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- OpenAI's new AI-focused smartphone is taking aim at Apple's iPhoneOpenAI is building an AI-first smartphone to rival the iPhone, with Jony Ive and custom silicon from Qualcomm and MediaTek, according to a leaker.May 7, 2026 10:46 AM CDT
- Google is readying Gemini for a 24/7 personal AI agentGoogle is upgrading Gemini Agent into a 24/7 digital partner, capable of handling complex tasks and integrating deeply with your connected apps.May 7, 2026 9:45 AM CDT
- AMD releases new Radeon driver that adds support for five new games, including PragmataAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.5.1 adds New Game Support to five new PC games and fixes stuttering issues in Resident Evil Requiem for RDNA 4 gamers.May 6, 2026 9:37 PM CDT
- Apple is reportedly eyeing Intel and Samsung foundries for its A21 chips as TSMC supply constraints tightenFacing extreme capacity bottlenecks at TSMC due to the AI boom, Apple is exploring Intel and Samsung as manufacturing partners for its next-gen silicon.May 6, 2026 4:27 PM CDT
- Grace's face divides fans: Capcom defends design amid DLSS 5 controversyCapcom defends Resident Evil Requiem's Grace design amid DLSS 5 backlash, as game breaks sales records with 6 million units sold in 16 days.May 6, 2026 3:05 PM CDT
- Riot Games celebrates as Valorant Mobile hits a staggering 10 million daily playersValorant Mobile hits 10 million daily players in China without a global launch, signaling potential for new mobile FPS gaming dominating.May 6, 2026 2:03 PM CDT
- Halo 3 remake in development, possibly releasing in 2027 to coincide with game's 20th anniversaryHalo Studios is reportedly working on remakes of both Halo 2 and Halo 3, and could the latter be out in time for its big 20th anniversary in 2027?May 6, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
- Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra shown in most detailed dummy unit video yetUnbox Therapy gives us a close look at Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra via a dummy unit, offering a realistic preview of its design and form factor.May 6, 2026 8:40 AM CDT
- SteelSeries unveils new Arctis Nova Pro Omni and Arctis Nova 7 wireless gaming headsetsSteelSeries has announced and launched a new pair of wireless headsets, with the flagship Arctis Nova Pro Omni and Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2.May 6, 2026 2:07 AM CDT
- Linux running on a PS5 turns it into a Steam Machine that plays PC gamesYes, apparently you can get Linux up and running on a launch edition PlayStation 5 console to play PC games, with full access to Steam.May 5, 2026 11:58 PM CDT
- EA made a record $8 billion in net bookings, spiked by $500 million deferred revenueHalf a billion dollars of deferred revenue helps EA push past record-breaking $8 billion net bookings ahead of firm's big $55 billion take-private deal.May 5, 2026 5:58 PM CDT
- Intel and AMD join hands to standardize APX extensions for x86 CPUs to improve efficiency and end ISA fragmentationStandardizing APX doubles the GPR count to 32, resulting in 10% fewer loads and 20% fewer stores, without significantly increasing power or silicon area.May 5, 2026 4:10 PM CDT
- Former Instacart, CoreAI exec to lead Xbox's subscription and cloud businessXbox's new CEO Asha Sharma has shaken up the group's executive management, appointing five new specialists who previously worked with Sharma at CoreAI.May 5, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
- Intel's Arc Pro B70 'Big Battlemage' GPU falls behind RTX 5060 Ti in gaming performanceThe Intel Arc Pro B70 is the 32GB AI workstation version of what could have been the 'Big Battlemage' gaming GPU many have been waiting for.May 5, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
- Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level has been discovered, and the Cow King drops a new Mythic ItemWith the release of the new Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4, fans have finally solved the mystery surrounding and found the game's Secret Cow Level.May 4, 2026 11:37 PM CDT
- Take-Two CEO explains why GTA 6 isn't launching on PCTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that Grand Theft Auto 6 releasing first on consoles is Rockstar's way of serving its main core audience before moving on.May 4, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 'Gorgon Halo' APU spotted on PassMark with a new Radeon 8065S GPUThe Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is reportedly 10% faster in multi-core tasks and 3% faster in single-core tasks than the current Strix Halo flagship.May 4, 2026 3:10 PM CDT
- Sony ordered to pay $7.8 million to PlayStation players over PSN Store policiesSony agrees to a $7.85 million settlement over PlayStation Store pricing, with eligible players potentially receiving PlayStation Network credits.May 4, 2026 8:52 AM CDT
- Take-Two says GTA 6 won't contain ads for real-life products, stamping out a gross rumorTake Two confirms GTA 6 will not include product placement, reinforcing Rockstar's focus on gaming immersion over in game advertising.May 4, 2026 5:29 AM CDT
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says the company now has 0% market share in China'Conceding an entire market the size of China probably does not make a lot of strategic sense,' NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said in a recent interview.May 4, 2026 2:37 AM CDT
- Nintendo GameCube shrunk down to the size of a keychain, includes actual hardwareThe Kawaii console mod measures only 60 x 60 x 15.8mm and it includes actual Nintendo hardware to natively play classic GameCube games.May 4, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
- Microsoft recommends 16GB RAM as baseline, 32GB as a 'no worries' upgrade for gaming PCs running Windows 11Microsoft has quietly shifted its stance on how much memory a proper gaming PC actually needs, and the timing couldn't be more uncomfortable.May 3, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
- Microsoft plans to bring Windows 11 closer to SteamOS with Project K2Microsoft is reportedly using Valve's SteamOS as a benchmark to improve Windows 11, with a new 'Project K2' initiative aimed at addressing pain points.May 2, 2026 3:25 PM CDT
- EA opens battle pass pre-orders, creates new metric to gauge demandElectronic Arts is allowing gamers to pre-purchase Battlefield 6's new season 3 battle pass, even going so far as to offer pre-purchase incentives.May 1, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
- YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature called 'Ask YouTube'Tired of scrolling through search results to find the right video? This new AI feature will curate the perfect set of videos to answer your question.May 1, 2026 3:50 PM CDT
- Intel Core 9 273PQE 'Bartlett Lake' CPU seen benchmarked, up to 10% faster than the Core i9-14900KIntel's Bartlett Lake-S CPUs are only available for embedded and edge use, but that hasn't stopped enthusiasts from benchmarking them in games.May 7, 2026 10:30 AM CDT
- Nintendo confirms full remake for Star Fox 64: overhauled visuals, multiplayer, co-opNintendo's new Star Fox game for Switch 2 is a full remake of Star Fox 64 with drastically updated visuals, co-op, and multiplayer modes.May 7, 2026 9:15 AM CDT
- Valve releases Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for moddersValve has released the CAD files for the new Steam Controller under a Creative Commons license, opening the door for custom mods, skins, and more.May 6, 2026 9:03 PM CDT
- Xbox reveals new boot-up sound for the first time in years, releases next weekXbox is getting a new boot-up sound and animation next week, signaling another step in Microsoft's broader platform overhaul under Sharma.May 6, 2026 4:02 PM CDT
- Xbox-funded Project Fantasy not cancelled and is 'still in a healthy place,' IO Interactive CEO saysIO Interactive is working on a unique new fantasy dream game, and although details are light, CEO Hakan Abrak says the project is still in a good spot.May 6, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
- Eve Online dev CCP Games changes name to Fenris Creations, teams up with Google DeepMind AIShortly after buying its independent back from publisher Pearl Abyss, CCP Games changes its company name to 'Fenris Creations' and teams up with Google AI.May 6, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
- AMD's new CPPC 'Highest Frequency' feature could improve CPU scheduling and boost behavior in Windows 11The new feature could debut with Zen 6 CPUs and aims to fix mismatches between CPPC values and actual core speeds, improving boost accuracy.May 6, 2026 12:15 PM CDT
- Forza Horizon 6 hits gold two weeks before it lands in the lap of playersForza Horizon 6 has gone gold two weeks ahead of its May 19 release, with preloads live and post-launch accessibility features now confirmed.May 6, 2026 8:12 AM CDT
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer and 007 First Light get native DLSS 4.5 support on PCStar Wars: Galactic Racer and 007 First Light are launching with native DLSS 4.5 support that includes Super Resolution and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation.May 6, 2026 1:04 AM CDT
- XPG's new NOVAKEY RGB DDR5 memory includes a 'world first' infinity mirror designXPG's new NOVAKEY RGB DDR5 memory for gamers and creators features a patented 'Infinity Mirror' design alongside strong specs and a lifetime warranty.May 5, 2026 11:32 PM CDT
- Micron's CEO says AI memory demand is just in its 'first innings' and memory supply is already insufficientNobody knows when AI's appetite for memory hardware will settle down, and Micron's CEO isn't convinced supply stands a chance anytime soon.May 5, 2026 5:43 PM CDT
- Auto SR on the ROG Xbox Ally X improves performance by around 30% in several games when upscaling from 720p to 1080pMicrosoft's Auto SR upscaler was tested on the ROG Xbox Ally X, showcasing around a 30% performance improvement upscaling from 720p to 1080p.May 5, 2026 2:36 PM CDT
- AMD Ryzen AI 435G APU appears on Geekbench with performance similar to the Ryzen 5 8600GThe upcoming APU features a hybrid core configuration with two core clusters, a 4.5 GHz boost clock, and a Radeon 840M GPU based on RDNA 3.5.May 5, 2026 7:05 AM CDT
- LEGO Batman's PC requirements say you'll need Frame Generation to hit 30 FPSLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's PC requirements have been released and they're a mess, asking gamers to use Frame Generation to hit 30 FPS.May 5, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
- GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56 billion in half-cash, half-stock dealGameStop has announced an ambitious $56 bid to acquire secondhand retail giant eBay for $125 per share, representing a total buyout price of $56 billion.May 4, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
- Activision confirms new Call of Duty will not release on PS4Activision has squashed a recent Call of Duty rumor, confirming that this year's mainline COD game is not in development for the last-gen PlayStation 4.May 4, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
- GTA 6 final push before release causes intense crunch at Rockstar GamesGTA 6 crunch reports claim quality assurance staff are working late nights as Rockstar pushes to meet its November release deadline.May 4, 2026 9:47 AM CDT
- Bank CEO waits 30 minutes before unveiling his AI clone gave his presentationA bank CEO used an AI clone to speak during an earnings call, highlighting how quickly AI is replacing real human communication even at the highest levels.May 4, 2026 8:16 AM CDT
- NASA engineers are silencing fires with sound waves and it might save CaliforniaFormer NASA engineers are using sound waves to disrupt wildfires, offering a potential waterless solution for fire suppression in high-risk areas.May 4, 2026 4:52 AM CDT
- HDMI 2.1 support coming to Linux and Valve's Steam Machine courtesy of AMDAMD and Valve have been trying to get HDMI 2.1 support on Linux for a while, and it looks like it's finally happening as per a new AMDGPU driver release.May 4, 2026 2:01 AM CDT
- COLORFUL's new BATTLE-AX motherboards offer both DDR5 and DDR4 options for Intel gamersCOLORFUL's new compact M-ATXBATTLE-AX B860M-PLUS S WIFI7 and B760M-PLUS S WIFI7 motherboards give PC builders the options to go DDR5 or DDR4.May 4, 2026 12:34 AM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D appears on PassMark with similar performance to the Ryzen 9 9950X3DThe mysterious X3D PRO CPU is set to be AMD's first 3D V-Cache chip for the OEM-focused PRO lineup, leading to more questions than answers.May 3, 2026 2:10 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reportedly set to make a return in JulyASUS, MSI, Colorful, and GALAX (now part of Palit) will reportedly receive allocation for the re-launched RTX 3060 12GB, starting in June.May 2, 2026 2:30 PM CDT
- GameStop wants to buy eBay, prepared to make offerNew reports indicate that GameStop will present a buyout offer to acquire eBay, and GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is apparently prepared to make a hostile bid.May 1, 2026 6:06 PM CDT
- Coreboot port almost complete for MSI Pro B850-P AM5 motherboard, current implementation almost boots into Linuxcoreboot is one step closer to being bootable on MSI's AM5 Pro B850-P motherboard, after fixing USB initialization and PCIe enumeration issues.May 1, 2026 3:35 PM CDT
- North Korean hackers weaponize gaming platform to spy on ethnic Koreans in ChinaNorth Korean hackers compromised a gaming platform to deliver malware now known as BirdCall, designed to steal data from ethnic Koreans in China.May 7, 2026 10:15 AM CDT
- AMD CEO Lisa Su backs CPUs in Agentic AI debate as we shift closer to a 1:1 ratio between CPUs and GPUsDr. Lisa Su even sees the possibility of CPUs overtaking GPUs in importance and number, provided that Agentic AI continues to scale as expected.May 7, 2026 6:25 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 10 Series is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week10 years ago to the day NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage to formally unveil and announce the iconic GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070.May 6, 2026 8:56 PM CDT
- Anthropic taps SpaceX supercomputer to double Claude Code's 5-hour limitAnthropic partners with SpaceX to access 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs, raising Claude limits as AI competition shifts toward compute power.May 6, 2026 3:29 PM CDT
- Biostar teases next-gen AMD motherboards to Computex 2026, and it could be our first look at the Zen 6 platformAMD has a history of using Computex to tease next-gen platforms via motherboard reveals and IPC claims, making Biostar's announcement hard to ignore.May 6, 2026 2:12 PM CDT
- Elon Musk ends dispute over Twitter stake with SEC, refuses to admit wrongdoingElon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million over the alleged intentional delaying of Twitter stock disclosure, ending a years-long legal battle.May 6, 2026 1:05 PM CDT
- Nintendo has Metroid, Super Smash Bros, and Zelda games on the way, claims leakerNintendo may be gearing up to release new Switch 2 exclusive games in its most iconic franchises, including Zelda, Smash Bros., and Metroid.May 6, 2026 9:35 AM CDT
- Vmake is a powerful all-in-one AI Agent video generator and video enhancer for creators and businessesVmake AI Agent-powered UGC video generator lets you turn products into shoppable videos and create engaging content to grow your audience.May 6, 2026 6:14 AM CDT
- AMD Gaming revenue increased in Q1 2026 thanks to 'solid demand' for Radeon GPUsAMD's Gaming segment saw revenue grow year-over-year in Q1 2026 even though semi-custom console revenue was down, and it's all thanks to Radeon.May 6, 2026 12:32 AM CDT
- DDR6 development starts with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron aiming for shipments by 2028A new industry report suggests that memory manufacturers are already in the early stages of DDR6 development, targeting a 2028-2029 release window.May 5, 2026 7:58 PM CDT
- Microsoft scraps Copilot on Xbox consoles in new business reorientationUnder new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft is cutting unpopular programs like Copilot on Xbox consoles as the company realigns its gaming business.May 5, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
- JEDEC pushes DDR5 server memory to 12,800 MT/s with new MRDIMM Gen2 standard for AI and data center workloadsThese modules are meant for registered server memory ecosystems like cloud servers and AI training clusters, not AM5 or LGA1851 desktop builds.May 5, 2026 1:33 PM CDT
- HDD and SSD shortages have now led customers to sign 5-year supply agreementsStorage companies are now signing long-term supply agreements with customers lasting up to 5 years as SSD and HDD demand skyrockets.May 5, 2026 1:36 AM CDT
- Half of all PC gamers now have GPUs with more than 8GB of VRAMAccording to the latest hardware data from Valve, around half of the gamers on Steam are playing with GPUs with more than 8GB of VRAM.May 4, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
- ASUS reportedly planning to decrease RTX 5070 Ti supply in favor of the RTX 5080The ongoing global memory crisis could force ASUS to make changes to its graphics card lineup, limiting RTX 5070 Ti production by Q2 2026.May 4, 2026 7:25 PM CDT
- Bank of America believes GTA 6 will cost $80 and introduce new base price for gamesBank of America believes that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive will price GTA 6 at $80 and introduce a new baseline MSRP for AAA game software.May 4, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
- ChatGPT accounts can now be shielded by a special USBChatGPT now supports USB security keys, adding hardware-based protection as AI accounts become more valuable targets for hacking attempts.May 4, 2026 9:15 AM CDT
- LEGO brings Sega Genesis to life as a new retro console at a very humble price tagLEGO releases officially licensed Sega Genesis set for just $39.99, tapping that retro gaming nostalgia that undoubtedly raises the eyebrows of collectors.May 4, 2026 6:04 AM CDT
- LG's 480Hz Tandem OLED UltraGear gaming monitor is a beast for esportsLG's UltraGear 32GX870B delivers 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz, highlighting a shift toward dual mode OLED monitors for esports and high end gaming.May 4, 2026 4:30 AM CDT
- Latest Steam data shows GeForce RTX 50 Series growth ahead of the RTX 3060 12GB's returnSteam Hardware & Software Survey results for April 2026 show more growth for the GeForce RTX 50 Series, with the RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 leading the pack.May 4, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
- ASUS ROG Equalizer performs worse than standard 12V-2x6 connectors, Der8auer says the cable 'doesn't make sense'Der8auer traced the problem to a built-in metal bridge, and while removing it improved current balance, the gold-plated contact design is concerning.May 3, 2026 9:55 PM CDT
- Wildcat Lake spans from $304 to $470 as Intel scrubs pricing from ARKThese figures represent the 1,000-unit RCP; Tier 1 OEMs like HP will see significantly lower per-unit costs through massive multi-million unit agreements.May 2, 2026 4:45 PM CDT
- Silicon wafer shipments are up 13% in Q1 2026, but AI data centers are taking the lion's shareWhile more wafer shipments indicate more chips in the pipeline, much of this growth is being absorbed by AI infrastructure rather than consumer products.May 2, 2026 12:47 PM CDT
- WoW fans repulsed by new $75 player housing cosmetic bundleWorld of Warcraft fans unite against Blizzard's player housing pricing scheme that is charging $40 and even $75 cosmetic microtransaction bundles.May 1, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
- Intel 'Wildcat Lake' Core 5 330 spotted on PassMark with similar performance to the Core 5 320The Core 5 330 performs similarly to the Core 5 320, and is around 19.5% faster than the Apple A18 Pro found in the $699 MacBook Neo.May 1, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
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