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Nvidia has finally lifted the covers off the GeForce RTX 4090. It is up to 4x faster than Ampere's best, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. One can buy it on October 12 for US$1,599.

GPD has confirmed more information about the Win 4, its next gaming handheld. Set to do battle with the likes of the new ONEXPLAYER mini Pro, the GPD Win 4 will launch with a first-party dock, as well as a superior keyboard compared to the one found in its predecessor.

NVIDIA has presented the RTX 4080 series in 12 GB and 16 GB flavours. Equipped with different GPUs, the RTX 4080 12 GB and RTX 4080 16 GB are two of three Ada Lovelace graphics cards presented so far, with the other being the RTX 4090.

AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards will be announced on November 3. The RDNA 3-based Navi 31 and Navi 32 GPUs are slated to use a chiplet-based design, while Navi 33 will be based on a monolithic die.

The Consumer Technology Assocation (CTA) has announced that it has a keynote speaker for its major CES 2023 event already: Lisa Su. AMD's chair and CEO is slated to hold forth on how her company's most cutting-edge and relevant computing technology helps solve the world's most pressing problems during the speech. This event is, as always, scheduled for early January 2023 and will take place live in Las Vegas.

The RTX 40 series is almost upon us, ahead of which VideoCardz has leaked an image of the RTX 4090 Founders Edition. Confirming minor design changes from its RTX 30 series predecessors, the RTX 4090 Founders Edition should launch later today with two versions of the RTX 4080.

A reputable US-based retailer now sells the well-equipped 15-inch gaming laptop at a notable 26% discount, which brings the RTX 3070-powered Asus TUF Dash F15 down to an enticing sale price of just US$1,099.

AOC has introduced the AG275QX/EU and AG275QXN/EU, two AGON 5th generation gaming monitors with IPS and VA panels, respectively. Offering 165 Hz refresh rates and QHD resolutions, the pair also deliver 1 ms response times with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity.

ASRock has introduced the PG34WQ15R2B, a curved gaming monitor that is already available for US$429.99 in the US. Offering 91% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and a 165 Hz refresh rate, the PG34WQ15R2B also delivers up to 550 cd/m² of typical peak brightness, among other features.

The SEGA Dreamcast may have launched over 20 years ago, but the console still has a cult following. Such is its enduring popularity, Dreamware Enterprises has created the VM2, an upgraded VMU that aims to resolve all the issues of the original model. Not only does the VM2 support all VMU functionality, but it also has overhauled internals.

One-netbook is preparing to release a new edition in its ever-expanding ONEXPLAYER series. Finally, the company is equipping an ONEXPLAYER model with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, a Zen 3+ APU that features the powerful Radeon 680M iGPU. Theoretically, the Radeon 680M should help the AMD version deliver significantly better in-game performance than the current Intel Alder Lake-P series model.

Industry insider Tom Henderson says Sony has a new PS5 model in the works. It will feature a new chassis and a detachable disc drive that interfaces with the console via a USB-C port. The console is slated for a September 2023 launch.

Twitter leaker @9550Pro has some new information about AMD's RDNA 3 graphics cards. At least one high-end model can reportedly operate at 4.0 GHz, making it the world's first-ever GPU to do so.

We've tested dozens of laptops thus far with the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti but only one with the Radeon RX 6850M XT. AMD's fastest mobile GPU holds up well against the Nvidia equivalent except when it comes to ray-tracing and power consumption.

The decently equipped Lenovo Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop literally shines with its bright QHD display which can reach up to 500 nits of peak brightness, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and RTX 3070 are properly cooled and perform well enough to play most modern games at high settings.

Some early GTA 6 gameplay footage has been leaked online. It highlights many key aspects of the game and confirms at least one of the locations it could be set in.

After almost three decades since it arrived on the market, the Tekken franchise is taking a major leap forward. The recently unveiled Tekken 8 game is being developed from scratch using the Unreal Engine 5 graphics engine, and promises to bring the visual area of this iconic series to a whole new level.

Anbernic has introduced the RG353V, a closer relative of the RG353P that the company already sells. Equipped with a Rockchip RK3566 SoC and 2 GB of RAM, the Anbernic RG353V also has a 3.5-inch IPS display and should eventually be available in multiple colours.

GPD has provided more details about the Win 4, including that it will feature a native landscape display with DC dimming. Additionally, GPD has compared the Win 4 against the Valve Steam Deck, which is not only larger than the GPD Win 4, but is also has a smaller battery capacity to boot.

NVIDIA is dropping hints about what it will unveil at its #ProjectBeyond showcase. Based on a few teasers, it seems that NVIDIA is keen to tell its fans about its Lovelace architecture, as well as its flagship AD102 GPU.

Intel Fellow Tom Petersen revealed in a HotHardware Q&A session that the Arc A770 flagship desktop GPU can be overclocked from 2.1 to 2.7 GHz on air with relative ease, and AIB partner custom models could get an even higher OC potential. The more powerful spec only required 3 more W over the default 225 W TBP.

Sony has confirmed that Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves will be playable via Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 19. It is up for pre-order now on both platforms for US$49.99/€49.99. The game's PC system requirements have also been revealed.

Xiaomi has started selling the Redmi Gaming Monitor G24 in China, where it sells for a particularly affordable price. Equipped with a 23.8-inch panel, the Redmi Gaming Monitor G24 operates natively at 1080p with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times (MPRT).

Gigabyte's powerful RTX 3070 Ti-powered gaming laptop is not just good for playing the latest games, it is also designed for content creators who can take full advantage of the Aero 5's colorful 15.6-inch AMOLED display with Pantone certification.

Nvidia has teased the date and time for its Project Beyond event. It will be live streamed on September 20 at 08:00 PDT. One can expect to see the new GeForce RTX 4000 series of graphics cards, a new version of DLSS, and some GeForce Now related news.

Released earlier today, the major update that brings War Thunder to version 2.19 includes Chinese helicopters, improved visual effects, scout and strike UAVs, as well as quite a few other pieces of military hardware. The "Drone Age" update also sports new locations and multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

Noctua has partnered with MiTo to produce a keycap set intended to match perfectly with the Austrian OEM's most iconic fans and coolers in their signature livery. It is compatible with Cherry MX and MX-alike switches and made of double-shot ABS in MiTo's MT3 shape. It is available to order through Drop from now.

Industry insider Kopite7kimi has confirmed key specs of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080. It will be offered in 12 GB and 16 GB flavours and feature varying CUDA core counts, memory modules and GPUs.

GPD has previewed the Win 4, a 6-inch gaming handheld that will be available with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Radeon 680M iGPU. Also onboard is LPDDR5 RAM, up to 2 TB of PCIe storage and USB 4 connectivity that supports eGPUs.

Sony has shown off yet some more God of War Ragnarok gameplay and plot elements in its new trailer. It gives players a rough idea about the in-game mechanics, boss fights and more. It also heralds the arrival of a new God of War Ragnarok-themed DualSense controller.

The GKD Mini Plus is a retro gaming handheld with an unusual trick up its sleeve. Based on the Rockchip RK3566 chipset, the GKD Mini Plus has a removable accessory with analogue sticks. The GKD Mini Plus supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity too, among other features.

The Arc A380 beats Nvidia's GTX 1650 in 3DMark tests, and provides good video encoding / decoding capabilities, but does not seem to be specifically designed for gaming, as it is slower in titles such as Final Fantasy XIV.

Ubisoft has dedicated part of its September 2022 Forward press conference to the revelation that Assassin's Creed is getting the Netflix treatment. In fact, this is happening twice over, as it will be one of the studio's titles to get a new version compatible with the streaming service's Games division as well as an almost obligatory TV re-make.

According to new reports, Microsoft has a gaming laptop up its sleeve. Reputedly to be marketed as the Surface Gaming Laptop, the device is alleged to feature up to an Intel Core i7-12700H processor, 32 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. Irregularities in the specification sheet hint raise questions about the leak's authenticity, though.

After experiencing similar issues on two different AMD-powered gaming laptops from Lenovo, you may want actually want to set your power preferences to Balanced instead of Power Saver for longer runtimes.

AYA NEO has outlined more details about the AYA NEO 2 GEEK. Now called the AYA NEO GEEK, the device sits within its own product category and will be available in a striking Violet Transparent colour option. Pricing has changed from AYA NEO's initial announcement too.

Sony has launched an enhanced Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition smartphone at the same as revealing its new Xperia Stream Gaming Gear peripheral. The Xperia Stream, which has been designed for use just with the Sony Xperia 1 IV smartphone, provides a cooling boost and expanded connectivity options.

YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead heard from his sources that Intel will soon give Arc the axe. Raja Koduri, head of Intel's GPU division, said the aforementioned statement was false by showing that the Arc A770 was being prepped for launch.

The portable but powerful 14-inch gaming laptop is an enticing compromise between performance and mobility, and thanks to a current deal at a reputable retailer, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is being sold at a significant US$400 discount.

Nvidia's internal test data for an unspecified GeForce RTX 4000 series graphic card has been leaked online. The SKU in question isn't a flagship model, and it is, on average, two times faster than Ampere in gaming and productivity applications such as Cyberpunk 2077, Control, Blender and Autodesk Arnold.

Tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. It has a black aesthetic and a wallpaper of the veiled vigilante in action. Information about its price and specs will probably be unveiled at Asus's September 19 event.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card has supposedly been put through the 3DMark Time Spy Extreme benchmark. It scores 20,192 points in the test, with boost clocks going as high as 3,015 MHz.