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SK hynix Platinum P41 PCIe NVMe Gen 4.0 SSD (Source: SK hynix)

The SK hynix Platinum P41 flagship PCIe NVMe SSD hits Amazon

Yesterday, SK hynix has finally unleashed its first Gen 4.0 SSD with a 176-NAND layer, namely the Platinum P41. As unveiled back in early January, it is available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions. The prices start at US$104.99 a...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2022 23:53

IFA hypes its 2022 tickets. (Source: IFA)

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

The IFA tech trade show is now set to return to an in-person format set in its traditional Berlin venue in 2022. The conference will take place at the start of September of this year. Its organizers are celebrating this announceme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 20:06

World's first mini PC with Radeon RX 6650M dGPU (Image Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM announces the Neptune HX90G mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and RX 6650M dGPU

The new Neptune series is advertised as the world's first mini PC lineup with AMD RDNA2 dGPUs. MINISFORUM is planning to first release a Ryzen 9 5900HX + Radeon RX 6650M model, followed by Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Alder Lake varia...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:38

The latest Hitman 3 update will deliver ray-tracing features on PC (Image source: IO Interactive)

Hitman 3 set to receive ray traced shadows and reflections, plus DLSS and FSR: demands a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER as the min spec GPU

Hitman 3 is set to receive its DLSS and ray-tracing update shortly. The free update will add ray-traced shadows and reflections to the game, alongside DLSS 2.0 and FSR 1.0 upscaling. AMD's new FSR 2.0 won't be part of the package,...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2022 16:50

TeaserPlay's concept trailer leverages a wide range of Unreal Engine 5 features (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA: San Andreas gets a stunning concept trailer remake in Unreal 5, offers a peek at what next-gen Grand Theft Auto could look like

YouTuber Teaserplay outed a stunning concept trailer for what GTA: San Andreas could look like if it was built on Unreal Engine 5. The trailer leverages a range of UE5 features, including MetaHuman, Lumen, and Nanite. The trailer ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2022 15:30

The AGON PRO AG274QZM features mini LED backlights, a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 2.5K resolution. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON PRO AG274QZM: 27-inch gaming monitor revealed with mini LED backlights, a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 2.5K resolution

AOC has introduced the AGON PRO AG274QZM, a 27-inch gaming monitor with mini LED backlights. Launched for £999 and €1,309 in the UK and the Eurozone respectively, the AGON PRO AG274QZM offers 1,200 nits of peak brightness, NVIDIA ...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 15:12

The Ryzen Edition will likely resemble its Intel counterpart, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

RedmiBook Pro 14 2022: Xiaomi teases new AMD Ryzen Edition ahead of May 24 announcement with Ryzen 6000 H-series APUs

Xiaomi has dropped a teaser for the next version of the RedmiBook Pro 14 2022. Already available with Intel Alder Lake processors, Xiaomi is now giving the 14-inch laptop an AMD Ryzen refresh. This year's AMD Ryzen Edition will la...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 13:17

SkyDoesMinecraft has put his popular YouTube channel up for sale for a steep asking price of US$900,000 (Image: Minecraft)

Troubled YouTuber puts US$900,000 price tag on his Minecraft channel with 11 million subscribers

The popular gaming-focused content creator Adam Dahlberg, also known as SkyDoesMinecraft, has tried to part with his immensely popular YouTube channel after his former girlfriend accused him of abusive behavior a couple of months ...

Enrico Frahn, 19 May 2022 23:41

The new AORUS 17X comes in two flavours, both with the Core i9-12900HX. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte AORUS 17X: 17.3-inch gaming laptop announced with Intel Core i9-12900HX and RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti combinations

Gigabyte has refreshed the AORUS 17X, a 17.3-inch gaming laptop now powered by the Intel Core i9-12900HX. Also, the AORUS 17X is available with NVIDIA's RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti, both powered by a 99 Wh battery.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 22:51

High-end Zen 4 motherboards incoming. (Image Source: PHG.ru)

AMD rumored to announce Zen 4 X670 Extreme chipset at Computex next week

The high-end X670 Extreme chipset is supposed to be featured on the most expensive AM5 motherboards, and AMD is apparently forcing PCIe 5.0-only support for GPU and storage on these models. The X670 models, on the other hand, coul...

Bogdan Solca, 19 May 2022 22:22

The GeForce GTX 1630 is supposedly Nvidia's upcoming ultra-affordable desktop graphics card (image via Unsplash)

Updated | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 reportedly in the works with a TU117 GPU, GDDR6 memory and a sub US$200 price tag

Nvidia is said to be working on a new low-end desktop graphics card called the GeForce GTX 1630. It is said to be a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti successor and aims to compete with AMD's Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon 6400. Update 19/05/...

Anil Ganti, 19 May 2022 11:10

The alleged RTX 4090 Founders Edition body showing one of its two large fans. (Image source: Chiphell)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition design surfaces two months before anticipated launch

Photos of the upcoming RTX 4090 Founders Edition have emerged, highlighting similarities with the RTX 3090 Ti. Seemingly, NVIDIA will retain the dual-axial fan design from RTX 30 series Founders Edition cards, albeit with a larger...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 11:00

MSI Katana GF76 test: RTX 3070 Ti for less than 2000 Euros (~$2084)

The 17-inch MSI Katana GF76 12U is available with almost all the available RTX graphics cards up to the RTX 3070 Ti, while being listed as one of the most affordable gaming laptops in almost all the configurations. We tested it to...

Christian Hintze, 19 May 2022 04:26

A large exhaust system is placed at the back of the display. (Image Source: Weibo)

MSI teases the return of the Titan ultra high-end laptop series with the GT77 model that supports maximum CPU+GPU TDP of 250 W

After a 2-year hiatus, MSI is going to reintroduce the Titan lineup with a new GT77 model that features Intel Alder Lake-HX processors coupled with Nvidia's RTX 3080 Ti dGPUs. MSI claims that this is the first model to feature 250...

Bogdan Solca, 18 May 2022 19:48

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition aims to offer a truly immersive gaming experience. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition offers a native stereoscopic 3D experience sans glasses, more than 50 games already prepped for 3D

Acer has brought its SpatialLabs glasses-free 3D stereoscopic display to the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition. The stereoscopic 3D effect is achieved using a lenticular lens and the UHD display can be toggled between 2D and...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2022 18:11

The SpatialLabs View Pro. (Source: Acer)

Acer SpatialLabs View and View Pro are presented as portable monitors that bring 3D to 4K gaming and content-creation respectively

Acer's SpatialLabs division aims to bring a 3D stereoscopic experience back in a major way in 2022. To this end, it has brought this technology to portable monitors in the form of the View and View Pro. They are both 4K and weigh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2022 16:02

The Predator XB273K is Acer's newest high-end gaming monitor (image via Acer)

Acer Predator XB273K LV: 4K 160 Hz gaming monitor announced with HDMI 2.1 ports and an in-built KVM switch

Acer has unveiled its new Predator XB273K LV gaming monitor. It features a 27-inch 4K screen clocked at 160 Hz, two HDMI 2.1 ports, one USB-C port and AMD Freesync Premium support. It costs €849 (US$893) and will be available in s...

Anil Ganti, 18 May 2022 15:45

The Acer Nitro XV272U RV gaming monitor is now official (image via Acer)

Acer Nitro XV272U RV launched with a 27-inch 170 Hz 1440p panel and an affordable price tag

The Nitro XV272U RV is Acer's newest mid-range gaming monitor. Its 27-inch QHD (2,560 x 1,440) panel is clocked at 170 Hz, covers 95% of the DCI P3 colour gamut and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. It will go on sale in October 2...

Anil Ganti, 18 May 2022 15:45

HP Omen 16 gets upgraded to the latest from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. (Image Source: HP)

Refreshed HP Omen 16 marks Radeon RX 6650M debut, offers Alder Lake-H, Ryzen 6000H, and 150 W RTX 3070 Ti options

HP has announced a refreshed Omen 16. The 2022 Omen 16 sports the same chassis design as last year's version but now comes with Intel Alder Lake-H and Ryzen 6000H CPU options. Also available are GPU options up to a 150 W RTX 3070 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2022 15:18

HP Victus 15 now offers upgraded internals and improved cooling. (Source: HP)

Victus by HP 15 now available in Alder Lake-H-RTX 3050 Ti and Ryzen 5000H-RX 6500M combinations with improved thermals, starts from US$800

HP is now offering an upgraded Victus 15 in both Intel Alder Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 5000H flavors. The Intel variant features an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU while the AMD version offers an RX 6500M. Both models offer full-sized ke...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2022 14:12

The Powkiddy RGB20S relies on the Rockchip RK3326 SoC. (Image source: Powkiddy)

Powkiddy RGB20S: New retro handheld revealed with USB Type-C, Wi-Fi and two microSD card readers

Powkiddy has begun selling the RGB20S, a gaming handheld that resembles a Game Boy. Equipped with a 3.5-inch IPS display and multiple buttons, the Powkiddy RGB20S retails for US$79.99.

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 22:38

The Steam Deck. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

The Steam Deck runs the JerryRigEverything gauntlet of durability tests

Valve's Steam Deck may be the most sought-after mobile console around right now. It can now be found as the star of the latest JerryRigEverything video, where its ability to withstand scratching, burning and bending was put to the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2022 22:32

The RTX 40 series is rumoured to kick off this summer, unlike its predecessor. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: Alleged specifications surface with 16,128 CUDA cores, a 450 W TGP, over a 1 TB/s memory bandwidth and not all the AD102 die

According to reports, NVIDIA has settled on the AD102-300 die for the RTX 4090, the company's next flagship desktop graphics card. Supposedly, the RTX 4090 will deliver 126 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), a few short of the AD102...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 21:12

XMG's Apex 15 MAX laptop upgrades to Ryzen 5000X processors and a 240Hz display

Schenker has refreshed the Apex 15 laptop of early 2020 with updated processors and a high-refresh-rate screen. This new 15 MAX variant is also touted as a desktop replacement, thanks to platforms that top out at the Ryzen 9 5950X...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2022 19:51

The ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition will start at €3,199 in the Eurozone. (Image source: ASUS)

ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition: ASUS presents upgraded gaming laptop with Intel Core i9-12950HX and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

ASUS has unveiled the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition, a 17.3-inch gaming laptop with Intel's most powerful Alder Lake-S series processor. Not only does ASUS include the Intel Core i9-12950HX in the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edi...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 15:00

The ASUS ROG Flow X16 features up to a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and a mini-LED display. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Flow X16: Convertible gaming laptop revealed with a mini-LED and 165 Hz display

ASUS has introduced the ROG Flow X16, a convertible gaming laptop with a 16-inch display. Not only has ASUS equipped the ROG Flow X16 with powerful CPU and GPU combinations, it has also included 512 mini-LED local dimming zones th...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 15:00

The Meta Quest v40 update has several features to improve privacy and security. (Image source: Meta Quest)

Meta Quest v40 update released with end-to-end encrypted Messenger calling

The Meta Quest v40 update is now available. The latest software has various features for improved security and privacy, such as in-headset 3D secure payment abilities. Meta Quest is also testing optional end-to-end encrypted Messe...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2022 13:44

The GPD Win Max 2 handheld console inches closer to launch (image via GPD)

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U powered GPD Win Max 2 prototype could be ready by June 2022

GPD has received its first batch of AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APUs, which will power the upcoming GPD Win Max 2 handheld. The first working model should be ready by June 2022, hopefully followed by an official announcement detailing price...

Anil Ganti, 17 May 2022 11:47

Warframe and 3 other banging free-to-play games with cross-platform multiplayer support for universal dominance

We all have that one friend that vehemently insists consoles are better, and that no, it's not because of aim-assist. Next time you hear this, invite them to play one of these games and then show them what it means to be part of t...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 May 2022 08:59

PUBG posts record numbers for Q1 2022. (Source: Krafton)

PUBG: Battlegrounds going free-to-play proves to be a goldmine for Krafton as quarterly profits soar by more than 600%

Krafton has posted Q1 2022 financial numbers for PUBG in its latest earning report. Per the developer, PUBG: Battlegrounds enjoyed 17.8% growth in quarterly revenue, resulting in the best quarter for the game. PUBG going free-to-...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 May 2022 23:19

Razer Blade 17 RTX 3080 Ti versus Razer Blade 17 RTX 3070 Ti - Which is the better laptop?

The Razer Blade 17 with an unleashed RTX 3080 Ti is amazing. However, we've now also reviewed the configuration with the RTX 3070 Ti and come to a conclusion. Performance versus heat development and power consumption. How signific...

Christian Hintze, 16 May 2022 20:48

The AYA NEO AIR will be available in two colours. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR: Pre-orders open for compact gaming handheld with an OLED display

AYA NEO has opened pre-orders for the AYA NEO AIR in China. The gaming handheld is significantly cheaper than other AYA NEO devices and comes with an OLED display. The AYA NEO AIR will be available in two colours, but with AMD RX ...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2022 19:19

The KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill is now available via Kickstarter. (Image source: KATVR)

KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill from KATVR is now available via Kickstarter

KATVR has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the KAT Walk C2 VR treadmill. The gadget has a waist harness but otherwise allows you to move freely in 360°. Improvements on the first generation device include improved stability and...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2022 17:27

Dell's new G15 series of gaming laptops launches in India, Alder Lake platforms and RTX 3000-series graphics in tow

Dell has announced a new onslaught on the gaming laptop space in India. It will do so by distributing its latest G-series features across the G15 5520 and 5521 SE variants. They will both feature 12th-gen Intel processors and RTX ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2022 17:18

The Ubisoft+ subscription service will be available to PlayStation owners in the near future (image via ubisoft)

Ubisoft+ to arrive on PlayStation soon; PS Plus Extra/Premium subscribers to get 23 free Ubisoft games starting next month

Ubisoft+, the company's game subscription service, will be available for PlayStation owners in the near future. Gamers who have subscribed to PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium, meanwhile, will get access to 23 games for no extra c...

Anil Ganti, 16 May 2022 16:48

MSI Vector GP76: 360 Hz panel with 4ms response time, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (150 W) and Core i7-12700H

MSI Vector GP76 gaming laptop review: Fastest laptop display? 360 Hz and 4ms meet a 150 watt RTX 3070 Ti

MSI upgrades its new Vector GP76 gaming laptop with the fastest display: 360 Hz with a measured response time of 4ms. Intel's Core i7-12700H and a GeForce RTX 3070 with 150 watts TGP from Nvidia together make for a "notebook on sp...

Marvin Gollor, 16 May 2022 13:00

The Nintendo Switch successor is expected to support Nvidia's DLSS technology. (Image source: Nintendo/Nvidia - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2 rumors revived by Nvidia job listing for next-gen console developer tools engineer

A job listing posted by Nvidia for the position of game console developer tools engineer has reignited speculation in regard to a next-gen Nintendo Switch device such as a Switch 2 or Switch Pro machine. The wording of the job des...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 May 2022 11:42

Razer Blade 14 with Ryzen 9 6900HX on sale for $2500 USD with two-year warranty (Source: Costco)

Deal | Razer Blade 14 with Ryzen 9 6900HX on sale for $2500 USD with two-year warranty

Costco is currently selling the latest Blade 14 for a cheaper price than Razerzone.com and with longer warranty as well. If you're looking to test one out yourself, this may be the best way to go.

Allen Ngo, 16 May 2022 00:01

Arguably, the AYA NEO 2 is the least exciting handheld that the company has unveiled today. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO: Company debuts the AYA NEO 2 and AYA NEO Slide with AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and RDNA 2 graphics to offer twice the performance of the Steam Deck

AYA NEO has introduced the AYA NEO 2 and AYA NEO Slide, two handheld games consoles powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. With the Radeon 680M onboard, both machines are said to deliver NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-performance levels an...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2022 21:34

The Y9000Ps in the comparison featured the i7-12700H and the i7-12800HX respectively (Image source: Lenovo)

Alder Lake Core i9-12900HX-powered Lenovo Y9000P gets an early review: some games show performance regression vs the 12700H

A Chinese reviewer recently got their hands on the Lenovo Y9000P, a laptop equipped with Intel's Core i7-12800HX chip. Interestingly, the reviewer's testing indicates that gaming gains over the 14-core 12700H are limited, with som...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 May 2022 16:16

Even an inexpensive PC can run these cheap games. (Image source: Valve - edited)

May Steam sales: 3 cracking action-RPG games to be had on the cheap

PC gaming is expensive, so it's a good thing marketplaces like Steam always have some sort of sale going on. It's not easy to pick when the sales are so short, so instead of buying a game on a whim, have a look at these three grea...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2022 08:03

Why the Razer Blade 15 240 Hz OLED display could be a game changer for gaming laptops

Are we finally getting the ultimate panel for both gaming and professional editing? The upcoming 240 Hz OLED display seemingly checks off every box on the list to finally supersede IPS, but we still have our concerns about flicker...

Allen Ngo, 14 May 2022 05:48

The Nintendo Switch is now the 4th highest-selling console of all time. (Images via Nintendo and Amazon w/ edits)

Nintendo Switch outsells PlayStation 4 to become fourth best-selling console in United States

According to the NPD Group, a retail research group based in the United States, the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the PlayStation 4 in terms of lifetime sales in the U.S. This pushes Nintendo's hybrid console into fourth place a...

Sam Medley, 14 May 2022 00:51

Alleged screenshots of a new Silent Hill game have surfaced online (image via Comicbook.com)

A new Silent Hill game is reportedly in the works

A reputable industry insider has leaked two-year-old screenshots of a yet-to-be-released Silent Hill game. Konami indirectly confirmed the legitimacy of the said screenshots by issuing a copyright strike. The game will also send ...

Anil Ganti, 13 May 2022 20:35

The ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) comes with a choice of three NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: 2022 model is now orderable in Europe with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX

ASUS has begun selling the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) in Europe. The 16-inch gaming laptop is available with several processor and GPU options, all with a 14-inch secondary display. Predictably, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) does...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2022 19:22

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