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Latest Windows 11 update is broken, refuses to install β€” Microsoft pulls latest update over missing files error

Another month, another broken Windows update β€” what's new? Well, this update was supposed to bring "production-quality" improvements, which means it's part of Microsoft's efforts to fix its AI enshittification. Ironically, the update won't even install for most users and has since been pulled with no workaround ready so far.

Xbox 360 devkit bought for $5 at car boot sale came with 2007 beta build of GTA IV with unreleased assets β€” Version includes cut ferry system, zombies, and more

A pre-release build of GTA IV has been discovered on an Xbox 360 devkit dating back to 2007, just a few months before the game's official release next year. The build includes various unused assets that were altered or removed for the final release, such as the iconic ferry system. People have even found zombie models for a mini game, alongside NPCs, vehicles, and much more.

$500 fiber optic HDMI cable delivers flawless 48 Gbps performance across a staggering 990 feet β€” crushes 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz over long distances

The HDMI standard can often be unclear, with the same version number referring to completely different capabilities across products. You can technically pay your way out of this confusion by going with an expensive fiber-optic HDMI cable that maintains its full bandwidth over much longer distances. That's what this Twitter user did, and their cable has one more trick up its sleeve.

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPU prices shot up to 17% above MSRP just 48 hours after launch β€” dynamic pricing trumps manufacturer's recommended pricing

The new Core Ultra 200S Plus series has received widespread acclaim within the community, and we liked it as well for rejuvenating Intel's otherwise underwhelming CPU generation. Part of the reason they're getting good reviews is their excellent price-to-performance ratio, which seems to be slightly undone at the moment.

Microsoft's new gaming boss axed 'This is an Xbox' campaign because 'it didn't feel like Xbox' β€” Xbox brand undergoes transformation to redefine its identity

The "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign was met with severe backlash from pretty much everyone outside Microsoft's top brass. Now, it seems like the brand is course-correcting with new Xbox chief Asha Sharma leading the charge for a rejuvenated Xbox, and personally killing the controversial campaign.

Lucky PC builder scores brand new RTX 5060 Ti worth $420 for just $80 at Walmart β€” clearance sale find saves buyer hundreds upgrading from a GTX 1060

Nvidia launched the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at $379 but you've been able find it for lower for around $350 ever since. That's what Walmart was selling an MSI Ventus 2X variant for, before slapping an insane clearance sale on it and letting it go for just $80. You can't get this GPU for less than $420 anywhere else right now.

Sony increasing PlayStation 5 prices across all consoles, starting April 2 β€” PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition receive $100 hikes, while PS5 Pro will now sell for $900

PlayStation 5 consoles are once again receiving price hikes due to the global economic crisis. The disc and digital editions of the base console are $100 more expensive now, while the PS5 Pro is up $150, now costing $900. You still have a few days to secure these consoles before the new pricing comes into effect from April 2.

Samsung Display debuts 'QuantumBlack' coating for QD-OLED monitors β€” screen tech boosts ambient black levels while reducing glare

If you've been putting off buying a QD-OLED monitor because of your room's lighting setup, Samsung Display might have solved your dilemma. The company's new "QuantumBlack" coating finally cuts down on black level raise, reducing purple tint and improving contrast under ambient lighting, among other upgrades.

Intel's upcoming 'Wildcat Lake' low-power series breaks cover in Geekbench listing β€” 'Core 3 304' is twice as fast in single-core performance versus last-gen

Wildcat Lake is the successor to Twin Lake, which itself was a refresh of Alder Lake-N. These are ultra-budget CPUs aimed at embedded devices, cheap laptops, mini-PCs, NAS devices, and more, where efficiency is key. The Core 3 304 is part of the Wildcat Lake family and represents a huge jump over its predecessors in early Geekbench results.

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