Xbox Mode has started rolling out to all Windows 11 PCs Microsoft has officially started rolling out “Xbox Mode” to all Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and tablets in selected regions. This new mode is what Microsoft originally called the “Xbox Full Screen Experience“, which provides a more console-like experience to PC gamers. This mode gives […]

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Microsoft’s Spring 2026 Xbox Game Dev update includes an “Introduction to Project Helix” Microsoft is hosting a new “Game Dev Update” event on May 7th, with Xbox calling this event their “first episode”, suggesting that there are more events to come. This developer-focused event will give developers a glimpse at the future of Xbox. This […]

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Hogwarts Legacy is currently free on the Epic Games Store Until May 3rd, Hogwarts Legacy is available for free on PC on the Epic Games Store. This is a full-length RPG set in the Harry Potter Universe, offering gamers a wealth of content to explore. The game is set in the 1800s, long before the […]

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Samsung expects the memory shortage to get worse in 2027 The global memory crisis has seen Samsung’s memory profits soar. The company has seen its profits jump by almost 50X, from 1.1 trillion won to 53.7 billion won. For 2027, Samsung expects worsening conditions for the memory market, which is great news for them and […]

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Why does it take Noctua so long to release Chromax Black fans? Noctua is preparing to release its Chromax Black NF-A12x25 G2 fans, which will arrive around 10 months after the release of its standard brown/beige versions. Ahead of this release, Noctua has decided to give its fans a glimpse behind the curtain and explain […]

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LG delivers ultra-sharpness with its 5K Hyper Mini LED 27GM950B monitor LG has officially released its new UltraGear Evo AI GM9 (27GM950B) 5K Hyper Mini LED monitor. This new 27-inch gaming screen boasts a 5K resolution with a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz. Furthermore, with Dual Mode, this screen also supports 1440p at up to […]

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ASRock expands its AM5 motherboard lineup with its new X870E Taichi White model ASRock has officially launched its new X870E Taichi White motherboard, a high-end offering ready for AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition and other future AMD Ryzen CPUs. On the hardware side, the X870E Taichi White features a robust 24+2+1 phase VRM, a […]

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Microsoft confirms a shift to a “quality” focus within its consumer business During Microsoft’s Q3 2026 earnings call, the company’s CEO, Satya Nadella, confirmed that they are doing “foundational work” within its consumer business. Microsoft plans to “win back fans” of Windows, Xbox, Bing, and Edge. By shifting its focus to quality and serving its […]

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AMD’s “bridge die” tech could be revolutionary for Zen 6 AMD aims to deliver a “latency revolution” with Zen 6, at least according to the leaker “Moore’s Law is Dead”. With a “fundamentally better memory controller” and “bridge die” technology, AMD aims to greatly lower memory latencies and boost inter-CCD communication speeds. This addresses the […]

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Secret Mode has removed Denuvo from Star Wars Galactic Racer It looks like Denuvo has been removed from Star Wars Galactic Racer, the upcoming Star Wars-themed high-speed racing experience. All references to the controversial anti-tamper technology have been removed from the game’s Steam page. This suggests that the game’s publisher has decided against using Denuvo. […]

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Elegoo launches multicolour Canvas add-on for its Centauri Carbon 3D printer Better late than never. Over a year after the Centauri Carbon’s launch, Elegoo has officially released their Canvas multicolour add-on for their Centauri Carbon 3D printer (see our review here). This comes after the launch of Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2, a new 3D printer […]

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Super Smash Bros’ first unofficial PC port has arrived Native PC ports of Nintendo 64 classics have become increasingly common, and it was only a matter of time before Super Smash Bros got an unofficial PC version. Using AI, a developer called JRickey has created a working PC version of Super Smash Bros called “BattleShip“. […]

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It sounds like Apple is giving up on virtual reality, at least for now According to a report from MacRumors, Apple has “given up” on its Vision Pro VR headset following disappointing sales. The outlet called the VR headset’s recently released M5 version a “flop”, stating that the model “failed to revitalise interest in the device”. Apple’s […]

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Intel confirms performance and efficiency gains with new 18A-P node Intel plans to discuss its Intel 18A-P (18AP) lithography node in detail at the 2026 IEEE/JSAP symposium on VLSI technology and circuits. In their session briefing for the Intel 18A-P session, Intel has confirmed that their new 18AP node delivers notable performance and efficiency gains […]

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Here’s what you need to run The Blood of the Dawnwalker on PC Bandai Namco has unveiled that The Blood of the Dawnwalker is coming to PC and consoles on September 3rd 2026. On PC, the game will be available on Steam, and Rebel Wolves has provided detailed PC system requirements for the game. The […]

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Windows “K2” isn’t Windows 12, it’s better than that Microsoft has promised to make Windows 11 faster and more reliable. Over the years, goodwill towards Windows has eroded, and many users have begun actively seeking an alternative. Recently, Microsoft’s focus on Copilot and AI has accelerated this negativity to the point that Microsoft has started […]

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A PlayStation 5 Linux Loader had been released Last month, a modder called Andy Nguyen, also known as “theflow0” and “TheOfficialFloW”, showcased their Linux-powered PlayStation 5 (PS5) and its PC gaming capabilities. Now, the modder has officially released a PS5 Linux Loader on GitHub, allowing others to turn their PlayStation 5 consoles into Linux PCs. […]

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The rumours are false, it’s “business as usual” over at Galax This morning, several reports have claimed that Galax is exiting the GPU market. These reports are false, and Palit has confirmed that its “business as usual” over at Galax and that the company will continue making GPUs. Galax has been part of the Palit […]

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All new laptops in the EU must use USB Type-C for charging (up to 100W) The next stage of the EU’s common charging standard has come into force. As of today, new laptop models sold in the EU must support USB Type-C charging. The only exception to this rule is laptops that can charge with […]

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Corsair has built an affordable solution to the 12V-2×6 problem Corsair has officially launched its new ThermalProtect 12V-2×6 power cables, adding cable over-temperature protection to its 600W GPU power cables. This feature shuts down GPUs when unsafe temperatures are detected, allowing users to remove and reseat their cables before any damage to their system occurs. […]

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Nvidia has released a new 12GB version of its RTX 5070 mobile graphics card Nvidia has officially launched its 12GB RTX 5070 mobile GPU, upgrading its existing model with new 24Gb GDDR7 memory modules. This gives the new GPU 4GB more GDDR7 memory than its older 8GB counterpart. Nvidia’s new RTX 5070 12GB will exist […]

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The Division Resurgence is now available on PC through Ubisoft Connect Following the game’s release on iOS and Android, Ubisoft’s The Division Resurgence is now available on PC in “Early Access”. Resurgence is a free-to-play looter-shooter RPG that’s set in New York City. The game offers 3rd-person tactical combat and is playable solo or in […]

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Xbox still has no launch timeline for “Project Helix” In a recent interview, Asha Sharma, the CEO of Xbox, confirmed that Microsoft’s next-generation “Project Helix” console will be impacted by the global memory shortage. Memory pricing will impact pricing and availability. At this time, Xbox is not ready to share its launch timeline for its […]

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Valve’s next-gen Steam Deck is in development, but it won’t launch soon Valve has confirmed that its Steam Controller is launching next week, but that’s not the only piece of hardware that Valve’s working on. The Steam Machine and Steam Frame are still due to launch this year, and Valve is already working on its […]

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Valve’s Steam Controller is launching on May 4th Valve has officially confirmed that its new Steam Controller is launching on May 4th at 10 AM Pacific time. In the UK, that translates to 6 PM BST. The controller will be released ahead of Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame, both of which are due […]

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High CPU demand is allowing Intel to sell “binned down” CPUs that would otherwise have been considered “scrap” Q1 2026 has been a strong quarter for Intel. It drove revenue and margin growth, resulting in much higher earnings. Intel has already confirmed growing yield for its foundry nodes, resulting in more usable CPUs per wafer. […]

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