Once again, AMD back at boasting about its CPU market share on one of the major retailers in US. AMD Says "15 out of 15" CPUs in the Best Selling Amazon Processors are AMD CPUs As Intel's Best Chips Continue to Decline in Rankings After having boasted about the CPU share reaching 45% on the Steam Hardware Survey, AMD is back again. AMD's Senior Director of Marketing has posted a tweet saying, "15 out of 15 incredible CPU lineup @AMD", while sharing a screenshot that shows all the top 15 best-selling CPUs on Amazon US are from AMD. It's nothing […]

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium line-ups with new (and sometimes returning) games. As expected, June’s titles have now been officially unveiled. In an interesting move by the console maker however, Sony announced that all future releases on PlayStation Plus will be added in a staggered manner – at least in the UK, US and Japan.

Taking to their blog to make the announcement, Sony officially unveiled the full list of titles which will be joining PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium’s library later this month. Curiously, the console maker is changing the way it releases games onto the service, now taking a more staggered approach in certain regions.

While globally all the games will go live on the 16th of June, users in the US, UK and Japan will seemingly be getting some earlier, while others later; with Sony noting that they are “exploring new ways to deliver PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles in select markets.”

With that, the full list of upcoming inclusions and their regional release dates are as follows:

• Sonic X Shadow Generations | PS5, PS4 (Available today)
• Final Fantasy XVI | PS5 (16th of June)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance | PS5, PS4 (23rd of June)
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure | PS5 (23rd of June)
• Farming Simulator 25 | PS5 (30th of June)
• Blades of Fire | PS5 (30th of June)
• Black Desert | PS5 (30th of June)
• [PS Plus Premium] Gitaroo Man (16th of June)

While a solid month overall, particularly with the inclusion of Final Fantasy XVI, Life is Strange: Double Exposure and Kingdom Come, PlayStation’s decision to spread their arrivals across multiple weeks in a small handful of regions does seem a bit odd.

That said, it is likely that this renewed version of the program will find its way to the rest of the world in due time. We will have to wait and see.

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PlayStation has revealed its June 2026 batch of PS Plus Extra and Premium games, adding seven new games to the game catalog available to subscribers at the Extra tier, while Premium subscribers get an eighth game via the Classics catalog. On top of the three games already added for Essential subscribers, headlining this month's games is the 2023 epic, Final Fantasy XVI, which also enters the service alongside other deep narrative experiences. Just a few short months after it received an update for current-gen platforms, Kingdom Come: Deliverance rides into the PS Plus Extra game catalog alongside FFXVI. Those two […]

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The next round of PlayStation Plus Extra games has been announced. This month will see some notable additions, including the new PS5 version of Kingdom Come Deliverance and even Final Fantasy 16.

Overall, it is a very positive month for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Most of the games on the list for this month are highly rated. The biggest headliners to me are Final Fantasy 16 and Kingdom Come Deliverance, but platforming fans also have something to look forward to, as do fans of choose your adventures, MMOs and even farming.

Here is the full list of games joining PlayStation Plus Extra this month:

• Final Fantasy XVI — PS5
• Sonic X Shadow Generations — PS5, PS4
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance — PS5, PS4
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure — PS5
• Farming Simulator 25 — PS5
• Blades of Fire — PS5
• Black Desert — PS5

There will also be one new ‘classic' game joining the PlayStation Plus Premium library, Gitaroo Man, for both PS5 and PS4.

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Biostar has unveiled some crazy "decade-old" GPUs with up to 6 HDMI ports and its flagship Z890 Valkryie-S motherboard Looking For The Perfect Multi-Monitor Value GPU Option? Biostar Has Them For You With Its GT 710 & RX 500 Designs Multi-monitor support is crucial these days for AI, Pro & Workstation users, but at the same time, multi-monitor setups require more than one GPU since a single card might not meet the requirements of the vast majority of users. This is why Biostar has come up with an interesting idea: why not take decade-old GPUs and slap up to six […]

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Each month, Sony offers 3 or so titles for ‘free’ as part of the console maker’s PlayStation Plus Essential subscription service. In an unexpected announcement, June’s line-up will include the previously-Xbox-exclusive first-party survival crafter ‘Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition’ alongside Warhammer 40K Darktide.

Making the announcement via their PlayStation Blog, Sony officially detailed June’s PS Plus Essential offerings. Available to claim from the 2nd of June, subscribers can look forward to the following:

• Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition [PS5 / PS4]
• Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl 2 [PS5 / PS4]
• Warhammer 40k: Darktide [PS5]

As mentioned, the headliner for the month is Grounded. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this co-op survival-crafter shrinks players down, forcing them to navigate a regular-sized garden a-la Honey I Shrunk the Kids.

Initially released in Early Access as an Xbox console exclusive, the full game would later be made available across all platforms. Still, the inclusion of a first-party Xbox title on PlayStation Plus is interesting to note, and opens up the doors for other Microsoft games later down the line.

Curiously, alongside the above offerings, PlayStation is also keeping one of May’s titles around for a couple more weeks, with EA Sports FC 26 remaining claimable up until the 16th of June.

Whether this is due to the recent price increase for PS Plus or not remains unknown. Either way, for those who missed out on May’s offerings, you’ll have a bit more time to add at least one of the games to your library.

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With PlayStation announcing its annual Days of Play sale will kick off tomorrow, May 27, 2026, the platform has also revealed the PS Plus Essential games for June 2026, headlined by Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition for both PS5 and PS4. The self-described "ultimate" version of the survival game from Xbox Game Studios-owned Obsidian Entertainment joins the fray, but another game added last month stays on for the FIFA World Cup. That's EA Sports FC 26, unsurprisingly. If you didn't get a chance to download it or even just add it to your library for the month of May 2026 (which […]

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Each month Sony updates its PlayStation Plus line-up with a selection of new or returning titles. Unfortunately, the console maker also removes games on a monthly basis. With May’s PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium offerings now available to play, Sony has detailed its list of 5 titles in total which are set to depart from the service next month.

In going to the last chance to play section on the PlayStation 5’s PS Plus tab, users can find a list of 5 titles in total which are set to leave the service next month. Though no exact date is given, subscribers can expect the following to be removed around the middle of June:

• We Love Katamari REROLL [PS5 / PS4]
• The Incredibles [PS4]
• Lawn Mowing Simulator [PS5 / PS4]
• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World [PS4]
• Red Dead Redemption [PS5 / PS4]

The most notable title leaving is of course Red Dead Redemption, with the PS4/5 remaster only joining the service late last year. That said, pretty much all of Rockstar’s games have operated in a similar manner – joining PlayStation Plus for roughly 6 months before being removed.

Such is the case with the studio’s 2018 sequel/prequel Red Dead Redemption 2, which recently joined PS Plus for the 3rd time since 2024.

Regardless, you should have enough time to complete all of the listed titles before they are removed in roughly 3 weeks’ time, with the likes of Katamari and Scott Pilgrim being short-yet-sweet experiences.

The full list of titles which were recently added to PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium can be found HERE.

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Today we are back with another prebuilt system review as we check out the CyberPowerPC Infinity Ultra 7 RTX. This machine is packing in Intel's new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, alongside an RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD. It's also completely free of RGB lighting, with a clean and understated aesthetic achieved thanks to the Lian Li Lancool 217 case and its wooden accents. Let's take a closer look and see if this PC is worth buying.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:45 Core spec + pricing
01:18 Design first impressions
01:43 CPU + memory + cooling setup
02:49 SSD / GPU / Mobo
04:16 PSU and cable management
05:13 CPU + GPU behaviour
06:17 Noise levels, thermal imaging camera
06:47 CPU performance quick check
07:12 Gaming setup
07:39 Cyberpunk 2077
08:24 Doom: The Dark Ages
09:07 COD: Black Ops 7
09:35 Horizon Forbidden West
09:57 Marvel Rivals
10:24 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
10:45 Starfield
11:08 Closing thoughts + value discussion

Specification

• Operating system: Windows 11 Home (no recovery media)
• Special offers: Norton 360 VPN & Security for Gamers (1-year licence)
• Case: Lian Li Lancool 217 Gaming Case (Black, includes 2x 170mm fans)
• Processor (CPU): Intel® Core Ultra 7 270K (24 cores: 8P up to 5.50GHz, 16E up to 4.70GHz, 125W TDP, 40MB cache, Intel Graphics)
• CPU overclocking: None
• CPU cooling: ASRock Challenger Pure 360mm AIO liquid cooler (black)
• Cooling upgrades: Thermal Grizzly premium thermal paste
• Motherboard: NZXT N9 Z890 White WiFi (ATX, PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2, 5x M.2)
• Memory (RAM): 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 6000MT/s (2x16GB, grey)
• Graphics card (GPU): MSI NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
• Power supply: Cooler Master Elite 850W 80+ Gold fully modular
• Primary storage: 2TB Corsair MP700 Pro PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD (up to 12,400MB/s read, 11,800MB/s write)
• Networking: Onboard Gigabit LAN
• Audio: High-definition onboard audio
• Internet browser: Opera GX
• Estimated shipping date: Wednesday 27/05/2026
• Warranty: 5 years labour, 2 years parts, 12 months collect & return, lifetime technical support

You can buy the Infinity Ultra 7 RTX from CyberPowerPC for £2099 HERE.

Pros

• Very good value compared to DIY pricing.
• Clean and minimalistic vibes.
• Well balanced CPU+GPU combo.
• Solid 1440p gaming performance.
• Thermals are kept well in check.
• Stays nice and quiet, too.
• Tidy cable management on front and back.

Cons

• Gen 5 SSD adds cost and won't be a benefit if you're just gaming.
• RTX 5070 with just 12GB VRAM stings a little at the price point.

KitGuru says: If you're on the hunt for a prebuilt for 1440p gaming, the Infinity Ultra 7 RTX is well worth a closer look.

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The newest Core Ultra Series 2 chip offers superior raw performance at lower power consumption vs Raptor Lake Refresh's flagship chip. Core Ultra 7 251X Beats Core i9 14900HX At 50W and 70W TDP, But Shows Regressions When Compared to Core Ultra 7 255HX The Arrow Lake-HX lineup was expanded a month ago with the introduction of the Core Ultra 7 251HX. The processor sits between the Core Ultra 5 245HX and the Core Ultra 7 255HX, offering an 18-core configuration as a result of a 6+12 core arrangement. With two fewer Performance cores than the Ultra 7 255HX, one […]

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While Microsoft has been rather reactive when it comes to altering its Xbox Game Pass prices, Sony’s PlayStation Plus has remained relatively static in recent years. Finally however, Sony has made the unfortunate announcement that they will be raising the price for PS Plus starting from tomorrow – albeit only for new subscribers.

Making the surprise announcement on Twitter, the official PlayStation page wrote the following: “Starting May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions. Due to ongoing market conditions, prices will start at $10.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP [previously £6.99] for 1-month subscriptions and $27.99 USD / €27.99 EUR / £21.99 GBP [was £19.99] for 3-month subscriptions.”

While disappointing to see, Sony made sure to note that this increase does not apply to current subscribers. That said, if you do let your PS Plus subscription lapse, then you will be put on the higher pricing tier should you wish to return.

Additionally, Sony’s most cost-effective tier – their 12 month subscription – appears to be unaltered, meaning you should still be able to subscribe to the service for £59.99 (or roughly £5 a month).

Regardless, it is disappointing to see PlayStation Plus go up in price, especially as the service itself does not appear to be changing in any material way for the better.

For those who are subscribed to PS Plus, May’s Extras offerings are available to play from today, including the likes of Star Wars: Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2 among others. The full list can be found HERE.

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Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate custom AI podcasts on demand, as the company expands its assistant into a personalized AI content platform.

Well, it's happened again. PlayStation has announced a price increase for its PS Plus subscription service, but this time it's only impacting new customers, with current subscribers mostly unaffected, unless you live in Turkey or India. In those countries, even current subscribers will see their subscription payments go up. Announced in a short post on the official PlayStation X (formerly Twitter) account, PlayStation confirmed that beginning in just two days on May 20, 2026, new customers will see PS Plus subscriptions start at $10.99 USD/month instead of the previous $9.99/month. Three-month subscriptions will go up to $27.99 USD/three months from […]

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Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K CPU reaches another fantastic value proposition, hitting $259 at Microcenter, but a delidded version costs twice as much. Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is an Uber CPU Value for just $259 at Microcenter The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is currently the best value option in the Intel CPU family. It offers 24 cores, and its performance more or less matches the 285K with technologies such as BOT (Binary Optimization Tool), offering a nice boost in games. At launch, the CPU was priced at $299, and while it did see an initial price hike […]

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The flagship CPU that Intel never released, the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, has now been benchmarked & gives us an idea why it never entered retail segments. Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Would Had Performed Similar To The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, Leaving No Choice But To Scrap It The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus was going to be the flagship chip within the Core Ultra 200S Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh" family. This chip was expected to retain the same configuration as the Core Ultra 9 285K, & would've offered 24 cores and 24 threads. The clock speeds were […]

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The new ROG SCAR 18 is the first 240 Hz Mini LED laptop, equipped with ROG Nebula ELMB technology. ASUS Brings RTX 5090-Powered ROG SCAR 18, Bringing ROG Nebula ELMB Technology for Superior Motion Clarity Popular hardware and laptop maker ASUS has launched its latest ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming laptop, powered by flagship hardware, including Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (an uplift from Core Ultra 9 275HX on the 2025 edition) paired with up to GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU. With such a powerful configuration, the laptop can deliver an ultimate gaming experience at 4K resolution that comes […]

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Several newly released and upcoming hardware are now added to the CPU-Z database, allowing better reporting in the software. CPUID Brings AMD Gorgon Halo, Ryzen PRO 9000 Series, Gorgon Point 2/3, Intel Bartlett Lake and Wildcat Lake Support to CPU-Z Software After dealing with the malware, CPUID is back to adding support for more hardware to its popular monitoring software, CPU-Z. Being one of the most popular tools for hardware reporting, the software gets continuous updates whenever new hardware is launched. CPUID keeps it updated for future launches as well, which we can see in the latest CPU-Z v2.20 release […]

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