AnandTech forum user SixPie has spotted a previously unknown AMD codename, Gainsborough, in the Adrenalin 26.9.2 driver, and it may be the chip for Valve's Steam Deck 2. Import and export records show test equipment carrying the name was shipped to Asia several times in late July, and that it uses an FF6 BGA package with 1,179 contacts. AMD's partners who know about the Medusa APUs reportedly have no information on it, which would make sense for a custom part.

As for the Steam Deck 2 link, the name is the main clue. Valve's Steam Deck chips have used Final Fantasy VII codenames such as Aerith and Sephiroth before, and Gainsborough is Aerith's surname, as leaker Kepler_L2 pointed out. Separately, Moore's Law Is Dead claims it's a semi-custom APU built on TSMC N3P with Zen 6 and RDNA 5, possibly arriving in late 2027 or 2028, but none of that is confirmed. Moreover, there are reasons to be cautious. Leakers have reportedly tied the same FF6 package to AMD's upcoming Ryzen Z3 handheld chips, so there's conflicting information about who the customer really is.

A new leak by @laurentschoice lists seven desktop Nova Lake-S processors under what looks like Intel's new four-digit Core Ultra 4000 naming, led by a Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC. It apparently has 8 P-cores, 16 E-cores, and 4 LPE cores for 28 in total, plus bLLC (big last-level cache), a 125 W rating, and a 32 EU iGPU. That puts it above the Core Ultra 9 4950K, which first surfaced in a CPU-Z leak in August as a 28-core chip. This list shows the 4950K with 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-cores), without LPE cores or bLLC.

The rest of the list follows a similar pattern. The Core Ultra 7 4870K BFC has 24 cores and bLLC, while the 4850K gets 20 cores without it. There is also a Core Ultra 9 4900 BFC with 22 cores, bLLC, and a 65 W rating. We currently don't know what BFC stands for, although the models carrying it appear to be the ones with bLLC, which Intel is introducing as its answer to AMD's 3D V-Cache. Intel hasn't confirmed any of these names, so they may well change before Nova Lake's official launch.

Valve has released a new update for the Steam Frame VR headset that significantly extends battery life. With the launch of SteamOS 0.4.3, which is essentially a regular SteamOS version optimized for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Arm-based SoC, Valve has pushed the Steam Frame headset into a more power-efficient mode, achieving up to 12% longer battery life. While this is a theoretical maximum boost, the actual battery life will heavily depend on the framerate the VR headset is outputting and the content being displayed. In practice, you can expect a modest increase in battery life for average usage tasks. Valve has likely made low-level optimizations in its software stack to enhance the Steam Frame's power efficiency.

Additionally, SteamOS 0.4.3 for Steam Frame now includes an eye-tracking option that is limited to single-eye tracking. Users can enable this in VR Settings > General > Track Dominant Eye Only, but note that it requires enabling "show advanced settings." Other fixes include improved focus behaviors when interacting with grab/resize handles and resolving an issue where controller bindings weren't loading in certain games, including Thumper and Google Earth VR.

NVIDIA's highly anticipated foray into the world of complete laptop designs is scheduled for October 7, as revealed in a new teaser on X. A post by Microsoft's @Windows handle, corroborated by the NVIDIA RTX Spark X account, confirms that October 7 is the launch date for the new RTX Spark lineup of mini PCs and laptops. For instance, ASUS recently teased an October launch for the RTX Spark platform with its upcoming ProArt 16 creator laptop, powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X Arm SoC. Today, we have a concrete date marking NVIDIA's entry into this sector.

NVIDIA is already enabling software tools to support and utilize RTX Spark silicon, with the recent launch of RTX Kit 2026.3 alongside version 2.0 of its RTX Mega Geometry SDK. These provide game developers with new neural rendering and path tracing tools. Acer, ASUS, Dell, MSI, HP, Microsoft, Lenovo, and many other OEMs will be launch partners for the platform.

Sony today announced that it is extending its AI upscaling efforts to the base PlayStation 5 model, expanding beyond the flagship PlayStation 5 Pro. This new technology, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), was developed from Project Amethyst in collaboration with AMD. QSSR is a simplified version of the Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) used in the PS5 Pro. The neural network architecture has been streamlined in a way to get maximum visual fidelity, and its performance has been fine-tuned to maximize the computing capabilities of the base PS5 model.

Sony currently considers PSSR the "gold standard" for the PS5 Pro, while QSSR serves as a lower-tier option, but the only viable AI technology that can run on PS5. Both technologies will continue to coexist, catering to different console generations, and we may see an enhanced version of PSSR in future PS6 consoles. The first few titles to support QSSR include Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei, and game developers are working on updates to bring more titles in line with QSSR. You can check out visual comparisons below.

Learn how EasyEDA and JLCPCB connect PCB design, component sourcing, DFM, fabrication, and PCBA to simplify hardware prototyping. Modern electronic products increasingly demand smaller, denser, and more complex PCBs. High-speed interfaces, multilayer boards, HDI structures, rigid-flex designs, and fine-pitch components leave engineers with less room for manufacturing errors.

The challenge is not limited to PCB layout. Component availability, manufacturing constraints, fabrication requirements, and assembly specifications all have to stay aligned as the design evolves. A component may become unavailable after the layout is complete. A fabrication constraint may require a routing change. An assembly issue may only become apparent after manufacturing data has been prepared. Each additional handoff between design, sourcing, fabrication, and assembly creates another opportunity for data to become outdated. A more connected workflow can move these checks earlier in the development cycle.

Starting today via Premium Edition Early Access, and from October 6th for all other players, experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day, fourteen years before the original Gears of War. Join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Then, rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears' iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head in Versus PvP.

On GeForce RTX PCs and laptops, and GeForce NOW, you can experience Gears of War: E-Day with the highest levels of image quality and performance thanks to DLSS 4.5, RTX Mega Geometry, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, giving you the definitive PC experience.

[Editor's note: You can read our Gears of War: E-Day performance analysis and handheld performance review here]

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz, the latest addition to the Huntsman V3 Pro lineup, and the most advanced analog optical keyboard in a 60% form factor.

Building on the Razer Analog Optical Switches Gen-2, Rapid Trigger, and adjustable actuation, the new 60% gaming keyboard adds true 8000 Hz HyperPolling and the full Advanced Input Control suite - Razer Snap Flex, Razer Snap Tap, Dynamic Keystroke and Dual-Keypress Priority, in a compact layout built for maximum mouse room and easy transport.

Microsoft Project Professional 2024 is built for managing projects from the initial plan through completion, with tools for organizing tasks, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and creating reports. For a limited time, you can get the desktop application for $49.97 on one Windows PC, with the license lasting a lifetime.

Rather than building every project schedule from scratch, you can start with pre-built templates and customize them to fit your needs. Define tasks and dependencies, and Project can calculate start and finish dates based on how those tasks relate to one another. Multiple timeline views also make it easier to get a visual overview of complex project schedules.

AMD may be preparing a significant update to its Ryzen Z-Series processors designed for handheld devices, with the latest Z3 processor bringing substantial changes over the previous generation. At the core of everything will be the CPU architecture. For the standard Ryzen Z3, AMD plans to use four "Zen 6" cores and two "Zen 5" low-power cores. The Ryzen Z3 Extreme will share the same CPU core configuration, resulting in a total of six cores and twelve threads in the CPU cluster. Alongside this, there will be a cluster with an integrated graphics solution, featuring up to 12 Compute Units of RDNA 4m. This version reportedly derives from RDNA 3.5 but includes RDNA 4-style ALUs for matrix operations that power technologies like FSR 4.

Compared to the previous Ryzen Z2 Extreme's eight-core CPU cluster and 16 CU RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics cluster, the new solution focuses on extracting extra performance from the new "Zen 6" cores and optimizing for RDNA 4m. This ensures the software stack is mostly new, without needing any backporting to older RDNA generations. The difference between the two Z3 variants will be in power limits, with the Z3 catering to the 15-watt segment, while the Z3 Extreme will be optimized for a 25-watt power envelope.

NVIDIA's supply commitments climbed to $279 billion in the quarter ended July 26, up from $119 billion the quarter before. The company says the increase is primarily related to memory procurement. Morgan Stanley estimates that NVIDIA has claimed about 37.3% of global high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply for 2027, with Alphabet at 36% and AMD at 12.1%. That adds up to roughly 85%, leaving everyone else to split the rest. These are Morgan Stanley's estimates, as reported by The Inference.

About $267 billion of the commitments come due by the end of fiscal 2029, according to the filing. NVIDIA reported record revenue of $96.2 billion for the quarter, but memory costs are weighing on margins. Gross margin was 75% and is guided to 74% this quarter, with a trough of 71% to 72% expected in the January quarter. CFO Colette Kress tied that pressure to memory pricing. Operating cash flow also fell to $24.1 billion from $50.3 billion the quarter before. Jensen Huang said on September 17 that he expects NVIDIA to sell twice as many chips next year, and the company's formal guidance is about 70% revenue growth.

Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton has announced today in a blog post a $12.50 price increase for the 2 GB variants of both the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5. Starting today, the 2 GB Pi 4 costs $67.50, and the 2 GB Pi 5 hits $77.50. Back in April, Raspberry Pi was able to keep the 1 GB and 2 GB pricing unchanged while raising costs on higher-density models. However, that approach has now become unsustainable. For the moment, prices for 1 GB variants of both boards, and the 2 GB Compute Module 4 and Compute Module 5, remain unchanged. Upton also pointed users to consider whether older models like the Pi 3B, 3A+, or 3B+ might be a better fit for their needs given the current pricing environment.

The future is yet to bring that tiny light at the end of the tunnel, at least for consumers. Yesterday, Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron's CEO, said during the company's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings call that memory and storage supply will likely be even tighter in 2027 and 2028 than it was this year. Moreover, according to TrendForce's latest research, conventional DRAM prices are on track to rise another 10-15% quarter over quarter, as suppliers continue to prioritize advanced-process capacity for high-performance server products over mainstream consumer memory.

If you're still running Windows 11 Home, the Pro version adds features aimed at people who need more control over their PC, including BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, Remote Desktop, and enhanced device management. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for one compatible PC for $9.97 (MSRP $199), without adding another subscription to your software budget.

The Pro edition adds several features intended for professional, business, development, and IT use. BitLocker provides full-disk encryption for protecting data, while Hyper-V lets users run virtual machines. Windows Sandbox provides an isolated environment for testing applications, and Azure AD support is included for business identity and access management.

Neurable, the leader in AI for noninvasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, today announced Neurable One, its next-generation brain wearable built into premium headphones, designed to make real-time brain insights a continuous, effortless part of everyday life. Neurable One combines audio and active noise cancellation with continuous brain tracking, helping users understand when they're at their cognitive best, when to protect their focus, and what may be quietly wearing them down, all through a familiar, everyday wearable.

While routine tracking of steps, heart rate, sleep, and other measures of physical health has become mainstream, few consumer wearables provide daily visibility into humans' most vital organ: the brain. For more than a decade, Neurable has worked to close that gap, translating years of neuroscience research and development into wearable BCI technology built for familiar consumer devices. Now, Neurable One builds on that foundation, bringing consumers closer to a future where understanding cognitive performance and brain health is as intuitive and commonplace as tracking physical health.

Ugreen, a leading global consumer technology company, today introduced ClipBuds Pro 2, premium open-ear clip-on earbuds designed for people whose days move between meetings, commutes, and active moments. Built around the theme of "Clarity in Calls. Depth in Sound," ClipBuds Pro 2 is designed to keep voices clear through office chatter and calls on the move, while delivering rich, detailed sound with greater depth, balance, and expression. Its lightweight open-ear design stays comfortable throughout the day while keeping users connected to their surroundings.

Clear Calls for Work and Everyday CommunicationBuilt for video meetings, open-office calls, and conversations on the move, ClipBuds Pro 2 features a 6-mic voice pickup system that combines a 4-mic array with two bone-conduction Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) sensors. By detecting the subtle vibrations generated when you speak, the VPU sensors help identify your voice amid surrounding noise. Working alongside AI-enhanced noise reduction, the system reduces office chatter, traffic, and wind. Even on busy streets with noise levels reaching 75dB, it helps keep your voice clear and natural to the person on the other end, so every word comes through with less repetition.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces two new rugged laptops, Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14, purpose-built for field workers who need technology that performs in the harshest conditions. From utility technicians troubleshooting infrastructure in extreme weather to public safety officers coordinating response efforts in the field, both devices are designed to keep workers productive when conditions are most demanding.

Why It Matters
Managing a fleet of devices across distributed field operations demands technology that won't let workers down. Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14 give IT teams a standardized, manageable platform that combines field-grade durability, AI-ready performance and advanced connectivity for large-scale field deployments.

Cervoz Technology, a leading provider of industrial storage, memory, and expansion module solutions, announced the launch of its T449 and T459 Series, a new line of MIL-STD-810H compliant M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs engineered for embedded systems deployed in defense, aerospace, transportation, and industrial automation.

Environmental Reliability
Harsh environments place continuous mechanical and environmental stress on embedded storage. The T449 and T459 Series comply with MIL-STD-810H requirements for vibration, shock, and combined temperature-altitude testing to support reliable operation in demanding deployments.

Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the new HP OmniBook 5, a premium consumer Windows laptop designed for people who want more from their everyday device: more screen, more battery life, more connectivity and more freedom to create, connect and be entertained without compromise.

Samuel Chang, Senior Vice President and Division President, Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc."Today's consumers expect technology that fits naturally into their lives - beautifully designed, easy to use, and powerful enough to support everything from collaboration and content creation to entertainment and everyday productivity. The new HP OmniBook 5 delivers exactly that, bringing together premium design and immersive experiences with a colorful OLED display in an incredibly portable package for work, study, and entertainment."

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra says memory and storage supply will likely be much tighter in 2027 and 2028 than it was in 2026. He made the remarks during Micron's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings call on September 30, where the company reported record quarterly revenue of $54.2 billion. Here's what he said:

Industry demand has strengthened since our last earnings call, and we expect memory and storage supply-demand conditions to be much tighter in fiscal 2027 and 2028 than they were in 2026. AI is becoming super intelligent, and memory enhances this intelligence and the competitiveness of our customers' platforms. Even with additional industry DRAM clean room space plans with robust demand trends, including new upside requests from customers, we do not have line of sight to when supply and demand will return to balance.

Reverse engineering often starts with a physical part but no reliable digital data. In restoration and customization, manual measurement can provide basic dimensions, but it becomes limiting when complex curves, mounting points, and tight clearances need to be captured accurately. MetroY Ultra captures the actual three-dimensional geometry of a part, providing a reliable digital reference for reverse engineering, custom design, and manufacturing.

Designing a Custom Motorcycle Seat Tray from Accurate Scan Data
In a custom 1984 Honda CB400 build, the builder needed to create a seat tray and seat pan for a custom seat while integrating the rear fender into the modified rear subframe. The challenge was not simply designing a new part, but making that part accurately fit a motorcycle whose geometry had already been modified. Traditionally, this kind of work is often done with welded sheet metal or fiberglass layup. Both methods can produce strong parts, but they also require cutting, trimming, sanding, fitting, and repeated manual adjustment. When the geometry of the existing structure is not fully known, these adjustments are often part of the design process itself.

Take-Two has signed a new long-term Xbox Publisher License Agreement with Microsoft, according to an 8-K filing with the SEC. Signed on September 28 and effective from September 17, it gives Take-Two the right to develop, publish, manufacture, market, advertise, distribute, and sell Xbox-compatible products for "all Xbox devices." It also replaces all of the company's existing Xbox publisher agreements. The filing doesn't mention Project Helix by name, but it's probably covered under the "all devices" wording. On the commercial side, Microsoft pays Take-Two the wholesale price and/or an agreed revenue share on digital sales, and charges fees and royalties on physical media.

Microsoft keeps the right to approve each game concept, the final build, and any packaging or marketing that carries its marks. The full agreement will be attached to Take-Two's 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30. Interestingly, Take-Two's 2020 deal mentioned the Xbox One and Xbox Series X platforms specifically, while "all Xbox devices" is much broader. It looks like this is meant to cover whatever Xbox ships next, which would fit with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma saying the team is working on a "great family of devices" for Helix. Take-Two doesn't explain the change, and it could also be routine housekeeping. The first Take-Two game under this updated deal is GTA 6, which is still scheduled for November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Gigabyte, a global leader in computer hardware, today announced the Gigabyte AI TOP 100 B850, a high-performance desktop engineered to bring workstation-class AI compute directly to the deskside. Designed to reduce cloud dependence and lower the barriers to local deployment, the system enables businesses, developers, and researchers to run advanced AI workloads locally, giving them greater control over sensitive data and AI infrastructure while reducing reliance on cloud and token-based services.

Built for Next-Generation AI Development
At the heart of the Gigabyte AI TOP 100 B850 is the 16-core, 32-thread AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor, delivering the performance required for modern AI workloads ranging from local LLM fine-tuning and generative AI to deep learning research and agentic AI. The system comes equipped with 128 GB of DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, providing ample capacity and high-speed access for large datasets, local model storage, and complex development environments.

TrendForce's latest memory industry research reveals that DRAM suppliers continue to prioritize advanced-process capacity for high-performance server products in 4Q26, keeping the overall market undersupplied. However, the pace of contract price increases is expected to moderate, with conventional DRAM prices projected to rise 10-15% QoQ.

Meanwhile, the NAND Flash market is seeing a divergence between accelerating AI demand and weak consumer demand, although prices are still rising across segments. Overall NAND Flash contract prices are projected to increase 15-20% QoQ.

Developer Mitchell Hynes has released a free, unofficial browser port of the original Xbox version of Halo: Combat Evolved, and it looks like the full campaign is playable. Hynes announced it on X, listing working split-screen co-op and multiplayer for up to 128 players, though he flagged the latter as untested. His post also promises "no Gearbox Master Chief," which seems to reference the Gearbox-made 2003 PC port. Hynes also warned that the port doesn't run well on iOS or Android, so PC is the recommended platform. The game reportedly saw nearly 20,000 plays in its first five hours across 115 countries, averaging 94 FPS.

Early reports say the campaign works well, although one tester had less luck with the 128-player mode. The original Xbox release topped out at 16 players in competitive multiplayer, so 128 is a big jump. The port builds on the recent decompilation of the original Xbox game. If you want to go the official route, Halo: Campaign Evolved launched on July 28 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5, but it is a campaign-only remake without the original's competitive multiplayer. I would wait for more testing before getting excited about 128-player matches, but it looks like a great time to jump into the campaign while it's still up.

It seems as though Naughty Dog is looking to revive the Uncharted franchise after a decade of dormancy, according to a new rumor shared by MP1st. The report, which cites insider sources, claims that Naughty Dog is working on a new entry into the Uncharted franchise, explicitly not a remake, although not much else is known about the project's contents at the moment. It is alleged that the new Uncharted game will be Naughty Dog's next big release after Intergalactic: Heretic Prophet, whose development was reportedly resulting in crunch at the studio recently. Given Sony's recent pivot to exclusives, it also seems likely that whatever the next Uncharted game turns out to be, it won't be coming to PC anytime soon.

Of the few details shared, it was alleged that the new Uncharted game will feature Nathan Drake in some capacity, whether than be as a cameo—which is supposedly how Ubisoft will bring Ezio into Assassin's Creeed Hexe—or as a side-character of some sort is unclear. Another supposed confirmation is that Uncharted veteran, Shaun Escayag, who previously served as Creative Director on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and Director on The Last of Us: Part I, will be returning to direct the upcoming Uncharted game. Given the aforementioned release schedule, it seems as though the next Uncharted game is still in the early stages of development, and with the video game industry in flux—see: Sony's recent cancellation of Kojima Productions's Physint—things may still change drastically before we hear anything from Sony or Naughty Dog directly.

Taiwan's Economic Daily News (UDN) reports that TSMC is planning a second US manufacturing campus in Texas, separate from Arizona. Citing semiconductor equipment industry sources, it says the project would include six advanced fabs, with Dallas the most likely location. UDN estimates the total investment could exceed the $265 billion committed to Arizona, since new fabs would probably use more advanced nodes. TSMC hadn't commented when the report went out. Reuters has since reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, that TSMC is indeed evaluating a potential Texas investment, with plans not finalized. One source said it would come on top of the Arizona commitment.

UDN points to customers like NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, and Apple wanting US-made chips, plus the Trump administration's renewed tariff threat of up to 200% for chipmakers that don't produce in the US. TSMC reportedly hasn't asked suppliers to prepare, and the board hasn't signed off just yet. TSMC added another $100 billion to its Arizona plans in July, but UDN says that site still faces power and labor shortages while it sorts out its water supply. Either way, fabs like these take years to build, so it's not reasonable to expect Texas-made chips any time soon.

Framework officially launched pre-orders for its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495-powered Desktop mini PCs on September 30, as previously announced. Launch pricing started at $6,799 for the DIY Edition with 192 GB of unified memory and no pre-installed storage. A pre-built version with a 2 TB NVMe 4.0 SSD and Fedora Linux pre-installed comes with a $7,449 price tag.

It was revealed hours before launch that the OEM would only be offering one batch of the new Desktop SKU due to limited RAM quantities. Despite the eye-watering price, the first batch of Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 mini PCs sold out within hours of the start of pre-orders. However, in a post on X, Framework confirmed that it had managed to secure another batch of RAM for the Gorgon Halo systems, and it subsequently opened a second limited batch of pre-orders, which remain available at the time of writing and are slated to start shipping in November. Framework added in a separate post on X that prices for the Framework Desktop PC will only increase in the coming months.

With recent insider reports claiming that Microsoft is putting pressure on Xbox to increase profitability, and given the recent mass layoffs that have taken place at Xbox Game Studios, it's easy to see why there were rumors floating around that Microsoft and Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, were preparing the gaming division for a divestment or to be sold off. However, Sharma has addressed those allegations directly in a recent interview with The New York Times, where she clarified that Xbox is in it for the long-haul, and that Microsoft has no plans to sell off its gaming division.

Asha Sharma via Windows CentralXbox is not for sale. [...] We will do whatever it takes to set the company up for success, and we will look at the right partnerships, the right operating model and everything needed to achieve that. [...] We've got a long way to go with Microsoft, and we're going to take the long-term view.

Almost a year ago, to the day, Valve revealed a new Steam Store UI, which cleaned up much of the storefront's UI and presented an overall more cohesive design that is better suited to the variety of PCs, handhelds, and consoles that Valve now caters to. It appears as though Valve's next upcoming update to the Steam Store UI is more subtle, but may have a more meaningful impact on game discovery, for both developers and gamers, alike. This update also comes shortly after Valve overhauled the Steam handheld and Big Picture mode with the optional Big Art mode.

According to a new post in Steamworks news—Valve's developer news feed—Steam will soon lose the curated Discounts & Events section that appears at the top of users' Steam Store Home pages, which currently shows deal and event placements scheduled by developers or directly by Steam. In its place, Valve will introduce "something more dynamic and personalized for each customer," which Valve says will give more sale and game events a chance at being featured on the Store homepage and throughout Steam. Valve says that, in previous tests of this new methodology, it has been able to show games to 10 times more Steam users than using the old model.

Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today announced results for its fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2026, which ended September 3, 2026.

Fiscal Q4 2026 Highlights

• Revenue of $54.23 billion versus $41.46 billion for the prior quarter and $11.32 billion for the same period last year
• GAAP net income of $37.70 billion, or $32.87 per diluted share
• Non-GAAP net income of $38.40 billion, or $33.42 per diluted share
• Operating cash flow of $43.97 billion versus $25.39 billion for the prior quarter and $5.73 billion for the same period last year

It seems as though the future of Resident Evil remakes is in flux, with it initially being reported that Resident Evil 5 and 6 would not be getting remakes following the expected Code Veronica and Resident Evil 1 remakes. However, comments by Jun Takeuchi, a franchise veteran who has served as executive director, producer, or artist on several Resident Evil games, alluded to Resident Evil remakes that stretch all the way until the modern numbered games.

The comments, out of the recently launched Biohazard 30th Special Mook (via RENews on X), say that Capcom has been developing Resident Evil in two tracks: the numbered titles allow players to experience the ongoing story of the series, while the remake series allows them to experience the past. Someday, the remake series will catch up with the era of the numbered titles, and we are already thinking about what we will do when that happens. It may be the case that there were previously no plans for those remakes but that recent successes with older franchises and remakes have led Capcom to change its mind and commit to more Resident Evil remakes, as was alluded to in a recent press release.

The ElmorLabs Power Management Device 2 (PMD2) is a discrete power management device that allows tinkerers and hardcore overclockers to monitor their system at a hardware level and on a per-device basis. The latest update to the PMD2 is the PMD2X, which adds per-wire current, power, and voltage monitoring to the device's 12v-2×6 and 12VHPWR monitoring. The product's software component now also allows users to set up an audible alarm when individual wires exceed maximum thresholds, effectively allowing it to fulfil the role of something like a Cooler Master GPU shield.

In addition to the new audio alarm and granular GPU power connector monitoring, the PMD2X also features compatibility with Seeed Studio XIAO boards, allowing for wireless connectivity, although this will require more than a little additional work to set up. This effectively turns the ElmorLabs PMD2X into a safety tool that can be used in a daily driver capacity as well as for the hardcore overclocking and tinkering that it was originally designed for. The ElmorLabs PMD2X is available for $109 on the ElmorLabs official store.

Thermalright has added a fully black variant to its Peerless Assassin lineup with the Peerless Assassin 120H-A Dark, a twin-tower air cooler that builds on the existing black models but steps up the fan speed for more aggressive thermal performance. This follows the recently launched single-tower Assassin X 120-A Dark, an updated version of the Thermalright Assassin X 120 V2 series. The heatsink uses six 6 mm U-shaped copper direct-touch heat pipes running through a dual-tower fin stack. The cooler measures 125 x 135 x 159 mm (including fans) and has black covers on top for a clean, uniform look that avoids the mixed-finish look of some other "all-black" coolers. Socket support covers Intel LGA115X, 1200, 1700, and 1851, and AMD AM4 and AM5.

Where it differs from the standard Peerless Assassin 120 Black is the bundled fans. The two included TL-N12-R9 V2 units spin up to 2400 RPM, significantly faster than the 1550 RPM of the base model. Each fan is pushing up to 85.35 CFM at 2.95 mmH2O static pressure. Noise at maximum speed is rated at 33.3 dB(A), with S-FDB bearings and 4-pin PWM control. The higher fan speed makes this version better suited for more demanding CPUs where the standard fans might fall short under sustained load. Pricing and regional availability haven't been announced yet. However, the 120 SE Black is listed on Amazon for around $43, so we could estimate that the new Thermalright PE 12H-A Dark CPU cooler will be priced at around $55.

When Pearl Abyss first announced Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC in early September, it said that the DLC would launch on October 15 for PC, Xbox, and PS5. However, the studio has had to push back the game's DLC launch, citing concerns about stability and polish as the primary factor. The delay officially pushes the launch back to October 29, per the official announcement on the game's X account.

Pearl AbyssWe are hard at work on Crimson Desert: Enhanced Charting the Unknown to bring you new adventures to Pywel. However, we have determined that we need additional time to deliver a more polished and stable gameplay experience.
Therefore, we have decided to move the DLC's release by 2 weeks to October 29 GMT/PT.

We know many of you have been looking forward to returning to the game, and we sincerely apologize for the longer wait. We will use the additional time to further refine the content and do our utmost to deliver the best experience we can.

TP-Link Systems Inc. today announced the availability of Archer 8 Ultra, its first Wi-Fi 8 router, marking the arrival of a new generation of home connectivity. Wi-Fi 8 represents a turning point for the networking industry. Where previous generations chased peak speeds, Wi-Fi 8 is engineered for consistency, holding performance steady in the harsh, real-world conditions users face every day.

Jim Poder, Senior Vice President of R&D at TP-Link"Wi-Fi 8 sets a new foundation, and we've built beyond it. Archer 8 Ultra combines our Wi-Fi 8 StabilityEngine with intelligent antenna technology and AI-powered optimization to deliver what matters most: a smarter, more reliable network that's easier to use."

A New Mexico jury has found that Facebook violated the state's Unfair Practices Act 43,899,725 times, according to the New Mexico Department of Justice. The verdict came on September 25 in State of New Mexico v. Facebook, Inc., a case filed by the state's attorney general in 2021 over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, following a two-week trial in Santa Fe. Per NMDOJ, the jury found that Facebook made false or misleading statements about how it collected, protected, shared, and used personal information, and about its handling of misinformation and hate speech. NMDOJ says the jury also found the statements willful, including those about Facebook's investigation of third-party apps after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

A Meta spokesperson said the company disagrees with the verdict and will continue to defend itself. Meta's lawyers acknowledged past mistakes during the trial but denied selling user data, Reuters reported. Here's the statement:

"Meta's platforms are forums for free expression. We have a First Amendment right to manage those platforms in a way we believe best serves the interests of our community. This means prioritizing free speech, protecting our users' information and giving them control over their data."

ASUS has already shown off its upcoming ProArt 16 creator laptop powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X Arm SoC at IFA 2026, but there was no exact launch date attached to the new laptops when we published our hands-on coverage on the show floor. Now, thanks to a new Weibo post by the official ASUS account, it has been revealed that ASUS will launch the ProArt P16 H7607BA (or a similar variant) on October 8, 2026—at least in China. It's not clear if this will be a simultaneous international launch, but, even if it isn't, an international launch shouldn't be too far behind.

ASUS on Weibo (machine translation)Smooth local AI agent response, creative workflows no longer reliant on the cloud
World's first AI agent PC | ASUS ProArt 16
Equipped with NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X super chip
Reconstructing the boundaries of professional creation, local computing power accelerates the implementation of the entire workflow
Coming October 8th

Sonnet, a US-based provider of connectivity solutions, has silently launched the Solo10G T5, a Thunderbolt 5 adapter that adds 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports. This follows the Thunderbolt 5 docking stations with 10 GbE connectivity released in April. The adapter uses a single RJ45 connector, offering 10 GbE over Cat 6 / Cat 6A cables for up to 55 / 100 meters, respectively. The device is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 systems, and works with Mac, Windows, and Linux. Also, it can support 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps connections if paired with a compatible multi-gigabit switch, router, or NAS.

The adapter is bus-powered and rated at 7.5 W. It uses a fanless aluminium enclosure measuring 79.5 x 114 x 27.2 mm and weighs 260 g. The 0.3-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable can be replaced if necessary, while the adapter also supports AVB on Mac systems. Sonnet includes hardware-based firmware authentication, encrypted firmware and authenticated updates. The Solo10G T5 comes with a two-year warranty and lifetime technical support. The SonnetTech Solo10G T5 Thunderbolt 5 adapter is available for $199.99 on the company's website.

The Linux kernel 7.4 is still a way out, with a late October/early November release anticipated, but it's already showing promising and usability updates for Linux PCs all around, with proper HDMI support with VRR and FreeSync support being just one example. A new patch called PerfOpt (Performance Optimization) is now slated to be merged into kernel 7.4, promising even more performance upgrades for AMD iGPUs.

Per the recent Linux kernel mailing list, PerfOpt "allows privileged integrated I/O devices (GPUs) to bypass the IOMMU when directly accessing system memory. The IOMMU only enforces the IR/IW permission bits without GPA->SPA translations." Effectively, the patch reduces the amount of system overhead for the iGPU, which should result in a performance boost for basically any application that's sensitive to latency or throughput.

Minisforum launched an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070-powered AtomMan G7 Pro mini PC in January 2026, and the brand has just announced the latest iteration in the AtomMan line-up, the AtomMan G1 Pro-89A6, which is now available with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU with 16 GB of VRAM. The G1 Pro-89A6 is built on AMD's Ryzen 9 8945HX, a mobile CPU with 16 cores and 32 threads and a maximum boost clock of 5.4 GHz. Pricing on the RX 9060 XT mini PC starts at $1,759 during the launch promotion, with the MSRP jumping to $2,199 after that ends. The only configuration available has 32 GB of DDR5-5200 memory, which is upgradeable via SODIMM slots, and a 1 TB M.2 PCIe SSD.

The chassis of the new AtomMan G1 Pro-89A6 measures in at just 3.8 L, which is made all the more impressive by the 140 W TGP of its dGPU and its built-in 350 W PSU—which means no external power brick cluttering up whatever space the mini PC ends up in. The CPU and GPU are cooled by what appear to be two separate cooling solutions, with five copper heat pipes between them and each with its own exhaust vents. The CPU is cooled by a single-fan blower-style cooler, and the GPU is cooled by a triple-fan setup. The PSU also has its own compartmentalized cooling system. Although Minisforum hasn't specified what fans it's using, it claims to be using silent fans that spin at up to 3,600 RPM.

Logitech today announced Zone Vibe Pro and Zone Vibe Pro for Business headsets. With 79% of employees now working hybrid, these comfortable over-ear headsets eliminate the daily hassle of constantly swapping between dedicated office headsets and personal audio devices. Zone Vibe Pro solves this dilemma by seamlessly fitting into your full daily routine. It gives you crisp call quality for a morning video meeting, streams your favorite show over lunch, blocks out noise with ANC on a dog walk or commute, and helps you unwind with a podcast or playlist after hours.

Joseph Mingori, VP and General Manager of Mobile and Audio Solutions at Logitech"Modern professionals working across open offices, at home or on the go, shouldn't need multiple audio solutions for work and life," "Zone Vibe Pro solves that problem by giving employees the option of great sound everywhere with comfortable fit while giving IT teams reliable, certified hardware."

Panasonic Connect North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today expanded its line of fully rugged computing devices with the TOUGHBOOK 34 and TOUGHBOOK G3 2-in-1 mobile devices. Targeted at mission-critical workers including utilities, field services, public safety, federal, warehouse and distribution, and automotive, the two devices deliver AI-ready performance, modular flexibility, advanced connectivity, and an intelligent user experience without increasing complexity for IT teams. Both the TOUGHBOOK 34 and TOUGHBOOK G3 come with security and services options, such as TOUGHBOOK Total Defense, for reliable, compliant operations from the first day of deployment. Additionally, building on Panasonic Connect's position as the first rugged device manufacturer to achieve Red Hat Device Edge certification, the new TOUGHBOOK 34 is now certified to run Red Hat Device Edge (RHEL), while the TOUGHBOOK G3 is undergoing certification.

TOUGHBOOK 34 and TOUGHBOOK G3 share core capabilities in two distinct form factors, giving organizations greater computing choice across roles, environments and workflows.

Google has announced that actor Henry Cavill will build a video game on a Googlebook this November, as part of a marketing partnership for its new Android-based laptops. In its blog post, Google describes Cavill as an actor, producer, and tech enthusiast with his own production company and a passion for gaming and fantasy lore, and says he is already using the laptop for personal passion projects. Google hasn't shared the genre, the game engine, who else is involved, or what form the end result will take. Updates are apparently coming through a landing page and an Instagram account. Here's what Cavill had to say about the project.

"When Google reached out to me and explained what they are doing with Googlebook, and all of its new, integrated tools, it had me intrigued. So, I asked for the opportunity to have a play with it ahead of release. After being hands on and spending some time with their team, I believe this has the potential to be the start of something rather special. Time and technology are marching forward at a breakneck pace, this, and all that Google are trying to do with it, has the whispers of the next generation."

Intel has added its highly anticipated "Crescent Island" Xe3P GPU IP as a supported platform to its Media Driver in the 2026Q3 release. This confirms that the company is working on bringing another GPU generation to the masses soon. With the Intel Media Driver 2026Q3, we learn that the GPU will support video acceleration as well. This means that video editing, video decoding and encoding, and processing will all be available on "Crescent Island," which we initially believed to be a GPU dedicated solely to AI inferencing. However, Intel will also power media processing workloads for workstations, and we expect to see similar features in video standards, like AV1 decode, as seen in "Panther Lake" and the upcoming "Nova Lake" with their respective integrated graphics.

If readers recall, Intel unveiled more details at Hot Chips 2026. Based on the Xe3P GPU IP, the graphics card is designed as a 350 W, air-cooled, PCIe format compatible with any configuration. The GPU itself features 32 Xe3P cores, 256 XMX engines, 32 MB of unified L2 cache, and 160 GB of LPDDR5X memory. This memory configuration is exclusive to Intel-branded "Crescent Island" graphics cards, while the company allows its ODMs to equip the card with up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X memory for maximum VRAM capacity.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 recently launched on Steam to a decent-but-not-stellar 32,556 peak concurrent players, but not without its fair share of complaints. Both Windows and Linux users alike seem to be experiencing issues launching the Steam version of the game, with SteamOS and Linux users being entirely unable to launch the game under Valve's Proton translation layer. Fortunately, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as Microsoft has officially confirmed in a Minecraft forum post that it is working on Steam Deck support, which consequentially means SteamOS and general Linux support via Valve's Proton.

In the meantime, several community members have posted community solutions in Minecraft Dungeons 2 Steam reviews. As one user explains it after some experimentation, there appear to be missing dependencies related to the Microsoft Store API that prevent Minecraft Dungeons 2 from launching via Proton. The current community fix is documented on a GitHub repo and involves setting a launch option in Steam and running a script to install dependencies and copy DLL files into the correct location. As the creator describes it, the workaround creates "A local stand-in for Microsoft Gaming Services so Minecraft Dungeons 2 can start under Proton."

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, introduces the Stage 500 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis, designed to bring PC hardware and personal collections together in one showcase. Available in Black and Snow editions, the Stage 500 TG ARGB features a one-piece curved tempered glass panel, a dedicated display stage, a wooden base, and an integrated bottom light strip, creating a distinctive presentation that blends modern PC hardware with personalized aesthetics.

Curved Tempered Glass Creates Panoramic Views
The Stage 500 TG ARGB features a one-piece curved tempered glass panel that extends across the front and side, providing an uninterrupted panoramic view of the hardware and display area inside. The curved design minimizes visual separation and puts every detail of the build on display.

If your PlayStation 5 hasn't received a system update recently, it might now be open to usable jailbreak. A newly released jailbreak called Relapse works on firmware versions from 7.00 through 13.60, covering both the standard PS5 and the PS5 Pro. In simple terms, nearly every console is now exploitable, except for those updated within the last week. This release comes at a convenient time for Marvel's Wolverine. The game requires firmware 13.40, while patch 1.001.005 needs 13.60. A console on 13.60 can remain exploitable while running the game and at least some updates, although the latest download from PSN might require firmware 14.00.

Few jailbreaks target a title this recent, which is why researchers and PC emulation developers are closely monitoring the game. According to its GitHub repository, Relapse uses a combination of a browser exploit, and a kernel exploit to gain full read-write control over the system's core memory. From there, it can load additional payloads like etaHEN through a loader that listens on port 9021. To get started, follow two steps: first, change the Primary DNS in the console's network settings to 45.56.67.85. Then, either run the project's serve.py script on a local machine or open the Relapse Exploit website from the PS5 itself.

8BitDo has carved out a niche for itself with its Xbox game collaborations, with the recent Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Collection controllers being just one example. Now, the peripheral maker has officially revealed that its latest collaboration will see the launch of a Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 gaming mouse. The Retro 87 keyboard is available for pre-order for $119.99, and the Retro R8 Mouse is available for $59.99, but both are expected to start shipping on October 30.

The Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical keyboard is the brand's 87-key variant, which features a classic TKL layout with three additional buttons on the top edge next to the tactile connectivity and volume dials. The keyboard itself is made from an opaque black ABS, and it features an E-Day-themed design with translucent red keycaps—presumably polycarbonate, but material is specified—in an MDA-like profile, giving the keyboard something of a unique look, compared to plain Cherry or OEM profile keycaps. The keyboard has north-facing per-key RGB backlighting, and it is compatible with 8BitDo's Ultimate Software 2.0 for Windows.

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced a strategic agreement with Amazon to accelerate Amazon's custom silicon innovation and advance the development of increasingly complex AI-powered products and cloud infrastructure. The multi-year agreement marks the expansion of Synopsys' silicon IP business to serve increasing demand for application-optimized IP with Amazon as its lead customer.

Amazon continues to build on its leadership and longstanding investment in a broad portfolio of purpose-built chips, including Nitro for cloud security, network and storage, Graviton for general-purpose computing, and Trainium for AI training and inference workloads. Building on more than 15 years of collaboration, the agreement expands Amazon's use of Synopsys' IP to include application-optimized silicon IP. The agreement also expands Amazon's use of Synopsys EDA, simulation and analysis (S&A), and agentic AI technologies. Synopsys and Amazon will work to accelerate multiphysics solutions on Trainium and Graviton.

Today, Shure announced the launch of the MV6 USB Gaming Microphone Gen 2, including a new white variant, the latest evolution of its digital MOTIV microphone portfolio. Following the success of the original MV6, the MV6 Gen 2 incorporates feedback from gamers, streamers, and creators to deliver a more customizable audio experience while maintaining an accessible price point.

Engineered specifically for PC gaming, streaming and content creation, the MV6 Gen 2 brings Shure's professional broadcast technology to more creators, including those purchasing their first dedicated microphone and looking to elevate their sound beyond a headset.