Cisco is expanding support for Apple users in the workplace with new integrations for AirPlay and Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro
Announced at Enterprise Connect 2025, the updates improve content sharing and virtual meetings within Cisco's Webex platform.
AirPlay is now available on Cisco Devices for Microsoft Teams Rooms, allowing iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to share content without adapters. The integration makes it easier to collaborate across different platforms.
After five years, Apple has dropped a $23 million lawsuit against recycling firm Geep Canada, with no explanation for how the alleged theft of 100,000 iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch was resolved.
Daisy, Apple's own iPhone recycling robot
While the lawsuit was not revealed until October 2020, it was in January that year that Apple filed its suit against Geep Canada. The company began recycling devices for Apple in 2014, but during an audit in 2017, Apple claimed to have discovered that Geep had failed to destroy almost 100,000 devices.
The discovery was reportedly made after Apple's auditors visited Geep's facility and found Apple Watches being stored in a section without security cameras.
Apple's work to diversify its supply chain is continuing, with assembly partners preparing to start manufacturing AirPods in India as soon as April.
AirPods in a hand
Apple has gradually increased its production base in India over the years, and that expansion is set to continue. After producing iPhones in India for export to other countries, Apple is getting ready to do the same with AirPods.
According to sources of The Economic Times, Apple will be commencing manufacture of AirPods from April. The production will be taking place at a Foxconn plant located in Hyderabad, with AirPods produced at the facility intended for exports only.
Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote to Ireland's new prime minister to congratulate him and talk about the future of the company in the country.
Apple's European headquarters, located in Cork, Ireland — image credit: Apple
Ireland is Apple's base for the whole of its non-US sales, and was at the center of a decade-long tax dispute between Apple and the EU. On January 23, 2025, Micheal Martin became Ireland's Taoiseach, or prime minister, for the second time, and Tim Cook sent him congratulations in the following week.
The text of Cook's letter has now been seen by The Irish Times, and excerpts from it include the Apple CEO describing Ireland as "incredibly important" to the company."
Analyst Jeff Pu claims that Apple is about to start prototyping its first two foldable devices, with mass production scheduled for 2026.
Render of a possible iPhone Fold
Pu says that manufacturing will begin in the second half of 2026, which matches recent rumors, at least concerning the iPhone Fold. Since January 2025, multiple rumors have claimed that Apple has selected its foldable display manufacturer.
Jeff Pu's new note, as seen by MacRumors, specifically states that there are to be two foldable devices. He says that they are entering Apple's New Product Introduction (NPI) stage, and that mass production is scheduled for 2H26.
20 years ago, Sony Santa Monica released God of War – a platforming spectacle fighter with a ton of ambition and an interesting world. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of this seminal PS2 title, the studio has announced a bunch of purchasable merch, as well as the ‘Dark Odyssey collection’ update for God of War Ragnarök.
Celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary via the PlayStation Blog, Grace Orlady – the Lead Community Manager at Santa Monica Studio – wrote: “On March 22, God of War will officially reach its 20th anniversary! Back in 2005 when the first God of War released, no one at Santa Monica Studio anticipated the success this series would have. Every creative endeavor carries the hopes of those who shaped it that they might be able to carve a legacy in the industry. What makes those hopes a reality has always been the support of players who chose to pick up the game and go on a journey with us.
Orlady continued, “As we reflect back on the past two decades of God of War, we want to celebrate this milestone with you by sharing the exciting things we have planned leading up to the anniversary.”
Alongside being able to purchase a bunch of new merch; visit a gallery in California and buy the two most recent titles for a solid 60% and 20% off respectively, God of War Ragnarök is set to get a collection of throwback cosmetics.
Dubbed the ‘Dark Odyssey collection’, this free update will arrive on the 20th of March, bringing with it the secret Black and Gold skin from GoW 2 for Kratos alongside the Dark Odyssey Armor Set; weapon skins; as well as outfits for both Atreus and Freya.
While some fans were hoping for the original God of War trilogy to be remastered for PS5, these 20th anniversary celebrations will hopefully satiate these desires. Perhaps we’ll see said remasters in half a decade's time for the 25th anniversary.
KitGuru says: Did you have any expectations for the 20th anniversary? What do you think of the announced content? Will we ever get a proper re-release of the OG GoW trilogy? Let us know down below.
The MR3 studio monitors from Edifier aim to deliver a balanced and accurate sound profile – great for anyone looking to create music or edit sound. On top of that, they also pack a music mode for everyday listening and offer both balanced and unbalanced audio inputs. At less than £100, are these monitors worth a purchase?
Last week, the team at FuturLab officially announced that a sequel to the much-loved Powerwash Simulator would be arriving at some point this year. Despite this, the team will continue to support the first game up until then – having now unveiled their roadmap for the remainder of the first game's post-launch content.
As part of the FAQ released in alignment with the announcement of Powerwash Simulator 2, the team at FuturLab confirmed that the original game from 2022 is still set to get a couple cool free additions ahead of its end-of-life, sharing a roadmap for the remainder of 2025.
Alongside the recently-released paid Wallace and Gromit DLC, Powerwash Simulator will also be getting two free DLC maps in the form of The Muckingham Files 5 and 6.
Given the fact that the first game sold millions of copies (amassing over 17 million players), it makes sense that FuturLab would want to reward these loyal players with a couple more nifty additions ahead of its depreciation. Hopefully all 3 DLC arrive before the launch of Powerwash Simulator 2.
KitGuru says: Are you excited for Powerwash Simulator 2? What do you think of these final updates? What would you like the team to do differently for the sequel? Let us know down below.
People Can Fly is a studio perhaps best known for developing the bombastic first-person shooter Bulletstorm, though the team have worked on a ton of different IPs over the years including Painkiller; Outriders and Xbox’s Gears of War. In a surprise announcement, the team have entered an agreement with Sony – set to develop a new title based on one of the console maker’s many IPs.
“The Management Board of PCF Group S.A. with its registered office in Warsaw (the ‘Company’) hereby informs that on March 13, 2025, the Company concluded a production agreement (Prototype Development Agreement) (the ‘Production Agreement’) with Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, with its registered office in San Mateo, California, United States of America (the ‘Publisher’), regarding cooperation in the production of a prototype of a new video game codenamed Project Delta (the ‘Product’), based on intellectual property rights belonging to Publisher.”
All legalese and jargon aside, it appears as though People Can Fly have been tasked with reviving one of PlayStations’ IP. Given the fact that the studio is well acquainted with both first-person and 3rd-person gameplay, People Can Fly could be working on countless different games. That said, some of the potential IPs could include Killzone; SOCOM; Resistance or something else entirely.
Given the lack of details, we will have to wait to hear more from either Sony or People Can Fly, but regardless, it is interesting to see the two companies working together.
KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? What series do you think they’re working on? What IP would you WANT People Can Fly to be developing? Let us know down below.
Since its announcement many years ago, the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has been mired with delays among other issues. Once again, following a long bout of silence the team have spoken out to confirm that work on KOTOR is still ongoing.
One year on from the last update, in which the game was said to be “alive and well,” Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch reaffirmed the team’s commitment to this title.
Speaking to Stephen Totilo via Game File (paywalled), Karch once again claimed that work on the remake is still ongoing. That said, the studio is having Disney take the reins when it comes to discussing the remake – meaning we won’t get any proper details until Disney itself chooses to share them.
Interestingly, Saber also subtly reiterated their ongoing work on the KOTOR remake publically, with COO Tim Willits taking to Twitter to write: “Saber Interactive is one of the largest independent developers in the world. We are working on numerous games across many different genres. Everything that we have talked about is still in development. We will share information on upcoming games when we have something cool to share.”
While the KOTOR remake has so far suffered quite a few different set backs, hopefully Saber’s continued commitment to the game winds up paying off for both the studio and fans in the long run.
KitGuru says: What do you think of these latest comments? Are you concerned with the game’s development? Can the remake live up to the original? Let us know your thoughts down below.
Apple's ongoing promise to improve its vocal assistant Siri with Apple Intelligence has still not been fulfilled, and looks to be a failure at multiple levels of the executive management team.
Siri's upgrade to leverage Apple Intelligence will be a focus at Apple's annual retreat.
The head of Apple's Siri efforts, Robby Walker, has at least privately acknowledged the problems, calling them "embarrassing" and "disappointing." Apple's advance marketing of features that weren't yet ready has been, he acknowledged, part of the problem.
It's clear, based on the marketing of the features that began late last year, that Apple — or at least its marketing department — expected more Apple Intelligence features to have arrived by now, reports Bloomberg. This would have included Siri gaining on-screen awareness, personal context, and improved voice control — both of which are now officially delayed.
The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to Apple, as part of an investigation into whether the Biden administration influenced Big Tech to censor artificial intelligence.
US Capitol. Image Credit: Alejandro Barba
The House Judiciary Committee has sent subpoenas to 16 tech companies working in AI, with Apple among the group. The list also includes Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI, among others.
The subpoena from the Republican-led committee seeks information about the creation of their AI efforts, and how they could've been influenced by the Biden-Harris administration.
The latest in a series of iPhone 17 leaks has taken the form of metal molds for the upcoming models, with most featuring the supersized camera bump that separates the flash and sensor away from the lenses.
Leaked photos of molds for the upcoming iPhone 17 line. Image Credit: Sonny Dickson
Ahead of the release of any new iPhone generation, there are generally a lot of rumors around any changed elements. This is particularly true for claims regarding the cameras to be included.
Veteran leaker Sonny Dickson has followed up on early CAD designs showing off a previously-rumored "camera bar" style coming to most iPhone 17 models. On March 15, he published photos of metal molds that follow the same lines as his earlier leak.
Apple's expected upgrades to iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 will be a major overhaul, with executives apparently confident consumers will like the faster and easier to use interfaces.
iOS 19 is due this fall, but will be previewed at WWDC
Every year, Apple reveals its inbound changes to its operating systems at WWDC. So far, rumors have claimed that there will be some major interface alterations on the way, and executives are apparently confident they will keep consumers happy.
According to Mark Gurman in Bloomberg's Sunday newsletter, top executives in Apple are confident that users will love the new look and feel of the updated operating systems. The key point of the move is to appeal to existing users, while still attracting new users down the road.
Apple had originally planned to make the iPhone 17 Air the first completely wireless model, but has apparently changed its mind on that front.
The future iPhone Air was originally planned to rely on wireless charging only.
A new report claims that Apple considered making one of its future iPhones completely port-free. The thinner model, for now called the iPhone 17 Air, could have gone without a USB-C port — but Apple has since backed off the idea.
Ultimately, Apple is said to have decided to include a USB-C port for charging after all. This is said to have been done to appease potential concerns from European Union regulators.
Apple's next rumored display move could be more than just a replacement of the Apple Studio Display. It could be planning to introduce two different models.
Apple Studio Display
Apple is rumored to be working on an update to the Apple Studio Display, with a second-gen screen bringing with it a number of feature improvements. It seems it's not the only screen Apple is working on.
According to Sunday's Bloombergnewsletter, Mark Gurman believes that two versions are in development. The previously discussed model with codename J427, is being accompanied by a second, codenamed J527.
The iPhone 17 Air will herald the start of a new iPhone engineering ethos at Apple, with Apple said to have pulled off a herculean effort to come up with its design.
A render of what the iPhone 17 Air could look like
The 2025 iPhone lineup is expected to include quite a few changes. Alongside a radical iPhone 17 Pro camera bump alteration, speculation is that Apple will be bringing out hardware referred to as the iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim.
In Sunday's newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes about the model's details, including how it won't look that different from a standard model when viewed from the front. It will have a 6.6-inch display with slim borders and ProMotion, as well as the Dynamic Island at the top.
You might have seen our launch review of this new Montech HyperFlow Silent AIO go up on YouTube a couple of weeks ago, but then it was removed. Before we get into the main video, we wanted to explain quickly what happened. During our analysis we found what we considered a pretty major design issue with this new cooler and reported back to Montech, and a couple of days later they asked us if we wouldnt mind retesting with a second sample they were going to ship. While we knew our first sample was not damaged in any way, we gave them the benefit of the doubt and agreed to republish later. What you will watch next is our results over several weeks of indepth testing and we also tested the 2nd sample last week to confirm findings.
The HyperFlow Silent is compatible with all current Intel and AMD desktop platforms, ranging from Intel 115X up to the latest Intel 1851 socket. And it's compatible with AMD, AM3, AM4, AM5. You get the upper mounting bracket for AMD installation, two Intel backplates – one for LGA 1700 and 1851 sockets – and then one for 115X, 1200 and so on.
While other publications who have already tested this cooler appear to have used Intel platforms, we found performance of the cooler on an AMD 9950X to be rather disappointing. Especially considering the Arctic Liquid Freezer 3, the MSI MAG CoreLiquid i360, and the Be Quiet Light loop were all outperforming it with lower fan speed and noise output. Even the original HyperFlow ARGB measured 6 degrees cooler, too.
Reducing noise output to 40 decibels puts everything on a level playing field and the true thermal performance can be measured. But again, the HyperFlow Silent is at the bottom of the pile out of the coolers we have tested so far on the 9950X. It's a massive 8 degrees C hotter than the Lian Li HydroShift LCD360S, 6 degrees off its older brother, the original HyperFlow ARGB, and even the Arctic Liquid Freezer 3, which uses an almost identical fan speed at 40 decibels.
So performance of our sample on AMD is disappointing. To validate these figures we ran the same test several times and the HyperFlow Silent was within a degree either way each time. The only anomaly we noted was how the mounting pressure and thermal paste spread looked after each mount. Upon removal of the cooler, the thermal paste looked noticeably thicker on the right hand side of the CPU, so it's likely that the contact wasn't perfect.
To take things further, we also checked performance on our new Intel Core Ultra 9 285K system. The performance gap between the original HyperFlow ARGB and the HyperFlow Silent Is much closer here at maximum fan speed, but with noise normalised at 40 decibels, the original hyper flow ARGB cooler outperformed the Silent, but only by three degrees C – meaning the deficit is halved this time. However, this was only a quick experiment to give feedback on performance to Montech, so these are not to be classed as official test figures, and we are still working on gathering data for this platform.
At this point, it was clear to us that performance on AMD AM5 CPUs didn't seem to add up. But KitGuru reviewer and cooling expert James Dawson thought he had the solution after weeks of in-depth testing and analysis. As well as changing fans between the original HyperFlow ARGB and this new Silent version, there had been another hardware change, and that's the upper mounting bracket used for AMD AM4, AM5 installation.
The new Silent cooler uses a 4 point mounting system. This slides onto the CPU block, and then it's mounted to the CPU socket. Instead of these four points using spring loaded screws, the older ARGB cooler uses a two point mounting system with two hooks that mount directly to the plastic upper mounting bracket that comes pre-installed to AMD motherboards.
If you think of the AMD die layout of the CPU, there's the two smaller CCD dies side by side (as shown above). So, with this mounting system, the probability of getting a poor mount or uneven mounting pressure side to side, is higher than with the original system. In a nutshell, depending on how the screws are tightened, there is potential for a uneven mount. To re-iterate, that's critical for AM5 CPUs like the 9950X with the side by side layout of the CCDs.
With that in mind, James actually re-mounted the cooler using the older 2 point mount from Montech's original HyperFlow ARGB cooler, and ran the thermal tests again.
You can see above that reverting back to the ARGB mount with the Silent 360 has a significant impact on thermal performance. At maximum fan speed, using the HyperFlow ARGB mount brings the average temperature of the Silence 360 cooler down by a huge 7 degrees C, and that puts performance more in line with the original HyperFlow ARGB. It's ultimately the same story when the fan speed is lowered to 40 decibels noise output, where using the original ARGB mount on the Silent 360 brings the performance level of this new cooler in-line with the original ARGB cooler. That's what we were expecting from the outset considering both coolers use the same core design.
We reached out to Montech and explained what we'd found in terms of performance between the new Silent 360 and the original ARGB cooler. They then carried out some of their own testing and found similar results. Montech then set the following statement:
“After reviewing James’ feedback and conducting additional internal testing, we’ve identified that the poor AMD performance is largely due to the new mount.”
Montech went on to say:
“As a result, we’ve made the decision to hold all unshipped units and revert to the ARGB version’s original mount. For units that have already been shipped or are on store shelves, we will provide customers with the updated mount upon request—no questions asked—via rma@montechpc.com.”
At this point we felt we were fully able to share our findings with the readers and viewers and published the video review on Thursday 27th February. Commentary from the public seemed positive and the audience were happy that Montech were actioning possible replacements for these coolers to rectify performance issues on AMD platforms.
However, on Friday 28th February, Montech asked us if we could take the video review down as they wanted us to test a second unit, suggesting that our original model's radiator could have been damaged and that subsequent performance data indicated the issue could be more complex than just an update to the mounting system. We are quite confident based on checking the cooler extensively before testing that it has received no damage during shipping.
We were asked to wait for a replacement unit, with Montech's updated mounting system, as any customer will receive it when ordering online. Whether it will be exactly the same as the original ARGB cooler's mounting system, or if it will be tweaked in some way, we are unable to confirm until we receive a new unit ourselves.
UPDATE: we retested with a second version of the cooler – the video above shows the results and our technical data gained over the last month
For those customers who have a version of this cooler without an updated mount, you can still email Montech to get a replacement at the email address above, which will hopefully improve cooling performance on the AMD platforms.
KitGuru says: We hope Montech will take our advise and findings onboard and deliver a revised version of this cooler.
Apple appears to be expanding its pool of partner companies supplying data for Apple Maps, as it has now released an app especially for firms to contribute updated information.
A screenshot of the new Surveyor app on an iPhone 15.
Just as it did with the Apple Vision Pro Demo Fit app — releasing it in the App Store but practically hiding it, Apple now has another new app. This one is called Surveyor, and while it is available in the US App Store, it does not appear to be intended for public use.
Rather than the GPS tracking, multiple cameras and LiDAR scanning that Apple's fleet of Apple Maps cars use, Surveyor is intended to capture images of street signs. While members of the public can already send certain updates to Apple Maps, this appears to be more about getting the company extensive information without its own cars having to repeat routes.
If you own an Echo smart speaker, it will soon lose a key privacy feature — and be replaced with cloud processing of all voice commands.
Amazon will soon disable users' ability to process voice requests on-device.
Users of Amazon's Echo smart speaker will soon receive an email from the company detailing changes to the device's voice request processing. Beginning March 28, everything users say to Echo's Alexa engine will be sent to Amazon.
The move will disable local processing of voice requests in favor of a new Alexa+ feature called Amazon Voice ID, notes Ars Technica.
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Apple's latest M4 MacBook Air is just as repairable as the previous two iterations, as a teardown of the device shows no major changes from the M2 model.
Apple's M4 MacBook Air uses the same chassis as the previous two generations. Image Credit — iFixit
The new MacBook Air, with an M4 system-on-chip, was announced on March 5, 2025. Though the laptop features an upgraded 12MP front camera with center stage support and is available in a new Sky Blue color option, it's practically identical to the M3 MacBook Air. The new-and-improved MacBook Air is even available in the same 13-inch and 15-inch sizes as its predecessor.
As was noted by iFixit in a teardown of the M4 MacBook Air, the device uses the same chassis as the M2 MacBook Air, which was introduced in 2022. This means that the entire disassembly process remains unchanged, with the laptop's USB-C ports being just as easily replaceable as they were before.
One of Apple's top executives has called the delay of the new, more personalized Siri "ugly and embarrassing" and vows to "ship the world's greatest virtual assistant" at some point.
Apple's embarrassed by its slow Siri rollout, too
Apple has been facing significant challenges in deploying one of its most highly advertised Apple Intelligence features: an enhanced, personalized Siri.
The company had heavily promoted it at both WWDC and the September iPhone event. And it still airs most of the commercials that reference it.
A new rumor claims that Apple will overhaul its naming of the entire iPhone 17 range and see the highest-end model renamed the iPhone 17 Ultra.
Render of possible iPhone 17 Pro models
There have been rumors of an iPhone Ultra for years, with it sometimes being a new model and sometimes a renamed Pro Max edition. This new claim, however, says that Apple will do this in particular to make a greater and perhaps clearer separation between iPhone models.
"It seems that the existing lineup will be differentiated by changing the naming to Ultra, which is more different from the existing Pro and Max," claims leaker Yeux1122 (in translation). "Essentially, Apple is trying to make new changes by making major design changes to existing iPhones + iOS19 changes in terms of marketing and sales."
Tryx has expanded the Panorama AIO liquid cooler series by introducing the Panorama SE, a new model designed to bring its signature AMOLED curved screen experience to a broader audience. Building upon the success of the original Panorama, the Panorama SE leverages the newly developed Asetek Adela cooling system, promising reliable and consistent performance, all while maintaining a more accessible price point.
The Panorama SE aims to make the premium Panorama experience more accessible. It features a 6.5-inch 2K, 60Hz AMOLED display, which allows PC enthusiasts on a tighter budget to enjoy the 3D visual capabilities that have become synonymous with the Tryx brand.
A key feature of the Panorama SE is its fully customisable display orientation. The rotating display module can be adjusted for horizontal or vertical mounting, ensuring that users can fully appreciate the AMOLED display regardless of their PC's orientation. This flexibility enhances the visual appeal of any system, allowing for seamless integration into diverse setups.
Installation is streamlined with pre-installed Rota fans, simplifying the mounting process. Furthermore, the Panorama SE incorporates the next generation of Asetek's water cooling technology, featuring the Adela pump. This pump is optimised for demanding CPU workloads, such as rendering, content creation, AI tasks, and gaming, providing a dynamic thermal power capacity ranging from 280W to 300W.
Another of the Panorama SE's most compelling aspects is its independent computer. Equipped with a 4-core CPU, 2 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of ROM, the cooler handles video playback directly from its onboard PCB. This offloads processing tasks from the main CPU, freeing up resources for gaming and other demanding applications. The new Panorama SE is now available at OverclockersUK in black and white in 240-mm (£229.99) and 360-mm (£249.99) formats.
Silicon Power has launched its new Endura series of SSDs, a comprehensive lineup designed to cater to diverse storage needs. The series comprises four models: the E55, E60, ED90, and ES75. All models are built using 3D TLC NAND technology, offering a balanced combination of performance and reliability.
The E55 targets mainstream users and system integrators seeking affordable and reliable storage. It uses a SATA III 6Gb/s interface and is available in capacities ranging from 512GB to 2TB. With read and write speeds of up to 500 MB/s and 450 MB/s, respectively, the E55 provides a significant performance boost over traditional hard drives, offering a solid storage solution.
For users seeking to go beyond the limitations of SATA, the E60 offers a PCIe Gen 3×4 interface, delivering faster data transfer rates in up to 2 TB drives. This SSD balances performance and longevity, boasting read and write speeds of up to 2,200 MB/s and 1,600 MB/s. NVMe 1.3 compatibility and LDPC and ECC support make the E60 suited for multitasking, casual gaming, and demanding applications.
The ED90 is designed for both personal and professional users requiring high-performance storage. It features PCIe 4.0 and NVMe 1.4 compatibility and is available in capacities up to 4 TB. The ED90 is designed to handle creative workloads, data archiving, and storage-intensive tasks. Read and write speeds reach up to 5,000 MB/s and 4,800 MB/s, respectively. LDPC and RAID support enhance data integrity and reliability.
At the pinnacle of the Endura series, the ES75 delivers exceptional speed and endurance for professionals. Leveraging PCIe 4.0, it achieves read and write speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s and 6,500 MB/s, respectively. This makes the ES75 ideal for multimedia creators, hardcore gamers, and anyone requiring high-speed, professional-grade storage. NVMe 2.0 compatibility and LDPC and RAID support ensure outstanding durability and dependability.
As Ubisoft struggles to improve its share price, the company has been quietly evaluating all options behind the scenes, from selling off IP to a potential full company buyout. According to the latest reports, the current idea being floated behind the scenes is a spin-off move that will see Ubisoft split up into a new holding group.
According to sources speaking with Bloomberg, Ubisoft is considering forming a new entity, one that would serve as the new home for major Ubisoft IP like Assassin's Creed. Ubisoft has apparently contacted suitors to bid for a minority stake in the new company, including Tencent, which already has a sizable stake in Ubisoft.
According to the report, Ubisoft is looking to have a selection of bids to look through by the end of the month. However, no final decisions have been made at this stage, so plans could change or be scrapped entirely. We also recently learned that Ubisoft has held discussions with companies like Microsoft and EA regarding potential IP acquisitions.
Ubisoft is likely waiting to see how Assassin's Creed Shadows performs at launch before making any final decisions on its future.
KitGuru Says: It seems that at this stage, unless Assassin's Creed Shadows is able to break revenue records, there are going to be major changes at Ubisoft this year and those changes will likely involve more job losses, project cancellations and studio closures.
Antec has expanded its Flux series by releasing the new Flux SE ATX mid-tower, a chassis prioritising silent operation alongside Flux's renowned high-airflow design.
Building upon the success of the Flux and Flux Pro models, the Flux SE is based on Antec's F-Lux Platform, a structural design engineered for optimal airflow. This platform features strategically placed air intakes at the bottom, PSU shroud, and lower sides, complemented by top vents and a large-area mesh front panel to create a dedicated airflow channel.
The Flux SE has four P12 120-mm PWM fans, three of which are pre-installed in the front, and one is a reverse blade fan positioned atop the PSU shroud to direct airflow towards the GPU (there's space for another one). Additionally, a P14 140-mm PWM fan at the rear expels hot air to complete the airflow cycle. There's also space for up to 3x 120-mm fans or 2x 140-mm fans on the top. Radiator support is also decent, with space for 360/420 models on the front, 360/280 on the top, and 120/140 on the rear. Moreover, you can mount GPUs up to 408 mm long, CPU towers up to 180 mm long, and PSUs up to 235 mm long.
Aesthetically, the Flux SE distinguishes itself with a front panel that combines metal mesh and walnut wood, giving it a look that allows it to integrate into modern home environments. Furthermore, both side panels are lined with sound-dampening foam, significantly reducing noise levels and enhancing the overall user experience. The Antec Flux SE is available now and costs around €115/£99.
The Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 features Phison’s new E31 controller, designed for PCI-Express 5.0 with a focus on power efficiency. This allows for fan-free operation without compromising performance. Pricing is also competitive, it's the most affordable Gen 5 SSD on the market right now.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has already made a strong case for itself as one of the best games of 2025, but the team at Warhorse Studios is far from finished with the game. This week, a massive patch for the game began rolling out across all platforms, bringing the first free DLC, over 1000 fixes and improvements, and official modding support.
With Patch 1.2, players can now visit the barber in Zhelejov or Kuttenberg to make changes to Henry's appearance. This update also brings official modding support to the game via Steamworks, so you can easily browse and add mods to your game through the Steam Workshop.
While those are some of the headlining features of this patch, the primary focus is delivering improvements to the game. Patch 1.2 includes over 1000 new fixes, ironing out a long list of bugs. You can find the full patch notes, HERE.
On the 20th of March, Warhorse Studios will go live with a developer stream to give more updates on what's coming to Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 in the months ahead.
Apple's mistakes and even lies about Apple Intelligence are ultimately the responsibility of CEO Tim Cook, but he's not going anywhere — and nor should he.
Tim Cook
It's true that the buck stops at the CEO, but without Tim Cook, Apple would not have so many bucks. So while there is much to criticize in how Apple has managed Apple Intelligence, there's also much we'll never know — and no justification for wild cries for his apologizing or being fired.
This is what we know was wrong. Apple should not have released that ad showing a woman using Siri to remind her of the name of someone she'd met before.
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After first releasing on PC and mobile platforms, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection has now spread to all platforms, including Nintendo and PlayStation consoles. With the games being more widely available, sales have picked up too, surpassing the five million milestone.
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection has surpassed five million copies sold worldwide, Square Enix has revealed. This boost puts the entire Final Fantasy franchise at over 200 million units sold.
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection includes the original six games, before the series made the switch to 3D graphics. These titles offer the classic Final Fantasy experience, from the original soundtracks and pixel graphics to the old-school turn-based gameplay.
Square Enix has not yet provided updates on the sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16, both of which were expected to see significant boosts upon launching on PC via Steam.
Apple has already launched products in the early months of 2025, but it has many other plans for the year. Here's what's coming up between now and the end of 2025.
Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple Park, with an array of Apple hardware
As a company with a wide array of popular products and a tendency to keep to a regular schedule, Apple often introduces products throughout the year. Barring major incidents, such as a pandemic interfering with things, Apple is quite predicable about what it will be doing at which part of the year.
It seems 2025 is shaping up to be like the others, with launches set to occur at key times throughout the calendar.
With President Trump imposing strict tariffs on goods coming from US trade partners, Apple is joining other top tech companies in a trip to Vietnam to discuss what comes next.
Image Credit: US-ASEAN
For Trump's second term, the administration seems dead set on igniting yet another trade war with the Chinese government. While he seemed amenable to talks in January, he recently imposed an additional 10% tariff on goods coming from China on March 6, on top of the initial tariff that went into effect on February 4.
Now, more than 60 large US companies are headed to Vietnam for the annual United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (US-ASEAN) mission, and tariff talks will likely be front and center. The list, seen byReuters, includes technology companies like Apple, Intel, Boeing, Amazon, as well as energy companies like Excelerate Energy and GE Vernon.
We're still waiting for Nintendo to share more details about its launch plans for the Switch 2. However, analysts are already laying the groundwork for what to expect. Based on the latest reports, the Switch 2 will be landing this summer, with a price tag in the $400 range.
According to industry analysts speaking with IGN and Bloomberg, the Switch 2 is expected to launch with a $399 price tag. This estimate is based on supply chain costs, combined with current market conditions.
Assuming the price does end up being $399, gamers would need to spend extra accruing some new titles. Nintendo has not yet revealed the launch line-up of games, but we expect to see a number of hits from the original Switch console getting graphics/performance updates to take advantage of the more powerful Switch 2 hardware.
In terms of new games, a new Mario Kart game is anticipated, alongside a new 3D Mario game, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Metroid Prime 4 and perhaps a new RPG from Monolith.
On a rare podcast appearance, in conjunction with an Apple press release, series star Jason Sudeikis has confirmed without a doubt that there will be a fourth season of "Ted Lasso," and has also confirmed what the titular character is doing.
'Ted Lasso' will return for a fourth season.
Other stars have said that they were hearing whispers about a fourth season, and rumors have been pointing to it, but Sudeikis' remarks on the New Heights podcast eliminate any doubt. It's not clear who will be returning for a fourth season other than Sudeikis.
Despite the reveal, the star refused to respond to the Kelce brothers' questions about the new season. Some of the answers he just didn't have given the early stages of the production — but he was clear about what Lasso was doing after the events of season 3.
Minority Ubisoft stakeholder, AJ Investments, has made headlines a few times over the past few years due to their willingness to protest the decisions of Ubisoft management., Most recently, the investment firm once again lambasted current leadership and went as far as to claim that Ubisoft has been hiding important development from investors, such as recent negotiations around IP acquisition.
As reported by IGN, AJ Investments is called out Ubisoft once again, stating that the company is “horribly mismanaged by current management” and calling for “a clear roadmap for recovery”.
The most interesting part of the statement has the firm pointing to a paywalled article on MergerMarket, which claims that Ubisoft had discussions with rivals like Microsoft and EA over potentially selling off IP. Investors were not informed of these discussions, and those discussions likely didn't go very far, as this is the first time any of this is being made public.
Currently, Ubisoft is considering a number of changes to stay afloat. A few teams have already been dissolved and several projects have been cancelled. Now we know that Ubisoft has been actively testing its IP valuations on the market, and there have reportedly been discussions between the Guillemot family and Tencent regarding a company buyout, while keeping the Guillemot family in charge.
KitGuru Says: There has been a lot of doom and gloom surrounding Ubisoft recently but if Assassin's Creed Shadows can exceed expectations, then we should start to see much more positive discussions about the company's future.
On 19 May 2025, the prestigious European Hardware Awards will once again – to honour the best hardware available in the market. The event takes place on the eve of Computex in Taipei, at the Courtyard by Marriott, Nangang hotel. As well as the awards themselves, brand new research about the market will also be presented for the first time, giving a much clearer insight into how the market is likely to change over the next 12-18 months.
KitGuru is a proud member of the European Hardware Association (EHA), the organisation behind the EHA Awards – the largest of their kind in the world.
Alongside KitGuru, the association includes Geeknetic (Spain), Hardware Upgrade (Italy), Cowcotland (France), Hardwareluxx (Germany), ioTech (Finland), TechnologyInsider (Netherlands), Lab501 (Romania), and PurePC (Poland).
Right now, all of the publications are working on their own list of nominees for this year's awards. Those nominations are based on thousands of tests performed by each publication over the last year. Once the nomination process has completed, the real voting will begin and the finalists will be published. Ahead of that announcement, here is an overview of the categories that are being considered.
Processing
Best Desktop CPU
Best Laptop CPU
Best Smartphone SoC
Best AMD ATX / Micro-ATX Motherboard
Best Intel ATX / Micro-ATX Motherboard
Best AMD Mini-ITX Motherboard
Best Intel Mini-ITX Motherboard
Best System Memory Series
Visual
Best Desktop GPU
Best Laptop GPU
Best AMD-Based Graphics Card
Best NVIDIA-Based Graphics Card
Best Gaming Monitor
Best Professional Monitor
Cooling
Best CPU Cooler (Air)
Best CPU Cooler (Water)
Best Custom Cooling Solution
Best Thermal Paste
Best Fan Series
Storage
Best Hard Drive
Best SSD
Best NAS Device
Best External Storage
Case & PSU
Best ATX Case
Best Micro-ATX / ITX Case
Best PSU Series
Peripherals
Best Gaming Mouse
Best Gaming Keyboard
Best Router
Best Gaming Chair
Best Streaming Equipment
Audio
Best Gaming Headset
Best Headphones
Best Earphones
Best Speakers
Systems
Best Mini-PC
Best Gaming Desktop System
Best Notebook (Non-Gaming)
Best 2-in-1 Device
Best Gaming Notebook
Best Creator Laptop
Best Console
Mobile / Smart Living
Best Smartphone
Best Wearable
Best Smart Home Product
Best Value Categories
Best Value CPU
Best Value GPU
Best Value Component (Non-CPU, Non-GPU)
Best Value Peripheral
Best Value Laptop
Best Value Desktop System
Best Value Smartphone
Best AI Hardware Categories
Best AI CPU
Best AI GPU
Best AI Laptop
Best AI Smartphone
Overall
Best Gaming Product
Best Overclocking Product
Best AI Hardware Solution (Consumer)
Best New Technology
Product of the Year
KitGuru Says: We'll be back closer to Computex to announce the winners for each category.
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