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Nintendo Switch officially becomes the company’s most successful console
04-Feb-2026, 6:30 am
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It’s official: the Nintendo Switch is now the best-selling piece of hardware in Nintendo’s history.
The Nintendo Switch has officially set a new all-time sales record for Nintendo, becoming the most successful piece of hardware in the company’s history. Since its debut in 2017, the hybrid console has consistently sold at an impressive pace. Continued demand has been supported by hardware revisions such as the Switch Lite and Switch OLED, and what once seemed inevitable has now become reality.
In its latest financial report, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch has reached 155.37 million...
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Philips launches ENVIA 27M2N5500XD as the first-ever 1000Hz gaming display
02-Feb-2026, 11:00 am
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Philips released the Evnia 27M2N5500XD, a 27-inch QHD monitor with a 1,000Hz dual-mode.
Philips has officially unveiled its Evnia 27M2N5500XD gaming monitor, raising the bar for ultra-high refresh rates as competition for faster displays intensifies. This model is a dual-mode Fast IPS gaming monitor, allowing users to switch between higher refresh rates at lower resolutions and higher resolutions at slightly reduced refresh rates - both options still delivering exceptionally fast performance. Ahead of its global debut, Philips has now shared more details about the monitor.
The Evnia 27M2N5500XD sports a 27-inch panel with a...
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Intel confirms XeSS 3 multi-frame generation support for Arc B580 GPU soon
01-Feb-2026, 10:00 am
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Intel's most powerful desktop Arc GPU, the Arc B580, will gain Multi-Frame Generation support next month.
Alongside the launch of its Panther Lake mobile processors, Intel also rolled out its first GPU driver supporting XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation (MFG). This debut enabled XeSS MFG on Panther Lake’s Xe3-based integrated graphics. Intel has now confirmed that XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation will arrive on the Intel Arc B580 graphics card this month.
Given that the Arc B580 already outperforms the GeForce RTX 4060 in many games, it stands out as a compelling choice - especially as...
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New PlayStation Portal model reportedly planned by Sony for a 2026 release
01-Feb-2026, 9:00 am
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An insider leaked news of a PlayStation Portal OLED model arriving this year.
According to well-known leaker Kepler_L2, Sony is preparing to release an updated version of its popular PlayStation Portal later this year. The refreshed model is said to feature an OLED display, along with the possibility of additional hardware improvements.
The rumor originates from a post by KeplerL2 on NeoGAF. During the discussion, the leaker initially referenced a future PlayStation handheld using RDNA5 architecture before shifting focus to the PlayStation Portal. They noted that the current Portal model “appears to...
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Graphics card makers face survival risks as Zotac warns of market pressures
28-Jan-2026, 6:30 am
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Unlike the crypto-mining craze driven by software, the 2026 shortage stems from a physical lack of core components impacting the entire tech industry.
Zotac Korea has issued a notice to customers warning that both memory and GPU availability are set to decline. According to the company, “memory supply will not be sufficient,” GPU shipments will also be reduced, and some graphics card models may be unavailable for an extended period. This aligns with recent reports suggesting Nvidia plans to significantly scale back GPU supply in early 2026, indicating that Nvidia’s earlier claims of “constrained” supply may have understated the situation. In short,...
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Intel debuts XeSS 3 and multi-frame generation support in new Arc driver
28-Jan-2026, 5:00 am
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Intel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8425 is out, adding official Panther Lake support and XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation.
Intel has released a new WHQL-certified graphics driver, version 32.0.101.8425 / 32.0.101.8362, for its Arc and Core graphics products. The update introduces new hardware support and technologies, and is compatible with Alchemist and Battlemage GPUs, as well as Meteor Lake, Lunar Lake, Arrow Lake-S, Arrow Lake-H, and Intel’s latest Panther Lake processors.
The headline addition is Intel’s multi-frame generation (MFG) technology, launched as part of the XeSS 3 upscaling suite. MFG can generate up to three AI-created frames for every...
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Xbox App officially launches on ARM-based Windows 11 PCs from Microsoft
26-Jan-2026, 9:00 am
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Microsoft has officially launched the Xbox app for Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, finally allowing users to download and play Game Pass titles locally.
Microsoft has officially launched an ARM-compatible version of its Xbox App, bringing the Xbox PC ecosystem to ARM-based Windows 11 devices. According to Microsoft, more than 85% of the current Game Pass library already works on ARM-powered Windows 11 PCs, which is a strong start for the platform.
Although full Game Pass compatibility remains exclusive to x86-based Windows 11 systems, games that aren’t natively supported on ARM can still be accessed through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft is also actively collaborating with...
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AMD’s Halo CPUs are set for a boost with upcoming Gorgon Halo processors
25-Jan-2026, 10:00 am
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Zen 5 cores and RDNA 3.5 graphics power these advanced processors for high-performance gaming handhelds and mini PCs, offering better speed and memory support.
AMD’s recently revealed Ryzen AI 400 series processors, also known by the codename Gorgon Point, continue to use the same core formula as the Ryzen AI 300 lineup. This includes a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, and XDNA 2 NPUs, though with higher clock speeds and broader memory support. According to a new report from VideoCardz, AMD appears to be taking a similar approach with its Ryzen AI MAX 300...
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AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D is scheduled to launch globally on January 29th
23-Jan-2026, 6:00 am
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Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU will arrive on January 29, bringing 5.6 GHz boost speeds to AMD's dominant 3D V-Cache lineup.
AMD has officially revealed the Ryzen 7 9850X3D at CES, positioning it as an overclocked variant of what is widely regarded as the fastest gaming CPU available today - the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The key upgrade is a higher boost clock, which has been raised by 400 MHz to reach 5.6 GHz.
Aside from this increase, the processor retains the same specifications: 8 Zen 5 cores, 16 threads, 104MB of total cache, and a 120W TDP. As a result, the...
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 benchmark beats 9950X3D with massive 192MB L3 cache
20-Jan-2026, 4:00 am
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AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is nearing retail, featuring a record-breaking 192MB of L3 cache that could solidify its position as the world's best gaming CPU.
A benchmark has emerged for the anticipated AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a rumored dual-X3D Zen 5 processor. This CPU effectively features two of the faster X3D CCDs, doubling the design of the upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D to establish a new Zen 5 flagship.
While the Ryzen 9 9950X3D has AMD's X3D V-Cache on only one of its 8-core CCDs, the 9950X3D2 includes 3D V-Cache on both CCDs. This configuration results in a massive 192 MB of total L3 cache (96...
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PS5 Pro performance upgrade with PSSR 2.0 expected before the end of March
19-Jan-2026, 5:30 pm
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Sony is reportedly preparing to launch PSSR 2.0 for the PS5 Pro this quarter, which promises to significantly improve image quality and frame rates.
The PlayStation 5 Pro, despite its market-leading power, has not achieved significant success since its November 2024 launch. Users felt its performance was underutilized, and features like the AI-powered PSSR upscaler were initially disappointing, often causing visual glitches instead of marked image quality improvements.
While the full potential of the PS5 Pro remains to be seen - for instance, with upcoming titles like Marvel's Wolverine - a significant system upgrade is reportedly coming by March. This update promises substantial...
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Core Ultra Series 3 debuts at CES with Intel’s integrated Arc B390 graphics
19-Jan-2026, 7:00 am
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Intel officially launched the next-generation mobile processor platform codenamed Panther Lake, commercialized under the name Intel Core Ultra Series 3.
Intel is set to challenge AMD in the popular PC handheld gaming market with its new dedicated gaming platform, announced at CES 2026. This platform is based on the Core Ultra 3 series “Panther Lake” CPUs and leverages the significant performance gains of Intel’s new ARC B-series integrated graphics.
Intel is actively collaborating with partners like Acer, MSI, GPD, and OneXPlayer on new handheld designs. It's anticipated that Intel will release dedicated Panther Lake chips specifically optimized for gaming handhelds, potentially...
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