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• AMD is 'listening' to the community when it comes to RDNA 4 and Radeon RX 9070 XT pricingAMD's Frank Azor says the company is listening to the community regarding potential pricing for its RDNA 4 line-up, 'full details are coming soon.'Feb 6, 2025 8:29 PM CST
• MSI's upcoming budget-focused AMD B850 motherboards: tuned for Ryzen X3D CPUs, latest I/O techMSI's new fleet of AMD B850-based motherboards are for budget PC systems: tuned for Ryzen X3D processors, with the latest I/O features.Feb 6, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Sony guts PlayStation UI team shortly after the huge success of PS5 30th anniversary themesSony has reportedly laid off an entire team of PlayStation user interface developers very shortly after Sony saw huge success with its PS5 themes campaign.Feb 6, 2025 7:33 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti to use standard 8-pin power, up to RTX 4070 performanceA new leak points to NVIDIA's mainstream GeForce RTX 5060 Series using standard 8-pin power connectors, RTX 5060 Ti to match RTX 4070 performance.Feb 6, 2025 6:32 PM CST
• Apple prototypes tabletop robot: sits on your desk to help you out, with rumored launch in 2027Apple robotics researchers show off a prototype tabletop tobot with lifelike movement, helps you out on your desk, with a rumored 2027 launch.Feb 6, 2025 6:06 PM CST
• Take-Two hasn't made exact GTA 6 sales predictions, is confident in Rockstar's perfectionismTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says that the company hasn't made in-depth sales predictions for Grand Theft Auto VI, is confident in Rockstar.Feb 6, 2025 5:32 PM CST
• ASUS teases ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition, stuns in its all-gold aestheticASUS unveils its new ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition with an all-gold theme, designed exclusively for the market in the Middle East.Feb 6, 2025 5:05 PM CST
• GTA 6 is a 'console release' says Rockstar publisher, no PC version coming any time soonTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says 'GTA 6 is a console release' with no PC version in sight, adds 'and we know what the current console base looks like'.Feb 6, 2025 4:44 PM CST
• GTA V sales reach 210 million as total Grand Theft Auto franchise breaks 440 million salesGrand Theft Auto 5 has sold 5 million more units throughout last quarter, bringing total GTA V sales to a whopping 210 million, nearly half of GTA sales.Feb 6, 2025 4:31 PM CST
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II runs at insane 16K resolution at 38FPS on RTX 5090 with DLSSKingdom Come: Deliverance II is capable of running at the bonkers 16K resolution on NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 thanks to DLSS upscaling.Feb 6, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• GTA 6 delay? Grand Theft Auto VI still set for Fall 2025 release date, Take-Two reiteratesThere has been no change to Grand Theft Auto VI's planned release date, and Take-Two Interactive still expects GTA 6 to release in Fall 2025 on consoles.Feb 6, 2025 3:30 PM CST
• New Switch 2 JoyCon patent shows mouse functionalityA patent for the Nintendo Switch 2's new JoyCon controller shows that the device can indeed be used as a makeshift mouse for video games and content.Feb 6, 2025 3:29 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 6 confirmed for fall 2025 release during Take-Two earnings callTake-Two confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 will beleased in Autumn 2025, crushing rumors that the game could be delayed into 2026... not long to go now!Feb 6, 2025 3:23 PM CST
• E3 goes private again with new invite-only trade showThe Entertainment Software Association has launched a new gaming conference called the Interactive Innovation Conference, but it's not open to the public.Feb 6, 2025 2:31 PM CST
• Nintendo Switch platform hits $85 billion in lifetime sales revenue, 1.3 billion games soldNIntendo's Switch handheld-and-console hybrid family of hardware achieved more than 150 million unit sales, 1.3 billion games sold, and $85bn revenue.Feb 6, 2025 1:32 PM CST
• Switch 2 will be priced with profitability and foreign exchange rates in mindNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa tells investors that the Switch 2's price tag will be set with profitability and consumer affordability in mind.Feb 6, 2025 11:28 AM CST
• Nintendo confirms date for an official 'closer look' at the Switch 2Nintendo has confirmed when it will reveal more details on the Nintendo Switch 2, which will be in an event dedicated to the upcoming console.Feb 6, 2025 9:46 AM CST
• Google backpedals on promise to not create AI for use in weapons and surveillanceGoogle has altered its AI principles, or its public-facing commitments to AI development, by removing key guidelines relating to AI and weapons.Feb 6, 2025 3:33 AM CST
• Microsoft confirms two iconic Xbox exclusive titles are coming to the PS5Microsoft has confirmed it will be bringing two more first-party Xbox titles to Sony's PlayStation 5, with the release window being set for Spring 2025.Feb 6, 2025 3:02 AM CST
• Elden Ring Nightreign release date and details to be revealed on this dateFromSoftware is reportedly preparing to reveal more details on the highly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign in the coming days, including the release date.Feb 6, 2025 2:34 AM CST
• Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI in video games & voice actingIn a recent interview with the WSJ, Harrison Ford sat down to discuss his career. Highlighting his experiences with film, and most recently, video games.Feb 6, 2025 2:30 AM CST
• Programmers once again push the limit on where DOOM can be playedProgrammers have been trying to get DOOM onto as many strange devices as possible, and over the weekend, another odd device was added to the list.Feb 6, 2025 2:01 AM CST
• Google releases Gemini 2.0 models: 'We kicked off the agentic era'In an announcement on Wednesday morning, Google has officially released the Gemini 2.0 series of AI models, including Gemini 2.0 Flash and Gemini 2.0 Pro.Feb 6, 2025 1:25 AM CST
• EA reveals release window for new Battlefield gameElectronic Arts (EA) have given a rough release window for the next Battlefield game after revealing the game will be designed around player feedback.Feb 6, 2025 1:04 AM CST
• China retaliates against Trump with investigation into top US tech playerChina has launched an antitrust probe into one of the biggest tech companies in the US in retaliation against Trump's recent import tariffs.Feb 6, 2025 12:35 AM CST
• Unsettling levels of microplastics discovered in human brainsResearchers have discovered microplastics in human brain samples, raising the question as to how they are ingested and their impact on cognitive function.Feb 6, 2025 12:01 AM CST
• AMD CEO Lisa Su confirms release date for Radeon 9070 XT and RDNA 4AMD is finally ready to launch its RDNA 4 gaming GPUs, with the Radeon RX 9070 and Radeon RX 9070 XT arriving in early March according to CEO Dr. Lisa Su.Feb 5, 2025 7:36 PM CST
• MSI and ASUS raise the prices for all of their GeForce RTX 50 Series cardsThe GeForce RTX 50 Series launch has been a mess of stock availability and pricing, and now it looks like it's only going to get worse.Feb 5, 2025 7:04 PM CST
• Future AI data center capacity could require 10 gigawatts by 2025, more power used than UtahRAND Corporation says AI data centers could require 10 gigawatts of additional power capacity in 2025, requiring more power than Utah.Feb 5, 2025 5:05 PM CST
• AMD teases Instinct AI GPU roadmap: MI350 expected in mid-2025, next-gen MI400 arrives in 2026AMD has outlined its AI roadmap during recent earnings call: new Instinct MI350 now releases in mid-2025, next-gen MI400 arrives in 2026.Feb 5, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• Apple's new M5 chip enters mass production: for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Vision Pro successorApple has reportedly started mass production of its next-gen M5 processor: will power new MacBook Pros, iPad Pros, and new Vision Pro successor.Feb 5, 2025 3:03 PM CST
• AMD posts Q4 2024 revenue of $7.66 billion, data center revenues are up 69% from last yearAMD Q4 2024 revenues hit $7.6 billion, net income of $482 million with its data center revenue driving $3.9 billion for the quarter, up 69% from last year.Feb 5, 2025 2:02 PM CST
• AMD's next-gen RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card launches on March 6AMD's next-generation Radeon RX 9070 XT 'RDNA 4' graphics card reportedly launching March 6, will battle NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.Feb 5, 2025 1:45 PM CST
• ASUS's next-gen ROG Strix SCAR gaming laptop with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU will cost $4299Best Buy reveals ROG Strix SCAR 16 gaming laptop pricing: starts at $1899, ranging up to $4299 for the laptop fitted with the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Feb 5, 2025 1:01 PM CST
• NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 priced at 5x the MSRP in Taiwan: selling for insane $9100NVIDIA's new flagship ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card selling for up to $9100 in Taiwan, a mind-boggling 5x increase of the MSRP.Feb 5, 2025 12:17 PM CST
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reviews criticise 'hit-or-miss' AI featuresThe Galaxy S25 Ultra is set to release on Friday, February 7th. As reviews start to roll out, feedback on the handset's AI features is mixed.Feb 5, 2025 11:45 AM CST
• Steam's quiet update holds early access developers accountableUsers have identified a silently introduced feature on Steam that warns players if an early access game hasn't been updated in over 12 months.Feb 5, 2025 9:10 AM CST
• PNY's new UBC Type-C flash thumb drive offers portable SSD levels of speedPNY's new PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drives deliver read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/sec and write speeds of up to 800 MB/sec.Feb 5, 2025 5:32 AM CST
• Paris AI summit next week will be the test for US, China cooperationThe Paris AI Summit will test whether the US and China can find common ground on AI governance or if their growing rivalry will escalate further.Feb 5, 2025 1:50 AM CST
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gets DLSS 4 support via the NVIDIA AppKingdom Come: Deliverance II is already a hit among PC gamers, and GeForce RTX owners can experience improved image quality and performance with DLSS 4.Feb 5, 2025 12:58 AM CST
• Sanctioned GeForce RTX 5090 makes its way to a Chinese auction site, for over $4000Chinese shoppers are hopping on planes to try and buy GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs in nearby countries instead of settling for the cut-down GeForce RTX 5090D.Feb 5, 2025 12:33 AM CST
• AMD downplays DeepSeek threat: '[Innovation is] good for AI adoption'In a recent Q4 earnings call, AMD's CEO Lisa Su provided some comments on hardware sales, demand for AI, and DeepSeek's effect on the broader industry.Feb 5, 2025 12:00 AM CST
• Dockcase combines USB-C ports with an M.2 SSD enclosure to birth a 7-in-1 smart hubDockcase has combined a traditional connectivity hub with an SSD enclosure, creating a very interesting and style 2-in-1 device designed for creators.Feb 4, 2025 11:32 PM CST
• Nintendo reveals plan to tackle Nintendo Switch 2 scalpers and resellersWhen Nintendo releases the successor to the Nintendo Switch, opportunist people/bots will undoubtedly be ready to buy and then resell the new console.Feb 4, 2025 11:01 PM CST
• EA open to delaying Battlefield 6 to ensure the game is 'all it needs to be'EA expects to ship the new Battlefield game by March 2026, potentially throughout 2025, but the publisher says it will delay the game if it's not ready.Feb 4, 2025 10:29 PM CST
• Opera's new browser helps you focus, stretch and eliminate stressThe new browser, Opera Air, aims to improve mental wellbeing, featuring a range of features designed to promote mindfulness, focus, and stress reduction.Feb 4, 2025 10:00 PM CST
• EA to focus on 'highest-value opportunities' following Dragon Age Veilguard sales blunderFollowing disappointing sales of BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Electronic Arts says it is re-allocating resources to more high-value opportunities.Feb 4, 2025 9:33 PM CST
• AMD's gaming revenue for PlayStation, Xbox, and Radeon fell 58% in 2024AMD's record setting 2024 is attributed to its Data Center products and Ryzen CPUs in the Client segment. GPUs and gaming consoles? Not so much.Feb 4, 2025 9:03 PM CST
• Switch 2 launch to have 'head start' with ample supply, Nintendo saysNintendo plans to have ample supply of its new Switch 2 console ready for consumers at launch, analysts believe up to 20 million units may be available.Feb 4, 2025 8:35 PM CST
• AMD's big RDNA 4 and Radeon RX 9070 reveal event is coming in late FebruaryAccording to a new report, AMD is planning to hold a RDNA 4 and Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT press conference at the end of February.Feb 4, 2025 8:01 PM CST
• Nintendo to support original Switch as long as demand exists, President Shuntaro Furukawa saysNintendo signals that the Switch has reached peak saturation levels, but the company plans to support the original console as long as there is demand.Feb 4, 2025 7:32 PM CST
• Overclockers UK expects new GeForce RTX 5090 shipments in the next 3 to 16 weeksOverclockers UK retailer stock update: RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 totally sold out, new RTX 5080 ETA is 2-6 weeks, new RTX 5090 ETA is a huge 3-16 weeks away.Feb 4, 2025 7:07 PM CST
• Switch sales break 150 million, Nintendo signals peak saturationThe Nintendo Switch console has sold-in more than 150 million units worldwide, with holiday quarterly shipments reaching their lowest point of the gen.Feb 4, 2025 6:27 PM CST
• Taiwan will help companies relocate to the US, help get them set up after Trump's tariffsTaiwan will help companies relocate to the United States and help them find partners on US soil, following President Trump's new tariffs.Feb 4, 2025 6:06 PM CST
• Gaming titans ask Trump administration to consult ESA before tariffs are passedThe video games industry's top earnings is asking the Trump administration to consult with its Entertainment Software Association before tariffs are passed.Feb 4, 2025 5:32 PM CST
• AMD mega-success in Germany: dominates with 92% market share, leaves Intel with just 8%AMD is absolutely dominating the CPU market in Germany: AM5 and AM4 sockets have 92% market share, leaving Intel with a measely 7.84% market share.Feb 4, 2025 5:05 PM CST
• Nintendo holiday sales plummet to lowest point since Switch launchNintendo's latest Q3 Fiscal Year 2025 period sees the company reporting its lowest-ever holiday net sales revenues in the Switch's current lifespan.Feb 4, 2025 4:32 PM CST
• NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden calls NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 GPUs a 'monopolistic crime'Edward Snowden says NVIDIA brand now offers 'F-tier value for S-tier prices': says RTX 5070 should have 16GB, 5080 with 24/32GB, 5090 with 32/48GB+ RAM.Feb 4, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• Nintendo drops annual forecast -22%, now expects to sell millions less games and hardwareNintendo has downwardly revised its yearly earnings forecast, slashing initial hardware and software sales targets by multiple millions of units combined.Feb 4, 2025 3:33 PM CST
• GPU-Z v2.62.0 has full support for NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cardsGPU-Z version 2.62.0 released: includes support for NVIDIA's new Blackwell GPUs, including the new GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards.Feb 4, 2025 3:03 PM CST
• Valve rumored next-gen Steam console could be powered by AMD's new RDNA 4 GPU architectureValev is reportedly making a new Steam console, rumored to pack an RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 series GPU... perfect for Half-Life 3.Feb 4, 2025 2:02 PM CST
• NVIDIA's hotfix for new GPU driver includes Valorant cure - but probably not the fixes you wantHotfix version 572.24 for the new graphics driver fixes Valorant and Final Fantasy XVI crashing, but doesn't address some more pressing issues.Feb 4, 2025 11:32 AM CST
• Microsoft caught scrubbing official guide for installing Windows 11 on ineligible PCsMicrosoft has been caught scrubbing its own documentation outlining a process users could take to install Windows 11 on an unsupported machine.Feb 4, 2025 10:01 AM CST
• Alogic unveils stylish and powerful battery bank for monstrous portable chargingAlogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, a stylish yet monstrous device with a 27,600mAH capacity designed for high-performance users.Feb 4, 2025 9:16 AM CST
• Call of Duty studio co-founder confirms he crashed a drone into aircraft fighting LA wildfiresPeter Tripp Akemann, a co-founder of Call of Duty studio Treyarch, has pleaded guilty to crashing a drone into a firefighting aircraft.Feb 4, 2025 8:47 AM CST
• Australian government bans DeepSeek due to national security risksThe Australian Government has responded to the security concerns presented by DeepSeek, issuing a federal ban that has come into immediate effect.Feb 4, 2025 6:53 AM CST
• Bill Gates weighs in on the AI Revolution - 'Intelligence will be completely free'In a discussion with Harvard Business School professor Arthur C. Brooks, Bill Gates took some time to share his views on the future of AI.Feb 4, 2025 5:40 AM CST
• EA's next Need for Speed game on hold as developer Criterion goes all in on BattlefieldEA has four of its biggest studios working on the next Battlefield game, and with that developer Criterion is putting Need for Speed on hold... for now.Feb 4, 2025 5:02 AM CST
• ASUS AI POD with 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs and 72 Blackwell GPUs shipping in MarchWith cutting-edge AI hardware and advanced cooling, the ASUS AI POD is finally ready for production - and ASUS is looking for 'innovators' to test it out.Feb 4, 2025 3:02 AM CST
• Thermal Grizzly introduces KryoSheet pads for custom GeForce RTX 5090 water-coolingFor those looking to mod an air-cooled GeForce RTX 5090 with a custom water block, Thermal Grizzly's custom KryoSheet graphene pad is here.Feb 4, 2025 2:34 AM CST
• Here's what to expect from Microsoft's Xbox Showcase next monthMicrosoft has just wrapped up the Xbox Developer Direct, and now we are already hearing about the next big Xbox event, the Xbox Showcase.Feb 4, 2025 2:02 AM CST
• Elon Musk confirms he's using six 'young Spartans' to clear out the US governmentElon Musk has confirmed he's using six young 'Spartans' between the ages of 19 and 24 to play critical roles in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.Feb 4, 2025 1:31 AM CST
• 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
• 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
• 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

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