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Industry-leading embedded solutions provider AAEON has released the GENESYSM-MTH6, a slim SubCompact System powered by Intel Core Ultra processors Series 1 (formerly Meteor Lake). Measuring just 190 mm x 134.1 mm x 43 mm and with both wall and VESA mounting options, the GENESYSM-MTH6 appears well-suited to act as a compact edge AI system for industrial setups. However, given the presence of three LAN ports for peripheral camera support, AAEON have noted it has the specifications necessary to operate as part of AI-assisted surveillance applications.

Differentiating itself from previous AAEON SubCompact Systems is the GENESYSM-MTH6's inclusion of the PER-SB2B expansion module as part of the product's BOM. The module, which was offered as an optional accessory for the board-level GENE-MTH6, will be included by default for the GENESYSM-MTH6. This module provides a substantial boost to the expansion options available, providing the system with two M.2 2280 M-Key slots for high-speed storage or AI acceleration, while maintaining an additional M.2 2280 M-Key on the system's motherboard. Other expansion options include an M.2 3052 B-Key and M.2 2230 E-Key, which allow for the installation of 5G and Wi-Fi 6E CNVi modules, respectively.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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GMKtec today officially announced the launch of the NucBox K15, its latest seventh-generation ultra workstation Mini PC. As one of the first Mini PCs to feature the Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125U, the NucBox K15 sets a new benchmark in performance, energy efficiency, and expandability for compact computing.

Next-Generation Intel Core Ultra Performance
Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, the NucBox K15 features a 12-core, 14-thread hybrid architecture (2 Performance cores + 8 Efficiency cores + 2 Low-Power Efficiency cores), with a maximum turbo frequency of up to 4.3 GHz and 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache. In the Master Lu benchmark, the system achieves a score of over 1,100,000, demonstrating outstanding performance among low-power Mini PCs. Its strong multi-core capability ensures smooth multitasking, making it well-suited for office productivity, software development, and content creation workflows.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Valve has officially discontinued its 256 GB LCD version of the Steam Deck handheld gaming console, phasing it out entirely from its offerings. However, this is not the end of the Steam Deck lineup, as the 512 GB and 1 TB OLED versions will continue manufacturing and sales. According to Valve, "We are no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256 GB model. Once sold out, it will no longer be available." This is a logical decision considering Valve is trying to simplify its production lines as it introduces new products such as the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller.

The LCD version of the Steam Deck carried a MSRP of $399 and came with 256 GB of storage, but to upgrade to OLED, gamers had to spend an extra $150 for a price tag of $549. Of course, the OLED SKU carries a fleet of benefits, with the most obvious being the display quality with HDR and a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, longer battery life, and bigger storage capacity for larger games. To make matters more interesting, Valve's website already shows that the LCD version is out of stock, so if gamers want to get their hands on the Steam Deck at the lower price point, they have to look at third-party retailers for any remaining stock.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Welcome to the last full week of 2025 and for once there are actually a few game releases this time of the year, even though there's nothing that really stands out. We kick off the week with an Asian ARPG, which is followed by some space pirate cleansing, some taxi driving, a prison break, some disco and finally a trip to Colombia. Have a great holiday week, although we'll be back before the new year, since week one starts this side of the new year.

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Duet Night Abyss is a fantasy adventure RPG with a high degree of freedom developed by Hero Games' Pan Studio. The game features "Multiple Weapon Loadouts x 3D Combat" at its core, and tells the story of "Demons" from dual perspectives. [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...][Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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AMD recently released FSR 4 Redstone Frame Generation, which, [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], provided a decent uptick in perceived smoothness and image quality. However, one of the biggest disappointments for Team Red gamers was that Redstone is officially exclusive to AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs, limiting it to GPUs in the RX 9000-series cards. One enterprising Reddit user, however, has seemingly managed to get FSR 4 Redstone Frame Generation running on an AMD Radeon RDNA 3 GPUs—and no older than RDNA 3—using OptiScaler and the same FP8 workaround as was [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...].

The full methodology is explained in a [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], but it should be noted that it only works on Linux and requires the use of Valve's Proton compatibility layer to work. The redditor tested the frame generation implementation with an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and notes that it introduces about twice as much latency as the Frame Generation implementation in FSR 3.1.6—adding around 0.14 ms latency per generated frame versus 0.07 ms on the older version—although they do not comment on performance or image quality differences between the two. This does reveal, however, that AMD is intentionally using Redstone as a method to help artificially segment its product stack, which is not sitting well with a number of commenters in the same Reddit thread that the workaround was made public. The full workaround follows.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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After all the hype from the announcement, we've seen your questions—and we love the enthusiasm. We've put together this FAQ to answer some of the most common questions we've been getting about [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]. From pricing and platforms to gameplay and tone, this should give you a clearer picture of what kind of experience we're building.

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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] is expected to arrive in 2027, the year the series will celebrate its 40th anniversary! The twelfth mainline entry in the Mega Man series will be full of new features so stay tuned! Override challenges and blast down legions of robots while springboarding across a new array of futuristic frontiers!

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The Blue Bomber first began busting bots in 1987 and instantly captivated players with its flexible gameplay, colorful characters, and rockin' music. Since then, the franchise has spawned more than 130 titles worldwide, jumping beyond the world of games into comics, TV series, and more.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for Wicked Inside Showcase, with all your positive feedback we're excited about the Co-op launch on the 22nd of Jan. With No Rest for the Wicked - Together, we're confident you're in for something special, and we're excited for you to finally get hands-on. For all Wicked players who own the game on Steam, we've just opened an Experimental branch for the Co-op open beta. This is your chance to jump into the test branch and help shape the final experience. The Experimental branch uses separate saves from Live, so you'll start fresh in the Beta. Note: your Live characters and progress are not affected and will be waiting for you when you switch back.

The Open Beta should run from 18th December to 22nd December!
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[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...], Samsung Semiconductor's website was updated with an extensive Exynos 2600 splash page. This low-key addition provides a fairly detailed rundown of the forthcoming smartphone application processor's credentials. A marketing campaign kicked off at the start of December, but certain industry observers were confused by this initial wave of promo activity. At the time, questions were raised about the South Korean foundry service's 2 nm GAA (SF2) production schedule. The rumored late start of mass production could lead to a delayed deployment of Galaxy S26 products, but the latest inside reports suggest stabilization of foundry performance and yields. According to The Bell SK, satisfactory progress has the emerging Exynos 2600 AP positioned for possible deployment in a next-gen Galaxy Z Flip device. An industry insider reckons that internal tests have produced positive impressions; enough to warrant consideration beyond a debut in Galaxy S26 phones.

Given Samsung's new product release cadence, a Galaxy Z Flip 8 model could arrive at retail by next summer. Bell SK posits that the speculated Galaxy Z Fold 8 smartphone has been linked to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile chipset, reaffirming past whispers of Samsung's MX and System LSI departments weighing up mixed selections of in-house and third-party technologies (dependent on product tiers). The Exynos 2600 chip's 32K MAC NPU supposedly exceeded expectations when compared to rival hardware—internal evaluations indicated "AI engine" performance being about six times greater than on Apple's current flagship A19 Pro SoC. When compared to the omnipresent Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Samsung's proprietary design (allegedly) did better in NPU and iGPU test scenarios—up to 30% and 29% faster, respectively.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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Eurocom is proud to announce the launch of the EUROCOM Raptor X18 - a mobile server platform that brings enterprise-grade, rack-class performance into a single, portable chassis. Built to deliver full server functionality without the constraints of traditional data center infrastructure, the EUROCOM Raptor X18 gives organizations the freedom to deploy high-performance computing, private cloud hosting, edge-computing nodes or temporary network infrastructures - anywhere, anytime.

EUROCOM Raptor X18 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX with 24C/24T 36M cache and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24 GB DDR7 with Blackwell 328 Tensor AI cores architecture. It supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory, up to 32 TB of NVMe SSD storage in RAID 0/1/5, two LAN ports and two additional LAN ports via TB5 ports.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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MMX 150 wireless: A headset for gaming and everyday use
While developed for focused gaming sessions, the MMX 150 is equally suitable for casual party games, listening to music, or binge-watching your favourite series. Its wide-ranging soundscape can be customised via the beyerdynamic app.

Inside the headset, a 40 mm premium dynamic driver forms the foundation of an immersive sound experience. Gamers benefit from precise spatial reproduction, allowing them to detect even the subtlest in-game sounds. Latency is just 30 milliseconds when used with the included dongle. Alternatively, the headset can connect via Bluetooth 5.3. LC3 codecs ensure energy-efficient transmission, extending battery life to up to 50 hours.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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On behalf of the team at [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] and our partner studios Sumo Digital and Disbelief Games, we'd like to say thanks for playing! Whether you've been with us since 2006 or you picked up a Lancer for the first time this year on a new platform, you're a part of the Gears family and we salute you for spending time with us.

What is the studio most looking forward to in 2026?
Next year marks the 20th anniversary of Gears of War, and we can't think of a bigger way to celebrate than with the release of [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]. This is our most ambitious game yet, entirely built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5 to feel like Gears and play like new. This is a return to our roots as Marcus and Dom face the Locust for the first time ever. It's the best place to jump into the Gears universe, and we can't wait to share more next year.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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On Wednesday (December 17), Maxsun presented its brand-new PC Farm motherboard series at this year's Shunwang Technology and Intel Cloud Business Summit. The Taiwanese computer hardware specialist introduced three options (in slide form only): MS-PC Farm B760I, MS-PC Farm H770I D5 V2, and MS-PC Farm B860I. The latter SKU has attracted the most attention, due to it featuring: "four DIMM slots (that support) up to 256 GB of (DDR5) memory." Maxsun's PR department reckons that this configuration will be ready to "meet high-load computing demands." A single low resolution promo shot shows off a largely black Mini-ITX board design, with a third of its real estate occupied by four DIMM slots. Initial press analysis proposes that Maxsun's upcoming product could be the first of its kind; a tiny consumer-grade board that can accommodate four sticks of DDR5 RAM.

Normally, compact PC enthusiasts—desiring 4-slot setups—have compromised with selections of larger microATX parts. Maxsun's MS-PC Farm flagship model builds on "existing airflow optimization and IPMI management capabilities." The company's preview material outlines support on the MCIO interface for high-speed PCIe 5.0 expansion. Also, the MS-PC Farm B860I is capable of "forced BIOS flashing." An intelligent fault diagnosis system is advertised as being able to accurately locate: "problems with various IC components on the motherboard for rapid troubleshooting and recovery, ensuring continuous and stable system operation." A full specification sheet was not released during a mid-week preview event, but the presence of an Intel B860 chipset and LGA 1851 socket pave the way for hosting of current-gen Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" processors.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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From the initial development of the very first ProArt PC case, we've made cooling a priority. Not cooling that users could add in later with additional purchases, but native cooling that builders could count on the moment they pulled their chassis out of the box. This laser focus on cooling led to a wide variety of innovations: high-porosity front panel grills, internal deflectors that direct air toward heat-producing components, front-panel IR dust indicators, and more. Through our work to maximize cooling performance in modern PC cases, we've also made key advancements in fan design.

Behind the scenes, we've been working to take the innovations we developed for the specialized preinstalled fans in ProArt cases and refine them into a standard 120 mm design. Today, we're ready to reveal the results of that work: the [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] case fans. Offering high-end static pressure and airflow, competitive acoustic performance at any RPM, a highly compatible 28 mm-thick frame, and an understated visual design that aligns with your non-ARGB minimalist build, the ProArt PF120 case fans are in a league of their own.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
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According to recent reports, TSMC leadership is [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] at the Arizona campus—a second fabrication facility could come online by 2027, with a move into mass production of 3 nm (N3) wafers. A fresh news article—published by CNA Taiwan—signals an uncertain technological roadmap for the leading foundry service's North American operations. Taiwanese regulators have reportedly questioned TSMC's commitment to a long-term "N-2" rule. Under strict guidelines, the nation's premier chipmaker is not allowed to narrow a two generation-wide gap between domestic and offshore foundry capabilities. Presently, the Arizona Fab 21 Phase 1 site—at best—can pump out [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]. Additionally, it produces more mature 5 nm (N5) wafers.

Given the current global political climate, TSMC's executive team could have a tough time satisfying demands from both sides of the Pacific. CNA's news piece highlighted observations made by Lin Fa-cheng, the Deputy Minister of Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). According to that report, Fa-cheng believes that TSMC will continue to adhere to the "N-2" policy, due to the vast majority of company R&D expertise being concentrated domestically—once native development moves onto the creation of truly cutting-edge 1.2 nm and 1.4 nm technologies, their 1.6 nm-class process (A16) knowledge can be shared with overseas facilities. Almost a month ago, insiders posited that TSMC was planning another [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]—a speculated $28 billion investment could lead to the construction of three 2 nm specialist fabs.[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

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