Last year, Apple began its transition away fromIntelchips in its computers, opting to go with its own Apple silicon instead. Earlier this month, Intel launched a new ad campaign against Apple, trying to get people to stop paying attention to the successfulM1processor in its newest MacBook models, and instead keep folks interested in Intel chips. Things keep getting interesting in this regard, though. Part of the marketing blitzincluded hiring actor Justin Longof “I’m a Mac” fame to promote Intel chips and bash Apple’s M1 processor (and other Apple things)....

I took an extensive break from the asymmetrical horror genre following the overall toxicity of the Dead by Daylight community blossoming month after month. For a short while, it was the most fun I had playing online. Then, Killer Klowns From Outer Space entered the scene, promising a wackier experience overall within the very same genre. Does it deliver? Bring On the Klownpocalypse Following along with the same overall premise as the cult-classic horror film from the ’80s, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game places you in the oversized shoes of either the Killer Klowns as they invade Earth or as one of the Human survivors attempting to stave off the Klownpocalypse and survive the invasion....

MacBook Air M3 13-inch The upgraded M3 MacBook Air is every bit as good as the M2 MacBook Air, sans the fact that it has a stronger processor. Otherwise, Apple didn’t change the formula much. After all, if it ain’t broke, there is no need to fix it. Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2, 2022) The 2023 M2 MacBook Air is not only one of the most affordable MacBooks, but has enough power to get through most day-to-day tasks without much drama....

Member the games you used to play? We member. The basement at the Hardcore Gamer office has a section known as the Crust Room, with an old grey couch and a big old CRT TV. All the classic systems are down there collecting dust, so in an effort to improve the cleanliness of our work space, we dust off these old consoles every so often and put an old game through its paces, just to make sure everything stays in working order....

The Powered Drill in Merge Mansion is a new essential item required to complete all tasks in the Great Hall zone. Unfortunately, it can be complicated to obtain and may require some effort to acquire. This is why we’ve put together this guide to help you obtain the Powered Drill in Merge Mansion. If you’re looking for aHood Ornament guide, we’ve got you covered on that end as well. How to get the Powered Drill in Merge Mansion Merge Mansion players seeking to obtain the Powered Drill must first unlock anew red chest, either by completing tasks in the Great Hall or by purchasing it from the in-game store for 200 Gems....

Nothing is rolling out Nothing OS 1.5 to allNothing Phone (1)users, which is effectively the Android 13 update most were eagerly waiting for. The operating system also adds a whole swathe of new, custom features and improvements, withNothingclaiming that it can increase app loading speed by up to 50 per cent, adds extra Glyph notification sounds and ringtones, refines Media Control, and introduces a self-repair feature that clears unused cache and expired system dumps to keep the handset running more smoothly....

Overwatch 2 ranked system slammed as Gold player with 5-30 record hits Diamond The Overwatch 2 community is stunned after a Gold player somehow managed to rank up to Diamond despite losing 30 games and only managing to win 5. Season 9of Overwatch 2 finally upgraded thecompetitive modewith a slew of new changes that combine what players enjoyed about the first game’s ranked system with the new one, but there seem to still be a few kinks that need to be ironed out....

Have we really seen the last of Supreme Leader Snoke? Not so fast. The big bad may have been taken care of inThe Last Jedi, but some recent activity from Andy Serkis has fueled speculation that maybe, just maybe, Snoke will make some sort of return inStar Wars 9. Let’s not get carried away just yet, but there is some legitimacy to the speculation going on currently, given the nature of Serkis' recent activity and when taking into account what has taken place in the past....

Hacker andunc0verlead developer Pwn20wnd revised the unc0ver v3.0.0 pre-release to beta 29 on Fridaywith official support for iOS 12.0-12.1.1 on A8X-A11 devices, but as you might come to expect, this momentous initial release is being closely trailed by a multitude of bug fix updates to warrant tool stability for the end user. Two of those updates came as revisions to the unc0ver v3.0.0 pre-release on Saturday. Citing a couple of Tweetsshared by Pwn20wnd, beta 30 and beta 31 each tie up some of the initial tool’s loose ends and incorporate an important “safety improvement:”...

Qualcomm Dodges Hefty EU Fine For Apple Deal In 2018, the European Unionslapped Qualcomm with a fine of over a billion dollarsfor allegedly engaging in anti-competitive tactics that involved paying a hefty sum to Apple for exclusively using the chipmaker’s 4G LTE hardware in its phones and tablets. The company has now managed to get that hefty penalty overturned after a ruling by the General Court in Europe, which rejected the EU regulator’s findings....

While there are plenty of pre-built computer manufacturers out there to select setups from, there are others that focus on builds that use a multitude of parts. CLX is a company that allows users to choose the parts they desire to build a PC with, but also has preset designs in mind. CLX has managed to build the dream AMD machine which features a liquid-cooled AMD RX 6900XT and pairs it with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X for the pure AMD enthusiast....

Just under five years ago, I began my journey with Hardcore Gamer, joining as a Staff Writer. Since I wasn’t exactly in a position to immediately demand the most high-profile games to review at the moment, I decided to begin proving my worth by tackling a game outside of my comfort zone and that no one else would want (although this was late December, so it’s not like there were many pickings anyway)....

One Step from Eden has launched during a time when titles with a plethora of replayability are needed. The strategic deck-building, real-time action title provides a deep time-sink for fans of the rogue-like genre. Featuring powerful spell-slinging action, a nearly endless combination of cards and tons of progression unlocks, One Step From Eden has seamlessly integrated various mechanics to create a frantically immersive tower climb experience. It’s a title deeply reminiscent of tactics we might remember from Mega-Man Battle Network titles with its nearly identical grid design and combat style....