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- PlayStation now has two CEOs, Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino to lead separate divisionsSony decides to split Sony Interactive Entertainment into two separate divisions, each led by their own respective CEOs: Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino.May 16, 2024 11:31 AM CDT
- SAPPHIRE's new AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Frostpunk 2 Edition comes with bonus goodies11 bit studios and Sapphire have teamed up to create a very cool custom Radeon RX 7700 XT inspired by Frostpunk 2, which is out July 25 for PC.May 16, 2024 7:31 AM CDT
- Intel intros Thunderbolt Share: data, device, screen sharing between your PCsIntel introduces a new PC-to-PC connectivity software called Thunderbolt Share, allowing users to connect two PCs for increased productivity.May 16, 2024 2:00 AM CDT
- SK hynix unveils new tech for 'dream memory chip' to store data, perform calculations for AISK hynix unveils a new technology to help it create a 'dream memory chip' capable of storing data, performing calculations for AI.May 16, 2024 12:31 AM CDT
- Intel Arrow Lake-S, Arrow Lake-HX CPUs spotted: 6, 14, 16, 24-core desktop, laptop variantsIntel's next-generation Core Ultra 200 series in both Arrow Lake-S (desktop) and Arrow Lake-HX (laptop) CPUs in shipping manifestos.May 15, 2024 9:16 PM CDT
- Pascari is a new enterprise brand from Phison, the biggest behind-the-scenes name in storagePhison, one of the leaders in NAND controller and SSD technology, launches Pascari, a new SSD brand delivering enterprise and data center solutions.May 15, 2024 7:56 PM CDT
- It's official: Latest Windows 11 update introduces Start menu ads in the form of promoted appsDon't like the gradual creep of adverts in Windows 11? Well you won't like the cumulative update for May, though it's not all bad news.May 15, 2024 3:26 PM CDT
- Strange iPhone bug brings deleted photos back from the dead, no matter how old they areA new bug in the latest iOS 17.5 update is causing some photos to appear in the Photos app, even after they've been deleted multiple times.May 15, 2024 1:30 PM CDT
- People are keeping iPads for longer than ever, report showsNew research shows that people are replacing their iPads after longer periods of time than ever with 40% of people keeping tablets for three or more years.May 15, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- Elon Musk confirms Starlink suffered from 'degraded service' from a Sun blastElon Musk and SpaceX confirmed that a major Sun blast hit Earth and caused a big geomagnetic storm that affected Starlink satellites.May 15, 2024 3:01 AM CDT
- AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 can now capture 4K 144 FPS gameplay thanks to a new updateA new firmware update for the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 adds support for 4K144 capture on Windows and multi-channel 5.1 audio recording.May 14, 2024 11:56 PM CDT
- AYN teases new portable handheld that looks like a modern Sony PlayStation PortableAYN Technologies lifts the lid on its latest portable gaming handheld, and it looks exactly like Sony's iconic PSP or PlayStation Portable console.May 14, 2024 10:27 PM CDT
- Samsung reportedly FAILS to pass HBM3E memory qualification tests by NVIDIA for its AI GPUsSamsung has reportedly failed HBM3E memory qualification tests set by NVIDIA, could cause some major issues for the company... opportunity for SK hynix.May 14, 2024 6:57 PM CDT
- Google's Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL have leaked in a big way, check them out hereThe Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL devices isn't expected to debut until later this year, but here they are anyway.May 14, 2024 1:00 PM CDT
- Apple's iOS 17.5 iPhone update includes 15 new security fixes, update nowApple's new iOS 17.5 update is now available and it brings with it no fewer than 15 new security updates - make sure to update your iPhone ASAP.May 14, 2024 12:15 PM CDT
- The M2 iPad Air isn't even out yet but a new rumor is already predicting a new M3 versionThe M2 iPad Air is almost here but one new report suggests there are already plans for an upgraded version with an M3 chip inside.May 14, 2024 11:30 AM CDT
- Bethesda's Fallout 4 Next Gen Update 2 released, aims to fix issues with Next Gen Update 1Fallout 4 Next Gen Update 2 is here to fix Next Gen Update 1, while also improving console support for visual fidelity and different frame-rate options.May 14, 2024 12:32 AM CDT
- AMD's RDNA 5 will be a complete re-design, a 'clean sheet,' and a 'Zen moment' for RadeonAMD's RDNA 5 is rumored to be a 'complete re-design' and could even see the name change from Radeon, RDNA 4 will be a 'bug fix' for RDNA 3.May 13, 2024 9:29 PM CDT
- This portable AI supercomputer in a carry-on suitcase: 4 x GPUs, 246TB storage, 2500W PSUGigaIO and SourceCode announce the launch of Gryf, the industry's most powerful AI platform for 'tactical edge environments'. AI in a suitcase.May 13, 2024 7:29 PM CDT
- Apple releases watchOS 10.5 with new Unity watch face supportApple Watch owners can now download watchOS 10.5 and enjoy a new Apple Watch face that's designed to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.May 13, 2024 3:00 PM CDT
- Dell leak shows Intel Panther Lake laptops due in 2026, with Nova Lake CPUs to follow in 2027A mammoth leak from Dell has all sorts of juicy details on future laptop hardware, including multiple processor generations from Intel.May 13, 2024 2:10 PM CDT
- Apple Vision Pro global launches are coming, here's when to expect an announcementThe Apple Vision Pro spatial computer is still only available in the United States, but that's all about to change soon according to a new report.May 13, 2024 1:15 PM CDT
- Breaking the screen on an M4 iPad Pro or M2 iPad Air just got cheaperThe brand-new M4 iPad Pro and refreshed M2 iPad Air are almost ready to go on sale and Apple has made it cheaper to repair their displays.May 13, 2024 12:15 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 director thanks gamers for their recent Steam reviewsThe director of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has thanked the thousands of gamers who recently posted a review of the game on its Steam listing.May 13, 2024 4:05 AM CDT
- Microsoft to face Homeland Security over a cascade of security failingsThe US government has selected Microsoft's vice chair and president to answer questions regarding its 'cascade of security failures.'May 13, 2024 2:34 AM CDT
- Nintendo Fiscal Year 2024: $11.6 billion revenue, $3.5 billion in profit, 30% marginNintendo made $11.6 billion in revenue and $3.5 billion profit throughout Fiscal Year 2024, which is the 8th year the Switch has been on the market.May 16, 2024 10:29 AM CDT
- NVIDIA and MediaTek are rumored to be developing an Arm-based SoC for PC gaming handheldsNVIDIA could be expanding is partnership with MediaTek to create a custom Arm-based SoC for PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.May 16, 2024 3:04 AM CDT
- Mozilla Firefox now supports RTX Video Super Resolution and RTX Video HDRMozilla Firefox is the first non-Chromium-based browser to support RTX Video Super Resolution and RTX Video HDR for all video streaming.May 16, 2024 1:32 AM CDT
- Starfield's big May Update with detailed surface maps and new 60 FPS option for Xbox is hereStarfield's big update for May is here, bringing a new detailed map system, gameplay options, and performance enhancements for PC and Xbox players alike.May 15, 2024 11:56 PM CDT
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 gaming headset arrives with a Companion App for easy customizationThe SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is the company's new 'affordable luxury' wireless gaming headset, and it arrives with the company's first mobile app.May 15, 2024 8:57 PM CDT
- AMD launches new Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F processors without integrated graphicsThe new AMD Ryzen 8000-F Series of processors are here and designed for affordable entry-level gaming, but unlike the G Series you'll need a GPU.May 15, 2024 7:28 PM CDT
- The M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are now officially on sale worldwideApple's brand-new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air tablets are now on sale after a week-long preorder window and you can go and get yours today.May 15, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
- Apple CarPlay users will soon receive an alert when a siren or horn has been heardApple CarPlay users can look forward to some new accessibility features when iOS 18 arrives later this year including Voice Control and more.May 15, 2024 1:15 PM CDT
- Elon Musk's X beats the Australian government in court over church stabbing videosElon Musk's X has won a reprieve in court against the Australian government's eSafety Commissioner over church stabbing videos on the social media platform.May 15, 2024 4:02 AM CDT
- OpenAI unveils new AI model that's a step towards natural human-computer interactionOpenAI has announced a new artificial intelligence model, which the company says is one step toward a more natural human-computer interaction.May 15, 2024 2:40 AM CDT
- TSMC might not use ASML's latest High-NA EUV machines for its future-gen A16 process in 2026TSMC's future-generation A16 process might not use ASML's latest High-NA EUV lithography machines, senior VP says he doesn't like the sticker price.May 14, 2024 11:32 PM CDT
- Rockstar's original Red Dead Redemption is finally getting a PC portPC gamers have had to wait 14 years, but Rockstar's original Red Dead Redemption is finally getting an official PC port - with a release expected soon.May 14, 2024 9:57 PM CDT
- Arm plans to develop an AI chip division, will have AI chips released in 2025Arm Holdings plans to develop artificial intelligence (AI) chips, with the first AI chip to launch in 2025 with billions of dollars pumped into it.May 14, 2024 6:11 PM CDT
- When it comes to customer satisfaction, Apple and Samsung can't be separatedApple and Samsung find themselves joint top of a new customer satisfaction survey but things get more interesting when only 5G phones are considered.May 14, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- New M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air tablets have exclusive battery health optionsBuyers of the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air can look forward to some exclusive battery health data and controls when their tablet arrives on May 15.May 14, 2024 12:00 PM CDT
- New M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air owners will have a day-one update to installApple's new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air tablets are set to go on sale within the next few hours and a new software update will be waiting for them.May 14, 2024 11:15 AM CDT
- ASUS ROG Ally X's bigger battery, more memory, and same Ryzen Z1 Extreme will cost $100 moreASUS's ROG Ally X refresh will sport a much larger battery, more storage, and more memory - but it will feature the same Ryzen chip and same 1080p display.May 13, 2024 10:34 PM CDT
- NVIDIA and MediaTek rumored to be co-developing an Arm-based AI processor for PCsNVIDIA and MediaTek reportedly working on an Arm-based AI processor that would compete in the AI PC arena, to battle AMD and Intel head on.May 13, 2024 9:07 PM CDT
- NVIDIA Blackwell GPU compute stats: 30% more FP64 than Hopper, 200x cheaper simulation costsNVIDIA shows off gargantuan performance improvements with its new Blackwell AI GPUs, with 30% more FP64 than Hopper, 200x cheaper weather simulations.May 13, 2024 6:57 PM CDT
- Denon added Siri support to some of its smart speakers and never thought to tell anyoneIf you own one of a select number of Denon smart speakers you now have Siri support, and you might have had it for months without knowing.May 13, 2024 2:45 PM CDT
- Apple releases macOS 14.5 with Apple News Plus tweaks and little elseApple has today made macOS 14.5 available for download by the public but its big claim to fame is a new Apple News Plus feature and a word game.May 13, 2024 1:45 PM CDT
- iOS 17.5 with app distribution changes and a new cross-platform item tracker protection is hereApple has released iOS 17.5 to the public after weeks of beta testing. It includes new privacy protections and you can download it on your iPhone right now.May 13, 2024 1:00 PM CDT
- Waiting for the new iPad mini? You might have to wait until 2025Apple hasn't updated the iPad mini since 2021 but it's thought that a new version is in the pipeline. However, a new report suggests it won't arrive soon.May 13, 2024 12:00 PM CDT
- NASA discovers atmosphere around rocky planet outside our solar systemNASA has confirmed the James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases around a super-Earth planet 41 light years from Earth.May 13, 2024 3:31 AM CDT
- NASA highlights photo of the Moon that took two months to captureA photographer has spent more than two months capturing this extremely difficult photograph of the Moon as it traveled across the sky every day.May 13, 2024 2:05 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch breaks 141 million sales, expected to beat DS by March 2025The Nintendo Switch family of consoles and handhelds has now shipped more than 140 million units worldwide, is expected to narrowly beat DS by March 2025.May 16, 2024 9:33 AM CDT
- AMD Adrenalin 24.5.1 Driver for Radeon GPUs adds support for Ghost of Tsushima and Hellblade 2AMD's latest driver update for Radeon GPUs adds support for three big PC release: Radeon drivers are here for Ghost of Tsushima, Hellblade 2, and F1 24.May 16, 2024 2:31 AM CDT
- Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 update adds support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscalingStarfield's big update for May is here, bringing a new detailed map system, gameplay options, and performance enhancements for PC and Xbox players alike.May 16, 2024 12:59 AM CDT
- Apple's new iPad Pro wtih M4 chip breaks Geekbench 6 world record, cooled with liquid nitrogenApple's new M4-powered iPad Pro destroys Geekbench 6 world record, pushing past 4000 points thanks to reviewer Geekerwan and LN2 (liquid nitrogen) cooling.May 15, 2024 9:45 PM CDT
- HPE's new El Capitan supercomputer with AMD Instinct MI300A: world's fastest later this yearA server blade from HPE's upcoming El Capitan supercomputer was shown off at the ISC High Performance event in Germany, AMD Instinct MI300A at the ready.May 15, 2024 8:30 PM CDT
- Razer introduces a bunch of stylish White Editions for its popular PC gaming peripheralsRazer Cobra Pro, Razer Basilisk V3, Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro, Razer Huntsman V3 Pro, and Razer Seiren V3 Chroma are now available in White.May 15, 2024 6:34 PM CDT
- China approves Apple Vision Pro for launch weeks ahead of expected releaseA Chinese regulatory body has approved the Apple Vision Pro for sale in the country ahead of what is expected to be a global launch within the next weeks.May 15, 2024 1:45 PM CDT
- Car sick iPhone owners will get a cool new iOS 18 software feature to reduce motions sicknessApple has previewed an upcoming iOS 18 software feature that will reduce motion sickness when people use iPhones and iPads in moving vehicles.May 15, 2024 1:00 PM CDT
- Windows 10 support expected to end with AMD's next-generation CPUsA new report states that AMD will stop offering support for Windows 10 when it releases its new Zen 5 CPU platform, expected to launch later this year.May 15, 2024 3:31 AM CDT
- Apple and Google announce Android and iOS users will get alters when they are being trackedApple and Google announced that both iPhone and Android users will begin seeing notifications when unknown Bluetooth devices are tracking them.May 15, 2024 1:57 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's new GB200 Superchip costs up to $70,000: full B200 NVL72 AI server costs $3 millionNVIDIA's new Blackwell AI GPUs are the most expensive AI GPUs yet, with a single GB200 Superchip costing up to $70,000, full AI server costs $3 million.May 14, 2024 11:00 PM CDT
- TSMC to expand CoWoS equipment orders: huge AI chip demand from NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, TeslaTSMC has AI chip orders from some of the biggest companies in the world -- NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Meta, Amazon, Tesla, and more -- CoWoS machine demand boosts.May 14, 2024 7:42 PM CDT
- Microsoft Edge is getting new AI powers that'll let you customize your browserAn 'AI theme generator' for Microsoft Edge should start rolling out from next month, allowing you to make the browser look unique.May 14, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
- Apple's App Store stopped more than $7 billion in fraudulent transactions in just four yearsApple says that its app store prevented a whopping $7 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions across a four-year time span.May 14, 2024 12:30 PM CDT
- Apple's fancy new OLED iPad Pro display has a problem with HDR content, it seemsThe brand-new M4 iPad Pro is almost ready to go on sale but one review notes a strange HDR OLED display issue and Apple's working on a fix.May 14, 2024 11:45 AM CDT
- ZeniMax and Xbox have trademarked IDKFA, the iconic cheat code from the original DoomAn iconic cheat code from the original Doom has been trademarked in 2024 for 'computer game software' by ZeniMax. New game announcement coming soon?May 14, 2024 1:26 AM CDT
- AMD updates Linux driver support for upcoming RDNA 4 GPUs with 24,000 lines of codeAMD's RDNA 4 is expected later this year, but with a recent massive update to Linux drivers that added over 20,000 lines of code - it could be sooner.May 13, 2024 9:57 PM CDT
- SK hynix says its ultra-next-gen HBM4E in 2026, ready for the world of next-gen AI GPUsSK hynix plans to complete the development of next-gen HBM4E memory as early as 2026, preparing for the wave of next-generation AI GPUs.May 13, 2024 8:16 PM CDT
- Assassin's Creed Shadows revealed, full trailer coming WednesdayAssassin's Creed Codename Red has officially been announced as AC Shadows with a setting in feudal Japan with an emphasis on RPG elements.May 13, 2024 3:33 PM CDT
- Want a cheaper Apple Vision Pro? There's no need to wait, you can get one right nowApple continues to be rumored to have plans for a cheaper Apple Vision Pro, but the current model is already available with big discounts -on eBay.May 13, 2024 2:30 PM CDT
- New low-end 9-core M4 iPad Pro benchmarks appear and they're still very fast indeedApple's new M4 iPad Pro comes in 9-core and 10-core configurations. New benchmark scores confirm the 9-core version is definitely no slouch.May 13, 2024 1:30 PM CDT
- M4 iPad Pro bendgate won't be a thing despite it's incredibly thin design, here's whyIf you're buying a brand-new M4 iPad Pro and are worried about it bending because it's so thin, don't. Apple says it has your back.May 13, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- NASA confirms 1,000-foot-wide 'God of Destruction' asteroid will approach EarthNASA confirmed that a 1,000-foot-wide asteroid named after a 'God of Destruction' will approach Earth in 2029 and how the opportunity won't be missed.May 13, 2024 4:35 AM CDT
- PS1 games on iOS - Play original PlayStation games on an iPhone with the new Gamma appGamma is the latest emulator for iPhone and iPad, opening up emulation of classic PS1 gaming from the original PlayStation console.May 13, 2024 2:59 AM CDT
- N64 Recompiled is like RTX Remix for console games, run them natively on PC with ray-tracingN64: Recompiled can turn any Nintendo 64 game into a native Windows or Linux app, with support for high frame rates, ultrawide displays, and ray tracing.May 13, 2024 1:32 AM CDT