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- Global smartphone brand exposed to dangerous security vulnerabilitiesA team of cybersecurity researchers discovered twenty vulnerabilities in the devices created by one of the leading smartphone manufacturers.May 7, 2024 2:01 AM CDT
- CORSAIR ONE i500 PC officially unveiled, a compact, stylish wood-paneled RTX 4090 beastThe Core i9-14900K, GeForce RTX 4090, 2TB M.2 SSD, and 64GB 6000 MT/s DDR5 CORSAIR ONE i500 configuration is currently listed for $4,699.99 USD.May 6, 2024 11:57 PM CDT
- Apple is working on its own chip to run AI software in its data center serversApple has been reportedly building its own AI chips for data centers to run AI-based features, the full skinny is coming at WWDC 2024 next month.May 6, 2024 10:39 PM CDT
- TSMC to expand advanced packaging capacity at 3 plants: CoWoS, SoIC, SoW for AI GPU demandThe unstoppable demand of AI and one of the keys apart from the GPU and HBM is advanced packaging production, something TSMC is boosting right now.May 6, 2024 8:00 PM CDT
- Report: Resident Evil 9 takes inspiration from Dead IslandNew reports suggest Capcom will announce Resident Evil 9 very soon, and that the game will take place in a Dead Island-esque locale based on Singapore.May 6, 2024 5:52 PM CDT
- Sony officially cancels Helldivers 2 PSN requirementSony has officially cancelled its plans to force all Helldivers 2 PC players to make a PS Network account following huge backlash and delistings on Steam.May 6, 2024 3:28 PM CDT
- Apple again hints at new Apple Pencil launch with revamped May 7 event teaserApple is expected to announce a new Apple Pencil during the May 7 iPad event and we've been given another big hint that'll be the case.May 6, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- Rumored iPhone under-display Face ID tech might miss iPhone 17 launch and debut with iPhone 18Apple was expected to launch the iPhone 17 Pro with under-display Face ID technology but that might now have to wait until the iPhone 18 Pro.May 6, 2024 12:00 PM CDT
- Apple confirms iOS 17.5 is 'coming soon' and it could be around May 22, here's whyThe Apple iOS 17.5 and other software updates are set to arrive 'soon' but the May 22 launch of an Apple Watch band might hint at an exact date.May 6, 2024 11:16 AM CDT
- Helldivers 2 Steam reviews turn positive as players praise Sony's latest decisionThe Helldivers 2 listing was inundated with 200,000 negative reviews but that is turning around following PlayStation's latest decision.May 6, 2024 4:10 AM CDT
- Scientists use supercomputer to find out when humanity will perishResearchers have used a supercomputer to predict when not only humanity will come to an end but all mammals currently living on land.May 6, 2024 1:30 AM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D spotted with dual 32MB 3D V-Cache stacks, huge 192MB total cacheSomeone has gotten their hands on an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor with 3D V-Cache stacks on both Zen 4 core dies, for a total of 192MB cache.May 5, 2024 11:29 PM CDT
- NVIDIA is giving away a cool Star Wars themed GeForce RTX 4080 featuring Admiral AckbarIt's not a trap! NVIDIA is giving away a Star Wars-themed custom GeForce RTX 4080 with everyone's favorite Mon Calamari hero, Admiral Ackbar.May 5, 2024 9:59 PM CDT
- Nscale becomes first AI GPU cloud provider to use AMD's new Instinct MI300X acceleratorsAMD announces that Nscale is the world's first AMD technology-focused cloud provider that's using its new Instinct MI300X AI accelerator.May 5, 2024 6:00 PM CDT
- Details leak on how Apple is bringing AI is the next iPhoneiOS 18 is expected to be the operating system update that Apple will use to implement artificial intelligence onto the iPhone, and new details have leaked.May 5, 2024 7:44 AM CDT
- Unreal Engine 5.4 industrial factory tech demo brings RTX 4080 to its knees at 4KUnreal Engine 5.4's utterly gorgeous industrial factory tech demo tested on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, bringing the GPU to its knees at 4K.May 5, 2024 6:24 AM CDT
- Microsoft confirms critical security vulnerability exposing billions of usersMicrosoft has confirmed the existence of a security vulnerability that affects Android apps, which attackers may use to execute code within popular apps.May 5, 2024 12:45 AM CDT
- Intel's next-gen flagship Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake' CPU rumored to hit 5.5GHzIntel's next-generation Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake' CPU has a rumored boost clock of up to 5.5GHz, current flagship Core i9-14900KS hits 6.2GHz.May 4, 2024 9:27 PM CDT
- Apple's entry-level iPad could get a new, cheaper refresh in 2024Apple is announcing new iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets soon, but it's entry-level model is expected to be updated later this year with a lower price.May 4, 2024 5:30 AM CDT
- X users will now get AI-generated news summariesX is now leveraging its Grok artificial intelligence tool to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics trending on the platform.May 4, 2024 12:02 AM CDT
- Helldivers 2 developer CEO responds to tragic review bombing controversySony Interactive Entertainment recently announced that PC gamers will be required to link a PSN account to access the game, resulting in review bombing.May 3, 2024 10:26 PM CDT
- New iOS 18 leak hints at more iPhone AI capabilities including upgraded Siri and SpotlightApple is expected to bring some new AI features to the iPhone with iOS 18 and a new report has detailed some of the upgrades to Siri and Spotlight.May 3, 2024 1:00 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally 2 inbound for 2024? Nope, but rumor has it an updated handheld is due this yearASUS is supposedly readying a new ROG Ally 2024 for release - and it'll fix a major issue with the handheld's SD card reader going kaput.May 3, 2024 12:12 PM CDT
- Intel Arrow Lake CPUs might be revealed in Q3 - running interference with Ryzen 9000 launch?With some more pessimistic chatter about Core Ultra 200 desktop processors in recent times, is Intel going to fire up the hype machine early?May 3, 2024 11:11 AM CDT
- Windows 11 is getting more popular - with PC gamers at leastSteam hardware survey is a glimmer of hope for Microsoft, compared to a much more worrying picture that's painted in terms of overall adoption.May 3, 2024 10:10 AM CDT
- Razer has introduced a new Adjustable Head Strap System for the Meta Quest 3Razer's latest accessories for gamers is for Meta Quest 3 owners, with the new Razer Facial Interface and Razer Adjustable Head Strap System.May 7, 2024 1:28 AM CDT
- Microsoft is closing down the Xbox 360 Store and Marketplace on July 29, 2024The Xbox 360 delivered some absolutely stellar gaming experiences, and after 20 years Microsoft is set to close the Xbox 360 Store.May 6, 2024 11:29 PM CDT
- Samsung establishes dream team of engineers to win AI chip orders from NVIDIASamsung has established a team for billions of dollars worth of HBM memory chip supply deals with NVIDIA, to beat HBM leader SK hynix.May 6, 2024 9:53 PM CDT
- HBM prices to increase 5-10% in 2025, while DDR5 prices to increase 15-20% for PC gamersSK hynix and Micron are sold out of 2024 + 2025 HBM supply, with TrendForce estimating a 5-10% increase in HBM memory pricing in 2025.May 6, 2024 7:43 PM CDT
- You've already seen the new PS5 Pro devkitThe PlayStation 5 Pro devkit looks exactly the same as the base PS5 devkit, complete with its V-shaped design and myriad of fins, vents.May 6, 2024 5:03 PM CDT
- Apple announces five new Apple Arcade games including Where Cards Fall for Apple Vision ProApple has today announced five new games including Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse and a new Where Cards Fall for Apple Vision Pro.May 6, 2024 2:15 PM CDT
- Mystery iPhone 17 Slim again tipped for an all-new 6.55-inch displayNew iPhone 17 Slim rumors continue to capture attention with display analyst Ross Young suggesting a 6.5-inch display will be used.May 6, 2024 12:30 PM CDT
- Microsoft killing support for its most popular operating system isn't workingMicrosoft is struggling to move the needle in terms of Windows 11 adoption, as millions of users seem to be intentionally avoiding the latest OS.May 6, 2024 11:51 AM CDT
- Mystery Apple Pencil Pro appears in Japanese website code as May 7 iPad event nearsNew code found on the Japanese version of Apple's website suggests that the company is readying an Apple Pencil Pro launch for its May 7 iPad event.May 6, 2024 11:00 AM CDT
- Helldivers 2 CEO responds to Sony officially cancelling PSN account requirementThe Helldivers 2 listing was inundated with 200,000 negative reviews, but that is starting to turn around following PlayStation's latest decision.May 6, 2024 2:30 AM CDT
- Helldivers 2 CEO blames Sony for PSN account backlash 'we had to comply'The CEO of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios has placed the blame of forced PSN account linking with Steam at Sony's feet.May 6, 2024 1:01 AM CDT
- CEO of Arrowhead opens up about Helldivers 2 drama, 'I don't have the final say'The Helldivers 2 controversy continues as developer Arrowhead confirms that they don't really have a say when it comes to Sony enforcing a PSN requirement.May 5, 2024 11:02 PM CDT
- Intel's next-gen Z890 motherboard details: native Thunderbolt 4, ready for Arrow Lake CPUsIntel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU platform details leaked: Z890 has native Thunderbolt 4, new details on Core Ultra 200 'Arrow Lake' CPUs.May 5, 2024 9:36 PM CDT
- World's most powerful space telescope tells the weather on planet light-years awayThe world's most powerful space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, has detected weather on an exoplanet 280 light-years away.May 5, 2024 10:03 AM CDT
- Intel's next-gen Battlemage Xe2 and Celestial Xe3 GPUs rumored to be delayed, even cancelledIntel's next-gen Arc Battlemage Xe2 and Arc Celestial Xe3 GPUs could be delayed or outright cancelled according to the latst rumors.May 5, 2024 7:19 AM CDT
- Scientists discover 'cosmic glitch' in the universe in quest to solve space and timeA team of researchers penned a new paper detailing the discovery of a 'cosmic glitch' in gravity, which may help in the quest to solve space and time.May 5, 2024 2:15 AM CDT
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II official PC requirements release ahead of May launchNinja Theory has released the official PC requirements for its highly anticipated sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, scheduled to release on May 21.May 5, 2024 12:01 AM CDT
- Sony fumbles Helldivers 2's success streak, PSN requirement leads to 98,000 negative reviewsSony inadvertently kicks off a controversy that leads to big backlash on PC as gamers review bomb Helldivers 2 to a heavy degree leading to 98K bad scores.May 4, 2024 4:45 PM CDT
- Apple's May 7 iPad event - here's what we expect to be announcedApple is set to hold an event online on May 7 and while it hasn't confirmed what it will announce, the rumor mill has given us a pretty good idea.May 4, 2024 5:15 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs rumored to BOTH have 16GB VRAMNVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs both rumored to feature 16GB of VRAM, ready for next-gen 2025 gaming laptops.May 3, 2024 11:11 PM CDT
- SK hynix expects HBM memory chip revenues of over $10 billion in 2024SK hynix expects to hit $10+ billion in revenue from HBM sales by the end of 2024, as most of its HBM 2024 and even HBM 2025 supply is already sold out.May 3, 2024 8:47 PM CDT
- Here's what Apple definitely won't announce at its May 7 iPad eventApple's May 7 event is just around the corner, but don't expect any of these things to be announced according to the well-connected Mark Gurman.May 3, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- Scientists discover Earth-like environment on Mars with mineral associated with lifeNASA's Mars rover has collected data that researchers have interpreted as evidence of discovering a mineral that is closely associated with life.May 3, 2024 11:52 AM CDT
- Fancy a good 2-player coop for the weekend? Orcs Must Die 3 is free for PC on Epic Games StoreIt's another week, and another pair of freebies given away by Epic - the entertaining tower defense-style Orc basher, alongside a game called Cat Quest II.May 3, 2024 10:50 AM CDT
- Helldivers 2 will force PC players into having a PlayStation Network accountSony Interactive Entertainment has announced all new Helldivers 2 players will be required to link Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network account.May 3, 2024 9:50 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5080 rumored to now launch BEFORE the RTX 5090NVIDIA's second-best Blackwell gaming GPU launches first: GeForce RTX 5080 launches before GeForce RTX 5090 says leaker, prepare your salt.May 7, 2024 12:28 AM CDT
- Skywind, the Elder Scrolls Morrowind fan remake in Skyrim's engine, shares a massive updateSkywind is one of the most ambitious mods currently in development. New update shows how far this fan remake of Elder Scrolls classic 'Morrowind' has come.May 6, 2024 11:02 PM CDT
- PureStorage teases 150TB SSD modules are being tested, 75TB modules now shippingPure Storage announces it has 150TB SSD modules in testing, while volume shipments of its 75TB SSD modules begin, the tease of 150TB is here.May 6, 2024 8:45 PM CDT
- NVIDIA and AMD have reserved all of TSMC's CoWOS and SoIC advanced packaging for 2024 and 2025NVIDIA and AMD have purchased all of TSMC's advanced packaging production capacity including CoWoS and SoIC for 2024 and 2025: they're 'fully booked'.May 6, 2024 6:59 PM CDT
- PS5 Pro has 2.35GHz max GPU clock speed, features hardware-enabled VRSSony's new mid-gen PlayStation 5 Pro will have a max GPU clock speed frequency of 2.35GHz, up 5% over the base PS5, with a max cap of 36 TFLOPs of power.May 6, 2024 4:22 PM CDT
- Apple's first foldable might debut in next year, but it won't be an iPhoneApple is reportedly working on a new 20-inch foldable device for 2025, but the foldable iPhone will have to wait until 2026 according to one analyst.May 6, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
- Intel set to roll out update that reduces performance for high-end CPUsA new report claims that Intel is preparing to roll out an update to motherboard manufacturers that will reduce performance in some high-end CPUs.May 6, 2024 12:15 PM CDT
- Analyst tips iPhone 17 Slim launch for 2025 alongside other big lineup changesApple is expected to announce four new iPhones in 2025 but one analyst expects some big changes to the lineup including a new iPhone 17 Slim.May 6, 2024 11:29 AM CDT
- How to watch Apple's May 7 iPad Pro and Air event at home for freeApple is set to hold a special event on Tuesday, May 7, and you can watch along at home for free. Here's how to do exactly that, and when.May 6, 2024 10:47 AM CDT
- US government auctions off supercomputer with 8,000 Intel CPUs and 300TB of RAMThe US General Services Administration (GSA), an independent US government agency, is set to auction off what is now the 160th fastest supercomputer.May 6, 2024 2:00 AM CDT
- This modder added a second display to ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheldOne modder tweaks his ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld with a second display: a 7-inch 1024 x 600 IPS display connected through HDMI.May 6, 2024 12:32 AM CDT
- The next Tomb Raider in development rumored to be a 'fully open world' game, set in IndiaThe next Tomb Raider game in development rumored to be an open-world game with Lara roaming zones with a motorbike, parachutes, and more.May 5, 2024 10:24 PM CDT
- NVIDIA CEO says its secret sauce is one part persistence, resilience, belief and a huge visionNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang explains his company's secret sauce: regular people with huge visions, persistance, resilience, and belief also important.May 5, 2024 9:16 PM CDT
- Ghost of Tsushima developer reveals if you will need PSN account to play on SteamThe developer of Ghost of Tsushima has revealed if you will need a PSN account to play the game when it releases on Steam on May 17.May 5, 2024 9:10 AM CDT
- Helldivers 2 removed from Steam in numerous countries following developer apologyHelldivers 2 is no longer purchasable in numerous countries after the developers of the title apologized for the PSN linking account linking situation.May 5, 2024 7:06 AM CDT
- Nintendo hits GitHub with DCMA takedown notice for 8,500 repositoriesNintendo has filed more than 8,500 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices for repositories hosting Yuzu Switch emulator code.May 5, 2024 1:27 AM CDT
- This new type of memory was demoed running at a scorching 600C for 60 hoursUniversity of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated a new type of memory that runs at a melting 600C temperature, for over 60 hours.May 4, 2024 10:45 PM CDT
- Gray Zone Warfare rises from ashes of Tarkov drama, becomes #1 best-seller on SteamEscape From Tarkov drama causes players to look elsewhere for tactical FPS action, and they might've found a new early access home with Gray Zone Warfare.May 4, 2024 1:37 PM CDT
- Global data generation: 660ZB by 2030, so SK hynix pre-announces insane 300TB future SSD for AISK hynix says it's working on SSDs of up to 300TB capacity, pre-announced years ahead of release thanks to the unstoppable AI demand.May 4, 2024 12:39 AM CDT
- Micron is the first to ship high-end DDR5 RDIMM memory for AI data centers, at up to 8000MT/sMicron's new 128GB DDR5 RDIMM memory is available from Micron right now, at up to 8000MT/s speeds, for AI data centers and AI servers.May 3, 2024 10:53 PM CDT
- Annoying Windows 11 pop-up pushing Bing on Chrome users is apparently doing the rounds againIt's supposed to be a one-time notification for Windows 11 and 10, according to Microsoft, but we've seen it scurry onto our desktop twice.May 3, 2024 1:20 PM CDT
- iPhone 16 leak hints at a revamped MagSafe setup for the upcoming iPhonesApple is expected to announce the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro devices at a September event and a new leak suggests some MagSafe changes are coming.May 3, 2024 12:30 PM CDT
- Microsoft expected to bring Xbox exclusive heavyweights to PlayStationA Microsoft insider has said Xbox is preparing to bring first-party heavyweight titles such as Halo and Gears of War over to PlayStation.May 3, 2024 11:32 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch 2 slated to support higher than 60FPS gameplayA well-known Nintendo dataminer has discovered the latest version of Nintendo's Bezel Engine has received support for 240 frames-per-second.May 3, 2024 10:31 AM CDT
- Apple's iPhone 16 might have a new OLED display driver on the wayA new report suggests that Apple is changing up the suppliers of its 2024 iPhone 16 OLED display driver to add Novatek to the mix.May 3, 2024 9:30 AM CDT