large-scale, community-driven test program for the new Battlefield.
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU teased: 16C/32T of Zen 5, monster 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU, up to 96GB RAM➀ AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU is rumored to feature 16 cores and 32 threads with Zen 5 architecture, a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 GPU, and support for up to 96GB of RAM; ➁ The new Strix Halo APUs are expected to support up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, surpassing Intel's Core Ultra 200V series; ➂ AMD's new APUs will compete with Apple's M3, which supports up to 128GB of unified RAM.
- TikTok parent company ByteDance to have 2 custom AI chips made on TSMC 5nm process in 2026➀ ByteDance is developing two AI GPUs to be produced on TSMC's 5nm process node; ➁ Expected to enter mass production in 2026; ➂ The move is to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and comply with US export regulations.
- Danny Boyle shot 28 Years Later on an iPhone 15 Pro Max: the biggest film ever shot on a phone➀ Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle shot his latest movie, '28 Years Later', on an iPhone 15 Pro Max; ➁ The movie is the biggest ever shot on a phone; ➂ The iPhone was equipped with attachments and used in conjunction with action cameras.
- Maybe Microsoft is listening: It looks like ads could get easier to turn off in Windows 11➀ Microsoft has made it easier to manage ads in Windows 11; ➁ The update involves a new 'Recommendation & Offers' page in the Settings app; ➂ The change aims to provide clearer options for users to control personalized ads and recommendations.
September 19
- Apple secretly pulls iOS 18 after updated iPads become bricked➀ Apple has quietly withdrawn the iOS 18 update for iPads; ➁ Users reported their iPads bricked after updating; ➂ Apple acknowledged the issue and removed the update for M4 iPad Pros.
- Logitech G A50 5th Gen headset is a more affordable HDMI-free version of the flagship A50 X➀ The Logitech G ASTRO A50 5th Gen Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station is a more affordable HDMI-free version of the A50 X. ➁ It retains all the features of the A50 X, including PLAYSYNC AUDIO and 24-bit wireless sound. ➂ The headset supports up to three gaming systems and can switch between them instantly.
- Logitech G915 X announced, the company's flagship low-profile gaming keyboard returns➀ Logitech's new G915X Gaming Keyboard is the thinnest low-profile gaming keyboard to date; ➁ It features a completely redesigned galvanic switch and improved key stability; ➂ The flagship model offers up to 800 hours of battery life.