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GeForce RTX 50 Series hotspot temperature readings won't be added to MSI AfterburnerWith GPU hotspot temperature readings now available for GeForce RTX 50 Series cards with apps like HWMonitor, this feature won't be coming to Afterburner.Jul 15, 2026 11:57 PM CDT
A hacked Xbox player beat Microsoft in court after it suspended his account and told him to buy his games againThe court ordered full account restoration within 15 days or daily fines, plus $400 in damages, and Microsoft reportedly brought 12 lawyers to fight back.Jul 15, 2026 11:20 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Hexe DLC leaked before the game is even revealedAssassin's Creed Hexe's reveal is said to be imminent, but a supposed Wuerzburg DLC seems to have leaked before the game is even revealed.Jul 15, 2026 4:15 PM CDT
Starlink V5 is smaller, lighter and uses half the power - but it's also slowerSpaceX has unveiled the fifth-generation Starlink satellite, which offers slower download speeds but a smaller footprint and a lightweight design.Jul 15, 2026 12:17 PM CDT
NVIDIA cuts over half of Asian buyers from AI chip whitelist in China crackdownNVIDIA has slashed its authorized AI chip customers across Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan by more than half to stop products being diverted to China.Jul 15, 2026 10:52 AM CDT
NVIDIA and SEGA collaborate to bring Virtua Fighter and more SEGA games to RTX SparkVIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS is the next-gen version of the iconic fighting game series, with SEGA and NVIDIA working together to bring it to RTX Spark.Jul 15, 2026 5:06 AM CDT
Here are some Nintendo Switch 2 dock mods that look like classic SNES, N64 and PlayStation consolesThese custom 3D printed mods for the Nintendo Switch 2 transform the dock into a classic retro gaming console from the 1980s and 1990s.Jul 15, 2026 2:33 AM CDT
Gears of War: E-Day launches with full DLSS 4.5 support and ray-tracing on PCThe PC version of Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch with Unreal Engine 5.8's MegaLights, Lumen, and Nanite technologies, and full DLSS 4.5 support.Jul 15, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
Fake 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSDs are floating around that are actually 120GBA fake Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SSD has been discovered that looks nearly identical to the real thing, but it dies after writing about 120GB of data.Jul 14, 2026 6:18 PM CDT
NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs get hotspot temperature readings in new version of HWMonitor to help diagnose cooling-related flawsNVIDIA blocked access to hotspot readings when the Blackwell range emerged, but now these sensors can be accessed again - although it isn't yet clear why.Jul 14, 2026 1:45 PM CDT
Switch 2 OLED could arrive years ahead of Nintendo's original OLED timelineNintendo is reportedly exploring an OLED Switch 2 model with a 1080p panel, possibly arriving as soon as late 2027 or early 2028, per new leaks.Jul 14, 2026 10:33 AM CDT
These fantastic Mini PC deals from KAMRUI deliver performance and valueWant a compact, powerful, and efficient Mini PC for only $300? Well thanks to KAMRUI we've got some incredible deals on Pinova P1 and Pinova P2 Mini PCs.Jul 14, 2026 8:45 AM CDT
LG claims that you can improve your aim by up to 38% by playing on a 480Hz OLED monitorLG claims its 480Hz OLED gaming monitors can boost hit accuracy by 38% over 60Hz, but it's also LG telling you to buy their monitors.Jul 13, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
Spacecraft confirmed to be approaching one of Earth's seven mysterious 'quasi-moons'China's Tianwen-2 has reached Kamo'oalewa, snapping the first photos of Earth's quasi-moon and preparing a historic asteroid sample grab.Jul 13, 2026 11:40 AM CDT
Cursor builds AI agent 'Sand' to rival Anthropic's Claude CoworkCursor is building a general-purpose AI agent codenamed Sand to handle emails and documents, taking direct aim at Anthropic's Claude Cowork.Jul 13, 2026 6:10 AM CDT
ASUS unveils the new ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar with wireless subwooferThe ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar is a new premium audio solution for gamers, featuring a wireless subwoofer and built-in microphones for chat.Jul 13, 2026 4:04 AM CDT
LIAN LI launches new fans with integrated 1.8-inch LCD screensYes, in addition to ARGB and infinity mirror lighting LIAN LI's next-generation UNI FAN FLEX Series also includes a small customizable LCD screen.Jul 13, 2026 2:28 AM CDT
Lenovo lists its first Wildcat Lake ThinkPad laptops with Core 7 and Core 5 SKUsLenovo's ThinkPad E14 and E16 gain Intel Wildcat Lake Core 5 and Core 7 options, offering a cheaper path into its 2026 business laptop lineup.Jul 12, 2026 4:40 PM CDT
id Software not a support studio after layoffs, reportedly working on new Doom projectFollowing reports of heavy layoffs, id Software clarifies that it's been reduced to a Doom 2016 size while it apparently works on a new Doom project.Jul 12, 2026 2:05 AM CDT
Another RTX 5090 power connector melted, and even ASRock TempGuard failed to save this oneAn ASRock TempGuard PSU failed to stop another RTX 5090 power connector from melting, raising even more concerns about the 12V-2x6 design.Jul 11, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
ASRock says there are no plans to sell its Taichi 10th anniversary concept componentsASRock says its Taichi 10th anniversary motherboards, PSU, AIO cooler, monitor and Radeon RX 9070 XT were concept products with no retail sale plans.Jul 11, 2026 1:08 PM CDT
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id founder John Carmack comments on sad fate of studioFollowing disastrous layoffs that significantly cut the studio's ranks, id Software founder John Carmack comments on the unfortunate fate of the studio.Jul 10, 2026 7:38 AM CDT
Need For Speed seemingly on ice as Criterion becomes a Battlefield studioThe Need for Speed and Burnout racing franchises may have been put in cold storage as EA's Criterion studio is now 'solely focused on Battlefield'.Jul 9, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Open-Source Windows alternative ReactOS runs Half-Life 2 on a GTX 960A YouTuber shared 10 hours of gameplay footage showing Half-Life 2 running on ReactOS and a GTX 960 with legacy nvidia drivers. Half Life 2 runs at 60fps.Jul 9, 2026 3:50 PM CDT

Samsung is using titanium to finally tackle the foldable crease problem with the Galaxy Z Fold 8Flex Titanium combines a titanium-alloy film 20 times stiffer than polymer alternatives with a micro-patterned plate that eliminates air gaps at the fold.Jul 15, 2026 11:45 PM CDT
Dead Space creator Glen Schofield announces retirement after 35 years in the video game industrySchofield announced his retirement in an emotional LinkedIn video, closing a career that included Dead Space, Modern Warfare 3, Advanced Warfare, and WWII.Jul 15, 2026 10:54 PM CDT
100% of Japanese online game developers are using generative AI, reveals new pollJapan seems to have leapfrogged the US and Europe in AI adoption, as JOGA claims 100% of online game companies in Japan now use generative AI.Jul 15, 2026 3:25 PM CDT
Rumors claim Logitech already working on G Pro X2 Superstrike 2 with improved magnetic switchesLogitech is rumored to be releasing a gen 2 version of the Pro X2 Superstrike by September featuring a new controller and better tuned magnetic switches.Jul 15, 2026 11:50 AM CDT
This new smartphone lets you snap on a second display when you actually need itHisense's A10 pairs an E Ink main display with a detachable color LCD screen, offering a fresh take on smartphone design and everyday usability.Jul 15, 2026 6:31 AM CDT
Intel will make the majority of its next-gen Nova Lake-S CPUs in-house as 18A process yields improveIntel is reportedly shifting production away from TSMC for its upcoming Nova Lake-S generation as yields for its 18A node dramatically improve.Jul 15, 2026 3:28 AM CDT
Star Wars creator George Lucas says, 'There's nothing you can do about it' when it comes to AIStar Wars creator George Lucas gives AI the green light to begin its attack run on big budget filmmaking. May the Force be with you.Jul 15, 2026 2:06 AM CDT
ZOTAC RTX 5090 reportedly 'blew up' after playing Black Flag Resynced for five minutesA ZOTAC RTX 5090 reportedly started crackling and emitting smoke minutes into Black Flag Resynced, and this time the power connector wasn't at fault.Jul 14, 2026 7:45 PM CDT
Publishers set game prices, not Sony, former PlayStation exec clarifiesAs Sony prepares to kill off disc production, a former Sony executive clarifies that publishers set the prices of the games, not platform-holders.Jul 14, 2026 5:55 PM CDT
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition hits fourth place on Amazon best sellers list, less than a month after releaseIt has been less than a month since the re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and already the chip has broken into the top five best selling chips on Amazon.Jul 14, 2026 1:15 PM CDT
Chinese DDR5 memory just hit 8000+ speeds on MSI Intel motherboardsMSI's Z890 motherboards now deliver stable DDR5-8000+ speeds with CXMT-based memory, expanding high-speed DDR5 support on Intel platforms.Jul 14, 2026 9:56 AM CDT
Dying Light the Beast cancelled on PS4, Xbox One, refunds will be offeredTechland has officially confirmed that the last-gen PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dying Light The Beast have been cancelled and will not release.Jul 14, 2026 7:29 AM CDT
Pixel 11 Pro Fold leak may reveal Google's next big foldable upgradeA render of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has reportedly surfaced on Telegram, confirming previous rumors of key differences between generations.Jul 13, 2026 12:41 PM CDT
AI models could soon get cheaper as OpenAI, Meta, and xAI enter a new price warOpenAI, Meta and SpaceXAI are pushing token-efficient AI models to undercut Anthropic as business customers scrutinize their AI spending.Jul 13, 2026 10:45 AM CDT
PocketMage is a distraction-free pocket computer with a wizard-themed operating systemPocketMage is a dual-screen E Ink PDA with an OLED strip and QWERTY keyboard, bringing minimalist retro computing back to your pocket.Jul 13, 2026 5:04 AM CDT
AMD is prepping FSR Multi Frame Generation with an 8X modeWell, it looks like it's finally happening. AMD is adding FSR Multi Frame Generation support at the driver level, and it could even feature an 8X mode.Jul 13, 2026 3:34 AM CDT
ASUS's ROG Raikiri II Pro PC controller supports 8K polling and instant actuation buttonsThe new Raikiri II Pro PC Controller, with its 8K polling, features some of the most impressive specs and features for a wireless gamepad we've seen.Jul 13, 2026 1:58 AM CDT
Modders upgrade the original PlayStation's RAM from 2MB to 16MBA community mod expands the original PlayStation's RAM from 2MB to 16MB, unlocking hidden arcade memory support for homebrew and ports.Jul 12, 2026 3:50 PM CDT
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing it of engaging in a 'strategy to extract Apple's confidential information'Apple has sued OpenAI in federal court, alleging former employees gave it access to unreleased product data and other trade secrets.Jul 11, 2026 5:04 PM CDT
Reverse scam: Redditor orders a Ryzen 7 7800X3D but gets blessed with a 9800X3D insteadA Ukrainian buyer ordered a Ryzen 7 7800X3D but reportedly received a Ryzen 7 9800X3D instead, a rare case of a reverse CPU-swap scam.Jul 11, 2026 2:35 PM CDT
Sony CEO sells $4.7 million worth of stock days after PlayStation announces disc phase outSony CEO Hiroki Totoki has sold $4.7 million worth of stock just days after PlayStation announced that it will no longer produce game discs after 2028.Jul 10, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Ubisoft responds to Black Flag Resynced DLC critics by telling them they're 'not a requirement'Ubisoft defends AC Black Flag Resynced's $85 day-one DLCs as 'optional' after Steam review bombs, but the optics make it a hard sell.Jul 10, 2026 4:05 PM CDT
Report: Minecraft profits used to fund Xbox games portfolioNew reports say that Microsoft used profits from bestseller Minecraft to help fund the development of other games in the Xbox games software lineup.Jul 9, 2026 9:39 PM CDT
51 Ubisoft employees who worked on the successful Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced have just been laid offYou guys just worked on the new Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced that just launched to a positive reception? Congrats, you've been laid off!Jul 9, 2026 6:40 PM CDT
NVIDIA and Sega to celebrate 30 years of partnership at a 'Guerrilla event' in JapanNVIDIA and Sega to mark 30 years of partnership and memories with a special event for Japanese gamers in Tokyo, featuring NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang.Jul 9, 2026 3:26 PM CDT

PALIT introduces GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC GPU, a 'brand new' designAs NVIDIA recommenced production of the GeForce RTX 3060, partners are introducing new designs like the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC.Jul 15, 2026 11:31 PM CDT
Steve Buscemi to star in new Far Cry anthology TV showLegendary Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi has joined the cast of Hulu's upcoming anthology TV series based on Ubisoft's best-selling Far Cry video games.Jul 15, 2026 4:48 PM CDT
Windows 11 tested on Steam Machine, provides nearly identical gaming performance to SteamOSYouTuber compares SteamOS to Windows 11 on Steam Machine showing marginal performance difference between the OSes on the console except for Cyberpunk 2077.Jul 15, 2026 3:10 PM CDT
PS5 emulator boots GTA V on PC as first 3D games begin runningPS5 emulator KytyPS5 now boots GTA V's menus and runs Quake II gameplay, marking early progress toward commercial 3D game support on PC.Jul 15, 2026 11:16 AM CDT
Your Wi-Fi router could be helping Russian hackers, confirms US government in new warningUS agencies warn that Russia's state-backed hackers are actively compromising home and small business routers worldwide in an ongoing cyber campaign.Jul 15, 2026 6:05 AM CDT
MSI Afterburner is getting an update that will improve and enhance GPU overclocking for all usersMSI Afterburner is adding heatmaps to the V/F curve editor to give users a clear look at how their GPU is performing across frequencies and voltages.Jul 15, 2026 2:58 AM CDT
Valve discontinues replacement parts for the Steam Deck LCD handheld four years after launchValve has discontinued replacement parts for the original Steam Deck LCD models, specifically the battery, leaving users with no repair path.Jul 15, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
Saber Interactive hires ex-Epic VP Steve Allison to lead business during 'transformative period'Former Epic Games exec Steve Allison joins Saber Interactive as the group's chief business officer to help lead it into 'the next phase' of its journey.Jul 14, 2026 7:17 PM CDT
Analyst predicts Helix will be significantly outsold by PS6S&P Global may not be entirely confident in Microsoft's new next-gen Project Helix Xbox console as projections indicate ~2 million sales at launch.Jul 14, 2026 4:50 PM CDT
Microsoft confirms ads are being removed from Windows 11 Search in new major upgradeMicrosoft is overhauling Windows 11 search to prioritize local content, remove ads, and deliver clearer, faster, more relevant results.Jul 14, 2026 12:15 PM CDT
Anthropic says Claude changes its personality across languages and modelsAnthropic's new research shows Claude's tone shifts by AI model and language, from warm and affirming to more rigorous and skeptical.Jul 14, 2026 9:34 AM CDT
Assassin's Creed Hexe to be revealed 'relatively soon' according to insiderReliable leaker claims an Assassin's Creed Hexe reveal is coming soon, pointing to a hidden clue found inside Black Flag Resynced.Jul 13, 2026 3:15 PM CDT
Sony's $500 million lawsuit heats up after choice to end PlayStation disc productionSony is facing a nearly $500 million lawsuit over its decision to end production of PlayStation discs in January 2028, a decision that has caused turmoil.Jul 13, 2026 12:14 PM CDT
SAP escapes EU penalty by easing customer lock-in concernsSAP has avoided an EU antitrust fine by letting customers switch or end support contracts, opening its software support market to rivals.Jul 13, 2026 7:16 AM CDT
Samsung is holding your health data hostage to train its AISamsung Health now requires users to consent to AI training on their health data or lose access to it, raising serious privacy concerns.Jul 13, 2026 4:15 AM CDT
Patriot's Viper Steel 5 Infinite DDR5 memory features never-before-seen 3D Lighting, also hits speeds of 8000 MT/sThe patent-pending Infinite Mirror RGB light bar on Patriot's new Viper Steel 5 Infinite DDR5 memory required engineering to deliver its impressive effect.Jul 13, 2026 2:59 AM CDT
Ryse: Son of Rome was supposed to be Xbox's Assassin's Creed but nobody bought itFormer Crytek devs reveal Ryse: Son of Rome was meant to rival Assassin's Creed for Xbox, but poor sales and a rights dispute killed the franchise.Jul 12, 2026 7:30 PM CDT
ZeniMax's ESO studio is still big enough to deliver new contentConcerned Elder Scrolls Online players need not worry; ZeniMax Online Studios is still big enough to deliver new updates and expansion-level content.Jul 12, 2026 5:05 AM CDT
EA quickly folds after College Football 27 got review bombed on Steam for invasive microtransactionsEA Sports College Football 27 got review bombed on Steam for adding pay-to-skip microtransactions to its single-player career mode, and EA folded.Jul 11, 2026 4:10 PM CDT
Colorful iGame Shadow II DDR5 memory with CXMT ICs hits 8600 MT/sColorful showed its iGame Shadow II DDR5-6000 kit with CXMT chips hitting DDR5-8600 with 100% stability on an iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14 motherboard.Jul 11, 2026 2:22 PM CDT
Black Flag Resynced is a win for Ubisoft, pirate remaster achieves 2 million sales in 24 hoursAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a hit for Ubisoft when they need it most as the game hits 2 million copies sold on all platforms in its first day.Jul 10, 2026 6:30 PM CDT
NVIDIA is reportedly preparing the GeForce RTX 5090 SE to sit between the RTX 5080 and 5090NVIDIA's rumored RTX 5090 SE could bridge the gap between the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, but leaked memory specs and pricing don't add up yet.Jul 10, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has $80 worth of cosmetics and time-saving DLCUbisoft's latest Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release has microtransactions that total up to more than the price of the actual game itself.Jul 9, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
AMD expands Ryzen 200 and 100 'Hawk Point' APU lineup with 11 new SKUsAMD quietly added 11 new Ryzen 200 and 100 series 'Hawk Point' chips, mixing Zen 4 and older silicon under a confusing shared naming scheme.Jul 9, 2026 4:20 PM CDT
Mysterious AMD Ryzen 7 4700LE 'Zen 2' desktop CPU appears in a new prebuilt PC paired with an RTX 3050AMD's Ryzen 7 4700LE, a Zen 2 desktop chip quietly launched in March, has curiously turned up in an $800 RTX 3050 prebuilt with DDR4 memory.Jul 9, 2026 3:00 PM CDT

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