Apple is rumored to be on the precipice of releasing a new software platform to control your entire home. Here's what's been rumored about homeOS.


Spawned from a common core, Apple has been creating branches of its operating systems for its hardware for years. There's watchOS for the Apple Watch, iOS for the iPhone, iPadOS runs on iPad, and so on.

Rumors about homeOS have been circulating for years at this point. There have been references within Apple's code that points to a new software platform, either as a wholly new addition, or as a replacement to some of its existing ones.


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Apple's iOS 26 is expected to have a radical redesign, and it's probably going to mark the beginning of an entirely new numbering system. Here's everything that's rumored to be in the update.


While the iOS 18 update focused largely on Apple Intelligence features, such as Image Playground, email summarization, and a new Clean Up tool in the Photos app, its successor is expected to take a noticeably different approach.

Rather than simply being an iterative upgrade, with a few new apps and capabilities added to the mix, the next generation of iOS might introduce a major visual overhaul. An entirely new version numbering system appears to be in the works as well.


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June's iPad deals are heating up, with Amazon discounting the handy iPad mini 7 by $100 ahead of WWDC 2025.


Marking the return of the best price we've seen on the iPad mini 7, Amazon has dropped the 128GB Wi-Fi model to $399 in all four colorways.

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In the wake of reports that dozens of teen boys have died by suicide since 2021 after being victimized by blackmailers, Apple is relying on its Communication Safety features to help protect potential victims — but some critics say it isn't enough.


The number of cases of blackmailed teens being preyed on by scammers who either tricked the victims into providing explicit images — or who simply made fake images utilizing AI for blackmailing purposes — is rising. The outcomes are often tragic.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal has profiled a number of young victims that ultimately ended their lives rather than face the humiliation of real or faked explicit images of themselves becoming public. This content is known as Child Sexual Abuse Material, or CSAM.


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For years, we've been hearing rumours that Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be coming to Xbox. Today during the Xbox Games Showcase, Square Enix finally made the announcement and its not just Final Fantasy 7 Remake making the jump over to Xbox, Final Fantasy 16 is coming along too. 

Final Fantasy 7 Remake first released on PS4 back in 2018 and its PlayStation timed exclusivity was extended in 2020 with the game's release on PS5. The game landed on PC in 2021, and is now also available on Nintendo Switch 2 as of this week. Today, the game was also announced Xbox Series X/S consoles for the first time, with plans to release this winter:

On top of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the latest mainline game in the franchise, Final Fantasy 16, is also releasing on Xbox today:

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has not yet been confirmed for Xbox, but we expect that to change in the coming months. Both Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16 failed to meet Square Enix's sales expectations as a PS5 exclusive, forcing the publisher to restructure itself for multiplatform development. Moving forward, Square Enix will be bringing its biggest games to multiple console platforms and PC at launch.

KitGuru Says: Both titles are also available through the Xbox PC app. A growing theme in the Xbox Games Showcase has been the number of third-party developers bringing their games to the Xbox PC store, and with initiatives like Play Anywhere in place, Microsoft will be looking to steal some market share from the likes of Steam and the Epic Games Store. 

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Skybound Games made a surprise appearance during the Xbox Games Showcase. The hit comic book series, Invincible, is getting a new adaptation. Following the success of the comics and Amazon Prime's animated series, now we are getting an Invincible game for the first time. 

Invincible VS is coming to PC, Xbox and PS5. As the VS in the name implies, this is a fighting game, offering fans the chance to pick their favourite characters to duke it out.

The game was developed in-house by Skybound Games' fighting-focused studio, Quarter Up. The gameplay is reminiscent of the classic fighting game staples that came before it. However, in Invincible VS, we'll be getting 3v3 tag team battles, so you'll have plenty of back-up to call in if Omni Man beats you down too hard.

There is no specific release date yet, but the game is due out sometime in 2026.

KitGuru Says: Fighting game fans are having a good week, with Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls and now Invincible VS being announced. 

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Just as the leaks predicted, Persona 4 Remake did appear at the Xbox Games Showcase this evening. The game is being rebuilt in the same fashion as Persona 3 Reload, under the official title ‘Persona 4 Revival'. 

Unfortunately, the trailer for Persona 4 Revival was incredibly short, giving us just a short clip of the main character running down a Japanese street. Graphically, the game looks to be improved, but there is really only so much we can gleam from the 10-second gameplay clip.

So far, the game has been announced for Xbox Series X/S and PC, but just like Persona 3 Reload, it should also release on Nintendo Switch and PS5 at the same time.

There is no release date yet, but store listings for the game have gone live, so we should see pre-orders open up later in the year.

KitGuru Says: Will you be picking up Persona 4 Revival when it drops, or are you happy with the Persona 4 Golden ports that came out a few years ago? 

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InXile is shaping up to be one of Xbox's most exciting first-party studios. Following the initial reveal of Clockwork Revolution a couple of years ago, today we got a full gameplay trailer showcasing an incredibly deep action-RPG with time manipulation elements.

In Clockwork Revolution, we'll be playing as Morgan Vanette, a customizable player-character and member of the Rotten Row Hooligans gang, who discovers that the world they live in has been altered by the enigmatic Lady Ironwood. She’s unnaturally manipulated history through her use of time travel to bring herself immense power and wealth, while keeping the working class under heel. After discovering her method of traveling into the past, you’re thrust into an adventure across time to turn back the clock, and right Ironwood’s wrongs—however you see fit.

In a subsequent interview published on the Xbox website, InXile founder, Brian Fargo and a few other key members of the development team shared some more details on the game. The studio promises one of the most reactive game worlds ever made, with enough player agency to keep players coming back again and again to see all of the different possible outcomes.

Clockwork Revolution is available to wishlist now but does not yet have a release date. It will be one of the first games to release under Microsoft's new Play Anywhere initiative, meaning that moving forward, every first-party Xbox game will be ‘Play Anywhere' meaning you get access on Xbox and PC at no extra cost. I'm not sure why they weren't doing this already but better late than never.

KitGuru Says: The trailer for Clockwork Revolution blew me away. It might even be the best trailer of the show. Unfortunately, we have no idea when we'll be able to get our hands on it.

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Machine Games surprised us all with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle last year. The game ended up being one of the best of 2024 and is one of the most graphically impressive current-gen titles to date. We always knew that an expansion would be coming, but now we finally have our first look at it. 

The new DLC will have players exploring the crypts beneath Rome to find a secret relic. The DLC will expand more on the giants seen in the base game, and the secret cult that worships them.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Order of Giants is releasing on September 4th for all platforms, including Xbox, PC and PS5. As a reminder, if you bought the Premium Edition of the game, you'll get the expansion for free without having to pay any extra. The same goes for those who purchased the Collector's Edition of the game. We do not know how much the expansion will cost as a standalone purchase for those who bought the standard edition game.

KitGuru Says: Are you going to be jumping back into Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the new DLC?

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A small portion of the Xbox Games Showcase was dedicated to hardware. During the showcase, Microsoft officially revealed its new collaboration with Asus ROG, resulting in a new Xbox-themed ROG Ally gaming handheld. 

The ROG Xbox Ally X is arriving this holiday season. It is a new take on the ROG Ally, with a redesigned control scheme that takes more inspiration from the standard Xbox controllers we're all used to. That means proper handles for the device, dedicated buttons to activate new gaming UI elements coming to Windows 11, and the ability to hold the Xbox button to swap apps, so you can easily transition from the Xbox app to Steam to Battle.net without needing to rely on the desktop Windows UI.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is powered by a Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor. These new APUs were announced back in January, featuring up to 8 cores and 16 threads, with a max boost speed of 5GHz, along with up to 16 GPU cores for graphics. The APU will be more than capable of running AAA titles, and with an up to 35W TDP, users should expect higher performance than lower-power devices like the Steam Deck.

There is no price tag announced yet, but we expect more details on the launch plans for this very soon.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of the ROG Xbox Ally X? Will you be considering getting one? 

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Tonight, during the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft opened up the show with a new trailer for The Outer Worlds 2. The trailer is made up entirely of in-game footage, giving us a good look at what to expect from the final product later in the year. 

While this is a story-focused trailer, it features all in-game footage, so everything you see will be in the final game. Aunt Cleo is the main narrator in the trailer, teasing a quest to close mysterious rifts popping up on colonised planets throughout the system.

The Outer Worlds 2 will get an even longer gameplay showcase later this evening, so we'll be getting plenty more details soon. The game is set to release on the 29th of October for PC, Xbox and PS5. The game will also be a day-one title for Game Pass.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to The Outer Worlds 2? As a fan of the first game, this trailer didn't really show enough to excite me for the sequel, but maybe that will change during the gameplay showcase later this evening. 

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Lian Li has just introduced the Uni Fan CL Wireless, a compelling new fan series aimed squarely at PC builders seeking a harmonious blend of wireless convenience, RGB lighting, and decent performance without breaking the bank.

Designed as an economical alternative within Lian Li's expansive fan ecosystem, the CL Wireless has two independently controllable lighting zones: side strips and fan blades. Users can fine-tune these effects, synchronise colours, and craft patterns across each zone via L-Connect 3 software, offering creative freedom for themed builds. These fans share their design lineage with those found on the Hydroshift II LCD-C 360CL, ensuring a consistent aesthetic for those looking to expand their cooling configurations.

Beyond its visual appeal, the Uni Fan CL Wireless is engineered for serious thermal management. Its 28mm thick frame balances airflow and static pressure, making it equally adept for air and water cooling setups. Operating within a speed range of 200 to 2150 RPM, the CL Wireless can push up to 77.34 CFM of airflow and generate a static pressure of 2.52 mmH2O. Despite its cooling capabilities, the fan maintains a quiet operation at 29.8 dB(A).

The CL Wireless series promises to minimise cable clutter using the L-Wireless Sync 2.4 GHz technology. Providing wireless control over ARGB lighting and fan speeds, it eliminates the need for a central hub. The receiver features an updated 4-pin connection, ensuring that the fans are automatically recognised as PWM devices directly within the BIOS. Furthermore, a built-in tail PWM cable is integrated for situations requiring additional power. The Uni Fan CL Wireless is available in black or white, and builders can choose between conventional or reverse airflow models. These fans are available to pre-order for $16.99 for a single unit and $54.99 for a three-pack with a controller.

KitGuru says: Compared to most Lian Li Wireless fans, these are considerably cheaper, even if not as visually striking. Still, these could be a decent option if you want to reduce the cable clutter on your build.

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Asus has introduced the Prime AP202 mATX computer case, a new enclosure that promises to offer pleasing aesthetics with good thermal performance. Designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of PC builders, whether crafting a high-end gaming rig, a robust workstation, or a versatile general-purpose system, the AP202 aims to meet diverse demands with a visually captivating design.

The Prime AP202 immediately catches the eye with its panoramic curved tempered glass panel, which extends nearly halfway around the chassis, offering an unobstructed view of the internal hardware. Its minimalistic aesthetic ensures that the focus remains on the components within, while available black and white finishes allow users to select the perfect complement for their build's colour scheme. Asus has ensured durability by heat-treating the tempered glass for enhanced strength, and thoughtful design features like an easy-detach rail and anti-drop mechanism make removal and reattachment a straightforward and secure process.

For added convenience, the Prime AP202 is offered in two variations. The base model arrives without pre-installed fans, while the ARGB variant has three MR120 ARGB fans. These fans will also be available for individual purchase. Both case variants feature a lengthy, fully customisable LED light strip along the bottom, providing ambient accent lighting. All lighting settings can be managed through the Armoury Crate app.

A distinctive slot-shaped vent beneath the side panel directs airflow directly to the graphics card. Furthermore, the case accommodates 360mm radiators on the top, graphics cards up to 420mm long, PSUs up to 200mm long, and 2x 2.5/3.5-inch drives. Complementing this, top and bottom removable dust filters help maintain a clean interior.

The Prime AP202 also boasts a suite of user-friendly optimisations to streamline the building process. The easy-detach rail system provides quick access to internals, while a generous 30 mm-wide compartment simplifies cable management. A single front I/O panel header simplifies motherboard installation, and the panel itself includes a USB-C 20 Gbps connector, two USB-A 5 Gbps ports, and a headphone/microphone jack.

KitGuru says: What colour option of the Prime AP202 do you prefer? Would you consider it for an mATX build?

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The coming Apple Vision Pro-inspired "liquid glass" user interface redesign at WWDC won't just change how things look and feel in iOS, it will set the stage for the 20th anniversary iPhone and more.


As previously reported, the new "Solarium" interface will build on work done with visionOS to overlay windows and icons on top of the user's real world view. The overhaul will be Apple's biggest change to its user interface in a decade.

The most immediate change in upcoming OS releases will be the addition of translucency in menus, windows, and icons. Apple has allegedly dubbed the new interface Liquid Glass, and will showcase the look at its WWDC keynote address, set for Monday, June 9.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Apple isn't expected to introduce new hardware during its WWDC keynote, with the 2025 event said to be a software-only affair.


As a major event for developers, WWDC is chiefly focused on software, but hardware does sometimes make an appearance. For WWDC 2025, it seems that there won't be any new devices shown off during Monday's keynote.

Writing in the "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg on Sunday, Mark Gurman says that Apple doesn't have any new hardware ready to be released during WWDC itself.


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We're taking a look at the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB, which comes with only half the memory size of the 16 GB models, but is at least $50 cheaper. Data from the review suggests that NVIDIA's memory management is much less efficient than the one used on RDNA 4, giving AMD the upper hand.

Nvidia has achieved an unprecedented level of dominance in the add-in board (AIB) GPU market, capturing a staggering 92% share in the first quarter of 2025. 

According to the latest figures from Jon Peddie Research (via Wccftech), this represents a significant 8.5 percentage point increase for team green over their previous standing. In contrast, AMD's share plummeted to a mere 8%, a decrease of 7.3 points, while Intel's presence in the discrete GPU market virtually evaporated, registering a 0% share after losing 1.2 points.

Despite a broader decline in desktop CPU shipments, which fell to 17.8 million units, AIB shipments reached 9.2 million in Q1 2025. Looking ahead, JPR forecasts a compound annual reduction of 10.3% in the AIB market from 2024 to 2028, though the installed base of discrete GPUs is still expected to reach 130 million units by the end of this period. By 2028, 86% of desktop computers are forecast to have a dedicated graphics card.

Nvidia's commanding performance this quarter is primarily attributed to the launch of its RTX 50 series GPUs. Conversely, AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs, while introduced in Q1 2025, arrived much later in the quarter (March 6th), hindering their immediate market impact. Meanwhile, Intel's Battlemage Arc GPUs, launched in Q4 2024 with models like the B580 and B570, which have struggled to gain traction according to this market share analysis. This lack of momentum is likely due to restricted availability and subdued demand in the broader market.

The overall PC GPU market, encompassing integrated solutions, saw a 12% contraction from the previous quarter, with 68.8 million units shipped. Desktop graphics unit sales dropped by 16%, and laptop GPUs experienced a 10% decline. Across this broader landscape, Nvidia's total GPU share expanded by 3.6 points, while AMD's fell by 1.6 points and Intel's by 2.1 points. In a contrasting trend, data centre GPUs defied the general downturn, growing by 9.6% as continued investment in AI applications drives demand in that sector. Notebook processors accounted for 71% of overall GPU shipments in Q1 2025, with desktop GPUs making up the remaining 29%.

KitGuru says: Were you expecting different figures for the AIB market share?

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Back in 2022, the team at Yacht Club Games officially announced Mina The Hollower, their first new IP since the highly successful Shovel Knight. While fans have been eagerly awaiting this title since, an official release date has now been revealed – set to launch this Halloween.

Announced during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest Kick-Off, Mina the Hollower is officially launching on the 31st of October 2025. 

Perhaps even more exciting is the fact that a demo for the Link’s Awakening-inspired and GBC-styled action-adventure title is available right now; with progress carrying over to the full game.

For the uninitiated, Mina The Hollower is an isometric action-adventure title similar to the handheld Zelda games in which you “Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world.”

KitGuru says: Have you been waiting for Mina the Hollower? What’s your favourite Shovel Knight game? Will you be checking out the demo? Let us know down below.

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Late last year, SEGA officially announced Sonic Racing Crossworlds – the next entry in the publisher’s kart racing series. As is in the name itself, Crossworlds is set to have its worlds collide, with characters from different franchises all competing together. As part of Summer Game Fest, SEGA announced just some of these surprise characters – including Hatsune Miku, Minecraft Steve and more.

Announced at Summer Game Fest, Sonic Racing Crossworlds is reaching outside of the Sonic IP, with the team confirming that the upcoming racer will feature global vocaloid pop star Katsune Miku; Joker from Persona 5; Steve From Minecraft and Ichiban from Like a Dragon.

Interestingly, two other characters leaked ahead of SGF, the TMNT and SpongeBob SquarePants – though they have yet to be officially announced.

Finally, in an expected yet welcome announcement, SEGA confirmed that Sonic Racing Crossworlds will include full crossplay support from launch; which should hopefully keep the game populated for years to come.

Sonic Racing Crossworlds comes to all platforms on the 25th of September.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the SGF showcase? Are you looking forward to Sonic Racing Crossworlds? What other characters do you hope to see added? Let us know down below.

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First teased back during last year’s The Game Awards, Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) studio – known best for their work on the Like a Dragon (Yakuza) series – unveiled Project Century: a brand new IP from the team. 6 months on and we’ve now gotten our first proper look at the game, including an official title: Stranger Than Heaven.

Releasing an interesting and atmospheric trailer, RGG Studio gave fans their first proper look at Stranger Than Heaven – “a brand-new title developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for creating acclaimed series such as Yakuza, Like a Dragon and Virtua Fighter.”

Set in 1943, the game appears to feature many of the familiar design principles of RGG Studio’s other offerings, including an explorable region, satisfying-looking combat and more.

That said, Stranger Than Heaven looks to include a greater amount of choice when it comes to the story, putting the fate of certain characters into the hands of players.

RGG Studio has proven itself to be able to consistently and rather rapidly release new and interesting games without sacrificing on quality.

While Stranger than Heaven is still likely quite a ways away, it appears to be yet another exciting and entertaining title from RGG Studio.

KitGuru says: What did you think of SGF? Are you excited for Stranger Than Heaven? What’s your favourite IP from the studio at this point? Let us know down below.

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The engineer behind much of the Mac's early graphical user interfaces, QuickDraw, MacPaint, Hypercard and much more, William D. "Bill" Atkinson, died on June 5 of complications from pancreatic cancer.


His family posting the news on a FaceBook post, saying that he passed away at home in Portola Valley, surrounded by family. Atkinson is survived by his wife, two daughters, stepson, stepdaughter, two brothers, four sisters, and his dog, Poppy, according to a message the family posted on FaceBook.

Atkinson, who built a post-Apple career as a noted nature photographer, worked at Apple from 1978 to 1990. Among his lasting contributions to Apple's computers were the invention of the menubar, the selection lasso, the "marching ants" item selection animation, and the discovery of a midpoint circle algorithm that enabled the rapid drawing of circles on-screen.


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There are reports of the iPhone Mail app coming up blank when opening it for some users who have upgraded to iOS 18.5. Fortunately, it's not a widespread problem, and some users have found fixes that worked for them.


The current version of iOS 18 was released on May 12, but reports of Mail freezing on opening started appearing on Apple's community support site starting on June 4. Thus far, there are said to have been hundreds remarkably similar reports from different users, all echoing the same issue.

"Since I did the 18.5 update, the phone freezes every time I open Mail," wrote user CPFC89. "It's ridiculous [that] I have to keep restarting the phone."


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Wacom's latest Cintiq models bring Pro Pen 3 and a slimmer design to midrange pen displays built for macOS workflows.


Wacom is launching a refreshed Cintiq line in summer 2025, introducing the Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24, and Cintiq 24 Touch. The updated models bring thinner hardware, sharper visuals, and expanded customization, marking a notable shift in Wacom's midrange strategy.

The Cintiq line sits between Wacom's entry-level One tablets and the high-end Cintiq Pro series, which offers 4K resolution and HDR. With this release, Wacom is signaling that professional-grade tools are now within reach for more creators.


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The RX 7700XT was released almost two years ago for a theoretical $450, in actuality it was significantly more than that until quite recently.  The new 16GB RX 9060 XT sports a…

Thanks to the curiosity of a Sophos customer about a specific remote access trojan they read about in the news, 100+ poisoned GitHub repos were not just taken down, but tracked back…

One of the most surprising announcements from this year’s Summer Game Fest Kick-Off was the reveal of Marvel’s Deadpool VR – a Meta Quest exclusive first-person parkour shooter which of course goes all-in on the crass and 4th-wall-breaking humour which the merc with a mouth is known for.

Launching some time in late 2025, Marvel’s Deadpool VR is a movement-focused shooter in which “After being pulled through a portal to Mojoworld, Deadpool sees a chance to get rich—like really rich. He signs a sketchy contract without reading any of the fine print and then it’s off to visit a bunch of locations from across the Marvel Universe, battling against iconic (and not-so-iconic) villains.”

The Quest exclusive game is said to include “the franchise’s unique blend of parkour and combat,” claiming that “If you can imagine it, you can probably do it. Sure, you can simply stab or shoot your enemies, but where’s the fun in that? Punch someone while holding a grenade? Check. Take your recently exploded-off arm and throw it at the bad guys? Gross, but also check. The limit does not exist!”

Interestingly, unlike the previous Deadpool game (voiced by Nolan North), or the Deadpool films (Ryan Reynolds), Marvel’s Deadpool VR features the voicing talents of Neil Patrick Harris.

Since the rise of VR, we’ve seen quite a few comedy-focused VR titles – many of which have succeeded greatly. Hopefully Deadpool VR proves to be the perfect blend of fun and funny.

KitGuru says: What did you think of Summer Game Fest Kick-off? Were you surprised by the announcement? What do you think of Neil Patrick Harris’ Deadpool impression? Let us know down below.

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Over the past few weeks we’d been hearing an increasing number of leaks and rumours surrounding the next mainline Resident Evil game. Despite a fake out earlier in the show, RE9: Requiem was officially announced during the Summer Game Fest Kick-off Showcase.

As with most of the more recent RE titles, Resident Evil Requiem was announced through a somewhat deceptive trailer – saving all of the RE goodness for its second half. In a similar vein, Capcom’s Jun Takeuchi appeared earlier in the show asking fans to “bear with us a little longer, just a blink of an eye more and it’ll be ready.”

Sure enough, cut to the final announcement and Resident Evil Re[9]uiem was officially revealed: “the highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series” in which you’ll have to “Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.”

Resident Evil Requiem arrives early next year on the 27th of February 2026 – coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

KitGuru says: What did you think of Summer Game Fest kick-off? Did the RE9 fake out get you? What are you hoping for from this “new era of survival horror”? Let us know down below.

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In a move that has almost become tradition, the Trump administration has once again hit pause on the TikTok ban, leaving the app's fate mired in uncertainty.


The TikTok ban saga continues to drag on, largely thanks to trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Now, another delay seems likely, even as the app's future remains unresolved.

As The Wall Street Journal has learned, President Trump is planning on pushing back the ban date — for the third time. Allegedly, talks were underway for a sale, but the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China that Trump lit off in April has caused the deal to be pushed onto the back burner.


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Cybercriminals are using fake DMV texts and cheap tricks to phish iPhone users ahead of a made-up June deadline.


Mobile users all over the U.S. face a new scam text wave from fake government authorities. A recent message that one of our staffers got from the "Tennessee Department of Vehicles" warns of an overdue traffic ticket, legal action, license suspension, and credit score damage if payment isn't made by June 8.

The text includes a link to a fake government payment site and urges victims to reply with the letter "Y" to activate the link. Links aren't tappable if the text is from an unknown sender. If you reply with that "Y," the message it automatically becomes from a "known" sender, which makes the link tappable


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The debut of iPadOS 26 is on June 9, and Apple is set to introduce a radical redesign, improved Apple Pencil functionality, and much more. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the update.


Apple's 2024 software releases largely revolved around Apple Intelligence, as the company's platforms received generative AI features across the board. The iPhone, iPad, and Mac all gained AI-powered email summarization, a new Clean Up tool in the Photos app, and much more.

The most notable improvement within iPadOS 18, however, was a standalone Calculator app, developed under the project codename GreyParrot. While the iPad will almost certainly receive a few unique enhancements, much like it did in 2024, Apple is said to be aiming for even better platform consistency this time around.


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Developers can now direct users in-app to pay for subscriptions outside of the App Store, but the road is not smooth, and there are some pitfalls.


Apple in the US now has to allow developers in the App Store to direct users to their own websites, or other third-party payment systems. While its conclusion seems exaggerated so far, The Information, claims that there is a gold rush as developers seize the change to avoid paying what they call an Apple tax.

"We work so hard to build this product, giving value to customers, and then Apple takes away 30% of our subscriptions," Otter CEO Sam Liang said. "It's completely insane."


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Unironically the Best Case: Retro Silverstone FLP02 with Turbo Buttonjimmy_thang June 6, 2025

Silverstone made the best case of Computex 2025 -- and it's actually shipping

The Highlights

• The FLP02 case is Silverstone's latest in its now growing lineup of retro-themed computer cases
• The FLP02 will be sold for around $220, if all things go as planned, or just under 200 EUR
• It includes modern features, like 360mm radiator support, but also mixes in old throwbacks

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We visited Silverstone’s booth at Computex 2025 and walked away thinking we saw the best case of the show.

Editor's note: This was originally published on May 21, 2025 as a video. This content has been adapted to written format for this article and is unchanged from the original publication.

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Silverstone FLP02

Our favorite case happens to be Silverstone’s retro-inspired, beige FLP02. Its old theme may look like an April Fool’s joke, but it’s definitely going into mass production. The case evokes the look of computers along the 286 through 486 era along with some of the early Pentium PCs. 

The case has a red power switch on the front along with a reset button, which actually follows the front lock. The turbo button, on the other hand, adjusts the fan speed. The number display indicates how fast the fans are going.

The FLP02 case is based on existing tooling. 

Internally, the case is set up pretty normal in some ways. The power supply shroud is present and on the bottom, and it’s punctured on the top for airflow. Back in the olden days, the PSU would be in the top. The FLP02 also has 5.25 hard drive cage support.

The switches on the front of the case, which represent floppy drives, are actually functional. Releasing the lock allows the slot cover to come out. 

Silverstone tells us the mechanism here that we saw at Computex is actually very difficult to manufacture so the company will probably create a stronger and more resilient mechanism with the company showing us a 3D printed mock-up of one.  

Internally, the back of the case has a 120mm fan, but it can fit a 140mm one. The top of the FLP02 can fit a 360mm radiator. The case also has a vertical GPU mount option, though it’s only for a 2-slot wide mount, which restricts what kind of card you can put in it. The FLP02 also has a vertical GPU support, which is obviously a more modern feature.   

For inspiration, Silverstone told us it Googled old computers and chose bits and pieces that it liked for the case’s design.  

Older computer cases wouldn’t have had a lot of ventilation on the front, but the FLP02 has some ventilation on the front bottom. Its top panel is also ventilated and has a dust filter. The top of the case also has options for multiple radiator sizes.   

The back side of the case has all of the modern cable management options so it ends up being a mix of design from both old and new. 

In terms of pricing, Silverstone says it will probably be $220, but that’s based on the current tariff situation. In the European market, the company is looking at around or less than 200 Euros. 

The case is also hiding some more modern features, like the front-panel USB ports, under covers to keep the immersion that the case is old. 

We plan on reviewing the case when it comes out. 

Silverstone LD05

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Switching gears, Silverstone’s LD05 is a more modern fish-tank style ATX case that’s trying to hit a $100 price point, which is, again, dependent on the tariff situation. The company plans on providing 3x120mm ARGB fans. In terms of fan-mount locations, there are 2 on the side and a fan on the back. And there’s also space on the top for either 120mm or 140mm fans. The build we saw had 3x120mm ones.

The case has a heavily ventilated power supply shroud, which also has a hard-drive cage within it, which is also perforated. 

Speaking of perforations, the back side panel is also perforated. 

The backside has some cable management space. It’s pretty standard. The LD05 also has white cables that try to match the case itself. The color isn’t an exact match, however.  

Silverstone Alta T1

The Alta T1 is a case we saw at last year’s Computex and Silverstone tells us it will be over a grand. 

Silverstone Alta T2

We saw a version of the T2 case last year. In terms of pricing, the T2 will be about $1,000. It has an aluminum shell. When we pulled off its bottom side panel at Computex, it revealed 1 of 2 installed power supplies in the system we looked at. The other PSU is right behind it. The shroud area also has drive mounts in the middle and the front. The case itself has a ton of drive cage options. The T2 essentially acts like a home-server rendering farm of sorts. It’s got 11 slots for PCIe devices, making it one of the larger cases on the market for PCIe support.  

The case’s rail system allows you to basically mount whatever you want wherever you want.

The top front of the case has a canted angle, which has a plate that pulls off. There’s also another plate on the front bottom that pulls off and reveals the interior of the case. 

The T2 we saw also had 180mm fans installed in it. 

Silverstone Home Server Interview

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We also interviewed Tony from Silverstone, where he walked us through some of the company’s home-server style cases. Make sure you check out that interview in our video.

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Sharing its shape with the original Hati-S, the ambidextrous Hati-S Ultra 8K cuts down the weight even further to just 31 g. PixArt's PAW3950 sensor is combined with Huano main button switches, 8000 Hz wireless polling is supported, and up to 80 hours of battery life are advertised.

Black Myth Wukong had a very odd release. While the game was originally announced to release on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the game ultimately only released on PlayStation consoles. Microsoft said there was an exclusivity agreement in place, the studio behind Black Myth Wukong denied that was the case. However, it certainly looks like Game Science wasn't being very truthful. 

Black Myth Wukong is now launching on Xbox Series X/S consoles on August 20th, a full year after the game's release on PC and PS5. While Game Science has previously denied any exclusivity deal being in place, the timing of this Xbox release date, arriving exactly one year after the PS5 version, is in keeping with industry standards for timed exclusives.

Black Myth Wukong was one of the best action games of 2024, but there have been no major expansions or DLC updates this year and as a result, the game hasn't made many headlines in 2025. It is unclear how well the game will sell on Xbox a full year later without any extra content.

Game Science claims that bringing the game to Xbox Series X/S was “no easy feat”. In the past, CEO of the studio, Feng Ji, pointed to Xbox Series S memory limitations being the main hold-up.

KitGuru Says: I don't think we'll ever get the full story here, but it sure looks like some kind of timed exclusivity was in place. 

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CD Projekt Red has said a few times that it has ‘moved on' from Cyberpunk 2077 but every few months, that turns out to be a lie. There is yet another new update coming for the game, and it is dropping later this month. 

Now with Cyberpunk 2077 releasing as a launch-day title for the Nintendo Switch 2, CD Projekt Red has opted to put together another free content update for all players. Patch 2.3 is now due to release on June 26th, but the finer details of what will be included in the update remain shrouded in secrecy.

This news comes after recent rumours that CD Projekt Red had contracted Oblivion Remastered developer, Virtuos, to create some new content for the game. That rumour has yet to be confirmed, but at the very least, we are getting another free content patch.

There will be more official news on what will be included in Patch 2.3 in the coming weeks. Chances are, CD Projekt Red will hold another REDStream to go over the details, just as it did for previous updates like Patch 2.1 and Patch 2.2.

KitGuru Says: CD Projekt Red continues to surprise us. Hopefully there are a few new gigs in this update, as I'm itching for a reason to jump back into Cyberpunk 2077 for yet another playthrough. 

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Lies of P fans should pay attention over the weekend, as rumour has it that a secret new DLC for the game is due to drop. 

Lies of P: Overture is a new DLC for the game. A trailer for it leaked this week, ahead of a likely reveal at Summer Game Fest. The trailer ends with the phrase ‘Available Now', indicating that the DLC will become available as soon as the trailer officially drops.

Lies Of P's Overture DLC release trailer leaked

This DLC will be released during the Summer Game Fest.#LiesofP pic.twitter.com/JegpSZDKAX

— EliteGamingNews (@Elite_Gaming_X) June 6, 2025

The expansion will be available for the game on all platforms, including PC, Xbox and PlayStation. It is unclear if the DLC will be announced during Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest showcase later this evening, or if it will drop during the Xbox Showcase later this weekend. One thing is for sure though, the DLC will be announced at one of them and will be made available to players immediately after.

The Overture DLC for Lies of P will take players to a new winter-themed environment. The DLC also serves as a prequel to the events of the main game.

KitGuru Says: Have you played Lies of P? Will you be picking up the new Overture DLC? 

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Following the successful launch of Persona 3 Reload last year, we began to hear rumours that SEGA/ATLUS was working on a similar remake for Persona 4. Further evidence popped up in March when the domain name P4RE.JP was registered. Now, the game looks set to be announced at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. 

Back on the 20th of March, Twitter user ScrambledFaz discovered a registration for the domain name P4RE.JP, indicating that the rumoured Persona 4 remake could be gearing up for a possible announcement. Just last week, the story got juicier, as two voice actors from the original game confirmed that they have ‘no involvement' in the yet-to-be-announced remake. 

In another update to this ongoing story, MP1st, the site that leaked The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered earlier this year, reported that the game is set to be announced during the Xbox Games Showcase this week. While Xbox has a marketing deal in place for the game, it will not be an exclusive, so it should hit Xbox, PC and PS5 simultaneously.

In the many years since the initial launch of Persona 5, ATLUS/SEGA have released a ton of different titles and spin-offs, including Persona 5 Royal; Persona 3 Reload; Persona 4 Golden remaster; P5 Strikers; Tactica and Dancing in Starlight – to name a few.

Assuming they maintain their previous release strategies, then the rumoured Persona 4 remake should release around September-October, or in early 2026 (before March). 

KitGuru says: Did you play Persona 4 back in the day? Would you welcome a P3R-styled remake? When will Persona 6 finally be announced? Let us know down below.

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Just as the dust begins to settle from the recent launches of the GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 and Radeon RX 9060 XT series graphics cards, it appears Nvidia is already preparing its next launch. The long-rumoured GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics card is now anticipated to debut as soon as July.

Videocardz has reported Nvidia's intentions for a July release of the GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 desktop card. This upcoming addition to the GeForce family will harness the Blackwell GPU architecture, specifically utilising the GB207 chip. Interestingly, this desktop variant was initially confirmed to feature GDDR6 memory, distinguishing it from its laptop counterpart, which is already known to employ GDDR7.

However, a recent twist in the rumour mill suggests a potential change. Benchleaks indicate that the desktop RTX 5050 might have GDDR7 memory, mirroring the laptop version. While for this segment of graphics cards, the performance difference between GDDR6 and GDDR7 wouldn't be particularly significant, the reason behind such a shift could be more strategic. With AMD having already claimed a substantial portion of the market's 20Gbps GDDR6 capacity and Intel Arc also vying for a slice, a potential surge in demand for the GeForce RTX 5050 could lead to a scarcity of GDDR6 memory modules.

In addition, it has also been reported that the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card, with its 8GB of memory, is expected to operate with an estimated Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 130W.

KitGuru says: How do you think the RTX 5050 desktop graphics card will compare to the RTX 5060 and its Radeon RX 9000 series counterparts?

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A standalone Games app in iOS 26 will consolidate Apple Arcade and third-party titles into a single hub, with tabbed sections to help users discover new titles and play games together.

A rare iPhone crash linked to an iMessage image handling and sharing bug may have been the first sign of a targeted spyware attack, according to new forensic evidence — but Apple is skeptical.


A newly revealed iMessage bug in iOS, now patched, may have exposed some iPhone users to silent surveillance attempts. The flaw, discovered by the security firm iVerify, affected how iPhones processed nickname updates in the Messages app.

The security researchers say they found signs of possible exploitation on the devices of journalists, government officials, and tech executives. Apple, however, strongly denies that the bug was used maliciously.


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