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Sony crammed an entire PS1 into a DualShock controller that connects to your TV, but killed the project — PlayStation Puga offered game studios a mere 10 cents per unit sold

Sony crammed an entire PS1 into a DualShock controller that connects to your TV, but killed the project — PlayStation Puga offered game studios a mere 10 cents per unit sold

💡 Verdict: Sony developed the PlayStation Puga, a cancelled plug-and-play PS1 built entirely inside a DualShock controller, but scrapped the project after offering developers a meager 10-cent royalty per unit. Check Price: PlayStation Puga ⚡ Quick Hits * Sony prototyped a fully functional PS1 console packed inside a single DualShock

Inside the history of DRAM price-fixing lawsuits — how HBM allocations could make a difference after two decades of failed cases

Inside the history of DRAM price-fixing lawsuits — how HBM allocations could make a difference after two decades of failed cases

💡 Verdict: A retrospective on two decades of failed DRAM price-fixing lawsuits reveals how modern High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) allocations might finally disrupt the market's historical pricing dynamics. Check Price: DRAM ⚡ Quick Hits * Over the past 20 years, lawsuits attempting to tackle DRAM price-fixing have largely failed

Intel confirms price hikes on select consumer and server CPUs citing supply costs and demand — select Xeon processors now over $1,000 more expensive

Intel confirms price hikes on select consumer and server CPUs citing supply costs and demand — select Xeon processors now over $1,000 more expensive

💡 Verdict: Intel has officially confirmed price increases across select consumer and server CPUs, pushing some Xeon processor prices up by more than $1,000 due to rising supply costs and soaring demand. Check Price: Intel Xeon ⚡ Quick Hits * Intel is raising prices on specific consumer and enterprise-level processors. * The

Turtle Beach KP7 Review: The accessory that does everything

Turtle Beach KP7 Review: The accessory that does everything

💡 Verdict: Reviewed by a veteran PC builder, the Turtle Beach KP7 is a highly versatile gaming accessory designed to handle absolutely everything your desktop setup requires. Check Price: KP7 ⚡ Quick Hits * The Turtle Beach KP7 is marketed as the ultimate all-in-one desktop accessory. * It was recently tested by

Intel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with game-boosting cache to Nova Lake-S lineup — 125W unlocked and 65W locked part rumored to be part of single-tile Core Ultra 5 tier

Intel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with game-boosting cache to Nova Lake-S lineup — 125W unlocked and 65W locked part rumored to be part of single-tile Core Ultra 5 tier

💡 Verdict: Intel is reportedly expanding its upcoming desktop lineup with two new 22-core Nova Lake-S processors featuring game-boosting cache for the Core Ultra 5 tier. Check Price: Core Ultra 5 ⚡ Quick Hits * 🚀 Intel is rumored to add two 22-core processors to the Nova Lake-S family.

Scientists have created a 3D-printed remote-controlled cyborg cockroach equipped with IR cameras — living insects fitted with flexible 'diving suit' can survive and move underwater for three hours

Scientists have created a 3D-printed remote-controlled cyborg cockroach equipped with IR cameras — living insects fitted with flexible 'diving suit' can survive and move underwater for three hours

💡 Verdict: Scientists have successfully developed a remote-controlled cyborg cockroach equipped with IR cameras and a 3D-printed flexible diving suit that enables it to navigate underwater for up to three hours. Check Price: Cyborg Cockroach ⚡ Quick Hits * Outfitted with integrated IR cameras for remote navigation and observation. * Features a

Palantir CEO Alex Karp claims AI companies are stealing customers' data while charging them for unproductive tokens — says 'livid' businesses 'are paying for tokens that create no value'

Palantir CEO Alex Karp claims AI companies are stealing customers' data while charging them for unproductive tokens — says 'livid' businesses 'are paying for tokens that create no value'

💡 Verdict: Palantir CEO Alex Karp is sounding the alarm that AI companies are infuriating enterprise clients by charging for useless tokens while quietly harvesting their data. Check Price: Palantir AI ⚡ Quick Hits * Enterprise businesses are reportedly "livid" over paying for AI tokens that yield no tangible value or