After seemingly joking about it earlier this year, Elon Musk made a bid to acquire Twitter in April 2022, offering $43 billion for control of the company. Shortly after, Musk put the deal ‘on hold' while awaiting accurate information on the number of spam bot accounts on the platform. Now, …
Read More »The best gaming monitor deals for Amazon Prime Day 2022
Amazon Prime Day has officially arrived and there are tons of deals to be had. Not only can Prime members claim over 30 games for free this week, but there are also loads of discounts on PC gaming gear, making now a perfect time to pick up an upgrade. After doing some digging, it looks like now is an especially good time to pick up a new gaming monitor.
Read More »Razer acquires Interhaptics to help develop HyperSense peripheral ecosystem
Razer has been using HyperSense technology to bring new haptic feedback features to a number of peripherals in recent years. Soon, Razer's HyperSense tech will be getting a boost, as the company has now acquired haptic feedback specialist, Interhaptics. Interhaptics was founded in 2017 with the goal of delivering consistent, …
Read More »OCUK slashes PC hardware prices in Summer Sale
It's the summer season and as always, there are a ton of sales going on right now. If you're looking to pick up some PC upgrades, now is a perfect time, and we've rounded up some of the best deals currently available during the OCUK Summer Sale.
Read More »Sony’s first PC gaming monitors offer 4K/144Hz or 1080p/240Hz with HDR
A few weeks ago, we heard that Sony is in the process of making a push into the PC gaming peripherals market. Now, the company has officially revealed its new Inzone monitors and headsets, designed for both PCs and the PS5. Sony has always had a great reputation in the …
Read More »NZXT unveils Signal 4K30 and HD60 capture cards for livestreaming
NZXT is revamping its streaming hardware efforts this summer with the launch of two new external capture cards. The new Signal 4K30 and Signal HD60 cards are compatible with any HDMI device, so you capture footage from a console or PC for streaming or gaming videos. The NZXT Signal capture …
Read More »Valve engineer warns against Steam Deck SSD mod
Officially, Steam Deck only supports M.2 2230 SSDs, but modders have found a way to use 2242 form factor SSDs inside the portable console. This increases the variety of SSDs you can mount on the console and the storage, as 2242 SSDs tend to come with more. However, modding the console to support such SSDs will shorten its lifespan, according to a Valve engineer.
Read More »PCI Express 7.0 will reach 128 GT/s speeds
PCIe 5.0 connectivity has only just hit the market, but PCI-SIG, the consortium responsible for specifying PCI connectivity standards, is already teasing PCIe 7.0. In a press release this week, PCI-SIG revealed plans for PCIe 7.0 to be as much as eight times faster than PCIe 5.0. Today, PCI-SIG announced …
Read More »NZXT BLD is heading to the UK, Spain and New Zealand
For a few years now, NZXT has offered its own direct-to-consumer PC building service, allowing customers to select parts based on the games they play the most and then have a PC built and shipped to them. Availability of the NZXT BLD program has been limited to the US for …
Read More »TSMC introduces new N3/E Finflex nodes and nanosheet-based N2 node
Recently, TSMC held its annual Technology Symposium, revealing the future of process node technology, which will power processors in the generations to come. TSMC had a couple of major advancements to show off, including its new Finflex technology for N3 and N3E, and the new N2 node with new transistor …
Read More »Sony will reportedly launch ‘PS5 Pro Controller’ soon
While Microsoft has offered a more expensive ‘Elite' Xbox controller for years now, Sony has stuck to its standard controllers so far. According to reports this week, that will change soon, as apparently Sony is working on a “pro” controller. The DualSense controller that ships with the PS5 was already …
Read More »Synology launches 60-bay HD6500 NAS for petabyte-level storage
Today is a big day for Synology, with the company announcing availability of the HD6500. This is the first product in the HD series, offering 60 bays for super-sized storage needs, and support for up to 960TB per chassis. The Synology HD6500 is a 4U 60-bay system for petabyte-level storage, …
Read More »be quiet! launches next-gen Silent Wings 4 fans
be quiet! has been working away on its next-generation Silent Wings 4 fans for a couple of years now, with the first 3D-printed prototype arriving in 2020. Now in 2022, the new Silent Wings 4 fans are ready to hit shelves, promising improved performance. The Silent Wings 4 fans are …
Read More »Apple M2-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Pro on the way
Apple launched its next-generation M2 processor earlier this week, alongside a new MacBook Air and a 13-inch MacBook Pro featuring the chip. Before the end of the year, we should see even more M2-powered devices from Apple, including bigger MacBook Pro models, and a new iPad Pro. According to Bloomberg, …
Read More »Both Summer Game Fest and E3 will have separate in-person events next year
We previously reported that despite being absent this year, the ESA confirmed that E3 will return in 2023 with not only a digital event, but an in-person one too. Interestingly, Geoff Keighley, host and creator of the Summer Game Fest Showcase, announced that he too will be coming back in …
Read More »TLOU’s standalone multiplayer game detailed
Ever since Naughty Dog announced that they were spinning The Last of Us Part II’s originally-planned multiplayer mode into a standalone experience, fans have been eagerly awaiting for more news on the game. Finally, the studio has started to speak on the game, offering the first details while also claiming …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 announced for PS5 and PC
The 2022 Summer Game Fest Showcase concluded with the official confirmation of, and a trailer for The Last of Us Part 1: A from the ground up remake of the near decade old PlayStation 3 classic. What’s more, the game is launching in September for PlayStation 5, with a PC …
Read More »Bloober Team Announces Layers of Fears
In 2016 Bloober Team released Layers of Fear, a psychological horror game which helped put the Polish video game studio on the map. Since then, the team have worked on all manner of games, from a sequel (Layers of Fear 2) to a licensed game (Blair Witch) to a brand …
Read More »Saints Row: Boss Factory Demo released
The Saints Row reboot has so far been met with a somewhat mixed reception, with some fearing that the new direction the game is taking moves it too far away from what makes a Saints Row game. Ahead of its launch on the 23rd of August the team at Deep …
Read More »Marvel’s Midnight Suns is launching in October and features Insomniac’s Spider-Man
Marvel’s Midnight Suns has the potential to be one of the best games of the year. Developed by Firaxis Games of XCOM and Civilization fame, the tactical role-playing game takes the calculated gameplay of XCOM and combines it with the expansive world of Marvel and its characters. During Summer Game …
Read More »Goat Simulator 3 announced
Goat Simulator launched all the way back in 2014 on April Fool’s Day after being initially developed as a joke. Marketed for its litany of bugs, glitches and funny interactions, Goat Simulator managed to stand out from the tribe with its balance of objective-focused gameplay and open sandbox-ness. After more …
Read More »Troy Baker and Roger Clark are working on 3rd-person thriller ‘Fort Solis’
In November 2021, we reported that Troy Baker and Roger Clark were working on a project together based on a photo shared by Clark to Instagram. During the Summer Game Fest Showcase, this project was finally revealed. Summer 2022 is officially the Summer of horror, with the upcoming Dead Space …
Read More »Activision shows off 7 minutes of Call of Duty MW2 gameplay
Summer Game Fest has officially kicked off with a showcase hosted by none other than Geoff Keighley. Being one of the biggest gaming events of the year, Call of Duty had to make an appearance – and appear it did with a substantive seven minute long gameplay demo for the …
Read More »EU agrees on plan to enforce USB-C as common charger for all smartphones and tablets
The European Union has been looking to set a universal charging port standard for a while now. Most Android smartphones nowadays use USB-C, as do many laptops and other devices. Now, new EU rules will ensure that USB-C becomes the common charging port for all smartphones and tablets sold in …
Read More »Asus is giving away free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate memberships with wireless routers
Many of Asus's wireless routers come with features designed to improve traffic and enable low-latency gaming. If you're thinking about upgrading to a new router, then you could also get a free Xbox Game Pass membership for a limited time. Asus is currently giving away free 1-month and 3-month Xbox …
Read More »Edifier NeoBuds Pro and STAX Spirit S3 headphones win multiple awards at VGP 2022
Last week, Edifier revived the legendary audio company, STAX, and unveiled the latest pair of headphones. Now one week later, the STAX Spirit S3 has won multiple awards, alongside Edifier's NeoBuds Pro earbuds. This week, the Edifier NeoBuds Pro earbuds won the grand prize at the prestigious Visual Grand Prix …
Read More »High-end be quiet! PC Build – with 5800X3D & RX 6950 XT
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Read More »AMD hardware now powers the world’s fastest supercomputer
Last year, after launching the new MI250X multi-die GPU, AMD revealed plans to power the first supercomputer to break the exascale barrier. Now six months later, that milestone has been achieved, with AMD's 3rd Gen EPYC processors and MI250X powering the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's ‘Frontier' supercomputer. The Frontier supercomputer …
Read More »Phanteks unveils Shift XT Screen module and new cases at Computex 2022
During Computex 2022, Phanteks has unveiled its new, upcoming cases. Aside from new Eclipse cases, including a new Matte White P500A, Phatneks is also showcasing the Shift XT LCD Screen Module, featuring an LCD screen that can be used to replace the infinity mirror on the case. First up, as …
Read More »Valve teams up with iFixit to offer full range of Steam Deck replacement parts
Valve has teamed up with iFixit to make Steam Deck repair tools and replacement parts available. Now, Steam Deck owners will be able to get hold of almost any part they need to fix their console at fairly reasonable prices. The Steam Deck replacement parts range was accidentally revealed early …
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