AMD has officially launched the FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) SDK 2.2, marking a major milestone in the evolution of its FSR "Redstone" technology stack. The updated SDK provides developers with the tools to implement FSR 4.1, Ray Regeneration 1.1, and Frame Generation 4.0 into their titles. 

MSI is looking to capitalise on the launch of the tactical RPG sequel, Solasta 2, by bundling the game with its latest high-end QD-OLED displays. The promotion highlights two specific monitors from MSI's 2026 lineup: the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 and the MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24. The flagship of this …

Geometric Future has officially expanded its “Model” series with the introduction of the Model 3. Drawing clear design inspiration from the larger Model 5, this latest entry adopts a more compact footprint, therefore changing compatibility with components. Measuring 235 x 440 x 400mm, the Model 3 (via ITHome) adopts an …

The European Union is pushing for tighter right-to-repair legislation for consumer electronics, and we are already starting to see some results. Nintendo is reportedly already preparing a Switch 2 hardware revision, which will comply with the new EU rules by making the internal battery easily replaceable. 

With user sentiment toward Windows 11 reaching a new low, evidenced by the increasingly popular “Microslop” slang, Microsoft appears to have finally hit the brakes. The software giant is now acknowledging that its aggressive push for AI integration and a “simplified” UI has come at the expense of core OS …

Sony has officially lifted the curtain on its “Project Amethyst” collaboration with AMD, confirming that machine learning-based frame generation is headed to PlayStation hardware. The news comes alongside the debut of PSSR 2.0, which has recently been rolled out to 12 games. This update finally leverages the full AI capabilities …

The rumor surrounding an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 12GB of VRAM isn't new, but after the latest findings, it's almost certainly in development. Evidence has shifted from vague speculation to appearing in official, public-facing documentation from Lenovo. As of today, Nvidia still hasn't officially confirmed this SKU, but the …

Valve has officially released the SteamOS 3.8.0 update to the Preview branch, and while the patch notes are extensive, one line has stood out: "Initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware". This confirmation comes at a critical time, following a wave of release date uncertainty due to memory shortages.

ASRock is continuing its aggressive expansion into the gaming peripheral market, announcing a fresh lineup of Phantom Gaming and Challenger series monitors. The new headliners, the PG27FFS2E, PG27FFS2E-W, and PG27FFS1A, are clearly aimed at the heart of the competitive-grade market, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response times on …

We've seen plenty of wireless earbuds marketed towards the gaming crowd over the years but open-ear designed earbuds have not really been a thing in the gaming market. That is changing this year with the launch of the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds.  The hardware design is particularly clever, …

The memory market might be entering a “long winter” for consumers, as SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won delivered a sobering prevision at Nvidia's GTC 2026. The narrative that high prices are a temporary blip might not be as short-lived as some imagined, as Chey says the current supply-demand gap won't …

KiiBOOM, a peripheral brand that's been growing its operations, has revealed one of its new designs. We present the Phantom98 Lite, a cute keyboard that aims to bridge the gap between enthusiast-level customisation and out-of-the-box visual flair. This latest entry manages to squeeze a nearly full-sized experience into a trimmer …

After years of sustained community demand across subreddits and forums, Opera has officially released Opera GX for Linux. The gaming browser finally brings its suite of resource-limiting tools and gamer-centric aesthetics to the Linux ecosystem. At launch, the browser officially supports Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and OpenSUSE-based distributions, with installation handled …

Just one week after Intel unveiled its aggressive Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop refresh, a report has emerged indicating that AMD is preparing a pair of new Zen 5 chips – the Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X. According to chi11eddog (via VideoCardz), these are not X3D parts, as they maintain the …

Thermaltake is introducing both the standard TR200 and the wood-accented TR200 WS, two models that lean into the furniture-tech trend that has defined much of the hardware aesthetics in 2026. This Micro-ATX lineup offers a refreshing choice between a high-airflow mesh front and a warmer, lifestyle-oriented vertical wood design that …

Intel just released the Arc 101.8626 WHQL graphics driver, introducing a cloud-based Precompiled Shader Distribution Service specifically for the new Intel Arc B-series GPUs and the Core Ultra Series 2 and 3 SoCs. By leveraging Intel's private cloud infrastructure, the service processes and precompiles game shaders before they ever hit …

Microsoft is taking inspiration from what makes PC Gaming great by transforming the Xbox App into a more versatile, centralised launcher. Mirroring a long-standing feature of the Steam client, the latest update to the Xbox App allows users to manually add third-party games, productivity tools, and virtually any executable file …

In 2026, Arctic is turning 25. Since its formation in 2001, Arctic has remained true to its core mission: delivering high-performance thermal solutions, such as the legendary Liquid Freezer and MX-series thermal pastes, at an affordable price. This year to celebrate the anniversary, Arctic will be running a number of …

The latest firmware update for the PlayStation Portal has arrived, bringing with it a suite of new features. The biggest addition here is a new 1080p ‘High Quality' mode, enabling better visuals when streaming games to the handheld.  This new mode allows users to opt for a significantly higher bitrate …

While console's super-resolution technologies still aren't on par with its PC counterparts, Sony is narrowing the gap with the launch of PSSR 2 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). Now available to all PS5 Pro owners, this second-generation looks quite the advancement, promising users less shimmering and ghosting and improved visual quality. …

The first signs of AMD's next-generation "Medusa Point" mobile silicon have surfaced on Geekbench, providing a first look at the architecture expected to arrive in laptops next year. While the benchmark scores are negligible due to the chip running at a low clock speed of roughly 1.39GHz, the technical specifications revealed in the entry confirm major architectural shifts.

MSI is preparing to increase prices across its gaming product portfolio by 15% to 30%. In a recent investor briefing, General Manager Huang Jinqing described 2026 as one of the most challenging years the company has faced, citing supply chain instability and component shortages.

Keychron is continuing its expansion into the gaming sector with the launch of the C0 HE 8K, a specialised left-handed Hall effect gamepad designed for competitive play. Priced at $59.99, this wired-only 35-key device acts as a cheaper gateway into the world of rapid-response analogue switches. Unlike Keychron’s premium Q-series, …

Security researcher Markus Gaasedelen delivered a presentation at the RE//verse 2026 conference, where he unveiled a boot ROM-level exploit for the original Xbox One. This discovery is particularly significant because the Xbox One has long been regarded as the “unbreakable” console, having survived over a decade without a public hardware …

Microsoft is preparing to bring its AI-driven “Gaming Copilot” assistant to current-generation Xbox Series X|S consoles by the end of 2026, as confirmed by Sonali Yadav, Xbox Gaming AI partner group project manager, during a recent GDC 2026 panel. The service, which has been undergoing beta testing on PC, mobile, …

Asus ROG has expanded its display portfolio with three new 27-inch models: the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2, XG27ACDMS, and XG27AQDMES. These monitors offer users a choice between WOLED and QD-OLED panels, backed by a three-year warranty, and the comprehensive Asus OLED Care Pro suite.

8BitDo is expanding its nostalgic peripheral family with the launch of the Retro R8 Mouse C64 Edition, designed to be a perfect companion to its Commadore 64-inspired mechanical keyboard. 

Microsoft is preparing its OS for the upcoming wave of 1000Hz monitors with the release of Insider builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106. This update, documented under the cumulative package KB5079387, quietly removes a long-standing artificial ceiling within the Windows display stack that previously hindered the OS's ability to communicate with ultra-high …

The 2026 BAFTA Games Awards nominations have been revealed, and as seen in previous award shows, it's a historic year for independent and debut projects. Leading the pack is the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has secured an extraordinary 12 nominations.

Glorious has launched the Model O Classic, resurrecting the design that put the brand on the map back years ago. The Model O Classic retains the iconic perforated 'honeycomb' shell and RGB lighting strips that defined the early days of the lightweight mouse trend.