A beta product is often discounted quite heavily relative to its finished version – and understandably so. However, Tesla has not only continued to retail the Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability of its Autopilot system without offering such a discount on what is still, inarguably, an unfinished product but also jacked up its price by 300 percent between 2018 and 2022. The FSD capability of Tesla’s Autopilot can be acquired right now for a $15,000 lump-sum payment or via a monthly subscription that ranges between $99 and $199, depending on the base Autopilot variant....

Tesla just endured one of its most brutal fiscal quarters on record, hammered by COVID-induced factory closures in China and the residual production bottlenecks emanating from supply chain issues as well as the ongoing activity ramp-up in Giga Berlin. As a testament to Tesla’s production woes during the period, consider the fact that the company missed consensus delivery expectations of 256,520 units, disclosing actual deliveries of 254,695 EVs during the second quarter of 2022....

Per Bloomberg, the canceled World of Warcraft game was codenamed “Neptune” and was to be a full-on MMORPG. That said, it wasn’t just be a mobile port of the PC version of WoW, but rather, a spinoff set during a different time period. Word is, the cancelation of Neptune wasn’t a creative decision, but rather, came about because Blizzard and NetEase “disagreed over terms.” That’s a potentially-concerning development for Blizzard, as NetEase publishes their games in China and was the co-developer of the heavily criticized, yet very profitable, Diablo Immortal....

As spotted by Xbox-focused outlet XboxEra, a new Microsoft Game Dev video was released, detailing improvements to the Microsoft Game Development Kit. From the looks of it, the changes are pretty great, especially when it comes to Microsoft’s entry-level next-gen console, the Xbox Series S. In addition to specific PC-development experiences, including auto-synchronized cloud saves, hundreds of additional MBs of memory have been unlocked for Xbox Series S developers, allowing developers to get more control over memory....

The new footage, which has been shown during Japan Expo 2022 and recorded by Nintendo Everything, provides a new look at some of the game’s features such as camps, combat, and much more. The footage doesn’t feature any major story spoiler, so you can take a look at it without having to worry about getting any surprise ruined. In other news, new details about the first wave of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass content have been shared online....

Xiaomi 12T Might be an Incremental Upgrade but it will be Worth the Price Based on a tip from Mukul Sharma, a frequent tipster, Xiaomi is currently working on a device that is called the 12T, and the new device will be packing the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, along with 120W wired charging, both of these significant upgrades over the original. You can check the complete spec sheet below....

iPhone 14 Pro’s Car Detection Feature is Reliable as Shown in Latest Car Crash Test The Crash Detection test is conducted by none other than TechRax, who published a video today on YouTube. He and his team performed several crashes until the vehicle hit the target. Take note that there was no driver in the car and everything was arranged to work wirelessly. The iPhone 14 Pro was attached to the headrest of the driver’s seat as it was smashed into the stationary vehicle several times to invoke Crash Detection....

The Ryujinx Switch emulator already supported this feature, but the team behind the Yuzu project has now found a way to implement this feature in the popular Switch emulator. Whereas the Switch originally uses the Local Wireless Multiplayer (LDN) service to scan for other Switch’s using Wi-Fi, Yuzu uses virtual rooms to allow users to join and create game lobbies within said rooms. Interestingly, this feature doesn’t use Nintendo’s servers, and as such, a Nintendo account isn’t required in order to use this feature....

LG Electronics prepare for next-generational gaming experiences with the latest LG UltraGear gaming monitors. Presenting select visual performance and speed, the 32GQ950 arrives furnished with a 4K Nano IPS display that showcases lifelike color with Advanced True Wide (ATW) Polarizer technology. At the same time, the 32GQ850 has a QHD Nano IPS display with ATW and a high 240Hz refresh rate, overclocked as high as 260Hz. The new series also includes the 48GQ900, the most anticipated display from the company to enter the OLED gaming monitor category....

Indeed, it does look like the most promising Soulslike title in a long time. If you’re among those who share this opinion, you’ll be glad to know that NEOWIZ published around forty minutes of new 4K gameplay footage. You can check out the videos below. Lies of P will support AMD FSR 2.0 on PC, and we already know its system requirements. The game will also be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X; there’s no concrete date yet, though....

Linux 6.0 GPU driver modifications appear to assist in the preparations for Intel DG2 and Alchemist lines and AMD RDNA 3 architecture Reports over the last several months show the steps Intel has taken to ensure that their DG2 architecture and Alchemist desktop GPUs are prepared for the Linux 5.19 kernel. The window for version 5.19 has closed, and now work towards Linux 6.0 has begun. Intel has focused on ensuring that Linux 6....

Lucid Group’s production ramp-up has been driving the narrative vis-à-vis its share price for the past few months. Now, however, the company has created for itself some much-needed space to drive home the superior technology aspect of its signature electric vehicle, thereby allowing for a possible narrative reset. To wit, the Grand Touring Performance edition of Lucid Group’s Air EV recently participated in the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) 2022....

Startup company Lukos presents the Lukos Ultrawide 4K monitor, a portable display for those needing extra-large screen space while on the go. Lukos, a new company with an innovative aesthetic, launches an original and oddly shaped portable display for gamers, graphic designers, and more. The new portable monitor is a 14-inch IPS monitor with a 4K resolution and a screen size of 3840×1100 px (32:9 aspect ratio). The Lukos Ultrawide 4K display delivers a 60Hz refresh rate and has up to 300 nits of brightness in its distinctive packaging....

Here’s a bit more detail on the new FieldSense system… In addition to current and next-gen standard editions, EA is also offering the $100 “All-Madden Edition,” which is the only way to get a “dual entitlement” next-gen upgrade. If you buy the standard edition on Xbox One and PS4, there’s simply no upgrade path. Hit Everything - Hit Everything mechanics let players disrupt on defense and stop the offense in fresh ways....

The orbital rocket station map in Kourou has been reworked with this major new update with terrain improvements, and an improved gameplay flow alongside more cover and assets. In addition, this new patch includes three new vault weapons, including the ACW-R, AKS-74u, and MP412 REX. The update also contains numerous changes and improvements, and after installing this update, those owning the Premium Battle Pass are able to keep their servers visible in the Server Browser via the new Persistent Servers Feature even when not playing....

As the price of the Martin Shkreli Inu (MSI) token crashed by around 90 percent this Friday, media publications were quick to point fingers at the disgraced “Pharma Bro” for liquidating a significant portion of his MSI stake. After all, as noted by Bloomberg, the liquidation spree originated from a wallet that allegedly belonged to the former pharma industry executive. However, as with almost all things related to Martin Shkreli, the reality is much more dramatic and, shall we say, colorful....

The announcement ignited once again the hopes of all tennis games fans who were disappointed with games like AO Tennis 2 or Tennis World Tour 2, which largely failed to return this specific niche of sports games to the glory days of Top Spin. Of course, it remains to be seen whether MATCHPOINT - Tennis Championships will be able to fill this void. The announcement trailer was confirmed to be pre-rendered, after all, so it’s not an indication of how the game will look or play once it’s released....

The heist started when one of the men stole an Isaac from a worker at an Apple store outlet. He then waited outside the store while still being connected to the store’s Wi-Fi network and used the employee’s account to obtain thousands of dollars in digital gift cards. The digital gift cards were redeemed to the Wallet app to generate QR codes which were sent to the other schemer through iMessage....

According to Smith, who was Microsoft’s General Counsel and Executive VP of Legal and Corporate Affairs for over thirteen years, things are moving quickly for such a large acquisition. The process is approaching its midway point. When Microsoft announced in early 2022 that it had reached an agreement to purchase Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion, the company expected to close the deal in the first half of 2023, pending regulatory approvals....

Software giant Microsoft Corporation’s multi-billion dollar decision to acquire renowned video game developer Activision Blizzard is continuing to generate ripples across the technology and financial industries. Microsoft announced the deal yesterday, with a whopping price tag of $70 billion that is reflective of Activision’s major role in the gaming industry. The deal will be financed only in cash, with no share exchanges as is often the case in similar transactions....