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The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D chip is now available for $329
AMD has launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor at $329, offering a comparatively affordable gaming-focused chip amid high prices and limited availability for other computer components. Its release matters because it brings AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology to a lower-priced option, although it is not intended to compete with the company’s top-end processors. The chip has…
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Drake Drops ‘Iceman’ Merch on His Amazon ‘Warehouse’: Shop the Collection Online Here
Drake has released a new merchandise collection through his Amazon “Warehouse” to accompany his latest music rollout, led by Iceman and supported by Habibti and Maid of Honour. The collection extends a promotional strategy that combines album branding with limited apparel and collectibles sold through Amazon. Key items include a $55 Amazon-exclusive Record Holder T-shirt,…
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OnePlus Is Exiting the US Market
OnePlus has announced that it will withdraw from the US and European mobile phone markets, meaning future handsets will not be launched in either region. The move removes a prominent Android competitor from those markets, despite the OnePlus 15 being described by IGN as its favourite smartphone, and leaves customers with fewer choices. Existing stock…
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GTA 6 leaker trolls internet straight from prison after long hospital stay
Arion Kurtaj, accused of carrying out the major 2023 Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, has reportedly left secure hospital custody and returned to prison in the UK while awaiting trial. The case matters because the leak exposed extensive unfinished footage of one of the games industry’s most anticipated releases, reportedly contributing to Rockstar Games’ decision…
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Here’s Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster
Anthropic is urging US states to introduce stronger rules for the most advanced AI systems, arguing that recent transparency laws in California and New York are already insufficient as the technology develops rapidly. The company supports requirements such as independent safety audits and enforcement powers for state authorities, saying these measures are needed to reduce…
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Google Vids now lets you star in your own AI videos
Google has updated its Vids product to let users create AI-generated digital avatars of themselves using a selfie and voice recording. The move broadens Vids from an AI-assisted workplace presentation tool into a more complete video-creation platform, potentially strengthening Google’s position against specialist AI-video companies. The update also brings Google’s Gemini Omni model to Vids,…
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Battlefield 6 Is Getting A Feature Not Seen In 21 Years And A Top Gun Crossover
Battlefield 6’s Season 4 update will introduce naval warfare and restore two-seat fixed-wing jets, a feature absent from the series since 2005’s Battlefield 2. The update also marks the game’s first announced Top Gun crossover, expanding its content through themed characters, cosmetics and a new carrier-focused mode. Season 4: Pacific Front launches on 21 July…
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Don’t lose sleep over reports of 260 Starlink satellites deorbiting
SpaceX deorbited 260 Starlink satellites between December 2025 and May 2026, according to a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission. Although the figure has attracted attention, it is presented as a routine part of managing the large Starlink network rather than evidence of an unusual failure; the company proactively removes satellites to reduce orbital…
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‘Today’ Reviewing Security Protocols After Intruder Confronts Anchor Craig Melvin In “Unauthorized Area”
Today is reviewing its security procedures after a man entered an unauthorised area near Studio 1A at 30 Rockefeller Center and approached anchor Craig Melvin. The incident, which happened off-air, ended without injuries or an altercation, but has prompted an internal review while police investigate. According to the NYPD, officers responded to reports of a…
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‘I think you know the answer to that:’ Veteran Valve developer gives strong hint toward Half-Life 3 during retirement Q&A
Veteran Valve programmer Christopher Green appeared to suggest that the project codenamed HLX is Half-Life 3 during a retirement Q&A. His brief response has renewed speculation around the long-awaited sequel, although it remains unconfirmed by Valve and therefore should not be treated as an announcement. When asked for information about HLX, Green replied, “I think…