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Sony may be exploring a way for PlayStation consoles to troubleshoot their own software issues without requiring players to contact customer support. A newly reported patent describes an AI-powered system that could monitor connected devices, identify problems, generate custom diagnostic firmware, and potentially deploy the resulting fix directly to an affected console. As reported by TweakTown, citing patent aggregator Patentlyze, the proposed system would rely on an AI server that continuously monitors connected PlayStation hardware for potential software problems....

Android gaming handhelds have long been dominated by Chinese manufacturers such as Ayaneo, Ayn, Anbernic, and Retroid, but that is about to change as Indian brand Arc prepares to launch its first device. The Arc X1 combines a 7-inch high-refresh display with Qualcomm hardware and an unusually large battery, giving it plenty of endurance for portable gaming. The X1 features a 7-inch 1920 x 1080 LCD touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, more than 500 nits of peak brightness,...

Maono has launched the G3 Gaming Audio Mixer, a new desktop audio solution designed for streamers who need more control over multiple audio sources. The mixer can independently handle game, chat, headphone, and streaming audio, allowing users to send different mixes to a second PC or mobile device for broadcasting. The G3 supports both XLR and 3.5mm inputs, along with 3.5mm headphone and monitor outputs and USB-C audio connectivity. XLR microphones can receive phantom power, while the mixer provides up to...

Retroid isn't finished expanding its dual-screen lineup just yet. Less than two weeks after introducing the Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo Lite, the company has announced another model, the Pocket Duo Lite Plus, or Pocket Duo Lite+. Positioned between the existing models, the new handheld keeps the same design as the Pocket Duo Lite but upgrades several key components. Retroid says the device was created in response to feedback from customers following the Pocket Duo Lite's launch. The biggest change...

Sony's rumored next-generation handheld, codenamed Project Canis, has reportedly received another round of leaked specifications. PC hardware outlet GameGPU refers to the device as the "PSP 3," although that name does not appear to be official. According to the report, Project Canis could use a custom 3nm AMD chip featuring six Zen 6 CPU cores, split between four Zen 6c cores and two power-efficient Zen 6 LP cores. The processor would reportedly be paired with 24GB of shared LPDDR5X memory...

Asus has introduced the ROG Flux Charger Dock, a high-power charging and connectivity hub designed to bring laptop charging, display output, and peripheral connectivity together in a single device. With up to 260W of total continuous power, the dock can deliver as much as 140W to a compatible laptop over USB-C while simultaneously powering other devices. The ROG Flux takes a very different approach from other compact chargers. Rather than focusing primarily on portability, Asus has equipped its dock with...

AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 graphics architecture may not arrive with a full range of GPUs at once. According to prominent hardware leaker KeplerL2, AMD could launch just a single RDNA 5 GPU chip in 2027, with the rest of the lineup following in 2028. The chip in question is reportedly called AT2, and it is expected to take over from the Navi 48-based GPU used in AMD's current Radeon RX 9070 XT. If the leaked timeline holds, AT2 would...

Sony is expanding its PlayStation audio lineup with two new wireless headsets designed to deliver improved sound quality, connectivity, and voice communication on PS5 and other compatible devices. The new PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset and Pulse Edge Wireless Headset both use custom planar magnetic drivers inspired by studio audio equipment. Sony says the technology is intended to improve sound separation and spatial accuracy, giving players greater clarity when distinguishing different elements in a game. Both models also support PlayStation...

Valve has finally revealed the price and launch details for Steam Frame, its long-awaited standalone VR headset first unveiled around 10 months ago. Time sure flies, isn't it? Designed as a “streaming-first” device, Steam Frame can run compatible VR and flat-screen games natively while also using a USB dongle included in the box to establish a direct wireless connection with a PC. The entry-level 256GB Steam Frame costs $1,059 / £889 / €1,049, making it considerably...

Valve still hasn’t announced the Steam Frame’s price or exact release date, but a leaked review video suggests the company could be preparing to launch its new VR headset today. The roughly 17-minute video appeared early on ShortCircuit, the secondary YouTube channel operated by Linus Media Group, featuring Linus Sebastian going through the headset and sharing his first impressions. The video was quickly made private, indicating that it was published before the embargo expired, although it remained online long enough...

Nvidia has introduced another massive Blackwell GPU, although this one isn't aimed at gamers looking to squeeze a few more frames out of their games. The new RTX Pro 5500 Blackwell Workstation Edition is designed for professional workloads, offering an enormous 84GB of GDDR7 ECC memory and a power envelope that can reach 600W. The RTX Pro 5500 sits between the RTX Pro 5000 and flagship RTX Pro 6000 in Nvidia's professional lineup. However, its 84GB memory...

When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, one of the lingering questions surrounding its display capabilities was VRR support while docked. Nintendo had initially mentioned variable refresh rate for compatible displays, only to remove those references from its website and later clarify that VRR would be restricted to handheld mode. That limitation has finally changed. Around 16 months after launch, Switch 2 docked VRR is now available through system software update 23.0.0. Unfortunately, Nintendo's implementation comes with a significant limitation...