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So, custom GeForce RTX 3090 cards could cost upwards of $2000NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3090 in custom form with AIB partners could cost over $2000, with German retailer Caseking teasing prices.Sep 9, 2020 9:56 AM CDT
GeForce RTX 3080: Ethereum mining BEAST, 3-4x better than RTX 2080NVIDIA's new Ampere-based GeForce RTX 3080 is 3-4x better at Ethereum cryptocurrency mining than the GeForce RTX 2080 card.Sep 9, 2020 3:50 AM CDT
HoloLens 2 available at Microsoft Store for anyone who can afford itMicrosoft is opening up sales of the HoloLens 2 to the general public. It's not just limited to enterprise customers anymore.Sep 9, 2020 1:32 AM CDT
ASRock's BOX-4000 mini PCs can drive four 4K@60Hz displays at onceASRock's new 4x4 BOX-4000 series mini PCs is a Ryzen and Vega powered workstation powerhouse that can drive four 4K displays.Sep 8, 2020 11:34 PM CDT
Battlefield 6 announcement could be imminentEA DICE could reveal Battlefield 6 soon, with new teases on Twitter -- expect a modern setting, 128-player with 32v32 standard.Sep 8, 2020 9:51 PM CDT
Death Stranding update adds DLSS support for Ampere GPU, new 8K presetHideo Kojima's masterpiece Death Stranding gets a new update for Ampere GPUs adding DLSS support for next-gen GeForce RTX 30 cards.Sep 8, 2020 7:13 PM CDT
Xbox Series S: 1440p 120FPS, 512GB SSD, ray tracing, 4K video playbackCheaper next-gen Xbox Series S confirmed by Microsoft, features 1440p 120FPS gaming, 7nm AMD SoC with Navi GPU and Zen 2 CPU.Sep 8, 2020 12:12 PM CDT
EVGA's new GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3 rocks huge 2.1GHz OC boost clockEVGA is really pushing the GA102-300 to its air-cooled limits on the GeForce RTX 3090 FTW3: GPU boost clock smashes 2.1GHz.Sep 7, 2020 9:29 PM CDT
Epic vs Apple fiasco wrecks Fortnite's iOS playerbase, DAUs down 60%Fortnite users on iOS have dropped massively since it was de-listed from the App Store, and Epic is losing millions every week.Sep 7, 2020 5:27 PM CDT
It is getting very hard to buy an Oculus Quest - is it discontinued?Facebook has seemingly discontinued the Oculus Quest standalone VR headsets. Most major retailers are no longer selling it.Sep 7, 2020 3:21 PM CDT
Win a real-life Cyberpunk 2077 futuristic Quadra supercar in new promoRockstar Energy is making a real-life Quadra Turbo R futurecar straight out of Cyberpunk 2077, complete with signature spoiler.Sep 7, 2020 12:34 PM CDT
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: up to 200% faster than RTX 2080 SUPER in CUDANVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3080 is a monster, between 150-200% faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti in CUDA and OpenCL benchmarks.Sep 6, 2020 8:31 PM CDT
Black Ops Cold War multiplayer is neon-lit 80s carnageNew Black Ops Cold War multiplayer footage shows chaotic neon-lit Miami Vice-style environments straight out of the 1980s.Sep 6, 2020 11:15 AM CDT
Cyberpunk 2077 won't be more expensive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XCD Projekt RED says it won't jack up the pre-order price of Cyberpunk 2077 to $69.99 on next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.Sep 5, 2020 2:33 PM CDT
Fanatec's CSL Elite WRC steering wheel is ready for next-gen consolesFantec released a new wheel for its racing simulation platform that replicates the shape and feel of a WRC steering wheel.Sep 5, 2020 1:16 AM CDT
This new tiny modular nuclear reactor could be a game changerNuclear energy startup NuScale's game-changing modular nuclear reactor receives approval from US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Sep 4, 2020 10:15 PM CDT
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2: hitting Intel where it hurtsQualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 is a big upgrade: offers up to 25 hours of battery live on Windows 10-powered notebooks.Sep 4, 2020 7:25 PM CDT
Witcher 3 next-gen release to push enthusiast PCs to their limitsThe Witcher 3 is getting re-released on PS5 and Xbox Series X with next-gen optimizations, and current owners get a free upgrade.Sep 4, 2020 10:34 AM CDT
NVIDIA's cheap Ampere cards force AMD Big Navi with 16GB price to $549NVIDIA pricing its new GeForce RTX 3070 at $499 and RTX 3080 at $699 is causing some headaches for AMD's Big Navi graphics cards.Sep 4, 2020 6:43 AM CDT
NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3090 is taller than an Xbox Series XNVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3090 is a beast in every regard: it's the fastest graphics card ever, and it's taller than the Xbox Series X.Sep 3, 2020 11:37 PM CDT
The Batman himself has COVID-19, production halted againMatt Reeves directed 'The Batman' put on hold as titular star Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19, could spell trouble.Sep 3, 2020 8:41 PM CDT
PlayStation 5 could have dual fan setup for maximum thermal reductionA new mockup guesses that Sony's PlayStation 5 has two centrifugal fans on its sides to keep the console running cool under load.Sep 3, 2020 6:30 PM CDT
Why Super Mario 3D All-Stars is only available for 6 months on SwitchSuper Mario 3D All-Star's limited 6-month availability is a tactical move on Nintendo's part. Here's why they're doing it.Sep 3, 2020 4:13 PM CDT
Nintendo creates artificial shortages of digital games nowThe Mario Bros. Switch remaster collection is real, but it's only available for six months. Even the digital version. Yes, really.Sep 3, 2020 11:33 AM CDT
Lenovo teases GeForce RTX 3070 SUPER, after teasing RTX 3070 TiLenovo outs another un-announced NVIDIA graphics card, first it was the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, now it's the GeForce RTX 3070 SUPER.Sep 3, 2020 5:39 AM CDT

Xbox Series X price confirmed, offers 4K 60-120FPS gaming for $499The Xbox Series X will cost $499, and will release on November 10, the same date as its lower-powered Xbox Series S sibling.Sep 9, 2020 8:25 AM CDT
1TB SSD expansion for Xbox Series X console could cost $220If you want to have 1TB of super-fast SSD expansion goodness for your next-gen Xbox Series X, it looks like that'll cost you $220.Sep 9, 2020 2:49 AM CDT
Big Navi teased: AMD marketing boss 'The sun will come out tomorrow'AMD's Chief Gaming Architect and Marketing Frank Azor tweets out 'The sun'll come out tomorrow, so ya gotta hang on 'til tomorrow'Sep 9, 2020 1:05 AM CDT
NVIDIA DLSS 2.1: ultra performance for 8K gaming on GeForce RTX 3090NVIDIA's new DLSS 2.1 update will super-power Ampere GPUs, enables 'ultra performance mode' for 8K gaming on GeForce RTX 3090.Sep 8, 2020 11:02 PM CDT
Phison's new E18 SSD controller is ridiculous, offers 7GB/sec speedsPhison's new E18 SSD controller powers the very fastest SSDs on the planet, with Sabrent kicking ass with its Rocket 4 Plus SSD.Sep 8, 2020 8:46 PM CDT
Nintendo: Breath of the Wild 2 news won't happen for a whileBreath of the Wild 2 is still in development, but don't expect info for a while. In the meantime here's a warriors-style prequel.Sep 8, 2020 4:06 PM CDT
If you want your mind blown, look at this image released from HubbleThe Hubble Space Telescope continues to shock everyone at how it can capture the sheer beauty of space. Prepare your mind.Sep 8, 2020 2:33 AM CDT
EVGA Z490 KINGPIN Edition motherboard announced, costs $600EVGA's new Z490 KINGPIN motherboard you definitely don't want, but definitely absolutely want to have in your life -- costs $600.Sep 7, 2020 8:56 PM CDT
Fortnite made $4.3 billion in just two years on marketFortnite made over $4 billion in its first two years on the market, and Epic is losing millions every week it stays off iOS.Sep 7, 2020 4:31 PM CDT
Sony: PlayStation 5 price, release date won't be revealed this weekSony's new VR-based promotion will focus exclusively on the PSVR and won't include mention of the next-gen PS5 or PSVR2 headset.Sep 7, 2020 2:32 PM CDT
Before the Switch, Nintendo had a portable Gamecube hybridNintendo was laying plans for its innovative Switch handheld-console hybrid as far back as the early 2000s GameCube era.Sep 7, 2020 10:28 AM CDT
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X price wait isn't new for the industryWaiting 2 months before your console launches to reveal pricing isn't new for the industry. Nintendo's been doing it for 3 gens.Sep 6, 2020 2:17 PM CDT
Saber Interactive is developing Witcher 3's PS5, Xbox Series X portSwitcher devs Saber Interactive are developing The Witcher 3's next-gen PS5, Xbox Series X port and high-end PC upgrades.Sep 5, 2020 4:35 PM CDT
Hexen spiritual successor Graven announced by 3D Realms3D Realms reveals a new classic FPSS (first-person sorcery shooter) that's a spiritual successor to the old-school Hexen.Sep 5, 2020 1:44 PM CDT
No germs: Acer's Spin 7 convertible laptop has antimicrobial coatingsAcer launched the first Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G laptop and it features antimicrobial coatings to keep your safe from nasty germs.Sep 5, 2020 12:49 AM CDT
Crysis Remastered system specs released, yes your PC can run CrysisCrysis Remastered is nearly here, with Crytek releasing the PC system requirements -- you actually don't need too much hardware.Sep 4, 2020 9:29 PM CDT
CD Projekt RED profits up 183% in first half of 2020Strong Witcher 3 Switch sales helps spike CD Projekt Group's net profits by over 180%, net sales are also up double digits to 70%.Sep 4, 2020 6:41 PM CDT
AMD Big Navi Radeon RX 6000 series branding teased in FortniteAMD's next-gen Big Navi GPU teased in Fortnite, with the upcoming RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series teased in Fortnite stream.Sep 4, 2020 7:51 AM CDT
AORUS 15P: new ultra-thin professional gaming laptop announcedGIGABYTE teamed with professional esports teams on its new AORUS 15P, to ensure it met their specific build quality, design needs.Sep 4, 2020 2:00 AM CDT
Vuzix expect to bring smart glasses to the masses in 2021Vuzix revealed its plans for its next-generation smart glasses platform and it includes a consumer grade model with sleek frames.Sep 3, 2020 11:11 PM CDT
NVIDIA's DLSS SDK 2.1 now supports VR gaming titles in Unreal EngineNVIDIA DLSS boosts the resolution of modern games without a dramatic performance hit and now it's available for VR games.Sep 3, 2020 8:35 PM CDT
CDPR has spent over $121 million on Cyberpunk 2077's developmentCD Projekt RED has spent over $121 million on Cyberpunk 2077's development as well as other unannounced projects and technologies.Sep 3, 2020 5:53 PM CDT
Game Pass on PC soars with 1 million Flight Simulator playersFlight Simulator is the most popular Game Pass game on PC and has amassed more than 1 million players in less than a month.Sep 3, 2020 3:22 PM CDT
DOOM Eternal on GeForce RTX 3080 hits 4K 120FPS without a sweatNVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3080 can run DOOM Eternal at 4K 120FPS, beating the RTX 2080 Ti by 50% and it's also 50% cheaper.Sep 3, 2020 9:33 AM CDT
Teamgroup's QX SSD packs an astounding 15.3TB in a 2.5' packageTeamgroup's new QX is the largest consumer grade solid state drive ever made with unbelievable 15.3TB capacity in a 2.5' package.Sep 3, 2020 12:05 AM CDT

The latest version of GPU-Z now supports new GeForce RTX 30 seriesTechPowerUp GPU-Z v2.34.0 now has support for NVIDIA Ampere cards: GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080, and the GeForce RTX 3070.Sep 9, 2020 7:28 AM CDT
Here's the new GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080, RTX 3070 in a family photoNVIDIA's new Ampere GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080, and GeForce RTX 3070 all pictured side-by-side... and they look DELICIOUS.Sep 9, 2020 2:12 AM CDT
Mojang is bringing the full Minecraft experience to PSVR within daysMojang is preparing to launch a new PSVR patch for the PlayStation 4 version of Minecraft that will make the game more immersive.Sep 9, 2020 12:35 AM CDT
Dr Fone: free iPhone data recovery softwareDr Fone is your complete mobile solution, includes all of the tools you need to keep your smartphone operating at 100% speed.Sep 8, 2020 10:27 PM CDT
Crysis Remastered has a 'Can it Run Crysis' graphics settingThe 'Can it run Crysis' meme enters Crytek's upcoming Crysis Remastered, with a new 'Can it run Crysis' graphics setting.Sep 8, 2020 8:07 PM CDT
A look back at historic video game console prices from 1977 - 2020Microsoft blinked first and announced a $299 Xbox Series S. Turns out console prices haven't changed all that much across gen 8.Sep 8, 2020 3:00 PM CDT
Xbox Series S console costs $299, features no-frills slim designA leaked Microsoft promo reveals the Xbox Series S' slim no-frills non-elegant design that looks like an old walkie talkie.Sep 7, 2020 11:33 PM CDT
Cyberpunk 2077: Microtransactions in multiplayer, not singleplayerThere's two Cyberpunk 2077 games incoming: The singleplayer-only RPG in November, and an online-only release with monetization.Sep 7, 2020 6:15 PM CDT
Beyond Good and Evil 2 coming to PS5, XSX, could be the next AAAA gameMove over, Initiative: Ubisoft has ambitions of making the next big AAAA game with Beyond Good and Evil 2's massive open universe.Sep 7, 2020 3:37 PM CDT
Doom runs on everything...even pregnancy testsDoom runs on everything: Refrigerators, toasters, digital cameras, ATMs, card readers, and even pregnancy tests. Yes, really.Sep 7, 2020 1:32 PM CDT
AMD retaliates to NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 30 series with a... BICYCLENVIDIA reveals its kick ass next-gen Ampere GeForce RTX 30 series, and before we see RDNA 2 -- AMD has released a new bicycle.Sep 7, 2020 12:46 AM CDT
Next-gen Witcher 3 will buy 4-5 years of sales to help fund Witcher 4The Witcher 3's sales legacy could extend for an entire decade thanks to the next-gen re-release in 2021, CD Projekt RED hopes.Sep 6, 2020 12:13 PM CDT
Cyberpunk 2077 MP monetization will make you 'happy to spend money'Cyberpunk 2077's multiplayer will have in-game microtransactions, but CDPR says you'll be 'happy to spend money' on them.Sep 5, 2020 3:23 PM CDT
GeForce RTX 30 doesn't include USB-C port because VirtualLink is deadThe VirtualLink standard was announced in 2018, but it never caught on. Now, the VR industry has seemingly abandoned the idea.Sep 5, 2020 1:56 AM CDT
Doom, Doom II receive official 16:9 widescreen support after 27 yearsDoom just got 60FPS support earlier this year, and now we have official 16:9 widescreen support on both Doom and Doom II.Sep 4, 2020 11:09 PM CDT
SpaceX on Starlink tests: latency low enough for hardcore gamersSpace's ambitious Starlink internet satellite technology tests: 100Mbps bandwidth, latencies low enough for hardcore gamers.Sep 4, 2020 8:30 PM CDT
No Man's Sky 2 isn't in development, Hello Games confirmsHello Games re-confirms a big new No Man's Sky project is in development, but it won't be No Man's Sky 2. It's something else.Sep 4, 2020 4:14 PM CDT
Xbox Series X price leaked by Pringles, could be upwards of $900Pringles in South Africa rumored to have leaked Microsoft Xbox Series X pricing, new AMD Zen 2 / RDNA 2 console could cost $599.Sep 4, 2020 7:10 AM CDT
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series Founders: not reference, they are customEK Water Blocks unveils new GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 water block, but be careful -- it won't work with the Founders Edition.Sep 4, 2020 1:36 AM CDT
No, you don't need PCIe 4.0 for the new GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cardNVIDIA addresses the PCIe 3.0 bottleneck question on Ampere GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card, 'less than a few percent' impact.Sep 3, 2020 9:25 PM CDT
Alphacool's leak testing tool pressurizes your loop before you fill itAlphacool's Leak Testing Tool is a hand pump that can pressurize your water cooling loop before your fill it. No more costly leaks.Sep 3, 2020 8:16 PM CDT
The Witcher 3 made over $120 million during 2015 launch, CDPR saysA new earnings report from CD Projekt RED gives insight into The Witcher 3's monumental launch sales & sets the bar for Cyberpunk.Sep 3, 2020 5:20 PM CDT
Mario Galaxy may not be playable on Switch Lite without extra JoyConsSwitch Lite users may have to buy separate detachable JoyCon controllers in order to play the new Super Mario Galaxy remaster.Sep 3, 2020 12:38 PM CDT
No, you don't need a new PSU for the new GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080Don't be worried about needing a new power supply (PSU) for NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3090 or RTX 3080 Founders Edition cards.Sep 3, 2020 6:14 AM CDT
Netflix could have 500 million subscribers by 2030Netflix is huge, but it can be bigger -- analysts expect 475 million to 525 million users by 2030 -- which is most internet users.Sep 2, 2020 8:29 PM CDT

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