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Qualcomm has announced two new flagship smartphone chips: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and, for the first time alongside it, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The company describes both as flagship processors, with the differences between them relatively minor and focused on improved AI processing, video capture and gaming performance.

Social casino company Playstudios has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit concerning the sale of virtual chips in its free-to-play casino games. Such suits typically allege that purchases of virtual currency amount to illegal gambling because players cannot cash out winnings. Details of the settlement terms have not been made public.

Cards Against Humanity is asking people to pay $10 to help fund a monument protesting Elon Musk. The card game company, known for its stunts and satirical campaigns, launched the fundraising effort as a pointed jab at the billionaire. The exact form and location of the monument have not been detailed beyond the company's call for contributions.

Reports highlight how the cost of hobbies and leisure activities is climbing faster than many everyday expenses, a trend being called 'funflation'. From sports gear and craft supplies to concerts and gaming, prices for discretionary pastimes are rising as companies pass on higher costs. Commentators say the 'hobby economy' is now a serious subject, with consumers weighing how much they will keep spending on enjoyment as budgets tighten.