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The Acer Nitro 18 AI wants to pack big-screen gaming into a smaller budget, but it drops a few frames in the process
The Acer Nitro 18 AI gaming laptop offers a large 18-inch QHD+ 165Hz display and an RTX 5070 Ti GPU at a competitive price point, undercutting many premium configurations. While it delivers solid performance for its cost, particularly in its slimline design and vibrant screen, it falls short of higher-end machines in benchmarks and some in-game scenarios due to its AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and 16GB of RAM.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
This article from Gfinity Digital Media covers breaking news, leaks, and guides related to technology, the metaverse, and hardware. The publication emphasizes its commitment to editorial independence and high standards of accuracy, staffed by experts passionate about enthusiast gaming and cutting-edge technology.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, focuses on cutting-edge technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming news. The publication emphasizes accuracy and in-depth coverage from expert staff, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, focuses on cutting-edge technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming news. The publication emphasizes accuracy and in-depth coverage from expert staff, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
Yes, the RedMagic 11S Pro is the best phone I've tested for gaming, but that's only on paper
The RedMagic 11S Pro is technically a superior gaming phone on paper due to a slight performance bump from its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. However, the review finds that the improvements are not significant enough to justify the $100 price increase over the original RedMagic 11 Pro, making the older model a better value despite the 11S Pro retaining its high-end performance, water resistance, and excellent display.
Morning Tech Bits
A fix for the 'Red Line of Death' issue affecting Steam Machines has been officially released. Additionally, Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs are expected to reintroduce AVX-512 support.
Xbox’s New Plan After Brutal Cuts: Focus On The Thing Called Xbox
Following significant layoffs, Xbox is refocusing its strategy on its core business, including its flagship console hardware and major IPs like Minecraft. This shift aims to address issues like spreading resources too thin and declining hardware revenue, despite industry-wide cost increases and component shortages. The restructuring also involves making some studios independent or selling them off.
Fanatec Announces New Licensing Partnership with Nissan to Develop New Sim Racing Steering Wheels
Fanatec, a brand of CORSAIR, has announced a new licensing partnership with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. to develop officially licensed sim racing steering wheels. This collaboration aims to bring Nissan's performance driving heritage to sim racing enthusiasts, with more details on design and features to be revealed later. Both companies expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting Nissan's global fan base and Fanatec's expertise in sim racing hardware.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
This article from Gfinity Digital Media covers breaking news, leaks, and guides related to technology, the metaverse, and hardware. The publication emphasizes its commitment to editorial independence and high standards of accuracy, staffed by experts passionate about enthusiast gaming and cutting-edge technology.
Switch 2 Systems With Swappable Batteries Coming This Year, But Not In The US
Nintendo will release updated Nintendo Switch 2 systems with swappable batteries in Europe starting this fall, with accessories to follow in winter. These revised models will be slightly heavier and have a marginally smaller battery capacity than current versions, but the change is a regulatory requirement and not due to a safety issue. The original Joy-Con controllers are also receiving new models in Europe without battery or weight changes.
This China-only RTX 4080 GPU combines laptop silicon with desktop hardware, and draws a fraction of the power of a more…
A unique China-only graphics card, dubbed the RTX 4080M, combines laptop GPU silicon with a desktop PCIe board, drawing significantly less power than a traditional RTX 4080. While not an official Nvidia product and lacking driver support, it offers competitive performance for its price point in China, comparable to the RTX 4060 Ti and RX 7070 GRE. The article suggests that for most builders, newer, more performant cards are a better choice unless building a small form factor ITX system.
A second OG Steam Controller prototype has been found at Goodwill
A second prototype of Valve's original Steam Controller has been discovered at a Goodwill store in Seattle, seven years after a similar find. The 'Chell' prototype, believed to be from 2013-2014, features a different button layout and lacks thumbsticks compared to the final retail version. The controller was found by the father of a 14-year-old Valve fan and reportedly functions as a generic controller.
Games Inbox: Is Nintendo Switch 2 and PC the perfect combination?
Readers discuss the potential of the Nintendo Switch 2 combined with PC gaming as a strong alternative to PlayStation and Xbox, especially in light of Sony's move towards digital-only releases. The conversation also touches on the importance of physical media for game preservation and the rising costs of PC hardware components like RAM and SSDs.
Saturday Consolidation
The current generation of consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, is characterized by a focus on cost-cutting measures. Sony is reportedly allowing developers to continue producing physical discs, but only for older titles, suggesting a shift in strategy for future releases.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, focuses on cutting-edge technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming news. The publication emphasizes accuracy and in-depth coverage from expert staff, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
This article from Gfinity Digital Media covers breaking news, leaks, and guides related to technology, the metaverse, and hardware. The publication emphasizes its commitment to editorial independence and high standards of accuracy, staffed by experts passionate about enthusiast gaming and cutting-edge technology.
Hardware Reviews
This article presents reviews for various hardware components, including the TRYX TURRIS 620 CPU/GPU/AIO/SSD Cooler by APH Networks and the Edifier R2750DB MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers by Nikk Tech.
Engadget Podcast: Who needs Valve's Steam Machine?
The Engadget Podcast discusses initial impressions of Valve's Steam Machine, questioning its necessity. The hosts also touch upon Sony's plans to discontinue physical PlayStation discs by 2028.
Former PlayStation Exec Is Less Than Impressed With Steam Machine
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida shared his unimpressed "meh" early impressions of Valve's Steam Machine, citing its high price tag and slow performance as major drawbacks. While he acknowledged its small form factor and quiet operation, Yoshida found it hard to recommend, especially compared to the PlayStation 4.
The first wave of Steam Machines has arrived at long last, but those without are left watching the waitlist
The first wave of Steam Machines has begun shipping to early adopters worldwide, with unboxing celebrations and initial impressions being shared on the Steam Machine Subreddit. While many users are receiving their devices, a significant number are still on waitlists, experiencing frustration due to the rapid sell-out and limited supply. The article also notes a humorous Lego replica of the Steam Machine and mentions Shuhei Yoshida's thoughts on the new hardware.
