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- Samsung has reportedly raised DDR5 memory prices by 60% because of AI shortagesA new report says Samsung has already increased the prices for its DDR5 memory modules by up to a whopping 60% due to shortages and the AI boom.Nov 16, 2025 11:32 PM CST
- This $10,000 NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 turns into a brick over an irreplaceable broken PCIe connectorA user sends his expensive $10,000 NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 in for repair with a broken PCIe connector, but it can't be fixed as there's no replacement part.Nov 16, 2025 9:36 PM CST
- Half Life 3 rumor round-up, all roads point to Valve unveiling by 2026Half-Life 3 rumors have swirled since Valve announced its new selection of hardware, with the long-awaited title slated for announcement before 2026.Nov 16, 2025 1:50 AM CST
- Valve unveils what it needs for the next-generation Steam DeckValve has commented on a next-generation Steam Deck, saying it has an idea of what it will be but can't make it just yet due to hardware constraints.Nov 15, 2025 6:29 AM CST
- How AppleCare+ could pay off in spades: broken MacBook Pro 2019 is replaced with MacBook Pro M5Apple reportedly replaced an Intel MacBook Pro 2019 which couldn't be fixed with a new model - a cutting-edge MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 worth $1,599, in fact.Nov 14, 2025 2:01 PM CST
- Red Dead Redemption remaster confirmed for Netflix, Mobile, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2Rockstar Games has confirmed a native upgrade for Red Dead Redemption that adds 60FPS support for current generation consoles, including the Switch 2.Nov 13, 2025 10:32 PM CST
- Xbox Ally in great demand, ASUS expects to make up to $160 million from handheldsASUS expects to make up to $160 million from its ROG lineup, including the new Xbox models, as demand soars for the higher-priced Ally X handheld.Nov 13, 2025 8:38 PM CST
- AMD's next-gen Zen 6 EPYC Venice CPU: over 70% more performance, 30% more thread densityAMD's next-gen Zen 6-based EPYC 'Venice' CPU offers up to 70% more performance than Zen 5 EPYC, 30% thread density, fabbed on TSMC's new 2nm process node.Nov 13, 2025 3:33 PM CST
- Valve isn't ready to release Steam Deck 2, wants more power and performanceValve engineer says the company requires more compelling next-gen performance from a new Steam Deck successor, and the tech just doesn't exist yet.Nov 13, 2025 1:31 PM CST
- Red Dead Redemption remaster looks incoming, heading to PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2Red Dead Redemption has received an official ESRB rating, suggesting that an unveiling for a remastered version of the classic game is coming soon.Nov 13, 2025 8:40 AM CST
- Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer gamesValve's new Steam Machine won't be able to play some of the most popular multiplayer games due to its operating system running on Linux.Nov 13, 2025 7:08 AM CST
- Steam Machine can output 4K at 120Hz, but with a significant sacrificeValve's Steam Machine is technically capable of 4K 120Hz output, but it will come with significant sacrifices to color and image quality.Nov 13, 2025 1:32 AM CST
- Steam Machine won't provide a console-like experience for media playback (yet)Valve has announced the Steam Machine, a dedicated gaming PC designed to look like a console but, at launch, won't offer good media-watching capabilities.Nov 12, 2025 11:30 PM CST
- Is the Steam Machine's RDNA 3 GPU powerful enough to run every game on Steam in 4K?Valve's new Steam Machine is powered by a custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 Compute Units, which it says is enough for 4K 60 FPS gaming with FSR.Nov 12, 2025 9:28 PM CST
- Arc Raiders has sold 4 million copies in two weeks, is Nexon's biggest launch everArc Raiders has sold over 4 million copies on console and PC in its first two weeks, generating $160 million in gross sales revenue on all platforms.Nov 12, 2025 12:29 PM CST
- AMD's confirms Instinct MI400 series AI GPUs drop in 2026, next-gen Instinct MI500 in 2027AMD highlights its upcoming Instinct MI400 series and next-gen MI500 series AI GPUs: MI455X for 'Training/Inference', MI430X 'HPC', MI500 for 2027.Nov 11, 2025 11:11 PM CST
- AMD confirms next-gen Zen 6 'Medusa' CPUs for 2027: up to 32C/64T CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, on TSMC 2nmAMD confirms its next-gen Zen 6-based Medusa CPUs will launch in 2027, powered by next-gen Zen 6 cores, new RDNA 5 GPU, and XDNA for 10x AI performance.Nov 11, 2025 8:35 PM CST
- Sony's new PS5 is only $350, but it's exclusive to JapanSony has announced a new low-cost, region-locked PlayStation 5 all-digital console exclusively for the Japanese market for around 55,000 yen ($350)Nov 11, 2025 6:36 PM CST
- PS5 in the middle of lifecycle, Sony could support console until 2030Sony acknowledges the PlayStation 5 is currently in the middle of its lifecycle, indicating the console could be supported until 2030 or even beyond.Nov 11, 2025 3:33 PM CST
- Texas sues Roblox claims kids were sacrificed on the altar of corporate greedTexas Attorney General announces he has filed a lawsuit against Roblox for allegedly putting profits above the safety of children on its platform.Nov 11, 2025 10:52 AM CST
- Sony reveals how many PS5 consoles it has sold worldwideSony has revealed how many PlayStation 5 consoles it has sold since the platform was released in 2020, along with the number of PlayStation Online users.Nov 11, 2025 1:45 AM CST
- Controversial FPS game from the year 2000 gets RTX Remix path tracing modThe original Soldier of Fortune caused quite the stir back in the day due to its realistic depiction of violence, and it's another RTX Remix mod to watch.Nov 10, 2025 11:58 PM CST
- ARC Raiders developers celebrate over 700,000 concurrent players this weekend, new recordARC Raiders had over 700,000 concurrent players over the last weekend, with developer and publisher Embark Studios confirming the news.Nov 10, 2025 10:40 PM CST
- SK hynix reportedly making High Bandwidth Storage (HBS): stacked chips for next-gen smartphonesSK hynix's rumored HBS (High Bandwidth Storage) uses stacked mobile DRAM and NAND chips into a single package, for next-gen smartphones and tablets.Nov 10, 2025 9:09 PM CST
- New State of Play streams tomorrow with 40 minutes of games from Japan and AsiaSony has announced a new State of Play event for tomorrow that focuses on indie and AAA games from Asian and Japanese studios, complete with subtitles.Nov 10, 2025 6:41 PM CST
- Lian Li introduces new Platinum SFX power supplies for compact buildsLIAN LI SX Platinum Series PSUs offer Platinum certification, ATX 3.1 compliance, and up to 1200W of power in a compact SFX form factor.Nov 16, 2025 10:36 PM CST
- Apple's new base iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, iPhone Air 2 rumored for delayed launch to spring 2027Apple's base iPhone 18 and budget iPhone 18e won't launch in 2026, will be joined by iPhone Air 2 launch spring 2027 says latest rumors.Nov 16, 2025 9:12 PM CST
- Valve's Steam Machine is upgradable, but not where it's wanted mostBuyers can upgrade Valve's Steam Machine, but not in the area everyone is concerned about, as demonstrated by a brief teardown video.Nov 15, 2025 11:04 AM CST
- PlayStation's Horizon series was always imagined as a multiplayer gamePlayStation's first-party Horizon video game series was always envisioned as a multiplayer game from the get-go, Guerrilla Games' art director says.Nov 14, 2025 4:42 PM CST
- Steam Machine spotted with smart custom E-ink front cover displaying CPU and GPU tempsValve has been showing off how custom front covers can be used with the Steam Machine, including a nifty E-ink display highlighting HWInfo stats.Nov 14, 2025 12:41 PM CST
- Samsung's leaked Galaxy Book6 Pro: first laptop with Xe3-powered Intel Arc B390 GPUIntel's new Arc B390 GPU confirmed through new leaks on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book6 laptop, which should use the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor.Nov 13, 2025 9:36 PM CST
- Valve reportedly cooking native Linux version of Half-Life: Alyx, optimized for Steam Frame VRValve is reportedly 'looking into' a standalone version of Half-Life: Alyx for its new Steam Frame VR headset, but still requires a lot of work.Nov 13, 2025 8:08 PM CST
- Samsung's new Galaxy Z Tri-Fold leaked specs: 2600 nits peak brightness, 5437mAh batterySamsung Galaxy Z TriFold leaks: 6.5-inch cover, 10-inch inner display, 3.9/4.0/4.2mm thick, 200MP main camera, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.Nov 13, 2025 2:56 PM CST
- New Horizon: Steel Frontiers MMORPG wasn't developed or published by Sony PlayStationThe reports were right: NCSoft has officially unveiled its new MMORPG set in PlayStation's first-party Horizon universe, but Sony was only the licensor.Nov 13, 2025 12:29 PM CST
- Valve comments on Steam Machine price, hints at affordabilityA Valve engineer has commented on the price of the newly announced Steam Machine, saying that affordability is at the heart of Valve's decision-making.Nov 13, 2025 8:14 AM CST
- Valve intros new Steam Frame VR headset: plays your entire Steam library, uses Snapdragon chipValve intros the new Steam Frame: a wireless VR headset with a Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chip, 2160 x 2160 @ 144Hz LCD, new controllers, tracking, and more.Nov 13, 2025 3:24 AM CST
- Microsoft says Windows is transforming into an 'Agentic OS' and no one is happy about itMicrosoft's Windows President took to social media to write 'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS,' and it's not going down well.Nov 13, 2025 1:03 AM CST
- Pick up a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for below MSRP with this Black Friday dealThe powerful MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X is now available for $729.99 over at Newegg in a Black Friday deal worth considering.Nov 12, 2025 11:02 PM CST
- Xbox's Phil Spencer praises new Steam Machine console: 'It's an open platform built on choice'Valve is making a new Steam Machine PC that looks like a console, and Xbox's CEO has taken notice and further lends credence to a next-gen Xbox PC.Nov 12, 2025 2:32 PM CST
- Suddenly fired Rockstar employees call for reinstatement and to finish GTA 6Rockstar employees who were abruptly fired from the company are calling for reinstatement so they can finish working on Grand Theft Auto 6.Nov 12, 2025 7:32 AM CST
- AMD's next-gen Radeon GPUs to focus on AI and ray tracingAs part of its Financial Analyst Day, AMD presented a very brief technology roadmap for Radeon and RDNA, and the future is all about AI and RT.Nov 11, 2025 10:35 PM CST
- AMD's confirms Zen 6 on TSMC 2nm, officially confirms future-gen Zen 7 on an even newer nodeAMD has updated its CPU roadmap confirming both Zen 6 and Zen 7 CPU architectures, with Zen 6 on TSMC's new 2nm node, and Zen 7 on a 'future node'.Nov 11, 2025 8:08 PM CST
- PS5 sales profitability intact for Fiscal Year 2025, but Sony is unsure about the futureSony is confident the PlayStation 5's current hardware profitability will be maintained throughout March 2026, but profits could drop in FY2026 and beyond.Nov 11, 2025 5:35 PM CST
- Elden Ring Nightreign DLC expansion coming by Q1 2026, FromSoftware owner confirmsFromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corp. confirms the game studio is working on a new DLC expansion for the highly popular Elden Ring Nightreign.Nov 11, 2025 12:29 PM CST
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 can be played early with a simple trickCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 can be played early for US and European players by heading to the settings on their platform and changing their location.Nov 11, 2025 8:53 AM CST
- Battlefield 6 players will be able to jump into nine new gamemodesDataminers have discovered that Battlefield 6 players will eventually be able to enjoy 9 upcoming game modes currently in development.Nov 11, 2025 1:15 AM CST
- Samsung Galaxy S26 report: in-house Exynos 2600 for S26 base, Plus, Qualcomm chip for S26 UltraSamsung's plans for its next-gen Galaxy S26 smartphones have changed: in-house Exynos 2600 chip for S26, S26 Plus, but Qualcomm Snapdragon for S26 Ultra.Nov 10, 2025 11:44 PM CST
- Valve to announce Half-Life 3, new VR headset and controllers THIS WEEK says super hot rumorAn explosive rumor suggests Valve will reveal its next-gen Steam Frame VR headset and new Steam Controller, but its Killer App: Half-Life 3... THIS WEEK.Nov 10, 2025 10:10 PM CST
- Samsung's HDR10+ Advanced TVs to offer up to 5,000 nit brightnessSamsung's new HDR10+ Advanced technology is set to compete with the upcoming Dolby Vision 2, leading to brighter and more vibrant displays.Nov 10, 2025 8:32 PM CST
- Ausom kicks off Black Friday deals with big discounts, free gifts, and a lucky drawAusom, the ambitious e-scooter company has a wide range of Black Friday sales sweeping its store, extra discounts at checkout with code TWEAK.Nov 10, 2025 12:45 PM CST
- Apple puts its new high-end Mac Pro desktop systems on the 'back burner'Apple has pushed its new high-end Mac Pro desktop systems to the 'back burner' with its new flagship M5 Ultra processor aimed at the new Mac Studio.Nov 16, 2025 10:10 PM CST
- Max Payne 2 RTX Remix looks incredible, but performance drops from 1200 FPS to below 40 FPSMax Payne 2 gets the RTX Remix treatment, and even though it looks fantastic, performance takes a massive hit when played in 4K on the GeForce RTX 5080.Nov 16, 2025 8:33 PM CST
- Kingbull Black Friday 2025 - Massive savings up to $900 on E-BikesKingbull's Black Friday 2025 sale drops up to $900 off select e-bikes, with an extra $250 off two-premium torque-sensor fat-tire bikes for any terrain.Nov 15, 2025 10:10 AM CST
- Black Ops 7 campaign is always-online, can't be paused, and has no checkpointsCall of Duty Black Ops 7 is an always-online live game, and even the campaign can't be paused--signalling a potential shift to hybridized FPS campaigns.Nov 14, 2025 3:38 PM CST
- This could be the Steam Deck dock to beat - Chizha Mount Ling Dock reviewThe new Chizha Mount Ling Dock for Valve's Steam Deck offers SSD storage expansion, active cooling, an intuitive touchscreen, and RGB style.Nov 14, 2025 5:03 AM CST
- Valve's new Steam gaming hardware could see Half-Life 3 as a system-seller, out before GTA 6Valve has just unveiled its new Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR headset, and new Steam Controller: now it needs a system-seller like Half-Life 3.Nov 13, 2025 9:11 PM CST
- Ubisoft mysteriously delays earnings report, halts all stock trades, new CEO memo gives cluesInstead of releasing its financial results for the first half of the year, Ubisoft has mysteriously delayed its earnings report, new CEO memo gives clues.Nov 13, 2025 7:37 PM CST
- AMD FSR Redstone is in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as Ray Generation tech debuts for RX 9000 GPUsThe first part of FSR Redstone has arrived, and AMD's equivalent of NVIDIA's Ray Reconstruction aims to bolster ray tracing considerably in the shooter.Nov 13, 2025 1:33 PM CST
- Half Life 3 hope hits new heights after Valve's unannounced release is discoveredHalf-Life 3 hype has reached new heights as Valve's Steam listing has revealed the company is currently sitting on an unannounced product.Nov 13, 2025 9:05 AM CST
- Dbrand unveils 'Companion Cube' for Valve's Steam MachineDbrand has unveiled the 'Companion Cube' for Valve's Steam Machine as a way to pay homage to the Portal franchise and Valve as a company.Nov 13, 2025 7:47 AM CST
- Valve says third-party Steam Machines may come with different levels of hardwareValve has unveiled the Steam Machine, a console/PC hybrid that may spawn an entire ecosystem of even more powerful PC/console hybrids.Nov 13, 2025 2:15 AM CST
- NVIDIA DLSS 4 support comes to Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Assetto Corsa Rally, and moreDLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support comes to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and the Early Access launch of Assetto Corsa Rally this week.Nov 12, 2025 11:59 PM CST
- Valve's new Steam Controller pairs TMR thumbsticks and touchpads in a unique designValve's new Steam Controller for PC gaming is set to arrive in early 2026, and the unique design is packed with impressive tech and features.Nov 12, 2025 9:56 PM CST
- Valve reveals new Steam Machine console, 4K 60FPS gaming with FSR, SteamOS, and quick resumeValve enters the console hardware arena again with its Steam Machines 2.0 revamp, a new console PC box that runs SteamOS and plays Steam PC games.Nov 12, 2025 12:51 PM CST
- ZOTAC brings its GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 'Apocalypse' GPUs to the USZOTAC GAMING's custom anime-inspired GeForce RTX 5070 Ti APOCALYPSE OC and GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE OC are now available in the US for the first time.Nov 12, 2025 1:03 AM CST
- Corsair announces new range of Call of Duty Black Ops 7 themed hardwareCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 Edition gear from Corsair, SCUF Gaming, Elgato, and Origin is launching today covering everything PC gaming.Nov 11, 2025 9:02 PM CST
- Elden Ring Nightreign the Forsaken Hollows DLC announced, coming December 4On the heels of a confirmation from parent Kadokawa, FromSoftware officially unveils Elden Ring Nightreign's first expansion, The Forsaken Hollows.Nov 11, 2025 7:37 PM CST
- Ghost of Yotei sold 3.3 million copies in little over a month, Sony marks it as a 'major hit'Ghost of Yōtei was a huge success for PlayStation in terms of launch volume sales, breaking more than 3.3 million copies sold in little over a month.Nov 11, 2025 4:34 PM CST
- Sony confirms Destiny 2 fell $200 million short of expectationsSony has revealed that Destiny 2 has fallen well short of expectations, resulting in a $200 million hit to the publisher's balance sheet.Nov 11, 2025 11:16 AM CST
- Bungie's Marathon gets official launch timing from SonySony has confirmed during its latest financial earnings call that gamers can expect to see Bungie's Marathon made available to the public.Nov 11, 2025 7:33 AM CST
- NAND flash pricing for SSDs has doubled in six months, 2026 capacity already 'sold out'Phison CEO Khein-Seng Pua confirms that NAND Flash pricing has doubled in the last six months, and that the supply-and-demand issues are getting worse.Nov 11, 2025 12:36 AM CST
- Bethesda has hundreds of people working on at least three Fallout games'We have hundreds of people on Fallout right now,' Bethesda's Todd Howard said in a recent interview, with multiple Fallout-related things on the way.Nov 10, 2025 11:03 PM CST
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang explains why the AI boom is not like the dot-com bubbleWhen asked if we're currently in an AI-boom similar to the dot-com era bubble from the late 1990s that eventually burst, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says no.Nov 10, 2025 9:34 PM CST
- Bethesda 'spent forever' making Fallout 4's dialog system, Todd Howard saysBethesda's Todd Howard says the team invested considerably into game-ifying discussions and conversation with Fallout 4's largely unpopular dialog system.Nov 10, 2025 7:37 PM CST
- Nintendo has sold 6 billion video games and 870 million hardware unitsNintendo has revealed it has sold more than 6 billion copies of its video games and moved an astonishing 870 million units of its various consoles.Nov 10, 2025 10:45 AM CST
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