TechLinked Chinese gaming GPUs, Pixel 6A catches fire, Response to Collective Shout + more!
Jul 29, 2025
Discover the latest advancements in Chinese gaming GPUs and their potential impact on the market. A serious issue arises as the Pixel 6A experiences catastrophic battery failures despite updates. Explore the ongoing censorship challenges within the gaming industry and the response from UK trade associations. Delve into groundbreaking innovations like the Zero Bounce email verification service and exciting new handheld gaming devices. Plus, get a humorous take on Nvidia's upcoming products and intriguing research about robots merging with each other.
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Chinese 6nm GPUs Show Promise
- China's LiSuan 7G106 GPU shows promising gaming performance at 4K, rivaling NVIDIA RTX 3060 in some benchmarks.
- This GPU is notable as the first 6-nanometer gaming GPU from a Chinese company, signaling serious Chinese competition in GPUs.
Pixel 6a Battery Fire Incident
- Despite a mandatory firmware update to prevent battery explosions, a Google Pixel 6a still caught fire while a user was asleep.
- The incident ignited sheets, illustrating risks remain even after safety patches.
Controversy Over Adult Games Censorship
- UKIE supports Steam's creative freedom to host games if properly rated, opposing pressure to remove adult content.
- This raises questions about moral authority of payment processors in banning games.