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Only major difference between M1 Max and the upgraded M2 Pro is five GPU cores, making the new Mac mini more value-friendly On Apple’s website, both the upgraded M2 Pro Mac mini and M1 Max Mac Studio cost $1,999 and that is while offering 512GB of PCIe NVMe storage and 32GB of unified RAM. For the same price, the Mac mini features a 12-core CPU (eight performance and four power-efficiency cores), while the Mac Studio only ships with a 10-core CPU configuration....

ASUS ZenBook Pro Laptops To Feature Supernova SoM Chip: Combining Intel CPU Dies With LPDDR5X Memory On The Same Package Announced today with the ASUS ZenBook Pro 16X laptop, the Supernova SoM ‘System on Module’ design takes the latest Intel 13th Gen CPU dies and combines LPDDR5X memory on the same interposer for a complete package that not only offers a reduction in PCB area but also enables a simpler (reducing z-height) and stronger layout....

Custom 12VHPWR Cable From CableMod Burned, Company Rep Promises To Make It Right With Affected User The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards all come with a 12VHPWR connector that can easily burn up if not connected properly. Although this is has been confirmed to be a user error, it also shows that the design adopted by the cable isn’t that great either. Even after multiple guides and videos of how to plug the connector properly, there are still cases of cable melting showing up in various tech forums and Reddit every day....

A new rumor inadvertently started by Colt Vahn voice actor Jason Kelley might hint at a Deathloop DLC or sequel already in the works. Kelley was featured in a video interview hosted last month by Streamily, and he was accompanied by Ozioma Akagha, who voiced Colt’s bane Julianna Blake. At some point in the interview, Kelley was asked if he remembered the code names Arkane was using for Deathloop auditions....

As Square Enix doesn’t seem interested in doing so, some dedicated fans have taken it upon themselves to improve the original PlayStation 2 version to offer the definitive Dragon Quest VIII experience. This is exactly what HuffleScuf did with their PS2 Remaster Pack, which introduces new HD UI, fonts, and textures that make the game look amazing on the PCSX2 emulator. The developer released comparison screenshots and a video which can be found below that highlight the changes introduced by their pack....

MagSafe transformed how we charge our Apple products, but it’s time to upgrade MagSafe! ESR has been pushing the industry towards more innovative accessories since 2009, having a user base of over 100 million people worldwide. The company is used by Microsoft as the official Surface brand partner and is licensed by Disney to create mobile accessories for the company. From cases that do more than just protect your devices to wireless chargers that totally reimagine MagSafe, ESR is not your average accessory maker....

The new BenQ HT 4550 4K projector can achieve 3200 lumens with a DCI-P3 coverage of 100% The BenQ HT 4550 4K projector boasts a massive 3200 lumens of light output and a 17.9 ms input lag at 1080p @ 60 Hz. The company also boasted that the projector will have a long lasting light source. This, combined with the specifications, leads us to believe that we are most likely looking at a 4LED light source similar to the one found in the X3000i....

Loongson Technology announces new SoC to integrate their proprietary integrated graphics onto the new chip The new Loongson LS2K2000 measures 27 x 27 mm and offers a low power consumption that the company feels provides the best scalability. In high-performance modes, the LSK2000 consumes 9 watts and in balanced modes starts at 4 watts. The company also launched its KX-6000G chips that featured an integrated GPU with performance on par with the NVIDIA GT 630 a while back....

As you can see from the video below, it’s not just Geralt and Ciri that entered the world of Arkesia. Dandelion, Triss Merigold, and Yennefer have also landed in the Lost Ark universe. The developers promise mysteries to unravel, all-new events, and The Witcher-themed rewards. A beautiful island’s festivities have been interrupted by a mystifying vortex. Uncovering the mysteries will lead to encounters with iconic characters from The Witcher on an all-new island and in new event quests!...

As you already know from our previous reports, the US Federal Trade Commission decided to legally challenge Microsoft’s deal to acquire Activision Blizzard because it would ’enable Microsoft to suppress competitors to its Xbox gaming consoles and its rapidly growing subscription content and cloud-gaming business. With control over Activision’s blockbuster franchises, Microsoft would have both the means and motive to harm competition by manipulating Activision’s pricing, degrading Activision’s game quality or player experience on rival consoles and gaming services, changing the terms and timing of access to Activision’s content, or withholding content from competitors entirely, resulting in harm to consumers....

The leak comes courtesy of SnoopyTech, who shared images showcasing the Galaxy S23 models in various colors. A lot of Galaxy S23 marketing material has just leaked, showing various colors and matching watch bands for Galaxy Watch 5 series For those interested, you can look at the lead marketing images below: The marketing materials show us the Galaxy S23 in all the new colors, including the Botanic Green. Judging by the pictures, one could assume that Samsung will be releasing matching bands for the Galaxy Watch 5 series, which is always a good thing to see....

According to renowned insider DuskGolem, this is very early footage from the so-called Project Ooze. While obviously I can’t say if this will come out or not, I’ll mention I personally have seen a lot more of this game and more recent stuff of this game than this clip. NOT THIS CLIP, but the game itself beyond this clip is at least at a point currently the game is fully voice acted, music composed specifically for it, been far more fine tuned than this clip....

It looked like the PS5 had a shot of dethroning the Switch in terms of both unit and dollar sales, as it was the overall top console in both October and November after Sony finally managed to figure out its supply-chain issues, but in the end, the Switch held onto its title. For the record, the Switch returned to its regular spot as the #1 in unit sales in December....

NVIDIA DLSS 3 ‘Fine Wine’ Update Coming Soon: Improved Image Quality, Reduced Ghosting, Better Edge Smoothness Across Multiple Games During its CES 2023 keynote, NVIDIA announced that a major update to DLSS 3 was due by the end of this quarter. Now, we have a small hint at what this update might bring and from the looks of it, DLSS 3 is going to shift into high gear! NVIDIA announced in its blog post that thanks to continued training on its AI Supercomputer, new updates will soon be rolled out to improve DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, and the latest DLSS 3 Frame Generation technology across multiple games....

Redfall was originally scheduled to launch in Summer 2022 before getting delayed to the first half of 2023 alongside Bethesda’s Starfield. Developed by Arkane Austin (Dishonored, Prey), it is the first game from the studio designed from the ground up for a cooperative experience. Up to four players will be able to join a session of this open world first-person shooter, although Creative Director Harvey Smith promised that Redfall would still be a classic immersive simulation-like Arkane experience when played solo....

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported its earnings results for the fourth quarter of last year earlier today in Taiwan. The results came as an industry slowdown hammered the semiconductor industry, and TSMC cautioned that for the first quarter of this year, its revenue might either remain flat annually or drop by a billion dollars. At the same time, during Q4 2022, TSMC’s revenue grew by a strong 42%, with a stronger U....

We remain committed to using digital games as a cornerstone of our strategy for bringing our games to players around the world. We made some changes to our long-term portfolio to focus on games which are strategically aligned with developing our existing brands and those which show promise in expanding or engaging our audience in new ways. Slightly over three years ago, Wizards of the Coast president Chris Cocks announced big plans to make at least seven or eight Dungeons & Dragons games....

Low iPhone 14 Plus are likely due to the result of a slowing economy, which translates into fewer sales With 2023 just around the corner, Apple reportedly has plans for its iPhone 15 range, including bringing more exclusive features for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra to generate higher revenue and increase the average selling price. Unfortunately, those who were looking forward to seeing another compact iPhone in action will be disappointed, as LeaksApplePro has tweeted out that currently, Apple has no plans to launch the iPhone 15 mini....

So, here are the brass tacks. In November 2021, it was discovered that there was a discrepancy between the number of mobile devices and devices in use. In April 2022, it was found that a former employee sold over 4,400 devices while working under Bandai Namco… Of course, this was all done without Bandai Namco’s permission. As of December 20, 2022, the employee was fired in response to the findings....

As for the Borderlands movie, Deadline says the director switch was amicable rather than troubled as some rumors had hinted. Originally announced in early 2020, the Borderlands adaptation features Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Jack Black as Claptrap, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, Kevin Hart as Roland, Janina Gavankar as Knoxx, Edgar Ramirez as Atlas, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, Gina Gershon as Moxxi, Olivier Richters as Krom, Benjamin Biron Davis as Marcus, Bobby Lee as Larry, Cheyenne Jackson as Jakobs, Charles Babalola as Hammerlock, Ryann Redmond as Ellie, Steven Boyer as Scooter, and Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, who was also the focus of the most recent game Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands....