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Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9606 puts Weather first on the lock screen, adds widget controls, and fixes an msmpeg2ac3dec.dll crash that hit some PC apps and games.

Nvidia has reportedly stopped allocating new GB202 GPU supplies to the GeForce RTX 5090, reserving future production for its professional RTX Pro graphics cards. If true, the development could worsen RTX 5090 availability, which is already pretty spotty.

Gigabyte has released BIOS updates for its B760 and H610 motherboards, preparing them for new Intel desktop CPUs expected in early 2027. The upcoming processors are reportedly part of the Core 2000 series and will support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving users a potential upgrade path without replacing their existing hardware.

Enshrouded 1.0 leaves early access on October 15, 2026 for PC and PS5 with PS5 Pro support, though Keen Games delays the Xbox Series X|S version until spring 2027.

Several days after its release date, Star Wars: Galactic Racer remains uncracked. The Denuvo game introduced a patched DRM that resists the hypervisor bypass. Pirates think they can overcome the update, while the software maker’s lawsuit against voices38 continues.

Global PC shipments plunged 20.1 % in Q3 2026 as supply constraints, higher prices and earlier inventory stockpiling weighed on demand. Lenovo remained the market leader, while Apple and Asus saw smaller declines than most major rivals.

Tiny Corp has introduced a configurable version of its Tinybox AI workstation, allowing customers to choose their own memory, storage and GPU configurations. It can be built with up to 192 GB RAM, 2 TB storage and four GPUs.

An infamous pirate has returned by removing Denuvo from Rebellion’s Atomfall. Confronted with a lawsuit, voices38 continues to overcome the anti-tamper protection. The DRM’s developer is now seeking a subpoena from Discord, Reddit, and Steam to locate the hacker.

Microsoft has announced the first Xbox Game Pass lineup for October 2026. The list includes Battlefield 6, Beyond These Stars, Forever Ago, and more.

Interest in Gears of War: E-Day built as its release date unfolded. Peak concurrent Steam player counts reached over 31,000, easily beating earlier entries in the series. Sales of the Xbox console exclusive also impress both on Valve’s marketplace and physical storefronts.

The latest expansion card from Minisforum adds not only four fast M.2 SSDs to a desktop computer, but also two particularly fast ports, including OCuLink, allowing external storage to be connected as well.

Pimax has expanded its portfolio of VR headsets with the Crystal Pro, which features impressive hardware to compete with the Steam Frame. The Pimax Spation, on the other hand, is a powerful PC with desktop hardware and a compact chassis.

Microsoft Defender security intelligence update 1.459.576.0 is rolling out under KB2267602. Here is how to check your version and force an update via command line.

ASRock packs either an NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition or an NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell into a compact 5L power and AI workstation for professionals. The DeskSlim X600 and DeskSlim B760 are designed to offer strong expandability in a truly small form factor.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new ThinkStation desktop PCs with 72 GB VRAM. Now available globally, the ThinkStation P4 can also be configured with up to 256 GB of RAM, a Ryzen 9 Pro 9965X3D processor and 48 TB of storage.

The Xbox Elite Series 3 controller appears to be finally nearing launch. Esports gamers will appreciate the upgrade, with more durable TMR or Hall effect thumbsticks. DualSense-inspired advanced haptics and impulse triggers should also be available at different price points.

Voice talent Denise Gough reportedly claimed she will play Yennefer in a future Witcher game. At a recent event, she said she recorded fresh dialogue involving Ciri. The full cast of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion and The Witcher 4 remains unclear.

Acemagic has officially launched its October Amazon Prime Day deals, and one of its deals sees a healthy price drop on the Retro X3 mini PC, which comes in at $575 until the end of the discount.

Developer Belmante has demonstrated a native Windows port of Super Mario Bros. Wonder running at roughly 60 FPS on an RTX 3050 laptop without emulation, though minor graphical glitches and occasional frame-rate drops remain. The project uses recompiled C++ code and an NVN-to-Vulkan translation layer, with further optimization, integrated GPU testing and a public release of the currently private repository planned.

The Kotin M70B prebuilt gaming PC with an AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB GPU, a 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1 TB of storage has now received a massive $500 discount. The prebuilt gaming PC is perfectly capable of playing AAA games at 1080p/1440p.

The Lenovo Lecoo N27 Pro has been launched in China, and it's a relatively affordable AiO with a 27-inch display that has a 100Hz refresh rate. There's an Intel Core i5 13420H under the hood, and the port configuration is pretty decent as well.

Echo Weaver launches October 8 for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC. Explore time-loop mechanics, knowledge-based metroidbrainia gameplay, and complete PC system specs.

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 version 26H2. Explore Copilot File Explorer AI tools, system settings, NLP controls, lightweight enablement packages, and IT security.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve easily topped the peak concurrent Steam player count of its predecessors. Over 52,000 pilots logged on at once, more than 3X the high of Ace Combat 7. Criticisms of performance and a pre-order bonus have slightly influenced reviews.

The rumored Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is in danger. New information alleges Microsoft canceled a similar device during the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Time limits for Game Pass subscribers and other restrictions threaten the streaming service's growth.

Lenovo has launched a new desktop globally. Featuring Intel processors and up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaCentre Tower 14IRR11 replaces Lenovo's older Gen 9 model with some strange hardware changes.

Marking a return to Xbox exclusive games, the early access Gears of War: E-Day release date is nearly here. However, a leaked review may give some undecided buyers pause. The Guardian explains how open-world exploration fails to break up the tedious single-player campaign.

Peladn has refreshed one of its high-end mini-PCs with a new version. Now featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, the YO2 495 also brings 192GB of RAM to the table, as well as support for up to 24TB of storage, dual USB4 connectivity and a 160 W TDP.

Pearl Abyss has decided it needs more time with the Charting the Unknown DLC. It was originally scheduled to release on October 15, bringing new content, including new enemies and naval exploration.

The AirJet solid-state cooling solution makes the UP Xtreme PTL Edge Air much quieter and lighter compared to the conventional heatsink + fan models. However the implementation is not without slight disadvantages since the system draws 5% more power on average and the operating temperatures are reduced.

Pre-order buyers are encountering turbulence during Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve early access. Performance and controller drawbacks have led to uneven Steam reviews as the release date approaches. The problems haven’t prevented the game from becoming a top seller.

With all the marketing for GTA 6 heavily skewed in favor of the PS5, Xbox consoles seem like a second choice when it comes to enjoying the game. But the company has another ace up its sleeve, and it’s a 22-year-old game that has gone viral once again.

The latest workstation design showcased by Maxsun featured a compact Cooler Master i100 Air case with vertical orientation housing an Intel ARC Battlemage GPU coupled with a mini-ITX Z890 mobo without a PCIe riser. This was possible thanks to Maxsun's MCIO PCIe 5.0 connector implementation.

CD Projekt Red has published updated PC requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered, covering everything from 1080p Low settings to 4K path tracing. The highest-end target calls for an RTX 5080, 24 GB of RAM and Frame Generation to reach 60 FPS at 4K.

CD Projekt Red says Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s Chimera boss fight took more than two years and four complete rebuilds to finish. The costly encounter required custom systems and repeated revisions to balance gameplay, narrative, art direction, and world-building.

The ongoing battle between Irdeto's Denuvo DRM and pirates has taken another turn. The organization most associated with the hypervisor bypass exploit has disbanded. DenuvOwO explained that a lawsuit targeting the infamous voices38 hacker influenced its decision.

The latest interpretation of a popular survival horror IP hasn’t convinced all fans. Silent Hill: Townfall Steam player counts are lagging compared to Silent Hill f and the Silent Hill 2 remake. Inconsistent performance and varying opinions of stealth-heavy gameplay are two factors.

Three SSDs in a compact mini-PC? The Minisforum M2 Pro offers three M.2 slots and combines its extensive storage capabilities with fast hardware, USB4, and 10-Gbit LAN. Our review shows what else this mini-PC has to offer.

AnyPS5 skips emulation entirely to run PS5 games on PC, but it hasn't proven itself beyond 2D indie games. It is however, a promising alternative approach to traditional emulators that are also experiencing increasing amounts of success at booting and running PS5 titles.

Hands-on impressions of the Fable reboot at the Xbox FanFest London are surfacing. Players say the 60 fps performance mode on the Series X console delivers crisp, stable visuals. Combat may not be a weak point either, with enemies reacting convincingly to attacks.

Noctua is researching whether micro-channel cooling technology used for high-density servers can be adapted for desktop PCs and workstations. The approach could move very large amounts of heat using air rather than liquid, but today it needs industrial blowers or vacuum pumps — exactly the noise problem Noctua must solve.

Lenovo has started selling a new desktop PC. Featuring a 120 Hz display, the ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 7 also packs up to 32 GB of RAM and M.2 2280 storage within its 27-inch frame. A choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors is available too, starting at ~$1,065 in multiple markets.

The latest Apple Mac mini retains its familiar chassis but delivers outstanding single-core and multi-core performance, thanks to the new M6 chip built using the 2 nm process, that significantly outpaces the immediate competition from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm.

Microsoft has tasked Activision with making a new Halo game following development struggles. However, according to a report, Halo Studios leader Pierre Hintze hopes to remain a factor. The executive had concepts for more remakes and a 7th entry, but those plans are now in flux.

The Bulkhead CEO claims that more expensive games would prevent layoffs and closures. According to Wardogs boss Joe Brammer, the GTA 6 cost should have been higher. The influential title could have established a new price point that eases ballooning development budgets.

HTX Studio has built a desk-sized version of Apple’s cancelled AirPower idea. A camera spots where a phone is placed, then a motorized charging coil moves underneath it. The desk also adds a transparent display, a Mac mini, standing-desk controls and a Focus Mode.

Australian PC maker Aftershock has put together a custom gaming PC called Cherry Bloom that features a reactive cherry blossom tree inside. There are 70 heat-reactive titanium alloy petals that open up when the temperature goes up.