Epic Games added Lumen Irradiance Cache to Unreal Engine 5’s main development branch last week, offering developers a less demanding alternative to the standard Hardware Lumen lighting system. The probe-based mode delivers reduced occlusion detail and weaker reflections but provides acceptable visual quality for devices with limited processing power. A deleted GitHub commit indicated the…
The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with AMD to construct two supercomputers using the company’s artificial intelligence processors for scientific research. The first system, named Lux, will be deployed within six months and feature AMD’s Instinct MI355X chips, in collaboration with HP, Oracle, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The second machine, Discovery, will arrive…
Pokémon Legends: Z-A achieved the largest retail launch for any video game in the United States since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom debuted in May 2023, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. The Pokémon Company reported on Friday that the game sold 5.8 million copies globally in its first week. European sales…
EA and Battlefield Studios announced that the Battlefield 6 battle royale mode will launch on Tuesday under the name Battlefield REDSEC as a free-to-play experience. The developer shared the news through its official X account and promised a gameplay trailer will arrive when the mode goes live. ModernWarzone reports REDSEC will support matches with 100…
Analysts remain divided over the iPhone Air’s performance, with conflicting reports about production and demand emerging from major research firms. TD Cowen maintains Apple has not altered manufacturing plans, projecting 3 million units for the third quarter and 7 million for the fourth quarter based on field research. This contradicts assessments from KeyBanc Capital and…
Microsoft plans to merge personal computer and console gaming with its next Xbox system by removing online multiplayer fees and supporting multiple game stores. The device will run a modified Windows platform that accesses Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and Battle.net libraries alongside traditional Xbox titles and backward-compatible games from previous generations. Xbox president Sarah…
Apple plans to add its Dynamic Island interface to the iPhone 17e while keeping the display at 60 hertz, according to leaker Digital Chat Station. The budget model arrives in spring 2026 with a screen matching the 6.1-inch panels from iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 devices. The phone will run an A19 processor with reduced…
Samsung faces rising memory costs that threaten Galaxy S26 pricing but may avoid immediate increases through its semiconductor manufacturing operations. Memory suppliers Samsung and SK hynix told customers they will raise DRAM and NAND prices up to 30 percent in the fourth quarter, though typical increases will range from 5 to 15 percent. The company…
Apple plans to equip its 2027 iPhone models with advanced camera sensors that dramatically expand light capture capabilities. The iPhone 20 series will use Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor technology to achieve 20 stops of dynamic range, up from 13 in current devices, matching professional cinema cameras, according to a report from Naver blogger Yeux1122. The…
Sharkmob will shut down Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt servers on April 28, 2026, after four years of operation. The developer blamed an unsustainable player base for ending the free-to-play battle royale that debuted in early access on Sept. 7, 2021, before its full release on April 27, 2022. The studio stopped creating new content…
