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Xbox commits to first-party and hardware, rejects becoming 'just a publisher'
gaming2 hours ago

Xbox commits to first-party and hardware, rejects becoming 'just a publisher'

In a Windows Central interview, Xbox EVP Matt Booty said the company won't back away from first-party development or hardware, reiterating Xbox's commitment to being a first-party publisher in partnership with its platform team. He cites ongoing work like getting games such as Gears of War running on new devices, the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and an upcoming console potentially launching in 2027, and emphasizes that any return to a console-first strategy starts with hardware decisions.

via Pure Xbox|
#first-party#gaming#hardware
Budget MacBook Leaks Flag Eight Key Cutbacks Ahead of Launch
technology4 hours ago

Budget MacBook Leaks Flag Eight Key Cutbacks Ahead of Launch

A leaker claims Apple’s forthcoming lower-cost MacBook will compromise eight areas to hit a cheaper price: lower maximum brightness (below the Air’s 500 nits), no True Tone, storage limited to 256GB/512GB (128GB for schools), slower SSD speeds, no fast charging, no backlit keyboard, no high-impedance headphone support, and no N1 Wi‑Fi/BT/Thread chip (likely using a MediaTek chip instead). Supposedly powered by the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip with 8GB RAM, a 12.9-inch display, and USB‑C only, with color options and a price range around $599–$799. An official announcement is expected via a press release rather than a live event, and the leaker’s track record is unproven, so treat the claims with skepticism."

via MacRumors|
#apple#hardware#leaks
Xbox's reboot signals hardware-first revival and renewed first‑party focus
technology6 hours ago

Xbox's reboot signals hardware-first revival and renewed first‑party focus

Xbox’s new leadership duo, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty, push a hardware‑driven reboot with renewed console investment and a stronger emphasis on first‑party games, while exploring opportunities beyond the console for non‑hardware players. Sharma says she’ll learn the rationale behind past decisions and will guard a careful AI approach, promising to avoid “slop,” and Booty underscores deep integration of first‑party development with hardware decisions. The changes follow leadership shifts with Phil Spencer’s retirement and Sarah Bond’s departure as the team aims for a bold, 25‑year outlook.

via Eurogamer|
#gaming#hardware#leadership
OpenAI Bypasses Nvidia With Ultra-Fast Codex on Cerebras Wafer-Scale Chips
technology11 days ago

OpenAI Bypasses Nvidia With Ultra-Fast Codex on Cerebras Wafer-Scale Chips

OpenAI released GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a fast, text-only coding model that runs on Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engine 3 and achieves about 1,000 tokens per second, roughly 15x faster than its predecessor and faster than Nvidia-based options; it's a research preview for ChatGPT Pro and select partners, with a 128k-token window, built for speed-over-depth coding tasks, signaling OpenAI’s push to diversify hardware away from Nvidia.

via Ars Technica|
#cerebras#codex-spark#coding
Studio Display 2: Subtle Refresh and A19 Power Hint
technology16 days ago

Studio Display 2: Subtle Refresh and A19 Power Hint

Apple reportedly intends to release Studio Display 2 in the first half of 2026. Current rumors point to a design similar to the existing 27-inch 5K display but with mini-LED backlighting, HDR support, higher brightness, and an A19 or A19 Pro chip, with a possible maximum refresh rate around 90Hz (not 120Hz). The original Studio Display (2022) features a 27-inch 5K panel, 60Hz, up to 600 nits, built-in camera and speakers, Thunderbolt and USB-C ports, and starts at $1,599. If Studio Display 2 includes mini-LED and HDR, expect better brightness/contrast and performance improvements; Apple could unveil it any time before June 2026.

via MacRumors|
#apple#hardware#monitors
The Next-Gen Xbox Could Be a PC in Console Clothing
gadgets16 days ago

The Next-Gen Xbox Could Be a PC in Console Clothing

Rumors suggest Microsoft's next-gen Xbox will blur the line between console and PC, potentially coming as a family of devices powered by an AMD Magnus APU (Zen 6 + RDNA 4) and offered through multiple OEMs. It could support PC launchers like Steam and GOG, allow mods, retro emulators, and a broad range of peripherals, and run Xbox One/Series titles while embracing Windows-like usability. The plan aims to deliver more hardware and software choice (and possibly price options around $1,000) beyond traditional console constraints, signaling a shift toward PC-style flexibility across form factors.

via Gizmodo|
#emulators#gadgets#hardware
Linux: powerful, but not practical for everyday work
report18 days ago

Linux: powerful, but not practical for everyday work

Terrence O’Brien revisits Linux on a 2019 Dell XPS 15, finding that while Linux has improved for gaming, photo editing, and music software, it remains a fiddly, fragmented ecosystem with EFI issues, driver quirks, and a heavy reliance on terminal tweaks; even when things work, Steam, MIDI controllers, and DAWs can be finicky, leading him to conclude Linux is powerful but still more of a hobby than a ready-to-work OS—he ultimately needs an OS that “just works” for his workflow.

via theverge.com|
#gaming#hardware#linux
Hands-On Preview: Virtual Boy Debuts on Switch Online With Five Takeaways
gaming22 days ago

Hands-On Preview: Virtual Boy Debuts on Switch Online With Five Takeaways

Nintendo Life’s Ollie Reynolds shares five takeaways from a hands-on with the Virtual Boy on Nintendo Switch Online ahead of its February 17, 2026 launch: the hardware feels sturdy and visually striking, but there’s no official Virtual Boy controller which hurts the full experience; you can tweak the screen and viewing angle for better focus, and you’ll want a proper play setup (desk height, posture) to enjoy it; some launch titles like Virtual Boy Wario Land and Red Alarm look great, while Zero Racers and D‑Hopper aren’t playable at launch; a cardboard variant is also available, and the headset is priced at £66.99 / $99.99.

via Nintendo Life|
#gaming#hardware#nintendo-switch
Telly’s free-TV gamble stumbles as only 35,000 units reach homes
technology1 month ago

Telly’s free-TV gamble stumbles as only 35,000 units reach homes

The Verge reports that free-TV startup Telly has only 35,000 TVs in people’s homes (28,000 in the field last quarter) after promising to ship 500,000 units, with plans to ramp up by ordering 100,000 more from Foxconn. The rollout has been plagued by damaged shipments—FedEx breakage was about 10% before switching to RXO—leading the company to rethink logistics. Telly has raised roughly $350 million in debt and, despite indications of more than $50 in advertising revenue per unit per month (hinting at strong ARPU relative to rivals), scaling the hardware and distribution remains the core hurdle for turning the concept into a sustainable business.

via The Verge|
#ad-supported#free-tv#hardware