MSI has announced a limited-edition GeForce RTX 5080 16G The Mandalorian and Grogu Edition OC, inspired by the upcoming film. The card is restricted to a production run of 500 units for the European market and is scheduled for release on May 22nd, coinciding with The Mandalorian and Grogu's theatrical …

New rumors suggest that Intel's upcoming “Razor Lake-AX” processors will utilise on-package memory and high-core-count integrated graphics. If confirmed, this would mark a strategic shift for Intel, which previously stated that the on-package memory design seen in Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V) was a “one-off” due to cost and margin …

Team17 and Expression Games have finally nailed down a release date for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. The game will become available this Summer, for PC, PS5 and Xbox, offering six large-scale maps and massive 50v50 battles.  The tactical shooter transitions from its World War II setting to the jungles of …

AMD has announced six new additions to its Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processor lineup, introducing 3D V-Cache technology to the professional segment for the first time. The new AM5 processors target managed business deployments and high-performance workstations, expanding the Zen 5-based family with higher 120W and 170W TDP options. The …

Intel has confirmed it is collaborating with Google to provide the hardware foundation for the newly announced Googlebook laptops. The devices are expected to feature Intel's latest Core Series 300 “Wildcat Lake” processors, built on the Intel 18A process node. While Intel will provide the x86 platform, Google VP John …

Nvidia has partnered with IO Interactive to bundle the upcoming 007 First Light with qualifying GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. For the first time, the game bundle extends further down the product stack, including RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards. Some previous bundles in the current generation have only applied to …

Cherry Xtrfy announced the K33 Compact Wireless, a 75% layout gaming keyboard designed as an accessible entry point for gamers. The keyboard features tri-mode connectivity and “Mem-chanical” switch technology, aiming to balance mechanical-like feedback with a membrane design. The K33 Compact Wireless supports 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB wired connections, …

SCUF Gaming has announced the Omega, a high-performance controller officially licensed for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. The controller features 1K polling, Omron mechanical switches, and TMR thumbsticks designed for increased durability.  The SCUF Omega features 11 additional customisable inputs, including rear paddles, side-action buttons, and G-keys. For the …

Noctua has announced the chromax.black edition of its flagship NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fan. The new all-black variants maintain the technical specifications of the regular G2 model, including the Progressive Bend impeller and Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer construction. The fans are available immediately in single units and speed-offset dual-packs. The NF-A12x25 G2 …

Google has announced Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed to succeed the Chromebook by integrating Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system. Revealed during “The Android Show: I/O Edition”, these laptops are built around Gemini Intelligence and feature premium hardware specifications from partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, …

A new report, citing sources within an AMD AIB partner, indicates that an entry-level Radeon RX 9050 graphics card is in development. The leaked specifications suggest the card will use a Navi 44 GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. While AMD has not officially confirmed the product, a preliminary spec …

Asus has announced the upcoming availability of the ProArt Display OLED PA27USD and PA32USD professional monitors. The 26.5-inch PA27USD and 31.5-inch PA32USD feature 4K QD-OLED panels with a 240Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits peak brightness. Both monitors are factory-calibrated to Delta E < 1 and offer 99% …

Tenstack has announced that its cooperative title, Gamble With Your Friends, has sold one million copies within its first week of release. The game, which launched on May 1st, surpassed the 500,000-unit mark by May 4th, then reached the one-million milestone. The title features a cooperative premise in which up …

Guerrilla Games co-founder and former Epic Games director Arjan Brussee has announced the development of The Immense Engine, a new graphics rendering platform pitched as a European alternative to Unreal Engine and Unity. Speaking on the Dutch podcast De Technoloog (via VGC), Brussee detailed his new startup's mission to provide …

Following on from its debut at CES earlier this year, Gigabyte is now ready to launch the new Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity 32G graphics card. This new flagship card uses the Windforce Hyperburst cooling system, with a “double flow through” thermal layout.  The Windforce Hyperburst system uses two primary …

 Asus has announced two new gaming monitors this month – the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS and the ROG Strix XG129C. The XG34WCDMS is a 34-inch curved ultrawide featuring a high-refresh-rate RGB Tandem QD-OLED panel, while the XG129C is a 12.3-inch secondary touchscreen designed for system monitoring and productivity. The ROG …

Keychron has announced the Q11 Ultra, an updated version of its 75% split mechanical keyboard. Unlike the original Q11, the Ultra model introduces wireless connectivity, eliminating both the cable to the PC and the interconnect cable between the two halves.  The Q11 Ultra (via TechPowerUp) supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, …

Early testing of Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode for Windows has revealed that the interface does not support multi-monitor configurations. User reports suggest that activating the controller-friendly full-screen interface causes secondary displays to black out, restricting the user to a single-monitor experience. As shown by KidSmoove (via Windows Central) int he …

IO Interactive has detailed the official PC system requirements and technical features for 007 First Light ahead of its launch. The developer confirmed that while the minimum specifications target 1080p at 30FPS, a new “Ultra” tier has been introduced for high-end systems utilising Nvidia DLSS 4.5 to reach over 200FPS …

PCI-SIG has announced the release of the PCIe 8.0 draft specification version 0.5. The update confirms the technical target of 256.0GT/s raw bit rate, providing up to 1TB/s of bidirectional bandwidth in an x16 lane configuration. A significant focus of this draft is evaluating new connector technology to support increased …

Motherboard manufacturers are reportedly facing significant shipment corrections as weak demand and silicon shortages impact the consumer PC market. According to a recent report, some motherboard makers have lowered their 2026 targets, with internal projections falling by more than 25%. The decline is attributed to rising component costs and shifted …

Capcom has announced that Pragmata, its new sci-fi action-adventure IP, has surpassed two million units sold worldwide. The milestone was achieved within 16 days of its release. The title, which is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, reached its first million copies within …

Valve has released official 3D CAD files for the Steam Controller and Puck to support the hardware modding community. The release of these files follows a launch in which the new controller sold out shortly after it became available. The technical package is available under a Creative Commons license and …

SteelSeries has announced the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, a new wireless headset featuring a multi-source mixing dock, support for the LC3+ codec over Bluetooth, and a refined base station that can mix up to 4 audio sources simultaneously. The dock included with the Nova Pro Omni features three USB Type-C …

TeamGroup has announced new high-frequency specifications for its Elite Plus DDR5 and Elite DDR5 desktop memory modules. Both series now offer speeds up to 8000MT/s.  The Elite Plus DDR5 and Elite DDR5 8000MT/s modules utilise an optimised IC architecture and DDR5 Same-Bank Refresh technology to maintain system efficiency under heavy …

Sharkoon has announced the Skiller SGM70W, an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse weighing 49g. The mouse features the PixArt PAW3395 optical sensor and supports both wired and wireless connectivity. Designed for competitive gaming, the mouse includes an 8000Hz polling rate in wireless mode. The Skiller SGM70W sensor delivers a maximum resolution of …

XPG has announced the launch of its Novakey RGB DDR5 memory series, featuring a patented “Infinity Mirror” heat sink design. The new flagship modules offer speeds up to 6400MT/s and capacities up to 32GB per module. Aimed at mainstream gamers and creative professionals, the Novakey RGB DDR5 modules use optical …

Mionix has announced the Avior Air Carbon Fiber, a new limited-edition gaming mouse featuring a handmade carbon fibre shell and an eye-watering price. The Avior Air Carbon Fiber introduces a redesigned Avior body, shifting from a balanced hump to a rear-placed, back-loaded profile optimised for claw, fingertip, and hybrid grips. …

Playground Games has announced that Forza Horizon 6 has officially gone gold, confirming the final version is ready ahead of its May 19th launch. The developer also detailed platform-specific performance targets, storage requirements, and an expanded soundtrack featuring nine radio stations for the game's Japan setting. Xbox Series X and …

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have reportedly initiated the pre-development phase for DDR6 memory substrates. The major memory manufacturers have requested that substrate partners begin designing components based on partial design data, including early specifications for memory thickness, stack-up structures, and wiring, to prepare prototypes for validation. The report, from The …