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AMD Revives AM4 With New Budget Ryzen 5 Processors
12+ hour, 52+ min ago (351+ words) AMD has launched two six-core desktop processors aimed at cost-conscious PC builders struggling with rising memory and component prices. The new Ryzen 5 5500F extends the life of AMD’s older AM4 platform, while the Ryzen 5 7500 offers a lower-cost entry point into the newer…...
Nintendo Switch 2 Finally Adds Variable Refresh Rate Support In TV Mode
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (373+ words) Nintendo has added variable refresh rate support to the Switch 2 when connected to a TV, reversing its earlier decision to restrict the feature to handheld mode. Docked VRR arrives through the console’s version 23.0.0 system update and requires owners to separately…...
Pok??mon Cards Tipped To Become Currency Of The Apocalypse
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (387+ words) Pokémon cards could become a global currency if an apocalypse happened, according to a prominent gaming investor who claims the collectables have dramatically outperformed traditional shares. Griffin Gaming Partners founder and managing director Peter Levin made the prediction while discussing…...
Windows 11 Update Could Reduce Gaming Performance on Some PCs
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (420+ words) Microsoft is preparing to automatically enable a Windows 11 security feature on more PCs from October that may have an unwelcome side effect on gaming performance. The change involves Memory Integrity, also known as Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI). The security feature…...
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 Delivers Laptop-Level Power in a Tablet
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (407+ words) Lenovo has unveiled a new flagship Android tablet at IFA 2026 with the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2. The device combines a 13-inch 4K display, 12,700mAh battery, Qualcomm’s latest high-end mobile processor and a focus on features like artificial intelligence and creative applications. The…...
Sony Refuses To Budge On PlayStation Disc Ban As Anger Erupts At IFA 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (650+ words) Sony is refusing to reverse its decision to stop producing physical PlayStation game discs, with gamers, developers and retailers at IFA 2026 in Berlin openly attacking a move they claim will push consumers away from consoles and towards PC gaming at…...
Acer Reveals Flip And Swivel Handheld PC Concept At IFA
1+ week, 5+ day ago (361+ words) Acer has used its IFA 2026 press conference in Berlin to unveil Project DualPlay Mini, an 8 inch Windows concept device that flips and swivels between a gaming handheld and a miniature laptop. The Predator branded machine, shown on the Taiwanese manufacturer’s…...
Sony Turns PS5 Into Free Live TV Streaming Hub
1+ week, 5+ day ago (307+ words) Sony has launched a free, ad-supported television service for the PS5, giving console owners access to more than 100 live channels without requiring a PlayStation Plus subscription. The platform brings together movies, television programs, anime, sports, news and creator-led entertainment from Sony…...
IFA 2026: Acer To Unveil Next Generation Gaming Handheld
1+ week, 6+ day ago (524+ words) Acer will use its next@acer global press conference at IFA in Berlin tomorrow to reveal a next generation gaming handheld, in a launch that hands the Taiwanese vendor a clear run at the gaming and AI PC agenda after…...
GTA 6 Set To Power Console Gaming Growth To US$46.9bn In 2026
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (344+ words) According to Newzoo forecasts, console gaming revenue is set to grow 5.1% in 2026 to US$46.9 billion, with Grand Theft Auto 6 expected to provide a significant portion of that uplift. Grand Theft Auto 6, which is scheduled for release in November, is shaping…...