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In other news ... the Ryzen 7700X3D prices drop already, Nvidia N1X CUDA counts and an 88-core CPU (of course). Windows on ARM gets a real boost with Nvidia…
We have one more Zen 5-based mini PC, but this time it's the Gorgon Point system, delivering high memory and storage capacity. GMKtec Launches EVO-X1 Pro Mini PC, Powered by Ryzen AI 9 HX 470; Will Feature OCulink Port for External GPUs Popular mini PC maker GMKtec is constantly expanding its catalog with newer mini PCs. The company has introduced its first-ever Gorgon Point mini PC called the EVO-X1 Pro mini PC, which uses the latest Zen 5 Refresh SoC for powerful computing performance. The EVO-X1 Pro utilizes the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 CPU, which offers 12 cores and […]
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Though the practice may have subsided somewhat in recent years, Nintendo is known for releasing various themed versions of its consoles based on the company’s wide suite of popular IPs. While the Switch 2 has yet to see any such hardware, reports have claimed that the console maker is gearing up to release its first limited edition Switch 2 in alignment with the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. So far, the company has been somewhat quiet on the matter, with the only bits of Zelda-related news being official confirmation of the previous-rumoured Ocarina of Time Remake alongside some early looks at the upcoming live-action film.
According to insiders however, part of the anniversary celebrations will include the release of limited edition hardware, with known leaker ‘Shpeshal Nick’ taking to social media to claim that both a Zelda themed Switch 2 Pro controller and Switch 2 console are currently planned.
Details on these products remain light, but according to Nick these systems will be “Zelda themed’ and “not necessarily” tied to Ocarina of Time specifically.
Either way, we should hopefully learn about these new products sooner rather than later, with the aforementioned OoT remake slated to arrive this year – and the live-action film penned for Spring of next year – meaning a dedicated Zelda Direct should be impending.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the Ocarina of Time Remake so far? How do you think the limited edition console will look? Let us know down below.
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The Deco 7 BE25 is one of Amazon’s top sellers in the online retailer’s “Computers & Accessories” category, and given that the 3-pack Wi-Fi 7 mesh system belongs to TP-Link, it’s not strange to see why the largest purveyor of top-notch routers would be at the top of the food chain. It gets even better with Amazon’s latest deal, as the 3-pack mesh system is now 19 percent off, bringing the price down to $201.45. The 3-pack Deco 7 BE25 offers performance, range, and affordability for just over $200 to provide a reliable wireless network The dual-band capabilities of the […]
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NVIDIA has fully disclosed its Rubin AI GPU architecture, bringing a monumental increase over Blackwell for the Agentic era. NVIDIA Reimagines Data Center With Its Rubin GPUs, Bringing The Fastest AI Performance In The World The Rubin GPU is at the heart of NVIDIA's next-generation data center platforms; it is a chip that took several years to make and is now finally entering general availability. With the first Rubin AI platforms already landing across the globe at major tech firms, it was high time that NVIDIA disclosed the full details of the architecture that went into making this supercharged AI […]
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The mini PC is already available with up to 2 TB SSD, but it will now be offering users twice the storage capacity. Beelink Launches GTR9 Pro With 128 GB RAM + 4 TB SSD Configuration at Over $4,200 Beelink's GTR9 Pro is already an expensive machine that is priced over $4,000 for a configuration of 128 GB + 2 TB. However, the company has just announced another configuration for the mini PC for mainland China. We don't know if this configuration will arrive in other parts of the world, but as far as the official page is concerned, it […]
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For roughly a decade now, video game companies have been trying to crack the game streaming code, with various services popping up allowing players to stream their games in real-time through the likes of xCloud, Nvidia’s Geforce Now and Valve’s Steam Link. While the technology has improved with time, streaming remains far inferior to its native counterparts. Even so, Steam users could soon see major upgrades coming to its services, with the new PyroWave video codec said to be coming to the platform.
First discovered late last month in Steam’s coding (by EOZ VR's Brad Lynch), Valve has now officially announced and introduced PyroWave to its Steam Client beta. Described as a “fast/low-latency GPU encoder” based on Vulkan and designed specifically for games, this new codec focuses on offering high-bandwidth, low-latency streaming – two of the biggest drawbacks seen with current streaming set-ups.
It is worth noting that as of right now, PyroWave is primarily intended to be used for local game streaming over ethernet which is likely why the technology is being embraced by Valve / Steam Link; targeting bitrates of roughly 200 megabits a second.
As mentioned, game streaming in today’s day and age is far from perfect, with plenty of issues including macro-blocking, smearing and of course, input latency making for a subpar experience.
While it will likely never take over as the main method of play, it is encouraging to see new innovations and breakthroughs still being made in the streaming side of things.
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The new mini PC is an affordable device for those who want decent performance for day-to-day operations. Beelink Debuts EQi 304, Featuring Core 3 304 Processor and 16 GB/512 GB Configuration at Just $509 The Intel Wildcat Lake has made producing affordable systems possible. After Wildcat Lake's debut, vendors have been introducing their budget offerings, equipped with 1+4 or 2+4 core chips that utilize the Cougar Cove performance and Darkmont LP-E cores from the Panther Lake series. Despite being weaker on paper, these are excellent chips for day-to-day computing while maintaining great power efficiency. Beelink, which is a popular mini […]
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Grove Street Games made its name porting some of the biggest titles in gaming history, from the GTA III era to the fairly recent Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, but its latest project marks a sharp departure from that legacy. BeastLink is the studio's first original IP in over a decade, and it's swinging for the fences with a multiplayer kaiju action game built around one core idea: absolute, city-leveling destruction. Set in a world where humanity clings to survival in shattered strongholds while colossal Beasts rule the ruins, BeastLink tasks players with scavenging resources, battling […]
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GMKtec has launched another powerful machine for local AI workloads, but it does more than that. GMKtec Debuts EVO-X3 Mini PC, Featuring Slim Design; Hosts 16-Core/32-Thread Zen 5-Based Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for Powerful Computing Popular mini PC and hardware maker, GMKtec, has been launching numerous mini PCs for a while. The company has a dedicated lineup for AMD and Intel-based mini PCs, and has already launched powerful mini PCs based on the latest AMD Zen 5 architecture. The latest addition is the EVO-X3 mini PC, which isn't the only one to boast the flagship Strix Halo CPU. Apart from […]
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NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs continue to see massive optimizations, leading to a 5x drop in token cost in DeepSeek v4 AI models. NVIDIA Cost Per Token Narrative Sees Massive Gain In DeepSeek V4 As AI Model Sees 5x Boost On Blackwell GPUs With Continued Optimizations "Cost Per Token" is the fundamental metric for AI TCO, as NVIDIA highlighted this a few months back, and now, the company is delivering the lowest-ever token cost in DeepSeek v4. Today, NVIDIA announced that its full-stack inference software has brought further optimizations to its hardware stack, such as Blackwell GB200 & GB300, improving their performance […]
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GMKtec is finally lifting the curtains off its EVO-X3 Workstation PC, which houses the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 and 128 GB memory. EVO-X3 Is Going To Be A Powerful Workstation PC For Local AI As GMKtec Crams 128 GB Memory & Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 In A PS4-Sized Chassis Last year, we tested the newly launched GMKtec EVO-X2 Mini PC. The system features the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, and is a strong competitor to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, featuring a much lower price point. The company is now launching a follow-up to this PC, the EVO-X3. The GMKtec […]
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NVIDIA has announced RTX Spark, its brand-new PC platform, designed in collaboration with Microsoft, as it starts a new chapter of its client brand. NVIDIA RTX Spark May Look Like The Standard AI SoC Affair For PCs, But It's Much Bigger Than That Today at GTC Taipei 2026, a conference hosted by NVIDIA and presented by CEO Jensen Huang, the company unveiled its brand new chip for the PC segment, which they are calling RTX Spark. According to NVIDIA, the RTX Spark reinvents the PC. This project was initiated three years ago with Microsoft, Arm, MediaTek, and other ecosystem partners. […]
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