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Game Speed Booster hits MIUI 9 (Source: MIUI)

MIUI 9 gets Game Speed Booster

The Game Speed Booster optimizations are now available for the MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM, as well as for the Chinese Beta and Chinese Stable ROMs. Thanks to this tool, the user can disable navigation buttons or keep a steady brightness level while playing, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2018 21:20

Nvidia intends to restore confindence in its loyal gamer costumers. (Source: Wallpaper.wiki)

Nvidia wants retailers to prioritize gamers over cryptominers

Availability for the GTX 1000 series cards is severely hit by shortages at all major retailers, driving prices to nearly double MSRP due to increased cryptomining demands. Nvidia is now trying to appease the angry gamers who cannot find decent supplies by limiting orders from major retailers to 2 products per person. Additionally, Nvidia is also selling the GPUs on its official site.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jan 2018 14:34

This year's CES was a dry spell for enthusiast notebook gamers

CES 2018 | No Coffee Lake-H means no new gaming laptop designs

Where have all the new gaming notebooks gone? We asked as many major manufacturers as we could and everyone gave the same response.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2018 09:11

Early benchmark released for Intel's new Core i7-8705G CPU with on-board AMD Radeon Vega graphics

Some early benchmarks of the new Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 taken at CES 2018 show some impressive power from the new Intel Core i7-8705G CPU paired with on-board AMD Vega graphics. While these benchmarks should be taken with a grain of salt, game performance hovers just below Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1050.

Sam Medley, 21 Jan 2018 06:15

Eurocom will take your old Alienware or MSI notebook for 25 percent off your next purchase

That old Alienware laptop with GeForce GT 555M graphics buried in the closet could help cut $1000 USD or more off the purchase of your next Eurocom system.

Allen Ngo, 20 Jan 2018 07:39

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition coming February 20 (Source: Xbox Wire)

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition launches globally next month

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition will hit the market on February 20 as the remake of the original game that arrived two decades ago. The list of improvements includes 4K support, Xbox LIVE and LAN play, a re-recorded original soundtrack, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 17:45

GDDR6 listing in SK Hynix's 2018 Databook. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix lists GDDR6 memory as available

SK Hynix has listed the status of GDDR6 memory in its Q1 2018 Databook as available with speeds starting from 10 Gbps and reaching up to 14 Gbps.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jan 2018 15:05

Second Razer smartphone rumored for a September 2018 reveal

The new Razer Phone will likely be compatible with a consumer-ready Project Linda docking station should the manufacturer decide to move forward with the experimental product.

Allen Ngo, 19 Jan 2018 02:31

Samsung 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 16 Gb GDDR6 memory

Just as expected, Samsung has finally begun to mass produce the industry's first 16 Gb GDDR6 memory chips. In addition to the growing needs of the graphics card market, the new memory will also be used in automotive, network, and AI projects.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2018 16:45

This is probably the closest most people will get to piloting mecha. (Image: Nintendo)

Nintendo wants you to make your own Switch peripherals out of cardboard with Nintendo Labo

Nintendo's latest innovation is something completely out of left field: cardboard toys and accessories for their highly successful Switch console. Dubbed "Nintendo Labo," the new project allows Switch users to build things like a fishing pole, a piano, and even a robot suit to enjoy new gaming experiences (and maybe learn a bit about engineering and coding).

Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2018 16:26

The GPD Win 2 can play some triple A games at 720p. (Source: GPD)

The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo

The GPD Win 2 Indiegogo campaign gives as a look look at the upcoming handheld Windows gaming device, its specifications, and performance comparisons.

Craig Ward, 17 Jan 2018 15:44

The screen of the Hi9 Gamer tablet is fully laminated. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi's affordable Hi9 Gamer tablet now available

The Hi9 Gamer tablet runs Android 7.0 out of the box and comes equipped with an 8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a quad-core MediaTek SoC, a PowerVR GPU and 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Jan 2018 14:42

Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning charity raises over $2.2 million, setting new record

The annual charity speedrunning event, Awesome Games Done Quick, successfully raised USD $2.26 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, a charity focused on cancer research and education. This is the second year in a row that the gaming event raised over $2 million for charity.

Sam Medley, 15 Jan 2018 19:02

Could we see an Intel dGPU take AMD's place in upcoming MCMs? (Source: Intel)

Updated | 'Arctic Sound' and 'Jupiter Sound' Intel dGPUs could be in the works

Intel could be looking to develop its own discrete GPUs and package them into an MCM similar to the Intel-AMD MCM we've seen at CES. We could see this implementation starting from the upcoming 10th generation Core family.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jan 2018 15:10

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds hits a new milestone, 3 million Xbox One players

Battlegrounds hits 3 million players on Xbox One

Although it was released worldwide on December 12, the multiplayer online battle royale game shortly known as PUBG (or Playerunknown's Battlegrounds in full) already has a strong following of more than 3 million Xbox One players.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2018 12:42

Yes, that is Pikachu in a Deerstalker cap. Image via The Official Pokemon YouTube Channel.

Pikachu will channel his inner Sherlock Holmes in the US and Europe on March 23rd

Nintendo's 3DS title Detective Pikachu is making its way outside of Japan this March. If you've ever wondered what the world's most famous Pokemon would be like as a wise-cracking, coffee-loving film noir gumshoe, you'll get your answer for $40 on March 23rd.

Sam Medley, 12 Jan 2018 22:09

Nvidia expanding its Max-Q series to the GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti lineup (Source: Nvidia)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q series is Nvidia's answer to Kaby Lake-G

The Lenovo Ideapad 720S will be one of the first notebooks shipping with the GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q.

Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2018 03:33

Asus ROG Strix Flare mechanical gaming keyboard. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Asus ROG Strix Flare is a mechanical keyboard with flair, and the Asus Bezel-Free Kit makes multi-monitor seamless

With the ROG Strix Flare, Asus has added on-board programmability and moved some of the media control keys to improve reachability. Their Bezel-Free Kit is in the concept stage, but uses optical tricks to hide the bezels in multi-monitor setups.

Craig Ward, 11 Jan 2018 23:54

Hyperkin claims the Ultra Game Boy will be ready for shipping this year for less than US$100. (Source: Gizmodo)

CES 2018 | Hyperkin plans to resurrect legendary handheld Game Boy console

Since Nintendo has not yet announced any plans to revive the Game Boy handheld console just like it did with the NES and SNES consoles, other companies may transform this into their advantage. Hyperkin presented an Ultra Game Boy that adds all the features the fans of the classic wanted, also requiring the original cartridges.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Jan 2018 12:35

Samsung 2nd-generation HBM2 memory chip (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung begins mass production of 2nd-generation HBM2 memory

The 2nd-generation 8 GB HBM2 memory is the industry's first such solution capable of delivering a data transfer speed per pin of 2.4 Gbps. This memory is branded Aquabolt and directly succeeds the original HBM2 known as Flarebolt.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2018 09:55

Asus ROG Strix RL12. Right picture shows the hot swappable 2.5-inch SSD bay. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | The Asus ROG Strix GL12 is an E-Sports orientated PC with a hot-swappable SSD bay on the front panel

The ROG Strix GL12 has an angular design that Asus says was inspired by a ninja's mask.

Craig Ward, 11 Jan 2018 00:15

HP Omen X 65 Big Format Gaming Display. (Source: HP)

CES 2018 | HP introduces Omen Game Streaming service to create your own Geforce Now style server, and the 65-inch Omen X 65 display

HP announces the 65-inch 120 Hz Omen X Big Format Gaming Display with G-sync, and the Omen Game Streaming service that is similar to Steam in-home streaming but can stream to remote locations over the internet.

Craig Ward, 10 Jan 2018 21:23

Sea of Thieves closed beta launch set for January 24 (Source: Sea of Thieves - Official Site)

Sea of Thieves Closed Beta coming at the end of the month

Last month, Sea of Thieves went through its biggest ever Technical Alpha play session. Now, the time has come for the first Closed Beta round, which is scheduled to kick off on January 24 and last for 5 days.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2018 14:45

Lenovo Mirage Solo plus controller and Mirage Camera. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2018 | Get lost in a mirage with the wireless Lenovo Mirage Solo VR headset and Mirage Camera

Lenovo is introducing a standalone Google Daydream headset that doesn't require external power or video signals, alongside a VR camera that allows easy 3D VR ready photo and video capture.

Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2018 20:15

The Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5680 uses the same case design as the previous entries in the Inspiron Desktop 5000 series. (Source: Dell)

CES 2018 | Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5000 gets a refresh with Intel 8th Gen hexa-core processors

Dell has announced new CPU and GPU options for the Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5000 line with the release of the new Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5680.

Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2018 19:00

CES 2018 | Razer's Project Linda can turn the Razer Phone into a full-fledged Android laptop

Razer entering the smartphone market makes a lot more sense with the reveal of the company's latest prototype, dubbed Project Linda. The device, which is more a proof of concept than anything else, has a dock that allows the Razer Phone to turn into a full Android laptop.

Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2018 17:24

The Strix SKT T1 Hero edition features a gaming-grade keyboard with Faker's signature on the palm rest. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Asus extends the ROG gaming laptop series with Strix SKT T1 Hero edition and updated G703 models

The Strix SKT T1 Hero edition is made in collaboration with the SK Telecom T1 eSports team and comes with branded collectibles and a Faker signature on the palm rest, while the updated G703 sports a 4.3 GHz pre-overclocked i7-7820HK CPU.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Jan 2018 16:02

CES 2018 | HTC's Vive Pro is a higher-res wireless VR headset for enthusiasts

Answering criticisms of its earlier VR headset, HTC's new Vive Pro cuts the cable, adds built-in headphones, and brings much more pixel-dense displays for a more immersive VR gaming experience.

Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2018 04:56

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service is now live as a free beta. (Source: NVIDIA)

CES 2018 | NVIDIA GeForce NOW brings modern AAA gaming to el cheapo PCs

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW enables cloud streaming of game content that can be played on virtually any PC with the company's datacenters offloading all the dirty processing work. The service is currently in public beta for Windows PCs and Macs in North America and Europe.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jan 2018 15:25

Asus is among the first OEMs to offer a BFGD, announcing the ROG Swift PG65. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Nvidia presents 65-inch 4K @120Hz G-Sync HDR gaming display

The Big Format Gaming Display initiative from Nvidia brings the G-Sync technology to large TV screens with diagonals of at least 65-inch. These large screens are also HDR compliant and come standard with a 4K@120 HZ resolution, but do not feature integrated TV tuners. Nvidia claims the BFGDs will have latencies close to regular PC monitors and the first models should be expected this summer.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Jan 2018 14:59

CES 2018 | Rivet announces new Killer AC-1550-WiFi module reaching up to 1.3 Gbps

Rivet Networks new Killer Wireless AC-1550 module is based on Intels brand new 9260/9250 WiFi chipset and branded as the fastest 2x2 WiFi module on the market today. Reaching up to 1.73 Gbps theoretical and 1.3 Gbps real throughput, it could easily compete with Gigabit ethernet, at least on a short distance.

Klaus Hinum, 08 Jan 2018 14:00

MSI GT75VR to ship with Killer Wireless-AC 1550, Trident 3 gets Coffee Lake and GTX 1080 upgrades (Source: MSI)

CES 2018 | MSI GT75VR to ship with Killer Wireless-AC 1550, Trident 3 gets Coffee Lake and GTX 1080 upgrades

Some of MSI's more popular models are getting slight SKU updates this year including wireless speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2018 09:01

The XG Station Pro's all-aluminum enclosure makes it much more professional-looking than Asus's previous eGPU offerings.

CES 2018 | The Asus XG Station Pro is the grown-up brother to the ROG XG Station 2 eGPU

Asus has put forward another eGPU offering this CES. With an external 330W power supply and all-aluminum chassis, the XG Station Pro aims to be quieter and sleeker than competitors.

Douglas Black, 08 Jan 2018 06:53

The Intel-AMD MCM is now official. (Source: Intel)

CES 2018 | Intel finally lifts the curtains off its 8th gen Core CPU with Radeon RX Vega M graphics

After a droolworthy announcement last year, Intel has finally taken wraps off its much hyped Intel-AMD MCM. The MCM is available in 65W and 100W total package power and will soon start showing up in notebooks and NUCs this year.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jan 2018 03:33

Intel NUC Hades Canyon will be the smallest VR Ready mini PC with a 100 W Kaby Lake-G CPU (Source: Intel)

Intel NUC Hades Canyon crams in a 100 W Kaby Lake-G CPU in a 1.2 liter chassis

The Radeon RX Vega M GH will be on par with the GTX 1060 Max-Q in a chassis that's a fraction of the size of a laptop. Its 230 W power supply and 100 W CPU, however, have our heads scratching about heat dissipation and fan noise in such a small design.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2018 03:01

The new 802.11ax protocol will bring higher peak data rates and efficiency. (Source: Intel)

CES 2018 | Intel's new 802.11ax Wi-Fi portfolio promises 40% higher data rates and enhanced packet efficiency

Intel will be expanding its home Wi-Fi portfolio with new 802.11ax chipsets for 2x2 and 4x4 home routers. The new IEEE standard promises 40% higher peak data rates and increased average throughput in congested environments.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 15:39

The Oculus Go has been spotted in an FCC listing. (Source: Mobielkopen)

Oculus Go could come in 32 GB and 64 GB variants

An FCC listing reveals that the Oculus Go will come in 32 GB and 64 GB variants. Apart from the storage differences, both models are identical in all other aspects.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 11:19

ASRock X399M Taichi for AMD Threadripper CPUs. (Source: ASRock)

CES 2018 | ASRock shows off new HEDT motherboards in micro-ATX form factors

ASRock is debuting micro-ATX motherboards for HEDT CPUs like AMD Threadripper and Intel Skylake-X based on the X399 and X299 chipsets respectively. Alongside the new boards, the company is also announcing an upgrade to the DeskMini GTX small form factor PC.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 09:41

CES 2018 | AMD Ryzen and Polaris will power the Acer Nitro 5 for just $800 USD

Strangely enough, the notebook will be sticking with the older Polaris architecture instead of utilizing AMD's newer and more efficient integrated Vega solutions.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2018 02:29

The new fanless ZBOX mini PCs can now accommodate overclocked Kaby Lake-R CPUs. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac announces this year's mini PC updates

The 2018 Zotac mini PCs will get CPUs ranging from Gemini Lake ultra-low voltage chips to six-core gen 8 processors from Intel. The fanless models will feature redesigned chassis that support processors with TDPs up to 25 W, allowing for pre-overclocked Kaby Lake-R processors.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2018 15:11

The R.A.T. AIR will be showcased at CES 2018, along with a host of new gaming accessories. (Source: Mad Catz)

Mad Catz is back in business with a new management team and a new vision

The legendary hardware brand returns under Chinese management and with reimagined product lines that will be showcased at CES 2018.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2018 12:50

Samsung CJ791 QLED curved monitor with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

CES 2018 | Samsung unveils CJ791 curved monitor with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity

The Samsung CJ791 QLED curved monitor has a 4 ms response time and can provide up to 85 W of laptop charging power via the Thunderbolt 3 interface included, which can also provide up to 40 Gbps transfer rate when connected to various peripherals.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2018 16:55

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. (Source: NVIDIA)

Consumer NVIDIA GPUs cannot be used in datacenters henceforth

Recent changes to NVIDIA's EULA prohibits datacenter deployment of their consumer grade GeForce GPUs apart from those used for blockchain processing. This being seen as a move to curb deployment of cost-effective GeForce GPUs for half-precision Deep Neural Network processing.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jan 2018 11:45

The Intel-AMD multi-chip module. (Source: Intel)

The Intel-AMD Core i7-8809G will be overclockable with a 100W target TDP

Intel's India website leaked some information about the 'Kaby Lake-G' Core i7-8809G MCM. The listing sheds some light on the specifications of the new package and gives us hints on what to expect from Intel's official announcement at CES 2018.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jan 2018 03:32

Gaming

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

MIUI 9 gets Game Speed Booster

Nvidia wants retailers to prioritize gamers over cryptominers

CES 2018 | No Coffee Lake-H means no new gaming laptop designs

Early benchmark released for Intel's new Core i7-8705G CPU with on-board AMD Radeon Vega graphics

Eurocom will take your old Alienware or MSI notebook for 25 percent off your next purchase

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition launches globally next month

SK Hynix lists GDDR6 memory as available

Second Razer smartphone rumored for a September 2018 reveal

Samsung begins mass production of 16 Gb GDDR6 memory

Nintendo wants you to make your own Switch peripherals out of cardboard with Nintendo Labo

The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo

Chuwi's affordable Hi9 Gamer tablet now available

Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning charity raises over $2.2 million, setting new record

Updated | 'Arctic Sound' and 'Jupiter Sound' Intel dGPUs could be in the works

Battlegrounds hits 3 million players on Xbox One

Survey: Notebook Service and Support Satisfaction

Pikachu will channel his inner Sherlock Holmes in the US and Europe on March 23rd

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q series is Nvidia's answer to Kaby Lake-G

CES 2018 | Asus ROG Strix Flare is a mechanical keyboard with flair, and the Asus Bezel-Free Kit makes multi-monitor seamless

88% Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN (i7-8550U, MX150) Laptop Review

CES 2018 | Hyperkin plans to resurrect legendary handheld Game Boy console

Samsung begins mass production of 2nd-generation HBM2 memory

CES 2018 | The Asus ROG Strix GL12 is an E-Sports orientated PC with a hot-swappable SSD bay on the front panel

CES 2018 | HP introduces Omen Game Streaming service to create your own Geforce Now style server, and the 65-inch Omen X 65 display

82% Dell Inspiron 15 7000 7577 (i5-7300HQ, GTX 1050, 1080p) Laptop Review

Sea of Thieves Closed Beta coming at the end of the month

CES 2018 | Get lost in a mirage with the wireless Lenovo Mirage Solo VR headset and Mirage Camera

CES 2018 | Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5000 gets a refresh with Intel 8th Gen hexa-core processors

CES 2018 | Razer's Project Linda can turn the Razer Phone into a full-fledged Android laptop

CES 2018 | Asus extends the ROG gaming laptop series with Strix SKT T1 Hero edition and updated G703 models

CES 2018 | HTC's Vive Pro is a higher-res wireless VR headset for enthusiasts

First benchmarks of the Acer Nitro 5 (2018): AMD Ryzen 7 2700U takes the Intel Core i7-7700HQ head on

CES 2018 | NVIDIA GeForce NOW brings modern AAA gaming to el cheapo PCs

CES 2018 | Nvidia presents 65-inch 4K @120Hz G-Sync HDR gaming display

CES 2018 | Rivet announces new Killer AC-1550-WiFi module reaching up to 1.3 Gbps

CES 2018 | MSI GT75VR to ship with Killer Wireless-AC 1550, Trident 3 gets Coffee Lake and GTX 1080 upgrades

CES 2018 | The Asus XG Station Pro is the grown-up brother to the ROG XG Station 2 eGPU

CES 2018 | Intel finally lifts the curtains off its 8th gen Core CPU with Radeon RX Vega M graphics

Intel NUC Hades Canyon crams in a 100 W Kaby Lake-G CPU in a 1.2 liter chassis

CES 2018 | Intel's new 802.11ax Wi-Fi portfolio promises 40% higher data rates and enhanced packet efficiency

Oculus Go could come in 32 GB and 64 GB variants

CES 2018 | ASRock shows off new HEDT motherboards in micro-ATX form factors

CES 2018 | AMD Ryzen and Polaris will power the Acer Nitro 5 for just $800 USD

Zotac announces this year's mini PC updates

Mad Catz is back in business with a new management team and a new vision

Our thoughts on the current state of the Ataribox

CES 2018 | Samsung unveils CJ791 curved monitor with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity

Consumer NVIDIA GPUs cannot be used in datacenters henceforth

The Intel-AMD Core i7-8809G will be overclockable with a 100W target TDP

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