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GMKtec has introduced another high performance mini PC, this time with AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor and support for external graphics through OCuLink. The new EVO X1 Pro is aimed at buyers who want a compact desktop for creative work, gaming, local AI tasks, and heavier multitasking without moving to a full tower PC. The system follows GMKtec’s recent EVO X3 launch,
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GPD is moving beyond handheld gaming PCs with the launch of its first mini PC, the GPD Box. The new system has gone live through Indiegogo, with pricing starting at $1,491 for a model with 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage. The GPD Box is aimed at buyers who want a compact desktop with strong integrated graphics, local AI performance, and room for
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NVIDIA has moved back into first place for GPU sales at German retailer Mindfactory, according to June 2026 sales figures shared by TechEpiphanyYT. The shift comes after several months where AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 series had been performing strongly in the same market. The latest numbers show NVIDIA selling 3,495 GPUs during the month, giving it a 50.8 percent unit share. AMD followed closely
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TCL has introduced a new 27 inch gaming monitor in China that brings Mini LED hardware to a much lower price point than many similar displays. The TCL 27C2A uses a QD Mini LED panel with 1,196 local dimming zones, giving it stronger contrast control and better brightness handling than a typical budget gaming monitor. The main appeal is its dual mode setup. You
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China is weighing a limited reversal of its own restrictions on NVIDIA’s H200 AI chips, a move that could give major local technology companies some access to hardware they have been waiting to buy. According to The Information, Chinese officials are considering approvals that would allow companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance and DeepSeek to purchase a capped number of NVIDIA H200 chips. The figure
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DOOM: The Dark Ages is about to receive its first major expansion, and early previews suggest Revelations could be far more than a short bonus chapter. The paid DLC launches on July 7 and is expected to add a lengthy new campaign, expanded exploration, tougher combat, and a major new weapon for the Doom Slayer. Revelations will reportedly include six new levels, including a
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Xbox may be preparing to bring more original Xbox games to PC, with new handheld related tags reportedly appearing for Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge and Fuzion Frenzy. The tags do not confirm that either game is coming to the Xbox PC app, but they have sparked fresh speculation about Microsoft’s plans for backwards compatibility during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year. Both titles were
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Xbox is preparing Game Pass members for a major change to Call of Duty access. A new notification confirms that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be included with Game Pass when it launches on October 23, 2026, and subscribers who want to play it on day one will need to buy the game separately. The message also says Modern Warfare 4
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War could be heading to Xbox Game Pass in the coming months after signs appeared that Microsoft is preparing a PC version through its own store. The change does not confirm a release date, but it is similar to the activity seen before Call of Duty: Vanguard joined the subscription service. Black Ops Cold War is currently available
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Obsidian Entertainment will reportedly remain part of Xbox Game Studios after earlier claims suggested the developer was trying to avoid closure. The studio behind Avowed, Grounded, Pentiment, and The Outer Worlds was briefly linked to wider concerns about potential Xbox layoffs and restructuring, but follow up reporting indicates Microsoft is keeping the team. The earlier report created immediate concern because Obsidian has been one