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Apple’s A18, A18 Pro Rumored To Be Independent Dies With Reduced Cache Size, Both SoCs Said To Share Same CPU Cluster, But Varying GPU Cores
The iPhone 16 event ‘It’s Glowtime’ was announced by Apple yesterday, which only means that there will be an influx of rumors surrounding the company’s upcoming lineup before the official unveiling. The latest one revolves around the A18 and A18 Pro, with one tipster mentioning that both SoCs will feature independent dies and will have a reduced cache size to save space. Additionally, he notes that both chipsets will share the same CPU configuration, but the number of GPU cores will vary.
Balatro Gets Four New Cosmetic Collaborations In New Update
Balatro is an indie game that took the world by storm when it was first released in February 2024. It is regarded as one of the most unique games out there. It combines Poker with roguelike elements, making for a time-consuming experience. Today, it was announced during Nintendo's Indie Direct that Balatro will be receiving its first collaboration with four hit games. The update is completely free and will be released today across all platforms, named Balatro: Friends of Jimbo.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max Will Be Apple’s Most-Produced Model This Year, Indicating That It Will Be The Most Popular Out Of The Bunch
A new report claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the most popular device from the lineup this year, as Apple has shifted its focus from the standard to the 'Pro' models. Overall, both 'Pro' models will beat the standard models in sales, despite their higher price tag and we have Apple Intelligence and the new sizes to thank for it.
Apple Testing Four New Macs With M4 Chips And 16GB Base RAM, Three of Which Will Feature A High-Performance 10-Core CPU And 10-Core GPU
The iPhone 16 launch event is right around the corner, and the iPhone 16 is gradually shaping up to be a pretty solid upgrade over the current models with its new design and set of features. While the company is expected to host its special event on September 10, we are hearing that Apple is already testing four new Macs with vanilla M4 chips, as per industry sources. The new M4 variants of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac will be showcased in October, a month after the company's iPhone 16 event.
Games Workshop officially bans the use of AI in its Golden Demon painting competitions
The Oscars of painting little guys are the Golden Demon awards, handed out by Games Workshop at official miniature painting competitions. The entry guidelines for the 2024 Golden Demon awards contain a note in the FAQ section that wasn't present in the previous year's guidelines. In answer to the question, «Am I allowed to use Artificial Intelligence to generate any part of my entry?» it simply replies, «No.»
Path of Exile 2 Early Access on November 15
In a new trailer shown at Gamescom 2024, Grinding Gear Games gave players a glimpse into some of the high-intensity bosses that populate the world of Wraeclast in Path of Exile 2. In addition to showing off the game's content, Grinding Gear has also announced that it is coming to Early Access on November 15.
Apple’s HomePod And iPad Hybrid Tabletop Robot With An Arm Spotted In The Supply Chain, Estimated To Cost $1,000
After its big Vision Pro launch, Apple is planning to add another product to its line, which will come under its smart home devices. It was previously rumored that the company would launch a new tabletop robot with an arm that would hold an iPad-like display and speakers for its base. It is now being reported that a tabletop robot has been spotted in the company's global supply chain for the first time, hinting at the imminent launch of the device.