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• This microwave was modded into a gaming PC: rotates on a turntable, Stream Deck for keypadSignalRGB turns a microwave into an all-in-one gaming PC: Stream Deck as the keypad, with a rotating motherboard tray on a turntable inside the microwave.Nov 3, 2025 2:02 AM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 4 RTX Remix revives the 2008 classic with modern path traced lightingGrand Theft Auto RTX Remix is a new mod project currently in development that is remastering Rockstar's classic for PC with modern path-traced lighting.Nov 3, 2025 1:36 AM CST
• AMD releases statement about new game support for older Radeon GPUsAMD has put out a new statement clearing up confusion around legacy Radeon GPUs no longer receiving day-one support for new games.Nov 3, 2025 1:02 AM CST
• GTA 6 warrants a $100 price tag, GTA 5 actor says Rockstar deserves itThe actor who plays Lester Crest in Grand Theft Auto 5 has said he shares the sentiment that Rockstar will price Grand Theft Auto 6 at $100.Nov 3, 2025 12:31 AM CST
• Corsair releases its first fighting game controller with Rapid Trigger and FlashTap technologyThe new Corsair Novablade Pro Wireless Hall Effect Leverless Controller is for fighting game fans on PC and console looking for something premium.Nov 3, 2025 12:02 AM CST
• GeForce RTX 3060 reclaims the top spot as the most popular PC gaming GPUValve has released the Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for October 2025 which shows the GeForce RTX 3060 holding strong in the top spot.Nov 2, 2025 11:03 PM CST
• AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT is finally available in the US for its $599 MSRPThe ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB is available at a handful of retailers for $599, a price that finally matches the MSRP set by AMD.Nov 2, 2025 10:34 PM CST
• Samsung's next-gen Exynos 2600: 59% more efficient than Apple A19 Pro thanks to 2nm GAA processSamsung's first 2nm GAA chipset, the next-gen Exynos 2600, is up to 59% more power efficient than Apple A19 Pro thanks to Samsung 2nm GAA process node.Nov 2, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• Samsung to host 'AI-focused' Galaxy Unpacked event for Galaxy S26 in San Francisco on Feb 25Samsung will unveil its next-gen Galaxy S26 family of smartphones at an 'AI-focused' Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 25, 2026.Nov 2, 2025 9:27 PM CST
• MOREFINE launches new H1 Mini-PC: powered by AMD Strix Halo APU, 128GB of RAM, costs $2199MOREFINE's new H1 Mini-PC powered by AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU, 128GB of RAM, a 2TB Gen4 SSD, and costs $2199.Nov 2, 2025 8:44 PM CST
• AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $439 for Black Friday sales, the best gaming CPU at below MSRPThe best gaming CPU on the planet, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is now available at below MSRP pricing through Black Friday sales, for just $439.99.Nov 2, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date confirmed, will launch with no early accessCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date changes are simply rumored, with an Activision spokesperson confirming there will be no early access.Nov 2, 2025 7:40 PM CST
• SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 XT burned 12V-2x6 power connector: second SAPPHIRE RX 9070 XT to burnThe second case of a SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 XT Nitro+ has been reported: entire top row of pins on the 12V-2x6 power connector were melted.Nov 2, 2025 7:34 PM CST
• AMD confirms Radeon RX 6000 GPUs will continue to receive new game support'This is not the end of support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2,' AMD says. 'Your Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 series GPUs will continue to receive game support.'Nov 2, 2025 7:02 PM CST
• Intel's killed-off BMG-X3/X4 GPUs: 3D stacked die, up to 40 GPU cores, 512MB Adamantine cacheIntel had big plans for huge Battlemage GPUs, but they were cancelled: massive 3D stacked 'Adamantine' cache, even more Xe GPU cores.Nov 2, 2025 2:44 PM CST
• Embark returns items stolen by cheaters in Arc RaidersIf you play with cheaters in Arc Raiders and lose your gear, there's a good chance that Embark Studios will gift you back everything you lost upon dying.Nov 2, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Elon Musk teases Tesla's next big reveal will literally take flight before 2026Elon Musk has teased that Tesla's unveiling of the Roadster will be before the end of the year and 'unforgettable,' suggesting it can go airborne.Nov 2, 2025 6:50 AM CST
• ASUS ROG XG Mobile external GPU with flagship RTX 5090 Laptop GPU listed for $2499The ASUS ROG XG Mobile external GPU with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU costs $2499, or with RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU for $1299, both with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.Nov 2, 2025 1:46 AM CDT
• Samsung lands deal with NVIDIA for next-gen HBM4 memory: collaboration on next-gen HBMNVIDIA is officially working with Samsung on HBM4, with Samsung's next-gen HBM4 memory reaching 11Gbps, far exceeding JEDEC standards of 8Gbps.Nov 1, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• NVIDIA and Samsung working even closer together, new semiconductor AI factory has 50,000+ GPUsSamsung and NVIDIA enter a huge new partnership to build a 50,000-GPU AI factory, collaborating on AI-RAN and cutting-edge technologies.Nov 1, 2025 9:06 PM CDT
• Arc Raiders currently #1 best-seller on Steam, hits over 264,000 players on day oneNexon and Embark Studios hit the top spot on Steam as Arc Raiders conquers the storefront with a breakout launch culminating in 260,000 peak players.Nov 1, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Helldivers 2 to get more patches, less content 'for a couple of months' so devs can squash bugsHelldivers 2 developer Arrowhead reiterates its plan to slow down content updates and double-down on bug fixes, patches, and stability optimizations.Nov 1, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Fallout creator explains why game prices didn't increase for decadesThe higher profits from digital game sales have prevented video games from dramatically increasing in price over decades and multiple console generations.Nov 1, 2025 7:03 AM CDT
• Kingbull Ebikes Halloween Sale: Hunter 2.0 now $929 and Jumper Go slashed to $1799!Kingbull's Halloween sale brings big ebike savings: Hunter 2.0 now $929, Jumper Go at $1,799, plus up to $250 off when buying two. Ends Nov 2.Oct 31, 2025 4:42 PM CDT
• Ever thought Windows 11's updates were confusingly named? Microsoft is fixing thisDo you reckon that Windows 11's Update History page looks like a chaotic mess? Well, you're quite right - and Microsoft is aiming to tidy it up.Oct 31, 2025 2:36 PM CDT
• Nintendo virtual console goes meta: NES, Game Boy games playable in new Animal Crossing updateNintendo adds an interesting new feature to Animal Crossing: New Horizons that could introduce a new trend on how classic retro games are delivered.Oct 31, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Netflix to bid on WB Games and full Warner Bros Discovery Streaming & Studios businessNew reports indicate Netflix is preparing to make a bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios business, which includes the global WB Games division.Oct 31, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• New Resident Evil Generations multi-pack ships on Game-key Cards, not full ROMsCapcom's new Resident Evil Generations Pack includes three mainline games on Switch 2, but the titles are shipped on Game-key Cards and not full carts.Oct 31, 2025 10:18 AM CDT
• YouTube deletes Windows 11 bypass tutorial over 'serious harm or death' riskA YouTuber is facing channel deletion after posting videos showcasing how to bypass Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account, and hardware requirements.Oct 31, 2025 7:54 AM CDT
• Half-Life 3 optimization going well, rumor has it Valve will announce the game in a tweet SOONHLX development is going well according to the latest leaks, with Valve reportedly set to announce Half-Life 3 with an easy tweet.Oct 31, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Microsoft CEO hints at an Xbox that's also a PC for the next generationMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella has teased the next-generation Xbox, suggesting it could be a premium console-PC hybrid platform curated for gaming.Oct 31, 2025 12:45 AM CDT
• Halo 2 & Halo 3 are being remade with sprint, no multiplayer, only campaignsAfter the announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved, it has been leaked that Halo 2 and 3 will also be remade, with no word on when they will be unveiled.Oct 30, 2025 11:55 PM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO enjoys some fried chicken, beer with Samsung and Hyundai executives in South KoreaNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang enjoys some Korean fried chicken and beer while spending time in South Korea with Samsung and Hyundai executives.Oct 30, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Apple 'not yet in talks with TSMC' to use bleeding-edge A16 process, no 1.6nm for Apple yetApple is reportedly not in talks with TSMC for its bleeding-edge A16 process, with future Apple silicon to use TSMC's improved 2nm N2P process node.Oct 30, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• ARC Raiders hits over 600 FPS with DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing on an RTX 5090With max settings, ray tracing, DLSS 4 Super Resolution, and Multi Frame Generation, Arc Raiders hits an impressive 600 FPS on the GeForce RTX 5090.Oct 30, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• SAPPHIRE EDGE AI Mini PCs with Ryzen AI 300 Series processors announcedThe new SAPPHIRE EDGE AI Mini PC Series, with up to 'Strix Point' AMD RyzenAI 9 HX 370 performance, looks stylish with its 'Golden Black' design.Oct 30, 2025 8:34 PM CDT
• Call of Duty movie secures director Peter Berg, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan will writeParamount signs a deal with Activision on the Call of Duty movie, with Peter Berg directing and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan writing.Oct 30, 2025 8:27 PM CDT
• KLEVV updates its stylish, fast, and award-winning DDR5 memory with new Jet Black EditionKLEVV's URBANE V RGB DDR5 Gaming OC memory is now available 'Jet Black,' a new colorway that joins the award winning 'Brilliant White' variant.Oct 30, 2025 7:58 PM CDT
• Some AirPods Pro 3 owners complain about audible static and even a 'loud feedback noise'It seems that the AirPods Pro 3 have an issue whereby white noise is audible in some scenarios, notably with noise cancelling or transparency modes.Oct 30, 2025 2:45 PM CDT
• It's official, high-end gamers: Just wait for NVIDIA RTX 5080 Super GPU as RTX 5090 nears $3000Never mind deep, you'll need cavernous pockets to be able to afford an RTX 5090 these days - prices are spiking upwards in Europe and the US.Oct 30, 2025 12:28 PM CDT
• YouTube confirms it uses AI upscaling on videos, enabled by defaultYouTube has announced it will use AI to upscale low-resolution videos to make the viewing experience better on high-resolution displays.Oct 30, 2025 11:50 AM CDT
• Google and Amazon respond to allegations of an illegal 'secret code' with Israeli governmentGoogle and Amazon have responded to allegations they agreed to a 'secret code' with the Israeli government to tip them off when authorities requested data.Oct 30, 2025 11:11 AM CDT
• Japan rejects Nintendo's 'monster capture' patent after a third-party submits damning evidenceNintendo's application to trademark 'monster capture' has been rejected after a third party provided evidence that the mechanic existed years earlier.Oct 30, 2025 10:37 AM CDT
• Need a Halloween gaming fix? Free horror from maker of Lethal Company sounds like a treatYes, it's a text adventure (mostly), but a creepily crafted and seriously engaging affair going by the positive Steam reviews of Welcome To The Dark Place.Oct 30, 2025 8:49 AM CDT
• Rare NES game is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and SteamThe classic NES title 'Little Samson' is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam, with the team at Limited Run Games porting over the title.Oct 30, 2025 6:57 AM CDT
• Samsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold is between 12-15mm thick, triple unfolds to near 10-inch displaySamsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold triple-fold smartphone teased: just 12-15mm thick when folded, three batteries, titanium shell, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.Oct 30, 2025 4:57 AM CDT
• Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro Max storage mod saves $800 in 'Apple Tax', upgraded from 256GB to 2TBApple's new iPhone 17 Pro Max with stock 256GB storage costs $800 to upgrade to 2TB, modder tweaks his new iPhone with precise machinery, steady hands.Oct 30, 2025 2:44 AM CDT
• Amazon was secretly trying to compete with Steam from the shadowsAmazon spent more than 15 years secretly trying to 'disrupt the game platform Steam,' but failed as it was never able to crack the code.Oct 30, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• Amazon and Google's secret illegal 'winking' code with Israel exposedGoogle and Amazon reportedly agreed to Israeli government demands to implement a secret messaging system to obfuscate court orders.Oct 30, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Xbox services are officially fixed confirms MicrosoftMicrosoft has confirmed that an outage of its Azure cloud computing service resulted in numerous services being knocked offline around the world.Oct 30, 2025 1:20 AM CDT
• AI mistakes a bag of Doritos for a gun, calls the cops'AI Gun Detection' detection technology deployed at a US high school mistook a student eating a bag of Doritos for someone holding a gun.Oct 29, 2025 11:37 PM CDT
• Samsung readying mass production of next-gen HBM4 memory in 2026, 24Gb GDDR7 dies, 128GB+ DDR5Samsung preparing for mass production of its next-gen HBM4 memory, 24Gb dies of GDDR7 DRAM, and 128GB+ DDR5 products all coming in 2026.Oct 29, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Xbox hardware revenue down 30% for the second year in a rowPer Microsoft's FY26 Q1 earnings, Xbox hardware revenue has dropped by 29% compared to same period a year ago. This mirrors the result from FY25 Q1.Oct 29, 2025 10:49 PM CDT
• Rockstar updates its website, fuels rumors of Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer 3 for the holidaysRockstar has just launched a new look for their website, with a new carousel-style style with game logos, fueling rumors of GTA 6's third trailer coming.Oct 29, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Duke Nukem's exclusive Nintendo 64 outing from 1999 just got a native PC portDuke Nukem Zero Hour: Recompiled is an unofficial PC port of the 1999 N64 exclusive that saw Duke travel back in time to fight aliens and Jack the Ripper.Oct 29, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• GOG expands its Preservation Program to include Hitman, Splinter Cell, and more classicsGOG adds more classic PC games to its Preservation Program that will keep games playable, including Tomb Raider, Hitman, Splinter Cell, and more.Oct 29, 2025 9:04 PM CDT
• Take Two comments on Grand Theft Auto 7 and Rockstar using AI to make itTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the involvement of AI with the development of future Grand Theft Auto titles, such as Grand Theft Auto 7.Oct 29, 2025 8:50 PM CDT
• AMD drops New Game Support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPUs in its latest Radeon driverAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 leaves Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 behind when it comes to 'New Game Support' and optimization for new releases.Oct 29, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
• Live games are like 'a mirage on the top of a sand dune,' former PlayStation boss saysThe promise of live service billions comes with high levels of risk, and ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden warns that the process whittles away fun.Oct 29, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• NVIDIA announces partnership with Nokia for next-gen 6G connectivity powered by AINVIDIA and Nokia team to accelerate the development and deployment of next-gen 6G connectivity, adding AI native mobile networks and infrastructure.Oct 29, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• NVIDIA partners with Uber to support global expansion of Robotaxi-vehicles with NVIDIA chipsNVIDIA announces partnership with Uber to scale the world's largest 4-ready mobility network, using next-gen robotaxi and autonomous delivery fleets.Oct 29, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• NVIDIA App gets Battlefield 6 optimal settings - and a bugged taskbar icon that won't go awayOptimal settings for seven games, more DLSS override additions, and a system tray icon which has firmly entrenched itself in your taskbar and won't let go.Oct 29, 2025 3:00 PM CDT
• Forza Motorsport isn't in the junkyard, franchise is just not a priority for Xbox right nowXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that the Forza Motorsport franchise hasn't been retired or cancelled entirely, it's just not the biggest priority.Oct 29, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Konami never told Kojima that the Wachowskis wanted him to make a Matrix gameNew reports say that the Wachowski sisters wanted Hideo Kojima to make a Matrix game, but the idea was shot down and Kojima himself was never told.Oct 29, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Halo developers see AI as a 'tool in a toolbox'Halo Studios won't say whether or not generative AI was used in the making of Halo Campaign Evolved, reiterating that teams choose what tools they use.Oct 29, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Xbox and Minecraft are down due to major Azure outage - but Microsoft's hopeful for a quick fixMicrosoft is in for another rocky ride with a major outage, as Azure problem takes out Minecraft logins, Xbox and Microsoft 365 services.Oct 29, 2025 12:11 PM CDT
• The guessing begins as MSI Afterburner is teased as supporting a 'new class of MSI hardware'What might the mystery addition to the overclocking tool be? Various theories are floating around, from motherboards to something related to PSUs.Oct 29, 2025 11:46 AM CDT
• NVIDIA becomes the first company in history to be worth $5 trillionNVIDIA's value is now greater than the GDP of every country on Earth, excluding the United States and China, as it becomes the first $5 trillion company.Oct 29, 2025 10:55 AM CDT
• PNY's new CS3250 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD - 14,900 MB/s speed for only $125PNY's new CS3250 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD, available now in 1TB and 2TB capacities, offers fast 14,900 MB/s read speeds for a reasonable price.Oct 29, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 now has in-game radio stations like Grand Theft AutoEA has collaborated with Spotify to create an all-star Battlefield playlist and added an in-game radio to Battlefield 6 for when you jump into a vehicle.Oct 29, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• Sound Blaster Re:Imagine sees the iconic PC audio brand return in modular audio hub formSound Blaster Re:Imagine is a new modular audio hub with AI features from Creative that targets gamers, audio professionals, and creators.Oct 29, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• Corsair and CD Projekt RED partner for The Witcher 3 10th anniversary gearThe Corsair x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10th Anniversary Collection is here, offering PC gamers a Witcher-themed keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad.Oct 29, 2025 12:57 AM CDT
• 90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstreamPC gaming on Linux continues to improve, with around 90% of Windows games now compatible and most working perfectly out of the box.Oct 29, 2025 12:28 AM CDT
• Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz offers 'near-instant' responsiveness for PC gamersThe new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz is built for esports and pro-level gaming and it's the fastest gaming keyboard from the company to date.Oct 28, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• NVIDIA shows off its next-gen Vera Rubin Superchip at GTC Washington with two huge GPUsNVIDIA unveils its next-gen Vera Rubin Superchip at GTC Washington: dual Rubin GPUs, 288GB of HBM4 memory, and a Vera CPU with 88 Arm-based CPU cores.Oct 28, 2025 9:09 PM CDT

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