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RTX 4000 SFF going into a PC case.

Nvidia finally made a tiny RTX 4000 graphics card (but you probably don’t want it)

Nvidia delivered a small form factor RTX 4000 at GTC 2023, but it's built for workstations, not your next gaming rig.
Nvidia's H100 NVL being installed in a server.

Nvidia built a massive dual GPU to power models like ChatGPT

Nvidia announced the H100 NVL at GTC 2023, which is a massive dual GPU purpose-built to power models like ChatGPT.
Overwatch 2 running on the Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor.

Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor review: for the pros only

Alienware's 500Hz gaming monitor may not be the right fit for most gamers, but for the most competitive players, it's the best esports monitor you can buy.
Nvidia's cuLitho technology on a silicon wafer.

Nvidia is leveraging GPUs to build 2nm (and smaller) chips

Nvidia announced cuLitho at GTC 2023, which it says lays the foundation for 2nm and smaller nodes at companies like TSMC.
A character levitates a book in Redfall.

Here’s how to get Redfall Bite Back Edition for free from Nvidia

Nvidia is launching a new GPU bundle that includes the Redfall Bite Back Edition for free, assuming you can stomach the price of an RTX 40-series GPU.
Microsoft Edge browser showing Bing Chat on an iPhone.

Microsoft’s Bing Chat waitlist is gone — how to sign up now

It seems Microsoft is doing away with the Bing Chat waitlist, and anyone can sign up to try out the AI chatbot now.
ChatGPT versus Google on smartphones.

Here’s how to rewatch the first public demo of ChatGPT-4

OpenAI presented the first public demo of ChatGPT-4, showing off both its new features and limitations.
Here's Microsoft's example of how Bing chat will work in the future.

Edge Copilot finally delivers on Microsoft’s Bing Chat promises

Microsoft has updated its Edge browser with the new Copilot feature, which includes Bing Chat, as well as compose and insight features powered by AI.
Hopper H100 graphics card.

Microsoft explains how thousands of Nvidia GPUs built ChatGPT

ChatGPT has gone viral over the past few months, but it took several years, millions of dollars, and thousands of Nvidia GPUs to build the AI chatbot.
Ellie looking concerned.

No, The Last of Us PC requirements aren’t changing

An updated spec sheet for the upcoming The Last of Us PC port calls for different GPUs, but nothing is changing about the requirements.
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How Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunners break the N64 in incredible new ways

Ocarina of Time has had a long life after it released, with speedrunners breaking the game in incredible and exciting new ways.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 playing Cyberpunk 2077.

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review: skip the RTX 4090

Powerful and portable, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is a stellar gaming laptop. It's just a shame that the optional RTX 4090 isn't able to fully stretch its legs.
A stylized composite of the Twitter logo.

Twitter API broke links, images on the website this morning

Twitter's API broke the website on Monday morning, resulting in broken links and images across the service.
The Microsoft Edge browser is open on a Surface Book 2 in tablet mode.

Microsoft Edge opens AI-upscaled video to AMD graphics cards

Microsoft has released its new AI-powered video upscaling feature for Edge, and unlike Nvidia's take, it works with AMD graphics cards.
Samsung's 2023 Odyssey Neo G7 sitting on a table.

Samsung’s first flat mini-LED gaming monitor doesn’t come cheap

Samsung revealed pricing details for its 2023 Odyssey Neo G7, which is the company's first flat monitor to use a mini-LED backlight.
A titan wielding a grenade launcher in Destiny 2..

Destiny 2: Lightfall fails to deliver its Avengers: Infinity War moment

Destiny 2: Lightfall sets up stakes worthy of a comparison to Infinity War, but it falls woefully short of them.
Hopper H100 graphics card.

No, ChatGPT isn’t going to cause another GPU shortage

ChatGPT's explosion in popularity has stirred up some fears that another GPU shortage is on the horizon, but gamers don't need to worry.
A laptop opened to the ChatGPT website.

ChatGPT is back online after being down for more than 3 hours

ChatGPT is back online for free and paying users after being down for more than three hours on Monday morning.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D review: attack of the V-Cache

AMD's updated Ryzen 9 7950X3D puts Team Red back in the lead, but it also carries a price increase now that current-gen options are getting cheaper.
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Here’s how Intel doubled Arc GPUs’ performance with a simple driver update

Intel delivered a massive boost in performance for its Arc GPUs with a simple driver update, but how? We sat down with Intel to dig deeper.
Bing Chat saying it wants to be human.

Microsoft may have known about Bing Chat’s unhinged responses months ago

A post on Microsoft's website has surfaced, suggesting the company knew about Bing Chat's unhinged responses months before launch.
A robot's face pulls apart as it screams in Atomic Heart.

Atomic Heart restored my fragmented faith in PC ports

Atomic Heart is out on PC, and despite being a showcase of next-gen gaming tech, it runs shockingly well on a wide range of hardware.
Bing Chat saying it wants to be human.

‘I want to be human.’ My intense, unnerving chat with Microsoft’s AI chatbot

Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing Chat, is slowly rolling out to the public. But our first interaction shows it's far from ready for a full release.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC on an orange background.

Gigabyte RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC review: A landmark GPU

Gigabyte's RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC offers a massive boost in gaming performance, cementing it as the most powerful graphics card around.
The new Bing chat preview can be seen even on a MacBook.

Microsoft responds to ChatGPT Bing’s first week of trial by fire

Following a string of negative press, Microsoft is promising some big changes to its Bing Chat AI in an attempt to curb unsettling responses.
ChatGPT Bing giving an insane response.

ChatGPT Bing is becoming an unhinged AI nightmare

Microsoft just starting rolling out ChatGPT Bing to the public, and it's already turning into an AI-generated nightmare.
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Returnal PC: best settings, ray tracing, Steam Deck, and more

Returnal is finally on PC, and we've rounded up the best settings for the game, along with some testing with the Steam Deck, ray tracing, and DLSS.
Two students lean over a cauldron in Hogwarts Legacy.

Hogwarts Legacy PC: best settings, ray tracing, DLSS, and more

Hogwarts Legacy has some issues on PC, but our guide to the best settings can help you optimize your performance.
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AI is coming for your PC games, but you should be excited, not worried

AI is everywhere, and your PC games aren't safe. Don't get worried, though. AI is already being used in PC games, and it has a bright future ahead.
Microsoft's redesigned Bing search engine.

Microsoft is bringing ChatGPT to your browser, and you can test it out right now

Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered Edge browser and Bing search engine promise to change the way you interact with the web, and you can try it now.
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Don’t roll your eyes — AI isn’t just another doomed tech fad

Everyone's talking about AI changing the world, but it's not just another tech fad we see every year. AI really will change everything, for better and worse.
Google demoing its Bard AI offering car buying advice.

Google is holding off on releasing its ChatGPT rival until it reaches a ‘high bar for safety’

Google wants you to know that its ChatGPT rival Bard exists, but it's not ready to roll out the feature until it reaches a high bar for safety.
MSI GT77 Titan (2023) playing Cyberpunk 2077.

MSI’s 2023 GT77 Titan is even faster than most gaming desktops

MSI's GT77 Titan packs next-gen components that are powerful enough to put even the most expensive gaming desktops to shame.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 was announced at IFA on Wednesday in Berlin, Germany.

Samsung’s first QD-OLED gaming monitor might be dead on arrival

Samsung finally released its first QD-OLED gaming monitor, but it might be too expensive to make a splash in 2023.
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I asked AI to recreate the best Super Bowl commercials — to hilarious and horrifying effect

If you want some nightmare fuel, we have it. We asked an AI to recreate some of the most iconic Super Bowl ads of all time (to hilarious and horrifying effect).
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a coffee table.

I found the best (and only sensible) PC case for the RTX 4090

PC cases usually aren't exciting, but with massive graphics cards like the RTX 4090 threatening to melt up, Hyte's new Y40 is designed for high-end PCs in 2023.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D pricing keeps the pressure on Intel

AMD finally announced pricing and availability for its upcoming Ryzen 9 7950X3D, and it doesn't carry a price increase compared to the base processor.
Alienware Aurora R15 placed at an angle on a table.

Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical issue

Alienware's long-running Aurora line sees iterative updates every year, but 2023 brings a critical change that makes it a much more attractive gaming desktop.