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• Steam now shows you how many 'fake frames' your games are generatingSteam has upgraded its in-game performance monitor, enabling users to now determine how many 'fake frames' are being generated versus real.Jul 1, 2025 1:03 PM CDT
• New Halo game could be revealed at Halo World Championships, studio hintsThe next big Halo game could be announced or teased at this year's Halo World Championships event in October, is it the rumored Halo CE remaster?Jul 1, 2025 12:32 PM CDT
• Inno3D says NVIDIA RTX 5050 desktop GPU is now on sale - is stock hitting shelves later today?While NVIDIA has officially indicated a later in July release, the RTX 5050 might just turn up later today (or this week) if Inno3D is anything to go by.Jul 1, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
• Did Windows just lose 400 million users? Microsoft caught red-handed editing figuresMicrosoft quietly changed the total number of Windows users after damning reports surfaced claiming Windows has lost 400 million users in 3 years.Jul 1, 2025 10:24 AM CDT
• LG's new 27-Inch OLED monitor redefines high refresh rate gamingLG Display has teased a revolutionary gaming monitor that sports the company's new fourth-generation pixel technology and an insane refresh rate.Jul 1, 2025 8:43 AM CDT
• Switch 2's leaked 5 million sales figure may be a forecast, not actual salesNew prematurely posted sales data from Nintendo indicates that the Switch 2 has sold 5 million units, but this may be an estimate and not actual results.Jul 1, 2025 7:57 AM CDT
• Hands on with Diablo Immortal's latest shapeshifting class, the DruidDiablo Immortal is getting its ninth playable class this week with the nature-magic-wielding Druid, which we went hands-on with ahead of its debut.Jul 1, 2025 1:34 AM CDT
• AMD's latest optional Adrenalin Edition Radeon driver adds FSR 4 support to more gamesAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.6.3 is a new optional driver for Radeon GPU owners that adds FSR 4 support to Monster Hunter Wilds and GTA 5 Enhanced.Jul 1, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX GPU owners get a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptionGeForce RTX 30, 40, and 50 Series GPU and laptop owners can fire up the NVIDIA App to receive their free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.Jul 1, 2025 12:26 AM CDT
• Upgrade your PC cooling: Win 1 of 3 ID-COOLING CPU coolers in our worldwide giveawayWin 1 of 3 ID-COOLING CPU coolers in our global giveaway! It's open to everyone, so don't miss your chance to upgrade your rig for free!Jul 1, 2025 12:05 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER specs reveal it's going to be a 415W GPUSpecs for the GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER reveal that it's going to receive 24GB of VRAM with faster GPU and memory clocks pushing the power draw to 415W.Jun 30, 2025 11:31 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GB300 Blackwell Ultra AI servers to begin shipping in second half of 2025NVIDIA's next-gen GB300 AI server shipments are expected to ramp in the second half of 2025, before Rubin AI servers begin shipping in 2026.Jun 30, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• EA teases new college basketball game, doubles down on sports to fight portfolio riskAfter 15 years since the last game, Electronic Arts is teasing a return to its popular EA Sports NCAA Basketball series with a supposed launch in 2028.Jun 30, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• TSMC Arizona chips being flown back to TSMC in Taiwan for advanced packagingTSMC Arizona chips are Made in the USA, but are reportedly being flown back to Taiwan for advanced packaging: US semiconductor supply chain needs Taiwan.Jun 30, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• New report reveals why Amazon missed out on Switch 2 launchA new report from Bloomberg reveals the real reason that Nintendo didn't launch the Switch 2 on Amazon: third-party sellers were undercutting Nintendo.Jun 30, 2025 4:32 PM CDT
• NVIDIA expected to ship 5.2M Blackwell GPUs in 2025, 1.8M in 2026, and 5.7M Rubin GPUs in 2026JP Morgan expects NVIDIA to ship 5.2M Blackwell AI GPUs this year, drops to 1.8M in 2026 as Rubin ramps with an expected 5.7M shipped in 2026.Jun 30, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• SPARKLE intros new Arc Pro B60 cards: one is a dual-GPU workstation card with 48GB of VRAMSPARKLE confirms three new Arc Pro 'Battlemage' GPUs: a 24GB model with blower-style cooler, 24GB passively-cooled, and dual-GPU card with 48GB of VRAM.Jun 30, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
• ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC with LN2 cooling breaks 3DMark Port Royal world recordASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC graphics card breaks 3DMark Port Royal world record: LN2-cooled by overclocker Splave, scoring a huge 47,375 points.Jun 30, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Forget OLED, what people want is cheaper MacBooks - and that might happen by using iPhone CPUsA MacBook 13-inch could be seriously affordable - turning up late in 2025 or possibly early in 2026 - if plans to use an A18 Pro CPU turn out to be true.Jun 30, 2025 12:21 PM CDT
• Need a budget GPU? NVIDIA RTX 5050 is out tomorrow, Amazon product listing suggestsNVIDIA said its desktop RTX 5050 graphics card won't debut until the second half of July, but an MSI board is supposedly set to arrive on July 1.Jun 30, 2025 11:16 AM CDT
• Second Diablo 2 expansion after Lord of Destruction could have happened, D2 creator saysOriginal Diablo creator David Brevik discusses the cancelled second expansion for Diablo 2 that he designed--it could've happened in an alternate timeline.Jun 30, 2025 9:53 AM CDT
• AVerMedia's latest HDMI capture devices offer pro-level quality for creators of all sizesAVerMedia's CamStream 4K BU113G2 and StreamLine MINI+ GC311G2 capture cards are perfect solutions for turning that camera into a streaming powerhouse.Jun 30, 2025 1:28 AM CDT
• TEAMGROUP's new MicroSD Express Card gives Switch 2 gamers up to 1TB of additional storageThe new TEAMGROUP APEX SD7.1 microSD Express Card is built for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering more storage for more games with fast 800 MB/s speeds.Jun 30, 2025 12:57 AM CDT
• Cooler Master's new Mini-ITX case has enough room for a GeForce RTX 5090Cooler Master's new NR200P V3 Mini-ITX has enough room and cooling to support a high-end GeForce RTX 5090 or another almost quad-slot GPU.Jun 30, 2025 12:31 AM CDT
• LG has begun mass producing its 'Dream OLED' panels for gaming displaysLG's 4th Gen OLED Technology will introduce the company's groundbreaking tech that delivers the brightest OLED displays ever seen.Jun 29, 2025 11:56 PM CDT
• Apple Smart Glasses: Ray-Bans-like, will drive the next wave of consumer electronics in 2027Apple Smart Glasses expected in 2027 with Ray-Bans-like style, voice control and gesture recognition, will be the 'next wave' in consumer electronics.Jun 29, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Apple Vision Air headset rumors: all-new form factor, powered by Apple's 2027 iPhone processorApple's upcoming Vision Air headset teased in new leaks: all-new form factor, powered by Apple's latest flagship iPhone processor, cheaper price point.Jun 29, 2025 10:30 PM CDT
• DLSS 4's new enhanced Super Resolution now uses a lot less VRAMNVIDIA's new DLSS 4 Super Resolution, which now uses a more complex Transformer model with twice the parameters, was optimized ahead of its official debut.Jun 29, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is also getting a SUPER refresh, with 24GB of VRAMSpecs for the upcoming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER have leaked, highlighting that the big difference will be 50% more VRAM compared to the original.Jun 29, 2025 9:26 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER specs leak, faster and 18GB of VRAMSpecs for the GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER have leaked, detailing a massive 50% increase to VRAM capacity (going from 12GB to 18GB) alongside more CUDA Cores.Jun 29, 2025 9:03 PM CDT
• This new external GPU features GeForce RTX 5060 with Thunderbolt 5 and OCulink connectivityThis new external GPU prototype features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with Thunderbolt 5 and OCulink connectivity, and it fits in your hand.Jun 29, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• Samsung's new XR headset rumored with higher-end 3800 PPI display, more than Apple Vision ProSamsung's upcoming XR headset could have more pixel density than Apple's expensive Vision Pro, with 3800 PPI OLEDoS displays inside.Jun 29, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• Epic Rewards bonuses are now instantly available when purchasing microtransactionsEpic Games supercharges its Epic Rewards bonus scheme with a new policy change that delivers points instantaneously after purchasing in-game currency.Jun 29, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• ASUS teams with KFC China for ROG-themed burgers and limited-edition keycaps for $5.60ASUS teams with KFC China for two new menu items in its new 'Fortress of Faith' campaign, including a ROG logo burned into the top of the burger.Jun 29, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
• CDPR wants Witcher 4 players to make intuitive decisions that lead to impactful consequencesThe Witcher 4's narrative designer explains how the sequel builds off of The Witcher 3's beloved story and quest lines, says impact is a big focus.Jun 29, 2025 2:33 PM CDT
• SpaceX launches UK satellite to make semiconductors in space with 'space-derived crystal seeds'Space Forge confirms successful launch and in-orbit communication with ForgeStar-1, the UK's first in-space manufacturing satellite.Jun 29, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• 'I think Xbox hardware is dead,' says original founding Xbox team memberLaura Fryer, one of the original Microsoft Game Studios producers from 1995, believes that Xbox hardware is dead and MSFT will exit the console business.Jun 29, 2025 1:32 PM CDT
• Windows 12 probably won't be coming out for another year, as Windows 11 version 25H2 announcedMicrosoft isn't releasing Windows 12 anytime soon, with the announcement that the next version of Windows on its way with Windows 11 version 25H2.Jun 29, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
• Abee teases its new AMD Strix Halo APU-powered Mini-PC with built-in liquid cooling and PSUAbee shows off its new AI station powered by AMD's new flagship Strix Halo APU, a built-in APU and liquid-cooling, with 16C/32T and 128GB of RAM.Jun 29, 2025 12:18 PM CDT
• GIGABYTE Ultra Turbo Mode for Z890 boards: up to 35% more gaming perf on Core Ultra 2 CPUsGIGABYTE intros Ultra Turbo Mode for Intel Z890 motherboards: features up to 35% more gaming performance on Intel Core Ultra 2 series CPUs.Jun 28, 2025 10:54 PM CDT
• 19% of PS Plus subscribers are still playing on PS4, Sony saysAlthough it's nearly 12 years old at this point, the PlayStation 4 still makes up nearly 20% of total subscribers of Sony's PlayStation Plus service.Jun 28, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• Diablo's last-minute multiplayer guided Diablo II's development, creator David Brevik saysDiablo 2 turns 25 years old and to celebrate, Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson sits down with Diablo creator David Brevik for a one-hour interview.Jun 28, 2025 7:48 PM CDT
• Resident Evil 9 was originally an online game, Capcom reveals footage of experimental conceptThe rumor was true: Resident Evil 9 did indeed start out as an experimental concept design that used online multiplayer set in an open-world Raccoon City.Jun 28, 2025 6:33 PM CDT
• Apple's next-gen iPad Pro should feature ultra-thin bezels, notch is being eliminatedApple's next-gen iPad Pro should feature ultra-thin bezels like Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, with the notch expected to be completely removed.Jun 28, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• Capcom explains why Leon isn't Resident Evil 9's protagonist: They wanted a victim, not a heroResident Evil 9: Requiem introduces a new type of protagonist to the series--a mousey and easily-scared introvert who's more of a victim than a hero.Jun 28, 2025 6:01 PM CDT
• GPD rumored to be working on first Strix Halo APU-powered gaming handheld prototypeGPD is reportedly working on the first AMD Strix Halo APU-powered gaming handheld prototype, which scores 10,000+ points in 3DMark TimeSpy.Jun 28, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• New Diablo 2 content updates teased by Blizzard as sequel celebrates 25th anniversaryIt sounds like Blizzard hasn't forgotten about Diablo II after all, and the studio has teased what sounds like new content updates to D2 Resurrected.Jun 28, 2025 4:39 PM CDT
• Samsung reportedly completes basic design of second-gen 2nm GAA process, ready for Exynos 2700Samsung Foundry's '2nd Generation 2nm' process is now shifting 'full steam ahead' with its first step being securing external customers.Jun 28, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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