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- GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER specs reveal it's going to be a 415W GPU
Specs for the GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER reveal that it's going to receive 24GB of VRAM with faster GPU and memory clocks pushing the power draw to 415W.Jun 30, 2025 11:31 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new GB300 Blackwell Ultra AI servers to begin shipping in second half of 2025
NVIDIA's next-gen GB300 AI server shipments are expected to ramp in the second half of 2025, before Rubin AI servers begin shipping in 2026.Jun 30, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - EA teases new college basketball game, doubles down on sports to fight portfolio risk
After 15 years since the last game, Electronic Arts is teasing a return to its popular EA Sports NCAA Basketball series with a supposed launch in 2028.Jun 30, 2025 5:35 PM CDT - TSMC Arizona chips being flown back to TSMC in Taiwan for advanced packaging
TSMC Arizona chips are Made in the USA, but are reportedly being flown back to Taiwan for advanced packaging: US semiconductor supply chain needs Taiwan.Jun 30, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - New report reveals why Amazon missed out on Switch 2 launch
A new report from Bloomberg reveals the real reason that Nintendo didn't launch the Switch 2 on Amazon: third-party sellers were undercutting Nintendo.Jun 30, 2025 4:32 PM CDT - NVIDIA expected to ship 5.2M Blackwell GPUs in 2025, 1.8M in 2026, and 5.7M Rubin GPUs in 2026
JP Morgan expects NVIDIA to ship 5.2M Blackwell AI GPUs this year, drops to 1.8M in 2026 as Rubin ramps with an expected 5.7M shipped in 2026.Jun 30, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - SPARKLE intros new Arc Pro B60 cards: one is a dual-GPU workstation card with 48GB of VRAM
SPARKLE confirms three new Arc Pro 'Battlemage' GPUs: a 24GB model with blower-style cooler, 24GB passively-cooled, and dual-GPU card with 48GB of VRAM.Jun 30, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC with LN2 cooling breaks 3DMark Port Royal world record
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC graphics card breaks 3DMark Port Royal world record: LN2-cooled by overclocker Splave, scoring a huge 47,375 points.Jun 30, 2025 2:02 PM CDT - Forget OLED, what people want is cheaper MacBooks - and that might happen by using iPhone CPUs
A MacBook 13-inch could be seriously affordable - turning up late in 2025 or possibly early in 2026 - if plans to use an A18 Pro CPU turn out to be true.Jun 30, 2025 12:21 PM CDT - Need a budget GPU? NVIDIA RTX 5050 is out tomorrow, Amazon product listing suggests
NVIDIA said its desktop RTX 5050 graphics card won't debut until the second half of July, but an MSI board is supposedly set to arrive on July 1.Jun 30, 2025 11:16 AM CDT - Second Diablo 2 expansion after Lord of Destruction could have happened, D2 creator says
Original Diablo creator David Brevik discusses the cancelled second expansion for Diablo 2 that he designed--it could've happened in an alternate timeline.Jun 30, 2025 9:53 AM CDT - AVerMedia's latest HDMI capture devices offer pro-level quality for creators of all sizes
AVerMedia's CamStream 4K BU113G2 and StreamLine MINI+ GC311G2 capture cards are perfect solutions for turning that camera into a streaming powerhouse.Jun 30, 2025 1:28 AM CDT - TEAMGROUP's new MicroSD Express Card gives Switch 2 gamers up to 1TB of additional storage
The new TEAMGROUP APEX SD7.1 microSD Express Card is built for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering more storage for more games with fast 800 MB/s speeds.Jun 30, 2025 12:57 AM CDT - Cooler Master's new Mini-ITX case has enough room for a GeForce RTX 5090
Cooler Master's new NR200P V3 Mini-ITX has enough room and cooling to support a high-end GeForce RTX 5090 or another almost quad-slot GPU.Jun 30, 2025 12:31 AM CDT - LG has begun mass producing its 'Dream OLED' panels for gaming displays
LG's 4th Gen OLED Technology will introduce the company's groundbreaking tech that delivers the brightest OLED displays ever seen.Jun 29, 2025 11:56 PM CDT - Apple Smart Glasses: Ray-Bans-like, will drive the next wave of consumer electronics in 2027
Apple Smart Glasses expected in 2027 with Ray-Bans-like style, voice control and gesture recognition, will be the 'next wave' in consumer electronics.Jun 29, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - Apple Vision Air headset rumors: all-new form factor, powered by Apple's 2027 iPhone processor
Apple's upcoming Vision Air headset teased in new leaks: all-new form factor, powered by Apple's latest flagship iPhone processor, cheaper price point.Jun 29, 2025 10:30 PM CDT - DLSS 4's new enhanced Super Resolution now uses a lot less VRAM
NVIDIA's new DLSS 4 Super Resolution, which now uses a more complex Transformer model with twice the parameters, was optimized ahead of its official debut.Jun 29, 2025 10:02 PM CDT - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is also getting a SUPER refresh, with 24GB of VRAM
Specs for the upcoming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER have leaked, highlighting that the big difference will be 50% more VRAM compared to the original.Jun 29, 2025 9:26 PM CDT - GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER specs leak, faster and 18GB of VRAM
Specs for the GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER have leaked, detailing a massive 50% increase to VRAM capacity (going from 12GB to 18GB) alongside more CUDA Cores.Jun 29, 2025 9:03 PM CDT - This new external GPU features GeForce RTX 5060 with Thunderbolt 5 and OCulink connectivity
This new external GPU prototype features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with Thunderbolt 5 and OCulink connectivity, and it fits in your hand.Jun 29, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - Samsung's new XR headset rumored with higher-end 3800 PPI display, more than Apple Vision Pro
Samsung's upcoming XR headset could have more pixel density than Apple's expensive Vision Pro, with 3800 PPI OLEDoS displays inside.Jun 29, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - Epic Rewards bonuses are now instantly available when purchasing microtransactions
Epic Games supercharges its Epic Rewards bonus scheme with a new policy change that delivers points instantaneously after purchasing in-game currency.Jun 29, 2025 3:33 PM CDT - ASUS teams with KFC China for ROG-themed burgers and limited-edition keycaps for $5.60
ASUS teams with KFC China for two new menu items in its new 'Fortress of Faith' campaign, including a ROG logo burned into the top of the burger.Jun 29, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - CDPR wants Witcher 4 players to make intuitive decisions that lead to impactful consequences
The Witcher 4's narrative designer explains how the sequel builds off of The Witcher 3's beloved story and quest lines, says impact is a big focus.Jun 29, 2025 2:33 PM CDT - SpaceX launches UK satellite to make semiconductors in space with 'space-derived crystal seeds'
Space Forge confirms successful launch and in-orbit communication with ForgeStar-1, the UK's first in-space manufacturing satellite.Jun 29, 2025 2:02 PM CDT - 'I think Xbox hardware is dead,' says original founding Xbox team member
Laura Fryer, one of the original Microsoft Game Studios producers from 1995, believes that Xbox hardware is dead and MSFT will exit the console business.Jun 29, 2025 1:32 PM CDT - Windows 12 probably won't be coming out for another year, as Windows 11 version 25H2 announced
Microsoft isn't releasing Windows 12 anytime soon, with the announcement that the next version of Windows on its way with Windows 11 version 25H2.Jun 29, 2025 1:01 PM CDT - Abee teases its new AMD Strix Halo APU-powered Mini-PC with built-in liquid cooling and PSU
Abee shows off its new AI station powered by AMD's new flagship Strix Halo APU, a built-in APU and liquid-cooling, with 16C/32T and 128GB of RAM.Jun 29, 2025 12:18 PM CDT - GIGABYTE Ultra Turbo Mode for Z890 boards: up to 35% more gaming perf on Core Ultra 2 CPUs
GIGABYTE intros Ultra Turbo Mode for Intel Z890 motherboards: features up to 35% more gaming performance on Intel Core Ultra 2 series CPUs.Jun 28, 2025 10:54 PM CDT - 19% of PS Plus subscribers are still playing on PS4, Sony says
Although it's nearly 12 years old at this point, the PlayStation 4 still makes up nearly 20% of total subscribers of Sony's PlayStation Plus service.Jun 28, 2025 9:33 PM CDT - Diablo's last-minute multiplayer guided Diablo II's development, creator David Brevik says
Diablo 2 turns 25 years old and to celebrate, Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson sits down with Diablo creator David Brevik for a one-hour interview.Jun 28, 2025 7:48 PM CDT - Resident Evil 9 was originally an online game, Capcom reveals footage of experimental concept
The rumor was true: Resident Evil 9 did indeed start out as an experimental concept design that used online multiplayer set in an open-world Raccoon City.Jun 28, 2025 6:33 PM CDT - Apple's next-gen iPad Pro should feature ultra-thin bezels, notch is being eliminated
Apple's next-gen iPad Pro should feature ultra-thin bezels like Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, with the notch expected to be completely removed.Jun 28, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - Capcom explains why Leon isn't Resident Evil 9's protagonist: They wanted a victim, not a hero
Resident Evil 9: Requiem introduces a new type of protagonist to the series--a mousey and easily-scared introvert who's more of a victim than a hero.Jun 28, 2025 6:01 PM CDT - GPD rumored to be working on first Strix Halo APU-powered gaming handheld prototype
GPD is reportedly working on the first AMD Strix Halo APU-powered gaming handheld prototype, which scores 10,000+ points in 3DMark TimeSpy.Jun 28, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - New Diablo 2 content updates teased by Blizzard as sequel celebrates 25th anniversary
It sounds like Blizzard hasn't forgotten about Diablo II after all, and the studio has teased what sounds like new content updates to D2 Resurrected.Jun 28, 2025 4:39 PM CDT - Samsung reportedly completes basic design of second-gen 2nm GAA process, ready for Exynos 2700
Samsung Foundry's '2nd Generation 2nm' process is now shifting 'full steam ahead' with its first step being securing external customers.Jun 28, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - Microsoft's in-house AI chip delayed again with crappy performance, can't compete with NVIDIA
Microsoft's aim of reducing its dependence on NVIDIA for AI chips seems to be failing, as its in-house AI chip has been delayed with subpar performance.Jun 28, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition GPU: hidden GC-HPWR connector handles 1000W power
ASUS launches its new ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition graphics cards featuring hidden PCIe power connector design, handles 1000W of power.Jun 27, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - Dell launches new 'Dell Premium' laptops with Core Ultra-H CPUs, GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs
Dell launches its new Dell Premium laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H series CPUs and NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.Jun 27, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - Xiaomi unveils the Pad 7S Pro 12.5: its first tablet powered with in-house Xring O1 chip
Xiaomi unveils its new Pad 7S Pro 12.5: its first tablet using its in-house Xring O1 chip, with 120W charging, a huge battery, and high-end performance.Jun 27, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - Samsung 'imminent' to ship its bleeding-edge 12-Hi HBM4 samples for next-gen AI GPUs
Samsung Electronics is reportedly in the 'imminent' stage of shipping its new HBM4 12-Hi memory to major US tech companies like NVIDIA and AMD.Jun 27, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra specs rumored: dual 48MP cameras, with $2000+ price
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra rumored with dual 48MP cameras, 7.58-inch display when unfolded, with a new 'liquid metal' hinge mechanism.Jun 27, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - WinRAR users update ASAP to fix security vulnerability that exposes PCs to hackers
WinRAR has confirmed a security vulnerability within old versions of its software that could be exploited by hackers, increasing the risk of malware.Jun 27, 2025 1:19 PM CDT - Borderlands 4 won't get a price discount or come to Game Pass/PS Plus for 5+ years
Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford has said it will be more than 5 years before Borderlands 4 receives a discount or goes to Game Pass or PS Plus.Jun 27, 2025 12:49 PM CDT - 61 million records allegedly from Verizon leak online: names, tax IDs, addresses, phone numbers
Verizon has responded to the alleged hack of 61 million customer records that contain full names, tax IDs, addresses, and phone numbers.Jun 27, 2025 12:21 PM CDT - Activision just accidentally leaked two Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 game modes
Activision has accidentally revealed two new game modes coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with one being a 20v20 matches with wingsuits.Jun 27, 2025 9:50 AM CDT - Riot Games officially embraces sports betting sponsorships for League of Legends and Valorant
Riot Games has announced it is now open to allow sports betting companies to sponsor professional League of Legends and Valorant teams.Jun 27, 2025 9:03 AM CDT - Dust off the Xbox 360 it's time to receive an update 20 years after launch
20 years after its launch, Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Xbox 360 consoles, bringing improvements to the dashboard and ads to the home screen.Jun 27, 2025 8:29 AM CDT - Epic Games is taking $175,000 from a gamer for cheating in Fortnite
Epic Games will be receiving $175,000 from a gamer who was caught cheating in Fortnite, with the case possibly having wide implications on gaming industry.Jun 27, 2025 8:02 AM CDT - Microsoft officially unveils replacement for Blue Screen of Death after 40 years
Microsoft has officially retired the iconic Blue Screen of Death and unveiled its replacement, designed to streamline unexpected restarts.Jun 27, 2025 1:16 AM CDT - NVIDIA explains why the laptop RTX 5050 has GDDR7 and the desktop variant has GDDR6 memory
The GeForce RTX 5050 desktop and laptop GPUs are virtually the same apart from the laptop variant sporting faster and more efficient GDDR7 memory.Jun 26, 2025 9:56 PM CDT - Steam Summer Sale 2025 has begun, here's 42 of the best deals
The Steam Summer Sale 2025 is here, and we've picked some of the best deals covering new releases, games for under $15, and incredible deals for under $5.Jun 26, 2025 9:29 PM CDT - Fallout New Vegas lead writer Chris Avellone joins 'dream team' of devs on new fantasy RPG
Famed Fallout 2 and Fallout New Vegas writer Chris Avellone is working on a new dark fantasy RPG under the freshly-formed Republic Games dev studio.Jun 26, 2025 5:39 PM CDT - Apple's new M5 iPad Pro OLED displays from Samsung and LG enter mass production, ready for 2026
Apple's new iPad Pro expected with OLED displays split between Samsung and LG, with its new in-house M5 processor powering the new slates.Jun 26, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - Report: Xbox layoffs could be devastating, whole studios may close, Turn10 expecting cuts
New reports indicate that Microsoft's planned layoffs of its Xbox games division may drastically affect its teams and entire development studios may close.Jun 26, 2025 4:34 PM CDT - Intel's ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger says he 'was not given the opportunity' to finish what he started
Intel's ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger says his decision to step down was 'extremely difficult' and that he wasn't given the opportunity to finish what he started.Jun 26, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - President Trump's AI chip export controls hurt DeepSeek's release of its next-gen R2 AI model
DeepSeek's next-gen R2 AI model launch stopped as CEO isn't satisfied with its performance, caused by its lack of NVIDIA AI GPUs getting into China.Jun 26, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - Win an ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi motherboard - exclusive to TweakTown newsletter subscribers
Subscribe to the TweakTown daily newsletter and enter our weekly exclusive giveaways. This week you can win an ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi motherboard!Jun 26, 2025 2:50 PM CDT - Analyst says NVIDIA is speeding into an eye-watering $6 trillion valuation
Analysts: NVIDIA's market cap has a LONG way to go, expects $6 trillion market cap in the future as the Gen AI demand is 'SO much LARGER' than we think.Jun 26, 2025 2:02 PM CDT - Peak developers confirm localization is coming, celebrates 2 million copies sold in 9 days
New hit co-op comedy climbing game Peak has officially reached two million copies sold in just nine days, with the developers confirming what is next.Jun 26, 2025 1:15 PM CDT - NVIDIA hits new all-time high $3.77 trillion market cap, CEO plans to sell $800 million stock
NVIDIA reaches another all-time high with a monster $3.77 trillion market cap, with CEO Jensen Huang planning to sell $800 million in stock by year end.Jun 26, 2025 1:01 PM CDT - SteamOS dominates Windows 11 in handheld gaming tests
In a battle of the operating systems, the Lenovo Legion Go S has been used to test the performance difference between Windows 11 and SteamOS.Jun 26, 2025 12:34 PM CDT - Sony celebrates 15 years of PS Plus with major free game
The PlayStation Plus subscription turns 15 this year and Sony is celebrating with some hefty free games like Diablo IV and a free multiplayer weekend.Jun 26, 2025 12:33 PM CDT - Dbrand responds to Switch 2 controversy, promises free replacements
Dbrand has apologized for blaming its customers for Joy-Con disconnection problems with a Nintendo Switch 2 accessory and vowed to replace all units.Jun 26, 2025 12:02 PM CDT - Trump Phone drops 'Made in USA' claim after thousands of preorders
The Trump Organization has retracted the 'made in the USA' descriptor for the Trump smartphone in what appears to be silent change on the website.Jun 26, 2025 11:31 AM CDT - GSC explains why Stalker 2's mod SDK takes up 700GB of storage space
Want to mod Stalker 2 on PC? You'll need to download a toolset with an astronomically high storage requirement, and the developers discuss why it's so big.Jun 26, 2025 10:12 AM CDT - MindsEye lead actor responds to horrendous release and glitches
MindsEye lead actor has responded in a recent interview to the title releasing in such a poor state and being riddled with nasty glitches.Jun 26, 2025 4:53 AM CDT - COLORFUL SMART 900 AI Mini PC with powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor announced
COLORFUL SMART 900 AI Mini PC's processor also includes integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, with RDNA 3.5 architecture and 40 Compute Units.Jun 26, 2025 4:27 AM CDT - Sony won't give day one first-party games to PlayStation Plus subscribers anytime soon
Sony's vice president of global services has stated that the company will continue to wait a year before offering first-party games to PS Plus subscribers.Jun 26, 2025 3:53 AM CDT - Diablo 4 Season 9 arrives July 1 with Spellcrafting and overhauled Nightmare Dungeons
Diablo 4 Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim begins on July 1 and, adding spellcrafting to the game while overhauling its endgame dungeons.Jun 26, 2025 3:31 AM CDT - Logitech G and McLaren Racing sign multi-year partnership, next-gen products teased
Logitech G and McLaren Racing have just signed a multi-year partnership that will see the arrival of a portfolio of new racing gear.Jun 26, 2025 2:59 AM CDT - WinRAR 'high-risk' exploit discovered, make sure you update to the latest release
'RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability' can place files in the Windows Startup folder and cause real damage.Jun 26, 2025 2:35 AM CDT - DLSS 4's impressive Transformer model for Super Resolution exits Beta
DLSS 4's upgraded Transformer-based AI Super Resolution has exited Beta, which means we'll start seeing it arrive in a lot more games.Jun 26, 2025 2:06 AM CDT - Liver King, organ-eating influencer arrested for 'terroristic' threats against Joe Rogan
Organ-eating influencer Brian 'Liver King' Johnson has been arrested over a 'Terroristic Threats' charge against famed podcaster Joe Rogan.Jun 26, 2025 1:31 AM CDT - Synology DiskStation DS1525+ is a compact storage solution, scalable up to 300 TB
The new Synology DiskStation DS1525+ is here, a 5-bay storage solution with impressive performance and scalability for small and medium-sized businesses.Jun 26, 2025 1:04 AM CDT - System Shock 2 Remastered took six years to develop and it's finally out today
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster took Nightdive Studios over six years to bring back due to missing source code, bugs, and broken multiplayer.Jun 26, 2025 12:36 AM CDT - Here's a bunch of new GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, and more
NVIDIA's entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 launches next month, so here's a look at various models coming from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, ZOTAC, INNO3D, and COLORFUL.Jun 26, 2025 12:02 AM CDT - Noctua next-generation NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fan delivers superior cooling while staying quiet
The new Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 is the company's second-generation 120mm fan that delivers enhanced cooling and quieter performance thanks to new innovations.Jun 25, 2025 11:36 PM CDT - Samsung reportedly offering up to $300,000 for sales execs to get US chip orders away from TSMC
Samsung wants to expand its foothold on the US semiconductor business, offering up to as much as $300,000 for sales execs to scoop business from TSMC.Jun 25, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - NVIDIA confirms there are now 800 games and apps with RTX technologies
RTX technologies can be found in over 800 games and apps, with more games getting DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support this week.Jun 25, 2025 10:33 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 liquid metal problems can kill the console in a few years, more issues for gamers
PlayStation 5 and its liquid metal issues can kill the console in just a matter of years, with more and more users reporting problems over time.Jun 25, 2025 10:10 PM CDT - AMD and AWS are speeding up timeline for next-gen glass substrates to compete against NVIDIA
AMD and Amazon AWS are reportedly moving up their timelines for adopting next-gen glass substrate technology to better compete with NVIDIA.Jun 25, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - TSMC's major customers to use 2nm process in 2026, Apple and Bitmain primary sources of demand
TSMC's major chip customers are expected to upgrade to its next-gen 2nm process node in 2026, with Apple and Bitmain to be the primary sources of demand.Jun 25, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - TSMC dominates semiconductor foundry market with 35% market share, leaves Intel in its dust
In a new report from Counterpoint Research, TSMC has 35% of the semiconductor market, leaving Intel and Samsung in its semiconductor dust.Jun 25, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - AMD's next-gen Zen 6 chips could launch with crazy high 7.0GHz CPU clock speeds
AMD's next-gen Zen 6 processors could reach quite an insane 7.0GHz clock speed, would make for quite an incredible gaming CPU in the future against Intel.Jun 25, 2025 6:33 PM CDT - Google's next-gen Tensor G6 chip will be made on TSMC's 2nm process, ready for Pixel 11 phones
Google's next-gen Tensor G6 processor for its Pixel 11 smartphones will be mass produced on TSMC's new 2nm process, will fight Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung.Jun 25, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - HDMI Forum unleashes HDMI 2.2 specification with 96Gbps bandwidth, ready for 4K 480Hz monitors
The HDMI Forum releases new HDMI 2.2 specification: featuring 96Gbps bandwidth which handles 4K 480Hz, 8K 240Hz, 12K 120Hz, and even 16K 60Hz.Jun 25, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - Square 'suddenly collapsed' after Final Fantasy creator left, Nobuo Uematsu says
Composer Nobuo Uematsu says Square basically fell apart after Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi left in 2003, leading up to a merger with Enix.Jun 25, 2025 3:48 PM CDT - Daybreak sues creators of Everquest emulator The Heroes' Journey for copyright infringement
Daybreak Games sues the creators of popular Everquest emulator The Hero's Journey, alleges defendants profited from IP-related copyright infringement.Jun 25, 2025 2:31 PM CDT - Sony won't budge on strict PlayStation Plus policy, reiterates original plans
Sony might have taken inspiration from Microsoft with its newer 3-tiered PlayStation Plus model, but there's still no plans to bring 1P games day and date.Jun 25, 2025 2:03 PM CDT - Square Enix was inspired by Expedition 33 and will make Final Fantasy turn-based again
Square Enix has suggested it will return to turn-based combat in Final Fantasy 17 after seeing the incredible success of Expedition 33.Jun 25, 2025 1:34 PM CDT - Comedy climber Peak was conceived in a hot tub and developed in an AirBnB
The developers behind Peak originally pitched the idea in a hot tub in Sweden and built the foundations of the game in a month in an Airbnb.Jun 25, 2025 1:02 PM CDT - World's largest digital camera turns on, can spot a golf ball on the surface of the Moon
The world's largest digital camera has begun operation by snapping photos that equate to images with a resolution of 61,440 x 51,200.Jun 25, 2025 12:34 PM CDT - Malware detected on Google Play Store and Apple's App Store steals saved photos
Kaspersky security researchers have issued warnings about malware-infected apps on both the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store.Jun 25, 2025 12:02 PM CDT - Assassin's Creed Shadows update adds nightmare difficulty, and 'open-world alarm' system
Ubisoft has released a new massive update for Assassin's Creed Shadows that adds a nightmare difficulty, and a new quest with Critical Role.Jun 25, 2025 11:30 AM CDT - Sony has been summoned to court over PlayStation Store pricing
Sony has been roped into court over allegations that it 'artificially' increased the prices of its products on the PlayStation Store.Jun 25, 2025 11:10 AM CDT - Microsoft offers lifeline for Windows 10 users, but with a catch
Microsoft has offered an option for Windows 10 users to continue to receive security updates after support is officially dropped in October, 2025.Jun 25, 2025 10:46 AM CDT - 'Made in USA' phone priced at $1,999 raises questions about Trump Mobile
The unveiling of the 'Made in USA' Liberty Phone has raised significant questions about the recently announced Trump T1 smartphone.Jun 25, 2025 10:20 AM CDT - Xbox first-party game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II comes to PS5 this August at 60FPS
Microsoft sets a date for its first-party re-release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced Edition, which is coming to Sony's PlayStation 5 at launch.Jun 25, 2025 8:55 AM CDT - NVIDIA announces GeForce RTX 5050 starting at $249, 60% faster than the RTX 3050
NVIDIA has formally announced the GeForce RTX 5050 desktop GPU coming in the second-half of July, which it says is 60% faster than the GeForce RTX 3050.Jun 25, 2025 3:27 AM CDT - Apple iPhone 17 Pro leak teases vapor chamber with thin copper plate, promises cooler operation
Apple's next-gen iPhone 17 Pro leak teases Vapor Chamber cooler with a thin copper plate, should solve overheating issues, cooler temps, smoother gaming.Jun 24, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - HPE and NVIDIA announce new AI factory offerings powered by Blackwell AI GPUs
HPE unveils new AI factory solutions built with NVIDIA Blackwell AI GPUs to accelerate AI adoption at a global scale, including RTX PRO servers, and more.Jun 24, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - Apple's ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air teased in iOS 26 Beta 2: 6.6-inch display at 2736 x 1260 res
Apple's purported iPhone 17 Air ultra-thin smartphone rumored with 6.6-inch display, 2736 x 1260 resolution and an ultra-thin 5.5mm thickness.Jun 24, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - DeepSeek somehow acquires NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs, after US bans NVIDIA from selling chips to China
Chinese AI giant DeepSeek has somehow procured NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs, even after the US government banned NVIDIA from selling those AI chips to China.Jun 24, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - New Dying Light Retouched update gives zombie FPS a new lease on life
Techland celebrates 10 years of its zombie-slaying Dying Light FPS with the new free Retouched patch, updating graphics while boosting level of detail.Jun 24, 2025 4:34 PM CDT - New York will develop a new nuclear power plant, the first to be built in the state in decades
New York Governor Kathy Hochul directs the New York Power Authority to construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York.Jun 24, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - Xbox braces for heavy layoffs as Microsoft signals new hybrid console
Microsoft will make yet another round of substantial layoffs at Xbox affecting a number of different positions, complete with restructuring at the unit.Jun 24, 2025 3:33 PM CDT - ASUS RTX 5090 BTF 2.5 connector pushes over 1000W power, more reliable than 16-pin connector
ASUS tests out its latest BTF 2.5 'GC-HPWR' power connector on the ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 handles 1000W of power at ease, with increased reliability.Jun 24, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition officially announced: 'This is an Xbox you can wear'
The cat's out of the bag: Meta and Microsoft announce the Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a new limited crossover that offers an Xbox controller and Game Pass.Jun 24, 2025 2:31 PM CDT - Samsung confirms Unpacked event for July 9: expect the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, more
Samsung Unpacked livestream confirmed for July 9, we should expect to see the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones revealed.Jun 24, 2025 2:02 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090DD cutdown GPU for China expected to launch in August
NVIDIA's new flagship GeForce RTX 5090DD GPU exclusive to China expected to launch in August, with the GB202-240 GPU, and 24GB of GDDR7 memory.Jun 24, 2025 1:01 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 owners are complaining about the screen being blurry, here's why
Nintendo Switch 2 owners are reporting a significant problem with the screen of their new console, and testers have discovered the culprit.Jun 24, 2025 10:14 AM CDT - US on cusp of revolutionary battery tech breakthrough
A US firm based in Maryland is nearing a breakthrough in battery technology that could revolutionize consumer electronics and electric vehicles.Jun 24, 2025 8:41 AM CDT - Gamers keep leaking classified military secrets to win arguments in War Thunder
A player of the free-to-play military simulator War Thunder has been banned after they posted restricted US government documents about an aircraft.Jun 24, 2025 7:48 AM CDT - Windows 11 users can easily make memes with Snipping Tool
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Snipping Tool that lets Windows 11 users create GIFs in a matter of seconds and with just a few clicks.Jun 24, 2025 3:50 AM CDT - Desktop GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GPU on track for a July 1 launch
New rumors point to the GeForce RTX 5050 8GB entry-level desktop GPU launching in one week's time on July 1. Will it be an affordable PC gaming option?Jun 24, 2025 2:29 AM CDT - NVIDIA launches GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, 18% slower than RTX 5060
NVIDIA has launched the new GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, and early performance benchmarks showcase its performance compared to the RTX 5060.Jun 24, 2025 2:02 AM CDT - PS6 and new Xbox console to launch 2027, both powered by next-gen AMD graphics
A trusted leaker has revealed that both Microsoft and Sony's next-generation consoles will be using the same GPU architecture from AMD.Jun 24, 2025 1:35 AM CDT - Mario Kart 64 has a native PC port with 120 FPS Ultrawide support
Mario Kart 64 is now playable on PC with a native port of the game that supports 4K, Ultrawide displays, 120 FPS, and even ships with course editor.Jun 24, 2025 1:04 AM CDT - Sony's $400 million Concord corpse has leaked online
An early build of Sony's reportedly $400 million canceled game Concord has been leaked online, revealing the corpse of the since the axed game.Jun 24, 2025 12:37 AM CDT - Lucky gamer scores a rare ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce Radeon 9070 XT
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon and GeForce RTX graphics cards are being sold with both Radeon and GeForce RTX branding, which is kind of funny.Jun 23, 2025 11:58 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2's display is somehow worse than the original Switch
Reviews of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware show that its poor response times leads to a blurry image and ghosting not present on the original Switch LCD.Jun 23, 2025 11:29 PM CDT - Samsung officially teases new 'Ultra' triple foldable and Unpacked Event date
Samsung is set to unveil new Ultra devices as the company has confirmed the date for an upcoming Unpacked Event in Brooklyn, New York.Jun 23, 2025 10:02 PM CDT - AMD demonstrates real-time GPU tree generation tech using only 55KB of memory
AMD's new 'Real-Time GPU Tree Generation' shifts the procedural creation and rendering of trees in a 3D environment to the GPU with impressive results.Jun 23, 2025 9:34 PM CDT - Chinese laptop maker MECHREVO debuts its new RTX 5050 Laptop GPU-powered gaming laptop
Chinese laptop maker MECHREVO teases new gaming laptop with NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, should sport 8GB of GDDR6 memory.Jun 23, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - Samsung unveils Exynos 2500: 4K 120Hz, 320MP sensor, GPU based on AMD RDNA 3
Samsung has officially unveiled the Exynos 2500 chipset specifications, showcasing a new, improved design that ushers in big performance jumps.Jun 23, 2025 8:31 PM CDT - Samsung delays bleeding-edge 1.4nm node, puts its semiconductor eggs into its 2nm process
Samsung Foundry has reportedly delayed its new 1.4nm process node, introducing more semiconductor issues in its fight against TSMC in the near future.Jun 23, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - Apple to use TSMC's advanced WMCM and SoIC packaging for A20, server chips in 2026
Apple to reportedly use TSMC's advanced WMCM and SoIC packaging for next-gen A20 and server chips, monthly wafer production to hit 10,000 units in 2026.Jun 23, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - Microsoft returns to Gamescom with Bethesda, Activision, and Xbox Game Studios news
Microsoft has confirmed it will be attending Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany this August, with news from Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox.Jun 23, 2025 6:23 PM CDT - You can buy a Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard direct from production lines in China for just $124
Nintendo Switch 2 motherboards with their PCB and chips attached can be purchased directly from the production line for just $124 in China.Jun 23, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - Top Tips: How to Buy a Used Car Wisely and Confidently
Discover essential tips for buying a used car with confidence. Make informed choices and avoid common pitfalls. Read the article to start your journey!Jun 23, 2025 4:35 PM CDT - ASUS ROG NUC 2025 with Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 Laptop GPU available in the US for $2849
ASUS upgrades its ROG NUC 2025 Mini-PC with new unit sporting Intel Core Ultra 275HX CPU, up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU and 96GB RAM.Jun 23, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - MindsEye dev to start layoffs after game's dismal reception, reports indicate
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the worst-reviewed game of 2025 MindsEye, will reportedly start laying off employees due to the game's reception.Jun 23, 2025 3:32 PM CDT - ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 with shunt mod unleashes higher 800W power limit
ASUS's flagship ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 gets shunt modded by overclocker Der8auer, unlocks a higher 800W power limit for extreme OC.Jun 23, 2025 2:02 PM CDT - Steam games come to Xbox PC app with new aggregated gaming library update
Microsoft's new Xbox experience app goes into beta testing this week, allowing users to launch PC games from any store: Steam, Epic Store, Windows, etc.Jun 23, 2025 1:31 PM CDT - Elden Ring Nightreign was #4 best-earning game of May 2025
Analyst firm Newzoo's latest estimates show that FromSoftware's new live service Elden Ring game leapt to the #4 spot of best-earning games in May 2025.Jun 23, 2025 12:33 PM CDT - Dune: Awakening sales hit 1 million after hitting 189,000 concurrent player peak
Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening has sold more than 1 million copies, marking the fastest-selling Funcom game ever released.Jun 23, 2025 12:03 PM CDT - Borderlands 4 has more skills per character than Borderlands 3 and 2 combined
Borderlands 4 character classes are going to be much more in-depth compared to Borderlands 3 and Borderlands 2, says Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford.Jun 23, 2025 11:31 AM CDT - Co-op climbing game PEAK soars past Marvel Rivals and Call of Duty player count
PEAK, a co-op physics-based climbing game, has surpassed 1 million copies sold and is beating Marvel Rivals and Call of Duty in players.Jun 23, 2025 10:38 AM CDT - From Witchers to Vampires - Former CDPR devs unleash Blood of the Dawnwalker
Former Witcher 3 developers have unveiled Blood of the Dawnwalker, a new single-player open-world dark fantasy action RPG revolving around vampires.Jun 23, 2025 10:03 AM CDT - Blood of Dawnwalker features an omni-directional sword combat system
Rebel Wolves' new Blood of Dawnwalker action RPG looks like Witcher 3 with parkour, but it also has a gritty and visceral four-way sword combat system.Jun 23, 2025 9:49 AM CDT - Borderlands 4 official story trailer releases showing off a much darker tone
Gearbox Studios has released the story trailer for Borderlands 4, showing the upcoming title is shifting to a darker tone for the story.Jun 23, 2025 3:26 AM CDT - Xenia officially responds to rumored Microsoft collab on next-gen Xbox backwards compatibility
The Xenia team has responded to the rumors claiming Microsoft has partnered with them to bring old Xbox games to PC and handheld devices.Jun 23, 2025 2:36 AM CDT - PlayStation 6 will deliver 4K 120 FPS ray-traced gameplay, here's how
AMD's new UDNA GPU architecture will usher in a new AI-powered ray-traced era for PlayStation and Xbox console gaming, and it's going to be fantastic.Jun 23, 2025 1:03 AM CDT - Experience classic NES games from the 1980s in Full 3D with 3dSen
3dSen is a different type of emulator as it allows you to replay classic games from the NES console in 3D, with a look that is part diorama part hologram.Jun 22, 2025 11:37 PM CDT - RTX Remix Mod Contest is giving away $50,000 in cash prizes
The RTX Remix Mod Contest is currently underway, with NVIDIA and ModDB giving away $50,000 in cash to the most impressive RTX Remix remasters and mods.Jun 22, 2025 11:03 PM CDT - Skyblivion modder spent the day at Bethesda, chatting to Todd Howard and the team
Skyblivion is one of the most ambitious and highly anticipated mod releases of 2025, a full-blown Oblivion remake created using the Skyrim engine.Jun 22, 2025 10:36 PM CDT - Unreal Engine 5.6 update on track to deliver up to 30% more performance in games
Unreal Engine 5.6 is here, and it could be the update that gamers have been waiting for thanks to big ray-tracing performance gains and improved stability.Jun 22, 2025 10:02 PM CDT - NVIDIA backs TerraPower and its small modular nuclear reactors for data centers
NVIDIA is included in the list of investors for TerraPower's latest $650 million fundraise for deploying advanced nuclear reactors for data centers.Jun 22, 2025 9:33 PM CDT - Borderlands franchise comes to GeForce NOW, Borderlands 4 confirmed for launch
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel are now available to stream via GeForce NOW.Jun 22, 2025 9:01 PM CDT - Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-HX laptop CPUs spotted, with a much larger BGA 2540 socket
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-HX high-perf laptop GPUs spotted in new shipping manifest, new BGA 2540 socket: 20% bigger than BGA 2114 on Arrow Lake-HX.Jun 22, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - AMD confirms Ryzen 5 9600X3D, its new 6C/12T processor with 3D V-Cache
AMD confirms its new 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 9600X3D processor in its new drivers, which should end up being one of the most popular AM5 processors.Jun 22, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - This is our first look at Nothing's upcoming Headphones 1, looks like see though cassette tape
The new Nothing Headphone 1 teased in the flesh ahead of their unveiling, with a sleek look that you can see parts of the inside of the headphones.Jun 22, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - China's first 6nm GPU meant to rival RTX 4060, but loses to the GTX 660 Ti from 13 years ago
China's first 6nm gaming GPU was meant to compete with NVIDIA's mid-range GeForce RTX 4060, but it only matches the 13-year-old GTX 660 Ti.Jun 22, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - Tesla Robotaxi service is live in Austin with teleoperators, physical staff and $4.20 flat fee
Tesla launches its Robotaxi service in Austin with a $4.20 flat fee, with a teleoperator-led service that has a Tesla staffer in the front seat of the car.Jun 22, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - AMD's next-gen UDNA GPUs for new Radeon, PlayStation 6, Xbox: 20% faster raster, 2x in RT, AI
AMD's next-gen UDNA GPU architecture for next-gen Radeon cards, next-gen Xbox, and next-gen PlayStation 6 20% faster in raster, 2x faster in RT, AI.Jun 22, 2025 3:41 PM CDT - MSI teases Toy Story Limited Edition PC with RTX 5070 Buzz Lightyear GPU, Woody motherboard
MSI launches a limited edition Toy Story 30th anniversary commemorative desktop PC in Taiwan, with a custom Toy Story themed motherboard, graphics card.Jun 22, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - User gets fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with no CCDs or I/O die on its substrate after delidded
GamersNexus investigates fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, discovering a non-functional chip with no CCDs or I/O chiplet found under the IHS.Jun 22, 2025 2:22 PM CDT - AMD's next Zen 6 processors teased with 'well over' 6.0GHz CPU clocks
AMD's next-gen Zen 6 desktop CPUs rumored with 'well over' 6.0GHz CPU clock speeds on TSMC's new N2X node, ready to battle Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs.Jun 22, 2025 1:32 PM CDT - Spoilers: First hour of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2 leaked online, but there's a catch
Spoiler warning: Someone has uploaded the first hour of Hideo Kojima's latest game, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach--but the video has a big catch.Jun 22, 2025 11:28 AM CDT - Battlefront II player count surges by 1100% on Steam, will EA take notice?
Battlefront II's playerbase has skyrocketed on PC as fans look for more Star Wars experiences to enjoy, likely sparked by Disney's multimedia surge.Jun 22, 2025 9:19 AM CDT - PELADN debuts Mini-PC that packs AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU, starts at $1850
PELADN launches its new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU-powered Mini-PC, with the powerful new Mini-PC starting at $1850, ready for any workload.Jun 21, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - NVIDIA and Foxconn discussing the deployment of humanoid robots to make AI servers in the USA
NVIDIA and Foxconn are reportedly in talks to deploy humanoid robots at the new Foxconn factory in Houston that would make AI servers.Jun 21, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - Xbox exec reiterates multi-platform strategy of playing games anywhere and everywhere
Microsoft's core gaming business strategy is to make Windows #1 for gaming, and that requires a broad multi-platform focus with multiple access points.Jun 21, 2025 5:45 PM CDT - Battlefield 6 leaked footage teases its campaign from the latest Battlefield Labs update
A short video from the single-player campaign from the next-gen Battlefield game has been leaked, thanks to the recent Battlefield Labs update.Jun 21, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - HP preps new Omen Max gaming laptop powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 'Strix Point' APU
HP set to unveil its flagship Omen Max gaming laptop powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 'Strix Point' APU, and up to the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Jun 21, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - Duke Nukem is coming back, but not as a game
Adi Shankar, the showrunner for popular Devil May Cry and Castlevania video game TV show adaptations, might also be making a Duke Nukem TV series.Jun 21, 2025 3:38 PM CDT - ASRock unveils Radeon RX AI PRO R9700 Creator: workstation GPU with 32GB VRAM, 12V-2x6 power
ASRock introduces its new Radeon AI PRO R9700 Creator workstation GPU, with the full 32GB of GDDR6 memory and the newer 12V-2x6 power connector.Jun 21, 2025 2:36 PM CDT - Twitch CEO reveals two-thirds revenue driven by viewers
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy reveals that roughly 2/3rds of all Twitch revenue comes from viewers via donations and subs and the remaining 1/3rd is from ads.Jun 21, 2025 1:26 PM CDT - Splitgate 2 CEO suspends salary as studio 1047 Games lays off developers
1047 Games CEO Ian Proulx decides not to take a salary and goes without pay while his video games studio lays off Splitgate 2 developers.Jun 21, 2025 12:28 PM CDT - Nexus Mods' new owner: 'mods will always be free'
Details on Nexus Mods' new management have been revealed, with the site's new owner echoing Dark0ne's sentiments around mods, community, and monetization.Jun 21, 2025 10:34 AM CDT - First image of Xbox-branded VR headset leaks ahead of official unveiling
The first image of an Xbox-branded virtual reality headset has leaked online, demonstrating Microsoft's push to make every device an Xbox.Jun 21, 2025 9:26 AM CDT - Black Myth: Wukong confirmed to release on Xbox an entire year after PS5 and PC
Black Myth: Wukong has received a launch date for Xbox, confirming the game's release on the green platform a year after PC and PlayStation.Jun 21, 2025 8:09 AM CDT - Sega regretfully leaks 6 years of sales data for 11 major games
Sega has accidentally made public sales data for eleven of its most popular franchises, revealing how many units were sold over the last six years.Jun 21, 2025 7:22 AM CDT - Lies of P hits 3 million sales, dev team gets bonuses and Switch 2 consoles to celebrate
Korean games publisher NeoWiz is rewarding the Lies of P dev team at Round8 with bonuses after the game has sold over 3 million copies on all platforms.Jun 20, 2025 5:27 PM CDT - 55% of Stellar Blade's PC sales were made in China, analyst firm estimates
Analyst firm Alinea Analytics estimates that Shift Up's popular hack-and-slash action game Stellar Blade sold most of its PC copies in mainland China.Jun 20, 2025 3:31 PM CDT - Blood Message reveal trailer shows it's the next Black Myth: Wukong or God of War
Blood Message is an upcoming third-person linear action-adventure game developed by 24 Entertainment and NetEase has received a reveal trailer.Jun 20, 2025 12:30 PM CDT - Capcom's new Onimusha isn't a 'punishing die-and-retry soulslike game'
Capcom says its new Onimusha: Way of the Sword game is meant to be accessible to all fans, but won't be a brutal soulslike experience with lots of failure.Jun 20, 2025 12:21 PM CDT - Borderlands 4 will have combat radar at launch, Gearbox confirms
At the behest of its fans, Gearbox Software officially adds in an enemy radar to Borderlands 4's heads-up display but it'll be turned off by default.Jun 20, 2025 10:32 AM CDT - ShiftUp: Stellar Blade is the best-selling Korean singleplayer game of all time
ShiftUp's over-the-top sci-fi Devil May Cry-like Stellar Blade has proven to be quite popular for both PlayStation and PC gamers with 3 million sales.Jun 20, 2025 8:17 AM CDT - CDPR reveals how the Witcher 4 will be a truly 'next-gen experience'
CD Projekt Red has revealed how it will step up The Witcher 4 for a truly next-gen experience, and to do that, the studio is analyzing The Witcher 3.Jun 20, 2025 2:29 AM CDT - Windows 11 users will soon be able to make GIFs with just a few clicks
Microsoft is currently testing a new feature for the Windows 11 Snipping Tool that enables users to create GIFs easily with a few clicks.Jun 20, 2025 1:12 AM CDT - 16 billion accounts exposed: marking one of the biggest data breaches in history
The largest data breach in history has just happened, with over 16 billion accounts exposed: including passwords, and more private data.Jun 19, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - Multiple sources ax rumors about Xbox 360 and original Xbox games coming to PC
Multiple sources shut down rumors that Microsoft is working on bringing Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles to PC and handhelds via Xenia emulation.Jun 19, 2025 10:40 PM CDT - Samsung's 'Project Moohan' XR headset reveal rumored for September 29, release on October 13
Samsung reportedly gearing up for 'Project Moohan' XR headset unveiling on September 29, release on October 13, powered by Snapdragon XR2+ and Gemini AI.Jun 19, 2025 10:10 PM CDT - Samsung scratching its head 'intensively analyzing' why Google switched to TSMC chip production
Samsung is reportedly 'intensively analyzing' why Google is getting TSMC to fab its new Tensor G5 and future chip production to TSMC.Jun 19, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - Sam Altman says next-gen GPT-5 is coming this summer, OpenAI cozying up more with Microsoft
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says its next-gen GPT-5 model will release 'probably sometime this summer' but mysteriously adds 'I don't know exactly when'.Jun 19, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - Battlefield Labs update adds NVIDIA DLSS 4 support, new Battle Royale mode, class system tease
Battlefield Labs update goes live today, intros NVIDIA DLSS 4 upscaling support, files related to Battle Royale mode teased, Class Systems news comes soon.Jun 19, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - ASUS's new 3000W workstation PSU supports 4 x RTX 5090s, dual 12V-2x6 gold-plated connectors
ASUS announces new Pro WS Platinum PSU series: up to 3000W for workstation systems, supports up to 4 x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards.Jun 19, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - Sony likes to see Nintendo do well, ex-PlayStation boss says
Despite vying for the same consumer dollars and time spent, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says that Sony executives enjoy when Nintendo thrives.Jun 19, 2025 5:29 PM CDT - AMD's next-gen Radeon GPUs rumored to support HDMI 2.2 with wider 80Gbps of bandwidth
AMD's next-generation UDNA-based Radeon GPUs should feature beefed-up HDMI 2.2 support, offering up to 80Gbps of bandwidth, and more.Jun 19, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - Overwatch 2 Season 17 has a wicked 80s throwback aesthetic, will add map voting, new maps, more
Overwatch 2 Season 17 trailer drops: dubbed 'Powered Up!' with a slick 80s aesthetic, adds map voting, new maps, Legendary Skins, and more.Jun 19, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - My Apple AirPods Max headphones died, so I put them in the freezer and they worked again
My expensive (and awesome) pair of Apple AirPods Max headphones were bricked, so I put them in the freezer for 15 minutes and they worked again!Jun 19, 2025 3:03 PM CDT - Red Dead Redemption actor dials back hype: 'I don't make announcements for Rockstar Games'
Red Dead Redemption actor Rob Wiethoff dials back his comments, saying that he may have 'possibly misled people' with recent hype announcement post.Jun 19, 2025 2:27 PM CDT - Windows 11 is finally poised to become the most popular desktop operating system
With a strong gain of almost 4.5% last month, according to one analytics firm, Windows 11 is now only 1.4% away from pole position.Jun 19, 2025 1:51 PM CDT - Microsoft to bring Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles to PC and handhelds
Microsoft is reportedly working on bringing old Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles to PC via an advanced emulation tool that will also improve graphics.Jun 19, 2025 12:54 PM CDT - Switch 2's third-party game sales reportedly disappoint, some results radically miss estimates
Physical game sales of third-party games on the new Nintendo Switch 2 are reportedly disappointing, with one publisher noting dismal sales performance.Jun 19, 2025 12:33 PM CDT - New Battlefield game upgrades from pre-alpha, Battle Royale mode added
Playtesters of the new Battlefield game have leaked the title has moved from 'Pre-Alpha' to just 'Alpha,' indicating development is moving along nicely.Jun 19, 2025 12:03 PM CDT - New Resident Evil 9 info and footage to be shown at Capcom Spotlight livestream
Capcom will show off new Resident Evil 9 Requiem info and footage during a special E3-timed showcase, likely to include demo footage that press saw.Jun 19, 2025 11:31 AM CDT - AMD on next-gen Xbox: 'We'll go beyond making custom chips for Xbox consoles'
AMD CEO Lisa Su comments on her company's partnership with Microsoft to make a next-gen, AI-powered Xbox, hints that new Xbox may not have custom chip.Jun 19, 2025 9:45 AM CDT - Elon Musk responds with meme after massive explosion at SpaceX test facility
SpaceX has confirmed Starship experienced a major anomaly prior to a routine test on the launch pad on June 18, resulting in a massive explosion.Jun 19, 2025 9:20 AM CDT - KIOXIA will showcase what's next in cloud, AI, and space exploration at HPE Discover 2025
HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025 kicks off next week and KIOXIA will be there showcasing its next-generation SSD and storage solutions with live demonstrations.Jun 19, 2025 9:01 AM CDT - Man proposes to AI chatbot girlfriend and cries when she said yes
A man has proposed to an AI chatbot after discovering its memory was going to be reset after it exceeded 100,000 words, and the chatbot said 'yes.'Jun 19, 2025 8:42 AM CDT - KIOXIA's new CD9P PCIe 5.0 SSD Series is its most advanced data center storage solution to date
The new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Series is built for the AI era, with the company's eighth-generation BiCS FLASH technology.Jun 19, 2025 8:02 AM CDT - DOOM: The Dark Ages now has a dedicated Benchmark Mode that lets you test performance
DOOM: The Dark Ages just got its biggest post-launch update so far, adding Path Tracing to the game and a new detailed Benchmark Mode.Jun 19, 2025 2:31 AM CDT - Sony may buy HBO Max, Harry Potter, DC Universe, and Game of Thrones from Warner Bros
Sony is reportedly looking at acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery's HBO Max streaming service, along with several IPs and gaming assets.Jun 19, 2025 2:01 AM CDT - AI texture decompression will breathe new life into GPUs with only 8GB of VRAM
Neural Texture Compression with DirectX 12's new Cooperative Vectors is set to be a game changer, boosting image quality and lowering the memory footprint.Jun 19, 2025 1:27 AM CDT - FSR 4 running on a Radeon RX 7900 XTX is possible, but performance takes a big hit
Through a mix of Linux and emulation, someone got AMD's new AI-powered FSR 4 technology working on an RDNA 3 GPU, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX.Jun 19, 2025 12:57 AM CDT - Texas Instruments to invest over $60 billion on new US-based semiconductor facilities in Texas
Texas Instruments plans to spend over $60 billion on semiconductor plants in the US, including two new chip-making factories in Sherman, Texas.Jun 18, 2025 11:23 PM CDT - Samsung's 1c DRAM yields leap: 0% to 40% giving the greenlight for HBM4 mass production
Samsung has reportedly seen its 6th-Gen DRAM yields jump from 0% to 40% which has given them the greenlight for next-gen HBM4 mass production.Jun 18, 2025 9:45 PM CDT - 007 First Light announced for Nintendo Switch 2, release window revealed
007 First Light is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, where players can step into the reckless shoes of a young James Bond and discover his origin.Jun 18, 2025 9:01 PM CDT - Donkey Kong can transform into a zebra and an ostrich in Bananza, but not a donkey
Donkey Kong Bananza will take players on a journey to the center of the world in a variety of different forms, such as a zebra and an ostrich.Jun 18, 2025 8:36 PM CDT - Microsoft to ax thousands more employees after letting go 6,000 people in May
Microsoft is planning to significantly reduce its number of employees after axing as many as 6,000 jobs from its product and engineering department in May.Jun 18, 2025 7:40 PM CDT - Intel layoff plans will see a 20% reduction in semiconductor factory workers
Intel has reportedly tolf staffers it plans to lay off 15-20% of its workers from its chip manufacturing division, with more job cuts in other divisions.Jun 18, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - Valve updates its Steam FPS overlay, now features DLSS and Frame Generation indicators
Valve updates its Steam FPS overlay performance monitor with expanded metrics: now tracks FPS with CPU, GPU utilization, DLSS and FG indicators, and more.Jun 18, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - AMD launches new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series CPU perf: 2x faster than Intel Xeon CPUs
AMD officially launches its new Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-series CPUs, offering up to 96 cores, 192 threads, 384MB of cache, and 350W TDP.Jun 18, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - 6G tests see huge speeds of 280Gbps, around 28x faster than 5G: download 50GB in 1.4 seconds
In new 6G network tests, with researchers breaching 280Gbps: around 28x faster than 5G: enough to download 50GB in just 1.4 seconds flat.Jun 18, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - ASUS launches ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMR: 32-inch 4K 240Hz monitor with DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20
ASUS launches its new ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMR gaming monitor, offering a 32-inch QD-OLED panel with 4K 240Hz and DP2.1a UHBR20 with 80Gbps bandwidth.Jun 18, 2025 3:33 PM CDT - Beat Saber drops PlayStation VR support, hints at potential sunsetting of Sony's PSVR2
Beat Saber, one of the most popular virtual reality games in existence, will no longer release new content on Sony's PlayStation VR and PSVR2 headsets.Jun 18, 2025 3:32 PM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 DD teased, more than a handful in terms of GPU performance
NVIDIA reportedly working on a new GeForce RTX 5090DD for China with 24GB GDDR7 memory at 28Gbps, 575W TDP, same GPU core count as RTX 5090.Jun 18, 2025 2:56 PM CDT - Mario Paint on Switch 2? Nintendo shows off feature that may lead to new sequel
A new feature in Donkey Kong Bananza brings back N64 days when you could stretch Mario's face in Super Mario 64, may hint at Mario Paint on Switch 2.Jun 18, 2025 1:08 PM CDT - Power users, take note: macOS Tahoe is giving the Terminal app its first makeover in 24 years
Apple has plans to pep up the visuals with the Terminal app, and that includes gracing it with Liquid Glass and more customization options.Jun 18, 2025 12:43 PM CDT - Let's get ready to rumble - or not, as gamers are worried by Switch 2 disabling Joy-Con rumble
Nintendo Switch 2 owners are seeing messages informing them that rumble has been turned off - the question is, why? Heat issues, or battery life?Jun 18, 2025 11:06 AM CDT - WB Games restructured as Warner Bros Discovery breaks up
Warner Bros Discovery is splitting from each other, now the company reveals new restructuring plans for its multi-billion video games division WB Games.Jun 18, 2025 8:38 AM CDT - Here's DOOM: The Dark Ages opening with Path Tracing in 4K
DOOM: The Dark Ages' path tracing mode is another glimpse at the future of in-game visuals, and we had the chance to check it out early.Jun 18, 2025 6:18 AM CDT - Rockstar's latest GTA 5 update upgrades the game's ray-tracing effects on PC
The latest title update for GTA V improves the quality of the ray-tracing effects added to the game with the recent Grand Theft Auto 5: Enhanced release.Jun 18, 2025 1:58 AM CDT - Microsoft's plan for Xbox is to make Windows the 'number one platform for gaming'
It's all but confirmed that the next-generation Xbox console, like the ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld, will be Windows-powered device and gaming PC.Jun 18, 2025 1:28 AM CDT - Borderlands 4 - Only 33% of PC gamers meet the requirements to play with recommended settings
Borderlands 4's recommended hardware for the PC versions is now live on Steam, requiring an 8+ Core CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a GPU with 12+ GB of VRAM.Jun 18, 2025 12:57 AM CDT - Bungie hits Marathon with indefinite delay after tragic player response and artist controversy
Bungie officially delays the launch of Marathon following negative player feedback and admitting to stealing art without permission for in-game assets.Jun 17, 2025 10:05 PM CDT - GeForce Game Ready Driver for FBC: Firebreak also fixes issues in over a dozen games
GeForce Game Ready Driver 576.80 adds day one support for Remedy's new co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak, DOOM's path tracing update, and REMATCH.Jun 17, 2025 9:03 PM CDT - ASUS launches GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral Dhahab CORE OC Edition, ready to rizz up your PC rig
ASUS expands its gold graphics card family with the introduction of its new ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab Core Edition graphics card.Jun 17, 2025 7:25 PM CDT - Subscriptions like Game Pass may harm indies in long run, Revenge of the Savage Planet dev says
Subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass can be harmful for the long-term sales of indie games as more teams launch their games directly into the services.Jun 17, 2025 5:12 PM CDT - Final Fantasy Tactics remaster won't have War of the Lions content, no new jobs or co-op
The new Final Fantasy Tactics remaster is just the original base game and does not include any updates from War of the Lions like co-op multiplayer.Jun 17, 2025 4:05 PM CDT - Game Pass gets Warcraft trilogy and another Call of Duty game this month
Microsoft is bringing more Activision Blizzard games over to Xbox Game Pass this month with the complete Warcraft trilogy and another Call of Duty game.Jun 17, 2025 3:02 PM CDT - Marathon delayed: Bungie tweaking survival, adding proximity chat and new darker themes
Bungie's new live service shooter Marathon has officially been delayed, new updates include proximity chat, new survival features, a new 'darker tone'Jun 17, 2025 2:09 PM CDT - DOOM: The Dark Ages path tracing upgrade vs standard ray-tracing
NVIDIA has announced the path tracing update for DOOM: The Dark Ages is going to be released on June 18, increasing graphics quality even further.Jun 17, 2025 1:40 PM CDT - Nexus Mods changes hands to an unknown buyer, founder wishes them well
Nexus Mods has officially been sold to an unknown entity, and the founder has said the modding website is being passed into good hands.Jun 17, 2025 1:20 PM CDT - Industry watchdog tells Microsoft it must change Copilot advertising relating to productivity
Does Copilot make you more productive? Maybe, but an industry watchdog isn't happy with the way Microsoft is marketing certain claims in that area.Jun 17, 2025 1:00 PM CDT - Nintendo confirms Direct for this week and what it will focus on
Nintendo has confirmed a new Direct that will focus on an upcoming game that's the first Switch 2 exclusive title to release after the console's launch.Jun 17, 2025 12:40 PM CDT - Microsoft announces multi-year deal with AMD to make next-gen Xbox, powered by new AI chips
Microsoft and AMD team up to co-engineer a new generation of AI-enabled chips that will power the next wave of Xbox games hardware, including consoles.Jun 17, 2025 12:20 PM CDT - GTA 6 story was rejected three times leading to a Rockstar founder leaving
The Grand Theft Auto VI story went through three scripts before it landed on the story we can see in the trailers, causing the lengthy development time.Jun 17, 2025 12:17 PM CDT - GTA Online's new Money Fronts expansion lets you launder money like Walter White
Rockstar Games release the very first Grand Theft Auto Online expansion of 2025, the new Money Fronts update focused on criminal money laundering schemes.Jun 17, 2025 12:07 PM CDT - Hideo Kojima changed Death Stranding 2 because too many people liked it
After hearing feedback from play testers Hideo Kojima changed Death Stranding 2: One the Beach because the response was too positive.Jun 17, 2025 11:19 AM CDT - Borderlands 4 skips price hike unless you remember the price of Borderlands 3
Gearbox CEO confirms Borderlands 4 isn't going to be priced at the $80 mark, but it's still more expensive than the last game in the series.Jun 17, 2025 11:04 AM CDT - Pokemon gamer lost '20 years of data' in Switch 2 system transfer - here's how to avoid this
1,000 hours of gameplay evaporated into the ether when changing to the Switch 2, so take a precaution here - back up to the Pokémon Home service.Jun 17, 2025 10:40 AM CDT - Trump's $499 'made in USA' smartphone will likely be manufactured in China
The TrumpMobile T1 Phone branded as 'made in the US' will likely consist of components sourced from countries such as Taiwan, China, and Japan.Jun 17, 2025 10:15 AM CDT - TSMC's new 2nm chip yields are so good, it's making it hard for Samsung to win clients
TSMC yields of next-gen 2nm have reached over 60% hitting mass production levels, making it harder and harder for Samsung Foundry to win clients.Jun 17, 2025 8:35 AM CDT - BOE teases 31.5-inch 8K 120Hz monitor, gearing up for 2025 release, will require RTX 7090
BOE unveils its latest ultra-high-end 31.5-inch 8K 120Hz monitor, which can also drive 4K 240Hz, expected to enter mass production in late 2025.Jun 17, 2025 7:58 AM CDT - Nintendo will ban your Switch 2 console if it catches you doing this
Nintendo has fired the first shots at Switch 2 owners attempting to play unofficial games on their new console, with Nintendo banning their devices.Jun 17, 2025 3:34 AM CDT - ASUS's latest ROG Strix gaming router hides the antennas for a sleeker look
The new ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 WiFi 7 Tri-band Gaming Router is a beast, supporting high-speed wired and wireless with the latest WiFi 7 technology.Jun 17, 2025 2:34 AM CDT - GALAX turns RGB lighting on its GeForce RTX GPUs into a cable-melting warning system
GALAX GeForce RTX 5070 Ti HOF Gaming and RTX 5080 HOF Gaming GPUs will light up with different colors when 16-pin power connector issues are detected.Jun 17, 2025 2:02 AM CDT - Ubisoft is still working on the Prince of Persia remake it announced five years ago
The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is still in development, with the developers taking to social media to confirm that it's still coming.Jun 17, 2025 1:28 AM CDT - Bluetooth 6.0 is going to be a game changer for portable audio, here's why
Bluetooth 6.0 is slowly starting to roll-out in new devices and smartphones and it's going to usher in a new era of portable audio and connectivity.Jun 17, 2025 1:07 AM CDT - Meta preps rack-scale ASICs with expectations of beating NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin AI GPUs
Meta's in-house MTIA chip will launch in Q4 2025: designed by Broadcom, rumored to exceed the specifications of NVIDIA's new Rubin AI GPU.Jun 17, 2025 12:48 AM CDT - Check out this CT scan of Nintendo Switch 2: shows the new handheld in the nude layer-by-layer
Nintendo Switch 2 gaming handheld gets a sweet CT scan: showing off the internals layer-by-layer, including the custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 SoC.Jun 17, 2025 12:12 AM CDT - US Navy has treasure trove of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5080, RTX 5090 at MSRP prices
The US Navy Exchange store has a bunch of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs at MSRP pricing, with the site happily noting 'You Serve, You Save'.Jun 16, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - WhatsApp is getting ads, Meta says they won't 'interrupt personal chats'
WhatsApp is rolling out ads, but Meta says 'personal messages, calls, and statuses are end-to-end encrypted and can't be used to show you ads.'Jun 16, 2025 10:33 PM CDT - Windows 11 bug causes it to play the startup sound and music from Windows Vista
A new Windows 11 bug spotted on the latest Insider Preview Build causes the OS to play the startup music from Windows Vista instead of Windows 11.Jun 16, 2025 10:02 PM CDT - Intel's new Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs to natively support DDR5-8000, up to 36 PCIe Gen5 lanes
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop 'Core Ultra 400' series CPUs to support DDR5-8000 natively, up to 10000MT/s also supported, 26 PCIe Gen5 lanes.Jun 16, 2025 9:36 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 16 runs at 720p on Xbox Series X in performance mode
Final Fantasy 16 is said to run at 720p resolution the Xbox Series X and 1080p on the PlayStation 5, with lower detail and quality on the Xbox version.Jun 16, 2025 9:04 PM CDT - TSMC Arizona finishes first test run of chips made in the USA for Apple, AMD, and NVIDIA
TSMC Arizona finishes its first run of chips for Apple, AMD, and NVIDIA: a major milestone, with Blackwell GPUs shipped to Taiwan for advanced packaging.Jun 16, 2025 8:44 PM CDT - Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPU leaks: up to 52 cores with 16 P-Cores, 150W TDP
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop 'Core Ultra 400' series CPU leaks: up to 52 cores of CPU power, support for DDR5-10000+ memory, new LGA 1854 socket.Jun 16, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - Netflix TV show helped Devil May Cry 5 achieve 10 million game sales, Capcom says
Capcom's transmedia strategy is working quite well and the recent Netflix TV show has sparked a new game sales milestone for the Devil May Cry franchise.Jun 16, 2025 7:04 PM CDT - Borderlands 4 isn't an $80 game, won't have Switch 2 version at launch
Did 2K Games listen to controversy? Borderlands 4 isn't an $80 game after all and is instead priced at the still-expensive new $70 MSRP for Gen 9 games.Jun 16, 2025 6:03 PM CDT - Nexus Mods gets new owner, site operator dark0ne very confident in successor
Nexus Mods, the internet's premiere host for player-created content, has been sold to a new owner, but site operator Dark0ne is confident in the direction.Jun 16, 2025 5:02 PM CDT - Apparently ARK: Survival Ascended's trick for better FPS is to sneakily turn on FSR frame gen
YouTuber flags up the hidden enabling of FSR frame generation - which can't be turned off - in what some gamers are calling a 'scummy' move.Jun 16, 2025 2:00 PM CDT - Apple admits issue with Mac mini M2 no longer powering on - but you can get a free repair
Press the power button and nothing happens with your Mac mini M2? Here's how you can check if the device is eligible for Apple's free repair scheme.Jun 16, 2025 11:23 AM CDT - AMD quietly launches budget Ryzen X3D CPU for PC gamers
AMD's new Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a budget gaming AM4 CPU for the Latin American market, and it's a surprise new Zen 3 X3D launch for 2025.Jun 16, 2025 2:34 AM CDT - Steam Deck prototype has half the gaming performance of the retail unit
A rare engineering sample and prototype version of what would become the Valve Steam Deck has been disassembled and tested in a fascinating new video.Jun 16, 2025 2:01 AM CDT - Rare GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition with 20GB of VRAM spotted
A rare GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition GPU with 20GB of GDDR6X memory was recently spotted on eBay, where it sold for $1,999.99 USD.Jun 16, 2025 1:33 AM CDT - MSI releases AMD AGESA 1.2.0.3e BIOS: officially supports 4 x 64GB sticks, up to 256GB RAM
MSI's new BIOS has been officially released for some of its 800-series motherboards, supporting 4 x 64GB sticks of RAM for up to 256GB of total RAM.Jun 16, 2025 1:11 AM CDT - GeForce RTX 5050 to use faster 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory, same as RDNA 4
Word is NVIDIA is prepping to launch a budget GeForce RTX 5050 desktop gaming GPU next month, and we've already got the full specs.Jun 16, 2025 12:58 AM CDT - Stellar Blade is now Sony's biggest single-player PC game launch
Stellar Blade's PC launch is drawing in more players in its first few days than PlayStation hits like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man.Jun 16, 2025 12:26 AM CDT - Scammers are now laser-engraving GA102 GPUs onto fake RTX 4090 cards, sold for $1400 each
There's a new scam involving NVIDIA's previous-gen GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards, where they're laser-engraving GA102 GPUs onto RTX 3090, RTX 3080 cards.Jun 15, 2025 11:44 PM CDT - Sycom preps GeForce RTX 50 Master Series cards with both air, liquid cooling using Noctua fans
Japanese system integrated Sycom preparing GeForce RTX 50 Silent Master Air and Liquid series GPUs, cooled by Noctua fans, coming soon.Jun 15, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - Apple's foldable iPad, iPhone specs teased: 18.8-inch foldable iPad, 7.74-inch foldable iPhone
Apple's foldable iPad should have 18.8-inch foldable display, while the foldable iPhone Ultra should have 7.74-inch foldable, both expected in late 2026.Jun 15, 2025 10:44 PM CDT - We can expect Gen5 SSDs to stay on the market until 2030, Gen6 SSDs aren't ready for mainstream
PCIe Gen5 SSDs are expected to stay on the market for many years to come, with Gen6 SSDs not hitting consumer desktop PCs until at least 2030.Jun 15, 2025 10:10 PM CDT - Future of next-gen HBM: HBM4, HBM5, HBM6, HBM7, and HBM8 teased with 15,000W AI GPUs by 2038
Next-generation GPU-HBM roadmap teases HBM4, HBM5, HBM6, HBM7, HBM8 with HBM7 dropping by 2035 with new AI GPUs using 6.1TB of HBM7 and 15,000W AI GPUs.Jun 15, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - AMD's next-gen Instinct MI500 AI GPU to be fabbed on TSMC N2P process, goes head-on with NVIDIA
AMD's next-generation Instinct MI500 will be mass-produced on TSMC's new N2P process node, will directly compete with NVIDIA's next-gen AI hardware.Jun 15, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - Samsung bets on next-gen glass interposers replacing silicon, robots as the next big thing
Samsung designates advanced packaging and robots as the next big thing for the company, as glass interposers expected to replace silicon interposers.Jun 15, 2025 7:07 PM CDT - Play Anywhere is working: Xbox gamers are playing 28% more on multiple devices
Microsoft's Play Anywhere cross-platform initiative appears to be working quite well as Xbox players are spending 28% more time on multiple devices.Jun 15, 2025 6:25 PM CDT - SK hynix already pre-supplying next-gen HBM4 memory to NVIDIA for its next-gen Rubin AI GPUs
SK hynix is already supplying small quantities of next-gen HBM4 memory to NVIDIA, will debut inside of the company's next-gen Rubin AI GPUs.Jun 15, 2025 6:08 PM CDT - Sony wants to release at least one big singleplayer PlayStation game per year
Sony plans to release at least one big first-party AAA singleplayer PlayStation game per year, but only 'at the right time' and 'at the right quality'Jun 15, 2025 5:33 PM CDT - Sony lays out AI gaming use case, wants to use AI for content discovery, player customization
Everyone is buzzing about AI, but no one's really explained its deeper possibilities for actual gamer interactions--now Sony lays out its AI gaming vision.Jun 15, 2025 4:28 PM CDT - Bungie 'constantly testing' Marathon to ensure a 'very bold, innovative, deeply-engaging title'
Sony and Bungie are constantly testing, revalidating, and iterating on Marathon's development to give the extraction shooter the best chance at success.Jun 15, 2025 3:29 PM CDT - Sony 'remains committed' to live service games, will continue to invest in games-as-a-service
Thanks to Helldiver II's success, Sony isn't ready to give up on live service games any time soon, confirming plans to invest further into GaaS titles.Jun 15, 2025 2:45 PM CDT - Sony unlocks PlayStation PC games on Steam for people in 162 countries
Sony has removed the region lock on several PlayStation PC games on Steam for more than 150+ countries, enabling access for players in those countries.Jun 15, 2025 10:54 AM CDT - Minecraft's biggest graphical update officially unveiled along with release date
Microsoft and Mojang have officially unveiled Minecraft's biggest graphical overhaul and explained how it will change players' gameplay.Jun 15, 2025 9:33 AM CDT - Early NVIDIA rival Matrox debuts new dual-GPU graphics card: supports 4x 8K displays
Matrox has unveiled two new graphics cards, one of which supports up to four 8K displays or four 5K displays at 120Hz refresh rates.Jun 15, 2025 6:37 AM CDT - Voice actor for Red Dead Redemption's John Marston teases huge Rockstar news for next week
The voice actor of John Martson has teased some 'exciting news' is on the horizon for the Red Dead Redemption franchise, and it's slated to hit next week.Jun 14, 2025 10:50 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat button can be remapped to whatever you want
If you are sick of accidentally engaging GameChat on your Nintendo Switch 2, you can remap it to whatever you like via the system settings.Jun 14, 2025 2:01 PM CDT - The Witcher 4 will be best experienced on PC despite being built for consoles first
CD Projekt Red has provided new details on The Witcher 4 development and what it intends to provide PC gamers when the game launches.Jun 14, 2025 1:38 PM CDT - The Witcher 4 is built for console first, CDPR confirms 60FPS is not guaranteed
CD Projekt Red and Epic Games have sat down to discuss The Witcher 4 and how the recent tech demo relates to the final release of the next Witcher.Jun 14, 2025 1:01 PM CDT - Microsoft officially mocks Apple over Liquid Glass design in social media posts
Microsoft has officially poked fun at Apple's Liquid Glass UI overhaul by sharing images of an old Windows operating system version.Jun 14, 2025 11:53 AM CDT - Bethesda reveals the most-popular Fallout game ever, and it's not even close
Bethesda Game Studios has revealed that the Fallout game has been downloaded a staggering 230 million times since its first release 10 years ago.Jun 14, 2025 11:27 AM CDT - Assassin's Creed Shadows 'Claws of Awaji' DLC release date leaks
Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC 'Claws of Awaji' is slated to release this September, a month after the release of highly anticipated Ghost of Yotei.Jun 14, 2025 11:10 AM CDT - Opinion: Sony could make a native PS4 handheld to carry multi-gen legacy into the future
Opinion: Sony could release a handheld device that natively plays PlayStation 4 games in a bid to carry the lucrative console generation into the future.Jun 14, 2025 10:48 AM CDT - Evidence of third Xbox Game Pass price hike found as Microsoft charges $80 for new games
Evidence of an Xbox Game Pass price increase has reportedly been found in source code on the Xbox Cloud gaming website as Microsoft charges $80 for games.Jun 14, 2025 9:22 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 shatters all-time launch week sales record for video game hardware
The Nintendo Switch 2 has shattered a new all-time launch week unit sales record for video game hardware in the US with 1.1 million units sold.Jun 14, 2025 5:27 AM CDT - ROG Xbox Ally X handheld doesn't have an OLED display for this reason
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds are designed to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming, however neither model sports an OLED panel.Jun 14, 2025 1:31 AM CDT - NVIDA Reflex is now available in over 150 games
NVIDIA's latency reduction technology called Reflex is now available in over 150 games, and in nine of the top ten competitive shooters.Jun 14, 2025 1:03 AM CDT - AMD's new Instinct AI GPUs will possibly bring in up to $12 billion in revenue for 2026
AMD's new Instinct AI GPUs will reportedly deliver between $10 billion and $12 billion of revenue in 2026 says Wall Street analysts.Jun 13, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - Ocypus launches its new Gamma C60 series PC chassis
Ocypus announces the launch of its new Gamma C60 series cases with sleek aesthetics, advanced cooling architecture, and more for PC builders.Jun 13, 2025 10:17 PM CDT - GTA 6 could allow music artists to upload their music directly into the game
Rockstar will reportedly allow music artists to upload their music directly into Grand Theft Auto 6, would see the game be a music streaming giant.Jun 13, 2025 9:39 PM CDT - Radeon RX 9070 XT cards with Samsaung GDDR6 are slightly SLOWER than cards with SK hynix GDDR6
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards using Samsung GDDR6 memory are around 1-2% slower than RX 9070 XT cards using SK hynix GDDR6 chips.Jun 13, 2025 6:33 PM CDT - Nintendo fails to fix the infamous flaw with original Switch in the Switch 2
A Nintendo Switch 2 owner has discovered Nintendo failed to fix one of the biggest problems with the original Switch, the dreaded stick drift.Jun 13, 2025 2:38 PM CDT - Xbox fans left behind as PlayStation gets exclusive editions of new Xbox games
Xbox has decided to skip physical disc releases for its three upcoming first-party games but will release disc editions for the PlayStation 5.Jun 13, 2025 2:15 PM CDT - Intel officially discontinues Arc A750 and A770 GPUs, won't even hit full 3-year lifespan
Intel has officially announced the End of Life for Arc Alchemist discrete GPUs and several SKUs of its mobile GPUs, leaving only two without an EOL stamp.Jun 13, 2025 1:53 PM CDT - More PS Plus price hikes possible, Sony says it will continue 'dynamically adjust' costs
Sony says more PlayStation Plus subscription price hikes could happen as the company plans to 'continue dynamically adjusting pricing' to maximize profit.Jun 13, 2025 1:27 PM CDT - Retailers leak Xbox ROG Ally launch month and pricing
The Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X are slated to released later this year, and an industry insider has been told the release month through retailers.Jun 13, 2025 1:12 PM CDT - Apple adds no-brainer iPhone alarm feature that Android had since 2013
Apple is finally adding a feature that has been available on Android devices for the past decade to its Clock app in the coming iOS 26.Jun 13, 2025 12:10 PM CDT - Intel B770 was a Computex no-show, but Intel's dropped a heavy hint that the GPU's still coming
Intel has updated IDs in the Mesa drivers which were previously generic, but now refer to 'BGM-G31' models, one of which will hopefully be the B770.Jun 13, 2025 11:35 AM CDT - Micron accused of spreading xenophobic lies to destroy reputation of rival chipmaker
Micron has been embroiled in a lawsuit that alleges the company has intentionally run a scheme to destroy the reputation of a rival business.Jun 13, 2025 11:13 AM CDT - Follow these steps to get a free Anker power bank replacement
Anker and the US Consumer Product Protection Agency has confirmed a recall of more than 1 million Anker power banks as they are at risk of overheating.Jun 13, 2025 10:50 AM CDT - Sony won't kill PS4: 'We'll drive a multi-generational PlayStation ecosystem into the future'
Sony has no immediate plans to kill support for the PS4 and says that Gen 8 is still a large contributor to spending, earnings, and player engagement.Jun 13, 2025 10:32 AM CDT - PS5 made $136 billion sales in five years, Sony's gen 9 ecosystem has a 9.5% profit margin
Sony's latest earnings figures show that the PlayStation 5 generation has made over $136 billion in sales revenue, but only has a 9.5% profit margin.Jun 13, 2025 9:01 AM CDT - A million Anker power banks have been recalled due to fire risk - here's what you need to know
If you own an Anker PowerCore 10000 (model A1263), stop using it. Then you need to check the serial number to see if it needs replacing.Jun 13, 2025 7:51 AM CDT - Sony on next-gen PS6: 'The future of our platform is constantly top of mind'
Sony has no plans to replace its PlayStation console lineup with cloud gaming any time soon, and says a next-gen PlayStation 6 console is in development.Jun 13, 2025 7:05 AM CDT - UL announces its 3DMark benchmark suite now runs natively on macOS, using Metal API
3DMark is now available for Apple macOS, includes the Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, and Steel Nomad Light benchmarks, running on Metal API.Jun 13, 2025 5:53 AM CDT - Steam is now native on Apple Silicon, full optimization available now
Valve has released an update that makes Steam native on Apple Silicon, adding faster launch times, responsive scrolling, and client navigation.Jun 13, 2025 5:31 AM CDT - Palit is giving away a custom DOOM GeForce RTX 5080 with a Flail on the backplate
The PALIT GeForce RTX 5080 GamingPro DOOM: The Dark Ages Edition is a custom GPU created to celebrate the game, and PALIT is giving it away.Jun 13, 2025 2:34 AM CDT - Stable Diffusion 3.5 VRAM requirement reduced by 40% to run on more GeForce RTX GPUs
Stable Diffusion 3.5 is out now and with the large model requiring 18GB of VRAM, NVIDIA has collaborated by Stability AI to dramatically reduce this.Jun 13, 2025 1:59 AM CDT - NVIDIA's new N1X AI PC chip performance leaked: ready to battle AMD's new Strix Halo APUs
NVIDIA's new Arm-based AI PC processor gets some Geekbench perf leaks: N1X scores 3096 points in single-thread, 18837 points in multi-thread in early leak.Jun 13, 2025 1:33 AM CDT - Razer's new Kishi V3 line-up offers pro-level controls for mobile gaming
Razer's new Kishi controller line-up for mobile gaming introduces two full-sized pro-like controllers with the Kishi V3 Pro and Kishi V3 Pro XL.Jun 13, 2025 12:57 AM CDT - AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 25.6.2 adds FSR 4 to more games, fixes 9060 XT issues
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 25.6.2 is a new optional driver that also adds day one support to two new games - The Alters and FBC: Firebreak.Jun 13, 2025 12:28 AM CDT - Micron and Trump admin to expand US investments: $200B for domestic semiconductor manufacturing
Micron and the Trump administration plan to invest $200 billion into US-based semiconductor manufacturing an R&D in Idaho, New York, and Virginia.Jun 12, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - AMD confirms it's using Samsung's latest HBM3E 12-Hi memory for its new Instinct MI350 AI GPUs
AMD confirms that it's new Instinct MI350 series AI accelerators use Samsung's latest HBM3E 12-Hi memory, with up to 288GB HBM3 inside of its new AI chips.Jun 12, 2025 10:38 PM CDT - AMD launches Instinct MI350 series AI chips: 185 billion transistors, 288GB HBM3E memory
AMD Instinct MI350 series AI chips launched: 185 billion transistors, 288GB HBM3E memory, with MI355X up to 35x faster than MI300, 2.2x faster than B200.Jun 12, 2025 10:10 PM CDT - AMD confirms next-next-gen Zen 7-based EPYC 'Verano' CPUs and Instinct MI500 AI GPUs for 2027
AMD has confirmed its next-next-gen Zen 7-based EPYC 'Verano' CPUs as well as its next-next-gen Instinct MI500 series AI GPUs are both dropping in 2027.Jun 12, 2025 9:47 PM CDT - AMD confirms next-gen EPYC 'Venice' Zen 6 CPU has 256 cores, will debut in 2026
AMD confirms its next-gen Zen 6-based EPYC 'Venice' CPUs will have 256 cores in 2026, while Zen 7-based EPYC 'Verano' launches with Instinct MI500 in 2027.Jun 12, 2025 9:29 PM CDT - ASUS's gold ROG ASTRAL GeForce RTX 5090 charity auction enters final day with $20K highest bid
Signed by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the ROG ASTRAL GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU is currently up for grabs as part of a charity auction.Jun 12, 2025 8:55 PM CDT - AMD's next-gen Instinct MI400 GPU confirmed: rocks 432GB of HBM4 at 19.6TB/sec ready for 2026
AMD confirms its next-gen Instinct MI400 AI GPU has double the compute performance, a huge 432GB of next-gen HBM4 at 19.6TB/sec and will launch in 2026.Jun 12, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - Days Gone developer Sony Bend lays off 30% of workers, new project in the works
Another one of Sony's core first-party PlayStation studios is laying off developers shortly after the cancellation of a big live service game project.Jun 12, 2025 5:34 PM CDT - Report: Native Xbox handheld cancelled as Microsoft reveals new Xbox Ally X duo
Microsoft has reportedly scrapped its plans on a first-party native Xbox handheld device as it reveals new partner Windows PC handhelds alongside ASUS.Jun 12, 2025 4:00 PM CDT - Switch 2 power closer to Series S than PS4, Koei Tecmo dev says
Wild Hearts S developers at Koei Tecmo say the Switch 2 is akin to the 9th generation Xbox Series S in terms of power, not Sony's last-gen PlayStation 4.Jun 12, 2025 2:31 PM CDT - Drake has his own updatable radio station in Grand Theft Auto 6
A Grammy-award-winning producer has said Drake has his own radio station in Grand Theft Auto 6 where he can upload music tracks directly.Jun 12, 2025 1:34 PM CDT - Nintendo confirms some Switch 2 consoles are dying before low battery warning
Nintendo has provided guidance on fixing a faulty battery level indicator on the Nintendo Switch 2, as some users' consoles are dying seemingly randomly.Jun 12, 2025 1:01 PM CDT - Silent Hill 1 remake announced by Konami, Silent Hill 2 dev Bloober Team is making it
On the heels of Silent Hill 2's mega success, Konami has teamed up with Bloober Team once again to make a remake based around the first Silent Hill game.Jun 12, 2025 12:33 PM CDT - Gamers slam $80 price for Outer Worlds 2, developer shifts blame to Xbox
The director of The Outer Worlds 2 has told fans upset with the $80 pricing to take their complaints to Microsoft, as the decision is out of his hands.Jun 12, 2025 12:03 PM CDT - Xbox business enjoying 'really good success,' Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer says
Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer reminds fans that Xbox is an accountable business focused on topline and bottomline growth, says the Xbox biz is strong.Jun 12, 2025 11:29 AM CDT - MindsEye developer responds to performance and stability issues, outlines remedy
Build a Rocket Boy, the developer behind MindsEye has officially acknowledged the performance issues and issued a statement about how it plans to fix them.Jun 12, 2025 11:02 AM CDT - PlayStation support refunding MindsEye due to performance issues and bugs
Sony's PlayStation support has reportedly refunded MindsEye without any questions asked due to the game's performance and optimization problems on PS5.Jun 12, 2025 10:31 AM CDT - Don't update your iPhone before knowing the big downside
Apple has rolled out iOS 26 in a beta form, and those who want to download the latest version of iOS should first consider what might be a downgrade.Jun 12, 2025 9:32 AM CDT - The Witcher 3 to get brand-new story DLC, earliest release slated for 2026
CD Projekt Red may not be finished with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as a report claims a new story DLC is currently in active development.Jun 12, 2025 4:50 AM CDT - Midjourney accused of 'Bottomless Plagiarism' in landmark AI lawsuit by Disney and Universal
Disney and NBCUniversal have launched a lawsuit against Midjourney, alleging the AI service has continuously infringed on intellectual property.Jun 12, 2025 3:33 AM CDT - Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's first big post-launch update is here
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Update 1.1 is rolling out now on PC, bringing a number of bug fixes and quality of life updates to the game.Jun 12, 2025 1:01 AM CDT - be quiet!'s new mainstream Pure Power 13 M PSUs are reliable and extremely quiet
be quiet! has launched its new mainstream PSUs for PC enthusiasts and gamers. The new Pure Power 13 M promises efficiency, performance, and reliability.Jun 12, 2025 12:28 AM CDT - Scalpers list ASUS's new ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU for up to $22,900 on eBay
ASUS's insanely high-end ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU comes with beautiful real gold, but not scalpers have listed it on eBay for up to $22,900.Jun 11, 2025 11:55 PM CDT - Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, says AI firm is a 'bottomless pit of plagiarism'
Two of the biggest studios in Hollywood, Disney and Universal, are suing Midjourney and its AI platform for image generation for copyright infringement.Jun 11, 2025 11:34 PM CDT - FAA says goodbye to Windows 95 and Floppy Disks in air traffic control overhaul
The FAA is set to overhaul its ancient air traffic control systems that still uses a combination of Windows 95, floppy disks, and paper cards.Jun 11, 2025 11:07 PM CDT - Hitman World of Assassination for Nintendo Switch 2 has a critical problem
IO Interactive has launched Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring more than 100 hours of gameplay.Jun 11, 2025 10:40 PM CDT - MAINGEAR's new Ultima 18 gaming laptop: up to RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 192GB RAM, 4K 200Hz display
MAINGEAR launches its new Ultima 18 with a huge 18-inch 3840 x 2400 @ 200Hz display, up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Jun 11, 2025 10:10 PM CDT - AMD's new Instinct MI355X AI GPU has up to 288GB HBM3E memory, 1400W peak board power
AMD confirms that its new flagship Instinct MI355X AI accelerator will feature a huge 288GB of HBM3E memory, with 1400W of peak board power.Jun 11, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - AMD's next-gen Zen 7 chip leaks: AM6 socket, up to 32C/64T with 'tons of V-Cache' says leaker
AMD's next-generation Zen 7 processor rumors: dual 16-core chiplets for a total of 32 cores and 64 threads, with 'tons of V-Cache included!'Jun 11, 2025 8:35 PM CDT - AMD has close to 40% of the server market, should match (and possibly surpass) Intel by 2026
AMD has achieved a record 39.4% revenue of the server share market, while we should expect AMD to overtake Intel's server CPU market share in 2026.Jun 11, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - Apple's new M4 Max-powered MacBook Pro runs Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition at 120FPS
CD PROJEKT RED visits Apple Park to provide an early look at Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, runs on M4 Max-powered MacBook Pro at 120FPS.Jun 11, 2025 7:41 PM CDT - MindsEye proves a big ask even for NVIDIA's RTX 5080, and this UE5 game's getting a lot of flak
Action-adventure thriller from a studio founded by the former president of Rockstar North is a 'GPU destroyer' and has got off to a rocky start.Jun 11, 2025 2:32 PM CDT - Resident Evil 9 demo leaves players absolutely terrified, gameplay details emerge
Resident Evil Requiem has been played by a small amount of media, revealing details about the upcoming title and what excited fans can expect.Jun 11, 2025 1:55 PM CDT - PCI-SIG releases PCIe 7.0 specs: up to 128GT/s transfers, next-gen PCIe 8.0 in the works
PCI-SIG announces the official release of next-gen PCIe 7.0 spec: up to 128GT/s bandwidth for next-gen AI, 800G Ethernet, cloud, and quantum computing.Jun 11, 2025 1:30 PM CDT - PlayStation Portable details leak: AI upscaling, PS5 memory bandwidth, RAM and more
A well-known leaker has provided hardware specs for Sony's rumored PlayStation portable, saying it will feature AI upscaling and 16GB of RAM.Jun 11, 2025 12:43 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU won't work in your EVGA motherboard? Fix requires care and a bit of tape
This is an unofficial workaround aired on Reddit, but apparently using electrical tape to cover two pins on the graphics card's PCIe connector works fine.Jun 11, 2025 11:33 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 hit 3.5 million sales in 4 days: best-selling console ever, blowing away PS5
Blistering pace of sales leaves the likes of the PS5, which sold 1.5 million in its first weekend, in the dust - the Switch 2 handheld is absolutely flying.Jun 11, 2025 6:42 AM CDT - AYANEO's Nintendo DS inspired FLIP 1S DS features the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor
AYANEO FLIP 1S DS is a new premium dual-screen clamshell gaming handheld with an OLED display and the flagship AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor.Jun 11, 2025 2:34 AM CDT - Stellar Blade runs at 540 FPS in 4K on the GeForce RTX 5090 with DLSS 4
8 new games are adding DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support this week, including the highly anticipated PC release of Stellar Blade.Jun 11, 2025 1:57 AM CDT - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 should be coming to the Switch 2, here's why
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was announced over the weekend, and the Switch 2 wasn't included in the confirmed platforms the game is headed to.Jun 11, 2025 1:31 AM CDT - CoreWeave contracting a mammoth 2GW of total power capacity for its new HPC workloads
CoreWeave now has contracted a huge 2GW of power capacity for its HPC workloads, after Applied Digital announces 250MW AI data center.Jun 11, 2025 1:01 AM CDT - Razer offers its first barebones keyboard for the DIY market with the BlackWidow V4 75%
The new Razer the BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones Keyboard sees the hardware maker create its first keyboard for DIY enthusiasts and modders.Jun 11, 2025 12:36 AM CDT - Matrox's new LUMA Pro A380 Octal: dual-GPU card based on Intel Alchemist, 8 mini-DP 2.0 ports
Matrox launches its new LUMA Pro A380 graphics card: a dual-GPU offering based on Intel Alchemist, with 8 x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 connectors.Jun 11, 2025 12:12 AM CDT - White House AI czar says China is only 3-6 months behind the US in AI, not years behind
White House AI and crypto czar says China is only 3-6 months behind the US on AI, not years behind America, and that it's a 'very close race'.Jun 10, 2025 11:33 PM CDT - AMD's new Instinct MI350 series AI chips launch this week: 30x energy efficiency goals in 2025
AMD's new Instinct MI350 series AI GPUs launch this week, with claims of a crazy 30x improvement in energy efficiency as a goal for this year.Jun 10, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - Ancient video game from 1979 beats ChatGPT in a chess game
The Arati 2600 from the late 1970s is not exactly cutting-edge hardware, but it's apparently powerful enough to beat ChatGPT in multiple chess games.Jun 10, 2025 10:33 PM CDT - AVerMedia's new CamStream4K turns your camera into a professional recording studio
AVerMedia's new CamStream 4K turns your DSLR or camera into a high-performance plug-and-play recording and streaming device, and it's out soon.Jun 10, 2025 9:58 PM CDT - NVIDIA CEO expected to announce Germany's largest AI factory project next week
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang expected to visit the EU next week, first stop is Germany with a rumored announcement of a new AI factory to be built.Jun 10, 2025 9:23 PM CDT - HP's new Z2 Mini G1A workstation packs AMD's flagship Strix Halo APU, starts at $1999
HP launches its new Z2 Mini G1a workstation PC that it announced at Computex, one of the first Mini-PCs to launch with AMD's flagship Strix Halo APU.Jun 10, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - Micron begins shipping HBM4 memory to key partners for next-gen AI systems
Micron announces it has started shipping HBM4 36GB 12-Hi memory to 'multiple key customers' ready for next-gen AI GPUs and servers.Jun 10, 2025 8:50 PM CDT - Silent Hill 2 dev's new game Cronos: The New Dawn lets you trap ghosts of the past
Bloober Team's new sci-fi horror game Cronos: The New Dawn channels interstellar Lovecraftian horror themes straight out of Dead Space and Event Horizon.Jun 10, 2025 3:31 PM CDT - Windows 11 has a handy new shortcut for swiftly reducing the size of images you're sharing
No need to head to Paint or Photos, or whatever app you use for making images more compact - you can use a new shortcut with the Share option.Jun 10, 2025 1:35 PM CDT - Redesigned Start menu now in testing finally lets us turn off some of the adverts in Windows 11
Windows 11's new Start menu is in testing in the Dev channel, and it's got the feature we were hoping for - the ability to turn off the recommended panel.Jun 10, 2025 10:41 AM CDT - CD Projekt just gave us the best reason to replay The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 have received the Immerse Gamepack, increasing sound quality to a level previously unobtainable.Jun 10, 2025 9:00 AM CDT - NVIDIA commissions DRAM giants to develop SoCAMM: new DRAM for next-gen AI GPUs
NVIDIA commissioned Samsung, SK hynix and Micron to develop SoCAMM: new memory modules consist of 16-stacked LPDDR5X chips bundles in groups of four.Jun 10, 2025 8:08 AM CDT - HighPoint announces industry's first Gen5 NVMe RAID AIC at $999, crazy 56GB/sec speeds
HighPoint has just announced the industry's first Gen5 NVMe RAID AIC: costs $999, but offers over (an insane) 50GB/sec+ of Gen5 SSD speeds.Jun 10, 2025 7:10 AM CDT - SDC teases first OLED gaming monitor with GPU-busting 720Hz refresh rate
SDC unveils its new '540-Meta' gaming display: a new OLED gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution, LG Display 4th Gen OLED and insane 720Hz refresh rate.Jun 10, 2025 6:37 AM CDT - Seagate's new 4TB Expansion Card for Xbox consoles has a $500 price tag
Xbox Series X|S owners now have a 4TB storage expansion option thanks to Seagate. The downside? It costs almost twice as much as PS5 compatible 4TB SSDs.Jun 10, 2025 2:59 AM CDT - Witcher 3 director's new game, The Blood of Dawnwalker, gets its first extended trailer
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a new dark fantasy RPG from a new studio made of veteran CD Projekt Red talent that created The Witcher 3.Jun 10, 2025 2:28 AM CDT - Skyblivion confirmed for 2025, will support GOG's new one-click modding
Skyblivion, the ambitious mod that has been in development for over a decade, is laucnhing later this year as part of GOG's new One-Click Mod system.Jun 10, 2025 2:03 AM CDT - SK hynix unveils DRAM memory chip roadmap for the next 30 years: 4F2VG tech, 3D DRAM, and more
SK hynix's DRAM memory chip roadmap for the next 30 years includes 4F2VG (vertical gate) tech, 3D DRAM, and more innovation coming in the future.Jun 10, 2025 1:01 AM CDT - Save with this Exclusive Deal on the powerful GEEKOM Mini IT12 2025 Edition Mini PC
Small yet mighty, thanks to GEEKOM you can save big at checkout on the powerful GEEKOM Mini IT12 2025 Edition Mini PC with Intel Core i7-1280P processor.Jun 10, 2025 12:40 AM CDT - NVIDIA's quantum computing team forged: alliance between US and Taiwanese companies
NVIDIA forming its quantum computing team: an alliance of American and Taiwanese companies, including Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, and Supermicro.Jun 10, 2025 12:12 AM CDT - AMD unveils new budget, high-end SoCs: enter the Ryzen AI Z2 A and Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chips
AMD has expanded its Ryzen Z2 gaming SoCs with the introduction of its new budget Ryzen Z2 A and higher-end Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chips.Jun 9, 2025 11:44 PM CDT - CherryTree's GeeFarce RTX 5027 POS custom mod: pre-built gaming PC inside a graphics card
GamersNexus tears down CherryTree's interesting (and awesome) custom gaming PC, the GeeFarce RTX 5027 POS, built into a graphics card!Jun 9, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - Samsung 3GB GDDR7 memory modules on sale in China, fuels rumors of RTX 5090 SUPER with 48GB
Samsung's new 3GB GDDR7 memory modules are now available in China, fuels rumors of NVIDIA's upgraded GeForce RTX 5090 SUPER with 48GB of GDDR7.Jun 9, 2025 10:10 PM CDT - Alienware's new Area-51 PC Lego brick PC announced, exclusively for Alienware Arena members
Alienware introduces a small NUC-sized PC in collaboration with LEGO: introducing the new Alienware Area-51 Brick Kit, a custom block version of Area-51.Jun 9, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - Dying Light 3: Techland says The Beast is the next AAA game in the series
So much work and effort has been put into Dying Light: The Beast that Techland considers it to be Dying Light 3, or the next AAA game in the series.Jun 9, 2025 5:36 PM CDT - Warner Bros. Discovery breaks up, WB Games handed to new subsidiary
Warner Bros. Discovery is breaking up, splitting into two companies, one of which will oversee content production groups including WB Games division.Jun 9, 2025 4:35 PM CDT - Xbox Game Pass broke 35 million subscribers at some point
We may have just gotten an update on Xbox Game Pass subscribers from an unlikely source, but these number counts are always in flux and ever-changing.Jun 9, 2025 3:33 PM CDT - Xbox Ally's new 'Xbox experience' custom Windows 11 gaming OS coming to other handhelds in 2026
Microsoft confirms its new gaming-centric Windows 11 'Xbox experience' OS will also release onto the ROG Ally and Ally X and other handhelds in 2026.Jun 9, 2025 2:32 PM CDT - Resident Evil 9 is an 'evolution in graphical fidelity,' Capcom hypes 'spine-chilling realism'
Capcom releases a few new details about Resident Evil 9 Requiem, saying that the game will be a big breakthrough in graphics and overall fidelity.Jun 9, 2025 1:25 PM CDT - NVIDIA RTX 5050 desktop graphics card again rumored to use GDDR6 - but laptop GPU is GDDR7
Apparently NVIDIA is going to use two types of GDDR6 with the desktop RTX 5050 - from Samsung and SK Hynix - but the laptop GPU will sport GDDR7.Jun 9, 2025 12:30 PM CDT - Microsoft proves Windows 11 bloatware impacts gaming performance
Microsoft has proven that Windows 11 comes with bloatware that impacts gaming performance through its new PC gaming handhelds, which do not have the bloat.Jun 9, 2025 12:02 PM CDT - 007 First Light is more James Bond than a typical action shooter
The franchise director of 007 First Light explained that the upcoming Bond game won't just be an action-shooter; players will feel as smart as Bond.Jun 9, 2025 11:31 AM CDT - Nintendo officially confirms delay for The Legend of Zelda live-action movie
Nintendo has confirmed the release date for The Legend of Zelda Movie has officially changed, with the company citing 'production reasons' for the delay.Jun 9, 2025 11:08 AM CDT - Huawei's new Ascend 910C AI GPUs have major issues: overheating, chips stop functioning
Huawei's new Ascend 910C AI accelerators mass production delayed: overheating, chips stop functioning, Chinese tech giants press pause on adoption.Jun 9, 2025 10:10 AM CDT - Ninja Gaiden 4 gets official release date in new blood-soaked trailer
Ninja Gaiden 4 has received an official release date and a new blood-soaked trailer showcasing gameplay from the upcoming prequel title.Jun 9, 2025 9:32 AM CDT - NVIDIA's new tweaked-for-China B40 AI GPU expected to race into mass production this month
NVIDIA's new China-ready B40 AI chip is expected to enter mass production in June, will compliment the just-released RTX PRO 6000 workstation GPU.Jun 9, 2025 9:09 AM CDT - Ghost of Yotei's Naoki confirmed to drink sake and take nude soaks in hot springs
The female protagonist Naoki will be partially nude in Ghost of Yotei as she enters a hot spring, confirmed by the official ESRB rating.Jun 9, 2025 8:32 AM CDT - NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin GPU, Vera CPU rumors: no delays, new chips are being moved up
NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin GPU and Vera CPUs will reportedly tape-out at TSMC in June, sampled in September, on TSMC N3P and CoWoS-L advanced packaging.Jun 9, 2025 8:08 AM CDT - YouTube confirms Nintendo Switch 2 support with updated compatibility
YouTube has confirmed that it's working with Nintendo on making the YouTube app compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, as it currently doesn't work.Jun 9, 2025 7:03 AM CDT - Microsoft confirms release window for next Gears of War game: E-Day
Xbox head Phil Spencer provided a release window for the highly anticipated prequel Gears of War: E-Day, teasing fans about what's on the horizon.Jun 9, 2025 6:32 AM CDT - Xbox ROG Ally X was first called the 'carboard unit' and Quake was played on it
ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X first began inside a cardboard box provided by ASUS, but it was functional and even capable of running Quake.Jun 9, 2025 6:01 AM CDT - Intel says it won't greenlight any new product unless it can double its money
Intel has announced that new products from the company won't be assigned engineers unless it can promise '50% or higher gross margins'.Jun 9, 2025 1:02 AM CDT - SteelSeries announces the colorful new Arctis Nova 3 Wireless headset
SteelSeries has announced the new Arctis Nova 3 Wireless gaming headset for PC and console gamers, fully supported by the powerful Arctis App for mobile.Jun 9, 2025 12:33 AM CDT - FSR 4 games list grows to 65 titles thanks to new AMD FSR Technical Preview driver
AMD's new FSR Technical Preview driver is for RDNA 4 GPU owners as it adds FSR 4 support to a batch of new games, bringing the total up to 65.Jun 9, 2025 12:03 AM CDT - MSI Afterburner is adding support for 'RDNA 4' Radeon GPUs like the 9070 XT
MSI Afterburner is adding support for RDNA 4 GPUs like the Radeon RX 9070 XT soon. Does this mean MSI will return to making Radeon GPUs?Jun 8, 2025 10:27 PM CDT - GeForce market share grows to over 90% as Radeon hits all-time low
GeForce RTX PC GPU shipment market share increased to 92% in Q1 2025, while AMD Radeon dropped to just 8%, which leaves Intel at 0%.Jun 8, 2025 9:58 PM CDT - COLORFUL SMART 900 Mini-PC with AMD's new Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU, up to 96GB RAM
COLORFUL announces its new SMART 900 Mini-PC: powered by AMD's new flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU, up to 96GB RAM, and Radeon 8060S iGPU.Jun 8, 2025 9:09 PM CDT - Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2 is the first $80 Xbox game
Microsoft warned gamers it was coming, and now it's here: Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2 is the first announced $80 Xbox game and more are likely to come.Jun 8, 2025 8:34 PM CDT - ZOTAC GAMING's new F5 Gaming Perfume: smell good, highten your senses, and more with a spray
ZOTAC introduces its new F5 Fragrance: a new gamer fragrance that will 'speed up reactions, keep your senses aligned, and provide the ultimate advantage'.Jun 8, 2025 8:08 PM CDT - GIGABYTE's new AI TOP 500 TRX50 desktop PC: Threadripper PRO 7965WX, RTX 5090, up to 768GB RAM
GIGABYTE launches its new AI TOP 500 TRX50 desktop PC: up to AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX, GeForce RTX 5090, and a huge 768GB of DDR5 memory.Jun 8, 2025 7:17 PM CDT - Xbox Ally X handheld using new AI tech in 'ways that haven't even been imagined'
Microsoft's Xbox engineering team is leveraging AMD's Ryzen AI chips in new innovative ways to help power its new Xbox ROG Ally X gaming handheld.Jun 8, 2025 6:35 PM CDT - Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer teases return of classic franchise in 2026--is it Halo?
Microsoft will celebrate 25 years of Xbox next year, and the milestone will be commemorated by multiple new games set in old classic Xbox franchises.Jun 8, 2025 6:03 PM CDT - Invincible comic 3v3 fighting game announced, original Killer Instinct devs making it
Invincible VS is a 3v3 tag team fighting game with bloody combat inspired by Skybound's Invincible comic series, complete with signature moves and powers.Jun 8, 2025 5:33 PM CDT - Black Ops 7 announced: 2035 futuristic setting, co-op campaign, zombies and more
Treyarch and Raven Software have announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, set in the year 2035 with confirmed campaign, multiplayer, and zombie modes.Jun 8, 2025 4:58 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 7 Remake comes to Xbox this year, Final Fantasy 16 shadow drops on Xbox today
Now that the exclusivity deals with Sony have ended, Square Enix is bringing two of its marquee Final Fantasy games over to Xbox for the first time.Jun 8, 2025 3:24 PM CDT - New Xbox Ally X handheld announced, has more RAM than an Xbox Series X
ASUS and Microsoft today revealed the official ROG Xbox handheld duo, and the more expensive Xbox Ally X comes with more RAM than an Xbox Series X console.Jun 8, 2025 2:26 PM CDT - Splitgate 2 store gets massive discount following backlash over $80 bundles, $34 portal skins
Splitgate 2 developers have drastically reduced the price of in-game cosmetics following 'make FPS great again' controversy and push back.Jun 8, 2025 10:11 AM CDT - Tencent buys 15% of Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead, gives studio 'enormous economic leverage'
Chinese games giant Tencent buys 15% stake in Helldivers developer Arrowhead Games, a studio that recently spoke about self-funding their new game.Jun 8, 2025 7:20 AM CDT - Atomic Heart multiplayer spinoff The Cube has players fighting on giant Rubik's Cube in the sky
The Atomic Heart franchise is getting an online multiplayer RPG shooter spinoff with a mysterious, ever-shifting battleground full of unpredictableness.Jun 7, 2025 1:32 PM CDT - Lepro smart lighting uses AI to change colors based on your mood
Lepro has a wide range of smart AI-powered lights that users can customize down to each individual LED bulb, with the inclusion of an AI-powered assistant.Jun 7, 2025 11:37 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period
The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly beaten the record for the most-sold console within 24 hours and is on track to shatter the two-month record.Jun 7, 2025 10:29 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 exploit discovered that may lead to emulation
A Nintendo Switch 2 owner has already found a flaw in the system's security, which could lead to further exploitation that may result in emulation.Jun 7, 2025 8:41 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 fire and exploding hazard warning, Nintendo launches investigation
Some Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have been deemed a fire and exploding hazard after users discovered a bulging back plate; check your system out now.Jun 7, 2025 12:19 AM CDT - Scientists unveil biggest map of the universe ever created, spanning almost all of time
The James Webb Space Telescope has acquired enough data for scientists to publish the largest map of the universe ever created, spanning almost all of time.Jun 6, 2025 10:42 PM CDT - Resident Evil 9 Requiem announced, coming February 2026, powered by next-gen RE Engine tech
Capcom has announced Resident Evil 9, subtitled 'Requiem,' and it's coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in February 2026.Jun 6, 2025 6:22 PM CDT - Yacht Club's Link to the Past-inspired Mina the Hollower launches Halloween 2025, demo up now
Yacht Club Games' new SNES-inspired retro game Mina the Hollower launches on October 31, 2025 on all platforms, and there's a free demo available now.Jun 6, 2025 5:35 PM CDT - Atomic Heart 2 in development, focuses on player freedom, RPG elements, retro-futuristic style
Atomic Heart is coming back with a fully-fledged spiritual successor sequel with an impressive sci-fi style, explosive action, and RPG features.Jun 6, 2025 4:58 PM CDT - Mortal Shell 2 announced as standalone sequel, coming in 2026
Playstack and Cold Symmetry announce a sequel to their soulslike hack-and-slash Mortal Shell game, coming to consoles and PC sometime in 2026.Jun 6, 2025 4:19 PM CDT - Bethesda promises a fix is coming soon for performance issues in Oblivion Remastered
Two patches are inbound, one of which is now being tested, but the second patch that delivers the important performance fixes is further away.Jun 6, 2025 2:03 PM CDT - YouTuber recreates entire Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 in LEGO
A YouTuber has recreated the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 in LEGO, earning praise from fans who have described the trailer as 'unbelievable'.Jun 6, 2025 1:32 PM CDT - Nintendo confirms it's recording GameChat conversations on Switch 2
To use the Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature users must agree to let Nintendo monitor and record your video and audio interactions with other players.Jun 6, 2025 12:47 PM CDT - I thought Borderlands 2 was borderline rubbish - but others don't and it's free to find out now
Borderlands 2 is now free on Steam if you've never tried the classic shooter, but I really didn't get on with this game, even though I wanted to like it.Jun 6, 2025 11:20 AM CDT - Red Dead Redemption 2 to get next-gen update and Switch 2 release very soon
The rumors of Red Dead Redemption 2 arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 are true, and a 'next-gen' update is currently in the works, per Nate the Hate.Jun 6, 2025 11:05 AM CDT - CD Projekt Red may not be finished with Cyberpunk 2077, rumors stir of new DLC
CD Projekt Red appears to be working on some new DLC content for Cyberpunk 2077, according to a LinkedIn profile of a senior writer at Virtuos.Jun 6, 2025 10:48 AM CDT - GameStop punctured holes in Nintendo Switch 2 screens with stapler on launch day
GameStop employees have stapled receipts to the outside of the Nintendo Switch 2 box and have punctured the screen, check your Switch 2 for any damage.Jun 6, 2025 10:30 AM CDT - GTA 6 leaker who correctly predicted main character names reveals gameplay details
A leaker who correctly predicted the last names for both the GTA 6 main characters has revealed a bunch more details about the upcoming game.Jun 6, 2025 3:35 AM CDT - Razer releases glorious see-through keyboard, mouse, and headset
Razer has unveiled and launched the Phantom Collection, a new design language for its PC peripherals that showcase Razer's engineering.Jun 6, 2025 1:15 AM CDT - YouTuber banned from Nintendo Store after smashing Switch 2 in front of employees
A YouTuber has become the first person banned from Nintendo San Francisco after they decided to destroy a Nintendo Switch 2 in front of the store on film.Jun 5, 2025 11:13 PM CDT - World of Warcraft game director: 'Trust is everything, transparency is the only way'
World of Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas chronicles the lessons learned across 20 years of WoW at a recent game dev event, saying that trust is key.Jun 5, 2025 5:39 PM CDT - Nexon to reward all workers with Switch 2 consoles
Korean games titan Nexon has announced it will give employees a free Nintendo Switch 2 console in an effort to reward workers and encourage leisure time.Jun 5, 2025 4:44 PM CDT - New Xbox PC branding pops up in game promos
Microsoft's purported new desktop gaming-centric branding scheme Xbox PC pops up once again, this time in official promo footage of a 3rd party game.Jun 5, 2025 4:14 PM CDT - Silent Hill F confirmed to have heavy focus on combat compared to Silent Hill 2
Konami has unveiled gameplay footage for the upcoming Silent Hill F and says the new title will focus heavily on combat compared to Silent Hill 2.Jun 5, 2025 12:51 PM CDT - Reddit files lawsuit against 'white knight' AI company, claiming it's really a villain
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against one of the biggest up-and-coming AI companies over claims that it has violated its ToS by scraping data without consent.Jun 5, 2025 12:33 PM CDT - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak beats 10 million sales worldwide, is now Capcom's #10 best seller
Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak immolates game sales charts with 10 million copies sold in roughly 3 years' time, making it a hit expansion.Jun 5, 2025 12:32 PM CDT - Rumor: NVIDIA RTX 5050 desktop GPU is still alive and could debut alongside laptop variant
The RTX 5050 laptop graphics card has dominated rumors of late, but don't worry, the desktop version is still apparently incoming.Jun 5, 2025 10:58 AM CDT - PS5 owners need to update their console now - new patch finally fixes awful VRR stuttering bug
PS5 gamers rejoice! It's confirmed that the latest PlayStation 5 update solves those VRR stuttering blues that have hit some high-profile games.Jun 5, 2025 8:07 AM CDT - A humanoid robot delivering your Amazon order? Rumor suggests plans are already underway
Amazon is reportedly preparing to test robots that deliver packages, and has almost completed an indoor obstacle course that'll be used with prototypes.Jun 5, 2025 6:33 AM CDT - Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2 details: framerate, resolution, features, and support
Epic has announced all of the features coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Fortnite, and players should be pleasantly surprised.Jun 4, 2025 9:11 PM CDT - Forza Horizon makes more money than its competitors combined, Playground Games co-founder says
Microsoft's first-party Forza Horizon series may have made more money than competing games like Sony's Gran Turismo, EA's F1 and Need for Speed games.Jun 4, 2025 8:09 PM CDT - Ghost of Yotei State of Play announced for July with gameplay deep dive
Sony confirms plans to hold a special State of Play stream exclusively focused on its upcoming Ghost of Yotei game, complete with a gameplay deep dive.Jun 4, 2025 7:35 PM CDT - Final Fantasy Tactics returns to PlayStation with new enhanced edition
Square Enix's legendary turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Tactics returns to both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this September with a new enhanced edition.Jun 4, 2025 7:03 PM CDT - 007: First Light coming in 2026, first James Bond game footage revealed
The debut footage for IO Interactive's new James Bond game 007: First Light has just released, showcasing the slipshod early beginnings of the master spy.Jun 4, 2025 6:33 PM CDT - No Man's Sky Beacon Switch 2 update: 1440p 30FPS TV mode confirmed, 1080p 40FPS handheld
No Man's Sky is getting a free Switch 2 upgrade included with the game's big new Beacon title update, and Hello Games details the new Switch 2 features.Jun 4, 2025 5:33 PM CDT - Capcom's new sci-fi game Pragmata has players control two characters at the same time
Capcom's new mysterious sci-fi action game IP Pragmata finally gets a release window and new details like a singleplayer campaign, coming to PS5 in 2026.Jun 4, 2025 5:02 PM CDT - NiOh 3 coming in 2026 with new ninja combat, free demo now available on PS5
Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo's hard-as-nails action RPG series NiOh continues with a third chapter, complete with a new ninja combat class and mechanics.Jun 4, 2025 4:41 PM CDT - Toby Fox's new Undertale game Deltarune is a mega indie hit, achieves 133,000 players on Steam
Toby Fox's newly-launched indie game Deltarune is the top-selling game right now on Steam's PC storefront and has hit over 132,000 concurrent players.Jun 4, 2025 4:05 PM CDT - Witcher 4 tech demo running at 60FPS on base PS5, CD Projekt confirms
CD Projekt RED confirms that its incredible new Witcher 4-based Unreal Engine 5 technical demo was running on just a normal stock PlayStation 5 at 60FPS.Jun 4, 2025 3:04 PM CDT - New graphics world record overclock is 4.25GHz - and we bet you can't guess the GPU used
It wasn't the RTX 4090, although that graphics card did hold the previous record - it was an integrated GPU, in fact, the iGPU of the Core Ultra 9 285K.Jun 4, 2025 1:47 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch 2 teardown unveils two fragile points, 'high risk of breakage' warning
The Nintendo Switch 2 is already in the hands of the public and a teardown of the console has already taken place, revealing key components and shortfalls.Jun 4, 2025 12:44 PM CDT - Nintendo releases day-one update for Switch 2, first-look at eShop surfaces
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been released globally, and some regions have already received the day-one update that enables the console's features.Jun 4, 2025 11:35 AM CDT - Hell is Us demo crashing with your NVIDIA GPU? There's a fix: you should use potato PC settings
If you can't make it past the opening cinematic, there's a workaround to get you into the game - basically turn down all the graphics settings to minimum.Jun 4, 2025 11:11 AM CDT - New God of War game reportedly a 2.5D game, much smaller than initially predicted
The rumored God of War title is now reportedly a 2.5D/Metroidvania title, not the previously rumored spinoff game based in Greece.Jun 4, 2025 10:45 AM CDT - Think Notepad is Bloatpad now? Microsoft's new lightweight text editor is coming to Windows 11
Hate Notepad in Windows 11 because Microsoft keeps adding features to the app, bloating it up? You might like the new 'Edit' app that's in the works now.Jun 4, 2025 10:22 AM CDT - Leaked North Korea phone unmasks insane levels of baked in censorship
A smartphone smuggled out of North Korea has demonstrated the extensive levels of censorship the North Korean government has implemented on its devices.Jun 4, 2025 9:29 AM CDT - The Witcher 4 tech demo full breakdown - Everything that's worth knowing
CD Projekt Red and Epic Games have showcased the underlying technology powering the highly anticipated The Witcher 4, and here's a full breakdown.Jun 4, 2025 2:35 AM CDT - CD Projekt Red officially put to bed the false reporting about The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red has recently issued an explanatory response that puts to bed the rumors and misreporting that the recent Witcher 4 demo was gameplay.Jun 4, 2025 12:05 AM CDT - Fortnite gets Arm ASR upscaling to run smoother, ushering in 'next-gen mobile performance'
Fortnite is set to get faster frames rates on your smartphone thanks to Arm Accuracy Super Resolution (ASR) tech that's being introduced.Jun 3, 2025 2:08 PM CDT - NVIDIA's Jensen Huang explains the 'technical marvel' inside the Nintendo Switch 2
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has explained the custom processor powering the Nintendo Switch 2, and how it compares to the chip in the original Switch.Jun 3, 2025 9:38 AM CDT - Windows 11 adoption stalls as Windows 10 End of Life looms large - a bad sign for Microsoft?
Is trouble looming on the horizon for Microsoft with the number of Windows 10 diehards who might hold fast resisting an upgrade to Windows 11?Jun 3, 2025 9:03 AM CDT - Radeon RX 9060 XT has already been overclocked to an impressive 3.5 GHz
Someone got their hands on an XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC White Triple Fan GPU ahead of launch and has already put its OC potential to the test.Jun 2, 2025 10:31 PM CDT - Radeon RX 9060 XT review leaks, and it's slower than the RTX 5060 Ti
A full review of the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU has leaked ahead of the embargo, with 1080p and 1440p performance falling short of the RTX 5060 Ti.Jun 2, 2025 9:54 PM CDT - Steam Hardware Survey shows the RTX 50 Series gaining momentum, while RDNA 4 is still missing
The GeForce RTX 5070 is rapidly climbing up the Steam Hardware and Software Survey results, while AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs are nowhere to be seen.Jun 2, 2025 9:28 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new China-specific B30 AI GPU allows multiple chips interconnected to act as one
NVIDIA's new China-specific AI GPU is the B30: includes NVLink that allows for multiple chips to be interconnected, and operating as one.Jun 2, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - NVIDIA's high-perf DGX Spark AI supercomputer should launch in July, AIBs preparing systems now
NVIDIA's new DGX Spark AI supercomputers will be launching in July, with AIBs like ASUS and GIGABYTE shipping out the new systems globally.Jun 2, 2025 4:04 PM CDT - NVIDIA and MediaTek's new APU for gaming laptops: first use expected in an Alienware laptop
NVIDIA and MediaTek's upcoming APU will feature Arm CPU cores with GeForce RTX GPU cores, for new gaming laptops to fight AMD Strix Point, Strix Halo APUs.Jun 2, 2025 3:02 PM CDT - Nintendo advises Switch 2 buyers: Don't peel off the topmost layer of the screen
Like the Switch OLED, the Switch 2 comes with a layer of film on top of the display that's designed to contain fragments of glass should the screen shatter.Jun 2, 2025 2:20 PM CDT - DirectX just got an update that will massively boost ray tracing performance in games
Path Tracing or Full Ray Tracing is the next frontier for real-time graphics in games, and new technology like Neural Rendering will lead the charge.Jun 2, 2025 12:34 AM CDT - Ubisoft is teasing the return of an iconic gaming franchise
Ubisoft has taken to social media to tease an upcoming new Splinter Cell game, and with Summer Game Fest next week we might find what it is very soon.Jun 1, 2025 11:57 PM CDT - Elon Musk announces XChat: encrypted, vanishing msgs, audio, video calls without phone number
Elon Musk announces XChat: encryption, vanishing messages, can send any file. It can also handle video and audio calls without a phone number required.Jun 1, 2025 11:11 PM CDT - Corsair's popular MMO-mouse can now control an Elgato Stream Deck
Corsair's new Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse takes the MMO-focused design and expands it for content creators with Stream Deck integration.Jun 1, 2025 10:29 PM CDT - New PC game requires an RTX 4090 for 4K 30 FPS, and that's with DLSS
Hell is Us is a new open-world sci-fi game launching in September, with the developer recommending an RTX 4090 with DLSS enabled to hit 4K 30 FPS.Jun 1, 2025 9:58 PM CDT - Intel's latest Arc graphics driver boosts performance on all mobile Lunar Lake devices
Intel's latest Arc graphics driver boost gaming performance on all Intel Core Ultra 200V mobile devices thanks to new power management optimizations.Jun 1, 2025 9:02 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU benched, costs $10,000: crowned the 'new gaming king'
NVIDIA's new RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU benched: beats the RTX 5090 in Cyberpunk 2077 by 15% at 4K with maxed-out graphics settings (no RT or PT).Jun 1, 2025 6:06 PM CDT - This PC gamer purchased an RTX 5090 from Micro Center, got a box filled with backpacks instead
Micro Center confirms it has over 30 cases of PC gamers receiving backpacks inside of their expensive new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards, no GPU.Jun 1, 2025 5:05 PM CDT - China prepares for its AI future without NVIDIA as AI GPU stockpile runs dry in early 2026
China's big tech companies have started the long and arduous journey of switching their development of AI to homegrown chips, an AI future without NVIDIA.Jun 1, 2025 4:22 PM CDT - We visit Cooler Master's massive new HQ in Taipei during Computex 2025: there's SO much to see!
Cooler Master takes us on a HQ tour, shows off its incredible new MasterFrame 600, Master Frame 500 Mesh, Master Frame 400 Mesh, and so much more.Jun 1, 2025 9:29 AM CDT
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