Intel's Core Ultra 200S desktop processors, codenamed Arrow Lake, didn't exactly blow the doors off of the competitionincluding Intel's own last-generation processorswhen they launched late last year. There were a variety of reasons for this, but the transition from monolithic to tiled processors was probably going to...Read more...
This is a big month for deals. Next week, Amazon is hosting its Prime Day event, with some early and enticing discounts already appearing (see our roundup of deals that are 50% off or more, which we just posted yesterday). Other retailers are getting in on the action, too. Case in point, Walmart is dishing up some big...Read more...
Helldivers 2 was one of the surprise hits of last year, buoyed by the fact that it simultaneously launched on PlayStation 5 and PC. Xbox players, however, were left out in the cold. This wont be the case for much longer though, because developer Arrowhead Game Studios has announced that an Xbox version is on the...Read more...
Even though Amazon's next big Prime Day event is only a few days away (it runs from July 8 to July 11), you don't have to wait in order to score some explosive savings on a variety of tech. To prove it, we scoured Amazon's current deals lineup and found a whole bunch of products that are marked down by 50% or more. So...Read more...
Reports of overheating have surfaced of the highly-anticipatedNintendo Switch 2, which claim that units are suffering from various issues in some popular games.
This issue came to light today thanks to a post at the NintendoSoup fan site. We did our own digging around Reddit and X, however, and the reports seem...Read more...
As many of you reading this are well aware, it hasn't exactly been easy tracking down a Switch 2 console for purchase from a first-party seller. Sure, you could resort to a marketplace seller and auction sites like eBay, but you'd be lucky to 'only' pay $100 over retail if going those routes. While frustrating, we...Read more...
If you're still holding on to your beloved Pascal (GTX 10) or Maxwell (GTX 900/750) GeForce card, the next driver update you get will probably be the last one. It's kind of incredible that NVIDIA is still offering driver updates for these GPUs all these years later, but it seems like a curtain call is approaching...Read more...
I'm dating myself with this one, but a jingle that often pops up in my head is, "The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup!" Of course, there are better coffee options out there, depending on what you're into. But it all starts with having something capable of brewing your favorite beans into a cup of...Read more...
If you're a fan of small form factor PCs, the brand-newCooler Master NR200P V3 may be what you've always wanted. Building on the popular NR200 model from several years ago, this latest iteration adds nice visual flourishes and tons of cooling performance. As someone who built in the NR200P previously, I can confirm...Read more...
An e-mail recently sent by Google regarding Gemini's chat recording stirred up a bit of brouhaha in the tech space due to its wording, leading users to believe their chats were saved indefinitely, even if history was turned off. As it turns out, what happened is nearly the opposite and that Google actually improved...Read more...
A few weeks ago, we reported that scientists had projected that the asteroid 2024 YR4 would have a 4.3% probability of impacting the moon in 2032. So, what would happen if this asteroid were to actually slam into our moon?A recent study, yet to be peer-reviewed, has revealed that asteroid YR4smashing into our moon...Read more...
Microsoft has been on a *ahem* quest recently to define what the Xbox is, and that seems to involve everything but its own hardware. Case in point, a newly released Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is now out in the wild, priced at $399 and themed with the Xbox green. It also comes with a limited edition Xbox controller...Read more...
It's been about two weeks since the Nintendo Switch 2 went on sale, and if you're someone who specifically enjoys Nintendo games, you've already got one. Though there are plenty of other game console options out there, there's likely a huge swath of people who might wonder if they should pick up Nintendo's latest...Read more...
Amazon is offering the best deal to date on one of the most popular OLED TVs on the market, that being LG's excellent OLED Evo C4. One of the reasons why it's in such high demand is because it continues LG's efforts to blend excellent visuals and processing with features that are desirable to gamers, including...Read more...
Excuse us for a being a little sensational with our headline, but with Nintendo's Switch 2 console earning the distinction of being the fastest-selling console in the history of game systems with 3.5 million units sold in the first four days after launch, then it's fair to say that every model produced counts. And so...Read more...
The trilogy of PC gaming necessities includes your keyboard, mouse, and audio setup. Razer is a brand that focuses on all three (including its recently-unveiled Blackwidow V4 Pro Barebonesplank), and now it's announced a new V3 version of its Hammerhead wired earbuds. With dynamic 11mm drivers and an included USB-C to...Read more...
Chevrolet has just pulled back the curtain on its most bonkers Corvette yet: the 2026 Corvette ZR1X. Hailed by the automaker as a "true American hypercar," the car shatters performance benchmarks (how does sub-2 seconds 0-60 mph sound?), combining twin-turbo V8 power and hybrid technology to deliver a monstrous 1,250...Read more...
AMD's RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9000 series graphics cards are a major step up from the RDNA 3-based Radeon RX 7000 series across multiple key metrics, but arguably the most notable is the added support for the company's FSR4 upscaling. FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 represents a paradigm shift in AMD's image upscaling...Read more...
Nintendo is making history with the Switch 2, it's latest-generation handheld game system that raced to more than 3.5 million units sold in a mere four days, making it the company's fastest-selling console ever. It also outpaced every other console launch to date, regardless of manufacturer. To say it's a popular item...Read more...
Noting the world's need for quality sleep and rested bodies, audio maker Soundcore has launched the Sleep A30 smart ANC earbuds (or earphones, if you're pedantic). Touted as the world's first smart ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) sleep earbuds, the A30 promises an unparalleled journey into peace and tranquility...Read more...
X3D versions of AMD's Zen 6 are still at least a full year away, and while Intel's Panther Lake mobile chips look compelling for later this year, the company's Nova Lake next-generation desktop CPUs won't be until the middle of next yearand they may not be the most compelling choice for gamers if the Core Ultra 200...Read more...
Some people (including yours truly) may well be wondering if Apple will ever fully commit to gaming on Macs instead of just nibbling at the edges. There's definitely movement in that particular area, though, as Valve has just released a beta version of Steam that's native to Apple Silicon chips, as did UL with...Read more...