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• TSMC needs to double production over the next 10 years to keep up with NVIDIA demandNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says TSMC needs to double production over the next 10 years... just to meet current NVIDIA demand, as AI boom isn't slowing down.Feb 1, 2026 9:09 PM CST
• NVIDIA teases 'major release' of a new chip: its new Arm-based N1X processorNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang publicly talks about its new N1X/N1 processor, a joint project with MediaTek for a system-on-a-chip for 'AI computers'.Feb 1, 2026 8:19 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 Founders Edition GPUs with MSRP prices sell out in minutesGeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition cards with MSRP prices sold out in just eight minutes when stock was briefly available on January 30, 2026.Feb 1, 2026 7:29 PM CST
• Logitech says if its new mouse doesn't 'change the way you play' you'll get a full refundLogitech is so confident that its new PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Wireless Gaming Mouse will improve your game that it's offering a money-back guarantee.Feb 1, 2026 7:02 PM CST
• NVIDIA releases important GeForce Security Update Driver for GeForce GTX 10 Series GPUsGeForce Security Update Driver 582.28 is a new driver release for NVIDIA's Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta-based graphics cards, fixing several vulnerabilities.Feb 1, 2026 6:33 PM CST
• LG suspends development of 8K OLED and 8K LCD TVs, the 8K TV dream is now over (for now)LG was the only TV maker still making 8K OLED TVs and 8K LCD TVs... not anymore, as LG pulls out of making anymore huge 8K TVs moving forward.Feb 1, 2026 4:44 PM CST
• Philips intros ENVIA 27M25500XD: claims the world's first 1000Hz gaming monitor spotPhilips unveils its new ENVIA 27M2N5500XD: the world's first 1000Hz dual-mode gaming monitor, ready for 1440p @ 540Hz or 720p @ 1000Hz.Feb 1, 2026 4:03 PM CST
• AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CCD: similar size to Zen 5, but with 50% more cores on TSMC's new 2nm nodeAMD's next-gen Zen 6 CCD measures in at 76mm2, just a tad bigger than Zen 5 CCDs but with 50% more CPU cores and cache, fabbed on TSMC N2 process node.Feb 1, 2026 2:51 AM CST
• Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live in 2013The US Justice Department has released new Jeffrey Epstein emails that reveal the convicted sex offender was banned from Xbox LIVE in 2013.Jan 31, 2026 1:15 AM CST
• Sony reportedly working on PlayStation Portable OLED refresh for 2026, PS6 handheld uses RDNA 5Sony is reportedly working on a refreshed PlayStation Portable OLED gaming handheld for this year, RDNA 5-based APU for next-gen PS6 gaming handheld.Jan 30, 2026 8:09 PM CST
• New Dragon Ball Age 1000 may deliver Xenoverse-style gameplay with a Dragon Ball Online storyBandai Namco has announced a new Dragon Ball game called Age 1000, and fans speculate that it takes place in the same universe as the Dragon Ball MMORPG.Jan 30, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Digital-only made up 66% of Xbox sales in 2025 amid console price hikeGood news for Microsoft as US consumers are skewing towards its digital-locked, high-margin-oriented Xbox hardware amid steep price hike pressures.Jan 30, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• Konami confirms a new Silent Hill is in development, is separate from Silent Hill 1 remakeThanks to Bloober Team's excellent remake, Konami has confirmed a new Silent Hill game is in development and it's entirely separate from the SH1 Remake.Jan 30, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Xbox margins hit by mysterious impairment chargeXbox's operating profit was impacted by an impairment charge, and it could be related to recent game cancellations, but Microsoft CFO doesn't elaborate.Jan 30, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Xbox console revenue hits 12-year low over holiday 2025Microsoft achieved the lowest Xbox console sales revenue over the holidays than any other holiday period in the last 12 years, new data indicates.Jan 30, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Xbox earnings 'well below expectations' in holiday 2025, revenue down -$600 millionMicrosoft's latest Q2 FY26 results give insight on the Xbox brand, showing a 9.4% revenue decline that equates to rough $620 million less generated.Jan 30, 2026 1:12 PM CST
• Higher-end GPU pain is very real: NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti is now at RTX 5080's MSRP, or even pricierIf you're on the hunt for an RTX 5070 Ti, the bad news is that the price of this graphics card has shot up to the $1,000 mark - or much worse.Jan 30, 2026 4:03 AM CST
• Apple posts its 'best quarter ever' with fiscal Q1 2026 earnings: revenue of $143.8 billionApple posts fiscal Q1 2026 earnings report: $143.8 billion of revenue, up 16% from last year, with continued blistering iPhone sales, and more.Jan 30, 2026 2:02 AM CST
• SK hynix makes 'significant' progress in NVIDIA's extensive HBM4 tests, close to mass supplySK hynix makes 'significant progress' in NVIDIA's extensive HBM4 qualification tests, new HBM4 memory chips will be used on NVIDIA's new Rubin AI GPUs.Jan 30, 2026 1:33 AM CST
• MAINGEAR's new Retro98 desktop gaming PC looks like it's from 1998, but with 2026 hardwareMAINGEAR is only making a handful of its new Retro98 gaming systems: brings back the feeling of PC gaming in the 90s, rocking a 3DFX Voodoo card.Jan 30, 2026 1:01 AM CST
• Duke Nukem 3D has just turned 30 years old: Hail to the King, BabyDuke Nukem 3D is now 30 years old with Duke 3D v1.0 shareware uploaded to Software Creations on January 29, 1996. Hail to the King, Baby.Jan 30, 2026 12:24 AM CST
• Samsung's new PM9E1 is the world's first 4TB Gen 5 SSD in the tiny M.2 22x42 form factorSamsung's new ultra-compact PM9E1 M.2 22x42 SSD offers Gen5 speeds and is built for NVIDIA's DGX Spark and other NVIDIA GB10-powered devices.Jan 29, 2026 11:59 PM CST
• Elon Musk says xAI will generate high-quality video games 'at scale' in 2027'Real-time, high-quality shows and video games at scale, customized to the individual, next year,' is the latest xAI prediction from Elon Musk.Jan 29, 2026 11:32 PM CST
• Windows 11 reaches 1 billion user milestone, and faster than Windows 10'Windows reached a big milestone, 1 billion Windows 11 users,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced during its recent quarterly earnings call.Jan 29, 2026 10:57 PM CST
• GeForce NOW's native Linux app has arrived, alongside 10 new titlesNVIDIA has just released a beta version of its native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs and notebooks, with full support for 5K 120 FPS cloud gaming.Jan 29, 2026 10:31 PM CST
• Corsair's groundbreaking Galleon 100 SD Keyboard is available now, for $350Corsair's GALLEON 100 SD gaming keyboard is available now, with its big selling point being that combines a premium gaming keyboard with a Stream Deck.Jan 29, 2026 9:59 PM CST
• Microsoft is reportedly working hard to 'urgently fix' Windows 11According to a new report Microsoft's Windows team is currently focused on fixing Windows 11 performance, reliability, and 'addressing pain points.'Jan 29, 2026 9:26 PM CST
• Original Diablo 2 creators reveal Darkhaven, a new APRG with dynamic, destructible worldsThree of the original creators and designers of Diablo 2--Phil Shenk, Max Schaefer, and Peter Hu--reveal a new D2-inspired action RPG with exploration.Jan 29, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• New version of Final Fantasy 7 on PC announced by Square EnixSquare Enix is re-releasing the original Final Fantasy 7 on Steam and discontinuing the current version, but owners of the original game get an upgrade.Jan 29, 2026 12:07 PM CST
• Apple's next-gen M6 processor 'coming sooner than people anticipate' says insiderApple's next-gen M6 processor could be unveiled sooner than we think, with new M5 Pro and M5 Max variants of the MacBook Pro series laptops on their way.Jan 29, 2026 12:25 AM CST
• Google Chrome will soon let Gemini AI do your browsing, posting, and even shoppingChrome auto-browse is a new feature that will add agentic AI features to the browser, including the ability to shop, browse, email, and post.Jan 29, 2026 12:00 AM CST
• Mark Zuckerberg says AI generated content is the future of social media'Soon, we'll see an explosion of new media formats that are more immersive and interactive, and only possible because of advances in AI.'Jan 28, 2026 11:35 PM CST
• Intel Arc B580 is getting XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation support next monthThe Intel Arc B580, which is currently the most powerful desktop Arc graphics card from Team Blue, is getting Multi-Frame Generation support next month.Jan 28, 2026 11:03 PM CST
• Gamers abandon Highguard, Geoff Keighley's champion title from The Game Awards 2025Geoff Keighley's champion title from The Game Awards 2025, Highguard, has released and already lost nearly 90% of its player base.Jan 28, 2026 10:30 PM CST
• Google's new desktop 'Aluminium OS' operating system has reportedly leakedA machine running Google's new Aluminum OS for notebooks and desktops has been spotted showcasing the operating system's UI and features.Jan 28, 2026 10:26 PM CST
• SK hynix will establish US arm that is specialized in AI solutions tentatively named AI CompanySK hynix plans to establish a US arm specializing in AI solutions, dubbed 'AI Company', to be a key partner in the AI data center ecosystem.Jan 28, 2026 8:33 PM CST
• Windows 11 haters get excited as GOG says 'Linux is the next major frontier' for Galaxy clientA job advert posted by GOG observes that its Galaxy desktop app is on Windows and macOS, but that 'Linux is the next major frontier' for the software.Jan 28, 2026 1:49 PM CST
• Redditor makes a handheld PS4 and it's a thing of beauty - with one notable compromiseA handheld built from the innards of a PS4 Slim is a seriously impressive creation, although the ergonomics aren't ideal - which is hardly surprising.Jan 28, 2026 11:20 AM CST
• Sony is directly telling PS4 owners to upgrade to a PS5 to not miss outSony has sent a message to PS4 users, reminding them to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 if they want to play the most anticipated games of 2026.Jan 28, 2026 10:27 AM CST
• Windows 11 market share slips, users retreat back to Windows 10Windows users have reverted to earlier versions of Windows following Microsoft's rollout of a faulty update that caused shutdown failures.Jan 28, 2026 10:05 AM CST
• European Commission to review 'Stop Killing Videogames' after 1.29 million signaturesThe 'Stop Killing Games' initiative will officially be reviewed by the European Commission following nearly 1.3 million validated signatures.Jan 28, 2026 9:02 AM CST
• Bethesda's Elder Scrolls 6 was barely planned when its teaser dropped in 2018When Bethesda released the teaser trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6, it still didn't even have an in-game location locked in for the game.Jan 28, 2026 8:31 AM CST
• Rockstar weeks away from releasing Grand Theft Auto 6 detailsGrand Theft Auto 6 fans may get an announcement from Rockstar Games about the upcoming title next month, which will hopefully clear up the latest rumors.Jan 28, 2026 8:02 AM CST
• Resident Evil Requiem has PS5 Pro modes for RT at up to 60FPS or without RT up to 120FPSResident Evil Requiem drops in late February, with CAPCOM director confirming exciting PlayStation 5 Pro modes: up to 60FPS with RT, up to 120FPS no RT.Jan 28, 2026 4:40 AM CST
• Razer Synapse Web is a new tool for customizing gear directly from Chromium-based browsersRazer Synapse Web is a new lightweight web-based interface for customizing Razer devices, however launch support is limited to Razer Huntsman V3 keyboards.Jan 28, 2026 1:31 AM CST
• RTX Remix 1.3 is available now, adds new RTX Remix Logic feature for moddersRTX Remix Logic is a new feature of the impressive RTX Remix platform that gives modders the ability to create new dynamic effects and change gameplay.Jan 28, 2026 12:58 AM CST
• NVIDIA FrameView 1.7 adds overlay customization and the ability to track 800+ FPS performanceNVIDIA has updated its FrameView performance monitoring tool, offering users more control over the overlay as well as fixing several bugs.Jan 28, 2026 12:34 AM CST
• Forza Horizon 6 might be cloud-only on the ROG Xbox Ally X, according to the specsForza Horizon 6's 'Minimum' PC system requirements list Panther Lake's Intel Arc B390 GPU and not the Radeon 890M found in the ROG Xbox Ally X.Jan 28, 2026 12:02 AM CST
• ZOTAC says the 'very survival' of GeForce RTX GPU manufacturers and distributors is at stakeWith GPU prices for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards increasing in several markets, ZOTAC has issued a grim warning to its Korean customers.Jan 27, 2026 11:29 PM CST
• NVIDIA rumored to outsource to Intel in 2028, collaborate on next-gen Feynman architectureNVIDIA rumored to outsource semiconductor contracts to Intel in 2028: next-gen Feynman architecture generation could have partial cooperation with Intel.Jan 27, 2026 10:30 PM CST
• GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 for Highguard and ARC Raiders 'Headwinds Update' is hereGeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 adds new game support for the free-to-play Highguard, ARC Raiders' new Headwinds Update, and Arknights: Endfield.Jan 27, 2026 10:02 PM CST
• NVIDIA's new Vera CPU will be a competitor to AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon CPUsNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has a plan for next-gen Vera CPUs by offering them as a standalone part, will compete with AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon CPUs.Jan 27, 2026 9:11 PM CST
• Ken Levine's new game isn't an FPS, it's a 'Judas simulator'BioShock creator Ken Levine talks more about his new shooter, Judas, and how the game will deliver a deeper character-driven story with living reactivity.Jan 27, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Zombies can use chainsaws in Resident Evil 9, Capcom explains with Day of the Dead movie logicZombies can use chainsaws & other tools in Resident Evil 9, and Capcom has a very convenient explanation why that channels George Romero's horror classic.Jan 27, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• AMD Ryzen 9850X3D leak indicates CPU is just 3% faster than 9800X3D - but what did you expect?No surprises here - if this leak is correct, it suggests some modest gains from the Ryzen 9850X3D, although it'll still give certain games a sizeable boost.Jan 27, 2026 1:50 PM CST
• Two indie games have cancelled their Xbox versionsTwo smaller-scale games have cancelled their planned Xbox ports, possibly due to lower demand or the Xbox Series X/S vastly-outpaced installed base.Jan 27, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• 'AI should be a choice. Here's where you stand': 90% of DuckDuckGo users vote no to AI in pollDuckDuckGo has two different versions of its search engine: one with AI, and one without - and the latter is overwhelmingly the most popular flavor.Jan 27, 2026 11:36 AM CST
• Intel's XeSS 3 arrives with Multi-Frame Generation - so now AMD lags behind NVIDIA and Arc GPUsNVIDIA already offered Multi-Frame Generation with DLSS 4, of course, and now Intel has caught up with Team Green with its latest graphics driver.Jan 27, 2026 10:00 AM CST
• New 3v3 'raid shooter' Highguard is out - it's free, but very much a love or hate game so farThis FPS team battler with CTF and other elements is from Wildlight Studios, an outfit that has a number of former Respawn (Apex Legends) devs on board.Jan 27, 2026 8:41 AM CST
• KIOXIA begins sampling high-capacity QLC UFS 4.1 flash memory for mobile devicesKIOXIA's new UFS 4.1 (Universal Flash Storage) embedded memory for mobile devices is now sampling, with improvements to performance and efficiency.Jan 27, 2026 8:02 AM CST
• Microsoft's Maia 200 AI accelerator has 216GB of memory, outperforms Amazon and Google chipsBuilt with TSMC's 3nm process, Microsoft's new Maia 200 AI accelerator will reportedly 'dramatically improve the economics of AI token generation.'Jan 26, 2026 11:26 PM CST
• Intel Arc Pro B70 with 32GB of VRAM reportedly launching in Q1 2026 with no gaming variantIntel has reportedly paused its plans for a gaming-focused 'Big Battlemage' Intel Arc B770 GPU in favor of the Intel Arc Pro B70 workstation model.Jan 26, 2026 9:57 PM CST
• AMD bundles Ryzen 7 9850X3D with DDR5 memory and coolerAMD is offering its new Ryzen 7 9850X CPU as part of bundle that includes a Cooler Master CPU cooler and V-Color DDR5 memory in China.Jan 26, 2026 8:59 PM CST
• Iconic Nintendo 64 game Banjo-Kazooie gets ported to PCBanjo: Recompiled is a native PC port of the N64 classic Banjo-Kazooie with quality-of-life updates that you can play in 4K at 120 FPS.Jan 26, 2026 8:28 PM CST
• Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes says AI 'can deprive an actor of his work'Steve Downes, who plays the iconic voice of Spartan 117 in Halo, says that AI can essentially rob performers of their work as Xbox continues pushing AI.Jan 26, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• Xbox may now be more selective in which games get greenlitXbox may have 'learned a lesson' to avoid product mismanagement following sizable employee layoffs, entire studio closures, and project cancellations.Jan 26, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Remedy denies reports that Control Resonant launches in Q2 2026Remedy Entertainment officially squashes the erroneous report that Control Resonant is set for a Q2 2026 release, clarifying that no launch has been set.Jan 26, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Report: GTA 6 is digital-only at launch to avoid leaks, spoilersTake-Two Interactive will reportedly withhold physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 until after the game launches digitally in an effort to avoid leaks.Jan 26, 2026 11:28 AM CST
• Blizzard announces new showcases for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and HearthstoneBlizzard announces four showcases for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and Hearthstone that will reveal new content as part of its 35th anniversary.Jan 26, 2026 10:27 AM CST
• Xbox Studios head says what makes the new Fable 'mindblowing'Craig Duncan, the Xbox Game Studios head has said during an interview what makes Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot 'mind blowing'.Jan 26, 2026 7:34 AM CST
• Someone built a coin-operated gaming PC, and it only works with quartersA modder has added a coin acceptor into their gaming PC, and now to turn on that gaming rig, the modder must drop a quarter into the acceptor.Jan 26, 2026 7:10 AM CST
• Old School RuneScape unveils its hardest raid yet, 'The Fractured Archive'Jagex has unveiled the fourth raid to come to Old School RuneScape, and the developer has warned it will be the toughest raid it has ever released.Jan 26, 2026 5:11 AM CST
• World's most powerful telescope spots an 'Eye of Sauron' in deep spaceNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a close-up view of a dying star located 650 light-years away, which is crumbling into gas and dust.Jan 26, 2026 4:50 AM CST
• Someone made DOOM run on earbuds, and the internet can play itProgrammers have once again pushed the limit of where the original DOOM game can be played, with the classic title now running on just earbuds hardware.Jan 26, 2026 4:01 AM CST
• Apple is about to deliver on the next-gen Siri promises it made in 2024Apple is nearing the unveiling date of its long-awaited Siri upgrades where it will bring the voice-assistant up to the new era of chatbot communication.Jan 26, 2026 3:20 AM CST

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