The latest front page of TweakTown aggregates a wide cross section of current technology stories, from semiconductor developments and the global memory crunch to shifting strategies in gaming hardware and publishing. On the hardware side, Samsung is reportedly preparing to be first to market with HBM4 powering NVIDIA’s new Vera Rubin artificial intelligence chips, with reports that HBM4 passed all NVIDIA tests ahead of an expected debut at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in March during the Rubin artificial intelligence platform announcement. AMD is said to be planning for its next generation premium system on chips like Medusa Halo and next generation Halo level APUs to move to RDNA 5 graphics, while RDNA 3.5 will live on until 2029. Tesla is framed as a potential next big chipmaker as Elon Musk has announced the design for the AI5 chip is “good” and that Tesla will begin work on Dojo 3.
Memory supply and pricing concerns are a recurring theme throughout the page. A rumor about an “80% price hike for Samsung RAM” is described as debunked, yet the broader memory situation is described as very bad amid a global crisis. Micron has announced it has secured a way to quickly add more DRAM manufacturing capacity to its portfolio with a $1.8 billion purchase. At the same time, Samsung and SK Hynix reportedly cut NAND production in favor of more profitable avenues, and SSD prices may follow RAM pricing. KIOXIA says that it has already “sold out” of NAND flash and SSDs for 2026, and there is coverage warning that memory prices could explode after the US threatened Samsung and SK Hynix with trade tariffs if they do not commit to investing in the United States. Another piece notes that the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro has seen a 25% price hike in Korea, which is linked to the runaway pricing of RAM and storage.
The graphics and artificial intelligence stack is another focus area. NVIDIA’s new Vera Rubin artificial intelligence chips reportedly gained a 10% HBM4 bandwidth upgrade to stay ahead of AMD’s Instinct MI455X artificial intelligence chip. TweakTown reports that NVIDIA has been slowly upgrading the specs on this next generation platform. At the same time, there is a lawsuit alleging that NVIDIA approved the use of pirated books to train artificial intelligence models, including allegations that the company contacted Anna’s Archive to purchase terabytes of copyrighted books to train its large language models. One item highlights Anthropic’s CEO criticizing NVIDIA’s sales of high powered artificial intelligence chips to China by equating the situation to selling nuclear weapons to North Korea.
PC and console gaming news makes up a large portion of the listings. Microsoft has made the Xbox app available on Windows 11 for Arm with 85% of the Game Pass catalog compatible, arriving just as NVIDIA’s new N1X and N1 processors gain attention as Arm based gaming laptop chips expected in Q2 2026. Another report outlines that Lenovo is working on multiple new gaming laptops using NVIDIA’s new Arm based N1X and N1 processors, which would be its first Windows on Arm gaming laptops. One story says that NVIDIA has reportedly halted GeForce RTX 5060 production, with rumor that RTX 50 series GPUs will be effectively “unobtanium” until at least Q3 2026, while NVIDIA is also said to have increased GeForce RTX GPU pricing for partners due to rising GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory costs. A separate mini PC piece highlights the MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro, which is described as a slim gaming mini PC with a GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and Intel Core i9 14900HX processor starting from $1,359.90 USD.
On the software and tools front, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.1.1 is highlighted as adding an optional new artificial intelligence Bundle solution for running local artificial intelligence tools, plus support for new Ryzen artificial intelligence chips and multiple bug fixes. Microsoft continues to extend artificial intelligence into legacy apps with an artificial intelligence feature for Paint that lets users create coloring book style images, and YouTube is said to be expanding its artificial intelligence tools in 2026 with a feature that will allow creators to generate an artificial intelligence likeness of themselves for Shorts. Apple is reportedly fast tracking a wearable device specifically for artificial intelligence, with a 2027 release being the target, and one article mentions Files as a file explorer alternative and hardware for running local artificial intelligence in the site’s article navigation segments.
The page also covers wide ranging developments in the games industry and media. Ubisoft appears frequently, with items on a “major portfolio reset” that cancels 6 games including a Prince of Persia remake, the creation of 5 new Creative Houses to reorganize its biggest franchises, and internal backlash in which employees are “slagging off” the Guillemot brothers following studio closures and layoffs. Another article notes that Ubisoft talent are shaming upper management and that a mass exodus is expected despite layoffs, while Ubisoft also clarifies that Beyond Good & Evil 2, which has been in development for 17 years, was not among the recently cancelled projects and “remains a priority”. Share price coverage notes that Ubisoft share price has fallen back to 2011 and 2004 levels, wiping out two decades of gains.
Multiple pieces focus on flagship franchises and new releases. Battlefield 6 is reported as the #1 best selling premium game in the US in 2025, with Call of Duty taking the #5 spot, while another entry highlights that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s 2025 sales in the US dropped to the franchise’s lowest point since 2008’s Call of Duty: World at War. Witcher 4 is expected to cost close to $1 billion for development and marketing, putting it at the same table as Grand Theft Auto 6, and separate coverage notes that a Witcher 3 gameplay designer who joined Playground Games in 2021 designed and implemented Fable’s new combat, which is described as slick and fast. Fable’s reboot is detailed as a “new beginning” with changed core mechanics, removal of the traditional morality system, and a “living population” with over 1,000 named NPCs, along with confirmation that dog companions were cut for development reasons. Playground is actively considering, but has not started, a Fable version for Nintendo Switch 2.
Platform shifts and business models are another recurring thread. Analysts predict a Switch 2 price increase to $499 in 2026 and believe Sony will delay the PlayStation 6 “longer than expected” due to global economic disruptions, extending the PlayStation 5 lifespan. Microsoft is reported to have broken with strict Xbox game exclusivity to maximize profits and could host a second Xbox Developer Direct in 2026, while also preparing an ad supported, session based tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming. One listing details that Forza Horizon 6 is out on Xbox and PC on May 19, with a PlayStation 5 version coming later in 2026 and some 550 cars at launch. Another entry recounts that GameStop had an “infinite money” glitch with a Nintendo Switch 2 trade in promotion that was halted when it was discovered it could effectively print money.
There are numerous additional business and media angles. Paramount Skydance is described as seeking to stay competitive with Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery by extending the deadline for its proposed deal, and a story on Ubisoft notes that the company could sell further minority stakes similar to its $1.2 billion Tencent deal if more capital is needed. Sony is said to be spinning off its TV business in a deal that will give TCL a 51% stake starting in 2027, with new TVs designed by TCL while Sony keeps a 49% stake. Russia is reported as being willing to pay more than $100 million to create a AAA first person shooter rival to Call of Duty. Another report notes that mobile apps made $3.8 billion more than games in 2025 according to Sensor Tower data, reflecting a shift in consumer spend toward non gaming apps.
The front page also touches on safety, intellectual property, and labor issues. Tesla is reported to have put its previously free Basic Autopilot feature behind a paywall for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, pushing drivers toward FSD. There is a story about a lawsuit that alleges NVIDIA approved the use of pirated books to train artificial intelligence, and a separate entry recounts Remedy defending its publishing deal with Epic Games against criticism from Baldur’s Gate 3 developers. Rockstar Games confirms an explosion at the lead developer of Grand Theft Auto 6 and comments on studio operations, although details are limited. Ubisoft staff shaming upper management, reports of morale collapse, and expectations of talent exodus underscore ongoing labor tensions in major game studios.
Rounding out the coverage are hardware and display innovations, such as AOC’s 4th generation OLED gaming monitor with 1,500 nits peak brightness, stretchable OLED displays that can double in size without losing brightness, TerraMaster’s D1 SSD Pro enclosure that can transfer 6GB in one second over 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5, and ASUS announcing its first Wi-Fi 8 capable ROG NeoCore router. There are also niche devices like Keychron’s premium magnetic wireless Q0 HE num pad, GAMDIAS’ ATLAS M4 chassis with panoramic views and a front mounted PSU, and be quiet!’s first gaming mice under the Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym names. Collectively, the page gives a broad snapshot of ongoing transitions in artificial intelligence hardware, memory markets, gaming ecosystems, and consumer electronics design going into 2026.
