Wccftech

Wccftech

249K total followers

Profile generated by Google

Latest posts

GMKtec claims its EVO-X5 PRO AI workstation offers 66% faster CPU orchestration and 40% lower cost per completed AI workflow versus NVIDIA's DGX Spark.

Some players’ partners are upset over GTA 6’s relationship mechanics, with some calling the in-game romance between Jason and Lucia equivalent to cheating. Social media users have said they would not allow their partners to play the game because it involves dates, texting, affection, and potentially sex. Others argue it is simply role-playing in a video game. Rockstar has also confirmed that pursuing the relationship is optional, while the extent of its physical intimacy remains unclear.

An MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC reportedly suffered a melted 16-pin power connector while its owner was testing DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27. According to VideoCardz, the GPU saw power consumption climb from around 450W to more than 600W, with GPU-Z recording a peak board power draw of 613.5W. The user said the card remained above 610W for some time before eventually failing. The melted connector was reportedly difficult to remove, with visible heat damage around several terminals.

Nintendo will hold two Direct presentations on September 8 and 9, with the first focused on The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary. The broadcasts could finally reveal the release date and more details about the Ocarina of Time remake, potentially setting up a major November clash with Rockstar’s GTA 6.

China’s Sugon has launched the N50 Pro, a laptop featuring what it claims is the world’s first 64-thread mobile CPU. The system targets AI and professional workloads, with up to 128GB of RAM, 8TB storage and a dedicated 16GB GPU. It also features a 4K 120Hz display in a 1.69kg chassis.

Xbox is introducing monthly cloud gaming limits across all Game Pass tiers in November as it looks to address rising cloud gaming costs. Ultimate subscribers will receive 15 hours per month, while Premium and Essential subscribers will get 10 and five hours, respectively. Xbox says the changes are linked to increased cloud playtime and a growing player base, although it claims only around 4% of subscribers will be affected. Players will also be able to purchase additional cloud gaming hours separately through the Xbox Store.

A power supply at a repair shop in Vietnam caught fire as soon as a worker plugged it into a wall socket. Sparks appeared before the unit burst into flames, prompting the worker to quickly unplug it. The PSU was a VSP MEGA MAX VS750D that had been returned by a customer.

OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra could significantly increase demand for CPUs as its AI agents perform tasks directly on computers. While the main AI model runs in the cloud, its agents rely on local CPUs to run browsers, applications, code tests, virtual machines, and other tasks. If businesses deploy large numbers of these agents, Intel and AMD could benefit from a major increase in CPU workloads and demand.

Minisforum has introduced its new MS-S1 MAX-P495 mini PC, packing AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 processor alongside up to 192 GB of memory. However, Minisforum has yet to officially announce its retail price, with early estimates suggesting it could cost $7,000 or more.

The video game industry’s ongoing layoffs, studio closures and growing reliance on generative AI have left Dwarf Fortress creator Tarn Adams increasingly frustrated. Speaking to PC Gamer, Adams criticized executives pushing AI as a way to replace developers, arguing that the approach is fundamentally unsustainable. “They’re trying to have a CEO press a button that makes a game,” he said, adding that he expects “a pop and a reckoning” unless the industry changes course. Adams also claimed that “everyone I know, their bosses are slowly getting psychosis” over AI, with some managers already considering machines as replacements for workers.