The AI boom isn’t just exacerbating a RAM and storage crisis, but its inception has allowed scammers a whole new layer of creativity to deprive innocent Americans of their hard-earned money. According to the latest statistics, AI-fueled scams are approaching $1 billion, and if you thought there was a countermeasure being prepared, we have terrible news for you. $900 million in AI-related scams were lost in 2025 alone, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg Using AI for impersonation appears to be the approach of choice for scammers, as the elderly who aren’t properly versed with this technology will […]

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AIO coolers are no longer limited to just radiator sizes and fancy LED lights; they have evolved in terms of design to the point where AIOs can serve multiple purposes at the same time. I have lost count of how many display-equipped AIOs I have seen in the past few years, and while it's great to see AIOs evolving like crazy, it also makes it difficult to choose the right one. As far as performance is concerned, most AIOs get the job done, but some are noisy, while some offer premium cooling performance, albeit with a high price tag. We […]

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Apple appears to be sparing no expense to ensure that its upcoming foldable, tentatively dubbed the iPhone Ultra, would turn out to be a consummate stunner of a device, replete with an intricately designed thermal management system that reportedly involves the hinge mechanism as well. Apple's thermal management efforts vis-à-vis the iPhone Ultra now reportedly span the hinge mechanism as well We already know that the iPhone Ultra will sport a dedicated vacuum chamber (alternatively known as a vapor chamber) cooling system. Well, the tipster Schrödinger has just added additional color to this emerging picture by declaring that upcoming foldable […]

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We recently went hands-on with various laptop manufacturers that will introduce their new RTX Spark lineup of products later this fall, but disappointingly, we weren’t able to get a glimpse of their gaming prowess, even though there was a teaser revealing that these machines could run Alan Wake 2. Fortunately, one person has provided evidence that gaming on these laptops is going to be a breeze, with Remedy’s intensive title and Capcom’s PRAGMATA running smoothly. For a first iteration from NVIDIA, RTX Spark displays impressive performance and promises a bright future for ARM-based chipsets During the official announcement during Computex 2026, NVIDIA […]

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Just like AMD, Intel keeps releasing refreshed Raptor Lake CPUs, but this time, both CPUs are devoid of any integrated graphics. Intel Launches 10 Core, Core 7 230H and 8 Core, Core 5 205H "iGPU-Less" Processors Quietly in the Raptor Lake Family Remember our post from last month about Maxsun motherboards that deliver the "unannounced" Raptor Lake chips on board? Yes, they are real and have finally been officially announced by Intel. The company just silently introduced the new budget Raptor Lake mobile chips, but there is a catch. Both CPUs have their integrated graphics disabled, as spotted in the […]

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One of the upcoming chipsets for Intel Nova Lake has been leaked online, revealing the specifications in detail. Intel LGA 1954 Socket Q970 Chipset Motherboard Specs Spotted Online, Featuring Support for Core Ultra 400S Desktop Processors As we approach the official launch of Intel's next-gen Nova Lake processors, several reports and leaks have been surfacing around its compatible socket. As we know from reliable reports, the Nova Lake, particularly the "S" desktop variant, will utilize the LGA 1954 socket, and according to reports, the LGA 1954 motherboards will be available in five different chipsets, including Z990, Z970, Q970, B960, and […]

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation is set to become a pivotal release not only for the Remake trilogy but for the series as a whole, in terms of player freedom. Speaking with Denfaminico Gamer, director Naoki Hamaguchi detailed how the Highwind airship is set to redefine the scale of the series, delivering players unprecedented levels of freedom for a JRPG, right from the beginning of the game as Cloud and his companions travel back through a fully explorable world, including Midgar and underwater locations. "I can't go into too much detail, but you do acquire it relatively early in the game. […]

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AURAS is showing off its 1000W TDP cooler designed for next-generation GPUs as the demand for power rises with higher performance. AURAS, A Leading Cooler Maker, Believes Next-Gen GPUs Will Come With a 1000W TDP & Has Designed A Dual 360mm AIO For Them Last year, AURAS displayed its air-cooled solutions for existing and upcoming GPUs. The cooler was designed for 600W GPUs and had the 5090/Next-Module label. This year, the company has revised its expectations for future GPUs and is aiming for even higher TDP cooling solutions. Displayed at its Computex booth, AURAS showcased its "Advanced VGA Solution," which […]

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CAPCOM successfully misled Summer Game Fest 2026 viewers for the first minute or so of the Resident Evil Veronica trailer, which was in first-person view and didn't seem at all like the long-awaited Code Veronica remake. Given that Resident Evil Requiem introduced the option to choose between first-person and third-person, though, fans started wondering if this would be possible in Veronica as well. CAPCOM insider Dusk Golem, however, said this game is third-person only, just like the Resident Evil 4 remake. In a follow-up question, Dusk Golem also commented on the differences between the original Code Veronica and this remake: […]

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The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out, and it has been one of the rare times to see AMD coming close to a 50% share for its CPUs. AMD Witnesses Gradual CPU Share Increase, Approaching 45% for the First Time As Per May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey Ryzen magic is working for Team Red, and it's not surprising to see AMD as a major chip maker in the mainstream segment. Since the rise of Ryzen CPUs in 2017, AMD has continuously grabbed more and more shares in the client CPU segment, to the point where we see the top 10 […]

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CXMT's DDR5 memory is apparently not as cheap to procure as reports claim, falling in the same range as DRAM from other manufacturers. CXMT DDR5 Memory Prices Are Similar To Samsung, SK Hynix & Micron - The Only Advantage Is That They Have Supply For Client Markets China's premier DRAM maker, CXMT, has been seen as the savior of the client segment. The manufacturer is investing big time in setting up new factories to double its memory production, and is already working with global vendors to supply its DRAM solutions. Since the beginning of the DRAM crisis, eyes have been […]

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Minisforum unveils new NAS & Mini PCs based on AMD Strix Halo, Intel Panther Lake, & Intel Wildcat Lake chips. Minisforum's Flagship "N5 MAX" NAS Features AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 & Entry-Tier "All-Flash S5" Gets Intel Core Series 3 The flagship solution from Minisforum this year is the N5 Max, which is based on the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395. This features up to 64 GB of unified LPDDR5X-8533 memory, a 5-Bay HDD & 5-Bay SSD configuration which supports up to 200 TB of storage capacity, strong networking in the form of two 10GbE LAN ports, and USB4v2 (80 […]

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Intel Nova Lake Desktop CPUs are the next big platform upgrade for the consumer segment, offering up to 52 cores. Intel's 52-Core Nova Lake Desktop CPUs Made At TSMC, Consume Lots of Power & Produce Lots of Heat Every year at Computex, we try to bring you the latest updates on Intel's next-generation desktop lineup. In 2023, we shared the first details of Intel's 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, and in 2024, we shared the first details about Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs. Our information turned out to be correct, and this year, we have an update for Intel's upcoming […]

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At long last, after years of rumors, Summer Game Fest 2026 delivered the reveal of Alien: Isolation 2. The game was confirmed to be in early development in October 2024, but now we've got an actual trailer. Alien: Isolation 2 features a brand-new setting, story, and protagonist. Players will embark on a whole new adventure while experiencing the same deadly tension that made the original game the ultimate survival-horror experience. On a remote, storm-ravaged colony-world, players will endure the elements as they navigate the planet’s surface and explore the claustrophobic confines of the Weyland-Yutani outpost of Kurosaki Station. It's a […]

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During Summer Game Fest 2026, SEGA and RGG Studio unveiled Virtua Fighter: Crossroads, a brand-new installment in SEGA's iconic fighting game franchise, developed by RGG Studio and planned to launch in 2027. The trailer was followed by a dedicated showcase that revealed much more about this groundbreaking new entry in the fighting game franchise. The development team defines it as a "Fighting Adventure": a full fusion of the best narrative, single-player, and competitive fighting experiences, all in one game. It is explicitly not a remake and not a nostalgia project, but a completely reinvented new Virtua Fighter. The game takes […]

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Intel shared more details and performance benchmarks of its game-changing Arc G3 Extreme chip for gaming handhelds. Intel To Lead The Gaming Handheld Segment With Its Arc G3 Extreme Chip, Over 40% Faster on Average & Twice As Efficient As AMD's Z2 Extreme Before Computex, Intel announced its Arc G3 series, which is based on the same architectures as the Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips but designed with gaming handhelds in mind. This means that Intel isn't just taking laptop SKUs and putting them on handhelds; instead, the Arc G3 is meticulously designed for low-power and high-performance handhelds. […]

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AMD's Radeon Gaming GPUs will follow the same strategy as Ryzen, but the performance platform will take generations to build. AMD's Approach With Radeon Gaming GPUs Is To Offer Compelling Value To End Users Radeon Gaming GPUs are a crucial segment for AMD. Sure, AI is all the craze right now, but the Radeon division is responsible for making GPUs that power not only the desktop and laptop segments, but also the console segment, with both Sony's and Microsoft's next-gen consoles based on future RDNA IPs. This year at Computex, AMD launched its Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card, a […]

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AMD talks about the introduction of new Zen architecture and products on the AM5 platform & the transition to future platforms. AMD Says It's Waiting For The Right Time & Market Conditions To Transition To New AM Platforms, AM5 Here For Now & Will See New Zen Architectures & Products At Computex, we sat down with AMD's VP & GM of Ryzen CPU and Radeon graphics, David McAfee, who gave us a rundown on the desktop platform's longevity. During the roundtable session, David highlighted various aspects of what makes them consider a platform shift, and why the current AM4 & […]

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At Computex, we had a hands-on time with several NVIDIA RTX Spark systems, including Laptops & Mini PC, giving us a first taste of NVIDIA's first true client SoC for Windows. NVIDIA RTX Spark Chip Sees Major Adoption From Big OEMs, Including Microsoft - Here's Our Hands-On With The Full Range of Laptops & Mini PCs Earlier this week, NVIDIA finally announced its RTX Spark chip for Windows PCs. The chip is designed to challenge the current hierarchy within the Windows ecosystem with what NVIDIA promises to be a really disruptive platform for AI, Gaming, & Professional workloads. The NVIDIA […]

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