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GEEKOM announced it will be releasing the highly anticipated Geekbook X series laptops in mid-December 2025, a new model of laptop intended to redefine portable productivity, sleek aesthetics, advanced hardware, and performance - all within an extremely durable and lightweight chassis.

Leading the pack of the new line-up is the Geekbook X14 Pro, which GEEKOM states is the lightest Windows laptop in its class, weighing just 2.2 lbs, which is 0.5 lbs lighter than the MacBook Air. For those who don't know, GEEKOM was founded in Taiwan in 2003 and has grown into a global PC brand that has carved out a space in the high-end mini PC market. The company touted a 150% revenue increase in Q3 2025 compared to the previous quarter, far surpassing internal expectations, and demonstrated the ever-growing brand.

Now, GEEKOM is moving to the laptop market with its new slogan, "Think PC, Think GEEKOM," marking a move for the company into becoming a full-scenario PC brand. As for the Geekbook X Series, the company has stated it will include two models: the Geekbook X14 Pro (14-inch) and Geekbook X16 Pro (16-inch).

Black Friday is upon us, which means crazy deals are stampeding online marketplaces such as Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy.

Titan Army is kicking off Black Friday with one of its biggest sales yet, specifically with the P2712V 4K Dual Mode gaming monitor. If you are in the market for a new gaming monitor or are looking to get an early Christmas present for a loved one, now might very well be the time, as Titan Army has slashed the price of the P2712V by more than 50%.

As for specifications, the P2712V is a 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor that features dual modes, allowing users to switch between 4K 160Hz, intended for use in cinematic titles, and 1080p 320Hz for ultra-fast competitive games. Dual-mode monitors bridge the gap between high-resolution and high-refresh-rate displays, making them extremely versatile gaming monitors. Titan Army has equipped the P2712V with 2x HDMI 2.1 ports and 2x DisplayPort 1.4 ports, enabling it to be used by consoles as well as PCs.

Black Friday is a great opportunity to grab a new gaming headset, which is a very quick way to level up your gaming experience, regardless of what platform you play on.

Amazon has been hit with a ton of Black Friday deals, from new gaming monitors, laptops, PS5 games, and gaming headsets. For a limited time, shoppers can snag fantastic deals on some renowned gaming headsets, with brands such as Razer, SteelSeries, HyperX, and Turtle Beach all running discounts.

Black Friday is a great opportunity to get ahead of your Christmas shopping, so even if one of the headsets below isn't for you, it will be greatly appreciated by your gaming loved one. Below are some of the best deals on gaming headsets I found on Amazon, including the original price, Black Friday deal price, percentage discount, and the amount of savings.

Black Friday deals have arrived, and PlayStation games are heavily discounted, making it an opportunity to grab the extremely popular Battlefield 6 at a discount.

It's that time of the year when you can grab new games, technology, and electronics at a very discounted price thanks to Black Friday celebrations. Among the plethora of electronics you can purchase, including gaming-related hardware such as pre-built PCs, laptops, and gaming monitors, discounts have reached PlayStation 5 games.

Black Friday is an opportunity to pick up that game you have had your eye on for quite some time, but didn't really feel like pulling the trigger on because of the price tag. Additionally, it's a great opportunity to cross off some names of your Christmas shopping list. Below I have included some of the best deals on PlayStation 5 games, including the original price, deal price, percentage discount, and the savings.

Black Friday deals are upon us, which means it's a fantastic opportunity to snag an early Christmas present for a loved one, or finally pick up that item you have had your eye on for a while, but at an even better price.

Black Friday deals are hitting all of the major retailers, including Best Buy, where MINIX has discounted two of its wireless Android and Apple CarPlay stereos, and one fanless mini PC. Starting off with the most discounted stereo, MINIX has slashed the price of the CP89-HD Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto system, bringing it down from $249.99 to $199.99 for a limited time.

For those who don't know, the CP89-HD is one of the most feature-rich portable CarPlay displays you can add to your vehicle, with a sharp 8.9-inch 1920 x 720 LED-LCD touchscreen that runs at 60FPS. With these specifications, drivers will get a smooth, responsive interface that feels closer to a factory-installed infotainment system than an aftermarket add-on.

Black Friday is here, which means it's time to grab some new gaming gear at fantastic prices, or perhaps an entire new system.

Discounts on thousands of gaming-related products have hit various online marketplaces, and Amazon is no stranger to massive savings throughout Black Friday, especially when it comes to electronics. Pre-built PCs have been heavily discounted on the online retailer, with savings on select products of up to $400.

Buying a pre-built PC means you won't have to go through the hassle of installing the parts manually yourself, and while it will cost more money than purchasing all the parts individually and manually setting up the PC, it will save you time and is much more convenient.

Laptop prices have been slashed on Amazon in celebration of Black Friday, and discounts are massive, with potential savings of more than $1,000 on select models.

Black Friday is a prime time to pick up some new pieces of technology at fantastic prices, and browsing Amazon, there are a plethora of options available. Black Friday is a great opportunity to replace that old piece of technology you have been enduring with some shinier, faster, and more reliable, especially when the newer model is discounted by 74%.

Yes, discounts are that high, and on that specific product the savings are more than $1,000 if you buy it during Black Friday. Below are some of the biggest deals on laptops I found while browsing Amazon, and I have included the original price of the product, the current sale price, the percentage discount, and the amount of money you will save if you purchase it during Black Friday. Happy shopping!

Black Friday has arrived and that means thousands of products are heavily discounted across most major retailers, including Amazon, which has slashed the prices of several popular gaming monitors.

A new gaming monitor is one of the best ways to make your old setup feel brand new, and there isn't a better time during the year than late November to grab one, as there is plenty of choice when it comes to brand, specifications, and most importantly, price. Amazon has been inundated with Black Friday deals, particularly on gaming monitors, with discounts ranging up to 42% off on select products.

The deals have hit some of the biggest gaming monitor brands, such as MSI, ASUS, and Samsung. Below I have included some of my favorite deals I found browsing through the online retailer, and included the original price, current price, percentage that it's discounted, and the amount of money you will save if you purchase it during the Black Friday promotional period.

The Black Friday madness is upon us, and that means you can grab that new piece of technology or gaming equipment you have had your eyes on at bargain prices.

Amazon has covered its entire online marketplace in Black Friday deals, with thousands of products now heavily discounted for a limited time. One of the sectors hit by discounts is the Tech & Gaming category, which covers everything from a PS5 to an Apple MacBook Air 2025.

Below I have listed some of the best deals currently available on Amazon, which include the PS5 Digital Edition, MacBook Air 2025 13-inch, an ASUS gaming monitor, an SSD, and other items that have been heavily discounted.

Black Friday deals are kicking off nice and early, which means it's a great time to snag products you have been holding out on.

JIGOO is discounting some of its mattress cleaners in celebration of Black Friday, slashing prices on its handheld vacuums. The JIGOO J300 is one of the more advanced mattress-cleaning vacuums, offering a tech-heavy package at a very accessible price point. For Black Friday, JIGOO has slashed the price of the J300 down to $79.99, making its 500W motor that delivers 13 kPa of suction even more of an attractive deal.

Additionally, the J300 is paired with UV-C light, ultrasonic waves, and a 131°F (55 °C) heating system, designed to help eliminate dust mites and allergens from the surface it's moving across. Furthermore, it has a built-in dust sensor that monitors surface cleanliness in real time, alerting the user when the surface is 100% clean. With its double-cup design, sponge filtration, and a compact handheld form, the J300 is ideal for beds, sofas, and pet-heavy households.

The biggest shopping event of the year is here, and so are the jaw-dropping software deals you've been waiting for! The GoDeal24 Black Friday Sale offers an incredible opportunity to upgrade your PC with genuine lifetime licenses at prices that don't reach the sky. For a limited time only, you can secure a lifetime license to MS Office Professional 2021 for just $29.28 (Reg. $249). With this license, you get the complete professional suite trusted by millions worldwide: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, and Teams (free version). Packed with new features, faster performance, and improved compatibility, Office 2021 is ideal for students, professionals, freelancers, and families who need powerful tools without ongoing subscription fees.

If your computer is still running an older version of Windows, Black Friday is the perfect time to switch to Microsoft's newest, fastest, and most secure operating system. For just $12.28 (Reg. $199), you can enjoy everything Windows 11 Professional has to offer. Windows 11 Pro provides a sleek, modern interface with enhanced multitasking tools like Snap Layouts, as well as advanced security features such as TPM 2.0, BitLocker, and Smart App Control. Designed for professionals, creatives, and everyday users, it delivers speed, stability, and smarter workflows. Gamers will notice the difference - with DirectX 12 Ultimate enabling ultra-realistic visuals and smoother gameplay.

The standout feature, though, is Microsoft Copilot, your built-in AI assistant. It helps you work smarter by summarizing content, generating text or images, launching apps, tweaking settings, or even writing code - all without leaving your workflow. At just $29.28 for Office 2021 and $12.28 for Windows 11, these are the lowest prices of the year, guaranteed. Once the Black Friday window closes, these discounts disappear - and so does your chance to upgrade at record-low cost.

NVIDIA is showcasing a new batch of PC games getting DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support this week, alongside some Battlefield 6 goodies as part of the Season of RTX. On the DLSS 4 front, one of the pleasant surprises is that we got some DLSS 4 gameplay for the upcoming release of Tides of Annihilation, a game that still doesn't have a release date.

Tides of Annihilation, from Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games, is a new third-person action-adventure set in a "shattered" fantastical take on modern London, with a story inspired by Arthurian legend. This one has a lot of hype behind it based on the announcement trailers and gameplay seen so far, which feature impressive visuals, grandiose scope, and fast-paced balletic action.

Headed to all platforms, the PC version will include DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support, and NVIDIA's trailer for the game showcases how DLSS 4 improves performance, from around 80 FPS in 4K with Max Settings to 300+ FPS on a GeForce RTX 5090. With a DLSS performance trailer, it's safe to assume that Tides of Annihilation is on track for a 2026 release.

Ever since AMD announced and released its latest FSR 4 update for its new RDNA 4 generation of graphics cards, which shifted its Super Resolution upscaling algorithm to a powerful AI solution, existing Radeon gamers with RDNA 2 or RDNA 3 GPUs have been wondering whether they've been officially left behind.

Although AMD hasn't formally announced that FSR 4 support is coming to RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 GPUs like the Radeon RX 7900 XTX or Radeon RX 6800 XT, the company has continued to state that FSR is open source and platform-agnostic. This means FSR 4, like FSR 3, should be available to all Radeon gamers, alongside PC gamers with GeForce RTX cards. However, that's not the case - and the feeling is that it might never be.

AMD's big FSR Redstone update for FSR 4 is set to launch on December 10, alongside a presentation on its new AI-powered features, including Ray Regeneration, Neural Radiance Caching, and Frame Generation. But, these "new performance and visual enhancements" will be exclusive to RDNA 4-powered Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics cards. Once again, leaving RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 Radeon gamers behind.

CyberPowerPC is one of the biggest names in pre-built gaming PCs and laptops, making it easier for those who aren't keen on shopping for individual parts or building a PC from scratch. And with the company's Black Friday Sales offering savings on its range of systems and gear, it has taken to social media to confirm that, as of December 7, the prices for 'all systems' will increase due to market conditions.

Due to memory (RAM) prices surging by 500% and even SSD prices rising by 100%, this has already impacted the cost of the PCs it has been building since October 2025. CyberPowerPC is making the announcement now to "remain fully transparent" with the PC gaming community and, given the timing so close to the holiday season, is aware it's "not ideal."

"Please know that CyberPowerPC will continue to strive to acquire the highest quality components at the best prices to ensure our customers continue to get top-performing systems with the best value on the market," the post concludes. Now, we're not posting this just to highlight that CyberPowerPC's system prices are about to increase, but also to warn that this may be indicative of a seismic wave of post-Black Friday Sales price increases set to hit the PC gaming market.

The IEEE ISSCC 2026 conference kicks off in February 2026, where SK hynix and Samsung will be showing off their very latest GDDR7, LPDDR6, and HBM4 memory products.

In the list of sessions at ISSCC 2026 is "DRAM, SRAM, and Non-Volatile Memories" and just that section alone -- outside of the hundreds of topics and sessions across the 5 days, we have SK hynix presenting its 1cnm SRAM 16Gb LPDDR6 memory with 14.4Gbps per pin of bandwidth, and its new 48Gbps 24Gb modules of GDDR7 memory for "mid-range" inference AI performance.

Samsung on the other hand will be showing off its new 36GB HBM4 modules with 3.3TB/sec of bandwidth per channel, and its new 16Gb LPDDR6 memory with 12.8Gbps of bandwidth.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has some words of reckoning in regards to skyrocketing RAM prices, where he says that they will be a "real problem" for the high-end gaming market for "several years" to come.

We have all seen the explosive uptick in RAM prices over the last few weeks and months, with the AI race being blamed as companies are gobbling up as much high-end GPU technology it can, and all of them come with copious amounts of RAM (GDDR7 and HBM3, HBM3E, and HBM4).

Sweeney posted on X, where he said: "RAM price increases will be a real problem for high-end gaming for several years. Factories are diverting leading edge DRAM capacity to meet AI needs where data centers are bidding far higher than consumer device makers".

Microsoft's Notepad is one of those simple legacy apps that has been around for decades. It has been a go-to app for countless Windows users because it offers fast and straightforward text-based editing and note-taking. That said, the Notepad in Windows 11 is a version of the app that has seen several functionality updates, including tab support, text formatting for links and headings, and AI-powered rewrite and summarize tools.

As part of a new update available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11, Notepad (version 11.2510.6.0) now supports creating tables. The new option appears in the toolbar, and, in keeping with Notepad's lightweight, fast theme, it's a simple drop-down menu that lets you create a Table by selecting the number of rows and columns using a grid.

There's also some right-click functionality to add or remove rows and columns; however, the initial response to the update has been mixed, as the general feeling is that Notepad's basic text and note-taking functionality is what keeps it lightweight. And the more Notepad features Microsoft adds, the more it's going to lose sight of its original intention and become another unoptimized Windows app with too many unnecessary features.

Intel is finally preparing to take on AMD's awesome X3D cache on its CPUs with next-gen Core Ultra 400K series "Nova Lake-S" desktop CPUs reportedly featuring 144MB of bLLC (big cache) as an answer to 3D V-Cache (X3D) on Ryzen X3D series CPUs.

The latest reports suggest that Intel will only include its bLLC cache on the next-gen Core Ultra 400K unlocked SKUs, while AMD still offers X3D cache across a far wider range of Ryzen CPUs. In a new post from leaker @Jaykihn, who says that the Core Ultra 400K series will feature 144MB of bLLC (Big Last Level Cache).

AMD has been using its X3D cache on mid-range Ryzen CPUs which cost under $500, to beat out much more expensive flagship CPUs from Intel without any pool of cache, meaning gamers could buy a far cheaper CPU and still have commanding gaming performance thanks to the X3D cache.

The new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds will soon get an innovative new feature that automatically scales in-game performance to boost frame rates and battery life.

Microsoft and ASUS are introducing Default Game Profiles to the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X Windows PC handhelds. The new feature will natively optimize game software in such a way that prioritizes the fine balancing act of gameplay and power draw, leading to more fluid experiences that last longer while on-the-go. The setting has to be toggled within the Armoury Crate UI.

"Spend more time playing and less time fine-tuning. Default Game Profiles, available in preview starting today, automatically balance frame rate (FPS) and power consumption for 40 supported games at launch," Microsoft wrote on the Xbox Wire.

Rust developer Facepunch Studios reveals why the sim won't show up on Linux or be compatible on Valve's Proton, saying that the platform is a hotbed for cheating. This exposes some of the thinking around Valve and whether or not big online games with anti-cheat could show up on Valve's new Steam Machine.

Valve's Steam Machine sounds great on paper: It'll be a small form-factor PC with a discrete GPU, a zippy CPU, and plenty of RAM--all wrapped in Valve's flexible and capable SteamOS. But there's just one issue: Anti-cheat. SteamOS is based on Linux, and Valve has developed a Proton compatibility layer to ensure Windows games run on SteamOS. Devs don't like to bring their games to Linux because of the uphill battle with anti-cheat on the platform--Linux is apparently a wild west frontier for cheating.

This could be a drawback for Valve's Steam Machine and give Microsoft's reported Windows-powered Xbox PC an upper edge. While Valve has added in anti-cheat support into Proton, including Easy Anti-Cheat, it's ultimately up to developers to do the work and enable the function and get any first-party toolsets working with Proton. That being said, Valve is still working closely with high-level developers and publishers to find solutions--and to hopefully ensure that big live service games can be played on Steam Machine.