Looks like we are going to see DDR5 prices not going down for months or years as the relief memory kits witnessed in Germany was short lived. DDR5 Memory Kits See a Slight Price Hike in April After Dropping the Last Month in Germany; 48 GB DDR5-6000 Witnesses the Highest Price Growth The DDR5 memory isn't seeing any relief, and even though the market seems to have stabilized in recent weeks, reports suggest that we might see more hikes in the coming months. If you remember, we published a report last month showing how the average DDR5 prices have dropped […]

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The global DRAM market is currently dominated by Samsung, SK hynix and Micron, but Chinese manufacturer CXMT is slowly chipping away at their share with the introduction of newer and more advanced memory standards. More importantly, the firm is now said to partner up with another local company, GigaDevice, as it plans to fill the gaping hole left behind by Samsung, as the latter is said to drop out of the LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X business, leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouth. Despite LPDDR4 RAM bringing in fewer margins, China’s DRAM manufacturers can establish long-term business relationships for future […]

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For years now, fans have been wondering what Sony Santa Monica’s Cory Barlog has been working on, with previous leaks and rumours suggesting that it would be a new IP in a Sci-Fi setting. Recent reports from industry insiders however have since shed some light on the matter, claiming the mystery project to be a God of War spin-off with Kratos’ wife Faye as the lead. Following this, we’ve now gotten additional details, including suggestions that the game will tackle multiple mythologies.

Following leaks back in March which claimed that Sony Santa Monica’s next project is a God of War spin-off focused on Kratos’ late wife Faye which would “differ from the Norse God of War games with more of a focus on action,” we’ve now gotten some additional details pertaining to this rumoured 2027 title.

According to a new report from the publication mp1st, this upcoming spin-off will deviate from the past two title’s Norse-based mythologies, ‘confirming’ that “elements from Chinese and Japanese mythologies will be part of a new entry in the series.”

Of course, while the OG God of War games tackled Greek Mythology and the recent duology took Kratos to Midgard (and the Norse realms as a whole), Sony Santa Monica have teased the existence of other mythologies in-game and so such a shift would not be surprising.

Regardless, we should hopefully learn about this mysterious project sooner rather than later, with insider Tom Henderson recently claiming that an official announcement could be arriving as soon as this month. We will have to wait and see.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to this potential spin-off? How different would you like it to be compared to the Norse era games? Let us know down below.

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From The Pennsylvania State University DNA, the genetic blueprints in every living organism, is nature’s most efficient storage mechanism, capable of storing about 215 million GB of data/gram.That storage capacity, if applied to electronics, could enable significantly more efficient data centers, speedier data processing and the ability to process far more complicated data. The trick […]

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Amazon has announced it is ending support for third-party integrations on its Luna cloud gaming service. Effective immediately, users can no longer purchase Ubisoft+ or Jackbox Games subscriptions via the platform. The “Bring Your Own Library” feature, which allows access to titles from EA, GOG, and Ubisoft storefronts, will also be discontinued on June 3rd.

Amazon will automatically cancel active subscriptions purchased through Luna at the end of the next billing cycle. Users who maintain a Ubisoft+ subscription directly through Ubisoft can continue to access the service via Luna until June 10th. Standalone games purchased through Ubisoft's platform also remain playable until June 10th.

Amazon confirmed it is not offering refunds for software purchases. However, users will retain access to these titles through their respective third-party accounts, such as the EA App, GOG Galaxy, or Ubisoft Connect. The company stated in an email to users that it is refocusing on a wider range of gaming experiences, including the GameNight party game format.

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By Eric Stann, University of Missouri Around the world, scientists are exploring an unexpected solution to the growing data crisis: storing digital information in synthetic DNA. The idea is simple but powerful — DNA is one of the most compact, durable information systems on Earth.But one issue has held the field back. Once data is […]

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Ceramic Data Solutions GmbH, Gmunden, Austria, has been assigned a patent (12594629) developed by Kunze; Martin, Gmunden, Austria, and Pflaum; Christian, Bernried, Germany, for “method for long-term storage of information and storage medium.“ The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: “The present invention relates to an information storage […]

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case against Kalshi.

Amazon announced more changes to its gaming-focused service, Amazon Luna today, after it re-launched the brand last year with a renewed focus on social and casual experiences like an "AI-powered improv courtroom game" featuring the rapper Snoop Dogg. Starting today, April 10, 2026, the platform will no longer let players purchase games from third-party stores or purchase subscriptions from third-party platforms. It will also stop supporting its Bring Your Own Library service, and no, you can't get a refund for any of your third-party purchases. In case you weren't already aware, Amazon Luna had previously allowed players to purchase games […]

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In 2021, Anjuna Security was growing fast, hiring aggressively, and chasing a market that seemed limitless. By the end of that year, the venture-backed cybersecurity company had scaled to around 75 employees, building out sales, customer success, and support teams in anticipation of continued hypergrowth. Then 2022 hit.

Ten years on from its initial reveal, No Man's Sky is still getting updates. In the latest content drop, Hello Games added a full Pokémon-style battle arena to the game, along with the ability to catch and train different alien species. 

The Xeno Arena update is now available for No Man's Sky. Hello Games does not shy away from the Pokémon inspiration here, directly saying that the dev team are “huge fans of Pokémon, Palworld and pet battling in World of Warcraft”. The Xeno Arena is inspired by those very games, giving players the ability to seek out “rare robotic creatures”, each with their own abilities.

The update means that the procedurally generated alien species throughout No Man's Sky will carry their own elemental affinities, with strengths and weaknesses versus other elements. Rare biomes in the game will also have their own rare creatures, including legendary variants of certain creatures.

Once you capture one of these aliens, you can train them, breed them or genetically modify them to create new variants. Features like feeding, bonding and sparring are also in the game.

Players will find battle arenas dotted around the galaxy, where they can put their team of aliens up against other players or NPCs to earn rewards. Tournaments are also available, with a ranked leaderboard also available.

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KitGuru Says: No Man's Sky continues to impress. Will you be jumping back in for the new Xeno Arena update? 

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Not even two months after the previous 'Remnant' patch, Hello Games is back with another massive No Man's Sky update titled XENO ARENA. This time, the independent UK developer is introducing a full-fledged Pokémon-style battling system. Wildlife that has populated No Man's Sky planets for a decade now has a direct gameplay purpose: you can catch creatures, raise them, and pit them against other players' creatures in competitive arena battles. Beyond the obvious Pokémon reference, Hello Games has also mentioned World of Warcraft's pet battling as an inspiration. Creatures found across the universe can be recruited into the player's squad, […]

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Each month, all those with a Humble Choice subscription are able to get their hands on a solid 8 titles for the relatively low price of £11.50. For the month of April, Humble is offering a variety of games both big and small, including the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla; Planet of Lana and The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.

Available to add to your library from now until the end of the month, April’s Humble Choice line-up features the following:

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla
• Daemon x Machina Titanic Scion
• The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
• Until Then
• Planet of Lana
• Artisan TD
• The Procession to Calvary
• Buddy Simulator 1984

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla needs little introduction, with the massive and sprawling open-world action-adventure RPG launching back in 2020 to somewhat mixed reviews. While in many ways the most refined version of Ubisoft’s RPG take on the AC franchise, its abundance of content and 100+ hour-long main campaign left many fatigued by the end. Still, if you aren’t burnt out by the franchise, Valhalla does have a lot to offer.

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria meanwhile is a survival crafter in which you play as a dwarf embarking “on a new adventure to reclaim their legendary home of Moria beneath the Misty Mountains”. With pretty visuals, solid survival / building mechanics and a strong dedication to the IP (including the voicing talents of John Rhys-Davies as Gimli), Return to Moria is one of the better LotR games to have been released in quite some time.

Planet of Lana is a visually gorgeous puzzle-platformer which evokes major Ghibli vibes, telling the story of a “vibrant, beautiful planet” which has been invaded by a faceless army. Featuring “unique companion-based gameplay;” stealth; puzzles and platforming, Planet of Lana is certainly worth checking out.

Between AAA giants and indie hits, April’s Humble Choice line-up offers something for everyone.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this month’s offerings? What type of games do you subscribe to Humble Choice for? Let us know down below.

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Each month, subscribers to Amazon Prime are able to claim a wide range of ‘free’ games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. Over the course of April 2026, subscribers will be able to claim 12 different titles, including legendary strategy games like XCOM and Total War.

Starting today, Prime subscribers can claim free copies of XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Edition (GOG) and Total War: Pharoah Dynasties (Epic Games Store). The remaining ten free-to-claim titles will roll out each week until the end of April.

On April 9th, Prime subscribers will be able to claim copies of Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home and King of Retail. On April 16th, Snake Core, Monster Harvest and Detective Agency: Gray Tie Collector's Edition join the line-up.

On April 23rd, you'll be able to claim a free copy of Neo Cab and The Pale Beyond. Then finally on April 30th, KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat, Fantasy General and Pinball Spire will also become available.

KitGuru Says: Will you be claiming any of this month's free games? If you've never played XCOM: Enemy Unknown for some reason, I highly recommend you grab it. 

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You were lucky if you were able to buy DDR5 RAM for slightly lower prices, because in some regions, there was no difference. No Price Drops in the Last 2.5 Weeks for DDR5 RAM Kits in Germany; Data Shows Nearly the Same Pricing Trends While some regions, like China, saw a sudden drop in RAM prices, not every region was lucky enough to witness it. China saw a nearly 30% price drop for memory, and even major US retailers like Amazon saw nearly a 20% price decline for several DDR5 RAM kits. According to some reports, Google TurboQuant was behind […]

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TSMC's US fab network is growing at an unprecedented pace, and according to a new report, the chip giant is eager to build a 'GigaFab' cluster in Arizona that rivals Taiwan's output. TSMC's Arizona Is Expected To Turn Out To Be a Taiwan-Level Fab Network, Driven by Gigantic Investments The Taiwan chip giant has managed to pivot towards America's semiconductor industry, and several factors have influenced this shift, which we'll discuss later. However, according to a new report by DigiTimes, it is disclosed that TSMC's plans for the US have already "exceeded expectations", and that now, the firm has plans […]

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Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity experts weigh in.

Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online.

Did anyone think there would not be a reckoning over this tie-up?