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Lenovo announces US pricing and availability for the Ryzen 7 5800H-powered Legion 7

Lenovo debuted world-first 16-inch WQXGA (or QHD) laptop displays in its latest Legion 7 gaming machine. Its Ryzen 7 5800H-equipped SKUs are now available on the US market, starting at US$1,800. Its Intel counterpart (the Legion 7...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:24:00 +0200

Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 ships with a smaller 240 W AC adapter compared to the 280 W adapter for the G532 series

The slimmer adapter is over 250 g lighter without impacting the overall performance of the laptop. Users can also now recharge the laptop via USB-C whereas that was not possible on the older G532 series.

Allen Ngo, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 01:57:00 +0200

Rumor | NVIDIA Lovelace to feature in next gen Nintendo Switch, Lovelace RTX 40 with 2.2 GHz+ boost being prepped to outship AMD RDNA 3 at a lesser price irrespective of performance

NVIDIA's Lovelace RTX 40 GPU design has apparently been finalized according to a new leak. Lovelace is also likely to feature in the upcoming Nintendo "Super Switch" and could be a part of NVIDIA's Orin self-driving SoC systems. I...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:09:00 +0200

Battlefield 1 is now free for the keeps on Amazon and free to play this weekend on Steam. (Image Source: EA)

Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V free to keep for posterity on Amazon Prime Gaming, Battlefield 1 free to play this weekend on Steam

Amazon Prime Gaming is now offering new Battlefield titles for free for Prime customers starting with Battlefield 1 till August 4 followed by Battlefield V from August 2 through October 1. Prime members can claim the loot in Amazo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:07:00 +0200

Epic Games' new sale is on. (Source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store 2021 Summer Sale kicks off with up to 75% off some titles

Epic Games has announced that its store's Summer Sale 2021 event is now on. It contains deals such as 33% off Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or 20% off Days Gone. The platform has also released its usual choice of free games for the we...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 14:48:00 +0200

The Nvidia RTX 3090 is one of the best performing graphics cards on the market (Image: EVGA)

EVGA promises to replace RTX 3090 GPUs that have been bricked by Amazon's new online game

The California-based computer hardware company promises to replace the ultra-expensive graphics cards that have been damaged beyond repair by Amazon's New World MMORPG. Meanwhile, it remains unclear what is going to happen with ot...

Enrico Frahn, Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:44:00 +0200

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Update provides for (slightly) more RTX 3070 power

Acer Predator Helios 300: From 100 watts to 110 watts - TGP increase through firmware update

The Predator offers a Core i7-10750H processor, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and space for three drives (2x NVMe SSD, 1x 2.5-inch). In addition, there's a responsive Full HD display (IPS, 240 Hz...

Sascha Mölck, Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:51:00 +0200

The Dolphin emulator now has an integrated Game Boy Advance for compatible games. (Image via Nintendo, Dolphin w/ edits)

Dolphin, the popular GameCube and Wii emulator, now includes an integrated Game Boy Advance

The latest version of the GameCube emulator Dolphin includes an integrated Game Boy Advance, allowing players to enjoy games that rely on a connected Game Boy Advance. These include bonus features in games like The Legend of Zelda...

Sam Medley, Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:16:00 +0200

Netflix customers can soon enjoy games as a complimentary addition to their existing subscription (Image: Thibault Penin)

Netflix's new gaming subscription will be free for existing customers

Netflix has officially confirmed recent rumors about its gaming expansion and announced that the new gaming features will be free of charge for existing customers. Furthermore, these games will not include any type of advertisemen...

Enrico Frahn, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:17:00 +0200

Pokémon Go Fest 2021 was a huge success for developer Niantic. (Image via Pokémon Go Live)

Pokémon Go proves it is still a money maker with two-day Pokémon Go Fest

Pokémon Go continues to pull in the bucks. After hitting US$5 billion in lifetime revenue earlier this year, this past weekend's Pokémon Go Fest 2021 pulled in over $21 million over just two days. The event also saw a flurry of ac...

Sam Medley, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:14:00 +0200

The Orb X looks to offer the ultimate in gaming immersion. (Image: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master's Orb X pod aims to deliver the ultimate in immersive gaming experiences

Cooler Master has officially unveiled its Orb X gaming pod. The motorized enclosure features a 6-way adjustable seat for the ultimate in both immersion and comfort when gaming or working.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:59:00 +0200

You can fix the dreaded Joy-Con drift with a piece of cardboard. (Image source: VK's Channel)

Nintendo Switch: Joy-Con drift errors can be fixed quickly and reliably with cardboard

A YouTuber has shown how to fix Joy-Con drift, a common issue of many Nintendo Switch controllers. A little manual skill is required, but the fix is easy to carry out and reliable.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:56:00 +0200

The Sony HT-A7000 will retail for £1,195, or €1,341 in the Eurozone. (Image source: Sony)

Sony HT-A7000: New flagship soundbar presented with HDMI 2.1, Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2

Sony's latest soundbar packs plenty of features, including HDMI 2.1, Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2. Hence, the HT-A7000 could be an excellent option for pairing with a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X without compromising on sound.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:41:00 +0200

Hopper is Nvidia's first multi-chip-module design. (Image Source: WCCFTech)

Leaker claims Nvidia's Hopper compute GPUs are taping out soon, might launch in mid-2022

Hopper is most likely to be a compute-only architecture, as the upcoming RTX 4000 GPUs are expected to be based on Ada Lovelace. Nvidia is probably taping out Hopper this soon in order to have everything ready by mid-2022 when Int...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:46:00 +0200

The PS5 price tag could be changed to reflect any potential sales success of the Nintendo Switch OLED. (Image source: Sony/Nintendo - edited)

PlayStation 5 price hike could be on the cards as Sony keeps a watchful eye over the Nintendo Switch OLED

A report from Bloomberg has stated that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is keeping a watchful eye over the Nintendo Switch OLED, possibly with a PlayStation 5 price hike in mind. The new handheld console is US$50 more expensi...

Daniel R Deakin, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:37:00 +0200

The Z Fold3's latest render. (Source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will stay cooler while gaming compared to the S21 Ultra: new leak

Samsung's 2021 Galaxy Z Fold flagship is projected to launch with the same Snapdragon 888 as its inflexible counterpart, the S21 Ultra, as sold in some regions. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the former will cope better with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:36:00 +0200

The Odyssey Neo G9 will arrive on July 29 for an unspecified amount. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms the launch date of the Odyssey Neo G9, its latest 49-inch curved gaming monitor that has a 2,000 nit mini LED panel

It may have taken Samsung over four months, but it has finally revealed the launch date of its revised 49-inch curved gaming monitor. The Odyssey Neo G9, previously called the Odyssey G9 2021, will arrive before the end of the mon...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:52:00 +0200

DirectStorage is not a Windows 11 exclusive. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 will support DirectStorage, but with limited functionality

Users reluctant to upgrade to the upcoming Windows 11 version will be happy to learn that the DirectStorage feature is coming to Windows 10, as well. Faster game load times and improved GPU texture decompression speeds will requir...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:58:00 +0200

ARM demo of Wolfenstein: Youngblood with RTX enabled. (Image Source: Nvidia)

GDC 2021 | ARM-powered Chromebooks with RTX GPUs may soon be a reality: Nvidia shows off RTX and DLSS running on a MediaTek Kompanio 1200 platform

At the ongoing GDC 2021 event, Nvidia showcased ray tracing and DLSS running on the ARM platform. The demos, which included Wolfenstein: Youngblood and The Bistro, were run on a MediaTek Kompanio 1200 platform paired with an RTX 3...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:09:00 +0200

Dell XPS 17 70 W vs. 130 W GeForce RTX 3060: How much slower is it, really?

After testing over a dozen different laptops with the GeForce RTX 3060, users can expect up to a 19 percent performance decrease between the fastest and slowest models currently available. There's a catch, however, as real-world g...

Allen Ngo, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:09:00 +0200

Well suited for modern games: The Asus TUF Gaming A15

Asus TUF Gaming A15: Budget gaming laptop with AMD processor

With the TUF Gaming A15, Asus offers a powerful and comparatively inexpensive gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H. It offers decent gaming performance and a fast display.

Mike Wobker, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:15:00 +0200

The Sony Xperia 1 III dismantled the Asus ROG Phone 5 in the speed tests carried out by TechNick. (Image source: Sony/Asus - edited)

Sony Xperia 1 III demolishes Asus ROG Phone 5 in dazzling speed test

The Sony Xperia 1 III has been put through its paces against a fierce competitor in the form of the Asus ROG Phone 5. Both Snapdragon 888 phones have a reputation for being fast, but it still comes as a surprise just how far ahead...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:51:00 +0200

Valve Steam Deck just blew the lid wide open for the handheld gaming PC market

Microsoft won't make a handheld XBox so Valve have done it themselves. The Steam Deck has the potential to fire up a fledging category of handheld PCs for gamers and not just enthusiasts.

Allen Ngo, Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:20:00 +0200

Both the Steam Deck and Switch OLED have access to massive game libraries. (Image source: Valve/Nintendo/USgamer - edited)

Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch OLED: The Zen 2-powered gaming PC from Valve is a performance beast but there is still plenty of room for a future Switch Pro

Valve’s Steam Deck has been revealed and unsurprisingly the ultra-portable gaming PC and console hybrid has already been frequently compared with the Nintendo Switch (OLED model). However, while the Steam Deck is preposterously mo...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:24:00 +0200

The unofficial Switch port is based on reVC, a reverse-engineered version of GTA: Vice City on PC (Image source: Rockstar)

Grand Theft Auto Vice City gets an unofficial port for the Nintendo Switch

reVC, a fan project to reverse engineer Grand Theft Auto Vice City’s source code, just got an unofficial port on the Nintendo Switch. Gamers will need a modded Nintendo Switch to try the game out, however.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:50:00 +0200

Crescendo set a world record for speedrunning Super Mario Bros while blindfolded (Image source: Nintendo)

Speedrunner beats Super Mario Bros in under 12 minutes, while blindfolded

Crescendo, a Super Mario Bros speedrunner, recently posted a video showcasing a world record, beating the Nintendo classic in less than 12 minutes, while blindfolded.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:10:00 +0200

RTX 3080 Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 gaming laptop reviewed: The case opens a gap for more fresh air

In the Zephyrus S17, the hinges simultaneously push the keyboard unit upwards and lift it when the laptop is opened. This allows the case to open a gap in this area, which is supposed to draw in more fresh air. Is this useful and ...

Christian Hintze, Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:09:00 +0200

Ukrainian authorities have shut down a FIFA Ultimate Team coins farming operation

Alleged Ukrainian cryptocurrency mining operation with 3,800 PS4 Slims was actually designed for grinding FIFA Ultimate Team coins

It seems that the Ukrainian crypto mining setup that used PS4 Slims for the task was something less sinister. An investigation by a local news agency revealed that it was little more than a network to grind FIFA Ultimate Team coin...

Anil Ganti, Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:48:00 +0200

The Steam Deck has been rather well received in the PC gaming space. (Source: Valve)

Steam Deck rockets past 75,000 reservations in first hour in the US

Valve's recently announced handheld gaming PCs have received over 75,000 reservations across all variants within just the first hour of reservation opening in the United States alone. Delivery dates have also started to get pushed...

Loki Rautio, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:03:00 +0200

A pair of Razer Sneki Snek Slippers will set you back by US$49.99

Razer Sneki Snek Slippers launched as a part of its forest conservation program

Razer has launched some new gaming footwear called the Sneki Snek Slippers. It is meant to keep your feet comfortable during long gaming sessions, and Razer will plant ten trees for every unit sold. They are available for sale on ...

Anil Ganti, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:11:00 +0200

Resident Evil Village will soon get a patch that addresses its PC performance issues.

Capcom promises fix for Resident Evil Village performance issues on PC

A Capcom spokesperson has stated that the company is aware of Resident Evil Village's performance issues on PC due to Denuvo. Although they didn't mention the exact timeline, a fix should be coming soon.

Anil Ganti, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:18:00 +0200

The upcoming Exynos 2200 may feature a 6-core RDNA2 GPU (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung’s Exynos 2200 could feature a 6-core RDNA2 GPU to deliver a major graphics boost, and Xbox One-beating performance

Tipster @UniverseIce recently claimed on Weibo that Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC would feature a six-core RDNA2 implementation. To put this into perspective, the upcoming Steam Deck, capable of playing AAA PC games, features...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:59:00 +0200

Deal | Cooler Master SK622 60 percent wireless mechanical keyboard on sale for $92 USD

The low profile mechanical keys are softer and quieter which some users may appreciate. However, a few drawbacks like the deeply recessed USB-C port or always-on LED indicator are hard to ignore.

Allen Ngo, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:50:00 +0200

The new Steam Deck from Valve. (Image: Valve)

Valve unveils the Steam Deck, a Linux-based PC gaming handheld to challenge the Nintendo Switch

Valve has launched the Steam Deck, a fully-fledged handheld gaming PC. The device features an AMD Zen 2 and RDNA 2-based APU that delivers 1.6 teraflops of graphics processing power.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:10:00 +0200

The PowKiddy Q20 Mini only costs US$39.99. (Image source: PowKiddy)

PowKiddy Q20 Mini: New retro handheld launches globally with Game Boy Micro Famicom Edition vibes for US$39.99

PowKiddy has started selling the Q20 Mini, another retro handheld based on a Nintendo design. Supposedly, the Q20 Mini lasts up to four hours between charges and can emulate numerous systems, including the SNES and the PlayStation...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 16 Jul 2021 02:01:00 +0200

The RTX 3050 Ti can easily be replaced by a lower TGP RTX 3060.

Nvidia's RTX 3050 Ti mobile GPU is not really worth it: 50% slower than the RTX 3060, but only 10% cheaper

Since Nvidia allows for a wide variety of TGPs on all of its mobile GPUs, the RTX 3050 Ti does not really make any sense. OEMs can easily replace this model with a lower TGP RTX 3060 and still keep the 6 GB of VRAM. Slapping only ...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:54:00 +0200

The performance of Resident Evil Village on PC can be just as horrifying as the characters in the game (Image: CAPCOM)

The cracked version of Resident Evil 8 runs better than a legit copy of the game

In a perfect world, honest customers should not be bothered by DRM mechanisms that silently run in the background while playing a game. However, a cracked version of CAPCOM's new Triple-A title Resident Evil Village has now unveil...

Enrico Frahn, Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:31:00 +0200

Renders of the Apple headset based on a leaked artist impression. (Image: Antonio De Rosa)

Rumor: Apple to introduce Apple Glass AR at WWDC 2022 with new companion iPod

Renowned tech evangelist Robert Scoble has posted a tweet claiming that Apple’s long-awaited Apple Glass AR headset is due to make its first appearance at WWDC 2022. It will be joined by a new iPod that is said to be integral to t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:47:00 +0200

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