News Archive: January 2026

• Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live in 2013The US Justice Department has released new Jeffrey Epstein emails that reveal the convicted sex offender was banned from Xbox LIVE in 2013.Jan 31, 2026 1:15 AM CST
• Digital-only made up 66% of Xbox sales in 2025 amid console price hikeGood news for Microsoft as US consumers are skewing towards its digital-locked, high-margin-oriented Xbox hardware amid steep price hike pressures.Jan 30, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• Xbox console revenue hits 12-year low over holiday 2025Microsoft achieved the lowest Xbox console sales revenue over the holidays than any other holiday period in the last 12 years, new data indicates.Jan 30, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Apple posts its 'best quarter ever' with fiscal Q1 2026 earnings: revenue of $143.8 billionApple posts fiscal Q1 2026 earnings report: $143.8 billion of revenue, up 16% from last year, with continued blistering iPhone sales, and more.Jan 30, 2026 2:02 AM CST
• Duke Nukem 3D has just turned 30 years old: Hail to the King, BabyDuke Nukem 3D is now 30 years old with Duke 3D v1.0 shareware uploaded to Software Creations on January 29, 1996. Hail to the King, Baby.Jan 30, 2026 12:24 AM CST
• Windows 11 reaches 1 billion user milestone, and faster than Windows 10'Windows reached a big milestone, 1 billion Windows 11 users,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced during its recent quarterly earnings call.Jan 29, 2026 10:57 PM CST
• Microsoft is reportedly working hard to 'urgently fix' Windows 11According to a new report Microsoft's Windows team is currently focused on fixing Windows 11 performance, reliability, and 'addressing pain points.'Jan 29, 2026 9:26 PM CST
• Apple's next-gen M6 processor 'coming sooner than people anticipate' says insiderApple's next-gen M6 processor could be unveiled sooner than we think, with new M5 Pro and M5 Max variants of the MacBook Pro series laptops on their way.Jan 29, 2026 12:25 AM CST
• Intel Arc B580 is getting XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation support next monthThe Intel Arc B580, which is currently the most powerful desktop Arc graphics card from Team Blue, is getting Multi-Frame Generation support next month.Jan 28, 2026 11:03 PM CST
• SK hynix will establish US arm that is specialized in AI solutions tentatively named AI CompanySK hynix plans to establish a US arm specializing in AI solutions, dubbed 'AI Company', to be a key partner in the AI data center ecosystem.Jan 28, 2026 8:33 PM CST
• Sony is directly telling PS4 owners to upgrade to a PS5 to not miss outSony has sent a message to PS4 users, reminding them to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 if they want to play the most anticipated games of 2026.Jan 28, 2026 10:27 AM CST
• Bethesda's Elder Scrolls 6 was barely planned when its teaser dropped in 2018When Bethesda released the teaser trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6, it still didn't even have an in-game location locked in for the game.Jan 28, 2026 8:31 AM CST
• Razer Synapse Web is a new tool for customizing gear directly from Chromium-based browsersRazer Synapse Web is a new lightweight web-based interface for customizing Razer devices, however launch support is limited to Razer Huntsman V3 keyboards.Jan 28, 2026 1:31 AM CST
• Forza Horizon 6 might be cloud-only on the ROG Xbox Ally X, according to the specsForza Horizon 6's 'Minimum' PC system requirements list Panther Lake's Intel Arc B390 GPU and not the Radeon 890M found in the ROG Xbox Ally X.Jan 28, 2026 12:02 AM CST
• GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 for Highguard and ARC Raiders 'Headwinds Update' is hereGeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 adds new game support for the free-to-play Highguard, ARC Raiders' new Headwinds Update, and Arknights: Endfield.Jan 27, 2026 10:02 PM CST
• Zombies can use chainsaws in Resident Evil 9, Capcom explains with Day of the Dead movie logicZombies can use chainsaws & other tools in Resident Evil 9, and Capcom has a very convenient explanation why that channels George Romero's horror classic.Jan 27, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• 'AI should be a choice. Here's where you stand': 90% of DuckDuckGo users vote no to AI in pollDuckDuckGo has two different versions of its search engine: one with AI, and one without - and the latter is overwhelmingly the most popular flavor.Jan 27, 2026 11:36 AM CST
• KIOXIA begins sampling high-capacity QLC UFS 4.1 flash memory for mobile devicesKIOXIA's new UFS 4.1 (Universal Flash Storage) embedded memory for mobile devices is now sampling, with improvements to performance and efficiency.Jan 27, 2026 8:02 AM CST
• AMD bundles Ryzen 7 9850X3D with DDR5 memory and coolerAMD is offering its new Ryzen 7 9850X CPU as part of bundle that includes a Cooler Master CPU cooler and V-Color DDR5 memory in China.Jan 26, 2026 8:59 PM CST
• Xbox may now be more selective in which games get greenlitXbox may have 'learned a lesson' to avoid product mismanagement following sizable employee layoffs, entire studio closures, and project cancellations.Jan 26, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Blizzard announces new showcases for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and HearthstoneBlizzard announces four showcases for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and Hearthstone that will reveal new content as part of its 35th anniversary.Jan 26, 2026 10:27 AM CST
• Old School RuneScape unveils its hardest raid yet, 'The Fractured Archive'Jagex has unveiled the fourth raid to come to Old School RuneScape, and the developer has warned it will be the toughest raid it has ever released.Jan 26, 2026 5:11 AM CST
• Apple is about to deliver on the next-gen Siri promises it made in 2024Apple is nearing the unveiling date of its long-awaited Siri upgrades where it will bring the voice-assistant up to the new era of chatbot communication.Jan 26, 2026 3:20 AM CST
• Red Dead Redemption 2 enhanced edition is happening, but its release timeline has changedRed Dead Redemption 2 enhanced edition for current-gen consoles 'is still a thing' and will 'come at some point' despite fears rumors are incorrect.Jan 25, 2026 11:53 PM CST
• Samsung should be first with HBM4 powering NVIDIA's new Vera Rubin AI chips, passed all testsSamsung to reportedly make HBM4 official debut at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in March, during its big 'Rubin' AI platform announcement, passing final NVIDIA tests.Jan 25, 2026 6:33 PM CST
• Microsoft could host a second Xbox Developer Direct in 2026Xbox is rumored to be discussing hosting a second Xbox Developer Direct following the successful showcase of Fable and Forza Horizon 6.Jan 25, 2026 5:01 AM CST
• Microsoft reiterates why it broke Xbox game exclusivity, promises to be 'more consistent'Microsoft once again explains why it's ending exclusivity for all Xbox games, and in a word, it comes down to sales: Xbox now seeks maximized profits.Jan 24, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• Ubisoft talent are shaming upper management, mass exodus expected despite layoffsUbisoft's latest cost-cutting measure has tanked morale at the publisher to a point where development talent is now shaming upper management.Jan 23, 2026 5:15 PM CST
• Battlefield 6 was the #1 best-selling game in USBattlefield 6 was the best-selling premium game in the US throughout 2025, with the usual heavy-hitting Call of Duty taking up the #5 spot in full sales.Jan 23, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• Ubisoft share price falls back to 2011 and 2004 levels, two decades gains wiped outAfter Ubisoft announced studio closures and game cancellations, including the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, its share price has fallen.Jan 23, 2026 6:01 AM CST
• ASUS responds to claims its motherboards are nuking AMD Ryzen 9800X3D systemsASUS has issued a response to the accusation ASUS motherboards are to blame for multiple AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D systems failing to boot.Jan 23, 2026 1:31 AM CST
• Fable for Nintendo Switch 2 is not in development, but there is hopeFable is headed to the Xbox, PC, and PlayStation, with developer Playground Games actively considering a Nintendo Switch 2 release.Jan 23, 2026 12:05 AM CST
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the franchise's lowest selling entry in almost 20 yearsCall of Duty: Black Ops 7's sales in the U.S. for 2025 saw the franchise drop to its lowest point since 2008's Call of Duty: World at War.Jan 22, 2026 10:26 PM CST
• Witcher 3 dev 'designed and implemented' Fable's slick and fast combat'In 2021, a Witcher 3 gameplay designer joined Playground Games to work on Fable...and new combat gameplay footage sure shows his influence on the game.Jan 22, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• Xbox reveals new Fable release window, coming to Xbox, PS5, and PC at launchXbox reveals tons of new details about the next Fable game, which is described as a 'new beginning' with enhanced combat and heavy emphasis on choice.Jan 22, 2026 1:36 PM CST
• GameStop had an infinite money glitch with Nintendo Switch 2'sGameStop prevents a trade-in promotion involving a Nintendo Switch 2 and a pre-owned game after it was discovered that it could print money.Jan 22, 2026 3:02 AM CST
• KIOXIA says that it has already 'sold out' of NAND flash and SSDs for 2026One of the biggest players in the flash memory and SSD storage space has come out to confirm that it has 'sold out' of its 2026 production capacity.Jan 22, 2026 1:32 AM CST
• GAMDIAS' new ATLAS M4 PC chassis offers panoramic views and a front-mounted PSUThe new GAMDIAS ATLAS M4 is an affordable PC chassis with some impressive design touches and a stylish look that offers panoramic views.Jan 22, 2026 12:01 AM CST
• AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.1.1 adds AI, support for new Ryzen AI chips, and fixes bugsAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.1.1 adds optional new AI Bundle solution for running local AI, support for new Ryzen AI chips, and fixes several issues.Jan 21, 2026 10:32 PM CST
• NVIDIA's new N1X and N1 gaming laptop chips rumored for debut soon, will fight x86 processorsNVIDIA's new N1X and N1 gaming laptop processors now expected in Q2 2026: Arm-based chips will fight x86 chips, with GeForce RTX GPU cores.Jan 21, 2026 7:48 PM CST
• Xbox app now available on Arm laptops, growing the borders of Microsoft's games empireMicrosoft has innovated its Xbox app to fit comfortably on Arm-based devices, allowing native downloading and play of Windows 11 Xbox games.Jan 21, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Ubisoft reboots business with Creative House plan, reveals future of its biggest franchisesUbisoft reveals major new organizational changes with 5 new Creative Houses, with each group handling core franchises and games across the portfolio.Jan 21, 2026 12:02 PM CST
• Russia is willing to pay $100 million to create a Call of Duty rivalRussia is looking to spend more than $100 million to develop a AAA first-person shooter that directly competes with Activision's Call of Duty.Jan 21, 2026 6:32 AM CST
• be quiet! launches its first gaming mice with the Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Symbe quiet! is ready to release its first gaming mice products with the new Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym, with both models launching next month.Jan 20, 2026 11:31 PM CST
• Wizened Bethesda 'loremaster' had wild plans for Elder Scrolls 6If Bethesda kept Kurt Kuhlmann in charge of The Elder Scrolls 6, gamers could have eventually gotten one of the darkest games in the fantasy series.Jan 20, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Watch out for fake GPUs more than ever, as scammers try to take advantage of higher pricesThe RAM crisis also affects video memory, of course, and has sent the price of GPUs upwards - and so fraudsters are trying to capitalize.Jan 20, 2026 1:58 PM CST
• Stretchable OLED displays can double in size without losing brightnessResearchers have made stretchable OLED displays real, marking a major step toward stretchable electronics, skin-mounted electronics, and flexible devices.Jan 20, 2026 11:01 AM CST
• Memory prices could explode after US threatens Samsung and SK HynixThe US has threatened memory makers SK Hynix and Samsung with trade tariffs if the companies don't commit to investing in the United States.Jan 20, 2026 9:09 AM CST
• Rockstar confirms explosion at GTA 6 developer, comments on studio operationRockstar Games has confirmed an explosion at the lead developer of Grand Theft Auto 6 and whether the studio is still operational.Jan 19, 2026 11:55 PM CST
• AYANEO's pocket-sized KONKR FIT handheld has an 7-inch OLED and Ryzen AI 9 HX 470The AYANEO KONKR FIT is a Windows 11-based portable gaming handheld with a 7-inch OLED display and AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor.Jan 19, 2026 9:29 PM CST
• Monopoly Go made $6 billion faster than any other mobile game in historyScopely's Monopoly Go has raked in tons of cash since its release, accumulating over $6 billion in revenue quicker than any other mobile game in history.Jan 19, 2026 12:28 PM CST
• Razer CEO says gamers want AI to help game development, they just don't know it yetRazer CEO Min-Liang Tan has said Razer is building an AI tool to help studios speed up game development, and gamers should love it.Jan 19, 2026 10:24 AM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 6 offices closed after explosion, fire crews rush to RockstarRockstar North was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Monday morning, prompting emergency services to rush to the GTA 6 developer.Jan 19, 2026 7:00 AM CST
• Xbox Cloud Gaming will be a getting a free ad-supported tier this yearXbox Cloud Gaming is reportedly getting an ad-supported tier sometime this year that will let anyone play digital Xbox games they own.Jan 19, 2026 12:59 AM CST
• DRAM crisis could go into overdrive with new US memory tariffs of 100% on SK hynix, SamsungUS government is considering new 100% tariffs on offshore DRAM producers like SK hynix and Samsung, or they build DRAM in America.Jan 18, 2026 10:47 PM CST
• ASRock's new AIO liquid cooling range includes the impressive flagship Taichi AQUAASRock is rolling out new next-gen AIO liquid coolers for gamers and workstation users, with Challenger, Steel Legend, Phantom Gaming, and Taichi models.Jan 18, 2026 9:27 PM CST
• AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 'Dual 3D V-Cache' CPU benched: beats 9950X3D with chunky 192MB L3 cacheAMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 'Dual 3D V-Cache' CPU has been benchmarked: unleashing its mammoth 192MB of L3 cache, easily beats 9950X3D.Jan 17, 2026 9:18 PM CST
• The Legend of Zelda live-action movie will be released on NetflixNetflix has confirmed The Legend of Zelda live-action movie will be available to stream on its service following its theatrical run.Jan 17, 2026 6:06 AM CST
• Apple to roll out OLED displays on five new productsApple is expected to roll out OLED displays across a range of its products, with reports indicating the rollout will occur between 2026 and 2028.Jan 17, 2026 2:01 AM CST
• Rupert Murdoch's News Corp signs major deal with AI journalism startupRupert Murdoch's News Corp has inked a deal with the unknown AI journalism startup Symbolic.ai to increase journalism productivity.Jan 16, 2026 6:18 PM CST
• Tech site teases laptop with 30 hour battery life in punishing test - could it be Panther Lake?Hardware Canucks has teased that an unnamed thin-and-light laptop has exceeded 30 hours in its browsing test - streets ahead of other consumer notebooks.Jan 16, 2026 1:58 PM CST
• Intel's partners confirm that there's still no Arc B770 'Big Battlemage' GPUThe Intel Arc B770 desktop GPU was a CES 2026 no-show, and according to a new report Intel's partners have yet to see the B770 up close.Jan 15, 2026 9:59 PM CST
• NVIDIA has reportedly cut GeForce RTX GPU supply by up to 20%According to an insider, NVIDIA has already cut supply of its GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs by around 15 to 20% due to the current memory crisis.Jan 15, 2026 7:02 PM CST
• Apple finalizes Siri's future after pulling failed Apple Intelligence TV commercialApple has finally decided which AI company will be providing the underlying technology to power the next-generation and more personalized Siri.Jan 15, 2026 1:05 AM CST
• AMD's Radeon Adrenalin drivers add 'AI Bundle' option that includes tools for AIAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition AI Bundle is a new addition to AMD's Radeon driver package that is all about making running local AI workloads easier.Jan 14, 2026 10:26 PM CST
• PSSR2 could turn PS5 Pro into a lean, mean, 120 FPS machine in Q1 2026, another rumor claimsAnother rumor insists that PSSR2 will debut in Q1, so it could be here next month, pushing 70 to 80 FPS games up towards that magic 120 FPS mark.Jan 14, 2026 2:10 PM CST
• MSI announces global GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z giveawayMSI's new GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z was one of the most impressive GPUs we saw at CES 2026, and MSI is giving away one of the 1300 units.Jan 13, 2026 11:27 PM CST
• PC shipments grew 9.6% in 2025, but the outlook for 2026 is not so brightAs 2025 came to a close the global PC market grew by around 10%, however part of this growth is attributed to the memory crisis and 2026 will be different.Jan 13, 2026 6:29 PM CST
• Call of Duty could be 'imminent' for Nintendo Switch 2 - but questions remain over what versionA leaker has produced fresh info from data mining suggesting the Switch 2 launch is coming soon - and reasserted that it won't be the mobile version of CoD.Jan 13, 2026 9:38 AM CST
• Keychron's luxury ceramic-and-marble keyboard is not something you see every dayThe limited Keychron Q16 HE 8K ceramic and marble keyboard features ceramic keys and a real marble base, making it a one-of-a-kind premium keyboard.Jan 12, 2026 11:33 PM CST
• Micron VP says memory shortages will NOT improve before 2028, the (DRAM) storm is upon usMicron VP says that even with billions of dollars invested, memory shortages won't begin to fade until 2028 at the earliest... not good.Jan 12, 2026 8:08 PM CST
• Intel's new Panther Lake-powered gaming handhelds should offer similar perf to PS6 handheld APUIntel's new Panther Lake SoC is perfect for gaming handhelds, should effectively compete against Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 handheld in the future.Jan 12, 2026 5:31 PM CST
• Baldur's Gate 3 isn't coming to Nintendo Switch 2 - but would've been if it was up to LarianIn a Reddit AMA, Larian's founder observed that the developer 'would have loved' to port Baldur's Gate 3 to the Switch 2, but it wasn't up to them.Jan 12, 2026 8:30 AM CST
• GameStop stores are closing across the US, hopefully not the one near youGameStop may be closing a store near you as the company has announced hundreds of store closures are expected to happen across 2026.Jan 11, 2026 3:45 PM CST
• HP forced to turn to Chinese memory makers over DRAM supply shortageThe memory shortage caused by AI companies has resulted in HP having to turn to Chinese memory manufacturers as a possible source for supply.Jan 9, 2026 9:45 PM CST
• Thunderobot's new MIX GAMING 2: thin-and-tall, but very slim PC easily runs games at 4K 60FPS+Thunderobot's new MIX GAMING 2 is a thin-and-tall Mini-PC with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Jan 9, 2026 9:11 PM CST
• Fed up waiting for RTX 5000 Super refreshes? NVIDIA RTX 6000 GPUs could arrive next yearNVIDIA's next-gen RTX 6000 graphics cards should launch in the second half of 2027 based on a new rumor - assuming the RAM crisis doesn't interfere.Jan 9, 2026 12:22 PM CST
• Thunderobot's new ZERO Air gaming laptop spotted at CES 2026: Intel Panther Lake CPU, RTX 5070Thunderobot's new ZERO Air gaming laptop showcased at CES 2026: Intel Panther Lake CPU, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, super thin-and-light design at only 1.59kg.Jan 9, 2026 2:22 AM CST
• OneXPlayer showcases new Super V gaming tablet at CES 2026: 2-in-1 system with Panther Lake CPUOneXPlayer's new Super V gaming tablet with a 14-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display, detachable keyboard, and Intel's powerful new Panther Lake CPU.Jan 9, 2026 1:42 AM CST
• GeForce NOW comes to Linux, Amazon Fire TV, adds flight stick support, and more at CES 2026GeForce NOW's CES 2026 announcements included a number of small but welcome updates, alongside confirmation on some of the upcoming AAA games coming.Jan 9, 2026 12:27 AM CST
• ASUS's ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 is its most compact RTX 5090 GPU at 2.5 slotsASUS's compact and stylish new ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 GPU features a NVIDIA Founders Edition-style cooler with dual flow-through fans.Jan 8, 2026 11:34 PM CST
• Report: Blizzard's new Starcraft shooter may be shown at Blizzcon 2026New reports say Blizzard may reveal a surprise new third-person action shooter set in the StarCraft universe during September's big Blizzcon 2026 event.Jan 8, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• South Park arrives in Fortnite tomorrow with 5-player mode, Towelie and Cartman's Awesom-O suit'I am Awesom-O 4000' - yes, one of Cartman's mech suits is the classic cardboard box robot, and you get to visit Cartmanland too, plus Towelie's here.Jan 8, 2026 11:45 AM CST
• Samsung expects profits to surge by 3x following memory price madnessSamsung is expecting to triple its profits over the crazed grab for memory amid skyrocketing prices over the lack of global supply.Jan 8, 2026 2:42 AM CST
• Patriot's next-gen Viper Steel 5 RAM at CES 2026: up to 128GB at 8600 MT/s for high-perf usersPatriot Memory shows off its new Viper Steel 5 DDR5 memory, offering up to 128GB capacities and up to 8600 MT/s speeds for a mix of performance and price.Jan 8, 2026 1:34 AM CST
• Next-gen GeForce RTX 60 GPUs rumored to use Rubin GR20x family, gearing up for 2027 releaseNVIDIA's next-generation Rubin-based GeForce RTX 60 series GPUs rumored to use Rubin GR20x GPU family, gearing up for 2H 2027 release.Jan 8, 2026 12:24 AM CST
• ID-Cooling unveils the IS-77-XT BLACK CPU cooler and FROST X55 Thermal GreaseID-Cooling has released at CES 2026 the IS-77-XT, a new low-profile CPU cooler, and the FROST X55, drying-resistant thermal paste.Jan 7, 2026 11:44 PM CST
• ADATA unveils a power bank that's also portable storage at CES 2025ADATA has unveiled a new power bank that doubles as a portable SSD, and a new micro SD card that pairs perfectly with a Nintendo Switch 2.Jan 7, 2026 7:42 PM CST
• FSR 4 AI upscaling isn't coming to current gaming handhelds or Ryzen AI devicesAt CES 2026 we asked David McAfee, the VP and GM of Ryzen CPUs and Radeon graphics at AMD if FSR 4 was coming to RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 hardware..Jan 7, 2026 7:03 PM CST
• Cooler Master's new aluminum PC fans hit 4,000 RPM, requiring fan guard for fingersCooler Master has showcased the MasterFan A Series at CES 2026, with the new fans being an aluminum design capable of hitting 4,000 RPM.Jan 7, 2026 5:54 PM CST
• ASUS unveils 3rd gen 32-inch 4K OLED that puts the black in blackASUS has unveiled the third generation of its 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor, which introduces BlackShield Film, boosting black levels even further.Jan 7, 2026 4:01 PM CST
• MSI unveils a productivity powerhouse monitor with hidden gaming capabilitiesMSI has launched under its new Pro Max lineup the 271QPHW E14, a 27-inch IPS monitor that comes equipped with an array of connectivity options.Jan 7, 2026 4:34 AM CST
• MSI's gorgeous Prestige 16 Flip AI+ laptop packs Intel's powerful new Core Ultra X9 388H chipMSI reveals its new Prestige 16 Flip AI+ laptop at CES 2026: 16-inch 1800p @ 120Hz OLED display, up to the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor.Jan 7, 2026 3:40 AM CST
• LIAN LI's new affordable compact case has an infinity mirror front panelThe new LIAN LI Vector V150 is a mATX case that features an infinity mirror front panel with fan cutouts for those wanting a stylish, affordable rig.Jan 7, 2026 1:57 AM CST
• ASUS snags world's first at CES 2026 with new Tandem RGB OLED gaming monitorASUS has showcased three new OLED gaming monitors at CES 2026, with one claiming a world's first in ultrawide gaming monitor experiences.Jan 7, 2026 1:08 AM CST
• LIAN LI's new DK-B gaming desk has its own built-in PC case and PS5 holderLIAN LI's new motorized and adjustable DK-B gaming desk is also modular and includes a hidden PC case and console holder for gamers.Jan 7, 2026 12:31 AM CST
• ASUS introduces the new ROG Kithara gaming headset for audiophilesThe ROG Kithara is a new premium gaming headset announced at CES 2026 that delivers audiophile-grade sound with its massive 100mm drivers.Jan 6, 2026 10:03 PM CST
• LG drops the curtain on 5K gaming monitors that earned a world's firstLG has unveiled three new gaming monitors at CES 2026, with two being world's first and one breaking into a new class of gaming monitor.Jan 6, 2026 11:37 AM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen AI Halo Mini-PC: its answer to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, powered by Strix Halo APUAMD shows off its new Ryzen AI Halo Mini-PC system at CES 2026: its answer to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, powered with its Strix Halo APU.Jan 6, 2026 3:03 AM CST
• ADATA Cybercore III makes a splash at CES 2026 with GPU melt-prevention techADATA has released the Cybercore III, a new power supply that comes with safeguards against melting cables caused by powerful GPUs.Jan 6, 2026 2:14 AM CST
• MSI unveils world's first Mini-LED gaming monitor at CES 2026MSI has unveiled two new 5K gaming monitors at CES 2026, and one has claimed a world's first spot for its impressive backlight technology.Jan 6, 2026 1:33 AM CST
• MSI's MEG X870E UNIFY-X MAX motherboard is built for the new Ryzen 9850X3DThe new MEG X870E UNIFY-X MAX is the world's first motherboard to break the DDR5 10,000 MT/s barrier, and it's built for overclocking.Jan 6, 2026 12:47 AM CST
• Alienware intros new 16X Aurora and Area-51 18/16 gaming laptops: OLED displays, up to RTX 5090Alienware unveils a slew of new 16X Aurora and Area-51 18 and 16 gaming laptops at CES 2026: OLED displays, upgraded CPUs and GPUs, and more.Jan 6, 2026 12:22 AM CST
• NVIDIA and Creative Assembly bring NVIDIA Ace and AI advisors to Total WarNVIDIA ACE-powered digital humans in the form of in-game AI advisors and assistants are coming to Creative Assembly's Total War series.Jan 6, 2026 12:07 AM CST
• NVIDIA just unlocked 4K 240Hz PC gaming with Path TracingNVIDIA has unveiled the next-generation of multi-frame generation, introducing a 6x mode that fully unlocks the potential of high refresh rate monitors.Jan 5, 2026 11:55 PM CST
• NVIDIA confirms AI intelligence levels have doubled in last 6 monthsNVIDIA believes 2026 will be the year local AI PCs will become commonplace for users as a crescendo of features and demand is on the horizon.Jan 5, 2026 11:40 PM CST
• NVIDIA unlocks next-gen gameplay with on-device AI: AI teammates and improved NPCsNVIDIA ACE goes next-gen using AI models running on-device, making next-gen AI teammates and NPCs possible, already being used in PUBG.Jan 5, 2026 11:24 PM CST
• ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16, G14 gaming laptops upgraded at CES 2026 with new Intel and AMD CPUsASUS reveals new ROG Zephyrus G16 and G14 gaming laptops: powered by Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs, RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs.Jan 5, 2026 10:37 PM CST
• ASUS reveals monster new G1000 flagship ROG gaming desktop PC: packed with the best PC hardwareASUS unleashes its new ROG G1000: a new desktop gaming PC with the best hardware on the market, up to RTX 5090, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, and SO much more.Jan 5, 2026 10:01 PM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D is up to 60% faster in gaming than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285KAMD's refreshed Ryzen 7 9850X3D is up to 27% faster than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K: up to 48% faster in Counter-Strike 2, and 32% faster in Cyberpunk 2077.Jan 5, 2026 9:47 PM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 Series includes the first desktop Copilot+ processorThe new AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series, led by the flagship Zen 5-powered Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, levels up AI performance and brings Ryzen AI to desktops too.Jan 5, 2026 9:31 PM CST
• Teyon, the dev behind the Terminator and Robocop FPS games, is hiring for a new action RPGThe developers behind Terminator Resistance and Robocop Rogue City are hiring for a new action RPG project with animal-based companions and/or enemies.Jan 5, 2026 7:37 PM CST
• Todd Howard praises Fallout London team: 'That is so hard to pull off'Bethesda's Todd Howard sings the praises of the volunteers behind the Fallout London total-conversion mod, assures players that it's very hard to do.Jan 5, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• KIOXIA showcases memory and SSD solutions for AI, mobile, and data centers at CES 2026KIOXIA is once again at CES 2026 and it will be showcasing how it's 'flash solutions touch virtually every corner of modern technology.'Jan 5, 2026 10:02 AM CST
• Samsung unveils gigantic 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026: near IMAX feels, but at homeSamsung unveils a new monster 130-inch Micro RGB TV (R95H) which is the largest Micro RGB display on the planet at CES 2026, alongside a bunch of new TVs.Jan 5, 2026 3:51 AM CST
• The new 2026 LG gram laptops debut with ultra-light Aerominum material: durable, premium designLG debuts new 2026 LG gram laptops at CES 2026, debuting with a new ultra-light Aerominum material for an even better portable, premium experience.Jan 4, 2026 11:54 PM CST
• As Katsuhiro Harada says goodbye to Tekken, Bandai promises 'more fights, more updates' in 2026Bandai Namco teases new content, updates, and more coming to Tekken 8 and the Tekken franchise throughout 2026 as Katsuhiro Harada says goodbye to fans.Jan 1, 2026 8:38 PM CST

• Sony reportedly working on PlayStation Portable OLED refresh for 2026, PS6 handheld uses RDNA 5Sony is reportedly working on a refreshed PlayStation Portable OLED gaming handheld for this year, RDNA 5-based APU for next-gen PS6 gaming handheld.Jan 30, 2026 8:09 PM CST
• Konami confirms a new Silent Hill is in development, is separate from Silent Hill 1 remakeThanks to Bloober Team's excellent remake, Konami has confirmed a new Silent Hill game is in development and it's entirely separate from the SH1 Remake.Jan 30, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Xbox earnings 'well below expectations' in holiday 2025, revenue down -$600 millionMicrosoft's latest Q2 FY26 results give insight on the Xbox brand, showing a 9.4% revenue decline that equates to rough $620 million less generated.Jan 30, 2026 1:12 PM CST
• SK hynix makes 'significant' progress in NVIDIA's extensive HBM4 tests, close to mass supplySK hynix makes 'significant progress' in NVIDIA's extensive HBM4 qualification tests, new HBM4 memory chips will be used on NVIDIA's new Rubin AI GPUs.Jan 30, 2026 1:33 AM CST
• Samsung's new PM9E1 is the world's first 4TB Gen 5 SSD in the tiny M.2 22x42 form factorSamsung's new ultra-compact PM9E1 M.2 22x42 SSD offers Gen5 speeds and is built for NVIDIA's DGX Spark and other NVIDIA GB10-powered devices.Jan 29, 2026 11:59 PM CST
• GeForce NOW's native Linux app has arrived, alongside 10 new titlesNVIDIA has just released a beta version of its native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs and notebooks, with full support for 5K 120 FPS cloud gaming.Jan 29, 2026 10:31 PM CST
• Original Diablo 2 creators reveal Darkhaven, a new APRG with dynamic, destructible worldsThree of the original creators and designers of Diablo 2--Phil Shenk, Max Schaefer, and Peter Hu--reveal a new D2-inspired action RPG with exploration.Jan 29, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Google Chrome will soon let Gemini AI do your browsing, posting, and even shoppingChrome auto-browse is a new feature that will add agentic AI features to the browser, including the ability to shop, browse, email, and post.Jan 29, 2026 12:00 AM CST
• Gamers abandon Highguard, Geoff Keighley's champion title from The Game Awards 2025Geoff Keighley's champion title from The Game Awards 2025, Highguard, has released and already lost nearly 90% of its player base.Jan 28, 2026 10:30 PM CST
• Windows 11 haters get excited as GOG says 'Linux is the next major frontier' for Galaxy clientA job advert posted by GOG observes that its Galaxy desktop app is on Windows and macOS, but that 'Linux is the next major frontier' for the software.Jan 28, 2026 1:49 PM CST
• Windows 11 market share slips, users retreat back to Windows 10Windows users have reverted to earlier versions of Windows following Microsoft's rollout of a faulty update that caused shutdown failures.Jan 28, 2026 10:05 AM CST
• Rockstar weeks away from releasing Grand Theft Auto 6 detailsGrand Theft Auto 6 fans may get an announcement from Rockstar Games about the upcoming title next month, which will hopefully clear up the latest rumors.Jan 28, 2026 8:02 AM CST
• RTX Remix 1.3 is available now, adds new RTX Remix Logic feature for moddersRTX Remix Logic is a new feature of the impressive RTX Remix platform that gives modders the ability to create new dynamic effects and change gameplay.Jan 28, 2026 12:58 AM CST
• ZOTAC says the 'very survival' of GeForce RTX GPU manufacturers and distributors is at stakeWith GPU prices for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards increasing in several markets, ZOTAC has issued a grim warning to its Korean customers.Jan 27, 2026 11:29 PM CST
• NVIDIA's new Vera CPU will be a competitor to AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon CPUsNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has a plan for next-gen Vera CPUs by offering them as a standalone part, will compete with AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon CPUs.Jan 27, 2026 9:11 PM CST
• AMD Ryzen 9850X3D leak indicates CPU is just 3% faster than 9800X3D - but what did you expect?No surprises here - if this leak is correct, it suggests some modest gains from the Ryzen 9850X3D, although it'll still give certain games a sizeable boost.Jan 27, 2026 1:50 PM CST
• Intel's XeSS 3 arrives with Multi-Frame Generation - so now AMD lags behind NVIDIA and Arc GPUsNVIDIA already offered Multi-Frame Generation with DLSS 4, of course, and now Intel has caught up with Team Green with its latest graphics driver.Jan 27, 2026 10:00 AM CST
• Microsoft's Maia 200 AI accelerator has 216GB of memory, outperforms Amazon and Google chipsBuilt with TSMC's 3nm process, Microsoft's new Maia 200 AI accelerator will reportedly 'dramatically improve the economics of AI token generation.'Jan 26, 2026 11:26 PM CST
• Iconic Nintendo 64 game Banjo-Kazooie gets ported to PCBanjo: Recompiled is a native PC port of the N64 classic Banjo-Kazooie with quality-of-life updates that you can play in 4K at 120 FPS.Jan 26, 2026 8:28 PM CST
• Remedy denies reports that Control Resonant launches in Q2 2026Remedy Entertainment officially squashes the erroneous report that Control Resonant is set for a Q2 2026 release, clarifying that no launch has been set.Jan 26, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Xbox Studios head says what makes the new Fable 'mindblowing'Craig Duncan, the Xbox Game Studios head has said during an interview what makes Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot 'mind blowing'.Jan 26, 2026 7:34 AM CST
• World's most powerful telescope spots an 'Eye of Sauron' in deep spaceNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a close-up view of a dying star located 650 light-years away, which is crumbling into gas and dust.Jan 26, 2026 4:50 AM CST
• Ubisoft has quietly killed the Watch Dogs franchise, it's 'completely dead'Ubisoft has quietly shelved the Watch Dogs IP following the lacklustre performance of Watch Dogs: Legion, amid other company-wide cost-cutting measures.Jan 26, 2026 12:32 AM CST
• AMD will use RDNA 5 for its premium integrated GPUs, while RDNA 3.5 will live on until 2029AMD's next-gen premium SoCs like Medusa Halo and next-gen Halo-level APUs will be powered by RDNA 5, while RDNA 3.5 will live on until 2029.Jan 25, 2026 8:08 PM CST
• Master Chief actor Steve Downes pushed back against Halo 5's infamous misleading marketingHalo actor Steve Downes says that he challenged the direction that 343i was going with the Master Chief in the advertisements for Halo 5 Guardians.Jan 25, 2026 10:28 AM CST
• Microsoft makes the Xbox app available on Windows 11 for Arm with 85% of games compatibleMicrosoft has unleashed the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, with 85% of the Game Pass catalog... just in time for NVIDIA's new N1X and N1 processors.Jan 24, 2026 4:45 PM CST
• Xbox gives update on State of Decay 3, 'this room will murder me if I give you the answer'Xbox Game Studios' head of publishing has given an update on State of Decay 3 and whether we will hear more about the title throughout 2026.Jan 24, 2026 7:00 AM CST
• New Fable game removes feature core to franchise's DNAPlayground Games describes Fable as a 'new beginning,' and one of the franchise's most unique features--its good vs evil morality system--is now gone.Jan 23, 2026 4:04 PM CST
• 80% price hike for Samsung RAM rumor is debunked - memory situation is bad, but not that direIt's easy enough to see how people fell for this fake rumor, though, given just how awful memory pricing has become in recent times.Jan 23, 2026 11:51 AM CST
• Paramount Skydance desperately wants to steal Warner Bros. Discovery from NetflixParamount Skydance wants to stay in the conversation with Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery by extending the deadline for its offer.Jan 23, 2026 2:33 AM CST
• Witcher 4 could cost nearly $1 billion, putting it at the table with Grand Theft Auto 6CD Projekt Red is expected to spend close to $1 billion on the development and marketing of The Witcher 4, putting it alongside Grand Theft Auto 6.Jan 23, 2026 1:01 AM CST
• Microsoft's latest AI feature for Paint lets users create custom Coloring Book pagesMicrosoft isn't done adding new AI tools and features to its legacy apps like Paint, and the latest lets users create Coloring Book-style images.Jan 22, 2026 11:29 PM CST
• AMD is reportedly prepping to release Gorgon Halo, the Ryzen AI MAX Strix Halo refreshAMD is reportedly prepping and already testing its Strix Halo refresh, with the potential AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 processor coming soon.Jan 22, 2026 9:54 PM CST
• Fable has a 'living population' with over 1,000 named NPCs that can be interacted withThe new Fable game will have next-gen NPCs called the 'living population' that will dynamically react to your choices with multiple interaction points.Jan 22, 2026 3:04 PM CST
• Report: Beyond Good and Evil 2 not cancelled in Ubisoft's business resetUbisoft is still keen to keep Beyond Good and Evil 2 alive as new reports say that the sequel wasn't among the games recently cancelled by Ubisoft.Jan 22, 2026 8:49 AM CST
• AOC unveils 4th-gen OLED gaming monitor with 1,500 nits peak brightnessAOC has unveiled a new OLED gaming monitor that will debut with LG's latest 4th-generation WOLED panel technology, ushering in new improvements.Jan 22, 2026 2:31 AM CST
• God of War live-action TV show secures actor for role of HeimdallPrime Video's upcoming God of War live-action TV show has reportedly secured the actor who will play Odin's son Heimdall, the Watcher of Asgard.Jan 22, 2026 1:03 AM CST
• AMD's Adrenalin Edition software for Radeon now includes an optional AI BundleAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition AI Bundle is a new optional feature that offers a simple one-click solution for running popular local AI tools.Jan 21, 2026 11:29 PM CST
• ZOTAC unveils new Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 powered ZBOX MAGNUS mini PCZOTAC's new ZBOX MAGNUS EAMAX395C mini PC is powered by the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, aka Strix Halo, which makes it a powerful little unit.Jan 21, 2026 10:04 PM CST
• Ubisoft open to selling more minority stake bids similar to $1.2 billion Tencent dealIf Ubisoft needs more money, the company could offer another minority stake into its group similar to the $1.2 billion Tencent deal, and/or divest assets.Jan 21, 2026 5:49 PM CST
• Intel BMG-G31 GPU is coming - but not the high-end gaming card we want to attack NVIDIA and AMDThe BMG-G31, or 'Big Battlemage' chip, is about to debut, but this isn't going to power the B770 - it'll purportedly be in the Arc Pro B70 graphics card.Jan 21, 2026 1:50 PM CST
• Switch 2 price increase to $499 coming in 2026, analyst predictsNiko Partners predicts that Nintendo will raise the price of the Switch 2 in key markets, including the US, a region that didn't see a tariff price hike.Jan 21, 2026 11:28 AM CST
• ASUS announces its first WiFi 8 router coming this year, the stylish ROG NeoCoreThe stylish ROG NeoCore is set to become ASUS's first Wi-Fi 8 capable router, bringing new technology and improvements to wireless networks.Jan 21, 2026 12:36 AM CST
• TerraMaster's D1 SSD Pro external enclosure can transfer 6GB in one secondThe new TerraMaster D1 SSD Pro is a passively cooled external PCIe 4.0 external SSD enclosure that taps into 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 speeds.Jan 20, 2026 11:01 PM CST
• Sony spins off TV business in new deal giving TCL 51% stakeIn a new landmark deal, starting in 2027, new TVs from Sony will be designed by China's TCL, not Sony, yet Sony retains 49% stake in the new combination.Jan 20, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro gets 25% price hike in Korea - and that's no surprise given RAM crisisThe current situation with the runaway pricing of RAM (and storage) is bound to impact the cost of laptops, and we're seeing that already.Jan 20, 2026 11:40 AM CST
• Micron secures more DRAM manufacturing with a $1.8 billion purchaseMicron has announced it has secured a way to quickly add more DRAM manufacturing capacity to its portfolio amid a global memory crisis.Jan 20, 2026 10:32 AM CST
• Tesla could be the next big chipmaker, AI5 to rival NVIDIA's Hopper and BlackwellTesla could be the next big chipmaker after Elon Musk announced the design for the AI5 chip is 'good' and Tesla will begin work on Dojo 3.Jan 20, 2026 8:00 AM CST
• Logitech's game-changing PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE mouse is now available to pre-orderThe new Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE launches next month, and with its Haptic Inductive Trigger System its set to be a game-changer for esports.Jan 19, 2026 10:32 PM CST
• MOAIPLAY's ORA PRO G1 power supplies include a world-first ultra-large silent cooling fanMOAIPLAY's ORA PRO G1 Series power supplies are the first to include a large, silent 148mm fan on the standard 150mm ATX PSU form factor.Jan 19, 2026 6:28 PM CST
• Marathon gets official release date after Xbox store leaks pre-order trailerSony and Bungie have officially revealed the release date for Marathon after the pre-order trailer was accidentally leaked on the Xbox store.Jan 19, 2026 11:00 AM CST
• Former Assassin's Creed boss sues Ubisoft following surprise departureThe former boss of the Assassin's Creed franchise has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft for lost severance pay and 'moral damages'.Jan 19, 2026 9:45 AM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 6 launches early for one very lucky fanRockstar is giving exclusive early access to Grand Theft Auto 6 to one individual as they likely won't be around for the launch of the game.Jan 19, 2026 6:34 AM CST
• Former Rockstar dev comments on Grand Theft Auto 7 and Red Dead Redemption 3A former Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto 5 animator has commented on the development of Grand Theft Auto 7 and Red Dead Redemption 3.Jan 18, 2026 11:53 PM CST
• ASUS statement says GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs are not 'end of life''ASUS will continue to support the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and is working closely with partners to stabilize supply.'Jan 18, 2026 10:26 PM CST
• Bank of England prepares for potential financial crisis from UFO and alien disclosureThe UK must plan for a new financial crisis that would be triggered when the US government announces aliens exist, Bank of England is now preparing for it.Jan 18, 2026 9:11 PM CST
• NVIDIA 'basically exiting high-end PC gaming' in 2026: kills off RTX 50 desktop and laptop GPUsNVIDIA has reportedly killed off most of its GeForce RTX 50 series, including Laptop GPU variants, below RTX 5060 might survive because it has only 8GB.Jan 17, 2026 8:25 PM CST
• CD Projekt Red reveals total sales of Witcher franchiseThe sales figures for the entire Witcher franchise have been revealed by CD Projekt Red's CEO, with The Witcher 3 sitting at 60 million units sold.Jan 17, 2026 5:46 AM CST
• PS5 vs PS2 is an ugly comparison Sony fans can't ignoreThere are only sixteen PS5-exclusive games, compared to the more than 500 that were exclusive to the PS2 by the end of its lifecycle.Jan 17, 2026 12:55 AM CST
• Call of Duty sales down by over 60% in 2025, former Activision CEO saysAccording to former CEO Bobby Kotick, Activision's best-selling Call of Duty series sold 60% fewer copies in 2025 across all platforms than it did in 2024.Jan 16, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Black Ops 7 not in PS Store top 5 downloads, breaking 10-year streak for Call of Duty franchiseFor the first time in the last 10 years, Activision's Call of Duty franchise has not appeared in the PlayStation Store's top 5 most downloaded games.Jan 16, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Fallout Shelter is a new reality TV series coming soon to Amazon Prime VideoAmazon is expanding its Fallout content with a new reality competition show called Fallout Shelter from the team behind Squid Game: The Challenge.Jan 15, 2026 9:03 PM CST
• NVIDIA has reportedly ended GeForce RTX 5070 Ti production and it's now end-of-lifeAccording to a new report from Hardware Unboxed, citing GeForce partners like ASUS, NVIDIA has stopped GeForce RTX 5070 Ti production.Jan 15, 2026 6:27 PM CST
• Acemagic's NES and PlayStation-inspired Ryzen AI 400 Series Mini PCs are comingAcemagic is expanding its mini PC lineup with new Ryzen AI 400 Series devices that feature physical designs inspired by classic gaming consoles.Jan 14, 2026 11:57 PM CST
• NVIDIA's AI Texture Compression is what PC gaming needs right nowNVIDIA has updated its RTX Neural Texture Compression SDK for game developers, and it can dramatically reduce the VRAM requirement for PC games.Jan 14, 2026 9:28 PM CST
• Rockstar testing 32-player lobbies for GTA 6 online, new court documents revealNew reports indicate that Rockstar is testing 32-player lobbies in Grand Theft Auto 6's online mode, and a similar mode is already available in GTA Online.Jan 14, 2026 1:42 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 50 SUPER Series 'delayed indefinitely' as NVIDIA informs its partnersHas NVIDIA scrapped the upcoming GeForce RTX SUPER 50 Series? Well, if it has it's because of multiple factors, including the current memory crisis.Jan 13, 2026 7:01 PM CST
• Dell 16 Premium with NVIDIA's new N1X Arm APU with integrated GeForce RTX graphics appearsA Dell 16 Premium laptop with NVIDIA's upcoming N1X Arm-based APU has appeared in a shipping manifest, an engineering sample that points to a 2026 launch.Jan 13, 2026 6:02 PM CST
• Intel's discrete Arc B770 'Big Battlemage' GPU was a no show at CES, is it time to move on?The Intel Arc B770 GPU was a no show at CES 2026 as Intel put all of its PC gaming focus on its new Panther Lake-powered Core Ultra Series 3 mobile chips.Jan 13, 2026 12:29 AM CST
• NuPhy's impressive new Node100 and WH80 keyboards should be on your radarNuPhy is a keyboard brand that is quickly becoming one to keep an eye on, and at CES we went hands-on with the NuPhy Node100 and gaming-focused NuPhy WH80.Jan 12, 2026 11:02 PM CST
• China's Innosilicon LPDDR6/5X memory controller IP delivered to first customers, up to 14.4GbpsChinese chip maker Innosilicon has announced its new LPDDR6/5X memory controller IP provided to its first customers in China, up to 14.4Gbps speeds.Jan 12, 2026 7:07 PM CST
• This new Raymarching benchmark will bring your RTX 5090 to its knees: 1080p at just 2-3FPSThe new Radiance DX12 GPU benchmark uses Raymarching, relies on FP32 compute, shows potential of current and future graphics cards.Jan 12, 2026 3:54 PM CST
• Memory crisis expected to last until 2031, supply already allocated for 2026CES 2026 is over and it has revealed the situation with memory being consumed by AI companies is much worse than we initially thought.Jan 11, 2026 5:03 PM CST
• Elon Musk will reveal what makes X, formerly Twitter, tick with public algorithm revealElon Musk has announced that in a short amount of time X will be getting a new algorithm that will be open-sourced to the public for inspection.Jan 11, 2026 3:11 PM CST
• Steam Machine price leak suggests it will cost as much as an iPhoneThe latest leaks for the Steam Machine price indicate it will be more expensive than the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not as expensive as a mid-range PC.Jan 9, 2026 9:34 PM CST
• Xbox Developer Direct to feature 'secret' fourth game in surprise announcementXbox Developer Direct has confirmed three titles are set to be unveiled, but a prominent leaker has teased a fourth 'secret' title is planned.Jan 9, 2026 9:03 PM CST
• Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 has leaked three timesRockstar Games has confirmed three instances of Grand Theft Auto 6 information leaking to the public, giving credit to some previously disregarded leaks.Jan 9, 2026 2:54 AM CST
• NVIDIA hires 10-year Google veteran to report directly to CEO Jensen HuangNVIDIA has picked up a long-time Google veteran to become its Chief Marketing Officer, marking a first for the company pioneering AI development.Jan 9, 2026 2:21 AM CST
• Minisforum BD395i MAX motherboard at CES 2026: built-in AMD Strix Halo APU, use your own GPUMinisforum showcases its new BD395i MAX motherboard at CES 2026: built-in AMD Strix Halo APU and up to 128GB RAM, dedicated port for a full graphics card.Jan 9, 2026 1:19 AM CST
• Minisforum's new N5 MAX NAS stores 40TB of SSDs + 150TB of HDDs, powered by AMD Strix Halo APUMinisforum's new N5 MAX is an AMD Strix Halo APU-powered NAS with 5 x HDD and 5 x M.2 ports, ready for 40TB SSDs and 150TBs of HDDs.Jan 9, 2026 12:12 AM CST
• Minisforum showcases its MS-S1 Max next-gen AI workstation at CES 2026 with AMD Strix Halo APUMinisforum showcases its MS-S1 MAX: a powerful next-gen AI workstation powered by the AMD Strix Halo APU, up to 128GB RAM, small form factor.Jan 8, 2026 10:56 PM CST
• Fable and Forza Horizon 6 headline new Xbox Developer Direct showcasePlayground Games takes over Xbox's latest developer direct showcase with an in-depth look at gameplay of two new games: Fable and Forza Horizon 6.Jan 8, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• PNY's new dual-slot NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has two 120mm fansPNY's new GeForce RTX 50 Series Slim Series of graphics cards includes three models covering the RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080.Jan 8, 2026 3:04 AM CST
• Patriot's new Viper Elite 5 Ultra DDR5 RAM: tuned for Intel Core Ultra CPUs, up to 8000 MT/sPatriot Memory shows off its new Viper Elite 5 Ultra DDR5 memory at CES 2026: specifically designed for Intel Core Ultra platforms, up to 8000 MT/s speeds.Jan 8, 2026 2:23 AM CST
• ASRock showcases high-end PSUs and motherboards at CES 2026ASRock has showcased some of its top tier gear at CES 2026, and we spotted the Taichi TC-1650T and TC-1300T power supplies at the booth visit.Jan 8, 2026 1:04 AM CST
• The world's fastest SSD just became capacity leader, too: Phison E28 Gen5 coming in huge 8TBPhison's flagship E28 Gen5 SSD controller now comes in a larger 8TB capacity, meaning we'll see the speed demon-based SSDs with 14.9GB/sec at 8TB capacity.Jan 8, 2026 12:12 AM CST
• Phison intros new E37T Gen5 SSD controller: up to 14.7GB/sec reads, DRAM-less, under 2.3W powerPhison's new PS5037-E37T revealed at CES 2026: new Gen5 SSD controller, DRAM-less, TSMC 6nm process, less than 2.3W power, up to 14.7GB/sec speeds.Jan 7, 2026 11:20 PM CST
• Xbox cloud gaming comes to Hisense TVs as Microsoft reportedly readies free streaming with adsXbox cloud gaming is rolling out on Hisense's new smart TVs that will be introduced in 2026 as Microsoft reportedly plans free ad-supported streaming.Jan 7, 2026 7:37 PM CST
• AMD responds to concerns that there will be a Radeon GPU shortage in 2026AMD says that it isn't concerned about a potential Radeon RX 9000 Series GPU shortage thanks to its strong partnerships with DRAM manufacturers..Jan 7, 2026 6:14 PM CST
• Cooler Master GPU shield unveiled as the counter to melting graphics cardsCooler Master has unveiled a PSU and an adapter that are designed to calm any melting fears had by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 and 50 series owners.Jan 7, 2026 4:42 PM CST
• Fallout TV show season 2 sparks surge in Fallout game popularity on SteamBethesda is capturing a high level of engagement in its Fallout games on Steam, where concurrent players across the library are up by over +100%Jan 7, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• GIGABYTE shows off its latest X870E XTREME X3D AI TOP, AORUS MASTER X3D ICE mobos at CES 2026GIGABYTE displays its new X870E AORUS X3D motherboards at CES 2026, including the X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE, XTREME X3D AI TOP offerings.Jan 7, 2026 4:13 AM CST
• MSI's new 8K wireless gaming keyboard has the most impressive magnetic switch to dateThe new MSI STRIKE 700 WIRELESS 8K HE gaming keyboard is on track for release in Q2 2026 with 8K polling and impressive magnetic switches.Jan 7, 2026 3:17 AM CST
• LIAN LI's new HydroShift II AIO cooler includes an OLED display that movesAt CES we saw the new HydroShift II LCD CURVED 360 from LIAN LI which includes a curved OLED display that can raise, lower, tilt, and even retract.Jan 7, 2026 1:44 AM CST
• ASUS unveils NVIDIA Pulsar-powered gaming monitor, taking gaming clarity to a whole new levelASUS has unveiled the ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV, the company's first NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar gaming monitor that pushes the envelope for motion clarity.Jan 7, 2026 12:45 AM CST
• LIAN LI's stunning LANCOOL 4 panoramic glass case has been improved ahead of its launchLIAN LI's new LANCOOL 4 case is coming soon and its three-sided glass panel design, with integrated fans inside tempered glass, looks stunning.Jan 7, 2026 12:17 AM CST
• Razer has created an animated holographic AI companion that sits on your deskRazer's Project AVA is an impressive AI assistant because it's a customizable animated hologram that sits on your desk ready to be spoken to.Jan 6, 2026 9:47 PM CST
• AMD shows off next-gen Zen 6-based EPYC 'Venice CPU, Instinct MI455X GPU for Helios AI racksAMD shows off its world-first 2nm EPYC 'Venice' CPU with Zen 6 cores, and the Instinct MI455X AI accelerator for its Helios AI racks.Jan 6, 2026 3:33 AM CST
• Sandisk Optimus is the new SSD brand for PC gamers formerly known as WD_BLACKSandisk Optimus, Sandisk Optimus GX, and Sandisk Optimus GX PRO are the new names for the PC gaming-focused WD Blue and WD_BLACK drives.Jan 6, 2026 2:42 AM CST
• ADATA XPG's open-frame modular DOCK chassis has 'Dynamic Breathing' fansXPG's sci-fi-looking DOCK open-frame chassis was unveiled at CES 2026, a prototype design that is modular and customizable, with new XPG Smart Fans.Jan 6, 2026 2:04 AM CST
• MSI pulls back the curtain on 5th generation QD-OLED gaming monitors at CES 2026MSI has released a 5th generation QD-OLED monitor that introduces new improvements to color reproduction, accuracy, and general image quality.Jan 6, 2026 1:16 AM CST
• Dell's new XPS 16 and XPS 14 laptops announced at CES 2026 with Intel Panther Lake CPUsDell unveils new XPS 16 and XPS 14 laptops powered by Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs, and a tease of its new XPS 13 laptop.Jan 6, 2026 12:37 AM CST
• Alienware's new Area-51 desktop gaming PC now has world's fastest gaming CPU: AMD's new 9850X3DAlienware says its new Area-51 desktop gaming PC with AMD's new world's best gaming CPU aka Ryzen 7 9850X3D, is the 'king of performance in our portfolio'.Jan 6, 2026 12:17 AM CST
• NVIDIA-powered gaming monitors now automatically adapt like a smartphoneNVIDIA has introduced a new display technology that enables gaming monitors to automatically adjust brightness and color temperature based on ambient light.Jan 6, 2026 12:03 AM CST
• RTX Remix Logic adds new dynamic game-changing tools for moddersIn Half-Life 2 RTX, the new RTX Remix Logic tool can transform the time of day and weather every time you open the door to Ravenholm.Jan 5, 2026 11:52 PM CST
• DLSS 4.5 is available now via the NVIDIA App and works in every game that supports DLSS 4NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution is available now in over 250 games and apps via the NVIDIA App, improving image fidelity in the biggest games.Jan 5, 2026 11:36 PM CST
• ASUS expands OLED gaming monitor capabilities in new CES 2026 lineupASUS Republic of Gamers has announced a new lineup of OLED gaming monitors, expanding the envelope of the technology behind the impressive displays.Jan 5, 2026 11:00 PM CST
• ASUS unveils ROG x Kojima Productions high-perf gaming tech, new ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming tabletASUS ROG collaborates with Kojima Productions at CES 2026 with gorgeous new KJP hardware, including a sleek ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet.Jan 5, 2026 10:29 PM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 series laptops will hit the market in next couple of monthsAMD's new family of Ryzen AI 400 series processors will launch inside of new laptops in Q1 2026 from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and more.Jan 5, 2026 9:56 PM CST
• AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D announced, the world's fastest gaming CPU levels upAt CES 2026 AMD formally announced the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU for PC gamers, delivering even more performance than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.Jan 5, 2026 9:41 PM CST
• MSI's new GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z is a 1000W, extreme overclocking beastThe MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z has been unveiled at CES 2026, with MSI engineering the most powerful PC gaming GPU to date.Jan 5, 2026 8:03 PM CST
• Intel's new Arc B390 GPU on Panther Lake CPUs: beats AMD and Qualcomm, up to 77% faster gamingIntel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs feature an upgraded Arc B390 GPU: RTX 4050 perf, 82% faster than the AMD Radeon 890M.Jan 5, 2026 7:17 PM CST
• MSI releases all-new Prestige series laptops powered by Intel's new Panther Lake CPUsMSI reveals all-new Prestige 16 and 14 laptops: new design language, refined craftsmanship, powered by Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs.Jan 5, 2026 6:00 PM CST
• KIOXIA's next-gen BG7 Series SSDs to fill the void left by Crucial for PC OEMsKIOXIA's new consumer-facing BG7 Series adopts the company's latest BiCS FLASH Gen 8 3D technology, and arrives at the perfect time.Jan 5, 2026 8:01 AM CST
• ASUS unveils ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses: projects huge 171-inch virtual screen at 240HzASUS ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses unveiled at CES 2026: projects a huge 171-inch 1080p 240Hz Micro-OLED virtual screen at 4 meters away.Jan 5, 2026 3:34 AM CST
• Elder Scrolls Online studio founder confirms that he left because Microsoft cancelled his MMOZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor says that he left the group after nearly 20 years as a direct result of Microsoft cancelling his new MMORPG.Jan 2, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Lionsgate exec teases new AAA games based on owned IP, mentions Saw and John WickLionsgate exec Adam Fogelson tells investors that there are a number of game licensing opportunities, including projects in the AAA video games space.Jan 1, 2026 7:37 PM CST

• New Dragon Ball Age 1000 may deliver Xenoverse-style gameplay with a Dragon Ball Online storyBandai Namco has announced a new Dragon Ball game called Age 1000, and fans speculate that it takes place in the same universe as the Dragon Ball MMORPG.Jan 30, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Xbox margins hit by mysterious impairment chargeXbox's operating profit was impacted by an impairment charge, and it could be related to recent game cancellations, but Microsoft CFO doesn't elaborate.Jan 30, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Higher-end GPU pain is very real: NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti is now at RTX 5080's MSRP, or even pricierIf you're on the hunt for an RTX 5070 Ti, the bad news is that the price of this graphics card has shot up to the $1,000 mark - or much worse.Jan 30, 2026 4:03 AM CST
• MAINGEAR's new Retro98 desktop gaming PC looks like it's from 1998, but with 2026 hardwareMAINGEAR is only making a handful of its new Retro98 gaming systems: brings back the feeling of PC gaming in the 90s, rocking a 3DFX Voodoo card.Jan 30, 2026 1:01 AM CST
• Elon Musk says xAI will generate high-quality video games 'at scale' in 2027'Real-time, high-quality shows and video games at scale, customized to the individual, next year,' is the latest xAI prediction from Elon Musk.Jan 29, 2026 11:32 PM CST
• Corsair's groundbreaking Galleon 100 SD Keyboard is available now, for $350Corsair's GALLEON 100 SD gaming keyboard is available now, with its big selling point being that combines a premium gaming keyboard with a Stream Deck.Jan 29, 2026 9:59 PM CST
• New version of Final Fantasy 7 on PC announced by Square EnixSquare Enix is re-releasing the original Final Fantasy 7 on Steam and discontinuing the current version, but owners of the original game get an upgrade.Jan 29, 2026 12:07 PM CST
• Mark Zuckerberg says AI generated content is the future of social media'Soon, we'll see an explosion of new media formats that are more immersive and interactive, and only possible because of advances in AI.'Jan 28, 2026 11:35 PM CST
• Google's new desktop 'Aluminium OS' operating system has reportedly leakedA machine running Google's new Aluminum OS for notebooks and desktops has been spotted showcasing the operating system's UI and features.Jan 28, 2026 10:26 PM CST
• Redditor makes a handheld PS4 and it's a thing of beauty - with one notable compromiseA handheld built from the innards of a PS4 Slim is a seriously impressive creation, although the ergonomics aren't ideal - which is hardly surprising.Jan 28, 2026 11:20 AM CST
• European Commission to review 'Stop Killing Videogames' after 1.29 million signaturesThe 'Stop Killing Games' initiative will officially be reviewed by the European Commission following nearly 1.3 million validated signatures.Jan 28, 2026 9:02 AM CST
• Resident Evil Requiem has PS5 Pro modes for RT at up to 60FPS or without RT up to 120FPSResident Evil Requiem drops in late February, with CAPCOM director confirming exciting PlayStation 5 Pro modes: up to 60FPS with RT, up to 120FPS no RT.Jan 28, 2026 4:40 AM CST
• NVIDIA FrameView 1.7 adds overlay customization and the ability to track 800+ FPS performanceNVIDIA has updated its FrameView performance monitoring tool, offering users more control over the overlay as well as fixing several bugs.Jan 28, 2026 12:34 AM CST
• NVIDIA rumored to outsource to Intel in 2028, collaborate on next-gen Feynman architectureNVIDIA rumored to outsource semiconductor contracts to Intel in 2028: next-gen Feynman architecture generation could have partial cooperation with Intel.Jan 27, 2026 10:30 PM CST
• Ken Levine's new game isn't an FPS, it's a 'Judas simulator'BioShock creator Ken Levine talks more about his new shooter, Judas, and how the game will deliver a deeper character-driven story with living reactivity.Jan 27, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Two indie games have cancelled their Xbox versionsTwo smaller-scale games have cancelled their planned Xbox ports, possibly due to lower demand or the Xbox Series X/S vastly-outpaced installed base.Jan 27, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• New 3v3 'raid shooter' Highguard is out - it's free, but very much a love or hate game so farThis FPS team battler with CTF and other elements is from Wildlight Studios, an outfit that has a number of former Respawn (Apex Legends) devs on board.Jan 27, 2026 8:41 AM CST
• Intel Arc Pro B70 with 32GB of VRAM reportedly launching in Q1 2026 with no gaming variantIntel has reportedly paused its plans for a gaming-focused 'Big Battlemage' Intel Arc B770 GPU in favor of the Intel Arc Pro B70 workstation model.Jan 26, 2026 9:57 PM CST
• Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes says AI 'can deprive an actor of his work'Steve Downes, who plays the iconic voice of Spartan 117 in Halo, says that AI can essentially rob performers of their work as Xbox continues pushing AI.Jan 26, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• Report: GTA 6 is digital-only at launch to avoid leaks, spoilersTake-Two Interactive will reportedly withhold physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 until after the game launches digitally in an effort to avoid leaks.Jan 26, 2026 11:28 AM CST
• Someone built a coin-operated gaming PC, and it only works with quartersA modder has added a coin acceptor into their gaming PC, and now to turn on that gaming rig, the modder must drop a quarter into the acceptor.Jan 26, 2026 7:10 AM CST
• Someone made DOOM run on earbuds, and the internet can play itProgrammers have once again pushed the limit of where the original DOOM game can be played, with the classic title now running on just earbuds hardware.Jan 26, 2026 4:01 AM CST
• Memory will be 30% of the total cost of the product that uses it following incoming price hikesMemory pricing is expected to increase so high that it will account for 30% of the total cost of the smartphone or any other gadget that uses it.Jan 26, 2026 12:10 AM CST
• Lenovo working on multiple new gaming laptops with NVIDIA's new Arm-based N1X, N1 processorsLenovo is cooking up multiple new laptops with NVIDIA's new Arm-based N1X and N1 processors, the first Windows on Arm gaming laptops from Lenovo.Jan 25, 2026 7:14 PM CST
• Ubisoft staff are 'slagging off' the Guillemot brothers in internal chat messagesUbisoft employees are 'slagging off' the Guillemot brothers over the recent round of cost-cutting measures that involved studio closures and layoffs.Jan 25, 2026 5:29 AM CST
• PlayStation 6 to be delayed 'longer than expected,' analyst predictsGlobal economic and market disruptions lead key analysts to believe Sony will delay its next-gen PlayStation 6 console and elongate the PS5 lifespan.Jan 24, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Tesla paywalls basic safety feature on Model 3 and Model Y vehiclesTesla has decided to put its free Basic Autopilot feature behind a paywall for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, pushing drivers to get FSD.Jan 23, 2026 8:01 PM CST
• Remedy defends Epic Games publishing deal against criticism from Baldur's Gate 3 dev'Epic Games was, and is, an excellent partner to us,' Remedy says in defense of their publishing deal for Alan Wake 2 amid criticism from game devs.Jan 23, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Apple fast tracks release of wearable device specifically for AIApple is reportedly planning to release a wearable device dedicated to providing access to AI models, with a 2027 release being the target.Jan 23, 2026 6:33 AM CST
• Dog companions are cut from the new Fable over 'development reasons,' confirms developerThe founder and general manager of Playground Games has confirmed the new Fable won't feature dog companions because of 'development reasons'.Jan 23, 2026 2:11 AM CST
• Ubisoft comments on Beyond Good & Evil 2 after 17 years of development hellUbisoft didn't cancel Beyond Good & Evil 2, a sequel it has had in development for 17 years, as the title stuck in production hell 'remains a priority'.Jan 23, 2026 12:32 AM CST
• YouTube will soon let you create Shorts with your AI likenessYouTube is expanding its AI tools for creators in 2026, and one of the new features coming will let creators use an AI-likeness of themselves in Shorts.Jan 22, 2026 10:58 PM CST
• AMD confirms Ryzen 7 9850X3D release date and priceAMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which is the company's latest flagship CPU for PC gaming is set to launch next week at a very reasonable price.Jan 22, 2026 6:58 PM CST
• Forza Horizon 6 is out on Xbox and PC on May 19, following on PS5 later in 2026Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and promises something very different in terms of its racing environment, with some 550 cars in the game at launch.Jan 22, 2026 2:05 PM CST
• Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 release date and price spottedA retailer has revealed the price and the release date for Take-Two's Borderlands 4, and it appears the release date is right around the corner.Jan 22, 2026 3:32 AM CST
• Anthropic's CEO says NVIDIA is essentially selling nukes to North Korea and bragging about itAnthropic's CEO equated NVIDIA selling high-powered AI chips to China to the sale of nuclear weapons to North Korea and bragging Boeing made the casings.Jan 22, 2026 2:02 AM CST
• Keychron's Q0 HE is a premium magnetic wireless Num Pad for those with TKL keyboardsIf you're looking for a premium Num Pad add-on for your setup, check out the new magnetic switch-powered Keychron Q0 HE QMK Wireless Number Pad.Jan 22, 2026 12:34 AM CST
• NVIDIA upgrades Vera Rubin HBM4 bandwidth by 10% in order to stay ahead of AMD Instinct MI455XNVIDIA has been slowly upgrading the specs on its next-gen Vera Rubin AI chips, bumping up HBM4 specs to ensure it beats AMD's new Instinct MI455X AI chip.Jan 21, 2026 11:11 PM CST
• NVIDIA rumored to halt RTX 5060 production, RTX 50 series GPUs are 'unobtanium' until ChristmasNVIDIA has reportedly halted GeForce RTX 5060 production, rumor has it RTX 50 series GPUs are effectively on hold... until at least Q3 2026.Jan 21, 2026 9:47 PM CST
• Mobile apps made $3.8 billion more than games in 2025New data from analyst firm Sensor Tower indicates that consumers are spending more on non-gaming mobile apps than they are on mobile game in-app purchases.Jan 21, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Ubisoft announces 'major portfolio reset,' cancels 6 games including Prince of Persia remakeUbisoft has confirmed massive changes are coming to how it operates, leading to a significant re-adjustment of its portfolio and a number of cancellations.Jan 21, 2026 12:47 PM CST
• SSD prices may follow RAM pricing after Samsung and SK Hynix reportedly cut NAND productionSamsung and SK Hynix reportedly cut NAND production in favor of more profitable avenues, leading to price pressure in the SSD market.Jan 21, 2026 7:01 AM CST
• NVIDIA increases GeForce RTX GPU pricing for its partners, but it's still lower than AMD'sAccording to a new report NVIDIA has increased the prices for its GeForce RTX GPUs due to the increased costs surrounding GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory.Jan 21, 2026 12:03 AM CST
• MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro flagship gaming mini PC with RTX 5070 launchesThe new MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 Pro is a slim mini PC with a GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and Intel Core i9 14900HX processor starting from $1,359.90 USD.Jan 20, 2026 10:33 PM CST
• Arc Raiders sells 12 million copies in less than 3 months, thwarts Call of Duty's successEmbark Studios has achieved a rare goal for a new IP, racking up an incredible 12 million sales across all platforms in less than a quarter's time.Jan 20, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Microsoft to roll out Xbox Cloud Gaming ad-supported tierMicrosoft is expected to announce an ad-supported, session-based tier of Xbox Cloud Gaming in the future, following mysterious messages.Jan 20, 2026 11:16 AM CST
• Lawsuit alleges NVIDIA approved use of pirated books to train AI modelsNVIDIA has been accused of contacting Anna's Archive to purchase terabytes of copyrighted books to train its large language models.Jan 20, 2026 10:02 AM CST
• Fable reboot concept images leak ahead of unveiling at Xbox DirectAhead of the Fable reboot reveal, a large quantity of concept images have leaked online, showcasing rich locations, a protagonist, and a werewolf.Jan 20, 2026 12:28 AM CST
• Marathon's official PC requirements say it'll run just fine on a GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GPUBungie's Marathon is launching on March 5 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, and it's a visually impressive game that should run fine on most rigs.Jan 19, 2026 9:58 PM CST
• Assassin's Creed franchise has sold over 230 million copies, Ubisoft confirmsUbisoft updates the sales numbers for its biggest franchises, confirming that Assassin's Creed has sold over 230 million copies since launching in 2007.Jan 19, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• OpenAI to unveil first device in second half of this yearOpenAI is still on track to unveil its mysterious device later in 2026, which is presumed to be a smaller gadget that communicates with ChatGPT.Jan 19, 2026 10:41 AM CST
• Bungie Marathon leak points unveils the March release dateA pre-order video of Bungie's Marathon has leaked, revealing the March release date for the upcoming multiplayer extraction shooter.Jan 19, 2026 9:18 AM CST
• Modder combines a PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 into a single sleek consoleHands up if you'd like a single console that combines a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 hardware into one sleek device?Jan 19, 2026 1:34 AM CST
• ASUS chairman confirms company going 'all in AI', no more Zenfone, ROG smartphones to be madeASUS won't be making any more Zenfone or ROG smartphones in the future, with ASUS chairman Jonney Shih confirming the company's new 'all in AI' shift.Jan 18, 2026 11:33 PM CST
• ASRock's Rock Series motherboards are new, stylish, DIY-friendly options for PC buildersASRock's new Rock Series motherboards feature a stylish and modern design with ATX and mATX models for both AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra processors.Jan 18, 2026 9:58 PM CST
• Intel's flagship Core 9 273PQE 'Bartlett Lake' is a P-Core-only CPU: 12 P-Cores, up to 5.9GHzIntel's new Bartlett Lake-S desktop CPU leaks: Core 5, Core 7, Core 9 has only P-Cores with PT, PTE, PEF, and PQE processors on the way.Jan 17, 2026 10:07 PM CST
• Valve changes AI disclosure guidelines, 'AI powered tools' are now exemptValve has made changes to its guidelines surrounding AI-powered tools and the requirement to disclose their use to gamers via Steam listings.Jan 17, 2026 6:35 AM CST
• God of War TV series adds another cast member, report saysThe God of War TV show has reportedly secured another actor, with a new report stating Amazon has found the actor to play Thor's wife Sif.Jan 17, 2026 5:32 AM CST
• OpenAI and Sam Altman confirm ads are coming to ChatGPTOpenAI has announced it will begin trialing advertisements within ChatGPT conversations within the coming weeks, but with certain principles.Jan 16, 2026 6:49 PM CST
• EA delivers 5 games on PlayStation's top downloads list ahead of $55 billion privatization dealElectronic Arts is set to have a very good year, at least when it comes to sales--the publisher took a commanding position on PlayStation's top downloads.Jan 16, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Ubisoft loses The Division executive producer Julian Gerighty to EA's Battlefield teamUbisoft has lost one of its key creative talents as The Division executive producer Julian Gerighty leaves the company to work at Battlefield Studios.Jan 16, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• 007 First Light PC system requirements updated, 6GB and 8GB GPUs are now fineThe PC requirements for 007 First Light have been updated 'due to an internal miscommunication,' with RAM and VRAM requirements dropping.Jan 15, 2026 8:34 PM CST
• NVIDIA's Jensen Huang wants the AI doom and gloom to stop as it's 'extremely hurtful'NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said it's 'extremely hurtful' when well-respected people paint a 'doomer narrative' about the future of AI.Jan 15, 2026 1:31 AM CST
• Forza Horizon 6 release date just got leaked inside Forza Horizon 5It looks like Forza Horizon 6's release date has leaked ahead of Xbox Developer Direct debut next week, via an in-game pop-up in Forza Horizon 5.Jan 14, 2026 10:59 PM CST
• DLSS 4.5 exits Beta and is now available for all GeForce RTX gamersDLSS 4.5 Super Resolution has exited Beta and is now available for all GeForce RTX gamers to enable in over 400 games and apps via the NVIDIA App.Jan 14, 2026 9:02 PM CST
• As RAM crisis intensifies, DDR3 motherboards are making an improbable comebackHere's one way to avoid paying an absolute fortune for RAM - forget DDR5 or even DDR4 memory, switch back to DDR3, as some folks are doing in China.Jan 14, 2026 11:14 AM CST
• NVIDIA is reportedly focusing on 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Series GPUs in 2026Is 2026 shaping up to be the year of the 8GB PC gaming GPU? Well, based on the current memory crisis that's looking increasingly likely.Jan 13, 2026 6:56 PM CST
• Nintendo president talks of need to 'monitor' RAM costs but Switch 2 price isn't due for a hikeWorried that Nintendo will hike Switch 2 price due to the RAM crisis? The firm's president assures us this won't happen, but the situation needs monitoring.Jan 13, 2026 11:40 AM CST
• Steam just set a new record with over 42 million concurrent usersSteam's concurrent user count crossed the 42 million barrier this past weekend, as Valve's PC gaming platform shows no signs of slowing down.Jan 13, 2026 12:02 AM CST
• GeForce RTX 5070 begins 2026 as one of the most popular PC gaming GPUsThe latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for December 2025 shows us that the GeForce RTX 5070 is NVIDIA's most popular 70-class gaming GPU.Jan 12, 2026 9:34 PM CST
• Oh no: NVIDIA's next-gen Vera Rubin AI systems to eat up MILLIONS of terabytes of SSDsNVIDIA's next-gen Vera Rubin AI systems projected to eat up millions of terabytes of SSD capacity, could worsen the already bad SSD crisis.Jan 12, 2026 6:06 PM CST
• Could it be any more difficult to build a PC? PSUs and coolers reportedly next for price hikesSick of PC component price hikes? Sorry - you can add power supplies and CPU coolers to the list of tech that's going to get more expensive soon.Jan 12, 2026 11:17 AM CST
• ASRock unveils Taichi OLED gaming monitor lineup at CES 2026ASRock has unveiled a new lineup of premium gaming monitors under its Taichi brand, and all of them are gorgeous OLED gaming monitors.Jan 11, 2026 4:15 PM CST
• Meta yet to respond to data from 17.5 million Instagram users being found on the dark webInstagram parent company Meta has been linked to a potential Instagram data breach that resulted in sensitive information on 17.5 million users leaking.Jan 11, 2026 2:40 PM CST
• Patriot's MD330 storage hub lets you connect a monitor, access storage, charge your phonePatriot Memory's impressive MD330 storage hub has 3-in-1 functionality: connects a monitor, access built-in storage, and charge your phone all at once.Jan 9, 2026 9:22 PM CST
• 256GB of RAM costs $5700 in China, you'd need only 100 modules to buy a small house in ShanghaiChina's spot market price for 256GB DDR5 memory has burst over $5700 (!!!), where just 100 modules of 256GB DDR5 would buy a housing unit in Shanghai.Jan 9, 2026 8:27 PM CST
• Ryzen 7 9850X3D delidded, a closer look at AMD's new gaming CPUAt CES 2026, we got a closer look at the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, AMD's new flagship CPU targeting PC gamers. Including a delidded version.Jan 9, 2026 2:32 AM CST
• 007 First Light PC requirements recommended playing at 1080pAlongside confirming that 007 First Light is getting DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation on day one, IO Interactive's PC specs recommend playing at 1080p.Jan 9, 2026 2:04 AM CST
• Jason Schreier on GTA 6: the last I heard it was still not content completeBloomberg's Jason Schreier has commented the status of Grand Theft Auto 6 and if Rockstar will reach its target release date of November this year.Jan 9, 2026 12:33 AM CST
• LG unveils the 'Dream Setup' for gaming at CES 2025, and it's Elden Ring themedThe LG 'Dream Setup' has been constructed at CES 2025, with LG collaborating with Reddit's to create the best gaming experience possible.Jan 8, 2026 11:54 PM CST
• What to Know About Car Auctions as Online Auto Auction Platforms Continue to GrowLearn car auction basics: bidding rules, costs, licenses, fees, risks, and how online platforms evolved from eBay Motors to today's marketplaces.Jan 8, 2026 6:10 PM CST
• Ridiculous RAM price hikes scuppered your planned PC build? An AMD exec has some adviceAMD exec suggests if needs must, PC buyers can compromise on other components to cope with RAM costs - or cut down on the system memory loadout.Jan 8, 2026 2:07 PM CST
• be quiet! intros new flagship Light Loop IO LCD AIO cooler, and Dark Rock Pro IO LCD air coolerbe quiet! unveils the company's first products with an LCD screen: the new Light Loop IO LCD AIO water cooler and the Dark Rock Pro 6 IO LCD air cooler.Jan 8, 2026 2:56 AM CST
• Hands-on with the new ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi White 16GB OC GPUThe ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi White 16GB OC looks stylish and impressive with its new look and integrated LED display for real-time system info.Jan 8, 2026 2:03 AM CST
• InWin showcases a range of new PC cases at CES, including the full-tower CovalentInWin brought a range of new impressive cases launching in Q1 2026 to CES, from the mid-tower W1, W50, and DLITE FLEX, to the full-tower Covalent.Jan 8, 2026 12:43 AM CST
• InWin's AEON is one of the biggest and most impressive cases at CES 2026InWin unveils its latest Signature Series case called AEON, and it's almost a meter tall, and features polished stainless steel side panels.Jan 8, 2026 12:01 AM CST
• Corsair's new GALLEON 100 SD keyboard has a built-in Elgato Stream DeckCorsair has delivered a stunning new gaming keyboard at CES 2026 with something fans have been asking to see for a long time. An integrated Stream Deck.Jan 7, 2026 7:56 PM CST
• ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo returns: world's first dual 16-inch screen gaming laptopThe new ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo is the world's first dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, powered by Intel's new Panther Lake CPU, up to RTX 5090 GPU.Jan 7, 2026 7:14 PM CST
• Cooler Master unveils new PC cases that comes with a 24K pure gold-plated logoCooler Master has unveiled the COSMOS Alpha Gold, an extremely limited-edition collector's edition case that comes with a 24K pure gold-plated logo.Jan 7, 2026 6:08 PM CST
• ASUS unveils a 171-inch 1080p 240Hz OLED wearable gaming monitor at CES 2026ASUS has unveiled a 171-inch wearable gaming monitor at CES 2026, enabling users to blow their games up to gigantic sizes wherever they are.Jan 7, 2026 4:16 PM CST
• Report: Wolfenstein 3 now in development at MachineGamesMachineGames is reportedly working on a new third chapter in the Wolfenstein series--a project that Bethesda had said would happen some eight years ago.Jan 7, 2026 1:44 PM CST
• MSI unveils a new OLED gaming monitor built for creatives at CES 2026MSI has unveiled the Pro Max 271UPXW12G, a gaming monitor designed around what creatives need out of a display, without compromising gaming performance.Jan 7, 2026 4:02 AM CST
• MSI unveils new Stealth 16 AI+ laptop: new Intel Panther Lake CPU, up to RTX 5090MSI reveals its upgraded Stealth 16 AI+ laptop: up to Intel's new Core Ultra 9 386H CPU, up to GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 1600p @ 240Hz OLED display.Jan 7, 2026 2:11 AM CST
• Hands-on with ASUS and MSI's NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar gaming monitors at CES 2026NVIDIA's G-Sync Pulsar has been briefly tested in two new gaming monitors from ASUS and MSI, and the results are certainly eyebrow raising.Jan 7, 2026 1:29 AM CST
• MSI unveils its flagship SPATIUM M571 DLP Gen5 SSD at CES 2026: up to 14GB/sec speedsMSI introduces its flagship SPATIUM M571 DLP SSD at CES 2026: new Gen5 SSD with up to 14GB?sec reads, up to 50% less power consumption, and more.Jan 7, 2026 12:40 AM CST
• ROG Strix Morph 96 and ROG Falchion ACE 75 HE gaming keyboards announced at CES 2026Meet the new ROG Strix Morph 96 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard and ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE magnetic gaming keyboard, both announced at CES 2026.Jan 6, 2026 10:18 PM CST
• Razer's Project Motoko turns AI smart glasses into a wireless headsetRazer's smart glasses-like Project Motoko is wearable AI powered by a Snapdragon processor in the form of a headset, and it's out later this year.Jan 6, 2026 9:32 PM CST
• AMD confirms next-gen Instinct MI500 AI accelerator uses CDNA 6, TSMC 2nm, HBM4EAMD confirms its next-gen Instinct MI500 AI accelerator fabbed on TSMC 2nm process, next-gen HBM4E memory, and next-gen CDNA 6 architecture.Jan 6, 2026 3:15 AM CST
• SK hynix showcases next-gen 48GB HBM4 at 11.7Gbps, SOCAMM2, LPDDR6 for AI platformsSK hynix showcases its next-gen memory solutions for AI at CES 2026: with 48GB HBM4, SOCAMM, LPDDR6, and more for future AI platforms.Jan 6, 2026 2:25 AM CST
• GIGABYTE AORUS unveils four new OLED gaming monitors at CES 2025GIGABYTE has unveiled four new OLED gaming monitors at CES 2026, showcasing the power of enthusiast-level gaming hardware up close and personal.Jan 6, 2026 1:45 AM CST
• MSI's MEG X is an OLED monitor equipped with AI-powered gaming hacksMSI has showcased its flagships OLED gaming monitor, which comes with a suite of AI-powered features designed to assist gamers in real-time.Jan 6, 2026 1:01 AM CST
• Hands-On with the GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity from GIGABYTE and AORUSThe new AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity from GIGABYTE features an NVIDIA Founders Edition-style dual flow through design and a stunning look.Jan 6, 2026 12:32 AM CST
• Upscale AI-generated videos to 4K from 720p with NVIDIA's RTX VideoThe ability to upscale AI generated videos to 4K in seconds using NVIDIA's RTX Video is coming to ComfyUI in February for GeForce RTX owners.Jan 6, 2026 12:14 AM CST
• NVIDIA transforms 360Hz gaming monitors into 1000Hz displays with G-Sync PulsarNVIDIA has unveiled G-Sync Pulsar, a new display technology that dramatically improves motion clarity performance, particularly in e-Sports displays.Jan 5, 2026 11:59 PM CST
• NVIDIA unveils automatic transmission for Multi-Frame Generation in DLSS updateNVIDIA has unveiled Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation, which enables users to get a much more stable experience in graphically intensive titles.Jan 5, 2026 11:45 PM CST
• DLSS 4.5 announced, powered by an AI model 5 times more powerful than DLSS 4DLSS 4.5 levels up image quality with NVIDIA's most sophisticated AI model to date, while also expanding Multi Frame Generation's capabilities.Jan 5, 2026 11:31 PM CST
• NVIDIA officially unveils Rubin: its next-gen AI platform with huge upgrades, next-gen HBM4NVIDIA details next-gen Rubin AI platform at CES 2026: its first extreme-codesigned, six-chip AI platform with next-gen HBM4 memory is now in production.Jan 5, 2026 10:45 PM CST
• MSI's world's first active, instant protection for power supplies protects GPUsGPU Safeguard and GPU Safeguard+ monitor the electrical current delivered to the GPU and shut off power long before any damage is done.Jan 5, 2026 10:16 PM CST
• AMD commits regicide and replaces the world's fastest gaming CPUAMD has unveiled the new replacement for the world's fastest gaming CPU, knocking the crown off the company's esteemed Ryzen 7 9800X3D.Jan 5, 2026 9:49 PM CST
• AMD unveils a new class of Ryzen AI Max CPUs, the new powerhouse is hereAMD has showcased a new family of AI processors at CES 2026 with the unveiling of the AMD Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max Pro series processors.Jan 5, 2026 9:35 PM CST
• Intel's new Panther Lake CPUs powered by new in-house Intel 18A process node on American soilIntel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs are the first AI PC processors built on the new Intel 18A process, and made in the USA.Jan 5, 2026 7:45 PM CST
• Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs launched at CES 2026, Panther Lake powers next-gen laptopsIntel has released its new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs at CES 2026: first on Intel 18A process node, and made in the United States.Jan 5, 2026 6:55 PM CST
• Bethesda's Todd Howard shares views on AI: 'We want to protect human artistry'Bethesda's Todd Howard says that the studio uses AI as a tool, but human creativity comes first above all else, and BGS may not be using generative AI.Jan 5, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• LG unveils the world's thinnest True Wireless OLED TV at CES 2026LG has unveiled the world's thinnest True Wireless OLED TV, a demonstration that even with a thin body LG can deliver on high-end picture quality.Jan 5, 2026 4:20 AM CST
• ASUS prepping ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, Crosshair X870E DARK NEO mobos for AMD Ryzen CPUsASUS preps two flagship motherboards for AMD Ryzen CPUs with the new flagship ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, and Crosshair X870E DARK NEO motherboards.Jan 5, 2026 12:07 AM CST
• Limited Run Games CEO to step down, says company 'could benefit from new leadership'Limited Run Games co-founder and CEO Josh Fairhurst will step away from the company starting March 2026 to focus on bringing 'dream games to life'Jan 2, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2? Yoshi-P says: 'Please wait while looking forward to it'Square Enix's popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn may release on the Nintendo Switch 2 as one step closer to fulfilling Square Enix's vision.Jan 1, 2026 6:36 PM CST

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