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The Sony Inzone M3 and Inzone M9 are high refresh rate gaming monitors. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Inzone M3 and Inzone M9 gaming monitors announced with PlayStation 5 design elements

Sony has introduced the Inzone M3 and Inzone M9 with high refresh rate panels. Featuring designs that would fit nicely next to a PlayStation 5, the Inzone M3 and Inzone M9 are 27-inch gaming monitors that support DisplayPort 1.4 a...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2022 16:23

Steam Deck uses a custom AMD Zen 2 "Van Gogh" APU. (Source: Valve)

Valve promises to ship "more than double the number of Steam Decks" as it finishes sending Q2 reservation emails

Valve's first handheld console, the Steam Deck, has proved to be a runaway success. But amidst the supply crunch of the past two years, there are still a lot of people that wanted to get their hands on one but couldn't. The situat...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Jun 2022 23:15

The AYA NEO NEXT 2 replaces the NEXT, which has only just started shipping. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO NEXT 2: New gaming handheld presented with Steam Deck looks and Intel Arc dGPU or AMD Radeon RX 6000 options

AYA NEO has revealed the NEXT 2, a gaming handheld that will be available with Intel and AMD processors. While the latter will feature RDNA 2-based iGPUs, AYA NEO plans to offer the former with dedicated GPU options from the Intel...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 22:31

AMD is planning to launch the RDNA3 GPUs in late 2022. (Image Source: Moore's Law is Dead)

AMD's Radeon RX 7000 GPUs could feature hardware AI processors similar to Nvidia's Tensor cores, as suggested by latest Linux patches

Even though FSR 2.0 is almost as good as Nvidia's DLSS, AMD might be looking to add AI-enabled hardware processing in the upcoming RDNA3 GPUs, as suggested by the addition of Wave Matrix Multiply-Accumulate algorithms in the lates...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jun 2022 19:49

The Lenovo Halo gaming smartphone just showed up on Geekbench (image via Evan Blass on Twitter)

Lenovo Halo: High-end gaming smartphone makes Geekbench debut powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Lenovo's upcoming gaming smartphone, codenamed Halo, has made one of its first Geekbench appearances. It packs a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 8 GB of RAM and runs Android 12. Lenovo is expected to unveil the devices sometime in July 2...

Anil Ganti, 29 Jun 2022 11:03

ARM Immortalis-G715 supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing. (Image Source: ARM)

ARM Immortalis-G715 flagship GPU scales up to 16 cores and supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, will be available in smartphones early 2023

ARM has unveiled its flagship gaming GPU, the Immortalis-G715. The Immortalis-G715 is the first ARM GPU to support hardware-accelerated ray tracing via a dedicated ray tracing unit and can scale up to 16 cores. It also supports va...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2022 07:13

The ROG Phone 6 should be available globally with up to 18 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. (Image source: 91mobiles & Evan Blass)

ASUS ROG Phone 6: Marketing images of upcoming gaming smartphone and two first-party accessories leak ahead of July 5 launch

ASUS is close to unveiling the ROG Phone 6, with the company having scheduled a July 5 release. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has shared photos of ASUS' next gaming smartphone with the AeroActive Cooler 6 and Devilcase Guardi...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2022 16:23

Auto HDR Tone Mapping helps PS5 users see more image detail in games on Sony Bravia XR TVs. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Sony INZONE M3 and M9 monitors with exclusive PS5 features have their specs and price estimates leaked ahead of new product showcase event

The Sony INZONE M3 and INZONE M9 gaming monitors have had their specs leaked before an expected unveiling at an upcoming showcase event. Along with that, the same source has offered up “around” prices for the INZONE M3 and INZONE ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2022 12:17

XMG refreshes the PRO 15 / 17 gaming laptops with Intel Alder Lake processors and up to an Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU

The new PRO 15 / 17 models feature a more robust design over the previous generation, and thus can accommodate powerful components like Intel's Alder Lake-H processors and up to an RTX 3080 Ti GPU. XMG's E22 PRO models come with q...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Jun 2022 12:00

XMG updates the FUSION 15 gaming laptops with Intel 11th gen CPUs and up to an RTX 3070 GPU

The 2022 FUSION 15 laptop from XMG features the Intel Core i7-11800H processor with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 2x NVMe SSDs. There are RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 GPU options, a Thunderbolt 4 connector and the battery capacity has been...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Jun 2022 12:00

The RTX 4090 Ti Founders Edition could be as large as its predecessor but with a thicker heatsink to account for an increased TGP. (Image source: Moore's Law is Dead)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Ti Founders Edition renders leak of engineering sample with minor design changes from Ampere cards

Renders of an upcoming Founders Edition graphics card have leaked, purportedly of an engineering sample. While rumoured to be a 3 or 3.25-slot card, the RTX 4090 Ti Founders Edition could still consume up to 600 W, 150 W more than...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2022 19:48

The new flagship S95QR soundbar system. (Source: LG)

LG unleashes its 2022 soundbars on the US market

LG's latest S-series soundbars go up to 9.1.5-channel sound with auto low latency mode (ALLM) and variable refresh rate (VRR) over HDMI 2.1. The line also boasts a world-first central up-firing speaker design for potentially incre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2022 16:20

Best Buy has started a very enticing sale on the Dell G15 and offers the gaming laptop at an affordable price of just US$699 (Image: Dell)

Budget-friendly Dell G15 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 5800H and RTX 3050 Ti on sale for US$699

The reasonably specced Ryzen Edition of Dell's 15-inch gaming laptop is a good choice for budget-conscious gamers who are still looking for a new and portable notebook in the sub-US$800 category. Considering its currently discount...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Jun 2022 22:22

Testing the Schenker XMG Apex 15 Max: a gaming laptop with a desktop CPU

Schenker XMG Apex 15 Max: Gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 5900X

Schenker combines a socketed Ryzen 9-5900X CPU with a GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. This results in a powerful laptop that strikes a good figure in scenarios that demand a lot of performance, be it gaming, video processing, or rend...

Sascha Mölck, 25 Jun 2022 01:40

The new AOKZOE console offers a large screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. (Image Source: AOKZOE)

AOKZOE demoes FHD+ large-screen handheld gaming console powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 6800U APU

Competition on the Chinese handheld console market is getting fierce as yet another maker presents its large-screen model. AOKZOE's console is powered by a Ryzen 7 6800U with Radeon 680M iGPU and it looks to handle popular games l...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jun 2022 14:57

A higher-quality display and new lens array will fundamentally improve the AR/VR experience. (Image source: Unsplash)

Meta Quest 2 Pro: Noted analyst offers features and price prediction list

Renowned tech supply chain analyst and tech leaker Ming-Chi Kuo recently shared a number of predictions regarding a new mixed reality headset from Meta that is expected to launch later this year. The new headset is allegedly slate...

Brahm Shank, 24 Jun 2022 08:36

AYA NEO offers the AIR in three models, of which there are multiple configurations. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR series debuts on Indiegogo from US$499 with AMD Barcelona APUs and OLED displays

AYA NEO has brought the AIR series to the crowdfunding website Indiegogo. Available in multiple configurations, the AYA NEO AIR series starts at US$499 and rises to US$1,255 for the flagship Pro model. Shipment of AYA NEO AIR seri...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 00:25

The AYA NEO FLIP joins numerous devices that the company is yet to release. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO FLIP: Company adds another handheld device to its expanding lineup with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU

AYA NEO has teased the AYA NEO FLIP, a fifth gaming handheld it hopes to launch in Q4 2022. Joining the AYA NEO 2, AYA NEO 2 GEEK, AYA NEO SLIDE and the AYA NEO AIR Plus, the AYA NEO FLIP will launch with a design reminiscent of a...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 18:37

The GPD Win Max 2 has a backlit keyboard, a trackpad and controller buttons. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Max 2: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Intel Core i7-1260P configurations confirmed for July-bound handheld

GPD has announced what memory configuration in which it will offer the Win Max 2. Starting with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the Win Max 2 will be orderable next month in 12 SKUs, including several LTE versions. Pricing remains un...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 16:33

The Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro. (Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Phone 6 specs and pricing revealed in new leaks

Ahead of its July 5 global debut, new leaks have now revealed details of the Asus ROG Phone 6, including major specifications and expected pricing of the gaming phone in Europe. The ROG Phone 6 will debut with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen ...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2022 14:04

Our first Intel Arc A370M benchmarks are in and the results are comparable to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti at best and slower than the GeForce MX250 at worst

Asus just launched its first ever laptop with Arc A370M graphics. While it performs great against integrated Iris Xe and Radeon Vega, it's going to need to a bigger boost to overtake the existing Nvidia GeForce MX series and even ...

Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2022 10:38

The upcoming "Serpent Canyon" mini PC features a generous port selection. (Image Source: Baidu)

Intel NUC 12 “Serpent Canyon” gaming mini PC coming soon with i7-12700H CPU and Arc A770M dGPU

The all-Intel system offer will soon expand with the addition of a NUC 12 "Serpent Canyon" gaming mini PC that is powered by mobile-grade components like the i7-12700H processor and the Arc A770M dGPU with 16 GB of VRAM. The syste...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jun 2022 14:32

Just because a game doesn't take itself seriously, doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. (Image source: Valve - edited)

3 Steam indie games that lost the plot but kept the insanity

Let's face it, we've all just about had it with the same cookie-cutter games featuring the serious, grizzled men with big guns and muscles in place of personality. Fortunately, game developers have caught on to this and there are ...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2022 08:02

Dell XPS 17 9720 RTX 3060 vs. RTX 3050: 25 percent faster performance at no additional power cost

The RTX 3060 may be faster than the RTX 3050, but it is operating under the same 65 W TGP meaning it doesn't need to run any warmer or require more power from the outlet to do so.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jun 2022 01:05

Sony already has Bravia televisions that are "Perfect for PlayStation 5". (Image source: Sony - edited)

Two "perfect for PlayStation 5" Sony INZONE gaming monitors incoming with 4K at 144 Hz play on the cards

Sony is expected to release two new “perfect for PlayStation 5” gaming monitors soon. It is believed the displays will be part of Sony’s INZONE series of accessories. Scant details about the Sony INZONE gaming monitors are current...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jun 2022 23:42

Sony has three new gaming-oriented headsets incoming with the INZONE H-series. (Image source: @OnLeaks & 91Mobiles - edited)

Sony INZONE H9, H7, and H3 gaming headsets leak promising enhanced PS5 play at an alleged cheaper price than the WH-1000XM5

Sony INZONE H9, H7, and H3 gaming headset press renderings and alleged unit prices have leaked. It appears Sony has prepared three dedicated INZONE gaming headsets for those with different budgets, with the top-end INZONE H9 offer...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jun 2022 21:35

Dual-GCD AMD GPUs could launch by 2023, but probably not for gaming models. (Image Source: AMD)

Latest leaks suggest that AMD could release a GPU more powerful than the Navi 31 in 2023

The Navi 3x in question is supposed to feature a dual-GCD design with 16384 Stream Processors, which is a considerable upgrade over the Navi 31 rumored to feature a single-GCD design with 12288 SP. According to some sources, this ...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jun 2022 19:05

The ViewSonic VX2418C has a 1500R curvature and a 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic VX2418C: New gaming monitor presented with 165 Hz refresh rate and 1500R curvature

ViewSonic has introduced the VX2418C, a curved gaming monitor operating at 1080p. Launching for €219, the ViewSonic VX2418C also has a 1500R curvature, a 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2022 17:02

AUO plans to outdo ASUS with a 540 Hz gaming monitor. (Image source: AUO)

AUO to launch a slew of new high refresh rate gaming panels, including a 540 Hz option

AUO is alleged to be working on at least three new panel types for Esports gamers. Reputedly, the company is developing 4K/240 Hz and 2K/360 Hz options, plus a 540 Hz panel that would outpace ASUS's new ROG Swift 500 Hz.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2022 13:26

The unofficial PlayStation 5 Slim is slimmer and runs cooler than the original model. (Image source: DIY Perks)

Sony PlayStation 5 transformed into PS5 Slim with a 19 mm thick chassis

A YouTuber has taken the PlayStation 5 and shrunk it to fit within a much smaller case. The unofficial PS5 Slim can still run at its full potential, even with a case that is less than 2 cm thick.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2022 13:21

Xiaomi Poco F4 GT performs miserably in new gaming test

Featuring magnetomotive shoulder triggers, the Poco F4 GT was launched a while ago as Xiaomi's first gaming-focused smartphone for the global market. It appears to do a horrid job at actual gaming, though, if a new test is anythin...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2022 22:54

Asus ROG Phone 6 confirmed to feature significantly improved thermals for better gaming performance

The Asus ROG Phone 6 is scheduled to launch on July 5. After confirming the presence of a 165 Hz AMOLED screen on the phone, Asus has now teased significantly improved cooling and thermals for the ROG Phone 5's successor.

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2022 16:05

If only a software update could fix the Meta Quest's abysmal battery life. (Image source: Unsplash)

Meta Quest V41: 4 fantastic new features for metaverse fanatics

The latest software update for the Meta Quest debuts an incredibly intimate medium for hanging out with friends in the metaverse, deep integrations for Windows 11, and more options for parental controls. Polish your headset lenses...

Brahm Shank, 19 Jun 2022 20:56

AMD's "Little Phoenix" will power the Steam Deck 2 handheld consoles. (Image Source: AMD/TowardsDataScience - edited)

AMD "Little Phoenix" APU with Zen 4 cores and RDNA3 iGPU rumored to power Steam's Deck 2 handheld console, could launch in late 2023

The "Little Phoenix" is rumored to launch in late 2023 with Steam's second gen Deck handheld console. Apparently, it is a cut-down version of the "Phoenix" laptop processor that is scheduled to launch in early 2023, and the four Z...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jun 2022 19:50

The quality 31.5-inch display adds a significant chunk to the final price. (Image Source: Colorful)

Colorful reveals G-ONE PLUS all-in-one gaming PC complete specs and pricing

The G-ONE PLUS AIO gaming PC integrates laptop-grade Alder Lake-H processors and RTX 3060 140 W GPUs, but it also features a 31.5-inch IPS display with 165 Hz G-SYNC and HDR400 specs, so the prices are in line with the more expens...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jun 2022 19:13

LG brings its innovative 2-in-1 DualUp monitor to the US market

The LG DualUp Monitor has just been announced in terms of pricing and availability for the US market. Its unusual name can be explained via its form-factor, which leads to an extremely rare 16:18 aspect-ratio and what the OEM call...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2022 17:57

The next Amazon Prime Day event will occur on July 12 and 13. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon announces July Prime Day event with smart home deals and over 30 free games

Amazon has announced that its next Prime Day event will take place on July 12 and 13, reaching new countries, including Sweden and Poland. Many smart home devices will be part of the sale from brands such as iRobot, Ring and eero....

Polly Allcock, 17 Jun 2022 15:12

The Anbernic RG353P comes in two colours, both with 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32 GB of storage. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG353P: New retro gaming handheld arrives that can dual boot Android and Linux

Anbernic has unveiled the RG353P in two colours. Launching for US$129.99, the Anbernic RG353P has a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a Rockchip RK3566 and 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2022 14:54

Steelrising is now pre-orderable for PCs and consoles (image via Spiders Games)

Bloodborne-inspired Soulslike game Steelrising is now up for pre-order on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X

Spiders Games has opened up pre-orders for its upcoming Soulslike title Steelrising. The game borrows heavily from Bloodborne and is set in French Revolution-era Paris. It will be available to play on September 8.

Anil Ganti, 17 Jun 2022 13:37

Sony and FromSoftware are yet to officially confirm Bloodborne 2 (image via YouTube)

Talented 3D artist brings Bloodborne 2 to life in stunning Unreal Engine 5 concept trailer

YouTuber Enfant Terrible has harnessed the power of Unreal Engine 5 to envision what Bloodborne 2 could look like. The concept trailer perfectly encapsulates the Victorian-era aesthetic of Yharnam and other locations which could b...

Anil Ganti, 17 Jun 2022 08:16

Graphics card prices have finally dropped to reasonable levels (image via own)

Nvidia and AMD graphics cards are now more affordable than ever thanks to the crypto market crash

Some Nvidia and AMD graphics cards can now be purchased at below MSRP on Newegg. The average prices for many used cards has gone down on eBay as well, according to research done by Tom's Hardware.

Anil Ganti, 16 Jun 2022 15:15

Sony is planning to launch the PS5 Pro controller later this month (image via Unsplash)

Sony's upcoming PS5 Pro controller slated to offer a plethora of hardware and software customization options

Sony is planning to launch an entirely new PS5 Pro controller for professional gamers. It will include hot-swappable thumbsticks, D-pads, trigger stops and paddles. The controller could be unveiled later this month.

Anil Ganti, 16 Jun 2022 08:10

The iGame G-One Plus gaming AIO from Colorful appears to feature a 27-inch screen. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Colorful teases all-in-one gaming PC with Intel i7-12700H processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 dGPU

Only the mobile-grade CPU and dGPU have been revealed thus far, and the pictures provided with the teaser also point to a 27-inch screen. The port selection also features a USB-C connector that could be Thunderbolt4-compatible.

Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2022 18:17

Nreal will release a Steam beta at the end of the month. (Image source: Nreal)

Nreal announces Steam games beta including DiRT Rally and Halo series

Nreal has announced that it will launch a Steam beta later this month for the Nreal Light and Nreal Air glasses. Not all Steam games will be supported, though DiRT Rally and the Halo series have been named as AAA titles available....

Polly Allcock, 15 Jun 2022 17:47