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Gears of War: E-Day Studio Used The SSD as Extra Memory For Xbox Series S Version
The Coalition, developer of Gears of War: E-Day, utilized the Xbox Series S's SSD as supplementary RAM to overcome its 10 GB memory limitation compared to the Xbox Series X. This technique, while consuming storage, allowed for the dense environments in the game to be rendered on the less powerful console. Technical director Kate Rayner noted a performance penalty when overusing the method, but the team successfully achieved high-end visual fidelity.
Android’s new RAM rules come with a Play Store threat attached
Google will begin enforcing per-app memory ceilings on the Google Play Store starting February 2027, impacting Android app distribution. Apps exceeding these limits will face throttling and potential termination, with reduced visibility and publishing capabilities on the Play Store as penalties. Developers are advised to start profiling their apps on 4GB devices to prepare for these new restrictions.
Claude's memory now works across both chats and Cowork sessions
Anthropic is enhancing its AI chatbot Claude by allowing users greater control over memory saving across both individual chats and collaborative "Cowork" sessions. This update aims to provide a more personalized and persistent user experience.