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A next-gen Xbox-PC hybrid could cost double the PlayStation 6
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
Prominent leaker KeplerL2 has suggested that Microsoft's next console could cost around twice as much as Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 because of its powerful hardware and the company's intention to sell it at a profit. In addition, rumored "Xbox PC" devices based on the same chips might not be compatible...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia App edges closer to fully replace the classic GPU Control Panel
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
The Nvidia App has already replaced GeForce Experience and is gradually moving toward retiring the classic GPU Control Panel. It now manages game launching, driver updates, and most 3D and system settings, though it still lacks a few other advanced options.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Make your Framework Desktop run even quieter with these 3D-printed Noctua parts
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
As you may know, Noctua partnered with Framework on its mini desktop PC project. The machine, which is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max APU, ships with Noctua's NF-A12x25 cooling fan and fan duct to keep noise levels down while maintaining a safe operating temperature. It works well, but the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
More than 450 Diablo developers unionize with Communications Workers of America
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
The CWA notes that the group includes developers, artists, designers, engineers, and support staff across Diablo's Team 3. Organizers said the decision was driven by repeated industry-wide layoffs and job insecurity, including nearly 2,000 cuts in Microsoft's gaming division in January 2024. Workers emphasized that passion for the craft can't...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung and SK Hynix suffer significant blow to their chipmaking activities in China
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
US authorities have revoked exemptions that previously allowed Samsung and SK Hynix to purchase chip manufacturing equipment in the US and transport it to China. The two South Korean companies, which control a significant share of the global memory chip market, will now need to reconsider their investments.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nearly half of all desktop PCs now run Windows 11, Chrome widens lead in browsers
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
The next most popular OS, Windows 10, accounts for 45.65 percent of all Microsoft desktop operating system installations.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The rising cost of play: AAA games, consoles, and GPUs surge in cost
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
For example, the flagship Xbox Series X launched at $499.99 in November 2020 but now sells for $599.99. The more affordable Series S originally carried a $299.99 price tag, yet the base 512GB model now starts at $379.99. Want the 1TB version? That'll cost you an extra $50.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Bulk Rename Utility is a free and powerful tool for batch file renaming
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
Bulk Rename Utility lets you rename multiple files and folders at once using rules and filters. It offers options like adding or removing text, numbering files, replacing characters, or even renaming based on metadata such as dates, image EXIF data, or music tags.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New York politician wants Netflix to bring back its DVD-by-mail service
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
Netflix mailed its final DVDs in 2023, ending a 25-year run that began with Tim Burton's Beetlejuice as the first disc ever shipped. Now, Staten Island Councilmember Frank Morano wants to bring the red envelopes back.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Dolby Vision 2 launches with improved HDR, a new engine, and AI picture optimizations
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025
Dolby Laboratories calls Dolby Vision 2 "a groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation," i.e., Dolby Vision, which launched back in 2014.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »