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Alphacool Reveals Their New APEX Series CPU+VRM Monoblocks
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (213+ words) Alphacool is expanding its high-end liquid cooling lineup with the introduction of four new Apex Series Monoblocks. These new additions are designed specifically for the latest generation of AMD AM5 motherboards, targeting enthusiasts who want a streamlined cooling solution that covers…...
Linux Installations Rise to 5% in Latest Steam Hardware Survey, RTX 5070 Falls Back
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (259+ words) Within the Linux ecosystem, Arch Linux leads the ranking with 0.34%, followed by Linux Mint 22.3 at 0.27%. This result is easy to explain, as SteamOS 3, the system used by Steam Deck, is based on Arch Linux, which has helped increase its use....
Steam Deck 2 Reportedly Delayed Until After 2028, Could Launch With Better Specs
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (617+ words) The timeline for the next generation of Steam Deck is once again at the center of new rumors. According to fresh information that has appeared online, Valve is now said to be aiming for a launch window after 2028, with possible…...
Gigabyte Unveils Gorgeous X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD Motherboard
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (223+ words) Gigabyte has expanded its AERO lineup with the introduction of the X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD, a motherboard that prioritises a sophisticated aesthetic without backing down on high-end specifications. Following the lighter wood-themed models previously seen, this "Dark Wood" edition shifts to…...
Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Games Generate $1 Billion in Nine Months
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (294+ words) According to estimates from Ampere Analysis, third-party games for Nintendo Switch 2 have generated $1 billion over the past nine months, marking a 76% year-on-year increase. The shift compared to the original Nintendo Switch, which was much more focused on first-party titles, is…...
Microsoft Introduces Xbox PC Remote Tools for Faster Game Development
14+ hour, 42+ min ago (220+ words) During GDC 2026, Microsoft announced Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite of tools designed to simplify and speed up game development on PC, with special attention given to the growing use of Windows-based handheld devices. Microsoft's goal is clear: to…...
DDR5 Memory Prices Drop Sharply, but Market Shift Remains Unclear
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (385+ words) The DDR5 memory market may finally be offering some relief to consumers, although it is still too early to call it a lasting trend. A new report from TrendForce says that retail prices for DDR5 memory kits have dropped sharply in the…...
Gabe Newell Stepped Away From Game Development After Portal 2 Because “Everyone Kept Agreeing With Him”
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (328+ words) Gabe Newell, one of the most important figures in the video game industry, stopped working directly on game development after the release of Portal 2. According to Valve, this was largely because people around him were too likely to agree with…...
Microsoft Plans to Make Windows 11 Faster and More Efficient in 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (244+ words) Microsoft has outlined a new roadmap for 2026, focusing not on releasing a possible Windows 12, but on improving Windows 11 to make it faster, more efficient, and more reliable. Under the leadership of Pavan Devuluri, President of Windows and Devices, Microsoft wants…...
Customer Pays $3,000 for RTX 5090 on Amazon But Receives Detergent Instead, Refund Refused
1+ week, 3+ day ago (302+ words) A Reddit user shared a story about ordering an expensive graphics card, a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WindForce OC 32G, worth around $3,000 on Amazon. To protect himself from possible scams, he set up a camera to record the unboxing on the delivery…...