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• ASUS enters the memory business and launches its first 'ROG' DDR5 RAM modulesThe new ASUS ROG DDR5 RGB Edition 20 packs 48GB of capacity, DDR5-6000 CL26 speeds, and a unique ROG Mode exclusive to ASUS motherboards.May 15, 2026 3:18 PM CDT
• Popular Chinese retailer JD briefly listed banned RTX 5090 and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUsThe removed listings included the RTX 5090 32GB Blower and multiple RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs sold through a third-party JD storefront in China.May 15, 2026 1:50 PM CDT
• Security researcher finds zero-day exploit that defeats Windows 11 BitLocker, calls it an insane 'backdoor' discoveryUsers who rely solely on TPM-based BitLocker are most at risk, while those with a PIN or USB security key at boot are generally better protected.May 15, 2026 12:58 PM CDT
• AMD's FSR 4 coming to RDNA 2 could give the Xbox Series X a PS5 Pro-like upgradeAs an RDNA 2-powered device, FSR 4.1 could deliver a game-changing upgrade to the Xbox Series X, unlocking next-level 4K image fidelity.May 15, 2026 1:02 AM CDT
• Intel's Razor Lake-AX to feature up to 32 'Arc' Xe3 Cores, triple the current Arc B390Intel's upcoming Razor Lake-AX processor could feature an absolute beast of an integrated Arc GPU, with rumors pointing to 32 Xe3 Cores.May 15, 2026 12:26 AM CDT
• MSI unveils limited edition Star Wars GeForce RTX 5080 with Baby Yoda GPU braceMSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G The Mandalorian and Grogu Edition OC Graphics Card is out soon but it's limited to 500 units and exclusive to Europe.May 14, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
• CPU-Z 2.20 adds unreleased AMD Gorgon Halo APUs alongside Intel Wildcat Lake and HUDIMM memory supportThe update adds support for HUDIMM and HSODIMM to improve DDR5 memory reporting, and adds Intel Arc Pro B70 and B65 to the database.May 14, 2026 11:42 PM CDT
• Intel releases new Arc GPU Graphics Driver for Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and moreIntel's Arc Graphics driver 32.0.101.8801 adds support for three big PC games, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Subnautica 2.May 14, 2026 11:34 PM CDT
• AMD's new Radeon driver adds Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light support, but Subnautica 2 players might want to skip itAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.5.2 adds new game support for Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, however Subnautica 2 gamers might experience crashes.May 14, 2026 11:03 PM CDT
• AMD surprises RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 owners with FSR 4.1 support, arriving in July for RX 7000 seriesMark your calendars! FSR 4.1 is coming to Radeon RDNA 3 GPUs in July, bringing improved upscaling, less blurring, and better detail retention.May 14, 2026 9:31 PM CDT
• GTA 6 pre-orders could be opening this Monday according to a new leakIs it finally here? A leaked Best Buy Affiliate email points to a Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order window of May 18th to May 21st, 2026.May 14, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
• NVIDIA is reportedly preparing an RTX 5090 price hike due to rising costs of GDDR7 memoryNVIDIA has reportedly informed its board partners that a $300 (2000 RMB) price increase is imminent for the RTX 5090 and 5090D V2 GPUs.May 14, 2026 7:51 PM CDT
• AMD EPYC dominates the server market with a record 46.2% revenue shareAMD's data center sector brought in $5.8 billion this quarter, and a new report suggests that AMD EPYC CPUs were the likely driving force.May 14, 2026 7:10 PM CDT
• KIOXIA at Dell Technologies World 2026, breakthrough storage solutions for AI and enterpriseDell Technologies World 2026 is around the corner, and KIOXIA will be on hand to showcase its latest breakthrough SSD solutions for enterprise and clients.May 14, 2026 10:03 AM CDT
• Dell and KIOXIA unveil an impressive 9.8 Petabyte high-density 2U serverDell's PowerEdge R7725xd Server with 40 cutting-edge KIOXIA LC9 Series 245.76 TB SSDs delivers an impressive 9.8 Petabytes of storage.May 14, 2026 8:03 AM CDT
• Mass Effect and Knights of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson calls generative AI 'creatively soulless'Knights of the Old Republic creator and spiritual successor Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic studio head isn't a fan of generative AI.May 14, 2026 1:33 AM CDT
• ASUS launches sleek and compact ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 OC EditionThe new ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition is the company's smallest RTX 5090 model to date, with a compact 2.5-slot thickness.May 14, 2026 12:59 AM CDT
• New GeForce Bundle offers 007 First Light with new GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and systemsNVIDIA's new 007 First Light GeForce RTX 50 Series bundle offers a free Steam copy of the game with eligible GeForce RTX 50 Series purchases.May 14, 2026 12:28 AM CDT
• Valve overhauls the Steam Community Market with new item pages, dynamic filters, and 27 million new Counter-Strike imagesThe Steam Community Market beta is live by default for all users, and Valve is asking for feedback on the discussions page as testing continues.May 13, 2026 10:56 PM CDT
• MLC NAND prices have tripled as Samsung shuts its last 2D NAND line and Kioxia plans a full exit by 2029The AI boom has made high-bandwidth memory and advanced 3D NAND the industry priority, leaving low-margin legacy 2D NAND rapidly sidelined.May 13, 2026 10:05 PM CDT
• Intel Foundry reportedly scores Apple's M7 production on 18A-P in 2027, future smartphone chips on 14ANew leaks confirm Apple may use Intel Foundry for M-series chips and possibly A-series silicon, strengthening the rumored Apple-Intel partnership.May 13, 2026 9:03 PM CDT
• Ezio Auditore set to make a comeback to the series in Assassin's Creed HexeA bunch of leaks have appeared surrounding Assassin's Creed Hexe, outlining the setting, new gameplay features, and the return of Ezio Auditore.May 13, 2026 8:29 PM CDT
• Microsoft is improving the responsiveness of Windows 11 with WinUI 3A recent engineering update from the WinUI team has outlined a number of under-the-hood improvements coming to WinUI 3, showing promise.May 13, 2026 7:55 PM CDT
• Intel confirms collaboration on Googlebook laptops, with Wildcat Lake the likely driving forceThe new Googlebook laptops will officially feature Intel CPUs, with Core 300 'Wildcat Lake' processors being the most likely option.May 13, 2026 7:10 PM CDT
• AMD launches Ryzen 9 Pro 9965X3D and Ryzen 7 Pro 9755X3D, the world's first Pro-series Ryzen chips with 3D-VCacheAMD announces nine new Ryzen 9000 Pro series CPUs including two 3D-VCache parts with 16 and 8 cores respectively with TDPs of up to 170W.May 13, 2026 3:15 PM CDT
• 'What is the purpose of this brightness race?' TCL X11 Mini LED TV hits a staggering 11000 nits, but not everyone's impressedTV expert Vincent Teoh calls the TCL X11 'a genuinely historic moment for consumer television technology', but others have a different take.May 13, 2026 11:42 AM CDT
• Sony has enough PS5 stock for 2026, but consoles could face 'big impact' to price if trends continueSony CEO Hiroki Totoki says that increased production costs could have a 'big impact' on PS5 console pricing, but another hike may not happen in 2026.May 13, 2026 10:28 AM CDT
• KIOXIA announces new XG10 Series PCIe Gen5 SSDs for OEMs and consumersKIOXIA XG10 Series SSDs deliver impressive PCIe Gen5 speeds, performance, and the latest BiCS FLASH 3D technology to PC OEMs and consumers everywhere.May 13, 2026 8:04 AM CDT
• Everyone's now dropping their Steam Controller to hear it scream - just be careful you don't break the thingIf the Steam Controller is dropped you're treated to a 'Wilhelm scream', but if you try this at home, just make sure the peripheral gets a soft landing.May 13, 2026 6:58 AM CDT
• Sony reportedly looking at cutting PlayStation 6 memory to keep costs downWill Sony be looking to cut down the PS6 specs to make it a more viable product to release in the current climate? That's the big question.May 13, 2026 2:38 AM CDT
• Origin Code unveils liquid-cooled DDR5-6200 memory that also has an LCD screenOrigin Code's new Vortex 48GB DDR5-6200 Memory Kit with low CL28 timings and liquid-cooling thermal solution will be showcased at Computex 2026.May 13, 2026 2:01 AM CDT
• GeForce 596.49 WHQL Game Ready driver for Forza Horizon 6 is hereGeForce Game Ready Driver 596.49 is here and it adds support for three big PC releases, Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and Directive 8020.May 13, 2026 1:37 AM CDT
• Razer's new Huntsman V3 TKL 8K is a more affordable version of the Pro, with the same hardwareThe new Razer Huntsman V3 TKL 8KHz offers gamers the same impressive hardware as the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8K at a lower price.May 13, 2026 1:02 AM CDT
• Micron ships its fastest DDR5 RDIMMs yet, with 256GB modules hitting 9,200 MT/s and 40% better power efficiencyThe 256GB DDR5 RDIMMs are manufactured on Micron's 1-gamma process and are more than 40% faster than DDR5 modules currently in volume production.May 13, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
• Apple adds end-to-end encryption to RCS in iOS 26.5, closing the last big gap with Android messagingThe feature is currently rolling out in beta, requires iOS 26.5 and a supported carrier, meaning not all users will have access right away.May 12, 2026 11:25 PM CDT
• PS5 shipments dwindle to all-time generational low as Sony braces for console profit impactsSony delivered just 1.5 million PS5 shipments in Q4'25, a new all-time low for the PS5 generation, but software sales and earnings are at a high point.May 12, 2026 10:34 PM CDT
• Sipeed's new K3 RISC-V SBCs can run 30B-parameter LLMs at 10 tokens per secondThe CoM variant of the K3 is pin-compatible with Jetson Nano carrier boards, enabling developers to seamlessly swap in the RISC-V option.May 12, 2026 9:50 PM CDT
• Pop superstar Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million for putting her face on TV boxes without permissionThe singer alleges that Samsung has used her likeness on the box to promote and sell TVs without her explicit permission or knowledge.May 12, 2026 8:22 PM CDT
• Subnautica 2 has leaked 48 hours before launch, joining Forza Horizon 6Unknown World's Subnautica 2 is the third game to leak ahead of launch in 2026, marking a very concerning pattern for paying customers.May 12, 2026 7:10 PM CDT
• Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada opens new VS Studio for longtime fighting game rival SNKAfter decades of Tekken games, fighting game maven Katsuhiro Harada joins the opposition by opening a new studio for SNK, a longtime Bandai rival.May 12, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU struck by lightning looks dead and buried - but the graphics card is somehow repaired to game another dayYou wouldn't expect a graphics card to end up lightning-damaged, but this RTX 3070 did - and yet it could still be rescued by a Chinese repair expert.May 12, 2026 2:24 PM CDT
• Forza Horizon 6 PC Guide: Cars And CreditsA simple PC-focused Forza Horizon 6 guide which covers setup, platform choice, credits, account progress, and smoother garage growth.May 12, 2026 2:14 PM CDT
• Apple will delay next Vision Pro headset release by yearsApple is reportedly pausing Vision Pro development until at least 2028 as it shifts focus toward AI wearables and future AR smartglasses.May 12, 2026 2:03 PM CDT
• eBay rejects GameStop's buyout offer, says deal is 'not credible'eBay's board of directors has rejected GameStop's $56 billion buyout offer, says deal is 'neither credible nor attractive' while laying out 6 concerns.May 12, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• Microsoft makes Discord Nitro the cheapest way to get Xbox Game PassDiscord Nitro now includes a discounted and lesser version of Xbox Game Pass called 'Starter Edition,' offering 50+ games for $9.99/month.May 12, 2026 1:05 PM CDT
• Noctua announces Chromax black version of its high-performance NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fan 10 months after launchNoctua has finally introduced a Chromax black version of its new 120mm NF-A12-25 G2 flagship cooling fan, featuring the same price as the outgoing model.May 12, 2026 12:45 PM CDT
• SEGA cancels ambitious Super Game idea, free-to-play no longer so importantSEGA has officially cancelled its ambitious ideas for a Super Game, the company's so-called online live service ecosystem with monetization and content.May 12, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
• Bing has a billion active users, yet Microsoft has fired up another $2 million giveaway to boost traffic - why is that?Microsoft's still throwing big money around trying to grow the Bing user base, and the answer to why lies in where most traffic currently comes from.May 12, 2026 11:25 AM CDT
• Crimson Desert made $179 million revenue on 4 million sales, Pearl Abyss confirmsAfter platform-holders took their cuts, Pearl Abyss took home roughly $179 million from Crimson Desert's breakout success, representing over 3M sales.May 12, 2026 8:43 AM CDT
• There will be four Steam Machine models, and two Steam Frame modelsThere will be 4 Steam Machine models, and two Steam Frame modelsThere will be 4 Steam Machine models, and two Steam Frame modelsThere will be 4 Steam Machi.May 12, 2026 5:33 AM CDT
• Microsoft exec: Windows 11 speed boost isn't 'cheating' because Linux and macOS also do itMicrosoft defends Windows 11 speed boost as common in macOS, Linux, and smartphones, according to Microsoft Vice President Scott Hanselman.May 12, 2026 5:03 AM CDT
• Intel's Razor Lake-AX could bring back on-package memory to compete with AMD's 'Halo' seriesA new leak says Intel is bringing back on-package memory with its upcoming Razor Lake-AX processors, and the expectation is that it will be LPDDR6.May 12, 2026 4:36 AM CDT
• MediaTek and Qualcomm are about to close the performance gap with AppleQualcomm and MediaTek are shifting to TSMC's 2nm N2P process to outpace Apple, risking higher costs and adoption delays in the smartphone market.May 12, 2026 4:04 AM CDT
• Keychron's 'next-gen mouse switch' combines optical and magnetic technologiesKeychron's upcoming MaOptic switch for gaming mice includes both Optical and Magnetic technology to deliver a one-of-a-kind design.May 12, 2026 3:26 AM CDT
• OpenAI launches Daybreak: GPT-5.5 cybersecurity platform to find software vulnerabilitiesOpenAI launches Daybreak, a GPT-5.5-powered cybersecurity platform designed to find and fix software vulnerabilities with a new approach.May 12, 2026 3:05 AM CDT
• ASUS teases new 20th anniversary ROG Crosshair motherboardASUS looks to be bringing back its first ROG Crosshair motherboard from 2006, with copper heatsink and display in tow, reimagined for the modern era.May 12, 2026 2:31 AM CDT
• Playground Games confirms Forza Horizon 6 hack came from the insidePlayground Games confirms that the Forza Horizon 6 PC leak came from a reviewer, influencer, or insider, not an official Steam upload error.May 12, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
• Retro Commodore 64 and Spectrum PCs from the 1980s have been turned into retro gaming handheldsTHEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld are new portable handheld gaming consoles that reimagine two classic retro gaming PCs from the 1980s.May 12, 2026 1:34 AM CDT
• AMD is planning to launch entry-level Radeon RX 9050 with 8GB of VRAMAccording to a new leak, AMD is prepping to launch an entry-level Radeon RX 9050 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR6 memory for PC gamers.May 12, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
• Blizzard hosts secret event for World of Warcraft Classic Plus, an Old School RuneScape treatmentBlizzard may be working on WoW Classic Plus, a modernized version of the original MMO, after secretly inviting top streamers to its HQ.May 12, 2026 12:32 AM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms GeForce NOW data breach, pledges full support for investigationNVIDIA confirms that GeForce NOW has been breached and that customer data has been accessed, with the hacker now selling the stolen data for $100,000.May 12, 2026 12:02 AM CDT
• Google finds hackers using AI to discover and develop a zero-day exploit for the first time for mass attacksGoogle has not identified which LLM was used to develop the zero-day exploit, but has confirmed that its own Gemini AI was not involved.May 11, 2026 10:47 PM CDT
• Intel CEO confirms ongoing collaboration with NVIDIA on new productsThe two companies are reportedly working on custom x86 CPUs for NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and x86 SoCs with integrated RTX GPU chiplets for consumer PCs.May 11, 2026 9:45 PM CDT
• RPCS3 updates its contribution guidelines after AI-generated 'slop' pull requests caused regressions in the PS3 emulatorRPCS3 isn't banning AI outright, it just wants contributors to understand their own code and stop submitting untested, unverified AI-generated slop.May 11, 2026 8:58 PM CDT
• This paid Witcher 3 mod brings DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation, boosting frame rates from 30 to 180 FPSThe paid mod is available through PureDark's Patreon, starting at $5 per month, and targets RTX 50-series users who want DLSS 4.5 features.May 11, 2026 8:05 PM CDT
• Forza Horizon 6 files reportedly leaked on Steam 10 days before releaseThe entire 155 GB file repository of Forza Horizon 6 was uploaded to Steam without encryption, and now the studio is in damage control mode.May 11, 2026 7:10 PM CDT
• Capcom's Pragmata has now sold 2 million sales in 16 days, publisher is on a roll for 2026Capcom's new IP Pragmata has now sold 2 million copies in little over two weeks on the market, making it one of the best-selling games of 2026 so far.May 11, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
• Nintendo moves into new less profitable console generation with boosted Switch 2 sales and restricted marginsNintendo moves into a less profitable and more expensive console generation with the Switch 2, as sales and operating income are up while margins fall.May 11, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
• Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen ROMs made $80 million for Nintendo, Pokopia a Switch 2 system seller at 4 million salesNintendo has sold more copies of 22 year-old Game Boy ROMs than most games sell in their entire lifetime, and Pokopia is an official Switch 2 seller.May 11, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
• Xbox Discord crossover: Game Pass gets Nitro, and vice-versa, in new subscription partnershipXbox Game Pass subscribers will soon get Nitro perks for free, and Nitro users also get access to a special starter edition of Game Pass with 50+ games.May 11, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• Switch 2 sales hit 19.86 million, selling faster than Switch 1, but impacting Nintendo profitsNintendo's latest Switch 2 console has now sold 19.86 million, moving 2.49 million through the early year, and is still beating out the original Switch.May 11, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
• AMD's new DGF SuperCompression will accelerate Path Tracing performance in gamesAMD Dense Geometry Format (DGF) is a new open standard designed to compress and improve environment detail in games for ray-tracing.May 11, 2026 1:58 AM CDT
• Unofficial PC port of Nintendo GameCube The Legend of Zelda game releasedThe GameCube and Wii-era's The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has gotten an unofficial PC port, with support for uncapped frame rates and more.May 11, 2026 1:27 AM CDT
• 007 First Light PC specs reveal what you'll need to play at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K007 First Light's official PC specifications are here, with developer IO Interactive also detailing what you'll need to run the game in 4K at 200+ FPS.May 11, 2026 12:59 AM CDT
• AMD's Radeon RX 9000 Series GPU pricing drops below MSRP in ChinaRDNA 4 GPUs like the Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon RX 9070 XT are currently being sold at below MSRP prices in China due to weak demand.May 11, 2026 12:31 AM CDT

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