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Don't fall for GTA 6 scalpers charging $120 for a game you can pre-order digitally for $79.99 right nowIn case anyone needs to hear this, there is no reason to pay scalper pricing for GTA 6 preorders, as the game has unlimited digital stock at $79.99.Jun 30, 2026 10:17 PM CDT
GTA 6 may be locked at 30 FPS even on a PS5 Pro, says analystDigital Foundry says GTA 6 may stay locked at 30 FPS even on the PS5 Pro, with the CPU rather than the GPU holding back a 60 FPS mode.Jun 30, 2026 5:21 PM CDT
NVIDIA RTX 5050 9GB reportedly canceled, RTX 3060 12GB to take its placeNVIDIA reportedly cancels the RTX 5050 9GB as the returning RTX 3060 12GB takes over the same budget GPU slot, while memory shortages continue.Jun 30, 2026 1:58 PM CDT
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames for better privacy: here's what you need to know, and how to claim yoursInstead of giving out your phone number to a prospective contact, you'll be able to share a username, which is a useful move in terms of shoring up privacy.Jun 30, 2026 7:54 AM CDT
South Korea is investing $520 billion in Samsung and SK Hynix to build more HBM fabs for AISouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has announced a $520 billion USD public and private investment for Samsung and SK Hynix to build more HBM fabs.Jun 30, 2026 1:31 AM CDT
AMD's Adrenalin Edition 26.6.4 driver fixes Windows 10 and FSR 4.1 issues for RDNA 3 Radeon RX 7000 GPUsAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.4 Driver officially fixes issues related to FSR 4.1 Upscaling on RDNA 3 GPUs, including Windows 10 errors.Jun 29, 2026 11:57 PM CDT
RadeonTuner enables unofficial FSR 4 driver injection in games with RDNA 3.5 iGPUsAs gamers wait for AMD to release FSR 4 for RDNA 3/3.5 iGPUs, an unofficial method exists to enable FSR 4 on these iGPUs through RadeonTuner.Jun 29, 2026 11:40 AM CDT
Analysts predict another massive memory price increase in Q3 2026, and another in Q4Jefferies Equity Research is predicting another 40-50% price increase for DRAM and memory in Q3 2026, and that's on top of today's unprecedented prices.Jun 29, 2026 1:37 AM CDT
Vanguard no longer has to run at startup thanks to Riot's new On-Demand modeTo use the new feature, players must meet a security checklist that requires Windows 11 25H2, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, and a few other settings.Jun 28, 2026 8:30 PM CDT
Suspicious Steam Machine clone from China costs just $688, has a Ryzen 5 5500 with an RX 6750 GRE GPUA Chinese listing shows a Steam Machine clone with an RX 6750 GRE for $688, but spec errors and pricing math make this listing look very suspicious.Jun 28, 2026 4:45 PM CDT
First 30 minutes of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced just got leakedAC Black Flag Resynced's first 30 minutes have leaked on Bilibili from a review copy, showing a faithful remake with new Duncan scenes.Jun 27, 2026 4:25 PM CDT
GTA 6 disc version not coming after all, sources say Rockstar Support email was misinterpretedInternal sources now say that there are no plans to print GTA 6 discs by Christmas 2026, quelling a rumor of a proper physical version during the holidays.Jun 27, 2026 7:53 AM CDT
Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10 security updates to 2027The ESU program now runs until October 2027, with enrollment options including a free Microsoft Account sync path and a $30 flat fee for up to 10 devices.Jun 26, 2026 6:15 PM CDT
AMD engineer builds a Steam Machine competitor with a 3D printer, has an RTX 5060 insideMeet the Terk Box v1.1 by AMD engineer Jacob Terkelsen, a 3D-printed Mini-ITX PC with an RTX 5060 inside, with a similar form factor as the Steam Machine.Jun 26, 2026 5:30 PM CDT
Valve silently removes 4K 60 FPS marketing claim from the Steam Machine, console is now only rated for up to 4KValve updates a text blurb on the Steam Machine's product page removing its 60 FPS performance target claim from the console at 4K resolution.Jun 26, 2026 12:16 PM CDT
You can now play Half-Life 2 in your browserValve's Half-Life 2 has been ported to a new platform, your web browser. Yes, the iconic shooter is now playable in a new browser tab.Jun 26, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
Anthropic says Alibaba used 25,000 fake accounts to query Claude 28.8 million times and train Qwen off the resultsAnthropic also claims Chinese government involvement, and says US export controls on its Mythos and Fable models followed shortly after.Jun 25, 2026 5:30 PM CDT
The MacBook Ultra just lost its chip as Apple skips M6 Pro and M6 Max entirelyApple is jumping straight to M7, which is built primarily around on-device AI and is expected to support about 240 GB/s of memory bandwidth.Jun 25, 2026 3:35 PM CDT
Adrenalinn hotfix driver 26.6.3 fixes Windows 10 bug preventing 26.6.2 driver from running on Windows 10AMD releases hotfix driver to rectify bug in Windows 10 where Adrenalin driver 26.6.2 would fail to run properly due to a conflict with AMD's software.Jun 25, 2026 2:10 PM CDT
A trip down memory lane: A visit to Lexar's impressive memory museum in Zhongshan, ChinaDiscover Lexar's Memory Museum in Zhongshan, China, showcasing the fascinating history and evolution of memory and storage from ancient times to today.Jun 25, 2026 11:35 AM CDT
Valve offers update on Steam Deck 2, says it's close but still has one issue to solve'We're definitely getting there,' Valve says as it provides a small but notable update on the development of the Steam Deck 2 handheld.Jun 25, 2026 1:31 AM CDT
OLED buyer becomes victim of Amazon scam, receives broken 240Hz OLED screen instead of 540Hz OLED they initially orderedAmazon customer receives damaged 240Hz ROG OLED monitor instead of 540Hz ROG OLED monitor initially ordered. Refund requires $300 shipping cost for return.Jun 24, 2026 6:35 PM CDT
GTA 6 will feature a story chapter system like Red Dead Redemption 2Rockstar's GTA 6 website likely confirms a chapter-based story structure similar to Red Dead Redemption 2, a first for the GTA series.Jun 24, 2026 4:30 PM CDT
GTA 6 'plays best' on PS5, Sony confirms PS5 Pro enhancementsSony, not Rockstar Games, says that Grand Theft Auto 6 will play best on PlayStation 5, and a PS Store listing confirms GTA 6 will be PS5 Pro enhanced.Jun 24, 2026 12:33 PM CDT
Ausom discounts three electric scooters by up to $100 in new soccer promotionAusom is running a limited-time 'Soccer Season' flash sale that gives buyers an opportunity to save hundreds on three leading electric scooters.Jun 23, 2026 7:26 PM CDT
Club386 is the latest victim of melted 12V-2x6 cable connectors, RTX 5090 and PSU both damagedClub386 is calling the connector 'not fit for purpose' after their RTX 5090 and 1000W PSU were both destroyed by a melted 12V-2x6 cable.Jun 23, 2026 4:02 PM CDT
Steam Deck code is bleeding into Steam Machine game functionalityValve has officially launched the Steam Machine and it's been discovered that many of the operating system files are labelled 'Steam Deck'.Jun 23, 2026 3:08 AM CDT
For that 1993 PC look, check out SilverStone's new FLP03 Micro-ATX caseSilverStone's new FLP03 Micro-ATX case looks like it's come from 1993, ready to fire up Wolfenstein 3D off of a few Floppy Disks and MS-DOS.Jun 23, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
Valve confirms AMD FSR 4 support is coming to the Steam MachineValve has been working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine and with the launch of the gaming device, support is reportedly 'coming soon.'.Jun 23, 2026 12:36 AM CDT
The Steam Machine was originally supposed to cost around $750Valve engineers hint the Steam Machine was originally targeting around $750, but the global RAM shortage drove the final price up to $1,049 at launch.Jun 22, 2026 7:15 PM CDT
Intel is bringing Raptor Lake Next to gaming laptops with DDR4 support and up to 24 coresThe HX-only lineup tops out at 24 cores with no H, P, or U variants planned, and DDR4 support gives OEMs a way to offset climbing DDR5 prices.Jun 22, 2026 4:50 PM CDT
Steam Machine priced at $1049, Valve officially confirmsValve has officially confirmed the Steam Machine's starting price will be an eye-watering $1,049 for the 512GB variant that comes without a controller.Jun 22, 2026 12:58 PM CDT
Epic Games Store is being rebuilt to deliver up to 6.5X faster performanceThe Epic Games Store and the Epic Games Launcher are getting overhauled, improving performance and adding new Steam-like features like user reviews.Jun 22, 2026 4:59 AM CDT
Diablo IV and Lord of Hatred DLC soft confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2A second game rating authority has rated Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred for the Nintendo Switch 2, fuelling rumors about an imminent Blizzard announcement.Jun 22, 2026 3:09 AM CDT
Another AMD AM5 CPU has reportedly swelled and died, this time a Ryzen 9 9900X less than a year oldThe Ryzen 9 9900X was less than a year old, running only PBO with no manual voltages, yet it developed a visible physical deformation on its substrate.Jun 21, 2026 10:33 PM CDT
AMD Zen 6 will target a 7 GHz boost clock for Ryzen CPUs, according to insiderAMD insider confirms Zen 6 is targeting a 7 GHz boost clock on at least one Ryzen product, backed by internal documents seen as recently as Q1 2026.Jun 21, 2026 8:15 PM CDT
AMD's RDNA 5 Radeon GPUs will launch in mid-2027, per new leakMoore's Law is Dead leaks AMD RDNA 5 Radeon GPU launch for mid-2027, with flagship RX 10900 XT targeting RTX 6090 performance on TSMC N3P.Jun 21, 2026 3:54 PM CDT
NVIDIA's open-source NVK Vulkan driver gets experimental DLSS support in Mesa 26.2 for Linux gamersNVIDIA's NVK Vulkan driver now supports DLSS through a new Vulkan extension in Mesa 26.2, with stable release expected in August for Linux users.Jun 20, 2026 5:33 PM CDT
Intel Core 3 304 'Wildcat Lake' CPU appears on PassMark, matches the MacBook NeoIntel's entry-level Core 3 304 'Wildcat Lake' CPU tied Apple's A18 Pro in PassMark, despite having one fewer core and lower power draw.Jun 20, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
Enthusiast attempts to install second 12V-2x6 connector on RTX 5090, is rewarded with a hole punched through the PCBAn RTX 5090 owner attempted to mod a second power connector on their RTX 5090 to reduce the chance of the card melting. But the mod failed spectacularly.Jun 20, 2026 9:25 AM CDT
Black Myth Wukong mirrors GTA V success with 30 million copies sold in less than 2 yearsBlack Myth Wukong is one of the best-selling games in recent years, achieving a whopping 30 million copies sold across all platforms in less than 2 years.Jun 19, 2026 4:04 PM CDT
HDMI 2.2 products are coming in 2027 as chip makers begin sampling FRL2 silicon this yearFRL2 silicon sampling begins this year, putting HDMI 2.2 products on track for 2027, with RDNA 5 and RTX 60 series GPUs expected to lead the way.Jun 18, 2026 8:11 PM CDT
Repair channel buys ASUS RTX 4090 for $222 and finds plastic die with fake NVIDIA markingsThe card looked real until the thermal paste came off, revealing a plastic block with etched markings and a PCB full of non-functional scrap memory.Jun 18, 2026 6:18 PM CDT
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 modded with 8GB of GDDR6 memory doubles performance in God of War and Unigine SuperpositionModders install an extra 4GB of GDDR6 memory on a TU106-variant of the GTX 1650, catapulting its performance in memory-bound games and benchmarks.Jun 18, 2026 4:17 PM CDT
Anthropic's CEO confirms he can be fired as CEO through the company's own authorityAnthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, has explained that as AI continues to develop, companies and governments need to work in unison to prevent corruption.Jun 18, 2026 4:33 AM CDT
GIGABYTE's 40th Anniversary GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity GPU priced at $5,300GIGABYTE's new 40th anniversary edition AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 INFINITY graphics card sports an impressive and unique design. A costly one, too.Jun 18, 2026 2:59 AM CDT
NVIDIA launches ACE Game Agent SDK Beta for in-game AI companions that run on RTX GPUsNVIDIA unveils the ACE Game Agent SDK Beta At Unreal Fest 2026, enabling developers to add AI companions to games running on GeForce RTX GPUs.Jun 18, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
AMD, Google, Tesla, and Groq turn to Samsung Foundry as TSMC runs out of capacityTSMC's leading-edge capacity is locked up with NVIDIA, Apple, and Broadcom, making Samsung's available slots attractive despite trailing on yields.Jun 17, 2026 9:45 PM CDT
Sony has patented a PlayStation controller with buttons that change hardness during gameplayButtons could harden when a character hits solid ground and soften in mud or water, with the PS6 a likely candidate if the tech makes it to production.Jun 17, 2026 8:43 PM CDT
Intel's 18A-P process node is now in risk production, will power next-gen Xeon 'Diamond Rapids' processorsIntel's 18A-P hits risk production on schedule with 9% performance gains over 18A, and it could soon be making chips for Apple, Microsoft, and Google.Jun 17, 2026 3:49 PM CDT
This Nissan Skyline was turned into a gaming PC and racing rig for Forza Horizon 6Check this out, it's an actual 1998 Nissan Skyline R34 GTT turned into a GeForce RTX 5090-powered racing rig to celebrate Forza Horizon 6.Jun 17, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
Microsoft launches new Snapdragon X2-powered Surface laptops, teases RTX Spark modelMicrosoft has launched its new Snapdragon X2-powered Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices, starting at $1,499 and $1,599 USD, respectively.Jun 17, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
Epic reveals gen AI is used to make new Fortnite concept designsEpic Games is using generative AI tools to create concept designs for Fortnite, but the programs aren't without flaws and can also create new problems.Jun 16, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
DSX v3.2 Beta adds native PlayStation DualSense haptic feedback over Bluetooth on PCThe update works by simulating a wired connection and routing trigger, light, and haptic data wirelessly through a custom software layer.Jun 16, 2026 3:40 PM CDT
EU delivers verdict on Stop Killing Games initiativeThe European Union answers the Stop Killing Games petition and promises to meet with games publishers to establish a 'code of conduct' for retired games.Jun 16, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
EA opens new program to put more ads into its games before it goes private in $55 billion dealElectronic Arts has opened EA Advertising, a new program aimed at injecting more ads into games, similar to Activision's advertising label for Candy Crush.Jun 16, 2026 11:12 AM CDT
Xbox employees offered Microsoft's first-ever retirement program amid studio closuresMicrosoft and Xbox are offering employees a 'retirement program' following three studio closures and widespread layoffs at the publisher.Jun 16, 2026 6:29 AM CDT
God of War Laufey release target leaks ahead of Sony's official announcementGod of War Laufey release date is rumored for the first half of 2027, followed by the God of War Trilogy Remake, currently in development.Jun 16, 2026 2:58 AM CDT
Xbox sets world record for shortest time between a AAA game reveal and its studio's closureMicrosoft has decided to close down Ninja Theory, the developers behind the Hellblade franchise, only eight days after the next game was unveiled.Jun 16, 2026 1:32 AM CDT
US AI startup Tensordyne claims 3nm Napier chip outperforms NVIDIA Blackwell by 13x in tokens per secondThe TDN72 rack houses 288 Napier chips, delivers 608 petaflops of FP8 compute, and claims to match the throughput of nine NVIDIA Rubin plus Groq LPX racks.Jun 16, 2026 12:15 AM CDT
OnexPlayer X2 Mini Pro drops Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for 388, starts at $2,399 with fewer coresThe swap from the promised 395 to the 388 cuts cores from 16 to 8 and L3 cache from 64MB to 32MB, with only graphics and TDP left unchanged.Jun 15, 2026 11:00 PM CDT
Anthropic sued for allegedly hiding how Claude usage limits are calculatedAnthropic is being sued by a user who claims the company is misleading customers with its advertised usage limits for Claude AI models.Jun 15, 2026 7:42 PM CDT
Xbox first-party studio closures target Compulsion Games, Double Fine and more, studios negotiating for independenceMicrosoft is planning to shut down first-party Xbox Games Studios groups, but these developers are negotiating in a bid to secure independence from Xbox.Jun 15, 2026 1:11 PM CDT
Humanoid robot becomes the first of its kind to climb 20,000 feet up a volcanoA humanoid robot has become the first of its kind to climb 20,000 feet as it made a steady journey up Ecuador's Chimborazo volcano.Jun 15, 2026 11:29 AM CDT
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Intel is prepping to launch 'Raptor Lake Next' CPUs and bring back DDR4 memory supportIntel is reportedly refreshing Raptor Lake once more, with 'Raptor Lake Next' set to debut in the first half of 2027, with support for DDR4 memory.Jun 15, 2026 3:57 AM CDT
Google unveils a Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 competitor... kind of?Google has released a new 'fly around the world' feature in Google Earth that is very similar to Microsoft Flight Simulator, but is free.Jun 15, 2026 1:47 AM CDT
Gears of War: E-Day PC requirements detailed with GeForce RTX 2060 minimum and RTX 5060 recommendedGears of War: E-Day's PC hardware requirements are here, the Minimum spec calls for a GeForce RTX 2060, while the Recommended calls for an RTX 5060 GPU.Jun 15, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
Google is in talks with Samsung to build next-gen 'Icefish' TPU on 1.4nm and 2nm process splitGoogle's Icefish TPU may be split between Samsung and TSMC, with 1.4nm compute dies and 2nm memory I/O targeting a 2028 production timeline.Jun 14, 2026 8:30 PM CDT
Microsoft CEO strongly hints at free cloud gaming with YouTube monetization commentsMicrosoft CEO shared a candid take on the Xbox games division, saying that right now YouTube makes more money monetizing Xbox games than Microsoft does.Jun 14, 2026 3:55 PM CDT
ASUS' $50 ROG Equalizer cable meant to stop GPU connector burns reportedly burns itselfThe cable was already criticized for current imbalance across its pins before this, and ASUS has not yet commented on the reported burn.Jun 13, 2026 5:20 PM CDT
Anthropic's latest AI model 'Fable' was so powerful the US government banned the world from itThe United States government has banned Anthropic's latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, over national security concerns, rendering them disabled.Jun 13, 2026 2:35 AM CDT
Redditor buys RTX 2080 Ti Super engineering sample on eBay, has the same number of cores as an RTX Titan but half the VRAMRedditor buys a RTX 2080 Ti Super engineering sample off of eBay, confirming NVIDIA was thinking about releasing four Super models for the RTX 20 series.Jun 12, 2026 2:59 PM CDT
The Trump Mobile T1 teardown reveals it's basically an HTC phone wearing gold paintDespite the similarities, iFixit found that the T1 isn't a bad value, though it scored just 3 out of 10 for repairability and transparency.Jun 12, 2026 9:40 AM CDT
GeForce NOW annual plans drop to $64.99 and $129.99 in NVIDIA summer saleThe 12-month Performance plan drops to $64.99, and Ultimate falls to $129.99 until July 8, with eight new games, including Doom Eternal, joining this week.Jun 12, 2026 5:44 AM CDT
Xbox executive reveals if the time of new Xbox consoles is overXbox's Chief Strategy Officer has discussed whether the company plans to move away from the console market amid declining revenue.Jun 12, 2026 1:44 AM CDT
Desktop GPU shipments hold steady in Q1 2026 with NVIDIA maintaining 90% market shareQ1 2026 GPU shipments dropped only 0.6%, far below the usual 12%, as NVIDIA holds 90% market share and Intel gains ground with Arc GPUs.Jun 11, 2026 11:31 PM CDT
Xbox doesn't want to 'cram ads into everything,' still sees advertising as new opportunityAdvertising could be another avenue for Xbox to explore as the brand seeks to regain a foothold in the games market and improve its dismal 3% margins.Jun 11, 2026 7:41 PM CDT
NVIDIA RTX 5000 Super GPU refreshes could arrive Q4 2026, complete with 5060 Super - but don't expect RTX 6000 until 2028Moore's Law is Dead has reduced his performance uplift estimates very slightly with the Super variants, but they should be around 10% quicker on average.Jun 11, 2026 11:53 AM CDT
Xbox confirms hardware costs are exploding, and that's bad news for the next Xbox and PS6Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty have unveiled the tragic position of Xbox and explained how a reset is underway.Jun 11, 2026 4:19 AM CDT
Fable's new 30-minute gameplay deep dive shows you how to buy property, fancy clothes, and get a dateA new 30-minute Fable gameplay video from Playground Games goes over side quests, buying property, choice and consequence, and how to get a date.Jun 10, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
Microsoft sets a Patch Tuesday record with 206 fixes, and finally patches every zero-day Nightmare Eclipse disclosedMicrosoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday update fixes 206 vulnerabilities, including all zero-days disclosed by Nightmare Eclipse and one active exploit.Jun 10, 2026 6:50 PM CDT
Half-Life now runs on a 2007 Nokia N95 at 30 FPS with Bluetooth mouse supportThe N95 meets Half-Life's original PC requirements with its 332MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM, and Leoncini found a workaround for the missing GPU.Jun 10, 2026 5:30 PM CDT
Xbox clarifies what 'console exclusive' actually meansXbox's senior management defines exactly what Xbox console exclusive means, clarifying that Xbox is now bigger than just a single platform--even consoles.Jun 10, 2026 1:41 PM CDT
Microsoft may genuinely about to change and head in a fruitful new directionXbox executives have said Microsoft has given Xbox a significant runway to complete the overhaul of its brand and identity to regain its former glory.Jun 10, 2026 10:17 AM CDT
You may hate the idea of AI coding, but it could keep your old AMD GPU alive if you run LinuxLinux GPU drivers for very old Radeon GPUs (meaning the Radeon HD 6000 range, or even earlier) are being maintained with the help of GitHub Copilot.Jun 10, 2026 9:00 AM CDT
Kingdom Hearts IV release date possibly leaked online following Switch 2 confirmationSquare Enix and Disney could release Kingdom Hearts IV sometime in 2027 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts franchise.Jun 10, 2026 5:10 AM CDT
Razer Seiren V3 Pro is a new professional-grade microphone for gamers and creatorsThe new Razer Seiren V3 Pro supports pristine 32-bit recording and features on-board sound processing for broadcast-quality audio no matter the space.Jun 10, 2026 3:26 AM CDT
NZXT unveils aesthetically pleasing cases, fans and coolers at Computex 2026NZXT has showcased a range of new products at Computex 2026, including a stylish new case with a built-in GPU bracket and slick new RGB fans.Jun 10, 2026 2:09 AM CDT
MSI showcases its next-gen GPU cooling tech and it could be for the GeForce RTX 60 SeriesAt Computex we got to take a closer look at MSI's next-gen GPU cooling tech, which includes new metal fans and a diamond-copper composite baseplate.Jun 10, 2026 12:33 AM CDT
AMD warns DDR5 prices won't recover until 2028 as AI demand continues pulling supply away from consumersThe interview also covered AM5's future, with McAfee confirming AMD won't move to a new socket until DDR6 and PCIe 6.0 support justify the cost.Jun 9, 2026 3:55 PM CDT
Zelda Ocarina of Time remake confirmed for 2026 launch on Switch 2Nintendo has officially confirmed The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time will be 'reborn' with upgraded graphics for Switch 2, coming sometime in 2026.Jun 9, 2026 10:19 AM CDT
SAMA's Computex 2026 lineup includes a curved-glass case and AIO coolers with swappable screensSAMA has unveiled a selection of new cases and cooling solutions at Computex 2026, including a beautiful curved-glass design and another with a display.Jun 9, 2026 6:37 AM CDT
Halo: Campaign Evolved PC requirements revealed, RTX 4080 and 32GB of RAM required for 4K 'Ultra' settingsHalo: Campaign Evolved is out next month and developer Halo Studios has revealed the PC requirements for the game and what you'll need to play.Jun 9, 2026 3:56 AM CDT
COLORFUL's new slim RTX 5070-powered iGame M15 and M16 Origo laptops automatically lock when you're awayCOLORFUL's new flagship iGame M15 and M16 Origo laptops are thin and lightweight while still featuring fully unlocked 115W GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs.Jun 9, 2026 2:27 AM CDT
The Wolf Among Us 2 is coming in 2027 and Telltale is also bringing a remaster of the original this holiday seasonAfter nearly a decade, two development resets, and a studio revival, Bigby Wolf is finally coming back with a 2027 release window confirmed.Jun 8, 2026 6:05 PM CDT
XERON debuts at Computex 2026, showcasing an extensive stylish line-up of PC hardwareXERON showcased a range of new cases, cooling, and water-cooling blocks at Computex 2026, and all are stylish and competitively priced.Jun 8, 2026 12:15 PM CDT
Hands-on with MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, Intel Arc G3 Extreme continues to impressMSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ is powered by the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor which is a game-changer for PC gaming handheld performance and image fidelity.Jun 8, 2026 2:36 AM CDT
GMKtec EVO-X3 mini PC is coming with OCuLink support and a Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 variant packing 192GB of memoryThe EVO-X3 adds native OCuLink over the EVO-X2, with a Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 variant offering 192GB of memory and 160GB of configurable VRAM coming later.Jun 7, 2026 10:38 PM CDT
Xbox clarifies exclusive game strategy, confirms multi-platform live servicesMicrosoft has changed its mind about exclusivity and will offer two new console exclusives, and now management clarifies how exactly this will work.Jun 7, 2026 6:06 PM CDT
Halo Campaign Evolved has guns from all Halo games, coming July 28 with three prequel missionsHalo Campaign Evolved is coming July 28 with a ton of new content including unique missions, weapons from other Halo games, and new skulls and ch.Jun 7, 2026 12:59 PM CDT
Xbox possibly selects first platform exclusive under new CEO Asha SharmaXbox's new CEO Asha Sharma has repeatedly spoken about the importance of exclusivity for the platform, and the first new exclusive may have been picked.Jun 7, 2026 8:28 AM CDT
After a long development phase, Noctua is finally ready to release its highly anticipated NL-LC1 AIO coolersNoctua's NL-LC1 AIO cooler range is nearly ready to go on sale. We also got an early look at Noctua's pump-less AIO concept design.Jun 7, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
Intel's Nova Lake Q970 chipset motherboard leaks with LGA 1954 socket, vPro support, and 128GB DDR5 CUDIMMUnlike the enthusiast Z-series chipsets, the Q970 brings Intel vPro to Nova Lake, but it lacks CPU or memory overclocking support for business users.Jun 6, 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Intel brings back Raptor Lake with the Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H CPUs with disabled integrated graphicsIntel has quietly launched the Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H, two Raptor Lake chips under the Core 200 branding for the MoDT form factor.Jun 6, 2026 3:48 PM CDT
SK Hynix plans to double wafer production capacity by 2030 as chairman warns AI will keep memory tightChairman Chey Tae-won says AI demand will keep memory tight through 2030 and SK Hynix will spend whatever it takes to double capacity.Jun 5, 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Resident Evil Code Veronica remake announced by Capcom, coming 2027The rumors were right: Capcom is indeed working on a brand new Resident Evil Code Veronica remake, and it's coming to consoles and PC sometime in 2027.Jun 5, 2026 5:05 PM CDT
Capcom still has secret games planned for this year, and is thinking about turning Pragmata into a franchiseCapcom says it has more unannounced games that will launch in this fiscal year alongside Onimusha, hinting at big reveals during Summer Game Fest & others.Jun 5, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Valve confirms how much more powerful the Steam Machine is than the Steam DeckValve has teased a new performance metric for the Steam Machine in a recent update that confirmed the device will arrive 'this summer'.Jun 5, 2026 3:51 AM CDT
AMD denies rumors of not bringing FSR 4.1 to RDNA 3.5 integrated GPUs, decision still up in the airThe company is rumored to be skipping FSR 4.1 on RDNA 3.5 iGPUs, but AMD exec Frank Azor pushed back, saying no such decision has been made.Jun 4, 2026 6:52 PM CDT
Amazon clarifies statements on future James Bond games, says it has 'great relationship' with 007 First Light developerAmazon Games was forced to clarify confusing comments on future James Bond games after the major blockbuster success of the new 007 First Light game.Jun 4, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Analyst: Renewing expired contracts at inflated rates to blame for ultra-expensive consolesAlinea Analytics' Rhys Elliott explains that console-makers are having to renew production contracts at new inflated rates, driving up consumer prices.Jun 4, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
This Old School RuneScape-themed PC case and keyboard almost brought a tear to my eyePro Gamers Group showed off an incredible Old School RuneScape-themed PC setup at Computex 2026, and I almost tele-tabbed home to buy one immediately.Jun 4, 2026 10:12 AM CDT
GAMDIAS unveils gorgeous curved glass PC case with a built-in action figure display stageGAMDIAS has unveiled a selection of new cases, coolers, and power supplies at Computex 2026, with one case coming with a dedicated stand for a figurine.Jun 4, 2026 9:34 AM CDT
After emptying a stranger's wallet, NVIDIA's Jensen Huang found the owner and paid him back with profitNVIDIA's Jensen Huang was spotted going through a journalist's wallet, signing notes, and handing them out to showgirls at Computex 2026.Jun 4, 2026 8:49 AM CDT
ADATA XPG unveils a supercapacitor keyboard: 30-seconds of charge = 1 day of useADATA XPG unveiled a supercapacitor keyboard at Computex 2026 that only needs 30 seconds of charging to deliver a full day of use.Jun 4, 2026 4:52 AM CDT
NVIDIA's RTX Spark is going directly after the MacBook Pro, with flagship N1x systems expected to start at $2,899Entry-level RTX Spark systems could start around $1,799, with flagship N1x laptops near $2,899, putting them squarely in MacBook Pro territory.Jun 3, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
AMD overclocker pushes the Radeon RX 9060 XT to 4,643MHz with internal toolsOnly two GPU runs have ever exceeded 4.0GHz, and both involve the RX 9060 XT, with Sampson's 4,643MHz liquid nitrogen run now claiming the second spot.Jun 3, 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Remedy's Control Resonant launches into a packed September lineup, PS5 gets exclusive 2-day early accessRemedy's new game Control Resonant finally has a launch date, and it's coming in calendar Q3 2026, releasing in September alongside other major AAA games.Jun 3, 2026 4:47 PM CDT
ASUS demos RTX 5090 with 16-pin connector running on a 48V system at Computex, GPU can push 1000W through a single cableASUS demos modified PSU and RTX 5090 that runs on a 48-volt system, allowing the GPU to use over 1000 watts of power with a 12V-2x6 power connector.Jun 3, 2026 12:25 PM CDT
Levelplay's Newtro liquid cooler adds a turnable fan speed knob to your PCLevelplay has showcased a slew of new cooling solutions at Computex 2026, including the Newtro Series, which is inspired by retro and industrial PC builds.Jun 3, 2026 10:45 AM CDT
Corsair unveils compact CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 magnetic keyboard with innovative featuresCorsair's CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 magnetic keyboard introduces a brand-new feature called Smart Tap, which adds a new layer to 60% form factor boards.Jun 3, 2026 10:02 AM CDT
Incredible Cyberpunk 2077-themed ROG Xbox Ally X spotted at Computex 2026ASUS has shown off a one-of-a-kind ROG Xbox Ally X handheld at Computex 2026, and if you are a Cyberpunk 2077 fan, it's been made just for you.Jun 3, 2026 9:16 AM CDT
COLORFUL debuts its first premium magnetic keyboard at Computex 2026, the new MAGNEX XC87The new COLORFUL MAGNEX XC87 is the company's first premium magnetic keyboard with custom-designed switches, two stylish designs, and an aluminum body.Jun 3, 2026 8:29 AM CDT
Montech's new dual-chamber F738 PRO case adds window blinds to the front panelThe new dual-chamber Montech F738 PRO case delivers a first, a front panel with adjustable 'window blinds' or panels that you can open, close, or angle.Jun 3, 2026 5:03 AM CDT
Lian Li unveils its O11 EVO RGB V2 chassis and more at Computex 2026Lian Li shows off a range of new cases, including the highly customizable O11 EVO RGB V2 and UX100. The fan design of the Lancool 207XL stood out too.Jun 2, 2026 7:39 PM CDT
NVIDIA's RTX 3060 is back on shelves in China, selling at around $325 with limited batchesColorful is the first board partner out of the gate, with previous reports naming ASUS, MSI, and GALAX among those expected to receive allocation.Jun 2, 2026 2:02 PM CDT
XBOX ROG Ally 20th anniversary edition and ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses now confirmed bundleASUS ROG has unveiled the 20th anniversary edition of the ROG XBOX Ally and confirmed it will be bundled with the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20.Jun 2, 2026 12:20 PM CDT
ASUS puts 24K gold on its 20th anniversary edition ROG keyboard and mouseROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 mechanical keyboard and ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 gaming mouse both feature 24K gold-plated elements.Jun 2, 2026 11:41 AM CDT
ASUS ROG unveils the world's first esports-tuned 24.5-inch OLED gaming monitorASUS ROG has kicked off Computex 2026 by unveiling the world's first 24.5-inch OLED gaming specifically designed for dominating in eSports games.Jun 2, 2026 5:20 AM CDT
Phison's PCIe Gen6 SSD controller is here, delivering incredible 28 GB/s speedsPhison's new in-house PCIe Gen6 X3 SSD controller delivers read and write speeds of 28GB/s, while also improving efficiency. Gen6 is here.Jun 2, 2026 4:48 AM CDT
Intel 'Wildcat Lake' Core 360 engineering board spotted at Computex 2026At Computex 2026 we stumbled on an engineering board for Intel's 'Wildcat Lake' powered Core 360 processor paired with one of Phison's impressive SSDs.Jun 2, 2026 3:47 AM CDT
A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is reportedly in development, with the original co-lead designer back to helpDetails are scarce, but the biggest question hanging over the remake is how Wizards of the Coast modernizes the originals without losing their soul.Jun 1, 2026 9:28 PM CDT
MSI's massive MEG MAESTRO 900R case weighs 33kg without any componentsMSI's MEG Maestro 900R case weighs 33kg without components and features a modular design, triple-sided glass, and immersive customization.Jun 1, 2026 7:16 PM CDT
Steam Deck OLED gets a price hike in Asia, with the 1TB variant now being 51% more expensiveKOMODO, the official Valve distributor in Asia, has raised Steam Deck OLED prices across Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, effective June 1.Jun 1, 2026 3:53 PM CDT
World's first 5K Mini LED glossy gaming monitor unveiled at Computex 2026GIGABYTE AORUS has unveiled the world's first 5K Mini-LED gaming monitor, offering three refresh rates/resolutions and intense brightness levels.Jun 1, 2026 12:02 PM CDT
ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 adds a curved AMOLED displayThe new ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 is a special ROG 20th anniversary edition of ASUS's flagship gaming GPU, and it's more impressive than ever.Jun 1, 2026 11:29 AM CDT
TCOMAS introduces the world's first triple-display AIO liquid cooler at Computex 2026TCOMAS Technology is expanding into more markets, and the company's impressive EXIT D3 AIO cooler features a detachable display that's actually three.Jun 1, 2026 10:47 AM CDT
NVIDIA and Microsoft team up to bring secure on-device AI agents to Windows PCsNVIDIA and Microsoft are building a secure Windows platform to power on-device AI agents, marking a major shift in how humans will interact with PCs.Jun 1, 2026 8:38 AM CDT
NVIDIA's RTX Spark Superchip brings 120B-parameter local AI agents to Windows PCsNVIDIA has unveiled RTX Spark, a new Arm-based Windows laptop purpose-built for agentic AI development that has an all-day battery.Jun 1, 2026 12:45 AM CDT
NVIDIA announces RTX Spark, a Windows on Arm superchip for laptops and compact PCs'The PC is being reinvented,' as NVIDIA formally unveils its all-new superchip that combines an Arm-based 20-core Grace CPU with an RTX Blackwell GPU.Jun 1, 2026 12:30 AM CDT

Titan Army unveils a 4K 190Hz glasses-free 3D monitor with eye tracking, 2,000 nits, and 2,304 local dimming zonesIf Titan Army delivers on the sub-2% crosstalk claim in real-world use, the M27E6V-3D could make glasses-free 3D gaming a worthy investment.Jun 30, 2026 9:45 PM CDT
Xbox may close 5 studios in July layoffs, including Arkane, Compulsion, Ninja Theory and moreXbox layoffs are said to begin July 6, and as many as five studios could be shut down with hundreds of layoffs and multiple product cancellations.Jun 30, 2026 2:44 PM CDT
Sony on PS6 pricing: 'it's not realistic for us to absorb all component cost increases'Sony might be preparing consumers for sticker shock as it now says it doesn't plan to take a substantial loss on PlayStation 6 console production.Jun 30, 2026 1:41 PM CDT
Amazon Swap Scam strikes again: Buyer orders Samsung 990 PRO, receives 970 EVO SSD with fake label insteadExclusive: Buyer orders a 2TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD from Amazon, but peels off the sticker to find a cheaper 1TB 970 EVO underneath.Jun 30, 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Dbrand removes Steam Machine Companion Cube from sale due to copyright infringementDbrand's Steam Machine Companion Cube skin is no more as Valve issues a cease and desist as the company didn't obtain a license to replicate its IP.Jun 30, 2026 12:56 AM CDT
MetaPCs launches first SteamOS 3 prebuilt gaming PC with Ryzen 5 9600X, RX 7600 and 16GB of RAMMetaPC builds the world's first prebuilt machine with SteamOS 3 installed called the Steamroller featuring mid-range parts in a Micro-ATX form factor.Jun 29, 2026 4:20 PM CDT
Sony deleting over 500 movies from PS5 libraries is a reminder that you don't really own anything in the digital age'Due to content licensing agreements, you will no longer be able to access your previously purchased content from Studio Canal, and it will be removed.'.Jun 29, 2026 2:28 AM CDT
Sony President says live service games are still a big push for PlayStation's first-party studiosEven after the dramatic failure of Concord and Bungie's Marathon struggling to find an audience, Sony is still committed to 'live-service' games.Jun 29, 2026 1:02 AM CDT
A new battery restoration method can bring lithium-ion batteries back to 95% of their original capacityDEER removes the SEI buildup responsible for most battery capacity loss, restores electrodes without shredding, and cuts production costs by 56%.Jun 28, 2026 8:03 PM CDT
A modder just got Windows 11 running on a DDR1 system from the early 2000sOmores's experiment shows that Microsoft's hardware requirements are, at least in part, a policy decision rather than a hard technical limit.Jun 28, 2026 4:02 PM CDT
PlayStation and Xbox record their worst May in decades after recent price increasesRecent price hikes crush console hardware sales, as new sales data shows PlayStation posted its worst May since 2000 and Xbox its worst May ever.Jun 27, 2026 3:18 PM CDT
Intel's dual-tile Nova Lake-S CPUs reportedly carry a 474W PL2 target, according to leaked Z990 power guidanceThe 474W PL2 applies to dual tile Nova Lake-S chips with up to 52 cores, with Z990 boards segmented into power tiers to manage performance profiles.Jun 26, 2026 7:02 PM CDT
Analyst believes Call of Duty, EA FC, and NBA 2K will move to $80 pricingOne analyst thinks that GTA 6's new $80 pricing could lead to a major frontline pricing adjustment for big AAA franchises, including Call of Duty, NBA 2K.Jun 26, 2026 6:06 PM CDT
GTA 6 listed as 'offline play only' on console PlayStation Store, 'offline play enabled' on other Sony portalsRockstar Games has already said GTA 6 is a singleplayer experience, and language on the PS5's PS Store indicates that GTA Online will always be separate.Jun 26, 2026 5:05 PM CDT
GTA 6 leak suggests it'll have 'NPCs with their own routines' and social networks so you can follow in-game influencersIt seems GTA 6 will have a highly in-depth social media aspect, and some gamers can't wait to doom scroll in the game - while others hate the idea.Jun 26, 2026 5:45 AM CDT
GTA 6 is apparently already banned in these countriesGrand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are now open, but Sony's official PlayStation Store page says that there are eight countries that are not eligible.Jun 26, 2026 1:34 AM CDT
IBM announces world's first sub-1 nanometer chip with nanostack technology doubling transistor densityThe nanostack architecture stacks transistors vertically rather than shrinking them, promising 50% more performance or 70% better efficiency.Jun 25, 2026 5:03 PM CDT
DRAM prices surged by up to 89% in Q2 2026, destroying the consumer segmentMarket research data shows LPDDR5X prices jumped 89% in Q2 2026 alone, with SSDs and UFS storage also rising in price due to AI demand.Jun 25, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
GTA 6 disc copy may be sold in December, new reports indicateNew reports indicate that Rockstar Games could release a physical disc version of GTA 6 a month after launch in December, right in time for the holidays.Jun 25, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Diablo 4 Season 14 changes how the best items in the game workDiablo IV: Season 14 'Season of Death Awakening' is changing the way the best items in the game work with the new Mythic Uniques 3.0 system.Jun 25, 2026 2:36 AM CDT
Creative's new compact XF1 desktop PC speakers support Hi-Res audioThe new Creative XF1 Desktop Speakers support Hi-Res audio over USB-C and Bluetooth 6.0, with a compact size that should fit on most desks.Jun 25, 2026 12:58 AM CDT
Google taps MediaTek to build its next Triggerfish TPU chip launching in 2027The TPU v9 variant brings two to three times more SRAM, HBM4E memory, and a dedicated CPU tile that handles both training and inference on a single chip.Jun 24, 2026 5:30 PM CDT
AMD confirms Adrenalin 26.6.2 driver fails to launch on Windows 10, recommends rolling backAMD confirmed the issue and recommends rolling back to 26.6.1, but that means losing FSR 4.1 support on RDNA 3 until a fixed version ships.Jun 24, 2026 3:40 PM CDT
GTA 6 is a 'singleplayer experience,' GTA Online may be sold separatelyRockstar Games and Sony seem to confirm GTA 6 will be a singleplayer game, possibly indicating that the next version of GTA Online could be standalone.Jun 24, 2026 7:23 AM CDT
GEEKOM GeekBook X16 Pro Prime Day Deal, save big on this thin and ultralight laptopThin, light, and built to last, the powerful GeekBook X16 Pro from GEEKOM pairs cutting-edge hardware with a vibrant 16-inch display, and it's on sale.Jun 23, 2026 6:21 PM CDT
Valve is working with NVIDIA to make GeForce GPUs compatible with SteamOSValve is reportedly building a dedicated team to bring NVIDIA GeForce support to SteamOS, but full compatibility is likely still a year or more away.Jun 23, 2026 3:10 PM CDT
GIGABYTE launching stylish new RTX 5080 AORUS Infinity Wood graphics cardGIGABYTE is expanding its new flagship GPU design to more models, including the stylish AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 INFINITY WOOD and an RTX 5070 Ti option.Jun 23, 2026 2:26 AM CDT
MONTECH's new TG3 is an entry-level premium ATX case for your next buildStarting from $59.99 USD for the Black variant, MONTECH's new TG3 case delivers premium features and a modern panoramic design for PC gamers on a budget.Jun 23, 2026 1:36 AM CDT
Xbox has more than a dozen TV shows and films in developmentMicrosoft is working on more than a dozen transmedia productions, including films and TV shows based on key franchises as it seeks to boost monetization.Jun 22, 2026 9:33 PM CDT
iiyama launches its first OLED gaming monitor with 280Hz, 1,500 nits, and LG's fourth-gen WOLED panelPowered by LG's fourth-gen WOLED with 1,500 nits peak brightness and 99.5% DCI-P3, it also includes USB-C with 65W power delivery and a KVM switch.Jun 22, 2026 6:30 PM CDT
FSR 4.1 support for RX 7000 GPUs arrives ahead of schedule with new Adrenalin driver updateAMD releases Adrenalin driver adding FSR 4.1 support to RX 7000 series GPUs ahead of schedule. Update was supposed to debut in June.Jun 22, 2026 2:00 PM CDT
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot killed in tragic plane crashOriginal Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France months after the billion-dollar games company celebrates its 40th anniversary.Jun 22, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Anthropic says blocking China from Claude cost it hundreds of millionsNotably, Anthropic said some of the firms were designated as Chinese MNotably, Anthropic said some of the firms were designated as Chinese MNotably, Anthro.Jun 22, 2026 4:33 AM CDT
GTA 6's leaked $80 standard edition price may not be real after allFollowing Rockstar's confirmation that Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders will open on Thursday, rumors have begun flying about the game's price.Jun 22, 2026 2:38 AM CDT
Valve just told Half-Life 3 dataminers it knows exactly what they are doing with new Dota 2 variable nameThe discovery comes as Steam Machine reviews are rumored to lift soon, with many fans hoping a Half-Life 3 announcement would arrive alongside it.Jun 21, 2026 10:03 PM CDT
New Halo CE remake won't get new DLC, story missions, maps, or any extra contentHalo Studios confirms that it will not be using the new Halo CE remake as a springboard for new content that expands the original game's lore and story.Jun 21, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
GTA 6 price seems to have leaked, base version to cost €89.99A Portuguese FNAC retail listing reportedly shows GTA 6 priced at €89.99, with a Premium Edition at €119.99, days before official pre-orders open.Jun 21, 2026 2:35 PM CDT
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 reportedly causes discoloration on ASUS motherboard after six monthsThe RTX 5090 can draw close to 1,000W at peak, and this is just the latest report to join the list of melted connectors and missing ROPs on the card.Jun 20, 2026 4:55 PM CDT
Sony focuses heavily on AI in its recent summary, drops any mention of PC gamingSony's 2026 strategy report drops all PC mentions and adds a new AI section, effectively confirming first-party exclusives are staying PlayStation-only.Jun 20, 2026 1:44 PM CDT
Activision to release Black Ops 1 & 2 on PS4, PS5 to get past Sony's lack of PS3 backward compatibilityActivision plans to re-release Black Ops & Black Ops II on both PS4 and PS5 to spark sales and circumvent Sony's lack of native PS3 backwards compatibility.Jun 20, 2026 6:12 AM CDT
Steam Controller supply can't keep up with demand, Valve pushes orders to 2027Valve's Steam Controller demand has exceeded expectations, pushing new reservations into 2027 as the queue grows faster than production can handle.Jun 19, 2026 2:58 PM CDT
Solo dev tries to make his own GTA 6 with AI, as he got tired of waiting for RockstarA solo dev is using AI to build his own GTA 6 clone and beat Rockstar to launch, just as they announced pre-orders for the real thing, opening June 25.Jun 18, 2026 7:41 PM CDT
Epic's gen AI use deters partners, Vampire Survivors x Fortnite might get cancelledEpic Games has revealed its Unreal Engine 6 is riddled with AI-assisted tools, including gen AI, causing one Fortnite partner to re-think their collab.Jun 18, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Apple will be working with Intel to design and build its chips in the USA, confirms President Donald TrumpTrump announced Apple and Intel will partner to build chips in the USA, but Intel executives were reportedly caught off guard by the premature reveal.Jun 18, 2026 3:23 PM CDT
No Law looks like the next Cyberpunk 2077 in its stunning Unreal Engine tech demoNo Law is a new game that took the stage at the State of Unreal 2026 event to showcase how it's using Unreal Engine 5 to deliver its incredible visuals.Jun 18, 2026 3:58 AM CDT
Epic Games pulls back the curtain on Unreal Engine 6, revealing exactly what everyone expectedEpic Games has pulled back the curtain on Unreal Engine 6 and revealed exactly what everyone thought would be under the hood of the new engine.Jun 18, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
PUBG's new Ally Duo game mode pairs you with an AI teammate powered by NVIDIA ACEPUBG's new limited-time Ally Duo Mode is now available, and it adds an NVIDIA ACE-powered AI companion and teammate to the game that you can command.Jun 18, 2026 12:58 AM CDT
Destiny 2's future still bleak despite huge 100K player counts on SteamDestiny 2 will stay in retirement even as the game hits major new player count milestones on Steam, showing a willingness for fans to return to the FPS.Jun 17, 2026 9:39 PM CDT
Hackers are using Steam's Wallpaper Engine to distribute malware that can steal your loginsYour Wallpaper Engine downloads could be running malware right now. Kaspersky found dozens of infected Steam Workshop packages deploying ransomware.Jun 17, 2026 8:14 PM CDT
MSI adds HUDIMM DDR5 memory support to its 600, 700 and 800 series Intel motherboardsMSI is the fourth motherboard maker so far to add HUDIMM support to its Intel DDR5-equipped motherboards. Still no word on HUDIMM support for AMD boards.Jun 17, 2026 3:30 PM CDT
NVIDIA's RTX Remix Skills lets modders without coding skills use AI agents to help remaster classic PC gamesRTX Remix 1.5 introduces some notable improvements to the impressive modding platform, alongside RTX Remix Skills to help AI agents streamline the process.Jun 17, 2026 1:26 AM CDT
Sandisk's new 8TB SSD built for the PS5 and PS5 Pro costs $3,000The officially licensed Sandisk Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD Series for PS5 consoles offers impressive specs, but current pricing is, well, yeah.Jun 16, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n with NVIDIA RTX Spark and haptic trackpad pictured ahead of fall launchLenovo's 15-inch Yoga Pro 9n pairs NVIDIA's Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU with a haptic trackpad that doubles as a drawing surface for the Yoga Pen Gen 2.Jun 16, 2026 5:01 PM CDT
NVIDIA fixes frame pacing issues with G-Sync monitors and RTX 40 series GPUs with GeForce driver 610.62NVIDIA has pushed all of the bug fixes from hotfix driver 610.47 to its latest WHQL driver including a fix for G-Sync stuttering on RTX 40 series GPUs.Jun 16, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
'Welcome to the Internot' - Commodore launches anti-doom-scrolling Callback flip phone that ditches social media and browsersWant to quit scrolling through your social media feeds, but can't? Commodore's new phone is made just for you, and it's a stylishly retro device.Jun 16, 2026 11:45 AM CDT
Game Pass isn't sustainable and needs changes as analyst finds continued evidence of sales cannibalizationAlinea head of market research Rhys Elliott has found Game Pass to be unsustainable in its current state due to the cannibalization effect on sales.Jun 16, 2026 9:05 AM CDT
Valve rolls out update for Steam Machine release following Steam Deck price hikeValve has rolled out an update for SteamOS that's the clearest indicator that the company is preparing to release the highly anticipated Steam Machine.Jun 16, 2026 4:05 AM CDT
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme processor costs a lot more than expectedThe Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ gaming handheld is impressive in a number of ways, but its $1,799.00 USD price point stings.Jun 16, 2026 2:29 AM CDT
Intel x86 processors with GeForce RTX graphics are reportedly coming in 2028Intel's first x86 processors that will feature integrated NVIDIA RTX graphics are reportedly on track for a Q1 2028 release, but details remain scarce.Jun 16, 2026 12:59 AM CDT
A sealed Super Mario Bros. cartridge from a 1986 NES bundle sells for $3 million at auctionThe copy sat untouched inside a 1986 NES bundle until just months ago, earning a PSA 9.6 A++ grade as one of only three known sealed copies.Jun 15, 2026 11:47 PM CDT
AMD is due to release a pair of CPUs based on an architecture released over 7 years ago, but are they interesting?AMD is set to release a pair of OEM-only CPUs based on the 7-year-old Zen+ architecture. They might not be speed demons, but they'll be cheap.Jun 15, 2026 10:30 PM CDT
Report: Sony saved Bungie in 'emergency acquisition,' studio may have closed otherwiseSony may have actually saved Bungie from demise, buying the studio time with its $3.7 billion purchase of the studio and facilitating Marathon's launch.Jun 15, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Xbox may soon let players buy a console and pay it off over 24 monthsAmid rampant changes to the XBOX brand, a new purchasing option has appeared on the XBOX website that lets players buy now and pay later.Jun 15, 2026 12:15 PM CDT
Xbox loses studio lead ahead of impending layoffs, chief of staff also departsXbox Game Studios lead Craig Duncan is leaving the group less than 2 years after being promoted as Microsoft reportedly prepares big Xbox layoffs.Jun 15, 2026 11:03 AM CDT
Anthropic's own $13 billion investor helped get the White House to ban the world's most powerful AI modelOne of Anthropic's major investors sounded the alarm on the company's Mythos-class models, pushing the White House to issue the current ban.Jun 15, 2026 7:40 AM CDT
Synology's FlashStation FS200T is an ultra-compact and quiet NAS for homes and small officesThe compact and silent Synology FlashStation FS200T is a new NAS built for the home or small office, delivering SSD speeds with impressive features.Jun 15, 2026 3:04 AM CDT
Radeon RX 9070 XT is now AMD's most popular PC gaming GPUThe RDNA 4 flagship Radeon RX 9070 XT is the most popular AMD gaming GPU according to the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey data.Jun 15, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
Insider pours cold water on rumors of Rockstar delaying GTA 6 release into 2027A gaming industry insider has reaffirmed Rockstar Games' release date for Grand Theft Auto 6, saying the title will drop on November 19.Jun 14, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
AMD's Ryzen AI Halo AI mini PC launches in the US with 128GB memory and a $3,999 price tagAMD's Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform packs 16 Zen 5 cores, 128GB of unified memory, Radeon 8060S graphics, and a 50 TOPS AI NPU.Jun 14, 2026 7:35 PM CDT
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro is '100% confirmed', leaker saysThe claim follows years of reports from Gurman and Kuo, and macOS 27's new Sidecar touch support suggests Apple has been preparing for this.Jun 13, 2026 6:20 PM CDT
Intel's 18-core Core Ultra 7 251HX is matching its 20-core siblings in early PassMark resultsBased on just two samples, the 18-core 251HX is already landing 2 to 3% ahead of its 20-core siblings in both single and multi-thread benchmark tests.Jun 13, 2026 4:49 PM CDT
Xbox prioritizes Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout, and Halo in new strategy shiftXbox's new CEO Asha Sharma plans to spend more on boosting the development of big games like The Elder Scrolls VI, the next Halo game, and a new Fallout.Jun 12, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Report: Xbox may be spun off into subsidiary or joint venture with another companyMicrosoft is reportedly open to the idea of spinning off Xbox into an entirely separate company as the games unit faces disastrous 3% profit margins.Jun 12, 2026 2:35 PM CDT
Game Pass is subsidizing parts of Xbox's business, subscriber loss caused major damageNew reports indicate Xbox Game Pass, which hit nearly $5 billion in 2024, has been subsidizing parts of Xbox and the recent subscriber drop did damage.Jun 12, 2026 9:33 AM CDT
Valve hit with a multi-hundred-million-dollar lawsuit over artificially inflating PC game pricesA Dutch consumer watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing the company of artificially inflating PC game prices through Steam's market dominance.Jun 12, 2026 2:40 AM CDT
Amazon's Graviton5 processor will go head-to-head with Intel and AMD in the cloudAmazon Web Services (AWS) is deploying its fifth-generation Graviton5 processor for cloud-based services that includes agentic AI workloads.Jun 12, 2026 12:57 AM CDT
SK hynix says it will triple its memory chip production and output by 2034SK hynix is building new factories to triple wafer production, and it expects them to go online in 2034, which is a lot sooner than previously reported.Jun 11, 2026 10:58 PM CDT
YouTuber tests SteamOS on an Intel-based MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld, SteamOS now supports Intel handheld gaming PCs in new betaYouTuber tests SteamOS on an Intel Lunar Lake-based MSI Claw handheld showing good overall performance from the OS, save for one minor bug.Jun 11, 2026 4:45 PM CDT
KIOXIA SSD technology will power data centers on the lunar surfaceKIOXIA is returning to HPE Discover 2026 next week, where it will showcase its latest SSD solutions and talk about how they're headed to the moon.Jun 11, 2026 8:03 AM CDT
Ubisoft is closing two studios with hundreds of employees on the chopping blockUbisoft is closing down two more studios that worked on a selection of its titles, resulting in hundreds of employees being laid off.Jun 11, 2026 3:47 AM CDT
Logitech's new Mobi Fold is a portable mouse that looks like a flip phoneThe new Logitech Mobi Fold is a productivity mouse designed for portability, to the point where you can fold it in half and put it in your pocket.Jun 10, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
Todd Howard is playing Elder Scrolls VI and it looks 'amazing,' Xbox exec saysXbox chief content officer Matt Booty recently saw Todd Howard play The Elder Scrolls VI, and the exec says that the anticipated TES6 looks 'amazing'.Jun 10, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
GIGABYTE's hidden Z990 motherboard at Computex reveals six NVMe slots and three PCIe 5.0 M.2 bays for Nova Lake-SGIGABYTE confirms the AORUS Z990 PRO motherboard featuring six NVMe slots and three PCIe 5.0 M.2 bays for Intel's LGA-1954 Nova Lake-S platform.Jun 10, 2026 4:44 PM CDT
Anthropic's latest AI model Claude Fable just built Minecraft for less than $50Anthropic's Claude Fable AI model has been used to recreate Minecraft in HTML, demonstrating the raw power of the latest state-of-the-art model.Jun 10, 2026 12:57 PM CDT
Xbox CEO admits Xbox 'isn't healthy' and exclusive titles hinge on brand successXbox CEO Asha Sharma has admitted the Xbox business isn't healthy and that more exclusives will be on the way if it becomes healthy again.Jun 10, 2026 9:45 AM CDT
Nintendo stocks fall over 7% as new Direct fails to impress investorsNintendo stock has fallen more than 7% following the latest Direct show as investors apparently express their disappointment with the Switch-themed event.Jun 10, 2026 8:38 AM CDT
Anthropic releases state-of-the-art AI model Claude Fable 5, and it's safe to useAnthropic has unveiled Claude Fable 5, the company's most capable model to date, with performance described as 'exceptional' in software engineering.Jun 10, 2026 4:16 AM CDT
Xbox is rethinking its Project Helix strategy as memory prices continue to soar'We are working very hard to rethink everything that we can about Helix,' Xbox CSO Matthew Ball says as his team continues to deal with the memory crisis.Jun 10, 2026 2:58 AM CDT
NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix 610.52 driver released, fixes issues related to G-SYNC, Smooth Motion, and stabilityNVIDIA's GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 610.52 fixes several issues related to G-SYNC, Smooth Motion, and overall stability in World of Warcraft.Jun 10, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
'Radically different' business models coming to Xbox, CEO Asha Sharma saysXbox CEO Asha Sharma says that new business models will 'start to come into orbit' in 2026, hinting at possible innovations like ad-supported game streams.Jun 9, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
SEGA under fire for using gen AI in new Crazy Taxi gameSEGA Dreamcast-era classic Crazy Taxi is back, coming in 2027 with real-world store chains showing up in the game and madcap, frenzied driving chaos.Jun 9, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
ID Cooling shows off wooden PC cases and matching AIO coolers at Computex 2026ID Cooling has showcased a new wooden design-language that spans across multiple PC hardware categories, including cases, AIOs and fans.Jun 9, 2026 7:40 AM CDT
Master Chief crashes the Covenant's vacation in new Halo remake prequel missionsNew story details from the Halo Campaign Evolved prequel missions has a humorous setup with Master Chief essentially crashes the Covenant's vacation.Jun 9, 2026 5:35 AM CDT
HP's new limited edition Ferrari laptop is made from carbon fiber and glassThe HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC is limited to 4,999 units globally, and it features a custom design by the Ferrari Design Studio.Jun 9, 2026 3:31 AM CDT
Apple is adding a Liquid Glass slider in iOS 27 after a year of user complaints about readabilityThe new slider lets users dial Liquid Glass from fully opaque to completely clear, with better contrast and colored sidebar icons back on macOS.Jun 8, 2026 7:10 PM CDT
Game Pass bled millions of subscribers after price hike, Microsoft says Xbox not in 'healthy place'The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike did some heavy damage to the subscriber base, with millions of users ditching the service and not renewing.Jun 8, 2026 5:40 PM CDT
Nintendo Direct announced for June 9, new Zelda, Mario and more expectedA new Nintendo Direct showcase is planned for June 9 where the group is expected to reveal big games coming in Holiday 2026, including a new Zelda.Jun 8, 2026 10:51 AM CDT
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction looks fantastic, and it's the missing piece of DLSS 4.5DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction is coming in August, and after seeing it in action it's definitely going to level up ray-tracing, once again, for GeForce RTX.Jun 8, 2026 2:04 AM CDT
The new Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has an AI disclaimer on its Steam pageCrystal Dynamics confirmed that AI tools were indeed used in the development of the game, but says all final content has been refined by humans.Jun 7, 2026 7:33 PM CDT
GIGABYTE claims a DDR5 world record for hitting 13556 MT/s at Computex 2026GIGABYTE hit DDR5-13556 MT/s at Computex 2026 using Corsair Vengeance memory and a Z890 AORUS motherboard, claiming a new world overclocking record.Jun 7, 2026 5:37 PM CDT
Indie dev's new game coming to 40-year-old SEGA consoleIndie developer Studio MDHR surprised fans by announcing a new Cuphead game that's being made entirely with the SEGA Master System's code in mind.Jun 7, 2026 11:11 AM CDT
New mind-bending Star Trek game coming from renowned horror developerParamount Games made a surprise announcement with Star Trek Shadow Frontier, a new cerebral survival game from Silent Hill 2 developer Bloober Team.Jun 7, 2026 7:31 AM CDT
Unreleased RTX 3050 Ti graphics card spotted in the wild, GA106 GPU with 6GB VRAMApparently, NVIDIA had a faster desktop Ampere GPU ready to go with 30% more cores than the RTX 3050, so why did they quietly bury it?Jun 6, 2026 8:10 PM CDT
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis PC system requirements are out, and Denuvo DRM is confirmed ahead of its 2027 launchThe recommended tier calls for an RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT, with no target resolution listed, suggesting the specs assume upscaling rather than native render.Jun 6, 2026 6:15 PM CDT
Final Fantasy VII Revelation announced, coming spring 2027, launches simultaneously on all platformsSquare Enix has announced FF7 Remake part 3's subtitle as Revelation, and the final chapter comes to all platforms at the same time in Spring 2027.Jun 5, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
AMD hits an all-time high x86 CPU market share record, now holding a third of the server marketIntel still leads with 67.4% of the overall x86 market, but AMD gained nearly six percentage points in a year while Intel's shipments fell over 10%.Jun 5, 2026 6:15 PM CDT
Maxsun brings Intel Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake to desktop motherboards with two new MoDT designsMaxsun previously brought Raptor Lake mobile CPUs to desktop boards for SFF and workstation use, and is now doing the same with Intel's newest platforms.Jun 5, 2026 4:30 PM CDT
Xbox will 'reset' in the next 100 days, CEO to focus on affordable products and smart investmentsXbox CEO Asha Sharma outlines what's next for Xbox in the upcoming 100 days, promising a 'reset' with an emphasis on affordable games and hardware.Jun 5, 2026 11:11 AM CDT
Steam Machine price is 'nowhere near' what Valve originally plannedValve's Steam Machine is confirmed to launch 'this Summer,' and rumors about pricing suggest that Valve is nowhere near where it originally planned to be.Jun 4, 2026 9:20 PM CDT
Xbox 'must have exclusive content,' CEO Asha Sharma says exclusives to be selected on thoughtful case-by-case basisIt sounds like Microsoft will return to some form of content and or game exclusivity for Xbox consoles, but it'll be a case-by-case basis per title.Jun 4, 2026 6:42 PM CDT
Intel's upcoming LGA1954 socket makes an appearance with a dual retention mechanismIntel's next-gen LGA1954 socket has been spotted in Taipei, confirming a dual-lever 2L-ILM retention design that was rumored previously.Jun 4, 2026 3:05 PM CDT
Europe's new Switch 2 model could drive up production costs even higherNintendo has formally confirmed it will be releasing a new special Switch 2 model to comply with regulations, and the move might drive up production costs.Jun 4, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Biwin's new PCIe Gen5 SSD delivers next-gen speeds to everyone while only drawing 4.5WThe new Biwin M560 PCIe 5.0 SSD features a DRAMless controller and delivers impressive performance while only drawing 4.5W of power.Jun 4, 2026 10:02 AM CDT
MSI's STRIKE ALLOY TMR is a premium keyboard that comes with an intuitive smart displayAt Computex 2026, MSI unveiled the impressive STRIKE ALLOY TMR magnetic keyboard and the STRIKE NEXUS smart control display add-on.Jun 4, 2026 9:16 AM CDT
HAVN's HS 360 case is lighter, smaller, and enhances airflow to keep your GPU nice and coolThe HAVN HS 360 VGPU is almost 20% smaller and 30% lighter than the HS 420, and it includes some brand-new features to enhance cooling.Jun 4, 2026 8:34 AM CDT
AVerMedia's MultiStudio Core GC750 can capture two cameras and stream to four platformsAVerMedia has unveiled a brand-new capture card designed to support two camera angles simultaneously and 4-platform streaming output.Jun 4, 2026 3:50 AM CDT
AMD says it had to 're-engineer' the Ryzen 7 5800X3D from scratch to make the revival possibleDespite the significant re-engineering work under the hood, the 10th Anniversary Edition still performs identically to the original 5800X3D.Jun 3, 2026 10:21 PM CDT
Intel's Nova Lake-S LGA1954 socket will reportedly support CPUs beyond 'Razor Lake', per new leakIntel's upcoming LGA1954 socket may support CPUs beyond Razor Lake on 64MB SPI boards, with Z-series motherboards expected to qualify.Jun 3, 2026 7:50 PM CDT
Intel introduces Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' CPU lineup, built on the 18A-P process nodeDiamond Rapids is official: Intel confirms its next-gen Xeon 7 server CPU lands in 2027 on 18A-P, but AMD's Venice threatens to steal the lead.Jun 3, 2026 3:41 PM CDT
Ocypus unveils new AIO cooling solutions at Computex 2026 that can physically moveOcypus, an emerging company in the CPU cooling space, has showcased a collection of new cooling solutions at Computex 2026, and some physically move.Jun 3, 2026 11:40 AM CDT
be quiet! teases next-gen Pure Base 803 and Pure Base 803 LX casesAt Computex 2026, be quiet! showcased its next-gen premium Pure Base 803 and Pure Base 803 LX cases built for high-end gaming systems and workstations.Jun 3, 2026 10:32 AM CDT
Patriot reveals its Viper Steel 5 Infinite RGB memory at Computex 2026, with a focus on affordabilityPatriot memory showed off a range of practical and hopefully affordable DRAM and SSD enclosures. They're welcome in a market facing extreme challenges.Jun 3, 2026 9:40 AM CDT
Corsair Warthog is the return of a fan-favorite case that adds reinforced steel to its rugged designRugged and steel case fans rejoice as Corsair has finally released a follow-up to its popular C70 Vengeance case with the new Warthog.Jun 3, 2026 9:02 AM CDT
ASUS ROG unveils world's first mini-PC with an RTX 5090 laptop GPU, designed for AAA gamingASUS ROG has unveiled a 20th-anniversary edition of the ROG NUC 16, now equipped with a GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU for AAA gaming.Jun 3, 2026 8:08 AM CDT
Montech's new King 95 3D case adds a three-sided panoramic view while maintaining thermal dominanceThe new Montech King 95 3D is a premium case that upgrades the existing design to include three glass panels while maintaining excellent airflow.Jun 3, 2026 4:38 AM CDT
Intel officially launches Xeon 6+ 'Clearwater Forest' CPUs, up to 288 cores, built on Intel 18AIntel puts 18A to work in the data center with Xeon 6+ 'Clearwater Forest,' offering up to 288 Darkmont E-cores, and 576 MB of L3 cache.Jun 2, 2026 4:10 PM CDT
NVIDIA adds 240 FPS ShadowPlay recording at up to 4K resolution in the NVIDIA AppNVIDIA introduces a 240 FPS recording mode with ShadowPlay in the NVIDIA App, supported GPUs can record 240 FPS gameplay at up to 4K resolution.Jun 2, 2026 1:45 PM CDT
ASUS ProArt P16 and P14 are the first ASUS laptops built around NVIDIA's RTX Spark superchipWith up to 128GB of unified memory and enough grunt to run 120-billion-parameter LLMs locally, ASUS is making a serious case against the MacBook Pro.Jun 2, 2026 12:05 PM CDT
ASRock's new Taichi Aqua 360 LCD cooler blends custom closed-loop cooling with an AIOThe new Taichi Aqua 360 LCD cooler features a detachable display and tubing that includes components commonly found on custom loops.Jun 2, 2026 11:28 AM CDT
ASUS ROG unveils the next-generation of gorgeous OLED gaming monitors at Computex 2026ASUS has unveiled a selection of meaningful improvements to its newly announced generation of OLED gaming monitors, including improvements in lifespan.Jun 2, 2026 5:10 AM CDT
Phison's E37T maxes out Gen5 SSD speeds without DRAM, and it was made for consumersFor gamers and enthusiasts looking for a cutting-edge, fast, and efficient Gen5 SSD that's also affordable, Phison is here to save the day.Jun 2, 2026 4:27 AM CDT
DuckDuckGo launches no-AI search extensions after users reject Google's AI-first SearchTraffic to DuckDuckGo's no-AI search page tripled after Google's overhaul, and the company is now making it even easier to ditch AI search entirely.Jun 1, 2026 10:45 PM CDT
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past will be as big as Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty and Blood & Wine, say CDPRCDPR is adamant that the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion will be in line with previous critically-acclaimed releases from the studio.Jun 1, 2026 8:11 PM CDT
MSI unveils a pair of special high-end motherboards to celebrate its 40th anniversaryAhead of Computex 2026, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, MSI has unveiled the specially designed MEG Z890 Ace Draco Epic motherboard.Jun 1, 2026 7:06 PM CDT
Unannounced Google Pixel Watch 5 found at bottom of ocean and leaked by Borderlands creator Randy PitchfordImages of a Google Pixel Watch 5 have appeared online after a sample of the device was reportedly discovered at the bottom of the ocean.Jun 1, 2026 12:20 PM CDT
Built like a spaceship, the ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 is a WiFi 7 router built for gamingThe new ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 celebrates 20 years of Republic of Gamers while delivering flagship WiFi 7 performance for gamers.Jun 1, 2026 12:02 PM CDT
ROG XBOX Ally X20 upgrades the display to OLED and adds TMR joysticksThe ROG Xbox Ally X20 adds an impressive, and larger OLED display, a new stylish black-and-gold look, and TMR sticks for precise controls.Jun 1, 2026 11:14 AM CDT
LG unveils 32-inch 1440p color E Ink display with webOS, Wi-Fi, and zero-power standbyLG introduces a 32-inch 2K color E Ink display with webOS and ultra-low power consumption for digital signage, and it's aimed directly at businesses.Jun 1, 2026 10:26 AM CDT
GIGABYTE teases what may be the most extreme consumer motherboard everGIGABYTE's X870E AORUS Infinity Next is surely the most extreme consumer motherboard ever created. It has truly space age materials and it won't be cheap.Jun 1, 2026 5:20 AM CDT
NVIDIA confirms OpenShell is coming to the world's largest desktop platformNVIDIA has confirmed that its OpenShell runtime is officially coming to Windows and other leading operating systems, enabling safe agentic AI development.Jun 1, 2026 12:40 AM CDT

G.Skill's first EXPO ULL DDR5 kits arrive with up to 79% price premium over standard EXPO memoryDespite AMD suggesting pricing would stay close to standard EXPO, G.Skill's first NeoX listings range from 10% to 79% above existing kit prices.Jun 30, 2026 8:55 PM CDT
Steam Machine loses up to 20% of its performance with its out-of-the-box single 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMMGamers Nexus benchmarked the Steam Machine with one and two DDR5 SO-DIMMs revealing a 20% performance improvement by having both slots full.Jun 30, 2026 2:29 PM CDT
Nintendo Switch 2 rumor suggests revised screen is in play - and gamers are desperately hoping it cures ghosting issuesThere's been quite some flak fired at Nintendo over the motion clarity of the Switch 2's screen, but rumors now hint at a revised display.Jun 30, 2026 9:30 AM CDT
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are being sued for alleged DRAM price fixing and collusionA new federal lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California claims Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology are price fixing memory.Jun 30, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
New GeForce RTX 3060 cards go on sale in Germany, with prices sitting a little too close to $400 USDThe GeForce RTX 3060 12GB graphics card is back, but based on new models popping up in Europe the value proposition is questionable.Jun 30, 2026 12:29 AM CDT
Profit is now PlayStation's #1 goal as it shifts away from pure MAU growthPlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino confirms that Sony is now focused on profit first and other metrics like MAUs second as the company faces high costs.Jun 29, 2026 12:58 PM CDT
Apple wants to buy memory from CXMT, a Chinese company that's currently blacklisted by the US governmentAccording to a new report, Apple is seeking approval from the US government to let it buy memory from Chinese company CXMT as prices continue to rise.Jun 29, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
Microsoft disputes claims that GTA 6 pre-orders on PS5 are out-selling Xbox 8-to-1Xbox says reports of GTA 6 sales being up to eight times higher on PS5 compared to Xbox 'doesn't represent pre-order data' and to wait for 'real data.'.Jun 29, 2026 12:34 AM CDT
Vietnamese repair shop received an RTX 5090 with its 16-pin connector blown clean offThe burn damage was severe enough to expose the PCB's copper layers and destroy both the GPU die and VRAM, and warranty won't cover any of it.Jun 28, 2026 5:25 PM CDT
PlayStation 6 BOM cost now close to $1,000, raising concerns about the console's launch priceLeaker Kepler_L2 has updated his PS6 BOM estimate to roughly $960, up about $200 from his March figure, ringing alarm bells for the eventual retail price.Jun 28, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
'Get used to it,' says Lenovo as it expects high memory prices to remain the norm until at least 2030Lenovo exec says DRAM and NAND prices will 'never' return to 2025 levels, calling elevated costs the new normal through 2030 and beyond.Jun 27, 2026 2:10 PM CDT
Micron has signed agreements locking in record-high memory prices with major customers through 2030Micron has locked in 16 non-cancellable agreements through 2030 with $22 billion in deposits, and the RAMpocalypse, it seems, has a five-year contract.Jun 26, 2026 6:40 PM CDT
Valve engineers claim release cadence for future Steam Machine versions will be shorter than the Steam DeckValve engineers claim that the release cycle between the Steam Machine and the Steam Machine 2 will be shorter than between the Steam Deck and Steam Deck 2.Jun 26, 2026 5:45 PM CDT
Scalpers are already selling the Steam Machine for over $3000 on eBay despite Valve's effortsEven with the lottery system, scalpers are listing Steam Machine reservations on eBay for up to $3,500, with one already sold at $2,800.Jun 26, 2026 3:35 PM CDT
Razer Soma Chroma is a new RGB Gaming Chair that syncs up with over 300 gamesRazer's new premium gaming chair is its first to feature integrated lighting. The new Razer Soma Chroma's RGB can even sync up with your games.Jun 26, 2026 2:26 AM CDT
Steam Summer Sale begins, here are some of the best deals for under $5 and $10The Steam Summer Sale for 2026 has kicked off today and with so many great deals, we've decided to highlight the best ones for under $5 and $10.Jun 26, 2026 1:04 AM CDT
Apple raises prices across the board, MacBook Neo now $699 while MacBook Pro sees a $300 increaseApple raised MacBook and iPad prices by up to $300 due to the memory crisis, while iPhones are spared for now, ahead of a pricier iPhone 18 Pro this fall.Jun 25, 2026 4:25 PM CDT
Most of Destiny team laid off, new Bungie leader steps downSony confirms Bungie layoffs, new reports say nearly half of the studio will be laid off with most of the Destiny team let go, leadership steps down.Jun 25, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Xbox console prices increased again starting August 1, Microsoft announcesMicrosoft has announced the third price hike for Xbox Series X/S consoles since they launched in 2020, this time leading to a $500 Xbox Series S console.Jun 25, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
AMD updates FSR SDK with FSR 4.1.1 support for RDNA 3 and improved FSR Ray Regeneration 1.2.0AMD's new FSR SDK v2.3.0 for game developers adds FSR Upscaling 4.1.1 for RDNA 3 GPUs and introduces an improved FSR Ray Regeneration 1.2.0.Jun 25, 2026 2:02 AM CDT
8BitDo unveils new Nintendo 64-inspired Retro 87 Keyboard8BitDo's new Retro 87 Keyboard - Clear Blue mechanical keyboard is here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 console.Jun 25, 2026 12:29 AM CDT
Samsung announces world's first UFS 5.0 chip with 10.8 GB/s read and 9.5 GB/s write speedsSequential reads hit 10.8 GB/s and writes reach 9.5 GB/s, with mass production starting in Q4 2026 and the Galaxy S27 a likely first recipient.Jun 24, 2026 5:00 PM CDT
User receives Intel Core i9-10900K in sealed AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D box from Amazon in CPU swap scamA user reports receiving an Intel Core i9-10900K inside a sealed AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D box from Amazon, the latest in a string of CPU swap scams.Jun 24, 2026 3:10 PM CDT
Rockstar confirms GTA 6's price, no physical disc versionRockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6's price tag will be $80 for the base version and $100 for the ultimate edition, with no disc versions at launch.Jun 24, 2026 6:29 AM CDT
GEEKOM's Prime Day deals deliver Massive Savings and up to 30% off Mini PCsFor productivity to gaming and AI, save up to 30% across a wide range of Mini PCs with GEEKOM's Prime Day Sale across Amazon and Best Buy.Jun 23, 2026 5:16 PM CDT
Meta Quest gets full-body VR movement system with Omni One for QuestThe new Omni One for Quest is a comprehensive VR treadmill optimized for Meta Quest headsets, adding full 360-degree movement to supported games.Jun 23, 2026 8:04 AM CDT
Steam Machine buyers will receive different RAM configurations, Valve confirmsSteam Machines will ship with two different memory configurations, and buyers won't be able to choose which one they get at checkout.Jun 23, 2026 2:15 AM CDT
AMD's new FSR 4.1 for RDNA 3 also works on RDNA 3.5 and RDNA 2 GPUsAMD has officially launched FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs, but ahead of its debut the DLL leaked and modders got it working on RDNA 3.5 handhelds.Jun 23, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
CD Projekt Red CEO warns that AI-generated games are comingCDPR's CEO confirms AI-generated games are in development, sharing a studio pitching 40 prototypes per week, but doubts whether that model will succeed.Jun 22, 2026 8:29 PM CDT
Midjourney is stepping away from AI art to build a full-body ultrasound scanner that it wants to put in spasThe scanner submerges users through 358,000 ultrasonic elements and claims MRI-comparable detail without radiation, though no lab has verified that yet.Jun 22, 2026 5:50 PM CDT
Game dev with close ties to Xbox gives brutal review of Game Pass, says 'mediocre content' was 'slopped out'Ori and the Blind Forest developer Thomas Mahler, who had close ties with Xbox at one point, delivers a fiery takedown of the Xbox Game Pass business.Jun 22, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time fan remake for PC no longer in developmentThe ambitious fan remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5 that has been in development for years is no longer being worked on.Jun 22, 2026 5:33 AM CDT
Microsoft adds 'Xbox Handheld' as new platform for Xbox, joining consoles and PCMicrosoft has created a new logo and category for Xbox gaming, with Xbox Handheld appearing on the Gears of War: E-Day product page.Jun 22, 2026 3:57 AM CDT
NVIDIA's AI agents taught robots to install GPUs into motherboards without any human helpThree AI coding agents, including Claude Code and Codex, trained on real hardware, achieving 99% success on tasks like GPU installation and pin sorting.Jun 21, 2026 11:08 PM CDT
Destiny 2 situation not result of Sony revenge plot, decisions are entirely financialThe Destiny 2 situation isn't the result of Sony isn't exacting revenge on Bungie but entirely financial, driven by game impairments and high costs.Jun 21, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
$90 GTA 6 price not real, says renowned games leaker billbil-kunA listing showed up on Europe's FNAC marketplace purporting a $90 price tag for Grand Theft Auto 6, but that's not the actual price tag set by Rockstar.Jun 21, 2026 6:18 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Hexe is reportedly going to launch earlier than expectedAssassin's Creed Hexe is reportedly now targeting a June 2027 release, earlier than expected, which is rather suspicious. Anyone smell AI?Jun 20, 2026 7:44 PM CDT
Nothing has cancelled the CMF Phone 2 Pro's successor, blaming memory prices for making it unaffordableMemory now accounts for more than half a smartphone's hardware cost, and Nothing says a true successor would have priced itself out of relevance.Jun 20, 2026 3:50 PM CDT
Halo remake on PS5 requires two PS Plus subs for split-screen couch co-opHalo Campaign Evolved requires PlayStation Plus for split-screen play on PS5, and both players must have an active subscription even to play local co-op.Jun 20, 2026 10:22 AM CDT
AMD plans to increase the price of its graphics cards by 10-15% in the second half of 2026AMD is reportedly planning a 10-15% price hike on Radeon RX 9000 GPUs in Q3 2026 as GDDR6 VRAM costs continue to climb, while NVIDIA holds steady for now.Jun 19, 2026 7:40 PM CDT
Steam Machine shipments spotted, as Valve is rumored to launch the gaming PC next weekAccording to the latest from the rumor mill, the Steam Machine could be announced next Tuesday, with reservations opening at the end of the month.Jun 19, 2026 2:05 PM CDT
A HandBrake update just gave Threadripper owners up to a 215% performance boost for freeTwo threading bugs were leaving cores idle and creating scheduling overhead on high-core-count chips, costing up to 60% of available performance.Jun 18, 2026 6:57 PM CDT
Sony seems to confirm singleplayer first-party PlayStation games will remain console exclusivePlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino strongly indicates that all of Sony's new first-party singleplayer games will remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles.Jun 18, 2026 5:02 PM CDT
GTA 6 pre-order date revealed by RockstarRockstar has officially confirmed when gamers can pre-order Grand Theft Auto VI, revealing that pre-purchases go live later this month on all platforms.Jun 18, 2026 8:35 AM CDT
SK Hynix and Samsung race to build the memory powering NVIDIA and AMD's next AI monstersSK Hynix confirms it has delivered its first HBM4E samples to its partners, marking the first delivery of next-gen data center components.Jun 18, 2026 3:31 AM CDT
MSI's Maestro 500 Wireless blends gaming, lifestyle, and ANC, into a single headsetMSI's MAESTRO 500 WIRELESS headset is as much a lifestyle on-the-go pair of headphones with a stylish minimalist design as it is built for gaming.Jun 18, 2026 1:56 AM CDT
Nintendo finally fixed the Switch eShop after nearly a decade by replacing its sluggish web wrapper with a native appThe update converts the eShop to a native app, adds dark mode, and introduces a PIN lock, bringing it closer to the Switch 2 experience.Jun 17, 2026 10:15 PM CDT
AMD confirms Ryzen Threadripper TR6 'Mustang Peak' with Zen 6 cores, 2nm process, and PCIe 6.0 supportPCIe Gen 6 doubles per-lane bandwidth over TR5, and with Zen 6 CCDs expected to house up to 12 cores each, Mustang Peak should be a significant jump.Jun 17, 2026 9:10 PM CDT
Report: Bethesda layoffs may be happening as Xbox Game Studios breaks upSources tell a longtime game developer that layoffs have started at Bethesda's parent ZeniMax and that devs not on Fallout or Elder Scrolls aren't 'safe'.Jun 17, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Xbox used Ninja Theory's 'Senua' unveil at Xbox Games Showcase to market Ninja Theory, not the gameXbox used the reveal of Ninja Theory's upcoming new Hellblade game 'Senua' as an opportunity to market Ninja Theory following its immediate closure.Jun 17, 2026 7:09 AM CDT
Lenovo's new Tab Plus Gen 2 tablet has a built-in Bluetooth speakerLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 tablet has a built-in JBL Bluetooth speaker and it can function as a standalone speaker in addition to leveling up tablet audio.Jun 17, 2026 12:58 AM CDT
Nintendo is locking Switch 2 multi-language sales in Japan behind 50 hours of Switch playtime to stop scalpersThe crackdown targets scalpers exploiting the weak yen to bulk-buy the multi-language Switch 2 in Japan and resell it overseas at a markup.Jun 16, 2026 5:45 PM CDT
AMD's Zen 6 Olympic Ridge reportedly drops the iGPU entirely in exchange for a dedicated NPURemoving the iGPU means builders will need a discrete card to troubleshoot video issues, while the freed silicon goes toward a dedicated NPU.Jun 16, 2026 4:11 PM CDT
Steam Machine benchmarks spotted on Geekbench, as early reviews might be underwayNew Steam Machine benchmarks have been spotted on Geekbench under the 'Fremont' codename, suggesting the launch may finally be close.Jun 16, 2026 2:24 PM CDT
Panther Lake Arc B390 iGPU on SO-DIMM memory performs worse compared to using LPDDR5X, 16% slower in 3DMarkIntel's Arc B390 iGPU was tested with DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM memory revealing inferior performance compared to the same GPU running on LPDDR5X memory.Jun 16, 2026 11:30 AM CDT
Tesla Cybercab specs spotted in official EPA filing: battery, total range, weightAn official Tesla filing has revealed specifications for the Cybercab, which will feature only two seats, no steering wheel, and no pedals.Jun 16, 2026 7:11 AM CDT
PowerA puts Flight Simulator controls on its new Xbox controller, and it looks wildProject X-Ray Flight Deck Wireless Controller for PC and Xbox Series X|S is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between PowerA and Meridian GMT.Jun 16, 2026 3:33 AM CDT
Logitech's new G3 Series mouse and keyboard deliver its most affordable pro-level gear to dateLogitech's G305 X SUPERLIGHT wireless gaming mouse and G316 X wired mechanical gaming keyboard are all about bringing pro-level performance to more gamers.Jun 16, 2026 2:01 AM CDT
AMD says FSR 4.1 on RDNA 3 will feature no quality lossAMD has had to rebuild and optimize FSR 4.1 to run on RDNA 3 cards like the Radeon RX 7800 XT, but the end result, image-wise, will be the same.Jun 16, 2026 12:26 AM CDT
GoldenEye 007 gets a native PC release with no emulator requiredDeveloper SunJaycy has released GoldenEye Recom v1.0 on GitHub, a native PC port of GoldenEye 007 that doesn't require an emulator.Jun 15, 2026 11:40 PM CDT
Microsoft CEO warns businesses against becoming dependent on a single AI modelMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella explained that businesses and companies that want to operate efficiently need to prepare to use multiple AI models.Jun 15, 2026 8:13 PM CDT
Xbox may 'dissolve into Windows,' ex-Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida saysFormer Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida openly comments that Xbox consoles and the platform as a whole could eventually be absorbed by PC gaming's Windows.Jun 15, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
AMD marketing chief brags on X about dominating Amazon's best seller CPU list, top 15 slots solely include Ryzen CPUsAMD marketing chief brags on X about dominating Amazon's top 15 slots in its best sellers list with Ryzen CPUs, the best performing Intel chip is 17th.Jun 15, 2026 11:59 AM CDT
Apple's first foldable iPhone gets new rumored launch date and an astonishing price pointApple's first foldable device, pegged to be a foldable iPhone, has now slipped into a new launch year and received a new target price.Jun 15, 2026 8:44 AM CDT
Ubisoft cuts another 100 jobs at San Francisco studio in latest round of layoffsUbisoft's years-long plan to revive the once-esteemed company has resulted in another 100 employees being let go at Ubisoft San Francisco.Jun 15, 2026 4:31 AM CDT
AMD claims its entry-level Ryzen AI laptops crush the MacBook Neo in gamingAMD's new marketing push is all about how its entry-level Ryzen AI processors deliver better gaming and productivity performance than the MacBook Neo.Jun 15, 2026 2:58 AM CDT
Corsair GPU Power Bridge, designed to handle 100+ degrees, melts GeForce RTX 4090A Corsair Power Bridge adapter, using the older 12VHPWR connector has reportedly melted and taken out a GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition.Jun 15, 2026 12:58 AM CDT
CD Projekt Red is reportedly working on an unannounced free-to-play Witcher co-op RPG for PC and mobileThis rumored Witcher co-op RPG is separate from Project Sirius, CDPR's multiplayer project, which was rebooted in 2023 and is still in development.Jun 14, 2026 9:38 PM CDT
Microsoft expands Advanced Shader Delivery support to all AMD Radeon GPUs since RX 5000 seriesAdvanced Shader Delivery is now available to all Xbox PC users, bringing faster load times and support for every Radeon GPU since 2019.Jun 14, 2026 6:38 PM CDT
AMD reversed a warranty rejection for a swollen Ryzen 9 7950X3D after Hardware Unboxed called it out publiclyThe motherboard and PSU were both cleared after testing, leaving the swollen CPU as the only explanation, yet AMD initially called it physical damage.Jun 13, 2026 5:50 PM CDT
Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire - enough to spend $1 million a day for nearly 3,000 yearsSpaceX's IPO has valued the company at $2.11 trillion, making CEO and founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire with a net worth of $1.1 trillion.Jun 13, 2026 3:15 AM CDT
Xbox exec wants to use ads to open up new access points, not just to collect moneyXbox CSO Matthew Ball clarifies recent comments about advertising, saying that nothing has been announced and ads should be used to expand access.Jun 12, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Microsoft is reportedly cutting hundreds of Azure jobs in China for the third time in two yearsBetween 200 and 400 employees are expected to leave Azure on July 6, with some offered relocation to Canada amid tightening cross-border data rules.Jun 12, 2026 10:40 AM CDT
Framework delays first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month over touchpad and display issuesThe delay specifically applies to complete Laptop 13 Pro units shipping with the new touchpad and display - motherboard orders remain on track for June.Jun 12, 2026 7:23 AM CDT
Xbox confirms ongoing RAM crisis will impact the next XboxXbox has recognized the real-world struggles of the ongoing RAM and storage crisis and said the next Xbox isn't immune to the exponential struggles.Jun 12, 2026 2:20 AM CDT
Halo Campaign Evolved hits 120 FPS max at 1440p Ultra on a GeForce RTX 5090Halo: Combat Evolved is out next month and early previews with a PC build of the game show that even though it runs smooth, it'll be demanding.Jun 11, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
This new mouse aims to 'reinvent' scrolling with a built-in rotary wheelThe Rotary Mouse presents a new and potentially innovative way to scroll through documents and web pages: a rotary wheel that is reportedly 2.5X faster.Jun 11, 2026 10:36 PM CDT
Microsoft promises to deliver at least one Xbox console exclusive game per yearMicrosoft is preparing to deliver at least one Xbox console exclusive game per year, but with layoffs on the way, which studios be around to make them?Jun 11, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Xbox needs help launching next-gen Helix consoleMicrosoft's next-gen Project Helix console PC hybrid may not actually happen without the help of partners, hinting at OEMs like ASUS also making the box.Jun 11, 2026 6:36 AM CDT
AMD says its next-gen EPYC 'Venice' processor is over 3X faster than NVIDIA VeraAMD says its next-gen 256-core AMD EPYC 'Venice' processor delivers a 3.3X performance increase when looking at rack-level performance.Jun 11, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
Rampant fraud forces Valve to cut Steam gift card salesPhysical Steam gift cards will soon be discontinued at all retailers as Valve combats rampant fraud and scamming on Steam, but scammers keep adapting.Jun 10, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Google orders Intel Foundry to produce over three million TPUs for 2028 amid TSMC capacity crunchThe reported order would be the largest external win in Intel Foundry's history, coming as TSMC's capacity crunch pushes customers to look elsewhere.Jun 10, 2026 6:10 PM CDT
Xbox to hold major layoffs as profit margins drop to 3%Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma's new business reset will come at the cost at significant layoffs at Microsoft's video games division, new reports indicate.Jun 10, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Microsoft legal is evaluating Anthropic's Claude Fable over how it saves prompts and outputMicrosoft is reportedly having its legal department review Anthropic's latest AI model, called Claude Fable, amid concerns about how it stores data.Jun 10, 2026 12:28 PM CDT
Microsoft rolls out update that makes Windows feel snappier on old PCsMicrosoft has rolled out a new update that is designed to make Windows 11 feel a lot more snappier, which is beneficial for users on older machines.Jun 10, 2026 9:17 AM CDT
Arm's impressive Neural Dawn is a ray-traced mobile game built for next-gen Arm Mali GPUsNeural Dawn is the first mobile game to use Unreal Engine MegaLights in real-time, and it's built for next-gen Arm Mali GPUs that are coming soon.Jun 10, 2026 8:04 AM CDT
Nintendo showcase FromSoftware's next title 'The Duskbloods' in new mysterious trailerThe Duskbloods, FromSoftware's latest RPG adventure, is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, where players step into a PvPvE world.Jun 10, 2026 3:45 AM CDT
Control Resonant arrives in September with DLSS 4.5 and Path Tracing on PCRemedy's highly anticipated follow-up to Control is out later this year, and on day one it will support DLSS 4.5 and path tracing.Jun 10, 2026 2:31 AM CDT
3DMark adds native Windows on Arm support for ray-tracing benchmarks3DMark benchmarks like Speed Way and Port Royal are getting native Windows on Arm versions as the platform matures in the lead up to RTX Spark.Jun 10, 2026 1:27 AM CDT
GEEKOM's new GeekBook M16 brings a Core Ultra 9 and a 99.9Wh battery to the business laptop market for $899The GeekBook M16 is strictly a Windows machine, packing a Core Ultra 9 185H, a 99.9Wh battery claiming 24 hours of life, and a starting price of $899.Jun 9, 2026 4:35 PM CDT
Halo Studios quietly establishes innovative new business model for legacy game remakesHalo Studios may have pioneered an interesting new business model that could help revitalize older legacy video game franchises in a fresh new way.Jun 9, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Formula V Line's Ice Nova Pro 3 air cooler could be perfect for brass-themed PC buildsFormula V Line unveiled a selection of new cases and cooling solutions at Computex 2026, and one case has adjustable front-panel fans for targeted cooling.Jun 9, 2026 7:05 AM CDT
Highlights from MSI's impressive 40th Anniversary Exhibition in TaipeiMSI is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, and we got the chance to check out its exhibition at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei.Jun 9, 2026 4:03 AM CDT
GeForce RTX 50 SUPER Series is now rumored to be coming in early 2027The latest rumor points to NVIDIA's delayed GeForce RTX 50 SUPER Series refresh arriving in early 2027, which will now include a GeForce RTX 5060 SUPER.Jun 9, 2026 2:59 AM CDT
Leaked Intel Nova Lake-S image confirms new LGA-1954 socket and a notch placement that kills backward compatibilityNova Lake-S brings two new core architectures and up to 52 cores in the dual-tile config, shaping up to be Intel's biggest desktop update in years.Jun 8, 2026 6:40 PM CDT
Xbox promises 'reliable pipeline' of console exclusives in radical shiftMicrosoft recently confirmed two Xbox exclusive games and management now says that more are on the way, fans can expect 'reliable pipeline' of exclusives.Jun 8, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
INNO3D showcases new GeForce RTX GPU designs, with one including Founders Edition-style coolingINNO3D showcased a pair of prototype GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards at Computex with one being very reminiscent of NVIDIA's Founders Edition models.Jun 8, 2026 2:59 AM CDT
Hideo Kojima calls AI a 'janitor for creative chores' after backlash over his appearance in an AI-generated promoKojima does not reject AI outright, seeing it as a tool for creative chores, but remains unconvinced it can produce meaningful art in his lifetime.Jun 7, 2026 11:53 PM CDT
XBOX Series X25 announced, the translucent console pays homage to the original XBOXMicrosoft has announced the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition, a translucent OG Green console celebrating XBOX's 25th anniversary, launching November 2026.Jun 7, 2026 6:25 PM CDT
Xbox confirms second console exclusive at summer gaming showcaseAfter years of multi-platform sales, Microsoft has officially confirmed that two of its new games will be exclusive to Xbox consoles and won't come to PS5.Jun 7, 2026 1:51 PM CDT
Terror returns in Alien Isolation 2 with new atmospheric footageCreative Assembly and SEGA have released new info about Alien Isolation 2, including a new teaser trailer, synopsis, and a handful of new screenshots.Jun 7, 2026 10:40 AM CDT
Synology embraces the AI era with its updated DSM software at Computex 2026Synology promotes its DSM software with agentic AI for easier collaboration, communication, and better security without needing a cloud provider.Jun 7, 2026 1:32 AM CDT
Brave launches Origin, a $60 browser that removes the features it added without asking you firstThe free Brave browser is not going anywhere, but Origin is for users who want the original privacy-first experience without the added bloat, for $60.Jun 6, 2026 7:30 PM CDT
SEGA's new Virtua Fighter borrows Yakuza's explosive 3D combatSEGA is making a new Virtua Fighter game for the first time in two decades, and it will have combat in 3D environments similar to Yakuza or Tekken Force.Jun 6, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Former God of War combat designer joins The Witcher 4 development teamCDPR has hired a former God of War senior combat designer for The Witcher 4, a sign the studio is targeting the much-criticized combat system.Jun 5, 2026 7:54 PM CDT
Tupac Shakur stars in new Stranger Than Heaven video game coming early 2027Iconic 90's rapper and artist Tupac Shakur stars in SEGA's new gangster period crime drama Stranger Than Heaven alongside another OG rapper, Snoop Dogg.Jun 5, 2026 6:06 PM CDT
Intel Arc desktop GPUs are here to stay, according to an Intel execIntel's Alex Katouzian says Arc desktop GPUs are 'super important,' and part of Intel's roadmap, but no new gaming cards are in sight.Jun 5, 2026 2:12 PM CDT
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang meets T1 Esports team and Faker, gifts a signed RTX 5090NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korea and arrived at the T1 Esports team base camp, where he met Faker, Keria, Oner, Peyz, and Doran.Jun 5, 2026 4:23 AM CDT
Noctua's Pulsar Feinmann F01 gaming mouse is coming soon, and it's got an embedded fan for the sweaty gamerThe Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition is a lightweight mouse complete with an integrated cooling fan. It's ready for release at around 200 Euros.Jun 4, 2026 9:05 PM CDT
Valve reveals Steam Machine launch window, confirms easy compatibility with Steam Deck verified gamesValve confirms that the Steam Frame and Steam Machine will both ship soon, and Frame will have a standalone verified program to ensure compatibility.Jun 4, 2026 5:46 PM CDT
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition comes to Switch 2 in August, content will be sold as separate DLC on other platformsFromSoftware confirms the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition comes to the Nintendo Switch 2 in late August, and all extra content will be sold as extra DLC.Jun 4, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
HAVN's BF 360 Flow case puts vertical GPU cooling front and centerPro Gamers Group had HAVN's BF 360 Flow with its Universal VGPU Kit on display at Computex 2026, showcasing a clean GPU-focused design.Jun 4, 2026 10:41 AM CDT
Biwin's new BL130 Mini SSD unlocks a new era of storage for gaming handheldsThe new Biwin BL130 is a tiny single-chip SSD purpose built for modern gaming handhelds, delivering impressive performance for its size.Jun 4, 2026 9:47 AM CDT
HAVN brings its focus on performance and quality to its first XR power suppliesHAVN debuted its first power supplies at Computex 2026, with the premium XR 1200W and XR 1000W shipping with a Cybenetics A++ noise rating.Jun 4, 2026 9:03 AM CDT
ADATA turns your smartphone into the key for its Urban Tapsafe external SSDADATA unveiled a new creator-focused external SSD that turns a user's phone into a key to unlock the device, preventing data theft if the drive gets lost.Jun 4, 2026 7:54 AM CDT
AVerMedia unveils the best new streaming camera for FPS gamers and Pokemon card unboxingsAVerMedia has unveiled a new webcam with two cameras, specifically designed for content creators, streamers, and professionals who need two angles.Jun 4, 2026 3:20 AM CDT
God of War Laufey will explore Odin's age-old question: What happens to gods when they die?Sony Santa Monica's new God of War game doesn't actually star Kratos, but his wife Laufey, and it'll explore the transcendent afterlife of the gods.Jun 3, 2026 9:39 PM CDT
GIGABYTE unveils a pair of B850 motherboards with backside connectors, bringing cable-stealth to a lower price pointGIGABYTE showcases a pair of MATX motherboards with backside connectors, bringing the concept to small form factor systems for the first time.Jun 3, 2026 7:17 PM CDT
New Onimusha Way of the Sword gets late-September release date, playable demo now live on PS5Capcom announces that its new Onimusha Way of the Sword game is coming late September 2026 on all platforms, with a playable demo out now on PlayStation 5.Jun 3, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
ASRock showcases next-gen GPU design at Computex 2026, and it could be for RDNA 5Hidden inside ASRock's booth was a brand-new Phantom Gaming GPU design, a mystery GPU that could end up being used for RDNA 5, or something else.Jun 3, 2026 11:01 AM CDT
KLEVV's 256GB DDR5 kit maxes out Arrow Lake memory capacity with just two DIMMsKLEVV has showcased four new memory kits at Computex 2026, along with an insane 256GB kit that maxes out the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU.Jun 3, 2026 10:15 AM CDT
Corsair's AX1600i SHIFT plans on being the ultimate flagship PSU when it launchesCorsair's new flagship 1600W AX1600i SHIFT power supply is finally here, and with advanced internal hardware it's aiming to be the best of the best.Jun 3, 2026 9:33 AM CDT
ASUS ROG shows how its next-gen OLED ultrawide comes with a gaming monitor's best friendASUS ROG has showcased the ROG Strix XG34WCDMS and its companion display at Computex 2026, revealing a gaming monitor's best friend.Jun 3, 2026 8:46 AM CDT
COLORFUL's stylish new iGame Mini PC is a mainstream gaming PC in console formCOLORFUL's stylish and compact new iGame MINI PC packs a tiny GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, a Ryzen 5 9600X, 1TB of SSD storage, and 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory.Jun 3, 2026 7:37 AM CDT
Intel confirms its next-gen 'Crescent Island' data center GPU will support up to 480GB LPDDR5X memoryIntel skips HBM entirely on its Crescent Island data center GPU, opting for up to 480GB of cheaper LPDDR5X memory in a 350W air-cooled package.Jun 2, 2026 9:07 PM CDT
ASUS's Ascent QN10 brings the Snapdragon X2 Elite to mini PCs for the first timeThe Ascent QN10 packs 18 Oryon CPU cores, 80 TOPS of on-device AI performance, and seven USB ports into a chassis 86% smaller than a standard desktop.Jun 2, 2026 3:25 PM CDT
ASUS and T1 partner for limited edition RTX 50-series GPUs built specifically for fansASUS has partnered with iconic esports brand T1 to launch T1-branded ASUS T1 GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, specifically designed for fans.Jun 2, 2026 12:40 PM CDT
Crimson Desert's plot will be improved using 'story-related feedback' from gamers, and a DLC is in the worksThe developer will 'further strengthen the narrative flow of Kliff's journey and to make it more engaging,' plus a bunch of gameplay tweaks are planned.Jun 2, 2026 11:50 AM CDT
ZOTAC showcases the world's smallest mini PC with desktop RTX 5080 graphicsZOTAC's new MAGNUS One Ultra (EU275080C) is a new mini PC that's basically the size of a desktop GeForce RTX 5080 because it contains one!Jun 2, 2026 5:26 AM CDT
ASRock marks 10 years of its Taichi brand with special Z890 and X870E 10th anniversary editionsASRock celebrates 10 years since the launch of its Taichi brand at Computex 2026, with a pair of special edition Z890 and X870E Taichi boards.Jun 2, 2026 4:54 AM CDT
ASUS celebrates 20 years of ROG with a special 20th Anniversary Edition X870E motherboard - and a trip down memory laneASUS celebrates 20 years of ROG with the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20. It packs in just about every possible feature, though availability is TBD.Jun 2, 2026 4:17 AM CDT
University of Illinois researchers found a way to stack silicon chip layers vertically with near-perfect yieldsA University of Illinois team stacked three silicon layers with near-perfect yields, backed by IBM, Intel, and TSMC, and is now heading to a foundry.Jun 1, 2026 10:04 PM CDT
NZXT announces new panoramic dual-chamber H6 Series Cases and RGB fansAt Computex 2026 NZXT has launched its latest panoramic case and new RGB fans that are debuting with the company's new design language.Jun 1, 2026 8:00 PM CDT
MSI's upcoming MPG B850 Carbon Max WiFi is about as high-end as any B850 motherboard can getMSI's MPG B850 Carbon Max WiFi is a premium offering with a great feature set that should appeal to users looking for a capable, yet affordable board.Jun 1, 2026 7:01 PM CDT
ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 is a PSU that can power four GeForce RTX 5090sASUS's new ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 PSU can power up to four GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs, and it's packed with cutting-edge safety features.Jun 1, 2026 12:17 PM CDT
GIGABYTE unveils AORUS ELITE 4th-gen Tandem WOLED gaming monitors at Computex 2026GIGABYTE AORUS has unveiled a new selection of 4th-gen WOLED gaming monitors at Computex 2026, pushing the boundaries of the QD-OLED competitor.Jun 1, 2026 11:46 AM CDT
TCOMAS showcases its first PC case with an impressive Super Mario modTCOMAS, which is a brand-new global PC cooling brand, showcased its first case design at Computex 2026 in style. Super Mario style.Jun 1, 2026 10:57 AM CDT
NVIDIA has unveiled the world's first reasoning autonomous vehicleNVIDIA unveils the world's first reasoning autonomous vehicle powered by AI, blending simulation, open models, and real-world data to redefine the future.Jun 1, 2026 9:16 AM CDT
NVIDIA says the keyboard-and-mouse era of PC computing is being replaced by AI agentsNVIDIA has announced that the way we have been interacting with PCs for the past 40 years is coming to an end with the introduction of RTX Spark.Jun 1, 2026 12:50 AM CDT
NVIDIA reveals DGX Station, a GB300-powered Windows AI SupercomputerDGX Station for Windows is a new workstation and desk-based supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip.Jun 1, 2026 12:36 AM CDT

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