Industry hopes that Intel 18A can alleviate CPU shortages The world isn’t just facing a memory shortage; it’s also facing a CPU shortage. Intel is currently capacity-limited, meaning it cannot make enough CPUs to meet demand. AI datacenter demand is driving sales of large Xeon processors, making some of Intel’s other CPUs scarce. According to […]

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Apple’s MacOS 27 will be Apple Silicon Only – claims leaker Apple’s next version of MacOS, MacOS 27, will reportedly launch without support for older Intel-based Macs. This makes the new version of MacOS the first to support only Apple Silicon devices, completing Apple’s transition to its own processors. MacOS 26 “Tahoe” will be the […]

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Nvidia’s new DLSS SDK delivers 6x Frame Generation and Dynamic Frame Generation to game developers NVIDIA has officially released its DLSS 4.5 SDK, giving game developers direct access to the company’s newest Super Resolution and Frame Generation technologies. With their newest update, developers have been given access to DLSS 5x and 6x Multi Frame Generation […]

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Microsoft cuts Call of Duty to slash Xbox Game Pass pricing Microsoft has unveiled a major price slash for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has been slashed from $29.99 to $22.99, and the price of PC Game Pass has dropped from $16.49 to $13.99. […]

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Intel’s Robert Hallock has confirmed that “more and more” unlocked CPUs are coming In an interview with PC Games Hardware, Intel’s Robert Hallock has confirmed that big changes are coming to the company’s enthusiast segment. In the future, overclocking Intel CPUs will no longer be exclusive to high-end models. Budget-friendly Intel overclocking is coming! Over […]

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Xbox “Project Helix” is looking more PC-like by the day According to a post by the prominent leaker KeplerL2 (via WCCFTECH), Microsoft will allow 3rd parties to build custom Xbox “Project Helix” machines. These systems will be available alongside official Microsoft consoles. This opens the door to ASUS ROG Xbox consoles, MSI consoles, and Xbox […]

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Valve “secretly” uploads a Steam Controller unboxing to Steam It looks like Valve will soon be ready to launch its new Steam Controller. A new unboxing video for the controller has been uploaded to Steam, and while it is currently unwatchable, it implies that Valve will either open pre-orders or launch the product very soon. […]

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Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will lack custom GPU silicon, leaker claims The specifications for Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox “Project Helix” console have already leaked, and they paint a clear picture. Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will be a powerful console, with its “Magnus” chip bringing together AMD Zen 6 CPU cores, RDNA 5 graphics, and a powerful NPU. Now, […]

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AMD hits at Frame Generation “Upgrade Ratio Option” for RDNA 4 users Last month, AMD confirmed at GDC 2026 that it was working on “ML-based multi-frame generation” as part of “FSR Diamond”. Now, it looks like AMD is getting ready to launch its first implementation of Multi Frame Generation, teasing a new “Frame Generation Upgrade […]

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Apple will have a new CEO on September 1st Apple has announced that Tim Cook will soon step down as CEO and take on a new role as “Apple Executive Chairman”. He will be stepping down on September 1st, after which John Ternus will become Apple’s CEO. John Ternus is Apple’s Senior Vice President of […]

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Nvidia’s ReSTIR path tracing tech is about to become a lot faster Nvidia Research has released a paper detailing a new “enhanced” version of ReSTIR PT (Spatiotemporal Importance Resampling PT), which reportedly delivers 2-3x the performance of Nvidia’s original version. Alongside improved performance, this new version of ReSTIR PT exhibits less “visual and numerical error”, […]

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Ubisoft dates Assassin’s Creed Black Flag reveal showcase Ubisoft has confirmed that it will be hosting a “Worldwide reveal showcase” for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on April 23rd. The event will start at 5 PM BST, with Ubisoft saying that “The Iconic Solo Pirate Adventure Returns”. If this statement is correct, we are unlikely […]

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PlayStation 3 emulation has become easier than ever RPCS3, the PlayStation 3 emulator, has received a new “Plug and Play” update that makes game configuration much easier. With the newest version of the emulator, PS3 games will now “automatically configure themselves” using recommended settings from the RPCS3 Wiki. Until now, these settings needed to be […]

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AMD’s best value 2026 CPU launch could be four years old AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU launched in April 2022, and it looks like it is about to return as a new “AMD AM4 10 Year Anniversary Edition” CPU. HXL has unveiled an image of the rumoured CPU’s box on Twitter/X, suggesting that the 5800X3D […]

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MSI launches two new 4K 240Hz X24-series QD-OLED gaming monitors MSI is taking its QD-OLED lineup to the next level with its new MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 gaming monitors. These new screens are now officially available and should be available worldwide soon. These new 4K OLED screens support refresh rates […]

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ASRock has a unique solution to the DDR5 shortage ASRock has an interesting new solution to the DDR5 shortage. On Intel 600/700/800 series motherboards, HUDIMM memory support is now available. These new memory modules use only one of the DDR5 standard’s two 32-bit memory channels, enabling the production of more affordable modules. With DDR5 memory […]

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Intel to showcase next-generation PC gaming handhelds at Computex 2026 According to “information obtained by Videocardz“, Intel plans to debut new “ARC G3” and “ARC G3 Extreme” handhelds at Computex 2026. These new PC handhelds should utilise Intel’s Panther Lake silicon and Intel Xe3 graphics. It has been reported that Intel’s ARC G3 and ARC […]

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SK Hynix delivers double the bandwidth of traditional RDIMM modules with less power with its newest SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X modules SK Hynix has begun mass production of its new 192GB SOCAMM2 memory modules, using its next-generation 1cnm LPDDR5X low-power DRAM technology. These chips use SK Hynix’s 6th-generation 10nm process. SK Hynix claims they deliver significant performance […]

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AMD Zen 7 CPU architecture leak unveils BIG changes It looks like AMD’s planned Zen 7 CPU architecture will bring major changes to both Ryzen and EPYC. While Zen 6 hasn’t launched yet, AMD is already deep into planning for Zen 7, signalling that it isn’t resting on its laurels in the CPU space. According […]

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Nvidia’s reportedly bringing back its RTX 3060 12GB in June – Delaying RTX 5050 9GB According to the leaker MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia has put its plans for a 9GB RTX 5050 GPU on hold. In June, Nvidia is reportedly relaunching its RTX 3060 12GB GPU, giving the low-end GPU market new hardware options. If this report […]

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Expect a long wait before Call of Duty hits cinemas Last year, Paramount/Skydance announced that it had struck a deal with Microsoft/Activision to produce a live-action movie based on the Call of Duty franchise. Now, the Call of Duty Movie has a release date. The Call of Duty Movie will be coming to cinemas on […]

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4A Games has officially revealed Metro 2039 Metro 2039 has been officially revealed, and it’s coming to PC and consoles this Winter. On PC, the game will be released on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and on Xbox as an “Xbox Play Anywhere” title. The game will also be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox […]

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Intel has launched a new range of 18A CPUs for the mainstream market Intel has officially launched its Core 3 (not Core Ultra 3) series of mobile CPUs, promising users “exceptional battery life” and “AI-ready” performance for value buyers, commercial PCs, and edge devices. These new CPUs are “purpose-engineered for value” and are built on […]

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Windows 11 users may soon be able to pause updates indefinitely Microsoft has started testing a new Windows update that allows Windows 11 users to pause OS updates indefinitely. If implemented as-is, this would allow Windows users to end forced updates by pausing updates for a time in the far-off future. Right now, Windows 11 […]

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It looks like AMD’s bringing back its strongest AM4 gaming CPU to combat the world’s memory shortage The leaker HXL has unveiled an image that appears to confirm the return of AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU. When memory pricing skyrocketed in 2025, we called on AMD to bring back its AM4 X3D CPUs. These CPUs […]

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AMD confirms LPDDR5X SOCAMM2 memory support for EPYC Verano CPUs in 2027 AMD has confirmed that its 6th-generation EPYC Verano CPUs will support LPDDR5X SOCAMM2 memory modules when they launch in 2027. This year’s 6th Generation EPYC “Venice” CPUs will launch with support for DDR5 RDIMM and MRDIMM memory. Between Verano and Venice, AMD will […]

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Fake Ryzen CPUs are becoming more sophisticated A Redditor has reported receiving a fake Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU from a “local Amazon Returns Warehouse”. An Open Box CPU that appeared to be legitimate on the outside turned out to be a 3D-printed base with what looks like a real Ryzen 9 9950X3D IHS. According to […]

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