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- Microsoft confirms two iconic Xbox exclusive titles are coming to the PS5Microsoft has confirmed it will be bringing two more first-party Xbox titles to Sony's PlayStation 5, with the release window being set for Spring 2025.Feb 6, 2025 3:02 AM CST
- Programmers once again push the limit on where DOOM can be playedProgrammers have been trying to get DOOM onto as many strange devices as possible, and over the weekend, another odd device was added to the list.Feb 6, 2025 2:01 AM CST
- China retaliates against Trump with investigation into top US tech playerChina has launched an antitrust probe into one of the biggest tech companies in the US in retaliation against Trump's recent import tariffs.Feb 6, 2025 12:35 AM CST
- MSI and ASUS raise the prices for all of their GeForce RTX 50 Series cardsThe GeForce RTX 50 Series launch has been a mess of stock availability and pricing, and now it looks like it's only going to get worse.Feb 5, 2025 7:04 PM CST
- Apple's new M5 chip enters mass production: for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Vision Pro successorApple has reportedly started mass production of its next-gen M5 processor: will power new MacBook Pros, iPad Pros, and new Vision Pro successor.Feb 5, 2025 3:03 PM CST
- ASUS's next-gen ROG Strix SCAR gaming laptop with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU will cost $4299Best Buy reveals ROG Strix SCAR 16 gaming laptop pricing: starts at $1899, ranging up to $4299 for the laptop fitted with the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Feb 5, 2025 1:01 PM CST
- Steam's quiet update holds early access developers accountableUsers have identified a silently introduced feature on Steam that warns players if an early access game hasn't been updated in over 12 months.Feb 5, 2025 9:10 AM CST
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gets DLSS 4 support via the NVIDIA AppKingdom Come: Deliverance II is already a hit among PC gamers, and GeForce RTX owners can experience improved image quality and performance with DLSS 4.Feb 5, 2025 12:58 AM CST
- Dockcase combines USB-C ports with an M.2 SSD enclosure to birth a 7-in-1 smart hubDockcase has combined a traditional connectivity hub with an SSD enclosure, creating a very interesting and style 2-in-1 device designed for creators.Feb 4, 2025 11:32 PM CST
- Opera's new browser helps you focus, stretch and eliminate stressThe new browser, Opera Air, aims to improve mental wellbeing, featuring a range of features designed to promote mindfulness, focus, and stress reduction.Feb 4, 2025 10:00 PM CST
- Switch 2 launch to have 'head start' with ample supply, Nintendo saysNintendo plans to have ample supply of its new Switch 2 console ready for consumers at launch, analysts believe up to 20 million units may be available.Feb 4, 2025 8:35 PM CST
- Overclockers UK expects new GeForce RTX 5090 shipments in the next 3 to 16 weeksOverclockers UK retailer stock update: RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 totally sold out, new RTX 5080 ETA is 2-6 weeks, new RTX 5090 ETA is a huge 3-16 weeks away.Feb 4, 2025 7:07 PM CST
- Gaming titans ask Trump administration to consult ESA before tariffs are passedThe video games industry's top earnings is asking the Trump administration to consult with its Entertainment Software Association before tariffs are passed.Feb 4, 2025 5:32 PM CST
- NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden calls NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 GPUs a 'monopolistic crime'Edward Snowden says NVIDIA brand now offers 'F-tier value for S-tier prices': says RTX 5070 should have 16GB, 5080 with 24/32GB, 5090 with 32/48GB+ RAM.Feb 4, 2025 4:04 PM CST
- Valve rumored next-gen Steam console could be powered by AMD's new RDNA 4 GPU architectureValev is reportedly making a new Steam console, rumored to pack an RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 series GPU... perfect for Half-Life 3.Feb 4, 2025 2:02 PM CST
- Alogic unveils stylish and powerful battery bank for monstrous portable chargingAlogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, a stylish yet monstrous device with a 27,600mAH capacity designed for high-performance users.Feb 4, 2025 9:16 AM CST
- Bill Gates weighs in on the AI Revolution - 'Intelligence will be completely free'In a discussion with Harvard Business School professor Arthur C. Brooks, Bill Gates took some time to share his views on the future of AI.Feb 4, 2025 5:40 AM CST
- Thermal Grizzly introduces KryoSheet pads for custom GeForce RTX 5090 water-coolingFor those looking to mod an air-cooled GeForce RTX 5090 with a custom water block, Thermal Grizzly's custom KryoSheet graphene pad is here.Feb 4, 2025 2:34 AM CST
- Grand Theft Auto 6 teased by iconic GTA 5 actor in a bold new predictionThe actor who played Michael in Grand Theft Auto V has given his thoughts on the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, 'It's going to be worth the wait'Feb 4, 2025 1:02 AM CST
- OpenAI's second AI agent has been officially releasedDeep Research, OpenAI's research-focused AI agent, gives users the tools to generate comprehensively researched reports in up to 30 minutes.Feb 3, 2025 10:45 PM CST
- Battlefield 6's next-gen destruction effects will be first things tested in Battlefield LabsBattlefield 6's upcoming closed community playtesting will focus on the basics including combat and chaotic destruction physics the series is known for.Feb 3, 2025 4:33 PM CST
- GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090D owners are bricking their GPUs, possible driver, PCIe, BIOS issuesPC gamers with NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D are seeing their new Blackwell GPUs bricked, could be drivers, PCIe, or BIOS issues.Feb 3, 2025 3:03 PM CST
- EA wants your help to build the next Battlefield game, EA invests big in direct player feedbackFollowing Battlefield 2042's blunder, Electronic Arts is committed to avoiding past mistakes and is spending big on its new Battlefield game.Feb 3, 2025 12:31 PM CST
- Microsoft Defender had a built-in VPN - but not anymore as little-known feature has been cannedThose who subscribed to Microsoft 365 in the US (and UK) got a basic VPN with Microsoft Defender, but it appears to have been unpopular.Feb 3, 2025 10:20 AM CST
- Samsung triple-fold smartphone name leaks along with rumoured release dateSamsung subtly teased a triple-fold smartphone at its Unpacked 2025 event, and now a possible name has been attached to the mysterious device.Feb 3, 2025 7:02 AM CST
- Elden Ring Nightreign release date and details to be revealed on this dateFromSoftware is reportedly preparing to reveal more details on the highly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign in the coming days, including the release date.Feb 6, 2025 2:34 AM CST
- Google releases Gemini 2.0 models: 'We kicked off the agentic era'In an announcement on Wednesday morning, Google has officially released the Gemini 2.0 series of AI models, including Gemini 2.0 Flash and Gemini 2.0 Pro.Feb 6, 2025 1:25 AM CST
- Unsettling levels of microplastics discovered in human brainsResearchers have discovered microplastics in human brain samples, raising the question as to how they are ingested and their impact on cognitive function.Feb 6, 2025 12:01 AM CST
- Future AI data center capacity could require 10 gigawatts by 2025, more power used than UtahRAND Corporation says AI data centers could require 10 gigawatts of additional power capacity in 2025, requiring more power than Utah.Feb 5, 2025 5:05 PM CST
- AMD posts Q4 2024 revenue of $7.66 billion, data center revenues are up 69% from last yearAMD Q4 2024 revenues hit $7.6 billion, net income of $482 million with its data center revenue driving $3.9 billion for the quarter, up 69% from last year.Feb 5, 2025 2:02 PM CST
- NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 priced at 5x the MSRP in Taiwan: selling for insane $9100NVIDIA's new flagship ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card selling for up to $9100 in Taiwan, a mind-boggling 5x increase of the MSRP.Feb 5, 2025 12:17 PM CST
- PNY's new UBC Type-C flash thumb drive offers portable SSD levels of speedPNY's new PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drives deliver read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/sec and write speeds of up to 800 MB/sec.Feb 5, 2025 5:32 AM CST
- Sanctioned GeForce RTX 5090 makes its way to a Chinese auction site, for over $4000Chinese shoppers are hopping on planes to try and buy GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs in nearby countries instead of settling for the cut-down GeForce RTX 5090D.Feb 5, 2025 12:33 AM CST
- Nintendo reveals plan to tackle Nintendo Switch 2 scalpers and resellersWhen Nintendo releases the successor to the Nintendo Switch, opportunist people/bots will undoubtedly be ready to buy and then resell the new console.Feb 4, 2025 11:01 PM CST
- EA to focus on 'highest-value opportunities' following Dragon Age Veilguard sales blunderFollowing disappointing sales of BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Electronic Arts says it is re-allocating resources to more high-value opportunities.Feb 4, 2025 9:33 PM CST
- AMD's big RDNA 4 and Radeon RX 9070 reveal event is coming in late FebruaryAccording to a new report, AMD is planning to hold a RDNA 4 and Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT press conference at the end of February.Feb 4, 2025 8:01 PM CST
- Switch sales break 150 million, Nintendo signals peak saturationThe Nintendo Switch console has sold-in more than 150 million units worldwide, with holiday quarterly shipments reaching their lowest point of the gen.Feb 4, 2025 6:27 PM CST
- AMD mega-success in Germany: dominates with 92% market share, leaves Intel with just 8%AMD is absolutely dominating the CPU market in Germany: AM5 and AM4 sockets have 92% market share, leaving Intel with a measely 7.84% market share.Feb 4, 2025 5:05 PM CST
- Nintendo drops annual forecast -22%, now expects to sell millions less games and hardwareNintendo has downwardly revised its yearly earnings forecast, slashing initial hardware and software sales targets by multiple millions of units combined.Feb 4, 2025 3:33 PM CST
- NVIDIA's hotfix for new GPU driver includes Valorant cure - but probably not the fixes you wantHotfix version 572.24 for the new graphics driver fixes Valorant and Final Fantasy XVI crashing, but doesn't address some more pressing issues.Feb 4, 2025 11:32 AM CST
- Call of Duty studio co-founder confirms he crashed a drone into aircraft fighting LA wildfiresPeter Tripp Akemann, a co-founder of Call of Duty studio Treyarch, has pleaded guilty to crashing a drone into a firefighting aircraft.Feb 4, 2025 8:47 AM CST
- EA's next Need for Speed game on hold as developer Criterion goes all in on BattlefieldEA has four of its biggest studios working on the next Battlefield game, and with that developer Criterion is putting Need for Speed on hold... for now.Feb 4, 2025 5:02 AM CST
- Here's what to expect from Microsoft's Xbox Showcase next monthMicrosoft has just wrapped up the Xbox Developer Direct, and now we are already hearing about the next big Xbox event, the Xbox Showcase.Feb 4, 2025 2:02 AM CST
- This unique ultrawide monitor might replace your dual-screen setup for goodInnocn has unveiled a wild stacked 44-inch ultrawide dual-screen monitor designed for creative professionals, multitaskers, and gamers.Feb 4, 2025 12:31 AM CST
- AI Agents like OpenAI's 'Operator' have a long way to go before replacing humansUsers have had the chance to gather early impressions following the January 23 release of OpenAI's Operator. So far, they're a little underwhelming.Feb 3, 2025 8:00 PM CST
- Apple posts Q1 2025 results: crazy $124.3 billion in revenue, iPhones continue to dominateApple posts its Q1 2025 financial resutls: best quarter EVER with $124.3 billion in revenue, with the iPhone delivering $69.1 billion of that revenue.Feb 3, 2025 4:04 PM CST
- Ex-PlayStation boss says next-gen PlayStation 6 won't be completely disclessSIE Worldwide Studios former CEO Shawn Layden comments on Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 console going discless, doesn't think it'll happen.Feb 3, 2025 2:02 PM CST
- NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU works fine with just 3 x 8-pin connectors, runs at 450W and only 5% slowerWho needs 4 x 8-pin connectors? Well, you do for the best performance, but testing suggests a trio of connectors comes mighty close to the same FPS.Feb 3, 2025 12:04 PM CST
- Singapore responds to accusations of smuggling illegal NVIDIA GPUs to ChinaQuestions have been raised for Singapore's reported involvement in being an intermediary for China to acquire NVIDIA GPUs the US government has banned.Feb 3, 2025 9:29 AM CST
- New report reveals AI adoption gap: only 8% of businesses fully implement itA recent report from CPA Australia provides insight into the ways businesses view, adopt, and integrate the rapidly emerging technology.Feb 3, 2025 3:20 AM CST
- Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI in video games & voice actingIn a recent interview with the WSJ, Harrison Ford sat down to discuss his career. Highlighting his experiences with film, and most recently, video games.Feb 6, 2025 2:30 AM CST
- EA reveals release window for new Battlefield gameElectronic Arts (EA) have given a rough release window for the next Battlefield game after revealing the game will be designed around player feedback.Feb 6, 2025 1:04 AM CST
- AMD CEO Lisa Su confirms release date for Radeon 9070 XT and RDNA 4AMD is finally ready to launch its RDNA 4 gaming GPUs, with the Radeon RX 9070 and Radeon RX 9070 XT arriving in early March according to CEO Dr. Lisa Su.Feb 5, 2025 7:36 PM CST
- AMD teases Instinct AI GPU roadmap: MI350 expected in mid-2025, next-gen MI400 arrives in 2026AMD has outlined its AI roadmap during recent earnings call: new Instinct MI350 now releases in mid-2025, next-gen MI400 arrives in 2026.Feb 5, 2025 4:04 PM CST
- AMD's next-gen RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card launches on March 6AMD's next-generation Radeon RX 9070 XT 'RDNA 4' graphics card reportedly launching March 6, will battle NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.Feb 5, 2025 1:45 PM CST
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reviews criticise 'hit-or-miss' AI featuresThe Galaxy S25 Ultra is set to release on Friday, February 7th. As reviews start to roll out, feedback on the handset's AI features is mixed.Feb 5, 2025 11:45 AM CST
- Paris AI summit next week will be the test for US, China cooperationThe Paris AI Summit will test whether the US and China can find common ground on AI governance or if their growing rivalry will escalate further.Feb 5, 2025 1:50 AM CST
- AMD downplays DeepSeek threat: '[Innovation is] good for AI adoption'In a recent Q4 earnings call, AMD's CEO Lisa Su provided some comments on hardware sales, demand for AI, and DeepSeek's effect on the broader industry.Feb 5, 2025 12:00 AM CST
- EA open to delaying Battlefield 6 to ensure the game is 'all it needs to be'EA expects to ship the new Battlefield game by March 2026, potentially throughout 2025, but the publisher says it will delay the game if it's not ready.Feb 4, 2025 10:29 PM CST
- AMD's gaming revenue for PlayStation, Xbox, and Radeon fell 58% in 2024AMD's record setting 2024 is attributed to its Data Center products and Ryzen CPUs in the Client segment. GPUs and gaming consoles? Not so much.Feb 4, 2025 9:03 PM CST
- Nintendo to support original Switch as long as demand exists, President Shuntaro Furukawa saysNintendo signals that the Switch has reached peak saturation levels, but the company plans to support the original console as long as there is demand.Feb 4, 2025 7:32 PM CST
- Taiwan will help companies relocate to the US, help get them set up after Trump's tariffsTaiwan will help companies relocate to the United States and help them find partners on US soil, following President Trump's new tariffs.Feb 4, 2025 6:06 PM CST
- Nintendo holiday sales plummet to lowest point since Switch launchNintendo's latest Q3 Fiscal Year 2025 period sees the company reporting its lowest-ever holiday net sales revenues in the Switch's current lifespan.Feb 4, 2025 4:32 PM CST
- GPU-Z v2.62.0 has full support for NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cardsGPU-Z version 2.62.0 released: includes support for NVIDIA's new Blackwell GPUs, including the new GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards.Feb 4, 2025 3:03 PM CST
- Microsoft caught scrubbing official guide for installing Windows 11 on ineligible PCsMicrosoft has been caught scrubbing its own documentation outlining a process users could take to install Windows 11 on an unsupported machine.Feb 4, 2025 10:01 AM CST
- Australian government bans DeepSeek due to national security risksThe Australian Government has responded to the security concerns presented by DeepSeek, issuing a federal ban that has come into immediate effect.Feb 4, 2025 6:53 AM CST
- ASUS AI POD with 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs and 72 Blackwell GPUs shipping in MarchWith cutting-edge AI hardware and advanced cooling, the ASUS AI POD is finally ready for production - and ASUS is looking for 'innovators' to test it out.Feb 4, 2025 3:02 AM CST
- Elon Musk confirms he's using six 'young Spartans' to clear out the US governmentElon Musk has confirmed he's using six young 'Spartans' between the ages of 19 and 24 to play critical roles in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.Feb 4, 2025 1:31 AM CST
- DeepSeek AI begins to steal customers away from ChatGPTDeepSeek is beginning to take a top global position in the AI chatbot rankings, with customers now appearing to move away from OpenAI's ChatGPT.Feb 4, 2025 12:01 AM CST
- 'GTA is unlike any other game,' animator says Rockstar is likely fixing tons of bugs in GTA 6Former Rockstar Games animator Mike York explains why Grand Theft Auto games are so unique and stand apart from other titles insofar as game development.Feb 3, 2025 5:31 PM CST
- TSMC plans to set up 'Giga Fabs' in Taiwan as it speeds into 1nm chip productionTSMC speeds up plans for cutting-edge 1nm process no production, has plans to set up a 'Giga Texas' semiconductor facility in Taiwan.Feb 3, 2025 3:33 PM CST
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D gaming laptop with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU now up for pre-order in EuropeAMD's new flagship mobile Ryzen 9 9955HX3D available for pre-order inside of new gaming laptops in Europe, packs NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Feb 3, 2025 1:37 PM CST
- 'Best offer ever' for Apple Music: six months for just $2.99 - 50 cents per month, with a catchNew offer is a big discount and is available throughout February, but the mentioned catch is that you need to have an iPhone, iPad or Mac to sign up.Feb 3, 2025 11:03 AM CST
- Great news: NVIDIA Smooth Motion rival for AMD's Fluid Motion Frames is coming to RTX 4000 GPUsIf you were disappointed that Smooth Motion was an RTX 5000 exclusive, don't worry - that's only the case initially, and it'll be coming to RTX 4000 GPUs.Feb 3, 2025 8:25 AM CST
- The Last of Us style 'zombie-fungus' has now been confirmed in another speciesThe new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent study.Feb 3, 2025 2:35 AM CST
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