➀ The developers of Cities: Skylines 2 are facing difficulties in getting the game to run on consoles; ➁ The console version is experiencing issues with simulation and graphics, leading to frame rate drops and memory overload; ➂ The team is working on optimizations and solutions to address these issues, but a release date is still uncertain.
Recent #Tech News news in the semiconductor industry
➀ 2K has removed its launcher from all its Steam and Epic Games Store titles; ➁ The move is welcomed by many players who found the launcher unnecessary and problematic; ➂ The removal of the launcher should make it easier to preserve older games in the long run.
➀ The PlayStation 5 Pro has exceeded the pre-order sales of the PS4 Pro during the same period; ➁ Despite its high price, the console is performing well with its target audience; ➂ Sony's CFO believes the product is not adversely affecting its sales plan.
➀ The PlayStation 5 has surpassed the lifetime sales of the NES with over 65 million units sold; ➁ The PS5 is now the 8th best-selling home console of all time; ➂ The PS5's sales have stabilized after initial supply issues.
➀ The Corsair RM1000x is reviewed, highlighting its features such as full modular design, ATX 3.1 compliance, and 100% Japanese capacitors. ➁ It offers low noise operation, a 140mm fan, and a 10-year warranty. ➂ The review also mentions its compatibility with PCIe Gen 5 and its efficiency.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces a new $12 USB 3.0 hub; ➁ The hub converts one USB 3.0 port to four; ➂ Technical specifications and performance tests of the hub
➀ The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite WiFi7 offers solid VRM, support for three Gen 5 M.2 SSDs, and a price under £300; ➁ It features dual channel DDR5, WiFi7, and USB4 ports; ➂ The board delivers decent performance and a fine array of features.
➀ Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro with a feature to enhance image quality for PS4 games; ➁ The feature appears to be a system-wide upscaling pass similar to AMD's FSR1; ➂ It may not work on all PS4 titles, but it should improve resolution on select games.
➀ Review the major tech news from the past week; ➁ Highlight key events and announcements; ➂ Discuss the impact and implications of these news on the industry
➀ KitGuru covered the upcoming launch of Intel Core Ultra 200S, which will lead to a surge of new motherboards with the Z890 chipset and Socket LGA1851; ➁ MSI provided five Z890 models with various features and prices to showcase what to expect; ➂ Detailed features of each model were highlighted, including VRMs, memory support, PCIe, M.2 storage, networking, and I/O options.
➀ Reports suggest Microsoft will halt sales of Xbox consoles in Saudi Arabia; ➁ Microsoft has informed major stores in Saudi Arabia of the decision; ➂ The move is seen as a re-strategization effort by Microsoft.
➀ Introduction to the Cooler Master X Silent Edge Platinum 1100W power supply; ➁ Overview of the features and design; ➂ Discussion on the passive cooling technology and heat dissipation efficiency; ➃ Review of the performance and reliability of the power supply.
➀ Phison introduces the PS5031-E31T, their second-generation Gen 5 controller, designed for mainstream and notebook markets; ➁ The E31T uses a 7nm process, offering better efficiency and reduced heat generation compared to the 12nm E26; ➂ The 2TB model boasts sequential read/write speeds of up to 10,300MB/s and 8,600MB/s, respectively, with random performance up to 1,300,000 IOPS for reads and 1,500,000 IOPS for writes.
➀ Highlights of the top tech news from the week of September 23-27, 2024; ➁ Notable events and developments; ➂ Interesting facts and trends in the tech industry
➀ Balatro is a single-player poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder that launched in February and sold over 1 million copies in a month; ➁ The game is now available on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade; ➂ The game is described as a magical mix of card games and allows players to twist the rules in new ways; ➃ The game was first released on PC and has been ported to mobile.
➀ Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, a popular 1v1 3D fighter, is set to arrive on iOS and Android; ➁ The game will be available on September 25th for $9.99, featuring mobile-specific features like new control modes and improved controls; ➂ Online play is missing from the mobile version, but the console/PC versions are over a decade old.
➀ Recap of the most significant news stories from the week; ➁ Highlight on major technological advancements and their impact; ➂ Overview of the latest trends and events shaping the week's news.
1. The S&P 500 rebounded from its worst week of the year, posting its best week. 2. Apple faced a legal setback in the EU over back taxes. 3. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week.
➀ Sony has introduced a new Welcome Hub to the PS5, replacing the previous US-exclusive Explore Tab; ➁ The update allows sharing party voice chat links on messaging and social media apps; ➂ Users can now personalize 3D audio profiles, adjust Remote Play settings, and enable adaptive charging for controllers.
➀ The NZXT C1000 ATX 3.1 PSU is reviewed, highlighting its features such as full modularity, ATX 3.1 compatibility, and high-grade Japanese capacitors. It comes with a 10-year warranty and is priced competitively. ➁ The review covers its performance, design, and testing methodology. ➂ The PSU is compatible with high-performance components and is suitable for any build.