The debut title from Sandfall Interactive is set in a surreal, painterly world where a chosen group must stop a mysterious ritual that erases people from existence each year. Though a bit short, Clair Obscur delivers a unique narrative, stunning visuals, and a classic RPG experience with serious Game of...
Panasonic abandons VGA port from “Let’s Note” laptops, signaling end of era in Japan
Panasonic recently introduced a new model in its "Let's Note" line of laptops. For the first time, the Japanese company has removed the legacy video port from its integrated laptop features. According to a Nikkei report, this move could mark the beginning of the end for "VGA-enabled" computers sold in......
Elden Ring: Nightreign debuts to mixed reviews
Elden Ring: Nightreign is a multiplayer spin-off that expands the Elden Ring universe with a fast-paced, cooperative roguelike experience. It offers intense combat and strategic depth, catering primarily to seasoned players. However, its steep learning curve and technical issues may prove challenging for newcomers. Read Entire Article
Nvidia GTX 970 mod upgrades to 8GB VRAM, matches GTX 1060 in performance
Brazilian hardware modder Paulo Gomes modified an Asus Strix GTX 970 for his experiment. To boost VRAM, he removed the original 512MB, 7 Gbps GDDR5 modules and replaced them with 1GB, 8 Gbps chips. He also added a resistor to ensure the GPU recognized the higher-density memory. The additional memory......
Beijing encourages top Chinese memory maker to abandon DDR4 manufacturing
The move is a bit surprising considering the company just started mass producing DDR4 modules late last year. The strategy appeared effective, too, as other leading memory makers including SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron have reportedly finalized plans to end DDR3 and DDR4 production this year, partially in response. Read...
China hosts world’s first mechanical mixed martial arts tournament
It was an event reminiscent of the old Robot Wars show in the late 90s but slightly less violent. Four Unitree G1 robots, each roughly the size and weight of a small adult (35 kilograms and 132 centimeters tall), battled it out under the watchful eyes of their human controllers......
Space Cadet Pinball returns, now on Android
Miss the satisfying clack of Space Cadet Pinball? The iconic 3D Pinball game bundled with Windows 95 through XP is back, now on Android. This port is the result of a reverse-engineered open-source project, and it's completely free with no ads. Read Entire Article
Robots are taking over some tasks, but workers report losing purpose and autonomy
Recent academic studies reveal a more complex reality. One investigation, led by Professor Milena Nikolova at the University of Groningen, analyzed data from across Europe and found that workers in highly automated sectors often experience a diminished sense of purpose. Rather than feeling free, many report their jobs have grown......
Modder develops a new solution to bring the Commodore 64 into the HDMI era
SideProjectsLab (SPL) has developed HD-64, a hardware module that provides fully digital HDMI output to the classic Commodore 64. The legendary home computer lacks any native digital video output. Instead, its original VIC-II chip handles composite video output for display on a TV. Read Entire Article
Apple iPhone exports from China to the US fall 76% as India output surges
New figures from Canalys, now part of Omdia, show that iPhone imports from China into the US reached 900,000 units in April, marking a 76% year-on-year decrease. Read Entire Article