➀ Microsoft recent layoffs impacted Turn 10 Studios, affecting future Forza Motorsport development; ➁ Phil Spencer acknowledges the situation and reassures that Xbox plans to continue supporting the series; ➂ The statement indicates a shift in focus but does not confirm any cancellation.
Recent #Tech News news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The PS5 has officially surpassed the PS3's sales in the US; ➁ Despite initial supply issues, the PS5 has made up for lost time; ➂ The PS5's global sales are still behind the PS3, but expected to surpass it in the coming months.
➀ PowerWash Simulator 2 has been officially revealed with a roadmap for 2025/2026; ➁ The game will receive a mix of free and paid DLCs, including crossover content; ➂ FuturLab promises new features, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements.
➀ Xbox has increased the price of its development kits by 33%; ➁ The price hike is attributed to 'macroeconomic developments'; ➂ Microsoft emphasizes commitment to high-quality tools and support for developers.
➀ Apple has officially announced that Remedy's game CONTROL will be released for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro; ➁ The game is expected to arrive in early 2026; ➂ The port will likely function similarly to the iPhone/iPad versions, but with a larger digital screen on the Apple Vision Pro.
➀ Remedy Entertainment宣布，Control Ultimate Edition的免费更新将很快登陆PS5和Xbox Series X|S；➁ 更新将包括HDR支持、更好的SDR支持、FOV滑块等；➂ 更新将于10月6日星期一发布。
➀ Square Enix has announced the shutdown of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius in Japan; ➁ The game was launched in June 2016 and has been updated numerous times; ➂ It was discontinued in the rest of the world last year.
➀ Noctua confirms its interest in creating an RTX 5090 Noctua Edition; ➁ The ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition is mentioned as a collaborative effort with a high price premium; ➂ The scarcity of chip supply for the RTX 5090 is the main obstacle, with Noctua considering a vapour chamber design for potential future models.
➀ Destiny 2 is currently in a challenging position, but the franchise is looking up with the upcoming mobile game Destiny: Rising; ➁ Destiny: Rising, a mobile-exclusive game, is set to launch on August 28th on both iOS and Android; ➂ The game is developed by NetEase and includes familiar elements from D2 with unique features like rogue-lite mode and 3rd-person option.
➀ The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds were officially unveiled at Microsoft's recent Xbox Games Showcase; ➁ The release date is tentatively set for late October, with the lower-powered version costing $499 and the premium version $799; ➂ The OS of the Xbox Ally is more open, allowing users to access multiple storefronts without subsidies.
➀ The PlayStation 5 has finally surpassed the PS4 in monthly active users, marking a significant milestone for the console. ➁ Sony's latest business segment meeting revealed that around 2/3rds of the 124 million active PlayStation users are on PS5. ➃ Despite the majority of titles still supporting last-gen consoles, the PS5's user base continues to grow.
➀ Sony announced the shutdown of PlayStation Stars, a loyalty program introduced in 2022; ➁ The program was not as successful as expected and will be discontinued; ➂ Existing members will have until July 23, 2025, to continue earning rewards, after which the service will cease entirely.
➀ Sony has restored fan-favorite console themes to the PS5 with the latest system update; ➁ The update also includes a new Audio Focus mode to enhance the audio experience; ➂ The return of the 30th anniversary PlayStation themes is now available under the 'Appearance and Sound' settings.
➀ The Montech Century II 1050W PSU is reviewed, highlighting its competitive pricing, ATX 3.1 support, and 80 Plus Gold / Cybenetics Platinum certification. ➁ The unit features Smart Zero Fan Technology, Japanese capacitors, and a full modular design. ➂ It supports PCIe 5.1/ATX 3.1 standards and comes with a 10-year warranty.
➀ Sony has launched a PS5 rental service in Japan; ➁ The service is achieving high utilization rates; ➂ GEO Corporation's rental service is particularly successful with nearly 100% utilization at half of the stores.
➀ The 11th annual European Hardware Awards has announced its finalists, showcasing the best hardware available as chosen by experts. The winners will be revealed on May 19th, 2025, at a special event in Taipei. ➁ Over 450 products from more than 100 manufacturers have been selected across 61 categories. The awards are based on detailed reviews and recognize innovation, quality, and impact. ➂ Categories include processing, visual, cooling, storage, peripherals, systems, mobile/smart living, best value, and best AI hardware.
➀ TSMC正在与Nvidia、Broadcom、Qualcomm和AMD讨论收购英特尔晶圆厂的合资企业；
➁ Sanan Optoelectronics和STMicroelectronics在重庆合资建立了32亿美元的碳化硅晶圆厂；
➂ 本周嵌入式世界2025展会的最新电子新闻综述；
➃ 德州仪器宣布其最新的微控制器是“世界上最小”的，尺寸为1.6 x 0.86mm；
➄ 美国总统特朗普对格罗夫之后英特尔CEO的表现持批评态度。
➀ Gamers Nexus 测试发现，NVIDIA RTX 5080 Founders Edition 缺失ROPs的显卡性能损失高达11%；
➁ 在高分辨率下，性能损失更为显著，甚至低于RTX 5070 Ti；
➂ NVIDIA 官方表示，缺失ROPs的GPU在图形性能上平均存在4%的差异。
➀ Biwin introduces the X570 PRO 4TB SSD, a high-performance Gen5 SSD in its Black Opal gaming line; ➁ The drive features a Silicon Motion SM2508 controller, 232-layer 3D TLC NAND, and LPDDR4 cache; ➂ Offers up to 14,000MB/s sequential read speeds and 3,000 TBW endurance rating.
➀ Acer CEO Jason Chen announced a 10% price increase for laptops in the U.S. starting from March 2025, attributing it to incoming tariffs from the Trump administration.
➁ The price hike is expected to affect the assembly of laptops that left China after February 2025.
➂ The move could set U.S. customers back by $143 billion, according to the Consumer Technology Association.
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