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• Survey shows 1 in 5 gamers are fed up with AMD and NVIDIA's new GPUs, no longer want to buy oneThe poll by ComputerBase indicates that 19% of respondents wanted to buy a new RX 9070 or RTX 5000 GPU, but couldn't, and have now lost interest.Mar 12, 2025 12:11 PM CDT
• Pokemon GO maker Niantic bought by Scopely for $3.5 billionNiantic, the studio behind the extremely popular app Pokemon GO have been acquired by mobile gaming firm Scopley for $3.5 billion.Mar 12, 2025 11:23 AM CDT
• NVIDIA to unveil RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 graphics cards tomorrowNVIDIA has briefed the media on the RTX 5060 series, which includes three new graphics card variants that will be announced tomorrow.Mar 12, 2025 10:52 AM CDT
• GTA 6 price leak reveals what everyone wasn't hoping forA retailer has listed Grand Theft Auto VI on its website, revealing a price for what could be the most anticipated game of all time.Mar 12, 2025 10:32 AM CDT
• Apple to release iPhone 17 Pro with advanced feature that will help gamersApple is rumored to implement new cooling technology into its iPhone 17 Pro family of devices, designed to reduce the temperature of the A19 Pro chip.Mar 12, 2025 10:05 AM CDT
• Imagine if this GeForce RTX 5090 signed by Jensen Huang is missing ROPsA signed GeForce RTX 5090 has emerged on the r/NVIDIA subreddit, with the user claiming their friend won the NVIDIA sweepstakes grand prize from CES 2025.Mar 12, 2025 9:40 AM CDT
• Do you often chat to Copilot in Windows 11? A new press-to-talk feature should prove very handyPress-to-talk capability is just in testing for now in the latest version of the Copilot app, which Microsoft is busy turning into a fuller-featured affair.Mar 12, 2025 9:20 AM CDT
• Lunar lander films sparks and explosions on the surface of the MoonAfter touching down on the lunar surface on March 2, Blue Ghost is now causing sparks to fly on the surface of the Moon in a new video.Mar 12, 2025 8:31 AM CDT
• Days Gone Remastered follows Sony's trend of strange upgrade policiesA large portion of PS Plus players will be locked out of the game's $10 upgrade, adding to a growing list of misleading upgrade practices from Sony.Mar 12, 2025 4:46 AM CDT
• Huawei goes all-in with its first AI laptop built entirely in-houseAn industry analyst has revealed that Huawei plans to release its first AI laptop, built entirely from in-house components, in April.Mar 12, 2025 2:52 AM CDT
• Trump vows to label attacks against Tesla as acts of domestic terrorismPresident Donald Trump has announced in front of the White House that he is going to label attacks against Tesla dealerships as acts of domestic terrorism.Mar 12, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• Pocket Casts claps back against Spotify with its free web player: 'we're making a statement'Pocket Casts, a podcast steaming platform, has made its web apps available free of charge - with users no longer required to pay or make an account.Mar 12, 2025 2:01 AM CDT
• Corsair Custom Lab comes to Europe, gamers in more countries can now customize their gearCorsair Custom Lab, an online tool that lets you customize the look of gear like the K65 Plus Wireless Gaming Keyboard, is now available in Europe.Mar 12, 2025 1:40 AM CDT
• NVIDIA restocks RTX 50-series GPUs, emails sent out about limited time availabilityNVIDIA has sent out emails to Prioriry Access members say they can purchase a new GeForce RTX 50-series Founders Edition card, while stock lasts.Mar 12, 2025 1:17 AM CDT
• Take-Two accuses GTA online account sellers of stealing 'millions in revenue'In a notion filed at the Californian US District Court, Take-Two Interactive have joined Roblox in a legal campaign against the sale of in-game assets.Mar 12, 2025 12:56 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE's 'Ultimate PCIe Scratch Test' pokes fun at ASUS's Q-Release system for GPUsGIGABYTE posted a video of what happens when you insert and remove a GPU 100 times on one of its new motherboards in a clear nod toward ASUS.Mar 12, 2025 12:26 AM CDT
• Quake or Goldeneye 007 - Which game should join the World Video Game Hall of Fame?Voting is now open for the next three games to be inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Which games do you want to see added?Mar 11, 2025 11:58 PM CDT
• Hitman Trilogy arrives on PSVR2 March 27 - with less jank, dual wielding, and moreAt the VR Games Showcase, IO Interactive showed off Hitman: World of Asssassination - set to arrive this month with a range of new features & improvements.Mar 11, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Blizzard announces that BlizzCon is set to return in 2026Blizzard Entertainment is bringing back its in-person BlizzCon community event in 2026, and it's aiming to make it 'an unforgettable experience.'Mar 11, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• This hybrid laptop design rocks built-in liquid cooling: up to monster 9950X3D, RTX 5090 specsThis new hybrid laptop sports built-in liquid cooling, runs a 17.3-inch 3K 120Hz panel with up to the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.Mar 11, 2025 3:16 PM CDT
• MacBook Air M4 will be delivered to buyers with a surprisingly old version of macOS SequoiaThe MacBook Air M4 will come with macOS Sequoia 15.2 installed, requiring a day-one software update to get the latest version, which is 15.3.1.Mar 11, 2025 2:28 PM CDT
• Rise of the Ronin on PC has wrongfully brought my RTX 4090 to its kneesKoei Tecmo has released Rise of the Ronin on PC, and unfortunately, early reviews of the former PlayStation exclusive indicate major problems.Mar 11, 2025 1:05 PM CDT
• Split Fiction releases to raving reviews and hits 1 million copies sold in 48 hoursHazelight Studios releases its new co-op adventure Split Fiction to positive reviews, and announces it has already passed the 1 million copies sold mark.Mar 11, 2025 12:04 PM CDT
• Las Vegas Sphere owners plan to spawn smaller 5,000-seat mini spheresThe owners behind the $2.3 billion Las Vegas Sphere are planning on creating smaller 'mini-Spheres' that would be able to seat 5,000 people.Mar 11, 2025 10:33 AM CDT
• Microsoft lifts block on Windows 11 24H2 that stopped some AutoCAD users from installing itIf you were running Autodesk's AutoCAD 2022, then you'll have been blocked from the 24H2 update due to an issue with the software - but the fix is now in.Mar 11, 2025 9:37 AM CDT
• The Last of Us challenged the views of Nintendo's Miyamoto and God of War's JaffeIn conversation with screenwriter Alex Garland, Neil Druckmann explored some of the early challenges, doubts and inspirations around narratives in games.Mar 11, 2025 8:45 AM CDT
• New ASUS monitors aren't just eye-friendly, but also lung-friendly with built-in air purifiersASUS claims its new VU Air Ionizer range of monitors can remove up to 90% of airborne dust to improve air quality, with no changing of filters required.Mar 11, 2025 8:26 AM CDT
• SpaceX release Starship launch footage from an angle I didn't think was possibleSpaceX has released footage of the most recent Starship launch from an angle I didn't think was possible, showcasing the sheer power of Super Heavy.Mar 11, 2025 8:02 AM CDT
• Sony hides evidence of AI being used to generate iconic PlayStation charactersA leak that is now public shows Sony is experimenting with using AI to develop some of its iconic PlayStation characters, revealing a stark quality drop.Mar 11, 2025 7:36 AM CDT
• Death Stranding 2: One the Beach - $1,500 watch, trailer, prices & release dateHideo Kojima has revealed Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in a new 10 minute trailer, while also revealing the price, release date, and editions.Mar 11, 2025 6:57 AM CDT
• Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet takes on religion & loneliness in an alt-80's futureIn a discussion with screenwriter Alex Garland, Neil Druckmann provided some insight into the setting, story and themes behind Intergalactic.Mar 11, 2025 1:11 AM CDT
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets the biggest clue of a PS5 release date yetIndiana Jones and the Great Circle has received its biggest clue yet for an official release on Sony's PlayStation 5, thanks to the ESRB.Mar 11, 2025 12:33 AM CDT
• Elon Musk reveals origin of people behind 'massive cyberattack' that crashed XElon Musk has revealed the origin of the 'massive cyberattack' that briefly brough down the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.Mar 11, 2025 12:06 AM CDT
• Hideo Kojima joins Remedy's Control in a surprise update to the 2019 gameControl has also received a massive visual overhaul with improved ray-tracing, updated DLSS support, HDR, and even improved color accuracy.Mar 10, 2025 8:01 PM CDT
• Sony confirms AMD's FSR 4 is coming to PlayStation in 2026Sony's Mark Cerny has confirmed that AMD's new FSR 4 technology will be coming to PlayStation in 2026 as an update to its PSSR technology.Mar 10, 2025 7:31 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 specs leak, 3840 CUDA Cores, 8GB of GDDR7, 150WGeForce RTX 5060 specs emerge, confirming beefier specs than the GeForce RTX 4060, with fast GDDR7 memory. But, will 8GB of VRAM hold it back?Mar 10, 2025 7:01 PM CDT
• Amazon fake CPU warning: user orders AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, receives old-school FX-4100 insteadUser buys an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor from Amazon, but after receiving it, peels off the film from the CPU heatspreader... reveals it's an FX-4100.Mar 10, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Elon Musk says a 'massive cyberattack' is causing service interruptions for X and GrokElon Musk says that there is a 'massive cyberattack' against X happening right now, blames either a large coordinated group, or a country involved.Mar 10, 2025 2:19 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GB300 'Blackwell Ultra' AI servers: fully liquid-cooled AI clusters at GTC 2025NVIDIA is set to unveil its new GB300 'Blackwell Ultra' AI servers at GTC 2025, will shift into the world of fully liquid-cooled AI clusters.Mar 10, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Microsoft's next-gen Xbox in 2027 joined by Xbox handheld in 2025 codenamed 'Keenan'Microsoft is rumored to be working on a Xbox gaming handheld codenamed 'Keenan' that will run Windows, will let you install Steam, and more.Mar 10, 2025 1:33 PM CDT
• Microsoft's next-gen Xbox isn't a console, but a PC in a 'TV-friendly shell' says insiderMicrosoft's next-generation Xbox is a 'TV-friendly shell' says insider, shooting down rumors that COD developers have dev kits to the 'next Xbox'.Mar 10, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
• Apple took 26 years to change symbol on the mute key to make sense with MacBook Air M4 keyboardOver a quarter of a century to fix a strange inconsistency with the mute key? Yes, Apple really didn't move very quickly to resolve this oddity.Mar 10, 2025 12:35 PM CDT
• Want FSR 4 in more games? OptiScaler tool can do that, and supercharges Cyberpunk 2077 a treatOptiScaler can switch upscaling tech in games, and now supports FSR 4, allowing 60 FPS at 1440p with Full Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 on an RX 9070 XT.Mar 10, 2025 12:04 PM CDT
• Infamous GPU leaker confirms NVIDIA RTX 5050, 5060, 5060 Ti specificationsReliable GPU leaker kopite7kimi has revealed the much awaited specifications for three new rumored Blackwell GPUs: RTX 5050, 5060, and the 5060 Ti.Mar 10, 2025 10:43 AM CDT
• Apple's first foldable iPad expected after 2028: new high-end OLED tandem display and COE techApple's first foldable iPad Pro rumored to have 18.8-inch display with under-display FaceID, expected to drop in 2028 with new COE display technology.Mar 10, 2025 8:11 AM CDT
• Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 offers full feature parity - except for cross-progressionPS5 players will be pleased to hear that except for cross-progression, Forza Horizon 5 restricts no aspect of the in-game experience.Mar 10, 2025 6:21 AM CDT
• NVIDIA to supply 64,000 new AI GPUs for OpenAI, Oracle's new Stargate AI supercomputer in TexasNVIDIA is supplying 64,000 new GB200 AI GPUs to help power OpenAI and Oracle's new Stargate AI supercomputer in Texas by the end of 2026.Mar 10, 2025 6:14 AM CDT
• Fake playtest invites are targeting Steam users again in latest phishing scamPhishing scams disguised as playtest invitations are re-emerging, with users reporting fake invitations to playtest the game 'Sand'.Mar 10, 2025 4:29 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon RX 9050 teased: entry-level RDNA 4 should compete with rumored RTX 5050 GPUMexican retailer lists AMD's new Radeon RX 9050 and RX 9060 graphics cards: entry-level RDNA 4 to compete against upcoming RTX 5050 and RTX 5060.Mar 10, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• Steve Wozniak was an early Tesla fan - now he calls its design a 'miserable' experience.In a recent interview with CNBC, Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak shared his views on the software design for modern Teslas - and they weren't positive.Mar 10, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's budget-focused GeForce RTX 5050 leaks: cheaper Blackwell GPU with GDDR6 memoryNVDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 5050 will be the first RTX Blackwell GPU with GDDR6 memory, dropping GDDR7 to dominate the mid-range gaming market.Mar 10, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• Paramount skips voice actors, opting for shockingly bad AI slop in 'Novocaine' film promoIn a recent Instagram promo for the film Novacaine, Paramount skipped hiring actors to try its luck at AI-generated promotional content.Mar 10, 2025 1:57 AM CDT
• AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition for Radeon GPUs just got it biggest update in yearsAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.3.1 is a big one, with support for the new Radeon RX 9070 Series, FSR 4, AI tools, and a lot more.Mar 10, 2025 1:26 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW adds support for Capcom's smash hit Monster Hunter WildsNVIDIA's GeForce NOW library is expanding this month with big PC releases like Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.Mar 10, 2025 12:56 AM CDT
• Kingmakers enemies are medieval but not dumb - they'll recognise, react and 'counter-balance'In a discussion with Edge Magazine, the game director Paul Firsch talked more about the strategic elements of Kingmakers, scrapped mechs, and more.Mar 10, 2025 12:29 AM CDT
• The Last of Us Part 3 probably won't happen but Sony has a limited edition DualSense controllerNaughty Dog's Neil Druckmann confirms that there are no plans to develop The Last of Us Part 3, while Sony announces a new limited edition controller.Mar 9, 2025 11:57 PM CDT
• Elon Musk's White House gaming PC - 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 and a GeForce RTX 4060?Elon Musk has set up office in the White House and has installed a gaming PC with an impressive display and questionable GPU choice.Mar 9, 2025 11:32 PM CDT
• Doom: The Dark Ages won't end like Rogue One: 'I mean, that would end the medieval chapter'In a recent interview with PC Gamer, the developers of DOOM: The Dark Ages discussed how the prequel won't be bound by its predecessors.Mar 9, 2025 11:01 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 50 Series hotfix driver for black screens and OC cards not running 'at full speed'NVIDIA has released a new Hotfix driver for GeForce RTX 50 Series owners to resolve the 'black screen' issue and overclocking settings not sticking.Mar 9, 2025 10:29 PM CDT
• AMD's mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 X, to launch with 8GB and 16GB optionsAMD's mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, will launch with two variants - one with 8GB and one with 16GB of GDDR6 memory.Mar 9, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• Leaked concept art showcases the batcycle from scrapped Damien Wayne Batman gameAn artist from WB's cancelled Batman game has shared 2015 renders of the Batcycle, providing a glimpse at early designs before the project was scrapped.Mar 9, 2025 8:59 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 Ti specs leak, 8GB and 16GB variants confirmedGeForce RTX 5060 Ti specs and details emerge showcasing two models, one with 8GB and one with 16GB of GDDR7 memory. Rumors point to an April 2025 launch.Mar 9, 2025 8:33 PM CDT
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II update arrives March 13 - mod support, barber mode & moreKingdom Come: Deliverance II is receiving its first major content update March 13th, adding official mod support, hair customisation and more.Mar 9, 2025 12:29 AM CST
• Trump's tariffs likely the nail in the coffin for physical games, experts sayWhile Trump's Mexico tariffs are on pause for now, industry analysts highlight that things aren't looking good for physical games.Mar 8, 2025 11:59 PM CST
• McDonald's claims 43,000 restaurant AI overhaul is to 'alleviate stress' for employeesAs part of a technological overhaul, over 43,000 McDonald's restaurants will be receiving new AI powered tools that shift the role of human workers.Mar 8, 2025 9:44 PM CST
• President Trump says US chip business was stolen from USA by Taiwan, blames former presidentsPresident Trump says US chip making business was stolen by Taiwan, blames former presidents, reiterates Intel was great under Andy Grove's leadership.Mar 8, 2025 5:17 PM CST
• Overclockers UK sold 5000 units of AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 series, says the 'demand is crazy'Overclockers UK is selling AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 series cards like hotcakes: RDNA 4 'demand is crazy' and that AMD has a 'monster on their hands'.Mar 8, 2025 4:44 PM CST
• NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU leaks: 24064 CUDA cores, 96GB GDDR7, nearly a new TITAN GPUNVIDIA's new RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell workstation GPU details: GB202 GPU, 24064 CUDA cores, 752 Tensor Cores, 188 RT Cores, 96GB GDDR7 with ECC, 600W power.Mar 8, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• Alphacool unveils the first waterblock for RDNA 4: made for ASRock's Radeon RX 9070 XT TaichiAlphacool unveils its new Core RX 9070 XT Taichi with Blackplate GPU Cooler, ready for some water-cooled custom RDNA 4 GPU goodness.Mar 8, 2025 3:03 PM CST
• NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 has its 12V-2x6 power connector hitting an insane 150C tempInno3D's new custom GeForce RTX 5090 Frostbite graphics card sees its 12V-2x6 power cable hitting an insanely hot 150C temperature.Mar 8, 2025 2:02 PM CST
• AMD's next-gen Zen 6 'Medusa Ridge' desktop CPUs: 12/24/32-core variants, up to 128MB L3 cacheAMD's next-generation Medusa Ridge 'Zen 6' desktop CPUs will arrive in 12-core, 24-core, and 32-core variants with up to 128MB of L3 cache.Mar 8, 2025 1:01 PM CST
• First look at Apple's new iPhone 17 line-up redesign with dummy unitsApple is only six months away from unveiling the new iPhone 17 line-up and dummy units have already appeared online, created with 'internal documents'.Mar 8, 2025 11:24 AM CST
• Sam Bankman-Fried sent to solitary confinement over Tucker Carlson interviewSam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and convicted felon of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX is now in solitary confinement.Mar 8, 2025 10:49 AM CST
• ISS astronauts witness Starship exploding and falling back to EarthA NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured the explosion caused by Starship's eighth flight to the upper atmosphere.Mar 8, 2025 10:26 AM CST
• Apple hides Apple Intelligence TV ad after major Siri AI upgrade is delayed indefinitelyApple has reportedly delayed the much-awaited launch of Siri 2.0, the upgrade that would inject the digital assistant with personal AI intelligence.Mar 8, 2025 8:52 AM CST

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