News Archive: October 2025

• Kingbull Ebikes Halloween Sale: Hunter 2.0 now $929 and Jumper Go slashed to $1799!Kingbull's Halloween sale brings big ebike savings: Hunter 2.0 now $929, Jumper Go at $1,799, plus up to $250 off when buying two. Ends Nov 2.Oct 31, 2025 4:42 PM CDT
• Netflix to bid on WB Games and full Warner Bros Discovery Streaming & Studios businessNew reports indicate Netflix is preparing to make a bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios business, which includes the global WB Games division.Oct 31, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• Half-Life 3 optimization going well, rumor has it Valve will announce the game in a tweet SOONHLX development is going well according to the latest leaks, with Valve reportedly set to announce Half-Life 3 with an easy tweet.Oct 31, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO enjoys some fried chicken, beer with Samsung and Hyundai executives in South KoreaNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang enjoys some Korean fried chicken and beer while spending time in South Korea with Samsung and Hyundai executives.Oct 30, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• SAPPHIRE EDGE AI Mini PCs with Ryzen AI 300 Series processors announcedThe new SAPPHIRE EDGE AI Mini PC Series, with up to 'Strix Point' AMD RyzenAI 9 HX 370 performance, looks stylish with its 'Golden Black' design.Oct 30, 2025 8:34 PM CDT
• Some AirPods Pro 3 owners complain about audible static and even a 'loud feedback noise'It seems that the AirPods Pro 3 have an issue whereby white noise is audible in some scenarios, notably with noise cancelling or transparency modes.Oct 30, 2025 2:45 PM CDT
• Google and Amazon respond to allegations of an illegal 'secret code' with Israeli governmentGoogle and Amazon have responded to allegations they agreed to a 'secret code' with the Israeli government to tip them off when authorities requested data.Oct 30, 2025 11:11 AM CDT
• Rare NES game is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and SteamThe classic NES title 'Little Samson' is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam, with the team at Limited Run Games porting over the title.Oct 30, 2025 6:57 AM CDT
• Amazon was secretly trying to compete with Steam from the shadowsAmazon spent more than 15 years secretly trying to 'disrupt the game platform Steam,' but failed as it was never able to crack the code.Oct 30, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• AI mistakes a bag of Doritos for a gun, calls the cops'AI Gun Detection' detection technology deployed at a US high school mistook a student eating a bag of Doritos for someone holding a gun.Oct 29, 2025 11:37 PM CDT
• Rockstar updates its website, fuels rumors of Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer 3 for the holidaysRockstar has just launched a new look for their website, with a new carousel-style style with game logos, fueling rumors of GTA 6's third trailer coming.Oct 29, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Take Two comments on Grand Theft Auto 7 and Rockstar using AI to make itTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the involvement of AI with the development of future Grand Theft Auto titles, such as Grand Theft Auto 7.Oct 29, 2025 8:50 PM CDT
• NVIDIA announces partnership with Nokia for next-gen 6G connectivity powered by AINVIDIA and Nokia team to accelerate the development and deployment of next-gen 6G connectivity, adding AI native mobile networks and infrastructure.Oct 29, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• Forza Motorsport isn't in the junkyard, franchise is just not a priority for Xbox right nowXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that the Forza Motorsport franchise hasn't been retired or cancelled entirely, it's just not the biggest priority.Oct 29, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Xbox and Minecraft are down due to major Azure outage - but Microsoft's hopeful for a quick fixMicrosoft is in for another rocky ride with a major outage, as Azure problem takes out Minecraft logins, Xbox and Microsoft 365 services.Oct 29, 2025 12:11 PM CDT
• PNY's new CS3250 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD - 14,900 MB/s speed for only $125PNY's new CS3250 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD, available now in 1TB and 2TB capacities, offers fast 14,900 MB/s read speeds for a reasonable price.Oct 29, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• Corsair and CD Projekt RED partner for The Witcher 3 10th anniversary gearThe Corsair x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10th Anniversary Collection is here, offering PC gamers a Witcher-themed keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad.Oct 29, 2025 12:57 AM CDT
• NVIDIA shows off its next-gen Vera Rubin Superchip at GTC Washington with two huge GPUsNVIDIA unveils its next-gen Vera Rubin Superchip at GTC Washington: dual Rubin GPUs, 288GB of HBM4 memory, and a Vera CPU with 88 Arm-based CPU cores.Oct 28, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Corsair intros its new flagship MP700 PRO XT Gen5 SSD: up to 14.9GB/sec readsCorsair unveils its new MP700 PRO XT Gen5 SSD with up to 14.9GB/sec read speeds, in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities with more capacities unleashed in 2026.Oct 28, 2025 4:44 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 battle royale officially launches, download and play for free nowBattlefield Studios has officially launched the new battle royale mode as part of the Season 1 update, which has just been made available.Oct 28, 2025 11:59 AM CDT
• Repair tech says RTX 5090 Founders Edition has 'one of the worst designs' in GPU history'One thing I can tell you, never in your life buy a 5090 Founders Edition,' Northridge Fix states after trying to repair a modded GeForce RTX 5090.Oct 28, 2025 12:27 AM CDT
• Microsoft killing Windows 10 has led to Apple Mac shipments increasing by 15%Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025 led to an increase in global PC shipments in Q3 2025, and one of the biggest winners was Apple.Oct 27, 2025 8:59 PM CDT
• RTX 4090 laptop shunt modded: 19% more performance, near RTX 5090 laptop perf for half the costRedditor shunt mods his GeForce RTX 4090 gaming laptop: up to 19% higher performance, closer to RTX 5090 gaming laptop, but at half the cost.Oct 27, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Can't afford an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU? Then you can get the next best thing - an RTX 5090 coasterWhat do you mean the next best thing is an RTX 5080? Not if you want something to keep your pristine oak desk from being blighted by coffee cup rings.Oct 27, 2025 12:48 PM CDT
• GameStop declares the 'console wars' are over now that Halo is coming to PlayStationGameStop declares 'the console wars over' now that Halo is coming to PlayStation, says its biggest competition is now TikTok, movies, and more.Oct 27, 2025 6:06 AM CDT
• Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro SSD is up to 211% faster than the SSD inside the M4 MacBook ProApple's new M5 MacBook Pro has up to 211% faster SSD performance than the M4 MacBook Pro, with 6.3GB/sec reads on the M5 versus 2GB/sec reads on the M4.Oct 27, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• Cooler Master's new MasterBox CM695 case has a DVD and Blu-ray drive bayCooler Master's new MasterBox CM695 mid-tower case includes an old-school 5.25-inch optical drive bay for the DVD and Blu-ray fans out there.Oct 27, 2025 12:27 AM CDT
• Razer's new 'Esports Green' collection is so bright it might distract you from gamingThe full Razer 'Esports Green Edition' lineup includes headsets, controllers, mice, and a keyboard in bright neon green. Which you've probably noticed.Oct 26, 2025 10:01 PM CDT
• Todd Howard teases future of Fallout games, including Fallout 5: 'We are working on even more'Bethesda's Todd Howard teases new Fallout projects at the big Fallout Day franchise celebration, lending credence to Fallout 3 remastered and Fallout 5.Oct 26, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• Take-Two CEO expresses down-to-earth take on AI: 'It's a great thing' but also a 'parlor trick'Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has a measured take on AI, saying that it's a 'great thing' but it has limitations, and it won't create hits out of thin air.Oct 26, 2025 10:59 AM CDT
• Intel Core Ultra 5 338H 'Panther Lake' CPU benched with Arc B370 GPU: keeps up with Radeon 880MIntel's new Core Ultra 5 338H 'Panther Lake' CPU hits Geekbench: 12-core CPU with Arc B370 GPU keeps up with AMD's integrated Radeon 880M GPU.Oct 25, 2025 4:02 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Battle Royale mode release date leaks, shadow drop plannedDatamining and leaks have revealed when the Battlefield 6 Battle Royale mode will be released, and it seems it will be sooner than anticipated.Oct 25, 2025 1:27 AM CDT
• Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro can't stay cool with single fan: M5 chip hits crazy 99C under loadApple's new M5-powered MacBook Pro has a single fan that can't stop thermal throttling, as the new M5 processor runs at a toasty 99C under load.Oct 24, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Apple's first American-made servers now shipping from Houston, into Apple's data centersApple's new American-made advanced servers are now shipping from its new Houston, Texas facility, installed into Apple data centers.Oct 24, 2025 8:48 PM CDT
• Halo: Campaign Evolved coming to PS5, Xbox, Steam in 2026It's official: Xbox's once-exclusive FPS titan is coming to PlayStation for the first time ever with Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo.Oct 24, 2025 3:38 PM CDT
• Apple's next-gen iPhone 18 has new A20 Pro and A20 processors, codenames revealed for 2nm SoCApple's next-gen A20 Pro and A20 processors will power the new iPhone 18 smartphones in 2026, with the codenames of the new 2nm chips leaked.Oct 24, 2025 2:24 AM CDT
• EA and Stability AI partnership includes generating full 3D worlds from a series of promptsEA and Stability AI have announced a new partnership to develop new AI tools to empower EA's creative teams 'to do what they do best.'Oct 23, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition announcedBethesda is re-releasing a new Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition with extra features and content like Creations and all DLC, and it's also coming to Switch 2.Oct 23, 2025 4:00 PM CDT
• Microsoft CEO awarded record-breaking compensation in the same year 15,000 people were firedMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella is being compensated just short of $100 million for the company's overall performance and successful positioning in 2025.Oct 23, 2025 8:50 AM CDT
• Unreal RTX Remix mod lets you play the classic 1998 FPS with full ray tracingUnrealRTX is a new mod for the iconic 1998 first-person shooter that reimagines the classic with modern RTX Remix-powered ray-traced visuals.Oct 22, 2025 10:57 PM CDT
• Valve turns your Steam play history into a game release roadmapSteam is set to introduce a new feature to the Steam Store that will present a curated list of upcoming game releases presented in a handy calendar format.Oct 22, 2025 9:28 PM CDT
• Report: EA's internal AI is causing issues with games developmentNew reports say that Electronic Arts' in-house artificial intelligence tools, including its internal ReefGPT chatbot, is causing issues with production.Oct 22, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Ubisoft offers voluntary layoffs for Division dev teams at Massive EntertainmentShortly after opening its new billion-dollar subsidiary, Ubisoft is offering voluntary separation packages for The Division's Massive Entertainment teams.Oct 22, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 early release rumors officially put to bed by TreyarchThe rumors of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releasing early have been officially put to bed by Treyarch, which confirmed the launch date.Oct 22, 2025 12:02 PM CDT
• OpenAI unveils Google rival with 'ChatGPT Atlas' a new web browserOpenAI has unveiled a new web browser called Atlas, which enables users to carry out tasks on websites without any human intervention.Oct 22, 2025 10:48 AM CDT
• NVIDIA to send Arizona Blackwell chips back to Taiwan for final assemblyTSMC Arizona has completed its first Blackwell wafer, but the chips will still require the magic touch of TSMC Taiwan before they are usable.Oct 22, 2025 2:45 AM CDT
• ROG Xbox Ally X is a lot faster without Windows 11Installing Linux and the SteamOS-like Bazzite on the ROG Xbox Ally X delivers up to a 30% performance improvement in some games compared to Windows 11.Oct 21, 2025 8:36 PM CDT
• Grim Dawn 2 confirmed, currently in pre-planning and won't be out until 2031Crate Entertainment confirms that Grim Dawn 2 is indeed happening, but it won't be out for another 6 or so years (maybe in 2031), only comes after new RTS.Oct 21, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2 and 9850X3D CPUs rumored: both boost to 5.6GHz, X3D2 is dual cache, 200W TDPRumors are again being aired that there are new X3D chips inbound for Zen 5, one of which will have cache on both of its chiplets for a total of 192MB.Oct 21, 2025 11:35 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 players discover secret setting that fixes terrible aimBattlefield 6's default settings add additional sensitivity to players when aiming down the sights of weapons, but you can turn it off in the settings.Oct 21, 2025 9:50 AM CDT
• LG's new luxury 136-inch Magnit Active Micro LED TV could sell for over $250,000LG's new and impressive 136-inch screen MAGNIT Active Micro LED display is available now in Korea and coming soon to the United States.Oct 21, 2025 12:59 AM CDT
• Xbox president says ASUS set the ROG Xbox Ally X's $1,000 price tag'It really was ASUS, because this is their hardware,' Xbox president Sarah Bond says in a new interview when asked about the ROG Xbox Ally X's high price.Oct 20, 2025 10:01 PM CDT
• Arrowhead hiring for new game set in fresh IP, may not be connected to Helldivers franchiseHelldivers 2 developer Arrowhead is hiring a new high-profile position to help develop a new game, and it sounds like it's not set in the Helldivers IP.Oct 20, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Arc Raiders developers used the Marathon backlash as fuelThe design director for Arc Raiders has said Bungie's alpha test of Marathon generated a response that enabled the developer to learn from their mistakes.Oct 20, 2025 12:05 PM CDT
• Hideo Kojima confirms he will use AI to develop upcoming gamesMetal Gear and Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima has commented on whether he will use artificial intelligence to develop upcoming titles.Oct 20, 2025 10:35 AM CDT
• Resident Evil 0 remake details leak: release window, story changesA new Resident Evil game is being remade, featuring an addition of a new storyline and a character being made more prominent than in the original game.Oct 20, 2025 7:03 AM CDT
• PS6 handheld early performance leaks: nearly 3x faster than Nintendo Switch 2 in docked modeSony's next-gen PS6 handheld will blow Microsoft's just-released Xbox Ally X out of the water, as well as being 3x faster than the Switch 2 in docked mode.Oct 20, 2025 5:55 AM CDT
• InWin's new SHIFT open-frame chassis looks like a UFO or droneThe new InWin SHIFT open-frame chassis sports a high-quality aluminum build with a hidden-cable design, DIY features, and versatile support for hardware.Oct 20, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
• Windows 11 25H2 bug breaks the OS and makes recovery almost impossibleA new Windows 11 25H2 bug disables keyboard and mouse input when using the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), Microsoft says fix is coming soon.Oct 19, 2025 8:57 PM CDT
• Xbox president re-confirms next-gen hardware is still on the wayXbox president Sarah Bond re-confirms that Microsoft has no plans to stop making gaming hardware, and reiterates the multi-year tech deal with AMD.Oct 19, 2025 7:20 AM CDT
• 2K brings in the big guns to save Project Ethos, recruits Apex and Call of Duty producerProject Ethos was previously led by a Call of Duty alum Michael Condrey, and now 2K Games is bringing in another FPS veteran to lead F2P Project Ethos.Oct 18, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Synopsys teases 'silicon bring-up' of next-gen LPDDR6 IP fabbed on TSMC's new N2P process nodeSynopsys unveils huge development in mobile memory, teases silicon bring-up of its LPDDR6 IP on TSMC's bleeding-edge N2P process node.Oct 17, 2025 10:20 PM CDT
• Nintendo expected to sell 20 million Switch 2 consoles this fiscal yearNintendo is expected to produce 25 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2026, and sell roughly 20 million of those produced units in this fiscal year.Oct 17, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Irritating text messages have generated more than $1 billionAnnoying text messages about unpaid toll fines have generated more than $1 billion over three years for organized crime groups in China.Oct 17, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Former Call of Duty director says since he left 'the games aren't as good'Glen Schofield, a former director of three Call of Duty titles, has said that since he stopped making the games, they 'just aren't as good.'Oct 17, 2025 11:17 AM CDT
• TSMC posts $33.1 billion for the quarter, its best quarter in history thanks to AI, HPC demandTSMC posts its best quarterly results EVER with $33.1 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, driven by unstoppable AI and HPC demand, and it's not slowing down.Oct 17, 2025 6:25 AM CDT
• Nintendo could bring DS games over to the Switch 2 soonNintendo could be preparing to bring DS games to the Switch 2, as a patent has revealed a potential workaround for the dual-screen problem.Oct 17, 2025 2:11 AM CDT
• Steve Jobs and Apple honored by US mint with new official $1 coinThe United States Mint is going to honor Steve Jobs and Apple with an official 'Steve Jobs' coin as part of the 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin Program.Oct 17, 2025 12:31 AM CDT
• ASUS intros ProArt PA32KCX: world's first 8K HDR Mini-LED professional monitorASUS unveils its new ProArt PA32KCX: the world's first 8K HDR professional monitor, with 4032 local dimming zones, and up to 1200 nits of brightness.Oct 16, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• Razer's stunning 'Phantom White' line-up offers see-through retro gaming inspired gearRazer's new Phantom White Edition collection looks stunning, though the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% shipping with a black wrist rest feels like a misstep.Oct 16, 2025 8:02 PM CDT
• ASUS intros its first AMD-based ROG NUC Mini PC: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU, up to RTX 5070 GPUASUS debuts its new ROG NUC 9 Mini-PC powered by AMD's new Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor, and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, starts at $2100.Oct 16, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• EA workers fight back: union slams $55 billion Saudi-backed buyoutA union representing employees at EA has publicly denounced the recent EA buyout over fears the privatization will lead to job losses and studio closures.Oct 16, 2025 12:32 PM CDT
• Windows 11 can now automatically switch between light and dark modesMicrosoft has rolled out a new feature that allows Windows 11 users to set specific times for switching between light and dark mode.Oct 16, 2025 11:08 AM CDT
• Some MacBook M5 owners won't get a charger in the boxApple just announced a refresh of its MacBook Pro line-up, with the new models featuring the latest M5 chip. But not every owner of Apple's latest MacBook.Oct 16, 2025 9:39 AM CDT
• PowerColor unveils new anime-inspired Radeon RX 9070 XT 'Hellhound Reva' editionThe new PowerColor Hellhound Reva AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 graphics card is the first GPU from the company to feature its 'Reva' character.Oct 16, 2025 12:28 AM CDT
• MSI denies involvement after a shipment of its GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs was spotted in ChinaHundreds of restricted MSI-branded GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards have been spotted in China, with MSI coming out to say that it wasn't directly involved.Oct 15, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen 'Crescent Island' data center GPUs: new Xe3P architecture, up to 160GB LPDDR5XIntel confirms new Xe3P GPU architecture isn't just for integrated graphics: Crescent Island inference-optimized data center GPUs use Xe3P GPU.Oct 15, 2025 5:15 PM CDT
• Intel Core Ultra X9 388H CPU's integrated GPU is a third faster than Lunar Lake, leak suggestsPanther Lake is set to be a big step forward for Intel - Team Blue has already told us that, and a new leaked benchmark appears to back up this idea.Oct 15, 2025 3:30 PM CDT
• Apple's new M5 chip is official: up to 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 30% more GPU performanceApple announces its new M5 processor with up to 10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores, a 30% performance jump in graphics, 30% more memory bandwidth, and more.Oct 15, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 currently #1 top-seller on PlayStation, Steam, and XboxNew data shows that EA's Battlefield 6 is the #1 top-selling game on all major platforms it was released on, including Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.Oct 15, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Rules of Engagement: The Grey State mixes Tarkov, Helldivers 2, and Lovecraftian horrorRules of Engagement: The Grey State is a free-to-play title that's a mixture between Helldivers 2, Escape from Tarkov, and Lovecraftian horror.Oct 15, 2025 10:45 AM CDT
• MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 is out: 1.6x faster GPU, 3.5x AI perf, but is the $1599 price tempting?Apple has stuck with the entry-level price of $1,599, but with not much to shout about outside of M5 performance boosts - will this be enough to entice upgraders?Oct 15, 2025 8:56 AM CDT
• AMD's FSR 4 could work on Xbox Series X but not PlayStation 5With people getting an unreleased version of AMD's FSR 4 to run on RDNA 2 GPUs, this means it could be ported over to the Xbox Series X|S consoles.Oct 15, 2025 12:03 AM CDT
• MAINGEAR's limited edition DOOM Edition desktop gaming PCs look awesomeMAINGEAR is offering limited edition DOOM EDITION desktop gaming rigs with your choice of RTX 5070, RTX 5080, or RTX 5090 graphics.Oct 14, 2025 10:28 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen Core Ultra X9 388H CPU confirmed: flagship Panther Lake smiles for HWMonitorIntel's first members of the Core Ultra 300 series 'Panther Lake' laptop CPUs, with Core Ultra X9 388H down to the Core Ultra 3 320U confirmed in HWMonitor.Oct 14, 2025 8:44 PM CDT
• Assassin's Creed boss Marc-Alexis Cote leaves as Ubisoft passes franchise to new leadersUbisoft loses Marc-Alexis Cote, the creative who led the Assassin's Creed for over two decades, as the franchise shifts to new Tencent-backed subsidiary.Oct 14, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• NVIDIA rolls out new Game Ready Driver: support added for The Outer WorldsNVIDIA has released new GeForce Game Ready Drivers that provide support for a selection of upcoming games releasing in October 2025.Oct 14, 2025 1:05 PM CDT
• Scientists discover AI becomes sociopathic when rewarded with social media pointsResearchers from Stanford discovered that AI becomes sociopathic if it's told to compete for social media likes, raising alarms for guardrails.Oct 14, 2025 11:41 AM CDT
• Assassin's Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 release date leaksA leaker has revealed the release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, as well as what the physical release will entail.Oct 14, 2025 8:04 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils world's smallest AI supercomputer release dateNVIDIA has unveiled the release date for the world's smallest AI supercomputer, and Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO, delivered the first device to Elon Musk.Oct 14, 2025 3:02 AM CDT
• Edifier's 'New Cyber' looks like a compact gaming PC, but it's actually a desktop speakerEdifier's 'New Cyber' desktop Bluetooth speaker looks like a gaming PC, where the GPU is the power supply and the AIO tubing houses the speaker cable.Oct 14, 2025 1:27 AM CDT
• MONTECH LightFlow ARGB AIO cooler blends strong cooling with infinity mirror designMONTECH's new LightFlow ARGB AIO liquid cooler blends lighting, a stylish design, thermal performance, an extended warranty, and an affordable price point.Oct 14, 2025 12:03 AM CDT
• PlayStation 6 and Xbox Magnus console specs finalized, new Xbox to be faster than the PS6Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 will be slower than Microsoft's next-gen Xbox, with the next-gen console specifications reportedly finalized.Oct 13, 2025 7:33 PM CDT
• Apple Smart Glasses details emerge, full power unlocked when plugged into a MacApple's smart glasses, destined to compete with Meta Ray-Bans, are likely to run the Vision Pro's operating system and fully unlock when connected to a Mac.Oct 13, 2025 2:01 PM CDT
• New Halloween game has players stalking prey to ignite Michael Myers' bloodlustIllfonic reveals fresh details about their new game based on John Carpenter's Halloween, confirming a mechanic that gamifies Michael Myers' stalking.Oct 13, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Microsoft adds AI facial recognition to OneDrive, can only be disabled three times per yearMicrosoft rolls out AI facial recognition to OneDrive to recognize people in photos, and users will only be able to disable the feature three times a year.Oct 13, 2025 7:57 AM CDT
• Playing Battlefield 6 on a Radeon GPU? Be sure to install AMD's latest Beta driverAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.1 Battlefield 6 Preview Driver for Radeon graphics cards is a new Beta release that is all about Battlefield 6.Oct 13, 2025 5:59 AM CDT
• Rockstar added Doot Doot (6 7) song to GTA 6, says creator of global memeSkrilla the artist behind the viral song 'Doot Doot 6 7' has confirmed his song will be in Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 when it releases.Oct 12, 2025 11:20 PM CDT
• COLORFUL intros its first AMD X870E motherboard: the new CVN X870E ARK FROZENCOLORFUL introduces its new CVN X870E ARK FROZEN, its first AMD X870E-based motherboard with a wicked white design, beefed-up cooling, and more.Oct 11, 2025 6:33 PM CDT
• Connected TV evolves as Netflix brings games directly to TV appNetflix first released its games onto mobile phones, and now it's is launching games directly within the TV app--a new evolution of the Connected TV model.Oct 11, 2025 11:13 AM CDT
• PlayStation 6 launches in 2027 says leaker, unless 'unexpected delays' happenSony will launch its next-gen PlayStation 6 console in 2027 unless 'unexpected delays' occur says leaker, ready to fight the next-gen Xbox if it happens.Oct 10, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered deluxe edition disc doesn't include full base game, Bethesda clarifiesBethesda has clarified that all physical versions of the Oblivion remastered deluxe edition do not include the full complete game on the disc itself.Oct 10, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• How cheap can RTX 5090 GPUs get at Walmart? Lucky gamer grabs a PNY OC model for $1,120A PNY Blackwell flagship graphics card for just $1,119.99 - which is a saving of $880 - was bagged in the clearance aisle at Walmart.Oct 10, 2025 10:58 AM CDT
• NASA unveils date for when humans will explore the MoonNASA has announced when humans will return to the Moon for the first time in 50 years, marking a significant step in the journey back to the lunar surface.Oct 10, 2025 4:02 AM CDT
• Intel's new Fab 52 is fully operational, capable of making advanced 18A chips on American soilIntel is the first in the world to make the most advanced chips on US soil, with its new Fab 52 fully operational for cutting-edge 18A process node chips.Oct 9, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Xbox founding member: 'Microsoft may not understand what it's doing and is just trying things'Original team Xbox founding member Laura Fryer weighs in on Game Pass price hikes, says that Microsoft may just be 'trying things' to see what works.Oct 9, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Ubisoft cancels controversial Assassin's Creed set in American Civil War Reconstruction EraUbisoft reportedly cancelled a new original Assassin's Creed game based on the post-American Civil War Reconstruction period for being too controversial.Oct 9, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• AMD's Lisa Su confirms next-gen GPUs are 2nm, beating NVIDIA's upcoming Vera RubinAMD's CEO, Lisa Su, has confirmed that the company's upcoming Instinct MI450 GPU will, at least in part, be built on TSMC's 2-nanometer process.Oct 9, 2025 10:44 AM CDT
• Apple's new M5 Pro, M5 Max: rumored with separate CPU, GPU blocks for unique SoC configurationsApple will reportedly use a new design for its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips: separate CPU and GPU core counts, for more unique configurations.Oct 9, 2025 4:00 AM CDT
• Left 4 Dead's iconic 'No Mercy' campaign is getting the RTX Remix full ray-tracing treatmentLeft 4 Dead 2 RTX NTD is a new mod that leverages NVIDIA's RTX Remix platform to remaster and remake the iconic 'No Mercy' campaign.Oct 8, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
• AI helps turn a gaming mouse's high-performance optical sensor into a microphoneResearchers show how easy it is to use a mouse's optical sensor to secretly record and capture speech in a new 'critical vulnerability'.Oct 8, 2025 7:28 PM CDT
• Marathon details leak: prices, launch weapons, season passMarathon details have leaked, revealing the prices for the deluxe and standard editions, as well as the launch weapon count and the season pass cost.Oct 8, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Hackers are extorting Discord with 2 million photos of usersThe hackers who infiltrated Discord's customer service are claiming to have 1.5TB of age verification images of users, amounting to 2 million plus photos.Oct 8, 2025 11:42 AM CDT
• be quiet! launches two new Light Base PC cases, the 500 and 500 LXbe quiet! is launching two new stylish and modern-looking panoramic cases this month with the Light Base 500 and Light Base 500 LX.Oct 8, 2025 3:01 AM CDT
• Microsoft finally delivers a proper Dark Mode in the latest Windows 11 updateWindows has had an incomplete dark mode for almost a decade, but that's finally changing with Microsoft expanding dark mode to cover more of File Explorer.Oct 8, 2025 1:36 AM CDT
• AMD announces Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors with seven years of reliabilityAMD announces new Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series for industrial and automotive systems, with models featuring identical specs to their desktop counterparts.Oct 7, 2025 11:58 PM CDT
• Marathon game and season pass price revealed in new leakNew leak reportedly reveals Marathon will cost $40 on all platforms at launch, with a $60 deluxe edition, a $10 season pass, and a $30 deluxe season pass.Oct 7, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Game Pass price hike won't affect everyone, some countries keep grandfathered rateMicrosoft's new +50% price hike of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate won't affect everyone, and some regions are still grandfathered at the cheaper monthly rate.Oct 7, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 developers drop anchor on naval warfare returningBattlefield 6 developers have confirmed the outcries from fans for naval warfare have been heard, and that there is much to be excited about post-launch.Oct 7, 2025 11:13 AM CDT
• Xbox gaming handheld was cancelled because AMD needed 10 million units in its contractThe dedicated Xbox gaming handheld was cancelled because AMD required a minimum of 10 million units in its contract, a number impossible to hit.Oct 7, 2025 4:44 AM CDT
• Nintendo is seeking $4.5 million in damages from a notorious Switch PirateThe head 'Switch Pirate' of Nintendo Pirates community of 190,000 members is being sued for distributing and profiting off of illegal copies of games.Oct 7, 2025 12:04 AM CDT
• Thermal Grizzly launches new Minus Pad extreme 2 and High Compression thermal padsThermal Grizzly has released new thermal pads for those wanting peak thermal performance, with the new Minus Pad extreme 2 and Minus Pad High Compression.Oct 6, 2025 10:28 PM CDT
• TCL enters the US gaming monitor market with Call of Duty partnership, new QD-Mini LED panelsTCL enters the US gaming monitor market with high-end QD-Mini LED tech and a huge partnership with Call of Duty, just as Black Ops 7 is in the oven.Oct 6, 2025 6:10 PM CDT
• Discord confirms user personal data was stolen by hackersDiscord has confirmed that user information was used as leverage by an unauthorized party in an attempt to extort a financial ransom from Discord.Oct 6, 2025 11:46 AM CDT
• Former FTC chair blames Xbox Game Pass price hike on the size of MicrosoftThe former chair of the Federal Trade Commission has commented on Microsoft's decision to increase the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 50%.Oct 6, 2025 7:31 AM CDT
• Bitcoin reaches new all-time high price of $125,000: total market cap is close to $2.5 trillionBitcoin has just hit a new record high price of over $125,000 USD, with continued strong demand, now sitting at over $2.5 trillion market cap.Oct 6, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• Phison CEO says 'severe' NAND flash shortages and unprecedented SSD demand could last 10 yearsYes, it's largely driven by the AI boom, but a shift to flash memory-based data centers for AI inferencing could see us facing a decade of SSD shortages.Oct 6, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• Steam data shows PC gamers are choosing AMD CPUs over IntelPer the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for September 2025, AMD's CPU market share is steadily growing while Intel's is falling.Oct 5, 2025 10:34 PM CDT
• NVIDIA could change cooling solution for Rubin Ultra AI GPUs for huge 2300W thermal concernsNVIDIA is reportedly preparing to move to a totally new cooling solution for its next-gen Rubin Ultra AI family, as power and thermals are LOFTY.Oct 5, 2025 6:03 PM CDT
• HP intros ZGX Nano G1n AI workstation: powered by NVIDIA's new GB10 SuperchipHP intros its new ZGX Nano G1n compact AI workstation: just 150mm x 150 mm x 51mm, contains NVIDIA's powerful new GB10 Superchip, and more.Oct 5, 2025 4:13 AM CDT
• This user had his 9800X3D chip die TWICE in his ASRock X870 RS Pro WiFi motherboardA user has his second AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor die in his ASRock X870 RS PRO WiFi motherboard, says he'll never recommend an ASRock motherboard again.Oct 4, 2025 6:42 PM CDT
• This new $79 device is a monitoring and power balancing product for 12V-2x6 power connectorsAqua Computer introduces AMPINEL: a new monitoring and power balancing device for 12V-2x6 power connectors, perfect for the GeForce RTX 5090 and more.Oct 4, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• Samsung confident in new Galaxy XR headset, to be showcased in Korea ahead of October 22 launchSamsung will release its XR headset, the new Galaxy XR, this month, so confident in it that it will showcase it in Korea ahead of October 22 launch.Oct 4, 2025 12:11 AM CDT
• Here's how and why you should stop spam emails and safeguard your personal dataIncogni is offering affordable protection against scammers who seek to steal your information to sell to data brokers or commit fraud.Oct 3, 2025 1:45 PM CDT
• AMD Zen 6 leak: previous speculation is wrong, silicon bridges unleash performance says leakereven Xbox Magnus all use silicon bridges. We could not afford to do that if it was expensive or prone to manufacturing bottlenecks.Oct 3, 2025 9:18 AM CDT
• European AI cloud company secured tax breaks on NVIDIA AI GPUs, used them for crypto miningEuropean AI cloud firm reportedly used $586 million of NVIDIA AI GPUs and used them for crypto mining, while getting tax breaks on the GPUs.Oct 3, 2025 7:17 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW gets Battlefield 6, ARC Raiders, The Outer Worlds 2, and more in OctoberGeForce NOW is set to have a big October with Battlefield 6, ARC Raiders, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and more.Oct 2, 2025 10:34 PM CDT
• MSI says next gen CPU support, aka Zen 6, is coming to AM5 motherboardsMSI confirms that some of its AM5 motherboards, like the new MSI X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi Project Zero, will be 'future CPU ready' - aka Zen 6 on AM5.Oct 2, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
• Report: Combat Evolved remake being co-developed by Virtuous studio Abstraction GamesThe Halo Combat Evolved Remake is reportedly being co-developed by Virtuos-owned studio Abstraction Games, a work-for-hire contractor in the Netherlands.Oct 2, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Silent Hill 1 remake in full production, may use Bloober Team's new 'open cities' technologyThe new Silent Hill 1 remake has entered production at Bloober Team, and the horror game could use the Polish developer's new 'open cities' technology.Oct 2, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Someone built an AI in Minecraft and 'CraftGPT' is nothing short of spectacular, franklyCraftGPT is a colossus of 439 million blocks that was created by a YouTuber, and it's a fully functional small language model in Minecraft.Oct 2, 2025 2:05 PM CDT
• Xbox Cloud Gaming exits beta, priority access offered for Game Pass Ultimate subscribersMicrosoft cloud game streaming technology has officially exited beta and is being carved up as added value for the Game Pass subscription service.Oct 2, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Intel rumored to launch new 'Core Ultra X' tier CPUs with its next-gen Panther Lake CPUsIntel rumored to revise its naming scheme (again) for Panther Lake CPUs, with rumored Panther Lake-H chips and the new 'Core Ultra X' naming scheme.Oct 2, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• Amazon's Luna cloud gaming will focus on 'social party games' and Snoop DoggAmazon's Luna, the company's cloud gaming service for Prime members, is relaunching later this year with a focus on 'social party games'Oct 2, 2025 2:32 AM CDT
• MSI Afterburner 4.6.6 is available now, the first Stable release in a couple of yearsMSI Afterburner 4.6.6 Stable is the first major update for the popular GPU customization and overclocking tool since 2023, and it's available now.Oct 2, 2025 12:58 AM CDT
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike: now $30 a month and $360 per year, cost increased by 50%Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by 50%, now costs $30 a month and $360 per year, shortly before the release of Black Ops 7.Oct 1, 2025 9:44 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is sneakily locked behind Game Pass UltimateIf you want to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on day one through Game Pass, you will need to buy the Ultimate tier, as the two lower tiers won't cut it.Oct 1, 2025 12:28 PM CDT
• Fallout 76 Burning Springs is a free expansion starring Walton Goggins as The GhoulFallout 76: Burning Springs introduces a new playable area, post-apocalyptic Ohio. And players will take on new Bounty Hunting missions from The Ghoul.Oct 1, 2025 8:59 AM CDT
• GeForce Game Ready 581.42 driver for Battlefield 6 releasedGeForce Game Ready Driver 581.42 also fixes a few bugs, but it's all about day one support for Battlefield 6, which is set to launch on October 10.Oct 1, 2025 1:02 AM CDT

• Ever thought Windows 11's updates were confusingly named? Microsoft is fixing thisDo you reckon that Windows 11's Update History page looks like a chaotic mess? Well, you're quite right - and Microsoft is aiming to tidy it up.Oct 31, 2025 2:36 PM CDT
• New Resident Evil Generations multi-pack ships on Game-key Cards, not full ROMsCapcom's new Resident Evil Generations Pack includes three mainline games on Switch 2, but the titles are shipped on Game-key Cards and not full carts.Oct 31, 2025 10:18 AM CDT
• Microsoft CEO hints at an Xbox that's also a PC for the next generationMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella has teased the next-generation Xbox, suggesting it could be a premium console-PC hybrid platform curated for gaming.Oct 31, 2025 12:45 AM CDT
• Apple 'not yet in talks with TSMC' to use bleeding-edge A16 process, no 1.6nm for Apple yetApple is reportedly not in talks with TSMC for its bleeding-edge A16 process, with future Apple silicon to use TSMC's improved 2nm N2P process node.Oct 30, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• Call of Duty movie secures director Peter Berg, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan will writeParamount signs a deal with Activision on the Call of Duty movie, with Peter Berg directing and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan writing.Oct 30, 2025 8:27 PM CDT
• It's official, high-end gamers: Just wait for NVIDIA RTX 5080 Super GPU as RTX 5090 nears $3000Never mind deep, you'll need cavernous pockets to be able to afford an RTX 5090 these days - prices are spiking upwards in Europe and the US.Oct 30, 2025 12:28 PM CDT
• Japan rejects Nintendo's 'monster capture' patent after a third-party submits damning evidenceNintendo's application to trademark 'monster capture' has been rejected after a third party provided evidence that the mechanic existed years earlier.Oct 30, 2025 10:37 AM CDT
• Samsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold is between 12-15mm thick, triple unfolds to near 10-inch displaySamsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold triple-fold smartphone teased: just 12-15mm thick when folded, three batteries, titanium shell, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.Oct 30, 2025 4:57 AM CDT
• Amazon and Google's secret illegal 'winking' code with Israel exposedGoogle and Amazon reportedly agreed to Israeli government demands to implement a secret messaging system to obfuscate court orders.Oct 30, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Samsung readying mass production of next-gen HBM4 memory in 2026, 24Gb GDDR7 dies, 128GB+ DDR5Samsung preparing for mass production of its next-gen HBM4 memory, 24Gb dies of GDDR7 DRAM, and 128GB+ DDR5 products all coming in 2026.Oct 29, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Duke Nukem's exclusive Nintendo 64 outing from 1999 just got a native PC portDuke Nukem Zero Hour: Recompiled is an unofficial PC port of the 1999 N64 exclusive that saw Duke travel back in time to fight aliens and Jack the Ripper.Oct 29, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• AMD drops New Game Support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs in its latest Radeon driverAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 leaves Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 behind when it comes to 'New Game Support' and optimization for new releases.Oct 29, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
• NVIDIA partners with Uber to support global expansion of Robotaxi-vehicles with NVIDIA chipsNVIDIA announces partnership with Uber to scale the world's largest 4-ready mobility network, using next-gen robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets.Oct 29, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• Konami never told Kojima that the Wachowskis wanted him to make a Matrix gameNew reports say that the Wachowski sisters wanted Hideo Kojima to make a Matrix game, but the idea was shot down and Kojima himself was never told.Oct 29, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• The guessing begins as MSI Afterburner is teased as supporting a 'new class of MSI hardware'What might the mystery addition to the overclocking tool be? Various theories are floating around, from motherboards to something related to PSUs.Oct 29, 2025 11:46 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 now has in-game radio stations like Grand Theft AutoEA has collaborated with Spotify to create an all-star Battlefield playlist and added an in-game radio to Battlefield 6 for when you jump into a vehicle.Oct 29, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• 90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstreamPC gaming on Linux continues to improve, with around 90% of Windows games now compatible and most working perfectly out of the box.Oct 29, 2025 12:28 AM CDT
• Lord of the Rings MMORPG cancelled, New World updates finished as Amazon lays off game workersAmazon is pulling away from key gaming projects as it prepares to eliminate over 14,000 jobs, but titles like Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider are safe.Oct 28, 2025 8:39 PM CDT
• Samsung Foundry is making a comeback by securing orders from Apple, Tesla, and NintendoSamsung's recent semiconductor foundry contracts with tech giants like Apple, Tesla, and Nintendo will help in its fight against TSMC.Oct 28, 2025 3:43 PM CDT
• Tech time warp: Fujitsu releases new laptops with a choice of DVD or Blu-ray drivesOver in Japan, Fujitsu's FVM Note laptops offer optical drives, as despite the impracticality in this form-factor, Blu-rays are still popular.Oct 28, 2025 10:03 AM CDT
• Australian government sues Microsoft for 'deliberately' hiding Copilot-free Microsoft 365 plansACCC sues Microsoft for hiding cheaper Copilot-free Microsoft 365 plan, allegedly misleading 2.7 million Aussies after subscription price hike.Oct 27, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• Battlefield Redsec is official, Battlefield 6's free-to-play Battle Royale modeBattlefield Redsec is a new free-to-play Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6 that is set to launch alongside Season 1 on October 28.Oct 27, 2025 8:32 PM CDT
• AMD inks huge deal with US government to power next-gen AI supercomputers with AMD AI hardwareAMD will power the next-generation Discovery supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Labs, partnering with the US Department of Energy, ready in early 2026.Oct 27, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• Xbox vs PlayStation? No, it's now Xbox vs TikTok, Microsoft exec argues - but I'm not buying itMatt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios, claims Microsoft's biggest competition isn't another console - it's 'everything from TikTok to movies' apparently.Oct 27, 2025 11:20 AM CDT
• Apple's purported 18-inch foldable iPad is 'now in flux', postponed until 2029 at the earliestApple's plans for its 18-inch foldable iPad are 'now in flux' with some 'hiccups' and could see the new iPad delayed until 2029 'at the earliest'.Oct 27, 2025 5:05 AM CDT
• AMD's new mid-range Ryzen 5 7500X3D CPU teased: 6C/12T Zen 4 chip with 3D V-Cache techAMD isn't finished with Zen 4 processors just yet, with a new X3D offering on the way: Ryzen 5 7500X3D packs 6C/12T, 96MB cache, with 3D V-Cache tech.Oct 27, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is reportedly 'selling poorly' as gamers opt for the 16GB versionA new report indicates that the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU is selling poorly, with NVIDIA implementing pricing and stock controls as gamers choose 16GB.Oct 26, 2025 11:36 PM CDT
• Xbox CEO pledges to release more games on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5Xbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says more Switch 2 and PS5 games are on the way, which seems to reiterate his 'no red lines' exclusivity-breaking strategy.Oct 26, 2025 9:39 PM CDT
• Next-gen Xbox will be a first-party device designed by Microsoft, similar to other consolesXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms that the next-gen Xbox will still be a designed in-house by Microsoft and seems to indicate OEMs may not be involved.Oct 26, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• ASUS quietly prepares its first 720Hz OLED gaming monitorASUS is preparing to release its first 720Hz OLED gaming monitor, marking a step toward even more buttery-smooth frame rates for the company.Oct 25, 2025 11:20 AM CDT
• AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor won't be launching until Q1 2026, probably a CES 2026 teaseAMD's rumored Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Ryzen 7 9850X3D2 processors leak: not launching until Q1 2026, could be teased at CES 2026 in January.Oct 25, 2025 2:42 AM CDT
• Phil Spencer says what AI is being used for at Xbox amid Halo accusationsXbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has responded to accusations that Microsoft enforces studios under its banner to use some form of AI during game development.Oct 25, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
• Intel's chip supply to 'be depleted' in early 2026: PC and server CPU demand beyond expectationIntel faces chip shortages as we slide into 2026, with 'stronger-than-expected' demand outpacing its ability to manufacture chips fast enough.Oct 24, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Elon Musk says Tesla's next-gen AI5 chip is 40x faster than AI4: calls it a 'beautiful chip'Elon Musk says that Samsung's semiconductor fabs are 'slightly more advanced' than TSMC, with AI4 and AI5 chips being made in the USA.Oct 24, 2025 7:51 PM CDT
• Amazon to replace 600,000 jobs with robotics in seven yearsAmazon is reportedly planning to cut as many as 600,000 human jobs over the next seven years as automation and robotics near fruition.Oct 24, 2025 10:51 AM CDT
• Intel CEO on Panther Lake launch in Q1 2026: first step with new CPUs on Intel 18A process nodeIntel's upcoming Panther Lake laptop CPUs will be the first chips fabbed in-house on its new Intel 18A process, but Xe3 GPU chiplet still fabbed at TSMC.Oct 23, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Xbox president: Exclusives are antiquated, gamers have evolved way past thatXbox president Sarah Bond goes against the creed of console enthusiasts by reiterating the future of Xbox, and gaming, is multi-platform software releases.Oct 23, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Microsoft reveals bouncy new AI companion for Windows 11 - Mico - and almost everyone groansIs Mico a terrible idea? To computing enthusiasts like me and you, it doubtless seems that way, but it has a different target audience...Oct 23, 2025 2:24 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new RTX Bonsai Diorama tech demo is a showcase for path tracing, DLSS 4, and AIRTX Bonsai Diorama is a new tech demo from NVIDIA showcasing all of its latest GeForce RTX rendering technologies in Unreal Engine 5.6.1.Oct 23, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
• PS6 to cost half the price of the very premium next gen XboxThe upcoming PlayStation 6 is rumored to cost half the price of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, which is expected to have a $1,200 price tag.Oct 22, 2025 10:18 PM CDT
• Remedy CEO Tero Virtala steps down in mutual agreement with board of directorsRemedy's latest game, FBC Firebreak, was a commercial bomb that led to a big multi-million write-down--now Remedy's CEO is stepping down after 9 years.Oct 22, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• US hardware market up 24% in September thanks to Switch 2 salesVideo game hardware sales in the United States are up +24% year-over-year primarily thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2's overperformance in the region.Oct 22, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• EA threatens to permanently ban Battlefield 6 players recreating Call of Duty in-gameEA has sent a warning email to a player who participated in the recreation of the iconic Call of Duty map Shipment within the Battlefield 6 Portal.Oct 22, 2025 1:03 PM CDT
• Sheepless in Seattle: Netflix is making multiple films and TV series out of Settlers of CatanSettlers of Catan is a classic gateway board game, and Netflix is going to town here: we're getting films and TV shows, both live-action and animations.Oct 22, 2025 11:35 AM CDT
• No offline mode? AWS downtime took out smart beds, which overheated or got stuck at odd anglesEight Sleep's 'Pod' mattress covers and bed bases went badly wrong, as there was no offline mode to adjust the controls during Amazon's server outage.Oct 22, 2025 8:54 AM CDT
• Corsair's impressive triple-chamber AIR 5400 mid-tower case is available nowThe new Corsair AIR 5400 mid-tower case includes a unique triple-chamber design that isolates key components for improved thermal performance.Oct 22, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
• New Halo game to release on PS5 and not the Nintendo Switch 2A new leak has suggested that Microsoft is going to be bringing the next Halo title scheduled to announce this Friday over to the PlayStation 5.Oct 21, 2025 7:05 PM CDT
• Switch 2 Game-key Cards are the 'best way forward' for players, Final Fantasy director saysFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi continues lamenting the Switch 2's slow cartridge data rates, saying Game-key Cards are the way forward.Oct 21, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Meta axes Messenger on Windows and macOS, deadline revealedMeta is officially discontinuing the Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS, with the app being removed from the Microsoft Store and App Store.Oct 21, 2025 11:14 AM CDT
• Ex-Sony exec says 'increasing graphics power' isn't the way to go with the PS6 - so what is?Ex-PlayStation exec argues ray-traced graphics have 'hit the level that I cannot tell the difference' - so what should Sony do with its next-gen console?Oct 21, 2025 8:48 AM CDT
• Here's Battlefield 6 being played on a tiny IPS display on an MSI AIO CPU coolerThe MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 all-in-one liquid cooler features a 480 x 480 resolution IPS panel on the pump, and it can be used to play games.Oct 21, 2025 12:37 AM CDT
• ZOTAC put a desktop GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU in its new tiny mini ZBOX PCZOTAC's new ZBOX MAGNUS EN75060TC is the 'world's smallest PC with a desktop GeForce RTX 50 series GPU,' packing an RTX 5060 Ti in its compact build.Oct 20, 2025 9:28 PM CDT
• PS5's new DualSense v3 doesn't have a swappable battery after allDespite rumors saying otherwise, Sony's new DualSense V3 PlayStation 5 controller doesn't have removable AA batteries, instead having a fixed battery.Oct 20, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Xbox sets Guinness World Record with Ninja Gaiden 4 stunt over MiamiXbox has set a new Guinness World Record by carrying a 26-foot wide screen over Miami while playing Ninja Gaiden 4 in celebration of the upcoming launch.Oct 20, 2025 11:36 AM CDT
• Halo game development doesn't include generative AI, says Microsoft insiderA known Microsoft insider has dismissed the claims that the developers of the next Halo games are using generative AI to create the titles.Oct 20, 2025 10:12 AM CDT
• Foxconn developing NVIDIA's 'cutting-edge' next-gen Vera Rubin AI servers, ready for 2026Foxconn is already developing NVIDIA's next-gen Vera Rubin NVL144 MGX AI servers, ready to hit the market in the second half of 2026.Oct 20, 2025 6:42 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils first Blackwell chip wafer made at TSMC Arizona, pushes 'Made in USA' narrativeNVIDIA and TSMC celebrate the first NVIDIA Blackwell GPU wafer produced on American soil, with Blackwell reaching volume production in the US.Oct 20, 2025 5:07 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 is playable on 4GB GPUs like the GeForce RTX 1650 SUPER from 2019New videos that test the limits of the game show Battlefield 6 is playable on older 4GB GPUs like the GeForce RTX 1650 SUPER and Radeon RX 570.Oct 19, 2025 10:04 PM CDT
• Dell Pro Max 16 Plus laptop tested: sports NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell GPU, 128GB CAMM2 RAMDell's new Pro Max 16 Plus laptop packed with the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell GPU has been tested, also sports 128GB of CAMM2 memory.Oct 19, 2025 3:51 PM CDT
• Tencent allegedly included images of Horizon clone while pitching Last of Us game to SonyNew court filings reveal that Sony was in talks with Tencent's Aurora Studios about making a new mobile game based on Naughty Dog's Last of Us franchise.Oct 18, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Two new Halo games coming in 2026, one is a multiplayer 'like Fortnite'Halo Studios is reportedly working on two Halo titles scheduled for release in 2026, and one of them is a multiplayer project 'like Fortnite.'Oct 18, 2025 4:19 AM CDT
• Frore Systems intros LiquidJet coldplates that cool 1400W NVIDIA GB300 AI GPUs, ready for RubinFrore Systems intros LiquidJet coldplates that handle 1400W TDP to cool NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI GPUs, and next-gen AI GPUs of the future.Oct 17, 2025 9:35 PM CDT
• In a twist of fate, Atari revives its 80s rival with new consoleAfter acquiring the rights to the Intellivision trademarks and games in 2024, Atari is releasing a new retro console remake of its 1980s gaming rival.Oct 17, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 team responds to community server XP farms with fixThe Battlefield 6 team has acknowledged that XP farming servers are inundating the community server pool, causing it to reach maximum capacity.Oct 17, 2025 12:02 PM CDT
• YouTube adopts Apple's 'Liquid Glass' for new video player designYouTube has unveiled a bunch of design changes coming to the video platform, and it seems to be heavily inspired by Apple's 'Liquid Glass' aesthetic.Oct 17, 2025 10:42 AM CDT
• Samsung 1c DRAM for HBM4 yields rumored to hit around 50% to battle SK hynix and MicronSamsung yields for 1c DRAM HBM4 rumored at around 50% with yield stabilization in process, ready for NVIDIA Rubin AI GPUs to compete with SK hynix, Micron.Oct 17, 2025 5:05 AM CDT
• Copilot Vision is a new AI assistant that also sees everything on your Windows 11 displayMicrosoft's new opt-in Copilot Vision might sound like Recall 2.0 but it's a full AI agent and voice-controlled assistant designed for Windows 11.Oct 17, 2025 1:36 AM CDT
• Assassin's Creed boss confirms he was forced out by UbisoftThe former boss of the Assassin's Creed franchise has revealed that Ubisoft forced him out of his position, and he didn't leave voluntarily.Oct 16, 2025 11:50 PM CDT
• ASUS's new ROG Azoth 96 HE keyboard's Zone Mode is game changer for PC gamingThe newly announced ROG Azoth 96 HE gaming keyboard from ASUS is its latest premium Hall Effect wireless magnetic gaming keyboard.Oct 16, 2025 9:03 PM CDT
• Sony San Diego hiring for PC dev, MLB The Show may be next PlayStation live game to come to PCSony could be bringing another one of its live service games over to PC in an effort to expand sales and microtransactions, this time with MLB The Show.Oct 16, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Apple's new iPad Pro is powered by new M5 chip, joined by Apple's new C1X and N1 chipsApple launches its new M5 iPad Pro, also debuts with Apple's new silicon with C1X and N1 chips, faster charging, faster AI performance, and more.Oct 16, 2025 3:05 PM CDT
• CWA Labor Union, EA workers issue formal opposition to $55 billion Saudi buyoutThe Communication Workers of America (CWA) labor union has issued a new statement speaking on the behalf of EA workers that opposes the $55bn buyout.Oct 16, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Sony fires back at Tencent over its knock-off Horizon game 'Light of Motiram'Sony has responded to Tencent's motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the Chinese publisher has infringed on its intellectual property.Oct 16, 2025 10:36 AM CDT
• US officials flag EA buyout over foreign influence and national securityUS senators have flagged the recent acquisition of EA as a potential national security risk as they are concerned about Saudi Arabia influence on the US.Oct 16, 2025 5:03 AM CDT
• LENOVO unveils its first Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU as part of its new 'Mobile on Desktop' gaming PCLENOVO unveils its first RDNA 4 GPU, a custom Radeon RX 9070 XT that's a part of its new 2025 Blade 7000P Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) gaming PC.Oct 15, 2025 11:28 PM CDT
• Netflix hiring generative AI gaming director to craft 'meaningful, novel, scalable experiences'Netflix plans to experiment with generative AI to help create more engaging interactive content for subscribers, including app-native video games.Oct 15, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Helldivers 2 devs prioritizing performance over content, focusing on crash fixes, FPS issuesHelldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Games plans to slow down on the big content updates and focus more on performance like varying frame rates on consoles.Oct 15, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Apple refreshes Vision Pro headset with new M5 processor, new Dual Knit band, more battery lifeApple unveils refreshed version of its Vision Pro headset powered by its new M5 chip, a new soft, cushioned Dual Knit band, and more.Oct 15, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
• Star Citizen's new crafting system will focus on weapons and armor at startRobert Space Industries shares updates on the new crafting system coming to Star Citizen this year, complete with details on materials and fabrication.Oct 15, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Heading to Linux now Windows 10 is no more? Commodore's distro has 'no nags' and 'no tracking'Commodore argues its distro, based on Debian, and bundled with a host of free games, is a 'Linux-based sanctuary from tech gone too far'.Oct 15, 2025 11:50 AM CDT
• ASUS and Microsoft quietly ship ROG Xbox Ally's screen at 720p out of the boxASUS and Microsoft have configured the base ROG Ally display to be 720p out of the box, meaning users will need to change it to 1920 x 1080p.Oct 15, 2025 10:22 AM CDT
• Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold explodes during test, warning issued for ownersGoogle's Pixel 10 Pro Fold has failed an iconic durability test, resulting in warnings being issued to owners for their back pockets.Oct 15, 2025 6:34 AM CDT
• Samsung accelerates HBM4E process, aims for 3.25TB/sec bandwidth ready for NVIDIA Rubin AI GPUsSamsung Electronics is aiming for a goal of over 3TB/sec bandwidth for its next-gen HBM4E memory, aims for up to 3.25TB/sec of memory bandwidth.Oct 14, 2025 11:22 PM CDT
• NVIDIA asked for 9Gbps on HBM4, then for 10-11Gbps: Samsung's HBM4 looks superior for 10Gbps+NVIDIA originally requested 9Gbps for HBM4, asked for 10Gbps, then why not try 11Gbps? Samsung's new 1c DRAM for HBM4 can do it without raising voltages.Oct 14, 2025 10:12 PM CDT
• Apple's next-gen M5 processor rumored for announcement this week, fabbed on TSMC N3E processApple is rumored to announce its next-gen M5 processor this week, fabbed on TSMC's 3nm 'N3E' process node, and not N3P as previously reported.Oct 14, 2025 8:15 PM CDT
• Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 leaked by ESRB listing, Daybreak Games to publishA sequel to Cold Iron's popular third-person shooter Aliens Fireteam Elite is apparently on the way, with the ESRB listing spoiling the announcement.Oct 14, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Job advert sparks Bloodborne remake hopes - then Bluepoint Games swiftly takes down the adIs a Bloodborne remake the next project for Bluepoint Games? A job advert mentioned work on a combat system and 'third-person melee action experiences'.Oct 14, 2025 12:35 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GPU driver fixes maddening bug with Madden 26 and obscure bug with Clair ObscurA frustrating bug crashing Madden 26 has apparently been cured, and a left-field glitch with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 affecting PCs waking from sleep.Oct 14, 2025 10:53 AM CDT
• Microsoft officially decapitates Windows 10, abandoning hundreds of millions of usersMicrosoft has officially ended support for Windows 10 after more than 10 years, abandoning millions of users for the greener pastures of Windows 11.Oct 14, 2025 7:42 AM CDT
• Intel Panther Lake gaming handhelds could challenge AMD in this growing marketIntel's Panther Lake or Intel Core Ultra (Series 3) processors will make their way to PC gaming handhelds soon, and it could be a game changer.Oct 14, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• AMD's FSR 4 running on RDNA 2 and 3 GPUs shows a 23% performance improvement over nativeAlthough unofficial, it's possible to get FSR 4 working on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 GPUs, with the lighter INT8 model delivering impressive performance.Oct 14, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• AMD's Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs will work on AM5 motherboards with 32 MB or 64 MB BIOSMarketing for the new ASUS X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W motherboard specifically mentions 'Zen 6' support, however its 64MB BIOS size has people worried.Oct 13, 2025 11:34 PM CDT
• Check out this Battlefield 6 comparison: compares the game against real-life locationsBattlefield 6 is an absolutely gorgeous game, even without ray tracing: but this side-by-side comparison with real-life puts it under the spotlight.Oct 13, 2025 6:50 PM CDT
• FBC Firebreak's failure leads to €16 million loss for Remedy amid software write-downRemedy's latest game, FBC Firebreak, did so poorly that the studio has written-down the full cost of development and will take a multi-million Euro loss.Oct 13, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 encourages players to uninstall the campaign after it's completeBattlefield 6 developers are considerate enough to give gamers the option to uninstall the single-player campaign once it has been completed.Oct 13, 2025 12:03 PM CDT
• Nintendo allegedly hacked, with data stolen by hacking group 'Crimson Collective'Hacking group Crimson Collective, which recently breached Red Hat and GitHub, now says it has successfully hacked Nintendo and stolen data.Oct 13, 2025 7:02 AM CDT
• NVIDIA share 'unprecedented AI supercomputer,' named TIME's Best Invention of 2025NVIDIA's DGX Spark has been awarded TIME's Best Innovation of 2025 for bringing down the barrier of entry to high-performance AI compute power.Oct 13, 2025 1:38 AM CDT
• Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is the most expensive SoC it's made yetQualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor means next-gen 2026 flagship smartphones will be even more expensive, so prepare your wallets and pockets.Oct 11, 2025 10:58 PM CDT
• Intel will be switching Arc naming to C-series with next-gen Xe3P GPUsIntel ready to confuse again with next-gen Arc GPUs named C-series for Xe3P on desktop, while Xe3 is on next-gen Panther Lake laptop CPUs.Oct 11, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
• AMD Zen 6 CPU support officially confirmed: ASUS is ready for Zen 6 with B850 motherboardASUS is the first motherboard maker to confirm support for AMD's next-gen Zen 6-based Ryzen CPUs on its B850M OC motherboards thanks to larger 64MB BIOS.Oct 10, 2025 9:45 PM CDT
• Microsoft Azure upgraded to NVIDIA GB300 'Blackwell Ultra' with 4600 GPUs connected togetherMicrosoft announces its first at-scale production cluster with NVIDIA GB300 'Blackwell Ultra' GPUs, with 4600 GPUs connected together.Oct 10, 2025 5:22 PM CDT
• Intel has more good GPU news: XeSS 3 will work off the bat in XeSS 2 gamesFollowing the revelation of XeSS 3 and XeSS MFG, it's emerged that developers won't need to do anything to have XeSS 3 working in XeSS 2 titles.Oct 10, 2025 12:10 PM CDT
• Microsoft rolls out Copilot update that can read your Gmail and OutlookMicrosoft has rolled out an update for Copilot that enables users to create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files directly from a chat thread.Oct 10, 2025 7:33 AM CDT
• Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold rumored with 3 batteries, ultra-slim when unfoldedSamsung's new tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, reportedly has 3 batteries: ultra-slim tri-fold when completely unfolded.Oct 9, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen Panther Lake CPUs launching at CES 2026, available in Q1 2026Intel's next-gen Panther Lake 'Core Ultra Series 3' processors will officially launch at CES 2026, ready inside of new laptops in Q1 2026 for consumers.Oct 9, 2025 8:28 PM CDT
• Dead Space's Isaac Clarke shows up as $35 skin in new Skate gameDead Space is back...but not in the way you'd hoped - EA's new Skate game has a cross-over Isaac Clarke cosmetic pack that costs more than an indie game.Oct 9, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Sony confirms new special edition DualSense controller for the PS5Sony has released a new PS5 controller that pays homage to the legacy of PlayStation by taking on the iconic blue started during the PS4 era.Oct 9, 2025 1:20 PM CDT
• KIOXIA to showcase flash storage tech for the AI era at 2025 OCP Global SummitKIOXIA will be on hand at the 2025 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit next week showcasing its flash storage and SSD solutions for the AI era.Oct 9, 2025 8:26 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 technical director unveils the 'magic trick' for next-gen destructionThe Battlefield 6 technical director has revealed the 'magic trick' behind destructible environments, and it involves dropping support for old platforms.Oct 9, 2025 3:11 AM CDT
• Nacon's R5 SPEAR PRO HS headset offers 'studio-grade audio' for PS5 gamers for $70The new wired RIG R5 SPEAR PRO HS gaming headset from Nacon features impressive specs, and is officially licensed and optimized for PlayStation consoles.Oct 8, 2025 8:27 PM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO: 'Intel was on a mission to kill us for 33 years, but we are lovers, not fighters'NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang shares past memory, says 'Intel was on a mission to kill us for 33 years but we are lovers, not fighters'.Oct 8, 2025 4:46 PM CDT
• ChatGPT gets app store, OpenAI takes on Apple and Google in bid to create new platformOpenAI is launching a new apps SDK that will allow developers to create and launch apps directly within ChatGPT, turning the chatbot into a platform.Oct 8, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO responds to AMD signing 10% of its company over to OpenAINVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has commented on the recent deal between AMD and OpenAI, saying he was 'surprised' AMD agreed to give away 10% of its company.Oct 8, 2025 11:23 AM CDT
• Blizzard is overhauling Diablo 4's crafting, loot, and combat 'very soon'Diablo 4's Season 11 update is going to overhaul key systems like crafting, combat, and regional renown, with Blizzard set to unveil the changes soon.Oct 8, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• Activision have never been more scared of Battlefield stealing Call of Duty playersActivision seems to be shaking in its boots at the looming launch of Battlefield 6, as the publisher is now letting gamers play Black Ops 6 for free.Oct 8, 2025 1:05 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 50 Series game bundle offers ARC Raiders Deluxe Edition with eligible GPU purchaseBuy a GPU, desktop, or laptop with at least a GeForce RTX 5070 and you'll get a free copy of new extraction shooter Arc Raiders, which is out October 30.Oct 7, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• EA's $55 billion privatization 'allows company to plan 10 years ahead, gives creative freedom'Nick Earl, the CEO of the mobile company that EA bought for $2.1bn, says that EA's new $55 billion privatization deal will give the company more freedom.Oct 7, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Apple could be about to unleash MacBook Pro M5, new rumor suggestsMacBook Pro 14-inch entry-level M4 models are running short on stock in both retail stores and Apple's online store - a sign of the imminent M5 refresh?Oct 7, 2025 2:05 PM CDT
• Apple uses multibillion-dollar global PC failure to advertise MacsApple has used the tragic event where an estimated 8.5 million Windows PCs were knocked offline to promote the safety and security of Macs.Oct 7, 2025 9:41 AM CDT
• AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX: Thunderbolt 5 eGPU is 27% slower than desktop 5090 in gaming for $2999GIGABYTE's new AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX has been benchmarked: new Thunderbolt 5 eGPU solution is 27% slower than desktop RTX 5090 in gaming, costs $2999.Oct 7, 2025 4:08 AM CDT
• Activision censored 'Arc Raiders' from the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta chatGamers that jumped into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Early Access beta noticed that the chat was censoring the phrase 'Arc Raiders.'Oct 6, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• The PS5 version of Battlefield 6 has the entire game on disk, no need for downloadingThe PlayStation 5 physical version of Battlefield 6 reportedly has the full game on disk, meaning no additional downloads when you get home.Oct 6, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Assassin's Creed Mirage gets new free DLC, officially unveiled by UbisoftUbisoft has unveiled a new free DLC for 2023's Assassin's Creed Mirage, titled 'Valley of Memory,' which will be released on November 18.Oct 6, 2025 12:49 PM CDT
• Playable Battlefield 6 physical copies are being received before launchA physical copy of Battlefield 6 has been spotted in the wild ahead of the October 11, 2025 release date, and the owner says it's playable.Oct 6, 2025 11:21 AM CDT
• NVIDIA directly challenged after AMD and OpenAI sign multibillion GPU partnershipAMD and OpenAI have signed a multibillion partnership for Team Red to provide the AI company with AI GPUs to power OpenAI's next-generation software.Oct 6, 2025 6:30 AM CDT
• Intel Panther Lake CPU leaks: up to 12 processors, four of them in new 'Core Ultra X' seriesIntel's alleged Panther Lake CPU family lineup will include a total of 12 SKUs, four of them Core Ultra X, four regular Core Ultra, and four U-series CPUs.Oct 6, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• Intel Panther Lake CPUs shows 'most refined' hybrid P-Core/E-Core setup, including Xe3 GPUIntel will show off the 'most refined' hybrid P-Core/E-Core setup with its next-gen Panther Lake CPUs, building on Lunar Lake but with huge upgrades.Oct 6, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• MaxSun unveils new AI workstation PC: packs up to 4 x Intel Arc 48GB GPUs for 192GB VRAM totalMaxSun unveils powerful AI workstation PC with 4 x Intel Arc Pro B60 48GB cards for a total of 192GB of VRAM: perfect for AI workloads, content creation.Oct 5, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Microsoft Xbox could be dead: rumors suggest 'hardware production has ceased' on Xbox consolesMicrosoft could have just killed the Xbox, with rumors that it's leaving the hardware business for good, letting Sony gobble it all up with PlayStation 6.Oct 5, 2025 7:07 AM CDT
• Alienware reveals new LEGO PC gear: Brick Kit Desk is a modular, buildable LEGO gaming PC setupAlienware teases the Alienware Brick Kit Desk made with Authentic Lego bricks, to join its Area-51 Desktop Brick Kit for LEGO gaming fans.Oct 4, 2025 8:42 PM CDT
• AMD is 'unfazed' by Intel + NVIDIA partnership, executive says AMD is confident in its roadmapAMD remains 'unfazed' with Intel and NVIDIA's newly-announced partnership, says it is confident with its product roadmap with 'disruptive' technologies.Oct 4, 2025 8:17 AM CDT
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with upgraded 32GB of GDDR6X memory has been spotted in ChinaChinese second hand markets see modded NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER graphics cards with double the VRAM: 32GB instead of 16GB for AI workloads.Oct 4, 2025 2:35 AM CDT
• Call of Duty lost $300 million in sales last year due to Game PassMicrosoft lost $300 million in Call of Duty sales last year, new reports indicate, and Microsoft corporate is pressuring the division to deliver profits.Oct 3, 2025 6:42 PM CDT
• Microsoft exec says the future of Windows is AI agents 'taking on even more complex tasks'Steven Bathiche is a co-founding member of the team responsible for AI in Windows 11 and he paints a picture of multiple AI agents coming to the OS.Oct 3, 2025 1:00 PM CDT
• Chinese company intros RTX 3080 with 20GB of VRAM using PNY RTX 4090 cooling solutionThis company in China just released an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 20GB of VRAM (normally has 10GB) with a cooler from a PNY RTX 4090 graphics card.Oct 3, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• Instagram responds to theory it uses phone mics to listen and serve adsInstagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri, has posted a video debunking the theory that Instagram uses smartphone microphones to listen to and serve users curated ads.Oct 3, 2025 12:34 AM CDT
• Intel is reportedly trying to secure AMD as a semiconductor customer to make its next-gen chipsIntel is reportedly in 'early talks' to add AMD as a customer at its Intel Foundry semiconductor factories, and it would be quite the contract win.Oct 2, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Oblivion remastered physical deluxe edition requires download on both PS5, Xbox Series XIt's now been revealed that physical copies of the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remastered deluxe edition will require extra downloads after all.Oct 2, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• PC Game Pass hiked to $16 a month, $200 a year, includes day one first-party Xbox gamesMicrosoft has increased the price of Game Pass Ultimate & Game Pass PC, with the latter receiving day one access to new first-party games like Black Ops 7.Oct 2, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• New Call of Duty games won't come to Game Pass Premium, older games still remain on middle tierMicrosoft confirmed that new Call of Duty games won't be available on the $15/month Xbox Game Pass Premium at launch, but older Call of Duty games remain.Oct 2, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Microsoft defends Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 50% price hikeMicrosoft has responded to criticism about the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increase, stating that the company has added more value to the tiers.Oct 2, 2025 1:33 PM CDT
• Apple shelves Vision Pro overhaul for development on Meta glasses rivalApple has reportedly shifted its focus from developing an overhauled Vision Pro to creating smart glasses that rival Meta's Ray-Ban Display AI glasses.Oct 2, 2025 11:01 AM CDT
• Apple shelves work on cheaper, lighter Vision Air for 2027 for AI smart glasses to beat MetaApple has reportedly paused development on its new Vision Pro headset to concentrate on something more urgent: its AR smart glasses that rival Meta.Oct 2, 2025 8:15 AM CDT
• Logitech's MX Master 4 mouse can scroll through 1000 lines per secondThe new Logitech MX Master 4 is the latest and greatest version of the company's iconic line of productivity mice for professionals and creators.Oct 2, 2025 2:06 AM CDT
• Vantage Studios takes over Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six game developmentUbisoft reveals its new Tencent-backed subsidiary, Vantage Studios, which will expand over time to affect Ubisoft's other game dev management groups.Oct 2, 2025 12:29 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Season 1 blasts off on October 28, check out the roadmap aheadBattlefield Studios announces that Battlefield 6 Season 1 kicks off on October 28: free new content including a new map, new Strikepoint mode, and more.Oct 1, 2025 4:55 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 full achievement and trophy list released by EABattlefield Studios has released the full achievements and trophies list for Battlefield 6, revealing there are 42 achievements to obtain.Oct 1, 2025 11:28 AM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 allows players to copy-and-paste weapon builds from the killcamCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 will have the easiest way to copy a weapon build than any other Call of Duty game, as it features a build code.Oct 1, 2025 8:33 AM CDT

• Nintendo virtual console goes meta: NES, Game Boy games playable in new Animal Crossing updateNintendo adds an interesting new feature to Animal Crossing: New Horizons that could introduce a new trend on how classic retro games are delivered.Oct 31, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• YouTube deletes Windows 11 bypass tutorial over 'serious harm or death' riskA YouTuber is facing channel deletion after posting videos showcasing how to bypass Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account, and hardware requirements.Oct 31, 2025 7:54 AM CDT
• Halo 2 & Halo 3 are being remade with sprint, no multiplayer, only campaignsAfter the announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved, it has been leaked that Halo 2 and 3 will also be remade, with no word on when they will be unveiled.Oct 30, 2025 11:55 PM CDT
• ARC Raiders hits over 600 FPS with DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing on an RTX 5090With max settings, ray tracing, DLSS 4 Super Resolution, and Multi Frame Generation, Arc Raiders hits an impressive 600 FPS on the GeForce RTX 5090.Oct 30, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• KLEVV updates its stylish, fast, and award-winning DDR5 memory with new Jet Black EditionKLEVV's URBANE V RGB DDR5 Gaming OC memory is now available 'Jet Black,' a new colorway that joins the award winning 'Brilliant White' variant.Oct 30, 2025 7:58 PM CDT
• YouTube confirms it uses AI upscaling on videos, enabled by defaultYouTube has announced it will use AI to upscale low-resolution videos to make the viewing experience better on high-resolution displays.Oct 30, 2025 11:50 AM CDT
• Need a Halloween gaming fix? Free horror from maker of Lethal Company sounds like a treatYes, it's a text adventure (mostly), but a creepily crafted and seriously engaging affair going by the positive Steam reviews of Welcome To The Dark Place.Oct 30, 2025 8:49 AM CDT
• Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro Max storage mod saves $800 in 'Apple Tax', upgraded from 256GB to 2TBApple's new iPhone 17 Pro Max with stock 256GB storage costs $800 to upgrade to 2TB, modder tweaks his new iPhone with precise machinery, steady hands.Oct 30, 2025 2:44 AM CDT
• Xbox services are officially fixed confirms MicrosoftMicrosoft has confirmed that an outage of its Azure cloud computing service resulted in numerous services being knocked offline around the world.Oct 30, 2025 1:20 AM CDT
• Xbox hardware revenue down 30% for the second year in a rowPer Microsoft's FY26 Q1 earnings, Xbox hardware revenue has dropped by 29% compared to same period a year ago. This mirrors the result from FY25 Q1.Oct 29, 2025 10:49 PM CDT
• GOG expands its Preservation Program to include Hitman, Splinter Cell, and more classicsGOG adds more classic PC games to its Preservation Program that will keep games playable, including Tomb Raider, Hitman, Splinter Cell, and more.Oct 29, 2025 9:04 PM CDT
• Live games are like 'a mirage on the top of a sand dune,' former PlayStation boss saysThe promise of live service billions comes with high levels of risk, and ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden warns that the process whittles away fun.Oct 29, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• NVIDIA App gets Battlefield 6 optimal settings - and a bugged taskbar icon that won't go awayOptimal settings for seven games, more DLSS override additions, and a system tray icon which has firmly entrenched itself in your taskbar and won't let go.Oct 29, 2025 3:00 PM CDT
• Halo developers see AI as a 'tool in a toolbox'Halo Studios won't say whether or not generative AI was used in the making of Halo Campaign Evolved, reiterating that teams choose what tools they use.Oct 29, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• NVIDIA becomes the first company in history to be worth $5 trillionNVIDIA's value is now greater than the GDP of every country on Earth, excluding the United States and China, as it becomes the first $5 trillion company.Oct 29, 2025 10:55 AM CDT
• Sound Blaster Re:Imagine sees the iconic PC audio brand return in modular audio hub formSound Blaster Re:Imagine is a new modular audio hub with AI features from Creative that targets gamers, audio professionals, and creators.Oct 29, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz offers 'near-instant' responsiveness for PC gamersThe new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz is built for esports and pro-level gaming and it's the fastest gaming keyboard from the company to date.Oct 28, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella comments on next-gen Xbox PC console hybridMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella delivers comments on the new hybridized strategy for Xbox gaming hardware and software: 'We're going to be everywhere'Oct 28, 2025 7:42 PM CDT
• Redditor buys Seagate hard drive to discover it's an empty shell with a microSD card insideOh, and a metal weight to try and give the external hard drive some heft to make it feel more realistic, as yet another tech buyer gets scammed.Oct 28, 2025 1:39 PM CDT
• Old Nokia phone used as GPU anti-sag means 'we reached peak' but be sure to remove the batteryAn ancient Nokia 6124 Classic has been employed as a GPU support bracket, and there are plenty of other amusing solutions to guard against sag.Oct 28, 2025 9:11 AM CDT
• MSI's stylish single-fan GeForce RTX 5050 Inspire ITX GPU is for compact buildsThe new MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G INSPIRE ITX, available in OC and non-OC variants, is a new entry-level GPU designed for compact Mini-ITX builds.Oct 27, 2025 11:01 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Nova drivers: preparing for next-gen Rubin GPUs with new BOOT42 register supportNVIDIA is preparing for Rubin-based GPUs with new patches preparing to transition to Boot42 support for its next-generation graphics cards.Oct 27, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Is Apple losing its way with the Maps app? Rumor claims adverts are coming in 2026If Apple goes the advertising route, it'll be with subtle paid promotions in the same vein that Google already uses with its navigation app.Oct 27, 2025 2:58 PM CDT
• Next-gen Xbox melding with Windows, new 'console' is a PCMicrosoft's next-gen first-party Xbox will be a PC masquerading as traditional console, new reports indicate, complete with multiple PC storefronts.Oct 27, 2025 10:36 AM CDT
• Apple's next-gen M6-based iPad Pro could be its first tablet with vapor chamber coolingApple's thermal issues could disappear on the M6 iPad Pro, which could use a vapor chamber cooler, lifting thermal throttling on the processor.Oct 27, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• God of War multiplayer screenshots emerge showcasing a return to GreeceScreenshots have emerged of the multiplayer God of War game that won't ever see the light of day, as PlayStation lost faith in it after Concord's failure.Oct 27, 2025 1:15 AM CDT
• Intel Arc Graphics driver for ARC Raiders, The Outer Worlds 2, and more is hereIntel Arc Graphics driver version 32.0.101.8247 Non-WHQL adds new game support for ARC Raiders, The Outer Worlds 2, Vampire The Masquerade, and more.Oct 26, 2025 11:02 PM CDT
• Razer's new Raiju V3 Pro controller for PlayStation 5 features TMR thumbsticksThe new Razer Raiju V3 Pro wireless controller for PS5 and PC features the brand-new TMR (Tension Magnetic Resistance) technology for its thumbsticks.Oct 26, 2025 8:58 PM CDT
• Report: Xbox targeting 30% profit margin amid layoffs, restructuring, and AI adoptionMicrosoft's latest job cuts and project cancelations at Xbox are driven by pressure to achieve high 30% profit margins, well over those of its rivals.Oct 26, 2025 5:54 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 battle royale mode will launch with proximity chatBattlefield 6's Battle Royale mode is expected to launch with proximity chat, which will make it a never-ending fountain for hilarious in-game moments.Oct 25, 2025 5:45 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new N1X chip rumors: expect a Computex 2026 release, Alienware gaming laptop firstNVIDIA's new N1X and N1 processors rumored for mid-2026 launch, with Alienware aiming for Q1 2026 launch of new 16-inch N1X-powered gaming laptop.Oct 25, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Twitch officially responds to streamer Emiru being assaulted at TwitchConTwitch CEO Dan Clancy has officially responded to the assault at TwitchCon, which sparked backlash over how Twitch handles safety at events.Oct 25, 2025 12:33 AM CDT
• Micron starts sampling its 192GB SOCAMM2 low-power memory for use in AI serversMicron announces sampling of its new 192GB SOCAMM2 memory modules: 50% more capacity in the same footprint, made for AI servers of the future.Oct 24, 2025 9:22 PM CDT
• Halo breaks exclusivity for good: 'Halo is on PlayStation going forward,' Xbox studio confirmsHalo Studios confirms that future Halo games will also come to PlayStation as Xbox embraces a new era of exclusivity-breaking multi-platform releases.Oct 24, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Nike unveils 'world's first powered footwear system' for running and walkingNike has unveiled the 'world's first powered footwear system,' and it isn't designed for pro athletes, just a general person looking to go farther.Oct 24, 2025 7:35 AM CDT
• Intel on next-gen Nova Lake CPUs: new LGA1954 socket, up to 52 cores, Xe3 GPU on Intel 18AIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan excited for next-gen consumer desktop CPUs with Nova Lake in 2H 2026: Intel 18A, up to 52 cores, new Xe3 GPU, new LGA1954 socket.Oct 23, 2025 10:15 PM CDT
• Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 port delayed to 2026FromSoftware has delayed the Switch 2's version of Elden Ring into 2026 to ensure the game port lives up to the performance expectations of players.Oct 23, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• NVIDIA officially goes extraterrestrial to absorb the power of the SunNVIDIA is sending AI GPUs into outer space in collaboration with a company looking to solve the problem of energy-intensive data centers.Oct 23, 2025 9:22 AM CDT
• Microsoft's Gaming Copilot watches you game and captures that data for 'model training'Microsoft's Gaming Copilot has been added to the Xbox App on PC and by default it's configured to capture and send all on-screen text for training.Oct 22, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• TCL's massive OLED factory will see the arrival of more affordable displaysTCL's new multi-billion dollar OLED factory in China is set to use a world's first new manufacturing process that will reduce costs by 20%.Oct 22, 2025 10:01 PM CDT
• Third-party publishers Take-Two, EA conquer US game sales charts for SeptemberThird-party publishers like Take-Two Interactive and Electronic Arts lead the best-selling games of September 2025 in the United States, new data reveals.Oct 22, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Do you feel lucky, punk? Eastwood map in Battlefield 6 Season 1 brings back dicey golf cartsBattlefield 6 Season 1 trailer looks explosive - and yes, Bad Company's golf carts are back in 'California Resistance', the second themed update next month.Oct 22, 2025 1:52 PM CDT
• Microsoft raises prices of Xbox devkits by $500, ID@Xbox members still get free XDKsNew reports indicate Microsoft has raised the price of its commercial Xbox development kits for game creators, but ID@Xbox devs still get free kits.Oct 22, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Samsung and Google's unveil Apple Vision Pro rival for half the priceSamsung has unveiled a direct competitor to the Apple Vision Pro, a new mixed reality headset born out of a collaboration between Google and Qualcomm.Oct 22, 2025 11:14 AM CDT
• MindsEye founder blames employees for the game's failure, says they are 'saboteurs'The boss of the studio behind MindsEye has blamed 'saboteurs' from within the studio, Build a Rocket Boy, for the title's failure.Oct 22, 2025 8:05 AM CDT
• ASUS launches custom Call of Duty Black Ops 7 themed Radeon RX 9070 XTThe new custom ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Special Edition graphics card looks very cool, but is limited to 1,000 units.Oct 21, 2025 8:59 PM CDT
• Next-gen Xbox will be a 'high-end, curated experience,' Xbox president hints AI is a major partXbox president Sarah Bond makes more comments about the next-gen Xbox console, saying that the ROG Ally and Ally X are indicators on what's to come.Oct 21, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it's now up for saleWarner Bros. Discovery has announced that it is now up for sale, causing the company's stock value to jump 10% as potential buyers explore the opportunity.Oct 21, 2025 11:35 AM CDT
• Apple fires back at EU for unlawful changes to iPhone, and App StoreApple has argued before the EU's second-highest court, claiming that laws unlawfully compel the company to make changes to the iPhone and the App Store.Oct 21, 2025 10:51 AM CDT
• Tech CEO admits responsibility for smashing airplane windshield mid-flightThe National Transportation Safety Board confirmed on Sunday that a mysterious object from 'space' collided with a United Airlines flight.Oct 21, 2025 6:35 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 2080 Ti prototype appears with 'GeForce GTX' branding and beefier specsA rare prototype GeForce GTX 2080 Ti was found on Facebook Marketplace and it features more VRAM and CUDA Cores than the RTX model we got.Oct 20, 2025 10:33 PM CDT
• Hearthstone developers unionize at Blizzard, join World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo teamsMore of Blizzard's developers are unionizing, this time the Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble teams have voted to organize under the CWA labor union.Oct 20, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Microsoft slowly moves Xbox console production out of ChinaNew reports indicate Microsoft is slowly moving the production of its Xbox console hardware out of China, likely to reduce costly overseas trade tariffs.Oct 20, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• GTA 6 fans think they've found the release date for the next trailerGrand Theft Auto fans are pointing to a specific spot during the trailer as a clue for when Rockstar will release the next GTA 6 trailer.Oct 20, 2025 11:10 AM CDT
• No, Halo isn't being fully made by AI, insider clarifies what's really going onThe recent report about Microsoft using AI to generate the next two Halo games was misunderstood, with the source now putting the record straight.Oct 20, 2025 7:32 AM CDT
• Intel CEO meets with Saudi government official to discuss chip partnershipIntel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan has met with the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology to discuss a potential partnership.Oct 20, 2025 6:02 AM CDT
• MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO motherboard released: official support for 10,000+ MT/s memory speedsMSI's new AMD AM5-based MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI motherboard released: supports DDR5 memory with 10,000+ MT/s through overclocking.Oct 20, 2025 3:42 AM CDT
• Microsoft to reportedly use Intel Foundry and 18A for its next-gen Maia AI acceleratorMicrosoft is reportedly set to use Intel's new 18A or 18A-P process for its next-gen Maia 3 accelerator for AI and future chips depending on the outcome.Oct 19, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• Horizon's tribes were very expensive and time consuming to make, artist confirmsDesigning and creating Horizon's colorful and exotic tribes was one of the most expensive and time-consuming parts of developing the franchise's origins.Oct 19, 2025 11:32 AM CDT
• Report: Generative AI is being heavily used to make new Halo games, including Halo CE RemakeThe skeleton and foundation of all new Halo games are reportedly being built using Xbox's generative AI technology in a bid to streamline development.Oct 18, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Apple's first foldable iPhone could be delayed until 2027 over complex hinge systemApple's rumored foldable iPhone might not launch in 2026, could launch in 2027 with issues surrounding complex hinge system, and flexible OLED display.Oct 17, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• TEAMGROUP intros T-Force Z54E Gen5 SSD: sports Phison E28 Gen5 controller, pumps 14.9GB/secTEAMGROUP introduces its new T-Force Z54E Gen5 SSD: powered by Phison's new E28 Gen5 SSD controller, in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB capacities, pumps 14.9GB/sec reads.Oct 17, 2025 8:24 PM CDT
• Silent Hill 2 remake is so successful it now makes up nearly 20% of total franchise salesBloober Team's new Silent Hill 2 remake has sold over 2 million copies, signalling a vital resurgence for Konami's once-dormant horror game franchise.Oct 17, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 progression changes based on player feedback are now liveBattlefield 6 developers have recognized the community reports of progression being too slow, and have unveiled an incoming update.Oct 17, 2025 11:46 AM CDT
• Apple's MacBook Pro M6 OLED could be a touchscreen model - and not everyone's happyApple has historically poured scorn on the idea of touchscreen laptops, but seems to have changed its mind in recent times - to the chagrin of some people.Oct 17, 2025 8:53 AM CDT
• G.SKILL DDR5 RAM overclocked to stable 10,600 MT/s using AMD Ryzen 5 8500G on ASUS B850 moboG.SKILL DDR5 memory has been used to overclock to a stable 10,600 MT/s on a lower-end AMD Ryzen 5 8500G CPU and ASUS B850M-AYW motherboard.Oct 17, 2025 3:54 AM CDT
• Dead Space creator says Elon Musk is 'full of crap' when it comes to AI-generated gamesWhen it comes to xAI's game studio delivering the first great AI-generated game in 2026, Dead Space creator and industry veteran Glen Schofield thinks not.Oct 17, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
• DDR5 RAM exceeds 13000 MT/s speeds: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 overclocked to record 13010 MT/sThe massive 13,000 MT/s speed barrier for DDR5 RAM has been breached: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 on GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE reaches record 13010 MT/s.Oct 16, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Razer's new Razer Kiyo V2 webcam combines 4K capture with AI-powered features for creatorsRazer has launched a pair of new webcams with the new Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X, with former offering crisp lossless 4K capture.Oct 16, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
• Blizzard's tech teams vote to unionize, join alongside Diablo and World of Warcraft unionsMore Blizzard Entertainment developers have unionized under the Communication Workers of America, and Microsoft has formally recognized the organization.Oct 16, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Quantic Dream's making Spellcasters Chronicles, a 3v3 spell-flinging MOBA with deck buildingThe studio says it's still working on Star Wars: Eclipse, too, alongside its new MOBA project which incorporates deck building elements.Oct 16, 2025 1:41 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 sells 7 million copies in first 3 days, EA confirmsBattlefield 6 has sold 7 million copies in 3 days, Electronic Arts officially confirms, making it the biggest launch in the shooter franchise's history.Oct 16, 2025 11:32 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 could be getting six new game modesBattlefield 6 may get an additional six new game modes, as dataminers have discovered names within the files alongside confirmed game modes.Oct 16, 2025 10:01 AM CDT
• Steam just broke its concurrent user record with 41.6 million gamers41,666,455 million PC gamers were online and on Steam on October 12, 2025, setting a new CCU (concurrent user) record for the platform.Oct 16, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• ADATA chairman says unprecedented and historic shortage of DRAM, SSDs, and HDDs is hereADATA chairman Chen Lebai says the AI boom is disrupting the memory market and that it's now facing historic shortages of DRAM, SSDs, and HDDs.Oct 15, 2025 10:36 PM CDT
• AMD teases next-gen Helios rack-scale platform: new EPYC + Instinct chips, battles NVIDIA RubinAMD showcases its next-gen Helios rack-scale platform: combining next-gen Instinct AI GPUs, EPYC CPUs, and more to battle NVIDIA Rubin in AI servers.Oct 15, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• GTA 6 review access might require reviewers to fly to Rockstar for a few days to play the gameRockstar will probably get reviewers, YouTubers, and influencers to fly out to their HQ to play Grand Theft Auto 6, which shouldn't be too far away.Oct 15, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• GTA 6 could be the first $100 game - and Rockstar might actually deserve ItThe design director of the first Saints Row game has said that Rockstar deserves to price Grand Theft Auto 6 at $100, as 'not all games are created equal.'Oct 15, 2025 2:35 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 naval warfare discovered by dataminersDataminers have discovered evidence that naval warfare is currently in development for Battlefield 6, although its release date remains unclear.Oct 15, 2025 1:04 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 players are riding drones by swinging the sledgehammerBattlefield 6 players are using the sledgehammer to ride a drone up to extreme heights and then sniping opposition players from across the map.Oct 15, 2025 11:20 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 developers confirm fix for bullets not registeringBattlefield 6 developers have confirmed that bullet registration issues are real and that a hotfix has already been deployed to the live servers.Oct 15, 2025 9:51 AM CDT
• Ex-Intel CEO CEO Pat Gelsinger says 'Of course' the tech industry is in an AI bubbleEx-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said 'Of course we are' when asked if we're currently in an AI bubble. However, he doesn't see it ending 'for several years.'Oct 15, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• Corsair's new Platinum-rated HXi SHIFT power supplies have a built-in iCUE LINK System HubCorsair's new HXi SHIFT Series PSUs, available now in 1000W, 1200W, and 1500W variants feature an integrated iCUE LINK System Hub.Oct 14, 2025 10:57 PM CDT
• NVIDIA teases next-gen Kyber rack-scale tech: up to 576 NVIDIA Rubin Ultra GPUs in 2027NVIDIA details Kyber rack-scale generation delivers HUGE increase in per-rack GPU density, power: up to 576 NVIDIA Rubin Ultra AI GPUs in 2027.Oct 14, 2025 9:45 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 has sold over 6.5 million copies, made $350 million in revenue, analyst predictsAnalyst firm Alinea Analytics predicts that EA's new Battlefield has sold over 6.5 million copies since launch with $350 million in revenue earned.Oct 14, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Ghost of Yotei devs will create one game at a time: 'It has to be our best idea,' boss saysSucker Punch productions, the team behind Ghost of Yotei and Infamous, says their studio will continue being a one-project team on PS5 and beyond.Oct 14, 2025 1:35 PM CDT
• Discord hack reaches new heights as customer service party denies data breachThe company Discord, blamed for the recent hack involving the theft of government-issued IDs, has denied being hacked, instead blaming 'human error.'Oct 14, 2025 12:12 PM CDT
• Microsoft messes up Windows 11's Media Creation Tool just as Windows 10 support endsWould-be upgraders have found Windows 11's Media Creation Tool isn't working, which is bad timing to say the least - though not the end of the world.Oct 14, 2025 9:03 AM CDT
• Intel and AMD unite to strengthen x86 with new feature setIntel and AMD have teamed up to provide long-term stability and predictability of the x86 architecture, hedging against the competitiveness of ARM.Oct 14, 2025 6:53 AM CDT
• Pokemon developer plans leak up until 2030: three new gamesGame Freak, the developer of Nintendo's Pokémon franchise, has been hacked, and details have emerged about its plans up until 2030.Oct 14, 2025 1:55 AM CDT
• Radeon RX 9070 XT 16-Pin connector melts on Sapphire's premium Nitro modelOh great, it's yet another case of the 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 design power connector for modern GPUs failing, overheating, and effectively melting.Oct 14, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• New game uses custom technology to create pixel-art worlds that you can fully explore in 3DProject Shadowglass is a new immersive sim game currently in development that leverages new technology to create impressive 3D pixel art graphics.Oct 13, 2025 11:02 PM CDT
• Apple MacBook Pro M5 rumored to arrive this week alongside iPad Pro M5 and refreshed Vision ProApple's planning a trio of new products to be unleashed this week, according to leaker Mark Gurman, unveiled via simple online announcements.Oct 13, 2025 2:20 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 XP farming is officially being stopped by EAEA and Battlefield 6 developers are attempting to put a stop to the XP farms that are boosting players to high levels, unlocking weapons and attachments.Oct 13, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 jump momentum officially fixed in new updateBattlefield Studios has rolled out an update for the Battlefield 6 bug that stopped player momentum mid-air while wielding specific weapons.Oct 13, 2025 11:17 AM CDT
• AMD and Sony PS6 deep dive - Path Tracing and AI are the future of PlayStation graphicsAMD and Sony recently shared more information on Project Amethyst and the future of PlayStation hardware, and ray-tracing and AI are a core part of it.Oct 13, 2025 6:34 AM CDT
• Latest Battle Royale game combines 10 fast fingers and Russian rouletteFinal Sentence is the latest battle royale title that pits 100 players against each other with typewriters, accuracy, and involuntary Russian roulette.Oct 13, 2025 12:25 AM CDT
• GALAX intros new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB with blower-style fan and slim single-slot designGALAX has just launched a new single-slot variant GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics card with a blower-style fan, perfect for SFF gaming PCs.Oct 11, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Xbox hiring gaming finance experts to 'drive transformation initiatives with urgency'Microsoft is hiring two financial experts to help transform the finances of its Xbox video games business as the division is stressed to deliver profits.Oct 11, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• SPARKLE intros new server with 16 GPUs, up to 768GB of VRAM, and a monster 10,800W PSUSPARKLE intros the C741-6U-Dual 16P system: supports up to 16 Arc Pro B60 Dual 48GB cards with 768GB of VRAM total, and a huge 10,800W power supply.Oct 10, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 shatters Call of Duty's all-time player record on SteamBattlefield 6 has finally launched, and within a matter of hours, it has shattered Call of Duty's all-time concurrent player count on Steam.Oct 10, 2025 1:05 PM CDT
• Halo art director leaves studio after 17 years, says he'll share why 'when it's safe'The Halo Studios art director has announced that he is leaving the studio and will reveal more details when 'it is absolutely safe to do so.'Oct 10, 2025 11:49 AM CDT
• We could hear news about Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 6The publisher of the Grand Theft Auto franchise has confirmed when it could reveal some more information about the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6.Oct 10, 2025 6:02 AM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy XR leak: 4K micro-OLED panels, Snapdragon XR2+ chip, Google AI integrationSamsung's new Project Moohan leaks: Galaxy XR powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon XR+ chip, Sony 4K Micro-OLED panels, Google AI integration.Oct 9, 2025 10:46 PM CDT
• Full Xbox Magnus APU leak with specs and pictures: up to 48GB GDDR7, targeting 2027 launchMicrosoft's next-gen Xbox Next console gets Magnus APU full leak: 250-350W TDP, Zen 6, RDNA 5, up to 48GB GDDR7, NPU with up to 110 TOPS, and 2027 launch.Oct 9, 2025 8:02 PM CDT
• PS5 handheld closer to reality thanks to new Project Amethyst techSony and AMD gave a new update on Project Amethyst technologies that could pave the way for dedicated PlayStation handheld that competes against the Switch.Oct 9, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Sony confirms new PS6 tech: Radiance Cores, Neural Arrays, and Universal CompressionSony and AMD confirm new technology that could be used in the next-gen PS6, including new high-performance & high-efficiency upgrades built onto the chip.Oct 9, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• KIOXIA's new open-source RocksDB plug-in improves the performance and lifespan of SSDsKIOXIA has developed a new open-source RocksDB plug-in for data centers that not only improves performance but increases the lifespan of SSDs.Oct 9, 2025 8:02 AM CDT
• Discord confirms government ID photos of users were stolen by hackersDiscord has responded to the claim that hackers stole 2 million age verification photos of users from a third-party customer service provider.Oct 9, 2025 1:04 AM CDT
• Zelda 64's Unreal Engine 5 fan remake for PC just got a massive update and it's playableThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time fan remake in Unreal Engine 5 just added two new iconic regions to the game with impressive modern visuals.Oct 8, 2025 7:58 PM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms Battlefield 6 will launch with DLSS 4 Multi Frame GenerationNVIDIA has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will launch with DLSS 4, Multi-Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Super Resolution to push framerates to intense heights.Oct 8, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Larian exec says 'we don't need another cash grab' about Musk's AI-generated game for 2026We need more engagement and human-human expression, the head of publishing at Larian argues - not more 'psychologically trained gameplay loops'.Oct 8, 2025 12:00 PM CDT
• Microsoft once again tightens grip on Windows setup freedomMicrosoft's new update addresses several loopholes in the Windows setup process, which were previously used to bypass the Microsoft account requirement.Oct 8, 2025 9:55 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 at completely maxed graphical settings requires a very powerful PCBattlefield Studios has released the hardware components that PC gamers will need to fully max out Battlefield 6 when it releases on October 11.Oct 8, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Nintendo confuses gamers by posting an animated short film with no explanationNintendo posted the four-minute animated short film 'Close to You' to its YouTube channel, and it left fans scratching their heads as to what it's for.Oct 8, 2025 12:37 AM CDT
• Vampire Survivors getting 4-player online co-op for ultra-addictive chaosYou've asked a thousand times, and now Poncle is listening: Vampire Survivors is officially getting four-player online co-op with the new v1.14 update.Oct 7, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Game Pass loses 10% DLC discount in favor of rewards scheme payoutsMicrosoft has officially confirmed that it removed the 10% DLC discount for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, replacing it with a new rewards scheme.Oct 7, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Activision move Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta end closer to Battlefield 6 launch dateActivision has announced an extension for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's beta, in an effort to draw as many players as possible away from Battlefield 6.Oct 7, 2025 12:07 PM CDT
• PS5 Pro can 'technically do path tracing' confirms War Thunder developerThe developer of War Thunder has said the PS5 Pro can run path tracing, but you would need a 'highly optimized strategy for doing it' due to the perf hit.Oct 7, 2025 7:11 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 uses a special 'DLSS Light' version to upscale to 4KThe Nintendo Switch 2 supports two versions of DLSS, one similar to the PC version and a new DLSS Light model for resolutions higher than 1080p.Oct 7, 2025 1:32 AM CDT
• MaxSun unveils single-slot, liquid-cooled Intel Arc B60 48GB, allows for 7 x GPU configurationsMaxSun is using Abee's liquid-cooling solution for Intel Arc Pro B60 48GB Turbo cards, reduces thickness down to just a single-slot card.Oct 6, 2025 11:09 PM CDT
• Acer CEO gives insight into 'operational headaches' from NVIDIA and Intel x86 CPU dealNVIDIA and Intel's partnership on x86 CPUs sounds good, but the supply chain isn't thrilled about it, and neither is the CEO of Acer for obvious reasons.Oct 6, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 confirmed day one patch by EA, big changes outlined in patch notesA day-one patch for Battlefield 6 has been confirmed for release, as numerous changes have been made to the game since the Open Beta.Oct 6, 2025 12:21 PM CDT
• Steam's new big game attracts 100,000+ players who want to grow absurdly powerfulPC players are flocking to a new game on Steam that lets them face endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful in a 3D retro aesthetic.Oct 6, 2025 9:12 AM CDT
• 97% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cheaters were banned within 30 minutes, says ActivisionActivision has claimed it has stopped 97% of the cheaters in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 early access multiplayer beta within just 30 minutes.Oct 6, 2025 2:46 AM CDT
• Voxel Duke Nukem finally makes PC classic Duke Nukem 3D, actually 3DVoxel Duke Nukem 3D, from modder Dan Peterson, puts the 3D in Duke Nukem 3D with 'all monsters, babes, props and more' converted to 3D voxel models.Oct 6, 2025 12:58 AM CDT
• ASUS's new ProArt 'Wood Edition Beige' PC case is something you'll either love or hateASUS's new ProArt PA401 Wood Edition Beige edition case offers a minimal, beige, wood, and stylish design for those looking for something different.Oct 5, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• Xbox says it's not exiting the hardware business, next-gen console still in developmentMicrosoft responds to the rumor that it has canceled its next-generation Xbox console, says it is 'actively investing in future first-party consoles.'Oct 5, 2025 8:31 PM CDT
• Check out this ultra-rare unreleased Pentium 4 engineering sample CPU clocked at 4.0GHzA rare engineering sample of the Intel Pentium 4 years turned up on social media, clocked at 4.0GHz on CPU-Z as an Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 980.Oct 5, 2025 6:41 AM CDT
• Intel to only detail Panther Lake architecture on October 9, specs and reviews after CES 2026Intel will only be detailing its new Panther Lake CPU architecture on October 9, detailed specifications and reviews not arriving until after CES 2026.Oct 4, 2025 7:54 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5080 needs DLSS to hit 144FPS at 4K in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open multiplayer beta is released and we have benchmarked the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070Ti, and RTX 5070.Oct 4, 2025 6:01 AM CDT
• Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone expectations are too high says Wall Street analystWall Street analyst says better performance from base iPhone 17 has led to the excessive expectations for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone.Oct 4, 2025 1:39 AM CDT
• Free Xbox cloud gaming with ads on the wayMicrosoft plans to launch a free version of Xbox cloud gaming, but users will have to watch advertisements in order to play, and the selection is limited.Oct 3, 2025 2:41 PM CDT
• Unity vulnerability patched, devs advised to update all games running the engineAll games running Unity must now be immediately patched due to a new security vulnerability that has been discovered, the company has officially announced.Oct 3, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Razer's new Core X V2 external Thunderbolt 5 GPU enclosure now available, costs $350Razer's new Core X V2 external GPU enclosure is now available on Amazon for $350, packing Thunderbolt 5 support for up to 64Gbps of bandwidth.Oct 3, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• SCUF Gaming introduces new premium Valor Pro Wireless Controller for PC and XboxThe new SCUF Valor Pro Wireless Performance Controller is available now, promising a pro-level controller experience for PC and Xbox gamers.Oct 2, 2025 11:03 PM CDT
• Keychron has created the world's first fully ceramic keyboardThe new Keychron Q16 HE 8K is the 'world's first fully ceramic keyboard' with 8K polling and custom magnetic Hall Effect switches.Oct 2, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 reportedly sells 1.7 million pre-orders, expected to sell 5 million in first weekBattlefield 6 has reportedly had 1.7 million pre-orders so far on Steam, with predictions that it will sell around 5 million copies in its first week.Oct 2, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• $55 billion EA deal a 'head scratcher' for Saudis, Citigroup manager Jason Bazinet saysSaudis' bid to take Electronic Arts private doesn't make a ton of sense strategically, Cito'This isn't the most compelling use of capital.Oct 2, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Game Pass is a profitable business that earned $5 billion last year, Xbox president reiteratesXbox president Sarah Bond reiterates that Xbox Game Pass is a profitable business, and reconfirms the subscription service generated $5 billion in FY25.Oct 2, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Sony to release new PS5 controller that's similar to an Xbox controllerSony is reportedly working on a new PS5 Pro controller that has a removable battery and is slated to launch alongside a new PS5 Pro.Oct 2, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Intel confirms P-Core, E-Core architectures for Core Ultra 400 series 'Nova Lake' CPUsIntel confirms that Core Ultra 400 series 'Nova Lake' CPUs will have Coyote Cove P-Cores, Arctic Wolf E-Cores, while Panther Cove P-Cores coming to Xeon 7.Oct 2, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
• Xbox Game Pass cancellation page crashes after Microsoft roll out price hikeMicrosoft's Game Pass Ultimate price hike results in the subscription cancellation landing page breaking, presumably due to an influx of traffic.Oct 2, 2025 6:40 AM CDT
• Windows 7 market share skyrockets as Windows 11 market share barely movesWith Windows 10 support ending in a couple of weeks and Windows 11 market share barely moving, new data shows users are going back to Windows 7.Oct 2, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 is the most popular new gaming GPU of 2025Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for September 2025 shows the GeForce RTX 50 Series gaining momentum with PC gamers, led by the RTX 5070.Oct 1, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
• BioWare veteran warns of uncertain future under new EA ownersA BioWare veteran warns that the future of many studios under EA, including BioWare, is uncertain following the $55 billion acquisition by Saudi investors.Oct 1, 2025 1:14 PM CDT
• TSMC 2nm process expected to be a game-changer for both AMD and IntelTSMC to further strengthen its position as the global provider of cutting-edge chips after Intel is slated to join the customer list for the 2nm process.Oct 1, 2025 10:59 AM CDT
• SteelSeries' new $600 Arctis Nova Elite headset features 24-bit, 96 kHz wireless audioThe new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite headset, priced at $599.99, is one of the most premium and feature-packed gaming headsets we've seen.Oct 1, 2025 1:31 AM CDT

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