The memory requirement cuts deeper than Apple's existing AI compatibility list
Facepalm: Apple released the first public beta for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this week, bringing several new generative AI features, many of which utilize on-device AI models running locally on devices supporting Apple Intelligence. However, it has now been confirmed that the most sought-after on-device AI features will only run on a handful of devices with compatible hardware.
Amazon now owns the Bond IP and it's already in talks about future games
The big picture: IO Interactive's recently released 007 game is off to a healthy start, but it hasn't turned a profit yet. While 007 First Light is the studio's fastest-selling title ever, it's also by far the most expensive entertainment product in Denmark's history. A sequel has not been confirmed, but Amazon Games and IOI have already hinted at where the franchise might go from here.
RDNA 5 is shaping up as a bigger architectural step than RDNA 4, while Nvidia's main focus is on the data center
Rumor mill: The timeline for the next generation of gaming GPUs is starting to look less predictable – and possibly longer – than PC enthusiasts have grown used to over the past several cycles. Conversations at Computex 2026 suggest AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 architecture is still some distance away from the market.
Gaming has gone full mainstream, and everyone is joining the fun
Game on: People might get the feeling that gaming is more popular than ever – and according to a new report from ESA, that instinct is backed by hard numbers. In the US at least, a large majority of citizens across nearly every age group now qualifies as a gamer.