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Internal documents from tech giant Meta reportedly reveal the alarming extent of fraud and illegal content on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. According to a Reuters investigation, the company planned to generate approximately ten percent of its total annual revenue (estimated at $16 billion) in 2024 from advertising scams, illegal online casinos and prohibited products.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the key factor behind the current boom of German data centers. According to a recent market analysis by digital association Bitkom, installed capacity will increase by a full 70% by 2030. The capacity exclusively used for AI applications is expected to quadruple from 530 megawatts to over 2,000 megawatts.

Tesla is experimenting with various APR financing and lease deals, as well as low daily rental prices, to keep the sales momentum going in the US. When it comes to Tesla performance abroad, however, sales seem to be slumping everywhere.

Samsung is reportedly planning to launch a U.S. credit card in partnership with Barclays, taking direct aim at Apple Card and Apple Wallet. The card will likely run on Visa’s network and link cashback rewards to Samsung Wallet, which the company hopes to grow into a full financial hub. Alongside the card, Samsung is said to be developing digital accounts, savings products, and Buy Now Pay Later options to strengthen its ecosystem in the United States.

A regular Indian train is set to be equipped with Nevomo’s magnetic levitation boosters for the very first time. As officially announced, this technology could enable freight cars to move independently with quick acceleration.

NetEase has closed Toronto-based Bad Brain Games, founded in 2023 by former Ubisoft developers, after the studio failed to secure external funding for its retro-themed action-adventure project, The Midnight Riders. Operations will cease on November 17, 2025, and the roughly two dozen staff now face a challenging job market amid broader industry layoffs.

Samsung has officially announced its first LPDDR6 memory modules. They offer a max throughput of 10.7 Gbps and are 21% power power-efficient compared to their LPDDR5X counterparts.

Obsidian Entertainment has found a fitting way to motivate its team, perfectly in tune with the studio’s creative spirit. New employees choose a class when they join – warrior, wizard, or rogue – and earn themed rewards over time. Depending on their class, these can include swords, wands, or other fantasy-inspired items.

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.

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.

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 Persona 3 Reload's 2.07 million shipments.

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 whether Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will launch on the PS5 first.

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 future iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions.

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 reportedly raising their prices by a double-digit margin in the coming months.

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 unpredictable discounts.

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, Plumbella and James Turner who have left EA’s Creator Network and revoked creator codes over fears the new ownership could undermine the franchise’s long-standing LGBTQ+ inclusivity.

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 a whole year.

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 released.

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 of the cleanup. Prices start at €3.50.

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 the lights to loosen under vibration.

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 reflect ambient light.

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 Interactive-owned company of abusing staff.

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 optimistic about its future prospects.

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, blaming the fire on external causes.

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 record profits highlight how the Nvidia-driven AI boom is reshaping global semiconductor competition.

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 user interface.

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 particular focus is on AI applications. One of the stores is located in Munich, Notebookcheck was present at the inauguration.

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 Palworld developer Pocketpair’s defense in its ongoing lawsuit, in which Nintendo is also a plaintiff.

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 some subscribers to cancel the service.

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 "government client," potentially for spying on private citizens.

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 projectors include a laser light source offering up to 8,000 ISO lumens brightness and compatibility with a wide range of mounts and lenses.

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 vector rotation, and personalized content generation.

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, Ubiquiti is lowering the prices of some of its (Q)SFP transceivers.

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.

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, medicine and national security.

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.

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.

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.

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 smarter local backups to prevent future chaos.

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 Administration (NHTSA) under number 25V690.

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 lumens brightness. Plus, these WUXGA projectors offer two HDMI inputs.

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 expenses.

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 strategy, with a focus on smarter publishing and user-driven content.

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 heavily leveraged in an effort to keep up.

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

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 contributed to waves of subsequent layoffs and studio closures that have plagued its game divisions since

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, and monitors, subject to yields meeting expectations.

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.

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 to electric by offering a familiar scent within a new driving experience.