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news MSI Pro Max 341QPXW14G Targets Mac Workspaces With QD OLED and 144Hz

MSI Pro Max 341QPXW14G Targets Mac Workspaces With QD OLED and 144Hz

MSI has introduced the Pro Max 341QPXW14G, a 34 inch ultrawide monitor aimed at Mac focused workspaces and creative professionals who want an OLED panel with modern connectivity. The monitor uses Samsung's fifth generation QD OLED technology and combines a 3440 x 1440 resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate. MSI is positioning it as an alternative to more traditional productivity displays, while using a
news Qualcomm’s Next Gen Hexagon NPU Targets 30B Parameter AI Models on Phones

Qualcomm’s Next Gen Hexagon NPU Targets 30B Parameter AI Models on Phones

Qualcomm has detailed a major upgrade to its Hexagon NPU that is designed to run much larger AI models directly on future smartphones. The redesigned NPU will support Mixture of Experts models with up to 30 billion total parameters while activating only about 3 billion parameters for each token generation step. Qualcomm says this approach can reduce memory bandwidth and power demands while keeping
news Apple Launches iPhone Duo With A20 Pro Alongside iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Apple Launches iPhone Duo With A20 Pro Alongside iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the new A20 Pro processor. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage and will be available for preorder on October 16, 2026, ahead of wider availability on October 23. Apple will offer the foldable in Star White and Night Sky finishes,
news GOG Adds Printable Classic PC Game Boxes to Its Preservation Program

GOG Adds Printable Classic PC Game Boxes to Its Preservation Program

GOG is expanding its game preservation efforts beyond software by offering printable recreations of classic PC game boxes. The project is being developed in collaboration with the Big Box Collection, an archive created by preservationist Benjamin Wimmer. It focuses on the oversized packaging that was common during the early years of PC gaming, when games were sold with floppy disks, printed manuals, maps, reference
news Intel and ASML Pass One Million Wafer Milestone With High NA EUV

Intel and ASML Pass One Million Wafer Milestone With High NA EUV

Intel Foundry and ASML have processed more than one million 300mm wafers using High Numerical Aperture EUV lithography, marking a major step toward broader use of the technology in advanced chip manufacturing. The milestone covers work across equipment installation, research, calibration, process development kits, and early high volume manufacturing. Intel also confirmed that High NA EUV is already being used on selected critical layers
news Steam Deck Beta Update Adds Big Art Mode, Screensavers and Desktop Boot Option

Steam Deck Beta Update Adds Big Art Mode, Screensavers and Desktop Boot Option

Valve has released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update with several interface and system changes, including a new Big Art Mode for the home screen, customizable screensavers, and an option to boot directly into Desktop Mode. The September 9, 2026 update also improves compatibility settings, Remote Play behavior, Steam Input performance, download speeds on high latency connections, and several areas of the in
news Xbox Free Play Days Adds Borderlands 4, F1 25 and Madden NFL 27

Xbox Free Play Days Adds Borderlands 4, F1 25 and Madden NFL 27

Xbox has started a new Free Play Days promotion for September 10 to 13, giving players temporary access to six games across racing, sports, survival, and action genres. The lineup includes Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched, CarX Drift Racing Online, Dustborn, and EA Sports Madden NFL 27. Most of the games require an Xbox Game Pass subscription, while Madden
news More Than 10 Xbox Games Launch on September 10 With Two Game Pass Additions

More Than 10 Xbox Games Launch on September 10 With Two Game Pass Additions

More than 10 new games are launching on Xbox on September 10, 2026, with The Royal Writ and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage joining Xbox Game Pass on the same day. The Royal Writ is a medieval roguelike deckbuilder built around permanent losses and tactical card placement, while Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage brings SEGA's fighting series to Xbox with rollback netcode,
news Sprawl Zero Brings 2000s Style FPS Design to Xbox Series X and S

Sprawl Zero Brings 2000s Style FPS Design to Xbox Series X and S

Sprawl Zero is bringing a single player first person shooter inspired by early 2000s console FPS design to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The game launches on September 8, 2026, with a focus on handcrafted levels, multiple routes, vertical movement, physics based combat, and different ways to approach encounters. Its developers have cited games such as Halo, Half Life 2, and F.E.A.R.
news Samson Gets September 21 Release Date on Xbox Series X and S

Samson Gets September 21 Release Date on Xbox Series X and S

Samson: A Tyndalston Story is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 21, 2026, following its earlier release on PC. Developer Liquid Swords confirmed the console date alongside a new trailer, with PlayStation 5 also scheduled to receive the game on the same day. The console version arrives several months after a difficult PC launch that drew criticism over bugs,
news HKC Shield 27Q560 Gaming Monitor Reaches 1060Hz at 720p

HKC Shield 27Q560 Gaming Monitor Reaches 1060Hz at 720p

HKC has shown a new 27 inch gaming monitor called the Shield 27Q560, combining a 2560 × 1440 resolution with refresh rates far beyond what most current displays offer. The monitor can run at up to 560Hz at its native 1440p resolution. Switching to 1280 × 720 raises the maximum refresh rate to 1060Hz through a dual mode configuration. The Shield 27Q560 was demonstrated
news Framework Cuts LPCAMM2 Prices for Some Laptop 13 Pro Orders

Framework Cuts LPCAMM2 Prices for Some Laptop 13 Pro Orders

Framework has reduced LPCAMM2 memory pricing for some Laptop 13 Pro customers after securing a limited batch of 32GB and 64GB modules at a lower cost. The price reduction applies first to existing orders through Batch 10. Customers who ordered systems using the higher memory prices will automatically receive the lower rate, while some buyers who already paid the higher amount are set to
news Nintendo Switch 2 Adds Docked VRR Support With System Update 23.0.0

Nintendo Switch 2 Adds Docked VRR Support With System Update 23.0.0

Nintendo has added variable refresh rate support to the Switch 2 while the console is connected to a TV or monitor through its dock. The feature arrives with Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 and allows compatible games to synchronize their frame rate with the refresh rate of a supported display. This can reduce visible screen tearing and judder when performance changes during gameplay. There
news Apple A20 Pro Hits 4,719 Single Core Score in Early Geekbench Leak

Apple A20 Pro Hits 4,719 Single Core Score in Early Geekbench Leak

Apple's new A20 Pro has appeared in an early Geekbench 6 result, showing a single core score of 4,719 and a multi core score of 12,677. The result suggests a substantial CPU performance increase over the A19 Pro used in the previous generation. Based on the supplied comparison, the A20 Pro is around 25% faster in Geekbench single core performance, although this is still
news Modder Builds a Working RTX 3070 Ti 16GB With GDDR6 Memory

Modder Builds a Working RTX 3070 Ti 16GB With GDDR6 Memory

A Brazilian hardware modder has created a working 16GB version of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3070 Ti by combining an RTX 3070 PCB, an RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher capacity GDDR6 memory chips. The project effectively recreates a graphics card Nvidia was once expected to launch commercially. References to an RTX 3070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM appeared years ago through database listings and
news Corsair TC80 Gaming Chair Launches at $199 With Office Grade Durability Testing

Corsair TC80 Gaming Chair Launches at $199 With Office Grade Durability Testing

Corsair has launched the TC80 gaming chair for $199.99, positioning it as a more affordable option in its gaming furniture range while emphasizing durability, a wider seat design, and adjustable ergonomics. The TC80 moves away from the traditional racing seat shape used by many gaming chairs. Instead, it uses a flatter and broader cushion intended to make it easier to change sitting positions during
news Jensen Interceptor GTX Returns With 960HP V8 and Track Focused Design

Jensen Interceptor GTX Returns With 960HP V8 and Track Focused Design

The Jensen Interceptor name has returned in the form of a new high performance prototype called the Interceptor GTX, combining a supercharged V8, rear mounted sequential gearbox, extensive aerodynamic work, and a stripped back cockpit. The car has been developed by Jensen International Automotive and marks 60 years since the original Interceptor arrived in 1966. Rather than modifying an existing classic car, the GTX
news Qualcomm and Amazon Strike Major AI Data Center Deal With Up to $60 Billion in Potential Purchases

Qualcomm and Amazon Strike Major AI Data Center Deal With Up to $60 Billion in Potential Purchases

Qualcomm and Amazon have announced a long term partnership to develop custom AI inference chips and high speed optical networking technology for Amazon Web Services. The agreement marks a major expansion of Qualcomm's data center ambitions and could involve up to $60 billion in purchases of Qualcomm hardware, networking products, and manufacturing related services through 2036. The two companies plan to work together on
news ASML, TSMC and Samsung Push 12 Inch Photomasks to Unlock High NA EUV Chipmaking

ASML, TSMC and Samsung Push 12 Inch Photomasks to Unlock High NA EUV Chipmaking

ASML, TSMC, and Samsung are backing a transition to much larger 12 inch photomasks as the semiconductor industry prepares for wider use of High NA EUV lithography. The change is intended to solve a major limitation created by High NA EUV's smaller exposure field. With current 6 inch photomasks, very large chips such as AI accelerators may need to be split across multiple exposures
news Google Search Changes in Europe Remove Rich Results as EU DMA Pressure Grows

Google Search Changes in Europe Remove Rich Results as EU DMA Pressure Grows

Google is changing the way Search works in Europe as it attempts to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, removing or reducing some of the rich result features that previously showed prices, availability, and direct booking options inside the search page. The company says the changes will make Search less convenient for some people because they may need to click through additional
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