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Activision could pull out of UK in order to merge with MicrosoftActivision and Microsoft are considering dramatic solutions in order to merge, including having Activision completely pull its operations out of the UK.Jun 2, 2023 3:26 PM CDT
Intel Beast Lake: 10 performance cores and huge clocks to beat AMD's X3D CPUs?Rumor has it that Beast Lake CPUs, potentially due in 2026, could offer monstrous performance for single-core and take the gaming crown from X3D.Jun 2, 2023 11:30 AM CDT
AI-powered drone kills US military official during training exerciseAn AI-powered drone turned on US military personnel when it was unable to complete its mission, 'killing' one military official in a simulation.Jun 1, 2023 9:44 PM CDT
Redfall originally had a robust microtransaction modelReports indicate that Arkane's latest Redfall live service shooter had a substantial amount of microtransactions before a major revision took place.Jun 1, 2023 4:32 PM CDT
Apple's testing M2 Max and M2 Ultra Macs, could they debut at WWDC next week?Apple is said to be working on multiple new Macs that will be powered by the M2 Max and an as-yet unannounced M2 Ultra chip. Could they arrive at WWDC?Jun 1, 2023 1:41 PM CDT
Report: ZeniMax pressed its studios to add microtransactions to gamesBefore the Microsoft acquisition in 2020, ZeniMax insisted that studios inject in-game purchases and games-as-a-service elements in key franchises.Jun 1, 2023 12:29 PM CDT
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti sales are reportedly weak and outgunned by AMD's RX 7600 GPUThe rumor mill paints a pretty desperate picture for NVIDIA's brave new mid-range hope, which could be the 'worst launch in memory' we're told.Jun 1, 2023 8:02 AM CDT
G.Skill showcase its eye-watering DDR5 RAM at Computex 2023G.Skill has unveiled its juicy eye-watering DDR5 DIMMs at Computex 2023, showcasing the Trident Z5 Royal Elite and the Trident Z5 Royal.Jun 1, 2023 3:05 AM CDT
Corsair announces new HydroX watercooling gear at Computex 2023Corsair has announced new Hydro X water cooling parts ranging from CPU and GPU blocks, to new pump reservoirs with IPS LCD screens.Jun 1, 2023 2:26 AM CDT
ASRock showcase its first ultrawide gaming monitor at Computex 2023ASRock has showcased its very impressive PG34WQ15R3A, which is the company's very first jump into the ultrawide gaming monitor market.Jun 1, 2023 1:57 AM CDT
Comcast could enter the $200 billion video games market, analysts speculateAnalysts speculate that Comcast's next big investment strategy could be in gaming, possibly with an acquisition that could be used for transmedia content.May 31, 2023 10:19 PM CDT
Activision almost bought Time Warner: 'We'd turn their IP into games'Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick confirms that the company was ready to buy Time Warner if the AT&T deal fell through, and the capital was ready to go.May 31, 2023 12:35 PM CDT
AI extinction threat on a par with pandemic or nuclear war, experts warnA whole bunch of AI scientists and experts have signed a statement to this effect, including execs from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.May 31, 2023 10:00 AM CDT
ASRock unveils the PG32UMF at Computex 2023, a glorious 4K 144Hz UHD IPS displayASRock has unveiled its glorious 31.5-inch 4K UHD flat IPS display, sporting a buttery 144Hz refresh rate and a bunch of extra features.May 31, 2023 6:27 AM CDT
ASRock reveal stunning 55-inch 8K IPS display at Computex 2023ASRock has unveiled its highest-end display at Computex 2023, introducing the stunning PG558KF, an 8K gaming display aimed at high-end gamers.May 31, 2023 5:17 AM CDT
Patriot's first PCIe Gen5 SSD hits 12.4 GB/s without a massive coolerPatriot Memory and Viper Gaming brought the company's first high-speed PCIe Gen5 SSD to Computex 2023, and its cooler is impressive and small.May 31, 2023 4:27 AM CDT
CMA allegedly only spent 4 weeks out of its 32-week investigation on cloudActivision legal counsel alleges that regulators at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had only spent 1/8th of its total investigation on cloud.May 30, 2023 3:50 PM CDT
NVIDIA is now worth $1 trillion - and it's all about AI, not gaming GPUsNow NVIDIA is making so much cash from its AI chips, will GeForce gaming graphics cards become increasingly less of a priority? That's not inconceivable...May 30, 2023 10:42 AM CDT
MSI Spatium M570 Pro PCIe Gen5 SSD delivers over 14 GB/s speeds at Computex 2023MSI's new SPATIUM M570 Pro series of Gen5 SSDs were at Computex 2023 and we saw the benchmarks results hit over 14.5 GB/s read speeds.May 30, 2023 6:20 AM CDT
AORUS Stealth 500 is a complete gaming PC that hides all cables from viewAt Computex 2023 GIGABYTE showed its concept for a stealth gaming PC, one where you don't see any cables or connectors, it's all hidden.May 30, 2023 5:16 AM CDT
ZOTAC showcase its palm-sized PI430AJ Zbox Pico mini PC at Computex 2023ZOTAC has shown off what it can do in its mini-PC department by displaying the impressive Zbox Pico PI430AJ mini PC at Computex 2023.May 30, 2023 1:01 AM CDT
ASUS's new ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 is its new liquid cooled flagshipASUS is bringing back the Matrix brand with a new flagship liquid cooled ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 which boasts the highest boost clock speeds to date.May 29, 2023 8:31 PM CDT
CD Projekt CEO squashes Sony acquisition rumors: 'CD Projekt is not for sale'CD Projekt Group CEO Adam Kicinski officially squashes the new rumors that Sony's PlayStation division is seeking to acquire the Witcher publisher.May 29, 2023 3:02 PM CDT
Bitcoin Antminer spotted completely submerged in cooled oil at Computex 2023Engineered Fluids has submerged a Bitmain Antminer in oil that's then cooled through a cooling unit, enabling a higher hashrate to be achieved.May 29, 2023 6:04 AM CDT
NVIDIA ACE for Games uses AI to let you interact and talk with NPCsThe NVIDIA Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) will let you strike up a conversation with a character in an RPG, and it's all thanks to AI. And some RTX to boot.May 29, 2023 4:27 AM CDT

EA's new monetization tactic may include Nike's FOMO lootboxesEA is teaming up with Nike's Swoosh virtual collectible business, and the publisher needs to clarify things as soon as possible to avoid controversy.Jun 2, 2023 1:40 PM CDT
Intel Arrow Lake flagship CPU could be a 40-core monster to destroy AMD Zen 5If the latest leak is right, the Arrow Lake 8+32 core top dog could be up to a staggering 75% faster than Raptor Lake flagship with multi-core performance.Jun 2, 2023 9:04 AM CDT
NVIDIA G-SYNC ULMB 2 reduces motion blur, making 120Hz look better than 480HzNVIDIA G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 is a firmware update for high-end esports displays with G-SYNC modules that dramatically improves motion clarity.Jun 1, 2023 9:25 PM CDT
WhatsApp companion mode is finally rolling out on the iPhoneWhatsApp is now rolling out a new companion mode feature to iPhone users that allows them to sign into their account on multiple devices at the same time.Jun 1, 2023 2:19 PM CDT
BioWare experimented with AI-powered story and dialog, but it ended in disasterDragon Age writer David Gaider says that BioWare had experimented with procedurally-generated dialog and quest/story beats, but the results felt soulless.Jun 1, 2023 1:36 PM CDT
Own a GIGABYTE motherboard? It might be affected by a nasty vulnerabilitySome 270 GIGABYTE motherboards (on AMD and Intel platforms) are apparently affected - and it's worth checking if yours is one of them.Jun 1, 2023 11:30 AM CDT
Lian Li has new cases, fans, and even a desk at Computex Taipei 2023Lian Li announces new cases, fans with amazing LCD screens, and even a desk! TweakTown checks it all out while at Computex 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.Jun 1, 2023 3:33 AM CDT
AVerMedia showcases the first HDMI 2.1 Game Capture Cards at Computex 2023The new Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) and the Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) from AVerMedia are first HDMI 2.1 Game Capture Cards, and we saw them in action.Jun 1, 2023 2:59 AM CDT
T-FORCE AL1 Aluminum SSD Heat-Sink is designed specifically for PlayStation 5T-FORCE was at Computex 2023 in full force, where in addition to checking out its DDR5 and PCIe Gen5 options we spotted something very cool for the PS5.Jun 1, 2023 2:25 AM CDT
FSP announces MONSTER Cannon Pro 2500 watt PSU at Computex 2023FSP announces the monster 2500 watt ATX 3.0 PSU, dubbed the Cannon Pro. Can run four RTX 4090s comfortably. No pricing or availability is known.Jun 1, 2023 1:52 AM CDT
U.S. spent more on games than China in 2022, analyst firm reportsConsumers in the United States spent $2.4 billion more on video games than consumers in China, with 50% of worldwide games revenues coming from mobile.May 31, 2023 5:31 PM CDT
Activision CEO responds to harassment allegations, comments on labor unionsActivision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick responds to the allegations of harassment made against the company and also asserts that he's not anti-union.May 31, 2023 11:23 AM CDT
Corsair introduces iCUE Link to make PC builds easier, cleaner, and more stylishGet rid of that nest of wires and replace it with single cables all connected to a hub with easy management, Corsair's new iCUE LINK is out soon.May 31, 2023 8:56 AM CDT
Corsair's new Dominator Titanium DDR5 memory will let you 3D print a new topCorsair's new range of Dominator Titanium DDR5 memory kits feature removable tops that will let you customize the look with your own style.May 31, 2023 6:15 AM CDT
XPG shows Fusion 1600w ATX 3.0 PSU running FOUR GeForce RTX 4090s at ComputexXPG pushed its Fusion 1600w ATX 3.0 PSU over the brink to 1800 watts with four fully loaded NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs at Computex Taipei 2023!May 31, 2023 5:13 AM CDT
ATX 3.0 and ATX 12VO in the same PSU? Yep, from Enermax at Computex 2023Enermax has developed a new PSU that can do both ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO power standards. This PSU is also 1200 watts and is 80 Plus Platinum rated.May 30, 2023 9:45 PM CDT
Nintendo explains why emulation is bad for gamingFollowing issuance of a cease-and-desist order that forced Valve to remove Dolphin from Steam, Nintendo explains why emulation is bad for the games market.May 30, 2023 2:51 PM CDT
Microsoft boasts about how much faster Windows 11 is nowDelivering delightful performance is what Microsoft is boasting about in a blog post which outlines a raft of things that just happen more swiftly now.May 30, 2023 8:14 AM CDT
MSI's new Gaming X Slim range for the GeForce RTX 40 Series cuts down GPU sizesStarting with the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X Slim, MSI is planning to release thinner, slimmer, and smaller GeForce RTX 40 Series cards.May 30, 2023 5:45 AM CDT
ZOTAC debuts the Magnus One at Computex 2023, showing off its raw powerZOTAC has debuted the impressively powerful Magnus One at Computex 2023, and it comes with brand new upgrades to its graphics card and CPU processor.May 30, 2023 4:53 AM CDT
Here's a close-up look at ASUS's Zenbook 17 Fold OLED shown off at Computex 2023ASUS has shown off its very impressive Zenbook 17 Fold OLED at Computex 2023, displaying its multiple modes such as laptop, desktop, and tablet.May 30, 2023 12:14 AM CDT
ASUS's hidden concept GeForce RTX 4070 removes the need for a power cableASUS new concept GeForce RTX 4070 and motherboard concept removed the need for additional cables, delivering a clean and impressive look.May 29, 2023 8:30 PM CDT
Witcher 3 is now one of the top 10 best-selling games of all time, CDPR saysThe Witcher 3 has sold so many copies on all platforms in 8 years that it's now among the top 10 best-selling video games of all time, CD Projekt RED says.May 29, 2023 12:39 PM CDT
NVIDIA Grace Hopper enters full production, with insane AI supercomputer comingGrace Hopper Superchips are on track for late 2023 and the new NVIDIA DGX GH200 AI Supercomputer connects 256 of them in a 1-Exaflop beast.May 29, 2023 5:22 AM CDT
ASUS reveal its amazing 49-inch 144Hz super-ultrawide PG49WCD gaming monitorASUS has unveiled a new super-ultrawide gaming monitor that sports a stunning 5120x1440 OLED display with a glorious 144Hz refresh rate.May 29, 2023 4:05 AM CDT

GTA 6 expected to make $1 billion sales in first weekGrand Theft Auto 6 is expected to sell around 25 million copies, with around 12-14 million unit sales in its first week and break $1 billion in revenues.Jun 2, 2023 12:03 PM CDT
Ducky's ProjectD Outlaw 65 impresses at Computex 2023 but could cost $600We saw Ducky's ProjectD Outlaw 65 at Computex 2023 and it's not only the heaviest mechanical keyboard we've seen, but one of the most impressive too.Jun 1, 2023 9:58 PM CDT
Capcom asks gamers what the next Resident Evil remake should beCapcom is currently conducting a public survey asking gamers what the next Resident Evil remake should be, so now's your chance to make your voice heard.Jun 1, 2023 5:35 PM CDT
The Nothing Phone (2) will get tons of software updates and a display boostThe Nothing Phone (2) is coming and the company has now confirmed that it'll get plenty of software and security updates for years to come.Jun 1, 2023 2:02 PM CDT
Apple shares iOS 16 adoption figures and they're ... fineApple's iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are installed on a huge number of devices, but they're matching last year's software updates without pulling away.Jun 1, 2023 1:21 PM CDT
Bugged Surface Duo update is causing much frustration with random rebootsA seriously nasty bug appears to reside within the latest May 2023 update for the Surface Duo, and Microsoft is currently in the process of investigating.Jun 1, 2023 10:20 AM CDT
ASUS unveils the ROG Strix Scope II 96 keyboard with ROG NX Snow SwitchesAfter going hands-on with the ROG Strix Scope II 96 at Computex 2023 it might just take the crown from the ASUS ROG Azoth we recently reviewed.Jun 1, 2023 3:29 AM CDT
G.Skill announce the WigiDash PC Command Panel, the Stream Deck competitorG.Skill has announced a direct competitor to the highly popular Elgato Stream deck at Computex 2023, introducing the WigiDash PC Command Panel.Jun 1, 2023 2:39 AM CDT
InWin introduces radical MOD FREE modular case design at Computex 2023InWin announces tons of new products at Computex Taipei 2023! Continues to innovate with interesting new cases, PSUs, and AIO coolers.Jun 1, 2023 2:22 AM CDT
KLEVV's new DDR5 memory pushes 8600MT/s, and looks awesome in this Steampunk modKLEVV is at Computex 2023 to showcase its impressive new DDR5 and PCIe Gen5 tech inside some of the cooled PC mods we've seen so far.Jun 1, 2023 1:31 AM CDT
Microsoft pledges to be 'determined' and 'creative' to get ATVI merger clearanceMicrosoft President Brad Smith comments on the ongoing Activision merger regulatory concerns, says company is determined to address regulator concerns.May 31, 2023 1:29 PM CDT
ASRock showcases its newly announced 1440p and 1080p gaming monitorsASRock has announced a slew of conventional-sized gaming monitors, introducing brand new 1080p and 1440p variants under the Phantom Gaming brand.May 31, 2023 10:01 AM CDT
MSI's RTX 4060 graphics card has been spotted at ComputexMSI Ventus 2X Black OC has been snapped over at the show - it's a dual fan graphics card which is designed to fit easily into smaller PCs.May 31, 2023 8:20 AM CDT
Fractal Design launches new mITX gaming case at Computex, meet the TerraFractal is launching a new SFF mITX case dubbed, Terra. Available in three colors, graphite, white, and jade. MSRP is set at $179.99.May 31, 2023 5:40 AM CDT
Inno3D brought new WHITE edition GPUs to Computex 2023Inno3D is releasing new WHITE editions for its current GeForce line-up, from the GeForce RTX 4090 down to the brand-new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.May 31, 2023 5:04 AM CDT
PlayStation may not be console-only, but it's still console-firstSony's expansion onto PC sets a clear picture for PlayStation's multi-device future, but that doesn't mean the PS5 console is a second-class citizen.May 30, 2023 8:40 PM CDT
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is officially coming to PCIt's official: The next first-party Sony game to break PlayStation 5 exclusivity is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, coming to PC on July 26.May 30, 2023 12:03 PM CDT
ADATA launches its most powerful Gen 5 SSD, and it has water coolingADATA has unleashed its most powerful SSD yet with built-in water cooling at Computex 2023, introducing the Project NeonStorm PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD.May 30, 2023 6:32 AM CDT
Take a close-up look at ZOTAC's refreshed graphics card designs at Computex 2023ZOTAC has shown off its refreshed design on its line-up of graphics cards, from the powerful RTX 4090 AMP Extreme to the RTX 4060Ti.May 30, 2023 5:43 AM CDT
AORUS Windforce GeForce RTX 40 Series showcased with Bionic Shark FansAt Computex 2023 GIGABYTE shows us some new fans for their AORUS Windforce GeForce RTX 4090 inspired by shark skin and its unique properties.May 30, 2023 4:28 AM CDT
ASUS shows off new ProArt LC 420 all-in-one CPU cooler at Computex 2023 HQ TourASUS shows off new ProArt series 420mm CPU AIO Cooler, focusing more on form and function over aesthetics. More information at a later date.May 29, 2023 8:36 PM CDT
How to Rebuild a Vulnerable Exchange Server using Stellar Repair for ExchangeUsing Stellar Repair for Exchange as the recovery tool, here's the process of recovering and rebuilding an Exchange Server setup after a failed migration.May 29, 2023 6:27 PM CDT
NASA expects it'll spend $6 billion on a rocket that's six years behind scheduleNASA has conducted an audit on its Artemis Moon Program and found that it expects to spend an additional $6 billion on a rocket that's behind schedule.May 29, 2023 11:18 AM CDT
ASUS tear-down its ROG Ally, showing off its glorious insides at Computex 2023ASUS has torn apart its ROG Ally, a powerful gaming handheld running Windows 11, and put all its innards on display at Computex 2023.May 29, 2023 5:01 AM CDT
ASUS's world's first 38-inch 4K 144Hz gaming monitor spotted at Computex 2023ASUS is about announce its worlds first 38-inch 4K gaming monitor that sports a 144Hz refresh rate, IPS technology and 1ms response time.May 29, 2023 3:22 AM CDT

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