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Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX benchmark shows 20% multi-core performance uplift

9 juillet 2025 à 18:00

If you've been waiting for the ultimate workstation CPU and have deep pockets, we have good news. AMD's monstrous 96-core, 192-thread Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has been spotted on Geekbench 6, and as expected, the scores are very high.

While AMD has kept the official launch date under wraps since its reveal at Computex, the arrival of retail listings and the first leaked benchmarks (via Benchleaks) suggest a release is imminent. The chip scored approximately 2,800 points in the single-core test and a jaw-dropping 30,170 in the multi-core test. While the single-core performance shows a negligible improvement over the 7995WX, the multi-core score tells another story. The multi-core results show an impressive generational uplift of around 22%.

Built on TSMC's 4nm process, the 9995WX is the crown jewel of the new Threadripper Pro 9000 series. Its 96 Zen 5 cores run at a 2.5GHz base clock but can boost up to 5.4GHz. This is complemented by a colossal 384MB of L3 cache.

Designed for the sTR5 socket and WRX90 motherboards, the 9995WX handles up to 2TB of 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC memory and provides a staggering 128 lanes of PCIe 5.0 connectivity. This makes it an ideal engine for high-end workstations tackling content creation, complex simulations, and heavy AI development. The chip maintains a 350W TDP, in line with its predecessor.

KitGuru says: Were you expecting these Geekbench 6 scores from the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX?

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Thermaltake adds flavourful colour options to The Tower 600 line-up

9 juillet 2025 à 17:40

Thermaltake first announced its Tower 600 PC case at Gamescom last year. We've been impressed by this case already and have featured it in builds on our YouTube channel. Now, The Tower 600 is getting a flavourful makeover, with three new colour options hitting the market.

While most case manufacturers offer the basic black and white colour options, Thermaltake has prided itself on expanding the colour palette. with a ton of shade options to choose from. The Tower 600 is the latest to get new colourways, including Mint Strawberry, Butter Caramel and Mocha Mousse, blending warm tones with bright pastel colours.

Colours aside, The Tower 600 is a very unique PC case thanks to its vertical layout and octagonal prism shape. Despite its compact size, the case supports big cooling, including up to 420mm radiators for liquid cooling, and as many as 13 case fans. The case also supports both normal ATX motherboards and the latest hidden-connector motherboard designs like Asus BTF, MSI Project Zero and Gigabyte's Project Stealth boards. For extra personalisation, the optional 3.9″ LCD Screen Kit lets users display system stats, time, weather, or custom images and GIFs.

The Thermaltake Tower 600 case is available now in a variety of colour options, priced at around £150.

KitGuru Says: The Mint Strawberry version of this case looks like it would pair well with some of MSI's newly announced Toy Story-themed components.

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G.Skill debuts ultra-fast 128GB and 256GB DDR5 memory kits

9 juillet 2025 à 17:30

G.Skill has released some of the best memory kits of the DDR5 generation and they are showing no signs of slowing down. This week, G.Skill is debuting its new high-performance 64GB DDR5 modules, delivering speeds of up to 6400MT/s and up to 256GB capacity.

There are two new G.Skill overclocked DDR5 memory kits hitting the market. The first has specifications of DDR5-6000 CL32 256GB (64GBx4) and DDR5-6400 CL36 128GB (64GBx2) memory kits. Designed for high-performance computing, content creation, AI applications, and professional workstations, these new kit specifications combine ultra-low latency with massive memory capacity based on 64GB modules.

The 256GB CL32 DDR5-6000 kit features an AMD EXPO OC profile, so those using a modern AM5-based PC will have no issues getting the memory running at its full potential. The 128GB CL36 DDR5-6400 kit has an Intel XMP profile instead, so you'll want a DDR5-compatible Intel-based PC to make full use of these modules.

The new kits are now shipping to retailers worldwide, so you should be able to find them available starting this month.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on putting together a new PC this year? Will you be opting for G.Skill DDR5 memory?

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Fractal Epoch launches with prices starting at £99

9 juillet 2025 à 17:00

After a brief preview earlier in the year, Fractal Design is now ready to launch its latest case. The Fractal Epoch is launching today, combining the company's signature minimalist aesthetic with modern airflow engineering. 

The Fractal Epoch features a mesh front and three powerful Momentum fans. The Momentum 12 fans stand out with their LCP blades and true FDB bearings for improved cooling and quieter operation. To help aid in cooling, the Epoch has ventilated top and front panels.

The Epoch is made with gaming PCs in mind. The chassis supports graphics cards up to 372mm long with front-mounted fans, or 345mm with a front-mounted radiator. Speaking of radiators, the case has room for a 240mm AIO cooler in the roof, or a 360mm radiator in the front of the case. If air-cooling is more to your liking, then you'll be pleased to know that the case can house CPU coolers up to 170mm tall.

Specifications:

  • 3.5″/2.5″ drive mounts: 3 (2 included)
  • Dedicated 2.5″ drive mounts: 2
  • Expansion slots: 7
  • Front interface: 1x USB Type-C 20 Gbps, 2x USB Type-A 5 Gbps,  1x Audio/Mic Combo Jack
  • Total fan mounts: 6 x 120mm or 4 x 140mm
  • Front fan: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm (3x 120mm Momentum fans included)
  • Top fan: 2x 120mm / 140mm
  • Rear fan: 1x 120mm
  • Dust filters
  • Cable routing space: 30mm
  • Cable routing grommets: Yes
  • Fixed straps: Yes, hook and loop
  • Tool-less access: Side panels, front panel, top panel
  • Captive thumbscrews: HDD brackets, SSD brackets, Side panels, PSU bracket
  • Left side panel: Steel (Solid version), Tempered Glass (TG & RGB)

The front I/O for the case is very up to date as well. You'll find a 20Gbps USB Type-C port, two USB-A ports, and a combined audio and microphone jack.

The Fractal Design Epoch case is available starting today, priced at £99.98 for the ‘Solid' version, going up to £119.99 for the TG RGB version.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning a new PC build? Are you considering a Fractal case for it? 

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Lossless Scaling Frame Generation is coming to Linux

9 juillet 2025 à 16:30

For PC gamers, and especially Steam Deck owners, tweaking is part of the fun. We're all familiar with the endless quest to squeeze every last frame out of our hardware. On Windows, one of the most popular tools in a tweaker's arsenal has been Lossless Scaling, an application that can inject frame generation into almost any game to boost performance. It's a fantastic bit of software, but with one major catch: it's Windows-exclusive. However, it seems that bit is about to change.

As reported by GamingOnLinux (via SteamDeckHQ), thanks to the impressive work of a developer known as PancakeTAS, Lossless Scaling is coming to Linux, even if not in its entirety. As part of the new project called “lsfg-vk”, Lossless Scaling's Frame Generation is being ported to Linux and, by extension, to the Steam Deck.

PancakeTAS has chronicled the gruelling process of getting the feature up and running, which involves using the well-known DXVK translation layer to intercept the DirectX 11 processes of Lossless Scaling and convert them to the Vulkan API that Linux supports. It's a clever workaround for a long-standing problem.

For those adventurous enough to try it now, the developer has provided instructions on the project's GitHub page. Be warned that it's not a simple one-click install just yet, as it requires running a few commands to install the necessary components and also requires you to own Lossless Scaling on Steam. Once the setup is complete, enabling it is as simple as adding “ENABLE_LSFG=1 %command%” to a game's launch options.

While the potential here is huge, there are some caveats. Frame generation is most effective in GPU-bound scenarios; it can't do much for games that are bottlenecked by the CPU, which is often the case for struggling titles on the Steam Deck. Furthermore, the lsfg-vk project is in its very early days, so you should expect bugs and potential issues as development continues.

KitGuru says: Do you play games on a Linux-based system? Will you try Lossless Scaling FG as it is, or wait for a more stable version before doing so?

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AIDA64 gets support for Zen 6 CPUs and Radeon RX 9060 GPUs

9 juillet 2025 à 15:30

While the dust is still settling from the launch of Zen 5, it seems the software world is already bracing for what comes next. In a move that gives hardware enthusiasts a glimpse into the future, the latest AIDA64 update has added preliminary support for AMD's Zen 6 architecture and unreleased Radeon GPUs.

Note that this is the earliest of early support. We are talking about basic hardware identifiers being added to a database so the software doesn't crash when it eventually encounters these parts, so don't expect these new products to arrive tomorrow. In fact, we likely won't see this silicon on shelves until late 2026. Still, these software breadcrumbs are the first official hints of the components we'll be debating for the next couple of years.

The update explicitly lists initial support for Zen 6-based CPUs across server, desktop, and mobile platforms. This architecture is, of course, poised to be the eventual successor to the Zen 5 family that currently populates AMD's product stack. Early whispers point to the AM5 desktop variant of Zen 6 being codenamed “Olympic Ridge”, with some speculating it could usher in the most significant architectural shift since the move to AM4, potentially by increasing the number of cores per CCD.

On the graphics front, the AIDA64 update also threw in some intriguing new entries. For AMD, the update adds the Radeon RX 9060 XT and the professional-grade Radeon PRO R9700. Perhaps most curiously, however, is the listing for a Radeon RX 9060 (non-XT). While this could point to a mobile GPU, AIDA64's listing hints that they expect a non-XT desktop card for this SKU. The complete list of patch notes (via HXL) for AIDA64 version 7.70.7500 can be found below:

  • Text scaling and other accessibility related improvements
  • SensorPanel enhancements: new color picker dialog, grid lines, custom gauges with up to 101 states, new date and time representation items
  • Preliminary support for AMD Zen 6 desktop, server and mobile processors
  • Preliminary support for Intel Wildcat Lake CPU
  • Improved support for AMD Turin, Turin-D, Shimada Peak processors
  • Improved support for Intel Bartlett Lake-S CPU
  • Elgato Stream Deck MK.2, Stream Deck Mini MK.2, Stream Deck Neo, Stream Deck Plus, Stream Deck XL v2 LCD support
  • Matrix Orbital EVE4-24, EVE4-43, EVE4-52, EVE4-101 (1024×600) LCD support
  • SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL, Apex Pro Gen 3, Apex Pro TKL Gen 2, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3, Apex Pro TKL Wireless, Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3, Arctis Nova Pro, Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, Arctis Pro, Arctis Pro Wireless, GameDAC OLED display support
  • Turing (Turzx) 8.8-inch v1.1 LCD support
  • VU1 display support
  • Support for PCI Express 7.0 controllers and devices
  • RAID member enumeration for Intel VMD NVMe RAID arrays
  • GPU details for AMD Radeon AI Pro R9700, Radeon RX 9060, Radeon RX 9060 XT
  • GPU details for Intel Battlemage (BMG-G31)
  • GPU details for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 and GeForce RTX 5060

KitGuru says: Although we're still at least a year away from seeing the first Zen 6 processors, the Radeon RX 9060 shouldn't take long to arrive.

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Beelink SEi13 Pro “Intel Core i9-13900HK” Mini PC Review – Productivity Powerhouse For Under $550

9 juillet 2025 à 16:11

Beelink was established in 2011 & is regarded as one of the top sellers in the Mini PC category at Amazon. The company has a diverse portfolio of Mini PCs, Players, and gadgets, but the core focus is on the Mini PC segment, which includes both Intel and AMD options. While we have looked at several of Beelink's Mini PC options in the past, ranging from AMD & Intel CPUs, the company has introduced a new Intel model recently, the SEi13 Pro, which features the Intel Core i9-13900HK CPU along with strong specifications. The Mini PC also has some exclusive […]

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Amazon's Prime Day M4 iMac sale drops price to $1,149

9 juillet 2025 à 16:08
Apple's new M4 iMac is available for $1,149 on Amazon for Prime Day, offering a colorful all-in-one desktop with powerful Apple Silicon performance for less.

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Apple iMac

Apple's 2024 iMac with the M4 chip delivers an upgraded all-in-one experience perfect for home offices, creative work, and everyday tasks. Now discounted from $1,299 to $1,149 during Prime Day 2025, it combines sleek design with a vivid 24-inch 4.5K Retina display that supports over a billion colors.

Save $150 on Amazon


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FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule that was annoying some services cancelled by the courts

9 juillet 2025 à 16:02
The Federal Trade Commission's so-called "Click to Cancel" rule that would have required single-click subscription cancellation everywhere like it is on the App Store now has been killed off, after a U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.

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App subscriptions in the App Store are reasonably simple to cancel

The rule, which would force companies to make it clear and simple for users to cancel subscriptions and services, would've made lives easier for consumers across the United States. However, the ruling by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals effectively leaves the rule ineffectual.

While the rule was finalized in October 2024, the implementation of the rule was delayed until July 14. However, that is no longer a possibility following the ruling.


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Stalker 2 coming to PS5 and PS5 Pro later this year

9 juillet 2025 à 16:00

Stalker 2 has been a success so far, but it is time to expand. After releasing as an Xbox console exclusive, GSC Game World is now bringing Stalker 2 to PS5, opening the game up to millions of new gamers. Better yet, many of the bugs that were present at launch have been squashed, to PS5 players will be getting a much better day-one experience. 

While Stalker 2 launched in a rough state, fans were quick to forgive GSC Game World due to the circumstances surrounding the game's development. GSC Game World was based in Ukraine, but when Russia invaded the country in 2022, the studio was forced to relocate. A Russia-linked cyberattack on the studio also led to further delays of the game's launch.

Since launch, GSC Game World has shipped a number of major patches for Stalker 2, the biggest of which arrived last month and makes major changes to the game's flagship A-LIFE simulation technology.

Now with A-LIFE 2.0 now rolled out, GSC Game World can carve out some time to bring Stalker 2 to more platforms. The game launched last year as an Xbox console exclusive. Now, the game will debut on PS5 for the first time ‘later this year'. The lack of firm release date information leaves the door open for a delay.

The announcement follows the recent multi-platform release of the original Stalker games on consoles and PC.

KitGuru Says: Have you tried Stalker 2 since launch? Are you thinking of grabbing the game on PS5? 

 

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There are ‘multiple’ Fallout projects in development, but not Fallout 5

9 juillet 2025 à 15:00

While we expected Bethesda Game Studios to grow into a multi-project studio after being acquired by Microsoft, for now, the flagship studio behind Fallout and The Elder Scrolls is remaining as-is. As a result of this, we're unlikely to see Fallout 5 until the 2030s, but it seems that spin-offs are in development to help tide fans over. 

The next mainline Fallout game is not yet in development and won't enter production until after The Elder Scrolls 6 comes out. However, that doesn't mean we won't get other Fallout games in the meantime. In a recent appearance on the Friends per Second podcast, VGC reporter, Jordan Middler, explained that while Fallout 5 is not yet in development there are “multiple Fallout projects in development, including, as far as I'm aware, that one you're all wanting”.

That ‘one you're all wanting' is likely to be a New Vegas game. There were rumours in the year or so after Microsoft acquired Bethesda that New Vegas 2 was greenlit, but no other details have come to light so far. We've also been hearing rumours about a Fallout 3 remaster for years. Now that Oblivion Remastered has been a success, perhaps we'll see a similar makeover for Bethesda's first Fallout game.

As far as Fallout 5 goes, BGS director, Todd Howard, has previously confirmed that there is a ‘one sheet' detailing ideas for the game, but nothing further beyond that.

KitGuru Says: Now that the Fallout Prime series has been a huge success, there is even more pressure to get a new Fallout game out of the door. Season 2 is set to air later this year and will take us to New Vegas, perhaps we'll get a new game teaser around that same time. 

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Ikea's new Matter-over-Thread smart home gear will work with HomeKit

9 juillet 2025 à 14:38
Ikea is making big changes to its smart home lineup, introducing 20 new devices supporting Matter-over-Thread that will work with HomeKit without needing an intermediary hub.

A white, round, flat device sits on top of a closed, hardcover book with a barcode visible.
Ikea's Dirigera smart home hub

Homeowners wanting smart home devices have often turned to Ikea for their connected floor lamps and speakers. However, while useful, most of the hardware requires intermediary devices like the Dirigera hub to work with Apple HomeKit.

The furniture producer intends to go big on smart home tech, and to also simplify connectivity at the same time. Speaking to The Verge, Ikea's David Granath said that Ikea is going to be adding considerably to its smart home lineup.


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Ubisoft preparing for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake announcement

9 juillet 2025 à 14:00

The long awaited announcement of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake is nearing. Following on from recent comments from a main cast voice actor, fans have begun spotting mysterious changes to the Black Flag Steam page, indicating that a major update is in the works. 

As spotted by The Hidden One, the Steam Store page for Assassin's Creed Black Flag has had a number of updates recently, listing features that were not present in the original game. That list includes things like mouse-only gameplay, adjustable difficulty, manual save functionality and more.

It is speculated that these are features implemented in the remake. These appearing in the back-end for the original game's Steam page makes sense, as the original game listing is likely to be replaced with the remake once it is ready. Ubisoft has done this before with Assassin's Creed 2, with the classic game no longer available to be purchased and replaced by the remaster on all storefronts.

This news follows a recent tease from Matt Ryan, the voice of Edward Kenway, the main protagonist for Assassin's Creed Black Flag. At the rate things are going, we are expecting to see Ubisoft announce the remake before the end of the summer.

KitGuru Says: Like many others, Black Flag was my personal favourite of the classic Assassin's Creed games. Hopefully the remake holds up, Ubisoft can't really afford to erode consumer trust any further. 

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Returning Steve Jobs took over Apple 28 years ago

9 juillet 2025 à 13:34
In July of 1997, five months after Apple bought NeXT and brought him back into the fold, Steve Jobs became Apple's de facto interim CEO, kicking off the most successful comeback by an executive in the history of American business.

Two men facing each other intently, one wearing glasses and a white shirt, the other with short hair and a striped collar shirt, against a dark background.
Steve Jobs (left) and his predecessor, Gil Amelio

The departure and return of Steve Jobs from Apple is as central to Apple history as just about anything else. It's been pored over in numerous books, two different feature films, more than one documentary, and rather more than a few articles.

Both his exit and his coming back got ugly at times, too, but things happening the way they did helped make the many subsequent Apple triumphs possible.


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Apple Account Card expected to hit seven more countries

9 juillet 2025 à 13:26
The Apple Account Card may be spreading to more countries than first thought, with another seven countries in Europe earmarked for the financial feature.

Smartphone screen showing an Apple Account card within a digital wallet interface, on a pink background.
Apple Account Card in Apple Wallet

The Apple Account Card in Apple Wallet is a facility where users can deposit funds that can be spent on Apple Services and products. While it is available in the United States and a few other countries, it seems like the feature will be expanding into more countries in the future.

According to backend changes spotted by MacRumors, the Apple Account Card will be coming to more regions in Europe:


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Ghost of Yōtei State of Play to go live tomorrow

9 juillet 2025 à 13:00

Ever since it was officially announced back in September of last year, fans have been eagerly awaiting for a full deep-dive into the upcoming Ghost of Yōtei. Following its brief presence at June’s showcase, the previously-promised dedicated Ghost of Yōtei State of Play presentation has now been announced and dated.

Taking to the PlayStation Blog to make the announcement, Sucker Punch Productions wrote: “We are less than 100 days away from the launch of Ghost of Yōtei on PS5 on October 2! This week, we can’t wait to give you your best look yet at what to expect with a State of Play gameplay deep dive streaming on July 10.”

Said to feature “nearly 20 minutes of Ghost of Yōtei gameplay hosted by Sucker Punch’s Creative Directors, Jason Connell and Nate Fox” the 10PM presentation will include a look at protagonist Atsu’s new weapons; personalisation options; “new special modes, and much more.”

Ghost of Yōtei State of Play

As mentioned, while Sony has shown off Ghost of Yōtei a couple times now, we’ve yet to see any uninterrupted gameplay.

Given the fact that Ghost of Tsushima released back in 2020 and remains celebrated to this day, it will be highly interesting to see how the team at Sucker Punch Productions have improved upon all of Ghost of Tsushima’s many great elements.

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KitGuru says: Are you excited for the State of Play? What did you think of the first game? What are your expectations for Ghost of Yōtei’s new additions and improvements? Let us know down below.

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Apple wants to screen real F1 races after its film's success

9 juillet 2025 à 12:50
Apple TV+ is reportedly looking to expand its sports coverage with a bid for the rights to F1 motor racing, specifically following the success of its Brad Pitt movie.

Close-up of a person wearing a racing helmet, their blue eyes looking intently forward with focused expression.
Brad Pitt in "F1"

If you thought Apple's constant promotion of F1 would end after the film leaves theaters and starts streaming, you might be wrong. According to the Financial Times, Apple is in talks to acquire the US rights to screen F1, once the organizers' current broadcast contract ends in 2026.

Apple tends to try buying worldwide rights to programming, but that doesn't appear to be possible this time. At present, Disney-owned EPSN has the US rights, and it's that contract which is due to expire.


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Dead by Daylight x The Walking Dead officially announced

9 juillet 2025 à 12:00

Dead by Daylight is no stranger to crossovers, with the massively popular asymmetrical multiplayer horror title having collaborated with all sorts of franchises, from horror classics to popular anime and games. In a collab which has been a long time coming, Dead by Daylight x The Walking Dead has now been officially announced.

Following on from the likes of Castlevania; Stranger Things; Resident Evil; Silent Hill; Alien; Alan Wake; Lara Croft; Attack on Titan and even the actor Nicolas Cage, Dead by Daylight is officially crossing over with the highly popular graphic novel / TV series The Walking Dead.

Set to go live on the 29th of July, Dead by Daylight x The Walking Dead will introduce series protagonists Rick Grimes and Michonne – of course as survivors.

Said to be one of the “most requested” horror crossovers from fans, both Rick Grimes and Michonne bring with them 3 unique perks each for further gameplay and strategic diversity.

For those who can’t wait, the Dead by Daylight x Walking Dead crossover can be accessed right now via the game’s Player Test Build; however the team notes that Michonne is currently not playable – though her perks are usable. Full details on the upcoming crossover, including the new perks and more, can be found HERE.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest crossover? How long have you been waiting for it? Would you like to see a character from the franchise be added as a killer? Let us know down below.

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Fractal Design Epoch RGB TG Review

9 juillet 2025 à 15:00
The Fractal Design Epoch builds upon the foundation of the North, pairing its refined structure with a minimalist exterior crafted from premium materials. A sleek mesh front, soft curves, and optional glass side panels give it an elegant and modern appeal. Notably, three high-performance Momentum 12 RGB fans are included — impressive for such a compact case.

Tokyo Game Show 2025 announces full line-up of partner publishers

9 juillet 2025 à 11:15

Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on titles and more. Ahead of this year’s event (taking place in September), the full line-up of hundreds of developers and publishers has now been revealed.

Set to go live between the 25th and 28th of September, 2025’s Tokyo Game Show will once again feature hundreds of developers and publishers. Of course, the scope of each team’s involvement differs, with many simply being present across different booths.

That said, pretty much all the heavy-hitters (Nintendo aside) are set to take part in some form or another at TGS this year, including but not limited to:

  • Arc System Works
  • Bandai Namco
  • Capcom
  • EA
  • Koei Tecmo
  • Konami
  • Microsoft
  • Ubisoft
  • SEGA
  • Sony
  • Square Enix
  • Take-Two

While certainly one of the biggest video game expos out there, with over 4000 booths planned for this year’s event, TGS typically does not offer too much in the way of major announcements.

Regardless, it is exciting nonetheless to see so many participants at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Hopefully we do get to see at least a couple cool / unexpected announcements.

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KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to this year’s TGS? Which publisher are you most curious about? What’s the highest profile announcement we could hope for? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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The Last of Us Part II update brings new ‘Chronological’ mode

9 juillet 2025 à 10:30

Since its launch back in 2020, Naughty Dog have sporadically updated The Last of Us Part II in the form of a PS5 remaster; a PC release – and a couple bonus free post-launch updates. In a surprising addition, The Last of Us Part II has gotten a new mode which allows players to experience the story in a whole new way: chronologically.

Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Naughty Dog have unveiled and released patch 2.1.0 for PS5 (and update 1.5 for PC), writing: “Available for players as part of a downloadable update today, we’ve introduced a new way to play the story of The Last of Us Part II like never before – chronologically.”

For the uninitiated, The Last of Us Part II is told in a somewhat non-linear manner, with the game’s dual protagonists switching back and forth in both time and space depending on the chapter.

The Last of Us Part II

While this was of course the intended way to experience TLOU Part II’s story, Naughty Dog notes that “we always wondered what it would be like to experience this story chronologically. And now finally, we can answer that question,” adding “Through the new Chronological mode, we believe players will gain even deeper insight into Part II’s narrative.”

Beyond the new mode, the update brings with it a couple other small additions, namely a new skin for Joel and Tommy in the style of Nathan and Sam Drake from Uncharted respectively, as well as some trophies for completing a playthrough using the chronological mode.

While the structure of The Last of Us Part II was highly intentional, it will be interesting to see how the story is perceived when played in this manner.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of this update? Is it a welcome surprise? What’s your opinion on the game's original story structure? Let us know down below.

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Beats headphones & earbuds on sale with Prime Day savings up to 53% off

9 juillet 2025 à 08:26
Shoppers can save up to 53% on Beats headphones and earbuds with Amazon's current Prime Day deals, offering big discounts on popular wireless models.

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Prime Day deals have slashed Beats by up to $180.

Amazon is featuring a wide range of Beats products at steep discounts during Prime Day, making it a strong opportunity for buyers looking to upgrade their listening experience without paying full price. These limited-time deals include on-ear, over-ear, and true wireless options, with savings of up to half off the regular list price.

Save up to 53% on Beats


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How to stop accidentally making audio recordings in Messages

9 juillet 2025 à 05:12
Audio recordings are a convenient feature in iMessage that can potentially lead to embarrassing message misfires. Here's how to take control of audio recordings in the app.

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Messages has the capability to record audio you don't want to send to anyone.

Messages is a great app for short text messages and iMessages. It also has a built-in dictation feature in the keyboard, or you can hit the microphone icon in the message composing field for those who want to speak a message and send it out.

It even works with RCS messaging for better communication across platforms.


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Eero 7 Max mesh router review: The best kind of Wi-Fi overkill

9 juillet 2025 à 02:51
The Eero Max 7 can easily blanket your home with extremely high-speed mesh Wi-Fi 7 and provide routing duties for a 10-gigabit wired network, but at this price, you should wait for sales before going nuts.

White, curved Wi-Fi router with 'eero' logo on a colorful, galaxy-patterned background.
Eero Max 7 review: High spec Wi-Fi, possibly overkill

Home Wi-Fi is a lesser thought-about area of computing. People care more about whether their ISP-supplied router can cover enough of their home to do a good job than fixing it by buying more Wi-Fi access points.

Those who do go for the do-it-yourself approach also care more about coverage than capability. This is fine for small households with more modest bandwidth needs, but for larger families and power users, other factors become important and make the Wi-Fi upgrade more expensive.


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