SK Hynix is already huge in the NAND flash and storage business but it is about to get bigger. Today. the company announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Intel's NAND memory and storage business for $9 billion.
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The 2K series of sports games have historically been mired in controversy due to their implementation of in-game ads. A number of the publisher’s sports titles have seen in-game ads included in a variety of ways, from banners in the background of matches, to full screen ads. In some of …
Read More »Apex Legends datamine suggests that an Arena mode is coming
Apparently, an Arena Mode might come to Apex Legends. A dataminer found references to it in the code of the game's 6.1 patch, more exactly a UI slot for a new mode called “Arenas” in Apex Legends' “Play” menu. Dataminer @shrugtal (via PCGamesN) believes he has found proof that Respawn Entertainment is …
Read More »Kingston launches DataTraveler Duo USB drive with two interfaces
Kingston is adding a new USB drive to its Duo family of plug-and-play drives. The new DataTraveler Duo (DTDE) is a dual-interface USB flash drive with increased versatility and flexibility for “newer and legacy devices”. Featuring a USB-A and a USB-C interface, the DataTraveler Duo uses a sturdy and stylish dual …
Read More »Samsung tipped to launch next-gen Galaxy S in January
Typically, Samsung announces its Galaxy flagship smartphones in February, followed by a worldwide launch in March. The timing could shift a bit in 2021, as tipsters are anticipating a January announcement for the Galaxy S30. Given that the device isn't official yet, we are unsure if this will be the …
Read More »iPhone 12 pre-orders said to be ‘double’ what iPhone 11 achieved
The iPhone had a bit of a down year in 2019-2020 but things are quickly turning around with the iPhone 12. Pre-orders for Apple's latest iOS line-up went live last week and already, orders seem to be double that of the iPhone 11. According to Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo (via …
Read More »Sony will analyse PS5 APU and optimise fan with future firmware updates
Sony is preparing to launch the PlayStation 5 in just a few weeks time and as a result, a lot of new information about the console is coming out. Recently, Sony released a teardown of the console, showing off the hardware in full. Now in interviews, we are learning more …
Read More »Oculus Quest 2 removes support for Oculus Go apps
At this point, Facebook has made it clear that the Oculus Go and Oculus Rift headsets are on borrowed time, with plans to focus on the Oculus Quest going forward. Unfortunately, that also means backwards compatibility with older apps is also going to become an issue. The original Oculus Quest …
Read More »Sony has mysteriously updated a number of its PS4 exclusives
With the PlayStation 5 right around the corner, many fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the next-gen launch titles such as Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls. That being said, many are just as likely to be wanting to play some of the PS4’s greatest hits. While currently, none of …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has set a new sales record
Three and a half years into its lifecycle, the Switch has undeniably become one of Nintendo’s most successful consoles ever. Now, the hybrid handheld has set a new record in the US, not just for Nintendo, but for video games as a whole. Since December 2018, the Nintendo Switch has …
Read More »Bungie takes aim at Destiny 2 cheat seller
Bungie is beginning to crack down on Destiny 2 cheat sellers ahead of the release of the game's next expansion. This time around, a cheat group specialising in ESP and aimbots was targeted. Perfect Aim is known for selling cheats for a number of online shooters, including Counter-Strike and Battlefield. …
Read More »The PlayStation 5 is only 5% larger than the Series X by volume
When both Sony and Microsoft revealed their respective consoles, many fans expressed surprise at just how much larger the PlayStation 5 appeared to be. As COVID-19 has prevented many people from getting the opportunity to see either console prior to launch, there have been no real world side-by-side comparisons of …
Read More »Porting future Xbox Games to Switch is “unsustainable,” claims Phil Spencer
Over the course of this generation, we have seen a number of first-party Xbox titles make their way onto the Nintendo Switch. With the likes of Ori and the Blind forest finding its way onto Nintendo’s hybrid handheld, Microsoft appeared to be willing to bring its games to the Switch …
Read More »AMD Navi 21 XT/XL leak suggests an over 2.0GHz boost clock
Details about the AMD Navi 21 GPUs have leaked, detailing some specifications of the Navi 21 XT and XL GPUs. These details include base, game, and boost clocks of both GPUs, plus the TGP and memory capacity of the Navi 21 XT. The first leak comes from @patrcikschurr, which stated that …
Read More »Asus to launch the VivoBook 14 Flip with “First Intel Discrete Graphics”
Asus has revealed its first laptop featuring an Intel Tiger Lake CPU and the “first Intel Discrete Graphics”. On the VivoBook 14 Flip product page, Asus hasn't named the Intel discrete graphics card specifically, but the webpage description referred to it as “Iris Xe Max”. As found by @momomo_us, the …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5000 processors have surfaced in SiSoftware database
New benchmark entries of the upcoming Ryzen 5000 processors were spotted on the SiSoftware database. The results were put in comparison with previous generations SKUs, showing significant improvements in both arithmetic and multi-media benchmarks.
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 5950X running on iMac Pro overclocked to 6.0GHz spotted on Geekbench
Two entries of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X have been spotted on the Geekbench database. One of these entries shows the AMD processor was running on in an iMac Pro and it was clocked at 6.0GHz, which is quite the impressive figure. The two entries spotted on Geekbench (1, 2) …
Read More »Ransomware group ‘Egregor’ has reportedly stolen data from Ubisoft and Crytek
Egregor, a ransomware group, has apparently compromised the internal networks of both Ubisoft and Crytek, stealing data along the way. Some of the data that was stolen includes the source code for Watch Dogs: Legion, something that the group is threatening to release unless Ubisoft gets in touch. As per ZDNet, …
Read More »Asus announces the PA279CV and PA329CV ProArt monitors
Asus has added two new 4K monitors to its ProArt line of professional-grade displays. Both the 27-inch PA279CV and 32-inch PA329CV ProArt monitors are aimed at professionals who work with images and video, animators, developers, and designers, offering exceptional colours and sharp images in moderately sized screens. These two monitors …
Read More »MSI will update all 400-series motherboards to support Ryzen 5000 CPUs
With the Ryzen 5000 series from AMD now officially on the way, motherboard makers are planning their BIOS updates for older motherboards. In the case of MSI, we have some good news, as the company has announced that all of its 400-series motherboards will support AMD's latest processors.
Read More »XCOM 2 is heading to iPhone and iPad
Firaxis has a history of supporting mobile platforms with its strategy games. The original XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been available on iPad for quite some time and more recently, the studio also brought Civilisation VI to mobile platforms. Now, XCOM 2 and its expansion, War of the Chosen, will be …
Read More »Halo Infinite multiplayer and campaign modes releasing separately is a possibility
While Halo Infinite was due to be an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch title, the game was delayed a couple of months back, pushing its release into 2021. It would seem that a lot of discussion is now going on behind the scenes about the title, including …
Read More »New Cyberpunk 2077 teasers focus on cars and fashion
As part of Night City Wire’s fourth episode, CD Projekt Red released new footage from the studio’s upcoming game, Cyberpunk 2077, covering vehicles and styles, along with a fresh teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes video. Kicking off Night City Wire this time around was a segment called “Rides of the Dark …
Read More »Xbox Elite Controllers get warranty extended to a year
With every console, no matter the platform, one of the elements which are prone to breaking the most are the controllers. Every interaction with a console requires a press of a button or flick of a stick. As such, these peripherals often wear down after a certain amount of use, …
Read More »PlayStation 5’s accessories will ship a week before the console
Exactly one month from now, PlayStation fans in the US would have already unboxed their new PS5 systems having been playing with it since the 12th of November. Meanwhile in the UK, those who pre-ordered a console would still have to wait until the 19th. While this is no doubt …
Read More »Destiny 2’s next-gen update arrives in December with an FOV slider
Over the course of the current generation, we saw the first real introduction to the notion of games as a service. Many of these most popular titles are still very much healthy and active, and as such will continue to be supported long into the life of the next-gen consoles. …
Read More »The Xbox Series X UI reportedly runs at only 1080p
Sony recently revealed its newly revamped PlayStation 5 User Interface, and highlighted the fact that the UI runs at a full 4K. The Xbox Series X may not see similar levels of resolution dedicated to the UI, though, as it reportedly only runs at 1080p...
Read More »Arctic releases the Freezer 50 dual-tower CPU cooler
Following the launch of the Freezer 50 TR, Arctic has now launched the dual-tower Freezer 50, compatible with both Intel and AMD platforms.
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