Intel’s Robert Hallock is letting you know how to get the most out of your Intel CPU As part of a newly released video in their “The Blueprint” series, Intel’s Robert Hallock has decided to dive deep into the world of Intel CPU overclocking. Specifically, he has explained how overclocking works for Intel’s Core Ultra […]

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Nvidia recommends uninstalling Windows 11 Update KB5074109 if users face issues Last month’s Update KB5074109 for Windows 11 is still causing issues, to the point that Nvidia representatives have had to weigh in on their official support forums (via Windows Latest). In response to one use, Manuel@NVIDIA recommended uninstalling the update after users reported issues […]

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With its pivot to HAMR, Western Digital aims to deliver 100TB+ HDDs Western Digital has promised to launch 100TB HDDs by 2029, delivering a 2.5x increase in storage density over the next three years. This year, Western Digital will launch 40TB HDDs. This drive is their ePMR 40TB UltraSMR HDD, which enters volume production later […]

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Microsoft is reportedly walking back on Windows AI integrations If you ask any heavy Windows user about their opinions on Copilot and AI, you will likely hear nothing but complaints. For too long, Microsoft has used Windows as an AI testing ground, with users serving as guinea pigs. AI is being forced on users, even […]

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Borderlands 4 may never arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 Borderlands 4 was originally due to launch on Switch 2 on October 3rd, with Gearbox confirming a last-minute delay one week before its planned launch. Now, four months later, Take-Two Interactive, the game’s publisher, has confirmed that they have chosen to “pause development” of the game’s […]

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AMD confirms “next-gen Xbox” release window in Q4 earnings call During the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call, AMD’s CEO, Lisa Su, confirmed that “Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox” would feature AMD semi-custom silicon and launch in 2027. This means that the first “next-generation” console should launch next year, replacing Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. […]

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Western Digital aims to revolutionise the HDD space with plans to boost bandwidth by 8x While SSDs now dominate the consumer PC market, HDDs still have a place within the overall storage market. Mass storage requires a medium that can store large amounts of data, and while SSDs are fast, data density and pricing are […]

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Capcom removes Denuvo from Resident Evil 4’s PC version with a fresh update Capcom has released a new update for the PC version of Resident Evil 4 (the 2023 remake), removing Denuvo from the game. This is an undocumented change to the PC version of the game, with Capcom releasing new patch notes for this […]

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Expect the Epic Games Store to become faster and more stable in 2026 Epic Games has confirmed that its Epic Games Store is getting rebuilt this year. The company is working on the “underlying architecture” of its launcher and plans to ship these improvements this summer. This should make the Epic Games Store more responsive […]

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Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF PLUS CPU listed – Are Core Ultra PLUS KF series CPUs incoming? Retail listing for Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 200 PLUS series CPUs has been uncovered by the leaker @momomo_us. This has unveiled Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 5 250KF PLUS CPU for the first time, a CPU that could become […]

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Modder makes Resident Evil sharper and more vibrant with a new 4K texture mod A game modder called “Evgeshajk” has created a new 4K texture mod for Resident Evil HD Remastered, Capcom’s 2014 remake of the first Resident Evil game. This mod increases the game’s texture resolution, making characters and backgrounds much more detailed. This […]

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GOG celebrates its game Preservation Program with a free game giveaway Until Friday, February 5th at 2 PM UTC, GOG will be giving away free copies of Alone in the Dark: The Trilogy 1+2+3 for free on PC. This trilogy of games has had a huge impact on the survival horror gaming genre. It has […]

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Nintendo confirms that the Switch is now its most successful console Nintendo has updated its sales data for its dedicated consoles, confirming that the original Switch is now the most successful gaming system. As of December 31st, 2025, the console has sold over 155.37 million units, surpassing the Nintendo DS, which sold 154.02 million units […]

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Intel delivers up to 86 cores on a single socket with its Xeon 600 series workstation processors Intel has officially launched its new Xeon 600 series of workstation processors. These CPUs deliver up to 86 performance cores and eight DDR5 memory channels to deliver exceptional performance for demanding workstation tasks. Add its 128 PCIe 5.0 […]

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Modder disassembles ASUS’ ROG Xbox Ally X to give it a 64GB memory upgrade SlickBuys Mods and Repairs has managed to craft a custom 64GB ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X handheld. This mod replaces the four 6GB of LPDDR5X memory chips on the handheld with larger 16GB memory packages. This upgraded the handheld from its […]

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Puget Systems names the most reliable consumer CPU of 2025 Puget Systems has shared its internal data on CPU reliability, confirming who makes the most reliable consumer-grade processors. AMD Ryzen 9000 VS Intel Core Ultra 200. Overall, failure rates for both CPU families are nearly identical: 2.52% for AMD’s Ryzen CPUs and 2.49% for Intel’s […]

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Intel users discover a way to enable XeSS 3 on older Intel ARC GPUs Intel has confirmed that XeSS will be available on its ARC Battlemage B580 and other GPUs this month. However, gamers are not patient enough for that. Intel ARC users have already found ways to enable XeSS 3 on Intel’s older ARC graphics […]

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Raspberry Pi blames AI infrastructure for its latest round of price increases Less than two months after its last round of memory-related price increases, Raspberry Pi has announced it must further increase the cost of its high-memory products. For its flagship 16GB Raspberry Pi models, pricing will increase by $60. For its 1GB memory products, […]

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Samsung brings G-Sync support to its 2026 OLED TVs and monitors Nvidia fans rejoice, Samsung has confirmed that its 2026 OLED TV lineup will be G-Sync compatible, bringing strong VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support for GeForce gamers. Additionally, Samsung is bringing G-Sync compatibility to its newest Odyssey G6 series monitors. On the TV side, Samsung’s […]

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Several Square Enix classics have joined GOG’s game Preservation program Four classic Final Fantasy games have arrived on GOG, all of which are part of the company’s Game Preservation Program. That means that these games aren’t just DRM-free, they are also validated to work on modern OS’ and will receive ongoing support to ensure that […]

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Philips cranks its newest monitor up to 1000, placing speed ahead of resolution Philips has officially launched its Evnia 27M2N5500XD gaming monitor, pushing display refresh rates to unprecedented levels as the battle for milliseconds continues. This monitor is a dual-mode fast-IPS gaming display. This means the monitor supports a lower resolution at higher refresh rates […]

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