OnePlus is officially withdrawing from the US and European markets, ending the launch of new products in these regions. Parent company Oppo has confirmed that while existing devices will receive continued software support and warranty coverage, the transition involves moving handsets from OxygenOS to Oppo’s ColorOS interface. The Shift to ColorOS and Warranty Implications For … Read more
Apple Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit in Northern California against OpenAI, alleging the artificial intelligence lab engaged in systematic trade secret theft to bolster its own consumer hardware initiatives. The complaint, which names OpenAI and former Apple executive Tang Tan as defendants, claims the AI firm illicitly acquired intellectual property through aggressive hiring practices … Read more
Meta is constructing its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, a 1-gigawatt facility representing a $9 billion investment. The project, which is expected to take two to three years to complete, serves as the company’s 33rd global data center and is designed to accelerate Meta’s artificial intelligence infrastructure capacity, according to a company … Read more
Meta has launched Muse Image, a proprietary generative artificial intelligence model designed to create and edit images for consumers and advertisers. According to the company, the model will be integrated across the Meta AI app, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, while also powering automated ad-creative tools within the Advantage Plus service to reduce reliance on third-party … Read more
Gryphline recently concluded its first offline tournament for the 3D strategy RPG Arknights: Endfield, titled “Contingency Contract Masters: Operation Ignition Experiment.” Held in Seoul on the 4th and 5th, the event featured 35 teams of two competing in the game’s high-difficulty “Contingency Contract” mode to determine the inaugural champions. What happened at the Arknights: Endfield … Read more
Investors have begun rotating capital away from major AI hyperscalers and toward semiconductor manufacturers, according to data from the second quarter. Companies including Micron, Intel, and AMD saw valuations surge, collectively adding approximately $2 trillion in market capitalization as the market broadened its focus from primary AI chip designers to the wider infrastructure supply chain. … Read more
Wemade Max subsidiary LightCON has released a major first-anniversary update for its roguelike casual defense game, Hellsquad Rrrush. The update introduces the ‘Champions Arena’ cross-server PVP mode, a new legendary character named ‘Chu-Chu,’ and expanded synergy systems designed to increase gameplay depth for the title’s global audience. What new features are included in the anniversary … Read more
NEOWIZ has launched a 19th-anniversary update for its online FPS, A.V.A, featuring the renewed ‘Anaconda Core’ map and the ‘SUMMER FESTA’ event. Running through August 24, the update introduces new sniper weaponry and rewards for long-term players, including permanent items and in-game currency. What new gameplay features arrived with the update? NEOWIZ confirmed the renewal … Read more
Android 17 will introduce a dedicated gaming mode for foldable smartphones, featuring a system-level virtual gamepad that maps touch inputs to controller commands. According to Google’s Mishaal Rahman, the feature is designed to work with any title supporting physical controllers, allowing users to play complex games on foldables without carrying external hardware. How does the … Read more
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A27, priced at $349.99—a $50 increase over the previous Galaxy A26. While the device features a performance boost via the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, Samsung has simultaneously downgraded camera resolution and water resistance ratings. Industry-wide cost pressures, including rising RAM prices, are driving these hardware trade-offs across the … Read more