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• FTC to contest Microsoft-Activision merger in admin trial, evidentiary hearing date setThe FTC still seeks to challenge the $68.7 billion Microsoft-Activision merger in its administrative courts and has set a date for a critical hearing.May 20, 2025 7:05 PM CDT
• New city in Cyberpunk 2077 sequel feels 'less like Blade Runner, more like Chicago gone wrong'Cyberpunk 2077's sequel Project Orion feels 'less like Blade Runner' and more like 'Chicago gone wrong,' original franchise creator Mike Pondsmith says.May 20, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• Apple must 'show cause' on why courts shouldn't order Fortnite back onto App StoreApple now has the burden of proof as to why California's district courts shouldn't order the iPhone-maker to reinstate Epic's Fortnite on the App Store.May 20, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• Epic asks courts to order Apple to bring Fortnite back to App StoreEpic Games has asked California's district court to order Apple to force a 'review and acceptance of a compliant version of Fortnite' as part of relief.May 20, 2025 2:03 PM CDT
• Gearbox boss on $80 Borderlands 4: 'If you're a real fan you'll find a way to make it happen'Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford comments on Borderlands 4 potentially costing $80 at launch, saying he doesn't decide price but real fans will buy anyway.May 20, 2025 1:08 PM CDT
• ZOTAC's low-profile palm-sized GeForce RTX 5060 is one of the smallest GPUs we've seenZOTAC is showcasing a prototype low-profile palm-sized GeForce RTX 5060 at Computex 2025, and it might be the smallest GPU we've ever seen.May 20, 2025 12:46 PM CDT
• NVIDIA and Streamlabs officially unveil powerful AI sidekicks for livestreamersStreamlabs has partnered with Inworld and NVIDIA to showcase how an AI agent is able to be a sidekick to livestreamer in three different ways.May 20, 2025 12:28 PM CDT
• Virtual pop star Hatsune Miku has her own TUF Gaming peripheral collectionThe TUF Gaming x Hatsune Miku collection sees the virtual pop star get her own TUF Gaming branded keyboard, mouse, and gaming headset.May 20, 2025 12:03 PM CDT
• Here's a big play at Build 2025: It's now free for devs to get apps or games on Microsoft StoreMicrosoft used to charge $19 for developers to grab a spot for their software or game on its digital platform, but that fee has been ditched.May 20, 2025 11:40 AM CDT
• Samsung wants to make Switch 2 OLED panels, Nintendo may beat sales forecast by 5 million unitsSamsung already makes the chips that power the Switch 2, but the Korean tech giant also wants to supply OLED panels for any future Switch 2 revisions.May 20, 2025 11:12 AM CDT
• Fed up with your RTX 5000 laptop GPU running a bit slow? NVIDIA's new graphics driver has a fixA bug which was clipping TGP at a lower level than it should have been is fixed with NVIDIA's new driver that introduces support for the RTX 5060 GPU.May 20, 2025 10:58 AM CDT
• Epic Games faces union complaint due to Fortnite's AI-powered Darth VaderEpic Games has faced a union complaint from SAG-AFTRA, after an AI-powered Darth Vader trained on James Earl Jones' voice was added to Fortnite last week.May 20, 2025 10:11 AM CDT
• Baldurs Gate 3 had a 'cartoony' artstyle before shifting gears 'at least twice'Larian Studios art director Alena Dubrovina says Baldur's Gate 3 shifted art direction multiple times before settling on its final visual style.May 20, 2025 9:42 AM CDT
• Borderlands games are being review bombed due to EULA, privacy concernsThe Borderlands franchise is the subject of the latest review-bombing campaign, with users protesting recent changes to the game's EULA.May 20, 2025 8:39 AM CDT
• ZOTAC has created the world's smallest GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB PCZOTAC's new ZBOX MAGNUS EN75060TC features a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU, making it a compact console killer smaller than a PS5 or Xbox.May 20, 2025 7:24 AM CDT
• InWin unveils the magic-imbued ChronoMancy PC chassis, comes with a real wandInWin is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the unveiling of the ChronoMancy, a monstrous PC chassis the company has imbued with 'magic.'May 20, 2025 7:02 AM CDT
• Phison breaks Windows kernel with mind-bending 113GB/sec reads using 32 x E28 Gen5 SSDsPhison literally hits lim Windows kernel using 32 x of its new E28 Gen5 SSDs with 3 x Apex Storage X16 Gen5 AICs to push mind-bending 113GB/sed read speeds.May 20, 2025 6:51 AM CDT
• Phison's new PS5028-E28 Gen5 SSD silences the competition: 14.9GB/sec reads, sips just 7W powerPhison's new PS5028-E28 Gen5 SSD controller pumps up to 14.8GB/sec reads, capacities of up to 32TB, runs silently, and sips just 7W of power.May 20, 2025 6:42 AM CDT
• ZOTAC created a Steam Deck 2 with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and LinuxWith its powerful Ryzen AI chip, custom version of Linux, and its physical design, ZOTAC's new gaming handheld feels like a Steam Deck 2,May 20, 2025 6:27 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE's new DriverBIOS feature unleashed on its refreshed AORUS ICE mobos at Computex 2025GIGABYTE's new DriverBIOS features allows new AORUS ICE mobos with an integrated Wi-Fi driver built into the BIOS, saving time during Windows installs.May 20, 2025 6:04 AM CDT
• ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG spotted at Computex 2025 in all its 500Hz gloryASUS has showcased the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG at Computex 2025, with the glorious panel hitting the bleeding-edge of QD-OLED tech at 500Hz.May 20, 2025 5:51 AM CDT
• ZOTAC GAMING has a new flagship GeForce RTX 5090, the ArcticStorm AIOPlaying DOOM: The Dark Ages on the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5090 ArcticStorm AIO in 4K, the GPU temperature sat at around 54 degrees.May 20, 2025 5:32 AM CDT
• I played DOOM: The Dark Ages at 600+FPS thanks to ASUS's new gaming monitorASUS ROG let me go hands-on with the ROG Strix ACE XG248QSG at Computex 2025, with the DOOM: The Dark Ages hitting a stunning 610Hz.May 20, 2025 5:19 AM CDT
• TEAMGROUP speeds up Computex 2025 with its T-FORCE XTREEM CKD DDR5 RAM at 10266 MT/s speedsTEAMGROUP shows off its new T-FORCE XTREEM CKD DDR5 memory cranking along at 10266 MT/s speeds, in up to 48GB capacities (2 x 24GB sticks).May 20, 2025 4:36 AM CDT
• COLORFUL's impressive custom 'Space Capsule' PC, DOOM-themed RTX 5080, and moreCOLORFUL brought some fantastic looking hardware to Computex 2025, from custom PCs to new cases, and a limited edition DOOM GPU design.May 20, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• MSI Claw A8, powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, showcased at Computex 2025MSI's latest Claw A8 portable PC gaming handheld drops its Intel exclusivity by shifting to AMD's new Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip with Radeon graphics.May 20, 2025 12:27 AM CDT
• TEAMGROUP shows off its T-FORCE GE PRO Gen5 SSD in a larger 8TB capacity, up to 14GB/sec readsTEAMGROUP showed off its high-capacity 8TB Gen5 SSD at Computex 2025, in the form of the new T-FORCE GE PRO Gen5 SSD with up to 14GB/sec reads.May 20, 2025 12:10 AM CDT
• TEAMGROUP unveils the CinemaPr P36D, a content creators best friendTEAMGROUP has unveiled a portable SSD that's a best friend to content creators and videographers that want to capture cinema-grade footage on the go.May 20, 2025 12:01 AM CDT
• Exclusive Deal: Get the Powerful New GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition Mini PCWith this exclusive deal, you can get 5% off the new GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition Mini PC, powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U with Radeon RX Vega 7 Graphics.May 19, 2025 11:48 PM CDT
• Gamer Nexus and Hardware Unboxed say NVIDIA is 'paying' for favorable RTX 5060 coverageGamer's Nexus and Hardware Unboxed have both released new videos outlining how they believe NVIDIA has been manipulating coverage for the GeForce RTX 5060.May 19, 2025 6:45 PM CDT
• Elgato unveils 'Stream Deck Everywhere' strategy at Computex 2025Corsair and Elgato are expanding its offering for its Stream Deck line-up, with the unveiling of Scissor Keys, Virtual Stream Deck software and more.May 19, 2025 6:00 PM CDT
• Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB and B60 24GB GPUs announced, no sign of Arc B770 for gamersStarting from $299, the Intel Arc Pro B50 is an affordable mainstream AI workstation solution, with Project Battlematrix powered by the beefier Pro B60.May 19, 2025 11:06 AM CDT
• ASUS demos its new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 gaming laptops at Computex 2025ASUS unveils its new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 gaming laptops at Computex 2025, rocking up to NVIDIA's new flagship GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.May 19, 2025 10:46 AM CDT
• MSI unveils world's first gaming monitor that tracks humans with an AI cameraMSI's latest gaming monitor takes photos of users to determine when they aren't sitting in front of it, allowing it to enter sleep mode efficiently.May 19, 2025 10:32 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE unveils new X3D Turbo Mode 2 at Computex 2025, also teases new STEALTH ICE mobosGIGABYTE shows off its gorgeous new AORUS X870 STEALTH ICE and B850 STEALTH ICE motherboards at Computex, sleek designs that look damn good in the flesh.May 19, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
• ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI is an AI-powered gaming router, and it looks like a space stationASUS's new flagship WiFi 7 gaming router, the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI, includes a powerful NPU that optimizes performance, efficiency, and more.May 19, 2025 9:59 AM CDT
• MSI's next-gen QD-OLED gaming monitor spotted ahead of official unveilingMSI's upcoming 500Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor has been spotted at Computex 2025 ahead of the official unveiling; ultra-clear motion is now here.May 19, 2025 9:48 AM CDT
• ASUS builds DOOM: The Dark Ages PC that captures the glory of the SlayerASUS has celebrated the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages by constructing a PC dedicated to capturing the essence of the iconic DOOM Slayer.May 19, 2025 9:06 AM CDT
• Hands on with the stunning ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition GPUAt Computex 2025 we got to go hands-on with the limited edition ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition GPU from ASUS, and play DOOM with it.May 19, 2025 8:52 AM CDT
• AORUS MASTER 18 gaming laptop shown off at Computex 2025: monster specs, RTX 5090 Laptop GPUGIGABYTE shows off its monster AORUS MASTER 18 gaming laptop: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 1600p 240Hz Mini-LED display.May 19, 2025 8:33 AM CDT
• ROG Harpe II Ace is a 48-gram wireless mouse built for competitive gamersDesigned in collaboration with esports professionals, the new ROG Harpe II Ace is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse built for competitive gaming.May 19, 2025 8:17 AM CDT
• ASUS showed me how it fixed a major problem with OLED gaming monitorsASUS has showcased it's display coating designed to reduce one of the biggest problems with OLED gaming monitors, reflections from light sources.May 19, 2025 8:14 AM CDT
• 300 trillion digit Pi value calculated in new world record by KIOXIA and Linus Tech TipsThis impressive achievement by the Linus Media Group took 2.2 petabytes (PB) of KIOXIA NVMe storage running for over seven months.May 19, 2025 8:02 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE reveals AORUS RTX 5090 AI Box: external GPU supports 120Gbps with Thunderbolt 5GIGABYTE unveils its new AORUS RTX 5090 AI Box: new external GPU solution powered by Thunderbolt 5, pumping a huge 120Gbps of bandwidth.May 19, 2025 7:50 AM CDT
• ASUS unveils a world's fastest gaming monitor, designed for specific gamersASUS has unveiled the world's fastest gaming monitor, explicitly aimed at eSports gamers who want as many frames as possible to outclass the competition.May 19, 2025 7:49 AM CDT
• ROG Falcata split 75% wireless keyboard announced - innovative, ergonomic, and Hall-EffectASUS's latest flagship wireless gaming keyboard is the new ROG Falcata, a 75% form factor board with impressive switches and an ergonomic split design.May 19, 2025 7:46 AM CDT
• Intel demos its next-gen Core Ultra 300 'Panther Lake' CPUs at Computex 2025Intel has demoed its next-gen Core Ultra 300 series 'Panther Lake' CPUs at Computex 2025, aiming for Arrow Lake performance, with Lunar Lake efficiency.May 19, 2025 5:05 AM CDT
• Phison's world-first 6nm AI computing SSD solution wins Best Choice Golden Award at ComputexPhison's world's first 6nm AI computing SSD solutions wins the coveted Best Choice Golden Award at Computex 2025, highlighting Phison's tech advances.May 19, 2025 4:47 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils new RTX PRO enterprise servers with RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUsNVIDIA announces RTX PRO Server: enterprise and industrial AI computing platform with RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell servers GPUs, with 800GB of VRAM total.May 19, 2025 1:48 AM CDT
• RTX 5060 hits 200+ FPS in DOOM: The Dark Ages, but read the fine printNVIDIA shares official GeForce RTX 5060 performance numbers. DOOM: The Dark Ages - 223 FPS. Black Myth: Wukong - 130 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 - 148 FPS.May 19, 2025 1:18 AM CDT
• DOOM: The Dark Ages levels up with Path Tracing and DLSS Ray ReconstructionDOOM: The Dark Ages is getting full Path Tracing in June on PC with support for DLSS 4's new Ray Reconstruction and Multi Frame Generation.May 19, 2025 1:12 AM CDT
• DLSS 4 now available in over 125 games and apps, 10 new games announcedDLSS 4 adoption continues to grow at a rapid pace, with over 125 games now supporting the technology - with NVIDIA announcing 10 more titles coming soon.May 19, 2025 1:07 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils instantaneous gameplay sharing feature for gamersNVIDIA has unveiled a new AI-feature that enables gamers to share gameplay footage with their Discord community without having to pause the game.May 19, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GB300 NVL72 AI server in the flesh at Computex 2025, packing Blackwell Ultra GPUsNVIDIA's new GB300 NVL72 AI server spotted at Computex 2025, rocking the new GB300 'Blackwell Ultra' AI GPUs with 288GB of HBM3E per GPU.May 18, 2025 11:47 PM CDT
• Ubisoft wants Rainbow Six, Assassin's Creed, and Far Cry to each make €1 billion per yearUbisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirms plans to transform its three biggest franchises into billion-euro powerhouses that make over €1 billion per year.May 18, 2025 5:33 PM CDT
• Ubisoft confirms major success metrics for Assassin's Creed ShadowsUbisoft has announced breakout performance metrics for Assassin's Creed Shadows, confirming earlier reports it was second to Valhalla in launch revenue.May 18, 2025 3:52 PM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang dines with the biggest business partners in Taiwan, including TSMCNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is in Taiwan right now for Computex 2025, wining and dining with the biggest businesses at a dinner in Taipei.May 18, 2025 11:11 AM CDT
• AMD says TSMC's new 2nm node is superior to ALL alternatives, talks using Samsung FoundryAMD is one of the first customers using TSMC's new 2nm (N2) process node, says no other semiconductor foundry matches TSMC's new N2 process node.May 18, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's next AI GPU for China will be Blackwell, says H20 can't be modified anymoreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says its next AI GPU destined for China should be a Blackwell chip, adds that its H20 AI GPU simply can't be modified any further.May 18, 2025 9:43 AM CDT
• Acer teases Predator ORION 3000 compact desktop PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, GeForce RTX 5070Acer's new Predator Orion 3000 desktop PC features a new chassis design, powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 265F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.May 18, 2025 7:07 AM CDT
• Morale at Bungie falls to all-time-low, Marathon may now be delayedBungie's morale is in free fall after admitting to stealing artwork from an independent artist, which may delay the official release date.May 18, 2025 6:35 AM CDT
• Acer unveils Predator Triton 14 AI gaming laptop: up to Core Ultra 9 288V, RTX 5070 Laptop GPUAcer reveals its new slim Predator Triton 14 AI gaming laptop: sports Intel Core Ultra 9 288V and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU.May 18, 2025 6:06 AM CDT
• ASUS ROG unveils two world's first 4K WOLED gaming monitorsASUS has unveiled two new, world-first 4K WOLED gaming monitors, featuring TrueBlack Glossy film and dual modes for e-sports gamers.May 18, 2025 5:16 AM CDT
• Here's how to tune into NVIDIA's huge Computex 2025 keynote with Jensen HuangNVIDIA will kick off its Computex 2025 keynote with founder and CEO Jensen Huang, expect to hear about GPUs, AI, AI, oh... and more AI.May 18, 2025 4:56 AM CDT
• Acer unveils new Predator gaming monitor designed to knock socks off gamersAcer is joining MSI in releasing a bleeding-edge QD-OLED gaming monitor designed to blow away competitive gamers looking squash any motion blur.May 17, 2025 12:03 AM CDT
• Red Dead Redemption 2 for Switch 2 and next-gen update slated for this yearIf insider information is correct, the Nintendo Switch 2 could be graced with a version of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 by the end of the year.May 16, 2025 11:31 PM CDT
• AMD's next-gen Zen 7 chips with X3D teased, new 3D cores, and more in fresh rumorsAMD's future-gen Zen 7 CPU architecture rumored with '3D cores' that would usher in 'absurdly high' performance increases for gaming.May 16, 2025 11:09 PM CDT
• Apple's iPhone 17 Air rumors: 5.5mm thickness, 145g, smaller 2800mAh batteryApple's new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air rumors persist: 5.5mm thickness, 145g weight, and a surprisingly small 2800mAh battery (which is interesting).May 16, 2025 10:44 PM CDT
• NVIDIA plans new R&D center in Shanghai, should help its AI GPU business in ChinaNVIDIA plans a new R&D facility in Shanghai, as its strengthens its relationship with China as it trips over US export restrictions.May 16, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Dune: Awakening beta confirms 107,959 players were eaten by SandwormsStatistics from the Dune: Awakening beta weekend reveal some key insights into how player are surviving - and not surviving - in the world of Arrakis.May 16, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
• Gamespot will have additional Switch 2 stock for those who didn't pre-orderGameStop has confirmed walk-in availability for Switch 2 consoles prior to launch, giving latecomers another chance to secure the console.May 16, 2025 7:29 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is being shut down, dev says 'it has not met our expectations'Activision's attempt at bringing Warzone to mobile is being shut down after 14 months, citing a failure to meet audience expectations.May 16, 2025 6:55 PM CDT
• Nintendo confirms which games will get a free Switch 2 upgradeNintendo has published the list of first-party original Switch titles with a Switch 2 update available on the day the console launches.May 16, 2025 8:29 AM CDT
• Bungie officially admits to stealing artist designs for Marathon assetsBungie has posted a response to claims that its art team stole designs from an independent artist to create art that was found in-game.May 16, 2025 5:31 AM CDT
• Apple denies Fortnite on iOS, will not return to the App StoreApple's App Review team has officially denied Fortnite's return on iOS, punctuating another development in the expensive 5-year Epic vs Apple battle.May 16, 2025 5:06 AM CDT

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