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PS5 sales hit 32 million as Sony makes over $3 billion in Q3 hardware salesSony's latest earnings report reveals stellar results with 7.1 million PlayStation 5 console shipments and an incredible $3.1 billion earned from hardware.Feb 4, 2023 2:11 PM CST
Astronomers discover rare potentially habitable Earth close to our planetA group of international astronomers have identified an exoplanet that's a rare rocky world that is only 31 light-years from Earth.Feb 4, 2023 6:04 AM CST
Scientists discovered Jupiter has 12 more moons than they originally thoughtAstronomers have discovered that Jupiter has an additional twelve moons that previously weren't counted towards its total, which is nearing 100.Feb 4, 2023 4:31 AM CST
E3 2023 loses Big 3 as Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony will not attend in any capacityCOVID-19 has permanently disrupted the Electronics Entertainment Expo and forever changed gaming showcases as the Big Three plan to avoid the event.Feb 4, 2023 12:13 AM CST
AI warns scientists of looming critical threshold approaching fastBased on the models given to it, artificial intelligence has informed a team of scientists that Earth is approaching a critical threshold.Feb 3, 2023 5:03 AM CST
Steam Hardware Survey for January 2023 revealed, GeForce RTX 4090 makes the listValve publishes its Steam Hardware Survey each month, and with the January 2023 figures out there, NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 made the list.Feb 2, 2023 10:57 PM CST
Here's the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada workstation GPU running 3DMark TimeSpyIt's not built for gaming, but someone has put the $6,800 300W NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada workstation GPU to the test with the 3DMark TimeSpy benchmark.Feb 2, 2023 8:59 PM CST
Elon Musk thinks Twitter is a 'flaming dumpster rolling down the street'Elon Musk has apparently said off the record that Twitter is a 'flaming dumpster rolling down the street,' and there is a lot of work to be done.Feb 2, 2023 7:03 AM CST
NASA's Webb telescope photographs galactic 'dinosaurs' out in deep spaceNASA's multi-billion observatory is earning its stars and stripes by becoming what NASA now calls the ultimate space paleontologist.Feb 2, 2023 5:33 AM CST
Alienware's NVIDIA GeForce 40-series laptops debut next weekGeForce RTX 40 Series laptops make their debut this month, with Alienware lifting the lid on pricing and dates for its flagship models.Feb 1, 2023 10:29 PM CST
Sony shutting down one of the best PlayStation Plus bonusesSony is shutting down one of the best PlayStation Plus bonuses specifically made for PlayStation 5 owners as game licenses are likely expiring.Feb 1, 2023 5:16 PM CST
Intel Arc driver update brings a massive 43% improvement to DX9 gamesFrom CS: GO to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Intel's latest Arc driver update significantly improves Arc gaming. And the Arc A750 is getting a price drop.Feb 1, 2023 8:00 AM CST
Corsair's new RMx SHIFT ATX 3.0 power supplies significantly change PSU designIt's not often that we get to see a change like this, as Corsair looks to redefine the traditional ATX PSU by putting connections on the side.Jan 31, 2023 9:29 PM CST
LOL Verifier is a device to make sure you're actually laughing out loudSomeone is taking steps to restore 'lol' to its true meaning with a device that double checks to see if you're really laughing out loud.Jan 31, 2023 7:01 PM CST
Xbox 360 classics being delisted, this might be your last chance to buy themMicrosoft may be forced to delist nearly 50 classic Xbox 360 games soon, including The Witcher 2, KOTOR 2, The Orange Box, Call of Duty titles, and more.Jan 31, 2023 3:04 PM CST
Report: Embracer leases Tomb Raider franchise to Amazon in $600 million dealAmazon has reportedly paid $600 million to secure the rights to the Tomb Raider franchise, plans to release multimedia like games, films, TV shows.Jan 31, 2023 12:28 PM CST
Mercedes-Benz touts that its now beaten Tesla at its own gameMercedes-Benz has announced that it has become the first automaker to achieve Level 3 autonomy, beating the likes of Tesla, General Motors, and more.Jan 31, 2023 6:04 AM CST
MrBeast gives eyesight to 1,000 people, then gets attacked on TwitterMrBeast has published a new video where he solves eye problems for more than 1,000 people, curing their blindness, but some people are angry over it.Jan 31, 2023 4:34 AM CST
Apple pausing new iPad releases as it preps a foldable iPad with a kickstandFoldable screens are becoming more of a known thing in the smartphone and tablet space, now it looks like Apple is set to debut a foldable iPad in 2024.Jan 30, 2023 9:04 PM CST
Buy cheap Windows 10, MS Office, and more PC tools at the GoDeal24 Software SaleGoDeal24 has an epic Software Sale on Microsoft software, including Office 2021 Pro for only $13.05 and 62% off on Microsoft Windows.Jan 30, 2023 6:45 PM CST
Ripple announces new president as XRP lawsuit nears its conclusionAs the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple comes to an end, the company has announced a new president.Jan 30, 2023 5:33 AM CST
Scientist photographs 'jaw-dropping' spiral that looks like a real-life portalA telescope positioned on Hawaii's tallest mountain has photographed a spiral forming in the night sky, and the image is 'jaw-dropping'.Jan 30, 2023 4:07 AM CST
GeForce RTX 4090 Ti specs leak, 600W total power with 10% more CUDA CoresNVIDIA could be planning both a GeForce RTX 4090 Ti rated at 600W and a massive 800W Titan as new specs for the RTX 4090 Ti emerge.Jan 29, 2023 9:57 PM CST
Intel confident it will regain market share over AMD despite historic lossesDespite experiencing one of those 'in the red' quarters, and market value declining, Intel plans to bounce back as the PC and CPU market faces uncertainty.Jan 29, 2023 8:01 PM CST
GALAX launches its beefy and over-the-top 666W RTX 4090 HOF Edition for $2579The latest addition to GALAX's Hall of Fame (HOF) series is a world-record breaking version of the RTX 4090, with 16-pin power connectors and a 666W limit.Jan 26, 2023 9:31 PM CST

GIVEAWAY: Netac Shadow Series RGB DDR5-4800 (16GB x 2) dual-channel memory kitsWe have Netac's Shadow Series RGB DDR5-4800 (16GB x 2) dual-channel memory kit up for grabs with one kit going home to two lucky winners!Feb 4, 2023 1:30 PM CST
Google responds to threats by ChatGPT with its own AI that'll be revealed soonGoogle has announced it will be hosting an event where it's expected to reveal its own version of ChatGPT that will upgrade Google Search.Feb 4, 2023 5:33 AM CST
Elon Musk found not guilty of fraud over his infamous 'funding secured' tweetA jury has cleared Elon Musk from being liable for any losses suffered by investors after his infamous 'funding secured' tweet that shook stock prices.Feb 4, 2023 4:03 AM CST
Scientists print edgeless human skin with enhanced biomechanical propertiesA team of researchers at Columbia University has devised a way to bioprint skin in any 3D shape that can be transplanted as biological clothing.Feb 3, 2023 6:05 AM CST
Netflix brags its new 'Dog and Boy' anime uses AI-generated art sparking outrageNetflix has revealed that the creators behind one of its new TV shows used image-generation tools guided by humans to assist in the show's development.Feb 3, 2023 2:31 AM CST
AMD partners will launch more affordable B650 motherboards for Ryzen 7000 CPUsAMD's new Ryzen 7000 CPU range is expanding and with that AMD is working with its board partners to make the jump to AM5 more affordable.Feb 2, 2023 9:56 PM CST
You can watch a never-ending AI-generated episode of Seinfeld on Twitch'Nothing, Forever' is a 24/7 stream on Twitch showcasing AI-generated episodes of Seinfeld, and it's weird to say the least. Tune in now.Feb 2, 2023 8:34 PM CST
Creators of ChatGPT release tool to detect text generated by an AIThe creators behind the viral sensation ChatGPT have released a new tool that's designed to detect text generated by artificial intelligence systems.Feb 2, 2023 6:35 AM CST
NASA drops update on its $10 billion glitched James Webb Space TelescopeNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has experienced a glitch, and now the space agency has given an update on the observatories condition.Feb 2, 2023 5:02 AM CST
AMD confirms it has been 'under shipping' CPUs and GPUs to keep prices stableAMD confirms it's 'under shipping' and closely managing inventory as PC sales decline, and inventory management technique that has also kept prices high.Feb 1, 2023 9:57 PM CST
EA cancels new Titanfall Legends singleplayer game to help save $140 millionElectronic Arts is reducing costs by cancelling multiple video game projects & laying off teams of devs casualties include an Titanfall singleplayer game.Feb 1, 2023 4:17 PM CST
NETAC's new Z-RGB memory will offer speeds going all the way up to DDR5-8000The latest Z-RGB DDR5 memory from NETAC will push DDR5 speeds to 8000 MT/s and make use of the impressive SK Hynix A-die in the process.Feb 1, 2023 6:02 AM CST
VoiceLab, which replicates any voice via AI, is adding safeguardsTurns out people have been using the AI voice generator to get famous people to sound like they're saying some really, really bad things.Jan 31, 2023 8:31 PM CST
EA says Apex is a 10-year franchise: 'There's a lot of new things we can do'Electronic Arts sees Apex Legends as a 10-year franchise and hypes up more growth over the years including 'new modalities of play'Jan 31, 2023 6:12 PM CST
DualSense Edge controller battery is 33% smaller than the $70 PS5 DualSenseSony's new DualSense Edge PlayStation 5 controller sells for a whopping $199 and includes a smaller battery that should offer decreased wireless lifespan.Jan 31, 2023 2:27 PM CST
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Sale - a Core i7 mini PC for just $510 with $90 off discountAnd you can also pick up the GEEKOM Mini IT11 SFF PC with an Intel Core i5 CPU for just $430, which represents a $75 discount from the normal price.Jan 31, 2023 9:11 AM CST
US Surgeon General drops big warning for 13-year-olds and their phonesThe US Surgeon General has said allowing children to use social media at the age of thirteen is too young and often does them a disservice.Jan 31, 2023 5:32 AM CST
3,200 foot-wide comet to make its closest approach to Earth in 50,000 yearsA comet that last passed Earth around 50,000 years ago is making its way toward Earth, and it may even be visible to the naked eye.Jan 31, 2023 4:04 AM CST
More GeForce RTX 4070 details emerge, boost clock speeds of 2475 MHz revealedWith the next GPU in NVIDIA's new Ada Lovelace RTX 40 Series most likely being the RTX 4070, today comes some new info related to clock speeds.Jan 30, 2023 8:32 PM CST
Xbox earnings drop by $684 million during critical holiday periodMicrosoft's Xbox gaming revenues fall by over $500 million during the holidays as consumers spend less on games and hardware and more on subscriptions.Jan 30, 2023 5:10 PM CST
NASA reveals where it will store Mars samples that may contain alien lifeNASA has revealed the location of where it will store the samples that are currently being collected by the Mars rover named Perseverance.Jan 30, 2023 5:04 AM CST
NASA photographs enormous Martian teddy bear on the surface of MarsNASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has photographed what appears to be the face of an enormous Martian teddy bear staring back at the camera.Jan 30, 2023 3:08 AM CST
Intel is reportedly bringing a massive boost to Arc GPUs with upcoming driversIntel Arc GPUs look to be given the 'fine wine' treatment as a new driver update coming soon is said to improve performance across the board.Jan 29, 2023 9:31 PM CST
NVIDIA's massive four-slot Titan class RTX 4090 Ti Series GPU picturedWith a four-slot Founders Edition design, images for the GeForce RTX 4090 TI or TITAN-class Ada GPU have surfaced. And yeah, it is an 800W beast.Jan 29, 2023 7:28 PM CST
AMD post makes the Radeon RX 6000 RDNA 2 generation look like better valueA new article meant to make AMD Radeon RX 7000 or 6000 Series graphics cards sound great ends up highlighting the poor value of the RX 7900 XT.Jan 26, 2023 8:27 PM CST

PlayStation makes history with record $8.8 billion earnings in Holiday 2022Sony is undeniably the market leader among the Big Three and just reported the best-ever PlayStation earnings of all time, shattering previous records.Feb 4, 2023 1:20 PM CST
Researchers discover evidence of a 'stealth' ocean world in our solar systemScientists have discovered evidence pointing to a 'stealth' ocean world in our solar system, which may contain a geologically young ocean.Feb 4, 2023 5:05 AM CST
Elon Musk says he's getting rid of Twitter's old verified checkmark on accountsTwitter CEO and owner Elon Musk has said that he will be getting rid of Twitter's old verification checkmark on previously verified accounts.Feb 4, 2023 2:31 AM CST
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry drops uneasy warning before deleting TwitterThe famed investor Michael Burry known for 'The Big Short,' has dropped an eerie warning on his Twitter account before deleting his profile.Feb 3, 2023 5:32 AM CST
A 'mysterious' flying spiral was caught on video hovering above HawaiiA blue spiral has formed over Hawaii, and the observatory positioned on top of Hawaii's highest peak has captured video footage of it.Feb 3, 2023 2:04 AM CST
Razer's $280 new Viper Mini gaming mouse features a magnesium-alloy exoskeletonThe new Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition is a high-end gaming mouse the likes of which we haven't seen before, and it's got the price to match.Feb 2, 2023 9:28 PM CST
Chinese nuclear weapon research facilities are running Intel and NVIDIA hardwareEven though the U.S. has imposed restrictions on such sales, Intel and NVIDIA hardware is still turning up in Chinese nuclear research facilities.Feb 2, 2023 7:29 PM CST
A helicopter just flew over the top of NASA's Mars rover tracksNASA has confirmed a helicopter has flown over the top of its Mars rover named Perseverance, which is tasked with finding signs of ancient microbial life.Feb 2, 2023 6:09 AM CST
Elon Musk's Twitter goes to war against nefarious parties armed with AIMany Twitter accounts with profile pictures created by an artificial intelligence are being given 'verified' through Twitter Blue.Feb 2, 2023 4:29 AM CST
AMD Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs launching February 28 with pricing revealed, 7950X3D $699AMD has revealed release timings and launch prices for the new Ryzen 7000 X3D CPU series, 7950X3D and 7900X3D coming this month and the 7800X3D in April.Feb 1, 2023 9:31 PM CST
EA cuts costs by $140 million to stay slim in worrisome economyDuring the holiday period, Electronic Arts has instituted strict and disciplined cost-cutting to keep spending under control during uncertain economy.Feb 1, 2023 3:16 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 gets DLSS 3 and a massive boost to RTX 40 Series RT performanceDLSS 3 and the groundbreaking Frame Generation has arrived in Night City, bringing a big boost to ray-tracing performance on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs.Jan 31, 2023 9:59 PM CST
Robot lawyer that was going to contest a traffic ticket is no longer on the casePlans to use AI and a robot lawyer to contest a traffic ticket in a courtroom has riled up the legal system with prison time apparently on the table.Jan 31, 2023 7:58 PM CST
EA delays Jedi Survivor by a few weeks, now launching in AprilJedi Survivor has been delayed a few weeks to give Respawn extra time to polish the game, but the core experience has been 100% completed on all platforms.Jan 31, 2023 4:40 PM CST
Sony denies PSVR2 production cut, PS5 headset to have ample supply for launchSony officially denies PlayStation VR 2 headset production reduction claims and says PlayStation fans are enthusiastic about the HMD and launch line-up.Jan 31, 2023 1:27 PM CST
Radioactive capsule goes missing sparking urgent health alertThe chief health officer for the region has said at an emergency press conference that a missing radioactive capsule is hazardous to anyone that finds it.Jan 31, 2023 6:04 AM CST
Tesla 'spontaneously' bursts into a fireball while driving at 'freeway speeds'A fire department has confirmed that a Tesla 'spontaneously' caught on fire, causing the vehicle to be engulfed in flames while on a freeway.Jan 31, 2023 5:02 AM CST
AMD Radeon RX 7000 'Navi 31' GPUs could see a 3D V-Cache update similar to CPUsAMD's 3D V-Cache technology first seen in the Ryzen 7 5800X3D brought a massive boost to in-game performance, and it could be coming to Radeon GPUs.Jan 30, 2023 9:36 PM CST
It's been two months since AMD has released a driver for its Radeon RX 6000 GPUsNo driver love for the Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, or game-specific support, as AMD has been focusing its driver efforts on the new RX 7000 Series.Jan 30, 2023 7:57 PM CST
Report: Ubisoft has split new Far Cry into two separate gamesUbisoft has reportedly split the latest Far Cry game into two separate titles--a multiplayer mode that could be F2P and a premium campaign experience.Jan 30, 2023 4:07 PM CST
Google's new AI bot creates 'original' music from text and sound promptsGoogle's new artificial intelligence bot called MusicLM can create 'original' music from both text and sound prompts put in by the user.Jan 30, 2023 4:32 AM CST
North Korean hackers busted trying to move nearly $30 million in cryptocurrencyA group of North Korean hackers responsible for the Harmony Bridge attack have been busted trying to launder nearly $30 million in cryptocurrency.Jan 30, 2023 2:32 AM CST
Mainstream GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 GPUs could arrive sooner than we thinkNVIDIA could release the entire GeForce RTX 40 Series product line-up in under a year, as RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 listings begin to emerge.Jan 29, 2023 8:26 PM CST
First PCIe Gen5 SSDs with 10 GB/s of read speed are on sale in JapanPCIe Gen5 SSDs are on their way, with CFD Gaming launching the very first 2TB model in Japan featuring an impressive 10 GB/s read speed.Jan 29, 2023 6:59 PM CST
Sony unveils two new Walkman players, the iconic 1980s device still going strongThe Sony Walkman is an iconic device that was best known for playing music on cassette tapes in the 1980s. In 2023 it's a high-end digital music player.Jan 26, 2023 7:59 PM CST

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