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AMD made some key changes to its second generation 3D V-Cache design that allows it to be more flexible with clock speeds, and rumor has it that both the upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D will feature the same top speeds as their non-X3D counterparts. While still not official, a leaked CPU-Z screenshot... Read more...
Even as Meta unveiled the AR glasses of the future, dubbed Orion, the company isn’t stopping development of its currently available Ray-Ban glasses. According to a report in the Financial Times, the next iteration of the Ray-Ban glasses could potentially include displays and launch as early as next year. It’s a way... Read more...
One of the key characteristics of most Ryzen "X3D" processors with AMD's 3D V-Cache tech, is that they offer reduced clock rates compared to the same CPU without it. The cut to clock rates was larger in earlier generations, but the Ryzen 7 9800X3D only loses 300 MHz from the Ryzen 7 9700X's boost clock thanks to a... Read more...
It's easier than ever to take PC games with you thanks to devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Most of the popular handheld gaming machines have a great deal in common, but a new entrant from Ayaneo mixes things up—literally. It features modular controls, allowing you to move control sticks, touchpads, and even... Read more...
There has been a noticeable increase in leaks and rumors pertaining to Nintendo's next-generation handheld, which is widely referred to as the Switch 2 (until Nintendo says otherwise). From purported specs to interesting design language changes (including magnetic Joy-Con controllers), there is a fair amount of... Read more...
With Christmas behind us, there is a chance you're now playing on your new Microsoft Xbox Series X|S or Sony PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 5 Pro system. While those consoles are great on their own, there are some great accessories out there that will bring your gaming to the next level. While most holiday sales are... Read more...
Hopefully everyone reading this had a wonderful Christmas, and if you managed to unwrap a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Pro game console from the jolly old fellow dressed in a big red outfit, then it was surely a happy holiday indeed! The PS5 a great game system, and it's also easy to upgrade the storage, should you... Read more...
Did you receive an Amazon gift card for Christmas? If so, and if you're looking to upgrade or build a new gaming PC, AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D should be on your short list of options. Yes, it's a previous generation part at this point, but it's available at a great price and, just as importantly, it's actually in stock... Read more...
Feel like playing Star Fox 64 again? You could drag out the old N64 and an unwieldy pile of display connection adapters. You also could play it on the Nintendo Switch, if you happen to have one of those, are a subscriber to Nintendo's Switch Online service, and pay up for the "Expansion Pass" to that service so that... Read more...
It's been a while since we heard from Nothing, a smartphone manufacturer founded by former OnePlus leader Carl Pei. The company's Nothing Phone 2a launched in early 2024, and Pei has promised a third-gen phone of some sort would come in 2025. A new leak points to three devices coming down the pike, and they'll most... Read more...
Samsung is releasing a new set of Pro-branded microSD storage cards in collaboration with Sega (which is considering a Netflix-style game subscription), which will ship in four different capacities, each one featuring a different character from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. It's a logical pairing, with the Sonic... Read more...
With the rapid progress of technology, we've quickly learned that computers are absolutely dependent on thermals being under control. This can mean either with more efficient parts, like the newest generation CPUs, or it can also mean more efficient cooling methods. Ventiva is one such enterprise that is innovating in... Read more...
Bethesda has a hit on its hands with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a game that's earned a 'Very Positive' user review ranking on Steam, and high 80s critic scores on Metacritic (88 for PC and 86 for Xbox). That said, if you're running a GeForce GPU in your desktop or laptop and are having stuttering issues in... Read more...
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is right around the corner and, as is typically the case, we're expecting a bevy of product announcements. That includes new generation GPU launches from both AMD and NVIDIA, after Intel beat both of them to the punch with its Arc B580 Battlemage release. As CES draws closer, we may... Read more...
Have you checked out our review of Intel's Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU yet? Hopefully, you already have and you're well aware that the Arc B580 is a competent entry-level GPU with solid 1080p and 1440p performance. We benchmarked 20 games, though, including the usual suspects alongside some more unusual titles, like... Read more...
AMD's product naming schemes have been all over the place for a while now, but you have to give the red team some credit for this one. After all, the previous-generation discrete GPUs based on the RDNA 3 architecture were the Radeon RX 7000 series, and then the RDNA 3.5 GPU on Ryzen AI MAX is apparently the Ryzen 8000... Read more...
AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series processors didn't set the DIY and enthusiast worlds ablaze when they initially launched, and that's understandable considering their relatively modest gains over the previous generation. However, the 3D V-Cache equipped Ryzen 7 9800X3D is out now, and it offers explosive... Read more...
Palworld, one of the breakout hit games of 2024, is getting a major new update just in time for players to enjoy during the holidays, even as it deals with a legal battle. Pocketpair detailed some of the changes coming with this update, which it shared on the game’s Steam page. Some of the new additions include a new... Read more...
ASUS is rolling out a brand new laptop line for gamers simply called the V16. As the model name implies, it's a 16-inch gaming laptop, which has become an increasingly popular form factor. The model name may also hint at the entry-level segment ASUS is targeting with this launch, assuming the "V" in V16 stands for... Read more...
If hearing the "Sega" scream from your early Sega Genesis days still brings a smile to your face, you'll be happy to hear Sega is still in business. It has changed from being a console maker, to one focusing on different aspects of its intellectual properties. While its movies such as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 branch into... Read more...
The holidays are a time for cheer, joy, and time with friends and family. However, Google is warning Gmail users to be mindful, as grinches are looking to take advantage of people with scams and spam this time of year. The company is reporting that there has a been a significant uptick in e-mail messages since... Read more...
At this point, it would be absolutely shocking of NVIDIA did not go forward with rumored plans to unveil its initial next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is delivering an open keynote at the event, and the recent GeForce LAN 50... Read more...
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