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A9 chip production ramps up for iPhone 6s

Samsung and TSMC begin mass producing A9 processors for iPhone 6s.

Apple's manufacturing partners Samsung and TSMC have begun mass producing the A9 chip that will power the next generation iPhone, according to a report from Taiwanese tech newspaper DigiTimes. Though Apple reportedly issued last minute modifications to the chip layout that prompted both companies to rework the wafers, the launch timetable supposedly remains on schedule.

Rovio Entertainment announces Angry Birds 2 coming July 30

Angry Birds 2

It's hard to believe that there is no official sequel to Rovio Entertainment's popular Angry Birds. The original game, released in 2009, has spawned countless spin-offs and crossovers with other popular properties such as Transformers, but there has never been an official Angry Birds 2. That's all about to change on July 30, 2015, when Rovio will finally release a proper follow-up to Angry Birds.

Apple releases sixth-generation iPod touch with A8 chip and 8MP iSight camera

Sixth-Generation iPod touch

Apple today released the "best iPod touch yet". The sixth-generation iPod has been upgraded with an 64-bit A8 CPU, 8MP iSight camera and it is now available in new colors, including space gray, silver, gold, pink and blue. Apple announced the new iPod in a press release before updating its website with the new models.

Five Nights at Freddy's 4 trailer hints at new direction for the horror franchise

Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Developer Scott Cawthon uploaded the trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 4 to YouTube on Monday. Cawthon didn't release an official synopsis for the game, but the trailer reveals that the fourth chapter will take place in a house, instead of at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza restaurant. This is the first time the horror franchise will take place in a more conventional horror movie setting.

Comcast announces Stream, a live TV bundle for your iPhone

Comcast announces Stream online subscription TV service.

There has been a recent trend toward online only TV subscriptions, slimmer programming bundles and à la carte subscriptions. HBO launched its stand alone HBO Now a few months ago and Showtime recently followed suit. Earlier in the year Dish launched Sling, an online subscription service of 16 channels for $20 a month. Apple has a streaming TV service in the works that will supposedly include about 25 channels for somewhere in the $30-$40 per month range.

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