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• GIGABYTE unleashes AORUS FO27Q5P QD-OLED gaming monitor: 500Hz refresh, DisplayPort 2.1aGIGABYTE unveils two new QD-OLED gaming monitors, with the AORUS FO27Q5P with a remarkable 500Hz refresh rate, and DP2.1 UHBR20 bandwidth support.Jan 4, 2025 2:15 PM CST
• Popular antivirus maker warns Windows 10 users to 'switch to Windows 11 immediately' (or Linux)Cybercriminals know lots of folks are stuck on Windows 10 and those nefarious types are waiting to pounce on potential victims later this year.Jan 4, 2025 5:37 AM CST
• SpaceX to deploy model next-gen Starlink satellites on its new Starship launchSpaceX is significantly upgrading the Starship test flight program, with the next payload including 10 Starlink 'simulators' to test future satellites.Jan 3, 2025 11:11 PM CST
• NVIDIA is giving away a GeForce 8800 Ultra signed by Jensen Huang, the first CUDA GPU everNVIDIA is giving away a GeForce 8800 Ultra GPU signed by CEO Jensen Huang, and all you have to do is post a comment in reply to their post on X.Jan 3, 2025 10:03 PM CST
• ZOWIE intros XL2586+ esports monitor: rocks an ultra-fast 600Hz refresh rateZOWIE introduces XL2586X+ esports gaming monitor with rock-and-roll 600Hz refresh rate, specifically designed for FPS playerrs, check it out!Jan 3, 2025 7:07 PM CST
• Pimax Dream Air VR headset revealed: 8K display, spatial audio, DisplayPort connectivity for PCPimax launches the world's smallest full-feature 8K resolution VR headset, introducing the new Pimax Dream Air: weighs under 200g, packs 27M pixels/Jan 3, 2025 6:27 PM CST
• Microsoft preparing to spend $80 billion on new AI data centers in 2025 aloneMicrosoft plans to spend $80 billion this year on AI data centers, with more than half of that projected spending through June 2025 will be in the USA.Jan 3, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• TSMC to begin equipment move-in at its biggest CoWoS packaging plant in Taiwan in April 2025TSMC to begin equipment move-in at its biggest CoWoS advanced packaging and testing plant, AP8 in the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) in April 2025.Jan 3, 2025 3:03 PM CST
• The first laptop with AMD's new Krackan Point APU with Zen 5c cores, RDNA 3.5 GPU teasedECS has just announced a new 14-inch laptop with AMD's unreleased Krackan Point APU: featuring 8 x Zen 5c CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores, and NPU for AI.Jan 3, 2025 2:02 PM CST
• HDMI 2.2 will officially debut at CES 2025 introducing higher bandwidth, resolution supportHDMI 2.2 to debut at CES 2025 just as AMD and NVIDIA prepare next-gen graphics cards: new specification, higher bandwidth for future displays.Jan 3, 2025 1:34 PM CST
• Watch out, Intel - AMD's Ryzen CPUs are getting far more popular going by latest Steam surveyAMD CPUs are going from strength to strength according to Valve's hardware survey, and are up 5% over the past two months, poaching buyers from Intel.Jan 3, 2025 12:35 PM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the most popular Zen 5 chip in Germany, selling like hotcakesAMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has become the best-selling Zen 5 chip in Germany, with one of the biggest retailers in the country sold out.Jan 3, 2025 9:09 AM CST
• Samsung and Google team up for Eclipsa Audio: Dolby Vision competitor on 2025 TVs and soundbarsSamsung Electronics announces integration of Eclipsa Audio: new 3D audio technology developed in partnership with Google, coming to 2025 TVs and soundbars.Jan 3, 2025 8:08 AM CST
• NVIDIA and Qualcomm rumored to consider Samsung for 2nm, as TSMC 2nm costs are 'too high'South Korean outlets report that NVIDIA and Qualcomm are considering switching to Samsung Foundry for 2nm chip production, as TSMC prices are too high.Jan 3, 2025 7:07 AM CST
• Samsung's new smart fridges use AI: alerts on low groceries, buys them on Instacart for youSamsung joins forces with Instacart to enhance your kitchen experience, will allow US customers to shop for groceries directly from their Samsung fridge.Jan 3, 2025 6:06 AM CST
• NVIDIA's game-changing DLSS 4 tech expected to launch with GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs (duh)NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs will be unveiled at CES 2025 next week with next-generation DLSS 4 AI upscaling technology.Jan 3, 2025 5:39 AM CST
• SK hynix preparing full stack of AI memory provider vision at CES 2025, leads with HBM3E, HBM4SK hynix is preparing to showcase its industry-leading AI memory technologies at CES 2025: including HBM3E, 122TB SSDs, and so much more.Jan 3, 2025 5:05 AM CST
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Laptop GPUs teased: RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070 5060, 5050 Max-Q comingNVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series 'Laptop' GPUs leaked: RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070, RTX 5060, RTX 5050 Max-Q designs on the way.Jan 3, 2025 4:04 AM CST
• MSI reveals world's first 27-inch QD-OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor with DisplayPort 2.1aMSI's new MPG 272URX QD-OLED is the world's firrst 27-inch QD-OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor with DisplayPort 2.1a connectivity: 4K 240FPS without DSC tech.Jan 3, 2025 3:03 AM CST
• MSI MPG 272QR WD-OLED X50: the first 27-inch 1440p 500Hz monitor with DisplayPort 2.1aMSI teases its new ultra-high-end MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50: the world's first 500Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor with next-gen DisplayPort 2.1a connectivity.Jan 3, 2025 2:02 AM CST
• MSI's new MPG 242R X60N announced: 24.1-inch panel with crazy-fast 600Hz refresh rateMSI reveals its new MPG 242R X60N gaming monitor with 600Hz refresh rate, 24.1-inch 'Rapid TN' panel supports MSI's new AI features, too.Jan 3, 2025 1:01 AM CST
• NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 reportedly has 575W TDP, while RTX 5080 has 360W TDPNVIDIA's next-gen ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 reportedly has 575W TDP, while the second-fastest Blackwell GPU -- RTX 5080 -- has 360W TDP.Jan 3, 2025 12:42 AM CST
• Elon Musk says you can stream sports in the glorious 8K res using Starlink from AntarcticaElon Musk says you can now stream live sports in 8K resolution using Starlink from Antarctica, 173Mbps speeds and 92ms latency tested.Jan 2, 2025 11:41 PM CST
• MSI GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO retail box teased: 16GB GDDR7 on 256-bit memory busMSI's next-gen GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO graphics card leaked: confirmed to feature 16GB GDDR7 memory on 256-bit memory bus, launches in January 2025.Jan 2, 2025 9:09 PM CST
• NVIDIA files a patent for AR glasses: you could be wearing GeForce AR glasses in 2025NVIDIA files a patent for AI glasses, could enter the AR glasses market alongside Apple, Meta and others sometime in 2025... GeForce AR glasses incoming?Jan 2, 2025 8:35 PM CST
• KOORUI to enter gaming monitor business with a bonkers 750Hz refresh rate in 2025KOORUI to launch the worl's first monitor with an insane 750Hz refresh rate: 24.5-inch 1080p panel with 750Hz refresh and 0.5ms response time in 2025.Jan 2, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Valve reveals the top-grossing Steam games of 2024 by revenue2024 is over, and Valve has revealed the top best-earning PC games on Steam from last year...and the list is full of newcomers and old GAAS titans.Jan 2, 2025 3:06 PM CST
• Switch 2's AI upscaling tech possibly detailed in new Nintendo patentNintendo files a new patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office that describes multiple instances of AI-upscaling technology, presumably for Switch 2.Jan 2, 2025 10:31 AM CST
• Half-Life 3 announcement close? Voice actor for G-Man teases the return of Half-Life in 2025Mike Shapiro is the voice of G-Man from the Half-Life franchise, and he just teased that G-Man is coming to Half-Life in 2025... Half-Life 3 confirmed?!Jan 2, 2025 7:07 AM CST
• ASUS unveils ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM gaming monitor: 26.5-inch 4K 240Hz with DisplayPort 2.1aASUS has just unveiled its new ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM gaming monitor: a new 27-inch 4K 240Hz OLED panel, with DisplayPort 2.1a and full UHBR20 speeds.Jan 2, 2025 6:15 AM CST
• MSI Raider 18 HX gaming laptop teased: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUMSI's new Raider 18 HX NRE gaming laptop teased: sports Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285HX 'Arrow Lake' CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU in 2025.Jan 1, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas, now a 'possible act of terror'Tesla Cybertruck detonated outside of Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, was filled with 'fireworks-style morters' and treated as a possible terrorist attack.Jan 1, 2025 9:11 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 5060 laptop benchmark shows a 30% improvement over the RTX 40603DMark Time Spy benchmark results for the GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU have reportedly leaked, showing a 30% performance improvement over the RTX 4060.Jan 1, 2025 8:06 PM CST
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to hit retail shelves on January 21, 2025With the release date, specs, and potential performance for the GeForce RTX 5080 now out in the wild (via rumor), the only missing piece is the price.Jan 1, 2025 7:06 PM CST
• Steam Awards 2024 winners announced - Black Myth: Wukong earns Game of the YearThe 2024 Steam Award winners, as voted by the PC gaming community, have been announced with Black Myth: Wukong winning the Game of the Year award.Dec 31, 2024 9:36 PM CST
• NVIDIA RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs spotted in prebuilt PCs with 16GB of VRAM in both casesPC builder iBuyPower aired product listings for gaming rigs with the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti graphics cards, although they've now been taken down.Dec 31, 2024 8:27 AM CST
• TSMC has price increases of 5-10% for 3nm, 5nm processes and 15-20% for CoWoS packaging in 2025TSMC is expected to raise prices by 5-10% for its advanced 5nm and 3nm process nodes, and 15-20% for CoWoS advanced packaging due to AI demand.Dec 31, 2024 2:02 AM CST
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 to use 16+6+7 power stage design, 14-layer PCB, huge 600W TGPNVIDIA's ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 features 16+6+7 phase power design, 14-layer PCB, and up to a 600W TGP for custom RTX 5090 32GB cards.Dec 31, 2024 1:01 AM CST
• SK hynix boss to meet with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 to talk about next-gen HBM4SK Group Chairman Tae-won Chey could meet NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 to discuss next-gen HBM4 AI memory chips, ready for Rubin R100 AI GPUs.Dec 31, 2024 12:12 AM CST
• GTA 6 projected to generate $3.2B revenue in first 12 months, $1B in pre-orders alreadyGrand Theft Auto 6 is projected to generate $3.2 billion in its first 12 months, with a huge $1 billion in pre-orders already... Rockstar to the MOON.Dec 30, 2024 11:11 PM CST
• Steam saw close to 19,000 PC games released throughout 2024, 32% more than 20232024 was the biggest year ever for new game releases on Steam. However, with close to 19,000 in total the majority are 'Limited Games' due to low sales.Dec 30, 2024 10:37 PM CST
• ONEXSUGAR dual-screen gaming handheld announced: Android OS and Qualcomm Snapdragon processorONEXSUGAR gaming handheld teased: dual-screen display, rotatable controllers, and Qualcomm's new Snapdragon SoC running Android OS.Dec 30, 2024 10:10 PM CST
• Upgraded ZOTAC GAMING ZONE handheld with 'stronger hardware' teased for CES 2025A ZOTAC GAMING ZONE gaming handheld refresh is going to debut at CES 2025, promising 'stronger hardware' compared to the original.Dec 30, 2024 9:32 PM CST
• TSMC begins mass production at its 1st Japan fab, will break ground on 2nd fab in Q1 2025TSMC has kicked off mass production at its 1st fab in Japan, will break ground on its 2nd fab in Japan by Q1 2025, online by the end of 2027.Dec 30, 2024 9:09 PM CST
• Sony explains why the PS Portal only streams PlayStation games and doesn't natively play themPlayStation Platform Business Group CEO Hideaki Nishino explains why Sony's newest gaming handheld doesn't actually natively play PS4 or PS5 games.Dec 30, 2024 8:33 PM CST
• Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 14/15 laptop leaked: new design drops the TrackPointLenovo's new ThinkPad X9 14/15 laptop leaks with MacBook-inspired deisgn: drops the 'pointing stick' TrackPoint, with a full reveal at CES 2025.Dec 30, 2024 7:07 PM CST
• It sounds like more first-party PlayStation games will come to competing platformsInteresting comments from PlayStation gaming CEO Hermen Hulst may indicate that more new games in key first-party IPs could come to platforms like Switch.Dec 30, 2024 6:31 PM CST
• Sony's new PlayStation mobile games will focus on 'synergy with the console'Sony wants to provide a unique cross-platform synergy with its first-party PlayStation mobile games, but exact details on how this will work remain scarce.Dec 30, 2024 5:35 PM CST
• ASUS GeForce RTX 5080, Radeon RX 9070 XT custom GPUs teased: new ROG 'ASTRAL' name in 2025ASUS ROG ASTRAL GPUs teased with new GeForce RTX 5080 16GB cards, new TUF and PRIME branded Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 9070 cards teased.Dec 30, 2024 5:05 PM CST
• Apple rumored to delay using TSMC's new 2nm node, until capacity expands 8x in 2026Apple could delay using TSMC's new 2nm process node until capacity expands by 8x in 2026: new 2nm chip rumored for iPhone 18 in 2026.Dec 30, 2024 4:04 PM CST
• First-party PlayStation games go through 'rigorous' vetting process before Sony will fund themSony's PlayStation games division carefully selects which projects to greenlight and sends each game through a 'rigorous' and thorough review process.Dec 30, 2024 3:43 PM CST
• PlayStation plans to revive classic IPs: 'We're continually looking at opportunities'Sony says it is constantly looking at ways to reinvigorate and revive its franchises in new ways, including older classic IPs, but funding is limited.Dec 30, 2024 11:20 AM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer in higher quality shows Rockstar detail: stretch marks on thighsGrand Theft Auto 6 trailer in higher quality uploaded to Chinese social media: shows Rockstar's attention to detail with stretch marks on legs, and more.Dec 30, 2024 8:08 AM CST
• GIGABYTE teases its next-gen AORUS graphics card, this could be the AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 32GBGIGABYTE's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 Xtreme Waterforce graphics card teased: CES 2025 reveal, with AIO cooler, with some surprises in store.Dec 30, 2024 7:20 AM CST
• NVIDIA's next-gen Jetson Thor systems in 1H 2025: the 'ChatGPT' moment for physical AI, robotsNVIDIA plans next-generation compact computers for humanoid robots with Jetson Thor, in 1H 2025: the 'ChatGPT moment' for physical AI and robots.Dec 30, 2024 2:02 AM CST
• TSMC silicon photonics tech first co-package optics (CPO) samples ready for NVIDIA, BroadcomTSMC's new silicon photonics work is improving: its first co-packaged optics (CPO) samples expected to reach NVIDIA, Broadcom in 2025.Dec 30, 2024 1:01 AM CST
• Google Pixel 10 Pro smartphone concept: gorgeous design, vertical camera, Tensor G5 chipGoogle's next-gen Pixel 10 Pro smartphone concept looks awesome with a radical redesign, new Tensor G5 processor, vertical camera, and more.Dec 30, 2024 12:12 AM CST
• AMD Ryzen 9 9950HX laptop CPU spotted in Geekbench AI test, 9950HX3D laptop CPU testedAMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X3D laptop processor teased inside of ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop, Ryzen 9000X3D laptop CPUs should be revealed at CES 2025.Dec 29, 2024 11:11 PM CST
• Intel is prepping to launch a new Arc 'Battlemage' GPU with 24GB of VRAM in 2025An Intel Arc Pro Battlemage GPU with 24GB of VRAM is on track for 2025, targeting the AI and Pro market where VRAM capacity is king.Dec 29, 2024 10:31 PM CST
• NVIDIA giving away a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti signed by Jensen Huang is pretty coolRing in the new year with a GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with custom backplate and a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition signed by NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.Dec 29, 2024 10:03 PM CST
• LG UltraGear 45GX990A: world's first 45-inch bendable 5K OLED gaming monitor debuts at CES 2025LG unveils its new UltraGear GX9 series: the world's firrst bendable 5K2K gaming monitor, 45-inch ultrawide 5K monitor debuts in full at CES 2025.Dec 29, 2024 9:09 PM CST
• AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT will stick with traditional 8-pin powerAccording to a new report AMD won't be mandating a switch to the newer 12V-2x6 power connector for its next-gen Radeon 9070 XT and 9070 GPUs.Dec 29, 2024 7:58 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti specs reveal cores counts, memory, and moreDetails for the GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti emerge, with both cards expected to launch in early 2025 following the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.Dec 29, 2024 7:29 PM CST
• LG's new OLED TV tech at CES 2025: G5 series with 165Hz, 4-stack WOLED panelsLG to showcase new OLED TV tech at CES 2025: 4-stack WOLED panel with up to 3700 nits of brightness, new 83-inch QD-OLED TV, new G5 series with 165Hz.Dec 29, 2024 7:07 PM CST
• NVIDIA's next-gen ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 rumored at $2600, RTX 5080 at $1500NVIDIA's next-gen ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 rumored to cost $2600, while the second-fastest GeForce RTX 5080 expected at $1500 or so.Dec 29, 2024 6:07 PM CST
• Steam's Best of 2024 list highlights the biggest selling new PC games of the yearSteam's Best of 2024 list breaks down the best selling and the most played PC games of 2024, including all of the new PC game releases for the year.Dec 29, 2024 6:04 PM CST
• ASUS ROG NUC 2025 leaked: Intel Cere Ultra 200 series CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUASUS preps next-gen ROG NUC pre-built Mini-PC for CES 2025: powered by Intl Core Ultra 200H series CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPU.Dec 29, 2024 4:04 PM CST
• Samsung loses bid to make Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, moves to TSMC N3P process nodeSamsung continues to struggle securing large customers for its semiconductor business: loses Qualcomm to TSMC for its new Snapdrargon 8 Elite 2 chip.Dec 29, 2024 3:28 PM CST
• Intel preps CES 2025 keynote, joins the keynote party on January 6 with AMD and NVIDIAIntel has confirmed its next-gen CES 2025 press conference confirrmed, company teases 'groundbreaking innovations' for the show. What do you want to see?Dec 26, 2024 8:08 PM CST
• SK hynix preps 16-Hi HBM3E memory mass production in 2025, just before HBM4 makes its debutSK hynix preparing for 16-Hi HBM3E mass production in 2025, weeks after introducing the world's first 48GB 16-Hi HBM3E at SK AI Summit in Seoul.Dec 26, 2024 7:07 PM CST
• AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D spotted: boost clocks of over 5.6GHz, 128MB of L3 cacheAMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D procesor spotted on CPU-Z: 16 cores, 32 threads, boosts up to 5.65GHz with 128MB of L3 cache in total for 2025.Dec 26, 2024 5:05 PM CST
• Clevo's next-gen X580 laptop teased: 18-inch display, Arrow Lake-HX CPU, RTX 50 Laptop GPUClevo's next-gen X580 gaming laptop teased: 18-inch display, Intel Arrow Lake-HX processor, and NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 Laptop GPU.Dec 26, 2024 4:04 PM CST
• Intel's new Core Ultra 9 275HX 'Arrow Lake-HX' CPU spotted: 24C/24T chip at up to 5.3GHz speedsIntel's upcoming Arrow Lake-HX processor spotted: new Core Ultra 9 275HX chip hits Geekbench with 24C/24T at up to 5.3GHz clock speeds.Dec 26, 2024 3:07 PM CST
• TSMC dominance leads South Korea to consider its own semiconductor biz with KSMCTSMC is so dominant that South Korea business and academic leaders are calling for a state-based 'KSMC' (Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Company).Dec 26, 2024 8:08 AM CST
• Best Christmas Gift Ever: ASML sells 'Lego' model of its TWINSCAN EXE:5000 High-NA machineASML sells Lego model of its cutting-edge TWINSCAN EXE:5000 High-NA EUV lithography machine, unfortunately it's only for ASML employees.Dec 26, 2024 7:07 AM CST

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