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Asus TUF Gaming Dash F15 FX517ZR in review: Mobile gaming laptop with acceptable battery life

Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR: 2 kg gaming laptop with E-cores that can be switched off

The Asus TUF F15 is a mid-range QHD gaming laptop with a well-rounded configuration: A Core i7-12650H, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The matte QHD display covers the DCI-P3 color space almost complet...

Sascha Mölck, 04 Aug 2022 12:11

Valve is steadily adding more features to the Steam Deck, which now runs SteamOS 3.3. (Image source: Valve)

Valve brings new features and improvements to Steam Deck with SteamOS 3.3

Valve has started rolling out new features and changes for the Steam Deck with SteamOS 3.3. According to Valve, the latest update provides more stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as allowing you to scale the Steam Deck UI on...

Alex Alderson, 03 Aug 2022 14:56

A prototype design that Tencent registered two years ago in China. (Image source: Tencent via Reddit)

Logitech and Tencent's first cloud gaming handheld could arrive later this year running Windows

Logitech and Tencent are looking to take a slice of the gaming handheld market. Having announced a partnership, the pair hope to release a 'cloud gaming handheld' later this year with a focus on NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud G...

Alex Alderson, 03 Aug 2022 13:25

Amazon has a notable deal on the Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 and an RTX 3060 (Image: Asus)

Deal: Sleek Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and Core i7-12650H drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The good-looking Asus TUF Dash F15 has now received its first noteworthy discount on Amazon, which makes the 15-inch gaming laptop a good deal for mobile gamers who are looking for a light but still capable mid-range machine with ...

Enrico Frahn, 03 Aug 2022 01:55

The ONEXPLAYER mini Pro comes in two colours, both with the Core i7-1260P. (Image source: One-netbook)

One-netbook presents the ONEXPLAYER mini Pro with an Intel Core i7-1260P, LPDDR5 RAM and an 800p display

One-netbook has introduced a new version of the ONEXPLAYER mini, albeit one that retains its overall design and 7-inch display. While the company calls the new device 'ONEXPLAYER mini Pro', it actually features a lower resolution ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2022 19:21

With driver optimizations enabled, the Arc chip even managed to edge out the mobile GeForce RTX 3070 (Image source: Intel)

Intel’s Flagship Arc A770M mobile GPU edges out GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile in 3DMark TimeSpy, though driver optimization questions remain

The Arc A770M, a flagship mobile Intel GPU card, managed to score above 10k points in TimeSpy, per tipster @_rogame. This puts it ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 mobile. As with the A380, however, driver support could paint a differ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Aug 2022 15:28

iQOO Neo7 with the top-end Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC is tipped to launch soon

The iQOO Neo6 is an Android smartphone that offers powerful, performance-focused specs headed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for not much more than US$400 in China. Now, however, it is said to get a successor with Me...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2022 14:14

The UltraGear 48GQ900 has a WOLED panel, 120 Hz support and HDMI 2.1 connectivity. (Image source: LG)

LG announces UltraGear 32GQ850, UltraGear 32GQ950 and UltraGear 48GQ900 availability in Europe

LG has announced availability for its trio of UltraGear gaming monitors in the Eurozone. Already available in the US, the UltraGear 32GQ850, UltraGear 32GQ950 and UltraGear 48GQ900 all feature HDMI 2.1 connectivity and high refre...

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2022 12:10

New information about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti graphics card has emerged online (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti rumoured to perform on par with the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti thanks to its full-fat AD104 GPU

Industry insider Kopite7kimi has confirmed the existence of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. It will feature an uncut AD104 GPU with 7,680 CUDA cores, 12 GB of VRAM and draw up to 400 Watts under load.

Anil Ganti, 01 Aug 2022 10:58

Intel is reportedly struggling to resolve issues plaguing Arc Alchemist boards. (Source: Intel)

Scathing report claims Intel may cancel Arc GPUs for gaming altogether as Alchemist rumored to have a "fundamental hardware flaw"

Intel may cancel Arc for gaming if the newest report from Moore’s Law is Dead is true. The leaker claims to have gotten access to internal slides as well as inside information that paint a picture of consistently missed deadlines ...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2022 01:58

MINISFORUM NUCXI5 and NUCXI7 pre-orders now live (Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM NUCXI5 and NUCXI7 now ready for sale, shipments scheduled to kick off in September

Not long after teasing them, MINISFORUM made the Intel-driven NUCXI5 and NUCXI7 mini PCs available for pre-order. Both feature NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 series video cards and can be configured as needed before placing the order. Th...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2022 13:04

Best Buy has a noteworthy deal for the RTX 3050-powered but still budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad 3 gaming laptop (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop with an Intel Core i5-11300H and RTX 3050 now on sale for US$550

Lenovo's affordable gaming laptop from the IdeaPad series offers a lot of bang for the buck in the US$500 price range as it is equipped with an admirably performing Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 and a Core i5-11300H quad-core processor ...

Enrico Frahn, 30 Jul 2022 22:42

The approximate 3DMark Time Spy Extreme scores for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 have been leaked online (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 could be as powerful as the GeForce RTX 3090; GeForce RTX 4080 slated to be over 50% faster

A new leak has shed light on the approximate 3DMark Time Spy Extreme scores of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce RTX 4070. The former scores around 15,000 and the latter 10,000, both of which are higher than the GeForce RTX ...

Anil Ganti, 30 Jul 2022 13:24

The new Lenovo Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition/Inductive Glass Edition tablet can change color thanks to electrochromic technology. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Legion Y700 Ultimate Edition 8-inch Android tablet with color-changing glass back launched in China for 3,299 yuan

Lenovo has released a new version of its Legion Y700 8-inch Android gaming tablet in China. The latest model, the “Ultimate Edition”, features a color-changing inductive glass back. Fans of compact Android tablets elsewhere are st...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jul 2022 19:08

The BenQ EX240N relies on a MOBIUZ VA panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ EX240N: Gaming monitor with MOBIUZ VA panel and 165 Hz refresh rate presented

BenQ has unveiled the EX240N, a 24-inch gaming monitor that relies on a MOBIUZ VA panel. Running at 1080p and 165 Hz, the BenQ EX240N also offers 1 ms MPRT response times, AMD FreeSync Premium support and dual 2.5 W speakers, amon...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2022 17:34

Sony PlayStation VR2 features and abilities are teased ahead of the headset's launch

Sony's second-gen virtual reality (VR) headset for the PlayStation (or PS VR2) is still on the road to launch at the moment. However, the Japanese hardware giant has taken pity on its fans with a new preview of what the accessory ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2022 15:18

The Gigabyte G5 and G7 feature almost identical components. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte refreshes G5 and G7 gaming laptops with Intel Core i5-12500H and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

Gigabyte has announced new G5 and G7 gaming laptops, both in three configurations with Intel Alder Lake and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. Equipped with high refresh rate displays, the Gigabyte G5 and G7 feature up to the Core...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2022 23:11

The Quest 2 will gain Meta branding and a higher price tag next month. (Image source: Adrià García Sarceda)

Quest 2: Meta announces US$100 price increase for ageing VR headset amid Meta Quest 2 re-brand

From next month, you no longer need to use a Facebook account to use a Quest 2. However, the now Meta-branded headset will also start at US$399, US$100 more expensive than its current retail price. The cost of Quest 2 accessories ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2022 17:29

Diablo Immortal has been generating a lot of revenue for Blizzard since its launch (image via Blizzard)

Diablo Immortal generates over US$100 million in revenue despite overwhelmingly negative reviews

Market research firm Sensor Tower reports that Diablo Immortal has raked in over US$100 million in revenue just eight weeks after its launch. This figure accounts for both Android and iOS sales but leaves out third-party app repos...

Anil Ganti, 28 Jul 2022 17:11

Sony has announced a new update for the PlayStation 5 (image via Sony)

Latest PlayStation 5 beta adds 1440p support and multiple UI improvements

Sony has announced a new beta update for the PlayStation 5. It lets the console run natively at 1440p, lets players create lists of up to 100 games, and adds the ability to add stickers/voice notes via instant message.

Anil Ganti, 28 Jul 2022 14:40

Skyline Nintendo Switch emulator manages to run Super Mario Odyssey on Android

Skyline, a new in-development Nintendo Switch emulator for Android devices, is already compatible with several Switch games. While Skyline will likely need years of further development, Super Mario Odyssey actually runs on the lat...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Jul 2022 21:25

GTA 6 to feature a Latina playable female protagonist (Source: Press Start)

GTA 6, still at least two years away, alleged to feature the first playable female protagonist in the series

Expected to hit the market in Take-Two's 2024 fiscal year (April 2023 to March 2024), the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise promises to bring the first playable female protagonist of the series in an open world en...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jul 2022 19:50

The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ will be available in Q3 2022. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Strix XG32UQ: 32-inch gaming monitor presented with a 4K resolution, a 160 Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 connectivity

ASUS has introduced ROG Strix XG32UQ with a 4K resolution and a 160 Hz refresh rate. Available with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync support, the 32-inch gaming monitor also features 1 ms response times across its IPS pa...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2022 15:28

PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will be able to play these games for free in August 2022 (image via Sony)

PlayStation Plus Essential free games for August 2022 revealed by reliable leaker

Dealabs, a reputable leaker for Sony leaks, has listed the games PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers get to play in August, namely Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Little Nightmares and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.

Anil Ganti, 27 Jul 2022 14:44

Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 8 GB. (Source: Sapphire)

Sapphire tries to solve the RX 6500 XT's VRAM problem with the introduction of the PULSE AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 8 GB

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT was meant to be a budget 1080p board for cash-strapped gamers. But in making the GPU cheaper and unattractive to miners, AMD cut too many corners, leaving consumers with a card that barely had enough VRAM...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Jul 2022 22:01

Dell has started a noteworthy deal on the budget-friendly RTX 3050 Ti configuration of its G15 gaming laptop (Image: Dell)

Popular Dell G15 gaming laptop with an Intel Core i5-11260H and RTX 3050 Ti now on sale for US$686

Frugal 1080p gamers who are still looking for a suitable 15-inch gaming laptop in the sub-US$800 price range might want to consider a current deal on the quite popular and budget-friendly RTX 3050 Ti configuration of the Dell G15.

Enrico Frahn, 26 Jul 2022 21:55

Both AMD and Nvidia are expected to release successors to their current-generation GPU lineups soon. (Image source: AMD/Nvidia - edited)

Multiple AMD Radeon RX 7000 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 cards joined by RTX 30 Super series in AFOX EEC filings

Numerous AMD Radeon RX 7000 boards and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards have turned up in two Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) filings. In addition to widely expected SKUs such as the RX 7900 XT and GeForce RTX 4090 Ti, there ...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jul 2022 20:31

The RedMagic 7S Pro gaming smartphone is now available to purchase globally (image via Nubia)

RedMagic 7S Pro gaming smartphone launched globally with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, under-display camera, and an active cooling fan

The RedMagic 7S Pro is now available to purchase globally. Some of its key specs include a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery with 65 W fast charging, triple rear cameras and a transparent chassis. Prices start at US$729/€779...

Anil Ganti, 26 Jul 2022 14:00

Nvidia Lovelace flagship AD102 card with 18,172 CUDA cores may turn out to be the new Titan. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Beastly Nvidia Lovelace flagship AD102 GPU leak with 18,176 CUDA cores, 24 Gbps 48 GB VRAM, and 800 W TBP hints at possible Titan resurrection

Nvidia's upcoming Lovelace generation may finally see the revival of the Titan. Leaked specs indicate that the full AD102-450 die will feature 18,176 CUDA cores, 24 Gbps 48 GB GDDR6X VRAM, and a whopping 800 W TBP. This SKU will a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Jul 2022 04:52

The ROG Flow X16 is a compelling package with Ryzen 6000 APUs and powerful discrete GPUs. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Flow X16: Convertible gaming laptop launches in Europe from €2,499

ASUS has started selling the ROG Flow X16 in Europe, where it starts at €2,499. Paired with AMD Ryzen 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs, the ROG Flow X16 also has a Mini LED display that peaks at 1,000 nits in a convertib...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2022 14:21

The LG 49WQ95C outputs at 5,120 x 1,440 pixels and 144 Hz. (Image source: LG)

LG 49WQ95C debuts with a 49-inch Nano IPS panel, a 32:9 aspect ratio and a 144 Hz refresh rate

LG has unveiled the 49WQ95C, another monitor that falls under its UltraWide brand. Equipped with a 49-inch Nano IPS panel, the LG 49WQ95C has plenty of connectivity to go with its high resolution and high refresh rate display.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2022 14:17

The XMG Pro 17 has a lot of performance in store.

Schenker XMG Pro 17 E22: Graphics performance above all

Big and black - this gaming laptop can only really make an impression when you open it. And this is only marginally due to the RGB keyboard. Instead, it's mainly the hardware that can show what this laptop is capable of.

Mario Petzold, 25 Jul 2022 07:28

Our review of the XMG Pro 15: the RTX 3080 Ti gamer has a lot of good features

Our review of the Schenker XMG Pro 15: The RTX 3080 Ti gamer has a lot of good features

Our review of the XMG Pro 15 with an i7-12700 H and a RTX 3080 Ti is now complete. Schenker advertises the XMG Pro 15 as an all-round laptop for gamers and workstation users with highlights such as a QHD display with great color s...

Christian Hintze, 24 Jul 2022 15:37

The Legion 7 Pro Gen 7. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 (AMD) and holds a Legion Tower 5i giveaway in the US market

The Ryzen 6000-powered Legion 5 Pro has landed on Lenovo's US website for the first time. As if to mark this event, the OEM has announced an inaugural Legion Tower 5i giveaway for its Community website. It has a Tiger Lake process...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2022 15:34

One of the latest HyperSense headsets. (Source: Razer)

Razer announces the 100% acquisition of Interhaptics

Razer has bought all shares of the French company responsible for Interhaptics, described as a "leading development platform" for feedback in gaming, PC and extended-reality (XR) hardware. The move is slated to underpin the former...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2022 13:48

There are rumors that a Lovelace-Titan collaboration is in the works. (Image source: Carpenter/Nvidia - edited)

Monstrous Titan graphics card with up to 800 W power limit hinted at in leaked Nvidia Lovelace GPU codename

A new Titan graphics card from Nvidia could be incoming, according to a GPU codename shared by a well-known leaker. The GeForce RTX 40 series, or “Lovelace” family, is already expected to feature a powerful RTX 4090 Ti SKU in its ...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2022 21:48

The new 3D VCC technology. (Source: Infinix)

Infinix touts its 3D Vapour Cloud Chamber Liquid Cooling Technology as an improved solution for the smartphones of the future

Smartphone OEMs are currently embroiled in a battle to release the biggest and best vapor chamber (VC) on the market as an important component of thermal management for their latest devices. Now, Infinix has allegedly gone further...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2022 13:33

EasySMX ESM-9124 is a Switch Pro Controller with programmable turbo and macro buttons for $35 USD

The EasySMX is very light at just 211 g compared to the 250 g Switch Pro controller. Customizing the buttons is easy but only if you can remember all the necessary button combinations as there is no UI to help.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2022 02:36

The MScreen has a 32:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 770 HD resolution. (Image source: MScreen)

MScreen ultra-wide portable screen with 32:9 aspect ratio is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

The MScreen ultra-wide portable screen has launched via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The gadget has a 32:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 770 HD resolution. You can connect to the device via HDMI and USB ports. The MScreen is a...

Polly Allcock, 21 Jul 2022 17:59

The Anbernic ships in black and white colourways. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic Win600 launches for US$314.99 with AMD Athlon Silver 3020e and Athlon Silver 3050e APUs

Anbernic has started offering the Win600, a compact gaming handheld powered by the AMD Athlon Silver 3020e or Athlon Silver 3050e. Also equipped with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage, the Anbernic Win600 has a 5.96-inch dis...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2022 13:21

The Redmi G 2022 starts at CNY 7,499 (~US$1,110) with an Intel Core i5-12450H processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi G 2022 presented with a 2.5K and 165 Hz display, plus mid-range gaming hardware

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi G 2022, a more compact take on the Redmi G 2021. Equipped with a choice of Intel Alder Lake-H series and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 series GPUs, the Redmi G 2022 is considerably smaller than the Redmi ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2022 13:16

Marvel's Spider-Man is now up for pre-order on Steam and Epic Games Store (image via Sony)

Marvel's Spider-Man PC system requirements unveiled: Intel Core i5-4160 and Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 sufficient for a 720p 30 FPS experience

Sony and Insomniac Games have revealed the minimum hardware requirements to run Marvel's Spider-Man on PC, along with PC-specific features and pre-order bonuses. The game will be playable via Steam and Epic Games Store on August 1...

Anil Ganti, 21 Jul 2022 09:20

The new Redmi G will have a 2.5K and 165 Hz display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi previews Redmi G 2022 with a 16:10 display and a more compact design

Xiaomi has teased the Redmi G 2022, another 16-inch gaming laptop. It seems that Xiaomi has a few changes to the Redmi G this time around, such as updating its design and including a 2.5K display with a 165 Hz refresh rate.

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2022 19:36

The Vizio M-series Quantum X TVs support up to 240 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Vizio)

Vizio M-series Quantum X TVs revealed with 4K display and up to 240 Hz refresh rate

Vizio has unveiled the Quantum X TV series with 4K UHD displays. The gadgets support a 240 Hz refresh rate at 1080p, or a 120 Hz refresh rate at 4K, making them suitable for gaming. The devices are compatible with various technolo...

Polly Allcock, 20 Jul 2022 14:42

Nubia Z40S Pro launches as the world's cheapest Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered flagship smartphone yet

The ZTE Nubia Z40S Pro is the latest Android smartphone to debut with the updated Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 flagship processor. It has also managed to undercut its rivals from Realme or iQOO in doing so, starting at the equivalent o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2022 13:16

The XENEON 32UHD144 and 32QHD240 are available with and without stands. (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair announces XENEON 32-inch gaming monitors with high refresh rates

Corsair has introduced the XENEON 32UHD144 and XENEON 32QHD240, both 32-inch gaming monitors. Equipped with 4K and 2.5K panels respectively, both XENEON monitors support high refresh rates, have slim display bezels and are orderab...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2022 12:06