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iBuyPower's latest budget prebuilt pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 with an RTX 5060, but single-channel memory and minimal storage hold it back. It's only worth considering during sales.
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Andy Nguyen, the lead developer behind the open-source project that brought Ubuntu Linux to PlayStation 5 consoles, has abandoned the effort. He cited the community's shift toward inexperienced developers and the disclosure of a critical hypervisor
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Gaussian splats bring immersive 3D captures to VR, but viewing them on Meta Quest requires choosing the right app. After testing multiple options, AirVis emerges as the most flexible choice, while Hyperscape delivers the best visual quality.
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The Godot Engine community gathers for GodotCon, a conference dedicated to the open-source game development platform.
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Apple has released visionOS 27 for Vision Pro headsets, introducing Siri AI in beta alongside major tracking and recording improvements. The update expands developer access to infrared LED accessory tracking and adds new spatial scene capabilities.
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Nintendo Music has added the full WarioWare: Move It! soundtrack, featuring over three hours of music composed by Jo Kondo, Haruno Ito, and Shoma Murata. The album is now available to Switch Online subscribers.
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At the AI Infra Summit, legendary computer architect David Patterson discussed semiconductor challenges with analyst Ian Cutress, arguing that Moore's Law has slowed but technology continues improving. Patterson identified memory capacity and power
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The Coalition confirmed final PC specifications for Gears of War: E-Day, requiring an RTX 5070 Ti or RX 7900 XT paired with high-end CPUs to hit 4K at 60+ fps. The game launches October 6 with DLSS 4.5, FSR 4.0, ultrawide support and a 115 GB install
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The survival shooter has been pushed back two weeks from September 24 to allow developer CM Immersive time to address certification requirements for Sony's platform.
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The European Commission has proposed sweeping regulations that would ban children under 13 from social media entirely and introduce limited accounts for ages 13-15. The rules would also affect online games, AI companions, and video-sharing platforms.
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Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable device at £1,999 introduces a larger, squarer display that forces iOS developers to rethink game design. The bigger screen could make console-style games viable on mobile, but developers face screen ratio challenges and
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LG's new UltraGear 25G590B is the first gaming monitor to hit 1,000 Hz at full 1080p resolution, though achieving those speeds in actual games requires specific hardware and comes with practical limitations.
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