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• KIOXIA's innovative AiSAQ technology and SSDs bring AI-powered advances to logisticsKIOXIA's partners with Tsubakimoto Chain and EAGLYS to bring its open-source AiSAQ tech to logistics, full demo at the 2025 International Robot Exhibition.Dec 1, 2025 9:03 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 5070 hits new milestone, it's now one of the Top 10 gaming GPUs on SteamAccording to the Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for November 2025, the GeForce RTX 5070 is now the tenth most popular gaming GPU among PC gamers.Dec 1, 2025 7:32 PM CST
• Remaking Metal Gear Solid 4 might be tough, Konami says the game used 'unique code'Konami might have a difficult time remaking Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots because the game uses 'unique and special code' on the PlayStation 3.Dec 1, 2025 2:47 PM CST
• Linus Torvalds's 'perfect Linux PC' has Intel B580, not AMD GPU - but neither were first choiceIn actual fact, Torvalds wanted an Intel Arc Pro B50, but was happy with the B580 as a substitute for the build detailed in a feature by Linus Tech Tips.Dec 1, 2025 12:51 PM CST
• Splinter Cell director back at Ubisoft to work on new remakeUbisoft is gearing up the new Splinter Cell remake, and has re-hired former game director David Grivel to once again lead the anticipated project.Dec 1, 2025 12:28 PM CST
• Fallout New Vegas beta build reveals scrapped content left on the cutting room floorYouTuber Games' Past unearths tons of cut content from early prototype versions of Fallout: New Vegas, showing different world textures in beta builds.Dec 1, 2025 11:28 AM CST
• UK Redditor has his 32GB RAM kit stolen, found 300 miles away from his house delivered at 4AMUK Redditor gets his Crucial 32GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM kit from eBay stolen, parcel was marked as delivered, but was found 300 miles from his home.Nov 30, 2025 10:30 PM CST
• Microsoft's plan to speed up File Explorer in Windows 11 backfires: double the RAM, still slowMicrosoft's plan to fix the slow performance of File Explorer in Windows 11 involves having the app pre-load on startup, and that's it.Nov 30, 2025 10:02 PM CST
• Here's another Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 5 remake that looks incredibleThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the N64 is an all-timer, and this stunning Unreal Engine 5 fan remake is something fans will want to see.Nov 30, 2025 9:33 PM CST
• Skyrocketing DDR5 RAM prices reportedly have an effect on motherboard sales, which have halvedDDR5 RAM prices skyrocketing over the last couple of months have seen motherboard sales drop in HALF, and now CPU sales could be the next victim.Nov 30, 2025 9:09 PM CST
• AMD working on Radeon AI PRO R9700S and R9600D to join RDNA 4 consumer-grade AI GPUsAMD is preparing more Radeon AI PRO R9000 'RDNA 4' workstation GPUs, with new details on Radeon AI PRO 9700S and R9600D leaking out.Nov 30, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• AYANEO NEXT II gaming handheld pairs the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with a 9-inch OLED displayThe AYANEO NEXT II pairs the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor which includes integrated Radeon 8060S graphics with a massive 9-inch OLED display.Nov 30, 2025 7:32 PM CST
• Der8auer pulls over 750W on 12V-2x6 cable on ASUS ROG MATRIX RTX 5090: no BIOS or shunt modsOverclocker 'Der8auer' pushes up to 750W of power through a single 12V-2x6 power cable on the ASUS ROG MATRIX RTX 5090 without shunt mod or BIOS flashes.Nov 30, 2025 6:33 PM CST
• ASUS's monster 2002W XOC BIOS leaks, but this bad boy XOC BIOS isn't for everyoneThe ASUS 2002W XOC BIOS has leaked for GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards, provides another 10% performance, but you'll have to be (very) careful.Nov 30, 2025 5:10 PM CST
• NVIDIA stops bundling VRAM chips with GPU dies: tells AIBs to source their own GDDR chipsNVIDIA is reportedly not bundling GPUs and GDDR memory chips together, telling AIB partners that they now have to source their own GDDR memory chips.Nov 30, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• Ryzen 9850X3D CPU spotted on AMD website - but I'd still grab a 9800X3D deal for Cyber MondayIf you're mulling a new gaming PC build, you might be tempted to hold fire and wait for the Ryzen 9850X3D, but I'd advise against that for several reasons.Nov 30, 2025 9:30 AM CST
• Control Resonant trademark spotted as Remedy plans expanded AWE-verseA trademark for something Control-related has surfaced at the European trademark office, and it's possible Remedy could reveal it at The Game Awards.Nov 29, 2025 4:34 PM CST
• Light No Fire, the new fantasy RPG sim from No Man's Sky dev, may still be in pre-productionHello Games' new project Light No Fire may still be in pre-production phases of development as Sean Murray says the team working on the sim is very small.Nov 29, 2025 3:33 PM CST
• Ubisoft won't release a new Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion any time soonUbisoft has confirmed there are currently no plans for a second major Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion as the franchise gets handed to new leadership.Nov 29, 2025 2:32 PM CST
• Steam Machine expected to cost $700, reflecting Valve's modern PC pricing commentsValve could charge as much as $699 for its new Steam Machine console-like PC box, reflecting the exaggerated build costs of the current tech market.Nov 29, 2025 1:31 PM CST
• Hacker exposes 'sick and dark' cult targeting children in Roblox and MinecraftPredators are using Roblox to find and groom children to generate abusive material of themselves, which is then used to blackmail the child.Nov 29, 2025 8:55 AM CST
• New Dead Rising game set in Hollywood, plot and details leakedA report has revealed that Capcom is developing the next Dead Rising game, which will see the return of Frank West in a new Hollywood studio setting.Nov 29, 2025 4:57 AM CST
• China says its homegrown 14nm chips rival NVIDIA's 4nm chipsChina has claimed a new 14nm chip design can directly compete with NVIDIA's 4nm architecture, delivering 120 TFLOPS of total power.Nov 29, 2025 1:15 AM CST
• Team Cherry might abandon Hollow Knight 3 for a brand new gameTeam Cherry has revealed that the next game they will be working on may not be Hollow Knight 3, but something else outside of the Metroidvania genre.Nov 29, 2025 12:42 AM CST
• Apple's lowest-end M-series processors to be fabbed on Intel 18AP process node in the USAIntel is reportedly expected to fab Apple's lowest-end M processor for new MacBook Air and iPad Pro, with the new chips made in the USA.Nov 28, 2025 9:45 PM CST
• COLORFUL confirms AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPUs are supported on its latest B850 motherboardsCOLORFUL has confirmed that AMD's next-gen Ryzen 'Zen 6' CPUs are supported on its new B850 motherboards: CVN, Battle-Ax, and MEOW boards support Zen 6.Nov 28, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Samsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold rumored at $2447, while Apple's purported iPhone Fold at $2399Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold should cost around $2447, compared to Apple's purported iPhone Fold which is expected to cost $2399.Nov 28, 2025 7:07 PM CST
• Samsung's new breakthrough NAND flash storage uses 96% less power, more details at CES 2026Samsung achieves a technological milestone with next-gen NAND flash storage that uses an incredible 96% less power for future devices.Nov 28, 2025 6:12 PM CST
• Activision posts 3 job listings pointing to Call of Duty on SwitchActivision has put up 3 separate job listings that mention the Switch as dev requirements, pointing to Call of Duty's return to Nintendo platforms.Nov 28, 2025 2:32 PM CST
• Game Pass cloud streaming usage up significantly during holidays, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer saysMore users are streaming games from the cloud, giving Microsoft critical optics on the next high-margin business phase: free game streaming with ads.Nov 28, 2025 1:31 PM CST
• Paradox records $37 million value reduction of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2Paradox Interactive has chosen to reduce the value of its new Vampire: The Masquerade game by some $37 million as the project fails to meet expectations.Nov 28, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Watch a Minecraft speedrun with a big difference - it's played using a printer as a monitorIn the vein of playing games on improbable devices, a receipt printer is the latest weird and wonderful - albeit highly eco-unfriendly - experiment.Nov 28, 2025 8:33 AM CST
• Microsoft has left behind nearly 1 billion PCs on Windows 10Microsoft has left behind 1 billion PCs after it severed security updates for Windows 10, according to the latest figures from Dell's COO.Nov 28, 2025 8:10 AM CST
• Australia spent $100 million on upgrading its weather website, 20x the original estimateAustralia's Bureau of Meteorology spent nearly $100 million upgrading its website, only to release it amid widespread criticism and mockery.Nov 28, 2025 7:36 AM CST
• Assassin's Creed Shadows targets 30FPS on the Switch 2 in docked and handheldUbisoft is bringing Assassin's Creed Shadows over to the Nintendo Switch, and it will be targeting 30FPS in both handheld and docked mode.Nov 28, 2025 7:02 AM CST
• PC refresh cycle flat as half a billion PC users stick with Windows 10According to Dell, the Windows install base sits at around 1.5 billion, and the transition to Windows 11 has been a lot slower than expected.Nov 27, 2025 11:36 PM CST
• Here are a few of the best Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT Black Friday dealsWith GPU prices set to increase due to the memory crisis, now might be your last chance to pick up an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB for the MSRP price of $599.Nov 27, 2025 11:03 PM CST
• GeForce NOW gets seven new games as Ultimate membership goes 50% offWith NVIDIA's Black Friday Sale new cloud gaming subscribers can get 50% off the first three months of a GeForce NOW Ultimate subscription.Nov 27, 2025 10:27 PM CST
• The next-gen HBM chips will combine both GPU and HBM for future AI chips from Meta and NVIDIAA new method of mounting both GPUs and next-gen HBM is now in play, with big tech companies seeking more AI performance by combining GPUs + HBM together.Nov 27, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• New Witcher trilogy still planned to launch in six year period, UE5 to shorten release timesCD Projekt still expects to launch Ciri's full new Witcher trilogy saga in a six-year time frame and says that the team has been using UE5 for four years.Nov 27, 2025 9:39 PM CST
• Games on subscription services sell fewer copies, CD Projekt saysCD Projekt is the latest developer-publisher to say that if a game is on a subscription service, then it'll likely make fewer game sales on a platform.Nov 27, 2025 8:38 PM CST
• CD Projekt enjoys success with Cyberpunk 2077 on PS Plus, leading to more Phantom Liberty salesCyberpunk 2077's introduction to PlayStation Plus not only boosted licensing revenue for CD Projekt, but it's also leading to more Phantom Liberty sales.Nov 27, 2025 7:37 PM CST
• Cyberpunk 2077 reaches 35 million sales, helps surge CD Projekt revenue by 53%Roughly five years after release, Cyberpunk 2077 has now reached 35 million copies sold on all platforms, up roughly 5 million since the last update.Nov 27, 2025 6:36 PM CST
• Cyberpunk 2 leadership established by CD Projekt, Boston team to expand to 160 devs by 2027CD Projekt is making big strides in Cyberpunk 2's pre-production as the company establishes critical leadership, with plans to hire more devs thru 2027.Nov 27, 2025 5:16 PM CST
• Black Friday Amazon deals on Intel CPUs: discounts of up to 28%Intel CPUs are discounted on Amazon for Black Friday, with up to 28% off select products for a limited time, making it a good time for an upgrade.Nov 27, 2025 10:46 AM CST
• Epic Games CEO says Steam and other digital marketplaces should remove the 'Made with AI' labelEpic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney has agreed that digital marketplaces such as Steam should drop the 'Made with AI' label for video games.Nov 27, 2025 10:15 AM CST
• KTC discounts its most popular 27-inch gaming monitors for Black Friday by up to $180KTC has slashed the prices of three of its most popular QHD gaming monitors at Best Buy, with discounts of up to $180 on select models.Nov 27, 2025 10:10 AM CST
• CD Projekt Red confirms if Witcher 4 will be at The Game AwardsCD Projekt Red's CEO has confirmed that The Witcher 4 will be at The Game Awards 2025, and what fans can expect from the studio at the show.Nov 27, 2025 9:45 AM CST
• GTA 6 fans turn on GTA 6 news account for misleading fans with a gameplay 'leak'A GTA 6 news account has rebranded itself after GTA 6 fans turned on it for posting an AI-generated video and claiming it was a genuine 'leak'.Nov 27, 2025 8:27 AM CST
• Destiny 3 hits early development amid Destiny 2 falling $200 million short of expectationsDestiny 2's performance is faltering, and despite its downfall, Bungie is reportedly moving ahead with Destiny 3, which is in very early stages.Nov 27, 2025 6:34 AM CST
• YouTube confirms new 'Home' page testing that users can personalizeGoogle has unveiled it is currently experimenting with a new Home page for YouTube, and it will let users customize their recommended videos.Nov 27, 2025 6:03 AM CST
• TSMC accuses former Senior VP, now at Intel, of trade secret theft as Intel respondsIntel has responded to TSMC, alleging that a former semiconductor staffer leaked trade secrets and confidential information after joining Intel in October.Nov 27, 2025 2:05 AM CST
• Steam's first ever Black Friday Sale includes deals on 2025's biggest gamesSteam Black Friday Sales include some great deals on big 2025 games like DOOM: The Dark Ages and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.Nov 27, 2025 1:55 AM CST
• Elon Musk challenges the best League of Legends team to vs Grok, they acceptElon Musk has challenged the world's best League of Legends team to face off against Grok 5 in 2026, and T1 esports has accepted the challenge.Nov 27, 2025 1:00 AM CST
• ENDORFY's new Vero L6 power supplies are built for entry-level and mid-range gaming PCsENDORFY's new Vero L6 750W, Vero L6 650W, and Vero L6 550W ATX 3.1 power supplies are out this week, and sound like a great choice for mainstream builds.Nov 27, 2025 12:28 AM CST
• Minisforum's AtomMan G1 Pro mini PC has a desktop GeForce RTX 5060, looks like a PS5The new MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 PRO looks like a gaming console and it pairs a powerful mobile AMD Ryzen processor with a desktop GeForce RTX 5060.Nov 26, 2025 11:36 PM CST
• Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney doesn't like how Steam puts labels on games made with AIEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney feels that Steam's AI Generated Content Disclosure tag on games made with generative AI is no longer needed.Nov 26, 2025 11:03 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 5080 price drops below MSRP in this Black Friday DealThe PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB is currently on sale for $949 at Walmart, making it one of the only RTX 5080s available for under $1,000.Nov 26, 2025 10:29 PM CST
• MAINGEAR CEO on rising GPU and RAM prices says 'don't wait on PC upgrades'MAINGEAR CEO Wallace Santos says GPU and RAM prices are only going to increase in the future, might want to buy your PC or upgrade your system now.Nov 26, 2025 9:09 PM CST
• MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX mobo specs: 3 x PCIe 5.0 slots, 64MB BIOS + 'next-level CPU' supportMSI has released the full specifications of its new MEG X870E ACE MAX motherboard in China: 3 x PCIe 5.0 slots, 64MB BIOS with 'next-level CPU' support.Nov 26, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Noctua says its LGA1700, LGA1851 coolers support Intel's new LGA1954 'Nova Lake' CPU socketNoctua updates its FAQ noting that each of its CPU coolers compatible with Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets will work on the next-gen LGA1954 socket.Nov 26, 2025 7:07 PM CST
• AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT outsells entire combined NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs at German retailerGPU retail sales for Germany see AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT outselling the entire NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, while Intel Arc continues to flatline.Nov 26, 2025 6:06 PM CST
• World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion release date is March 2, 2026 - player housing inboundMidnight is the eleventh expansion and the second part of the Worldsoul Saga trilogy, bringing in player housing in neighbourhoods.Nov 26, 2025 3:18 PM CST
• Helldivers 2's new warbond nods to Predator 1984 with gatling gun and jungle settingHelldivers 2's new Python Commandos premium warbond pays homage to classic 80s and 90s machismo-filled action movies, adds a chainsaw and a mini-gun.Nov 26, 2025 2:26 PM CST
• GEEKOM Geekbook X14 Pro aims to redefine ultra lightweight Windows laptops in mid-DecemberGEEKOM has announced that its Geekbook X series will officially launch in mid-December, aiming to redefine the ultra-lightweight Windows laptop class.Nov 26, 2025 1:50 PM CST
• Titan Army has a legendary Black Friday deal on a 4K dual-mode gaming monitorTitan Army has slashed prices on three gaming monitors for Black Friday, with a 4K 160Hz dual-mode display among the best Black Friday deals available.Nov 26, 2025 11:10 AM CST
• Best Amazon Black Friday deal on gaming headsets: discounts of up to 42%Popular gaming headsets have been discounted on Amazon for Black Friday, with brands such as Razer, HyperX, and Turtle Beach offering deals.Nov 26, 2025 10:50 AM CST
• PlayStation 5 games discounted for Black Friday on Amazon: Battlefield 6 is 24% offPlayStation 5 games have been heavily discounted on Amazon for Black Friday, with Battlefield 6 24% off, and you can save up to $42 on select games.Nov 26, 2025 10:32 AM CST
• MINIX slashes prices on wireless CarPlay and fanless mini PCs for Black FridayBlack Friday deals have hit MINIX products at Best Buy, with a fanless mini PC discounted by $40 and a wireless CarPlay display slashed by $50.Nov 26, 2025 10:10 AM CST
• Gaming desktop PC prices cut for Black Friday on Amazon: save up to $400Black Friday deals have hit pre-built gaming PCs on Amazon, with discounts of up to nearly 30% and savings of more than $400 on select rigs.Nov 26, 2025 10:01 AM CST
• Laptop prices slashed for Black Friday on Amazon: save up to $1,000+Laptop prices have been slashed on Amazon, with discounts of up to 74% on select models, resulting in more than $1,000 in potential savings.Nov 26, 2025 9:33 AM CST
• Best Black Friday deals on 4K, 1440p gaming monitors: save up to $300Black Friday deals have dramatically reduced the price of gaming monitors on Amazon, with savings of up to $300 on select models from popular brands.Nov 26, 2025 9:10 AM CST
• Best Black Friday deals in Tech & Gaming: prices slashed by up to 50%Black Friday deals have hit Amazon, significantly reducing the prices of several popular tech and gaming items, including a PS5 and Apple's new MacBook.Nov 26, 2025 2:16 AM CST
• JIGOO kicks off Black Friday with discounts on handheld vacuums of up to 34%JIGOO has slashed prices on three of its handheld vacuums for Black Friday, offering discounts of up to 34% on select models for a limited time.Nov 26, 2025 12:35 AM CST
• Black Friday 2025: Grab Genuine Windows 11 for $12.28 and Lifetime Office 2021 for $29.20GoDeal24's Black Friday sale drops Windows 11 Pro to $12.28 and Office 2021 to $29.28 - genuine lifetime licenses at the lowest prices of the year.Nov 26, 2025 12:15 AM CST

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