OpenAI has completed its acquisition of io Products, the AI hardware design firm led by former Apple designer Jony Ive.


In May, Sam Altman and Jony Ive released a video announcing the upcoming partnership between Ive's AI startup, "io" and Altman's OpenAI. While the video was eventually removed when Ive's company name was challenged, the deal still continued, to the tune of

Now, on July 9, the Sam & Jony page on OpenAI has been updated to reflect the new partnership. It reads:


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The first upgrade to the Apple Vision Pro is still expected to arrive in 2025, with performance and comfort changes expected for the headset.


The Apple Vision Pro made a splash at launch, but hasn't really made as much of an impact as initially expected. While Apple may be a long way away from a full second-generation update, a tweaked version of what's already available could be on the way soon.

According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple's first upgrade to the Apple Vision Pro is expected, potentially as soon as late 2025.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Apple has approved SaruTobi's return to the App Store, featuring integrated Bitcoin Lightning payments for in-game extras.


SaruTobi, developed by Christian Moss and published by MandelDuck, is now available on the App Store with ZBD-powered Lightning Network payments. Players can spend small amounts of Bitcoin to buy power-ups or retries, while also earning tiny rewards known as "sats" through gameplay.

ZBD describes the new version as the first fully native Lightning integration in an iOS game. Players can complete Bitcoin transactions entirely within the app.


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Apple's MacBook Air M1 is $599 at Walmart, while Amazon, B&H, and Woot offer deals on the improved M2, M3, and M4 models.


The $599 M1 deal at Walmart is one of the lowest prices seen for any MacBook Air. This makes it especially appealing for students and budget-conscious shoppers.

The entry-level Apple Silicon model remains popular. It's favored for its slim fanless design, all-day battery life, and reliable 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU performance for everyday tasks.


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Mac users looking for an affordable monitor can pick up Samsung's 32-inch smart displays for as low as $299.99 with Prime Day deals.


The cheapest deal can be found on Samsung's M7 32-inch monitor, which is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon during day 2 of Prime Day. The 25% price drop is valid for a limited time only and units are in stock and ready to ship directly from Amazon.

Buy M7 for $299.99


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Apple TV+ will debut the fourth season of its Emmy-winning drama "The Morning Show" on September 17, 2025, promising viewers a new chapter filled with newsroom intrigue, big-name cast additions and timely questions about truth in a polarized world.


Apple confirmed the release date and a new teaser for the upcoming season. The 10-episode season will premiere globally with a weekly release schedule. The schedule will continue through November 19.

Returning stars include Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, who also serve as executive producers. And, the cast is loaded with other Hollywood stars.


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In a less than earthshaking leak, a new report claims that the expected slimline iPhone 17 Air will be issued in four different colors — just like so many iPhone ranges before it.


Unless you're hanging on to an alpine green 2022 iPhone 13 Pro, having a colorful iPhone means having bought on of the regular models. Where the iPhone and iPhone Plus ranges get all the colors, the Pro ones rarely do.

So as the expected iPhone 17 Air is predicted to replace the iPhone 16 Pro at the lower end of the lineup, it is not shocking to hear that it will come in various colors. But leaker Majin Bu claims to know what those colors are, and has now shown an image purporting to be them.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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The iPhone 17 Air may use an A19 Pro chip when it is launched, as leakers continue to issue conflicting rumors about what Apple will use this time around.


Apple's current chip strategy for the iPhone lineup is to include a Pro version of a chip in its Pro models, and a lesser-powered non-Pro variant in its standard versions. For the iPhone 17 Air, it may go down a different path.

According to serial leaker Fixed Focus Digital in a Weibo post, the iPhone 17 will be the only model to have the A19 chip. It will also be the model with the least memory at 8GB.


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Apple is laying the groundwork to let stores update macOS on sealed Macs wirelessly before sale, mirroring a system it already uses for iPhones.


With macOS 26, codenamed Tahoe, Apple's latest beta includes signs of work on a retail system for updating Macs in their boxes. The system would resemble Apple's "Presto" technology, which enables Apple Stores to update iPhones still sealed in their retail packaging.

That approach ensures devices are on the latest iOS version before they reach buyers. It reduces headaches such as forced day-one updates.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

Save $150 on Amazon


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


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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


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The Apple Account Card may be spreading to more countries than first thought, with another seven countries in Europe earmarked for the financial feature.


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

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


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