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Ubisoft talent who have so far survived layoffs are openly voicing their displeasure at management. A report suggests that many are already seeking employment elsewhere. Some developers had worked on cancelled Ubisoft games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, for 5+ years.

The Tecra A65-M would have been a stellar budget-oriented business laptop if it weren't for its poor choice of IPS panels and lack of sRGB colors.

Rising RAM prices are often cited as the primary reason behind increasingly expensive graphics cards, but YouTuber der8auer argues that Nvidia’s pricing strategy may be just as significant. In a recent video, he describes what he calls an “MSRP lie.”

Samsung has warned its consumer memory product distributors that another major wholesale price hike is coming their way. Enterprise memory focus and shortage of components throughout the supply chain are the culprits.

In addition to the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, Nvidia is reportedly also halting the production of the RTX 5060. The information comes on the heels of a controversy surrounding Asus first confirming the discontinuation of the RTX 5070 Ti to Hardware Unboxed and later walking back the confirmation.

With a financial analyst projecting stellar Q3 PS5 sales, Sony may not rush to ship new hardware. Console and software revenue suggest that gamers are content with the current generation. The company could choose to push back the PS6 release window to avoid exorbitant memory prices.

Viewsonic has launched the 4K Viewboard series—large touchscreen displays running Android 16 OS on an 8-core CPU with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage in 55" to 98" sizes. All can be connected to computers and game consoles.

Amazon is opening up the Kindle ecosystem a little, as many Kindle eBooks can now be downloaded without copy protection, even if they were originally purchased with DRM. However, it is up to individual publishers to decide whether certain books will be free of copy protection or not.

The Switch 2 rebounded in time to close 2025 with an impressive performance. Circana U.S. data highlights how, in December, the console brushed aside hints of declining sales. The Switch 2 is the fastest-selling console over its first 7 months, still ranking higher than the original Switch and PS4.

The price of Zen 3 CPUs has increased dramatically over the past few months. Despite being old, desktop processors like the Ryzen 7 5700X are now sitting quite a bit above their record-low prices. This means that customers are buying old AM4 CPUs with DDR4 support as a consequence of the ongoing DRAM supply crunch.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently claimed that Nvidia had become the biggest TSMC client. This means that Apple is now the second biggest TSMC customer, which has reportedly given TSMC the confidence to raise prices for Apple silicon.

TeraWave promises speeds of up to 6 Tbps strictly for enterprise and government clients. Unlike mass-market competitors like Starlink and Amazon Leo, TeraWave uses a specialized multi-orbit architecture and optical links to deliver secure, high-capacity connectivity for critical operations.

Former BioWare executive producer Mike Darrah defended the studio’s decision to pursue Anthem as a bold but ultimately overambitious experiment, rejecting widely-held contentions that BioWare should have remained a strictly single‑player RPG developer.

Ubisoft has announced a major internal restructure that includes canceling multiple projects and changing how its teams operate. As part of this shift, the company is also moving employees back to the office full time.

Lenovo's ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a mobile workstation that wants to convince with a good price-performance ratio. To keep the price down, the manufacturer saves some money in regard to the chassis stability, hinges as well as the keyboard, which are typically strengths of the ThinkPad series.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly eclipsing traditional search engines. A recent survey reveals that many subscribers are already using ChatGPT as their default browser homepage. This prioritization is so significant that users would be more likely to forgo video streaming than give up their AI chatbot.

Future Ubisoft games will shift from the pre-scripted events in the cancelled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. “Player-facing generative AI” aims to make every conversation with an NPC unique. Critics question whether AI tools can match the quality of writing expected from talented creators.

A range of TP-Link security cameras are affected by a security vulnerability, according to a recent statement from the brand. A list of over 60 Vigi models has appeared on a support page, which details the issue. Impacted users are advised to download the relevant software update as soon as possible.

After doubling the satellite Internet data cap available with its cheapest roaming plan, Starlink has now dropped the price of a Mini dish to a record low. Residential plan users can even get it for free in certain regions.

Rokid is launching its new AI Glasses Style globally, a $299 pair of ultra-light, screenless smart glasses that focus on voice, audio, and a 12 MP camera instead of a built-in display

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that Team Green overtook Apple in 2025 to become TSMC's biggest customer. Nvidia has had an excellent 2025, driven by strong demand for AI hardware, with a 62% Year-over-Year revenue growth for Q3 FY2026.

Amazon has launched a web-based interface for its new Alexa+ AI assistant at Alexa.com, letting Early Access users chat with Alexa in a browser much like other AI chatbots.

If Niko Partners is correct, gamers may want to purchase a Switch 2 as soon as possible. Soaring memory prices could convince Nintendo to discontinue the $449.99 option in 2026. Tariffs also continue to challenge the manufacturer, with the newer handheld still at risk.

Sony Home Entertainment, the division that develops Sony Bravia TVs, home theater speaker systems and soundbars will become part of a joint venture with TCL. Sony will hold only a minority stake, which gives TCL control over the new TV company.

A reportedly unintended UI message suggests that Xbox Cloud Gaming might soon be free to use – at least for games purchased through the Microsoft Store. The service would likely be supported by ads, but there’s another catch.

A concerning report regarding the imminent increase in the price of AMD and Nvidia GPUs has come out of Taiwan. Following MSI's recent RTX 50 and RX 9000 GPU price hikes, Asus and Gigabyte are reportedly also going to implement a price increase for their GPU catalogues by the end of January 2026.

Fire crews responded to an early-morning boiler room explosion at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh headquarters, containing the blaze and securing structural damage without any reported injuries. The incident, currently believed to be caused by an accidental malfunction, briefly disrupted operations at the Grand Theft Auto VI developer but is not expected to impact the game’s production schedule.

When we tested the Dell Pro 14 Plus laptop, we were shocked by the quality of its screen. It is just not up to par, despite the fact that we chose the top model of the PB14255 for the German market. The worst thing: Dell has better screens available, they just do not use them.

The Apple iPhone 17 series is reportedly dominating the sales charts in China. Apple has seemingly sold more than 17 million iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max units, combined, in less than four months since the September 2025 launch.

A few years ago, Dell introduced "Concept Luna", a modular, more repairable way to design laptop. With the latest Dell Pro 14 Plus, Dell for sure has made progress in terms of sustainability when it comes to materials and packaging. Sadly, modularity and repairability lags behind the competition.

Mobile workstations are often synonymous with fast components and professional graphics cards. However, many manufacturers actually do not use the fastest versions of the components, and the recently reviewed ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a good example.

Chinese entities have submitted plans to the United Nations to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, escalating the race against SpaceX’s Starlink to secure limited orbital real estate.

The upcoming BMW M3 will be all-electric and based on the "Neue Klasse" platform. The German carmaker opted for a pretty radical drivetrain concept with four electric motors and a central control unit in order to transfer the brand’s characteristic rear-wheel drive dynamics into the EV era.

OpenAI is introducting ad-supported ChatGPT tiers to recoup its data center investments. The AI juggernaut claims that advertising won't affect the integrity of ChatGPT answers.

Ubisoft has announced a second wave of 2026 layoffs, cutting approximately 55 roles across its Swedish studios, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Stockholm, following a 2025 voluntary exit program and a broader organizational restructuring. The move, which the company says is unrelated to individual performance or specific game releases, comes days after the closure of its Halifax studio and raises further questions about the human cost of Ubisoft’s ongoing drive for efficiency and cost-cutting.

Buyers may find it surprising that not even free games can dent the dominance of Steam. In the latest example, the Epic Games Store offered Blood West at no cost during the holidays. Loyal to Valve’s convenience and social features, gamers nevertheless boosted its sales on Steam.

Priced at less than €1,000, the Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a good office laptop with a modern AMD CPU and aluminum chassis. You also get a comfortable keyboard and a three-year warranty as well as updates for five years by default.

Of the big three in the PC space, Dell was the manufacturer that was most loyal to Intel's CPU. In their commercial Dell Latitude lineup, no system used AMD CPUs. With the newer Dell Pro lineup, this is no longer the case: Dell is finally offering AMD CPUs in models like the Dell Pro 14 Plus.

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo aim to expand their existing collaboration to curb hate speech, toxic behavior and illegal content in online gaming across all platforms. The initiative is built around three core pillars. However, the gaming community has yet to be fully convinced.

Despite Nintendo stock surging after the Switch 2 debuted, holders are now more skeptical. A Japanese gaming industry veteran discusses why Sony’s stock hasn’t seen the same decline. How each company plans to survive the memory shortage may be affecting investor confidence.

Michał Kiciński, the new owner of GOG, has expressed surprise that Windows has remained the dominant platform for so long. As user frustration continues to grow, Linux is attracting increasing attention within the company. All signs point to improved Linux support in 2026 – a step many users have been calling for over the past several years.

In a bid to restructure its Reality Labs division, Meta has laid off hundreds of staff and shut down some game studios. The affected studios include Twisted Pixel, the developer of the video game Deadpool VR.

SpaceX recently brought back its cheapest $40 Starlink satellite Internet plan, but only for certain Mini dish owners. They are now getting double the data allotment and a Standby mode perk for free, too.

The app Sileme – which translates to “Are you dead?” – may sound morbid at first, but it serves a clear and practical purpose. Designed for people who live alone, it allows users to send a daily sign of life with a single tap. This simple concept has turned the app into an unexpected iOS hit in China.

The new ExpertBook PM3 from Asus is a good office laptop with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which is a good alternative for the Lenovo ThinkPad E14. However, you have to be careful with the choice of display.

Taiwanese authorities are cracking down hard on the outflow of technological know-how. Prosecutors have just issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus founder Pete Lau, who is accused of illegally employing more than 70 engineers on the island through a network of companies.

The Chinese battery manufacturer Svolt is targeting the hybrid car market with a massive 80kWh battery pack and is promising an electric range of roughly 249 miles. In addition, it appears as if the new semi-solid-state batteries will be used by BMW and Mini.