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• MaxSun's tweaked ARL-HX Micro Station: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + dual Arc PRO B60 24GB GPUsMaxSun unveils its new mini AI workstation, the new ARL-HX Micro Station: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + dual Arc PRO GPUs + 256GB RAM support, under $2800.Aug 12, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• Meta teases next-gen VR headset technology that is 'indistinguishable' from real lifeMeta is showcasing two new groundbreaking prototype VR headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025, with Tiramisu's hyperrealistic VR offer lifelike detail.Aug 11, 2025 11:34 PM CDT
• President Trump calls meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan at the White House successfulPresident Trump says the meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan was a 'success' days after calling for his resignation with supposed ties to China.Aug 11, 2025 11:09 PM CDT
• Suspicious Battlefield 6 clip results in streamer being banned by TwitchVTuber and Twitch streamer RileyCS has been banned by Twitch after posting a Battlefield 6 gameplay video that gained more than 42 million views.Aug 11, 2025 10:25 PM CDT
• AMD improves FSR 3 upscaling quality in update that also paves the way for FSR RedstoneAMD's new FSR 3.1.4 update not only brings improvements to FSR 3, but it makes FSR 4 support easier and lays the groundwork for FSR Redstone.Aug 11, 2025 9:58 PM CDT
• ASUS's GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition is a quad-slot GPU with 'ultraquiet' performanceThe new ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition sports three of Noctua's second-generation 120mm fans, promising ultraquiet OC performance.Aug 11, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• Sony seems willing to absorb tariff hit from PlayStation console imports, may not raise pricesSony management says the company will 'flexibly decide' on any potential PlayStation 5 console price adjustments and seems willing to absorb impact.Aug 11, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Dragon Age could've gotten a trilogy remaster similar to Mass Effect Legendary EditionAfter Dragon Age Inquisition released, BioWare floated the idea of remastering the first three games in the series in a 'Champion's trilogy' collection.Aug 11, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Update your PC with Lifetime Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro keys from only $15Get lifetime key licenses for Microsoft Office 2021 & Windows 11 Pro from only $14.91 at Keysoff. Boost productivity with this limited-time deal.Aug 11, 2025 3:26 PM CDT
• End of an X3D era: AMD reportedly cans Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the last 3D V-Cache CPU for AM4 PCsIf a report from a Dutch tech site is correct, AMD is no longer shipping the Ryzen 5700X3D to retailers - and so existing stock is all that's left now.Aug 11, 2025 2:00 PM CDT
• PlayStation earns record-breaking $6.5 billion revenue in Q1Sony breaks another sales milestone with PlayStation's Q1'25 earnings performance with ~$6.5 billion in revenue, a new all-time record for Q1 results.Aug 11, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Developer reveals the DLSS version in the Nintendo Switch 2A developer has revealed the version of DLSS used in the Nintendo Switch 2, a detail previously not disclosed by Nintendo or NVIDIA.Aug 11, 2025 12:25 PM CDT
• Microsoft herds more Control Panel options into Windows 11's Settings app where they should beThe epic Windows 11 questline to dump the old Control Panel completely from Microsoft's desktop OS continues - but it's painfully slow progress.Aug 11, 2025 11:55 AM CDT
• AMD quietly releases a new graphics card with only 8GB of VRAMAMD has released a new graphics card over the weekend that is aimed at gamers on an ultra-low budget, as it only features 8GB of VRAM.Aug 11, 2025 11:24 AM CDT
• ASUS unveils world's first 4K OLED designed for cinematic and competitive gamersASUS has unveiled two new OLED gaming monitors aimed at satisfying both cinematic and competitive gamers with their new dual mode feature.Aug 11, 2025 10:41 AM CDT
• SK hynix ramps 1c DRAM to 6 EUV layers, preps for High-NA EUV designs to destroy Samsung in HBMSK hynix reportedly planning huge advancement in 1c DRAM: boosting to 6 EUV layers, preparing for High-NA EUV designs to demolish Samsung.Aug 11, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• Apple reportedly working on low-cost MacBook that would start from just $599Apple is reportedly preparing a new $599 MacBook that would shake up the laptop market, priced $400 under the MacBook Air which retails for $999.Aug 11, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF is now available in Germany, starts from €2999ASUS's new flagship ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF is available in Germany for €2999, rocks ASUS's in-house GC-HPWR power connector.Aug 11, 2025 7:07 AM CDT
• Report: Far Cry TV show on the way from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob MacUbisoft's Far Cry franchise will reportedly get an anthology TV show series adaptation starring It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob Mac.Aug 11, 2025 6:50 AM CDT
• RTX 5090 D V2 with 24GB GDDR7 confirmed for China launch tomorrow, close to RTX 5090D pricingNVIDIA's new tweaked GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 graphics card gimped to 24GB GDDR7 memory confirmed in China, pricing is close to RTX 5090D with 32GB GDDR7.Aug 11, 2025 4:44 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Jetson AGX Thor Dev Kit pre-orders now open: $3499, looks like GeForce RTX FE cardNVIDIA's new Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit is now up for pre-order at $3499, new mini AI supercomputer styled like RTX Founders Edition GPU.Aug 11, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• PCI-SIG intros PCIe 8.0 specs: 256 GT/s bandwidth, with 1TB/sec bi-directional on x16 portPCI-SIG announces PCIe 8.0 specifications: delivering 256 GT/s raw bit rate, up to 1TB bi-directionally on PCIe 8.0 x16 configuration.Aug 11, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• Intel CEO to meet with the White House after the US president demands resignationIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is scheduled to meet with White House officials after Trump demanded he resign over his ties to Chinese chip companies.Aug 11, 2025 1:59 AM CDT
• NVIDIA and AMD agree to pay US government 15% of all revenue from AI chips sold to ChinaNVIDIA and AMD have agreed to pay 15% of all revenue generated from the sale of AI chips to China to obtain necessary trade licenses.Aug 11, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• SK hynix president says AI memory market to grow at average annual rate of 30% through 2030SK hynix president forecasts HBM memory market to grow 30% per year until 2030, global demand for HBM in AI GPUs isn't slowing down any time soon.Aug 11, 2025 12:13 AM CDT
• Making live service games for the sake of it isn't sustainable, ex-Bungie CEO saysFormer Bungie CEO Harold Ryan indirectly warns about the dangers of live service games, indicates the industry will be stagnant if everyone chases them.Aug 10, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• PlayStation operating profit returns to pre-pandemic levels with 16% marginPlayStation's operating income margins return to pre-pandemic levels for the first time as Sony sees improved profitability in Q1 on third-party, network.Aug 10, 2025 5:28 PM CDT
• PlayStation profits up +127% in Q1 thanks to third-party games and network servicesPlayStation's profits skyrocket by over 100% year-over-year, and Sony's chief financial officer says this jump is from third-party software and network.Aug 10, 2025 10:45 AM CDT
• This video compares destruction and physics between Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 6Battlefield 6's destruction mechanics are a return to form, feeling more like Bad Company 2, especially when compared to Battlefield 2042.Aug 10, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• Thermalright's new HR-10 PRO SSD heatsink now sports an ARGB digital displayThermalright has expanded its HR-10 2280 PRO SSD heatsink range with a new Digital variant: upgraded with a new digital display for SSD temps, and more.Aug 10, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• LG unveils Primary RGB Tandem-based 83-inch OLED in South Korea, up to 4000 nits of brightnessLG Display unveils world's best OLED tech, with the industry's first Primary RGB Tandem technology, with up to 4000 nits of brightness.Aug 10, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• EA exposes staggering Battlefield 6 cheating attempts during beta weekendEA has revealed the staggering number of players it has caught attempting to tamper with Battlefield 6 during the Open Beta weekend.Aug 10, 2025 1:31 AM CDT
• Redditor orders MSI RTX 5090 VENTUS 3X from Amazon, notices GPU + GDDR7 chips are missingRedditor orders an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VENTUS 3X from Amazon, but it had no tamper seal: GPU chip and GDDR7 memory chips were removed from the PCB.Aug 10, 2025 1:10 AM CDT
• Thermal Grizzly unveils der8enchtable: open test bench with active PCB for $269Thermal Grizzly launches the der8enchtable: for enthusiasts, overclockers, and content creators for testing, quick hardware swaps, and more.Aug 9, 2025 10:44 PM CDT
• PlayStation made more from cross-platform games than it did from physical game sales in Q1'25Sony's new Other Software segment has outstripped physical game sales revenue, signalling that Sony's decision to break PS5 game exclusivity is successful.Aug 9, 2025 9:32 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 open beta: 521,000 players on Steam, beats Call of Duty player recordThe Battlefield 6 open beta is a huge success on Steam, where it saw over 521,000 peak players--almost more than 30K more than the Call of Duty launcher.Aug 9, 2025 7:52 PM CDT
• Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to President Trump's claims that he should step down as Intel CEOIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to recent claims against him, says 'I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards'.Aug 9, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• Intel Nova Lake CPU full leak: 52 cores, bLLC is Intel's answer to X3D cache, LGA 1954 socketIntel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPU leaks: up to 52 cores with 16 Coyote Cove P-Cores, X3D competitor, new LGA 1954 socket and late 2026 release.Aug 9, 2025 7:11 AM CDT
• Diablo IV general manager Rod Fergusson departs Microsoft, Blizzard, and the Diablo franchiseDiablo IV general manager Rod Fergusson has announced that he's leaving Microsoft, Blizzard, and the billion-dollar Diablo franchise to 'see what is next'Aug 8, 2025 2:42 PM CDT
• Bethesda may release Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition to celebrate 10 years since launchNew reports suggest that Fallout 4's Creation Club mod program will be refined and become Creations, with focus on more premium and high-quality content.Aug 8, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Sony admits there are 'many issues' with PlayStation's live service game strategyFollowing Concord's expensive multi-million write-off, Sony executives know that there are 'many issues' with PlayStation's live service strategy.Aug 8, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 beta is crashing with Intel Alchemist GPUs - but there's a fix that might helpIntel says it's working on an official fix, but as the open beta is so short-lived, an unofficial workaround is being aired with some apparent success.Aug 8, 2025 11:44 AM CDT
• Call of Duty players trying the Battlefield 6 beta need to know these tipsBattlefield 6 open beta is almost here, and if you are a first-time player coming over from Call of Duty, here's what you need to know.Aug 8, 2025 11:18 AM CDT
• Steam Deck OLED gets modded to have 32GB RAM - but this really isn't for the faint-heartedDouble your RAM, as a repairs workshop shows you how it's done - but this process involves some tricky soldering and in-depth messing with the BIOS chip.Aug 8, 2025 10:52 AM CDT
• Chromebook gamers, heads-up: Steam is now the latest headstone in Google's packed graveyardThe Steam for Chromebook Beta has been running for over three years now, but Google has announced it'll be shut at the end of the year.Aug 8, 2025 10:18 AM CDT
• You can forget about AMD Zen 5 16-core CPU with dual X3D cache - it's a fake rumor, we're toldIf you were getting excited about the prospect of a top-end Ryzen X3D processor with two banks of 3D V-Cache (192MB total) - prepare for disappointment.Aug 8, 2025 8:19 AM CDT
• Miss the biking chaos of Road Rash? Spiritual successor Road Redemption is free on Epic GamesRoad Rash redemption (ahem) is now free from the Epic store, and it's a nostalgic blast of comedy and chaos for those who loved the EA classic from 1991.Aug 8, 2025 7:45 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 open beta guide for unmatched Conquest dominanceBattlefield 6 beta has been released, and I have made a list of all of my tips and tricks I acquired after playing 14 hours of Conquest.Aug 8, 2025 7:15 AM CDT
• TSMC, Samsung + SK hynix also exempt from Trump's 100% tariffs like NVIDIA + AppleSouth Korea confirms Samsung and SK hynix are exempt from President Trump's 100% tariffs on semiconductors, TSMC also exempt like Apple and NVIDIA.Aug 8, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• LG teases monster 1440p 540Hz OLED gaming panel, which also supports 1080p 720HzLG has just shown off the world's fastest OLED monitor panel, with a new 27-inch OLED panel at 1440p @ 540Hz refresh, and a 720Hz mode @ 1080p.Aug 8, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• Gaming Copilot is now rolling out to Xbox Insiders on PC, coming soon to ROG Xbox AllyMicrosoft's Gaming Copilot (Beta) AI assistant is now available on PC, and it can see what on your screen to offer hints, tips, and answers.Aug 8, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
• Raja Koduri returns to the GPU business with new startup called Oxmiq LabsEx-RTG boss announces he's joined the first new GPU startup in Silicon Valley in 25+ years, Oxmiq Labs has a world-class team of GPU and AI architects.Aug 8, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Intel releases new Arc Graphics driver for Battlefield 6 Open Beta and MafiaIntel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.6987 (WHQL Certified) adds optimizations and support for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta that's running right now.Aug 8, 2025 1:28 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Beta has 300K concurrent players, beats Battlefield 2042 highest all-time recordBattlefield 6 Open Beta already beats the highest all-time concurrent player count of Battlefield 2042 on Steam, with over 334,000+ players.Aug 8, 2025 12:24 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW library expands with Mafia: The Old Country, Titan Quest 2, and StormgateNVIDIA's GeForce NOW library expands this week with the latest Mafia game, the surprise Titan Quest 2 launch, and the highly anticipated Stormgate 1.0.Aug 7, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
• id Software's classic Heretic and Hexen have been remastered for PC and consolesAs part of the QuakeCon 2025 celebration currently underway, Bethesda and id Software have re-released cult classic shooters Heretic and Hexen.Aug 7, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• This shunt-modded air-cooled RTX 5090 smashes 3DMark records, unlocks huge 1200W TDPOverclocker uses 1MOhm shunt resistors to unlock up to 1200W TDP on the GeForce RTX 5090, hits 9th spot on 3DMark Speedway, top 20 positions in other runs.Aug 7, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• AMD says it's working on custom chips with Microsoft for next-gen Xbox, PCs, and handheldsAMD confirmed during its Q2 2025 earnings call that it's working with Microsoft on custom Xbox chips for next-gen consoles, PCs, and handhelds.Aug 7, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Tesla disbands ambitious Dojo supercomputer team, shifts compute power to AMD and NVIDIATesla is disbanding its Dojo supercomputer team, leader is leaving the company. Tesla will increase reliance on external tech partners like AMD and NVIDIA.Aug 7, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto franchise earns $10 billion revenue since GTA V's releaseThe Grand Theft Auto franchise has reached $10 billion in total earnings since GTA V's launch, Take-Two Interactive's new Q1'26 reports indicate.Aug 7, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• GTA 6 price will be revealed in 'due time,' Take-Two CEO saysTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick once again comments on Grand Theft Auto 6's price tag, reiterating that the decision of pricing is up to Rockstar Games.Aug 7, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• President Trump: Intel CEO is 'highly CONFLICTED, must resign immediately' over ties with ChinaPresident Trump calls for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, says that he is 'highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately'.Aug 7, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• Bungie's independence is getting 'lighter' as PlayStation Studios slowly absorbs the studioSony executive management confirms that Bungie's independence is becoming 'lighter' and the goal is to have Bungie become part of PlayStation Studios.Aug 7, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Marathon release date: Sony wants to launch by March 2026, official reveal coming this fallSony wants to release Marathon in its Fiscal Year 2025 period but isn't ready to lock in a firm date just yet, and will rely on Bungie to make the news.Aug 7, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• PlayStation now cares more about MAUs than console salesSony is 'moving away' from being a hardware-based business and is now focusing more on community-based engagement, which prioritizes users and spending.Aug 7, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Report: Xbox PC handheld duo Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X coming mid-OctoberASUS and Microsoft plan to release the new Xbox handheld PC duo the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X on October 16, 2025 in Europe, new reports indicate.Aug 7, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Dust off your plastic axe - RedOctane is back and promising the 'next great music rhythm game'RedOctane Games is promising something special is in the works, and fans of Guitar Hero and Rock Band - and YARG - are going to be getting excited.Aug 7, 2025 2:01 PM CDT
• PS5 sales hit 80.3 million: PS5 still hasn't caught up to PS4 even with PS5 Pro's helpThe PlayStation 5 has broken 80 million shipments worldwide, Sony has confirmed, but even with the PS5 Pro's help this gen still hasn't caught up with PS4.Aug 7, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Helldivers 2 arriving on Xbox demonstrates a shift in PlayStation exclusivityHelldivers 2 CEO has revealed that PlayStation was behind the decision to bring the title over to Xbox, illustrating that exclusivity walls are falling.Aug 7, 2025 12:46 PM CDT
• Report: Xbox cancels Contraband from Avalanche StudiosXbox Game Studios has chosen to cancel Contraband, a new game that was in development at Avalanche Studios and announced four years ago at E3 2021.Aug 7, 2025 12:17 PM CDT
• Apple is first with end-to-end USA silicon supply chain, new chips produced in AmericaApple expands its end-to-end American silicon supply chain, with key partners at every aspect of silicon production, including TSMC Arizona-built chips.Aug 7, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Open Beta PC specs: 16GB RAM + 75GB SSD required, RTX 3060 Ti handles 1440p 60FPSBattlefield 6 Open Beta PC requirements are here: 16GB RAM + 75GB SSD minimum, with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti handling 1440p 60FPS+ no worries.Aug 7, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• MSI GeForce RTX 5080 EXPERT - a closer look at this unique and stylish GPUMSI's new GeForce RTX 5080 16G EXPERT graphics card is here, and ahead of our full review we thought we'd share a closer look at its unique GPU design.Aug 7, 2025 1:56 AM CDT
• Apple boosts US investment to $600 billion, launches American Manufacturing ProgramApple announces a new $100B commitment to America, with total US investments over $600B: announces new American jobs, much more manufacturing in the US.Aug 6, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Microsoft's vision for Windows in 2030 doesn't include a keyboard and mouse'The world of mousing around and keyboarding around and typing will feel as alien as it does to Gen Z to use DOS,' Microsoft's David Weston says.Aug 6, 2025 10:58 PM CDT

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