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SK Hynix is running out of SSD replacements, leaving customers with inadequate refundsSK Hynix is reportedly running out of replacement SSDs, leaving some customers with refunds that may no longer cover an equivalent drive.Aug 16, 2026 6:02 PM CDT
Intel plans an entry-level Panther Lake chip with 4 Xe3 cores for handheldsIntel apparently has a smaller and cheaper Panther Lake chip in the works for handhelds, and the laptop version gives us a decent preview.Aug 16, 2026 3:45 PM CDT
Crucial refuses to send back a user's defective RAM, also denies warranty replacementCrucial accepted a warranty claim, then refused a replacement and denied returning the defective RAM, only offering a refund far below current prices.Aug 15, 2026 3:40 PM CDT
Steam Frame launch is 'just around the corner,' VR game developer confirmsA studio confirmed it's launching its VR shooter alongside the headset, joining other signs like FCC certification that a reveal is near.Aug 15, 2026 8:16 AM CDT
Xbox Elite Series 3 controller gets leaked with a built-in screen, quickly gets taken downNew leaked photos show the unreleased Xbox Elite Series 3 controller with a tiny built-in screen, shortly before the Reddit post and its poster vanished.Aug 14, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
Razer announces its first Artisan Keycap with the Triple-Headed Snake EditionThe new Razer Artisan Keycap - Triple-Headed Snake Edition is the company's first custom keycap, with each intricately hand-painted keycap costing $89.99.Aug 14, 2026 2:58 AM CDT
Twitch opts streamers into gen AI training by default, faces harsh backlashTwitch is under fire for automatically opting all streamers into allowing generative AI model training on their content including streams, VODs, and chats.Aug 13, 2026 9:39 PM CDT
$100 GTA 6 version makes up 89% of pre-orders, analysts estimateAnalyst firm Sensor Tower estimates that GTA 6's $100 Ultimate Edition represents nearly 90% of pre-orders of the game, which are said to be staggering.Aug 13, 2026 6:47 PM CDT
GIGABYTE launches two new B450 motherboards as demand for AM4 stays high in 2026GIGABYTE launches two new entry-level AM4 B450 motherboards in 2026, featuring several upgrades over GIGABYTE's outgoing entry-level B450 boards.Aug 13, 2026 5:15 PM CDT
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU burns and swells even after using AMD's updated BIOSA Ryzen 7 7800X3D reportedly burned and swelled despite AMD's SoC voltage fix, raising fresh questions about long-term AM5 platform reliability.Aug 13, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe leaks as a colourful MacBook Neo rival with six ports and Qualcomm Snapdragon or AMD optionsLeaked renders show Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe in seven colours with six ports and Qualcomm Snapdragon or AMD options, but pricing is unknown.Aug 13, 2026 4:55 AM CDT
NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU price almost doubles, reaching $16,000The price for NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition graphics card is now listed at $16,000 USD, which is almost double its launch MSRP.Aug 13, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
Smilegate takes over Lost Ark in 2027, plans to eventually synchronize Western and Korean server content updatesAmazon is handing Lost Ark's development over to Smilegate and distancing itself from MMORPGs starting in 2027, and Smilegate lays out future plans.Aug 12, 2026 9:39 PM CDT
Steam Machine achieves up to 183% higher frame rates with an RX 9070 XT hooked up to an eGPU dockA YouTuber has taken the recently discovered OCuLink mod for the Steam Machine and put it through its paces, benchmarking the mod in several games.Aug 12, 2026 3:45 PM CDT
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB pricing hits $800+ in the US as memory crisis takes holdPicking up a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for $804.99 USD is where we're at, as the memory crisis hits the GPU market hard in the United States.Aug 12, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
Synology introduces the DiskStation neo+ Series lineup with less memory in order to bring prices downThe Synology DiskStation neo+ Series features 4GB of non-ECC DDR4 SO-DIMM memory, to make the NAS lineup 'significantly more affordable.'.Aug 11, 2026 11:06 PM CDT
OpenAI, Meta and Google workers say AI jobs mean 90-hour weeks, not the four-day workweek companies promisedWorkers at OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google say AI projects bring weekend shifts, crisis meetings and 90-hour weeks, not less work.Aug 11, 2026 6:35 PM CDT
Spider-Man Brand New Day helps boost sales for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, revenue climbs past $1.2BMarvel's Spider-Man 2 sales are rising thanks to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, pushing the game's total revenue past $1.2 billion three years after launch.Aug 11, 2026 3:55 PM CDT
RTX 4080 graphics cards with 32GB VRAM spotted in China's second-hand GPU marketModded RTX 4080 cards with 32GB VRAM are showing up on China's second-hand market, following a similar trend we've seen with 22GB RTX 2080 Ti cards.Aug 11, 2026 2:00 PM CDT
Modders are bringing Xbox and PC Game Pass to Linux and MacXodus is a new interface and launcher currently in development that will let you log into and launch Xbox and PC Game Pass games on Linux.Aug 11, 2026 4:02 AM CDT
Gamdias THOR P2 Series power supplies feature 80 PLUS Platinum certification and a massive 12-year warrantyAvailable in 850W, 1050W, and 1350W models, the new flagship THOR P2 Series of power supplies from GAMDIAS feature impressive specs.Aug 11, 2026 2:36 AM CDT
GTA 6 is marketing on Netflix to reach gamers who aren't locked in to buy on day 1, says insiderJason Schreier suggests GTA 6's Netflix debut isn't really for hardcore fans, it's apparently aimed at reaching people who wouldn't buy the game day one.Aug 10, 2026 4:35 PM CDT
GEEKOM IT13 MAX deal, save big on this powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 Mini PC with this Back-to-School offerThe compact GEEKOM IT13 MAX Mini PC is powered by the impressive Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, and you can save 15% off with this fantastic deal.Aug 10, 2026 8:05 AM CDT
Blizzard is now Xbox and Microsoft's 'top performing' game studio, new reportAccording to an internal email, Blizzard is Microsoft and Xbox's top-performing studio thanks to the massive success of Diablo, Overwatch, and WoW.Aug 10, 2026 3:03 AM CDT
Publishers to save $10+ on every $70 game by eliminating discs, new report indicatesNew reports say that publishers spend roughly 15% to 20% of a game's MSRP on physical disc production--data that gives insight into Sony's disc phase-out.Aug 9, 2026 5:44 PM CDT

Kingdom Hearts 4 reveals Pixar's Coco-inspired Land of the Dead world and late 2027 release windowKingdom Hearts 4 revealed Pixar's Coco-inspired Land of the Dead at D23, plus a late 2027 release window and new gameplay trailer.Aug 16, 2026 5:11 PM CDT
AMD denied any review samples for the Radeon RX 9050 because it's embarrassingAMD reportedly blocked review samples for the Radeon RX 9050, and once you see it lose to a three-year-old GPU, the reason becomes obvious.Aug 16, 2026 3:05 PM CDT
Intel Razor Lake -AX will reportedly use Nova Lake CPU cores, and won't feature overclocking supportLeaker Jaykihn says Razor Lake-AX reuses Nova Lake's CPU cores and skips overclocking support, which might not be that big of a deal.Aug 15, 2026 2:58 PM CDT
Pokemon Pokopia becomes the Switch 2's second-best-selling exclusiveRoughly one in five Switch 2 owners now has a copy, with the game closing in on the record for best-selling Pokémon spin-off of all time.Aug 15, 2026 6:17 AM CDT
Redditor improves his gaming laptop temps by 15C simply by changing the tableA Redditor incidentally found that swapping a wooden desk for a metal surface dropped gaming laptop temperatures by up to 15°C during gaming.Aug 14, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
ZOTAC's 20th Anniversary Edition GeForce RTX 5080 features a titanium colorway and mirror-like backplateThe new ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC 20th Anniversary Edition is a stylish new model sporting a detachable mirror-like backplate.Aug 14, 2026 2:36 AM CDT
Sean Murray still plays the 2016 launch version of No Man's SkyHello Games recently celebrated No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary, but original creator Sean Murray still plays the OG 2016 launch version to this day.Aug 13, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
HWiNFO's latest update quietly confirms Intel is working on Razor Lake-AXThe software has a track record of catching Intel hardware early, backing up leaks about a chip built to rival AMD's Ryzen AI Max Halo.Aug 13, 2026 6:30 PM CDT
Microsoft finally makes up its mind and unifies Copilot features into one big appMicrosoft is merging Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot into one app, after years of adding, removing, and re-adding the AI everywhere.Aug 13, 2026 4:10 PM CDT
New tool enables crossbar overclocking on RTX 5090, user reports show gains of up to 142MHzA user on the overclock.net forums has created a new tool that can change the MSVDD voltage on Blackwell GPUs, enabling crossbar overclocking support.Aug 13, 2026 11:59 AM CDT
Anthropic is adding imperceptible, model-level watermarks to Claude's AI-generated textThanks to the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), Anthropic is embedding 'imperceptible' watermarks in Claude's AI-generated text.Aug 13, 2026 3:03 AM CDT
Google's new Pixel 11 Series unveiled, powered by Google Tensor G6 and Gemini Nano AIGoogle formally unveils the new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL smartphones powered by its new Google Tensor G6 chip and Gemini Nano.Aug 13, 2026 1:26 AM CDT
Crimson Desert Switch 2 release planned for H1 2027, Pearl Abyss saysPearl Abyss is working on multiple new Crimson Desert projects, including a Switch 2 port planned to launch in H1 2027 as well as expansions and DLC.Aug 12, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
Xbox CEO welcomed with giant rat, layoff graveyard in visit to Bethesda officesXbox CEO Asha Sharma recently visited Bethesda's offices, where she was met with union protest and push-back in the form of infamous inflatable rat Scabby.Aug 12, 2026 7:04 AM CDT
be quiet! Light Mount TKL is a compact version of its impressive silent keyboardThe new be quiet! Light Mount TKL is a compact, silent mechanical gaming keyboard with Quick Tap (SOCD) features in a premium build.Aug 11, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
Xbox CEO sees Elder Scrolls VI live, teases RPG's 'incredible' scaleXbox executives tease big things for Bethesda's anticipated The Elder Scrolls VI, with CEO Asha Sharma teasing the grand scale and scope of the RPG.Aug 11, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Leaked images show Lenovo ThinkBook with horizontally expanding displayLeaked images show Lenovo's ThinkBook Project Swan concept, which expands its flexible OLED display horizontally for a wider workspace on the go.Aug 11, 2026 6:11 PM CDT
Microsoft raises the price of Windows OEM licenses by up to 10%Microsoft has reportedly raised Windows OEM license fees by up to 10%, adding another cost to PCs already squeezed by rising memory and GPU prices.Aug 11, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
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RTX Spark multi-core CPU benchmarks outperform AMD's 'Strix Halo' Ryzen AI Max+ 395More early performance data for NVIDIA's upcoming RTX Spark chip for Windows on Arm laptops have leaked, showcasing impressive multi-core CPU performance.Aug 11, 2026 3:28 AM CDT
Microsoft Word 1.1 from 1990 has been ported to Windows 11A working, native Windows x64 port of Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a is now available, letting you run the ancient app from 1990 on a modern PC.Aug 11, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
Modder crams Steam Deck hardware inside a GameBoy chassis, creating the SteamBoyA Reddit modder crammed Steam Deck hardware into a Game Boy-sized shell, and surprisingly, it looks cool and most of it actually (sort of) works.Aug 10, 2026 4:00 PM CDT
Pilot a mech in this unreleased Quake 4 expansion discovered on an old hard driveQuake 4: Awakening was cancelled back in 2006, but thanks to one lucky person, an Alpha copy has been found on an old second-hand PC bought online.Aug 10, 2026 4:06 AM CDT
XGIMI's Elfin Flip portable projector delivers 4K RGB Triple Laser tech in a compact packageThe XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K is a book-sized projector with impressive specs, making it both portable and a powerful addition to any home theater setup.Aug 10, 2026 2:31 AM CDT
ZOTAC replaces RTX 4090 with RTX 5090 after fourth RMA, but the warranty is only 30 daysThe upgrade is real, but the catch is a 30-day warranty rather than 3 years, since Zotac's policy covers only the original product's remaining term.Aug 9, 2026 5:30 AM CDT

Budget GPU shortages to get even worse in second half of 2026, warns PC PartnerIn a big surprise to no one, budget GPU shortages are now also getting worse, just as entry-level cards were supposed to be the safe pick.Aug 16, 2026 4:25 PM CDT
Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix execA former Square Enix exec argues Sony ending PS5 discs could actually make PS Store prices cheaper, not more expensive, contrary to popular belief.Aug 15, 2026 4:15 PM CDT
Linux support is coming to the reworked Epic Games Launcher, new app will run on Tauri instead of Unreal EngineEpic Games has confirmed that development of a native Linux port of the Epic Games Launcher is underway as part of the launcher's massive rework.Aug 15, 2026 9:05 AM CDT
The Witcher multiplayer project dubbed 'Sirius' hit with a new round of layoffsCD Projekt Red has confirmed a new round of layoffs on Project Sirius, its Witcher multiplayer game, four years after it was first announced.Aug 14, 2026 3:35 PM CDT
Phantom Blade Zero on PC will launch with DLSS 4.5 and Ray Tracing on day onePhantom Blade Zero launches later this year with impressive ray-traced lighting on PC alongside full DLSS 4.5 support for GeForce RTX gamers.Aug 14, 2026 3:29 AM CDT
GeForce NOW app for Linux leaves beta, while DLSS Frame Generation cloud latency also improvesGeForce NOW's native Linux app leaves beta promising gamers a stable and polished experience, while DLSS Frame Generation over the cloud gets an upgrade.Aug 14, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
China's YMTC has climbed to third place in global NAND flash shipmentsThe company now holds 14% of the market behind only Samsung and SK Hynix, though it still trails in revenue due to its consumer-heavy product mix.Aug 13, 2026 7:03 PM CDT
Nintendo puts Switch 2 price increase warnings on store demo kiosks ahead of September 1 hikeThe console jumps to $499.99 on September 1, a smaller increase than the PS5 or Xbox hikes, with Nintendo citing rising memory costs.Aug 13, 2026 5:53 PM CDT
PS5 suffers from severe overheating after liquid metal eats into the heatsinkA repair tech found that liquid metal had corroded a PS5's heatsink down to bare copper, which led to severe overheating on an aging console.Aug 13, 2026 3:35 PM CDT
Warner Bros. quietly confirms Hogwarts Legacy 2 is in developmentNo release window or gameplay details were given, though job listings have hinted the sequel may lean into multiplayer and live-service features.Aug 13, 2026 5:57 AM CDT
New app turns Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal for PS5 game streaming and PlayStation Plus cloud gamingAsobi: Remote Play is a new app that can turn a Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal with full remote play over Wi-Fi and even cloud streaming.Aug 13, 2026 2:32 AM CDT
CPS PCCOOLER unveils a new lineup of high-performance products for AI workstationsCPS PCCOOLER is expanding its cases, cooling, and power supply lineup with its first lineup built for AI workstations, servers, and edge computing.Aug 13, 2026 12:57 AM CDT
Halo Campaign Evolved two-week sales reach 1.2 million, analyst estimatesAccording to analyst estimates, the new Halo Campaign Evolved may have sold 1.2 million copies on all platforms, with 2.1 million players on Game Pass.Aug 12, 2026 7:24 PM CDT
Corsair's NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD mouse has a dedicated Stream Deck buttonThe Corsair NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD features a dedicated Stream Deck Launch Button for native Elgato Virtual Stream Deck support.Aug 12, 2026 12:57 AM CDT
Razer Naga V3 Pro announced, the premium MOBA and MMO mouse returnsThe Razer Naga V3 Pro sees the MMO and MOBA mouse return with new premium hardware that includes an advanced 50K sensor and HyperScroll Tilt Wheel.Aug 11, 2026 11:32 PM CDT
Aliens: Fireteam Elite shut down on Switch shows why gamers are fighting Sony's disc-free futureThe cloud-only Switch version stopped working on August 5 with nothing but an apology and a discount on the sequel that owners now have to buy again.Aug 11, 2026 7:02 PM CDT
Valve warns Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers in Europe to expect fake messages after logistics partner got hackedPayment details and passwords are confirmed safe, but names, addresses, phone numbers, and Steam email addresses were likely taken in the breach.Aug 11, 2026 5:04 PM CDT
Modder builds liquid cooling system for Steam Machine reducing CPU and GPU temps by up to 30CModder builds a custom liquid cooling system for the Steam Machine featuring a built-from-scratch waterblock, 120mm radiator and pump.Aug 11, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
Redditor upgrades Steam Machine with an RX 9070 XT using an external GPU dock, sacrificing the console's M.2 slot to do soRedditor successfully hooks up an RX 9070 XT to a Steam Machine through the console's M.2 port and plays Crimson Desert on the system at over 100FPS.Aug 11, 2026 10:50 AM CDT
More gamers have pre-ordered the $100 GTA 6 Ultimate Edition than the Standard EditionAccording to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, more gamers have pre-ordered the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition than the $80 Standard Edition.Aug 11, 2026 2:59 AM CDT
Windows 11 weather app uses more than 1GB RAM on its ownWindows 11's own Weather app apparently burns through more than 1GB of RAM just to show a forecast, and it still shows ads on top.Aug 10, 2026 5:15 PM CDT
Modders figure out how to enable Windows taskbar in GeForce NOW sessionModders publish a tutorial on YouTube showing how to enable the Windows taskbar in a GeForce Now gaming session, allowing third party apps to be used.Aug 10, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
Family turns down $26 million to turn farmland into an AI data centerAn 'anonymous buyer' representing a major AI company offered a family-owned farm $26 million to turn generations of agriculture into a data center for AI.Aug 10, 2026 3:28 AM CDT
RDNA 4m GPU driver support appears, but AMD is expected to use RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics until 2029RDNA 4m is expected to be a part of AMD's upcoming 10-core 'Medusa Point' processor with Zen 6 CPU cores, and will deliver native FSR 4 support.Aug 10, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
SK hynix approves $38.1 billion investment in two new fabs for AI memory supplySK hynix will build Yongin Y2 for HBM in 2029 and Cheongju M17 for NAND in 2028, targeting AI accelerators and enterprise servers.Aug 9, 2026 4:52 AM CDT

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