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Jen-Hsun says RTX Spark 'is 100% awesome at everything everybody expects the PC to do, and it can do more'
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang described the new RTX Spark System on Chip (SoC) as '100% awesome,' highlighting its capabilities for both PC gaming and AI-driven personal assistants. Developed in partnership with MediaTek, the SoC combines an Arm core with an Nvidia Blackwell GPU and is designed with Windows on Arm in mind, though it currently utilizes a standard Windows operating system.
Forget the RX 9070 GRE, this Nvidia RTX 5070 discount makes it the card to buy right now
A discount on the Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics card makes it a more compelling purchase than the newly released AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, despite the AMD card offering better raw value. The RTX 5070's advantage lies in its superior DLSS upscaling and frame generation technology, as well as better ray tracing performance, making it a stronger choice for future high-fidelity gaming.
Gabe Newell hits back at claims that Steam has a monopoly on the PC marketplace
Valve President Gabe Newell has testified that Steam does not hold a monopoly in the PC gaming market, despite facing antitrust lawsuits from Wolfire Games and others. Newell claims consumers have numerous purchasing options and denies Valve enforces price parity obligations on other platforms. While Steam holds a dominant market share, Valve attributes its success to continuous innovation rather than a monopoly.
If you thought the price of previous ROG Azoth keyboards was bad, the 20th anniversary one is going to give you a heart attack - but the undeniable quality of this keyboard range is present in every keystroke
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 is a premium gaming keyboard celebrating 20 years of the ROG brand, featuring a luxurious build quality, customizable features, and a high price point of $599.99. While offering an exceptional typing feel and robust construction, its light actuation can lead to mis-presses, and the high cost makes it a niche product for dedicated fans.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review - a new mid-range graphics card champion
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a new mid-range graphics card offering strong performance at 1440p and capable 4K gaming for its price point. While it features less VRAM than higher-end cards, it provides a compelling cost-per-frame value, positioning it as a strong competitor against Nvidia's offerings in its segment.
With PC Ports Scrapped, Sony Brings Back 'Only on PS5' Disclaimer
Sony has reinstated the 'Only on PS5' disclaimer, notably for Ghost of Yotei, amidst reports of cancelled first-party PC ports. This move, confirmed by Jason Schreier, suggests a potential shift away from PC releases for some of their titles, despite the PS5 monitor's compatibility with PCs.
New PS5 Accessories Coming in 2026, Prices Confirmed
PlayStation has announced the release dates and pricing for several new accessories launching in 2026. The FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick will be available on August 6, 2026, for $199.99, and a 27-inch gaming monitor featuring a QHD IPS display and 120Hz support will launch on August 27, 2026, for $349.99. The Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers are also slated for release later this year, with pricing to be confirmed.
Rising prices mean the DualShock 4 is back on the menu, and looking pretty tasty
Sony is offering refurbished DualShock 4 controllers for $34 on its PS Direct site, addressing scarcity and high resale prices for the popular PlayStation 4 gamepad. Despite the existence of the newer DualSense, the DualShock 4 remains a compelling option for PC gamers due to its battery life, compatibility, and lower cost, especially when considering accessories like the Back Button Attachment.
AMD confirms that AM5 will continue to be supported by new processors through to 2029, and drop the deets on a…
AMD has confirmed that its AM5 processor socket will continue to receive support for new processors through to 2029, extending its lifespan beyond previous commitments. The company also announced an upcoming tweak to its EXPO memory overclocking system, called EXPO Ultra Low Latency, which promises up to a 4% performance increase in games.
AMD announce global rollout of the RX 9070 GRE, which is slower than the standard model for the same original MSRP
AMD has announced the global release of the RX 9070 GRE, a less powerful version of the RX 9070 previously exclusive to China. The GRE model will be available starting June 2nd for an MSRP of $549, despite offering lower specifications than the standard RX 9070. This move is attributed to the ongoing memory crisis in the hardware market.
Computex 2026: AMD Celebrates AM4 While Giving Gamers More Affordable New Hardware
AMD announced new hardware options at Computex 2026, including a commemorative re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the AM4 platform and the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D for AM5. The company also expanded availability of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card and introduced its EXPO Ultra Low Latency memory standard.
Dell just took a huge swing at Apple and the Macbook Neo, with new Dell XPS 13 launching at $599
Dell has launched a new XPS 13 laptop starting at $699, directly competing with Apple's MacBook Neo. The Dell XPS 13 features a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, 32GB of RAM, and a premium aluminum chassis, with a student discount bringing the price down to $599. Dell Vice Chairman and COO Jeff Clarke highlighted the inclusion of a backlit keyboard as a key advantage over the MacBook Neo.
Invincible Game Codes: How To Claim Free Rewards + Working Codes (May 2026)
This guide explains how to claim free rewards in the game Invincible using active game codes for May 2026. It provides steps for redemption on platforms like Roblox, mobile, and PC, lists currently working codes, and offers tips to avoid scams and protect player accounts. Players are advised to use codes quickly and rely on official developer channels and trusted community sites for updates.
Intel just announced two powerful new gaming handheld CPUs, and the timing couldn't be better
Intel has announced its new Arc G3 range of gaming CPUs designed exclusively for handheld PCs, aiming to compete with AMD's dominance in the market. These new chips feature powerful Arc B390 GPUs and power-efficient CPUs, with early tests showing significant performance gains over AMD's offerings. Acer, MSI, and OneXPlayer are confirmed partners for upcoming devices utilizing these new Intel processors.
The Witcher 3 Is Dropping Windows 10 Support For Its New DLC, And Fans Aren’t Happy
CD Projekt Red announced that its upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled 'Songs of the Past,' will drop support for Windows 10, requiring Windows 11 for PC players. This decision has caused dissatisfaction among some fans who prefer to remain on Windows 10. The studio clarified that while the game may still function on Windows 10, they will not provide official support or testing for that operating system.
Valve just hiked the 1TB Steam Deck OLED price to just under $1,000
Valve has quietly increased the price of the 1TB Steam Deck OLED model to $949/£779, a significant jump from its original MSRP. This price hike places it closer to premium handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X and raises concerns about future Valve hardware costs, potentially impacting the upcoming Steam Machine.
Geralt's back for one last Roach ride in long-rumoured The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory have announced "Songs of the Past," a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release in 2027. The expansion will feature Geralt as the main playable character. Ahead of its release, the game's minimum system requirements will be increased, including a move to SSD-only storage and dropping support for Windows 10 on Steam.
Two memory manufacturers join Samsung in the $1 trillion market cap club, global DRAM revenue is nearing $100,000,000,000, and I'm here with my head in my hands
Global DRAM revenue is approaching $100 billion, with Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron all achieving market capitalizations of $1 trillion. While Samsung maintains the largest market share, ChangXin Memory Technologies is showing significant growth. Despite strong performance for manufacturers, rising prices are a concern for consumers and PC gamers.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Raising its Minimum PC Requirements to Prepare for Songs of the Past
CD Projekt RED is increasing the minimum PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in preparation for the upcoming 'Songs of the Past' expansion. These changes, which include updated CPU, GPU, RAM, and SSD requirements, will also necessitate Windows 11 and DirectX 12, impacting Cyberpunk 2077 as well. Players unable to meet the new specifications will be able to roll back to a previous version but will not be able to play the new expansion.
How To Play Non-Steam Games With A Steam Controller On PC
This guide explains how to use a Steam Controller with games not purchased through Steam on PC. It details adding non-Steam executables to your library and using tools like UWPhook for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications, enabling Steam Input and the Steam Overlay for a unified gaming experience.