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ASUS to tease 2021 ROG and TUF Gaming laptop designs on January 12ASUS will be using AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA's latest CPU and GPU technology to power its next-gen 2021 ROG, TUF Gaming laptops.Jan 5, 2021 12:50 AM CST
IKEA makes mock PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, helps you measure itIf you don't know how a huge PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X console is in-person, IKEA has your back with some mock consoles.Jan 4, 2021 11:00 PM CST
Cybershoes announces Quest compatibility issues, campaign brings $100KThe Cybershoes for Quest Kickstarter campaign closed with triple its funding goal. The new challenge is a compatibility problem.Jan 4, 2021 8:55 PM CST
Elder Scrolls 6 may be set in this region, Bethesda strongly hintsBethesda might've just outed the location for the new next-gen Elder Scrolls game, but don't expect to find out any time soon.Jan 4, 2021 6:45 PM CST
Xbox set to push new frontiers in 1-2 years, Phil Spencer teasesMicrosoft's Phil Spencer teases big things coming to Xbox in 1-2 years, promises new features/services will be horizon-defining.Jan 4, 2021 3:29 PM CST
Check out this Tesla Full Self-Driving beta test drive from SF to LASomeone used the latest build of Tesla's Autopilot FSD Beta to drive their car from SF to LA without a single intervention.Jan 3, 2021 9:05 PM CST
This retailer is making custom PS5 consoles that look like PS2sRetro company SUP3R5 is selling 304 custom PlayStation 5 consoles that're stylized like Sony's best-selling console of all time.Jan 3, 2021 6:15 PM CST
Elon Musk predicts 500K sales for Tesla, prediction happened in 2020Elon Musk says he's 'so proud of the Tesla team for achieving this major milestone' of selling 500,000 vehicles in 2020.Jan 3, 2021 1:30 AM CST
PUBG Mobile made $2.6 billion in 2020, smashes competitionPUBG Mobile is a huge hit for the smartphone game market, and pulled in a whopping $2.6 billion in U.S. and China in 2020 alone.Jan 2, 2021 10:15 PM CST
Bitcoin rides as high as $33,000 for new all-time high in 2021Bitcoin has an awesome early 2021 by smashing through $30,000 to hit a new all-time high of just over $33,000 -- wowzers.Jan 2, 2021 8:14 PM CST
First 5 minutes of Hitman 3 showcases upgraded visuals and effectsIO Interactive flexes its new Glacier engine upgrades and enhancements in this new 5 minutes of Hitman 3 PC gameplay footage.Jan 1, 2021 6:52 PM CST
CES 2021 is all-digital: 150K virtual visitors, 1000 exhibitorsCES 2021 begins on January 11, 2021 and will be virtual only with an expected 150,000 virtual visitors and 1000 exhibitors.Dec 31, 2020 11:26 PM CST
Intel Core i9-11900K appears again in new CPU-Z benchmarksIntel's new Core i9-11900K is showing some impressive IPC gains in leaked CPU-Z benchmarks, beating AMD's best Ryzen 9 5950X.Dec 31, 2020 9:07 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 can run on an Atari VCS (but it's pretty bad)The Atari VCS can run the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 via Windows 10...but it's very, very janky cranked down to minimum settings.Dec 31, 2020 6:44 PM CST
Boston Dynamics shows off its robot, which now dances better than meBoston Dynamics show off its most advanced robot yet, which can pretty much dance better than most of the human race... hmm.Dec 31, 2020 2:56 AM CST
GALAX's new RTX 3090, RTX 3080 CLASSIC cards have blower cooler designIf you want to go old school, then the GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 3080 CLASSIC series cards have a blower-style cooler.Dec 31, 2020 12:50 AM CST
Sabrent rockets out of California, makes new HQ in Florida in 2021Sabrent is another big business adding to the mass exodus from California, with Sabrent setting up shop down in Florida.Dec 30, 2020 11:25 PM CST
John McAfee has hours left, will eat his own d*ck if BTC isn't $500KJohn McAfee has around 24 hours left for Bitcoin to go from $30,000 to $500,000 or else he will eat his own d*ck in person.Dec 30, 2020 9:59 PM CST
PS5 PlayStation Plus subscribers get these 3 free games in JanuarySony is giving away another free PlayStation 5 game in January 2021, and PS5 PS Plus subscribers get access to these 3 free games.Dec 30, 2020 4:33 PM CST
Respawn has been working on a new IP for a while nowRespawn Entertainment's Vince Zampella is leading a new DICE studio in L.A., and Respawn is helping work on a brand new game IP.Dec 30, 2020 11:51 AM CST
FAA's new Remote ID requirements act as 'license plate for drones'The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) releases its new drone regulations: Remote ID acts as a 'license plate for drones'.Dec 29, 2020 11:03 PM CST
This new Cyberpunk 2077 mod improves ray tracing performanceCyberpunk 2077 ray tracing performance can be improved with the new 'Optimized Raytracing Setting' mod for GeForce RTX owners.Dec 29, 2020 9:26 PM CST
Apple's first 5G iPad will have next-gen micro-LED display in 2021Apple is reportedly gearing up for a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 5G connectivity, and a next-gen micro-LED display in 2021.Dec 29, 2020 8:26 PM CST
This Cyberpunk 2077 vehicle collection is worth 2 million eddiesThis Cyberpunk 2077 player grinds 2 million eddies & collects every buyable car in the game, from the Quadra to the Aerondight S9.Dec 29, 2020 5:31 PM CST
Take-Two CEO still not sold on subscriptions, game streamingDespite its brief stint on Game Pass, don't expect to see Take-Two make its own Uplay/EA Play-style subscription any time soon.Dec 29, 2020 3:18 PM CST

AMD dethrones Intel desktop CPU market share, 15 years in the makingAMD has just achieved an incredible feat: the company has dethroned Intel and its desktop CPU market share dominance of 15 years.Jan 5, 2021 12:20 AM CST
The original Xbox emulator Xemu updated, graphic/audio improvementsThe original open-source, cross-platform original Xbox emulator, Xemu, has audio and graphical improvements with v0.5 release.Jan 4, 2021 10:22 PM CST
TSMC earns record profit in 2020 -- 5nm domination begins in 2021TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) makes record revenue in 2020, will close to double its 5nm output in 2021.Jan 4, 2021 8:23 PM CST
Epic Games buys a MASSIVE 980,000 square feet shopping mall for new HQEpic Games pulls an Apple and plans to make a game development campus out of a huge 980,000 square foot shopping mall complex.Jan 4, 2021 6:15 PM CST
Alibaba founder and Chinese billionaire Jack Ma suspected missingChinese billionaire and the founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, has mysteriously gone missing -- Ma hasn't been seen in over two months.Jan 4, 2021 12:08 AM CST
Facebook: 1.4 billion voice and video calls on WhatsApp on NYE 2020Facebook says there were over 1.4 billion voice and video calls made through WhatsApp on NYE 2020 globally, the most ever.Jan 3, 2021 7:28 PM CST
Ubisoft Connect brings one of the best new features of console gamingUbisoft lets you access Assassin's Creed Valhalla saves regardless of what platform you're on, and helps revolutionize gaming.Jan 3, 2021 5:32 PM CST
LG teases 48-inch 'bendable' OLED gaming display at CES 2021LG Display teases a truly 48-inch bendable OLED gaming display that 'another level in terms of providing an immersive experience'.Jan 3, 2021 12:47 AM CST
GIGABYTE updates AORUS RTX 3080 Master, adds 3rd 8-pin PCIe connectorGIGABYTE's second revision of the AORUS RTX 3080 Master graphics card is that it received a 3rd 8-pin PCIe power connector.Jan 2, 2021 9:44 PM CST
Russian oil firm opens new Bitcoin mining farm running on gas energyRussian natural gas giant Gazprom is getting into Bitcoin mining, uses a nearby oil field as its energy source, powering it all.Jan 2, 2021 7:26 PM CST
Waiting for Diablo 4? Try this epic Diablo-like action RPG for just $5Can't wait for Diablo 4? Tired of Diablo III? Try this awesome action RPG on Steam for just $5 and relive old-school aRPG action.Jan 1, 2021 5:22 PM CST
The world's largest Tesla Supercharger station opens in ShanghaiTesla's new Supercharger station in Shanghai, China has opened with the 72-stall facility much bigger than the one in California.Dec 31, 2020 10:47 PM CST
WB fast-tracking Wonder Woman 3 after WW84 success on HBO MaxWarner Bros. will be debuting their 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters this year, but that all changes in 2023.Dec 31, 2020 8:28 PM CST
Destiny 2 maintains consistent 120FPS variable 1440p on PS5, Series XBungie has significantly optimized Destiny 2 to leverage the PS5's and Xbox Series X's tech with consistent 120FPS gameplay.Dec 31, 2020 4:39 PM CST
Global spending on mobile apps: $407 million on Christmas Day aloneSensor Tower estimates global spending on Apple App Store and Google Play Store reached a record $407.6 million on Christmas Day.Dec 31, 2020 2:19 AM CST
We now have Call of Duty themed GeForce RTX 3080, RTX 3070 cardsEmtek announces new GeForce RTX 3080 HV Black Monster COD Edition graphics card, themed for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.Dec 31, 2020 12:28 AM CST
GIGABYTE announces Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming OC graphics cardGIGABYTE's new Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming OC has a triple-fan cooler, triple 8-pin PCIe power required, with WindForce 3X cooling.Dec 30, 2020 10:51 PM CST
Bitcoin's new all-time high close to $30,000: could tip over by 2021Bitcoin is reaching for the stars to end 2020 with BTC hitting a new all-time high of just over $29,000 -- will it hit $30K?Dec 30, 2020 9:25 PM CST
This Diablo spiritual successor is now free on the Epic StoreTorchlight II, the older aRPG from Diablo's original Blizzard North developers, is now free on the Epic Games Store launcher.Dec 30, 2020 3:35 PM CST
Mysterious 150 million year old 'Sea Dragon' found in English ChannelThe new small marine reptile is from 150 million years ago, known as the Thalassodraco etchesi or Etches sea dragon in England.Dec 30, 2020 12:24 AM CST
LG's new 8K QNED TVs debut in 2021 with mini LED technologyLG already dominates with OLED TVs and is now debuting a new 8K QNED TV to its lineup in 2021 using mini LED technology.Dec 29, 2020 10:29 PM CST
ASUS ROG STRIX laptop in 2021: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU + RTX 3080 GPUASUS ROG STRIX 2021 laptops will rock up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, up to GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, and 2K 165Hz display technology.Dec 29, 2020 9:01 PM CST
No, 500,000 GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs weren't found in lost shipmentA big story about 500,000 missing GeForce RTX 30 series cards in a shipping container was fake news, you still can't buy one.Dec 29, 2020 7:45 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 has an unfinished NCART monorail systemCyberpunk 2077 was apparently supposed to have a rideable NCART railway, but it might've been cut due to time constraints.Dec 29, 2020 4:29 PM CST
Chris Roberts promises not to rush Squadron 42 or compromise qualityRoberts Space Industries refuses to give an exact date for Squadron 42's release, assures gamers it'll be 'done when it is done'Dec 29, 2020 2:47 PM CST

GeForce RTX 3060 ULTRA teased: 12GB VRAM, beats RTX 3060 Ti for $449NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 ULTRA teased, with pricing reportedly starting at $449 -- will have 12GB of VRAM to better battle Big Navi.Jan 4, 2021 11:24 PM CST
Hitman 3 entire trilogy reduced to under 100GB, visual upgrades comingIO Interactive has worked ninja goodness on Hitman 3, reducing the entire trilogy to take up less than 100GB of storage space.Jan 4, 2021 9:18 PM CST
That 78 x GeForce RTX 3080 mining rig has RGB, now makes $900 per DAY!78 x GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card mining crypto: now has RGB lighting (this helps! haha) and makes up to $27,000 per monhh!!Jan 4, 2021 7:31 PM CST
PlayStation 5 launch sales disappoint in Japan, fall below PS3 numbersSony's PlayStation 5 had disappointing launch sales volume in Japan and analysts predict the console could see far less than PS4.Jan 4, 2021 5:44 PM CST
Samsung confirms it'll unveil next-gen smartphones on January 14Samsung teases its Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event kicks off on January 14, where it will be unveiling new flagship smartphones.Jan 3, 2021 9:41 PM CST
Sony discontinuing multiple PlayStation 4 console SKUs in JapanSony may support the PlayStation 4 until 2023, but certain PS4 and PS4 Pro SKU models are discontinuing production in Japan.Jan 3, 2021 6:45 PM CST
Fallout 5 possibly in development alongside Starfield, Elder Scrolls 6Bethesda is currently working on a few unannounced projects alongside Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI...could it be Fallout 5?Jan 3, 2021 4:58 PM CST
Steam smashes 2021 with an insane 25 million PC gamers playing at onceValve swoops into 2021 by breaking an all-time concurrent record on Steam, shooting past 25 million players for the first time.Jan 2, 2021 11:17 PM CST
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 SUPER, RTX 3070 SUPER teased to come soonNVIDIA's super-faster GeForce RTX 3080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3070 SUPER teased, will take the battle to AMD's new Big Navi cards.Jan 2, 2021 8:50 PM CST
AMD patent teases GPU chiplet tech, the great big leap over NVIDIA?!AMD submits GPU chiplet design patent to USPTO on December 31 that teases the future of GPU technology, an NVIDIA destroyer.Jan 2, 2021 3:36 AM CST
Is your PS5 making strange noises like ticking or whining? This is whyIs your PlayStation 5 making strange noises? This could be why...but apparently there's no exact fix for the noises just yet.Jan 1, 2021 4:50 PM CST
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA15 GA503QS packs RTX 3080 with 16GB of VRAM?!ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop packs Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS CPU (8C/16T) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB VRAM.Dec 31, 2020 10:16 PM CST
This Cyberpunk 2077 mod tweaks the behavior of NPCs in the gameThis new mod called Alternate Crowd Behavior makes tweaks to how crowds are generated in Cyberpunk 2077, improving performance.Dec 31, 2020 7:24 PM CST
This modded Nintendo 64 handheld console is the size of a cartridgeWhat if the Nintendo Switch and the old-school Nintendo 64 merged together? They'd be something like this tiny modded build.Dec 31, 2020 3:40 PM CST
LG teases 55-inch transparent OLED in sushi bar of the futureLG Display will be showing off its next-gen displays at CES 2021, starting with a transparent OLED in a sushi bar environment.Dec 31, 2020 1:26 AM CST
This is our very first look at STALKER 2 -- with in-game footage shownSTALKER 2 official in-engine gameplay teaser shown off, with GSC Game World really ringing out the end of 2020 with a big bang.Dec 30, 2020 11:53 PM CST
GIGABYTE also confirms GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB cards are comingGIGABYTE will have AORUS Xtreme, AORUS Master, Vision, Gaming, Eagle, and Turbo models of its new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB.Dec 30, 2020 10:26 PM CST
Epic Games Launcher's new update will fix high CPU usage bugEpic Games says that it has 'identified the issue' regarding high CPU usage on the Epic Games Launcher, update is on the way.Dec 30, 2020 7:27 PM CST
Metro Last Light is free on GOG.com right now4A Games' innovative Metro Last Light is currently free on GOG.com for the next 48 hours, so be sure to grab it right now.Dec 30, 2020 1:38 PM CST
VW shows off its prototype mobile EV charging robotVW's prototype EV charging robot has a cut face that lights up, brings the battery trailer over to your car and plugs it in.Dec 29, 2020 11:28 PM CST
These pure gold custom AirPods Max headphones cost $100,000Caviar's so-way-over-the-top custom AirPods Max Golden White are the luxury version of Apple's new headphones, costing $100,000.Dec 29, 2020 10:00 PM CST
Tundra Labs will launch a Vive Tracker alternative on KickstarterTundra Labs is gearing up to launch a Vive Tracker alternative on Kickstarter that's lighter, smaller, and has better battery life.Dec 29, 2020 8:48 PM CST
Samsung's unreleased Galaxy S21 Ultra Limited Edition costs $60,000If you've got $60,000 ready to spend on a new phone, check out Caviar's upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Limited Edition.Dec 29, 2020 7:14 PM CST
Will Cyberpunk 2077's free DLC be delayed due to console updates?CD Projekt RED plans to start releasing Cyberpunk 2077's free DLC in early 2021, but could the PS4/Xbox One updates delay it?Dec 29, 2020 3:47 PM CST
Grand Theft Auto IV made a huge $2 billion in sales revenuesGrand Theft Auto IV has made a huge $2 billion in sales revenue, but GTA V absolutely destroys it with multi-billion earnings.Dec 29, 2020 2:17 PM CST

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