TechLinked Fortnite Pay-outs, RTX 5050 GDDR6, DDR4 Price Hikes + More!
Jun 28, 2025
Fortnite is in hot water over promised refunds to gamers, sparking discussions about gaming ethics. Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5050 graphics card is generating buzz for its potential innovations. Meanwhile, DDR4 memory prices are climbing steeply. The tech landscape is changing, with improvements in Chinese CPU technology and critiques of Windows' new black screen of death. Plus, Nintendo is shaking things up in Mario Kart, Google introduces the Doppel app, and Apple is opening doors for alternative app stores in response to EU regulations.
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Fortnite's Dark Patterns Exposed
- Epic Games and Fortnite used predatory dark patterns that caused unintentional charges to players.
- The FTC approved $126 million refunds to about 970,000 players, averaging $130 each but varying by spending.
Nvidia Laptop GPU Leads Desk Gaps
- Nvidia's RTX 5050 desktop uses GDDR6 instead of GDDR7 due to thermals and battery life.
- GDDR7's efficiency benefits laptops more, showing mobile devices prioritize power efficiency.
DDR4 Memory Price Surge
- DDR4 memory prices have doubled recently because manufacturers are producing last batches.
- Many prefer upgrading DDR4 rather than shifting platforms, making it a costly but necessary choice.