Indie shooter dev sparks controversy with legal threats
The developer of the free-to-play shooter Operation: Harsh Doorstop is threatening legal action against influencers who review the game after being paid by competitors.
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RTX 5080 joins list of Blackwell GPUs that melt power connectors
A Reddit user just had their 12VHPWR power cable melted by an RTX 5080. Only the PSU side was affected this time, likely due to the GPU routing all of the current through one wire.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D spontaneously combusts inside unfortunate Redditor's motherboard
A Reddit user ended up with a dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D for seemingly no fault of theirs. Apparently, it happened when they were watching some videos on their PC, effectively ruling out any possibilities of overload.
Why Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen still doesn't work with magnetic accessories
CheckMag Samsung's continued reliance on Wacom's EMR technology for its S Pen means that magnetic accessories still won't work with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Samsung has acknowledged the incompatibility with a warning to users who have mag...
Not user error: Melted RTX 5090 power connector apparently the result of improper circuit design
Der8auer contacted the Reddit user who recently lost their RTX 5090 to a melted power cable. His testing suggests the user's the third-party cable might not be at fault here.
RTX 5090 melts 12VHPWR power connectors — Nvidia seemingly not at fault
PC gamers are currently experiencing flashbacks after a user reported their Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU's power connector has started melting. Unfortunately for the owner of the GPU in question, it doesn't look li...
Civilization VII’s rough launch sparks backlash - developers pledge improvements
The highly anticipated seventh installment of Sid Meier's Civilization series has had a rocky launch. On Steam, only 50% of player reviews are positive. However, developer Firaxis Games has already outlined its plans to win back f...
RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 users complain about black screen issues; drivers likely to blame
A handful of RTX 5090 users are experiencing the black part of 'Blackwell' quite literally. Apparently, the screen turns black when they try to run a game/benchmark or stress the card in general.
GeForce RTX 5090 fails to topple RTX 4090 in GPU compute benchmark while RTX 5080 struggles against RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5090 has failed to overtake its predecessor in a GPU compute benchmark on the well-known PassMark database site. The RTX 5080 suffered a similar fate, with the card barely managing to beat out the RTX 4070 Ti. The ...
Sonos to lay off 200 people amid restructuring
While reorganizing into functional groups for hardware, software, design, quality, and operations, the new Sonos CEO had to make the difficult decision of eliminating a number of jobs. Sadly, this move will affect around 200 emplo...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – bad review upsets lead developer
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 made its highly anticipated debut on February 4, drawing over 125,000 concurrent players and earning a solid Metascore of 88. While the launch was a resounding success, one particular criticism has beco...
Apple castigates EU digital laws over controversial third-party app
A controversial new app, available only in third-party app stores, has Apple spitting fire. The company cites the app, which allows users to browse adult content, as an example of harmful software it is forced to allow under the E...
GeForce RTX 5090 sells for extraordinary 193% markup in the US as Japanese consumers face similar reseller predicament
A Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked graphics card has just been sold for an obscene amount on eBay, with the seller openly admitting that they had recently purchased the board from Micro Center. It’s not just gamers ...
Multiversus to go offline-only after final season update
It’s time to say goodbye to MultiVersus. The crossover platform fighter, known for bringing together characters from Warner Bros. properties, will officially go offline after the conclusion of its fifth and final season.
Nvidia blasted as "F-tier" as Edward Snowden blows his whistle over RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 VRAM amounts
Nvidia and its recent GeForce RTX 50 series launch, which many have labeled a “paper launch” due to immediate stock shortages, have been lambasted from a somewhat surprising corner of the internet. Renowned whistleblower and forme...
Dreame X50 Ultra Complete users flag poor battery performance
Dreame recently launched the new X50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum. While it offers impressive features, including the ability to climb over obstacles, early users have reported poor battery performance. Multiple users have indicate...
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: PC version struggles with poor reviews
Spider-Man 2 has finally arrived on PC, topping the Steam charts with strong sales. Despite its popularity, player reviews tell a different story, with many expressing frustration over the port’s quality.
Google Pixel 4a battery: "Update from hell" cuts capacity in half and reduces voltage
Many Google Pixel 4a user are complaining that their smartphone has become practically unusable after the latest update. A developer has now taken a closer look at the code and explains the corresponding software changes in detail...
Garmin presents official solutions for device breaking bug with the threat of data loss for some models
Garmin may have acted swiftly to resolve the return of the 'triangle of death' across many of its modern cycling computers and smartwatches. Official resolutions presented could result in irretreveable data loss for some devices, ...
Recent Garmin updates could be causing 'triangle of death' bootloop on Fenix, Forerunner and other smartwatches
Garmin has acknowledged that the 'triangle of death' has returned across many of its currently supported smartwatches. Allegedly caused by a recent update to a GPE.bin file, the only apparent solution is for Garmin to roll out a f...
Realme 14x debuts in Malaysia without Diamond Design durability
The Realme 14x has been unleashed on the Indian market with the same advanced durability ratings and battery size as a new Android flagship for a fraction of the price. Not so in Malaysia, however, where the same smartphone is now...
MMO hopeful stumbles badly, earning terrible reviews
The Quinfall promised a vast open world and a thrilling combat system, sparking excitement among genre fans eager for a standout MMO. One day after its release, however, the average rating on Steam has already plummeted - and not ...
Retroid Pocket Mini receives Android 13 upgrade, but early adopters warn against updating
Retroid has now published an Android 13 update for the Pocket Mini. Although the device theoretically now runs the same software as the larger Pocket 5, early reports point to a myriad of issues.
Pixel 4a software update causes massive battery issues, Google pays $50 and offers other solutions
Google has identified a battery issue with the Pixel 4a and has recently started to roll out an update to affected smartphones on January 8th. However, this update may cause significant issues according to numerous user complaints...
EA to kill Origin game management frontend in April, will force migration to EA app
With the tech industry's long march to 64-bit only software, EA announced it will shutter its Origin game manager in April. Instead, users with games purchased from EA will have to use the EA app, which is a 64-bit piece of softwa...
Gamers furious: Elon Musk confesses to fraud in Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4
Elon Musk recently drew widespread attention with claims of setting gaming records. While some in the gaming community were impressed, others accused the tech billionaire of cheating. These allegations have now been confirmed, spa...
Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch users flag new battery drain problem
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch is suffering from faster-than-usual battery drain after a recent software update. According to various user reports on Reddit, the watch is now losing almost double the battery percentage on a daily ...
The list of failed EV startups grows as Canoo files for bankruptcy and shuts down operations
Electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations, citing less than $50,000 in assets against liabilities of up to $50 million. Despite initial promise and partnerships with major organization...
Nintendo stock falls after mixed reaction from Switch 2 announcement
Despite the hype and excitement surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has suffered a notable decline in its share price following the announcement of its upcoming console. Reactions to the Switch 2 are mixed, resulting in im...
Apple M4 Mac mini users are reporting problems with USB-C connectivity
While the Apple Mac mini is an incredible little computer, it is not immune to issues. A recent report by AppleInsider has discovered a plethora of users complaining about reliability with USB-C connections, although the culprit i...
Elon Musk embarrasses himself in Path of Exile 2
During a 90-minute stream, tech billionaire Elon Musk showcased a highly leveled and well-equipped character in Path of Exile 2. However, fans were left skeptical after watching his gameplay, doubting that he had personally levele...
Tesla slashes Cybertruck workforce to bolster its best-selling EV instead
It looks like recent Tesla Cybertruck sales woes have started to hit the production team behind the infamous electric pickup truck. A recent report claims that Tesla effectively had some Cybertruck production staff on furlough for...
Assassin's Creed Shadows suffers yet another delay as "additional weeks are needed" to deliver polished gameplay
It looks as though Ubisoft is taking the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows seriously, with an announcement today confirming that the upcoming RPG based in feudal Japan will be delayed by another month.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with under-display camera: Excellent design let down by abysmal camera performance
Not all that glitters is gold - Lenovo's stunning new Yoga Slim 9i laptop sports an excellent design, great performance, and a truly jaw-dropping display. However, the laptop suffers from a major flaw that may scare away a sizable...
Users of M4 Macs report problems with ultra-wide monitors
The Apple M4 confers significant performance improvements and, for the first time, allows up to three external monitors to be connected. Customers previously had to buy the more expensive Pro or Max chips in order to do this. Howe...
GTA 6: Missing trailer disappoints fans and fuels speculation
Fans had expected the second GTA 6 trailer on December 27, but only received an X-Post regarding the current sale in the Rockstar Warehouse. The disappointment was great, but speculation continues nonetheless.
Wukong Sun: Black Legend – shameless clone of Black Myth: Wukong spotted on Nintendo eShop
A new game recently appeared on the Nintendo eShop, bearing a striking resemblance to the hit action-adventure Black Myth: Wukong at first glance. On closer inspection, however, it quickly becomes clear that the resemblance is dec...
Much-hyped Switch 2 Reddit leak proves disappointing as evidence photos get slammed for AI generation
Earlier this month, a redditor claimed that they had a Nintendo Switch 2 engineering sample in-hand, followed by promises to show off pictures of the gaming handheld on Christmas. Those images have now been posted online, and alon...
Intel Core Ultra 200S performance issues traced to missing PPM package; four out of five problems resolved
Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch faced five performance issues, with drops ranging from 6 percent to 30 percent. Various updates have fixed four problems, while the final optimization package is set for January 2025. A comprehensive...
YouTuber finds popular browser extension Honey engaging in deceptive affiliate practices
A YouTuber has been investigating Honey for a while, and his findings are rather alarming. Apparently, it overrides any affiliate links on the checkout page, effectively denying the creator that got you there their commission.
WoW content creator receives death threats after bot hunting
Danish YouTuber Madskillzzhc's dedicated fight against bots in World of Warcraft has come to a sudden and alarming halt. After receiving serious death threats and having his personal information exposed, the veteran content creato...
Bad start for Apple's AI "Apple Intelligence" in England as false headline draws criticism from Reporters Without Borders
Apple's new AI service, Apple Intelligence, is making the wrong headlines. The feature for automatically summarizing news appears to be unreliable and is spreading misinformation, which has precipitated a reaction from Reporters W...
Embarrassing Arrow Lake sales result in AMD accounting for 93% of total Mindfactory CPU sales for past three weeks
Intel CPUs are not exactly fan favorites at the moment, as Mindfactory's CPU sales data for the past three weeks shows AMD dominating the charts. The situation is so bad for Intel that the new Arrow Lake chips account for a fracti...
Digital license plates found vulnerable to hacking, enabling license number manipulation
A security researcher discovered a critical hardware vulnerability in Reviver's digital license plates that allows physical tampering to bypass security measures and manipulate plate displays via Bluetooth.
Update | Discord alternative Pumble not working for some users
On Sunday, December 15 at 2:10 PM GMT, the business-oriented Pumble messaging/conferencing platform became unresponsive to go dark a short while later. It took Cake about an hour to make Pumble work again. Things appear to be back to normal as of 3:20 PM GMT (07:20 AM CST). Update: Still no word from the company
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G: Xiaomi leaves fans in the dark about IP69 rating
The dust has now settled on the launch of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G outside China. However, Xiaomi has still not offered any clarification about whether its latest Redmi Note handset is IP68 or IP69 rated against water.
Artemis faces new delays, NASA pushes the lunar landing to mid-2027
The need to revise the re-entry trajectory of the Orion crew capsule and to properly test its life support and environmental control systems is changing the schedule of the Artemis mission once again. Without any additional delays...
Bloodbath for GPUs with less than 12 GB VRAM: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hammers cards like RTX 4060/Ti
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the latest game to show that VRAM-limited GPUs are not feasible for the current and upcoming AAA titles. The case is doubly worse for 8 GB cards like the RTX 4060 and RX 7600 that fail to even...
Garmin acknowledges smartwatch bug causing watch face crashes
Reports suggest that many Garmin smartwatch users are currently experiencing issues with the watch face. A bug linked to Garmin Connect can cause the wearables to freeze or crash. At the time of writing, despite the company acknow...
Alzheimer's drug Simufilam fails to meet trial expectations, Cassava Sciences stock takes major hit
Expected with high hopes by all those affected by Alzheimer's and investors alike, the Phase 3 trial of Cassava Sciences' proprietary small molecule Simufilam failed to deliver the anticipated results. As a direct consequence, the...
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