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- GTA VI announcement coming this weekRockstar Games plans to announce Grand Theft Auto 6 as early as this week with a new GTA VI trailer in December, sources tell Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.Nov 7, 2023 10:00 PM CST
- Second largest telco in Australia goes down, grinds half the country to a haltAustralia's second largest telecommunications provider, Optus, goes down, leaving HALF the country not able to make calls, use data, or even dial 000.Nov 7, 2023 8:33 PM CST
- Nintendo on Switch 2: 'Rumors are inaccurate and untrue'Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa deflects recent Switch 2 rumors, says behind-the-scenes console briefings with partners is inaccurate and untrue.Nov 7, 2023 4:09 PM CST
- NVIDIA's new teaser video shows how much faster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is with DLSS 3DLSS 3 in performance mode is not far off twice as fast in best-case scenarios, as benchmarked on an NVIDIA RTX 4080 graphics card.Nov 7, 2023 11:43 AM CST
- Razer brings 8000 Hz wireless polling to a bunch of its existing mice via a firmware update8000Hz polling now available on Razer's Viper V2 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, Basilisk V3 Pro, and Viper V3 HyperSpeed gaming mice.Nov 6, 2023 10:04 PM CST
- PlayStation is removing the ability to share images and game content to X, formerly TwitterChanges to X's API looks to have caused another major player to remove integrated support for the social media platform - PlayStation.Nov 6, 2023 8:32 PM CST
- APNX's new AP1-V CPU cooler can handle hot chips, handles 245W of heat with a sleek designAPNX's new AP1-V is a new high-performance CPU cooler that has a 245W TDP rating, coming in black or white depending on the style of your case.Nov 6, 2023 7:29 PM CST
- Pour one out - Apple confirms the popular 27-inch iMac is deadThe 27-inch iMac was a popular option among buyers of the all-in-one computer but Apple has confirmed that it is not getting an M-series return.Nov 6, 2023 12:00 PM CST
- Apple's OLED Mac and iPad roadmap might have leaked including unlikely MacBooksApple is already expected to launch OLED versions of the iPad Pro tablets in 2024, but a new leak claims that there are many more OLED displays coming.Nov 6, 2023 7:06 AM CST
- The entire Apple iPad lineup tipped for a huge revamp in 2024If you've been waiting for some sign of life from Apple's iPad lineup before buying, 2024 could be the year we get some big updates across all models.Nov 6, 2023 5:47 AM CST
- Hypothetical Nintendo Switch 2 benchmarks show DLSS, ray-tracing, and even 4K performanceThe Nintendo Switch 2 is set to feature NVIDIA hardware with DLSS support, so Digital Foundry found PC-equivelant specs and put it to the test.Nov 5, 2023 11:56 PM CST
- Apple's maxed-out 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro laptop costs $7200Apple's maxed-out MacBook Pro will cost $7199... with the new Apple M3 Max chip with a 16-core CPU, a huge 128GB of RAM, 8TB of SSD, and 40-core GPU.Nov 5, 2023 10:13 PM CST
- Apple's M3 Pro chip is not much faster than the M2 Pro chip, according to leaked benchmarksApple's new MacBooks use the new 3nm-powered M3 chips, but when stacked up against the M2 series the M3 Pro is the least impressive of the lot.Nov 5, 2023 8:32 PM CST
- AMD Radeon RX 7900M mobile GPU is 4% faster than NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop GPU in 3DMark testsAMD's new Navi 31-powered Radeon RX 7900M mobile GPU tested against NVIDIA's similar GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: around 4% faster in 3DMark TimeSpy.Nov 5, 2023 6:31 PM CST
- Phil Spencer: Japanese PC games market has doubled, Game Pass PC users have quadrupledXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer discusses how the Japanese video games market has grown since 2020, with PC gaming and Game Pass PC subs expanding rapidly.Nov 5, 2023 4:05 PM CST
- Bungie CEO Pete Parsons gave up annual bonus to help avoid layoffs, but it wasn't enoughBungie CEO Pete Parsons and other executives are said to have forfeited their annual bonuses to help prevent laying off 100 workers, but it wasn't enough.Nov 5, 2023 12:45 PM CST
- Samsung gets ready to borrow an iPhone 15 Pro design decision for the Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung is getting ready to announce the Galaxy S24 Ultra and a new report claims we can expect it to borrow one key thing from the iPhone 15 Pro.Nov 4, 2023 10:31 AM CDT
- Diablo 4's first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is coming in late 2024Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, will be the big bad in Diablo 4's first expansion called Vessel of Hatred. And it's going to introduce a brand new class.Nov 3, 2023 11:32 PM CDT
- Can't install Windows 11 23H2 with Microsoft's Media Creation Tool? This is whyMicrosoft has admitted that even though the Media Creation Tool says it'll install 23H2, it will fetch 22H2 - as optimization work is still required.Nov 3, 2023 12:10 PM CDT
- Lexar's new NM790 SSD for the PlayStation 5 launches: 7.4GB/sec reads with a heatsinkLexar's new NM790 SSD for the PlayStation 5 will pump out 7400MB/sec reads and 6500MB/sec writes, with a heatsink to keep it running cool in the PS5.Nov 3, 2023 4:35 AM CDT
- SteelSeries launches new Alias microphones for creators and streamers powered by SonarSteelSeries is launching its very first microphones for gamers and streamers with the Alias Series, which includes a plug-and-play USB-C and Pro XLR model.Nov 2, 2023 11:56 PM CDT
- be quiet! launches new Dark Base 701 chassis designed for airflow and easy installationLaunching on November 14 the new Dark Base 701 PC chassis from be quiet! is all about airflow, easy installation, and cooling high-end components.Nov 2, 2023 9:59 PM CDT
- New Radeon drivers add support for Call of Duty, but there's no mention of Anti-Lag+ returningThe latest Radeon drivers bring support for new games but there's no word on Anti-Lag+ returning or when Fluid Motion Frames is getting out of beta.Nov 2, 2023 8:27 PM CDT
- AMD launches more efficient Zen 4c cores inside of new Ryzen 7040U series APUsAMD announces its new Ryzen 5 7545U and Ryzen 3 7440U processors, with a hybrid design in the use of Zen 4 + Zen 4c, similar to Intel's new Meteor Lake CPU.Nov 2, 2023 6:22 PM CDT
- Intel hits another home run with new Arc GPU driver, bringing in some huge frame rate boostsIntel's string of victories with graphics drivers continues, with FPS boosts to the tune of 100% or 150%, and even 750% in the case of one game.Nov 2, 2023 1:30 PM CDT
- COLORFUL's new GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPUs with hidden power connectors now for sale in ChinaCOLORFUL's new custom GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Ultra Z graphics cards with a hidden PCIe power connector are now available for sale in China.Nov 7, 2023 9:46 PM CST
- Nintendo's new live action Zelda movie will be co-financed by SonyNintendo has officially confirmed that it is developing a new live action film based on the Legend of Zelda series, which will be co-financed by Sony.Nov 7, 2023 5:38 PM CST
- Square Enix profit drop due to tough comps, not because Final Fantasy XVI 'flopped'The reasons behind Square Enix's profit drops go beyond the performance of Final Fantasy XVI, and we take a look at what's going on behind the scenes.Nov 7, 2023 2:48 PM CST
- Watch Dota 2 played with a 16-foot gaming keyboard - and marvel at the ridiculousness of it allA massively oversized mechanical keyboard and mouse were built by Alienware and then taken for a spin in Dota 2 by Team Liquid who battled their coach.Nov 7, 2023 11:06 AM CST
- Elon Musk announces Grok, an AI with a 'rebellious streak' that will answer spicy questionsGrok is the name of the AI from Elon Musk's xAI startup, and it aims to be a disruptor in the growing AI space by answering what other AI models reject.Nov 6, 2023 9:32 PM CST
- Intel's next-gen Xeon CPUs teased: won't beat AMD EPYC or Ryzen Threadripper CPUsIntel's new Xeon 'Emerald Rapids' CPUs are coming: Xeon 8592+ CPU has 64 cores, 128 threads which boosts up to 3.9GHz. It's not bad, but it's not great.Nov 6, 2023 8:08 PM CST
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's campaign is getting savage reviews, is it the worst entry yet?Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 full release with multiplayer is happening November 10, but early word on the campaign is that it is not good.Nov 6, 2023 6:56 PM CST
- So, Duolingo speedruns are now a thing - Spanish in 24 hours flatYouTuber JoZapinski completed the Spanish course in just 24 hours (admittedly with a slight caveat), with a little help from some fast food.Nov 6, 2023 11:11 AM CST
- The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 special edition is a collab with Maison MargielaSamsung is launching a new special edition version of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in collaboration with French luxury outfit Maison Margiela.Nov 6, 2023 6:32 AM CST
- The M3 family of Apple silicon might be here, but don't expect the M3 Ultra any time soonApple recently announced the M3 family of chips and the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max are all now here but those hoping for an M3 Ultra are going to have to wait.Nov 6, 2023 5:32 AM CST
- Alienware builds the world's largest mechanical keyboard and mouseWith a five-meter-long keyboard and massive mouse it took all five members of Team Liquid's world-class DOTA team to use it to control a single character.Nov 5, 2023 11:27 PM CST
- 11 bit studios partnering with AMD and Radeon for upcoming releases, including Frostpunk 211 bit studios is partnering with AMD to optimize performance for all of its games on PC, handhelds, and consoles. And make use of new tech like FSR 3.Nov 5, 2023 9:34 PM CST
- SK hynix and Samsung are both sold out of their HBM3 memory until 2025HBM3 demand for next-gen AI GPUs has skyrocketed, with SK hynix and Samsung both sold out of their HBM3 memory all the way through to 2025.Nov 5, 2023 8:04 PM CST
- GALAX GeForce RTX 4090 20th Anniversary Edition: first desktop GPU with HDMI retimerGALAX's new GeForce RTX 4090 20th Anniversary Edition is the first graphics card in the world to feature an HDMI retimer, allows for longer HDMI cables.Nov 5, 2023 5:35 PM CST
- Fortnite OG breaks records with 44.7 million players in a single dayFortnite's latest season takes players back to the OG days of chapter 1 battle royale and leads to record-breaking player engagement numbers for Epic.Nov 5, 2023 3:07 PM CST
- PS5 Slim uses same 6nm SoC, isn't 5nmNew teardowns reveal the inner-workings of Sony's new PlayStation 5 and squash rumors of a new 5nm refresh--the slim uses 6nm, like previous revisiions.Nov 5, 2023 12:04 PM CST
- Your Mac can now tell on you if you get it wet and ask Apple for helpMacs running macOS Sonoma 14.1 have a new feature that allows the machine to know when its USB-C ports have gotten wet, potentially alerting Apple.Nov 4, 2023 10:14 AM CDT
- The Final Shape may determine the fate of the Destiny franchiseHow well The Final Shape expansion does may determine the fate of the Destiny franchise moving forward, Bungie plans to make it better than The Taken King.Nov 3, 2023 1:54 PM CDT
- Playing Baldur's Gate 3 on your Steam Deck? New patch improves graphics in a big wayFSR 1.0 was a shoddy mess, but with FSR 2.2 support now in the RPG, Steam Deck owners and anyone with an AMD GPU are much better catered for.Nov 3, 2023 11:32 AM CDT
- AMD FSR upscaling tech could be on Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S24AMD is reportedly working with Qualcomm and Samsung to have FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) upscaling technology on future smartphones,Nov 3, 2023 3:50 AM CDT
- This Steam Deck modded with a massive 61TB SSD should be enough to install all your gamesNot that you can walk into a store and buy a 61 Terabyte SSD off-the-shelf, but it is kind of incredible to see that much free space on Steam for games.Nov 2, 2023 10:57 PM CDT
- NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready drivers: prepare for Modern Warfare III, RoboCop: Rogue CityNVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 546.01 WHQL drivers provide best gaming experience for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, RoboCop: Rogue City, and more.Nov 2, 2023 9:46 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER rumored to have same 320W power as RTX 4080NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 4080, 4070 Ti cards rumored to feature the same power consumption as the non-SUPER cards at 320/285/220W power.Nov 2, 2023 7:46 PM CDT
- John Romero takes you back to hell with new Sigil II Doom mod, pre-orders open at €6.66OG Doom godfather John Romero takes us back to the molten pits of demon-infested hell with his new Sigil II Doom WAD, now up for pre-order for €6.66.Nov 2, 2023 2:47 PM CDT
- In an alternate timeline you could have used an Apple Watch with your Android phoneIf you want to wear an Apple Watch you need to buy an iPhone. But that wasn't always the plan according to a new report about Apple's health business.Nov 2, 2023 1:00 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER retail packaging teasedNVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER graphics card teased with leaked packaging design, while the RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX 4070 SUPER still a mystery.Nov 7, 2023 9:10 PM CST
- New Mass Effect 4 teaser is driving fans wildBioWare celebrates N7 Day by kicking off a scavenger hunt with a new Mass Effect 4 teaser trailer that has sent fans scouring the footage for clues.Nov 7, 2023 4:44 PM CST
- Epic Games Store still isn't profitable, may not deliver positive cumulative profit for yearsEpic Games upper management confirms that the Epic Games Store still isn't profitable, which may indicate the company enacted its aggressive pursuit model.Nov 7, 2023 1:19 PM CST
- Grand Theft Auto 6 leak points to some incredible AI coming to the highly anticipated gameGTA 6 leak suggests characters will remember you, you'll have a police record, there'll be gangs, dynamic turf wars, and intelligent animals too.Nov 6, 2023 10:58 PM CST
- NVIDIA to debut its GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series GPUs at CES 2024NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series graphics cards expected to debut at CES 2024, the annual consumer electronics expo in Las Vegas, USA.Nov 6, 2023 9:08 PM CST
- GoDeal24 Double 11 Sale: Limited-time cheap Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 10 from $7.11GoDeal24 has some awesome October sales deals on Microsoft software including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office from just a crazy low $7.15.Nov 6, 2023 7:45 PM CST
- Xbox secures generative AI to create game stories, quests, and dialogMicrosoft has secured a multi-year partnership with Inworld to leverage generative AI for video games including AI-generated dialog, quests, and more.Nov 6, 2023 2:24 PM CST
- Not got enough storage in your Steam Deck? How does an upgrade to a 61TB SSD sound?This mod equips the Steam Deck with a 61TB SSD, but as you might guess, there are serious caveats in pulling off this impressive feat.Nov 6, 2023 8:31 AM CST
- WhatsApp is testing a whole new way to send videos and photos in their original qualityIf you're a WhatsApp user who regularly sends photos and videos to other people you might soon have a new way to do it without affecting the quality.Nov 6, 2023 6:15 AM CST
- An Apple Watch battery drain fix is coming, but who knows whenThe Apple Watch is suffering from a huge battery drain issue for those who have installed watchOS 10.1, but Apple is apparently working on a fix.Nov 6, 2023 5:16 AM CST
- This new Mini-ITX desktop mobo features pre-installed Core i9 CPU, up to 96GB of RAMERYING launches its new SKYLINE MoDT ITX motherboard which features a pre-installed Intel 13th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake' CPU, supports up to 96GB of RAM.Nov 5, 2023 10:47 PM CST
- Overwatch 2's new hero Mauga is a chaingun-wielding new tankOverwatch 2's new chaingun-toting tank 'Mauga' has been teased, as well as 2 upcoming new heroes that will be coming in the upcoming.Nov 5, 2023 9:10 PM CST
- NVIDIA GeForce 546.08 Hotfix drivers released: fixes issues with Alan Wake 2, Windows 10NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 546.08 Hotfix drivers released, fix the issues with Alan Wake 2 and its stability and performance over time improving.Nov 5, 2023 7:12 PM CST
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Ti quad-slot prototype GPU hits eBay, well, kinda... its I/O bracketNVIDIA's teased GeForce RTX 4090 Ti prototype graphics card has its I/O bracket hit eBay, where you can have a piece of the GeForce RTX 4090 Ti for $25.Nov 5, 2023 5:07 PM CST
- Sony's new acquisition fuels PlayStation's 'aggressive' cloud gaming ambitionsSony Interactive Entertainment's latest acquisition will help propel the company's cloud gaming ambitions while also bolstering other streaming services.Nov 5, 2023 1:49 PM CST
- Xbox head Phil Spencer heads to BlizzCon 2023 to welcome the studio and community into the foldBlizzard is now an Xbox Game Studio, and Phil Spencer made the trek to BlizzCon 2023 to address attendees at the opening ceremony.Nov 5, 2023 1:32 AM CDT
- Blizzard announces World of Warcraft's next three expansions, the Worldsoul Saga beginsWorld of Warcraft: The War Within, World of Warcraft: Midnight, and World of Warcraft: The Last Titan are the next three major expansions coming.Nov 4, 2023 12:27 AM CDT
- TT Show Episode 10 - Apple's M3 comes home, NVIDIA to make CPUs, Star Citizen update, and more!The TT Show is back! This week the duo discuss Apple's new MacBooks and iMacs, Star Citizen, NVIDIA CPUs, Google Airship, Amouranth's Strange Brew.Nov 3, 2023 12:28 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU buyers, beware: price hikes could swiftly get steeper as China ban loomsThe rumors are piling up around a soon to be enforced ban on the RTX 4090 GPU in China, with major ramifications for pricing elsewhere.Nov 3, 2023 9:52 AM CDT
- Microsoft preparing 'AI PC' branding for 2024 systemsMicrosoft reportedly about to announce a new 'brand' for the PC -- the AI PC -- which will see AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm all push AI prowess.Nov 3, 2023 2:49 AM CDT
- GeForce NOW adds over 50 games in November, with several coming from Xbox and PC Game PassGeForce NOW's library of supported games continues to grow at an impressive rate, and alongside new titles there's a lot more Xbox love coming in November.Nov 2, 2023 10:28 PM CDT
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III requires an insane 213GB on the PC with HQ texturesCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III seems to be the biggest Call of Duty of all time, with the PC version with HQ textures requiring 213GB of storage.Nov 2, 2023 9:05 PM CDT
- AMD's new Ryzen 7040U series APU powers this awesome new Cyberpunk Mini-PCChinese Mini-PC market already has AMD's new Ryzen 7040U series 'Phoenix' APUs, with some interesting new designs for smaller PC systems.Nov 2, 2023 6:55 PM CDT
- You can no longer downgrade your iPhone to iOS 17.0.3 even if you want to.Apple is no longer signing the iOS 17.0.3 update which means that it cannot be installed on iPhones. The iOS 17.0.2 update remains an option, though.Nov 2, 2023 1:45 PM CDT
- Alan Wake 2 mega patch is here with 200+ fixes including auto-aim adjustmentsMajor patch for the PC, Xbox and PS5 aims to please by fixing some problems that blocked the player's progress, and tweaking auto-aim in some respects.Nov 2, 2023 12:39 PM CDT
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