## Dell Commercial Laptop and PC Prices to Increase Due to AI Chip Shortage On December 17, Dell will put up prices across its commercial products lines and a set internal document reveals this is immediately tied to an industry-wide shortage of memory and storage chips sparked by the astonishing demand of artificial intelligence. ### How Much More will be added to Dell Systems Price changes based on the configuration of memory (DRAM) and storage (NAND) in a device. The internal changes list says: * **Increase cost systems using 32GB of memory:** $130 to $230. * **High-end configuration units use 128GB memory:** will cost an additional $520 to $765. * **One TB SSD:** comes with an extra $55 to $135 in cost to it. * **Laptops with an Nvidia RTX PRO 500 Blackwell GPU (24GB):** will have costs increased by $530. The related Dell sales rep, who declined to be named, holds that the average percentage increase for corporate clients would be somewhere between "10% and 30%" according to some specific contract. ### The Reason AI Requires Huge Chip Consumption Price increases are not specific to Dell. So, indeed, the entire PC industry grappling with this challenge, having major competitors like Lenovo and HP, faces the same problem. The core issue is the highest demand for DRAM and NAND chips from the tech companies developing AI infrastructure. This has deprived consumers and commercial devices of supplies through the big three memory manufacturers, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. As Jeff Clarke, COO Dell explained, "We have not seen costs move at the rate that we've seen" unprecedented. ### An Industry-Wide Problem with Long-Lasting Ramifications Other major PC manufacturers are also alerting their customers. Lenovo has notified clients that current pricing will expire on January 1, 2026, due to the memory shortage. Similarly, HP's CEO has warned that prices might rise if needed. According to market research firm Counterpoint, DRAM prices are expected to rise 30% in the final quarter of 2025 alone. Bob O'Donnell, an analyst at Technalysis Research, stated that the supply shortage is expected to continue throughout 2026, impacting all PC vendors. Reflected in TrailForce's downward revision regarding its 2026 notebook shipment forecast from a modest growth to a year-on-year drop of 2.4 percent in mentioning the rise in component costs, which demoralizes the general demand. ### How Dell is Preparing In an email to sales, Dell acknowledges the rapidly tightening global supply of memory and storage. The company thus instructed its teams to "move decisively" in order to close deals and plan for future quarters to protect value for both the customer and Dell. The email warns ordering now for future delivery does not lock in current prices, however, indicating the volatility of the situation.

## Game Awards 2025 Best RPG Results Spark Developer and Fan Controversy The Game Awards 2025 results have become controversial with respect to the awarding of the "Best RPG" award. The game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received the unusual nine major awards, a sweep that engendered vocal discontent among certain developers, most notably the makers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. ### Warhorse Studios Claims "We've Been Robbed" The Warhorse Studios development team had their sights on a win for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II as they discretely shamelessly ridiculed the loss. PR guy Tobias Stolz-Zwilling posted under X: "We've officially been robbed" The official game account followed up by posting a screenshot from the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance that featured the dialogue line, "Blame the French," a direct insult to the French development studio of the winning game. > We have officially been robbed! pic.twitter.com/2puDq1VR84 > > — Sir Tobi ⚔🛡 (@SirTobi28) December 12, 2025 ### Mixed Reactions from the Gaming Community The developer's posts drew a wide range of comments, which showed an intense division among viewers. **Support for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II** * One user said the decision to give _Expedition 33_ the award for "Best RPG" was "absolutely diabolical." * One of the commenters called the results a complete and utter scam." * Several questioned the definition of the RPG genre, suggesting the criteria have become too broad. **Support for the TGA jury's decision** * One commenter said that, although Kingdom Come is a masterwork, Expedition 33 earned every award it bagged. * Another comment sighted alleged changes in the game's story, claiming Warhorse has betrayed its audience and shouldn't expect to win. * Some simply stated that _Expedition 33_ was "just so much better." ### Wider Industry Discussion The controversy did not end with Warhorse Studios. Hideo Kojima became a topic of online discussion for his demeanor while handing the award to Clair Obscur. Observers commented on his "pained grin," creating speculation about his thoughts on the results. Initial rumors that Kojima had left the event early were, however, proven false by online users. The situation has left many in the community questioning the jury's decisions at this year's Game Awards. **You may want to read this post :** * Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Review: Medieval Bohemia Beckons in Impressive Sequel

## Game Awards 2025 Show Close with Widely Criticized 'Highguard' Announcement With a surprise and disappointment for some viewers, the Game Awards 2025 ceremony ended. The last reveal of the night was presented by host Geoff Keighley as something resembling a major announcement-the free-to-play PvP shooter Highguard. Audience reception vastly turned negative. ### A Huge Build-Up Followed by a Letdown Keighley created considerable expectancy by declaring that it was "the most important game he's ever announced on stage," remarking about how it surprised him that the project had not been leaked. The game was Highguard, from the former developers of Apex Legends, and certainly looks quite a bit like the recently doomed shooter Concord. The community responded almost instantaneously. On the official The Game Awards YouTube channel, the trailer had a ridiculously low like-to-dislike ratio of about 429 to 3,500, which means within minutes it was manually disliked by the community. ### Highlights from the Community Reactions Reflect Disappointment The announcement video comments voiced audience disappointment in many aspects regarding the game itself and the tremendous hype leading up to this reveal. Common sentiments include: * One user sarcastically remarked, "No wonder no one leaked it." * Another pointed toward the generic-sounding title, "High = Over. Guard = Watch. Seriously." * Many referred to it as a "typical hero shooter" as one viewer commented on how Keighley seems to over-hype things. * One user directly labelled it to be the "spiritual successor to Concord." * Another popular theme was disappointment, with one fan stating, "What a punch in the gut; I was looking forward to this being Titanfall 3..." * The budget for the development was also something that started generating ridicule, with one comment stating that the studio "blew the whole game's budget so Keighley could hype this piece of crap." ### Another New Shooter on the Road to Hell The above concern is exacerbated by the fact that Highguard is only in the early days of development. Its creators are now stepping into the market where similar live-service PvP shooters have recently been failing one after another. But this stage at least gives time to the development team to learn from the recent market history and backlash.

## AMD's 2012 Dual-GPU FirePro S10000 Tested in Current Games The RandomGaminginHD YouTube channel has tested AMD's FirePro S10000 graphics card from 2012, a dual-GPU card, to attest to the viability of the modern gaming titles. The graphics card essentially clubs two Radeon HD 7950 GPUs on a single board, producing interesting benchmarks while also creating a technical disaster. ### Gaming Performance and Limitations The FirePro S10000 managed to score around 30 FPS in the game ARC Raiders; however, a major limitation that surfaced during testing was that only one of the two Tahiti-based GPUs on the card was operational. The implication is that at most half of the processing power of the card was actually utilized, as modern games and driver did not properly support dual-GPU configuration. ### Compatibility Challenges The old hardware had to face some complex modifications to let it run with newer games. It highlighted the complexity of using legacy professional hardware outside of its intended software environment. * **Driver Modification** The official support for the FirePro S10000 ceased with FirePro 17.4 drivers. For better optimization, we had to flash the card's BIOS in order to trick the system into accepting newer AMD Adrenalin drivers. * **Operating System Required** The card turned out to be incompatible with Windows 11. The only way it worked properly was with Windows 10. ### Anomalies After Modification Some oddities still occurred even after applying the modifications, such as the GPU-Z utility displaying two different names at the same time for the graphics card, the S10000 and W9000 X2, demonstrating how much the system was confused by the modified legacy card.

## Neon Giant, The Creators of The Ascent, Announce "No Law," Their New Cyberpunk FPS Game Neon Giant, makers of the popular title called The Ascent, just announced their next project, No Law, recently revealed at The Game Awards 2025. This title takes the studio's forte in crafting thick, hand-tailored futuristic worlds and moves the experience into first-person rather than presenting it in-isometric view. ### The Transition from The Ascent's Isometric View to First-Person Action The studio reshapes its lens to center itself a bit lower, after having team members who have worked on acclaimed shooters like Bulletstorm, Far Cry 3, and modern-day Wolfenstein titles. This fresh perspective is intended to showcase a high-fidelity, gritty cyberpunk setting while enhancing gameplay. The new perspective allows expanded stealth options, new device mechanics, and more intense narrative moments. ### Welcome to the Cybergrunge Metropolis of Port Desire The game takes place in this futuristic "cybergrunge" megacity known as Port Desire, filled with unexpected splashes of color in site's lush urbanity and full of people-from arms dealers to street vendors to gangsters-that will remember what the player does. Some of the districts have been set up to allow for different styles of play: * Vertically stacked slums that offer reward for meticulous planning. * Open thoroughfares where firefights could spill onto the street. * Rich interiors with vents, service corridors, and hackable systems. ### Player Agency and Consequences That agency and the conversation between the player and the world are based on one of the core principles of design in No Law: Players will be able to use the tools available to them in order to approach situations in a variety of ways: * **Go Loud:** Use big-hitting gear that reward fast-thinking, aggressive action. * **Play Smart:** Manipulate enemy patrols, short-circuit security systems, or better yet, use the environment to create new paths. That's right: the game gives you the tools but leaves the rest to the players. ### A Reactive World Built on Smart Design Neon Giant takes that love for systems-driven design one notch up: enemies and NPCs react to sounds, sightlines, and pressure. Turn on some two players who want to do the same action, and they find very different outcomes: most times, they will do the same thing. The same lessons learned by The Ascent are applied by the studio with a sharp focus on clarity. Absolutely immersive world lighting, neighborhood color-coding, and cybernetic UI cues are used to highlight threats and routes without breaking immersion, ensuring that player choices are based on clear information, not guesswork. Neon Giant now considers The Ascent as a "statement of intent." No Law is the next step. A franchise created for both meticulous planners and those who love racing straight into the action. More details will emerge about the weaponry, characters, and scenarios as development continues.

## Framework Adjusts DDR5 Memory Pricing Amidst Market Volatility Framework have impacted a 50% increase on DDR5 memory for the new Framework Laptop DIY Edition orders. This revision is a direct result of supplier prices facing a substantial increase. Nevertheless, even with this increase, our new price remains well below current open-market rates. Existing orders will not be affected by this increase, nor will it apply to pre-builts or the Framework Desktop yet. ### Our Principles on Pricing The memory market is highly volatile, and we foresee brief periods of further testing as suppliers increase costs in the coming weeks and months. This would arguably lead to future price updates on memory modules and systems. Throughout this phase, we will hold on to three general principles: * **Transparency:** Any amendments to the memory and system pricing will be publicly communicated, alongside a clear explanation of the reasons for such. * **Fairness:** Price increases will only be instituted to offset our own rising costs. Where possible, we will absorb costs to keep the price as stable as we can for you. * **Reversibility:** In the days to come, if our costs from suppliers decrease, we will revise our pricing downwards and announce such. ### The Cause An Industry-Wide Memory Supply Imbalance The paramount reason behind these increases is an industry-wide imbalance in the supply versus demand of memory. This dynamic has really two major factors: * **Massive Demand from AI:** A massive amount of memory is consumed in ramping the construction of AI data centers and servers. For example, enough LPDDR5X memory for a thousand laptops is used by a single rack of NVIDIA's GB300 solution. * **Constrained Supply:** Historically, the big memory manufacturers (Micron, SK Hynix, Samsung) have held back from investing in new fabrication capacity. Now that demand is surging, there is a multi-year lag time to bring that new supply online. In addition, the capacity there is is now prioritized for higher-margin server memory (like HBM) over the PC market. ### Navigating a Challenging Market Strong partnerships with suppliers like Micron, module makers like ADATA, and the flexibility of our DIY Edition model allow us to weather this constrained environment. Our commitment to transparency remains; we will continue to ensure available memory. ### Important Update to Return Policy Due to the fact that our memory is now priced way below market, our return policy will be amended. This is to prevent scalpers from buying a DIY Edition laptop with memory, returning the laptop, and keeping the underpriced modules. Effective immediately, returns of laptops will also require the return of the memory from the original order.

## Free iOS 26.2 by Apple, Updates All the Way to the Whole Ecosystem Apple has launched officially that iOS 26.2 is meant for the iPhone model 11 onward, such that this has become the main theme behind all the software updates from issuing new versions of iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS. This iOS update carries new customization options, app enhancements, and the revival of a much-loved multitasking feature. ### New Features in iOS 26.2 for iPhone The iPhone has received more features with the update: * **Lock Screen Customization:** Users can alter the opacity level of the Lock Screen. * **AirDrop for Non-Contacts:** It is now possible to share an onetime code with an AirDrop recipient who is not in your contacts. * **Urgent Reminders:** "Urgent" has been added to remind users whose task has a specific due time, this will sound an alarm. * **Apple Music Enhancements:** A new "Favorite Songs" playlist has been added as well as offline lyrics for downloaded songs. * **Live Translation for AirPods:** After a couple of delays, the live translation feature on the AirPods is now being deployed to affected users from the EU. * **Enhanced Safety Alerts (U.S.):** Can provide rich information regarding imminent threats such as natural disasters and includes maps of impacted locations. * **Updates to Apple Podcasts:** The application automatically generates chapters for English-language podcasts not supplied by the creator and also supports timed links that can appear at specific moments during an episode. ### iPadOS 26.2: Drag-and-Drop Multitasking is Back The greatest change for iPadOS 26.2 is the return of the drag-and-drop multitasking feature, removing its previous removal in iPadOS 26, which enables the users to follow again the classic gestures of rearranging the applications in a multitasking setup. It also has incorporated new features of iOS 26.2, including that of Apple Podcasts enhancements, urgent reminders, with the new Lock Screen customization options for Liquid Glass. ### Updates for visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS The other platforms of Apple also had their individualized updates: * **visionOS 26.2:** For the Vision Pro, Travel Mode support has been extended to include cars and buses. The update also adds support for hand-drawn content in compatible apps with devices like the Logitech Music, and enables the use of tables in the Freeform app. * **watchOS 26.2:** Matching the new Enhanced Safety Alerts in iOS, this segment also introduces changes in the way scores are classified in the Sleep Score feature. * **tvOS 26.2:** The Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD can now create user profiles without an Apple account under this update, joining a new age-restricted mode compliant with set content rating limits.

## ASUS Rocks the New Zenbook DUO to Be Unveiled at CES 2026 All ASUS has confirmed is that it will be holding an unveiling for a new Zenbook DUO laptop, intimating much more substantial upgrades under the guise of the "future of Zenbook DUO." > A new chapter is unfolding. Are you ready to witness the future of #ASUS Zenbook DUO? > > Witness the #AlwaysIncredible reveal on January 6, 9.00 a.m. (PST) during our ASUS #CES2026 Livestream. > > Visit our CES event site! 👉 https://t.co/xJbeu2uDdC pic.twitter.com/yfp2gbAyKm > > — ASUS (@ASUS) December 12, 2025 The full reveal will take place during the official ASUS CES 2026 Livestream event. Interested people can watch the #AlwaysIncredible announcement on January 6, 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).

## Colorful Motherboard Series iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14 Colorful Motherboard Series iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14 is the company's premier motherboard on the AMD X870E chipset. The motherboard is designed for the enthusiast systems segment as an ATX board and supports AMD's Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Combining a unique aesthetic with a robust feature set, it is targeted toward enthusiasts and overclockers. ### Core Features and Aesthetics The iGame motherboard series sees the iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14 adorned with a custom "Cyber God" cooling armor; the full-condensing plate dissipates heat. A major visual flair is presented by the iGame smart screen, allowing personalization exposure. ### Power and Memory To ensure a stable experience, the motherboard comprises an 18+2+2 phase enhanced power supply design utilizing 110A Dr MOS components. The board features a total of two DDR5 RAM slots, supporting a maximum of 128 GB due to overclocking speed: * For the Ryzen 8000 series, it should be above DDR5-10000+ MT/s (OC). * For the Ryzen 9000 series, it should be above DDR5-8600+ MT/s (OC). * For the Ryzen 7000 series, it should be above DDR5-8000+ MT/s (OC). The board also supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO memory profiles. ### Storage & Expansion Storage options are generous: five total M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. The M.2 setup is: * Three PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots (CPU lanes) * Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots (chipset lanes) For graphics and other boards, it hosts one primary PCIe 5.0 x16 and one secondary PCIe 4.0 x4. **Note:** When utilizing the second or the third M.2 slot, the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot operates in x8 mode. The PCIe 5.0 support depends on the CPU installed. ### Connectivity With modern high-speed connectivity standards, this motherboard is ready to roll. The rear I/O panel includes: * Two USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports (support for 4K 60Hz video output) * Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports * Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports For the front panel, there is a header for a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port that supports 60W Power Delivery (PD3.0). Networking features are powered by a Realtek 5G wired Ethernet card and a WiFi 7 wireless card with Bluetooth 5.4 wireless support. ### Features for the Enthusiasts Engineered for heavy overclocking and user-friendly operation, the rear I/O panel features the usual buttons for BIOS flashback and clearing the CMOS with a single touch. The board also encompasses numerous onboard buttons, including but not limited to power, restart, retry, BLCK adjustment, and LN2 mode and slow mode control for the more advanced user. Light control is handled via the iGame Center software that syncs effects between the motherboard, fans, and memory.

## Pragmata is Gaming at its Peak, with a Demo on PC Showing Great Optimizations After being shown at The Game Awards 2025, Capcom released a PC demo for the upcoming sci-fi action game entitled Pragmata. Early impressions demonstrate the great optimization of the RE Engine within the enclosed environments of this game, providing for consistent gameplay and smooth experience without the performance issues noted with some of Capcom's recent open-world titles. ### Pragmata Demo Performance Impressions The roughly 25 minutes it takes to finish the demo was glitch-free, except for the initial shader compilation. The system used for this assessment was an AMD Ryzen 9 5950x and an NVIDIA RTX 3080ti, and Hp Omen 15 2020 with I5 10300h and RTX2070MQ. Here is a synopsis of how my desktop fared in performing these benchmarks: * **1440p. All settings maxed out. Ray Tracing and DLAA.** Averaged around 100 frames per second. * **1440p. All settings maxed out. Ray Tracing and DLSS (Quality).** Framerate increased to around 125 fps on average. Here is a summary of how my Laptop fared in performing these benchmarks: * **1080p; max settings; DLAA;** averaged around 80 FPS. * **1080p; max settings; DLSS Quality;** average framerate increased to around 95 FPS. Performance remained stable even through the last encounter of the demo, which had many large effects. The demo provides options to disable ray tracing, chromatic aberration, depth of field, lens flare, and bloom from within gameplay. Frame Generation is also available for those with compatible hardware. ### Proposed System Requirements for Pragmata Capcom has laid down an official account of minimum and recommend system requirements for its PC version. | Minimum | Recommended ---|---|--- **Target** | 1080p/45 FPS (Performance Preset) | 1080p/60 FPS (Balanced Preset) **OS** | Windows 11 - 64-Bit | Windows 11 - 64-Bit **CPU** | Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 **RAM** | 16 GB | 16 GB **GPU (Non-RT)** | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB or Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB or Radeon RX 6600 8GB **GPU (RT)** | | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB **Storage** | 40 GB SSD | 40 GB SSD ### Release Date and Development Insights Pragmata is slated to launch on April 26, 2026, for PC and the Xbox Series S|X, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2. According to the developers, the demo was released to gain player feedback on performance on PC and mouse-and-keyboard controls, thus allowing the team to thoroughly optimize the final game. They did say, however, that framerate stability was more important than graphical fidelity, stating that the demo content was separate from the storyline but used one of the main stages of the game. Regarding the Switch 2 version, things are going pretty well so far with the RE engine being comfortably compatible with the new hardware. The last delay was due to the team working on fine-tuning their unique dual-character gameplay mechanic, not in order to push things towards the Switch 2's launch. ### How to Try Your Hand at the Demo The Pragmata Demo can now be accessed through Steam. The complete download size is 7.4 GB. No bonuses or transfers of save data will take place once the demo is completed.

## FEVM Introduces FAEX1 A Compact Mini-PC with Desktop-Level Internals FEVM has launched its FAEX1 mini-PC in China, packing high-performance components into a compact one-liter casing. The design of this device is akin to that of the Apple Mac Pro, but it is made to deliver full-power desktop performance into a smaller footprint. ### Core Specification and Performance The FAEX1 is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. This CPU works together with an integrated Radeon 8060S graphics unit, which FEVM benchmarks claim can operate at a level very close to that of a mobile GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. The system supports an extravagant 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, which is quite a massive amount for an appliance of this size. * **Processor:** AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 * **Graphics:** Integrated Radeon 8060S * **Memory:** Up to 128 GB LPDDR5X * **Storage:** Three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots. In order to uphold steady performance levels, the mini-PC is endowed with a 160-watt cooling system, utilizing two fans and a sizeable vapor chamber. ### Connectivity and Expansion The FAEX1 offers extensive connectivity options, enabling external graphics card support through OCuLink port and two USB4 ports. The I/O selection includes: * Two USB4 ports * OCuLink port * USB 3.2 Type-A ports * HDMI 2.1 * DisplayPort 2.0 * Dual Ethernet ports (2.5G and 10G) * Full-size SD card reader * Audio jack The device provides wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. ### Pricing and Availability The FEVM FAEX1 is currently sold in China, starting at 10,999 yuan (around $1,557). Details about a possible global launch have yet to be disclosed.

## Kioxia Launches Exceria PRO G2 High-Speed PCIe 5.0 SSD Kioxia has unveiled a new range of high-end solid state drives known as the Exceria PRO G2 series, specifically designed to benefit from the blazing transfer speed offered by the PCIe 5.0 interface, and will be available in 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB capacity options. ### Performance and Specifications Built in the M.2 2280 form factor, the Exceria PRO G2 drives are based on BiCS 3D TLC memory chips. The series is engineered for demanding tasks such as 8K video editing, fast game loading, and other intensive applications. * **Interface:** PCIe 5.0 * **Sequential Read Speed:** Up to 14,900 MB/s * **Sequential Write Speed:** Up to 13,700 MB/s * **Form Factor:** M.2 2280 * **Gene Memory:** BiCS 3D TLC The super-high sequential and random read/write performance makes for stable operation even under the heaviest loads. ### Endurance and Availability Kioxia gave the endurance rating per model, covered with a five-year limited warranty, and will commence sales as of December 2025. * **1 TB Model Endurance:** 600 TBW (Terabytes Written) * **2 TB Model Endurance:** 1200 TBW * **4 TB Model Endurance:** 2400 TBW No price information has yet been made available for the Exceria PRO G2 series.

## LG unveils AI Cabin Platform for Cars with On-Device Generative AI LG has launched the AI Cabin Platform, a proprietary system for integrating generative artificial intelligence with automotive infotainment systems. The company will introduce details regarding this AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, where the first outlines of its capability will be revealed. ### Core Technologies and Local Processing The LG AI Cabin Platform resides on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite chip. It can live host a variety of generative AI models, such as: * Visual Language Models (VLM) * Large Language Models (LLM) * Image generation technologies Among the key features is the fact that all AI calculations will be done locally on devices, making them independently dysfunctional of external servers. According to LG, this on-device mechanism guarantees a steady system performance while limiting the dangers of user data privacy and security. ### Adaptive and Context-Aware Functions The system will create context-awareness by analyzing both internal and external data from vehicle cameras to build driving conditions and judge driver awareness in real time. Through this, the platform will be in a position to adapt the user interface dynamically. For instance, it can automatically alter backlight brightness of the screen based on changing external conditions or may change the visual theme in line with external factors to create a more intuitive and responsive experience inside the automobile.

## Total War Warhammer 40,000 Announced by Creative Assembly The development event at the Gamers Awards 2025 saw an official announcement of Total War Warhammer 40,000 by developer Creative Assembly. With a cinematic trailer revealing the vastness and brutality of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, the much-anticipated strategy title was proudly put on display. ### Key Details from the Announcement The revealing was a great announcement for the future development. Gameplay was introduced at the very end of the trailer, showing that the setting features combat on both land and space. Actor David Harbour, best known for his work in Stranger Things, came on stage to introduce the game. Apparently a Warhammer fan, he confirmed his involvement in the project. * **Developer** Creative Assembly * **Platforms** PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X * **Release Date** Still TBA The announcement gives credence to the idea of a new direction within the Total War series, side-by-side with the team's other ongoing project, Total War Medieval III.

## When and Where Do I Watch The Game Awards 2025 Scheduled for Tonight Thursday, December 11, 2025, The Game Awards honors the year's best video games and boasts significant announcements and reveals around upcoming titles. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the live show. watch the live show below with us enjoy. ### The Game Awards 2025 Start Time A 30-minute pre show arguably called "the opening act" kicks off the event with a handful of awards being given. It will start half an hour before the actual show where it will be hosted by Geoff Keighley. Make sure to have your television set at that given time so you don't miss out on the winners and the reveals. * 4:30 PM PT Los Angeles * 6:30 PM CT Chicago * 7:30 PM ET New York * 9:30 PM BRT São Paulo * 12:30 AM GMT December 12 London * 1:30 AM CEST December 12 Berlin * 11:30 AM AEDT December 12 Sydney * 1:30 PM NZDT December 12 Auckland ### How to Watch The Game Awards Live The Game Awards will be streamed live on a plethora of different streaming services. The official livestream will be available on all of these services: * YouTube * Twitch * TikTok * Steam ### Length of Event and What to Expect This event is of live nature, which does not guarantee any specific lifespan. Based on past experience, one could almost bet that the show could go anywhere from three to three-and-a-half hours, including the pre-show. Its telecast would include a healthy mix of speeches by award recipients and world premiere trailers for new and upcoming video games. ## Confirmed Games to be Shown at The Game Awards 2025 The prelude to the ceremony stands on a massive list of games already confirmed to make an appearance during The Game Awards 2025 based on developer statements and official news sources. * **007 First Light:** * **2XKO:** A new character will be announced. * **Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake:** The recently rated remake is set for a reveal. * **EXODUS:** A new trailer for the game will be shown. * **Neon Giant's Project Impact:** The title is confirmed to make an appearance. * **Phantom Blade Zero:** A release date announcement is scheduled. * **Resident Evil Requiem:** A new look is planned, following a PlayStation Store leak that confirmed Leon S. Kennedy's presence in the game. * **Saros:** The game will receive a new showcase. * **Tomb Raider:** Crystal Dynamics has confirmed an appearance * **Total War:** Creative Assembly has confirmed it will debut a world premiere trailer for a new title.

## Deus Ex Remastered Launch Delayed; Aspyr Cites Fan Feedback The delay of the Deus Ex Remastered has been officially announced by Aspyr. The planned date of Reyes February 5, 2026 is now no longer viable. The decision was made in response to community feedback following the initial reveal. ### Aspyr's Official Statement In an official statement addressed to the community, the studio said it has "listened to what you said." The primary objective of the delay is to "better meet fan expectations and deliver the best possible experience for players." No new release window has, however, been provided, with Aspyr merely stating that further updates will be shared "when the time comes." ### Preorders to Be Fully Refunded The presence of the announcement whereby all present preorders for Deus Ex Remastered will be fully refunded. Anyone who pre-purchased the game should expect the corresponding payback. ### What That Means for the Game The delay shows that Aspyr is truly listening to the community feedback and is willing to invest more time in making the best product it can. Ultimately, although this means an extended wait for fans on the remaster title, the stated intention of the studio is to create a more polished product that fits in better with the expectations of the community for a more modern adaptation of the classic game. They finished their announcement by thanking fans for their "patience and support."

## Samsung Models New Imaging Sensors to Achieve a Global Shutter Effect Samsung Electronics is creating entirely new mobile image sensors to be used in its future flagship smartphones. Samsung intends to produce a global shutter effect, such as taking a picture of a fast-moving subject without distortion. ### The Problem Rolling Shutter vs Global Shutter Rolling shutter is typical in most current smartphone cameras. Rolling shutters are great for extracting very high resolutions in the images but can cause some distortion or even the "jello effect" if a moving object is photographed. The main advantage of the global shutter is the fact that it can freeze motion entirely, as the entire image frame is captured at once. However, because its structure has to be quite complicated, it does not allow for using larger pixels, which makes it problematic to apply for high-resolution main cameras in phones. * **Rolling Shutter:** Scanning sequentially through pixel lines, high resolution, low power-on, but deformation of moving subjects occurs. * **Global Shutter:** Simultaneous exposure of all pixels, great in capturing motion accurately, but has historically been lacking in high resolution. ### Samsung's Hybrid Solution New Pixels with Intelligent Algorithms Samsung did not develop a classical global shutter. Instead, he interacted and created a brand new system on the existing rolling shutter technology. It is precisely the unique structure of his pixel and the sophisticated algorithm for generating global shutter performance. **A '2x2' Pixel Structure with an Embedded ADC** Samsung's design puts an ADC straight into the pixel structure. This innovation has made four 1.5µm pixels to be grouped in a '2x2' bundle with one ADC. This helps the smaller physical pixels remain sufficiently tiny for mobile but function more like a larger digital unit. According to a Samsung official, this 2 by 2 structure operates sequentially on a micro-level: therefore there must be some rolling shutter motion, resulting in having a small image distortion. **Motion Correction with an 'Optical Flow' Algorithm** In order to get rid of the residual distortion, Samsung designed its principal innovation-algorithm. The system extracts "optical flow"=data of brightness change of each pixel while any subject moves, and thus compensates for the motion computationally. What comes out of this is a high-resolution image sensor which has key elements of a global shutter even with very fine pixel pitch. ### Industry Impact and Future Plans The global effect that the technology is going to have is increasing since major smartphone manufacturers such as Apple are venturing into global shutters for their cameras. Apple has a number of applications in this aspect. Reports have suggested that System LSI Division of Samsung is working with Apple on the development of next-generation CMOS image sensors (CIS) lying ahead for the iPhones to come. Samsung has penned this piece of technology for the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) 2026, and at the conference, specific details will be unveiled formally. > A clear indication is that industry interest is growing, as “Clients rely more on newer and more attractive smartphone features to make competition relevant; Global Shutter is seen as very promising in its value.” The emerging market for CMOS image sensors is projected to more than double its worth to over $28.5 billion by 2030, and the public 'loudspeaker-snapping' is therefore likely to react positively at the announcement.

## Best Deals Right Now on 34 Inch WQHD Ultrawide Monitors: LG vs Samsung Both LG and Samsung launched two 34-inch ultrawide displays, and they are on sale for the price of a dinner for two. One of them is a high refresh rate gaming display from LG's UltraGear line, while the other is more of a productivity-focused display from Samsung's ViewFinity series. Here are the specifics of both offers: ### The Gamer's Choice: LG 34G600A-B UltraGear (160Hz) The LG 34G600A-B was built for fast traffic movement and engaging gameplay. The 1800R curved screen and a high refresh rate clock up its X-product points for a hardcore gamer. * **Deal Price:** $299.99 (List Price: $399.99) * **Display:** 34-Inch WQHD (3440 x 1440) Curved (1800R). * **Refresh Rate:** 160Hz for smooth action. * **Response Time:** 1ms Motion Blur Reduction (MBR) for clearer images in fast motion. * **Sync Technology:** AMD FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing. * **Color and HDR:** Supports HDR10 and covers about 99% of the sRGB color space. * **Features:** Includes Dynamic Action Sync to reduce input lag, built-in speakers, and an ergonomic stand with tilt, height, and swivel adjustments. This is a monitor built for those who would like a high refresh rate, fast response time, and features such as FreeSync Premium, which gives a competitive edge to gamers. ### The Value-for-Money Multitasker: Samsung ViewFinity S50GC (100Hz) When one attempts to maximize possible productivity space of display real estate, the Samsung ViewFinity S50GC was made to feature multitasking and all-day utility usage conditions. * **Deal Price:** $209.99 (List Price: $329.99) * **Display:** 34-inch Ultra-WQHD (3440 x 1440) with a 21:9 aspect ratio. * **Refresh Rate:** 100Hz to reduce lag and motion blur compared to standard monitors. * **Sync Technology:** AMD FreeSync for tear-free video and casual gaming. * **Color and HDR:** HDR10 support, displaying over 1 billion colors. * **Productivity Features:** Picture-by-Picture (PBP) to view two sources simultaneously and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) to resize a second source. * **Eye Care:** An ambient light sensor adjusts brightness automatically, and Eye Saver Mode reduces blue light. Recommended for productivity tasks, multitasking, and general desktop use without compromising on video smoother play and light gaming thanks to the highest refresh rate of 100Hz. ### Which deal do you go for? It depends on how you plan to use them. If your primary concern is gaming, choose the LG 34G600A-B UltraGear. Its refresh rate is significantly higher at 160Hz, and it is coupled with 1ms MBR and supports AMD FreeSync Premium - all of these critical factors build a winning competitive gaming experience. Go for the Samsung ViewFinity S50GC if productivity, multitasking, and a lower price matter to you. The PBP/PIP features are fantastic for workflow, plus 100Hz beats the regular 60Hz line-up, making casual gaming and general use smoother than average.

## PlayStation 5 Console Available at $449.00 in Limited Deal Presently, a massive standout offer is on for the PlayStation 5 with a disc drive, and it is now available for $449.00. This represents an 18% reduction from the normal listing fee of $549.99. The posting suggests that the offer moves pretty fast. ### What Comes with the Console This PlayStation 5 package contains all you need to start playing with: * PlayStation 5 Console with Disc Drive * 1TB SSD (Solid State Drive) * Wireless Controller * 2 Horizontal Stand Feet * HDMI Cable * AC Power Cord * USB Cable * Printed Materials * Astro's Playroom (Pre-installed game) ### Key PS5 Hardware Features The hardware of the console enables endless possibilities for next-generation gaming through these several key technologies. * **1TB Storage** Store a whole lot of your favorite games installed and ready to play. * **Ultra-High Speed SSD** Maximize your sessions with almost instantaneous load times for the installed PS5 games. * **Integrated I/O** The custom integration lets game creators pull data from SSD at such high speed that it opens up new avenues of design possibilities in games. * **Ray Tracing** In supported PS5 games, this technology simulates individual rays of light to create true-to-life shadows and reflections for greater realism. **Grab The PlayStation 5 Disc Drive Console Now $449 in Limited Deal** ### Deal and Pricing Summary This comes as one good price cut for the normal disc version of the console. * **Deal Price** $449.00 * **List Price** $549.99 * **Savings** $100.99 (18%) The product page also mentions that there are other sellers who may have the console at a lower price but without the free Prime shipping facility. Those looking to buy a PlayStation 5 with a disc drive will benefit substantially from this great offer.

## Popular Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025 Model) Deal on Amazon There's a nice deal for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025 model) on Amazon, which seems to be pretty popular, having sold over 3000 units in the last month. The 40mm Bluetooth version in Silver is currently selling at $249.99 the 29% discount from its original price of $349.99. ### Key Features of Galaxy Watch 8 This design concentrates on advanced health tracking and user convenience while remaining lightweight. Key attributes are listed in the following: * **Advanced health and sleep tracking** that employs Advanced Sleep Coaching and Bedtime Guidance to help you get the most out of your sleep. Tracks heart rates and gives an "Energy Score" based on what Galaxy AI interprets from sleep, activity, and heartrates from the previous day. * **Fitness coaching** that includes a Running Coach for real-time performance feedback, including specific training programs. Vascular Load is also monitored to give insights into stress levels. * **Redesign for comfort** with a sleek, thin profile and snug fit for all-day wear without ever getting in your way. * **Smart functionalities** that act like a personal AI assistant to manage your tasks and to-do list. The improved UI should provide clearer, at-a-glance updates on the weather, news, and more. * **Performance is with a bigger battery** to sustain a lot of its various features: notifications and activity tracking, to name a few, on a long-lasting charge. It operates Wear OS with a 32 GB capacity. **Grab The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) Deal 29% on Amazon Now** ### A summary of the offer * **Product name:** Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025), 40mm, Bluetooth, Silver [US Version] * **Warranty:** Comes with a 2-year warranty * **List Price:** $349.99 * **Deal Price:** $249.99 * **Discount:** 29% savings * **Retailer:** Amazon With the product listed as an Amazon's Choice and fast-selling deal, this price makes the watch a hard proposition to be resisted if one is on the lookout for a full mature fitness and health tracker with decent smartwatch functionalities.

## Modder Reimagines GPD Win 5 as a Hybrid Console with Two Custom Designs A Chinese hardware enthusiast known as PureDIY modified the powerful GPD Win 5 portable console to derive two different builds which feature elements from other successful hybrid devices. The newly created custom builds are there to answer the shortcoming in form factor of the original, where controllers come out to be detachable from the base. ### First Modification The Integrated Build The first redesigned modification targets better portability and therefore integrates the battery and controllers within one thicker unit. The major modifications include: * **Built-in Battery:** The external battery has been exchanged for a built-in 45Wh unit, thereby making the overall design thicker, although more portable, with slight trade-off in battery life. * **Detachable Controllers:** Just like Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch, controllers can be detached from the main screen. * **Cooling and Display:** Dual fan cooling system was kept with additional vent openings at the bottom. Non-original display was used in this build. * **Weight:** The weight of the assembly is accounted as 917 grams. ### Second Modification The Tablet-Style Build This second version diverges significantly by keeping the battery external for the weightless tablet form factor designed console. Its features are: * **External Battery:** This keeps the external larger 85Wh battery compared to the original. * **Tablet Form Factor:** The main unit behaves like a tiny tablet. * **Wireless Controllers:** The detachables connect wirelessly and carry built-in batteries to operate independently of the screen.

## Microsoft Reveals Windows 11 Performance and Gaming Enhancements Later, through the development outlook for Windows 11 until 2026, major investment areas focus on core performance rather than grand visual reinventions across the system. As seen in this case, power management, the task scheduler, and graphics stack improvements are given consideration for the purpose of optimization on stability and gaming experience. ### Concentrate on Core System Optimization One of the priority areas for development would be quality control above background load on the system. Initial evidence from a pilot new Xbox Full Screen Experience mode shows about 9.3% reduction in RAM consumption as well as frame rate improvements up to 8.6% in selected games. The company now strives to optimize background activity, with the aim of minimizing the system impact while gaming. This initiative is, however, part of a larger push which includes: * Power management and the processor frequency profiles tuned. * Improved unified memory behavior on Ryzen APUs. * Reduced CPU overhead from the input of controllers, services for RGB, and background processes. ### Expansion of Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) Advanced Shader Delivery, a system that pre-loads game shaders to considerably cut down the initial load times experienced in games and subsequently reduce stuttering, is expanding. First launched on portable devices like the ROG Xbox Ally, the technology reduces the first-run load time significantly more than 80% in Avowed and over 95% in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Microsoft is now working to implement support for ASD to more hardware and third-party storefronts. ### Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) for All DirectX Games Microsoft confirmed that the forthcoming **Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR)** , an AI upscaling feature at the operating system level, would be opened to all users. This is designed to provide a method for improving the sharpness of images and achieving smoother frame rates while playing DirectX games without needing to be implemented by developers. Public preview of Auto SR will occur very early in 2026 for the ROG Xbox Ally X. ### Major Steps Forward in Gaming on Windows on Arm In 2025, Microsoft undertook major underpinning work for gaming on devices based on Arm: * **Local Game Installations:** Supported titles including many Xbox Game Pass games can also be downloaded and played with the Xbox PC app directly on Arm devices. * **Extended Emulator Compatibility:** The Prism emulator has now been enabled for AVX and AVX2 extensions, broadening compatibility and efficiency for many modern games. * **Full Native Support:** Major anti-cheat systems of Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye, Denuvo, and XIGNCODE3 are now natively supported in Windows on Arm, thus making competitive gameplay with Fortnite possible. ### DirectX and Audio Enhancements It continues to evolve: DirectX Raytracing 1.2 (DXR 1.2) can now provide performance improvements of up to 2.3x in certain raytraced cases, depending on the hardware supported. Microsoft previews Neural Rendering capability, which integrates ML models directly with the rendering pipeline. On the audio front, they've improved Bluetooth LE Audio, which can carry super wideband stereo for quality chat and game audio at the same time, low latency, and native support for hearing devices. ### Future Developments Closer in time, Xbox Full Screen Experience-"designed for portable devices"- announced previews across all Windows 11 form factors, including desktops and laptops. Microsoft will continue refining performance fundamentals for Windows 11 to strengthen its position as a leading platform for PC gaming. _Source: Information drawn fromMicrosoft's 2025-2026 development plans._

## Ugreen Launches LinkStation eGPU for High-Speed Connectivity The LinkStation Graphics Card Expansion Dock was unveiled by Ugreen; this eGPU workstation is fashioned for users needing desktop-level graphics performance on a portable scale. The construct features a well-sized built-in power supply and several connecting modes, namely Oculink and USB4. ### Chassis Design and Power Supply The LinkStation sports a semi-open aluminum chassis. It has an integrated 850 W ATX 3.1 power supply that is capable of powering practically any modern graphics card available. The enclosure design fits graphics cards of lengths up to 370 mm; the top cover can be removed to provide more space for fitting even larger models. ### Portability and Performance A key feature of LinkStation would be that it allows two ultra-high-speed connection interfaces: * Oculink-64 Gbps maximum bandwidth. * USB4-40 Gbps maximum bandwidth. This makes the dock quite flexible. The dock also supports up to 100 W of power delivery to a laptop, thereby allowing single-cable operation. Inside, it has a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, supporting NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics cards. According to Ugreen, an RTX 5090 connected to a laptop via Oculink scores 30,164 points in Port Royal, compared to 34,508 points when connected to a desktop PC. ### Pricing and Accessories Provided The Ugreen LinkStation will be sold with one 2.6-foot USB4 cable and one 1.6-foot Oculink cable included in the box. The device was launched in China for 2,299 yuan, approximately $325 USD.

## Abxylute Launches E1 Portable Gaming Console with Dual OS Abxylute has announced the release of the E1, a new portable gaming console that is optimized for retro gaming. The device includes the Android and Linux operating systems pre-installed and wired connectivity features for accessory and external display support. ### Specifications of the Abxylute E1 The E1 mobile device contains: * **Processor:** A Rockchip RK3566 processor which integrates a Mali-G52 MP GPU. * **Display:** 3.5" IPS with a resolution of 640x480. * **Memory:** 2 GB RAM. * **Storage:** Internal storage of 32 GB. A 64GB microSD card is included, with capacity support up to 512GB. * **Battery:** Has a battery capacity of 3000mAh and can run for as long as 5 hours on a single charge. ### Controlling Software and Connectivity This primary function of the console is that it can switch from Android 11 to its Linux version. Both operating systems have set-up for retro game emulators, but the Android O.S. has additionally preloaded cloud gaming services. True to form for a handheld gaming device, you have a d-pad, two analog sticks, XYAB face buttons, and shoulder triggers as your control interface. Audio- and connection-oriented set up returns: it has 2 1-watt built-in speakers; a 3.5 mm headphone jack; and USB-C. ### Price and Availability The Abxylute E1 costs $69 in the US.

## Microsoft Ltd. Super Rare Fallout Pip-Boy Xbox Controllers Were Released Making its way to the added controllers list is the Pip-Boy themed version of the standard Xbox Wireless Controller and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller series 2. This special edition is a limited-time offer available worldwide from stores carrying few special aesthetic features from the Fallout universe. ### Designs and Ergonomics Both the standard and Elite model Pip-Boys were directly inspired by the Fallout franchise. Some of the key features of the design are: * **Aesthetic** -The controllers go with the whole Fallout green color scheme highlighted with HUD iconography from the Pip-Boy interface. * **Build** -Another textured back case has been included to increase ergonomics. * **Grips** -Nice feel bumper and trigger grips on both models for great management. ### Availability and Customization Even the purchase channels and customization options vary a bit between these two models: * **Standard Xbox Wireless Controller** -This one is pre-orderable in Amazon and directly from Microsoft, with an MSRP starting at $82.97. * **Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2** -This high-end variant is sold only through the Xbox Design lab, starting at $164.58. Through the Xbox Design Lab, one can go on to customize the Pip-Boy Edition controllers more so with Fallout-themed designs according to their preferences.