Report: TSMC has a “good chance” of winning Apple’s chip biz in 2014

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has long been rumored to become an alternative supplier for Apple-designed processors powering iOS devices. However, yield issues and manufacturing difficulties with the foundry’s 20-nanometer process pushed back those plans. Meanwhile, Samsung continues to make the Ax-series of processors for the latest iPhone and iPad. Per chatter from Asian supply chain, TSMC is working hard to ramp up 20-nanometer production“ahead of schedule”, apparently in a bid to win over Apple’s chip business from Samsung by 2014…...

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Trevor Rodriguez

Review: Mortal Shell

The “souls” phenomenon has swept the world and left its indomitable mark in gaming history. The technical melee gameplay style has spawned a whole new genre that’s inspired titles even decades after its initial conception. Since the archetypal Dark Souls series ended in 2016, the gaming community has been chasing the feeling. There are many lookalikes, but the most successfully-inspired titles embody the souls fundamentals and have their own identity. The basic pillars of the genre are deeply technical styles that require detailed player knowledge....

July 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1332 words · Hannah Paul

Review: Tinykin

Level design is so integral when it comes to separating not just the good platformers from the bad, but the good iterations from those absolute classics that decades on still stand the test of time. Not to say this aspect of game design isn’t important in any genre – as much as they may take a more back-seat approach in favor of more important elements or mechanics – and yes, this statement isn’t entirely a shocker....

July 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1850 words · Joshua Russell

Samsung Tab S10 hands-on: the AI tablet

Samsung has pulled the curtain back on its Tab S10 tablet series. This year, the tech giant is releasing two new tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and the Tab S10 Ultra, alongside itsGalaxy S24 FEsmartphone. Both tablets are built from the ground up toleverage Galaxy AI, and launch in October starting at $999. Following the release ofGalaxy S24 and Galaxy AI this year, Samsung brought its on-device AI suite todevices from 2023 and 2022....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Jon Perkins

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Will Receive a Manga Adaptation

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderhas announced a manga adaptation, with some initial details already confirmed, although there’s still no word on when it will be available for purchase. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Its Manga Adaptation BothFallen Order and Survivorare Star Wars games that are part of the Jedi saga, preceding a third installment that is already in development, once again with Cal Kestis as the protagonist. It’s almost certain we’ll see it return onPC, Steam Deck, PS5, and Xbox Series X|Sat the very least, even though the Switch 2 is set to launch in a few months and Nintendo’s successor is gaining momentum with several upcoming games....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Donald Hunter

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Release Date Announced

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winterwill transport players to a challenging frozen world, featuring new gameplay mechanics such as elemental effects for weapons and a day-night cycle that influences enemy spawns. The Soulslike-style action RPG is set to launch onJanuary 28forPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Release Date This sequel toTails of Iron (2021)—a highly acclaimed 2D action RPG—picks up after the war between rodents and frogs....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Joel Phillips

Tears of Themis Chubby Riceball Crisis event guide

The Chubby Riceball Crisis is an event that runs fromFeb. 6, 2022 to Aug 24, 2025, and is open to all of Stellis City’s budding attorneys. Its gameplay revolves around memory cards, and rewards includeevent R cards of all four male leads. Initiate the event by clicking on the Chubby Riceball Crisis banner on the upper right of the screen or in the events menu on the left. When you first start, the story dialogue with all four male leads will prompt....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Brittany Ramirez

Tekken 8 Character Popularity (Chart)

Tekken 8 has brought much excitement with its blend of classic and new characters. The character popularity chart, derived from the Steam player base specifically at Warrior Rank and above, reveals fascinating insights into which fighters have captivated the community’s interest. Tekken 8 character popularity rankings The detailed popularity chart for Tekken 8 characters showcases a diverse array of fighters, each bringing unique styles and strategies to the fray. This full table outlines the rankings, character names, and their corresponding percentages within the player base, providing a clear picture of current trends....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · David Allen

The Privacy Setting You Need To Change On Your New Android Phone

The Privacy Setting You Need To Change On Your New Android Phone Google uses a vast network of sophisticated trackers injected into dozens of its services and millions of partner websites to serve you targeted ads (viaGoogle). The trackers follow you across the internet from one website to the next, collecting detailed information about your browsing activity, interests, preferences, device info, and personal data. Using these details, Google generates a unique advertising ID for you and only shows ads from specific advertisers....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Charles Nelson

The Week in Wikis: Dark Souls 3 DLC Announced, Nioh Beta, Trailers & More

Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got you covered. Let’s take a look at the comings and goings across theFextralife Wiki Network: Dark Souls 3 Final Fantasy XV The Elder Scrolls Online Divinity: Original Sin 2 Fextralife Blog Articles For This Week Around The Site Popular Topics On Fextralife’s Forums This Week’s Lotto Winner That’s a wrap for the Week in Wikis, we’re looking forward to another great week of gaming fun....

July 3, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Maria Williams

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PS4 Pro 'Crash Fix' Incoming!

Owners of the PlayStation 4 Pro rejoiced when developer CD Projektfinally releasedthe promised PS4 Pro Upgrade patch, allowing them to playThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntat 4K resolution along with a nicely added boost to performance. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- Update En Route! That happy story didn’t last very long as the 4K Upgrade patch also introduced a nasty side-effect in the form of crashing for some PS4 Pro owners, leaving the game in an unplayable state....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Thomas Jones

There is No Light Gets Major Update on January 7th

Top down action RPG There is No Light is getting a big update this January, including the release of the Enhanced Edition. There is No Light Gets Major Update on January 7th The action-adventure title There is No Light by developer Zelart is getting its “biggest update yet” with the release of the Enhanced Edition on January 7th. The game set in a post-apocalyptic world follows the quest to save your child from the grips of a deadly cult....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Beth Hill

Transformers Star Mark Wahlberg’s Absurd Demand Was Rejected by Director As He Lost Iconic Movie That Changed Jake Gyllenhaal’s Career

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed There are loads of stars to reject or get rejected from movie roles for silly and stupid reasons. Mark Wahlberg can also be counted for that. Despite his decade-long successful career, he did make some choices that made the lose some iconic roles. Wahlberg has a trajectory of successful movies, there is no doubt about that....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Jasmine French