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- Battlefront 2 breaks into top 20 best-selling games in May thanks to Star Wars day and FortniteBattlefront II was the 12th best-selling game in the United States in May due to the plethora of Star Wars events and crossovers, including in Fortnite.Jul 13, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- Krafton responds to Subnautica 2 controversy, publisher explains their side of the storyBillion-dollar PUBG parent company Krafton has explained their side of the Subnautica 2 controversy, lays out reasoning behind sequel leadership change.Jul 13, 2025 11:25 AM CDT
- AMD is aiming for an insane 7.0GHz or more clock speed with its next-gen Zen 6-based Ryzen CPUsAMD's next-generation Zen 6-based Ryzen CPUs 'confirmed' in new rumors to boast insane 7.0GHz boost clocks, will smash Intel into the ground.Jul 12, 2025 11:02 PM CDT
- ASUS reveals ROG Astral RTX 5090 Real Gold Edition, costs as much as a house at $500,000!ASUS reveals the most expensive gaming GPU of all time with the new ROG Astral RTX 5090 Real Gold Edition costing a wallet-busting $500,000!Jul 12, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
- NVIDIA is giving away a custom Cyberpunk 2077-themed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cardNVIDIA is giving away another flagship GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card, this time it's a custom Cyberpunk 2077-themed GPU.Jul 11, 2025 9:30 PM CDT
- GALAX RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab hits eBay with an eye-watering starting price of $5500GALAX's custom GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab graphics card with dual 16-pin PCIe power connectors hits eBay with an insane starting price of $5500.Jul 11, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
- AMD still rumored with high-end 'multi-chiplet' Radeon GPU, could debut with UDNA architectureAMD secures a new patent for a multi-chiplet GPU using a 'Smart Switch' fueling rumors of a multi-chiplet consumer-focused Radeon GPU.Jul 11, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
- Can't wait for the MacBook Pro or Air M5? You might have to, as they may not arrive until 2026Previous rumors have all contended that the MacBook Pro and Air with M5 chip would arrive later this year, but Apple may have changed its mind.Jul 11, 2025 10:26 AM CDT
- SK hynix to change wafer cutting for HBM4 memory and 400-layer NAND flash, pushing new limitsSK hynix to reportedly change wafer cutting for its next-gen HBM4 memory and 400-layer NAND flash, as they're becoming increasingly thin.Jul 10, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
- Meta paid an insane $200 million signing bonus to secure Apple's head of foundation AI modelsMeta paid a hefty $200 million to secure Apple's AI executive to work for its superintelligence labs, with Apple not able to match the offer.Jul 10, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- KTC releases 27-inch 1080p 240Hz gaming monitor for under $100, the cheapest 240Hz monitorKTC releases the fastest 240Hz gaming monitor priced at under $100 with the introduction of its new H24F7: 23.4-inch 1080p 240Hz for under $100!!Jul 10, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
- Win a PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB VERTO OC - for TweakTown newsletter subscribers only!Subscribe to the TweakTown newsletter for your chance to win a powerful PNY RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU in this week's exclusive giveaway!Jul 10, 2025 1:35 PM CDT
- Scientists create mind-controlled bees straight out of The Last of UsResearchers have created a real-life version of The Last of Us cordyceps, utilizing miniature technology to control the minds of bees and roaches.Jul 10, 2025 12:01 PM CDT
- AMD confirms it has CPU vulnerabilities akin to Meltdown and SpectreAMD has issued a paper revealing the detection of four new bugs in many of its CPUs, which are akin to the famous Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities.Jul 10, 2025 9:45 AM CDT
- SilverStone Seta H2 is a case for storage lovers, fits up to 15 HDDsIf you're looking for a case that can fit a bunch of 3.5-inch and 2-inch HDDs, SilverStone's new Seta H2 full-tower chassis will do the trick.Jul 10, 2025 2:03 AM CDT
- Saturn may have just taken a historic hit - and someone caught it on cameraAn unknown object slammed into Saturn, possibly marking the first time a collision with the planet has been witnessed in real-time.Jul 10, 2025 12:49 AM CDT
- G.SKILL announces new high-speed, high-capacity 256GB DDR5-6000 memory kitsG.SKILL is now offering 128GB and 256GB of high-capacity overclocked DDR5 memory in its popular Trident Z5 Neo RGB and Flare X5 series.Jul 9, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
- ASUS plans 'special' RTX 5090 card launching on August 19, could be the ROG MATRIX RTX 5090ASUS teases 'something BIG is coming soon' with a 'top-secret' GeForce RTX 50 series GPU: could be the flagship ROG MATRIX GeForce RTX 5090.Jul 9, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
- NVIDIA AI GPUs used as collateral for loans, startup secures $10B in funding with AI chipsNVIDIA AI GPUs are being used as collateral, with a UK-based AI startup using its NVIDIA AI GPUs to secure a huge $10 billion loan.Jul 9, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
- Samsung reveals Galaxy Z Flip 7: bigger battery, new design, powered by Exynos 2500 chipSamsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphone is official: sports a bigger battery, larger cover screen, new design, and in-house Exynos 2500 chip.Jul 9, 2025 2:03 PM CDT
- Research indicates heavy AI users are burning out at work and 'twice as likely to quit'Companies are focusing too much on using AI to drive optimal productivity, but freelancers have a healthier relationship with AI, we're told.Jul 9, 2025 12:20 PM CDT
- New Halo game faces trouble as devs report 'unhappy' quality amid studio layoffsHalo Studios has reportedly been hit by the sweeping Microsoft layoffs, with developers now saying the team is 'unhappy' with the state of the next Halo.Jul 9, 2025 11:15 AM CDT
- KIOXIA is now sampling UFS Ver. 4.1 devices with up to 45% faster performanceKIOXIA-powered UFS Ver. 4.1 devices will bring big improvements to efficiency and performance for next-gen mobile devices with on-device AI.Jul 9, 2025 8:02 AM CDT
- Xbox producer faces backlash after suggesting fired employees should use AI to get new jobsAn Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios has suggested to the 9,000 fired workers they should use AI to cope with their emotional state.Jul 9, 2025 2:48 AM CDT
- War Thunder adds new Path Traced lighting with support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSSPopular free-to-play title War Thunder adds Path Traced Global Illumination, or PTGI, to its ray-tracing arsenal. Further improving the game's lighting.Jul 9, 2025 12:03 AM CDT
- Stop Killing Games gains support from European Union parliament vice presidentThe Stop Killing Games initiative has caught the attention of European Union vice president Nicolae Ștefănuță, who has publicly supported the movement.Jul 13, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
- Subnautica developers sue Krafton for replacing entire Subnautica 2 leadership teamSubnautica 2's former executive leadership team has filed a lawsuit against South Korean games publisher Krafton over recent controversial events.Jul 13, 2025 9:52 AM CDT
- Battlefield 6 open beta discovered in new datamine, shouldn't be too far away for gamersBattlefield 6 open beta discovered in new datamine, teasing that we should expect a huge open beta for the new Battlefield in the months ahead.Jul 12, 2025 10:11 PM CDT
- Report: Krafton delays Subnautica 2 to avoid $250 million bonus payout to developersReports indicate that Krafton, the South Korean parent of PUBG, recently restructured the management of Subnautica 2's dev team to avoid a hefty payout.Jul 12, 2025 9:40 AM CDT
- TEAMGROUP's new P250Q Self-Destruct SSD: erase your data like James Bond in a single clickTEAMGROUP teases its new P250Q Self-Destruct SSD, letting users delete all of the data on their SSD with a single click, like a spy.Jul 11, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
- Intel CEO admits: 'we are not in the top 10 semiconductor companies' anymoreIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan admits the company has fallen behind the competition, says that Intel is 'not in the top 10 semiconductor companies'.Jul 11, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- DDR5 OC world record broken again with G.SKILL Trident Z5 RAM at 12872MT/s on ASUS Z890 moboBl4ckdot breaks the DDR5 memory OC world record using G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM at blistering 12872MT/s on ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard.Jul 11, 2025 2:59 PM CDT
- Alienware unveils two new high refresh rate monitors aimed at cinematic and competitive gamersDell's gaming brand Alienware has just unveiled two new QD-OLED monitors with high refresh rates, both target competitive and cinematic gamers alike.Jul 11, 2025 1:35 AM CDT
- MaxSun Mini Station: all-Intel hardware with up to Core Ultra 9 285HX, dual Arc Pro B60 GPUsMaxSun teases its all-Intel Mini Station: a new MoDT system powered with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and dual Arc Pro B60 GPUs.Jul 10, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
- Google's new Tensor G5 benched early: up to 36% faster than current-gen Tensor G4 chipGoogle's next-gen Tensor G5 processor will power the Pixel 10 family of smartphones, tested inside Pixel 10 Pro Fold, up to 36% faster than Tensor G4.Jul 10, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
- Philips Envia 24M2N3800A gaming monitor launched: 4K 160Hz, 1080p 320Hz for under $320Philips releases its new Evnia 27M2N3800A: one of the cheapest Dual-Mode gaming monitors with 4K 160Hz and 1080p 320Hz for under $320.Jul 10, 2025 2:24 PM CDT
- Apple could let you send money without unlocking your phone, but there's a catchApple could soon let Siri carry out sensitive tasks for you without requiring you to unlock your device, such as sending money to someone.Jul 10, 2025 12:36 PM CDT
- Steam's entire library could be yours in 47 seconds with Japan's world record internet speedJapan has broken the world record for the fastest internet speed at a staggering 1.02 Petabits per second, sent over a 32-mile distance.Jul 10, 2025 11:36 AM CDT
- Samsung exec expects tri-fold phone to arrive later this year - but there are doubts about thisOne executive is more positive on the tri-fold smartphone, another is somewhat doubtful, asking: 'Is there really a demand for this form-factor?'Jul 10, 2025 7:02 AM CDT
- Intergalactic leak: think The Last of Us 2 meets Dark Souls, fused with God of WarA leaker claiming to have worked on Quality Assurance builds of Naughty Dog's Intergalactic has said the game is a combination of TLOU 2 and Dark Souls.Jul 10, 2025 1:16 AM CDT
- OpenAI is about to an AI injected web browser to challenge Google ChromeOpenAI is preparing to release its own web browser integrated with special AI agents ready to carry out any task a user requests of it.Jul 10, 2025 12:16 AM CDT
- Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air rumored with 12GB RAM, making it closer to the iPhone 17 ProApple's new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air rumored to sport 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in leaks: bringing it closer to iPhone 17 Pro than the base model.Jul 9, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
- Chinese AI companies plan new facility in China with 115,000 NVIDIA AI GPUs, even with chip banChinese AI companies are planning massive hyperscale facilities, with over 115,000 NVIDIA AI GPUs, somehow accessing them even US export restrictions.Jul 9, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
- JEDEC reveals new LPDDR6 memory standard: higher speeds for mobile devices and AIJEDEC releases its new LPDDR6 standard to enhance memory performance for new mobile devices and AI. Better power efficiency, security, and performance.Jul 9, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 revealed: thinner design, larger display, Qualcomm Snapdragon X EliteSamsung unveils its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphone with a new thinner design and form factor, powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon X Elite processor.Jul 9, 2025 1:46 PM CDT
- Elon Musk appointed X CEO Linda Yaccarino officially steps downLinda Yaccarino, the X CEO that Elon Musk appointed following his takeover of then-Twitter, has now officially resigned from her position as CEO.Jul 9, 2025 11:50 AM CDT
- Amazon Prime members: Don't miss July's free games, including underrated Marvel's Midnight SunsFootball Manager 2024 is up for grabs - but move quickly if you want that one - as well as Midnight Suns which is an intriguing blend of XCOM and Persona.Jul 9, 2025 11:02 AM CDT
- Microsoft adds a native way to remove Windows 11 bloatware from new installationsMicrosoft has added a new feature to Windows 11 25H2 that allows users to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store programs typically considered bloatware.Jul 9, 2025 7:01 AM CDT
- DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices to increase by up to 43% in the coming monthsDRAM pricing is set to increase, with older DDR4 and GDDR6 memory technologies hit the hardest, maybe it's time to upgrade that PC now rather than later.Jul 9, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
- DLSS 4 support arrives in Mortal Online 2, Brickadia, and RuneScape: DragonwildsNVIDIA's DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support expands this week with the technology arriving in three games all about open sandbox gameplay.Jul 8, 2025 11:37 PM CDT
- Subnautica 2 leaks are real, Krafton confirms milestone review documents are authenticKrafton confirms the new leaked Subnautica 2 early access documents are authentic, revealing key context around the company's internal milestone reviews.Jul 13, 2025 1:46 PM CDT
- PlayStation 6 performance estimates: double PS5 Pro, RTX 4090 or faster performanceSony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console should be twice as fast as the PS5 Pro, and should have performance that will equal or beat the RTX 4090.Jul 12, 2025 11:55 PM CDT
- ASUS reveals new ROG Astral RTX 5080 'Hatsune Miku' GPU with its own matching hardware seriesASUS reveals sleek line of 'Hatsune Miku' of PC hardware: new ROG Astral RTX 5080 'Hatsune Miku' card, PSU, motherboard, cooler, case, and more.Jul 12, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
- Apple reportedly delays M5 MacBook Pro to 2026, meaning OLED MacBook Pro with M6 hits in 2027Apple was meant to release its new M5-based MacBook Pro this year, but new rumors suggest it's delayed, meaning the M6 MacBook won't hit until 2027.Jul 11, 2025 11:19 PM CDT
- COLORFUL working on GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card with dual M.2 SSD slotsCOLORFUL to release mid-range GB206 or GB207-based GeForce RTX 50 series iGame Ultra GPU with dual M.2 SSD slots, adding SSDs to your GPU.Jul 11, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
- Silicon Motion introduces PCIe Gen6 SSD controller: up to 28 GB/s speeds, 512TB capacitiesSilicon Motion unveils its first PCIe Gen6 SSD controller aimed at the enterprise: the new SM8466 controller has up to 28GB/sec speeds, 512TB capacities.Jul 11, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
- Ghost of Yōtei story is extremely similar to Assassin's Creed Shadows, but already better?Sucker Punch has given a 20-minute gameplay deep dive into Ghost of Yōtei, showcasing the revenge story players will be stepping into.Jul 11, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
- GameStop stapler that ruined a Switch 2 display is up for auction, price already at $217,000GameStop is auctioning off the infamous stapler that one of its co-workers accidentally used to destroy a few Nintendo Switch 2 displays.Jul 11, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's new B30 AI GPU won't be sold before September, Chinese companies testing samples nowNVIDIA's upcoming B30 AI GPU made for China won't be sold before September, CEO Jensen Huang will visit China next week to prepare B30 for the country.Jul 10, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
- AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPU samples are in the wild, more CPU cores, new 'dual' IMC design teasedAMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPU samples in the wild, new leaks suggest Zen 6 architecture is an 'evolution' with more CPU cores per CCD, new 'Dual' IMC design.Jul 10, 2025 3:19 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 is free for PlayStation Plus members - and smart 6-player coop Abiotic FactorCyberpunk 2077 needs no introduction, but Abiotic Factor may have flown under your radar - it's a 'one-of-a kind co-op adventure' that's worth checking out.Jul 10, 2025 2:00 PM CDT
- McDonald's AI chatbot for hiring is compromised in embarrassing fashion with '123456' passwordThis is an unbelievable blunder, really, that potentially exposed the personal details of 64 million job applicants who used the McHire platform.Jul 10, 2025 12:10 PM CDT
- Razer's iconic mouse returns with the ultra-lightweight DeathAdder V4 ProThe new Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is the latest iteration of the iconic gaming mouse from Razer, and it's packed with cutting-edge tech.Jul 10, 2025 10:03 AM CDT
- Creaseless foldable iPhone display begins production ahead of 2026 releaseApple has reportedly signed a multi-year deal with Samsung Display to produce the first iPhone foldable displays that are creaseless.Jul 10, 2025 2:50 AM CDT
- Doom for the Super Nintendo just got a special edition from Limited Run GamesDoom is being re-released for the Super Nintendo with cut content restored, new levels, and enhanced graphics that push the 16-bit console to its limit.Jul 10, 2025 1:07 AM CDT
- PNY's tiny single-fan GeForce RTX 5050 is one of the smallest modern gaming GPUsThe new PNY GeForce RTX 5050 Single Fan Graphics Card is one of the smallest gaming RTX Blackwell gaming GPUs currently available.Jul 10, 2025 12:01 AM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally gets battery and SSD mods: 90Wh battery upgrade from ROG Strix G15 gaming laptopASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld gets modded with huge battery boost using the 90Wh battery from the ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop, and an SSD upgrade.Jul 9, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
- Apple Vision Pro 2 teased for 2025 launch with new M4 chip, more comfortable head strapApple reportedly preparing its Vision Pro 2 headset for 2025 release with new M4 chip for more performance, AI features, and more comfortable strap.Jul 9, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- You can win this Superman-themed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, hand painted by Jim LeeNVIDIA reveals its new one-of-a-kind giveaway: a new custom Superman-themed GeForce RTX 5090, personally signed by the legendary Jim Lee.Jul 9, 2025 2:56 PM CDT
- Bethesda listened to Oblivion Remastered players and added a new difficulty settingBethesda has rolled out a new update for Oblivion Remastered that adds a new difficulty setting intended to bridge the gap between 'Adept' and 'Expert.'Jul 9, 2025 12:44 PM CDT
- NVIDIA becomes first company in the world to hit a $4 trillion market valueNVIDIA has become the first company in the world to reach a $4 trillion market value, having achieved a $1 trillion market cap just two years ago.Jul 9, 2025 11:35 AM CDT
- 'Long con' browser extensions infect 2.3M Chrome and Edge users - here's what you need to knowTrusted extensions that had gained tons of positive reviews and installs over a long period of time suddenly turned malicious via a stealthy version update.Jul 9, 2025 10:13 AM CDT
- Activision remove Call of Duty: WWII from Xbox Store after PC players were being hackedHackers taking advantage of an exploit in Call of Duty: WWII are gaining access to player PC's mid-game, causing Activision to respond.Jul 9, 2025 6:10 AM CDT
- Grok is now calling itself 'MechaHitler' in a new rampant hop of the guardrailsGrok has been caught spewing hate speech on X following its latest update, which appears to have circumvented the guardrails set for the AI chatbot.Jul 9, 2025 12:28 AM CDT
- Industry analyst calls PC gamers 'drunken sailors who spend money irresponsibly'This quote from industry analyst Chris Zukowski is all about Valve and Steam, which has an audience that loves buying games they don't actually play.Jul 8, 2025 11:06 PM CDT
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