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• Nintendo is raising the Switch 2 price by $50 in the US, predicts lower Year 2 salesAfter breaking sales records for a Nintendo console launch the company is set to increase the console's price due to 'changes in market conditions.'.May 10, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
• Sony sees AI as a 'powerful tool' and already used AI animation tech in Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredYou will not find an AI disclosure on Horizon's Steam page, as Valve only requires developers to label fully AI-generated content, not AI-assisted tools.May 10, 2026 8:30 PM CDT
• Sony taps TSMC as a manufacturing partner for next-gen image sensors in a new Japan-based joint ventureBeyond sensor manufacturing, the partnership also aims to explore emerging physical AI opportunities across automotive and robotics markets.May 10, 2026 7:39 PM CDT
• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will bring back social stealth, but hidden blades take a back seatDirector Paul Fu says the beloved Hidden Blade will not be a selectable weapon in Black Flag Resynced, but will be available in certain contexts.May 10, 2026 6:40 PM CDT
• MaxSun's two new MoDT motherboards bring Intel's 10-core Raptor Lake to the desktop despite the Core 200H brandingThe Core 200H branding is misleading as these are not Arrow Lake boards but Raptor Lake chips Intel quietly rebadged into the Core 200H lineup in Q1 2026.May 10, 2026 5:43 PM CDT
• For the first time, AMD has overtaken Intel in data center revenue for Q1AMD generated $5.8 billion from the data center sector in Q1 2026, a 57% year-over-year increase, surpassing Intel's $5.1 billion revenue.May 10, 2026 12:30 PM CDT
• ASUS's new ROG Strix XG129C is a tiny 12.3-inch touchscreen that can serve as a sidekick to your main displayASUS is positioning the XG129C as a performance monitor, bundling a year of AIDA64 Extreme to display CPU temps, GPU load, fan speeds, and system data.May 9, 2026 8:55 PM CDT
• Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB AI model on your PC without askingThe 4GB on-device AI model, supposedly for Gemini Nano, is installed without consent or opt-in, and even re-downloads itself when deleted.May 9, 2026 8:02 PM CDT
• Intel is reportedly making chips for Apple again in a preliminary deal that reunites two old partnersApple has relied exclusively on TSMC for its most advanced chips, but supply chain pressures and US manufacturing talks are pushing it to look elsewhere.May 9, 2026 7:06 PM CDT
• Apple reportedly orders fresh A18 Pro silicon as MacBook Neo demand surges, $599 price point may be at riskApple's $599 MacBook Neo is so popular that the supply of binned iPhone chips has run dry, requiring a costly new order of dedicated A18 Pro silicon.May 9, 2026 4:20 PM CDT
• 58% of gamers don't want DLSS 5 altering their games, while others await real-world resultsA new poll has gamers divided over DLSS 5; a sizeable chunk of gamers want to see it implemented in their favorite games before deciding.May 9, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
• New Windows 11 feature may speed up app launches by maxing out CPU frequencyA new 'Low Latency Profile' feature is reportedly in the works that improves app launching times by boosting the CPU to its max for a few seconds.May 8, 2026 7:46 PM CDT
• Samsung is reportedly preparing a 'Chromebook' variant of the Exynos 2800 to rival Apple's M7The Exynos 2800 is rumored to be Samsung's first 1.4nm chip, and might debut in two configurations, rivaling Apple's future A21 Pro and M7.May 8, 2026 6:50 PM CDT
• Xbox Mode on Windows 11 does not support multiple monitors, full screen gaming mode disables secondary screens when activeWindows 11 user discovers that Microsoft's new Xbox Mode does not support multiple monitors, activating it automatically disables all secondary displays.May 8, 2026 5:15 PM CDT
• GeIL brings plug-and-play DDR5 memory, offering 8000MT/s speeds without EXPO or XMP neededThe DDR5-8000 modules are optimized for Intel Z890 and B860 systems and aim to deliver a true plug-and-play experience without EXPO or XMP.May 8, 2026 5:03 PM CDT
• Sony discloses financial results for 2025, takes huge loss on Bungie, PS6 release date still undecidedSony is set to lose nearly $600 million on its acquisition of Bungie Studios, even though its performance in FY2025 was otherwise steady.May 8, 2026 4:05 PM CDT
• AMD's X970E chipset rumored to reuse the PROM21 chipset, but with native support for CUDIMMThe difference from existing 800-series and older 600-series boards could come through add-ons, upgraded BIOS features, and improved memory support.May 8, 2026 3:10 PM CDT
• Android gets Vulkan-base Lossless Scaling frame generation, allowing Android devices to achieve triple-digit FPS in PC gamesLossless Scaling frame generation is now available to Android devices with a new APK that ports the Vulkan version of LSFG to Android.May 8, 2026 1:10 PM CDT
• Forza Horizon 6 file size revealed, sparking debate over whether HDDs still have a place in modern gamingWith games regularly crossing 150GB of file size in 2026, are hard drives a plausible option for mass storage in today's landscape?May 8, 2026 6:10 AM CDT
• AI-powered robot pet dogs are the next Roomba'sRoomba inventor Colin Angle unveils AI robot pets designed to adapt, interact, and offer emotional support in your home without replacing real pets.May 8, 2026 3:35 AM CDT
• Valve unveils reservation system for the new Steam controller, here's when you can buy itValve's Steam Controller returns via reservation queue starting Friday, May 8, to curb reseller activity and ensure fair access for fans.May 8, 2026 3:04 AM CDT
• LEGO Batman's launch trailer is a love letter to every era of BatmanLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launch trailer released, teasing a May 2026 release and a bold new Batman origin story with Arkham combat.May 8, 2026 2:33 AM CDT
• GameStop CEO banned from eBay after trying to sell goods to fund eBay acquisitionGameStop CEO Ryan Cohen claims eBay suspended him just days after he proposed a $56B acquisition adding another bizarre twist to the surreal deal.May 8, 2026 2:07 AM CDT
• New Halo sequel hints at major story shift for the franchiseHalo Studios is actively developing the next mainline campaign, codenamed Halo Next, with potential returns of the Flood and the Endless.May 8, 2026 1:35 AM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto 6 could cost $1,000 to play - Here's whyGTA 6 players may face $1,000 console prices, warns analyst as PS5 and Xbox prices are expected to rise amid the ongoing memory crisis.May 8, 2026 1:08 AM CDT
• Elder Scroll 3: Morrowind is now running on a Pip-Boy inside Fallout 4Modder RPGKing117 has shown that The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind is playable inside Fallout 4's Pip-Boy using a custom OpenMW build.May 8, 2026 12:32 AM CDT
• Xbox CEO comments on game exclusivity on the next Xbox consoleXbox CEO Asha Sharma is evaluating a range of options for exclusive games, signaling a potential shift in Microsoft's gaming strategy.May 8, 2026 12:04 AM CDT
• New FromSoftware game 'Cerulean Onslaught' takes players to a dark open-world oceanFromSoftware's next single-player title, Project FMC, could debut at Summer Game Fest and launch in August 2026 as a dark ocean-based RPG.May 7, 2026 11:31 PM CDT
• Take-Two boss is 'really disappointed' they haven't delivered a new BioShock gameTake-Two CEO admits he's 'deeply disappointed' over the decade-long wait for the next BioShock game, but is excited about the progress.May 7, 2026 9:41 PM CDT
• Intel roadmap leaks reveal Nova Lake, Razor Lake, Titan Lake, and Moon Lake CPUs on track for 2026-2028The report indicates Intel is on schedule with its CPU roadmap to tackle AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple, spanning everything from mobile to high-end desktops.May 7, 2026 4:30 PM CDT
• AMD launches the Instinct MI350P GPU with 144GB of HBM3E and a 600W TBPAMD's new PCIe AI accelerator uses the CDNA 4 architecture, has 128 CUs, and can be configured to run at 450W for power-constrained AI deployments.May 7, 2026 3:05 PM CDT
• AMD's 8-core Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 leaks on PassMark, the second unannounced Ryzen PRO chip to surface this weekAMD currently lists three Ryzen PRO 9000 processors for business, and the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 would slot in above the existing Ryzen 7 PRO 9745.May 7, 2026 1:50 PM CDT
• Apple's new Spatial iPhone to be powered by Samsung's holographic displaySamsung is developing a holographic display for Apple's rumored Spatial iPhone, leveraging eye-tracking and beam-steering tech for 3D imaging.May 7, 2026 12:09 PM CDT
• GameStop CEO is selling GameStop merch on eBay to help buy eBayGameStop CEO Ryan Cohen offers $55.5B to buy eBay and lists items on the site to fund it, sparking widespread speculation and confusion.May 7, 2026 11:45 AM CDT
• PCIe 8.0 is coming in 2028 with 256 GT/s speeds and eight times the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0PCIe 8.0 offers eight times the transfer rate of PCIe 5.0, the fastest standard on consumer desktops today, but don't expect it on your PC anytime soon.May 7, 2026 11:30 AM CDT
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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