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Sony PlayStation VR2 headset (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

Xbox co-creator sees no value in VR gaming as Sony slashes the PSVR 2 price

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley is not surprised by the struggles of the PSVR 2. The PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X, but not every risk Sony PlayStation has taken has paid off. In a recent podcast, Blackley explained why cons...
Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2025 21:01
La Quimera, a new IP by former Metro devs, is available for wishlisting on Steam. (Image source: Game Press)

Former Metro devs show off latest project titled La Quimera

The team behind the Metro games is back with another story-based first-person sci-fi shooter called La Quimera. It is set in 2064 in the Latin American megalopolis and brings intense gunfights, exosuits, and robot dogs.
Vineet Washington, 28 Feb 2025 17:28
Splitgate 2 open alpha test announcement launch

'Portal meets Halo': Hot new free-to-play arena shooter gets free Steam open alpha

Splitgate fans were justifiably annoyed when the first arena shooter stopped feature development almost two years ago. As it turns out, Splitgate 2 was in the works, and the creators behind it bill it as a more polished version of...
Julian van der Merwe, 28 Feb 2025 03:07
Epic Games' latest deal is worth $19.99. (Image source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new free game, but only for a short time

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game giveaway program with a new title. Running alongside two surprise Android and iOS giveaways, this week's free PC game is another indie game that has been well-received across its Wi...
Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 11:14
Valve's latest Deadlock update moves to a three-lane map

Deadlock Map Rework update: Valve switches up new MOBA hero shooter with fast-paced changes in patch

Valve's latest hero shooter, Deadlock, has just received a new major update with several updates to the core gameplay. The biggest change that most players will notice is the shift from a four-lane map system to the more tradition...
Julian van der Merwe, 27 Feb 2025 02:41
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Laptop Review - The MacBook Air rival is very good, even without a TrackPoint

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Laptop Review - The MacBook Air rival is very good, even without a TrackPoint

120 Hz OLED with 1100 nits. Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 is a completely new design and convinces with long battery runtimes as well as an excellent OLED screen. However, Lenovo also breaks with a tradition and does not include a TrackPoint anymore. Update: Additional battery life tests
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 15.30" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Feb 2025 17:06
Nvidia RTX 50 series black screen issue (Image source: Nvidia, Asus)

Nvidia driver update for GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs will address black screen issue

Black screens have turned the thrill of finding an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 in stock into frustration. The issue appears without warning when gaming or even enabling/disabling displays. RTX 50-series owners are hoping a new Nvidia dri...
Adam Corsetti, 26 Feb 2025 16:37
The Strix Scar (2025). (Image source: Asus)

Asus announces ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 (2025) pricing and availability

Asus has opened pre-orders for the 16- and 18-inch variants of its 2025 ROG Strix Scar series, both of which have up to RTX 5090 graphics. The laptops feature advanced cooling for their Intel Core Ultra 9 silicon, which drives a m...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2025 21:17
Honor MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon review - An ARM subnotebook with a brilliant 120 Hz OLED weighing only 1 kg

89% Honor MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon review - An ARM subnotebook with a brilliant 120 Hz OLED weighing only 1 kg

A great overall package with an attachable webcam. With the MagicBook Art 14, Honor is offering a lightweight 14-inch subnotebook (1 kg) with a fast Snapdragon X Elite processor including vapor chamber cooling, a great 120 Hz 3K OLED touchscreen and an attachable webcam. However, buyers will have to do without USB 4.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.60" | 1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Feb 2025 20:43
Iqunix MQ80 launches on Kickstarter with early bird discounts

Iqunix MQ80 low-profile mechanical keyboard gets massive early Kickstarter discounts: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and gasket mount design for $119

The Iqunix MQ80 is a hotly anticipated wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboard with a soft gasket-mount design and impressive battery life claims. The compact 80% keyboard has officially launched on Kickstarter with massive disc...
Julian van der Merwe, 25 Feb 2025 19:09
AMD PowerColor RX 9070 XT to launch with AFMF 2.1

AMD confirms Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 in the works to challenge Nvidia Smooth Motion: Better image quality, no new hardware requirements

Recent reports indicate that AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) is in development. The updated frame generation tech is aimed at improving the quality of generated frames and will be available for older hardware as well as the...
Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2025 20:20
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Analysis - Strix Halo to rival Apple M4 Pro/Max with 16 Zen 5 cores and iGPU on par with RTX 4070 Laptop

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Analysis - Strix Halo to rival Apple M4 Pro/Max with 16 Zen 5 cores and iGPU on par with RTX 4070 Laptop

Strix Halo with up to 96 GB VRAM. The new Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is AMD's latest high-end mobile processor. With up to 16 Zen 5 cores, a powerful Radeon GPU, fast NPU and up to 128 GB RAM, the Ryzen AI Max+ is supposed to be the ideal companion for gaming, content creation, and AI development. Update: Performance at different TDP levels & RAM performance
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Feb 2025 11:40
Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA Convertible Review - AMD's Strix Halo GPU is neck-and-neck with the RTX 4070 Laptop

87% Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA Convertible Review - AMD's Strix Halo GPU is neck-and-neck with the RTX 4070 Laptop

The fastest CPU in a 13-inch device. Asus starts to equip its gaming convertible ROG Flow Z13 with AMD’s latest Strix Halo processors. In addition to impressive CPU performance on par with the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, the integrated Radeon 8060S competes with the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. Update: Additional video export & gaming benchmarks
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Radeon RX 8060S | 13.40" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Feb 2025 11:12
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate logo (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox Game Pass prices are rising for Microsoft Rewards holders

Cash isn't the only way customers have been paying for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Microsoft Rewards has been fueling gaming addictions since 2005. Sadly, the program will soon become less generous for faithful Xbox supporters.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Feb 2025 23:11
Sebile Xbox controller (Image source: Instant Gaming)

New Xbox controller with DualSense-like features referenced again in latest leak

Microsoft's first-party Xbox controller is widely used on many platforms, but it's not without some drawbacks. The upgraded Sebile controller has returned in a new leak, with features similar to the DualSense.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Feb 2025 19:36
Asus ExpertBook B1 review - The 14-inch office laptop with Win 11 Pro and a 3-year warranty for $700

81% Asus ExpertBook B1 review - The 14-inch office laptop with Win 11 Pro and a 3-year warranty for $700

Solid keyboard, little stamina. Asus' new ExpertBook B1 is an affordable 14-inch office laptop with an Intel Core i5 processor and upgradeable RAM. It also includes Win 11 Pro and a 3-year warranty, but you'll have to make some compromises regarding its runtimes.
Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Feb 2025 17:06
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.47 now available with RTX 5070 Ti support (Image source: Own)

RTX 5070 Ti gets full support thanks to a new driver

Although there seem to be supply issues in multiple markets, the new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti already received support in a new driver package. Additionally, the Game Ready Driver 572.47 features DLSS 4 support with Multi Frame Generat...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Feb 2025 13:16
Enough with the cheap screens, Lenovo: Low end screen of ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 should not be a thing anymore (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 outdoors, picture source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck.net)

Enough with the cheap screens, Lenovo: Low-end screen of ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 should not be a thing anymore

Lenovo continues to outfit its affordable E series ThinkPads with bad screens. This really should not be the case in 2025, and it also shows that Lenovo does not really understand the target audience for this series.
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Feb 2025 18:31
Epic Games' latest giveaway is worth almost $70. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: New free games are now being given away worth $70, but only for a short time

The Epic Games Store has updated its free game offering with two new titles. Worth a combined total of nearly $70, Garden Story and World War Z Aftermath arrive as the storefront's penultimate giveaways in February for Windows.
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2025 13:15
The Satechi 13-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Multiport Adapter has recently become available in stores. (Image source: Satechi)

Satechi 13-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Multiport Adapter adds three 4K displays and more to Mac and Windows devices

Satechi has launched a new hub that can add three displays to Mac and Windows systems. The Satechi 13-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Multiport Adapter also offers a variety of other connections.
Marcus Schwarten, 20 Feb 2025 01:29
Overwatch 2 Season 15 logo (Image source: Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2 update received positively after losing players to Marvel Rivals

Blizzard is not ready to concede hero shooter supremacy to Marvel Rivals. The recent Overwatch 2 update makes matches less predictable and more rewarding. How have these changes impacted the game's Steam rating and player counts?
Adam Corsetti, 20 Feb 2025 01:19
AI generated gameplay footage from Microsoft's new gaming focused model called Muse. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft introduces Muse, an AI model that can generate gameplay

A new generative AI model from Microsoft called Muse can understand game physics and controller inputs to generate gameplay. It has been trained with over a billion images and controller actions, showing impressive results.
Vineet Washington, 19 Feb 2025 18:27
TSforge (in the newly released MAS 3.0 update) supports Windows 7 and later, including Windows Server editions up to 2025. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Windows and Office activation cracked again: TSforge introduces a new, more permanent DRM bypass

A new activation method called TSforge allows permanent activation of Windows and Office by modifying Microsoft’s Software Protection Platform. It's integrated into MAS 3.0, and supports Windows 7 (and later), as well as Office 20...
Anubhav Sharma, 18 Feb 2025 23:34
The Epic Games Store will breeze past a dozen game giveaways later this week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store confirms free game giveaway plans for 2025

The Epic Games Store is set to give away at least another three games later this week. In the meantime, the storefront has revealed the extent of last year's giveaways, as well as its plans for 2025.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2025 14:27
Chuwi launches AuBox miniPC with AMD 8745HS CPU. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi unveils AuBox mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD

The Chuwi AuBox 8745HS mini PC comes with the 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU coupled with a 12-core Radeon 780M GPU to power through heavy multitasking with ease. The AuBox can play many games at high frame rates, too.
David Chien, 18 Feb 2025 08:51
Handheld gaming: A Valve Steam Deck and a Lenovo Legion Go S. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Gaming handhelds: Here's what really matters

CheckMag The market for gaming handhelds is booming. New devices are springing up everywhere and more and more manufacturers are venturing into the segment. Too much choice can be paralyzing, so knowing what makes a good handheld is certai...
Marc Herter, 18 Feb 2025 03:28
Highly upgradeable and affordable: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 AMD laptop review

84% Highly upgradeable and affordable: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 AMD laptop review

ThinkPad E with Rembrandt R. The entry level Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 AMD is a very attractive choice for buyers who want to save some money: It is more affordable than other ThinkPad laptops, while still delivering many of the key qualities of the brand. Too bad though that its outdated CPU limits the performance potential.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Radeon 680M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Feb 2025 18:31
AI Confidential demo goes live on Steam for Windows and Linux gamers (Image source: Steam)

Welcome to tomorrow: AI Confidential demo hits Steam

In a world that brings together high-end technology and classic puzzles, AI Confidential allows players to take advantage of an intuitive emoji-driven dialog system to solve everyone's problems as a robo technician. There is no re...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Feb 2025 16:46
Microsoft has updated the CPU support list for Windows 11 (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Latest Windows 11 update drops support for some previously compatible CPUs, but users won't be affected

Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 24H2 update in October last year, but just recently, the company has made some changes to the compatible CPU list. Many previously eligible Intel CPUs aren't officially supported anymore, but th...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Feb 2025 06:47
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 Snapdragon laptop review: Finally easier to repair

84% Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 Snapdragon laptop review: Finally easier to repair

Now with improved serviceability. The latest Surface Laptop 7 addresses some longstanding issues with the series in regards to sustainability and repairability. For around $1500 USD, however, the price is arguably too steep for an ARM-based Windows PC.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 15.00" | 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Feb 2025 17:39
Elden Ring Nightreign launch date confirmed for May 30th 2025 (Image source: PlayStation.Blog)

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30th

Officially announced in December, Elden Ring Nightreign will launch across multiple platforms on May 30th. Select players can already access a test version, yet many technical details remain veiled for now. The game delivers three...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2025 11:56
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.42 day-one support for Avowed, Civilization VII, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Wuthering Waves, more (Image source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.42 arrives with support for Civilization VII, Avowed, and more

In addition to day-one support for Avowed, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the DLSS Frame Generation updates for Wuthering Waves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package also sports suppor...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2025 11:01
AstoCAD launches as FreeCAD paid membership

AstoCAD launches as new FreeCAD paid membership to make open-source AutoCAD alternative easier to use

The AstoCAD development team has announced the first release of the FreeCAD soft fork, which aims to drastically redesign the UI of the free, open-source 3D design software to "make FreeCAD sexy."
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2025 20:00
Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires country pack expansion confirmed to arrive on March 4th 2025 (Image source: Paradox Forum)

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires coming in March

Released back in 2016, Hearts of Iron IV has been continuously updated ever since. A new country pack expansion, "Graveyard of Empires," is on the verge of release on March 4th. The countries this update focuses on are Iran, India...
Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2025 17:31
Intel Arc Graphics 140T analysis – Arrow Lake-H iGPU gains frame generation support

Intel Arc Graphics 140T analysis – Arrow Lake-H iGPU gains frame generation support

Intel is equipping the new Arrow Lake-H mobile processors with the Arc Graphics 140T and 130T, which are enhanced versions of the Intel Arc Graphics from the Meteor Lake generation. However, the 140T has little in common with the Arc Graphics 140V found in Lunar Lake chips.
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Feb 2025 11:10
Wacom releases updated Intuos Pro pen tablets in three sizes for creatives. (Image source: Wacom)

Wacom unveils Intuos Pro pen tablets for artists and designers

Wacom has unveiled the Intuos Pro pen tablets for artists and designers in three sizes. The tablets come with an updated digitizer and the Wacom Pro Pen 3 for improved pen accuracy.
David Chien, 13 Feb 2025 01:44
Intel Core Ultra 200H (Image source: Intel)

Intel Arrow Lake-H CPU analysis: Core Ultra 200H makes Lunar Lake almost redundant

Intel is introducing its new Arrow Lake-H series mobile processors (Core Ultra 200H), covering a power range of 28 to 115 watts. We examine two implementations of the high-end Core Ultra 9 285H. Are the improvements enough to compete with AMD’s Zen 5 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite?
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Feb 2025 11:00
Lenovo ThinkPad Leak: ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 might replace ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 - are 13 inch laptops going extinct? (image source: Evan Blass/Twitter)

Lenovo ThinkPad leak: ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 might replace ThinkPad X13 2-in-1; 13-inch laptops may be going extinct

According to a leak, Lenovo is preparing to launch a completely new ThinkPad model. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1, a convertible version of the popular Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, seems to be replacing the ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 - is ano...
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Feb 2025 14:19
Aethermancer monster tamer x roguelite public demo now live on Steam (Image source: Future Friends Games)

Monster Sanctuary devs unveil upcoming roguelite monster taming title Aethermancer

With 65 "very positive" reviews so far, Aethermancer is off to a great start. Unleashed yesterday on Steam in a public demo, this title from German indie developer moi rai games brings together monster taming and the roguelite for...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2025 12:13
Asus Zenbook Duo OLED review - The multi-screen convertible now with Intel Arrow Lake

87% Asus Zenbook Duo OLED review - The multi-screen convertible now with Intel Arrow Lake

Multitasking monster. The Zenbook Duo is one of the first devices to be equipped with the new Arrow Lake mobile processors from Intel and it's still a highly interesting device thanks to its multi-screen concept. Two 14-inch OLEDs with a FHD resolution are installed in our test device, which helps its battery life in particular.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Feb 2025 15:03
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo review - The multimedia laptop with a speedy Arrow Lake CPU and impressive runtimes

83% MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo review - The multimedia laptop with a speedy Arrow Lake CPU and impressive runtimes

Debut for the Core Ultra 9 285H. MSI's Prestige 16 AI Evo is a slim and lightweight 16-inch laptop powered by Intel's brand-new Arrow Lake processor, the Core Ultra 9 285H. In addition, its 99-Wh battery ensures extremely good runtimes.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 16.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Feb 2025 15:03
The Helios Neo 16 AI. (Image source: Acer)

Acer announces Predator Helios Neo 16 AI pricing and availability

Acer has announced that it will unleash a new 16-inch gaming laptop on the market from the second quarter of 2025. The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is the only OLED-capable machine of its series, and will boast up to RTX 5070 Ti grap...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2025 19:24
More than 24 hrs battery life for less than $1,000: Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7 QOY laptop review

83% More than 24 hrs battery life for less than $1,000: Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7 QOY laptop review

Affordable battery champion. Qualcomm and Microsoft want to bring the advantages of the efficient ARM architecture to the Windows segment. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 QOY demonstrates how this is done: This big-screened 16-inch laptop costs less than $1,000 while offering a battery life of more than 24 hours.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Feb 2025 13:08
Qualcomm introduced the 8-core Snapdragon X SoC meant for more affordable laptops in January 2025. (Image source: Asus, Quaclomm, edited)

Snapdragon X Elite Windows laptops proved to be popular in December 2024 as Qualcomm notes healthy surge in demand

According to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, sales of the Snapdragon X-based Windows machines reached a double-digit market share in December 2024 in the US in the >$800 pricing category. This development seems to be a marked improve...
Fawad Murtaza, 07 Feb 2025 12:31
PUBG Blindspot official new name for Project ARC tactical shooter

'PUBG Blindspot' named as next PUBG spinoff: New 5v5 tactical shooter from PUBG developer, formerly 'Project ARC'

Project ARC, a somewhat mysterious new project from the developers and publishers behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, has officially been added to the growing PUBG spin-off family, now renamed as PUBG: Blindspot. The new installment to th...
Julian van der Merwe, 07 Feb 2025 06:16
Windows 11 and Google Chrome logos (Image source: Microsoft, Google)

An overlooked Windows update blocks Chrome incognito mode from clipboard history

Before a little-publicized Windows update went live, private browsing was less secure than most users realized. How have Microsoft and Google stopped the OS from recording passwords and other sensitive data?
Adam Corsetti, 06 Feb 2025 23:57
Epic Games will be throwing in new Apex Legends content with next week's PC giveaway. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store reveals new free game giveaways following ahead of schedule leak

The Epic Games Store has now revealed its intentions for next week's free game giveaway. Not only will the company be offering another title for free worth $34.99, but it will also be providing a new unlock bundle for a popular ba...
Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2025 21:03
The Epic Games Store's latest giveaway is worth $19.99. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store: New free game is now being given away for a short time

Epic Games has kicked off a new game giveaway for another indie title. While the game can be picked up for $0.00 for the time being, it will return to $19.99 just before Valentine's Day.
Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2025 15:02
The Xbox Pulse Cipher Special Edition wireless controller offers up to 40 hours of playtime (Image source: Xbox)

Deal | Xbox’s new Pulse Cipher wireless controller now discounted by 15% on Amazon

Xbox’s newly launched Pulse Cipher Special Edition wireless controller is 15% off on Amazon, reaching its first all-time low price. With a transparent red aesthetic, the Pulse Cipher wireless controller features red diamond-shaped...
Abhinav Fating, 05 Feb 2025 18:11
Mozilla Firefox 135 finally integrates a chatbot driven by AI (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Finally, it gets AI: Firefox 135 is here

In addition to smaller changes such as credit card information autofill, certificate transparency enforcement, or additional language support for Firefox Translations, the latest version of Mozilla's web browser comes with AI chat...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2025 13:09
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