The Apple One subscription provides access to Apple's premium online services for a single monthly fee. Almost five years after launch, is it still something that is worth paying for?


Launched in late 2020, Apple One became an essential collection of services if you're highly enmeshed in the Apple ecosystem. With the fifth anniversary a short few months away, it is a collection that still offers a compelling bundle, to the right customer.

However, as an all-in-one service covering multiple areas, it's not necessarily going to cover everyone's needs. In some cases, a person may find more worth in getting separate subscriptions instead of a package.


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Safari's update for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe brings many UI tweaks as well as changes to Web Apps and HDR photos, alongside many other smaller changes. Here's what they all look like, and how they work.


The focus of WWDC is on the operating systems, but the changes that are introduced by Apple often affect the apps that run on them. This includes Safari, which has been updated to beta 26 to match the numbering system of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 Tahoe.

All three browsers get a few obvious changes, but there are many others under the surface that don't get detailed. According to the Webkit official blog, the beta of Safari 26 has a staggering 67 new features and 107 improvements.


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In the latest chapter of the ongoing saga, the iPhone Fold is now rumored to be entering mass production in 2026, with pre-production steps starting in late 2025.


The process to design and manufacture an iPhone is phenomenally long, and it appears to be the same for the iPhone Fold. According to one analyst, it could take close to a year for the manufacturing process to be finalized.

In a Wednesday X post by Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities, Foxconn will be kicking off a project to produce Apple's first foldable smartphone in late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025. This puts the start of the project at around the time the iPhone 17 will hit store shelves.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple component supplier Texas Instruments is making the largest investment in foundational U.S. chip production to date, expanding with a $60 billion build across Texas and Utah.


Texas Instruments is putting more than $60 billion into new chip factories across Texas and Utah, a move the company says will support over 60,000 jobs and help secure the supply of key components for everything from the iPhone to cars.

The investment covers seven fabrication plants that use 300mm wafers, a mature process ideal for TI's analog and embedded chips. For Apple, these are chips that are used for power management and in touchscreen controllers.


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Children and their parents or guardians are now invited to register for Apple Camp, which this year will focus on making movies on the iPad.


Aside from the COVID years of 2020 and 2021 when it had to run an online version, Apple has been hosting an annual Apple Camp for children for almost 25 years. Each year has a different focus, but runs as a series of 90-minute sessions over a few weeks in the summer.

This year's theme is Direct Your Own Friendship Film on iPad, and it's for children aged 6-10. That's down from the 8-12 age range of most previous Apple Camps, but the camp is also running for slightly longer than before, at about five weeks.


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B&H's flash MacBook Pro Deal Zone ends today, and that includes a steep $400 price drop on Apple's latest MacBook Pro with 48GB of memory and 1TB of storage.


The $400 Deal Zone discount brings the price of Apple's M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro down to $2,399, with the offer ending today at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Gamdias has announced the launch of the Athena P3, its latest mid-tower chassis crafted for gamers and PC enthusiasts. This case is engineered to deliver good airflow and extensive hardware compatibility. It features a mesh-dominant front panel accented by two solid bars, contributing to a streamlined and aggressive aesthetic and ensuring system ventilation.

The Athena P3 has three 140 mm PWM ARGB intake fans at the front and a single 140 mm PWM ARGB exhaust fan at the rear, positioned to create optimal airflow paths. An interesting design element is the gap-bridging front bracket, engineered to eliminate airflow gaps between the mesh panel and the fan mounts. This ensures a consistent and concentrated stream of cooling air.

For ease of control, the case integrates an 8-port PWM ARGB hub, allowing users to manage fan speeds and lighting effects through motherboard synchronisation or a dedicated LED button. A tempered glass side panel offers a clear, unobstructed view of the internal components.

This case also features a high-speed USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connector on the top I/O panel, two USB-A 3.0 ports, an LED control button, and HD audio jacks. The chassis can house E-ATX motherboards, graphics cards up to a generous 430 mm in length, and power supplies up to 220 mm. As for liquid cooling components, the case offers radiator mounting options, supporting up to a 360/420 mm radiator at the front and a 280/360 mm radiator at the top. The front and top panels also provide space for three 140/120 mm fans, with additional mounting positions on the bottom for 140/120 mm fans.

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Sharkoon has unveiled the Skiller SGK50 S4 Gen 2 keyboards. Building on the strengths of its predecessor, the Gen 2 models now offer extensive hot-swap capabilities, alongside the sleek aesthetic of a coiled cable. Enthusiasts will be particularly pleased with the ability to fully customise the keyboard using open-source software like VIA and QMK, while internal enhancements such as a polycarbonate plate and double-layer silicone dampening promise an improved acoustic profile.

The Skiller SGK50 S4 Gen 2 arrives with gaming performance firmly in mind, featuring pre-installed Gateron Yellow linear switches. Moreover, this new version offers more versatility, as it supports any 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switch, allowing users to experiment and fine-tune their typing experience. Sharkoon even includes the necessary hot-swapping tools right in the box. The keyboard maintains its 60% compact form factor yet retains full functionality through clever key assignment for essential commands. While the Skiller SGK50 S4 traditionally allowed for quick, on-the-fly adjustments without software, the Gen 2 models now push it to the next level thanks to open-source technologies such as VIA and QMK.

A considerable focus has been placed on the keyboard's auditory experience. The Gen 2 version uses a polycarbonate positioning plate and double-layer silicone damping, creating a deeper, more satisfying typing sound that elevates the overall feel. As with all keyboards in the SGK50 series, the S4 Gen 2 features a detachable coiled cable with a USB-C to USB-A connector, adding a touch of sophisticated flair to any desk setup.

Beyond its modern design, compact form factor, and vibrant RGB illumination, the Skiller SGK50 S4 Gen 2 PBT variant comes equipped with the latest linear switches from Gateron and durable, abrasion-resistant PBT keycaps. Moreover, Sharkoon offers the Skiller SGK50 S4 Gen 2 barebone keyboard for those planning to personalise and optimise every aspect of their typing experience from the ground up. The Skiller SGK50 S4 Gen 2 keyboards are now available in black and white. The standard model costs €69.90, the PBT keycap variant goes for €79.90, and the barebone edition is €49.90.

KitGuru says: Of all the Skiller SGK50 S4 Gen 2 keyboard variants, which do you prefer?

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Supergiant has been hard at work on Hades 2 over the past year. The game's early access period is finally starting to wind down, with the studio putting the finishing touches on the game for PC players, opening the door for an eventual console release.

In the latest Early Access update post, Supergiant confirmed that it is approaching the end of the road and will soon reach Version 1.0 for Hades 2: “After more than a year of Early Access development, we're now starting to prepare for our v1.0 launch! We're heading into the final phase of Hades II development, which involves adding the story's true ending and other finishing touches.”

The game's true ending, in-game achievements and final art will all be put in place for the V1.0 launch. There is no release date yet, but the full game should land on PC this year. As for the console version, Hades 2 is set to be a Switch 2 console exclusive at launch, with PlayStation and Xbox versions to land at a later date.

All of this news follows the release of The Unseen update for Hades 2. This is the third major early access content update for the game. With the way things are going, it may also be the last major update for the game before leaving Early Access.

KitGuru Says: Based on the early access reviews, Hades 2 is already a great sequel. It will be interesting to see what the wider audience thinks, as there will be plenty of players waiting for the game to exit Early Access before jumping in. 

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At the Xbox Games Showcase last week, Microsoft announced its collaborative PC handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally. Now in a new video shared this week, Xbox president, Sarah Bond, teased the future via a continued partnership with AMD on chips. 

In an update video this week, Bond confirmed that Xbox will once again be partnering with AMD for its next generation Xbox systems. Microsoft first began using AMD APUs in its consoles with the Xbox One, and that partnership has continued with the Xbox Series X/S consoles. The next generation Xbox, which is anticipated to launch by 2028, will also use an AMD chip at the heart of the console.

This new multi-year agreement with AMD may also extend to handhelds. For now, Microsoft is licensing out the Xbox brand to third-parties like Asus to produce handheld systems. However, Microsoft is said to be interested in making its own handheld gaming system, so we may see a custom designed chip for the first-party Xbox handheld.

Sony is also rumoured to be working with AMD on its own next-generation PlayStation console.

KitGuru Says: It looks like AMD is going to maintain its position as the main chip supplier for home gaming consoles. 

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Earlier this year, Warner Bros made the shocking decision to shut down Monolith Productions, the studio behind the patented ‘Nemesis' system, as well as massive single-player hits like Lord of the Rings: Shadow of Mordor and F.E.A.R. Now, more changes have been announced for the WB Games division, with the company splitting up into a number of divisions. 

WB Games will now double down on its biggest franchises. The publisher is being split up into four divisions to oversee different franchises. One will oversee DC Universe projects, another will focus on Mortal Kombat, another on Harry Potter and a fourth division will lead work on Game of Thrones video games, of which there are surprisingly few on the market.

As you would expect, NetherRealm will fall into the Mortal Kombat division, while Rocksteady will continue to be heavily involved with DC. PortKey Games (Hogwarts Legacy) will be at the Harry Potter division. It is unclear if there is any true creative force behind the new ‘Game of Thrones' division at this stage.

This is all part of a larger restructuring going on at Warner Bros. Discovery. The newly merged company is now splitting up across the board with new divisions focused on streaming, traditional network TV and other key areas of focus.

KitGuru Says: I hope we start to hear some positive news on what Rocksteady is working on next. A return to Batman would certainly win fans back over. 

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AMD has unveiled the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series and the Radeon AI Pro 9000 GPU series. These launches address a broad spectrum of use cases, from AI acceleration to professional applications.

As seen on the slides shared by TechPowerUp, the new Threadripper 9000 series leverages the Zen 5 CPU architecture, with “Shimada Peak” specifically being a workstation-optimised variant of the “Turin” MCM that powers AMD's 5th Generation Epyc processors. Meanwhile, the Radeon AI Pro 9000 series harnesses the RDNA 4 graphics architecture found in the Radeon RX 9000 series gaming graphics cards, but adjusted for professional applications.

The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 series pushes the envelope for CPU core counts, scaling up to 96 cores and 192 threads. The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 series package is designed for the AMD Socket TR5, ensuring seamless drop-in compatibility with all existing TR5 motherboards, provided they are running the latest UEFI firmware updates. This new CPU platform offers an 8-channel DDR5 memory interface, effectively providing 16 sub-channels, with native support for ECC DDR5-6400 speeds. While RDIMMs are supported, the platform maintains a limit of one DIMM per channel, allowing a maximum memory capacity of 2 TB.

Regarding SoC I/O, the “Shimada Peak” processors have a 128-lane PCI-Express 5.0 root complex. However, unlike their EPYC counterparts, they do not include CXL capabilities. Nevertheless, architectural tweaks to the SoC result in a notable increase in aggregate PCIe bandwidth compared to its predecessors. Additional features include AMD PRO Management capabilities and AIM-T WLAN support. The Threadripper Pro 9000 WX series will offer a range of processor models, from a 12C/24T entry point to the 96C/192T flagship CPU. All SKUs within this Pro WX series will share a common I/O feature set and maintain a consistent 350W TDP.

This new generation promises a significant uplift in IPC, offering a noticeable performance leap over its Zen 4-powered predecessors. Beyond raw IPC gains, workstation users stand to benefit from the architecture's full 512-bit FPU datapath, which will dramatically accelerate applications reliant on the AVX-512 instruction set. AMD has also upgraded the I/O die to facilitate native DDR5-6400 memory speeds, alongside support for AMD EXPO profiles and CKD. Internally, AMD is touting a substantial 16% performance increase over the Threadripper 7000 series in standard workstation benchmarks, with an impressive 25% surge in SPEC Workstation AI and machine learning benchmarks compared to identical core counts and frequencies.

Alongside the Pro WX series, AMD introduced the Threadripper 9000X HEDT processors. These are tailored for HEDT systems and entry-level workstations. The primary distinction from the Pro 9000 WX series lies in the absence of AMD Pro capabilities and a trimmed I/O feature set. This includes a 4-channel (8 sub-channel) DDR5 memory interface and a more modest 48-lane PCI-Express 5.0 root complex. This HEDT lineup comprises just three SKUs, ranging from 24C/48T up to a potent 64C/128T option. These chips also maintain compatibility with Socket TR5 motherboards. However, half of the memory channels and some PCIe/NVMe slots will be blocked or modified.

Moving on to the GPUs, the new Radeon AI Pro 9000 series represents AMD's top-tier offerings for professional visualisation and AI acceleration. These graphics cards are designed to be deployed singularly or in workstations with up to four cards installed. The flagship of this series, the Radeon AI Pro R9700, features a maxed-out 4 nm “Navi 48” GPU, boasting 64 RDNA 4 CUs that translate to 4,096 stream processors and 128 AI accelerators, and 32GB GDDR6 running at 20Gbps over a 256-bit memory bus for a maximum of 640GB/s of bandwidth, further enhanced by a 64MB 3rd Generation Infinity Cache. Overall, the AMD Radeon AI Pro R9700 delivers up to 191 TFLOPS (FP16 dense) and a 1531 TOPS (INT4 sparse) performance with a 300W TBP.

KitGuru says: Are you planning on building a new workstation with any of AMD's new components? 

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Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and TTC optical main button switches, NZXT's ambidextrous 56 g Lift Elite Wireless also comes with 8000 Hz wired and 4000 Hz wireless polling, and up to 70 hours of battery life are advertised.

Following a series of problems with its YouTube app for iPhone, Google has now issued an updated version and recommends users reinstall it.


YouTube does still add new features to its iOS app, such as picture-in-picture, and it continues to promise a native app for Apple Vision Pro. But its main YouTube app for iPhone has being malfunctioning over the last few days.

In response to complaints, Google first issued an advisory suggesting that users should delete and reinstall the app. This was said to be a "temporary workaround" while the problems were being investigated.


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The reed pen in iPadOS 26 is not just a stylistic choice, but a tool for the Apple Pencil that opens it up to write Arabic scripts. And, it works great.


The use of the Apple Pencil on iPad is already extremely extensive. In Apple apps that allow users to write or draw in them, there are multiple ways to get the virtual ink onto digital paper.

Felt pens, fine liners, highlighters, erasers, crayons, and even rulers are all available under the Markup tool palette, giving users the opportunity to annotate items however they want.


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Even with Apple Intelligence tools and a fresh look for iOS, most iPhone upgrades happen when the old phone breaks down, not when Apple ships something new.


Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with announcements. The company unveiled a renumbered iOS, and a new design language.

While it didn't say that much about it at WWDC, Apple's making a big push into artificial intelligence with Apple Intelligence.


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Sega is about to drop support for a series of nine Sega games for the iPhone, with classics including "Crazy Taxi" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 4," but for now they remain free to download and play.


Back in 2017, Sega began issuing free but ad-supported versions of some classic games for iOS under the banner of "Sega Forever." Forever now seems to be about to end, though, as a series of titles have been made completely free — and have a warning about support coming to an end.

Sega has not officially announced this beyond the in-game notices, and there is as yet no detail about when support will end. It's not even clear whether the titles will remain on the App Store, but the warning notice suggests they won't.


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Apple is giving Apple TV a fresh look in tvOS 26, complete with a sleek new Liquid Glass design and some smart new features. Here's what's new, what it looks like, and how it works.


The forthcoming update, which is available for various Apple TV models, is out now as a developer beta. We downloaded it on our Apple TV 4K to try out the new features for ourselves.



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Newly released to developers, Apple Intelligence's transcription tools are fast, accurate, and typically double the speed of OpenAI's longstanding equivalent.


This could be another example of Apple entering a market late but doing it best. Since OpenAI released its Whisper transcription technology in September 2022, it has become the standard model in dozens of apps — but now may not stay that way.

For during WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it was opening up its Apple Intelligence tools to third-party developers. While Apple barely gave any details, and certainly did not promote its transcription tools, developers are now discovering what facilities it brings.


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A change in the display technology used in the iPhone 19 may mean that the screen uses less power, prolonging battery life for users.


The display is one of the components that consumes a high amount of power when used. As changes made to the display can greatly affect battery usage, Apple is keen to keep the screen as power-efficient as possible.

The current iPhone 16 Pro models use a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED display, which is designed to conserve power. However, a tweak to the design will help cut its power draw down more.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Big Tech companies including Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft — but not Apple — are lobbying to block US states for forming any AI regulation for the next decade.


The lobbying is being done by trade body Incompas, on behalf of its members, which include major technology firms as well as energy and law firms. Apple is not a member, but it has previously lobbied against similar AI regulation plans in Europe.

According to the Financial Times, none of the four Big Tech firms would comment on the lobbying. But Incompas CEO and former congressman Chip Pickering argues that preventing differing and conflicting AI regulation across the US is essential.


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Apple's ex-chief designer Jony Ive has joined the British Museum as it works to renovate its London buildings and better use digital technologies.


Since leaving Apple, Jony Ive and his LoveFrom firm have become a staple of design in Britain, from designing a royal emblem for King Charles, through a space project logo, and redesigning Comic Relief's famous red nose. Now Ive has been appointed to the board of Trustees of the British Museum.

"It is an extraordinary honour to join the Board of Trustees of the British Museum," Ive said in a statement to AppleInsider. "I have adored the museum since I first visited as a child over fifty years ago."


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Fractal Design is stepping into the gaming headset arena with the Scape – a sleek, wireless headset that brings their signature minimalistic design philosophy to your desk. In this review, we’ll look at everything from comfort and sound quality to battery life, EQ settings, and the included magnetic charging stand to find out if it’s worth the £169.99 asking price.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:44 Pricing and accessories
01:29 The Design / Comfort / Build Quality
03:29 Control dial / switches
04:08 Thoughts / RGB / Interface
06:04 Charging Stand / Cable / Battery Life
08:01 Real World Use
09:18 Specs and EQ
10:51 Microphone and sound test
11:56 Compatibility
12:16 Closing Thoughts

Specifications

• Dimensions without charging stand (WxHxD) – 160 x 195 x 84 mm
• Dimensions with charging stand (WxHxD) -160 x 205 x 90 mm
• Weight – 338 g (314 g excluding microphone)
• Driver – 40 mm Polyetherimide diaphragm with Neodymium magnet
• Battery life (RGB off) >40 hours
• Battery life (RGB on) >24 hours
• Compatibility
  • PC
  • Mac
  • PlayStation 4/5
  • Nintendo Switch
  • iOS/Android
• Frequency response – 20-20 000 Hz
• THD @ 1 kHz – <0,5 %
• Audio Connection modes
  • 2.4 GHz Wireless via USB-A dongle
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Wired via USB-C to USB-A cable
• Built-in controls
  • Media Control crown (HID volume, play/pause/next track)
  • Ambient lighting ON/OFF
  • Power button
  • Connection mode switch
  • Mute and microphone noise cancellation button EQ mode button
• Range (Stereo Audio) – Up to 40 meters (unobstructed)
• Charging time 0-100% in docking station – <3 hours
• Charging time 0-100% with USB cable – <3 hours
• Wireless Charging time from 0% to 4h playtime with RGB on – 15 minutes
• RGB type – 6 individually addressable LEDs per cup
• Audio resolution (Dongle) Dongle: 24-bit/96 kHz (Codec: LC3+)
• Microphone types
  • 1 x Detachable microphone: Uni-directional for voice input, Super Wideband protocol with audio frequency 50–16 000 Hz
  • 1 x Built-in microphone: Omni-directional for voice input
  • 1 x Built-in microphone: Omni-directional microphone for noise cancellation
• Windows Dynamic Lighting – Compatible
• Warranty – 2 years
• Included in the box – Headset, charging stand, wireless dongle, 1.5 m USB A to USB C cable, detachable microphone, manual

You can buy the Scape headset from AWD IT for £169.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Clean and neutral design.
• Very convenient charging with the included dock.
• Good directional audio performance.
• No software needed for customisation; everything is web based.
• Comfortable for long gaming sessions.
• Good pricing considering the inclusion of the magnetic charging dock.

Cons:

• Could do with a little more overall volume.
• RGB on a gaming headsets won't be for everyone.

KitGuru says: The Scape is an excellent headset with a truly convenient charging dock included. An excellent audio debut from Fractal Design. 

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The Final Fantasy franchise is easily an icon in the gaming space, with 1997’s Final Fantasy VII in particular being viewed as one of the most important titles of all time. Despite the reverence for this classic, in the nearly 30 years since its release, the OG Final Fantasy VII has ‘only’ sold 15 million units.

As part of a recent press release detailing the upcoming arrival of Final Fantasy XVI and FFVII Remake to Xbox, Square Enix offered a surprise update on the original Final Fantasy VII from 1997, writing:

“Since [1997], the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.1 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world.”

While 15 million copies is nothing to sniff at, the fact that one of the most iconic video games of all time has been outsold by countless indie titles in mere months is indicative of just how much the games industry has grown over the past few decades.

It will be interesting to see whether the FFVII Remake manages to reach 15 million in due time.

KitGuru says: What do you think of FFVII’s updated sales figures? Where would you put FFVII in the top 10 list of most iconic games of all time? Will the remake eventually outsell the original? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Of all the classic PlayStation One mascot platformers, Gex is likely one of the least known. Developed by Crystal Dynamics, the trilogy released between 1995 and 1999 and is perhaps best known for its use of different voice actors for its UK and US releases. As part of the recent re-release of the trilogy via LimitedRunGames, an update is slated to add options for both PAL and NTSC audio.

Taking to BlueSky, the official LimitedRunGames page shared the following: “Thank you for making the launch of GEX Trilogy a huge success! It’s been in the works for a while and we’re finally able to announce that the PAL versions of GEX 2 & GEX 3, featuring the voices of Leslie Philips and Danny John-Jules, respectively, will be added in an update!”

Fortunately, fans don’t have to wait long, as the update has already been pushed to Steam, with other platforms said to be following suit “once the patch has completed certification.”

For the uninitiated, the NTSC and PAL versions of Gex differed in multiple ways – not just with the voice actors. Much of the game’s dialogue and writing was also changed, with many of the jokes being adapted to suit each respective region.

As such, having the PAL versions of Gex being made available alongside the NTSC release is welcome to see and makes this trilogy feel like much more of a complete package.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the trilogy back in the day? Did you play the NTSC or PAL version? Let us know down below.

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium libraries with a number of new and returning titles. Unfortunately, at the same time the company also removes games from the service on a monthly basis. With June’s titles now available to download and play, the console maker has announced half a dozen games which are set to leave PS Plus Extra / Premium in July.

In going to the Last chance to play section on the PlayStation 5’s PS Plus tab, subscribers can find a list of 6 titles which are set to be removed from the service next month (likely mid-July):

• Dying Light 2
• Remnant 2
• Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
• Mount & Blade 2
• Job Simulator
• Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong

Given the relative lack of PSVR titles on PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium, the removal of Job Simulator is disappointing to see.

Of course, beyond that you’ve got Techland’s open-world first-person parkour zombie title Dying Light 2; the co-op focused souls-like with guns Remnant 2 and the current-gen remake of the PSP classic Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

While no exact date has been given for their removal, based on previous months, the games above will likely leave PS Plus some time during mid-July – meaning you still have a bit of time to give some of these games a go. That said, with many of these games offering dozens of hours worth of gameplay, you may have to pick and choose, unfortunately.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the line-up? Are you hoping to finish any of these games before they’re removed? Should Sony give more of a heads up for games which are set to leave? Let us know down below.

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Bungie has been quiet on the subject of Marathon since the game's alpha ended earlier this year. The game had been on track for a September launch but today, Sony and Bungie made the surprise announcement that the game has been delayed indefinitely. 

Marathon has been delayed and currently, the game does not have a new release date. Bungie has outlined some key areas of focus for this extra development time, including enhanced visuals, more challenging AI encounters, more dynamic events, proximity chat and actual story content.

This marks a notable shift in strategy. Last year, Concord suffered from negative feedback during its playtests, but rather than delaying the game and making changes, the game was forced to release in August as originally planned. Ultimately, the game flopped and Sony pulled it from sale, before shutting down the studio entirely.

Bungie needs Marathon to be a hit and Sony also needs one of its live service bets to pay off after multiple years of failure. Marathon does not have a new release date yet, but the check list of issues to be addressed before launch reads like a wishlist based on alpha feedback. When Marathon returns, it should be a better, more interesting game.

KitGuru Says: It sounds like we won't be seeing Marathon again until 2026. if Bungie makes good use of this extra time, Marathon should be a much better game when it is next revealed. 

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The biggest announcement at Microsoft’s recent Xbox Games Showcase was the official unveiling of its ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. That said, aside from a vague release window of later this year, no proper timeline has been shared. According to multiple insiders however, the Xbox Ally is “tentatively” slated to launch in late October – though apparently no prices have been finalised.

Recently, known industry leaker Extas1s claimed that the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally is currently set to launch this October – with the lower-powered Xbox Ally costing $499 and the more premium Ally X going for $799.

Following this, WindowsCentral’s Jez Corden clarified some of the details, stating that while they too have heard that Xbox plans to launch the handhelds in October (specifically later in the month), “Microsoft hasn't yet fully committed to a price point.”

Unlike most video game consoles, the more open nature of the Xbox Ally’s OS means that users aren’t tied down to a single storefront. As such, there is little reason for Microsoft to subsidise the cost of the ROG handhelds.

That said, considering the ‘last-gen’ ROG Ally X costs $899, Microsoft may try to shave a couple dollars off if they wish for their handhelds to be more than an extreme niche. We will have to wait and see.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the ROG Xbox Ally? Are you interested in either handheld? How much do you think they’ll cost? Let us know down below.

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Apple's iOS 18 enhances FaceTime & calls with advanced audio modes and cinematic video effects for clearer communication. Here's how — and when — to use them.


FaceTime and phone calls in iOS 18 include three new audio settings, starting with Standard, the standard microphone mode ideal for everyday use and balanced sound.

The second one is Wide Spectrum. It actually includes more of the background noise into the call. Wide Spectrum can make the audio sound more natural, making it the one to useif you're at a birthday party and want to include all the excitement in the background.


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We heard about Phison's new PS5028-E28 controller at CES this year, but until now all we've had to go on were internal benchmarks; not our favourite way to judge performance.  This…

Intel continues to implement rightsizing, or whatever euphemism is currently being used for layoffs, with somewhere between 15-20% of Intel Foundry employees facing unemployment in July.  It's hard to say exactly…

Apple's decision to make macOS Tahoe the last version to support Intel Macs is going to cause enormous problems for OpenCore and Hackintosh users. The communities are taking the news quite well.


Apple's operating system announcements during WWDC 2025 included macOS 26 Tahoe among the inbound fall updates. However, while the version number change and the move to Liquid Glass for the user interface were the main talking points, its support changes were also very important.

Confirmed as part of the WWDC Platforms State of the Union address, macOS Tahoe will be the final release to include support for Intel Macs. Apple's future macOS releases will be just for Apple Silicon Mac models, which it not so subtly hinted developers should finally switch over to if they hadn't already.


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Apple has again managed to avoid paying a massive fee in its long-running Optis iPhone wireless patents lawsuit, with the U.S. Court of Appeals throwing out a $300 million verdict.


Apple has been embroiled in a lawsuit with Optis Wireless Technology since 2019 over a handful of 4G LTE patents since 2019, and it has seen defeat twice. However, thanks to another favorable appeals court decision, it has managed to dodge the fine for a second time.

In a decision from the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals on June 16, the 2022 ruling that resulted in a demand for Apple to pay $300 million in compensation to Optis is to effectively be bounced back to the court in Texas. Reuters reports a new trial is required, due to a procedural issue that affected the result.


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If you're looking for a sleek, high-performance storage solution designed for anyone on the go, Satechi's new Ultra-Slim USB4 NVMe SSD Enclosure might just fit the bill.


Satechi's new enclosure supports SSD sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 with expandable storage from 1TB, up to 8TB. That makes it ideal for anyone who wants a lot of storage in a small footprint.

Thanks to USB4, the USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure can transfer files up to 40Gbps, which is roughly eight times faster than USB 3.0. This means you could move ten 4K movies in under 40 seconds or 4,000 high-res images in roughly 30 seconds.


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It’s been a while since Mario upgraded his wheels. To be fair, Mario Kart 8 is a pretty tough act to follow, selling over 75 million copies between its Wii U and Switch iterations, but with the long-awaited launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the Mushroom Kingdom crew are once again hitting the asphalt in Mario Kart World. Does Mario Kart World successfully expand the beloved franchise's horizons? Or does this open-world variation on the series take a wrong turn? Buckle up racers, it's time to find out... As its title implies, Mario Kart World goes the full-on open-world route, […]

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Fresh details surfaced regarding Intel's Nova Lake-S processor series, painting a clearer picture of what to expect from the company's next-generation desktop processors. While the official name remains unknown, the flagship model is rumoured to pack a significant punch with a whopping 52 cores: 16 P-cores, 32 E-cores, and 4 LP-cores.

Beyond the flagship, and according to chi11eddog, Intel is also reportedly developing a Core Ultra 7 SKU with a 14P+24E configuration, alongside various Core Ultra 5 options featuring 8P+16E, 8P+12E, and 6P+8E configs. The entry-level Core Ultra 3 lineup is expected to include 4P+8E and 4P+4E variants. Note that all desktop SKUs are projected to incorporate four P-Cores. This means the Nova Lake-S series could span a wide range of core counts, from 12 to 52, depending on which configurations Intel rolls out for consumers.

The table below shows the processors in more detail:

Processor	Cores	TDP
Core Ultra 9	52 (16x P + 32 E + 4 LP)	150W
Core Ultra 7	42 (14x P + 24 E + 4 LP)	150W
Core Ultra 5	28 (8x P + 16 E + 4 LP)	125W
Core Ultra 5	24 (8x P + 12 E + 4 LP)	125W
Core Ultra 5	18 (6x P + 8 E + 4 LP)	125W
Core Ultra 3	16 (4x P + 8 E + 4 LP)	65W
Core Ultra 3	12 (4x P + 4 E + 4 LP)	65W

Jaykihn also stated that this next-generation series will support faster memory speeds right out of the box. While the current Arrow Lake-S series officially supports DDR5-6400 memory and can be overclocked to 9200 MT/s, the upcoming desktop series is expected to default to 8000 MT/s. This applies to configurations using 1 DIMM per channel (1DPC) and single-rank memory. Whether this enhanced memory support is due to improvements in the CPU's integrated memory controllers or advancements in the new motherboard platforms remains unclear.

Intel Nova Lake-S, which will most likely be branded under the Core Ultra 300 series, is expected to launch next year.

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GameMax has just unveiled two additions to its desktop case lineup: the Claw 360 and Claw 460. These new enclosures are aimed at gamers and creators looking for a distinctive aesthetic, uncompromising thermal performance, and robust, future-proof compatibility. Both models proudly sport GameMax's new identity, which is immediately noticeable through their aggressive, claw-inspired front panels, sculpted ventilation mesh, and the new brand logo. 

According to TechPowerUp, the Claw 360 is an mATX case built to accommodate the latest hardware, offering support for GPUs up to 420 mm in length. You'll find room for 240 mm ATX PSUs, air coolers up to 175 mm tall, and support for radiators up to 360 mm. Its internal layout is primed for outstanding cooling, supporting up to 12x 120-mm fans, with four pre-installed ARGB/PWM units wired directly to a built-in controller for illumination and speed management. The front I/O panel has a USB-C Gen 2 port and a USB 3.0 connector for connectivity. Moreover, an integrated, height-adjustable GPU support bracket prevents sag of the graphics card.

For those requiring maximum compatibility and expansion capabilities, the Claw 460 is a full-sized ATX case. It mirrors its smaller counterpart's GPU and PSU support, while extending compatibility to ATX motherboards. Like the Claw 360, it leverages a mesh front panel and a vertical airflow system to deliver consistent cooling even during intense periods of use. It can house 12x 120mm fans and has four pre-installed ARGB/PWM fans, complete with an integrated controller for customisable lighting and airflow. Connectivity on the front I/O panel is identical, offering a USB-C Gen 2 and two USB 3.0 ports. Like its compact sibling, the Claw 460 includes a height-adjustable GPU support bracket.

The more compact Claw 360 will hit the market first, with its full-sized sibling, the Claw 460, following suit next month. The Claw 360 will be available for $67.99 in black and $71.99 in white, while the larger Claw 460 will cost $77.99 in black and $81.99 in white.

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The latest GeForce Game Ready driver has dropped. The new driver delivers a ton of fixes for various games, and adds day-one optimisations for Remedy's new game, FBC: Firebreak. The driver also adds support for the new Path Tracing update for DOOM: The Dark Ages.

Today, FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment’s fully ray-traced co-op action game, launches with day-one support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and all GeForce RTX gamers can activate DLSS Super Resolution to double performance.

And coming tomorrow, DOOM: The Dark Age update adds path tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction, amplifying image quality in the critically acclaimed shooter. DOOM: The Dark Ages features always-on ray-traced global illumination lighting – with path tracing, light from the sun, moon, and hellish skyboxes bounces multiple times, illuminating more game elements at a higher level of detail.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks and REMATCH both add DLSS today as well.

To support all of these games, Nvidia has rolled out a new Game Ready driver. The new 576.80 driver can now be downloaded directly from Nvidia or via the Nvidia App.

KitGuru Says: This driver update also seems to fix a lot of flicker and stability issues in various games, so if you've been having issues lately, hopefully this driver will fix things up.

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Montech announced the launch of its latest air cooler series, the NX400. This new entry-level offering is poised to shake up the single-tower air cooling market, promising to redefine expectations for thermal regulation in its class, integrating a compact but dense heatsink and a newly engineered high-static pressure fan.

At the core of the NX400's cooling capabilities lies its enhanced heatsink, featuring 52 fins aligned with the heat pipes to optimise heat transfer. Further boosting its cooling prowess is the newly developed E28 fan. This 28-mm-thick, high-static-pressure fan has been specifically engineered for air cooling applications, ensuring powerful airflow while simultaneously minimising turbulence.

 

Available in both ARGB and non-ARGB variants, the NX400 coolers' fans come with premium corner-covered footpads that dampen vibration, ensuring stable operation and reducing noise. A sleek, glossy striped cover on the top of the cooler adds a clean finishing touch, enhancing visual appeal without dominating the overall aesthetic of the cooler and the build.

Montech designed the NX400 with broad compatibility in mind, ensuring it supports popular CPU platforms and is compatible with most PC cases. The standard version of the Montech NX400 is now available for $25.90, and the ARGB variant is priced at $29.90.

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KitGuru says: Using fans as thick as the E28 on entry-level coolers isn't very common, but maybe Montech can create a precedent to motivate other CPU cooler manufacturers to do the same.

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