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A new Cyberpunk 2077 PC mod has been released, improving the quality of various in-game decorations. Created by ‘SOSUINEPSIXUYU’, this modification improves the quality of items such as food, tools, cables, vending machines, forks, spoons, plates, furniture, and trash by improving the level of detail on said items. As expected, this somewhat could affect performance, but this depends on the setup used. Installation of this new mod is a breeze and only requires users to extract the downloaded file(s) in the “Cyberpunk 2077\archive\pc\mod” folder. We’ve included some comparison screenshots down below, so judge for yourself whether this mod is worth a try. Those interested can download the Cyberpunk 2077 Improved Decoration LODS mod via Nexusmods. Cyberpunk 2077 was released for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One back in December of 2020. The title is also available via Google Stadia. The long-awaited next-gen update for CDPR’s title was released earlier this year. On PC, the update also added support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling tech. With Patch 1.5 — Next-Generation Update, Cyberpunk 2077 takes advantage of the additional power of the newest generation of console hardware, allowing for ray tracing features and 4K with dynamic scaling on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, faster loading times, and a variety of other visual and technical improvements. On PlayStation 5, the game will additionally utilize the DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers and haptic feedback functionalities.The new update also comes equipped with a host of changes and improvements across all versions of Cyberpunk 2077. These range from further performance and stability optimizations, to tweaks to gameplay and economy, the open world of the game, map usage, along with new interactions for relationships and an overhauled Fixer system. Furthermore, new pieces of free additional content have also been introduced, including rentable apartments, new gear, character customization options, and more. Details regarding the new content are available here. https://wccftech.com/new-cyberpunk-2077-pc-mod-quality-decorations/

OxygenOS 13 was unveiled by OnePlus today at the New York City launch event. The OnePlus 10 Pro will be the first smartphone to feature the new Android 13-based skin. According to the company, OnePlus 10T will receive an update to OxygenOS 13 later this year. The next version of OnePlus' skin for its smartphones will bring a redesigned user interface with round edges for app icons, widgets, and notifications, making it relatively easier to adapt to, as per OnePlus. The company also said that the new version of the OxygenOS features a new “Aquamorphic” design OnePlus has unveiled the OxygenOS 13 along with the OnePlus 10T 5G at its New York City launch event today. The new OxygenOS is said to be inspired by nature and it features Aquamorphic design. According to OnePlus, the Aquamorphic design literally means like-water. The focus of OxygenOS 13 is claimed to be providing a bloat-free user interface and a burden-less experience. OnePlus said that it had to make about 595 improvements to OxygenOS 12 to ensure consistency with the upcoming OxygenOS 13 update. OxygenOS 13: What's new OxygenOS 13 is said to bring a redesigned UI experience to OnePlus smartphone users, according to the company. Now, the app icons, notification windows, and widgets will feature round edges. According to the company, round edges are relatively easier to adapt to than sharp edges. The task manager will display the running apps with a floating effect. This effect will also be seen for the widgets and app notifications.OnePlus is also bringing changes to the always-on display (AOD) feature with OxygenOS 13. It has introduced three new AOD user interfaces called Canvas AOD, Insight AOD, and Bitmoji AOD. Moreover, OnePlus has partnered with Spotify to bring the app's widget to AOD. This will enable users to simply switch between tracks and control their music directly from the AOD. Users will also have access to a “food delivery” AOD mode, according to the company. The Chinese company is also bringing several improvements to the existing features. OxygenOS 13 will offer an improved Smart Launcher, Zen Mode, and Fast Pair. The updated AI Booster is said to offer 30 percent more fluidity, 20 percent faster app installation, and 10 percent faster app launches. The Smart Launcher is claimed to boost a user's phone management efficiency as well. The sidebar window has also been improved, according to the company. Tapping on All will allow users to quickly view all the apps, tools, and recently used apps for easy access. The Nearby Share feature has also been improved with reduced latency and faster transfers, OnePlus says. Google and OnePlus have collaborated to provide an advanced Android Safety System. Users will be able to authorise the display of pop ups, and they will also have more control over notifications from individual apps — which is an Android 13 feature. A virtual lock box with OxygenOS 13 will isolate the files from other apps. The collaboration has also helped OnePlus to bring Audio Switch to the OxygenOS 13. OnePlus is also bringing a Spatial Audio feature to the new OxygenOS that adapts based on the direction and movement of a user's head, which sounds similar to features offered by Apple and Samsung. OxygenOS 13 availability OxygenOS 13 will be first available on the OnePlus 10 Pro, according to the company. Later, the update will make its way to the newly launched OnePlus 10T 5G. OnePlus is yet to announce a definite release timeline for OxygenOS 13, or which handsets — other than these two smartphones — will be eligible to receive the update when it is released. https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-oxygenos-13-unveiled-launch-event-redesigned-app-icons-spatial-audio-3222427

Intel has demoed its Arc A750 Graphics Cards based on the Alchemist GPU architecture within Control at 1440p. Based on the performance numbers, it looks like Intel's GPU is easily ahead of the competition. Intel Arc A750 Graphics Card Beats RTX 3060 & RX 6600 XT In Control 1440p Demo We have seen an Arc feature demo being run on the Intel Arc A750 graphics card just a few days back and now the company is giving us a more detailed performance look within a new title. The last demo we saw was the same card offering over 100 FPS in Death Stranding at 1440P settings but the new demo is in Control at 1440P High Settings with raytracing disabled.The specs for the Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card include a cut-down ACM-G10 GPU with 448 EUs, 3584 ALUs, and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory running across a 192-bit bus at 16 Gbps, and a TGP around 200W.The graphics card is powered by an 8+6 connector configuration which means a maximum board power of 300W (150W+75W from connectors & 75W power from the PCIe interface). It is likely that the Limited Edition may come in both A770 and A750 variants. It will come with three DisplayPort connectors and a single HDMI connection. Intel has confirmed that the ARC Alchemist graphics card will support the newest DisplayPort 2.0 & HDMI 2.1 interfaces. Both the Intel Arc A750 & A750 graphics cards are expected to launch later this summer with pricing around the $300-$350 US market range. So coming to the performance numbers, the performance was measured at the starting "Welcome To The Oldest House" level and while doing nothing, the card deliver around 67 FPS at max but we have to talk about the more action-oriented sections where the card delivered around 60 FPS on average. We booted up Control ourselves to see what kind of performance Control offers at 1440p on some mainstream cards from Intel's rivals.We used an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and an AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card for testing at the same settings and within the same minute or some runtime on the same level however do note that Intel's test bench might be different than the Core i9-12900K and DDR5-6000 setup that we are running. So it should be a few percentile differences but with that said, the results are as follows: As our testing shows, the Intel Arc A750 graphics card is around 15% faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 and around 20% faster than the Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics cards. This pretty much aligns with Intel's own tests which show the Arc A750 up to 14% faster than the RTX 3060. While this is a single game, it shows that Intel's claims for 1st-tier priority games may indeed be true however, we still need to wait and see how Arc performs in other titles.Also considering that Intel has compared it to the RTX 3060, a $329 US (MSRP) graphics card, and they are heavily claiming to beat the competition in 1st-tier titles in performance per dollar, we can expect a pricing close to $299 US for this product Intel has stated that they will share more details such as price, performance, features (XeSS / Raytracing), and availability before the products go on sale so expect more information in the coming weeks. https://wccftech.com/intel-arc-a750-graphics-card-demoed-in-control-at-1440p-high-faster-than-rtx-3060-rx-6600-xt/

Halo Infinite's scope and biome variety was greatly scaled back compared to the original designs, the game's creative head has said. A lot has been said and written about Halo Infinite over the past few years. Microsoft and 343 Industries first showed off the game's campaign during the company's E3 2020 showcase, and following community backlash over the game's visuals, Infinite was delayed. "In many ways, we are in agreement here – we do have work to do to address some of these areas and raise the level of fidelity and overall presentation for the final game", 343 Industries wrote in a blog post back in July of 2020. "The build used to run the campaign demo was work-in-progress from several weeks ago with a variety of graphical elements and game systems still being finished and polished.”343 Industries and Microsoft managed to polish the game's visuals before its release late last year, but as now revealed by Halo veteran and creative lead, Joseph Staten, the team had to significantly scale back the game's biome variety and dome, mainly due to the visual fidelity. “The team went through a lot of iterations on scope and biome variety before I joined,” Staten revealed, speaking to the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (thanks Techradar). “Even after I joined the team, we had to make choices about where to scale back.”The Halo veteran added, "We didn't have time, the time to go after the level of fidelity across as much variety as we wanted to. We made huge strides from the E3 demo to when we shipped the game, but we still had to scale back, make targeted cuts."We didn't end up cutting that much ultimately from the open world but I know that from the original designs there was a pretty significant scaling back of what the team had hoped at one point that they could deliver on." Staten's words only leave us wondering how Halo Infinite would have ended up looking and playing if the game was further delayed. Following the above-mentioned delay, Halo Infinite was released in November of 2021 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. https://wccftech.com/halo-infinites-scope-and-biome-variety-was-scaled-back-significantly-mainly-due-to-fidelity-joseph-staten-has-said/

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Samsung Galaxy A04s support page has gone live on Samsung's UK website. The smartphone has appeared on the site with the model number SM-A047F, which is same as its Geekbench listing. The support page does not reveal any other information about the rumoured smartphone. As per a listing on Geekbench, the phone will be powered by the octa-core Exynos 850 SoC. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy A04s is said to be an affordable handset. The alleged CAD renders of the smartphone had earlier leaked, as per a report. The support page for the Samsung Galaxy A04s has gone live on the company's official UK website. It has been listed with the model number SM-A047F. However, the support page for the Galaxy A04s does not reveal any specifications.Recently, the handset was reportedly spotted on the Geekbench Benchmarking website with the same model number. The Geekbench website also indicated that it could be powered by an octa-core Exynos 850 SoC with a base clock speed of 2GHz, coupled with 3GB of RAM. It could run Android 12 out-of-the-box.According to another report, Samsung has started the production of the Galaxy A04s at its Noida-based plant. The report was published last month, and it added that the smartphone is expected to launch within the next two months. It could arrive in India by late September or early October Recently, the live images of the smartphone had reportedly leaked online. The alleged images of the Samsung Galaxy A04s were said to have been leaked from the factory. The images revealed the complete design of the handset.Earlier, the Samsung Galaxy A04s alleged CAD renders were also reportedly leaked. According to the report, the handset is expected to feature a 6.5-inch flat display with a V-shaped notch at the top and HD+ resolution. The dimensions are said to be 164.5 x 76.5 x 9.18mm, the report added. It is also expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. The alleged renders also suggested that the handset could feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port for charging, and speaker grilles at the bottom. https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-a04s-specifications-support-page-uk-launch-expected-galaxy-3213813

Bykski has become the first manufacturer to offer water blocks for Intel's Arc graphics cards such as the custom GUNNIR Arc A380 Photon. The new water block is a very premium design that's built for a product that doesn't even require liquid cooling to begin with. Intel Arc A380 Gets Its Very First Water Block From Bykski, Premium Liquid Cooling For A 92W GPU The water block is the I-GNA380-X from Bykski, a renowned Chinese water block manufacturer who have been the first to offer water blocks for various graphics cards soon after their launch. The new water block is designed specifically for the GUNNIR Arc A380 Photon graphics card which utilizes a custom PCB design. We have seen the ASRock Arc A380 Challenger graphics card too which uses a different PCB layout so this water block may not be compatible with other Arc A380 graphics cards. As for the specifications of the Bykski I-GNA380-X water block, we are looking at a mix of aluminum and pure-copper block with a clear acrylic finish. The block integrates 0.5mm micro-channels made up of several fins that dissipate heat off the GPU. As for the treads, the water block comes with G1/4" support. The heat transfer diagram shows that the water block covers the majority of the components on the PCB such as GPU, VRAM, and VRMs. The water block itself measures 165x128 mm and comes backed with a three years warranty. The Bykski I-GNA380-X water block for GUNNIR's Intel Arc A380 Photon graphics card comes with a very nice design and supports all the major RGB-sync technologies from board manufacturers. The product is also shipped with a nice matte-black backplate. The official Bykski store at JD.com has listed the I-GNA380-X water block for a price of 688 RMB or $100 US. Considering that the GUNNIR Arc A380 Photon costs 1299 RMB or $190 US, that's almost half the cost of the GPU itself. Plus, a graphics card like the Intel Arc A380 is better off with its own air-cooled solution since it has a TBP of 75W (reference) and a max TBP spec of 92W for the custom design. https://wccftech.com/bykski-first-to-launch-water-block-for-intels-arc-graphics-cards-supports-gunnir-arc-a380-but-why/

2022 is set to be a big year for Call of Duty, what with the release of CoD: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, but what about 2023? It’s widely expected there won’t be a new core Call of Duty released in 2023, but it would be extremely unlikely for Activision to truly give their golden goose a rest next year. We’ve heard whispers a free-to-play title from Treyarch and/or a standalone Zombies experience may be coming next year (of course, those two rumors may refer to the same thing) but nothing has been confirmed by Activision. Until now, all they’ve said is they have a “slate of slate of premium and free-to-play Call of Duty experiences for [2022], next year, and beyond.” Needless to say, that statement is open to a lot of interpretation. Well, today as part of their Q2 2022 earnings report, Activision clarified their plans for the future somewhat. Not only did they re-confirm Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 for 2022, but they made clear that there is some sort of “premium” CoD content coming in 2023. Activision uses the “premium” label to refer to paid PC and console games/content – free-to-play and mobile titles do not fall under that umbrella. "The fourth quarter [of 2022] will usher in a new era for the Call of Duty franchise. Anticipation is high for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, planned for release on console and PC. The sequel to 2019’s Modern Warfare, the most successful Call of Duty title to date, will lead the most ambitious rollout yet across the franchise. An all-new Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 experience, tightly integrated with the premium game, will launch as an extension of the Modern Warfare universe later this year. Activision’s expanded studios also continue to make strong progress on an innovative mobile experience that will extend Warzone to the largest and fastest growing platform. Across the Call of Duty ecosystem, the teams are well positioned to support these launches with substantial live operations, while also continuing development of new premium content planned for 2023 and beyond." So, what might this premium 2023 content be? Could Activision be talking about the rumored standalone Zombies game? That would seem to clash with the rumor Treyarch is doing something free-to-play, but perhaps things have changed. There’s also the possibility that Activision is working on another remaster or remake, or perhaps something completely different we haven’t heard about.Activision Blizzard has faced a series of lawsuits and other legal action on the heels of a suit filed by California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) alleging widespread gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment at the Call of Duty publisher. You can get more details on that unfolding story here. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 on October 28. CoD Warzone 2.0 will arrive sometime later in the year. What do you expect/hope Activision will deliver next year? https://wccftech.com/call-of-duty-premium-paid-content-2023/

Samsung is gearing up to host the Galaxy Unpacked launch event on August 10. The South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable smartphones at this upcoming event. Numerous rumours surrounding the specifications and design of these handsets have surfaced while Samsung continues to keep the information under wraps for now. However, it appears that Samsung has let slip the colour and storage options of the Galaxy Z Flip 4. The various colour options and storage configuration choices were initially spotted by Reddit users u/AlexQuakeZ (via 9to5Google) on the Samsung Care+ insurance. We were also able to confirm the existence of these listings. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is listed to offer 128GB and 256GB onboard storage options. Recent rumours had suggested that this foldable Samsung smartphone might also have a 512GB storage variant. But, this option is not listed on the insurance site yet. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is listed to come in Blue, Bora Purple, Graphite, and Pink Gold. These options were also depicted in the recently leaked design renders of the handset. The frame colour options, possibly for the Bespoke Edition variant, are also mentioned — Black, Silver, and Gold. Samsung will seemingly offer Green, Navy, Red, Yellow, and White colours for this variant which brings the total number of combinations to over 70.A recent report suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 might offer over 1,000 colour combinations. However, this appears to be not the case now. To recall, Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition last year in October. This variant allows Samsung customers to manually select the colours for the frame, and top and bottom panels from available options.The Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on August 10 at 9am ET/ 6:30pm IST. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 along with the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at the event. https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-glaxy-z-flip-4-bespoke-edition-colour-storage-3208895

ASUS and MSI are set to update their current pre-built PC lineups with Intel's Arc A380 and A310 graphics cards. Intel Arc A380 & A310 Graphics Card Powered Gaming PCs From ASUS & MSI On The Way! In June, we saw the initial launch of the Intel Arc A380 systems in the Chinese markets. Then, in July, we began to see custom GUNNIR Photon GPUs shipping to the DIY PC segment. We are now witnessing the official global OEM launches through ASUS and MSI.Both companies will develop desktop systems, initially equipped with the entry-level Arc A380 and Arc A310 graphics cards. As spotted by the Twitter leaker, @momomo_us, MSI is beginning to list a system that is fashioned with the Intel Alder Lake processors (Intel 12th Gen Core CPU series) & GPU options that range from Intel's Arc A380 and Arc A310 graphics cards. The new desktop GPUs will be available coinciding with entry-level graphics cards like the GeForce GTX 1650 or the GTX 1030 DDR4 GPU. There are no memory specifications available for the new Arc A3 series cards, but it is well known that the A380 graphics card will offer 4GB, and it is speculated that the A310 will also offer the same. Both graphics cards will utilize the low-end ACM-G11 Alchemist GPU which focuses on efficiency. ASUS will bring out two new PCs offering the A380 GPU. The ASUS ROG STRIX GT15 is from the gaming subsidiary of the company and will be fashioned with the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU or the Intel Arc A380 graphics cards.The ExpertCenter D7 Tower PC has not only the Intel Arc A380 GPU but will be focusing on the enterprise-level PC market due to the low volumes and simplicity of maintenance. The same PC is equipped with up to an RTX 3080 so it is likely that we will get higher-end Arc options later when they are available this summer. You can see both ASUS systems on the company's website, but MSI has not yet listed its version. From the information we were able to obtain, the MSI PRO DP130 is part of a special deal with Intel. There is a leaked datasheet available for the system too. https://wccftech.com/msi-asus-amongst-1st-wave-oems-to-offer-intel-arc-a380-a310-powered-gaming-pcs/

Three developers have just released the Half-Life: Incursion mod for Half-Life: Alyx, the VR game released by Valve in early 2020. Half-Life: Incursion is a wave-based gameplay experience that provides a stronger challenge than the regular game. Gameplay Premise When Alyx Vance is caught on the wrong side of the Quarantine Zone, she has only her wits, guns, and Russell to help her get back to City 17. But it won't be easy: the Combine have her trapped at one of their checkpoints, and she'll need to manage her resources and use clever tactics to escape...or stick around for some target practice Scavenge There are plenty of resources scattered around the area, be it resin, ammo, health, or weapons caches. If you look hard enough, you may find some well-hidden resources that could give you a leg-up in your fight. Upgrade Fortunately, there's a Combine fabricator located nearby. Use it to your advantage if you can catch a break. Go from only carrying Russell's old pistol to wielding a fully kitted-out arsenal of your choosing. Improvise You will inevitably run low on resources from time to time, but there are plenty of opportunities for improvisation. Survive This will be a challenging fight. The odds are against you and you've been backed into a corner. Use your experience from the campaign to get an edge over the Combine. Gameplay Features An hour-long campaign with non-linear objectives; choose your upgrade and weapon progression route. An open arena with randomized enemy spawns locations, signified by an alarm and a Combine forcefield. Randomized ammo and resin spawns vary each playthrough. Deployable tripmines; place them strategically to improve your chances. A high-fidelity environment to fight in, meant to emulate the quality of the main campaign. If you're looking for a story-based campaign addon, keep an eye on the upcoming Half-Life Alyx: LEVITATION mod. https://wccftech.com/half-life-incursion-mod-for-half-life-alyx-out-now/

Motorola Razr 2022 is set to launch in China on August 2. Motorola has been putting teasers out to create hype around its foldable smartphone for some time now. A fresh teaser reveals the design of the Motorola Razr 2022. The upcoming smartphone was also been spotted on benchmarking platform Geekbench, tipping chipset details along with its benchmark scores. In the meanwhile, a Motorola official took to Weibo to tease the battery capacity of the Moto Razr 2022.The latest teasers from Motorola showcase the internal and external displays on the foldable Moto Razr 2022. This teaser also reveals that the Moto Razr 2022 will come with a dual camera setup at the back. Previous rumours have alleged the Moto Razr 2022 to have a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel macro camera. Motorola has already confirmed that the Razr 2022 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. And it is speculated to be the first foldable smartphone in the world to be powered by this processor. It looks like the benchmark scores of this Moto Razr 2022 have also leaked out. A Geekbench listing tips that two Motorola smartphones with model numbers XT2241-1 and XT2251-1 were spotted in the database. The first smartphone is the Moto X30 Pro flagship while the other is said to be the Moto Razr 2022. Specifications in this listing tip the processor to be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and also tips 12GB of RAM onboard. The device alleged to be the Moto Razr 2022 has scored 1251 points in single-core and 4076 points in multi-core tests.Lastly, a Motorola official took to Weibo to tease the 3,500mAh battery on the Moto Razr 2022. The post also claims that the Moto Razr 2022 will deliver excellent battery life thanks to the energy efficiency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. So far the leaks have tipped that the Moto Razr 2022 will feature a 6.7-inch POLED display with full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also said to have a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The Moto Razr 2022 is expected to be priced at EUR 1,149 (roughly Rs. 94,000) at launch and is tipped to launch in Quartz Black and Tranquil Blue colour options. The Moto Razr 2022 and the Moto X30 Pro are expected to launch on August 2nd and are confirmed to run Motorola's new myui 4.0 software. https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/motorola-razr-2022-teaser-internal-external-snapdragon-8-gen-1-3500mah-battery-geekbench-leak-3203074

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has now announced its earnings for the second quarter of 2022, broadly missing consensus expectations regarding its top-line and bottom-line metrics. Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Earnings Release for the Second Quarter of 2022 For the three months that ended on the 30th of June 2022, Intel reported $15.3 billion in non-GAAP revenue. The number missed consensus expectations by over 14 percent.Here is the performance of Intel's business segments in Q2 2022: During Q2 2022, Mobileye recorded the highest growth, while IFS remained the laggard with a growth of -54 percent. The following excerpt from the company's earnings release provides supplemental platform revenue information: Finally, Intel earned $0.29 in EPS (non-GAAP), missing consensus expectations by over 58 percent. Here is Intel's guidance for the third quarter of 2022: The company's quarterly highlights include: The company expects a 10 percent reduction in 2022 PC Total Addressable Market (TAM). Investors have reacted negatively to Intel's latest earnings release, with the stock currently down nearly 10 percent in after-hours trading. Q2 2022 Earnings Context Intel and the rest of the semiconductor stocks are currently in focus as the US Senate's version of the CHIPS Bill has now been approved by the US Congress. The House passed the $280 billion CHIPS+ Bill in a 243-to-187 vote, with strong bipartisan support. As a refresher, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act aims to unlock around $52 billion in federal investments for the domestic semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing provisions as laid out in the US Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). The CHIPS+ bill also includes around $100 billion in authorizations over a five-year period for programs such as expanding the National Science Foundation’s work and establishing regional technology hubs to support start-ups in peripheral areas of the country. Bear in mind that Intel had refused to move forward on its $20 billion US fab initiative until the passage of this legislation. PC demand has waned recently, prompting a cautious tone from Intel's executives and a slew of downgrades from analysts. Intel is also reportedly cutting the prices of its Alder Lake CPUs as orders for H2 remain weak, and AMD's Ryzen chips maintain their lead. https://wccftech.com/intel-q2-2022-earnings-are-a-disaster-as-revenue-and-eps-miss-by-double-digit-percent/

It seems like farming is finding its way into all sorts of genres these days, with the Annapurna Interactive Showcase unveiling the latest odd mashup – mech-action meets farming. Bounty Star casts players as a “post-post-apocalyptic” mech-wielding bounty hunter, who also has to worry about building up their home base and raising crops and animals. Hey, bounty hunters need somewhere to hang their hat! You can check out the debut trailer for Bounty Star, below. Bounty Star is an over-the-shoulder 3D action game that combines mech combat and customization, with farming and base building. Play as a broken, but powerful ex-soldier named Clementine McKinney, a war veteran, talented fighter, and expert mech pilot. Clem attempts to shed the guild and shame of her past and become a legitimate force for good in the Red Expanse, a post-post-apocalyptic version of the American Southwest. Customizable mech action - Pilot the Desert Raptor MKII, a highly customizable battle vehicle equipped with a variety of offensive and defensive systems including high-powered melee weapons, steam-powered hydraulic siege weapons, explosive firearms, high-speed thrusters, boosters for dashing, and more. Become a bounty hunter - Bounty hunters like Clem are free to pursue their targets into whatever dangerous corners of the world they hide. She'll fight her way through many corners of the region and deal with these marks as she sees fit. Repair and upgrade your homestead - Clem comes into an isolated and run-down garage that serves as a base of operations and home. Build out water and power supply lines, grow and cook food, produce animation and fuel for combat, and raise animals. Bounty Star is coming to PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 sometime in 2023. The game will be a Day 1 Xbox Game Pass rele https://wccftech.com/bounty-star-announcement-2023-mech-action-farming-base-building/

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Asus Zenfone 9 specifications have surfaced online, ahead of the launch of the smartphone on Thursday. The handset was reportedly spotted on a Norwegian website, which included specifications, pricing and images of the Asus Zenfone 9. The listing for the handset, revealed that the smartphone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM, according to a report. It is tipped to sport a 5.92-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and will be equipped with a dual rear camera setup. The phone is said to be available in four colour options. Asus Zenfone 9 price, availability (expected) According to a listing for the smartphone on Norwegian website Elkjp, first spotted by GsmArena, the Asus Zenfone 9 will cost NOK 8,000 (roughly Rs. 64,500) for the base 8GB+128GB storage model. Meanwhile, the Asus Zenfone 9 8GB+256GB and 16GB+256GB variants will be priced at NOK 8,800 (roughly Rs. 70,000) and NOK 9,500 (roughly Rs. 77,000), respectively. The website appears to have taken down the listing.Asus will offer the upcoming Zenfone 9 smartphone in Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Sunset Red, and Starry Blue colour options, according to the report. However, it is worth noting that the company is yet to officially reveal any details of the upcoming smartphone, which is confirmed to launch on Thursday. Asus Zenfone 9 specifications (expected) The Asus Zenfone 9 will sport a 5.92-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection, according to the listing. The Asus Zenfone 9 could be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, according to a recently leaked promo video. On the camera front, The Zenfone 9 will be equipped with a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an IMX368 sensor. For selfies and video chats, it will sport a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 sensor with dual PDAF, according to the report. The smartphone will also support 8K video recording, as per the listing. The Asus Zenfone 9 will offer up to 256GB of inbuilt storage, while connectivity options on the smartphone will include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, NFC and GNSS (GPS L1+L5, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1+E5a, BDS and QZSS). There will be a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB 3.0 Type-C port, according to the report. The company's upcoming handset is tipped to pack a 4,300mAh battery. In addition to this, the smartphone may also ship with a 30W USB-C charger in the box, according to the listing. https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/asus-zenfone-9-price-images-specifications-leaked-colour-options-expected-3197767