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IBM has unveiled a new 0.7nm class chip technology that could reshape how future processors are built. The company says its Nanostack design can place nearly 100 billion transistors on a chip roughly the size of a fingernail, while offering up to 50% higher performance or 70% better energy efficiency than its earlier 2nm research technology. The announcement is important because chipmakers are reaching

A custom 3D printed case is giving PC builders a way to create a compact Steam Machine style gaming system with standard hardware. The project, called Terk Box, uses a small custom enclosure designed around Mini ITX parts, a Flex ATX power supply, and a low profile graphics card. The idea is simple: build a living room gaming PC that keeps the small console

Razer has launched the Soma Chroma, a new gaming chair with built in RGB lighting that can react to games in real time. Priced at $499.99, it is Razer’s first chair to include native Chroma lighting, bringing the company’s familiar RGB system to another part of the gaming setup. The Soma Chroma is designed for people who want their desk, keyboard, mouse, headset, and

Android 17 is set to introduce a new gaming mode for foldable phones that uses the lower half of the inner display as a virtual controller while games run on the upper screen. The feature is designed to make foldables feel closer to a Nintendo DS style handheld without requiring a Bluetooth controller or clip on accessory. The new mode is expected to work

Microsoft has extended security update coverage for eligible Windows 10 consumer PCs until October 12, 2027, giving millions of people more time to keep older hardware protected after the operating system reached the end of normal support. Windows 10 officially stopped receiving standard updates on October 14, 2025. The new Extended Security Updates program does not add new features, redesigns, or performance upgrades. Instead,

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed about 16.5 million stars inside Messier 82, better known as the Cigar Galaxy, offering one of the clearest looks yet at a galaxy hidden behind thick clouds of dust. The new view shows how intense star formation is reshaping M82 while also pushing gas and dust away from the galaxy. M82 sits around 12 million light years

An unofficial version of Half Life 2 can now run directly in a web browser, allowing players to explore much of Valve’s classic shooter without installing the game on a PC. The project is an impressive technical experiment, but it remains incomplete, visually broken in places, and legally questionable because it relies on copyrighted game files and leaked Source engine code. The browser port

Valve’s Steam Machine reservation system is already attracting scalpers, with some queue positions reportedly being resold online for prices approaching $3,000. The listings appeared shortly after Valve began notifying selected customers that they had secured a place in the first wave of reservations for the upcoming hardware. The Steam Machine has not yet reached general availability, but the demand for early access appears strong

The 65 inch LG C5 OLED TV is now available for $1,099.99, bringing one of LG’s strongest recent gaming TVs down to a much lower price than its newer replacement. The discount makes the C5 an attractive option for anyone upgrading a living room display for console gaming, PC gaming, movies, or streaming. LG’s newer C6 series is already on the market, which has

PC memory and SSD prices may not return to their older levels for years, with Lenovo reportedly warning that the current supply pressure could continue through 2030. The company believes the rapid rise in DRAM and NAND flash costs is no longer a normal short term market cycle, as AI data centres continue to take a growing share of global memory production. For people

Valve’s wider release of SteamOS 3.8 gives PC builders a new way to create their own living room gaming system without buying an official Steam Machine. The operating system can now be installed on compatible modern desktops, laptops, and handheld PCs, making it easier to build a console style gaming PC around Steam’s interface. SteamOS was originally developed for Steam Deck, where it helped

AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition is back in stock, giving AM4 PC owners another chance to buy one of the most popular gaming processors of its generation without paying inflated reseller prices. The limited reissue carries the same core specifications as the original Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but includes a Carbice Ice Pad thermal pad in the box. The processor is aimed mainly

Intel’s next generation Nova Lake desktop processors could use as much as 474W during short boost periods, according to new information from hardware leakers. The reported figure appears to apply to the highest end dual compute tile models, which may include Intel’s expected 52 core flagship chips. That does not mean a Nova Lake processor will constantly consume nearly 500W. The number is believed

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that introduce taskbar size controls, File Explorer improvements, startup fixes, and stronger security options for business devices. The updates are now rolling out to the Experimental and Beta channels, although some features may take time to appear on every Insider PC. The most noticeable change appears in Windows 11 Experimental Build 26300.8758, which is

Tears of Metal will enter Early Access on July 22 through PC Game Pass, Steam, and the Microsoft Store, bringing its Scottish inspired co op action to Xbox players on PC. The game will also arrive on Xbox consoles later in 2026, although a firm date for that version has not been announced. Developed by Paper Cult, Tears of Metal is a medieval hack

Three more games have been removed from the Xbox Store in recent weeks, adding to a growing list of titles that are no longer available for new purchases. Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier, Signs of the Sojourner, and Boom Boom Rocket have all disappeared without major advance notice, although players who already own them should still be able to access their purchases. Game

Xbox Play Anywhere has passed a major milestone, with more than 2,000 games now supporting the program across Xbox consoles and PC. The feature allows you to buy one eligible game through the Xbox ecosystem and access it on both Xbox and Windows PC, while keeping your saves, achievements, and progress connected. The growing number of supported games shows that Microsoft is continuing to

Clutch, the upcoming open world racing game from Maverick Games, will support Xbox Play Anywhere when it launches in 2027. That means buying the game through Xbox on console or the Xbox PC store will include both versions at no extra cost, with cross save and cross play support confirmed. The announcement arrives alongside a new 60 minute gameplay presentation that offers the clearest

Beast of Reincarnation is shaping up as one of the more interesting Xbox Game Pass releases arriving this summer, with an early hands on preview pointing to strong action combat, open area exploration, and a close partnership between its human lead and canine companion. Developed by Game Freak, the studio best known for Pokémon, Beast of Reincarnation takes the team in a very different

Empulse, the new movement focused multiplayer shooter from Splitgate developer 1047 Games, is now available in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 version has been delayed because it is still waiting for platform certification, with the studio promising to share a release date once that process is complete. The 6v6 shooter has drawn attention for its fast movement, vertical