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AMD Shares Its Progress with Agentic PCs
AMD held a press briefing to share how its "Agentic PC" push is going, and it brought a fair number of figures along. Apparently, the company has shipped over half a million Agentic PCs across more than 50 designs, alongside tens of millions of AI PCs across more than 250 designs. Of course, the term "Agentic PC" is AMD's own. It covers any PC whose CPU, GPU…
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SK hynix Reportedly Faces Difficulties in HBM Hybrid Bonding, Trailing Samsung
According to a process development engineer at SK hynix's future technology research institute, who spoke with Damnang, SK hynix is reportedly facing challenges in developing hybrid bonding technology for its HBM memory. These issues are significant enough that SK hynix has not yet begun production of samples, while Samsung has reportedly already sent out sa…
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Samsung Foundry to Manufacture Anthropic AI ASIC on 2 nm Node
Samsung Foundry may be on the verge of securing a significant deal with AI lab Anthropic to manufacture AI accelerators. According to the latest report, Anthropic is developing its custom AI accelerator on Samsung's SF2 2 nm node, which will initially be produced in a lower volume of around 200,000 chips. The design and implementation of this ASIC are being…
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Intel to Continue Working on Terafab, Confirms CEO Lip-Bu Tan
A few days ago, after news broke that Elon Musk and his Terafab project are looking to start working with TSMC, we were left in the dark about Intel's role in the project. However, we are finally getting confirmation straight from Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan that the collaboration will continue, despite TSMC being in talks with Terafab. Previously, we learned that…
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Xbox Helix Will Be "a Great Console First" With Portable Play in Mind, Says CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly told staff that the next-generation "Project Helix" hardware will lead with a home console, with portable play apparently coming as part of the same lineup. The remarks come from an internal town hall, and Windows Central says it obtained and verified a transcript. Helix was already known to be a "family of devices" instea…
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GIGABYTE Levels Up Newegg FantasTech with Big Savings on Gaming Hardware
GIGABYTE, a global leader in PC components and gaming hardware, is bringing a new lineup of deals to Newegg FantasTech from October 5-11, 2026, giving PC builders and gamers an opportunity to upgrade their setups with savings across motherboards, gaming monitors, cooling, and more. Whether building a new high-performance gaming PC or upgrading a display for…
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Leaked GameStop Memo Calls $1,399.99 Used PS5 Pro Pricing "Intentional"
GameStop is now reportedly asking $1,399.99 for a pre-owned PlayStation 5 Pro, which is $500 more than Sony's $899.99 list price for a new one. Consoles with the disc drive attached go for $1,499.99, and GameStop Pro members apparently get the base unit for $1,329.99. An internal memo shared on the r/GameStop subreddit, reportedly by a store employee, addres…
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GTA 6 Cloud Streaming Reportedly Exclusive to Xbox
Microsoft has reportedly signed a deal that makes Xbox Cloud Gaming the only cloud service allowed to stream Grand Theft Auto 6 at launch, according to The Verge's Tom Warren, citing sources familiar with Microsoft's plans. The claim follows an internal town hall this week where Xbox CEO Asha Sharma apparently told staff that the company has something planne…
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Grab Biwin Black Opal NV7400 M.2 NVMe SSD in Our Exclusive Prime Day Deal: Up to 28% Off!
If you've been keeping an eye on the PC hardware market lately, you already know the score: the situation for flash storage is increasingly tense. NAND prices have been steadily climbing for months, and realistically, an end to the rising cost of SSDs is nowhere in sight. If you've been holding out for a price drop to upgrade your system's storage, the windo…
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AMD CEO Lisa Su Says 2027 Will Bring a "Substantial" Supply Increase
AMD will "substantially" increase its chip supply in 2027, CEO Lisa Su told reporters in Taipei on Tuesday, while admitting that demand is still running ahead of what the company can ship. Su is on her third trip to Taiwan this year, meeting partners such as Foxconn, Quanta, Acer, and ASUS, with TSMC also on the schedule. She is reportedly heading to South K…
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Borderlands Online MMO Back from Cancellation Thanks to Community Project
It seems as though the Borderlands franchise still has its hardcore fanbase, with recent projects, like Project Moonshot that merged Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel into one mega-game being just one example. Following that announcement, a developer known as EpicNNG on YouTube and X has revealed that his work on reviving the cancelled China-exclusive Borderl…
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GIGABYTE Levels Up Best Buy Techtober with Big Savings on High-Performance Laptops
GIGABYTE, a global leader in PC components and gaming hardware, is bringing a new lineup of deals to Best Buy Techtober from October 5-11, 2026, giving PC gamers, students, and creators an opportunity to upgrade their setups with savings across high-performance gaming and creator laptops. Whether acquiring a portable workstation for high-demand creative work…
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AMD B650 Chipset Arrives on a $58 PCIe Expansion Card From JGINYUE
JGINYUE has put AMD's B650 chipset on a PCIe add-in card called the Xscale.io, and it costs just 388 yuan in China, VideoCardz reports. That works out to roughly $58, although some conversions put it closer to $54. The card uses the "Promontory 21" chip to add four M.2 slots, a 2.5 GbE port, two 10 Gbps USB Type-A ports, and one 10 Gbps USB Type-C port to an…
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Leak Tips NVIDIA RTX Spark-Powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Specs
Following what appears to have been a series of unfortunate events that led to a roadside laptop find resulting in confirmation that Microsoft will be launching a 20-core NVIDIA RTX Spark Surface Laptop, we now appear to have confirmation that Microsoft will also be launching a Surface Laptop Ultra on the other end of the Spark spectrum. According to Windows…
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Amazon Fall Prime Day Deal: KAMRUI Mini PCs from $360.99, Save Up to 35%
Amazon Fall Prime Day is here, and KAMRUI is bringing some serious mini PC deals, with savings of up to 35% when the coupon is applied. Three models are on sale, including the Hyper H2 with a 14-core Intel HX chip, the E3B with 1 TB of storage, and the Pinova P2 with an Intel AI Boost NPU. KAMRUI E3B—28% off, final price $445.55 List price $619.99, deal pric…
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Dell Servers are Exposed to Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Dell has released a patch for its Dell System Update (DSU) software, version 2.3.0.0, to address a critical vulnerability affecting the tool. According to the latest DSU update information, several CVEs are present that impact the DSU command-line tool. The highest-rated CVE-2026-86360 involves a full system privilege escalation in DSU versions prior to the…
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SEGA Exec Says AI Already in Use at Studio but Not for Creative Tasks
The use of AI-generated art to accelerate video game development is becoming more and more common, with massive game studios like EA and Capcom openly acknowledging that they will be using AI to streamline their game development workflows, despite public outcry about quality and concern for the human cost in an industry already rife with layoffs. Addressing…
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GIGABYTE Powers Up Amazon Prime Day 2 with Major Savings on Motherboards and Gaming Monitors
GIGABYTE, a global leader in PC components and gaming hardware, is bringing major savings to Amazon Prime Day 2 with a wide selection of deals on motherboards and gaming monitors from October 6-7, 2026. Whether gamers are building a new PC, upgrading to the latest AMD platform, refreshing an Intel-based system, or adding a faster gaming display to their setu…
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Zalman Intros S6 Black ATX Mid-Tower Case Series
Zalman has launched two new mid-tower cases, the S6 Black and S6 V2 Black, with identical dimensions of 412 x 215 x 486 mm and the same core specifications. The only difference between them is that the V2 Black includes two additional 120 mm RGB fans mounted at the top. Both PC cases support ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, feature seven PCIe slots,…
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Warhammer Survivors Bullet Heaven Gets Early November Launch Date and Release Pricing
Warhammer Survivors is an upcoming bullet heaven game set in the grim-dark Warhammer universe. As the name suggests, the game takes inspiration from the recent flurry of games similar to Vampire Survivors, and it features similar pixel graphics, to boot. As per a recent announcement, Warhammer Survivors now has a November 10 release date on Steam, GOG, Xbox…
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Plan Tasks, Resources, and Deadlines in One Place With Microsoft Project 2024 for $49.97
Microsoft Project Professional 2024 is built for managing projects from the initial plan through completion, with tools for organizing tasks, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and creating reports. For a limited time, you can get the desktop application for $49.97 on one Windows PC, with the license lasting a lifetime. Rather than building every p…
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NVIDIA Releases GeForce 617.42 WHQL Game Ready Drivers
NVIDIA today introduced its GeForce 617.42 WHQL Game Ready driver, bringing support and optimizations for various new game releases. First, there is Game Ready support for two new titles: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and STAR WARS: Galactic Racer. These two AAA games are newly supported with this driver version, meaning the experience should be ready to go…
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(PR) Starforge Systems Launches Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Themed Keyboard, Keycap Set, Desk Mat and Wall Art
Starforge Systems is expanding its range for the beloved anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End with an all-new Ducky Tinker 75 Keyboard, Keycap Set, Desk Mat and new Wall Art featuring Frieren and her loyal traveling companions, Fern and Stark. Starforge Systems is expanding its range for the beloved anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End with an al…
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Upgrade Your Windows 11 Setup With Pro Features for a One-Time $9.97 Payment
If you're still running Windows 11 Home, the Pro version adds features aimed at people who need more control over their PC, including BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, Remote Desktop, and enhanced device management. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for one compatible PC for $9.97 (MSRP $199), without adding anothe…
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(PR) Pimax Unveils Crystal Pro Wireless PC VR Headset with Native Foveated Streaming
Pimax, a leading manufacturer of high-end PC virtual reality headsets, today unveiled Crystal Pro, a wireless PC VR headset built around a streaming technology it calls Native Foveated Streaming, at its "Frontier: Change To Stay The Same" launch event. Pimax also debuted Ringless VR Controllers, the Spation mini-PC, and a refreshed brand identity built aroun…
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(PR) Icy Dock Releases EXLink MB308A5 PCIe 5.0 x16 NVMe Host Adapter Card
The ICY DOCK EXLink MB308A5 is a PCIe 5.0 x16 NVMe host adapter card with dual MCIO 8i (SFF-TA-1016) connectivity, designed for next-generation high-speed NVMe cabling. With an integrated PCIe Gen 5 redriver and 100 MHz clock buffering, it helps maintain signal integrity for 32 GT/s links across longer trace and cable routing commonly found in servers, works…
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(PR) TDM. Announces Neo, the World's First Headphones That Twist Into a Speaker
TDM., the innovative audio company that designs products to move with the rhythm of daily life, today announced Neo, the world's first high-fidelity headphones that transform into a portable speaker with a single twist. Already recognised as the most awarded headphones of CES 2026, Neo has been designed for people who move between solo and social listening t…
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(PR) SteelSeries & KontrolFreek Launches a New Fortnite Collection
SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, and KontrolFreek, the creator of Performance Gaming Gear, are back with a new collection of gaming gear for Fortnite fans. In a deal facilitated by Epic Games' licensing agency IMG Licensing, today we are announcing a new gaming peripheral collection designed to bring the iconic game to p…
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(PR) Razer Unveils Wolverine V4 Line of Wireless Xbox Controllers
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Wolverine V4 line, including the wireless Razer Wolverine V4 Pro and wired Razer Wolverine V4 Tournament Edition, the next generation of esports controllers officially designed for XBOX and PC. Packed with new features, the Wolverine V4 Pro wireless XBOX and PC controller is…
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Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leaked by Microsoft
The next-generation Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has been revealed by none other than Microsoft. Within the Design Lab service, where gamers can customize their Xbox controllers and order them directly, Microsoft recorded a controller named "Edessa," which is linked to an accessory or customization product called "Beatrice." Today, we learn that Microsoft…
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(PR) MediaTek Showcases Global Wi-Fi 8 Leadership with Filogic 8800 at Network X 2026
MediaTek and its subsidiary Airoha Technology are jointly showcasing next-generation fixed and wireless broadband connectivity technologies, spanning Wi-Fi, 5G CPE and PON solutions for emerging AI applications and services, at Network X 2026. Having worked closely with the network communications industry ecosystem, MediaTek is one of the world's leading com…
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(PR) Brook StarRay Wireless Controller Now Available
Brook Gaming introduces the Brook StarRay Wireless Controller, combining native PS5 support with an Xbox-style asymmetrical stick layout. Available now through the Brook Amazon Store and Brook official online shop, StarRay supports PS5, PC (Steam), iOS, and Android via Bluetooth or USB-C wired connection. On PS5, players can also power on the console directl…
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(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Ships ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Router
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 quad-band WiFi 8 gaming router is now shipping, delivering ultra-high reliability and next-generation performance for demanding network environments. In today's multi-device environments driven by gaming, streaming, and smart home usage, users need more than peak speed. They need stab…
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Valve Confirms Steam for Linux Isn't Officially Supported on Arm Chips
Valve has confirmed that its Steam Client for Linux-based operating systems on Arm chips is not officially supported. This follows a user's report on GitHub claiming issues with Steam for Linux on ARM64 systems. Despite detailing the problem, a Valve developer responded that "Steam for Linux is not currently supported on Arm-based hardware," a stance that ha…
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Qualcomm Licenses Huawei's LogicFolding, 5G, and Other Technologies
Qualcomm announced today that it is officially licensing technology from Chinese technology giant Huawei. In a deal estimated to be worth $6.9 billion upon completion, Qualcomm will license various technologies from Huawei to integrate across its product portfolio. According to official releases, these technologies include computing, AI, networking, and more…
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German Utility Sells a "Gaming" Electricity Plan for Gamers and Power Users
German utility SWK Energie, the municipal power company of Krefeld, is selling an electricity plan aimed squarely at gamers. It's called meinGAMING, and the pitch is simple enough: a higher fixed monthly fee in exchange for a lower price per kilowatt-hour. SWK says the plan starts to make sense at around 2,500 kWh per year, which is where the calculator's "C…
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Steam Gives Devs Even More FPS Data for Performance Optimization
In early 2026, Valve started giving developers more information about the systems playing their games, starting with optional frame rate reporting for games on the Steam Deck and system specifications in user reviews. It now seems to be expanding that program, according to a new blog post on the Steamworks developer news blog. The update expands Steam Deck f…
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Ninja Theory Staff Report Layoffs as Xbox Moves Toward Closing Hellblade Studio
Staff at Ninja Theory, the Cambridge studio behind Hellblade, have started posting on LinkedIn that they have been laid off or that their jobs are at risk. The posts were first spotted by journalist Chris Kerr, and they come from a technical director, a gameplay programmer, sound designers, and technical artists, among others. Senua, the third Hellblade game…
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Google Japan Reveals a Conveyor Belt "Gag" Keyboard for One-Handed Typing
Google Japan has revealed the 15th entry in its joke keyboard series, the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version, and it is not a real product. The Gboard team used to publish these gag designs on April Fools' Day, and moved the tradition to October 1 a few years ago as a nod to 101-key keyboards. The device stands upright and carries its keys on four belts with 29 ke…
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Windows 11 is Phasing Out Classic Printer Drivers, Could Break Older Workflows
If you have any old printers in your office, updating Windows and the driver stack might become problematic in the future. Microsoft is slowly moving Windows 11 away from the traditional model of installing printer manufacturers' drivers, instead providing a unified base layer within the operating system itself for host-based compatibility. This change targe…
