CXMT On The Priority List For A Spate Of China’s New Homegrown DUV Machines, Neutralizing The US MATCH Act, And Bolstering Its Big Bet On 3D DRAM

After undergoing a historic IPO, one that resulted in a veritable frenzy among investors, China's CXMT has apparently entered an August list of Chinese semi players that are slated to receive some of the very first domestically produced DUV lithography units this year, a development that is sure to supercharge CXMT's next-gen bets.

According to The Information, a China-based company, formally called Shanghai Yuliangsheng Technology, has now entered the DUV lithography business , with plans to produce 5 units this year, and 20


Singaporean Startup’s Gelix 1 AI Chip With 20-Core CPU, 273GB/s Bandwidth, Said To Beat M4 Pro In AI Inference, Can Run Up To 100B LLMs While Using Up A Mac mini’s Footprint

The Mac mini popularized the small form factor for running AI agents, thanks to powerful chipsets and adequate unified memory. Adopting this approach, Singaporean startup Acrab believes it has the perfect competitor in the form of an AI chip called Gelix 1. Sporting a 20-core ARM CPU and fabricated on the 5nm process, the company claims that it can beat Apple’s older M4 Pro in AI inference and run up to 100-billion-parameter models.

The AI inference capabilities of the Gelix 1

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TCL Debuts OLED+ Pro X3B Gaming Monitors, Delivering Dual Mode Configurations And Up To 1500 Nits Of Peak Brightness

More high-end OLED displays have arrived, bringing superb image quality, high fluidity, and excellent specifications through the integration of fourth-gen WOLED panels.

Popular Chinese display maker TCL has brought new gaming monitors to the high-end segment. The new series is called OLED+ Pro X3B , which brings two flagship models: 32-inchthe 32X3B and the 27-inch 27X3B gaming monitors. Both are equipped with the latest OLED+ technology to drastically improve

A 32-inch 32X3B OLED+ display with Bang & Olufsen audio branding is shown, featuring a colorful screen and a slim side profile.
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STALKER 2: Cost of Hope Sends Skif Back into the Zone This August as Duty and Freedom’s Fragile Peace Collapses

Today, Ukrainian developer GSC Game World revealed the release date for the STALKER 2 expansion, STALKER 2: Cost of Hope . The DLC is coming to PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 .

The enduring struggle between the Zone's dominant factions ( Duty and Freedom ) is about to take a significant turn in this new non-linear narrative arc. As tensions escalate and the delicate peace between them starts to disintegrate, the future of the

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Ubisoft Cancels Far Cry Extraction Shooter Maverick, but a “Really Ambitious” New Spin-Off Has Entered Development

Insider Tom Henderson has just broken a new story on the Far Cry franchise , revealing that the long-rumored extraction shooter codenamed Maverick has recently been canceled by Ubisoft .

Henderson first revealed the existence of the extraction shooter Far Cry spin-off in October 2023. He also shared a few basic tidbits: Maverick would have been set in the Alaskan wilderness , with players fighting one another, animals, and particularly the harsh weather to survive. However, it sounds like the project didn't convince everyone and

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Yoshi-P Warns Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX Remakes Would Need 5 Installments, As Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy XVII

With Final Fantasy VII Revelation bringing an end to the Remake series next year on PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 , Square Enix fans are looking ahead at what's next for the publisher in terms of massive, AAA releases. Although what's in store for JRPG fans is still up in the air, it seems like remakes for games like Final Fantasy VI , Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX , if they ever get made, won't have the massive scope


Resident Evil Requiem’s Story DLC Eyes a Late 2027 Release, Arriving Nearly Two Years After the Game Itself Launched

Renowned CAPCOM leaker Dusk Golem has commented on the publisher's admission that they are too focused on new Resident Evil entries and remakes of older titles to contemplate any kind of spin-offs.

According to the leaker, CAPCOM is addressing this gap in their pipeline by producing longer-form story DLCs for Resident Evil games , including Requiem (which launched earlier this year) and Veronica (due sometime next year). However, Dusk Golem also warned fans that these DLCs, being quite big, will take time to materialize

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PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction

Following months of rumors and speculation, it was confirmed last month that GTA 6 won't launch on disc on either PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S , as all retail copies of the game will be a download code , with the status of an actual disc release still uncertain.

As if this decision couldn't get even more controversial, Rockstar Games provided a clarification on how the download code for the game works, a clarification which delivers a rare win for Xbox Series X|S users, which won


Intel Bets on Premium Chips, and the Gamble Pays Off With Server Prices Jumping 48% in Q2

Chip manufacturing giant Intel's server CPU prices marked a strong 48% increase in the second quarter due to a higher level of premium products being sold, the firm revealed in its SEC filing earlier. The firm shared its second quarter results last week, and they saw it post the fastest growth in 15 years courtesy of the ongoing wave of demand of artificial. intelligence processors. Intel's data center business marked a 59% annual revenue growth to generate $6.3 billion in sales for the

An Intel financial summary table for Q2 2026 shows total revenue of $15.1 billion for CCPG and $8.065 billion for DCAI, with a total operating income of $5.622 billion across both segments.

Elgato’s Insane Selection Of Streaming Gear That Includes Decks, Microphones, Capture Cards, And Microphones, Starts From $54.99 On Amazon Only

Looking to kickstart your streaming career or just own some hardware to boost your productivity? Elgato is the first name that comes to mind for achieving a multitude of purposes. Fortunately, Amazon has discounted several devices, ranging from Stream Decks to capture cards to microphones. Best of all, these start from just $54.99.

The Stream Deck Mini is perfect if you have limited desk space or want an entry-level controller. You also get 6 customizable LCD keys to instantly trigger shortcuts, mute audio,

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