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- Microsoft's in-house AI chip delayed again with crappy performance, can't compete with NVIDIAMicrosoft's aim of reducing its dependence on NVIDIA for AI chips seems to be failing, as its in-house AI chip has been delayed with subpar performance.Jun 28, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
- Xiaomi unveils the Pad 7S Pro 12.5: its first tablet powered with in-house Xring O1 chipXiaomi unveils its new Pad 7S Pro 12.5: its first tablet using its in-house Xring O1 chip, with 120W charging, a huge battery, and high-end performance.Jun 27, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- WinRAR users update ASAP to fix security vulnerability that exposes PCs to hackersWinRAR has confirmed a security vulnerability within old versions of its software that could be exploited by hackers, increasing the risk of malware.Jun 27, 2025 1:19 PM CDT
- Activision just accidentally leaked two Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 game modesActivision has accidentally revealed two new game modes coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with one being a 20v20 matches with wingsuits.Jun 27, 2025 9:50 AM CDT
- Epic Games is taking $175,000 from a gamer for cheating in FortniteEpic Games will be receiving $175,000 from a gamer who was caught cheating in Fortnite, with the case possibly having wide implications on gaming industry.Jun 27, 2025 8:02 AM CDT
- Steam Summer Sale 2025 has begun, here's 42 of the best dealsThe Steam Summer Sale 2025 is here, and we've picked some of the best deals covering new releases, games for under $15, and incredible deals for under $5.Jun 26, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
- Report: Xbox layoffs could be devastating, whole studios may close, Turn10 expecting cutsNew reports indicate that Microsoft's planned layoffs of its Xbox games division may drastically affect its teams and entire development studios may close.Jun 26, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- Win an ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi motherboard - exclusive to TweakTown newsletter subscribersSubscribe to the TweakTown daily newsletter and enter our weekly exclusive giveaways. This week you can win an ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi motherboard!Jun 26, 2025 2:50 PM CDT
- NVIDIA hits new all-time high $3.77 trillion market cap, CEO plans to sell $800 million stockNVIDIA reaches another all-time high with a monster $3.77 trillion market cap, with CEO Jensen Huang planning to sell $800 million in stock by year end.Jun 26, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
- Dbrand responds to Switch 2 controversy, promises free replacementsDbrand has apologized for blaming its customers for Joy-Con disconnection problems with a Nintendo Switch 2 accessory and vowed to replace all units.Jun 26, 2025 12:02 PM CDT
- MindsEye lead actor responds to horrendous release and glitchesMindsEye lead actor has responded in a recent interview to the title releasing in such a poor state and being riddled with nasty glitches.Jun 26, 2025 4:53 AM CDT
- Diablo 4 Season 9 arrives July 1 with Spellcrafting and overhauled Nightmare DungeonsDiablo 4 Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim begins on July 1 and, adding spellcrafting to the game while overhauling its endgame dungeons.Jun 26, 2025 3:31 AM CDT
- DLSS 4's impressive Transformer model for Super Resolution exits BetaDLSS 4's upgraded Transformer-based AI Super Resolution has exited Beta, which means we'll start seeing it arrive in a lot more games.Jun 26, 2025 2:06 AM CDT
- System Shock 2 Remastered took six years to develop and it's finally out todaySystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster took Nightdive Studios over six years to bring back due to missing source code, bugs, and broken multiplayer.Jun 26, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
- Samsung reportedly offering up to $300,000 for sales execs to get US chip orders away from TSMCSamsung wants to expand its foothold on the US semiconductor business, offering up to as much as $300,000 for sales execs to scoop business from TSMC.Jun 25, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
- AMD and AWS are speeding up timeline for next-gen glass substrates to compete against NVIDIAAMD and Amazon AWS are reportedly moving up their timelines for adopting next-gen glass substrate technology to better compete with NVIDIA.Jun 25, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
- AMD's next-gen Zen 6 chips could launch with crazy high 7.0GHz CPU clock speedsAMD's next-gen Zen 6 processors could reach quite an insane 7.0GHz clock speed, would make for quite an incredible gaming CPU in the future against Intel.Jun 25, 2025 6:33 PM CDT
- Square 'suddenly collapsed' after Final Fantasy creator left, Nobuo Uematsu saysComposer Nobuo Uematsu says Square basically fell apart after Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi left in 2003, leading up to a merger with Enix.Jun 25, 2025 3:48 PM CDT
- Square Enix was inspired by Expedition 33 and will make Final Fantasy turn-based againSquare Enix has suggested it will return to turn-based combat in Final Fantasy 17 after seeing the incredible success of Expedition 33.Jun 25, 2025 1:34 PM CDT
- Malware detected on Google Play Store and Apple's App Store steals saved photosKaspersky security researchers have issued warnings about malware-infected apps on both the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store.Jun 25, 2025 12:02 PM CDT
- Microsoft offers lifeline for Windows 10 users, but with a catchMicrosoft has offered an option for Windows 10 users to continue to receive security updates after support is officially dropped in October, 2025.Jun 25, 2025 10:46 AM CDT
- NVIDIA announces GeForce RTX 5050 starting at $249, 60% faster than the RTX 3050NVIDIA has formally announced the GeForce RTX 5050 desktop GPU coming in the second-half of July, which it says is 60% faster than the GeForce RTX 3050.Jun 25, 2025 3:27 AM CDT
- Apple's ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air teased in iOS 26 Beta 2: 6.6-inch display at 2736 x 1260 resApple's purported iPhone 17 Air ultra-thin smartphone rumored with 6.6-inch display, 2736 x 1260 resolution and an ultra-thin 5.5mm thickness.Jun 24, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
- New York will develop a new nuclear power plant, the first to be built in the state in decadesNew York Governor Kathy Hochul directs the New York Power Authority to construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York.Jun 24, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
- Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition officially announced: 'This is an Xbox you can wear'The cat's out of the bag: Meta and Microsoft announce the Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a new limited crossover that offers an Xbox controller and Game Pass.Jun 24, 2025 2:31 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition GPU: hidden GC-HPWR connector handles 1000W powerASUS launches its new ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition graphics cards featuring hidden PCIe power connector design, handles 1000W of power.Jun 27, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
- Samsung 'imminent' to ship its bleeding-edge 12-Hi HBM4 samples for next-gen AI GPUsSamsung Electronics is reportedly in the 'imminent' stage of shipping its new HBM4 12-Hi memory to major US tech companies like NVIDIA and AMD.Jun 27, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
- Borderlands 4 won't get a price discount or come to Game Pass/PS Plus for 5+ yearsGearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford has said it will be more than 5 years before Borderlands 4 receives a discount or goes to Game Pass or PS Plus.Jun 27, 2025 12:49 PM CDT
- Riot Games officially embraces sports betting sponsorships for League of Legends and ValorantRiot Games has announced it is now open to allow sports betting companies to sponsor professional League of Legends and Valorant teams.Jun 27, 2025 9:03 AM CDT
- Microsoft officially unveils replacement for Blue Screen of Death after 40 yearsMicrosoft has officially retired the iconic Blue Screen of Death and unveiled its replacement, designed to streamline unexpected restarts.Jun 27, 2025 1:16 AM CDT
- Fallout New Vegas lead writer Chris Avellone joins 'dream team' of devs on new fantasy RPGFamed Fallout 2 and Fallout New Vegas writer Chris Avellone is working on a new dark fantasy RPG under the freshly-formed Republic Games dev studio.Jun 26, 2025 5:39 PM CDT
- Intel's ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger says he 'was not given the opportunity' to finish what he startedIntel's ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger says his decision to step down was 'extremely difficult' and that he wasn't given the opportunity to finish what he started.Jun 26, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
- Analyst says NVIDIA is speeding into an eye-watering $6 trillion valuationAnalysts: NVIDIA's market cap has a LONG way to go, expects $6 trillion market cap in the future as the Gen AI demand is 'SO much LARGER' than we think.Jun 26, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
- SteamOS dominates Windows 11 in handheld gaming testsIn a battle of the operating systems, the Lenovo Legion Go S has been used to test the performance difference between Windows 11 and SteamOS.Jun 26, 2025 12:34 PM CDT
- Trump Phone drops 'Made in USA' claim after thousands of preordersThe Trump Organization has retracted the 'made in the USA' descriptor for the Trump smartphone in what appears to be silent change on the website.Jun 26, 2025 11:31 AM CDT
- COLORFUL SMART 900 AI Mini PC with powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor announcedCOLORFUL SMART 900 AI Mini PC's processor also includes integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, with RDNA 3.5 architecture and 40 Compute Units.Jun 26, 2025 4:27 AM CDT
- Logitech G and McLaren Racing sign multi-year partnership, next-gen products teasedLogitech G and McLaren Racing have just signed a multi-year partnership that will see the arrival of a portfolio of new racing gear.Jun 26, 2025 2:59 AM CDT
- Liver King, organ-eating influencer arrested for 'terroristic' threats against Joe RoganOrgan-eating influencer Brian 'Liver King' Johnson has been arrested over a 'Terroristic Threats' charge against famed podcaster Joe Rogan.Jun 26, 2025 1:31 AM CDT
- Here's a bunch of new GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, and moreNVIDIA's entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 launches next month, so here's a look at various models coming from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, ZOTAC, INNO3D, and COLORFUL.Jun 26, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
- NVIDIA confirms there are now 800 games and apps with RTX technologiesRTX technologies can be found in over 800 games and apps, with more games getting DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support this week.Jun 25, 2025 10:33 PM CDT
- TSMC's major customers to use 2nm process in 2026, Apple and Bitmain primary sources of demandTSMC's major chip customers are expected to upgrade to its next-gen 2nm process node in 2026, with Apple and Bitmain to be the primary sources of demand.Jun 25, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
- Google's next-gen Tensor G6 chip will be made on TSMC's 2nm process, ready for Pixel 11 phonesGoogle's next-gen Tensor G6 processor for its Pixel 11 smartphones will be mass produced on TSMC's new 2nm process, will fight Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung.Jun 25, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
- Daybreak sues creators of Everquest emulator The Heroes' Journey for copyright infringementDaybreak Games sues the creators of popular Everquest emulator The Hero's Journey, alleges defendants profited from IP-related copyright infringement.Jun 25, 2025 2:31 PM CDT
- Comedy climber Peak was conceived in a hot tub and developed in an AirBnBThe developers behind Peak originally pitched the idea in a hot tub in Sweden and built the foundations of the game in a month in an Airbnb.Jun 25, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
- Assassin's Creed Shadows update adds nightmare difficulty, and 'open-world alarm' systemUbisoft has released a new massive update for Assassin's Creed Shadows that adds a nightmare difficulty, and a new quest with Critical Role.Jun 25, 2025 11:30 AM CDT
- 'Made in USA' phone priced at $1,999 raises questions about Trump MobileThe unveiling of the 'Made in USA' Liberty Phone has raised significant questions about the recently announced Trump T1 smartphone.Jun 25, 2025 10:20 AM CDT
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro leak teases vapor chamber with thin copper plate, promises cooler operationApple's next-gen iPhone 17 Pro leak teases Vapor Chamber cooler with a thin copper plate, should solve overheating issues, cooler temps, smoother gaming.Jun 24, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
- DeepSeek somehow acquires NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs, after US bans NVIDIA from selling chips to ChinaChinese AI giant DeepSeek has somehow procured NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs, even after the US government banned NVIDIA from selling those AI chips to China.Jun 24, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- Xbox braces for heavy layoffs as Microsoft signals new hybrid consoleMicrosoft will make yet another round of substantial layoffs at Xbox affecting a number of different positions, complete with restructuring at the unit.Jun 24, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
- Samsung confirms Unpacked event for July 9: expect the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, moreSamsung Unpacked livestream confirmed for July 9, we should expect to see the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones revealed.Jun 24, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
- Dell launches new 'Dell Premium' laptops with Core Ultra-H CPUs, GeForce RTX 50 series GPUsDell launches its new Dell Premium laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H series CPUs and NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.Jun 27, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
- Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra specs rumored: dual 48MP cameras, with $2000+ priceApple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra rumored with dual 48MP cameras, 7.58-inch display when unfolded, with a new 'liquid metal' hinge mechanism.Jun 27, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
- 61 million records allegedly from Verizon leak online: names, tax IDs, addresses, phone numbersVerizon has responded to the alleged hack of 61 million customer records that contain full names, tax IDs, addresses, and phone numbers.Jun 27, 2025 12:21 PM CDT
- Dust off the Xbox 360 it's time to receive an update 20 years after launch20 years after its launch, Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Xbox 360 consoles, bringing improvements to the dashboard and ads to the home screen.Jun 27, 2025 8:29 AM CDT
- NVIDIA explains why the laptop RTX 5050 has GDDR7 and the desktop variant has GDDR6 memoryThe GeForce RTX 5050 desktop and laptop GPUs are virtually the same apart from the laptop variant sporting faster and more efficient GDDR7 memory.Jun 26, 2025 9:56 PM CDT
- Apple's new M5 iPad Pro OLED displays from Samsung and LG enter mass production, ready for 2026Apple's new iPad Pro expected with OLED displays split between Samsung and LG, with its new in-house M5 processor powering the new slates.Jun 26, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- President Trump's AI chip export controls hurt DeepSeek's release of its next-gen R2 AI modelDeepSeek's next-gen R2 AI model launch stopped as CEO isn't satisfied with its performance, caused by its lack of NVIDIA AI GPUs getting into China.Jun 26, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
- Peak developers confirm localization is coming, celebrates 2 million copies sold in 9 daysNew hit co-op comedy climbing game Peak has officially reached two million copies sold in just nine days, with the developers confirming what is next.Jun 26, 2025 1:15 PM CDT
- Sony celebrates 15 years of PS Plus with major free gameThe PlayStation Plus subscription turns 15 this year and Sony is celebrating with some hefty free games like Diablo IV and a free multiplayer weekend.Jun 26, 2025 12:33 PM CDT
- GSC explains why Stalker 2's mod SDK takes up 700GB of storage spaceWant to mod Stalker 2 on PC? You'll need to download a toolset with an astronomically high storage requirement, and the developers discuss why it's so big.Jun 26, 2025 10:12 AM CDT
- Sony won't give day one first-party games to PlayStation Plus subscribers anytime soonSony's vice president of global services has stated that the company will continue to wait a year before offering first-party games to PS Plus subscribers.Jun 26, 2025 3:53 AM CDT
- WinRAR 'high-risk' exploit discovered, make sure you update to the latest release'RARLAB WinRAR Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability' can place files in the Windows Startup folder and cause real damage.Jun 26, 2025 2:35 AM CDT
- Synology DiskStation DS1525+ is a compact storage solution, scalable up to 300 TBThe new Synology DiskStation DS1525+ is here, a 5-bay storage solution with impressive performance and scalability for small and medium-sized businesses.Jun 26, 2025 1:04 AM CDT
- Noctua next-generation NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fan delivers superior cooling while staying quietThe new Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 is the company's second-generation 120mm fan that delivers enhanced cooling and quieter performance thanks to new innovations.Jun 25, 2025 11:36 PM CDT
- PlayStation 5 liquid metal problems can kill the console in a few years, more issues for gamersPlayStation 5 and its liquid metal issues can kill the console in just a matter of years, with more and more users reporting problems over time.Jun 25, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
- TSMC dominates semiconductor foundry market with 35% market share, leaves Intel in its dustIn a new report from Counterpoint Research, TSMC has 35% of the semiconductor market, leaving Intel and Samsung in its semiconductor dust.Jun 25, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
- HDMI Forum unleashes HDMI 2.2 specification with 96Gbps bandwidth, ready for 4K 480Hz monitorsThe HDMI Forum releases new HDMI 2.2 specification: featuring 96Gbps bandwidth which handles 4K 480Hz, 8K 240Hz, 12K 120Hz, and even 16K 60Hz.Jun 25, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- Sony won't budge on strict PlayStation Plus policy, reiterates original plansSony might have taken inspiration from Microsoft with its newer 3-tiered PlayStation Plus model, but there's still no plans to bring 1P games day and date.Jun 25, 2025 2:03 PM CDT
- World's largest digital camera turns on, can spot a golf ball on the surface of the MoonThe world's largest digital camera has begun operation by snapping photos that equate to images with a resolution of 61,440 x 51,200.Jun 25, 2025 12:34 PM CDT
- Sony has been summoned to court over PlayStation Store pricingSony has been roped into court over allegations that it 'artificially' increased the prices of its products on the PlayStation Store.Jun 25, 2025 11:10 AM CDT
- Xbox first-party game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II comes to PS5 this August at 60FPSMicrosoft sets a date for its first-party re-release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced Edition, which is coming to Sony's PlayStation 5 at launch.Jun 25, 2025 8:55 AM CDT
- HPE and NVIDIA announce new AI factory offerings powered by Blackwell AI GPUsHPE unveils new AI factory solutions built with NVIDIA Blackwell AI GPUs to accelerate AI adoption at a global scale, including RTX PRO servers, and more.Jun 24, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
- New Dying Light Retouched update gives zombie FPS a new lease on lifeTechland celebrates 10 years of its zombie-slaying Dying Light FPS with the new free Retouched patch, updating graphics while boosting level of detail.Jun 24, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- ASUS RTX 5090 BTF 2.5 connector pushes over 1000W power, more reliable than 16-pin connectorASUS tests out its latest BTF 2.5 'GC-HPWR' power connector on the ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 handles 1000W of power at ease, with increased reliability.Jun 24, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
- NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090DD cutdown GPU for China expected to launch in AugustNVIDIA's new flagship GeForce RTX 5090DD GPU exclusive to China expected to launch in August, with the GB202-240 GPU, and 24GB of GDDR7 memory.Jun 24, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
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