News Archive: June 2023
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- Report: ZeniMax pressed its studios to add microtransactions to gamesBefore the Microsoft acquisition in 2020, ZeniMax insisted that studios inject in-game purchases and games-as-a-service elements in key franchises.Jun 1, 2023 12:29 PM CDT
- Capcom asks gamers what the next Resident Evil remake should beCapcom is currently conducting a public survey asking gamers what the next Resident Evil remake should be, so now's your chance to make your voice heard.Jun 1, 2023 5:35 PM CDT
- Activision could pull out of UK in order to merge with MicrosoftActivision and Microsoft are considering dramatic solutions in order to merge, including having Activision completely pull its operations out of the UK.Jun 2, 2023 3:26 PM CDT
- Aspyr cancels KOTOR II DLC plans, offers free games as apologyAspyr has officially cancelled Knights of the Old Republic II's DLC plans on Nintendo Switch, and is offering free Star Wars games as an apology to users.Jun 3, 2023 6:54 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 sequel Project Orion begins R&D phase in 2024CD Projeket's Vancouver and Boston-based studios will begin early research and planning phases on Cyberpunk 2077's new Project Orion sequel in 2024.Jun 3, 2023 10:11 PM CDT
- Why Fallout creator Tim Cain left Interplay: Pay disputes, burn out, and crunchFallout co-creator Tim Cain reveals the proverbial fallout that led to him leaving Interplay and the original Fallout 2 development team.Jun 4, 2023 9:24 PM CDT
- Ken Levine reveals why he stopped making BioShock games: 'I trapped myself'BioShock creator Ken Levine discusses why he stopped making new BioShock titles and moved on to other game projects: 'I sort of built a trap for myself'Jun 5, 2023 4:29 PM CDT
- Western Digital launches affordably-priced Xbox Series X/S SSD expansion memory cardsWestern Digital introduces two new Xbox Series X/S SSDs that helped drive down the high expansion storage prices for Microsoft's new Xbox console.Jun 6, 2023 2:36 PM CDT
- What class is best for you in Diablo IV?Blizzard Entertainment has released Diablo IV, and if this is your first Diablo experience, here's the help you need to decide which class to play.Jun 7, 2023 12:53 AM CDT
- Arkane's Raphael Colantonio briefly worked on Ken Levine's new game JudasBioShock creator Ken Levine talks about Take-Two's confidence in high-quality games, the devs he's collaborated with while making Judas, and the indsutry.Jun 7, 2023 11:02 AM CDT
- CMA met with FTC 26 times to discuss Microsoft-Activision merger, CEO Sarah Cardell saysUK regulators at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) met with the FTC 26 times to discuss the Microsoft-Activision merger, CEO Sarah Cardell says.Jun 7, 2023 2:35 PM CDT
- Microsoft or Activision may have withdrawn confidentiality waiver from CMA in merger caseCompetition and Markets Authority CEO Sarah Cardell says that parties withdrew a confidentiality waiver that limited info CMA could share with the FTC.Jun 8, 2023 9:45 AM CDT
- Friday the 13th game to be delisted in December, but a new F13 game is in developmentFriday the 13th: The Game will be delisted from all storefronts in December 2023, but a new Friday the 13th video game is currently in development.Jun 8, 2023 3:12 PM CDT
- NetherRealm originally wanted Mortal Kombat to be 'Jean-Claude van Damme the video game'NetherRealm's Ed Boon shares more details about Jean-Claude Van Damme's involvement with Mortal Kombat 1, says the team wanted him from the get-go.Jun 8, 2023 4:58 PM CDT
- Xbox celebrates 75 years of Porsche with this stunning custom Series X console you can't buyA custom Xbox Series X with Porsche sporting colors is now available as part of a sweepstake celebrating 75 years of the company's existance.Jun 9, 2023 7:08 AM CDT
- Fallout designer Tim Cain loved New Vegas: 'It felt like OG Fallout'Original Fallout creator and designer Tim Cain delivers some of the highest praise for Fallout New Vegas, says that the game 'felt really OG Fallout'Jun 10, 2023 10:30 AM CDT
- Activision updates shareholders on its union negotiation effortsActivision-Blizzard shares updates on its union negotiations to shareholders and advises stakeholders to vote against a particular union-centric proposal.Jun 10, 2023 4:17 PM CDT
- Ubisoft's new Star Wars Outlaws game announced, coming in 2024Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have officially announced their new Star Wars game, a new scoundrel-focused adventure into the heart of the underground.Jun 11, 2023 12:57 PM CDT
- Xbox expects to make over $1 billion from PC in 2023Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that the Xbox gaming brand is expected to make over $1 billion from PC in 2023, possibly driven by Game Pass.Jun 11, 2023 3:32 PM CDT
- Fable's first new footage stars IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade in hilarious take on fairy talesThe first extended footage from the new Fable game was worth the wait, stars a familiar face and keeps the traditional English humor and satire alive.Jun 11, 2023 5:20 PM CDT
- Starfield 30FPS console perf confirmed, 4K 30FPS on Series X, 1440p 30FPS on Series SBethesda Game Studios officially confirms the frame rate performance of Starfield on Xbox Series X and S consoles, with the game locked to 30FPS on both.Jun 11, 2023 7:12 PM CDT
- Skyrim is one of the best-selling games of all time with 60 million copies soldThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has now sold over 60 million copies worldwide across three console generations, Bethesda's Todd Howard reveals.Jun 12, 2023 10:34 AM CDT
- Phil Spencer explains why Japanese games skip XboxXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer weighs in on why Japanese game developers typically skip the Xbox platform: 'Sometimes teams don't have a connection to Xbox'Jun 12, 2023 12:03 PM CDT
- Diablo IV ignites market with $666 million game sales revenues in 5 daysOn the heels of Modern Warfare 2's breakout success in 2022, Blizzard continues the trend with over half a billion dollars in sales in just one work week.Jun 12, 2023 9:30 PM CDT
- Starfield has the 'fewest bugs' of any game Bethesda has ever shippedMicrosoft Game Studios head Matt Booty has said that in its current state, Starfield has the least amount of bugs out of any game Bethesda has shipped.Jun 13, 2023 10:22 AM CDT
- Outlaws looks like one of the most authentic Star Wars games ever madeUbisoft Massive's new Star Wars game is turning heads with its authentic representation of the gritty analog-tech universe, which is set to launch in 2024.Jun 13, 2023 12:42 PM CDT
- 2% of all Diablo IV player deaths are to this one bossBlizzard launched Diablo IV a week ago, and now we are starting to see stats come out about the game, revealing lots of deaths can be traced to one boss.Jun 14, 2023 4:51 AM CDT
- Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly secures big contract for new Xbox gameBulletstorm and Outriders developer People Can Fly are working on a secret new Xbox game codenamed Project Maverick with a substantial $50m budget.Jun 14, 2023 1:24 PM CDT
- Phil Spencer: 'I think of Xbox Game Pass as a content fund'Xbox CEO Phil Spencer likens Game Pass to a kind of content fund that helps new experimental games and interesting passion projects hit the market.Jun 14, 2023 6:21 PM CDT
- Xbox One is done, Microsoft will now release games exclusively for Series X/S consolesFollowing expansive backwards compatibility support, Smart Delivery, and a 3-year cross-gen cycle, Microsoft is now totally focused on Xbox Series X/S.Jun 15, 2023 3:57 PM CDT
- Microsoft may abandon Activision merger if federal judge grants FTC requestMicrosoft and Activision have indicated that they may abandon their proposed $68.7 billion merger if federal courts grant FTC a preliminary injunction.Jun 16, 2023 10:37 AM CDT
- Diablo IV gamers relate to RuneScape players after realizing level 85 is halfway to level 100Diablo IV players are slowly beginning to relate to RuneScape players as they realize that level 85 is just halfway to the maximum level 100.Jun 17, 2023 12:42 AM CDT
- Microsoft won't immediately raise Xbox Game Pass price if Activision merger is approvedIf the merger with Activision is approved, Microsoft will not raise the price of Xbox Game Pass even if and when Call of Duty releases on the service.Jun 18, 2023 12:21 PM CDT
- Ubisoft set up for a big comeback with new AAA game slateAfter years of declining performance, Ubisoft's big new AAA release slate could help turn the tides and boost sales across a triple-hitter games lineup.Jun 18, 2023 7:53 PM CDT
- PlayStation's fledgling mobile business loses head executivePlayStation's mobile business may be floating rudderless as the head executive for the fledgling segment has left Sony's PlayStation Studios banner.Jun 19, 2023 1:02 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 patch fixes DLSS 3 for those with AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUsStuttering issues with Ryzen CPUs should now be cured, thankfully, and there's another fix for a DLSS-related bug with patch 1.63, too.Jun 20, 2023 1:45 PM CDT
- The Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion is real (so take that, neigh-sayers)The Sims 4 horse expansion was previously rumored, but there were doubters of its existence - they can doubt no longer, though, as it's all but confirmed.Jun 21, 2023 8:29 AM CDT
- Super Mario RPG remaster coming to Switch with upgraded visuals and same turn-based combatIt's officially happening: Nintendo has announced a remaster of the beloved SNES classic Super Mario RPG with all-new graphics and visuals on the Switch.Jun 21, 2023 12:04 PM CDT
- Xbox Game Pass: Next stages in the service's evolution cycleBy introducing a price increase in its console subscription model, Xbox Game Pass is entering the next phase of its value-oriented business cycle.Jun 21, 2023 7:18 PM CDT
- MachineGames new Indiana Jones game was multiplatform before Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMaxMachineGames' new Indiana Jones game was originally a multi-platform game, but has now become an Xbox exclusive after Microsoft's acquisition at ZeniMax.Jun 22, 2023 1:30 PM CDT
- Activision refused to bring Call of Duty to Xbox unless Microsoft went beyond 70-30 rev shareActivision threatened to not launch its powerful $31 billion Call of Duty franchise on Xbox Gen9 unless Microsoft offered a favorable revenue split.Jun 22, 2023 4:38 PM CDT
- Microsoft still expects PS6, next Xbox by 2028Microsoft lawyers reiterates that the company still expects next-gen Gen10 consoles like the PlayStation 6 (PS6) and next Xbox to launch sometime in 2028.Jun 22, 2023 7:15 PM CDT
- Xbox Game Pass revenues can be tied directly to player counts, engagement, and popularityXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer briefly outlines the general business arrangements that Microsoft makes with developers to bring games to Xbox Game Pass.Jun 23, 2023 12:22 PM CDT
- Microsoft floated idea of buying Zynga, declined because they wanted bigger mobile playerIn its quest to acquire its way into the mega-billion mobile market, Microsoft identified 1,000 potential buyout targets...one of which was Zynga.Jun 23, 2023 6:33 PM CDT
- Starfield exclusivity was the last straw for Microsoft, led to $7.5 billion ZeniMax buyoutHaving already bought timed exclusivity for two Bethesda games back-to-back, Microsoft bought ZeniMax for $7.5 billion to stave off Sony's 'hostile' deals.Jun 24, 2023 5:09 PM CDT
- Blizzard confirms Diablo IV was hit with an extensive attack that booted players off the gameBlizzard has taken to its social media channels to confirm that Diablo IV was hit with an extensive attack over the weekend that kicked players.Jun 26, 2023 2:34 AM CDT
- Minecraft is the highest-earning Xbox game and it delivers 'significant profits'Minecraft is the top-earning Xbox game of all time, and that's largely because of the game's availability on PlayStation,Switch, PC, and other platforms.Jun 26, 2023 2:03 PM CDT
- Microsoft wants Xbox to 'reach industry leadership' by 2030, plans to double Xbox revenuesMicrosoft aspires to make Xbox reach global games industry leadership by 2030, and double total Xbox gaming revenues across the next 7-year timeframe.Jun 26, 2023 7:10 PM CDT
- The reason Alan Wake 2 is digital-only might surprise you (or indeed annoy you)There'll be no disc release for Alan Wake 2 due to reasons around maintaining the quality of the game, but not everyone's buying that line.Jun 27, 2023 10:51 AM CDT
- Sony's Jim Ryan: Kotick asked to negotiate Call of Duty to 'cover himself' if merger failsSony PlayStation boss Jim Ryan tells federal courts that he believes Bobby Kotick wanted to make a backup deal for Activision in case merger failed.Jun 27, 2023 6:26 PM CDT
- Red Dead Redemption rated in Korea, could be RDR1 remasterThe original Red Dead Redemption has been suspiciously re-rated by Korea's games rating board, ignites speculation of a RDR1 remaster release from Rockstar.Jun 28, 2023 10:04 AM CDT
- Satya Nadella wants to remove all game exclusivity: 'I have no love for that world'Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has a radical idea about game exclusivity--if it were up to him, there would be no platform exclusives, Xbox or otherwise.Jun 28, 2023 5:43 PM CDT
- Internal Microsoft doc hints advertisements could come to Xbox games or Game PassAn internal Microsoft report shared with employees may hint that advertisements may become a bigger part of Xbox's video games business in the future.Jun 29, 2023 10:04 AM CDT
- ZeniMax buyout used a sliding scale Neutrino Model to determine effects of platform exclusivityThe ZeniMax acquisition, codenamed Project Atom, used a sliding-scale 'Neutrino Model' to determine the effects of taking ZeniMax games exclusive to Xbox.Jun 29, 2023 3:15 PM CDT
- Revenge is Iran's take on Call of Duty so of course it's about fighting the US and NATOIranian game Revenge is aiming to be 'like Call of Duty' in terms of visuals and gameplay and the total opposite in terms of geopolitics.Jun 30, 2023 2:32 AM CDT
- There are very good reasons why Final Fantasy 16 didn't sell as much as Final Fantasy 15Final Fantasy 16's launch was very different than Final Fantasy 15's and the two mainline game releases are difficult to compare for a number of reasons.Jun 30, 2023 11:37 AM CDT
- Activision CEO Bobby Kotick's stock would be worth $400 million if merger closes, FTC saysFTC lawyer does quick off-the-cuff math to determine Activision CEO Bobby Kotick's stock would be worth $400 million, which he doesn't directly clarify.Jun 30, 2023 4:34 PM CDT
- KLEVV's new DDR5 memory pushes 8600MT/s, and looks awesome in this Steampunk modKLEVV is at Computex 2023 to showcase its impressive new DDR5 and PCIe Gen5 tech inside some of the cooled PC mods we've seen so far.Jun 1, 2023 1:31 AM CDT
- InWin introduces radical MOD FREE modular case design at Computex 2023InWin announces tons of new products at Computex Taipei 2023! Continues to innovate with interesting new cases, PSUs, and AIO coolers.Jun 1, 2023 2:22 AM CDT
- G.Skill announce the WigiDash PC Command Panel, the Stream Deck competitorG.Skill has announced a direct competitor to the highly popular Elgato Stream deck at Computex 2023, introducing the WigiDash PC Command Panel.Jun 1, 2023 2:39 AM CDT
- ASUS unveils the ROG Strix Scope II 96 keyboard with ROG NX Snow SwitchesAfter going hands-on with the ROG Strix Scope II 96 at Computex 2023 it might just take the crown from the ASUS ROG Azoth we recently reviewed.Jun 1, 2023 3:29 AM CDT
- Bugged Surface Duo update is causing much frustration with random rebootsA seriously nasty bug appears to reside within the latest May 2023 update for the Surface Duo, and Microsoft is currently in the process of investigating.Jun 1, 2023 10:20 AM CDT
- Apple's testing M2 Max and M2 Ultra Macs, could they debut at WWDC next week?Apple is said to be working on multiple new Macs that will be powered by the M2 Max and an as-yet unannounced M2 Ultra chip. Could they arrive at WWDC?Jun 1, 2023 1:41 PM CDT
- NVIDIA G-SYNC ULMB 2 reduces motion blur, making 120Hz look better than 480HzNVIDIA G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 is a firmware update for high-end esports displays with G-SYNC modules that dramatically improves motion clarity.Jun 1, 2023 9:25 PM CDT
- Intel Arrow Lake flagship CPU could be a 40-core monster to destroy AMD Zen 5If the latest leak is right, the Arrow Lake 8+32 core top dog could be up to a staggering 75% faster than Raptor Lake flagship with multi-core performance.Jun 2, 2023 9:04 AM CDT
- Been waiting for a new be quiet! case? New designs shown at Computex Taipei 2023be quiet! is launching three cases as well as a new platinum rated 80 Plus PSU. Let's check out what they are all about! Computex 2023.Jun 5, 2023 2:10 AM CDT
- Elon Musk on AI: the good news about Russian roulette is 5 barrels aren't loadedElon Musk was asked how long human civilization has left and what he thinks are the risks that would cause society to fall into darkness.Jun 5, 2023 5:52 AM CDT
- Elon Musk reveals Twitter has discovered a hidden layer of 'censorship'Elon Musk has sat down for an interview where he discusses overall censorship and if new laws should be introduced to protect users from private companies.Jun 5, 2023 7:04 AM CDT
- Apple's Mac Pro finally ditches Intel for super-fast siliconAfter three years the Apple silicon transition is complete after Apple announced a new Mac Pro powered by super-fast M2 Ultra chips.Jun 5, 2023 4:46 PM CDT
- Antec shows off its new goodies at Computex 2023 including prototype mATX caseAntec has plans on launching a white version of the very popular Performance FT 1 case. Antec is also launching three new PSUs, 30mm fans, and accessories.Jun 5, 2023 5:27 PM CDT
- MSI Project Zero offers a clean look by keeping motherboard cables hiddenFeaturing a custom case that's coming soon and a new affordable MSI B650M motherboard, MSI Project Zero showcases a cable-free super clean look.Jun 5, 2023 9:58 PM CDT
- Samsung's new OLED G9 gaming monitor gets its price and availability leaked onlinePrice and availability details have leaked for Samsung's upcoming Odyssey OLED G9, a massive 49-inch gaming monitor expected to release this year.Jun 6, 2023 1:28 AM CDT
- LG confirms two UltraGear 144Hz IPS displays are officially comingLG has two new gaming monitors to add to its line-up, and both come under the UltraGear branding, have a 4K resolution, and are an IPS panels.Jun 6, 2023 8:25 AM CDT
- Intel Announces Intel Arc Pro A60 and Pro A60M GPUs for the workstation marketNew affordable professional workstation graphics cards from Intel, with the Intel Arc Pro A60 and A60M. Here's hoping the price is right.Jun 7, 2023 12:04 AM CDT
- Here's what to expect from Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event in JulySamsung's Unpacked event is right around the corner, and we are starting to hear details about the event and what to expect in terms of reveals.Jun 7, 2023 5:10 AM CDT
- Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro might need $600 lenses for glasses wearersThe Vision Pro headset is already expensive at $3,499, but new Zeiss prescription lenses for use with it might cost an additional $600.Jun 7, 2023 9:16 AM CDT
- Your iPad's getting USB webcam support with iPadOS 17The iPadOS 17 update is going to add support for USB-connected webcams for the first time, making the tablet an even more viable laptop replacement.Jun 7, 2023 12:49 PM CDT
- Scientists discover a 'fake moon' has been following Earth for 2,000 yearsA team of scientists that discovered an object following Earth as it orbits the Sun since 100 BC is actually a mysterious 'fake moon'.Jun 8, 2023 12:33 AM CDT
- The stylish and impressive AI-enhanced T-FORCE SIREN GA360 ARGB AIO cooler is hereThe stylish and subtle T-FORCE SIREN GA360 ARGB All-in-One Liquid Cooler made its debut at Computex 2023 and is on track for launch in July 2023.Jun 8, 2023 1:56 AM CDT
- Apple CEO Tim Cook gets thrown under the bus over Vision Pro demo failureApple has shocked the world with its Vision Pro headset, but now rampant speculation has started that Apple executives are afraid to wear the device.Jun 8, 2023 8:34 AM CDT
- Netac's new NV7000-t M.2 NVMe SSD is designed for high-speed PC and PS5 gamingNetac's new NV7000-t is a PCIe Gen4 SSD for PC and PS5 gamers and delivers read speeds of up to 7300MB/s in a stylish slim form-factor.Jun 8, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Seagate's HAMR hard drives will debut with a whopping 32TB capacity this year, 40TB to followSeagate is looking to increase single HDD capacities with 32TB coming soon and 40TB to follow using the new Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording tech.Jun 9, 2023 1:29 AM CDT
- Forget FaceTime on your Apple TV, Android TV could soon let you take phone callsGoogle is working on allowing Android TV device owners to receive phone calls, while third-party apps might also be able to hook into the feature as well.Jun 9, 2023 7:33 AM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE proof of life arrives with a new leakDoes this battery leak confirm that the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is real and almost ready for launch? Maybe, and then we can put these rumors to bed for good.Jun 9, 2023 10:57 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB could be hitting retail shelves by the end of JuneNew insider info is pointing to NVIDIA changing its plans for the GeForce RTX 4060, with a launch now expected sometime later this month.Jun 11, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Inno3D hides the power connectors on these new GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Ti GPUsInno3D's latest GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Ti GPU offerings will make cable management easier and cleaner, and you love to see it.Jun 12, 2023 1:58 AM CDT
- Surprise! Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air's replacement is already on the wayThe 15-inch MacBook Air goes on sale very soon, but a new report claims that the next version is already being worked on inside Apple Park.Jun 12, 2023 6:05 AM CDT
- NASA database confirms 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will approach Earth todayA space-watching group has identified an asteroid that's between 1,214 and 2,723 feet in diameter, and it will be approaching Earth today.Jun 12, 2023 7:16 AM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra camera specs leak, disappointing fans that wanted big changesThe rear camera specifications for Samsung's Galaxy Ultra S24 Ultra have leaked online via a renowned leaker, disappointing many fans.Jun 12, 2023 10:10 AM CDT
- Pentagon whistleblower David Grusch's home was broken into, the Vatican knows the UFO truthPentagon UFO whistleblower and former intelligence official David Grusch has had his home broken into and is being harassed by private organizations.Jun 12, 2023 12:45 PM CDT
- GIGABYTE's new GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE V2 is smaller and hides the power connectorA smaller GeForce RTX 4090? The new GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE V2 24G also moves the 12VHPWR power connector to make cable management easier.Jun 13, 2023 12:29 AM CDT
- AMD's Ryzen 5600X3D could be on the way, faster, cheaper, and great for gamingBudget 3D V-Cache? That's a definite possibility with new reports indicating that AMD is prepping to launch a Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU for the AM4 platform.Jun 13, 2023 2:26 AM CDT
- Reddit goes dark over API price changes that'll kill third-party apps and NSFW contentNumerous subreddits have decided to go on strike on June 12th over Reddit's changes to its API pricing that directly affects third-party developers.Jun 13, 2023 3:21 AM CDT
- Former Samsung executive indicted over stealing $200 million trade secretsA former Samsung executive has been indicted for stealing company trade secrets and attempting to profiteer off them by setting up his own company.Jun 13, 2023 6:28 AM CDT
- Your M2 Ultra Mac Studio and 15-inch MacBook Air is waiting at your local Apple StoreBuying a new 15-inch MacBook Air or M2 Mac Studio? You can get one right now if you go to an Apple Store near you. But not so much the Mac Pro.Jun 13, 2023 9:09 AM CDT
- ASRock Radeon RX 6600 is available for just $180 in the US via NeweggWith the arrival of new RDNA 3 GPUs we're seeing some sizable discounts on previous gen cards, with the latest covering the entry-level AMD Radeon RX 6600.Jun 13, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- AMD Instinct MI300X accelerator for AI revealed, combines CPU, GPU, and 192 GB of HBM3 memoryAMD's new Instinct MI300X is designed for generative AI and will compete with NVIDIA's H100 and Grace Hopper, and it's out soon too.Jun 14, 2023 12:26 AM CDT
- OpenAI rolls out new GPT features while also reducing pricingOpenAI, the creators of the immensely popular AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT, have announced a slew of new text features and a price reduction.Jun 14, 2023 2:57 AM CDT
- World's most powerful telescope launched into space will soon get a toaster-sized 'sidekick'NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is one million miles away from Earth, but now the next-generation telescope can expect some toaster-sized company.Jun 14, 2023 5:47 AM CDT
- WhatsApp is testing a new video messaging feature with usersWhatsApp is already one of the most popular instant messaging platforms in the world and now it's testing a new video message feature with users.Jun 14, 2023 8:27 AM CDT
- The Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds are coming with some big upgrades.The Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds are expected to be announced pretty soon and a new leak has shared details of what we can expect when they are.Jun 14, 2023 12:40 PM CDT
- PCIe 7 specifications highlight impressive 512 GB/s speeds and a launch window of 2027PCIe 7.0 specifications show that it will be able to deliver 128 GT/s raw bit rate and up to 512 GB/s bi-directionally via an x16 configuration.Jun 15, 2023 12:27 AM CDT
- Meta unveils MusicGen, an AI designed to create music in just 5 minutesMeta has revealed a new AI that's designed to make music from text prompts, users will be able to request a certain sound and the AI will create it.Jun 15, 2023 1:46 AM CDT
- SATA hard drives are causing headaches for M2 Ultra Mac Pro buyersThe Apple silicon Mac Pro is now here but there are already problems relating to the SATA hard drives that people are using with it.Jun 15, 2023 6:29 AM CDT
- WhatsApp might finally support multiple accounts on one phoneThe WhatsApp instant messenger might finally be getting a feature some have been crying out for, with multi-account support being tested.Jun 15, 2023 9:01 AM CDT
- Google Maps Immersive View is coming to four new cities around EuropeThe Google Immersive View mapping feature is rolling out to a handful of new European countries as well as some new directions features.Jun 15, 2023 11:37 AM CDT
- AMD's new Instinct MI300X for AI will consume a lot of power, like 750WIt's starting to look like we're getting pretty close to seeing a new GPU draw 1KW of power as standard, with AMD's new Instinct MI300X rated at 750W.Jun 15, 2023 11:32 PM CDT
- AMD has released two drivers with support for F1 23, with one being for the Radeon RX 7600With the release of F1 23 on PC AMD has released two new Radeon drivers. One for the new Radeon RX 7600 and one for everything else.Jun 16, 2023 2:32 AM CDT
- Police to roll out robot officers that stream HD video of people back to headquartersAuthorities have announced that it plans to roll out more robot patrol officers capable of streaming HD video back to headquarters.Jun 16, 2023 3:41 AM CDT
- ViewSonic's new X2-4K projector is designed for Xbox, offering native 4K 60 Hz and 1440p 120 HzThe new ViewSonic X2-4K projector is designed for Xbox Series X|S and gaming, with 1440p 120 Hz support and low-latency for smooth performance.Jun 18, 2023 11:06 PM CDT
- MSI's GeForce RTX 4060 lineup revealed, with twin-fan compact Ventus and Gaming X modelsThe GeForce RTX 4060 release is right around the corner and MSI has lifted the lid on its mainstream GeForce RTX 40 Series line-up.Jun 19, 2023 2:02 AM CDT
- Justin Roiland won't be returning to Rick and Morty despite charges being dismissedThe voice of iconic characters Rick and Morty won't be returning to the hit animated Adult Swim series despite his charges being dismissed.Jun 19, 2023 3:38 AM CDT
- Elon Musk reveals there's a Twitter app coming to Smart TVs that'll solve a major problemAccording to a recent tweet from Twitter owner Elon Musk who recently confirmed the app, Twitter is preparing to launch its own video app for Smart TVs.Jun 19, 2023 7:09 AM CDT
- Intel's faster Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs might be just around the cornerRaptor Lake Refresh processors are supposedly set to arrive in October, so we've not got long to wait - with Meteor Lake laptop chips also due in Q4.Jun 19, 2023 8:35 AM CDT
- This 15-inch MacBook Air teardown confirms what we already knew - it's a bigger MacBook AirThe 15-inch MacBook Air is now on sale and it's already been taken apart to confirm just what's going on inside the biggest MacBook Air ever made.Jun 19, 2023 9:12 AM CDT
- The Nothing Phone (2) is getting a naked cable and we want oneThe Nothing Phone (2) will be announced on July 11 and now the company's founder has shared a photo of what appears to be the USB-C cable it'll ship with.Jun 19, 2023 11:08 AM CDT
- MSI's new MAG GL Series ATX 3.0 power supplies look to solve the 16-pin cable issueA simple solution, MSI's new ATX 3.0 power supplies feature yellow-colored 16-pin connections so you can see when it's properly connected.Jun 19, 2023 10:27 PM CDT
- Expensive NVIDIA H100 Hopper AI graphics card put to the test in gaming benchmarksThe NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU is not built for gaming, but that hasn't stopped people from using the $40,000 GPU to play PC games.Jun 20, 2023 12:29 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says when Neuralink will conduct its first brain implant trial on humansTesla CEO Elon Musk revealed during an interview when he thinks his brain chip company Neuralink will conduct its first human trial.Jun 20, 2023 1:33 AM CDT
- US Navy, NATO and NASA have all been exposed to shady Chinese encrypted chipsMultiple US government agencies, including NASA and the US Navy, have been exposed to encrypted Chinese chips that were used for the storage of data.Jun 20, 2023 3:59 AM CDT
- 5 people trapped inside submersible go missing at the Titanic wreck 12,500 feet below sea levelA group of tourists that took an OceanGate submersible to the seabed to see the Titanic have lost contact with headquarters, initiating a broad search.Jun 20, 2023 5:33 AM CDT
- The EU could force Apple to make another change to the iPhoneFuture iPhones might have to have more easily replaced batteries thanks to a new EU rule, but it won't just be Apple that is affected here.Jun 20, 2023 7:12 AM CDT
- Apple adds the iPhone 14 and new Macs to its Self Service Repair ProgramApple is rolling out new and improved support for the Self Service Repair Program to include its latest iPhones and some of its most recent Macs.Jun 20, 2023 9:20 AM CDT
- Google Chrome for iPhone is getting some huge new featuresGoogle Chrome for iPhone and iPad is getting four new features that will make it easier to do some impressive things without ever leaving the app.Jun 20, 2023 1:15 PM CDT
- Syntech 6 in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck is also compatible with the ASUS ROG AllySyntech's new 6-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for Steam Deck is packed with ports and features and it also supports the new ASUS ROG Ally.Jun 20, 2023 11:34 PM CDT
- Submarine missing near Titanic used a $30 Logitech PC controller from 2010 to steerA group of five individuals have gone missing after communications dropped out while they were trying to visit the wreck of the iconic ship the Titanic.Jun 21, 2023 2:07 AM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4060 leaked benchmarks show up to a 20% performance boost over the RTX 3060The GeForce RTX 4060 is around the corner, and the first leaked benchmarks show a Geekbench performance boost of up to 20% over the GeForce RTX 3060.Jun 21, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Check out this amazing custom Diablo 4 PC built by NVIDIA GeForce, and you can win itCreated by Ron Lee Christianson in collaboration with NVIDIA and Blizzard, this one-of-a-kind PC mod will no doubt make any Diablo fan happy.Jun 22, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- Instagram rolls out an update to Reels that takes a key advantage away from TikTokInstagram is looking to even the playing field in the short-form video content department by enabling a new feature that TikTok users love.Jun 22, 2023 5:43 AM CDT
- Intel Arc A380 GPU is barely more than $100 now - and a steal at that priceIf you thought $120 was a good price - and it is - you can actually grab this graphics card for $108 if you move fast enough (meaning today) at Newegg.Jun 22, 2023 9:40 AM CDT
- The Nothing Phone (2) could be more expensive than you thoughtThe Nothing Phone (2) will be announced next month but a new leak suggests that those saving up for one might have to save a little more than expected.Jun 22, 2023 11:02 AM CDT
- The Google Pixel Tablet might still get its stylus and keyboard despite missing launchGoogle's Pixel Tablet is causing quite the stir right now and those who had been hoping for first-party keyboard and stylus accessories might get them.Jun 22, 2023 11:37 AM CDT
- Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old 'Stonehenge of the Netherlands'A team of archaeologists has announced they've discovered an ancient religious site that is described as the 'Stonehenge of the Netherlands'.Jun 22, 2023 12:20 PM CDT
- AVerMedia's Live Streamer MIC 350 is a custom-tuned USB condenser microphone for creatorsIf you're in the market for a high-quality microphone for audio recording, streaming, or music, check out the new AVerMedia Live Streamer MIC 350.Jun 23, 2023 12:26 AM CDT
- Here's everything about the Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg cage fightTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has challenged Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to an all-out MMA fight inside a cage.Jun 23, 2023 2:33 AM CDT
- James Cameron compares imploded OceanGate submersible to sinking of the TitanicJames Cameron, the director of the Titanic movie, has compared the tragic OceaGate submersible implosion to the sinking of the Titanic.Jun 23, 2023 4:40 AM CDT
- Video goes viral showing how the OceanGate submersible implodedA video demonstrating what happened to the OceanGate submersible that imploded journeying to the Titanic has gone viral, getting nearly 10 million views.Jun 23, 2023 5:46 AM CDT
- Apple's iOS 17 update will fix its Haptic Touch feature for those short on patienceThe iPhone is getting its big new iOS 17 update later this year and a new change will make Haptic Touch work even faster than before.Jun 23, 2023 8:29 AM CDT
- AMD's next RDNA 3 GPU could arrive in September - and may be a surprisingly affordable RX 7800That said, no one seems to have a very clear idea of what the next model (or models) might be, with AMD supposedly undecided on which path to take.Jun 23, 2023 10:58 AM CDT
- ChatGPT tricked into generating Windows 11 keys by pretending to be grandma reading a storyMicrosoft invested $10 billion into OpenAI for the underlying software powering ChatGPT, and now the AI is generating Windows 11 keys.Jun 25, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
- Is this a massive GeForce RTX 4090 Ti with a quad-slot cooler or an RTX 4090 prototype?It's probably a prototype, but we could be looking at a potential four-slot cooler for a GeForce RTX 4090 Ti - a card that is still rumored to be coming.Jun 25, 2023 11:28 PM CDT
- YouTube to launch its own gaming platform called 'Playables'Google is reportedly rolling out a gaming platform under its subsidiary company YouTube, and it's slated to be an online gaming experience.Jun 26, 2023 2:12 AM CDT
- Researchers use AI to translate 5,000 year-old tablets containing mysterious languagesArchaeologists are taking the power of artificial intelligence and aiming it at ancient tablets that contain mysterious texts that date back 5,000 years.Jun 26, 2023 5:44 AM CDT
- SSDs are getting seriously cheap, even larger models - but is it the right time to buy one?Pricing has dropped by a quarter in just the last three months, and whether you want a small or capacious solid state drive, there are bargains to be had.Jun 26, 2023 11:50 AM CDT
- Intel's 40-core Arrow Lake CPU rumored to be on shaky ground - and may not turn up until 2025If it arrives at all, because the latest from the grapevine on Twitter is that Intel is struggling with the processor, and may abandon it yet.Jun 26, 2023 1:49 PM CDT
- US government to spend $42 billion to make high-speed broadband universal by 2030The US government has announced its plans to bring high-speed broadband to the entire country and sets a target of 2030 to get it done.Jun 26, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- This much-used Apple photo service is now dead and buriedThe My Photo Stream photo syncing service is being shut down next month but it's already stopped uploading new photos and videos to iCloud.Jun 27, 2023 3:43 AM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 specs leak as launch draws nearThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to debut at some point next month and the phone's specs appear to have leaked in full ahead of time.Jun 27, 2023 6:06 AM CDT
- TSMC pricing for its next-gen 2nm wafers paints a bleak future for high-end GPU and tech pricesWith 3nm and 2nm chips on the horizon, the costs to produce these cutting-edge technologies is on the rise, and our wallets are going to feel it at retail.Jun 28, 2023 1:04 AM CDT
- Intel's new Arc GPU driver makes Assassin's Creed Unity 4x fasterAssassin's Creed Unity is almost a decade old, which explains why graphics driver optimizations make a big difference for Arc GPUs here.Jun 28, 2023 7:52 AM CDT
- Intel might be making Meteor Lake desktop CPUs after allMeteor Lake could still offer up Core i3 and i5 desktop processors, in yet another twist from the rumor mill, this time courtesy of a Linux leak.Jun 29, 2023 1:55 PM CDT
- Razer unveils its new Razer Cobra mouse line and the Pro features 11 individual RGB zonesThe new Razer Cobra Pro is a new premium wireless gaming mouse from the company and part of a new line-up that joins the Viper, DeathAdder, and Basilisk.Jun 30, 2023 12:56 AM CDT
- BioWare experimented with AI-powered story and dialog, but it ended in disasterDragon Age writer David Gaider says that BioWare had experimented with procedurally-generated dialog and quest/story beats, but the results felt soulless.Jun 1, 2023 1:36 PM CDT
- GTA 6 expected to make $1 billion sales in first weekGrand Theft Auto 6 is expected to sell around 25 million copies, with around 12-14 million unit sales in its first week and break $1 billion in revenues.Jun 2, 2023 12:03 PM CDT
- U.S. House opens probe into FTC, Chair Lina Khan accused of 'abuses of power'The United States House Oversight Committee has opened a formal probe into allegations of 'abuses of power' made during Chair Lina Khan's FTC regime.Jun 2, 2023 4:42 PM CDT
- New Final Fantasy VII Rebirth details revealed by Square EnixSquare Enix's Yoshinori Kitase and Naoki Hamaguchi give new updates on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth's progress and gameplay features and exploration content.Jun 3, 2023 8:05 PM CDT
- Sony may use proprietary AI to augment PlayStation cloud gamingSony Group Corp. CEO Kenichiro Yoshida comments on the challenges of cloud gaming, and hints that Sony could use its GT Sophy AI tech to boost streaming.Jun 3, 2023 11:13 PM CDT
- Fallout 2 originally had a Library of Alexandria run by wasteland monksOriginal Fallout co-creator & game director Tim Cain discusses content cut from the first game, including a kind of wasteland Library of Alexandria.Jun 5, 2023 10:58 AM CDT
- Diablo IV sets new record for early access sales, gamers have spent 93 million hours so farActivision-Blizzard claims Diablo IV is the fastest-selling Blizzard game of all time, but then clarifies this metric only applies to early access sales.Jun 6, 2023 10:42 AM CDT
- More games get DLSS 3 support, including former PlayStation 5 exclusive Ratchet & ClankBased on the recent trend of shoddy PC releases all eyes will be on Ratchet & Clank to see if the impressive PS5 game delivers - with or without DLSS.Jun 6, 2023 10:27 PM CDT
- Bill Gates says it's okay to start calling him a gamer now'Am I a gamer? For a long time, I would have said no because I don't spend hundreds of hours going deep on one game.' Bill Gates, Gamer.Jun 7, 2023 1:27 AM CDT
- Street Fighter 6 is already a hit with 1 million sales, pushes total series to 50 million salesStreet Fighter 6 uppercuts its way to victory with 1 million sales in its first weekend on the market, helping push total franchise sales past 50 million.Jun 7, 2023 12:12 PM CDT
- How to get Diablo IV running on Steam Deck, and the optimal settings to useDiablo IV is making waves in the gaming world and the good news is that it's a relatively easy process to get the game up and running on Steam Deck.Jun 7, 2023 10:36 PM CDT
- GameStop board fires CEO, stock plummets overnightGameStop's board of directors abruptly fires CEO Matthew Furlong without cause, cancels earnings call, and appoints Ryan Cohen as executive chairman.Jun 8, 2023 1:05 PM CDT
- Spider-Man 2 release date announced alongside new Venom detailsInsomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment have surprised announced the release date for Spider-Man 2 on PS5, with new Venom details as well.Jun 8, 2023 3:17 PM CDT
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ships on 2 discs, coming early 2024Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the standalone second chapter of the Remake trilogy that's coming early 2024 to PS5, and it'll be released on two Blu-ray dis.Jun 8, 2023 5:57 PM CDT
- Zelda movie reportedly in the works from Nintendo and IlluminationNintendo's next major film adaptation will be reportedly based on The Legend of Zelda franchise, and Universal is said to be paying quite a bit for rights.Jun 9, 2023 7:42 PM CDT
- Digital-only AAA games to become the standard by 2028, analyst predictsVideo games industry analyst Mat Piscatella predicts that digital-only AAA games will become more prevalent in the following years as physical recedes.Jun 10, 2023 11:32 AM CDT
- Xbox 2023 showcase: Hopes, dreams, and predictionsWith tomorrow's showcase, Microsoft has a valuable opportunity to swing back in a big way and turn around the current discourse on the Xbox brand.Jun 10, 2023 11:22 PM CDT
- Starfield confirmed for a 2023 release dateBethesda Game Studios officially re-confirms Starfield's 2023 release date with a dazzling new trailer showing off story beats, locations, and more.Jun 11, 2023 2:32 PM CDT
- PC Game Pass Ultimate titles coming to NVIDIA GeForce Now devicesAt a press briefing in Los Angeles, Microsoft indicates that PC Game Pass license entitlements will carry over to NVIDIA's GeForce Now streaming service.Jun 11, 2023 4:11 PM CDT
- Square Enix's new CEO is a gamer who grew up playing Final FantasySquare Enix's new CEO Takashi Kiryu is a gamer who grew up with the Final Fantasy series, gives new confidence in the company's fresh business direction.Jun 11, 2023 6:33 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will change how the game is played foreverCD Projekt Red has announced the newest DLC expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, and it's expected to completely overhaul almost every aspect of the game.Jun 12, 2023 5:03 AM CDT
- Phil Spencer on new mid-cycle Xbox upgrade: Right now we're pretty set on the hardware we haveMicrosoft is in no rush to create a new upgraded mid-cycle Xbox Series console, and Phil Spencer says Xbox is 'pretty set on the hardware that we have'Jun 12, 2023 11:06 AM CDT
- Game Pass and Xbox are profitable, Phil Spencer reiteratesMicrosoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer reiterates that the value-oriented Xbox Game Pass subscription service and the Xbox business as a whole are profitable.Jun 12, 2023 1:38 PM CDT
- Xbox Game Pass is coming to GeForce NOW with 'select' games in time for Starfield's launchIt looks like you might be able to stream and play Starfield on a GeForce RTX 4080 without the actual hardware or buying the game outright.Jun 13, 2023 1:57 AM CDT
- FTC seeks federal court orders to stall Microsoft-Activision mergerThe FTC seeks federal court orders to temporarily prohibit Microsoft from merging with Activision until its internal administrative lawsuit is complete.Jun 13, 2023 10:34 AM CDT
- NVIDIA showcases Diablo franchise running on its GPU hardware, starting with a RIVA TNT 128With Diablo IV out here's a little trip down GPU Memory Lane with the original Diablo running on a RIVA TNT 128, and Diablo 2 on a GeForce 256.Jun 13, 2023 9:28 PM CDT
- FTC secures restraining order temporarily prohibiting Microsoft-Activision merger from closingCalifornia courts have granted the Federal Trade Commission's request for a restraining order to temporarily prohibit the MSFT-ATVI merger from closing.Jun 14, 2023 10:21 AM CDT
- Outriders still has not made a profit, developer confirmsPolish game developer People Can Fly have yet to receive royalty payments for Outriders, indicating the game still has not turned a profit for Square Enix.Jun 14, 2023 3:33 PM CDT
- Steam just got a massive update on PC, bringing a refreshed UI and new featuresValve has overhauled Steam with its latest update that also gives the UI a nice refresh and expands and redesigns the in-game overlay system.Jun 15, 2023 2:32 AM CDT
- Twitch execs hold Q&A on new Partner Plus programTwitch introduces a new Partner Plus program that offers streamers 70% of revenues from subscriptions and gift subs if certain qualifications are met.Jun 15, 2023 5:17 PM CDT
- xQc signs $100 million deal with Kick, a new fledgling Twitch competitorTwitch mega-streamer xQc has signed a 2-year contract with fledgling streaming platform Kick that's worth up to $100 million, more than some athletes make.Jun 16, 2023 6:22 PM CDT
- Final Fantasy XVI day one patch confirmed, but it's not requiredSquare Enix's Creative Business Unit III confirms that Final Fantasy XVI will have a day one patch after all, but it won't be required to play the game.Jun 17, 2023 10:24 AM CDT
- Dan Houser keeps things weird with new media startup Absurd VenturesRockstar Games co-founder and Grand Theft Auto writer Dan Houser launches a new startup company aimed at writing stories for books, TV shows, and games.Jun 18, 2023 1:25 PM CDT
- Half-decade production cycles are the new norm for AAA gamesGamers can expect big-budget AAA games to have multi-year development cycles that could last half a decade or more, Xbox Game Studios boss reiterates.Jun 18, 2023 8:32 PM CDT
- Microsoft downplays cloud as regulators use nascent tech as anti-merger lynchpinXbox executive management downplays the significant of cloud gaming as regulators like the FTC and CMA use streaming as lynchpin to block MSFT ATVI merger.Jun 19, 2023 2:02 PM CDT
- Console, PC gaming to make 27% of total U.S. gaming revenues in 2023, shrink to 23% by 2027New forecast date from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) indicates that console and PC gaming will only comprise 27% of total U.S. games earnings for 2023.Jun 20, 2023 2:47 PM CDT
- Mario turns into an elephant in Nintendo's wackiest wonderworld yetNintendo just announced its big new Mario game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and it looks like its most hilariously bizarre and wackiest platformer yet.Jun 21, 2023 10:00 AM CDT
- Microsoft increases Xbox Game Pass pricesMicrosoft is reportedly raising the price of its Xbox Series X consoles and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions in major worldwide regions outside of the U.S.Jun 21, 2023 12:54 PM CDT
- NVIDIA DLSS 3 is now available as a Unreal Engine 5 plugin for game developersFor game developers, adding DLSS 3 support into Unreal Engine 5 powered games just got a lot easier thanks to a new NVIDIA plugin.Jun 21, 2023 11:31 PM CDT
- Sony wouldn't share PS6 details with Activision following Microsoft acquisitionIf Microsoft acquires Activision, then Sony will stop sharing details and info about its new PlayStation consoles with the Call of Duty publisher.Jun 22, 2023 2:36 PM CDT
- Microsoft explains why Xbox cloud game streaming is so costlyMicrosoft's Project xCloud Xbox Game Streaming platform is a costly venture given the nascent tech as well as its console-based hardware infrastructure.Jun 22, 2023 5:14 PM CDT
- Xbox cloud streaming may never be uncoupled from Game Pass due to profitability concernsProject xCloud, Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming fork, may not ever get its own dedicated standalone service release due to business logistics.Jun 23, 2023 9:33 AM CDT
- Xbox views PlayStation as a hostile competitorMicrosoft Xbox sees Sony PlyStation as a hostile competitor, with Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer outlining how Microsoft is iadvertently funding its demise.Jun 23, 2023 2:00 PM CDT
- Only 100 out of Starfield's 1,000 planets have life, Bethesda offers 'magnificent desolation'Starfield will have quiet and solemn moments of introspection as Bethesda creates a sense of wonder from 'magnificent desolation' of barren planets.Jun 23, 2023 7:04 PM CDT
- Call of Duty negotiations likely to end mutually, Sony needs COD and Microsoft needs SonyDespite the current friction, assessment indicates that Microsoft and Sony are likely to strike a mutually beneficial agreement for Call of Duty licensing.Jun 25, 2023 12:36 PM CDT
- This Super Mario game for Windows has a rogue installer laden with nasty malwareSecurity experts have warned that there's an installer for a PC Mario clone circulating that contains SupremeBot malware and more besides.Jun 26, 2023 9:00 AM CDT
- Xbox is a separate business unit where profit 'non-negotiable'Xbox is a separate business unit with its own profit targets within Microsoft: 'There's no part of our business where I get to lose money over time'Jun 26, 2023 4:03 PM CDT
- Diablo IV confirmed for DirectStorage support - so the question now is 'when', not 'if'DirectStorage has been sorely lacking in terms of PC support, but at least we now know that it's definitely planned for inclusion in the action RPG.Jun 27, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
- Sony's Jim Ryan: 'I believe Microsoft will use Call of Duty to damage us'In sworn testimony in the FTC v Microsoft court case, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan says he believes Microsoft will use Call of Duty to damage Sony gaming.Jun 27, 2023 2:39 PM CDT
- AMD partners with Bethesda for Starfield, FSR 2 confirmed for both PC and XboxAMD has announced that it has partnered with Bethesda Game Studios for Starfield, with FSR 2 support coming to both PC and Xbox. Does this mean no DLSS?Jun 27, 2023 11:27 PM CDT
- Can't wait for the Zuck vs Musk cage fight? Find out who'll win with this free browser gameEven if the 'techbro beatdown' never happens, you can play out your own version of it with this free browser game from the designer of Bejeweled.Jun 28, 2023 10:51 AM CDT
- Microsoft may have significantly lowered Windows license prices for NVIDIA's GeForce NowNVIDIA and Microsoft signed multi-year deals that offer Xbox and Activision content to GeForce Now, and an addendum may have lowered Windows license costs.Jun 28, 2023 7:05 PM CDT
- Starfield will get DLSS 3 on PC, modder declares - and very soon after launchThe slight catch is that you'll need to subscribe on Patreon, at least to get the beta mod - but that's fair enough in our books for a professional modder.Jun 29, 2023 10:50 AM CDT
- Minecraft makes 4x more revenue on Switch than XboxAlthough Microsoft owns Minecraft, the mega-hit block-builder earns much more revenue on competing platforms like the Switch and PlayStation than on Xbox.Jun 29, 2023 3:50 PM CDT
- Some Diablo 4 players are convinced there's a secret Cow Level and are trying to find itThere is no cow level, at least that's what Blizzard has and continues to say for all new Diablo games. So then, does one exist in Diablo 4?Jun 30, 2023 3:02 AM CDT
- Elder Scrolls VI could launch between 2026-2028, Xbox exclusivity remains unclearThe Elder Scrolls 6 has a targeted launch of 2026, Microsoft's lawyer says, but this greatly conflicts with comments from Phil Spencer on TEVI's release.Jun 30, 2023 12:46 PM CDT
- PS5 quality games will eventually be playable natively on phones, Activision CEO saysActivision CEO Bobby Kotick is a big believer in native mobile gaming, and believes that phones will eventually be able to play demanding games like MW2.Jun 30, 2023 5:59 PM CDT
- FSP announces MONSTER Cannon Pro 2500 watt PSU at Computex 2023FSP announces the monster 2500 watt ATX 3.0 PSU, dubbed the Cannon Pro. Can run four RTX 4090s comfortably. No pricing or availability is known.Jun 1, 2023 1:52 AM CDT
- T-FORCE AL1 Aluminum SSD Heat-Sink is designed specifically for PlayStation 5T-FORCE was at Computex 2023 in full force, where in addition to checking out its DDR5 and PCIe Gen5 options we spotted something very cool for the PS5.Jun 1, 2023 2:25 AM CDT
- AVerMedia showcases the first HDMI 2.1 Game Capture Cards at Computex 2023The new Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) and the Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) from AVerMedia are first HDMI 2.1 Game Capture Cards, and we saw them in action.Jun 1, 2023 2:59 AM CDT
- Lian Li has new cases, fans, and even a desk at Computex Taipei 2023Lian Li announces new cases, fans with amazing LCD screens, and even a desk! TweakTown checks it all out while at Computex 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.Jun 1, 2023 3:33 AM CDT
- Own a GIGABYTE motherboard? It might be affected by a nasty vulnerabilitySome 270 GIGABYTE motherboards (on AMD and Intel platforms) are apparently affected - and it's worth checking if yours is one of them.Jun 1, 2023 11:30 AM CDT
- The Nothing Phone (2) will get tons of software updates and a display boostThe Nothing Phone (2) is coming and the company has now confirmed that it'll get plenty of software and security updates for years to come.Jun 1, 2023 2:02 PM CDT
- AI-powered drone kills US military official during training exerciseAn AI-powered drone turned on US military personnel when it was unable to complete its mission, 'killing' one military official in a simulation.Jun 1, 2023 9:44 PM CDT
- Intel Beast Lake: 10 performance cores and huge clocks to beat AMD's X3D CPUs?Rumor has it that Beast Lake CPUs, potentially due in 2026, could offer monstrous performance for single-core and take the gaming crown from X3D.Jun 2, 2023 11:30 AM CDT
- Top 3 case mods spotted at Computex 2023 includes an Alien facehuggerComputex 2023 showcased some of the most interesting and creative PC case mods, with some designs taking inspiration from Alien and its facehuggers.Jun 5, 2023 2:22 AM CDT
- NASA's Webb peers into the heart of distant galaxy revealing its secretsNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has locked onto a distant galaxy and peered into its heart using its extremely sensitive instruments.Jun 5, 2023 6:16 AM CDT
- Apple Vision Pro: No controllers, $3499, coming in 2024Apple's new AR headset is called the Vision Pro, a controller and remote-free design that taps new spatial computing platform, coming in 2024 to $3499.Jun 5, 2023 2:30 PM CDT
- The M2 Ultra Mac Studio is here with cores galoreApple has updated the impressive Mac Studio with new chips including the all-new M2 Ultra that has more cores than an apple orchard.Jun 5, 2023 5:06 PM CDT
- Phanteks ditches cables for Revolt PSU, adds two more NV cases at Computex 2023Phanteks is working with CableMod to offer the Revolt PSU with no cabling for a lot less money. The NV5 and NV9 cases were also announced.Jun 5, 2023 7:44 PM CDT
- G.SKILL OC World Cup 2023 Grand Finals results, Seby9123 wins OC title pushing DDR5-11158The G.SKILL OC World Cup 2023 took place at Computex 2023 and saw some of the most talented and skilled overclockers hit the stage.Jun 5, 2023 11:28 PM CDT
- FSP reenters the cooling sector with the new high-end MX09 dual fin-stack CPU coolerFSP's brought a lot more than PSUs to Computex 2023, with new CPU coolers also coming soon. Including a dual fin-stack CPU cooler called the MX09.Jun 6, 2023 1:57 AM CDT
- Flat packed ATX chassis from DEEPCOOL and some heatsinks and PSUs too at Computex 2023DEEPCOOL aims to morph the case market with their new Morpheus case that allows the user to choose between two configurations, comes flat packed.Jun 6, 2023 9:59 AM CDT
- Everything you need to know about Apple's $3,499 Vision Pro AR/VR headsetApple has just unveiled the very impressive Vision Pro AR/VR headset, which doesn't come with any controllers and has a hefty $3,500 price tag.Jun 7, 2023 12:36 AM CDT
- Apple makes iPhone developer accounts (and betas) free for everyoneApple has chosen to make its developer account free for anyone who wants one, including giving them access to developer betas as well.Jun 7, 2023 6:55 AM CDT
- Apple's tvOS 17 update finally brings VPN apps to your Apple TVThe tvOS 17 update is going to make some changes to the Apple TV including adding support for VPN apps - making it easier to watch global content.Jun 7, 2023 12:07 PM CDT
- NVIDIA drivers showcase massive PCIe Gen5 SSD performance gains with DirectStorage 1.2Although it's still not widely adopted in PC game releases, Microsoft's DirectStorage leverages NVMe storage to drastically improve loading times.Jun 7, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Man sues OpenAI over ChatGPT falsely telling a journalist he's embezzling non-profit moneyA journalist has asked ChatGPT for information regarding a lawsuit and has been given completely false information implicating radio host Mark Walters.Jun 8, 2023 1:12 AM CDT
- Razer Kitsune is an all-button arcade controller designed for Street Fighter 6Designed for pros and tournament play, the new Razer Kitsune all-button arcade controller is ready for Capcom's smash-hit Street Fighter 6.Jun 8, 2023 2:34 AM CDT
- Did WhatsApp just eat Twitter's lunch with a new Channels feature?WhatsApp has announced Channels, a feature that will allow people to follow others as well as organizations in a new way that won't reveal their details.Jun 8, 2023 1:29 PM CDT
- NVIDIA updates DLSS to include a new preset mode for DLAA or Deep Learning Anti-AliasingNVIDIA looks like its getting its AI-based DLAA anti-aliasing tech into more games by making it a new DLSS quality option for those with frames to spare.Jun 9, 2023 12:28 AM CDT
- Instagram's future Twitter competitor leaked, but does it stand a chance?Twitter could be about to get some new competition with Meta and Instagram's next social network now leaking ahead of a future release.Jun 9, 2023 6:27 AM CDT
- Is this how you swap the Vision Pro's battery pack for one that doesn't suck?The new Apple Vision Pro headset will have just two hours of battery life with the included battery pack, but that will change if you can eject this cable.Jun 9, 2023 8:37 AM CDT
- Nintendo expected to give green light on a Legend of Zelda MovieAn insider has revealed a rumor that Nintendo is about to close a deal with Universal for the rights to create a Legend of Zelda movie.Jun 11, 2023 4:14 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series revenue is up over 40% compared to Ampere, so Team Green is happyOverall shipments of new graphics cards might be down, but NVIDIA is happy that revenue for the GeForce RTX 40 Series is growing faster than Ampere.Jun 12, 2023 12:28 AM CDT
- Apple projected making $3.49 billion with the Vision Pro headset, it now 'thinks different'Reports indicate that Apple has changed the total number of projected unit sales for its newly announced Vision Pro mixed reality headset.Jun 12, 2023 2:29 AM CDT
- Scientists will use AI to create a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind map of the human brainA team of researchers is aiming toward creating the very first brain atlas that is poised to allow researchers to pinpoint diseases like Alzheimer's.Jun 12, 2023 6:09 AM CDT
- Pentagon UFO whistleblower claims US government has covered up aliens murdering peopleDave Grusch, the Pentagon UFO whistleblower, has said secret US programs have encountered non-human intelligence that may have harmed or murdered humans.Jun 12, 2023 7:45 AM CDT
- Pixel 8 series camera leak suggests there's plenty to get excited aboutThe Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro have been tipped to have new camera upgrades buy a report citing an unnamed source inside Google.Jun 12, 2023 11:45 AM CDT
- Twitter is making another huge change to the way DMs workTwitter is changing the way that DMs work so that you'll need to be followed by the person you want to DM if you want the message to go through.Jun 12, 2023 1:41 PM CDT
- Samsung launches world's first 240Hz 49-inch 5,120 x 1,440 resolution OLED gaming monitorSamsung has launched its 49-inch Odyssey OLED G95SC, which was first announced at CES 2023, the first OLED monitor to offer DQHD with a 32:9 aspect ratio.Jun 13, 2023 12:46 AM CDT
- Pentagon whistleblower says US government has found UFOs as big as 'football pitches'A former Pentagon intelligence official and now UFO whistleblower David Grusch has claimed the US government has seen UFOs as big as a 'football pitch'.Jun 13, 2023 2:46 AM CDT
- NASA may find life on the surface of the Moon when it lands in this locationNASA is in the process of selecting a landing location for its Artemis 3 mission, and research suggests astronauts should watch out for evidence of life.Jun 13, 2023 4:03 AM CDT
- The Nothing Phone (2) finally has a launch date - and it's just around the corner.The Nothing Phone (2) will officially be unveiled in a month's time and expectations are high that it will be a big launch for Carl Pei's company.Jun 13, 2023 8:33 AM CDT
- YouTube makes it much easier for everyone to earn money from making videosYouTube has decided to lower the minimum requirements for creators to enter into YouTube's Partner Program, which enables video monetization.Jun 13, 2023 10:04 AM CDT
- AMD Navi 32 RDNA 3 GPU spotted in a video, will power the new Radeon RX 7700 and 7800 XTNavi 32, the GPU that will presumably power the Radeon RX 6700 XT and Radeon RX 7800 XT has been spotted in a new Forbes video with AMD CEO Lisa Su.Jun 13, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Reddit's CEO isn't worried about the 8,000+ subreddits going offline, 'this one will pass'More than 8,000 subreddits containing millions of members have decided to go dark in protest of Reddit increasing API pricing for third-party apps.Jun 14, 2023 12:41 AM CDT
- 1 in 5 professors across the US say they've encountered a UFOA new study that surveyed tenured and university faculty across 144 United States universities found 1 in 5 academics have encountered a UFO.Jun 14, 2023 3:33 AM CDT
- KIOXIA range of impressive SSDs are compatible with Microchip's Smart Storage AdaptersMicrochip has fully tested a range of KIOXIA SSDs for compatiblity with Microchip's Smart Storage Adapters, from SAS SSDs to PCIe 4.0 SSDs.Jun 14, 2023 8:02 AM CDT
- Your Samsung Galaxy Watch is getting a new lifesaving featureSamsung is going to give its wearables the ability to detect heart rate fluctuations and then alert the wearer so that they can get medical attention.Jun 14, 2023 9:04 AM CDT
- NVIDIA and Intel's latest GPU drivers add day-one support for F1 23 and Aliens Dark DescentThe new GeForce Game Ready 536.23 from NVIDIA and Intel Graphics Beta Driver 31.0.101.4499 are here with support for new PC games.Jun 14, 2023 10:34 PM CDT
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT performance simulated and it's not much faster than the 6800 XTAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT simulated performance with a Radeon Pro W7800 GPU shows a performance uplift of 12.5% over the Radeon RX 6800 XT at best.Jun 15, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Researchers unveil incredible shapeshifting robot designed to help astronautsA team of researchers has showcased an origami-inspired robot designed to assist astronauts in tight-knit or cramped environments in space.Jun 15, 2023 2:06 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 could be getting a familiar camera upgradeThe iPhone 15 could be getting a new 48-megapixel camera just like the iPhone 14 Pro models, according to a new report that is good news for everyone.Jun 15, 2023 6:56 AM CDT
- The Redmi 12 is now official and it's likely to be cheapThe Redmi 12 is now official and while it is far from a flagship device, it promises enough to warrant its price and could be a solid budget phone.Jun 15, 2023 10:33 AM CDT
- The iOS 17 beta is lying to you about your SMS failuresThe very first iOS 17 beta seems to have problems with SMSes or, more accurately, knowing when they have been successfully delivered to recipients.Jun 15, 2023 12:31 PM CDT
- Moore Threads MTT S80 benchmarked, less than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti performance using more powerNew benchmark results for the Moore Threads MTT S80 show that it's now capable of DX11 gaming, though performance is terrible no matter how you slice it.Jun 15, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- Google puts a skin condition scanner in everyone's pocketGoogle is planning on rolling out a new update that will allow its Google Lens users to identify skin conditions with a simple scan.Jun 16, 2023 2:47 AM CDT
- Elon Musk makes fun of himself for spending too much money on TwitterTesla CEO Elon Musk has made fun of himself during an interview for purchasing Twitter for $44 billion, saying, 'If I'm so smart, why did I pay so much'.Jun 17, 2023 1:31 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 world record overclock hits an incredible 3.93 GHzWith an LN2 cooled Colorful GeForce RTX 4090 iGame LAB hitting an impressive 3.93 GHz, does this mean that we're about to see a GPU hit 4 GHz.Jun 18, 2023 11:34 PM CDT
- Google warns its own staff about using the AI chatbot they createdGoogle has cautioned its own employees about how to use artificial intelligence-powered chatbots such as Bard or OpenAI's ChatGPT.Jun 19, 2023 2:50 AM CDT
- Microsoft confirms it was attacked, causing an outage that may have affected millionsA hacking group has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on Microsoft's cloud servers, and Microsoft later confirmed these claims to be true.Jun 19, 2023 5:46 AM CDT
- US government to spend nearly $1 billion on upgrading America's high-speed internetThe United States government has announced it will be pledging almost $1 billion to upgrading America's internet access in rural areas.Jun 19, 2023 8:04 AM CDT
- The iPhone 16 could get a huge Wi-Fi upgrade, analyst claimsApple's iPhone 16 lineup of devices won't ship until 2024 but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that we can already start to look forward to Wi-Fi 7 support.Jun 19, 2023 8:41 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU has dropped well below MSRP alreadyLess than a month after hitting the shelves, an RTX 4060 Ti from MSI is now 5% under the recommended retail price - and it's an overclocked model too.Jun 19, 2023 10:00 AM CDT
- World's first Android desktop robot launches for $250 and it comes with a pet modeA former founding member of Xiaomi has launched what is being called the world's first Android desktop through his new company called JoyfulRobotics.Jun 19, 2023 11:23 AM CDT
- Corsair's DARKSTAR WIRELESS is the company's new high-performance gaming mouseCorsair's new high-performance gaming mouse is here, the DARKSTAR WIRELESS - and it features an impressive looking side button configuration.Jun 19, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- Ransomware gang threatens Reddit with blackmail over recent changes, demands hit $4.5 millionA ransomware gang has said it has 80GB of company data that it says it won't leak to the public if it's given $4.5 million and API changes are reversed.Jun 20, 2023 12:46 AM CDT
- YouTuber builds impressive walking AT-AT from Star WarsA YouTuber has decided to create a walking version of the iconic AT-AT walkers seen in the classic film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.Jun 20, 2023 2:42 AM CDT
- Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to its vehicles to make them 'even more intuitive'Mercesdes-Benz has announced that customers will be able to opt-in to a new beta that initiates an update that adds ChatGPT to their vehicle.Jun 20, 2023 4:23 AM CDT
- AMD RX 7800 XT GPU could be arriving soon with 16GB of VRAMFinally, we may soon have another option for RDNA 3 GPUs besides super-expensive RX 7900 models, and the bargain basement RX 7600 graphics card.Jun 20, 2023 6:13 AM CDT
- WhatsApp's new privacy features are a huge step in the right directionWhatsApp is rolling out a couple of big new privacy features to users around the world that should help them stay safer when using the Meta-owned platform.Jun 20, 2023 7:42 AM CDT
- Spotify to launch new premium sub tier that adds HiFi lossless music quality and audio booksPrice will be a big factor ??'?Price will be a big factor ??'?Price will be a big factor ??'?Price will be a big factor ??'?Price will be a big factor ??'?Price will.Jun 20, 2023 11:10 AM CDT
- Current top-selling GPUs at Newegg are discounted GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 6600 cardsTaking a look at the current best-selling GPUs over at Newegg we see mainstream and mid-range Ampere and RDNA 2 dominate, alongside the GeForce RTX 4090.Jun 20, 2023 9:34 PM CDT
- Turn your laptop into a dual-screen setup with these add-on displays from Mobile PixelsThe dual-screen productivity dream isn't limited to the desktop PC space, with the DUEX range you can add a second monitor to any laptop.Jun 21, 2023 12:28 AM CDT
- Own an ASUS router? Then you might need to patch it right awayCertain models of ASUS routers - a whole bunch of them, in fact - need patching immediately, so don't hang around if you own one of them.Jun 21, 2023 1:57 PM CDT
- Galax HOF Extreme 50S PCIe 5.0 SSD revealed, 12.4 GB/s speeds and chunky coolingThe Galax HOF Extreme 50S PCIe 5.0 SSD has been revealed and it will offer up a speed increase over its predecessor and the same active cooling solution.Jun 21, 2023 11:56 PM CDT
- AI has been taught to predict hit songs with an accuracy rate of 97%Researchers have taught an artificial intelligence system to predict if a song is going to be a hit or a miss with a staggering 97% accuracy rate.Jun 22, 2023 2:57 AM CDT
- Banging sounds detected by aircrafts looking for missing Titanic submarine, says US Coast GuardThe US Coast Guard has confirmed that a Canadian aircraft has detected a 'banging noise' while looking for the missing submersible containing 5 people.Jun 22, 2023 6:15 AM CDT
- Mark Zuckerberg accepts Elon Musk's cage fight challenge, Vegas Octagon named as locationElon Musk recently tweeted that he would be up for a cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg, who accepted his challenge by responding, 'send me location'.Jun 22, 2023 10:34 AM CDT
- US debt climbs $572,000,000,000 in 2 weeks, total US debt tops China, Japan, UK's combined GDPOver just the last two weeks, more than half a trillion dollars has been added to the United States' total debt, making the new total $32.03 trillion.Jun 22, 2023 11:26 AM CDT
- Apple's Vision Pro will have a special mode for using it on an airplaneUsing your Vision Pro headset on an airplane will mean enabling a special mode that will in turn mean some limitations for wearers.Jun 22, 2023 11:51 AM CDT
- Microsoft's much-hated Clippy was effectively born on a MacClippy first saw the light of day - by which we mean the Microsoft Office helper was designed - on a Mac, not a Windows PC as you might have expected.Jun 22, 2023 2:00 PM CDT
- LG's CLOi ServeBot is designed to be your robot sever the next time you go out for dinnerRobot servers at restaurants are a thing, and LG is already improving on its impressive CLOi ServeBot with new soup-capable features.Jun 23, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Reddit is pressuring subreddits to reopen by replacing moderators and it's workingReddit has informed subreddits that the 'expectation here is communities reopen' and that new mods will be appointed if the blackout isn't ended.Jun 23, 2023 3:19 AM CDT
- You can soon buy a robot dog that wields a flamethrower that can shoot streams of fire 30 feetA company has announced that Thermonator, the world's first flamethrower-wielding robot dog, will be available to purchase for all flamethrowing purposes.Jun 23, 2023 5:01 AM CDT
- Worried about your online privacy? DuckDuckGo's browser has arrived on Windows 11Tighter privacy than Chrome, with all kinds of protection against tracking, and a dedicated YouTube video player that does things very differently.Jun 23, 2023 7:52 AM CDT
- iOS 17 will finally open the iPhone's best video camera feature to all appsApple's iOS 17 is going to give third-party apps access to the Camera app's Cinematic video recording mode that was introduced alongside the iPhone 13.Jun 23, 2023 8:42 AM CDT
- Want to buy an AMD RX 6800 or 6900 GPU on the cheap? Time might be running outWe've seen some pretty enticing offers already, particularly with RX 6800 models, but these kind of bargains may not be around for that much longer.Jun 23, 2023 1:20 PM CDT
- MrBeast was meant to be on the Titanic submersible that implodedMrBeast revealed that he was meant to be on the OceanGate submersible that was recently confirmed to have imploded on its way to the Titanic.Jun 25, 2023 10:50 AM CDT
- AFOX is launching a rare two-slot GeForce RTX 4090 with a blower fanMost GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs out there are big units, so it's great to see that two-slot models (albeit with blower fans) are being developed.Jun 25, 2023 11:58 PM CDT
- UFC boss confirms Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are 'dead serious' about fightingSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has challenged Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to a cage match, and Zuckerberg has accepted.Jun 26, 2023 3:03 AM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4060 benchmarks for Cyberpunk 2077 show DLSS 2 and DLSS 3 performanceMore GeForce RTX 4060 benchmarks have appeared, this time for Cyberpunk 2077's 'RT Ultra' mode in 1080p with DLSS 2 and DLSS 3 enabled.Jun 26, 2023 8:29 AM CDT
- 98% of all water NASA astronauts release including pee and sweat is being recycled and drank98% of all water that astronauts bring onto the International Space Station is being recycled and turned into drinkable water, including urine.Jun 26, 2023 12:04 PM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4060 benchmarks in Cyberpunk 2077 show it might not be great for overclockingAhead of the GeForce RTX 4060 launch we're seeing a few outlets put the card to the test in Cyberpunk 2077, with one looking at its OC potential.Jun 26, 2023 9:56 PM CDT
- Multiple new Vision Pro headsets are already being developed at AppleApple's Vision Pro headset is very impressive but it isn't the end of its AR/VR headset development and two new products are already in the works.Jun 27, 2023 1:24 AM CDT
- New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 leak bomb bares allSamsung's next Galaxy Z Flip phone is just around the corner and it's now leaked in a big way with all of the specs now available to see.Jun 27, 2023 4:02 AM CDT
- This Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover display concept is gorgeousThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 continues to leak as we get ready for its big unveiling in July and a new cover display concept really whets the appetite.Jun 27, 2023 6:42 AM CDT
- Razer Moray in-ear monitors are THX Certified and built for gamers and streamersRazer continues its move into creating products for streamers and creators, this time some in-ear monitors with the new impressive sounding Razer Moray.Jun 28, 2023 2:59 AM CDT
- Google's Bard AI would choose an iPhone over an Android device - or would it?A Twitter user was surprised to see Bard recommend an Apple smartphone rather than Android, but in other circumstances, Bard will favor Android.Jun 28, 2023 11:23 AM CDT
- Sony's PSVR2 headset works on PC but it requires additional hardwareSome progress on the 'will PSVR 2 work on PC' front, yes it does work. But there's a catch, it requires specialized hardware that doesn't exist yet.Jun 29, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 sales leak claims GPU is a launch flop like the 4060 TiShaky sales in Europe, and the same story in Japan? That's our first taste of rumors around how the RTX 4060 fared on the shelves on launch day.Jun 30, 2023 10:51 AM CDT
- Redfall originally had a robust microtransaction modelReports indicate that Arkane's latest Redfall live service shooter had a substantial amount of microtransactions before a major revision took place.Jun 1, 2023 4:32 PM CDT
- EA's new monetization tactic may include Nike's FOMO lootboxesEA is teaming up with Nike's Swoosh virtual collectible business, and the publisher needs to clarify things as soon as possible to avoid controversy.Jun 2, 2023 1:40 PM CDT
- Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is Nintendo's magic ticket to Minecraft-like UGCNintendo could somehow utilize Tears of the Kingdom's incredible user creations as a means of jumping into the UGC realm that's ruled by Minecraft. Roblox.Jun 3, 2023 7:11 AM CDT
- Ken Levine shares insight on BioShock's creative storytellingBioShock creator Ken Levine gives rare insight on his process for writing storylines and characters in the beloved alternate history sci-fi series.Jun 3, 2023 9:15 PM CDT
- Mobile leads Take-Two revenues, physical sales made less than 5% of earningsFollowing its $12.7 billion merger with Zynga, Take-Two Interactive now makes most of its revenues from mobile gaming and physical is below 5% of revenue.Jun 4, 2023 10:50 AM CDT
- Hideo Kojima impressed with Apple's gaming tech, will bring future games to MacMetal Gear Solid developer Hideo Kojima is so impressed with Apple's new Mac gaming technologies and toolkits that he plans to bring future games.Jun 5, 2023 3:24 PM CDT
- Capcom franchise sales updates: Resident Evil breaks 142 million, Monster Hunter at 92 millionCapcom has delivered new updates to its top best-selling video games franchises of all time, and we take a look at the numbers for the top 5 game series.Jun 6, 2023 12:57 PM CDT
- Xbox hit with a $20 million fine for 'illegally retaining children's personal information'Microsoft claims that it was a data retention glitch that resulted in it asking children playing Xbox for their phone numbers and other personal info.Jun 6, 2023 11:36 PM CDT
- Here's how and when you get a horse in Diablo 4You have probably seen other players riding horses in Diablo IV and wondering when you get to do the same. Here's how and when you get a horse.Jun 7, 2023 4:20 AM CDT
- Worlds collide as McFarlane Toys signs deal to make Diablo and Warcraft action figuresLegendary toy-marker McFarlane Toys has signed a deal with Blizzard to produce realistic action figures based on the Diablo and Warcraft franchises.Jun 7, 2023 1:27 PM CDT
- Top 4 things to do after beating the Diablo 4 campaignIf you have been playing Diablo IV and are nearing the end of the campaign, or have already finished the campaign, just know the game has just begun!Jun 8, 2023 2:15 AM CDT
- Resident Evil Village hits new sales milestone days after big Street Fighter 6 debutShortly after Capcom reported strong Resident Evil franchise sales, the company announced that Resident Evil Village has hit a new sales milestone.Jun 8, 2023 2:02 PM CDT
- Fortnite made nearly $6 billion from in-game purchases in 2021Epic Games made nearly $6 billion from in-game purchases made in Fortnite throughout 2021, driven by its empire of engagement and cross-over promotions.Jun 8, 2023 4:17 PM CDT
- Apple's new tool makes emulating DirectX 12 games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Diablo 4 easy on MacThe Game Porting Toolkit from Apple could speed up the porting process and access to Windows PC games on Mac and users are already testing it with games.Jun 9, 2023 1:58 AM CDT
- Tim Cain reveals the books, films, games & real-life influences that inspired the first FalloutFallout creator Tim Cain outlines the main influences and inspirations that led to Interplay's creation and development of the first Fallout game on PC.Jun 9, 2023 8:39 PM CDT
- 10 years ago, PlayStation's marketing team won two consecutive console generations10 years ago, Xbox introduced disastrous marketing that gave PlayStation an easy win that grew into two consecutive console generations of success.Jun 10, 2023 12:41 PM CDT
- Jefferies analyst: Microsoft-Activision merger has a less than 50% chance being approvedA key securities analyst from Jefferies tells investors that he believes the Microsoft-Activision merger has a less than 50% chance in being approved.Jun 11, 2023 11:06 AM CDT
- Starfield will have a photo mode to capture over 1,000 planets and worldsBethesda's latest space sim Starfield will have a photo mode so that you can capture all those breathtaking horizons and planet-wide atmospheric shots.Jun 11, 2023 3:12 PM CDT
- Xbox Series S 1TB model announced for $349Microsoft's Xbox Series S console gets a much-needed storage upgrade with a new 1TB SSD model that comes with a slick new black paintjob.Jun 11, 2023 4:44 PM CDT
- Final Fantasy XVI PS5 demo drops tomorrow June 12Square Enix officially confirms Final Fantasy XVI's demo release date for tomorrow, June 12 on PlayStation 5, complete with save progress migration.Jun 11, 2023 7:06 PM CDT
- Bethesda director Todd Howard hints The Elder Scrolls 6 may be his last ever Elder Scrolls gameVideo game industry legend Todd Howard has hinted that the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls 6 may be his last Elder Scrolls title.Jun 12, 2023 5:26 AM CDT
- Bethesda may change forever after The Elder Scrolls VI, Todd Howard indicatesBethesda Game Studios director and producer Todd Howard indicates that The Elder Scrolls VI could change the studio and usher in a new transition point.Jun 12, 2023 11:32 AM CDT
- Avatar Frontiers of Pandora channels Far Cry with FPS bow combat and slick traversalAvatar Frontiers of Pandora is a distinct Far Cry spiritual successor with fluid FPS combat, complete with bows and guns, as well as aerial exploration.Jun 12, 2023 2:33 PM CDT
- Embracer to restructure games empire, layoffs, studio closures, game cancellations imminentEmbracer Group is one of the many video games companies to restructure in an effort to control rising costs, will lead to layoffs and studio closures.Jun 13, 2023 9:44 AM CDT
- Xbox has been engaged with Starfield's development since early 2022Microsoft's first-party game support teams have been engaged with Starfield since early 2022, including its console-centric Advanced Technology Group.Jun 13, 2023 11:31 AM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty will support DLSS 3 and the new Ray Tracing: Overdrive ModeCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty looks incredible in these Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode screenshots, and the new expansion will support DLSS 3 at launch.Jun 13, 2023 9:57 PM CDT
- PS5 games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium cloud streamingPS5 game streaming is coming to PlayStation Plus Premium's cloud offering, punctuating Jim Ryan's comments on 'aggressive and interesting' cloud expansion.Jun 14, 2023 11:30 AM CDT
- Phantom Liberty director will lead Cyberpunk 2077 sequel's developmentCyberpunk 2077's new Phantom Liberty will overhaul the game in many ways, and the director who leads the charge will also helm Project Orion's development.Jun 14, 2023 5:14 PM CDT
- Xbox first-party games find success in one of the most important KPIs of modern gamingXbox's first-party games are finding impressive success in one of the most important performance measurements of modern gaming: digital player engagement.Jun 15, 2023 1:03 PM CDT
- Sony not ready to disrupt virtuous cycle with day one first-party games on PlayStation PlusSony follows Microsoft's lead on many video games business decisions, but the company is still unwilling to disrupt its virtuous cycle business model.Jun 15, 2023 6:49 PM CDT
- Avatar Frontiers of Pandora has a cultural rites of passage storylineAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora melds the Hero's Journey archetype with a rites of passage motif that sees players exploring the roots of the Na'vi culture.Jun 16, 2023 7:19 PM CDT
- Activision will operate separately on a post-merger basis, Microsoft saysActivision Blizzard King's creative operations 'will remain separate and continue to operate' undisturbed on a post-merger basis, MSFT lawyers say.Jun 17, 2023 12:10 PM CDT
- Hutts may be one of the crime syndicates featured in Star Wars OutlawsUbisoft's new Star Wars Outlaws game is a scoundrel sim that sees players interacting with different crime syndicates, and the Hutts may be one of them.Jun 18, 2023 6:52 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally 319 firmware update lowers performance so ASUS says to hold off on updatingThe ASUS ROG Ally is an impressive PC gaming handheld, though it looks like the latest BIOS update actually makes game performance worse instead of better.Jun 18, 2023 11:57 PM CDT
- Skydance could resurrect best parts of the cancelled Boba Fett and Visceral Star Wars gamesSkydance is cooking up a new Star Wars game with key developers behind two key cancelled Star Wars projects: Visceral's Star Wars and Star Wars 1313.Jun 19, 2023 5:04 PM CDT
- AMD sponsored games with FSR don't feature NVIDIA DLSS support, and that's a little strangeThe trend is pretty clear, AMD sponsored titles with FSR support don't feature NVIDIA's DLSS, while NVIDIA sponsored titles feature both.Jun 20, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor modder gets fed up waiting and fixes the game themselvesMod has been released which cures some of the worst shortcomings of the game on PC, including crashing with ray tracing, and those horrible white flashes.Jun 21, 2023 11:21 AM CDT
- Why Microsoft isn't increasing price of Xbox Game Pass on PCMicrosoft is raising the price of Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on console in many countries, but the PC version is unaffected. Here's why.Jun 21, 2023 4:48 PM CDT
- Jim Ryan private emails show he doesn't think Call of Duty will be made exclusive to XboxIn private emails Sony's CEO Jim Ryan says that Sony will be 'more than okay' if the merger goes through and that he didn't believe COD would be withheld.Jun 22, 2023 11:28 AM CDT
- Xbox's Phil Spencer has final say on game exclusivityXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer has the final authority on whether or not a game is made exclusive to the Xbox console and PC platform ecosystem of products.Jun 22, 2023 3:34 PM CDT
- Warzone 1.0 shutting down as Activision unifies Call of Duty infrastructureActivision is officially shutting down Warzone Caldera, its original free-to-play sensation that amassed tens of millions of users on all platforms.Jun 22, 2023 6:40 PM CDT
- Bethesda's Pete Hines explains the merits of platform exclusivityBethesda's Pete Hines reveals why Bethesda Games Studios recommended that Starfield go full Xbox exclusive, talks about positivity of exclusivity delas.Jun 23, 2023 10:27 AM CDT
- Elder Scrolls 6 may not be Xbox exclusive after all, Phil Spencer not ready to commitThe Elder Scrolls VI (TES6) is so far away that Microsoft is not ready to announce Xbox exclusivity just yet, Phil Spencer won't commit to exclusivity.Jun 23, 2023 2:45 PM CDT
- Xbox Cloud Gaming was specifically made to reach mobile playersMicrosoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming initiative was originally created to bring Xbox games to mobile devices, but the streaming offshoot has 'missed traction'Jun 24, 2023 3:02 PM CDT
- Activision acquisition not expected to grow Xbox's console businessMicrosoft does not expect Activision's 8x separate billion-dollar franchises to help it grow the Xbox console business on a post-acquisition basis.Jun 25, 2023 6:59 PM CDT
- Xbox's Phil Spencer says he wouldn't use Sony's own exclusivity tactics against PlayStationXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer says he has no interest in using Sony's tactics of paying third-party studios for exclusivity deals to skip PlayStation.Jun 26, 2023 12:51 PM CDT
- Microsoft's buyout consideration list included 100+ game devs: Bungie, CD Projekt, FromSoftwareMicrosoft's internal mergers and acquisitions consideration list from 2021 includes 100+ devs/publishers like Bungie, CD Projekt RED, Hello Games, SEGA.Jun 26, 2023 5:37 PM CDT
- Xbox missed annual revenue forecasts by $780 millionXbox gaming missed management's internal annual revenue estimates by $780 million, and also failed to meet expected Xbox Game Pass subscription growth.Jun 27, 2023 9:21 AM CDT
- BioWare to focus exclusively on singleplayer games, new Mass Effect in pre-productionBioWare sheds Star Wars The Old Republic so it can focus on what it does best: high-quality, emotional narrative-driven singleplayer RPG experiences.Jun 27, 2023 5:24 PM CDT
- FTC economist witness unprepared to illustrate size and scope of Activision's megaton gamesFTC's principal witness, economist Dr. Robin Lee, missed a valuable opportunity to highlight the sheer magnitude of Activision-Blizzard's megaton games.Jun 28, 2023 9:29 AM CDT
- Bobby Kotick indicates Activision games could come to subscription if the price is rightActivision CEO Bobby Kotick strongly indicates that Activision games could be made available on content subscriptions & streaming if the price is right.Jun 28, 2023 3:23 PM CDT
- Sony says it 'does not typically require subscription exclusivity' for games on PS PlusIn a poorly-redacted report that was uploaded to a public federal court folder, Sony admits that it does sometimes require subscription exclusivity.Jun 28, 2023 10:05 PM CDT
- All future ZeniMax and Bethesda games may be Xbox exclusiveAll future ZeniMax and Bethesda games, including new IP and upcoming entries like Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI, may be made exclusive to XXbox.Jun 29, 2023 12:35 PM CDT
- Microsoft tried, and failed, to persuade Activision to put games on Game PassNew reports show that Microsoft has tried and ultimately failed to convince Activision's management to put its games on Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.Jun 29, 2023 6:29 PM CDT
- Activision will be a limited-integration company post-merger, similar to ZeniMaxMicrosoft will mostly be hands-off if the $68.7 billion merger goes through, and Activision will be a limited-integration company similar to ZeniMax.Jun 30, 2023 9:48 AM CDT
- Fallout creator Tim Cain is concerned about Fallout 5Fallout creator Tim Cain has voiced concerns about Bethesda's current trajectory with the modern Fallout games, says he is worried about Fallout 5.Jun 30, 2023 2:14 PM CDT
- Starfield's new Creation Engine took 'so long to do,' Bethesda's Todd Howard happy with resultsBethesda's Todd Howard praises Starfield's tech team for the new Creation Engine 2 upgrade, promises consistency and says the game 'feels great' to play.Jun 30, 2023 7:59 PM CDT
- ASRock showcase its first ultrawide gaming monitor at Computex 2023ASRock has showcased its very impressive PG34WQ15R3A, which is the company's very first jump into the ultrawide gaming monitor market.Jun 1, 2023 1:57 AM CDT
- Corsair announces new HydroX watercooling gear at Computex 2023Corsair has announced new Hydro X water cooling parts ranging from CPU and GPU blocks, to new pump reservoirs with IPS LCD screens.Jun 1, 2023 2:26 AM CDT
- G.Skill showcase its eye-watering DDR5 RAM at Computex 2023G.Skill has unveiled its juicy eye-watering DDR5 DIMMs at Computex 2023, showcasing the Trident Z5 Royal Elite and the Trident Z5 Royal.Jun 1, 2023 3:05 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti sales are reportedly weak and outgunned by AMD's RX 7600 GPUThe rumor mill paints a pretty desperate picture for NVIDIA's brave new mid-range hope, which could be the 'worst launch in memory' we're told.Jun 1, 2023 8:02 AM CDT
- Apple shares iOS 16 adoption figures and they're ... fineApple's iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are installed on a huge number of devices, but they're matching last year's software updates without pulling away.Jun 1, 2023 1:21 PM CDT
- WhatsApp companion mode is finally rolling out on the iPhoneWhatsApp is now rolling out a new companion mode feature to iPhone users that allows them to sign into their account on multiple devices at the same time.Jun 1, 2023 2:19 PM CDT
- Ducky's ProjectD Outlaw 65 impresses at Computex 2023 but could cost $600We saw Ducky's ProjectD Outlaw 65 at Computex 2023 and it's not only the heaviest mechanical keyboard we've seen, but one of the most impressive too.Jun 1, 2023 9:58 PM CDT
- Montech shows several ATX cases, a CPU cooler and a new PSU at Computex 2023Montech has been really busy for Computex 2023, and it really shows with it's debut of eight different ATX chassis, along with a new CPU cooler and PSU.Jun 5, 2023 2:04 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says Twitter lost $40 million over advertisers being Community NotedTwitter owner Elon Musk has sat down for an interview where he explained that Twitter has lost $40 million in advertising through Community Notes.Jun 5, 2023 5:04 AM CDT
- Apple might finally ditch this one Siri annoyance at WWDC 2023Apple is said to be planning a change to the Siri wake phrase that will make it quicker and easier to get the digital assistant's attention.Jun 5, 2023 6:59 AM CDT
- Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air confirmed at WWDC 2023Apple's WWDC 2023 event is now underway and the opening keynote gave us the 15-inch MacBook Air we'd always wanted as well as a price cut for two Macs.Jun 5, 2023 4:30 PM CDT
- Apple just brought FaceTime to your TV with tvOS 17The upcoming Apple TV software update, tvOS 17, will bring support for FaceTime to your television so long as you have an iPhone to hand.Jun 5, 2023 5:20 PM CDT
- MSI showcases a 240Hz 49-inch ultrawide QD-OLED Concept Monitor at ComputexMSI is expanding its range of QD-OLED displays this year and is planning to release a massive 49-inch ultrawide with an impressive 240Hz refresh rate.Jun 5, 2023 9:32 PM CDT
- ASRock showcases new high-end Intel Z790 Wi-Fi 7 motherboards and a new Taichi Lite rangeThe new Wi-Fi 7 standard is almost here, and will deliver incredible speeds, and ASRock is ready to meet the demand with some new high-end boards.Jun 6, 2023 12:21 AM CDT
- Top 17 pieces of technology spotted by our editors at Computex 2023Computex 2023 has finally wrapped up, and we have gathered all of the top pieces of technology that we spotted while walking around the showroom floor.Jun 6, 2023 6:24 AM CDT
- TSMC is expanding its capacity to meet the demand for NVIDIA's A100 and H100 GPUsGPU demand exceeding supply, sound familiar? This time it's all about high-performance chips like NVIDIA's A100 and H100 - and TSMC is trying to keep up.Jun 6, 2023 10:58 PM CDT
- Government whistleblower says US has recovered a 'non-human' spacecraft with alien 'pilots'A former intelligence official has said he's given Congress classified information on the US government recovering a 'non-human' spacecraft.Jun 7, 2023 3:09 AM CDT
- Some macOS Sonoma features won't work on your Intel MacThe upcoming macOS Sonoma update will be available to a lot of Mac owners, but those who have Intel models won't get all of the same features it seems.Jun 7, 2023 7:14 AM CDT
- This massive iOS 17 App Store upgrade can't come soon enoughThe iOS 17 update is going to add a new download countdown to the App Store so people will know how long it will take to get their new apps and games.Jun 7, 2023 12:23 PM CDT
- Lenovo announce the release of two displays designed for Tiny compact PCsLenovo has announced it will be releasing two new displays that are specifically designed around the company's Tiny-in-one compact PC line-up.Jun 8, 2023 12:16 AM CDT
- Overclocked Intel Sapphire Rapids Xeon CPU hits 7.2GHz, drawing over 800WThere was plenty of overclocking action at Computex 2023, including well-known tech reporters teaming up with ASRock to push a Sapphire Rapids Xeon CPU.Jun 8, 2023 1:28 AM CDT
- NASA responds to claims the government has recovered an alien spaceship with pilots insideNASA has responded to the recent claims from a whistleblower that said the US government has recovered an alien spacecraft with pilots aboard.Jun 8, 2023 6:58 AM CDT
- This watchOS 10 feature will stop your Apple Watch Ultra from blinding youThe upcoming watchOS 10 release will automatically enable the Apple Watch Ultra's Night Mode once it gets dark enough to save your eyes.Jun 8, 2023 1:46 PM CDT
- GPU sales are down almost 40% year on year, the lowest in years, according to new reportNVIDIA continues to dominate in terms of market share, but overall sales for new GPUs look to be at their lowest point in years for a number of reasons.Jun 9, 2023 12:56 AM CDT
- Here's how much faster your next Android phone will be than your old oneThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip is shaping up to be a big update in terms of performance for those who buy the new phones that it will power.Jun 9, 2023 6:46 AM CDT
- Vivo is the latest to pull out of Germany, joining Oppo and OnePlusVivo has taken the decision to remove its phones from sale in Germany over a patent dispute with Nokia, following steps taken by OnePlus and Oppo.Jun 9, 2023 10:40 AM CDT
- Intel's DLSS-like XeSS Super Sampling is now supported in over 50 gamesIntel's DLSS-like competitor XeSS passes an impressive milestone and is available in big hitters like Diablo IV and Call of Duty Modern Warfare II.Jun 11, 2023 11:28 PM CDT
- GIGABYTE GeForce RTX GPUs are cracking, and the warranty does not cover itCracked PCBs on GIGABYTE GeForce RTX GPUs with RMA's returned with a sticker showcasing the cracks and no repairs or replacements. Not a good look.Jun 12, 2023 12:57 AM CDT
- UFO crash lands in Las Vegas backyard, police release bodycam footageAuthorities have released bodycam footage and the 911 audio of police responding to a family claiming an alien spacecraft landed in their backyard.Jun 12, 2023 3:48 AM CDT
- Apple's Vision One roadmap includes a cheaper, non-pro model and it's coming soonThe Vision Pro headset is an expensive one at $3500, but Apple is already said to be working on a new, cheaper version for release in a couple of years.Jun 12, 2023 6:21 AM CDT
- Hacker weaponizes Bitcoin blockchain against Russian security agenciesA hacker has claimed he's gained access to nearly a thousand cryptocurrency wallets linked to Russian security agencies and sent funds to Ukraine.Jun 12, 2023 9:10 AM CDT
- Chinese astronauts achieve world's first by growing human blood cells in spaceAstronauts aboard the Tiangong space station, China's space station, have said they've successfully grown human stem cells in space.Jun 12, 2023 12:31 PM CDT
- ASUS unveils two new TUF Gaming monitors rocking Full HD at 180Hz in 27-inch and 24-inchASUS has taken to its website to showcase two brand new TUF gaming monitors, both are Full HD panels at 1920x1080 and 180Hz for buttery smooth gaming.Jun 13, 2023 12:02 AM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 launch date is now confirmed for June 29, starting from $299With multiple sources noting that NVIDIA was looking to bring the release date forward for the GeForce RTX 4060 it now looks like we have a date.Jun 13, 2023 1:27 AM CDT
- Zephyr's GeForce RTX 3060 Ti features a pink PCB, the first and probably not the lastAlthough it probably won't make its way out of China, the new Zephyr GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and its pink PCB could be something we see more of.Jun 13, 2023 3:02 AM CDT
- Scientists discover four world's that are unlike anything else in our solar systemA team of astronomers has used space telescopes belonging to NASA and the European Space Agency to identify four mysterious planets.Jun 13, 2023 6:03 AM CDT
- The iPhone 15 Pro Max could be the most expensive iPhone in historyBuying an iPhone 15 Pro Max looks set to break the bank according to a new report, and the 1TB model is going to be the most expensive yet.Jun 13, 2023 8:46 AM CDT
- The new M2 Ultra Mac Pro is insanely fast and destroys the old Intel oneThe new M2 Ultra Mac Pro is so insanely fast that these benchmark scores have to be seen to be believed, and even then they're difficult to accept.Jun 13, 2023 1:26 PM CDT
- TEAMGROUP launches PRO+ MicroSDXC, it's newest top-performing memory cardTEAMGROUP has announced it will be launching the PRO+ MicroSDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 memory card, its newest top-performing memory card.Jun 14, 2023 12:06 AM CDT
- Scientists discover the oldest homo sapien footprint, reshaping human history foreverA team of researchers has unveiled seven footprints from our homo sapien ancestors, one of which dates back a staggering 153,000 years.Jun 14, 2023 2:31 AM CDT
- Paul McCartney confirms final Beatles record will be made with AI and features John LennonPaul McCartney has revealed that the 'final Beatles record' will be made using artificial intelligence and features John Lennon's voice.Jun 14, 2023 5:24 AM CDT
- Apple's M2 Ultra supports up to eight 4K displays in the Mac Pro and Mac StudioThe M2 Ultra is such a graphical beast that the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro can drive up to eight 4K displays at once which is a big increase.Jun 14, 2023 8:16 AM CDT
- The Pixel Watch 2 leaks begin and it's bad news for upgradersThe Pixel Watch 2 is already starting to leak and now we appear to have two different codenames for the same product - Aurora and Eos.Jun 14, 2023 12:10 PM CDT
- Phillips confirms new 40-inch 5120 x 2160 resolution curved ultrawide IPS displayPhillips has confirmed it will release a brand new 40-inch ultrawide monitor that sports a 5120 x 2160 resolution at a variable refresh rate 48Hz - 75Hz.Jun 15, 2023 12:02 AM CDT
- Iran showcases quantum CPU for its military, and it's an off-the-shelf board from AmazonThis newly-designed quantum computing board that is apparently being used by the Iranian Military looks a little familiar, and not what it seems.Jun 15, 2023 1:27 AM CDT
- Astronomers discover the real-life version of the iconic Star Wars planet TatooineA team of astronomers has discovered a planet orbiting two stars, a world straight out of one of the most iconic movies of all time, Star Wars.Jun 15, 2023 2:46 AM CDT
- KIOXIA will showcase its storage solutions, including PCIe Gen5 SSDs at HPE Discover 2023HPE Discover 2023 is coming to Las Vega this weekend, and KIOXIA will be there showcasing its latest storage solutions including PCIe 5.0 SSDs.Jun 15, 2023 8:01 AM CDT
- Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra is getting two stunning new colorsSamsung is giving the Galaxy S23 Ultra buyers two new colors to choose from, and they're both shaping up to be among the best that are available.Jun 15, 2023 11:02 AM CDT
- Intel is ditching the 'i' in its CPU branding for a simpler Intel Core and Core Ultra namingWith the upcoming release of the Meteor Lake generation, Intel is making a big change to how it names various CPU models with Intel Core and Core Ultra.Jun 15, 2023 10:55 PM CDT
- Dell Alienware launches two sub-$500 gaming monitors packed with high-end featuresDell Alienware have announced the launch of multiple gaming monitors that pack several high-end features at a very affordable price of less than $500.Jun 16, 2023 12:16 AM CDT
- Reddit CEO gives update on API changes while showing he really doesn't care about your feedbackThe CEO of Reddit has given an update on the recent API changes while also indicating in an interview that he really doesn't care about general feedback.Jun 16, 2023 3:03 AM CDT
- IBM says its made a breakthrough in quantum computing, entering into 'the era of utility'Scientists at IBM believe they may have made a breakthrough in quantum computing, ushering in a new era of quantum computing known as 'the era of utility'.Jun 17, 2023 2:33 AM CDT
- Zotac's new flagship GeForce RTX 4090 PGF OC GPU is huge, it's 38 cm longThe new ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4090 PGF OC Edition is powerful, though you might want to make sure you've got enough room in your case.Jun 19, 2023 12:32 AM CDT
- Scientists create world's first synthetic human embryo model that doesn't need sperm or an eggA team of researchers have made a breakthrough by creating the world's first synthetic human embryo without using any sperm or an egg.Jun 19, 2023 3:15 AM CDT
- xQc signs biggest streaming contract, now getting paid more than Lebron JamesThe world's most popular streamer xQc has signed what is now the biggest streaming contract ever with Kick.com, worth approximately $100 million.Jun 19, 2023 6:38 AM CDT
- Stunning AirPods Max 2 concept borrows heavily from Vision ProThe AirPods Max are very much overdue a refresh and this new concept imagines what AirPods Max 2 could be like if they borrowed from Vision Pro.Jun 19, 2023 8:26 AM CDT
- This iPhone 15 upgrade is all about the Vision Pro headsetApple's iPhone 15 lineup could get an upgraded ultra wideband chip to help build an ecosystem for the Vision Pro headset, one analyst has claimed.Jun 19, 2023 8:57 AM CDT
- These leaked Pixel 8 display specs promise some big upgrades aheadA new leak claims that the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are going to sport some notable display upgrades including a change to how the display looks.Jun 19, 2023 10:49 AM CDT
- AMD's FreeSync Panel Replay tech could be great news for your laptop's battery lifeA (sort of) successor to Panel Self Refresh, AMD's new take on this tech is superior for several important reasons... so color us excited.Jun 19, 2023 12:10 PM CDT
- Pirated copies of Windows 10 feature hidden malicious apps designed to steal cryptoA friendly reminder that pirating an operating system like Windows 10 is a dangerous game, especially when they arrive packed with malware.Jun 19, 2023 11:32 PM CDT
- Inno3D's new GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs to feature Stealth Cable ManagementInno3D is serious about changing its GPU designs for improved cable management, and it begins with the RTX 4070, RTX 4060 Ti, and RTX 4060.Jun 20, 2023 12:58 AM CDT
- Apple is planning bringing Wi-Fi 7 to new iPhone's, but what does that mean for you?Apple is yet to unveil the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but rumors are already starting to swirl about what will be included in the iPhone 16.Jun 20, 2023 3:14 AM CDT
- Apple is trying to own the exclusive rights to every image of actual applesApple is attempting to trademark images of apples to be the entity that owns any depiction of apples, whether it be in the technology industry or not.Jun 20, 2023 4:56 AM CDT
- Good news for potential Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 buyers and their walletsIf you looked at the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and thought that it was too expensive, there might be some very good news in store about the Galaxy Z Fold 5.Jun 20, 2023 6:16 AM CDT
- Researchers warn that AI could ruin the web if left uncheckedAIs training themselves off other AI-produced content will lead to a downward spiral, with severe consequences on the quality front, experts warn.Jun 20, 2023 8:15 AM CDT
- The old-fashioned iPhone SE is here to stay until 2025, analysts sayThe iPhone SE is already looking long in the tooth but a new report suggests that there won't be a refreshed model until 2025 at the earliest.Jun 20, 2023 11:16 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch emulation team at YUZU calls NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti a 'serious downgrade'With its downgraded 128-bit memory bus, the Nintendo Switch emulation team at YUZU has shared its thoughts on the new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.Jun 20, 2023 9:58 PM CDT
- ASUS roll out update to ROG Ally that actually reduces overall gaming performanceASUS has rolled out a new BIOS update, and according to reports, the new update reduces the overall performance of the portable gaming device.Jun 21, 2023 12:45 AM CDT
- Intel is no longer making Arc A770 16GB Limited Edition graphics cardsIntel pulls the plug on its Arc A770 Limited Edition GPU, but the good news is that it's still producing and providing A770 chips to its AIB partners.Jun 21, 2023 10:32 PM CDT
- Microsoft is removing rarely used Folder Options in File Explorer on Windows 11As part of a new preview build for Windows 11, Microsoft is looking to streamline File Explorer by cutting some of the least used Folder Options.Jun 22, 2023 12:04 AM CDT
- Elon Musk responds to claims SpaceX is involved in the missing Titanic submarineElon Musk's SpaceX is involved in OceanGate's missing submarine, which contains five individuals that are on an expedition to the Titanic.Jun 22, 2023 5:14 AM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPUs listed with ridiculous pricing - but don't panic yetEarly pricing from Europe will make your wallet cower, but there are a number of factors to consider when looking at such pre-release listings.Jun 22, 2023 8:02 AM CDT
- Android phones are accidentally calling emergency services and it needs to stopGoogle's Android 12 software update is causing some phones to accidentally call emergency services when there is no need, and authorities can't cope.Jun 22, 2023 10:45 AM CDT
- Apple didn't reveal all of the Vision Pro features, these unannounced features may cost moreApple unveiled a lot of features with its Apple Vision Pro, but did the company show off everything? Rumors suggest buyers may get surprise features.Jun 22, 2023 11:35 AM CDT
- NVIDIA confirms RTX 4060 GPU is on sale June 29, and is 20% faster than RTX 3060Is that enough of a generational leap for you? NVIDIA does, however, point out that DLSS 3 makes a massive difference for supported games.Jun 22, 2023 11:55 AM CDT
- Seagate's first PCIe Gen5 SSD, the FireCuda 540, gets leaked via retail listingsRetail listings are pointing to an imminent release for Seagate's first PCIe Gen5 SSDs, so we're expecting an official announcement soon.Jun 22, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- Missing Titanic submersible found, officials declare all passengers deceased after 'implosion'The US Coast Guard has announced that the missing OceanGate submersible has been found, but all passengers onboard are sadly deceased.Jun 23, 2023 1:53 AM CDT
- Meta will remove news from Facebook and Instagram in CanadaMeta will have to remove news from both Facebook and Instagram in Canada after the nation's Senate passed the Online News Act on Thursday.Jun 23, 2023 4:15 AM CDT
- Meta announces 'breakthrough' AI tool that allows you to clone your best friends voiceMeta has announced Voicebox, an AI text-to-speech system that is capable of speaking in six languages and voice replication with only 2 seconds of audio.Jun 23, 2023 5:23 AM CDT
- LG is the first to bring Apple AirPlay to hotel room TVsLG has announced that it will be the first to add AirPlay support to its smart hotel room televisions following Apple's announcement of the feature.Jun 23, 2023 8:18 AM CDT
- Surprise! Samsung is making a Galaxy S24 lineup and here's what the phones are calledIn what will be little surprise to anyone Samsung is working on its Galaxy S24 lineup and now the codenames for those phones have started to leak.Jun 23, 2023 8:58 AM CDT
- Space probe snaps phenomenal pictures of Mercury showing tectonic curiosities and a new craterA European Space Agency-controlled space probe has snapped a collection of images of Mercury while it completed its third fly-by of the planet.Jun 25, 2023 4:58 AM CDT
- Microsoft plans to build a quantum supercomputer within the next decadeCiting recent advances in its quantum computing research and a new roadmap, Microsoft is planning to build its first quantum supercomputer within 10 years.Jun 25, 2023 10:56 PM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4060 3D Mark benchmarks show a 23% gen-on-gen uplift over the RTX 3060 12GBWe're days away from the launch of NVIDIA's mainstream Ada offering, the GeForce RTX 4060, so the benchmarks are continuing to leak out.Jun 26, 2023 12:56 AM CDT
- Why the Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg fight may be much deeper than it appearsTesla CEO Elon Musk has challenged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cage fight, which UFC president Dana White has said they are both 'dead serious' about.Jun 26, 2023 3:38 AM CDT
- NASA is building an artificial intelligence that will make talking spaceships realNASA engineers are saying the agency is constructing a ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence interface to assist astronauts while on a mission.Jun 26, 2023 11:16 AM CDT
- SpaceX reminds everyone Starlink is the future with stunning 600 Mbps download speedsStarlink users are posting their speed test results on Reddit, and the results are absolutely remarkable, with speeds of more than 600 Mbps.Jun 26, 2023 12:36 PM CDT
- MSI GeForce RTX 4060 models have appeared at Newegg with prices from $299 up to $329The GeForce RTX 4060 launch is days away and store listings for MSI's line-up appearing online, with prices starting at $299, going up to $329.Jun 26, 2023 10:56 PM CDT
- 3 new iMacs are coming and one is going to be the biggest yetApple's iMac is about to get three new models and at least one of them will be bigger than any Apple all-in-one to date, according to one report.Jun 27, 2023 1:41 AM CDT
- Someone has made ChatGPT for Windows 3.1 and it's hilariousWinGPT is written in C and brings an AI assistant to this ancient version of Windows, featuring some amusing responses to queries, as you might imagine.Jun 27, 2023 5:55 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace successor, the GeForce RTX 50 series, set to launch in 2025A new roadmap from NVIDIA points to next-generation GPUs like the GeForce RTX 5090 launching in 2025 instead of its expected 2024 debut.Jun 28, 2023 12:34 AM CDT
- Microsoft has plans to make Windows an operating system streamed from the cloud to any deviceMore juicy info from the ongoing Microsoft versus FTC court case, this time with the revelation that Microsoft is planning to make Windows cloud-based.Jun 28, 2023 6:01 AM CDT
- Practically no one's buying NVIDIA RTX 4000 or AMD RDNA 3 GPUs, going by leaks from retailersGPU sales are at rock-bottom for much of the current-gen range of cards from NVIDIA and AMD, with some exceptions - notably the RX 7900 XTX.Jun 29, 2023 9:04 AM CDT
- Micron announces that its GDDR7 memory for GPUs is on track for the first half of 2024Micron has put a timeline for when to expect GDDR7 memory to hit the GPU market, though it's unlikely we'll next-gen GeForce or Radeon next year.Jun 30, 2023 12:28 AM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU is real and launches on July 7 - but with a major catchThe Ryzen 5 5600X3D is exclusive to Micro Center, and you'll have to get down to your local bricks-and-mortar store to buy one of these processors.Jun 30, 2023 12:15 PM CDT
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