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NVIDIA is reportedly working on its GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, with new leaks teasing some information on CUDA core counts and power consumption.

The purported GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will rock and roll with a rumored 8960 CUDA cores, 70 Streaming Multiprocessors, and the expected GB203 "Blackwell" GPU. The leaked data suggests the card is called PG147 and SKU 60 internally at NVIDIA, meaning it uses the same board as the RTX 5080 (which is SKU 45) which means we'll see a cut-down GB203 that's used on the RTX 5080.

Leaker "kopite7kimi" has said that the RTX 5070 Ti should feature a 300W TDP, which is a 50W increase over the RTX 5070 and 100W less than the RTX 5080... so right in the middle. We don't know if we're looking at 300W of TGP (maximum) or TDP (thermal design power).

Blizzard has just unleashed a new tank hero into Overwatch 2 with the introduction of Hazard, which is playable all weekend before joining the game in an official way in Season 14. Check out Hazard below:

Hazard is a new charismatic and contrarian punk rocker who -- in Blizzard's words -- might look a little rough around the edges, but is a fierce defender at heart. Hazard was revealed back at DreamHack: Stockholm, with the developer releasing more details about Hazard's kit, concept, and back story.

The new hyper-mobile dive brawl tank is available to play now running through November 25 in a limited-time trial run before Hazard drops into Overwatch 2 starting with Season 14.

This week on the TT Show, Jak and Kosta discuss some of the biggest stories in the world of games, hardware, and technology while also reviewing the new SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and the (takes a deep breath) Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34-inch Ultrawide OLED Gaming Monitor.

Two fantastic products that are worth checking out. The week's headline story comes from the gaming world, with Sony officially moving to buy the parent company of FromSoftware - the talented and award-winning studio behind Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and many more fan favorites. What would this mean for PlayStation going forward? Jak and Kosta get into it.

Keeping things in the gaming realm, with Half-Life 2 celebrating its 20th anniversary, a new two-hour documentary into the game's development provides glimpses of the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3 while also hinting at what a potential Half-Life 3 might look like.

AMD thinks that gamers will upgrade from their Ryzen 7 7800X3D to the new 9800X3D for the "overclocking factor" and that the "limits are now gone" with 3D V-Cache, 9800X3D owners can enjoy one of the best CPUs on the market today.

In a new interview with PC Guide, AMD Product and Business Development Manager Martijn Boonstra talked about the launch of AMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. He was impressed with the launch week status of the 9800X3D, with the conversation steering towards the design of the 9800X3D, and how it impacted gaming performance, with a "large portion" of the chat spent talking about the "overclocking factor" that the 9800X3D brings to the table.

Martijn said: "you could definitely say the limits are now gone compared to the previous generation 3D V-cache (processors) because of the overclocking ability, which puts it closer to the non-stacked cash parts in terms of their ultimate frequency and performance that you can squeeze from the parts".

NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card will use the GB202 "Blackwell" GPU, which is reportedly 744mm2 making it around 22% larger than the AD102 "Ada Lovelace" GPU inside of the current-gen flagship RTX 4090.

In a new post on X by leaker "MEGAsizeGPU" we hear that the GB202 GPU has a die size of 24x31, which measures out to 722mm2, with the GPU featuring a package size of 63x56, which is roughly 3528mm2. The GeForce RTX 4090 features the AD102 GPU which has a die size of 609mm2, and a package size of 2601mm2 (51x51mm). This means the GB202 GPU has a 22% increase in die size, and 35% increase in packaging area.

NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 and its GB202 GPU might sound huge, but the TU102 "Turing" GPU featured a 754mm2 die, and was the first to introduce the Tensor and RT Core technology on a GeForce Gaming GPU, with a reduction in die size during Turing, with improved process node optimization with each generation.

GIGABYTE has just launched two new QD-OLED gaming monitors, with a 32-inch 4K 165Hz QD-OLED monitor and a 27-inch 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED monitor. Check them out:

The new GIGABYTE MO32U features a 31.5-inch QD-OLED panel with a native 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) at a very nice 165Hz refresh rate, with Samsung providing its in-house QD-OLED technology to GIGABYTE for both of its new monitors.

The new MO32U and its 31.5-inch 4K 165Hz QD-OLED panel features 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, support for DisplayHDR 4000 True Black with peak brightness of up to 1000 nits. GIGABYTE says that its new MO32U gaming monitor features VESA ClearMR 9000 certification in HDR mode, while in SDR mode this drops to a lower brightness of 250 nits.

ASUS has introduced its new ROG Phone 9 Pro and ROG Phone 9 gaming smartphones, featuring up to an incredible 185Hz refresh rate and an amazingly awesome 648 programmable mini-LEDs on the back... that you can play games on. Check it out:

The new ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and ROG Phone 9 gaming smartphones both feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and up to 2500 nits of brightness. ASUS is ushering in a blistering 185Hz refresh rate on its new ROG Phone 9 handsets, but with games that are enabled by ASUS Game Genie will you get 185Hz.

On the back, there's 648 programmable mini-LEDs that can be tweaked, with the AniME Vision display giving a totally custom look to your new ASUS ROG Phone 9 gaming smartphone, and the back of the phone can even be used to play games.

TEAMGROUP has just announced an expansion of its Gen5 SSD range with the introduction of the T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD, featuring read speeds of up to 10,000MB/sec (10GB/sec).

The new TEAMGROUP T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD uses the InnoGrit IG5666 multi-core controller, with the new Gen5 SSD dynamically adjusting performance through internal temperature monitoring.

The new Gen5 SSD from TEAMGROUP is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, with TEAMGROUP's patented graphene heat spreader improving compatibility across a wider range of motherboard heatsinks, which increases cooling capabilities and reduces operating temperatures... a good thing when you're firing 10GB/sec through the SSD.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be the biggest release of 2025 by far, with millions and millions of gamers worldwide expected to take the day (or days, or weeks, or even months) off work to play the game.

In a new study by GTA fansite GTA BOOM, we have some statistics on which residents from which states in the US are most anticipating the release of GTA 6. GTA BOOM's research analyzed Google Keyword Planner data, using a bunch of Google search terms linked to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Rockstar's new release is expected to see gamers out-of-office at "unprecendented rates".

Florida is the number one place in the United States for GTA 6 it seems, with a monthly volume of 759.2 searches per 100,000 residents for the analyzed GTA 6 terms. Floridians searching at a rate 31% above the nationwide average for GTA 6 is a big deal, even more so that the game is based on a fictional Florida.

SpaceX is cooking up some upgrades to its Starlink satellite internet system, with upgrades of up to 2Gbps speeds and even lower latency in the future.

At the annual Baron Investment Conference on Friday, SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell said: "Next generation, we'll have smaller beams, more capacity per beam, lower latency". The SpaceX COO continued, talking about the continuous upgrades to Starlink's satellite communication and its advancements moving fast.

Shotwell said that similar to Moore's Law, which famously predicted the number of transistors on a computer chip would double every two years, she added: "The cycle of the increased capacity is basically on the same cycle as chipsets, which is like double the capability every two years".

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 has popped up on pre-order, kind of - not as a standalone product, of course, but as part of seriously powerful liquid-cooled servers and workstations from a vendor called Comino.

The revelation came courtesy of a press release from Comino, spotted by Tom's Hardware, offering 'priority access' to would-be buyers of these workstations, so you can "be among the first to harness RTX 5090 power."

Comino explains:

Windows 11's Photos app got a pair of smart new features recently, but now one of them has been put on ice - following the first (AI-powered) capability going awry in the past.

The features - which arrived in preview for Windows Insiders towards the end of October - are Super Resolution (that's the AI effort) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

It's the latter one which has just been ditched from Photos, as we were informed by Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc on X (hat tip to Neowin).

As the internet prepares to be inundated with crazy Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, some companies have decided to jump into the madness early by slashing prices across a range of PC hardware products on Amazon.

Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to snag that piece of hardware you have had your eye on for quite some time at a decent price; as with most things during Black Friday, they are heavily discounted, and if you shop diligently, you really can save a lot of money. PC can be quite expensive depending on the component, but keeping up with the deals that change daily can result in a fantastic deal for your perfect situation sliding across your radar.

Below are some of the best deals currently available on Amazon across a range of PC hardware, some of which are better deals than others, and all are likely to change within the coming days leading up to the big Black Friday sale.

Black Friday is a fantastic time to secure Christmas presents for loved ones at great prices, and perhaps even a good time to pick up something for you, by you.

Corsair has slashed prices across a variety of its products, and one of the biggest deals on the company's website is the price of its XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240, a 45-inch gaming monitor that sports a 240Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms response time, across a gorgeous WOLED panel. Corsair has touted the XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 as the world's first bendable OLED 21:9 gaming monitor, and for those wondering just how far it can bend, Corsair states in its specifications that it can bend up to 800R.

The XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 also has a slew of connectivity options available for owners, with two USB 3.2 ports located on the front, alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated input button, a power button, and a multi-directional joystick. Moving to the back, Corsair has outfitted the stand with 2x HDMI 2.1 ports, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, a USB-C Type-C with DP alt mode, 2x USB 3.2 ports, and a USB-C Type-C port with upstream. Additionally, Corsair provides 3-year warranty on any burn-in problems with the XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240, and has a "Zero dead pixel guarantee".

Black Friday is almost upon us, and Samsung has jumped into the action early with three new deals on Amazon that include discounts of up to 40% off.

Black Friday is a perfect time to snag some Christmas presents early for cheap prices, or simply a nice present from you to you. Samsung has already kicked off the madness with discounts on a smart TV and two soundbars. While at first, it may look like only three products are discounted, Samsung has actually dropped its prices across its entire range of specific models. For example, the QLED 4K Q60D has had its price reduced from the 32-inch model all the way up to the 85-inch model.

As for the soundbars and subwoofers, Samsung has slashed its prices on its various configurations, with discounts of up to 40% on select models. The same applies to standalone soundbars without a subwoofer. Below are some of the best deals currently available on Amazon.

Apple's official Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard accessories and peripherals for Mac are sleek, modern, stylish, and feature-packed. However, they lack the performance, hardware, and premium mechanical feel of other options. Good news: Corsair's award-winning K65 PLUS WIRELESS keyboard and the M75 WIRELESS mouse are now available via the Apple Store Online and U.S. Apple Store locations.

They've arrived in exclusive Glacier Blue and Frost colors for the Mac, which look stunning. We reviewed the Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS keyboard earlier this year, and it earned an Editor's Choice Award due to its performance, acoustics, and versatility.

"The Corsair K65 PLUS WIRELESS 75% RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is one of the most impressive compact keyboard releases in recent times," we wrote. "The enthusiast-grade entry offers excellent levels of customization - right down to hot-swappable switches - with excellent software support, stylish aesthetics, and robust wireless connectivity."

Yesterday, we reported on NVIDIA's third-quarter financial earnings report, in which the company recorded $35.1 billion in total revenue and a gross margin of 74.6%. Granted, a big chunk of this comes from NVIDIA's Data Center business, where its AI GPUs and services are leading a worldwide computing boom.

Still, its GeForce RTX Gaming and AI PC sector also delivered impressive revenue growth, $3.3 billion for the quarter, up 15% from a year ago. However, this figure is set to drop, as NVIDIA CFO Colette Kress strongly hinted there will be supply constraints for the current quarter and that there could be a gaming GPU shortage until the new calendar year.

"Our gaming supply, given what we saw selling through, was moving quite fast," Colette Kress responded when asked for further clarification. "The challenge that we have is, how fast could we get that supply into the market for this quarter? Not to worry, I think we'll be back on track with more supply as we turn the corner into the new calendar year."

Sony's mid-generation PlayStation 5 upgrade, the PlayStation 5 Pro, is now available. The company's upgraded console features a more powerful GPU and proprietary AI-powered upscaling called PSSR. The new and improved GPU also includes brand-new ray-tracing hardware from AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 'Radeon' architecture, which delivers a 2-3X performance increase to real-time ray-tracing.

The console launched with over 55 games with 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' updates, including first-party hits like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Several third-party games, like Alan Wake 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Hogwarts Legacy, have also been updated to take advantage of the new hardware.

However, Cyberpunk 2077, a big game that could benefit from the PS5 5 Pro's improved hardware and PSSR upscaling, won't be getting a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' update or patch anytime soon.

Japanese publisher Capcom is able to consistently generate quarterly profits through its volume-oriented sales structure, which prioritizes strategic, long-term discounts over time.

In a recent Q&A with investors and analysts, Capcom revealed some interesting details about its games business in terms of sales and profits. Company execs say that it takes around 1-1.5 years for a game to recoup development costs and become profitable.

This, of course, is wholly dependant on the game in question--a new Monster Hunter or Resident Evil, for example, would sell better than something like Dragon's Dogma II.

The 42nd annual Golden Joystick Awards just took place, with Black Myth: Wukong earning the Ultimate Game of the Year award. Other big winners of the night include Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, both earning multiple honors. If you're wondering what all this has to do with Grand Theft Auto 6, well, it won the Most Wanted Game award as voted by the public.

"Thank you so much for this incredible award," Rockstar's David Manley said, accepting the award on behalf of the studio. "Also, a massive thank you to all the fans. They're the most important thing for us. They mean a lot to us at Rockstar. There's an incredible amount of people doing amazing things on Grand Theft Auto 6. Absolutely mind-blowing things. So it's a real honor to be able to come up here and accept this award on everyone's behalf."

The hype surrounding the 2025 release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is unprecedented. The game will probably smash all opening weekend sales records when it debuts on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. "Absolutely mind-blowing things" is vague but makes sense when you consider the incredible level of detail Rockstar puts into its games.