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Grand Theft Auto 6 teased by iconic GTA 5 actor in a bold new predictionThe actor who played Michael in Grand Theft Auto V has given his thoughts on the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, 'It's going to be worth the wait'Feb 4, 2025 1:02 AM CST
OpenAI's second AI agent has been officially releasedDeep Research, OpenAI's research-focused AI agent, gives users the tools to generate comprehensively researched reports in up to 30 minutes.Feb 3, 2025 10:45 PM CST
Battlefield 6's next-gen destruction effects will be first things tested in Battlefield LabsBattlefield 6's upcoming closed community playtesting will focus on the basics including combat and chaotic destruction physics the series is known for.Feb 3, 2025 4:33 PM CST
GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090D owners are bricking their GPUs, possible driver, PCIe, BIOS issuesPC gamers with NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D are seeing their new Blackwell GPUs bricked, could be drivers, PCIe, or BIOS issues.Feb 3, 2025 3:03 PM CST
EA wants your help to build the next Battlefield game, EA invests big in direct player feedbackFollowing Battlefield 2042's blunder, Electronic Arts is committed to avoiding past mistakes and is spending big on its new Battlefield game.Feb 3, 2025 12:31 PM CST
Microsoft Defender had a built-in VPN - but not anymore as little-known feature has been cannedThose who subscribed to Microsoft 365 in the US (and UK) got a basic VPN with Microsoft Defender, but it appears to have been unpopular.Feb 3, 2025 10:20 AM CST
Samsung triple-fold smartphone name leaks along with rumoured release dateSamsung subtly teased a triple-fold smartphone at its Unpacked 2025 event, and now a possible name has been attached to the mysterious device.Feb 3, 2025 7:02 AM CST
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra camera rings exposed as fake in durability testSamsung has just released its S25 Ultra, and a YouTuber dedicated to testing the durability of its products has put the new phone through its paces.Feb 3, 2025 2:04 AM CST
Google Sheets receives a Gemini-powered refreshBuilding on Google's integration of Gemini into its Workspace apps, Google Sheets is receiving new AI-powered data analysis tools.Feb 3, 2025 12:25 AM CST
DeepSeek misled the AI market, training costs range in the billions not millionsA research firm has estimated the expenditure needed to create DeepSeek's R1 model, which caused the market to drain $1 trillion when it was unveiled.Feb 2, 2025 10:32 PM CST
Elden Ring: Nightreign has roguelike elements, but isn't 'chasing a trend'Elden Ring Nightreign's director has revealed the game has rougelike elements, but has reassured fans the studio isn't simply 'chasing a trend'.Feb 2, 2025 9:03 PM CST
UK customers are facing a 4 month wait for GeForce RTX 5090 stockRetailer Overclockers UK says that customers could be waiting up to four months before they'll receive the GeForce RTX 5090 they've pre-ordered.Feb 2, 2025 7:33 PM CST
GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 was pretty much a paper launch, biggest US retailers are SOLD OUTNVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards are sold out at the biggest US retailers: Micro Center, Best Buy, Newegg all have NO stock.Feb 1, 2025 4:04 PM CST
AMD's new flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 9900X3D processors expected to launch by the end of MarchAMD's new flagship Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors are expected to launch by the end of March, joining the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.Feb 1, 2025 2:02 PM CST
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 can run Grand Theft Auto and God of War, at decent frame rates, tooFile this one under improbable jaw-loosening feats, as a Redditor manages to get these games running smoothly via a PSP emulator on the smartwatch.Feb 1, 2025 8:05 AM CST
TikTok's traffic makes a return after the app went dark for 16 hoursDespite briefly going offline for approximately 16 hours, TikTok has managed to recapture 90% of its audience, but its fate still hangs in the balance.Feb 1, 2025 5:47 AM CST
FBI seizes domains for infamous hacking forums that created 17 million US victimsThe Department of Justice has announced that it has seized the domains for two infamous hacking forums that were linked to 17 million American victims.Feb 1, 2025 12:01 AM CST
Alan Wake 2's DLSS 4 update is here and it's the first game to add RTX Mega GeometryRTX Mega Geometry is a game changer for Full Ray Tracing or Path Tracing, boosting performance in Alan Wake 2 by 15-20% on GeForce RTX GPUs.Jan 31, 2025 9:33 PM CST
Intel confirms next-gen Panther Lake CPUs launch later this year, Nova Lake CPUs arrive in 2026Intel confirms its next-generation Panther Lake CPUs will arrive in 2H 2025, after that we'll see Nova Lake CPUs in 2026 to better compete with AMD.Jan 31, 2025 8:16 PM CST
Samsung has received approval to supply NVIDIA with HBM3E, will be used in AI GPUs for ChinaSamsung has reportedly been approved to provide its 8-layer HBM3E memory to NVIDIA, will be used in less-powerful AI GPUs headed to China.Jan 31, 2025 6:06 PM CST
Intel kills off Falcon Shores AI chip, moves to 'rack-scale solution' with Jaguar ShoresIntel says its new Falcon Shores AI accelerator won't see the light of day, shifts its focus into next-gen Jaguar Shores 'rack-scale' solutions.Jan 31, 2025 3:03 PM CST
Xbox consoles are here to stay: 'Hardware is a critical part of what we do'Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer hopes that you'll choose to buy an Xbox console based on the merit of the hardware capabilities, not exclusives.Jan 31, 2025 12:06 PM CST
Starfield, Fable and Gears of War rumored release on PS5 and Switch 2Rumors point to more Xbox-exclusive titles making their way over to PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch 2, including Halo and Gears of War.Jan 31, 2025 9:05 AM CST
Sick of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 stock shortages? High-end Intel Battlemage GPU rumor may cheer you upAlready fed up with NVIDIA's next-gen GPUs having sold out in a flash? A hint of a B770 has been dropped, perhaps to offer the RTX 5070 some competition?Jan 31, 2025 6:16 AM CST
Robots set to take on humans in first-ever long distance running raceIn a first-of-its-kind event, 12,000 humans will compete against a selection of bipedal robots in a long-distance running race where wheels are forbidden.Jan 31, 2025 3:38 AM CST

This unique ultrawide monitor might replace your dual-screen setup for goodInnocn has unveiled a wild stacked 44-inch ultrawide dual-screen monitor designed for creative professionals, multitaskers, and gamers.Feb 4, 2025 12:31 AM CST
AI Agents like OpenAI's 'Operator' have a long way to go before replacing humansUsers have had the chance to gather early impressions following the January 23 release of OpenAI's Operator. So far, they're a little underwhelming.Feb 3, 2025 8:00 PM CST
Apple posts Q1 2025 results: crazy $124.3 billion in revenue, iPhones continue to dominateApple posts its Q1 2025 financial resutls: best quarter EVER with $124.3 billion in revenue, with the iPhone delivering $69.1 billion of that revenue.Feb 3, 2025 4:04 PM CST
Ex-PlayStation boss says next-gen PlayStation 6 won't be completely disclessSIE Worldwide Studios former CEO Shawn Layden comments on Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 console going discless, doesn't think it'll happen.Feb 3, 2025 2:02 PM CST
NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU works fine with just 3 x 8-pin connectors, runs at 450W and only 5% slowerWho needs 4 x 8-pin connectors? Well, you do for the best performance, but testing suggests a trio of connectors comes mighty close to the same FPS.Feb 3, 2025 12:04 PM CST
Singapore responds to accusations of smuggling illegal NVIDIA GPUs to ChinaQuestions have been raised for Singapore's reported involvement in being an intermediary for China to acquire NVIDIA GPUs the US government has banned.Feb 3, 2025 9:29 AM CST
New report reveals AI adoption gap: only 8% of businesses fully implement itA recent report from CPA Australia provides insight into the ways businesses view, adopt, and integrate the rapidly emerging technology.Feb 3, 2025 3:20 AM CST
DeepSeek AI found to be stunningly vulnerable to jailbreakingResearchers have pitted DeepSeek's R1 model against several harmful prompts and found it's particularly susceptible to jailbreaking.Feb 3, 2025 1:31 AM CST
5 of the Top 10 best selling GPUs on Newegg right now are AMD Radeon cardsWith no new GeForce RTX 50 Series or even many 40 Series GPUs to buy gamers are turning to Team Red and cards like the Radeon RX 7900 XT.Feb 2, 2025 11:36 PM CST
Elon Musk takes control of government computer system, officials now locked outElon Musk aides have locked millions of federal government employees out of data systems, concerns include cybersecurity and lack of oversight.Feb 2, 2025 10:01 PM CST
Assassin's Creed Shadows hit with massive spoilers in 200+ image leakAssassin's Creed Shadows art book leaks on hentai website revealing 200+ images of weapons, locations, characters, points of interest and more.Feb 2, 2025 9:00 PM CST
GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti to launch in March 2025A new report from one of NVIDIA's biggest GPU makers points to a March 2025 launch window for the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.Feb 2, 2025 7:02 PM CST
NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 60 rumors begin: Rubin GPU, more VRAM, DLSS 5, TSMC 3nm nodePC gamers can't even buy NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080, and now we've got the hype train for next-gen RTX 60 series GPUs. Let's go!Feb 1, 2025 3:15 PM CST
GALAX unveils monster custom GeForce RTX 5080 HOF OC Lab Edition graphics cardGALAX launches its new custom GeForce RTX 5080 HOF OC Lab Edition: 12-layer PCB with 14+6+6 power stage design, single 16-pin power connector.Feb 1, 2025 1:46 PM CST
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date leak source responds in new updateThe store that 'leaked' the release date for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has posted an update about the release date.Feb 1, 2025 6:46 AM CST
Foldable iPhone inches closer to reality as Apple zeroes in on display supplierApple is reportedly changing display supplier for its rumored foldable iPhone, as the company wants no creases on the purported device.Feb 1, 2025 3:31 AM CST
Newegg sold its entire RTX 5090, RTX 5080 GPU stock in 20 minutes, most were gone in 5 minutesNewegg sold out its entire stock of NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards in 20 minutes, most inventory was claimed in just 5 minutes.Jan 31, 2025 11:11 PM CST
Apple kills off plans to build AR glasses, will leave the AR glasses market to MetaApple has reportedly killed its plans to build AR glasses that would pair with its products, adding fuel to the fire of the failed Vision Pro headset.Jan 31, 2025 9:09 PM CST
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is already being hit with negative Steam reviewsMarvel's Spider-Man 2 has released on PC and it's Steam listing is already being bombarded with negative reviews citing troubling performance issues.Jan 31, 2025 7:57 PM CST
Xbox to use PlayStation and Nintendo to build multiplatform, cross-network gaming empireMicrosoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer solidifies the company's plan to use its rival's PS Store and eShop platforms to bolster its own video games empire.Jan 31, 2025 5:06 PM CST
Xbox Series S parity clause primes first-party games for Xbox handheld, Switch 2Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that the Series S content parity clause has helped devs scale their games, could be an asset for handhelds.Jan 31, 2025 2:04 PM CST
WB to shut down brawler blunder Multiversus shortly after executive departureWarner Bros. Games today announced that its failed live service brawler Multiversus will be shutting down in May, and monetization has been disabled.Jan 31, 2025 11:03 AM CST
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 movie confirmed and it hasn't even released yetClair Obsur: Expedition 33 is scheduled to be released in April 2025, and the developers have already secured a partnership to create a movie adaptation.Jan 31, 2025 8:39 AM CST
US officially launches probe into DeepSeek over illegal use of NVIDIA chipsOfficials in the White House and FBI have begun a probe into DeepSeek to determine whether banned NVIDIA chips were used to create the R1 model.Jan 31, 2025 5:45 AM CST
GeForce RTX 5090 signed by JayzTwoCents scalped already, up for stupidly high $5800JayzTwoCents personally signs a ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card at Micro Center, gets home and sees it up for sale for $5800.Jan 31, 2025 2:02 AM CST

DeepSeek AI begins to steal customers away from ChatGPTDeepSeek is beginning to take a top global position in the AI chatbot rankings, with customers now appearing to move away from OpenAI's ChatGPT.Feb 4, 2025 12:01 AM CST
'GTA is unlike any other game,' animator says Rockstar is likely fixing tons of bugs in GTA 6Former Rockstar Games animator Mike York explains why Grand Theft Auto games are so unique and stand apart from other titles insofar as game development.Feb 3, 2025 5:31 PM CST
TSMC plans to set up 'Giga Fabs' in Taiwan as it speeds into 1nm chip productionTSMC speeds up plans for cutting-edge 1nm process no production, has plans to set up a 'Giga Texas' semiconductor facility in Taiwan.Feb 3, 2025 3:33 PM CST
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D gaming laptop with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU now up for pre-order in EuropeAMD's new flagship mobile Ryzen 9 9955HX3D available for pre-order inside of new gaming laptops in Europe, packs NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Feb 3, 2025 1:37 PM CST
'Best offer ever' for Apple Music: six months for just $2.99 - 50 cents per month, with a catchNew offer is a big discount and is available throughout February, but the mentioned catch is that you need to have an iPhone, iPad or Mac to sign up.Feb 3, 2025 11:03 AM CST
Great news: NVIDIA Smooth Motion rival for AMD's Fluid Motion Frames is coming to RTX 4000 GPUsIf you were disappointed that Smooth Motion was an RTX 5000 exclusive, don't worry - that's only the case initially, and it'll be coming to RTX 4000 GPUs.Feb 3, 2025 8:25 AM CST
The Last of Us style 'zombie-fungus' has now been confirmed in another speciesThe new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent study.Feb 3, 2025 2:35 AM CST
Microsoft Edge's new update takes on the scam that inspired 'The Beekeeper'Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces a security feature to combat scams that defraud victims of nearly a billion dollars annually.Feb 3, 2025 1:00 AM CST
SuperStation One recreates the original PlayStation from the 1990s, sans CD-ROM driveThe SuperStation One is a faithful recreation of the original PlayStation console from the 1990s, and can play classic games without emulation.Feb 2, 2025 11:01 PM CST
Intel XeSS, the company's answer to DLSS, now available in over 150 gamesIntel Xe Super Sampling, the company's answer to NVIDIA DLSS, has passed a notable milestone - 150+ games now feature the technology.Feb 2, 2025 9:34 PM CST
GeForce NOW celebrates 5 years of cloud gaming, library grows to over 2000 PC gamesGeForce NOW is celebrating five years of cloud gaming and February 2025 is going to be a big month thanks to several major PC game releases.Feb 2, 2025 8:01 PM CST
GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 4060 are still the two most popular PC gaming GPUsAccording to the latest hardware survey results from Steam, there are more GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs than any single discrete Radeon GPU.Feb 2, 2025 6:29 PM CST
Samsung expects next-gen HBM4 mass production in 2H 2025, 'optimized version' of HBM3E comingSamsung began supplying HBM3E 8-Hi and 12-Hi in Q3 2024, still working on 'optimized version' of HBM3E for Q1 2025, while preparing for HBM4 in 2H 2025.Feb 1, 2025 3:03 PM CST
How much would you pay for an RTX 5090 GPU? ASUS wants $3,100 for its ROG Astral LC OC EditionThe ASUS ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition has a truly wallet destroying price tag, and the air-cooled version isn't much cheaper.Feb 1, 2025 10:42 AM CST
AMD Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs rumored to arrive in March, alongside RX 9070 graphics cardsBut later rather than sooner in March, perhaps? Whatever the case, a French tech site's source is not optimistic about getting Ryzen 9 X3D anytime soon.Feb 1, 2025 6:15 AM CST
Phil Spencer confirms Starfield isn't staying exclusive, along with every other Xbox gameXbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed Starfield isn't going to stay exclusive to Xbox and PC, possible release on Switch 2 and PlayStation.Feb 1, 2025 12:37 AM CST
ChatGPT creator OpenAI launches o3-mini: its new 'reasoning' AI model to compete with DeepSeekOpenAI is launching its new o3-mini reasining model inside of ChatGPT, new model responds 24% faster than o1-mini, providing more accurate answers, more.Jan 31, 2025 10:10 PM CST
NVIDIA updates RTX Video Super Resolution with new and more efficient AI modelRTX Video Super Resolution, the AI-based DLSS-like technology for watching streaming content just got a big update - a more efficient AI model.Jan 31, 2025 8:34 PM CST
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang expected to meet with President Trump today, will talk all things AINVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is expected to meet with President Trump at the White House today, will talk about the future of the AI industry for the USA.Jan 31, 2025 7:07 PM CST
Apple CEO Tim Cook says DeepSeek shows 'innovation that drives efficiency'Apple CEO Tim Cook comments on Chinese AI surprise DeepSeek, says 'innovation that drives efficiency is agood thing' as it competes with ChatGPT.Jan 31, 2025 4:04 PM CST
Windows 11 gamers in the firing line of nasty Auto HDR bug can now safely install 24H2 updateMicrosoft has fixed the Auto HDR bug that messed up the color palette of games, and also caused them to crash, in Windows 11's optional update for January.Jan 31, 2025 12:33 PM CST
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti GPU turns up in HWiNFO utility, but there's no RTX 5070 - a telling sign?Is this a further indication of sorts that the NVIDIA RTX 5070 might be delayed? Some previous buzz on the rumor mill suggested the GPU may slip to March.Jan 31, 2025 10:30 AM CST
Mark Zuckerberg's frustration with his meetings leaking revealed in leaked audioMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is growing tired of what he says during internal meetings leaking, which was revealed in leaked audio from a meeting.Jan 31, 2025 7:02 AM CST
NASA discovers asteroid that's now the most significant threat to EarthAstronomers identified a potentially hazardous asteroid traveling 38,700 mph, measuring between 130 and 300 feet wide, and a slim chance of hitting Earth.Jan 31, 2025 4:33 AM CST
Microsoft makes ChatGPT's most-advanced $200 a month AI freeMicrosoft has provided unlimited free access to OpenAI's o1 model, which was released in December and can be as much as $200/month.Jan 31, 2025 1:31 AM CST

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