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Linux gamers who play Apex Legends will no longer be able to access the game. EA apparently made the decision due to cheaters exploiting the platform's customizable nature to circumvent anti-cheat measures.

AMD has revealed more details about its Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop gaming processor. While the Zen 5 CPU doesn't offer much of a performance uplift over its Zen 4 counterpart, it trounces Intel's Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 9 285K in a wide range of games.

A reputable X leaker has revealed the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's price. Apparently, it will be $30 costlier than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, putting its MSRP at $479. The chip launches worldwide on November 7. Update: AMD confirms.

Thanks to the move from KDE 5 to KDE 6, Br OS 24.10 has multiple visual changes when compared to its predecessor. The latest update to this Ubuntu-based Brazilian distro comes with Wayland set as default (Xorg still available as an alternative), and, similar to most recent Linux distro updates, it uses the 6.11.0 kernel.

Phanteks is set to make owners of super-powerful systems happy with its new 2200W PSU, featuring dual 12VHPWR connectors and enough juice to run two RTX 4090s simultaneously. Built for high-performance workstations, this PSU unit combines massive output with surprising compactness.

The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass has allegedly proven to be a huge success for Xbox with the console seeing more players than PlayStation for the first time in CoD's history. PC players also reportedly preferred PC Game Pass over Steam.

Noctua has launched new NF-A6x15 slim 60mm fans, available in 12V and 5V versions, and NA-SC1 Sx2 3-way PWM splitter cables, enabling control of up to five fans with one header.

AMD has now shared early information about when to expect its first RDNA 4 graphics cards. Not only that, but CEO Dr. Lisa Su has hinted at in-game and ray-tracing performance improvements compared with RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5 solutions.

Keychron has updated its K3 mechanical keyboard with improved sound characteristics, Bluetooth 5.2, massive battery life upgrades, and QMK support for customisation on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Just as expected, Fedora 41 is finally here. Across various editions, the list of changes includes highlights such as GNOME 47 and KDE Plasma 6.2, the Mir and Wayland-based Miracle desktop environment in the new Fedora Miracle, new options for image mode, Secure Boot support for systems that require the Nvidia proprietary driver, and more.

A new leak sheds light on AMD's CES 2025 lineup. It consists a mix of everything ranging between desktop CPUs, laptop CPUs, graphics cards, workstation-grade hardware, and handheld chips.

The popular integrated development environments (IDEs) WebStorm and Rider can now be used free of charge for non-commercial purposes. In doing so, JetBrains is making its JavaScript/TypeScript and .NET development environments available to a broader user base.

Apple has finally updated its 24-inch iMac with its new M4 chip. However, its base version is lower-bin product that features fewer CPU and GPU cores compared to the one found on high-end iPads.

GMK has stated that its upcoming Strix Point-based EVO X1 mini PC will feature a 70 W TDP for its Ryzen AI HX 370 APU. Further, the company also claims the Radeon 890M iGPU will be able to match the performance of a discrete RTX 2060.

A new leak has shed light on everything about the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It keeps its predecessor's core count, L3 cache and TDP, but comes with marginally higher boost clocks.

Now recompiled in OpenEmbedded, EasyOS 6.4 remains labeled "an experimental Linux distribution" for the time being. This update launches with support for the Zig programming language, the version 6.6.58 kernel, new desktop icon themes, support for the WEBP image format in mtPaint, and more.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has made its debut on PugetBench, specifically in the Premeire Pro and DaVinci Resolve tests. The processor appears to blow past comparable systems from Intel, with the exception of the higher-end Core Ultra 9 285K.

TCL's display manufacturing arm CSOT revolutionizes OLED production with innovative inkjet printing technology, achieving 50 percent less light loss and 1.5x better efficiency. Set for production in late 2024, this breakthrough promises cheaper, better displays while cutting manufacturing costs by 20 percent.

Extreme overclocker Kovan Yang pushes Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 memory to an unprecedented 12,108 MT/s using liquid nitrogen cooling, setting a new world record. The achievement comes amid a wave of DDR5-12000+ breakthroughs from other overclockers using Intel's latest platform.

Vivaldi 7.0 comes with a completely redesigned interface, which brings together tabs, apps, and tasks into an "all-in-one control center" alongside new icons, themes, and floating tabs. While the feed reader gets separate feed folders, the update also brings management improvements in the mail client.

Nixxes has revealed the PC system requirements of the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster. While the actual hardware needs aren't that high, the game will take up a good chunk of your hard drive.

Razer touts its latest headset as the best multi-platform gaming life accessory of its line to date, and not merely due to its series-first six-zone Chroma lighting. It can also connect to 2 wireless devices at once, so as to be able to take calls while gaming (or possibly vice-versa). The Barracuda X Chroma is also touted as a "multi-day use" set of headphones with an ergonomic, lightweight build.

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K has been overclocked to 7.4 GHz shortly after its official launch. It was done by prolific overclocker Elmor on an Asus ROG Maximus Z890 motherboard

Intel's newly announced Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K don't offer much in the way of gaming prowess. While they're more power efficient than last-gen counterparts, Raptor Lake still reigns supreme in raw performance.

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop CPU has just shown up on Geekbench. It scores 3,295 and 18,650 in Geekbench 6.2's single and multi-core tests with a boost clock of up to 5.3 GHz.

Parrot OS is back with multiple improvements and updates, as well as a new launcher. Unleashed yesterday, version 6.2 of this Debian-based distro that targets ethical hackers brings forward Rocket, a launcher for Docker containers written entirely in Python, which uses a PyQt6 GUI and can also run on Windows and macOS machines.

AMD's promotional material says the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is just 8% faster than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in gaming. In multi-threaded workloads, it offers up to a 15% boost.

In addition to providing full support to no less than seven new games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package labeled 566.03 is also adding no less than 32 G-Sync Compatible displays to the list, as well as a trio of Optimal Playable Settings profiles.

Intel is reportedly preparing a CPU architecture with "Griffin Cove" P-cores to follow 2026's Nova Lake. The architecture, the codename for which is yet to be revealed, could bring a double-digit IPC uplift, do away with the old E-core design, and be based on the Intel 14A-P process node.

Intel's upcoming Core 200 series mobile processors have leaked, revealing seven new Raptor Lake refresh chips. From the powerhouse Core 270H, which hits 5.8 GHz, to efficient U-series models running at 15W, these processors will complement Intel's Core Ultra lineup when they launch next year.

The Geekom A7 boasts the highly capable and power-efficient AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU with Radeon 780M graphics, together with class-leading connectivity and aesthetics to elevate your productivity and multimedia experiences. The A7 is now all the more enticing thanks to a time-limited flat $120 or £150 discount.

Less than two months since the release of version 1.6, PorteuX 1.7 arrives with several fixes, sub-500 MB ISOs, as well as updates to most of the seven desktop environments supported. The seven are GNOME, Cinnamon, KDE, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, and Xfce. The Linux kernel 6.11.4 is used for all these flavors.

Loongson Technology unveils ambitious plans for its CPU and GPU development, aiming to compete with major players in the semiconductor industry. The Chinese company's latest desktop CPU matches 14nm x86 chips, with future models targeting even higher performance.

AMD has officially confirmed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be available to purchase in early November. Its non-X3D counterparts also get a limited-time discount of up to $50.

Specs-wise, the AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D will remain largely identical to its predecessor, with the same amount of 3D V-cache and TDP. However, it is tipped to get a significant base block speed boost.

ASUS unveils the ROG Thor III PSU series, featuring a magnetic OLED display, GaN technology, and up to 1,600W of power. With ATX 3.1 support and innovative features like GPU-First voltage sensing, these high-end units promise enhanced efficiency and stability for demanding setups.

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K was found flexing its muscles in CPU-Z as well as Blender. In both the benchmarks, the Arrow Lake-S CPU outperformed its predecessor, but failed to outclass AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X in the latter test.

Sony has announced a PC release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It can be pre-ordered now via Steam/Epic Games store and will be playable in late January 2025.

Diablo 4's first-ever DLC Vessel of Hatred aims to breathe new life into the game. While the expansion has its moments, it doesn't feel like a $40 DLC, especially after the standards set by Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077.

Qualcomm has officially cancelled the only currently Snapdragon Elite desktop implementation available along with any software support for the $899 mini PC. It will refund all existing pre-orders for the ARM-powered desktop, but existing owners are left in the dark. An email to buyers of the Snapdragon X Elite dev kit confirmed that the mini PC did not meet Qualcomm's expectations, and no further software support will be issued for the few buyers that have received their orders.

Razer has launched the Viper Mini Signature Edition as its lightest wireless gaming mouse yet. Regardless, it still packs the brand's highest-spec HyperPolling Wireless technology, as well as a 30,000 DPI optical sensor. It comes with a choice of feet made of PTFE and Gorilla Glass for the potential of even more maneuverability.

The Ploopy Trackpad is a 3D printed trackpad with multi-touch gesture support and a high degree of customisability, thanks to its QMK firmware and 3D printed construction. All of the part files, QMK firmware, and build instructions are available online for free, but Ploopy also sells a $72.50 DIY build kit and a pre-assembled trackpad for $94.25

Stanford researchers are developing hybrid gain cell memory, a fusion of SRAM and DRAM technologies, to enhance CPU and GPU cache performance. This innovation promises increased storage density, faster data access, and improved energy efficiency.

Although it has been present in Firefox for ages, the "List all Tabs" button recently got a bigger icon, so it became more visible. However, Firefox 131 came with a minor change, now labeled by Mozilla as a bug, which consisted of the users' inability to remove the button. Now, that option is back.

Intel's upcoming Core 3 N350 processor shows modest graphics performance in a leaked Geekbench 5 OpenCL score. With 6,191 points, it's on par with older integrated graphics and entry-level discrete GPUs. This suggests Intel may struggle to compete with AMD in the more budget-friendly market segment.

The Intel Arrow Lake CPUs appear to be beastly multi-core chips as an entry in the SiSoftware database for the Core Ultra 7 265K shows a better performance score than the Ryzen 9 9950X. This is an interesting development since the Core Ultra 7 265K lacks hyperthreading.