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TSMC reportedly hikes 2-nm chip prices: Could make future Apple iPhones, iPads, and Macs more expensive

TSMC is reportedly hiking chip prices by up to 10 percent, and Apple’s A- and M-series processors are caught in the mix. With 2 nm manufacturing costs soaring, your next iPhone or Mac might quietly get pricier.

David Odejide, 07 Nov 2025 09:53

A screengrab from Final Fantasy VII Remake (image source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy developer Square Enix plans to automate 70% of its QA with AI even as it continues layoffs in the West

The Japanese publisher continues to seek greater profitability through efficiency in an industry already reeling from multiple layoffs, amid the threat and promise of generative AI.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Nov 2025 04:14

A screengrab from Persona 5 Royal (image source: Steam)

Sega confirms Persona 5 Royal pushes series past 13 million copies sold as franchise sales surpass 23M

Sega Sammy's 2025 Integrated Report shows the Persona 5 series has topped 13 million copies worldwide, led by Persona 5 Royal's rise to 7.25 million, and the broader Persona franchise has surpassed 23.5 million units following Per...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Nov 2025 20:10

Square Enix and Final Fantasy 7 logos next to PS5 (Image source: Square Enix, Sony PlayStation)

Square Enix plans simultaneous day-one releases, but Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 not on roadmap

Wider platform support has yielded higher operating profits driven by several Square Enix games. A financial statement also shares a roadmap for future releases, which includes Final Fantasy games. However, it doesn’t clarify whet...

Adam Corsetti, 06 Nov 2025 18:30

Siri may soon get smarter thanks to a massive (and expensive) new AI model from Google. (Image source: Apple and Google, w/ edits)

Apple reported to pay Google $1 billion for AI model to revamp Siri

Apple and Google are apparently nearing the finalization of a deal that would see Apple pay $1 billion annually for the use of a massive AI model built by Google. This AI model would provide the brains for a new, smarter Siri in f...

Sam Medley, 06 Nov 2025 17:24

The current RAM price increase is largely the result of AI-driven supply crunch. (Image source: Crucial, Pixabay, edited)

Insane DDR5 and DDR4 RAM inflation results in 2x or more price increase from record lows and it is likely to get worse

The prices of DDR4 and DDR5 memory have recorded a sharp increase, and many kits are now retailing at 2x or more above their record-low prices. Sadly, this trend is allegedly going to get worse, as RAM packaging companies are repo...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Nov 2025 12:51

PlayStation Store banner is shown (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PlayStation Store dynamic pricing criticized, as sale prices on PS5 games vary by account

Family members are noticing different PS5 sale prices on popular games. The PlayStation Store may be introducing more regular dynamic pricing, which is drawing scorn from gamers. Buyers want more transparency to explain the unpred...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Nov 2025 17:35

A screengrab from The Sims 4 (image source: Steam Community)

Creators continue to leave The Sims as a platform in response to EA’s controversial buyout

Electronic Arts' planned $55 billion all-cash buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and partners, slated to close in Q1 2027, has triggered a wave of protests from prominent The Sims creators, including LilSimsie, Plumbe...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Nov 2025 06:26

Wireless charging wastes energy (image source: AI generated)

With Qi charging losses, you could power a city

Wireless charging with Qi is convenient and practical. But I’ve always wondered how much energy loss it actually causes compared to regular cable charging. Turns out, the amount of wasted power could keep a small city running for ...

Christian Hintze, 04 Nov 2025 16:54

Mario Kart World is by far the most popular Switch 2 game released so far at 9.57 million units sold. (Image source: Petar & Unsplash)

Nintendo Switch 2 surpasses initial Sony PlayStation 5 sales with Mario Kart World its most popular game

Nintendo has released early Switch 2 sales figures. With Mario Kart World currently being the console's most popular game, the Switch 2 is currently outselling the Sony PlayStation 5 in the first few months of both consoles being ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2025 15:16

The Circus CA-1 can prepare eight different dishes. (Image source: Circus)

Robot cook debuts in supermarket – serves eight different meals

The CA-1 AI cooking robot from Hamburg-based start-up Circus has made its world debut at a Rewe supermarket in Düsseldorf-Heerdt. It independently prepares hot dishes such as penne arrabiata and lentil curry – and even takes care ...

Marius Müller, 03 Nov 2025 14:58

Tesla is recalling around 6,200 Cybertrucks. (Image source: Tesla)

Sticky mistake: Tesla recalls 6,200 Cybertrucks

Tesla is recalling around 6,200 Cybertrucks due to a defect in the optional LED light bars, which may detach while driving. According to the NHTSA, the problem stems from the use of an incorrect adhesive during assembly, causing t...

Marius Müller, 03 Nov 2025 14:52

At 25,000 PPI, the Retina E-Paper reaches the visual limit of the human eye. (Image source: Bruno Henrique/ Pixabay)

Maximum clarity: Innovative e-paper reaches human-eye resolution without backlight

With a pixel density of over 25,000 PPI, the newly developed Retina E-Paper reaches the resolution limit of human vision. Its color display works without an internal light source, relying instead on electrochromic nanopixels that ...

Marius Müller, 03 Nov 2025 14:38

Rockstar Games fires 30 to 40 workers with accusations that GTA 6 studio is union busting

Despite GTA 6 being a massive undertaking, Rockstar Games has dismissed several dozen employees. A UK trade union believes that the studio fired the workers for attempting to unionize. Previously, employees accused the Take-Two In...

Adam Corsetti, 31 Oct 2025 23:00

Artwork for FBC Firebreak (image source: Remedy Entertainment)

FBC: Firebreak flop results in Remedy Entertainment reporting a major loss in Q3 2025

The failure of FBC: Firebreak to meet expectations despite repeated patches and a new content update titled 'Breakpoint' has heavily eaten into Remedy Entertainment's bottom line for the quarter, even as management remains optimis...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Oct 2025 03:30

A photo on the Mustang Mach-E on fire (Image source: Chase Roberts; cropped)

Ford EV catches fire while driving, company blames external factors

A dissatisfied owner — or rather, former owner — of a Ford EV has taken to social media to complain about Ford's alleged unprofessional conduct. According to him, the carmaker refused to cover the damage after his car caught fire,...

Chibuike Okpara, 30 Oct 2025 22:51

A pair of SK hynix chips (Image source: Sk hynix)

SK hynix sells out its DRAM, NAND, and HBM chip supply to Nvidia through 2026 as AI demand outpaces Samsung and Micron's capacity

SK Hynix has confirmed that all DRAM, NAND, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production through 2026 has been sold out, much of it to Nvidia for its AI accelerators. The South Korean chipmaker’s dominance in HBM technology and reco...

David Odejide, 30 Oct 2025 19:32

Netflix plans to introduce live content featuring active audience interaction. (Image source: TechCrunch / edited)

Netflix 2.0: Platform teases game-changing update – interactivity takes center stage

Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone has announced that the streaming service will become more interactive. In addition to introducing formats that allow viewers to actively participate, Netflix is also planning a major overhaul of its use...

Marius Müller, 30 Oct 2025 14:37

A large LED wall in the Intel Experience Store in Munich (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Notebookcheck on site | New premium technology on display: Intel opens five pop-up Intel Experiences stores around the world with laptops from Lenovo, HP, Dell and more

High-tech accessible: Intel has announced five new stores around the world where end customers can experience the latest premium laptops from Dell, HP, Lenovo and Co. up close - all with the latest Intel processors, of course. One...

Benjamin Herzig, 30 Oct 2025 14:21

A picture of Nintendo's Pokéball Plus accessory (image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo’s Pokémon-centric monster-capturing patent gets rejected by Japan's PTO, lending unexpected strength to Palworld's legal battle

Japan’s Patent Office provisionally rejected Nintendo’s patent application for “monster‑capturing” mechanics, finding the claim lacked novelty in light of prior art from older games and mods. This is a ruling that bolsters Palworl...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Oct 2025 04:05

Xbox Game Pass and consoles are shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox hardware sales plummet 29% before console price increases, but Game Pass shows growth

After the latest Microsoft earnings report, the state of Xbox hardware sales is predictably dire. The Q1 2026 fiscal data reveal another 29% decline in revenue. Game Pass experienced minor growth, but Xbox price increases have led...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Oct 2025 00:49

A targeted phishing attack on Russian and Belarusian citizens used Memento Labs' malware. Typing on a laptop - stock image. (Image Source: Toufique Barbhuiya)

Spyware developer Memento Labs confirms "government client" used its tools to spy on Windows users

The CEO of digital security firm Memento Labs admits that the organization developed the "Dante" malware uncovered in a recent Kaspersky report. Worryingly, Memento Labs indicates that the malware was used by an undisclosed "gover...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Oct 2025 21:16

Sharp’s V series projectors (V801U pictured) are cheaper professional models. (Image source: Sharp)

Two new Sharp Value LCD Laser Projectors launch

Sharp has launched two new V series projectors for professional use: the XP-V731U and the XP-V801U. The letter V seemingly stands for value, with the brand describing these models as “cost-efficient”. Features of the WUXGA project...

Polly Allcock, 29 Oct 2025 17:00

Adobe announced at Adobe Max 2025 that a slew of AI features has been added to its Creative Cloud apps.

Adobe adds myriad AI-powered features to Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Firefly at Adobe Max 2025

Adobe Max 2025 showcased a wave of AI-powered upgrades across Creative Cloud, streamlining workflows in Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and Firefly. Highlights include generative image blending, real-time video effects, 3D vecto...

David Chien, 29 Oct 2025 03:57

The SFP Wizard for network modules (Image source: Ubiquiti Networks)

Unifi: Ubiquiti "unlocks" SFP and QSFP modules with new SFP Wizard

With the SFP Wizard, Ubiquiti allows users to program SFP and QSFP modules. The goal is to make the modules universally compatible. This will probably challenge many switch manufacturers that rely on vendor lock-in. In addition, U...

Andreas Sebayang, 29 Oct 2025 01:08

iPhone 17 series (pictured) sales helped to rally Apple's valuation (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Apple beats tech tariffs to reach a $4 trillion market cap on the back of high iPhone 17 series sales

Apple recently became the third company in history to cross US$4 trillion in market capitalization, thanks to better-than-anticipated iPhone 17 series sales and forward-thinking supply chain decisions.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Oct 2025 20:11

The US Department of Energy has commissioned AMD and partners to develop two supercomputers—Lux and Discovery. (Image source: BrianPenny/Pixabay)

$1 billion: AMD and partners aim to build new supercomputer in just 6 months

The US Department of Energy, together with AMD, HPE, Oracle and ORNL, is investing $1 billion in two new supercomputers. "Lux" is expected to be completed in just six months and will accelerate research into fusion energy, medicin...

Marius Müller, 28 Oct 2025 19:35

PayPal and OpenAI collaborate to enable instant purchasing and payments via ChatGPT

PayPal and OpenAI have reached a deal giving OpenAI's "Instant Checkout" feature the power of PayPal payments. Users will now be able to pay for goods and services directly through a ChatGPT session.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Oct 2025 16:53

Amazon is reportedly aiming for as many as 30,000 corporate layoffs on its path to higher profitability

A Reuters report says Amazon may cut as many as 30,000 office-based positions beginning next week, a move tied to broader cost-control and efficiency drives at the company.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Oct 2025 16:35

AI-driven expense fraud is rising rapidly. (Image source: Sora Shimazaki/Pexels)

AI fraud: Fake expense claims flood businesses

Artificial intelligence is transforming not only the workplace but also the way fraud is committed. According to the Financial Times, around 14% of all expense receipts reviewed by AppZen are now AI-generated fakes.

Marius Müller, 28 Oct 2025 15:51

Amazon Web Services outage broke smart beds and much more: here is how it happened and what it reveals about our fragile cloud ecosystem

An AWS outage left smart homes and even smart beds offline, showing just how dependent everyday devices have become on remote servers. With Amazon confirming the root cause in its US-East-1 region, engineers are calling for smarte...

David Odejide, 28 Oct 2025 14:55

A Tesla Model Y (Image source: Michal Lauko via Unsplash; cropped)

Tesla recalls 13,000 Model 3 and Y units over risk of sudden loss in drive power

Tesla has issued a recall of 12,963 vehicles across its Model 3 and Model Y lines due to a defect that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power. The recall is officially filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat...

Chibuike Okpara, 28 Oct 2025 00:04

Sharp’s A series projectors (XP-A175U pictured) are now available. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp releases new laser projectors with up to 17,000 lumens brightness

Four new Sharp A series projectors for commercial use have been revealed in the US. The XP-A824U, the XP-A104U, the XP-A155U and the XP-A175U each have a laser light source, with the range-topping model offering up to 17,000 ISO l...

Polly Allcock, 27 Oct 2025 19:56

Porsche reported a 99% drop in profits in the third quarter of 2025. (Image source: Porsche)

Strategy change hits hard: Porsche reports historic 99% drop in profits

Porsche reported a 99% drop in profits in the third quarter of 2025. Operating profit fell to just €40 million. The main reason for this was the expensive strategic shift toward electromobility, which involved billions in special ...

Marius Müller, 27 Oct 2025 18:16

ByteDance reportedly takes on Steam with new global game platform

ByteDance is working on a new global gaming platform called GameTop — designed to deliver a mix of games, social features, and creative tools for players outside China. The move follows a major shift in the company’s gaming strate...

Andrew Sozinov, 26 Oct 2025 18:24

The AI race may be the root cause of tech companies taking on more and more debt. (Image source: AI generated by ChatGPT-4o)

Debt of major tech companies hits $1.35 trillion, largely owed to AI gold rush

Tech companies have more than quadrupled their outstanding interest-bearing debt over the past decade, largely due to the ever-increasing demand for and building of AI infrastructure. Some companies, such as Oracle, have become he...

Sam Medley, 25 Oct 2025 00:02

The ZBook X G1i 16 name may be new and fancy, but it's merely just a ZBook Power 16 with upgraded processor options (Image source: HP)

HP ZBook X G1i 16 is a rebranded ZBook Power 16 with newer Arrow Lake and Nvidia Blackwell options

The newer Intel and Nvidia processors offer faster performance, but the design and chassis surrounding the processors remain the same for a familiar feel.

Allen Ngo, 24 Oct 2025 21:50

The current Xbox Series S|X console offerings in a picture (image source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft’s executive-mandated 30% profit target reportedly drove Xbox layoffs, studio shutdowns, and canceled projects

A Bloomberg investigation reports that Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood had imposed a 30% profit-margin "accountability" target on Xbox in late 2023. The goal, which is nearly double the industry average, seems to have directly co...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Oct 2025 19:33

TCL CSOT's first volume production OLED 4K display (image source: TCL)

TCL kicks off construction on the world’s first large-scale 8.6-Gen printed OLED plant

TCL CSOT has started work on a $4.15 billion T8 8.6-generation OLED factory in Guangzhou that will use inkjet printing to produce RGB OLED panels; a move that could shake up mid-size OLED supply (and pricing) for laptops, tablets,...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Oct 2025 18:06

An impression of a road roller running over an iPhone (Image source: RedMagic; screenshot)

RedMagic mocks Apple and others for camera bumps

Ahead of the international launch of the RedMagic 11 Pro, RedMagic has shared a video across its social media pages, mocking Apple and other smartphone manufacturers for making phones with camera bumps.

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Oct 2025 19:52

Buyers of the new Kia EV4 receive an air freshener that smells like gasoline and engine oil. (Image source: Kia)

Kia goes emotional: When electric mobility smells like gasoline

Kia has launched a unique ad campaign in Finland: anyone who buys the new EV4 electric model receives a scented air freshener that smells like petrol and engine oil. The campaign aims to ease the transition from traditional cars t...

Marius Müller, 23 Oct 2025 15:18

A person flying the CopterPack3 (Image source: CopterPack; screenshot)

CopterPack Gen3: Backpack helicopter with self-leveling autopilot makes first flight

CopterPack, the company behind the backpack helicopter, has announced and showcased the third iteration of the machine — CopterPack Gen3. While it looks bulkier than the first generation, it uses a carbon fiber material with honey...

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Oct 2025 11:47

Manus 1.5 AI launches with faster responses and better answers. (Image source: Manus)

Manus 1.5 AI lands to let you create full-stack web apps by chatting

Manus has launched Manus-1.5 and Manus-1.5-Lite, AI models that dramatically cut the time to create full-stack webs with embedded AI capabilities. New Collaboration and Library tools enhance teamwork, while Manus-1.5-Lite remains ...

David Chien, 23 Oct 2025 08:16

An image of prominent actors who played James Bond (image source: Amazon MGM Studios)

Amazon took creative control over the 007 franchise for a mere $20 million this year

Eon Productions, after having an unbridled 60 years of creative control when it came to James Bond, finally handed over the reins to Amazon at the start of 2025 for a paltry $20 million, based on a recent tax filing.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Oct 2025 02:48

The iPhone Air is already on the way out. (Image source: Apple w/ edits)

Apple lowers iPhone Air orders to "end of production" levels

According to Nikkei Asia, Apple has reportedly dramatically ramped down its production orders for the iPhone Air. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Nikkei claims that the iPhone Air has already entered "end of production" l...

Sam Medley, 23 Oct 2025 02:01

PS5 console shown with dollar sign and up arrow (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS5 sales rise in September despite price increase as console's installed base passes PS3

Judging by new U.S retail data, Sony will have no regrets over the recent PS5 price increases. More buyers added the console to their setups in September than in August. Overall spending in the industry grew compared to the previo...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Oct 2025 23:27

X launches the Handle Marketplace for buying and selling usernames. (Image source: X / formerly Twitter, Canva/cgdeaw)

Elon Musk’s latest business idea: Selling X usernames for millions of dollars

Elon Musk appears to be exploring new ways to boost revenue on his messaging platform X – including a potential marketplace for usernames. Some handles could reportedly fetch seven-figure sums.

Marius Müller, 22 Oct 2025 15:16

DDR5 RAM prices have risen sharply in recent months – and the Reddit community suspects the AI boom is to blame. (Image source: Galaxus)

"Not funny anymore" – RAM prices are skyrocketing, and the community points to one culprit

Reddit users are up in arms as DDR5 RAM prices have skyrocketed over the past few weeks. With increases of up to 50%, the community believes it has already pinpointed the reason behind the surge.

Marius Müller, 22 Oct 2025 15:03

One of the reasons for the production stop at VW: Chinese electric car models such as the BYD Dolphin Surf are cheaper and technically more modern than domestic models. (Image: BYD).

German electric car factories shut down as Chinese electric cars take over the market

Volkswagen is stopping production at two German electric car factories due to concerns about declining demand. Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD is celebrating record sales in Europe. This raises the question of whether VW's problem is...

Ronald Matta, 21 Oct 2025 17:44

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU. (Image source: Alex Waetzel for NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Weak Asus ROG Xbox Ally X supply leaks suggesting Microsoft doesn't have lot of confidence in handheld console

The launch supply of the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is not great according to a leak by Moore's Law Is Dead. Supply of the handheld console, which is the first Xbox-branded portable gaming console, has been compared to GPUs like the...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Oct 2025 12:14