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- Battlefield 6 may be next-gen exclusive on PlayStation 5, Xbox SX
DICE will make its next-gen splash with a huge new Battlefield game, and it might not release on current-gen systems.Apr 30, 2020 5:34 PM CDT - iPhone 12 rumors suggest pricing will start at $649
The top-of-the-line iPhone 12 with 5G technology is rumored to cost $1099.Apr 30, 2020 4:07 PM CDT - Canon's new app turns your DSLR into a webcam
The EOS Webcam Utility Beta is free but only supports specific cameras and requires a USB cable.Apr 30, 2020 3:06 PM CDT - Xbox Series X next-gen gameplay reveal stream set for May 7
Xbox Series X gameplay is coming, but don't expect first-party titans like Halo to show up.Apr 30, 2020 1:32 PM CDT - Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera features a 12.3MP sensor
The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera uses a 12.3 megapixel Sony IMX477R back-illuminated sensor.Apr 30, 2020 1:02 PM CDT - Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Everything you need to know
We compile everything you need to know about Ubisoft's big next-gen Viking-themed Assassin's Creed game.Apr 30, 2020 12:32 PM CDT - TikTok surpasses 2 billion downloads after massive Q1
TikTok lifetime spending has hit $456.7 million with Chinese users spending the most.Apr 30, 2020 12:04 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra users complain of cracks near the camera
Users say the glass over the camera is cracking without being dropped and despite being inside a case.Apr 30, 2020 11:01 AM CDT - Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a next-gen PS5, Xbox Series X launch game
Ubisoft's new Norse-themed Assassin's Creed will launch holiday 2020 alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.Apr 30, 2020 11:00 AM CDT - Dell XPS 17 9700 and Dell XPS 15 9500 specifications leak
The notebooks offer attractive designs with high-end hardware that will appeal to those wanting portability.Apr 30, 2020 9:47 AM CDT - Supermicro unveils two Intel Z490 boards, here they are
Supermicro may be known for servers, however, with these new Intel Z490 offerings, they look to be a viable option for your next gaming build.Apr 30, 2020 8:15 AM CDT - MSI's new Intel Z490 lineup has landed, and here's what's on offer
MSI has created a very full and feature rich stack for their Z490 offerings, It looks like MSI left some room to expand as the need arises.Apr 30, 2020 8:10 AM CDT - ASRock's Intel Z490 lineup is here, which Z490 board is right for you?
ASRock has unveiled five new Intel Z490 boards, and there seems to be an option for almost any user, from high-end overclocking-centric boards to ITX.Apr 30, 2020 8:06 AM CDT - ASUS' Intel Z490 motherboards detailed, all 17 of them
ASUS came out swinging for Intel Z490, with 17 mobo models announced at launch - not all will be available day one, but that's a lot of potential.Apr 30, 2020 8:02 AM CDT - Intel's 10th-gen desktop chips have arrived, up to 10 cores at 5.3GHz
Intel releases its most potent mainstream processor to date - Comet Lake: 10 cores with a boost of up to 5.3GHz.Apr 30, 2020 8:00 AM CDT - NASA has officially named the helicopter it will be launching on Mars
The helicopter NASA will be launching on the Mars surface now has a special name, and fits perfectly.Apr 30, 2020 3:32 AM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leaked specs teases an absolute monster GPU
NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 3080 Ti gets teased in leaked specs, packs an insane 8192 cores with Ampere.Apr 29, 2020 9:26 PM CDT - Capcom could reveal new IP for next-gen PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Capcom's big next-gen announcements could include a new game in a fresh IP.Apr 29, 2020 4:33 PM CDT - Assassin's Creed: Valhalla announced, premiere trailer drops tomorrow
Ubisoft today announced Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the new Nordic-themed game in the series.Apr 29, 2020 3:33 PM CDT - Lincoln kills its EV on the Rivian skateboard platform
Lincoln says the cancellation of the project doesn't mean it's not going to work with Rivian in the future.Apr 29, 2020 3:04 PM CDT - Anchor's new video-to-audio conversion to turn hangouts into podcasts
MP4 and MOV video files can be uploaded via a web interface and are automatically converted to audio.Apr 29, 2020 2:01 PM CDT - Ubisoft registers Assassin's Creed Valhalla domain name
Ubisoft's next-gen Assassin's Creed will be called Valhalla instead of Ragnarok.Apr 29, 2020 1:35 PM CDT - WhatsApp brags on a 70% drop in viral forwarded messages
The limit on viral message forwarding is part of WhatsApp's attempt to curtail the spread of false information.Apr 29, 2020 1:13 PM CDT - Arcade machine from hell consumes your soul in new Dying Light DLC
Five years later and Techland is still making creative DLC for Dying Light.Apr 29, 2020 12:43 PM CDT - Google Project Zero team found bugs that impacted Apple Image I/O
Apple has patched all of the flaws the Google Project Zero team discovered as of this month.Apr 29, 2020 12:02 PM CDT - New Assassin's Creed Vikings setting confirmed by Ubisoft
The next Assassin's Creed game will have a Vikings theme, Ubisoft today confirmed in a reveal.Apr 29, 2020 11:39 AM CDT - YouTube announces expanded fact checking for the United States
The new fact check panel is another attempt by YouTube to help prevent misinformation from spreading.Apr 29, 2020 11:04 AM CDT - Hacker group used Google Play to distribute spyware for years
The apps had no malicious payloads, to begin with, and were updated with malicious software down the road.Apr 29, 2020 10:03 AM CDT - Apple settles FaceTime lawsuit for $18 million
The legal team stands to get over $6 million, while most class members will get $3.Apr 29, 2020 9:15 AM CDT - Google to roll out Zoom-killing service called 'Google Meet'
Google will soon be rolling out a new Zoom-killing service called 'Google Meet'Apr 29, 2020 8:50 AM CDT - RuneScape developer Jagex bought for half a billion dollars
The developer behind RuneScape has been purchased by a US-based company for $530 million.Apr 29, 2020 2:31 AM CDT - Google earned $4 billion from YouTube ads in Q1 2020
Google's YouTube ad revenue is up 33% year-over-year to $4 billion in Q1 2020.Apr 28, 2020 6:30 PM CDT - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is available free on Stadia
The original billion-dollar battle royale sensation is now available for free on Stadia.Apr 28, 2020 5:29 PM CDT - Microsoft Teams patched a flaw that could allow account takeover
The researchers who discovered the flaw have been working with Microsoft to patch it.Apr 28, 2020 4:04 PM CDT - After nearly 3 years, Battlefront II is finally being retired
EA is sunsetting Battlefront II as DICE focuses on Battlefield 6's next-gen debut in 2021.Apr 28, 2020 3:34 PM CDT - Stadia secures some of the industry's biggest billion-dollar earners
EA is bringing its billion-dollar titans to Google's new game-streaming Stadia platform.Apr 28, 2020 2:02 PM CDT - HBO Now subscribers through Apple TV or App Store get HBO Max upgrade
HBO Max launches May 27 for $14.99 per month, and some who pay via Apple's services will be upgraded at no cost.Apr 28, 2020 1:28 PM CDT - FF7 Remake might be longer than a trilogy, Square Enix says
Square Enix still doesn't know how many chapters Final Fantasy 7 Remake will have.Apr 28, 2020 1:02 PM CDT - LG Velvet smartphone specifications confirmed ahead of launch
The smartphone pairs a Snapdragon 765 5G SoC with 8 GB of RAM and a nice camera array.Apr 28, 2020 12:31 PM CDT - WhatsApp Group Video and Voice calls gain support for 8 participants
The latest version of the app is required for all users on a call to use the new 8 person limit.Apr 28, 2020 12:05 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Note 20 rumored to get an upgraded chipset
The Exynos 992 is rumored to use the Samsung 6nm construction process.Apr 28, 2020 11:14 AM CDT - Apple retail head says many stores will open in May
When stores reopen, workers will likely have to pass temperature checks and health screenings before they can work.Apr 28, 2020 10:35 AM CDT - Pentagon releases UFO footage taken by US Navy pilots
COVID-19 coronavirus might be dominating headlines, but the Pentagon just released official UFO videos.Apr 28, 2020 5:25 AM CDT - GALAX shows off GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER EX Pink Edition graphics card
GALAX uses an interesting white PCB, pink everywhere else, on a custom GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.Apr 27, 2020 11:26 PM CDT - AMD will support DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 in 2022, but Intel has DDR5 first
We aren't too far away from next-gen DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 technologies, with Intel the first with DDR5.Apr 27, 2020 11:10 PM CDT - Ashely Madison: coronavirus quarantine sees spike in online affairs
Ashley Madison's new tag during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak: 'Life is short. Have an affair'Apr 27, 2020 8:12 PM CDT - Origin built the world's 'FASTEST' gaming PC into a driveable Tesla
Origin has taken custom PC building to a new level by throwing a high-end gaming PC into a Tesla.Apr 27, 2020 6:55 PM CDT - Bethesda donates $1 million to coronavirus relief charities
Bethesda is doing its part to give back to coronavirus relief initiatives across the globe.Apr 27, 2020 6:15 PM CDT - New Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay footage likely coming in June
CD Projekt RED should showcased finalized Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay footage at upcoming June gaming event.Apr 27, 2020 5:23 PM CDT - Here's what a next-gen Skyrim would look like
Over 200 mods were used to remaster Skyrim with next-gen visuals.Apr 27, 2020 4:33 PM CDT - ASUS launches new StudioBook 15 (H500) and StudioBook 17 (H700) laptop
There are multiple hardware configurations available for both machines.Apr 27, 2020 4:01 PM CDT - New Google Pixel Buds app hits the Play Store
The app has been updated to support the new Pixel Buds.Apr 27, 2020 3:03 PM CDT - Ghost of Tsushima delayed to July to make room for Last of Us 2
Ghost of Tsushima bumped to July as Sony accelerates The Last of Us 2's launch on PS4.Apr 27, 2020 2:39 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy smartwatch details leak, but the model is a mystery
These watches could be either the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 or Galaxy Watch 2.Apr 27, 2020 2:09 PM CDT - 2020 Apple iPhone production reportedly delayed by about a month
The new iPhones could be unveiled in September but not be available for a month or more after.Apr 27, 2020 1:03 PM CDT - The Last of Us 2 launches early in June as Sony combats leaks
Sony is launching The Last of Us 2 in June in an effort to combat recent leaks.Apr 27, 2020 11:14 AM CDT - Lenovo Chromebook S340 is on sale for $249.99
Chrome OS will do just about everything your average computer user needs.Apr 27, 2020 11:13 AM CDT - DJI Mavic Air 2 PR images leak ahead of official unveiling
Pricing is a mystery, but expect it to be near the same $599 price as the Mavic Air.Apr 27, 2020 10:33 AM CDT - ASUS launches VivoBook S14 (S433) and S15 (S533) ultraportable laptops
Both notebook computers will be available from Amazon and other retailers.Apr 27, 2020 9:53 AM CDT - Can't find a Switch? Make your own Wii portable handheld instead
The Switch is sold out everywhere, so maybe try building your own handheld instead.Apr 27, 2020 7:29 AM CDT - Covidsafe: Australian government launches its coronavirus tracking app
Covidsafe uses Bluetooth to detect people within 1.5 meters of you, data is stored on encrypted government server.Apr 27, 2020 5:21 AM CDT - Disgruntled Naughty Dog dev leaks The Last of Us Part 2's entire story
The entire story of The Last of Us Part 2 leaking online could be worse than the Half-Life 2 source code leak in 2003.Apr 27, 2020 4:20 AM CDT - First detailed geologic map of Moon's surface has been released
Scientists have released the first geologic map of the Moon surface, mapping out it out in thorough detail.Apr 27, 2020 3:38 AM CDT - Avengers: Endgame takes 1st place as most profitable movie of all-time
Avergers: Endgame has secured its position as the most profitable movie of all time.Apr 27, 2020 2:35 AM CDT - Philips teases new UltraWide monitors, ready for next-gen consoles
So I guess Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will have full support for UltraWide monitors.Apr 26, 2020 10:23 PM CDT - Check out this brand new Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay footage
CD Projekt RED talks about Cyberpunk 2077, teases more gameplay footage, in a new Q&A video.Apr 26, 2020 9:30 PM CDT - This is how much hospitals are making if patients have coronavirus
Yes, the claims of hospitals paying more if patients are listed with COVID-19 is true -- and up to 3x the money if they're put on a ventilator.Apr 26, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - Travis Scott in-game Fortnite show had 12.3 million concurrent players
Fortnite breaks its all-time record with 12.3 million players checking out the Travis Scott event.Apr 26, 2020 8:34 PM CDT - Epic Games announces huge $2 million Fortnite competition
The new FNCS Invitational begins in May 2020, with $2 million up for grabs in Fortnite.Apr 26, 2020 6:52 PM CDT - GTA Online has new missions, makes you prepare for a recession
You won't need to be stealing any toilet paper to survive, but GTA Online adds new recession-focused missions.Apr 26, 2020 5:36 PM CDT - Microsoft Flight Simulator looks breathtaking in these new screenshots
These new screenshots of Flight Simulator should be enough to get you to upgrade your PC.Apr 26, 2020 6:07 AM CDT - NVIDIA releases GeForce 445.98 hotfix driver, fixes some issues
GeForce graphics card owner? You'll want to grab these new GeForce 445.98 hotfix drivers.Apr 26, 2020 5:29 AM CDT - Here's how to watch the incredible Travis Scott concert in Fortnite
Travis Scott debuted his brand new track inside of its 'Astronomical' concert in Fortnite, check out Astroworld!Apr 26, 2020 2:48 AM CDT - Here's the most insane custom dual-system streaming PC you'll ever see
Rocking a RTX 2080Ti, Ryzen 3800X, 2080 SUPER, and an i9 9900K in one rig, is there a more boss PC?Apr 26, 2020 12:32 AM CDT - Hello Games teases big No Man's Sky update for 2020
Hello Games plans to roll out more ambitious and free updates for its sci-fi sim.Apr 25, 2020 6:10 PM CDT - Be a Bad Boy to enter our Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the new release blockbuster courtesy of Universal Sony and TweakTown.Apr 25, 2020 5:10 PM CDT - Mass Effect dev working Zenimax's new AAA IP
Ex-BioWare, Respawn dev Colin Campbell joins up at ESO dev Zenimax to help with a new MMORPG.Apr 25, 2020 4:15 PM CDT - 160,000 Nintendo accounts possibly hacked, NNID sign-ins disabled
Up to 160,000 accounts may have been compromised, Nintendo warns.Apr 25, 2020 3:17 PM CDT - Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 remake is breath-taking and beautiful
If Nintendo won't remake Ocarina of Time on Switch, then fans will do it on PC.Apr 25, 2020 2:11 PM CDT - Battlefield V retires into maintenance mode this summer
Battlefield V will soon be a frozen live game without any new updates or content.Apr 25, 2020 12:56 PM CDT - Here's how bad coronavirus spread through cruise ships worldwide
Around 1/5 of the global ocean cruise fleet has seen coronavirus COVID-19 infections.Apr 24, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - Facebook announces Messenger Rooms, the next big upgrade in video chat
Move over Zoom, Facebook is here with Messenger Rooms.Apr 24, 2020 8:28 PM CDT - NVIDIA wants you to 'GET AMPED' for Ampere GPU reveal on May 14
We should expect Ampere-based GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 later this year.Apr 24, 2020 7:34 PM CDT - Fallout 76 glitches caused by outdated NPC scripts from older games
Fallout 76's new bugs and glitches are actually a lot worse than we thought.Apr 24, 2020 5:10 PM CDT - Tesla patents a new NCA electrode for its EV batteries
More information on the battery is expected next month.Apr 24, 2020 4:02 PM CDT - Huawei MatePad 10.4 Android tablet launches in China
Don't expect this tablet in the US.Apr 24, 2020 3:03 PM CDT - How long do Hard Drives and SSDs last? How do they die over time?
Here's some details on how HDDs and SSDs regarding how long they last and how you can avoid data loss issues.Apr 24, 2020 2:33 PM CDT - Horizon Zero Dawn 2 to have online co-op, HZD trilogy planned
Guerrilla Games plans to inject live game co-op play with Horizon Zero Dawn's upcoming PS5 sequel.Apr 24, 2020 2:32 PM CDT - Apple is reportedly targeting 2021 for Macs with its own chips
The chips are expected first in Mac mini and MacBook Air models.Apr 24, 2020 2:02 PM CDT - Details on the LG Velvet 5G smartphone leak
The smartphone is reported to include a 3.5mm headphone port.Apr 24, 2020 1:11 PM CDT - Instant messaging service Telegram reaches 400 million active users
The service has gained 100 million active users since October.Apr 24, 2020 12:09 PM CDT - Visible has the New iPhone SE for under $200
The $200 prepaid MasterCard will turn up about eight weeks after the phone is activated.Apr 24, 2020 11:02 AM CDT - Amazon workers allege they were fired for speaking out
The employees claim that they were fired for speaking out about warehouse conditions.Apr 24, 2020 10:09 AM CDT - NVIDIA is making something on 5nm, and we don't know what it is
NVIDIA's mysterious 5nm product probably isn't a next-gen GPU, but TSMC is making something for Team Green on 5nm.Apr 23, 2020 10:47 PM CDT - Intel's upcoming Ponte Vecchio Xe GPU turns up in add-in card form
Intel Ponte Vecchio Xe GPU: 7nm, HBM tech, CPUs and new Xe Link fabric for 2021.Apr 23, 2020 9:55 PM CDT - NVIDIA, AMD purchase ALL excess capacity at TSMC for next-gen GPU/CPUs
NVIDIA and AMD take up all of the spare 7nm capacity at TSMC for next-gen GPUs.Apr 23, 2020 9:39 PM CDT - Intel revenue up 23% to $19 billion in Q1, operating income spikes 69%
Intel records strong revenues and $5.7 billion in profits on the backs of solid segment growth.Apr 23, 2020 5:33 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 may use vapor chamber cooling, new Sony patent suggests
A new Sony patent hints the PlayStation 5's heat sink will be similar to the Xbox One X, hinting at possible vapor-chamber cooling.Apr 23, 2020 4:35 PM CDT - Red Dead Redemption 2 on Game Pass is a very smart move
With Rockstar's new plan, the payoff is big and the risk is small.Apr 23, 2020 4:03 PM CDT - Ford Cobra Jet 1400 electric drag racer runs 8-second quarter miles
This race car is a one-of-a-kind prototype.Apr 23, 2020 4:03 PM CDT - Apple iOS Mail app flaw left devices open to hackers
The flaw has been exploited in at least a handful of cases.Apr 23, 2020 4:01 PM CDT - A CES 2020 attendee was infected at the show with coronavirus
The organization behind CES 2020 confirmed that over 100 people from Wuhan, China, were at the show.Apr 23, 2020 2:17 PM CDT - Skype adds custom background capability for all platforms
Custom backgrounds are supported on Mac, Windows, web, and Linux.Apr 23, 2020 2:02 PM CDT - Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is now available for purchase starting at $690
The notebook offers respectable hardware for the price.Apr 23, 2020 1:08 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets a slick YouTube video playback experience
This app customization highlights functional aspects of the Z Flip's design.Apr 23, 2020 12:04 PM CDT - Guerrilla Games put up 16 new job listings in the last month
Horizon Zero Dawn 2? New Killzone FPS with multiplayer? Both?Apr 23, 2020 11:28 AM CDT - Google Meet now shows up to 16 participants on screen at once
The new feature will be available for all G Suite users.Apr 23, 2020 11:02 AM CDT - Stylish Xbox Series X logo revealed by new trademark
The Xbox Series X's final logo design has been trademarked by Microsoft.Apr 23, 2020 10:36 AM CDT - Facebook Messenger Kids rolls out to additional countries
Kids in 70 countries can now use the app.Apr 23, 2020 9:40 AM CDT - Fallout 76 has another serious bug that's pissing off its playerbase
Fallout 76's immortal NPCs are stealing players' weapons from their corpses.Apr 23, 2020 8:30 AM CDT - YouTube CEO: go against the WHO on coronavirus and we'll ban you
YouTube CEO: anything that goes against WHO recommendations is 'a violation of our policy' and we'll ban you.Apr 22, 2020 10:32 PM CDT - US using Chinese drones to spy on, warn Americans on social distancing
Oh, and the DJI drones 'may be sending data to China' -- spying, lecturing Americans on social distancing.Apr 22, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - United Nations: coronavirus could cause famine of biblical proportions
265 million people are being pushed to the brink of starvation over COVID-19 coronavirus.Apr 22, 2020 8:47 PM CDT - Twitter will remove 5G conspiracy theory tweets over coronavirus
Twitter is getting serious about conspiracy theories and 5G technology alongside COVID-19 coronavirus.Apr 22, 2020 8:20 PM CDT - WHO, CDC, Gates Foundation all hacked: thousands of passwords leaked
CDC, Gates Foundation, NIH, WHO, and the World Bank hacked: 25,000 email addresses, passwords get leaked.Apr 22, 2020 7:50 PM CDT - Fortnite is finally available on the Google Play Store
Epic falls on its sword, makes Fortnite available on the Google Play Store.Apr 22, 2020 7:29 PM CDT - Xbox Series X SSD natively drops load times by 4x without code changes
Games don't have to be super optimized to use the Xbox Series X's SSD.Apr 22, 2020 6:02 PM CDT - Animal Crossing makes history with 5 million digital sales
Nintendo's cutesy sim is actually a beast that completely dominate March's console market.Apr 22, 2020 5:06 PM CDT - Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 source code leaks out
Source code for two of Valve's most-played online multiplayer games has leaked out into the wild.Apr 22, 2020 4:16 PM CDT - Coronavirus spikes digital game earnings to historic $10 billion
The COVID Effect pushes monthly digital game revenues to all-time heights.Apr 22, 2020 3:31 PM CDT - Google Assistant hotword sensitivity control is rolling out now
This is a feature that many have wanted for a long time.Apr 22, 2020 3:03 PM CDT - Doom Eternal's digital launch sales triple Doom 2016's at 3 million
Doom Eternal's digital sales have more than tripled Doom 2016's at launch.Apr 22, 2020 2:34 PM CDT - Microsoft 365 Family and Personal plans are now available
The Family plan covers six peopel and six devices.Apr 22, 2020 2:03 PM CDT - Lordstown Motors will unveil Endurance electric pickup this summer
Endurance pickup deliveries are slated to start in January 2021.Apr 22, 2020 1:32 PM CDT - ADATA debuts high-end XPG Xenia gaming laptops with beastly SSDs
ADATA makes a big splash in the laptop market with its new Xenia lineup that pack in its fast SSD tech.Apr 22, 2020 1:00 PM CDT - New AirPods will have the same design as the Pro minus a key feature
This report could be talking about the rumored AirPods Pro Lite.Apr 22, 2020 12:25 PM CDT - OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smartphones launch in Europe
Both smartphones are available to buy in Europe now and will come to the US.Apr 22, 2020 11:12 AM CDT - AMD reveals details on 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 3 Desktop Processors
AMD's latest Ryzen 3 CPUs are perfect for budget PC builds.Apr 22, 2020 10:33 AM CDT - Latest Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air on sale for $100 off
$100 off on an entry-level MacBook Air is a nice discount!Apr 22, 2020 9:34 AM CDT - Death Stranding for PC delayed, will now release later this year
Death Stranding for PC has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak, will now release later this year.Apr 22, 2020 1:06 AM CDT - Netflix is worth more than Disney, and it's all thanks to coronavirus
Netflix gained 15.77 million new subscribers worldwide in Q1 2020, all thanks to COVID-19 coronavirus.Apr 22, 2020 12:36 AM CDT - Patriot's new external SSD: USB-C, up to 1GB/sec for PC, Mac, consoles
PATRIOT PXD M.2 PCIe Type-C External SSD: 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB external SSD up to 1GB/sec.Apr 22, 2020 12:18 AM CDT - Crucial's new P-series M.2 NVMe SSDs offer up to 3.4GB/sec read speed
Crucial's new P-series drives are available in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB.Apr 21, 2020 11:56 PM CDT - NVIDIA delays billing GeForce Now Founders users until June
NVIDIA emails GeForce Now Founders gamers, says because of COVID-19 they won't bill you until June.Apr 21, 2020 11:40 PM CDT - Microsoft Flight Simulator specs: 150GB HDD, 'ideal spec' = RTX 2080
Here's what you need to run Microsoft Flight Simulator, starting with a huge 150GB.Apr 21, 2020 11:22 PM CDT - Don't fart if you have coronavirus, you might be spreading it
If you have coronavirus and have no pants on, don't fart -- you'll spread it. Your pants are your mask.Apr 21, 2020 10:03 PM CDT - Viking Assassin's Creed may get delayed if PS5, Xbox SX slip into 2021
If PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X get delayed into 2021, Ubisoft is willing to delay some of its biggest games to coincide with the console launches.Apr 21, 2020 5:27 PM CDT - GameStop execs take pay cut to combat coronavirus sales disruptions
GameStop's corporate higher-ups will be taking pay cuts to help stave off COVID-19 financial losses.Apr 21, 2020 4:30 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 approved as a blood pressure monitor
There's no indication of if Samsung will receive FDA approval for the app in the United States.Apr 21, 2020 4:07 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a huge success with 3.5 million sales
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a huge commercial hit with 3.5 million shipments and digital sales, but it was hamstringed by COVID-19 and retail shortages.Apr 21, 2020 3:32 PM CDT - Microsoft Surface Go rumor claims screen could be 10.5-inches
It sounds like the hardware inside the next-gen Surface Go will be essentially the same as the current model.Apr 21, 2020 3:01 PM CDT - One Punch Man movie on the way from Sony with Venom writers attached
Sony plans to make a live action One Punch Man film with Venom and Jumanji writers penning the script.Apr 21, 2020 2:36 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 rumor claims the tablet could have 5G capability
Samsung plans two screen sizes according to this rumor.Apr 21, 2020 2:02 PM CDT - The Twitter for Mac app finally gets a recent Tweets livestream
The update also brings fixes for other issues.Apr 21, 2020 1:03 PM CDT - Rumor: Call of Duty: Vietnam is 2020's COD shooter, not Black Ops 5
Black Ops 5 has shifted to Call of Duty: Vietnam, a new prequel that sets up the Black Ops series.Apr 21, 2020 12:29 PM CDT - A OnePlus 7 update released last weekend locked some users out
It's unclear when the update will be available to download again.Apr 21, 2020 12:09 PM CDT - Sony prices up its 2020 line of 8K and 4K TVs
We like the idea of a new Sony 4K OLED TV in our living room!Apr 21, 2020 11:02 AM CDT - Netflix adds Screen Lock button to Android app
No more accidentally skipping forward or backward while watching on your smartphone!Apr 21, 2020 9:51 AM CDT - These are the sharpest images humans have taken of the Sun so far
NASA has released the more gorgeous images of the Sun, showcasing fine threads of plasma.Apr 21, 2020 4:35 AM CDT - Seagate unveils Cyberpunk 2077-themed Xbox Game Drive storage
Cyberpunk 2077 custom-themed Seagate Xbox Game Drive revealed, offered in up to 5TB of cyberpunk-styled storage.Apr 20, 2020 11:43 PM CDT - Coronavirus: President Trump temporarily suspends immigration to US
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the US over coronavirus pandemic.Apr 20, 2020 11:09 PM CDT - Rockstar has been working on GTA 6 since 2014, 'huge' map at launch
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been in 'pre-production' since 2014 and is being polished right now.Apr 20, 2020 10:41 PM CDT - Here's how future TVs and phones will be controlled with your THOUGHTS
Brain-computer interface (BCI) is the future, and it is way closer than you think.Apr 20, 2020 10:22 PM CDT - NVIDIA loses Microsoft, Warner Bros. games for GeForce NOW on April 24
GeForce NOW continues losing games -- with Xbox Game Studios, Codemasters, and Warner Bros. games leaving on April 24.Apr 20, 2020 9:51 PM CDT - NVIDIA to provide RAISES, promises no job losses during coronavirus
NVIDIA CEO promises expedited raises, and guarantees no job losses during COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.Apr 20, 2020 9:21 PM CDT - Super Mario Odyssey recreated in Mario 64's retro style
Apr 20, 2020 6:51 PM CDT - Ex-Halo dev: Developing games for current-gen is like the stone age
Ex-Halo dev Marcus Lehto is ready for next-gen consoles, compares current-gen development to the stone age.Apr 20, 2020 6:19 PM CDT - Metalhead Mick Gordon might be done making Doom soundtracks
Bethesda apparently bungled Doom Eternal's OST mixing and Mick Gordon isn't too happy.Apr 20, 2020 5:43 PM CDT - Triton Model H SUV promises 700 miles of driving range per charge
Shelling out $140,000 for an EV only seen in renderings, from an unknown company is a big ask.Apr 20, 2020 5:13 PM CDT - Hideo Kojima is selling a $1900 high-tech Death Stranding jacket
Need to protect yourself from time-altering rain while you transport precious cargo across a ruined inter-dimensional America? Kojima has you covered.Apr 20, 2020 4:34 PM CDT - Motorola One Fusion smartphones rumored to land later this year
The new Motorola One Fusion smartphones will be mid-range devices that should be affordable.Apr 20, 2020 3:50 PM CDT - New Apple rumor pegs new AirPods to launch in May
Rumors have hinted that three new AirPods models are in the works but it's unclear which will launch in May.Apr 20, 2020 3:42 PM CDT - The Tor Project laid off 13 staff members due to coronavirus
The Tor Project says the layoffs were required to keep its service available.Apr 20, 2020 3:02 PM CDT - Microsoft plans to retire the Xbox One X ahead of next-gen launch
Microsoft's new Cyberpunk bundle is the last custom Xbox One X to be released, hinting at a discontinuation for the beefy system.Apr 20, 2020 2:30 PM CDT - Google plans to design its own smartphone chips
Samsung will produce the chips for Google using its 5nm process technology.Apr 20, 2020 1:49 PM CDT - Zoom business partners allegedly knew about its security issues
Zoom security issues were so rampant that Dropbox started paying hackers to find them.Apr 20, 2020 12:51 PM CDT - iPhone 12 leak claims smartphone still shuns USB-C
iPhone 12 hopefuls shouldn't expect USB-C ports according to a recent leak.Apr 20, 2020 11:50 AM CDT - Facebook to release 'Facebook Gaming' app, here's when you can get it
Facebook is about to release it's own 'Facebook Gaming' app, and here's when you can download it.Apr 20, 2020 1:04 AM CDT - Coronavirus: new breathing aid design made in 10 days by F1 engineers
F1 engineers and academics teamed to make a new breathing aid design in just 10 days, to help with coronavirus.Apr 19, 2020 11:09 PM CDT - Here's how to get free transport if you're a COVID-19 essential worker
Lime is offering free 30-minute rides for health care workers, law enforcement officers amid the coronavirus pandemic.Apr 19, 2020 7:25 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 7 Remake guilts you for being an eco-terrorist
Square Enix instantly shames you for blowing up the mako reactor and forces you to face the consequences of your actions.Apr 19, 2020 6:56 PM CDT - id to Doom Eternal speedrunners: Beat the game fast the right way
Doom Eternal speedrunners are using a mouse wheel trick to rip and tear the game wide open, and id Software is blown away.Apr 19, 2020 3:39 PM CDT - New Avengers live game has 10 different crafting resources
Crystal Dynamics' new Avengers live game looks like a huge time sink with lots of grinding.Apr 19, 2020 2:36 PM CDT - Dino Crisis returns with new RE3 Remake dinosaur mod
DIno Crisis is (kind of) back with this new Resident Evil 3 Remake mod.Apr 19, 2020 1:32 PM CDT - Online gaming spikes by 75% on Verizon networks thanks to quarantines
Verizon reports massive influx of gaming usage on its networks thanks to coronavirus lockdowns.Apr 19, 2020 12:37 PM CDT - Coronavirus cover-up: China hit with $4 TRILLION reparations lawsuit
A class action lawsuit is suing the Chinese Communist Party for $4 trillion over COVID-19 coronavirus.Apr 19, 2020 8:59 AM CDT - Coronavirus could have spread to space and onto the ISS
It was Russia: the International Space Station might be infected with COVID-19 coronavirus.Apr 19, 2020 5:18 AM CDT - These dogs can sniff 750 people per hour to screen for coronavirus
Dogs get samples of clothes worn by coronavirus patients, trained to sniff-and-detect coronavirus COVID-19.Apr 19, 2020 4:20 AM CDT - Coronavirus: Australian government to use smartphones to track people
Australian government will introduce an app for Australians, will track coronavirus victims and who they are around.Apr 19, 2020 3:43 AM CDT - Sony could reveal PlayStation 5 info in May ahead of corporate meeting
Sony may reveal new PlayStation 5 details sometime next month in preparation for its corporate strategy meeting on May 19.Apr 18, 2020 6:18 PM CDT - Relive 1917's heart pounding action in our latest Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the new release blockbuster courtesy of Universal Sony and TweakTown.Apr 18, 2020 5:25 PM CDT - Cancelled Doom 4 prototype was basically a post-apocalyptic FPS
Doom 4 was almost very, very different than the awesome reboot we got in 2016 and the insane sequel that is Doom Eternal.Apr 18, 2020 5:17 PM CDT - Amazing Unreal Engine 4 volumetric lighting teases next-gen fog
This incredible ray-casted volumetric lighting effect gives us a glimpse at next-gen visuals in Unreal Engine 4.Apr 18, 2020 4:37 PM CDT - Doom Eternal's marauder doesn't suck. You do. Here's how to get better
Stop complaining and start ripping and tearing. Doomguy wouldn't approve of your weakness.Apr 17, 2020 10:54 PM CDT - CS:GO beats DOTA 2 with 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam
Counter-Strike is now the number two most-played Steam game of all time in concurrent players.Apr 17, 2020 9:48 PM CDT - MSI Optix MAG301CR: 30-inch monitor offers 2560 x 1080 at 200Hz
MSI's new 21:9 UltraWide monitor offers a different screen size of 30 inches, 2560 x 1080 res, and 200Hz refresh rate.Apr 17, 2020 8:28 PM CDT - Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition console glows in the dark
It's official: the Cyberpunk 2077 themed Xbox One X revealed, and it also glows in the dark!Apr 17, 2020 7:31 PM CDT - Justice League battles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles new MUGEN fighter
Two epic franchises. One MUGEN tournament fighter. Hilarity and chaos ensues.Apr 17, 2020 4:35 PM CDT - Doom Eternal's death metal environments showcased in new amazing video
New video showcases id Software's incredibly talented artists and environment designers.Apr 17, 2020 3:18 PM CDT - COVID-19 disruption delays Sony's 2019 full year earnings report
Sony has delayed its full-year earnings report due to coronavirus disruption, possibly hinting at interrupted PS5 marketing plans.Apr 17, 2020 1:43 PM CDT - Here's NASA's plan on how it's going to get Mars samples back to Earth
NASA plans on launching a rocket from Mars' surface to get Mars samples back to Earth.Apr 17, 2020 2:39 AM CDT - Gmail blocks 18 million malicious coronavirus emails PER DAY
18,000,000 malware and phishing emails over COVID-19 coronavirus are being blocked by Gmail daily.Apr 16, 2020 11:28 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 themed Xbox One X could be fake, but I really want it
Check out this Cyberpunk 2077 themed Xbox One X console, alongside the slick controller.Apr 16, 2020 11:11 PM CDT - J.J. Abrams is adapting Justice League Dark into a new HBO Max series
Warner Bros. announces Justice League Dark series, with J.J. Abrams to produce for HBO Max streaming service.Apr 16, 2020 10:42 PM CDT - DOOM Eternal DLC trolls coffee-drinking, skinny jean-wearing hipsters
DOOM Eternal's upcoming 'Coffee & Camo' event intros trolls against hipsters.Apr 16, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - ASRock unveils Radeon RX 5500 XT Challenger ITX graphics card
ASRock shrinks down the Radeon RX 5500 XT into ITX form with the new Challenger ITX.Apr 16, 2020 8:51 PM CDT - MSI uses 16Gbps GDDR6 memory on new GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GAMING Z TRIO
MSI taps some super-fast 16Gbps GDDR6 for its new GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GAMING Z TRIO.Apr 16, 2020 8:27 PM CDT - Gamescom 2020 pivots to digital-only show to combat coronavirus spread
Gamescom 2020 won't be held on-side in Cologne, Germany this year, but a digital show is planned.Apr 16, 2020 5:00 PM CDT - Crysis remastered: Summer launch, no multiplayer, next-gen PC lighting
Crytek is set to melt your GPU all over again with tons of high-level PC optimizations.Apr 16, 2020 4:06 PM CDT - Crysis Remastered announced: PC version has ray tracing
Crysis Remastered will melt the PC, Xbox One, PlayStation, and for the first time -- Nintendo Switch.Apr 16, 2020 6:37 AM CDT - Sony to limit PlayStation 5 launch stock to 5-6m due to higher MSRP
Sony will lower PlayStation 5 supply in 2020 to test consumer demand against a higher price tag.Apr 16, 2020 3:46 AM CDT - Here's Valorant's Minimum and Recommended PC requirements
Riot Games has released the minimum and recommended PC requirements for Valorant.Apr 16, 2020 3:05 AM CDT - Activision CEO gives personal phone number to all 10,000 employees
If you work for Activision and have a concern about your health care and coronavirus, call CEO Bobby Kotick directly.Apr 15, 2020 10:24 PM CDT - Ubisoft doesn't just downgrade games, it now downgrades download speed
COVID-19 causes strain on Ubisoft servers, download speeds have been reduced to keep things going.Apr 15, 2020 9:47 PM CDT - How to build your own Nintendo Switch during coronavirus lockdown
Here's a guide on how to build your own Nintendo Switch during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown.Apr 15, 2020 9:29 PM CDT - Here's why coronavirus social distancing might last until 2022
The United States might have to go through social distancing because of coronavirus until 2022 according to Harvard.Apr 15, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - China bans online gaming with foreigners, 10pm curfew for under 18s
Chinese Communist Party bans online gamers from playing, chatting with ANYONE overseas.Apr 15, 2020 8:43 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 themed Xbox One controller appears on Amazon
This new Cyberpunk 2077 controller for the Xbox One should launch on May 4, 2020.Apr 15, 2020 8:14 PM CDT - Phantasy Star Online 2 PC launch is exclusive to Microsoft Store
Phantasy Star Online 2 apparently won't launch on Steam, and is a Microsoft Store exclusive.Apr 15, 2020 5:27 PM CDT - Xbox One X drops to $299 ahead of next-gen Xbox Series X launch
Little over two years after release, Microsoft has cut the Xbox One X's price tag in half.Apr 15, 2020 3:18 PM CDT - New Crysis game may not be a remaster, but an online multiplayer game
New Crysis game may not be a remaster, but an online-driven multiplayer game using SpatialOS platform and new CryEngine tech.Apr 15, 2020 2:19 PM CDT - PS4 games, Mario Odyssey listed for PC on fake Amazon France pages
No, The Last of Us Part II, Days Gone, Super Mario Odyssey, and Persona 5 aren't coming to PC. Those Amazon France listings are fake.Apr 15, 2020 1:35 PM CDT - GTA 6 still in early development, may get story DLC over time
GTA 6 is still in early phases of development, so don't expect it any time soon.Apr 15, 2020 12:53 PM CDT - Best Video Editing Software for Processing Large Videos
VideoProc is an all-in-one and easy to use video editing software and is for sure worth a look for processing large videos.Apr 15, 2020 2:36 AM CDT - Best Buy takes $300 off ASUS ROG Zephyrus G gaming laptop, now $900
Best Buy has slashed $300 (25%) off the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G Gaming Laptop, bringing it down to just $900.Apr 15, 2020 1:22 AM CDT - Scientists have the tools to influence your dreams, and here's how
MIT scientists have revealed they have to the tools to influence and persons dream.Apr 15, 2020 1:06 AM CDT - CDC: COVID-19 spreading on shoes, now spread up to 13 feet away
CDC says coronavirus travels through the air at least 13 feet, also spreads on your shoes.Apr 14, 2020 10:50 PM CDT - Check out this Cyberpunk 2077 themed PlayStation 5 controller
Cyberpunk 2077: amazingly styled PlayStation 5 DualSense controller -- I WANT ONE.Apr 14, 2020 9:54 PM CDT - Crysis remaster teased on Twitter: 'Hey Nomad, you're still with us?'
Crytek seems like its awfully close to announcing a Crysis remaster or reboot, this time with ray tracing?Apr 14, 2020 9:42 PM CDT - Capcom is now developing games from home in COVID-19 lockdown
Like pretty much every game studio in the world, Capcom has transitioned to work-from-home status.Apr 14, 2020 5:43 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch may get a dedicated VR/AR mixed reality headset
Switch's new 10.0.0 firmware update mentions a new nx-abcd model, and it could hint at a mixed reality headset.Apr 14, 2020 3:17 PM CDT - Sony gives out free PS4 games to keep players busy during quarantine
Sony gives out free PS4 games to keep people sane during global quarantine lockdowns.Apr 14, 2020 2:36 PM CDT - Stadia first impressions: Instant access to jank
How is Google's game streaming service? Is Stadia worth your time even as a free trial? Not really.Apr 14, 2020 1:28 PM CDT - It took 3 years, but Nintendo Switch controller remapping is now live
It took Nintendo a few years to add a basic feature, but thankfully it's finally included.Apr 14, 2020 12:46 PM CDT - Folding@Home is now 15x faster than any current supercomputer on Earth
Folding@Home is also now faster than the top 500 supercomputers combined.Apr 14, 2020 3:09 AM CDT - Call of Duty Warzone's player count is almost a quarter of Fortnite's
Call of Duty Warzone has reached a new all-time higher total player count.Apr 14, 2020 1:02 AM CDT - This COVID-19 death photo is actually from TV show Grey's Anatomy
Viral social media post shows Italian doctors dying from COVID-19, except its a still from a TV episode of Grey's Anatomy.Apr 13, 2020 11:09 PM CDT - Superman is at home in COVID-19 lockdown, painting Warhammer figurines
Zack Snyder's Justice League star Henry Cavill is painting Warhammer miniatures during COVID-19 lockdown.Apr 13, 2020 10:35 PM CDT - Chinese tech giant Huawei is about to reveal its first-ever GPU
So Huawei, can you run Crysis? We could expect Huawei to release a new gaming GPU in the coming years.Apr 13, 2020 9:42 PM CDT - Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 in the US with this new dashboard
John Hopkins University releases a new version of its COVID-19 dashboard.Apr 13, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - You can buy 500,000 Zoom accounts for less than 1c on the dark web
You can buy the 500K accounts for less than a penny, and in some cases... FREE.Apr 13, 2020 8:22 PM CDT - Razer's Pikachu wireless earbuds get stored in an awesome Poke ball
Razer's new Pikachu True Wireless Earbuds get stored in the coolest way ever: in a Poke ball.Apr 13, 2020 7:48 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 gets a spoiler in new mock-up fan renders
New PlayStation 5 mock-up renders combine the devkit with a PS4 Slim, complete with a spoiler.Apr 13, 2020 6:55 PM CDT - No, Microsoft isn't buying SEGA, and SEGA has no reason to sell
Microsoft won't buy SEGA, and SEGA won't sell. The rumors are preposterous. Here's why.Apr 13, 2020 6:16 PM CDT - Games with random lootboxes are now marked by ESRB labels
ESRB now warns consumers when microtransactions have randomized payoffs, regardless if they're cosmetic or not.Apr 13, 2020 12:34 PM CDT - Crysis remastered could be announced soon on new CryEngine tech
Crysis remastered could be on the way from Crytek, complete with new CryEngine optimizations like ray tracing.Apr 13, 2020 11:24 AM CDT - Resident Evil 3 Remake is a success with 2 million sales in five days
Capcom's action-focused Resident Evil 3 Remake explodes out of the gate with 2 million sales in five days.Apr 13, 2020 9:28 AM CDT - NASA will be launching a helicopter from the Mars 2020 rover
NASA will be launching a helicopter on Mars when they get the Perseverance rover to land there this July.Apr 13, 2020 4:31 AM CDT - Here's how you can finish Half-Life: Alyx without a VR headset
Did you want to play Half-Life: Alyx but didn't have a VR headset? Now you can play, and finish Valve's masterpiece.Apr 12, 2020 9:44 PM CDT - Here's why a COVID-19 immunity passport might be the future of travel
Will you need a COVID-19 'immunity passport' in the future to travel? Yeah, probably.Apr 12, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - PC shipments drop 8% in Q1 2020, even with COVID-19 shelter-in-place
This is the largest shipment decline in 4 years, since Q1 2016 -- and it might get much worse.Apr 12, 2020 8:20 PM CDT - Japan will fund companies to shift production away from China
Japan announces $2.2 billion stimulus package to help manufacturers move production out of China.Apr 12, 2020 7:43 PM CDT - Microsoft exec: I think we have the better console with Xbox Series X
'I personally think we're going to have a better console. I'm not worried about the power narrative.'Apr 12, 2020 5:34 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 mock-ups might not fit its 'noticably bigger' fan
PlayStation 5 mock-ups retain the same PS4 Pro-style flat shape, but this may not be adequate for the system's higher-end cooling solution.Apr 12, 2020 4:12 PM CDT - Coronavirus interrupts Final Fantasy XIV patch release schedule
Coronavirus work-from-home orders interrupts Final Fantasy XIV's patch cadence.Apr 12, 2020 3:10 PM CDT - Xbox backward compatibility team originally had to reproduce bugs
The Xbox One backwards compatibility team couldn't fix bugs with emulation, and had to reproduce the game entirely, warts and all.Apr 12, 2020 2:11 PM CDT - Resident Evil 4 remake on the way from Capcom, sources say
Capcom plans to remake Resident Evil 4 against the wishes of many fans.Apr 12, 2020 12:38 PM CDT - Retro-bit resurrects SEGA's Dreamcast controller for old-school gaming
Retro-Bit plans to release their own wired and wireless Dreamcast controllers in 2020.Apr 11, 2020 8:33 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 will get tons of post-launch DLC and huge expansions
CD Projekt RED plans tons of post-release content for Cyberpunk 2077, and a lot of it will be free.Apr 11, 2020 6:59 PM CDT - Doom Eternal reshade vs vanilla side-by-side comparison
Doom Eternal takes on a whole new level of bloody mayhem with reshade turned on.Apr 11, 2020 5:14 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 trailer captured on PC, hints at PC port
Square Enix isn't too subtle about Final Fantasy 7 Remake coming to PC.Apr 11, 2020 2:18 PM CDT - Doom Eternal's reshade mod is absolutely wicked
Want to spruce up Doom Eternal? Check out this awesome new reshade mod that adds a new layer of shadowy chaos to the game.Apr 10, 2020 12:11 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 coming to next-gen PS5, Xbox Series X as new versions
CD Projekt RED confirms a 'fully blown' next-gen Cyberpunk 2077 release will happen on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X.Apr 9, 2020 4:31 PM CDT - PlayStation 5's new Create button could change gaming forever
The new Create button on the PS5's DualSense controller has massive implications for the system's feature set and could change console gaming.Apr 9, 2020 3:06 PM CDT - Dead Island 2 to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X and current-gen consoles
Dambuster strongly hints Dead Island 2 will be a cross-gen title on PS5, Xbox Series X.Apr 9, 2020 2:07 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 7 Remake discs take more than an hour to fully install
Don't expect to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake's double disc physical edition right away.Apr 9, 2020 1:17 PM CDT - MAINGEAR LIV: an emergency pulmonary ventilator at 1/4 the cost
Super high-end custom PC builder MAINGEAR responds to coronavirus with LIV ventilator.Apr 9, 2020 6:39 AM CDT - Ultra-rare Cyberpunk 2077 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti on eBay for $5000
You'd want Keanu Reeves to personally call you and call you breathtaking for $5000.Apr 9, 2020 6:29 AM CDT - Check out these slick new next-gen PlayStation 5 renders
Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 looks super-slick, loses its V-shaped design in new PS5 renders.Apr 9, 2020 6:18 AM CDT - Disney+ is 5 months old and already has 50 million paying subscribers
The young streaming service Disney+ has reached a new milestone in total paying subscribers.Apr 9, 2020 4:12 AM CDT - Here is the COVID-19 coronavirus Achilles heel, says experts
Researchers may have found the Achilles heel for COVID-19 coronavirus, could help with vaccine development.Apr 8, 2020 8:44 PM CDT - US gov classifying all coronavirus deaths as COVID-19 deaths
White House coronavirus task force response coordinator: feds classifying ALL deaths of patients with coronavirus as COVID-19 deaths.Apr 8, 2020 8:18 PM CDT - This is our first look at Wuhan, China after coronavirus lockdown lift
Wuhan emerges from its COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown after 76 days, the largest lockdown in human history.Apr 8, 2020 8:01 PM CDT - South Korea: electronic wristbands to enforce COVID-19 quarantine
South Korean government mulls idea to use electronic wristbands to enforce COVID-19 coronavirus quarantine.Apr 8, 2020 7:26 PM CDT - Sony confirms PlayStation 5 DualSense controller has a headphone jack
Sony's new DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 will support AUX headphone input.Apr 8, 2020 6:58 PM CDT - How to sign up to Stadia's free two month trial
Google is offering a free two month subscription to Stadia, but it's not easy to sign up.Apr 8, 2020 6:08 PM CDT - Coronavirus may not delay Cyberpunk 2077's September 2020 release
CD Projekt RED is confident Cyberpunk 2077 won't be delayed because of coronavirus.Apr 8, 2020 3:55 PM CDT - PC conquers Witcher 3 sales, but Switch is heating up fast
The Witcher 3's Switch port helps spike CDPR's earnings by 44% year-over-year.Apr 8, 2020 3:31 PM CDT - Nintendo Account credit card fraud spikes in Japan
Nintendo warns Japanese consumers to enable two-factor authentication to protect credit card info.Apr 8, 2020 2:15 PM CDT - Gamers fined $3000 for playing video games during coronavirus lockdown
Australian police fine 3 gamers $3000 for playing video games in their lounge room amid coronavirus lockdown.Apr 8, 2020 5:41 AM CDT - Martin Shkreli 'Pharma Bro': release me from jail, I'll cure COVID-19
Martin 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli says he can cure COVID-19 coronavirus if he is freed from prison.Apr 8, 2020 2:37 AM CDT - Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 adds 4-player squad, new weapons & more
Season 3 has been teased for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone, check out what it contains here!Apr 8, 2020 12:31 AM CDT - Zoom admits data was 'mistakenly' routed through China
Zoom is in deep doo-doo over its major security issues, CEO admits it 'mistakenly' routed calls and data through China.Apr 7, 2020 10:37 PM CDT - Google uses your location data to ensure you obey stay-at-home orders
But don't worry, Google uses 'anonymized' data to track people over COVID-19 coronavirus.Apr 7, 2020 10:22 PM CDT - WHO official: 'we may have to enter homes and remove family members'
World Health Organization official warns it may enter your home, and take a family member over coronavirus.Apr 7, 2020 10:00 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 DualSense controller vs PS4 DualShock 4 comparison
Let's see how the PlayStation 5's new DualSense controller compares against the current-gen PlayStation 4 DualShock 4.Apr 7, 2020 5:49 PM CDT - Xbox Series X pricing will be agile, Phil Spencer says
Microsoft hasn't locked in a set hardline price for Xbox Series X just yet, and pricing could be reactive based on Sony's PlayStation 5.Apr 7, 2020 4:59 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 DualSense controller officially announced
Introducing the DualSense, the PlayStation 5's official controller with haptic feedback, built-in mic, and new create button.Apr 7, 2020 3:13 PM CDT - Project xCloud is the yin to Game Pass' yang
Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service will be just as transformative for game sales as Game Pass.Apr 7, 2020 2:13 PM CDT - Valorant swings out of the gate with 1.7 million Twitch viewers
Gamers are REALLY curious about Riot's latest Counter-Strike-meets-Overwatch shooter.Apr 7, 2020 12:57 PM CDT - Apex Legends could soon receive crossplay support like Fortnite
Respawn Entertainment: console crossplay is 'important' to Apex Legends.Apr 6, 2020 10:31 PM CDT - Samsung's next-gen 3nm production faces delays over coronavirus
Samsung's new 3nm production expected in 2021, slips to 2022 over COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.Apr 6, 2020 9:50 PM CDT - Origin PC cram 12C/24T desktop AMD Zen 2 CPU into new gaming laptop
Origin PC's new EON15-X gaming laptops pack Ryzen 9 3900 processor, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU.Apr 6, 2020 9:29 PM CDT - AMD, NVIDIA, and NWSC Project join the HPC COVID-19 Consortium
402 Petaflops and counting, the HPC COVID-19 Consortium just assembled the Justice League of tech giants.Apr 6, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - China builds robotic 5G car: makes deliveries, scans for coronavirus
The perfect unmanned robotic 5G car will practice the ultimate in social distancing.Apr 6, 2020 8:48 PM CDT - Xbox Series X launch will be digital only because of coronavirus
Coronavirus outbreak forces all internal/external events by Microsoft to be digital-first through July 2021.Apr 6, 2020 8:30 PM CDT - Crytek engineer: PlayStation 5 is better than the Xbox Series X
Crytek engineer says coding for the PlayStation 5 is 'extremely simple', adds 'PS5 is a better console'Apr 6, 2020 7:48 PM CDT - Coronavirus: UK prime minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care, coronavirus symptoms 'worsened'Apr 6, 2020 7:12 PM CDT - Microsoft to discuss Xbox Series X specs and games tomorrow
Microsoft to show off new gameplay footage and discuss Xbox Series X specs during tomorrow's Inside Xbox.Apr 6, 2020 5:36 PM CDT - Grab a HyperX Alloy FPS Pro keyboard for $50
Need a new mechanical keyboard? Grab this HyperX Alloy FPS keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches for $50.Apr 6, 2020 4:05 PM CDT - AMC could die out if closures last past June, analysts predict
AMC's temporary closure due to coronavirus risks could end up killing it for good.Apr 6, 2020 3:35 PM CDT - Games tell players to stay at home with in-game signs and banners
Game devs replace in-game ad billboards, signs, and banners with coronavirus stay at home warnings.Apr 6, 2020 2:37 PM CDT - New No Man's Sky update lets you build custom exosuit mechs
No Man's Sky's latest update has been leaked ahead of schedule, and will let you build your very own custom mechsuits.Apr 6, 2020 2:05 PM CDT - Iceland early coronavirus testing: 50% of cases have NO symptoms
Iceland took the news of the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic starting in China very seriously.Apr 6, 2020 4:45 AM CDT - The world's first tiger has tested positive for coronavirus
Bronx Zoo tiger in New York tests positive for coronavirus, as COVID-19 attacks the US.Apr 6, 2020 3:24 AM CDT - Hacker gets paid $75,000 by Apple for finding iPhone camera exploit
A security researcher has found two security flaws in the iPhone camera, and has been rewarded substantially.Apr 6, 2020 2:08 AM CDT - Microsoft Edge takes over Firefox and becomes 2nd most popular browser
You might not believe it, but Microsoft's Edge internet browser is now the second most popular desktop browser.Apr 6, 2020 1:33 AM CDT - ASUS launches new GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 with 'space-grade lubricant'
ASUS launches new ROG STRIX, TUF Gaming, Phoenix series GeForce GTX 1650 D6 series with GDDR6.Apr 5, 2020 10:01 PM CDT - Acer Predator new gaming laptops with new RTX graphics
Acer's new Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop packs Intel's new CPU, NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX SUPER GPU.Apr 5, 2020 7:49 PM CDT - Resident Evil 8 is more horror fantasy than zombie survival
Resident Evil 8's story and tone make it sound more like a horror-fantasy spin-off rather than straight atmospheric horror.Apr 5, 2020 6:06 PM CDT - PlayStation 5's cooling solution will make you quite happy, Cerny says
Contrary to rumors, Sony's PlayStation 5 should have a powerful cooling system that adequately manages heat dissipation.Apr 5, 2020 3:07 PM CDT - E3 2021 is being planned as ESA cancels plans for E3 2020 digital show
The ESA is already mapping out plans for next year's E3 showcase, assuming of course developers and publishers will show up.Apr 4, 2020 6:51 PM CDT - Digital E3 2020 show cancelled, ESA has no plans to host online event
Plans for an all-digital E3 2020 event have been scrapped, sources say.Apr 4, 2020 6:08 PM CDT - Go to The Next Level in our Jumanji Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the new release Jumanji: The Next Level on Blu-ray on us in our latest giveaway.Apr 4, 2020 5:05 PM CDT - GameStop stores closed in Massachusetts for defying quarantine order
Massachusetts shuts down all GameStop stores in the state for violating COVID-19 non-essential stay-at-home regulations.Apr 4, 2020 4:07 PM CDT - Doom Eternal console commands: FOV, change run speed, and more
Use console commands to force wider FOV in Doom Eternal with our handy tutorial guide.Apr 4, 2020 3:27 PM CDT - CD Projekt RED is worth more than Poland's largest bank
Witcher 3 developer CD Projekt Group is now Poland's most valuable stock.Apr 3, 2020 4:34 PM CDT - Amazon's ambitious plan to conquer digital gaming may actually work
Amazon has an ambitious plan to merge game streaming, viewing, and cloud gaming into one unified umbrella. And it could work.Apr 3, 2020 3:53 PM CDT - The Last of Us II lets you make and play your own guitar songs
New leaked gameplay footage shows Ellie composing and playing her own custom guitar tunes.Apr 3, 2020 3:00 PM CDT - Xbox Series X delay still possible, Phil Spencer says
Xbox Series X is still on track for its planned 2020 release, but Phil Spencer says things could change for a number of reasons.Apr 3, 2020 2:00 PM CDT - Capcom dev tests positive for coronavirus, game delays possible
A Capcom developer has tested positive for coronavirus. Could this impact game development and force delays? Possibly.Apr 3, 2020 12:01 PM CDT - ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: because one screen isn't enough for gaming
ASUS unveils its beast new ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: a dual-screen gaming laptop.Apr 3, 2020 12:27 AM CDT - Razer's new Blade 15 gaming laptops: everything you need to know
Razer's new Blade 15 gaming notebook is a freaking beast, packing 10th-gen Intel CPU and RTX SUPER graphics.Apr 3, 2020 12:07 AM CDT - Did you know there's coronavirus action figures? Well, you do now!
You didn't know there were COVID-19 coronavirus action figures? You do now.Apr 2, 2020 11:31 PM CDT - HBO offers up its most popular shows for FREE, binge over coronavirus
HBO offers up huge shows for free through streaming, including Silicon Valley, True Blood, The Wire, and Veep.Apr 2, 2020 10:12 PM CDT - United Nations wants 10% of global GDP to fund coronavirus response
The United Nations pushes ambitious project, demanding 10% of the global GDP, to fight COVID-19 coronavirus.Apr 2, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - Hideo Kojima wants you to poo your pants in his new horror game
Hideo Kojima wants to make a new horror game that will make you poop your pants.Apr 2, 2020 8:51 PM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, RTX 2070 SUPER mobile GPUs are now here
NVIDIA releases the fastest mobile graphics cards ever released, with new GeForce RTX SUPER cards.Apr 2, 2020 8:16 PM CDT - This is our first look at the PlayStation 5 retail box in concept form
Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 retail box in concept form sure does look nice.Apr 2, 2020 7:23 PM CDT - New Final Fantasy IX update accidentally deletes the game
Square Enix's new update for Final Fantasy IX accidentally wipes most of the game's files from your hard drive.Apr 2, 2020 6:28 PM CDT - Fallout 76 is free on Steam for all existing PC owners
Already own Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net? Grab a free Steam copy before April 12.Apr 2, 2020 5:34 PM CDT - Respawn basically confirms Jedi: Fallen Order 2 is in development
Respawn is hiring for three major projects: The Medal of Honor VR game, Apex Legends, and a new unannounced Star Wars game.Apr 2, 2020 4:31 PM CDT - PlayStation 5's rumored heat issues should be solved in final console
Sources say the PlayStation 5 runs hot, but Sony should compensate with a powerful cooling solution.Apr 2, 2020 3:27 PM CDT - The Last of Us Part 2 delayed indefinitely over coronavirus
Naughty Dog has delayed The Last of Us II indefinitely due to coronavirus interrupting development and shipping logistics.Apr 2, 2020 1:13 PM CDT - Gamer uses skyscraper as a giant screen for drive-in Mario Kart action
One Canadian gamer converts a skyscraper into a giant screen for real-life let's plays.Apr 2, 2020 11:21 AM CDT - GIGABYTE's new gaming laptops rock 10th-Gen Core i9, GeForce RTX SUPER
GIGABYTE injects NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics into next-gen gaming laptops.Apr 2, 2020 2:01 AM CDT - Retired NBA superstar gets slapped with $16,000 Fortnite bill
A retired NBA superstar has been surprised when his credit card declined due to a $16,000 Fortnite bill.Apr 2, 2020 12:30 AM CDT - Japanese deputy PM: WHO should be called 'Chinese Health Organization'
The Deputy Prime Minister of Japan thinks the World Health Organization should be renamed 'Chinese Health Organization'Apr 1, 2020 9:37 PM CDT - Pentagon orders 100,000 body bags, FEMA preps for mass COVID-19 deaths
FEMA orders 100,000 body bags normally used for war zones, but it's for COVID-19 deaths.Apr 1, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - China county on lockdown, fears of SECOND wave of coronavirus outbreak
Henan province in central China is on lockdown, authorities fear second coronavirus wave.Apr 1, 2020 8:49 PM CDT - COVID-19: worst cover-up in human history, originated at Wuhan biolab?
China should be held accountable for COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, which is 'one of the worst cover-ups in human history'Apr 1, 2020 8:04 PM CDT - Borderlands 3's huge $140 million budget ate up employee bonuses
Borderlands 3 cost so much to make that Gearbox will only pay out a fraction of promised bonus checks to workers.Apr 1, 2020 6:17 PM CDT - No Starfield or Wolfenstein 3 in June, Bethesda skips digital stream
Even with E3 2020 cancelled, Bethesda won't hold a digital stream to show off its new games in June.Apr 1, 2020 5:00 PM CDT - Trump: Coronavirus may kill up to 240,000 Americans
The Trump administration warns up to 240,000 Americans could die from coronavirus, and over 2,000 deaths are expected in mid-April.Apr 1, 2020 1:43 PM CDT - Assassin's Creed Vikings leak suggests 9th century setting
A leaked achievement list suggests a time period for Ubisoft's new Viking-themed Assassin's Creed game.Apr 1, 2020 11:38 AM CDT - Wolfenstein 3 may have PVP multiplayer and/or co-op campaign
A new job listing for MachineGames may hint at online multiplayer plans for Wolfenstein 3.Apr 1, 2020 10:29 AM CDT - Rick and Morty Season 4 will return with new episodes next month
Adult Swim have debuted the official trailer teasing the release of the last 5 episodes of Rick and Morty Season 4.Apr 1, 2020 2:01 AM CDT - Astronomers finally pinpoint the edge of the Milky Way galaxy
Astronomers have determined the exact diameter of our Milky Way galaxy.Apr 1, 2020 1:34 AM CDT
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