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• Microsoft finally makes up its mind and unifies Copilot features into one big appMicrosoft is merging Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot into one app, after years of adding, removing, and re-adding the AI everywhere.Aug 13, 2026 4:10 PM CDT
• PS5 suffers from severe overheating after liquid metal eats into the heatsinkA repair tech found that liquid metal had corroded a PS5's heatsink down to bare copper, which led to severe overheating on an aging console.Aug 13, 2026 3:35 PM CDT
• AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU burns and swells even after using AMD's updated BIOSA Ryzen 7 7800X3D reportedly burned and swelled despite AMD's SoC voltage fix, raising fresh questions about long-term AM5 platform reliability.Aug 13, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
• New tool enables crossbar overclocking on RTX 5090, user reports show gains of up to 142MHzA user on the overclock.net forums has created a new tool that can change the MSVDD voltage on Blackwell GPUs, enabling crossbar overclocking support.Aug 13, 2026 11:59 AM CDT
• Warner Bros. quietly confirms Hogwarts Legacy 2 is in developmentNo release window or gameplay details were given, though job listings have hinted the sequel may lean into multiplayer and live-service features.Aug 13, 2026 5:57 AM CDT
• Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe leaks as a colourful MacBook Neo rival with six ports and Qualcomm Snapdragon or AMD optionsLeaked renders show Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe in seven colours with six ports and Qualcomm Snapdragon or AMD options, but pricing is unknown.Aug 13, 2026 4:55 AM CDT
• Anthropic is adding imperceptible, model-level watermarks to Claude's AI-generated textThanks to the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), Anthropic is embedding 'imperceptible' watermarks in Claude's AI-generated text.Aug 13, 2026 3:03 AM CDT
• New app turns Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal for PS5 game streaming and PlayStation Plus cloud gamingAsobi: Remote Play is a new app that can turn a Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal with full remote play over Wi-Fi and even cloud streaming.Aug 13, 2026 2:32 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU price almost doubles, reaching $16,000The price for NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition graphics card is now listed at $16,000 USD, which is almost double its launch MSRP.Aug 13, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
• Google's new Pixel 11 Series unveiled, powered by Google Tensor G6 and Gemini Nano AIGoogle formally unveils the new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL smartphones powered by its new Google Tensor G6 chip and Gemini Nano.Aug 13, 2026 1:26 AM CDT
• CPS PCCOOLER unveils a new lineup of high-performance products for AI workstationsCPS PCCOOLER is expanding its cases, cooling, and power supply lineup with its first lineup built for AI workstations, servers, and edge computing.Aug 13, 2026 12:57 AM CDT
• Smilegate takes over Lost Ark in 2027, plans to eventually synchronize Western and Korean server content updatesAmazon is handing Lost Ark's development over to Smilegate and distancing itself from MMORPGs starting in 2027, and Smilegate lays out future plans.Aug 12, 2026 9:39 PM CDT
• Crimson Desert Switch 2 release planned for H1 2027, Pearl Abyss saysPearl Abyss is working on multiple new Crimson Desert projects, including a Switch 2 port planned to launch in H1 2027 as well as expansions and DLC.Aug 12, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
• Halo Campaign Evolved two-week sales reach 1.2 million, analyst estimatesAccording to analyst estimates, the new Halo Campaign Evolved may have sold 1.2 million copies on all platforms, with 2.1 million players on Game Pass.Aug 12, 2026 7:24 PM CDT
• Steam Machine achieves up to 183% higher frame rates with an RX 9070 XT hooked up to an eGPU dockA YouTuber has taken the recently discovered OCuLink mod for the Steam Machine and put it through its paces, benchmarking the mod in several games.Aug 12, 2026 3:45 PM CDT
• Xbox CEO welcomed with giant rat, layoff graveyard in visit to Bethesda officesXbox CEO Asha Sharma recently visited Bethesda's offices, where she was met with union protest and push-back in the form of infamous inflatable rat Scabby.Aug 12, 2026 7:04 AM CDT
• Corsair's NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD mouse has a dedicated Stream Deck buttonThe Corsair NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD features a dedicated Stream Deck Launch Button for native Elgato Virtual Stream Deck support.Aug 12, 2026 12:57 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB pricing hits $800+ in the US as memory crisis takes holdPicking up a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for $804.99 USD is where we're at, as the memory crisis hits the GPU market hard in the United States.Aug 12, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
• be quiet! Light Mount TKL is a compact version of its impressive silent keyboardThe new be quiet! Light Mount TKL is a compact, silent mechanical gaming keyboard with Quick Tap (SOCD) features in a premium build.Aug 11, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
• Razer Naga V3 Pro announced, the premium MOBA and MMO mouse returnsThe Razer Naga V3 Pro sees the MMO and MOBA mouse return with new premium hardware that includes an advanced 50K sensor and HyperScroll Tilt Wheel.Aug 11, 2026 11:32 PM CDT
• Synology introduces the DiskStation neo+ Series lineup with less memory in order to bring prices downThe Synology DiskStation neo+ Series features 4GB of non-ECC DDR4 SO-DIMM memory, to make the NAS lineup 'significantly more affordable.'.Aug 11, 2026 11:06 PM CDT
• Xbox CEO sees Elder Scrolls VI live, teases RPG's 'incredible' scaleXbox executives tease big things for Bethesda's anticipated The Elder Scrolls VI, with CEO Asha Sharma teasing the grand scale and scope of the RPG.Aug 11, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
• Aliens: Fireteam Elite shut down on Switch shows why gamers are fighting Sony's disc-free futureThe cloud-only Switch version stopped working on August 5 with nothing but an apology and a discount on the sequel that owners now have to buy again.Aug 11, 2026 7:02 PM CDT
• OpenAI, Meta and Google workers say AI jobs mean 90-hour weeks, not the four-day workweek companies promisedWorkers at OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google say AI projects bring weekend shifts, crisis meetings and 90-hour weeks, not less work.Aug 11, 2026 6:35 PM CDT
• Leaked images show Lenovo ThinkBook with horizontally expanding displayLeaked images show Lenovo's ThinkBook Project Swan concept, which expands its flexible OLED display horizontally for a wider workspace on the go.Aug 11, 2026 6:11 PM CDT
• Valve warns Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers in Europe to expect fake messages after logistics partner got hackedPayment details and passwords are confirmed safe, but names, addresses, phone numbers, and Steam email addresses were likely taken in the breach.Aug 11, 2026 5:04 PM CDT
• Spider-Man Brand New Day helps boost sales for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, revenue climbs past $1.2BMarvel's Spider-Man 2 sales are rising thanks to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, pushing the game's total revenue past $1.2 billion three years after launch.Aug 11, 2026 3:55 PM CDT
• Microsoft raises the price of Windows OEM licenses by up to 10%Microsoft has reportedly raised Windows OEM license fees by up to 10%, adding another cost to PCs already squeezed by rising memory and GPU prices.Aug 11, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
• Modder builds liquid cooling system for Steam Machine reducing CPU and GPU temps by up to 30CModder builds a custom liquid cooling system for the Steam Machine featuring a built-from-scratch waterblock, 120mm radiator and pump.Aug 11, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
• RTX 4080 graphics cards with 32GB VRAM spotted in China's second-hand GPU marketModded RTX 4080 cards with 32GB VRAM are showing up on China's second-hand market, following a similar trend we've seen with 22GB RTX 2080 Ti cards.Aug 11, 2026 2:00 PM CDT
• Giveaway: Win an Ocypus Sigma L36 PRO 360mm AIO and Sigma F36 ARGB FanOne lucky TweakTown member and newsletter subscriber will win an Ocypus cooling bundle with a 360mm LCD-equipped AIO and integrated 360mm ARGB fan!Aug 11, 2026 1:50 PM CDT
• Redditor upgrades Steam Machine with an RX 9070 XT using an external GPU dock, sacrificing the console's M.2 slot to do soRedditor successfully hooks up an RX 9070 XT to a Steam Machine through the console's M.2 port and plays Crimson Desert on the system at over 100FPS.Aug 11, 2026 10:50 AM CDT
• Modders are bringing Xbox and PC Game Pass to Linux and MacXodus is a new interface and launcher currently in development that will let you log into and launch Xbox and PC Game Pass games on Linux.Aug 11, 2026 4:02 AM CDT
• RTX Spark multi-core CPU benchmarks outperform AMD's 'Strix Halo' Ryzen AI Max+ 395More early performance data for NVIDIA's upcoming RTX Spark chip for Windows on Arm laptops have leaked, showcasing impressive multi-core CPU performance.Aug 11, 2026 3:28 AM CDT
• More gamers have pre-ordered the $100 GTA 6 Ultimate Edition than the Standard EditionAccording to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, more gamers have pre-ordered the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition than the $80 Standard Edition.Aug 11, 2026 2:59 AM CDT
• Gamdias THOR P2 Series power supplies feature 80 PLUS Platinum certification and a massive 12-year warrantyAvailable in 850W, 1050W, and 1350W models, the new flagship THOR P2 Series of power supplies from GAMDIAS feature impressive specs.Aug 11, 2026 2:36 AM CDT
• Microsoft Word 1.1 from 1990 has been ported to Windows 11A working, native Windows x64 port of Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a is now available, letting you run the ancient app from 1990 on a modern PC.Aug 11, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
• Windows 11 weather app uses more than 1GB RAM on its ownWindows 11's own Weather app apparently burns through more than 1GB of RAM just to show a forecast, and it still shows ads on top.Aug 10, 2026 5:15 PM CDT
• GTA 6 is marketing on Netflix to reach gamers who aren't locked in to buy on day 1, says insiderJason Schreier suggests GTA 6's Netflix debut isn't really for hardcore fans, it's apparently aimed at reaching people who wouldn't buy the game day one.Aug 10, 2026 4:35 PM CDT
• Modder crams Steam Deck hardware inside a GameBoy chassis, creating the SteamBoyA Reddit modder crammed Steam Deck hardware into a Game Boy-sized shell, and surprisingly, it looks cool and most of it actually (sort of) works.Aug 10, 2026 4:00 PM CDT
• Modders figure out how to enable Windows taskbar in GeForce NOW sessionModders publish a tutorial on YouTube showing how to enable the Windows taskbar in a GeForce Now gaming session, allowing third party apps to be used.Aug 10, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
• GEEKOM IT13 MAX deal, save big on this powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 Mini PC with this Back-to-School offerThe compact GEEKOM IT13 MAX Mini PC is powered by the impressive Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, and you can save 15% off with this fantastic deal.Aug 10, 2026 8:05 AM CDT
• Pilot a mech in this unreleased Quake 4 expansion discovered on an old hard driveQuake 4: Awakening was cancelled back in 2006, but thanks to one lucky person, an Alpha copy has been found on an old second-hand PC bought online.Aug 10, 2026 4:06 AM CDT
• Family turns down $26 million to turn farmland into an AI data centerAn 'anonymous buyer' representing a major AI company offered a family-owned farm $26 million to turn generations of agriculture into a data center for AI.Aug 10, 2026 3:28 AM CDT
• Blizzard is now Xbox and Microsoft's 'top performing' game studio, new reportAccording to an internal email, Blizzard is Microsoft and Xbox's top-performing studio thanks to the massive success of Diablo, Overwatch, and WoW.Aug 10, 2026 3:03 AM CDT
• XGIMI's Elfin Flip portable projector delivers 4K RGB Triple Laser tech in a compact packageThe XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K is a book-sized projector with impressive specs, making it both portable and a powerful addition to any home theater setup.Aug 10, 2026 2:31 AM CDT
• RDNA 4m GPU driver support appears, but AMD is expected to use RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics until 2029RDNA 4m is expected to be a part of AMD's upcoming 10-core 'Medusa Point' processor with Zen 6 CPU cores, and will deliver native FSR 4 support.Aug 10, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
• Publishers to save $10+ on every $70 game by eliminating discs, new report indicatesNew reports say that publishers spend roughly 15% to 20% of a game's MSRP on physical disc production--data that gives insight into Sony's disc phase-out.Aug 9, 2026 5:44 PM CDT
• ZOTAC replaces RTX 4090 with RTX 5090 after fourth RMA, but the warranty is only 30 daysThe upgrade is real, but the catch is a 30-day warranty rather than 3 years, since Zotac's policy covers only the original product's remaining term.Aug 9, 2026 5:30 AM CDT
• SK hynix approves $38.1 billion investment in two new fabs for AI memory supplySK hynix will build Yongin Y2 for HBM in 2029 and Cheongju M17 for NAND in 2028, targeting AI accelerators and enterprise servers.Aug 9, 2026 4:52 AM CDT
• Benchmarks show direct water on die cooling with no heat spreader outperforms AIO liquid cooling on a GPUYouTuber benchmarks DIY cooling solution that uses water contact on a GPU die to cool the chip. DIY solution outperforms AIO liquid cooling in benchmarks.Aug 8, 2026 2:30 PM CDT
• OpenAI's next hardware is a doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts that wants to be your new phoneJony Ive's LoveFrom is designing OpenAI's doughnut-shaped smart speaker, which adds a camera, sensors and moving parts to feel alive.Aug 8, 2026 1:27 PM CDT
• Noctua measured over 100 PC cases and found Corsair, NZXT, and Lian Li cooler clearance spec sheets are often wrongNoctua is now maintaining its own case compatibility database with real measurements, flagging deviations across the 100-plus cases it has tested so far.Aug 8, 2026 12:57 PM CDT
• Leaked Xbox controller for Gears of War E-Day features a cracked volcanic rock design and blood-red Crimson OmenThe Storm King is expected at $89.99 in the US and £84.99 in the UK, with an official announcement reportedly coming within two weeks.Aug 7, 2026 11:24 PM CDT
• Doom co-creator John Romero reveals id Software turned to Taiwanese pirates to help distribute the game to more peopleRomero said the studio's only goal was distribution, so instead of fighting pirates, it turned the biggest ones in Taiwan into legitimate paying customers.Aug 7, 2026 10:53 PM CDT
• GTA Online will continue after GTA 6's release, Take-Two reiteratesTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that the company expects to continue supporting GTA Online after the release of Grand Theft Auto VI in November.Aug 7, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
• YouTuber benchmarks RTX 4060 on Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop using RTX Spark developer driverYouTuber benchmarks an RTX 4060 paired to an ARM-powered Zenbook A16, showing playable performance in multiple AAA titles despite using a modified driver.Aug 7, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
• Dev builds a unique 3D operating system for multitasking, gets terrible performanceA viral X video shows a cube-shaped 3D desktop OS running on a laptop, though the multitasking demo comes with a heavy performance cost.Aug 7, 2026 2:05 PM CDT
• Take-Two boss: 'discs, especially for big games, don't make sense to the consumer'Take-Two Interactive's Strauss Zelnick says that discs 'just don't make sense for the consumer,' proposes that discs could survive similar to vinyl.Aug 7, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• Modders are selling RTX 2080 Ti GPUs with 22GB VRAM on eBay for AI useA Hong Kong eBay seller is turning aging RTX 2080 Ti cards into 22GB AI GPUs for $499, and demand for high-VRAM GPUs hasn't slowed in two years.Aug 7, 2026 1:20 PM CDT
• Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick backs game streaming, says it will help fix hardware pricesTake-Two boss Strauss Zelnick swears streaming will become the norm and fix pricey hardware in three years, but we've heard that before.Aug 7, 2026 12:30 PM CDT
• Take-Two CEO on GTA 6's $100 price: 'I think Rockstar got it right; given the hype, we could have made other pricing choices'Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says that Rockstar Games 'got it right' by pricing Grand Theft Auto 6 standard at $80 and ultimate at $100.Aug 7, 2026 12:15 PM CDT
• GTA 6 pre-orders demand is 'astonishing and unprecedented,' Take-Two CEO saysGrand Theft Auto 6 is breaking pre-order records at Take-Two Interactive as gamers eagerly wait on the most anticipated release of the modern generation.Aug 7, 2026 9:40 AM CDT
• Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with new ActiveSense noise-canceling tech and 24-bit audioBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are here, with TrueSpatial Technology for improved sound and next-gen QuietControl noise cancellation technology.Aug 7, 2026 1:56 AM CDT
• KIOXIA, Micron, and Samsung earn Best of Show awards at FMS 2026KIOXIA's GP1 Series PCIe 6.0 SSD series, Micron's 6600 ION NVMe SSD, and Samsung's V10 BV-NAND and LPDDR5X-PIM memory win big at FMS 2026.Aug 7, 2026 1:27 AM CDT
• Retailer issues warning: If you want a GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080, you better hurryCiting issues related to restocking GPUs, one retailer says that if you want a GeForce RTX 50 Series card like the RTX 5070, you 'better hurry.'.Aug 7, 2026 12:59 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's RTX Neural Texture Compression now runs on RTX Spark and Windows on ArmNVIDIA's RTX Neural Texture Compression technology is a potential game changer for PC gaming, and support has been added for upcoming RTX Spark devices.Aug 7, 2026 12:36 AM CDT
• $1 billion in TSMC chips for Apple's new iPhone 18 are reportedly sitting on shelves, waiting for DRAMApple is reportedly scrambling to secure memory for its iPhone 18 launch, with TSMC sitting on $1 billion+ of 'excess inventory' awaiting DRAM.Aug 7, 2026 12:04 AM CDT
• Nintendo's profits jumped 53.5% despite a revenue decline, thanks to a surprise one-time US tariff refundSwitch 2 is at 23.68 million lifetime units, the Mario Galaxy Movie crossed $1 billion, and a tariff refund nearly doubled the profit analysts expected.Aug 6, 2026 6:04 PM CDT
• Minecraft is getting a native Switch 2 version on October 27, but Switch 1 owners may need to pay to upgradeMinecraft's native Nintendo Switch 2 port launches October 27 with Vibrant Visuals, but Mojang has not confirmed a free Switch 1 upgrade.Aug 6, 2026 5:30 PM CDT
• Sony is now putting disc death warning stickers on PS5 boxes, proving it has no plans on reversing its decisionThe writing is on the wall for physical PlayStation games, or on the PS5 box to be exact, with warning stickers now on retail shelves and Amazon listings.Aug 6, 2026 4:50 PM CDT
• Quake gets new free episode and roguelite mode in 30th anniversary updateid Software and MachineGames celebrate Quake's 30th anniversary with a free new playable episode featuring a campaign with 19 maps and blistering combat.Aug 6, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
• Call of Duty Black Ops I & II sold 11 million copies on PS4 and PS5, per analyst estimatesAccording to analyst estimates, Activision's recent Black Ops I and II ports have sold exceptionally well on PS4 and PS5, netting over 11 million sales.Aug 6, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
• Redditor builds an open-source tool to prevent RTX 5090 power connector failures, works like a charmA Redditor's free, open-source tool now catches RTX 5090 power spikes before it melts, something even ASUS's $50 burn-proof cable couldn't manage.Aug 6, 2026 2:00 PM CDT
• Gaming titan EA goes private as largest leveraged buyout in history is completedElectronic Arts is now officially private as the result of the largest leveraged buyout in history, principally funded by Saudi Arabia's wealth fund.Aug 6, 2026 1:31 PM CDT

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