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External power bricks for laptops are getting kind of chonky. This MSI adapter measures 18 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm and weighs just under 1 kg

External power bricks or AC adapters for gaming laptops are getting kind of chonky

A super-thin and sleek gaming laptop can only be as portable as the AC adapter that comes with it. With the power-hungry Intel Alder Lake-H series, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and RTX 3080 Ti now available, potential buyers will want to ...

Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2022 22:24

Some Steam Deck users have experienced stick drift. Valve has now issued a fix. (Image source: Valve/LTT/GamersNexus - edited)

Valve issues a speedy update as reports of Steam Deck consoles suffering from stick drift start to come in

Some users have experienced stick drift issues with the Steam Deck. Posting videos on the subreddit r/SteamDeck, three users reported cursors moving on their own, both in-game and in the OS. Valve has now acknowledged the issue an...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Mar 2022 21:23

Gabe Newell may not have been the hero that 2022 deserved, but he was the hero it needed. Image source: Valve

4 reasons why the Valve Steam Deck is an entirely different beast of a console

Valve finally shipped its Steam Deck handheld console to users in early 2022. While handheld gaming PCs have existed for quite some time, the Steam Deck is in a class of its own and is setting the example for what a mobile gaming ...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Mar 2022 20:34

The AOC AGON AG3448UXM contains mini-LED backlights, among other features. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON AG344UXM: 34-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor announced with mini-LED backlights and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification

AOC has unveiled the AGON AG344UXM, an ultra-wide gaming monitor that has a 3,440 x 1,440-pixel native resolution and 1,152 local dimming zones. The 34-inch gaming monitor also contains plenty of ports and peaks at 1000 cd/m² when...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2022 14:15

Amazon’s game streaming service, Luna, is now available to customers in the US. (Image source: Luna)

The Amazon Luna game streaming service is now available

You can now stream games via Amazon Luna if you live in the US. Prime members can play some games for free, with a Luna+ subscription priced at US$9.99 (~€9.01) per month.

Polly Allcock, 02 Mar 2022 11:55

The Nintendo Switch OLED may soon be obsolete if new rumors about the Switch Pro are to be believed. (Image via Nintendo)

NVIDIA's DLSS source code leak may have confirmed the Nintendo Switch Pro

NVIDIA's DLSS source code leak didn't just spill secrets from NVIDIA; it may have also revealed that Nintendo is indeed working on a successor to the Nintendo Switch. While it's unlikely the Japanese gaming giant is gearing up to ...

Sam Medley, 02 Mar 2022 05:21

Busy times for Nvidia later this year? (Image Source: Needpix)

New SKU details for Nvidia's Ada Lovelace, Hopper, and Blackwell GPUs purportedly found in hacked data

This information appears to be coming via the hacked confidential data stolen from Nvidia a few days ago. The images show driver code mentioning six Ada Lovelace SKUs, two Hopper SKUs and two more Blackwell SKUs. Judging by the nu...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2022 18:03

A host of new games have arrived on the Xbox Game Pass (image via Square Enix)

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy arrives on Xbox Game Pass; Microsoft Flight Simulator now available on Xbox Cloud

Xbox Game Pass owners will be pleased to know that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is now available on the platform. It is playable on PC, console and cloud, along with titles such as FAR: Changing Tides, Young Souls and more.

Anil Ganti, 01 Mar 2022 17:02

A reputable leaker believes that the PlayStation VR2 headset's release date could be delayed. (Image source: PlayStation)

The PlayStation VR2 headset could be delayed until 2023

A YouTube leaker has suggested that the launch date of the PS VR2 headset could be pushed back to 2023. They cite the lack of PS5 consoles, which will power the VR experience, as the reason for the delay.

Polly Allcock, 01 Mar 2022 16:50

You can now play Cyberpunk 2077 in VR through a new mod. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

A VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077 is now available

Luke Ross has released a VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077, available via Patreon. The mod lets you experience driving and photo modes with head-tracking, 3D effects and more.

Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2022 21:05

The Legion Y90 is live. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's Legion Y90 gaming flagship debuts UFS 3.1+SSD RAID 0 storage for smartphones

Lenovo has now made its first-gen Legion Y-series Android smartphone official. It brings a relatively novel form-factor to its market, having rear-firing fans that blast through its rear panel and surround its RGB logo. Its Snapdr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Feb 2022 18:58

The Lenovo Legion Y700 utilizes the Snapdragon 870's Adreno 650 iGPU for graphics processing. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Legion Y700 price starts at equivalent of US$428 for the Snapdragon 870-powered Apple iPad Mini 6 challenger

The Lenovo Legion Y700 compact Android tablet has been launched in China at a starting price of 2,699 yuan, which is equivalent to US$428/€381/£319. However, lucky early-bird customers can pick up the Snapdragon 870-based gaming s...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2022 18:44

The new Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming comes in both Intel and AMD variants. (Image Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2022 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i get redesigned chassis with Intel and AMD choices and optional Arc A370M starting from €999

Lenovo is introducing a redesigned IdeaPad Gaming series at MWC 2022. The new IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i laptops will be available in both Intel 12th gen and AMD Ryzen 6000H options in both 15-inch and 16-inch screen sizes. The IdeaP...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2022 09:00

Uh oh, the mobile GeForce RTX 3070 Ti can be slower than an older regular GeForce RTX 3070 alternative

It's Max-Q all over again. Certain GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptops can be up to 20 percent faster than others with the exact same GPU due to the wide TGP range between laptop models. If you're in the market for a fancy RTX 3070 Ti or ...

Allen Ngo, 28 Feb 2022 04:06

The 2020 Razer Blade 15 Advanced is a capable gaming laptop, and it's on sale for US$1,700, or $900 off its retail price. (Image via Razer)

Deal | Snag the 2020 Razer Blade 15 Advanced for up to $900 off at Amazon

While it doesn't sport the latest and greatest from Intel and Nvidia, the 2020 Razer Blade 15 Advanced is a capable gaming laptop with a blazingly-fast 300 Hz refresh rate panel, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, and a Comet...

Sam Medley, 26 Feb 2022 22:20

The Lenovo Legion Y700 tablet and Legion Y90 smartphone are mainly aimed at gamers. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo teases upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and Legion Y90 smartphone launches by posting full data sheets but without the prices

Lenovo has revealed the full specifications for the upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and the Legion Y90 smartphone. However, the Chinese OEM has managed to remain tight-lipped about the price tags. There is a lot of interest in the Leg...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2022 21:37

Users will be reprimanded for posting health and Covid-19 misinformation. (Image: Discord - edited)

Discord to ban health and Covid-19 misinformation

Discord has announced new guidelines to combat health and Covid-19 misinformation on its platform. The policy intends to avert harm to individuals due to health falsehoods such as anti-vaccination content and erroneous cures. The ...

Aleem Ali, 26 Feb 2022 14:24

Lenovo Legion 5 17 - Quiet gaming laptop with an RTX 3060 GPU and AMD Ryzen CPU

We reviewed the Lenovo Legion 5 17, the latest gaming laptop from Lenovo, and were satisfied with the performance and noise levels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 mobile GPU have a lot of potential without break...

Sebastian Bade, 26 Feb 2022 07:55

The Bravia A90J and other 2021 Sony TVs will finally support variable refresh rates as the release of the according VRR firmware update could start in a few days (Image: Sony)

Sony OLED TVs like the A80J and A90J to finally receive the long-awaited VRR update

Sony's premium OLED TVs like the Bravia XR A80J and A90J and other 2021 models like the X90J and X95J will supposedly start receiving the much anticipated VRR firmware update next month.

Enrico Frahn, 25 Feb 2022 23:18

Elden Ring is one of many titles that have already been verified for play on the Steam Deck. (Image source: Valve - edited)

Steam Deck handles Elden Ring with aplomb as Bandai Namco promises performance improvements

The Steam Deck has been officially released and just in time for the launch of Elden Ring. Gamers interested in buying both Valve’s handheld console and FromSoftware’s gorgeous RPG with the intent of mobile monster-slaying will be...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2022 21:42

Steam Deck 2 is already on Valve's radar. (Image Source: Valve)

Gabe Newell teases Steam Deck 2 and possible new features

Valve's CEO might be looking to integrate some metaverse features in the next Steam Deck iteration, as he mentions a possible VR component. Additionally, the price points might be increased, since the high-end Steam Deck model tur...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Feb 2022 17:53

Ryzen 7000 processors are getting the 3D V-Cache dies. (Image Source: AMD)

Performance clues for the desktop-grade Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” RDNA2 iGPU included in AMD's latest SMU driver update

The latest version for AMD's System Management Unit driver is suggesting that the RDNA2 iGPUs found in the upcoming Ryzen 7000 desktop processors could run at 1.1 GHz, and, according to industry insiders, there could be a lower-en...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Feb 2022 17:26

The NUC 12 Extreme starts at US$1,699 through SimplyNUC. (Image source: Intel)

Intel NUC 12 Extreme pre-orders start from US$1,699 with RAM and storage

SimplyNUC has listed the NUC12DCMi7 Full and the NUC12DCMi9 Full, versions of NUC 12 Extreme with RAM and storage. Both machines are highly configurable and come with powerful Alder Lake processors. The NUC 12 Extreme will start s...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2022 17:21

S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 developers express concern and outrage over the ongoing Ukraine-Russia geopolitical crisis. (Image Source: Stalker2.com)

Developers of STALKER 2, Metro, and other Ukranian game studios respond on Russian attacks, appeal for support

Ukraine-based game developers have expressed concern and outrage over the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. These include Kyiv-based GSC Game World, makers of the popular S.T.A.L.K.E.R games, and 4A Games, developers of the Metro f...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Feb 2022 16:24

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 has been benchmarked online (image via Nvidia)

New Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 benchmark scores do little to assuage performance concerns

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 manages to score 9,673 on the 3D Mark Fire Strike benchmark. In terms of performance, it sits between the Turing-based GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti and could match the Ampere-based GeForce MX570, as...

Anil Ganti, 25 Feb 2022 10:06

The Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop gets a GPU refresh and revised pricing

Less than six months after launching the Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop, Xiaomi looks set to refresh the laptop with a different GPU. Interestingly, though, this GPU is a worse performer than the RTX 3060 on the original model. A pr...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2022 09:52

Elden Ring has already secured current Metacritic ratings of 95 (PC), 97 (PS5), and 95 (XBSX). (Image source: Bandai Namco Europe)

Elden Ring falls foul to frame-rate jitters on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, but there are workarounds

Frame-rate issues have apparently befallen Elden Ring on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Initial testing by Digital Foundry discovered that stutters and jitters frequently occur during Elden Ring gameplay, with a couple of workaro...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2022 05:53

ROCCAT introduces the Kone XP as a wired mouse with "next-gen" customization options

The Kone XP is the latest mouse from ROCCAT, complete with its series' signature shape and Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor. However, it boasts 15 buttons, which have up to 29 possible functions, and more extensive, tunable RGB ligh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2022 22:49

Strap in. You're about to be metaversically mesmerized by these titles. (Image source: Unsplash)

4 Meta Quest apps you won't want to miss

Congratulations on securing your Meta Quest headset and welcome to the metaverse. Believe it or not that’s not the cringiest thing you’ll hear this year. Just wait until your stepbrother tries to explain how he’s minting and selli...

Brahm Shank, 24 Feb 2022 20:58

The AYA NEO NEXT is available in multiple colours. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO NEXT: Indiegogo campaign starts, orders to ship in mid-April

AYA NEO has started selling the AYA NEO NEXT through Indiegogo, where it has already grossed over US$200,000 in backing. The AYA NEO NEXT is available in three memory configurations, all with Ryzen 7 5825U APUs. The AYA NEO NEXT s...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 17:14

Sharkoon MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon intros the steel-made MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases

Leaving RGB lighting aside, the MS-Y1000 and MS-Z1000 micro-ATX cases from Sharkoon come with a front panel that sports Y-shaped or Z-shaped airflow openings, four pre-installed fans, as well as room for a 240 mm radiator in the t...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Feb 2022 01:29

A high-end gaming laptop with a sober design: MSI Stealth GS66

The RTX 3070 Ti's debut: MSI Stealth GS66

Not only does MSI equip the latest GS66 generation with a brand-new Alder Lake CPU, but also with an updated Ampere GPU. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti of the base 12UGS variant already promises enough performance to handle the QHD displ...

Florian Glaser, 23 Feb 2022 23:02

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 will need a serious cooling system in place if the power requirement rumors are true. (Image source: Nvidia/Unsplash - edited)

September-bound Lovelace GeForce RTX 40 series heats up with alleged 850 W TGP for flagship AD102 GPU and 1,500 W PSU requirement

Some astonishing Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series-related power requirement rumors have surfaced. A well-known leaker has claimed that the flagship Lovelace AD102 GPU, which should appear in an RTX 4090 or 4090 Ti card, has a high-end...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2022 22:19

LG's first 48-inch UltraGear monitor will launch in July 2022, 38GN950 pictured. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear monitor to launch this summer with a 48-inch OLED panel, a high refresh rate and HDMI 2.1

LG is preparing to release a super-sized gaming monitor under its UltraGear brand. The 48-inch affair will have an OLED panel, DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 connections, plus subtle UltraGear branding.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 21:00

Poor Vanguard sales are rumoured to be the reason behind there being no triple-A Call of Duty release in 2023. (Image source: The Gamer)

Activision to skip major Call of Duty release in 2023 and focus on additional content for existing CoD games

Reportedly, Activision has pulled the Call of Duty game planned for 2023, leaving the series without a major release next year. In its place will arrive a new free-to-play game and more content for both CoD: Warzone 2 and CoD: Mod...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 19:15

Color scheme and design cues taken from the PS5 console (Image Source: Sony)

Sony releases first PlayStation VR2 headset images and more specs

Design-wise, the PlayStation VR2 headset is taking quite a few cues from the PS5 console itself, while the hardware upgrades include a 4K HDR display with 90 / 120 Hz refresh rate and foveated rendering, plus haptic feedback, eye ...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Feb 2022 17:54

The Dell G15 5520 has arrived with no fanfare. (Image source: Dell)

Dell G15 5520 released with CPU and GPU upgrades plus numerous configuration options

Dell has launched the G15 5520, a refreshed version of the 5510. The G15 5520 arrives with a choice between two Intel Alder Lake-P processors, GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs and three display options. Also, the G15 5520 has DDR5 RAM, ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 17:09

A new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti variant has been launched by Zotac (image via Nvidia)

Zotac unveils three GeForce RTX 3060 Ti variants with a GA103 GPU

Zotac has officially listed three Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti desktop graphics card variants featuring a GA103 GPU. Other than the GPU swap, it seems to have identical specs to its GA104-toting sibling, including 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM...

Anil Ganti, 23 Feb 2022 16:27

The 4 Pro is here. (Source: Black Shark)

Black Shark finally holds an official global launch for its 4 Pro smartphone

Xiaomi's Black Shark 4 Pro has finally joined its vanilla 4 sibling on its brand's international webstore today (February 23, 2022). It offers the slightly outdated, yet still quite powerful, Snapdragon 888 flagship-grade processo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2022 09:00

Cyberpunk 2077 cannot run at native 4K on any current-generation console as of Patch 1.5. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 cannot run at 4K on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X with Patch 1.5

Digital Foundry has determined that Cyberpunk 2077 does not play at 4K on either the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, despite CD Projekt Red claiming that this was now the case. The company's lauded ray-tracing features only introd...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 00:13

The RedMagic 7 flagship gaming smartphone launches on the international market

RedMagic has unveiled the global variant of its 2022 flagship gaming smartphone today (February 22, 2022). The 7 has a top-end 165Hz refresh rate for its AMOLED display, and boasts a comprehensive cooling system for its Snapdragon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2022 21:58

27-inch Dell S2721DGF 1440p IPS 165Hz G-Sync gaming monitor on sale for $300 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | 27-inch Dell S2721DGF 2K IPS 165Hz G-Sync gaming monitor on sale for $300 USD

This 1440p Dell monitor is a sweet spot for many gamers due to its native 1440p resolution, 27-inch screen size, and fast response times. The high quality stand and lack of an external power brick make the monitor even better than...

Allen Ngo, 22 Feb 2022 04:21

Halo The Series will reveal Master Chief's face. (Image Source: Paramount Plus)

Halo TV show will reveal Master Chief's face for the first time in the franchise's 20-year history

Halo The Series will reveal the Master Chief's face for the first time in 20 years of the franchise. The producers said that they are cognizant of the mixed reactions this decision would elicit but reiterate its importance to the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Feb 2022 14:49

The Lenovo Legion Y700 actually has a silver-gray color scheme. (Image source: Yanshan pai - edited)

Optimistic Lenovo Legion Y700 price tag suggested by leaker as upcoming iPad Mini 6 rival's full specs and first review images emerge

The Lenovo Legion Y700 8.8-inch Android tablet has appeared in a multitude of review and unboxing images as the review embargo for the device is lifted in China. One tech blogger has shared the impressive full specs of the Legion ...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2022 08:10

Lenovo Vantage presents you with information and useful system settings. (Image source: Lenovo/Author - edited)

4 Lenovo Vantage software features that make it better than bloatware

Lenovo's Vantage software is included from the factory in most of the OEM's laptops nowadays. While it provides the usual warranty and diagnostic information, here are some extra-neat features that may prevent you from uninstallin...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Feb 2022 06:34

Capcom officially reveals Street Fighter 6, with more information coming summer 2022. (Image: Capcom)

Capcom announces Street Fighter 6

Capcom has officially announced Street Fighter 6 via a countdown website. A teaser was revealed, showing the iconic Ryu who was being challenged by Luke. More details of Street Fighter 6 are expected to be released during summer 2...

Aleem Ali, 21 Feb 2022 02:51