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Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K desktop processor has dropped to $444.98 on Amazon in a new Prime Day deal, cutting more than $150 from its original $599 launch price. The discount gives PC builders a lower entry point for Intel’s current flagship Arrow Lake S processor, although the deal is limited to Prime members. The Core Ultra 9 285K is Intel’s top unlocked desktop

Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its next Mac chip roadmap by skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max processors. The company is still expected to introduce a standard M6 chip, but higher end MacBook Pro and desktop models may move directly to the M7 generation in 2027. The change would be unusual for Apple Silicon. Since the launch of the original M1

Framework has lowered storage prices for its Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition by switching to a new PCIe Gen 5 SSD supplier. The change affects new pre orders and existing orders that included the previous Gen 5 storage options, giving buyers more capacity at a lower price. The company has qualified ADATA’s XPG MARS 970 SSD for the Laptop 13 Pro and says the

A modder has created a browser based tool that can make Valve’s new Steam Controller move itself toward its charging Puck. The project uses a camera to track the controller’s position, then activates its vibration motors in a controlled way to push it across a surface and guide it back to the dock. The experiment is not a built in Valve feature, and it

ASUS ROG Edition 20 hardware is beginning to appear at retail in Germany, giving buyers an early look at the prices attached to the company’s 20th anniversary collection. The first listings include a keyboard, gaming mouse, OLED monitor, and a 3000W power supply, with several products carrying premium prices that place them firmly in the collector focused category. The anniversary range was introduced at

NVIDIA has released version 580.173.02 of its Linux graphics driver for older GeForce GPUs, including Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta based models. The update is part of NVIDIA’s legacy driver branch and focuses on compatibility fixes, stability improvements, and support for newer Linux software rather than new gaming features. The release is relevant for people still using graphics cards such as the GeForce GTX 900

Valve says the HDMI 2.1 limitation affecting its Steam Machine has been resolved, with support for modern variable refresh rate displays already active in the system’s current software. A future update is expected to unlock higher bandwidth HDMI modes, including 4K at 144Hz without compression and 4K at 240Hz with Display Stream Compression. The Steam Machine is still listed with HDMI 2.0 in its

GOODRAM has introduced its new RIVAL DDR4 RADIANT desktop memory series for people still using DDR4 based gaming PCs. The new modules are aimed at systems built around processors such as AMD Ryzen 5000, Intel Alder Lake, and Intel Raptor Lake, giving owners a way to add more memory without replacing their motherboard, CPU, and existing platform. DDR5 has become the standard for newer

INNOCN has introduced two new 49 inch ultrawide monitors that stand out for using a flat 32:9 panel instead of the curved design usually found at this size. The E49M1G and E49M1R are built for people who want a wide dual monitor style workspace without a bezel in the middle, while avoiding the curved screen shape common in the category. Both displays use a

Gigabyte has added two new GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards to its Aorus lineup, introducing the Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 16G and the Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity Wood 16G. Both models were first shown during Computex 2026 and are now listed on Gigabyte and Aorus product pages, although retail availability remains unclear in major US and European markets. The two cards use

Dell has started selling the Alienware AW3426DW in Europe, with the new 34 inch ultrawide QD OLED gaming monitor priced at €809 in Germany and £709 in the UK. The launch gives buyers their first confirmed retail pricing for the display after it was announced at Computex 2026. The Alienware AW3426DW is aimed at PC players who want a large ultrawide OLED monitor with

US console hardware sales dropped sharply in May 2026, with PlayStation recording its weakest May performance since 2000 and Xbox posting its lowest May unit sales on record. The decline comes as higher console prices begin to affect buying decisions across the market. PlayStation 5 unit sales fell 58% compared with May 2025, while spending on PS5 hardware declined 43% year over year. Xbox

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