Apple Vision Pro is from a company that's a fan of high markups and margins, so contestants on "The Price is Right" are thrown for a loop when their guesses are 1/3 the retail price.


If you're reading AppleInsider, chances are you have a good idea how much nearly any Apple product might cost. However, it is easy to forget that it isn't common knowledge, as was proven on a classic game show.

A Threads post from Justin Ryan shows a recorded video of a segment from The Price is Right. An Apple Vision Pro is shown, and the players have to guess the price without going over, and they all came in well under retail.


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Epic Games has once again submitted "Fortnite" to the U.S. App Store for review, after Apple seemingly ignored its previous submission for five days.


On May 9, after announcing its intentions a few days prior, Epic Games tried to get Fortnite back on the App Store by submitting the game for review. While most applications typically get reviewed within 24 hours, this was not the case with Fortnite. Instead, there were no developments in regards to the game's review process for more than 120 hours, or five days.

Given that its request went unanswered for such a long time, Epic Games understandably decided to cancel its initial request for a review. Fortnite leaker Shiima revealed that Epic has submitted a second review request, with the company's CEO Tim Sweeney later confirming the details himself, MacRumors notes.


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A $700 discount is in effect on this 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M3 Pro chip and 1TB of storage.


This model in Space Black originally retailed for $2,399, but it's on sale for $1,699 at B&H Photo while supplies last. The laptop is upgraded in two ways — one with a bump up to the last-gen M3 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU — and the second being a jump up to 1TB of storage (double the amount found in the standard model with 512GB).

Save $700 at B&H


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A sketchy AI firm tried to pass off a bogus Steam breach, but it unraveled almost immediately. This one was a fake, but the next one might not be. Here's how to protect yourself from losing control of an account that may be worth thousands of dollars.


A recent claim on LinkedIn alleges that a database containing 89 million Steam account records, including one-time passcodes (OTPs) used for two-factor authentication (2FA), is up for sale. The asking price is $5,000, a low figure for a leak of this scale.

But despite the headline-grabbing figure and some reposts online, the evidence supporting this leak was outright fabricated. Fortunately, Apple users can take advantage of the built-in Passwords app, which now supports two-factor codes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.


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An update to Apple Maps will help users find fine-dining restaurants, with the ability to search for Michelin-starred, Green Star, and Bib Gourmand restaurants.


Users of Apple Maps and other navigation tools often use the apps to find somewhere to eat. With an update to Apple Maps, it'll be easier to find some of the more upper-class establishments.

Starting from May 14, Apple Maps in the United States adds the ability to view rankings and suggestions from food experts. Restaurants that have earned the revered Michelin star, or are reviewed under Green Star or Bib Gorumand, will now have details about their rankings appearing on their Apple Maps listings.


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Apple's gearing up for WWDC 2025, and the company's Apple Developer application has been updated as part of the preparations.


On Wednesday, the iPhone maker released an update for its official Developer app. Aside from bug fixes and "various enhancements," the updated application will offer access to WWDC 2025 videos and consultations, as well as a new assortment of WWDC-related stickers.

Apple's next annual Worldwide Developer Conference is set to begin with a keynote video on June 9, 2025. It's where the company will update its next-generation operating systems, namely iOS 19, macOS 16, visionOS 3, and watchOS 12, among others.


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Owners of the Apple Vision Pro will soon have the option of scrolling through apps using their eyes, without lifting a finger.


The Apple Vision Pro primarily uses hand gestures as its control scheme, with users able to select items and make changes with a movement of the fingers. It seems Apple's making it possible to do some things without needing gestures at all.

According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple is working on a feature that builds upon the existing eye-tracking functionality of the Apple Vision Pro. Allegedly being tested for possible inclusion in visionOS 3, it will let users move around the app simply by looking around.


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Valve is taking steps to expand its Steam Deck Verified program as its SteamOS platform begins appearing on hardware from other manufacturers. They've launched a new SteamOS compatibility system, specifically designed for “any device running SteamOS that is not a Steam Deck”. This move comes just as SteamOS-powered devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S are set to debut this month, marking Valve's readiness for its OS to move beyond its own hardware.

The SteamOS Compatibility rating system is designed to quickly inform users whether a game is supported (or not) by SteamOS on their non-Deck device. Valve says this includes checking features like core game functionality, launcher integration, and anti-cheat support. Games that pass these standards will be marked as SteamOS Compatible, while those that do not will be labelled as SteamOS Unsupported. Importantly, this rating does not assess performance, acknowledging that how well a game runs will vary significantly between devices running SteamOS.

Similar to the green checkmark for Steam Deck Verified, a new blue checkmark will display a successful SteamOS Compatibility rating. Valve initially intends to apply this rating to over 18,000 Steam games. Users already running the SteamOS beta on devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S or Asus ROG Ally should see the updated compatibility ratings in the coming weeks.

For developers, the process for generating SteamOS Compatibility ratings is automated, with Valve using current Steam Deck ratings as the basis. Valve stated in their FAQ that “SteamOS Compatibility results will all be the same or higher than Steam Deck Verified results,” implying that if a game works on a Steam Deck, it should also work on other devices running SteamOS.

KitGuru says: Even if it doesn't ensure the game will run fine on a system, one should note that most upcoming SteamOS handhelds are at least as good as the Steam Deck. So, if it runs well on the Deck, it should run equally or better on other handhelds with SteamOS.

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Zotac is preparing for the official debut of its second-generation gaming handheld, the Zone 2, set to be unveiled later this month at Computex 2025 in Taipei. Ahead of the show, Zotac revealed an important detail about the upcoming handheld: Zone 2 will run an ‘all-new Manjaro Linux-based OS' designed explicitly for gaming handhelds.

Development on the Zone 2 has been ongoing since Zotac first promised the device in December, followed by a prototype reveal at CES in January. Zotac's first Zone model was somewhat late to the market compared to competitors like the ROG Ally, and four months after the CES prototype reveal, it appears development is still underway for the Zone 2. There is no information regarding when the handheld will be ready for release, but some details are starting to emerge.

Based on Zotac's special Computex 2025 page, the Zone 2 is expected to feature AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU paired with an OLED display, maintaining a similar screen to the previous version. Moreover, the company's press release also mentioned it would feature a Manjaro Linux-based OS specifically designed for handheld PCs, so there will be no SteamOS for the Zone 2, at least for now.

With Computex 2025 scheduled for next week, from May 20th to 23rd, we can expect Zotac to release more details on their switch from Windows to Linux for the OS, what features this ‘all-new Manjaro Linux-based OS' will offer, and hopefully, provide information on the release date.

KitGuru says: Do you think Zotac should have just gone with SteamOS for the Zone 2, or is it better to try something else to differentiate itself from the competition?

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Since its small beginnings in 1983 and right up to the current slick video presentations, WWDC has been where Apple has made so many major announcements — and sometimes they were so major they were turning points for the company.


To be clear, the biggest single turning point for Apple must be the launch of the iPhone, and that didn't happen at WWDC. Nor did the iPod before it. Nor the 1998 iMac that saved the company.

But apart from that... While WWDC has not always been so important to Apple's future — and while it wasn't always called the Worldwide Developers Conference — it has become so. Chiefly because it is a WWDC that so many Apple-changing announcements were made.


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The next round of titles for PlayStation Plus Extra have been announced. Sony's PS5 alternative to Game Pass will add a fresh set of games on the 20th of May, including one of last year's biggest anime games. 

Sand Land, the video game based on Akira Toriyama's one-shot manga, will be available to all PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers this month. Atlus RPG, Soul Hackers 2, is also joining the list, along with Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, rounding out the Ani-May update.

Here is the full list of games joining the PlayStation Plus library on May 20th:

• Sand Land (PS4, PS5)
• Soul Hackers 2 (PS5)
• Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted (PS4, PS5)
• Battlefield V (PS4)
• STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy (PS4, PS5)
• Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising (PS4, PS5)
• Humankind (PS4, PS5)
• Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (PS5)
• Gloomhaven (PS4, PS5)

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will get an additional ‘classic' game for their expanded library – Battle Engine Aquila.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on installing any of this month's new PlayStation Plus titles? 

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Apple continues to gradually expand its direct iPhone sales to consumers, but most U.S. buyers still get their devices through carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.


Mobile carriers including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile accounted for 75% of iPhone sales in the U.S. as of late 2023, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. Apple's own retail stores and website made up 15%, with the remaining share held by big-box retailers like Best Buy and Target.

The balance has held steady for more than a decade. In 2015, carriers already claimed 75% of U.S. iPhone sales, while Apple's share stood at 11%. Apple has crept up, but mostly gained share from third-party retailers, whose role in smartphone sales continues to shrink.


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AMD has officially launched a new series of CPUs to bring the Zen 5 architecture to entry-level servers and commercial systems. These are the Zen 5-based EPYC 4005-series processors, leveraging the familiar AM5 socket form factor to bring the latest AMD CPU architecture to small businesses, edge deployments, and hosting providers.

The EPYC 4005 series offers up to 16 cores and 32 threads, a core count specifically chosen to align with the baseline Windows Server 2025 licensing limits. These CPUs are built similarly to AMD's Ryzen 9000 processors, featuring Zen 5 CCDs with the same 8MB of L2 cache (1MB per core), 32MB of unified L3 cache, and an I/O die. The flagship EPYC 4585PX variant includes 64MB of 3D V-Cache for enhanced performance in specific workloads. All models include a dual-channel DDR5 memory controller supporting up to 192GB of DDR5-5600 memory with ECC. Thermal design power ranges from 65W up to 170W.

The new EPYC ‘Grado' platform features some security features worth mentioning: a dedicated security processor, secure boot, TPM 2.0, and memory encryption capabilities. Connectivity is robust, featuring 28 PCIe 5.0 lanes, modern display outputs like DisplayPort 2.0 and HDMI 2.1, and flexible USB options including up to 20G Type-C and optional USB4. Below, you can find a table with all the EPYC 4005 CPUs listed:

Name	# of CPU Cores	# of Threads	Max. Boost Clock	Base Clock	L3 Cache	Default TDP
AMD EPYC 4585PX	16	32	Up to 5.7 GHz	4.3 GHz	128 MB	170W
AMD EPYC 4565P	16	32	Up to 5.7 GHz	4.3 GHz	64 MB	170W
AMD EPYC 4545P	16	32	Up to 5.4 GHz	3 GHz	64 MB	65W
AMD EPYC 4465P	12	24	Up to 5.4 GHz	3.4 GHz	64 MB	65W
AMD EPYC 4345P	8	16	Up to 5.5 GHz	3.8 GHz	32 MB	65W
AMD EPYC 4245P	6	12	Up to 5.4 GHz	3.9 GHz	32 MB	65W

AMD compares the EPYC 4005 series against Intel's Xeon E-2400 and Xeon 6300P CPUs, highlighting their core count advantage (up to 16 cores vs. Intel's up to 8). According to AMD's benchmarks, this leads to noticeably better performance, citing the 16-core EPYC 4565P as being 1.83x faster than Intel's eight-core Xeon 6369P in specific tests. Despite the performance difference, the EPYC 4565P is also positioned as being slightly less expensive compared to the Intel CPU, alongside other advantages like DDR5-5600 support and a larger L3 cache.

KitGuru says: It would be interesting to see how the new EPYC 4005 processors compare to the Ryzen 9000 series in everyday tasks..

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These may be times of uncertainty in the market, but you shouldn't let that dissuade you from your healthy hobbies or passion projects, like building a great new gaming PC. Today, we bring you a build for moderate wallets, with an eye towards high-fidelity, 4K 60 FPS gaming and a clear path to future upgrades. The budget we're working with...

When Nintendo announced the Switch 2, it did not confirm the technical specifications for the chip powering the console. Now a few weeks ahead of launch, the specifications for the Switch 2's Nvidia SoC have been revealed.

Digital Foundry has confirmed the technical specifications for the Switch 2's SoC. While the Switch 1 utilised a Tegra X1 chip based on its Maxwell GPU architecture, the Switch 2 will use an Nvidia T239 chip with graphics based on the much newer Ampere architecture. There is also confirmation on how much of the system's resources are reserved for operating things like the OS and background processes, versus how much of the hardware is accessible for games.

Here are the specs for the Switch 2 processor, up against the original Switch 1 chip:

Processor	Switch 2 (Nvidia T239)	Switch (Nvidia Tegra X1)
CPU Cores	8x ARM Cortex A78C (2x cores reserved for OS)	4x ARM Cortex A57 (1x core reserved for OS)
CPU clock speeds	1101MHz (docked) 998MHz (mobile)	1020MHz (docked & mobile)
GPU Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell
CUDA Cores	1536	256
GPU clock speeds	1008MHz (docked) 561MHz (mobile)	768MHz (docked) 460MHz (mobile)
RAM	12GB LPDDR5 (3GB reserved for OS)	4GB LPDDR4 (0.8GB reserved for OS)
Memory Interface Bandwidth	102GB/s (docked) 68GB/s (mobile)	25GB/s (docked) 21GB/s (mobile)

The GPU in the Switch 2 is ray-tracing capable, measuring in at 10 gigarays per second while mobile and 20 gigarays per second while docked. However, so far, no game for the Switch 2 makes use of ray-traced graphics, so don't go into this expecting the same level of graphical fidelity we find on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S consoles.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on the 5th of June. Current-gen titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake have been confirmed for the console, and many Switch 1 titles are receiving graphical updates for the new Switch 2 hardware.

KitGuru Says: It is going to be a very interesting Summer with the Switch 2 dropping. We'll no doubt see an increase in third-party AAA support in the second half of the year too. 

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Square Enix has revealed its latest financial results, seeing an overall year-on-year sales dip. However, Square Enix CEO, Takashi Kiryu, was quick to remind everyone that the company is in the middle of a ‘reboot' as it pivots towards multiplatform development. 

In recent years, Square Enix has primarily developed massive exclusives for PS5. However, after Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth both failed to meet sales expectations, Square Enix kicked off a new effort to transform its studios for multiplatform development. That effort began last year, and Square Enix has not released a tentpole title since Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

In the earnings report (via Eurogamer) Square Enix confirmed that its digital entertainment (video games) revenue dropped by 18 percent compared to the previous year. However, operating income saw an increase.

Looking ahead at the rest of the year, Square Enix has Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Bravely Default as major titles for the Switch 2 launch this summer, followed by Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake later in the year for PC, PlayStation and Switch.

Due to the end of service for many mobile games in Square Enix's arsenal, mobile game revenue dipped this year too. However, the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 14 Mobile should bring a big boost.

Future tentpole releases, like the anticipated third part to the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, Dragon Quest 12 and Kingdom Hearts 4, should be multiplatform at release, which should in turn improve overall sales.

KitGuru Says: Square Enix will turn things around. These dips are to be expected in a year lacking a new game from one of the publisher's most well-known IP. 

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has quickly risen to be one of the most critically acclaimed games of the year. The game is already available on PC, PS5 and Xbox, but a Switch 2 version could be next in line. 

Speaking in an interview (via Eurogamer), Expedition 33 director, Guillaume Broche, teased a Switch 2 version of the game, saying that the massive success of the game has opened up new doors, adding that a Switch 2 version of the game “could be interesting”.

While the Switch 2 is a significant power upgrade from the Switch 1, as the console has yet to release, we've yet to see how well the hardware handles many current-gen third-party games, particularly those built on Unreal Engine 5.

Pre-release hands-on demos of Cyberpunk 2077 running on the console did look good, but we won't know how easy it will be for current-gen projects to include the Switch 2 in development plans until the console has spent some time on the market and we have a broader sample size.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on getting a Switch 2? Do you think we'll see more current-gen UE5 titles coming to the console? 

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Back in 2022, Square Enix announced a new Kingdom Hearts project – Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link. The game was set offer Pokémon Go style mechanics, where players are encouraged to explore their surroundings and play on the move. Now, the game appears to have been cancelled. 

Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link was initially announced as part of the series' 20th anniversary. In an announcement released today, Square Enix confirmed that it has “made the decision to cancel” development on the game.

“Although we worked hard on developing and adjusting the game in the hope that it would be enjoyed by lots of players, we determined that it would be difficult for us to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period of time”, the statement reads.

While Missing Link is cancelled, the statement does end with a reminder that “the Kingdom Hearts series will continue” and that Kingdom Hearts 4 is still in development.

KitGuru Says: Missing Link isn't the first Pokémon Go clone to fail. Microsoft attempted something similar with Minecraft to no avail, and similar titles in the Monster Hunter and Witcher franchises have also struggled. 

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EA Motive has been slowly working away on its next major game, based on Marvel's Iron Man. Recent job listings have given us a little insight into the plan for the game. 

EA's recruitment site has been updated with new job listings for the Iron Man project. As spotted by Insider Gaming, EA Motive is hiring for a Level Designer, who will oversee the creation of “major singleplayer levels”, indicating that the plan is to structure the game around levels and not a massive open world.

These levels could be expansive open zones like in Obsidian's Avowed, or they could be more traditional levels, with no open-world element at all, nobody really knows outside of EA at this time.

EA's Iron Man game is being built with Unreal Engine 5. So far, the game has not been shown off publicly and no release date has been announced.

KitGuru Says: An Iron Man game should be incredibly fun but we've yet to see anything. Hopefully some reveals are in the works. 

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetrical multiplayer title based on the classic horror franchise which sees players “take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims” – not too dissimilar to the likes of Dead By Daylight or the Friday The 13th video game. Published by the same team behind the aforementioned Friday The 13th, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has unfortunately shared a similar fate – with its post-launch updates ending suddenly and with little fanfare.

Making the surprise announcement on their blog, the publishers at Gun Interactive wrote: “we’re at a point where we feel The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has reached its full potential,” adding that the game “will not be receiving any further future content or support. This means that there will be no more DLC, balance updates, or bug fixes, after our upcoming May patch.”

While the team confirmed that players “can still expect a few more patches in the future in order to transition towards peer-to-peer matchmaking” alongside the fact that the game will not be delisted, this marks what they have deemed “the natural creative end” to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

While perhaps an earlier end-of-life than many had hoped – especially given that the game surpassed 4 million players in its first month thanks in part to a day-one Game Pass launch – at the very least it seems as though The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has ended in a spot deemed by the team themselves, as opposed to Friday The 13th’s sudden shutdown.

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It's been a while since we last reviewed a screen from Philips Evnia, but that changes today as we analyse the 27M2N8500. Offering the same 1440p 360Hz QD-OLED panel that we've seen from the likes of the MSI 271QRX and Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q3, the 27M2N8500 isn't doing anything groundbreaking with its technology. That said, with an RRP drop to just £500 as of May 1st, it's sure to raise an eyebrow or two, so let's dive in and see if this display is worth the cash…

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:49 Meet the Evnia 27M2N8500
01:23 Design first impressions
03:32 The usual QD-OLED caveats
04:46 Panel analysis – default settings
07:21 sRGB mode and calibrated results
08:12 Response times + motion clarity
09:06 The gaming experience
09:53 HDR performance
11:50 Best HDR mode to use?
12:37 Closing thoughts

There's no doubt the Philips Evnia 27M2N8500's USP is its overall value proposition. Based on a PCPartPicker analysis, this is one of the most affordable OLED screens on the market – yes, there are cheaper screens available, but none offering a 360Hz refresh rate. The next cheapest 360Hz model appears to be the Alienware AW2725DF at £569.

Of course, just by being the cheapest doesn't mean the 27M2N8500 is automatically worth buying. We put it through our extensive test suite today to find out just how good it really is.

Specification:

• Panel Size: 26.5 inch/67.3 cm
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Monitor Panel Type: QD OLED
• Pixel pitch: 0.2292 x 0.2292 mm
• Brightness: SDR: 250 (APL 100%) nit, HDR: 450 (APL 10%) nit, HDR E/P: 1000 (APL 3%) nit
• Display colours: Colour support 1.07 billion colours (10-bit)
• Colour gamut (typical): DCI-P3:98.5%, sRGB: 147.5%, NTSC 120%, Adobe RGB 118%*
• Contrast ratio (typical): 1,500,000:1
• SmartContrast: Mega Infinity DCR
• Response time (typical): 0.03 ms (Grey to Grey)*
• Viewing angle: 178º (H)/178º (V) @ C/R > 10000
• Picture enhancement: SmartImage game
• Maximum resolution: HDMI/DP: 2560 x 1440 @ 360 Hz
• Effective viewing area: 590.42 (H) x 333.72 (V) mm
• Scanning Frequency: 30–510 kHz (H)/48–360 Hz (V)
• sRGB: Yes
• Delta E: <2 (sRGB)
• Flicker-free: Yes
• Pixel Density: 110.84 PPI
• LowBlue Mode: Yes
• Display Screen Coating: Anti-reflection, 2H
• Low Input Lag: Yes
• EasyRead: Yes
• AMD FreeSync technology: Premium Pro
• G-SYNC: Yes
• HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified
• Ambiglow: 3 sided
• Pixel format: RGB Q-Stripe*
• Clear MR Tier: 13,000
• Signal Input: HDMI 2.1 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, USB-B x 1
• Sync Input: Separate Sync
• Audio (In/Out): Headphone out
• HDCP: HDCP 1.4 (HDMI/DisplayPort), HDCP 2.2 (HDMI/DisplayPort), HDCP 2.3 (HDMI/DisplayPort)
• USB Hub: USB-B upstream x 1, USB-A downstream x 2 (downstream with x 1 fast charge B.C 1.2), USB 3.2 Gen 1/5 Gbps
• Height adjustment: 130 mm
• Swivel: -/+ 20 degree
• Tilt: -5/20 degree

Firmware tested: V1.05

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The 20th-anniversary iPhone stands to offer a major jump forward in on-device processing, with memory changes potentially increasing AI response speeds in leaps and bounds.


Apple is fighting to keep its iPhone lineup relevant in a marketplace infatuated with artificial intelligence. While it has a considerable advantage in working in AI for years already, including the use of its self-developed AI-focused chips, it could soon make other major changes to improve performance.

According to sources of ETNews, Apple is seriously considering the possibility of adding mobile high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to its 2027 iPhone range. This would include the 20th-anniversary iPhone, which is expected to include other display and battery changes.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple's 20th-anniversary model of iPhone is in development, with screen and battery changes expected for the milestone model.


It takes Apple quite a long time to design and manufacture its upcoming generations of iPhone. For its 2027 release, which marks the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, the company has started to make preparations for the special smartphone.

According to sources of ET News on Wednesday, Apple has spoken to companies within its supply chain about some of the technology changes for the model.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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As iPhone sales in China continue to decline, two of the country's biggest online retailers are offering discounts of up to $350 on certain models.


While sales are rare in the US, to say the least, Apple or local resellers have regularly offered iPhone discounts in China. It will be because iPhone sales continue to decline in the country, but also because China has key shopping seasons, including "618" in June.

Ahead of this year's "618" shopping season, Reuters reports that two of China's biggest online resellers have launched promotional offers on the iPhone 16 range. Such sales are now an annual fixture in China, but reportedly this time the discounts are particularly high.


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The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Epic-X RGB Plus OC combines strong performance with whisper-quiet acoustics, even during demanding gameplay. It keeps temperatures impressively low and features a clean design with an excellent RGB implementation.

AMD and Arm users can rest easy for this one, as it seems that CVE-2024-45332 only applies to Intel CPUs.  The problem is that it applies to almost all Intel chips currently…

Last month, Frogwares announced a surprise remaster for their H.P. Lovecraft-inspired action-adventure title The Sinking City. Set to be a free update for current owners of this 2019 title, the team have now detailed all of the many enhancements arriving with this Remastered release – available now.

Back in early April, the team at Frogwares officially announced The Sinking City Remastered for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series devices. While no launch date was provided at the time, they did offer initial details on what this new release will bring with it, namely:

• Enhanced locations with additional levels of detail and objects
• 4K textures and improved reflections
• Addition of a Photo Mode
• Support for DLSS, FSR and TSR upscaling

With the remaster officially out and available right now, we’ve gotten a bunch more information on what exactly has changed. Beyond what has been mentioned above, the remaster also offers:

• Full visual overhaul with new lighting and effects
• Improved materials
• HDR support
• Lumen global illumination and ray tracing
• Improved controls; combat; balance; crowds and more

As mentioned, The Sinking City Remastered is a free upgrade for all those who already own the original game. That said due to legal issues with the title’s original publisher back in 2019, only those with the 2021 re-release (published by Frogwares themselves) are eligible for the free upgrade.

All those who do not own the game meanwhile can purchase The Sinking City Remastered for £37 (or just £18.50 for the next week).

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Since its release last year, Arrowhead Game Studios have kept Helldivers 2 fresh and active thanks to continued support through the addition of new weapons, stratagems, enemies and more. In what is one of its biggest updates yet, Helldivers 2 is getting a ton of game-changing additions, including a new loadout system with added forms of progression and much more.

Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Katherine Baskin of Arrowhead Game Studios wrote: “Helldivers, get to your Super Destroyers! In a surprise turn of events that even our top researchers couldn’t predict, the Illuminate have finally revealed their intentions, emerging from the Meridian singularity, and setting a course for Super Earth.”

This new update – dubbed the Galactic Emergency – represents one of Helldivers 2’s biggest content drops yet, adding a ton of stuff including but not limited to:

• Multiple new Illuminate enemies
  • Stingray
  • Crescent Overseer
  • Fleshmob
• Loadout customisation
  • Weapon leveling
  • Unlockable attachments
  • Weapon camos/patterns
• Expansion of old Warbonds
• SuperStore overhaul with no more item rotations

The addition of a weapon levelling and loadout system alone expands the potential of Helldivers 2 tenfold, offering a much greater sense of progression, personalisation and fun. Hopefully the team at Arrowhead continues to introduce further such substantial changes/additions.

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Since its launch back in late 2016 / early 2017, ATLUS have released countless spin-offs for its much-lauded JRPG Persona 5. The latest title to have been released was Persona 5: The Phantom X for mobile and PC. Currently limited to very select regions, it seems the game is finally headed for a global release.

Taking to Twitter, the official ATLUS page teased fans with the following: ”Think you dropped this…Stay tuned!” alongside an image clearly based on Persona 5’s art style and aesthetic.

Though nothing else has been shared at this time, fans have speculated that this teaser could be referring to the long-awaited international release of Persona 5: The Phantom X.

For the uninitiated, this gacha title was confirmed to be releasing globally almost a year ago back in July 2024. What’s more, P5X was also stated to be coming to consoles at some point following its global mobile/PC launch.

Considering the fact that it’s been almost a year since the announcement, hopefully ATLUS has been working on both the international version as well as the console release. We won’t have to wait long to find out.

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Valve’s SteamOS has been a huge hit for the platform, with the company’s Steam Deck handheld reaping the benefits of this new operating system. With SteamOS officially set to arrive onto other non-valve handhelds, the platform has announced a new expansion to its game compatibility rating.

Taking to its blog to make the announcement, Valve officially unveiled their latest change to SteamOS’ game compatibility system, writing:

“With the Legion Go S – Powered by SteamOS shipping soon, we are expanding Deck Verified and introducing SteamOS Compatibility ratings. These new ratings will roll out over the next few weeks.”

Though somewhat similar to the Steam Deck’s own compatibility ratings, this expansion to the function sits alongside Valve’s official handheld, offering a slightly different metric for analysis.

According to the company, “If a game and all of its middleware are supported on SteamOS, we will mark it as SteamOS Compatible. If not, it’s marked as SteamOS Unsupported.”

It is worth noting that while Valve estimates that around 18,000 titles should be SteamOS verified from the get-go, they cannot guarantee that all verified titles will run smoothly on these devices as “this rating does not include testing results for performance and input, since we will not know (and have not tested) how all titles will run on all potential hardware.”

Full details on this new SteamOS verification system can be found HERE, including an FAQ section.

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Display industry vet Ross Young shared information suggesting iPhone 18 Pro models are indeed going to get under-display Face ID, but selfie cameras will still be visible for now.


Under-display Face ID is one of those rumors that started the minute the technology arrived and has been repeated frequently, even recently. The dreaded notch followed by the compromise that was the Dynamic Island both exist as a result of Face ID needing screen space.

According to former Display Supply Chain CEO, current VP of Counterpoint Research, Ross Young, Apple is set to put Face ID components under the display with iPhone 18 Pro in 2026. The information was shared via a social media post about a business conference.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Before you call your internet provider in a panic, here's how to fix your iPhone or iPad's Wi-Fi in just a few steps.


Your iPhone says it's connected, but nothing loads. Your iPad keeps dropping Wi-Fi every time you move to another room.

Whether you're dealing with random disconnects or can't get online at all, Wi-Fi problems are frustrating but often fixable on your own.


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I've used a lot of game controllers on my Mac and other platforms, but I've never seen one like this. GameSir fixed the controller layout problem by letting you change the Tarantula Pro's on the fly.


There are tons of controllers that you can use with your iPhone, Mac, iPad, and even your Apple TV. GameSir makes some of my favorites, including the Xbox-like Cyclone 2 that I reviewed previously.

But the Tarantula Pro is a different beast, not least because it's built more like a PS4 controller than an Xbox one. That means the joysticks are in the middle, laid out symmetrically.


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Apple has published two new research papers on its Machine Learning blog, detailing an AI model for improved photogrammetry and another that acts as a video-related personal assistant.


The iPhone maker has long been interested in machine learning, which evolved into its version of AI. The company has been publishing research papers publicly to showcase its advancements in future technologies.

Apple Intelligence offers users access to new applications such as Image Playground, AI-generated Smart Replies in the Mail app, email and notification summaries, a new Writing Tools framework, and much more.


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PayPal users in Germany say they can now complete contactless payments via iPhone, as Apple was forced to open up its NFC technology to third parties in the European Union.


Before the EU's Digital Markets Act went into effect, contactless payments on iPhone were only available through Apple Pay. The company's NFC technology remained exclusive to its payment service until January 2024, when Apple was required to grant third-party companies access to the same NFC chip used for Apple Pay.

Norwegian company Vipps MobilePay was the first in the region to implement contactless payments on iPhone, back in December 2024, and now it appears as though PayPal is following suit, though only in Germany. According to the website iPhone-Ticker.de, PayPal's "Tap to Pay" feature is now available on iPhones in Germany.


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A top seller due to the upgrade to 1TB of storage, this MacBook Pro deal shaves $200 off the regular price.


You can pick up the laptop for the reduced price of $1,999 at B&H Photo today, with the 14-inch MacBook Pro in Space Black now $200 off with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S.

Save $200 at B&H


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Sound Therapy is Apple Music's new audio wellness collection with special sound waves, aimed at helping users focus, relax, and sleep.


Music is often used to help people relax or to focus, providing an auditory backdrop for listeners that can make them feel better in some situations. In an extension of the concept, Apple Music is going further by making the music even more beneficial.

Working with Universal Music Group's audio technology, Sound Therapy is an audio wellness collection exclusive to the streaming service. Rather than simply being a playlist of tracks that users associate with relaxation or focus, the project uses special versions of existing tracks that seamlessly include special sound waves without disrupting the artist's vision.


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Firms protesting against Apple's App Store rules keep saying they're looking out for our interests as users, but it's solely about their profits, and to make that money they are fighting to remove what protects us from scams.


Forget that it's Apple who runs the App Store. Certainly, it is important that it's Apple, since that company is surely the most scrutinized in the world, but what's more important is that the App Store is run by one single company.

With one firm, you may agree or disagree with its rules and its prices, but at least it is one single set of terms and conditions for you to ignore. You're not signing up to countless different stores, you're not giving your credit card details to countless different companies.


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Apple TV+ is transforming its hit podcast "Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy" into a star-studded limited series that follows the meteoric rise — and tragic fall — of the legendary illusionists.


In 2021, Apple TV+ unveiled the "Wild Things: Sigfried & Roy" podcast, which followed the tale of the titular illusionists. It aimed to pull back the velvet curtain and examine the most famous and controversial magicians in history.

Now, Apple TV+ has plans to bring the story to the small screen with "Wild Things," an upcoming eight-part limited series. The series has been written, shown, and executive produced by Emmy Award nominee John Robert Hoffman, who also co-created the hit Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building."


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