Epomaker has announced the TH33, a new compact keypad that packs a numpad, arrow keys, and a function row into a single 33-key unit. The new device features an unconventional southpaw layout, placing the numeric keypad on the left of the arrow keys and the function cluster. The TH33 is …

NetEase's new open-world RPG, Where Winds Meet, has had a massive launch, pulling in over 2 million players on its first day. The free-to-play title also peaked at over 193,000 concurrent players on Steam alone. However, given that the game is also available on PlayStation 5, the total player count …

InWin has announced the launch of the Dlite, a new ATX chassis that borrows design cues from its existing Dubili line but aims for a more lightweight footprint. Available in Mocha Bronze and Lilac Silver colourways, the case features a distinctive wave-pattern front panel accented by a brushed aluminum strip. …

Following a disappointing debut for Arrow Lake-S, Intel is reportedly preparing to revamp its desktop portfolio with three new “Plus” models. A recent report claims that the company is planning the Core Ultra 290K Plus, Core Ultra 270K Plus, and Core Ultra 250K Plus. These chips are expected to be …

SilverStone has unexpectedly unveiled its new FLP03 chassis at EXPO 2025 in Japan. This new model continues the company's retro line, offering a classic 80s beige-style PC look, but this time explicitly designed for micro-ATX motherboards. The reveal came as a surprise, as the community was still awaiting the launch …

Intrepid Studios' long-in-development fantasy MMORPG, Ashes of Creation, is set to launch on Steam Early Access on December 11th. This move marks the next major phase for the game, which has been in various forms of intermittent testing since 2020. In preparation for the Steam debut, the current Alpha 2 …

Lian Li has launched its new SP Platinum Series, a line of high-performance SFX power supplies designed for premium small-form-factor builds. The new units are available in 850W and 1000W capacities, both achieving an 80 Plus Platinum certified efficiency. The SP Platinum series is built to the latest Intel ATX …

Adata has introduced a 128GB DDR5 CUDIMM module, effectively doubling the maximum capacity per stick for the mainstream desktop platform. This breakthrough brings 4-rank memory, previously available only in server space, into consumer-grade hardware. Until now, the consumer DDR5 market has been limited to single- and dual-rank modules, with a …

Mojang has officially announced Minecraft Blast, a new free-to-play mobile puzzle game developed in collaboration with King, the studio behind Candy Crush Saga. The announcement confirms that this is a separate project and will not interfere with or delay future updates for the core Minecraft game, such as the upcoming …

Patriot Memory's flagship Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 has officially broken the world record for memory frequency, becoming the first to surpass the 13,200 MT/s barrier.

Lian Li has expanded its power supply portfolio with the launch of the SX series. Available in 850W, 1000W, and 1200W capacities, these new units are designed to meet the Intel ATX 3.1 specification and carry 80 Plus and PPLP Platinum certifications, promising up to 92% efficiency under typical loads. …

Thermaltake has added the View 390 TG Mid-Tower to its case lineup. Available in both Black and Snow editions, this new ATX case prioritises visibility through a distinctive glass panel design. The chassis also features a curved tempered glass panel on the left side that meets a full tempered glass …

AMD has continued to develop its FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, moving from a spatial upscaler when it first released to a machine learning-based solution with the launch of FSR 4. The company is now rolling out the next phase of its ML-enhanced roadmap, dubbed ‘Redstone', starting with a feature designed …

Seasonic is reportedly preparing to launch its most powerful passively cooled power supply to date. According to a recent report, the company is developing a 1000W unit that is expected to join the high-end Prime Fanless TX family. If Cowcotland's report is accurate, the unit, which may be named the …

NCSoft has confirmed the global launch window for Aion 2, targeting the second half of 2026. The announcement came during its Q3 2025 earnings report. While the rest of the world has a bit of a wait, the PC and mobile MMORPG is set to launch in South Korea and …

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is no longer just a rumour. AMD has officially announced its new “budget-focused” gaming CPU, aiming to bring 3D V-Cache to a wider market with a launch price of £239.99. This chip packs the same 64MB slice of L3 cache as its more expensive siblings. …

Corsair and the Call of Duty franchise are continuing their multi-year, cross-brand alliance with a new collection of hardware themed around Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The launch encompasses peripherals and systems from Corsair itself, as well as its subsidiary brands Scuf Gaming, Elgato, and Origin PC. The new …

Silicon Power (SP) has announced its new flagship M.2 SSD, the XPower XS90. This drive is the company's fastest to date, built on the PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface and designed to handle demanding workloads from AI, high-end gaming, and professional content creation. The XS90 drive's performance is attributed to …

AMD has outlined its upcoming CPU core roadmap at its Financial Analyst Day 2025, confirming both the Zen 6 and Zen 7 architectures. However, the event was heavily skewed towards AI, leaving gamers with a sparse and vague outlook for the successor to RDNA 4. According to the AMD roadmap …

Microsoft has updated the Xbox Game Development Kit (GDK) with a suite of new features, suggesting that the next-generation Xbox could be a hybrid device that combines console and PC gaming capabilities. This follows rumours of such a device, Microsoft's own experiments with the ROG Ally X handheld, and its …

Ookla, the company best known for its online connection testing service, is moving beyond browser tabs and mobile apps, entering the dedicated hardware segment. The newly announced Speedtest Pulse is a portable network diagnostic device designed specifically for ISPs and enterprise IT departments that need to validate connections on-site. The …

Elgato has partnered with Discord to release a special edition of its popular six-key controller, the Stream Deck Mini: Discord Edition. This marks a shift in strategy for Elgato, as this is its first product to be sold exclusively through select retail partners worldwide, rather than directly or through all …

Transparent display technology is not new, having been featured in various concept laptops and signage for years. However, a new company called Visual Instruments is attempting to bring the technology to the mainstream desktop with its new Phantom monitor, a display it claims is the first practical “transparent computer monitor”. …

ID-Cooling is refreshing its cooling portfolio with new product lines, heavily embracing the trend of integrated displays in its cooling solutions. These releases include standard tower air cooling, low-profile ITX solutions, and a new series of 360mm AIOs. Starting with the Frozn A410 TD is a new compact single-tower air …

Samsung is gearing up for a major showing at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with plans to unveil advancements in memory technology tailored for the AI era. The company has confirmed it will showcase its next-generation LPDDR6 RAM and a compact, AI-optimised PCIe Gen5 SSD, the PM9E1. The new LPDDR6 …

When Halo Infinite was first planned, 343 Industries had ambitions of keeping the game going for a decade. When the game ultimately failed to win over a significant number of fans at launch, those plans changed. Now, 343 Industries has been broken down and rebuilt as Halo Studios, and the …

Over the past few generations, Nvidia has opted to extend the life cycle of its graphics cards with a ‘Super' branded refresh. Many have expected to see an RTX 50 Super refresh eventually but so far, rumours have been conflicting. Days after a claim was made that the mid-gen refresh …

MSI has secured five honoree awards ahead of CES 2026, including a “Best of Innovation” award for its GeForce RTX 5080 16G Expert graphics card. The annual competition run by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has awarded the RTX 5080 16G Expert graphics card with the maximum honor in its …

Lian Li has unveiled its latest series of AIO liquid coolers, the HydroShift II LCD-S. Building on previous designs that attempt to conceal tubing runs for a cleaner aesthetic, this new iteration introduces a detachable 3.4-inch IPS display that connects via magnetic pogo pins. This design enables builders to install …

Asus has launched the Prime AP303, a new 44-liter mid-tower chassis designed to house mainstream and high-end builds. The case is available in black or white and offers builders a choice between tempered glass or mesh side panels. The case uses a front-mounted PSU layout, supporting ATX units up to …