AMD has already got a bit of a foothold in cloud gaming, as Microsoft's Project xCloud runs on AMD silicon, and Google Stadia is powered by AMD Radeon graphics. Now, AMD is also partnering with Oxide Games to further its efforts in the cloud gaming market. Oxide Games was founded …
Read More »Intel announces 10th Gen desktop CPUs
Today, Intel is announcing its 10th generation desktop processors, starting with cheap dual-core Celeron processors and ranging all the way up to the Core i9-10900K with 10-cores and 20-threads. The Core i9-10900K is going to take over from its predecessor, the 9900K, as ‘the world's fastest gaming processor'. Under the …
Read More »Intel Z490 Preview – First look at the motherboards!
We get hands on with eight brand-new Z490 motherboards
Read More »Google Meet premium will be free from early May
The last few months have seen an ever growing number of people relying on video meetings – either for work, learning from home or keeping in touch with their loved ones. Google's announcement will come as good news for those who are looking into different video conferencing options, as the …
Read More »RetroPie 4.6 released with support for Raspberry Pi 4
RetroPie allows users to turn their single board computer into a retro-gaming machine – with the software supporting most SBCs except Raspberry Pi 4. Until now, that is, as RetroPie has announced that RetroPie 4.6 will launch with support for Raspberry Pi 4. It's difficult to deny the success of …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Valhalla announced, cinematic trailer released
Following on from a lengthy teaser stream yesterday, Assassin's Creed Valhalla has been officially announced. Just as previous rumours predicted, the next mainline game in the franchise will focus on vikings. There have been teasers discovered in some of Ubisoft's own games indicating that this would be the next step …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered comes to PC and Xbox One today
After spending one month as a PS4 exclusive, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is heading to PC and Xbox One. The game chops out the multiplayer portion and is aimed squarely at those that want to revisit the blockbuster campaign from 2009. Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered …
Read More »New Acer Predator XB323U monitor spotted online
A new Acer monitor has come to light after its product page was spotted on Taobao, a Chinese retailer. Part of Acer's Predator line of gaming devices, the new Acer XB323U is a top of the line 32-inch, high refresh rate gaming monitor. According to TFTCentral, the Acer XB323U is …
Read More »Destroy All Humans remake system requirements and release date revealed
Back in 2005, when the original Destroy All Humans launched for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, the game became a “cult-classic”. Now, THQ Nordic has decided to remake the game, and it is set to be released on July 28. In Destroy All Humans you play as Crypto-137, an evil alien terrorising …
Read More »MSI introduces the Optix G27C5 curved gaming monitor
MSI is expanding its extensive portfolio of gaming monitors with the new Optix G27C5. This display was designed to deliver an immersive gaming experience thanks to its high refresh rate, screen curvature and borderless frame. The curved (1500R) Samsung VA panel used for the Optix G27C5 comes with a Full …
Read More »Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat can now be disabled from the Windows system tray
A couple of weeks ago, Valorant beta players were quick to discover that the game's anti-cheat system, Vanguard, loads a kernel-level driver on your system, meaning the anti-cheat is present the moment Windows boots up. There were of course some security concerns around this, but Riot has been explaining its …
Read More »Google Project Zero discloses security flaws found in Apple devices
Google Project Zero is still going and continues to uncover security flaws present in software from the biggest tech companies around. The latest Project Zero disclosure report details a set of bugs within one of Apple's tools, leading to zero-click vulnerabilities across iOS, iPad OS, macOS, WatchOS and also tvOS. …
Read More »Nier Replicant remaster will have a new combat system and other upgrades
The Nier franchise has gained plenty of new fans this generation thanks to the excellent Nier Automata. Now, we’ll have the chance to go back and revisit one of the older games, as Nier Replicant is being remastered for modern platforms. This will be more than a resolution upgrade though, …
Read More »AMD’s Research and Development investment has grown by 18%
On April 28, AMD reported its First Quarter 2020 Financial Results. The message was clear: AMD's revenue is enjoying healthy growth. The company also announced that its Research & Development budget is up 18% year-on-year. AMD's reports starts with the following overview: “Revenue grows 40 percent year-over-year; Gross margin expands …
Read More »Windows 10 May 2020 update improves performance for systems with HDDs
Windows 10's May 2020 update is reported to bring a change in the way files are indexed. This is expected to make computers able to search for files faster – with the greatest gains seen from old computers with traditional hard drives. Each major update of an operating system usually …
Read More »Ubisoft is unveiling the next Assassin’s Creed on stream right now
There have been plenty of leaks and rumours surrounding the next entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise but all of that will soon be put to rest. Today, Ubisoft went live with a teaser stream, with the next Assassin's Creed setting being slowly unveiled. The stream is an interesting one, …
Read More »Intel releases its first unlocked graphics drivers
Intel has been releasing graphics drivers for quite some time now. However, the latest edition – version 26.20.100.8141 released on April 27 – comes with a big change. Intel has decided to release an unlocked version of its graphics drivers. Until now Intel has released its graphics driver through its …
Read More »Epic Games Store to require 2FA to redeem free games
Ever since Fortnite took off, there has been an illicit underground business surrounding the buying and selling of Epic Games accounts, many of which are stolen. Now with the Epic Games Store live, the need for better security is even greater, as users begin to build up a library of …
Read More »Arctic Freezer 7 X CPU Cooler Review
How does this little cooler from Arctic fare against the Wraith Prism and Stealth?
Read More »Genesis launches the Thor 300 RGB mechanical keyboard
Genesis has just launched a new mechanical keyboard for both casual and competitive gamers. The Thor 300 RGB mechanical keyboard offers an aluminium body with a 100% key layout, brown switches and per-key RGB lighting. The brown switches used in the Thor 300 are manufactured by Outemu and have a durability …
Read More »TeamGroup introduces T-Force Spark RGB USB drive & Elite SDXC memory card
TeamGroup is about to expand its portable storage solutions portfolio with a new USB flash drive and a new memory card. Both the T-Force Spark RGB USB drive and the Elite SDXC memory card bring a “fresh new look to storage devices” and offer high capacity in a portable format for …
Read More »be quiet! announces the new Pure Rock 2 CPU cooler
be quiet! is updating its entry-level Pure Rock CPU cooler. The new Pure Rock 2 CPU cooler will keep things simple, just like its predecessor. It will offer support for 150W TDP processors, high clearance for memory modules and comes with a Pure Wings 2 fan to cool the heatsink. …
Read More »EA becomes the latest publisher to join Stadia
Today as part of Stadia Connect, it was announced that EA would begin bringing its games to Google's cloud gaming platform. This will start off with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and a range of EA Sports titles, including Madden NFL and FIFA. Exact release dates are unclear at this …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake may be split into smaller parts to speed up development
There has been plenty of speculation over how Square Enix will handle its ‘episodic' approach to Final Fantasy VII Remake. At this point, the first part has been released and is a sizeable game, but future parts of the remake project could be broken up into smaller sections in order …
Read More »KIOXIA introduces Software-Enabled Flash technology
KIOXIA is launching a new technology which, it claims, extends the life of flash storage, makes it easier to use and more predictable in nature. The company calls the new technology Software-Enabled Flash. Software-Enabled Flash – or SEF for short – is software build around a “flash-native API”. SEF is expected …
Read More »Antec introduces the Signature series 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium PSUs
Antec is set to expand its portfolio of PSUs with new Signature series Platinum and Titanium models. These new power supplies will be Antec's flagship models, available in 1000W and 1300W variants and with both Titanium and Platinum efficiency. According to TechPowerUp, the Signature series PSUs are equipped to deliver …
Read More »Khronos Group has released OpenCL 3.0 specifications
The Khronos Group, a consortium of industry-leading companies, has announced that it is publicly releasing the “OpenCL 3.0 Provisional Specifications.” The consortium has gone back to basics and choosen to make all “functionality beyond version 1.2 optional”. So far, many of the specifications aren't set in stone. The Khronos Group released the …
Read More »be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Review
Is the Pure Base 500DX worth the upgrade over its predecessor?
Read More »Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ promises up to 35% faster charging
Qualcomm has introduced a new and faster charging technology, called Quick Charge 3+. The new standard makes it possible to deliver faster charging at a lower price point. The first chips to feature Quick Charge 3+ will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G, followed by more Snapdragon platforms throughout 2020. Qualcomm …
Read More »Gigabyte teases “big” announcement on the 30th of April
Little to nothing is known about the announcement that GIGABYTE is planning to make on April 30 at 6pm BST. The only thing that is known – except the time – is that AORUS Direct will announce updates to AORUS products on its YouTube channel. Over on the AORUS‘ website, there is …
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