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news IQUINIX Magi75 offers a quiet low profile keyboard with premium build quality

IQUINIX Magi75 offers a quiet low profile keyboard with premium build quality

The IQUINIX Magi75 is a low profile mechanical keyboard built for people who want a compact, quiet, and premium typing experience without moving to a full size board. It is priced at $139 and uses a 75 percent layout with 84 keys, making it small enough for travel while still keeping useful navigation keys. Low profile keyboards can be difficult to get right. They
news Chinese memory makers are closing the DDR5 gap as CXMT reaches 8000 MT/s speeds

Chinese memory makers are closing the DDR5 gap as CXMT reaches 8000 MT/s speeds

Chinese memory makers are moving faster in DDR5 development as global DRAM supply remains tight. ChangXin Memory Technologies, better known as CXMT, is leading the push with newer DDR5 chips and modules that are getting closer to the level of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. The timing matters because the memory market is under pressure from AI servers, enterprise systems, consumer PCs, and mobile
news Asha Sharma may want Xbox exclusives back, but Microsoft’s wider strategy could stop her

Asha Sharma may want Xbox exclusives back, but Microsoft’s wider strategy could stop her

Xbox fans are again debating whether Microsoft should bring back major exclusive games, and the discussion has grown louder under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Sharma has already said “I hear you” when asked about Xbox exclusives, which has given some fans hope that the company may rethink its current approach. The problem is that Xbox’s direction is no longer controlled only by what
news Exclusive: This is Motorola Edge 2026

Exclusive: This is Motorola Edge 2026

We have gotten an exclusive look at the upcoming Motorola Edge 2026, and let me tell you, this phone is something special. Our sources sent over a fresh set of images, and after spending some time studying every detail, it is clear that Motorola is not playing around with this one. The Edge 2026 looks like a serious step up in both design and
news Microsoft launches new Windows driver quality plan to reduce crashes and bad updates

Microsoft launches new Windows driver quality plan to reduce crashes and bad updates

Microsoft is changing how Windows drivers are handled, with a new Driver Quality Initiative designed to reduce crashes, improve stability, and make driver updates safer across Windows 11. The company announced the plan at WinHEC 2026 in Taipei. Microsoft says the initiative is an ecosystem wide effort, which means it is not only changing its own work. It also wants hardware partners and driver
news ASUS brings back old school ROG style with new Crosshair 2006 X870E motherboard

ASUS brings back old school ROG style with new Crosshair 2006 X870E motherboard

ASUS has introduced the ROG Crosshair 2006, a special 20th anniversary motherboard that brings back the look of early Republic of Gamers hardware while using modern AMD X870E features. The board is designed as a tribute to the first ROG motherboards from 2006. Instead of the dark, covered look used by many current gaming boards, the Crosshair 2006 uses a blue and white color
news AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D drops to $454 in first major Newegg discount

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D drops to $454 in first major Newegg discount

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D has received its first major price drop, making the high end gaming CPU much more attractive for PC builders. The processor launched at $499 earlier this year, but Newegg has now listed it for $474.99, with an extra $20 promo code bringing the final price down to $454. That is a notable drop because the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has rarely
news NVIDIA is giving away a custom RTX 5080 with 007 First Light

NVIDIA is giving away a custom RTX 5080 with 007 First Light

NVIDIA has announced a new giveaway tied to 007 First Light, offering one winner a custom GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition graphics card and a PC copy of the upcoming James Bond game. The special RTX 5080 uses a 007 First Light inspired design on the backplate, making it more of a collector item than a normal Founders Edition card. NVIDIA is running the
news AMD Radeon GPUs get faster Forza Horizon 6 loading with Microsoft shader tech

AMD Radeon GPUs get faster Forza Horizon 6 loading with Microsoft shader tech

Microsoft’s Advanced Shader Delivery technology is now available on more AMD Radeon GPUs, and Forza Horizon 6 is one of the first major games showing how big the improvement can be. In one test system, the game loaded in 4 seconds instead of almost 90 seconds after the feature was enabled. Advanced Shader Delivery is designed to reduce one of the most annoying problems
news Five Xbox games are being removed from the store in May and June

Five Xbox games are being removed from the store in May and June

Xbox players have several delistings to watch over the next few weeks, with five games scheduled to leave the Microsoft Store in May and June 2026. The latest addition to the list is LEGO 2K Drive, which will be removed from sale on May 19. The game will not disappear completely for people who already own it. Existing owners should still be able to
news Xbox Elite Series 3 controller appears to leak alongside new cloud gaming controller

Xbox Elite Series 3 controller appears to leak alongside new cloud gaming controller

Microsoft may be preparing two new Xbox controllers, including the long awaited Xbox Elite Series 3. The devices appear to have surfaced through a Brazilian regulator, with leaked images and details pointing to one premium controller and one smaller controller built around Xbox Cloud Gaming. The biggest reveal is the apparent Elite Series 3 controller. Xbox fans have been waiting for a new Elite
news Xbox fans push back again over non gaming ads on the dashboard

Xbox fans push back again over non gaming ads on the dashboard

Xbox dashboard ads are once again drawing criticism after a McDonald’s promotion appeared on the console home screen. The ad, which promoted a Spicy McCrispy, led one Xbox fan to publicly ask new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to remove these kinds of unrelated ads from the dashboard. The complaint is not new. Xbox players have criticized dashboard ads for years, especially when they are
news Forza Horizon 6 progression explained with Wristbands, Stamps, and Horizon Play

Forza Horizon 6 progression explained with Wristbands, Stamps, and Horizon Play

Forza Horizon 6 will give players three main ways to progress through Horizon Japan: Wristbands, Stamps, and Horizon Play. Playground Games has detailed how each system works, and the goal is clear. You should be able to move forward whether you prefer festival races, open world exploration, or online multiplayer. Wristbands are the main festival progression path. They return from the first Forza Horizon
news Hell Let Loose: Vietnam brings 50 vs 50 jungle warfare to Xbox in June

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam brings 50 vs 50 jungle warfare to Xbox in June

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is coming to Xbox Series X and Series S on June 18, 2026, giving Xbox players a new large scale Vietnam War shooter next month. The game moves the Hell Let Loose series away from its World War 2 setting and into dense jungle combat, river warfare, and era specific weapons. The game will keep the series’ focus on teamwork
news Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings the beloved VR adventure to Xbox in 2026

Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings the beloved VR adventure to Xbox in 2026

Moss is finally coming to Xbox, but not in its original VR form. The fantasy adventure will arrive on Xbox Series X and Series S in summer 2026 as Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a standalone release that combines Moss and Moss: Book 2 into one package. The game follows Quill, a small mouse hero who travels through a magical storybook world filled with danger,
news Xbox is investigating password issue that blocks some console sign ins

Xbox is investigating password issue that blocks some console sign ins

Xbox Support has confirmed that it is investigating a console sign in problem where some players are being told their password is incorrect, even when they are entering the right one. The issue appears to have affected multiple Xbox players this week. Reports have been shared across support communities, with players saying they cannot sign in on their consoles because the system rejects their
news Forza Horizon 6 runs at 4K 60FPS on Xbox Series X and 1080p 60FPS on Series S

Forza Horizon 6 runs at 4K 60FPS on Xbox Series X and 1080p 60FPS on Series S

Forza Horizon 6 is almost here, and the first Xbox Series X and Series S comparisons show that Playground Games has delivered a strong console version on both systems. The game offers Quality and Performance modes on each console, with Series X targeting higher resolution and Series S making expected cuts while still holding 60FPS. On Xbox Series X, Quality Mode runs at native