RPCS3 achieves exceptionally high frame rates on less demanding scenes like title screens because the emulator is primarily CPU-bottlenecked rather than GPU-limited. When a screen requires minimal processing—such as a static menu—the CPU can render frames far faster than necessary for human perception. However, these high frame rates don't improve actual gameplay because in-game performance is constrained by the complexity of emulating PS3 architecture, physics calculations, and graphics rendering. The emulator's performance varies dramatically depending on the specific game and scene; while title screens may hit 1500 FPS, actual gameplay typically targets 30-60 FPS and often falls short on mid-tier hardware.

RPCS3 is uniquely demanding and heavily CPU-bottlenecked, requiring relatively high-end hardware to achieve consistent 60 FPS gameplay. For most games, users need at least a mid-to-high-tier CPU like an AMD Ryzen 5700 or better to maintain playable performance. Even demanding titles like Killzone 2 struggle to maintain 60 FPS on high-end systems such as the AMD Ryzen R7 9800X3D, dropping below 60 FPS regularly. For mid-tier PCs with less powerful CPUs, frame rates typically range between 30-50 FPS depending on the game, and some titles may experience stuttering or performance drops. The emulator's performance has improved significantly throughout 2025 and into 2026, with optimizations allowing lower-tier hardware to achieve closer to 60 FPS than previously possible.

Rokid Glasses now natively support four AI models through a software update: Google's Gemini, OpenAI's ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Alibaba's Qwen, allowing users to switch between them seamlessly.

Native support means the AI models like Gemini and ChatGPT are directly integrated into the glasses' software via a device-to-cloud architecture, enabling on-the-fly switching without third-party apps and supporting features like real-time translation and multimodal inputs.

The 'Reduce Bright Effects' setting in iOS 26.4 beta 4 disables bright flashing responses when interacting with certain UI elements in the Liquid Glass design, such as buttons and keyboard, for a more subtle experience. It is located in Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.

Unlike the 'Tinted' look option introduced in iOS 26.1 under Display & Brightness, which reduces translucency for a more solid appearance, the 'Reduce Bright Effects' setting specifically targets and minimizes bright flashes during UI interactions, allowing further customization of Liquid Glass.

Kubernetes is an open-source platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, serving as the default control plane for many organizations but known for its steep learning curve and operational complexities for developers.

An Internal Developer Platform (IDP) is a centralized self-service platform that abstracts Kubernetes complexities, providing developers with standardized environments, golden paths, and automation for tasks like provisioning and deployment, allowing focus on coding while platform teams handle operations.

Enter the code **HP20** at checkout on the Argos website or in-store to receive 20% off select HP printers. This is a limited-time promotion.

HP printers from Argos often include free Instant Ink months (e.g., 3-12 months), but you must enroll the printer in Instant Ink within 7 days of setup, possibly using a promotion code. Contact HP support if credits do not appear as expected.

Oracle has missed analyst revenue estimates in eight of the past 10 quarters, even though it has beaten earnings expectations in eight of the last 10 quarters overall. This disconnect occurs because Oracle's profitability has been driven by operational efficiency and cost management rather than consistent top-line growth. The company's massive investments in AI infrastructure and data centers—spending that is expected to keep cash flow negative for years—create upfront costs that pressure margins while the revenue benefits from these investments may take time to materialize. Additionally, several U.S. banks have scaled back financing for Oracle's AI data center expansion due to concerns about the company's ability to repay debt given the enormous capital required.

Oracle is under pressure from more than $100 billion in debt while simultaneously making massive capital expenditures on data center infrastructure to support AI workloads. The company's aggressive spending is expected to create a cash flow crisis, with Wall Street projecting negative cash flow for years. To address this, Oracle is planning layoffs expected to cut thousands of jobs across divisions and free up $8 billion to $10 billion. Furthermore, lenders have expressed growing concerns about Oracle's ability to repay debt given the capital intensity of building infrastructure for high-profile AI clients such as OpenAI. These financial constraints create investor skepticism about whether Oracle can sustain its AI expansion while managing its debt obligations.