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NVIDIA announces DLSS 5 with photorealistic lighting to change the future of gaming

NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 5, a neural-rendering technology promising photorealistic lighting and materials for RTX 50-series GPUs.
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Adobe to offer users free services $75 million over hard-to-cancel subscription mess

Adobe will provide $75 million in free services and pay a $75 million penalty to settle allegations that its subscriptions were too difficult to cancel.
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The hot AI video generator that got everyone talking may now take a while to arrive

ByteDance has reportedly delayed the launch of its viral Seedance 2.0 AI video generator following copyright disputes with Hollywood studios.
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You will soon be able to talk extensively about your Garmin health data with an AI

A new Garmin Chat Connector could let users talk to AI assistants like ChatGPT about their fitness data from Garmin Connect.
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MSI is planning to raise the price of its laptop and gaming gear by a huge margin

MSI may raise gaming laptop and GPU prices by up to 30% as rising DRAM costs and supply shortages disrupt the PC hardware market.
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Smartphone app claims to help men last longer in bed

Researchers say a smartphone app designed to treat premature ejaculation helped men double their average time during sex in a 12-week study.
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Windows 11 is readying support for 1,000+ Hz monitors, assuming you got one

Windows 11 Insider builds now support monitors with refresh rates above 1,000Hz, preparing the OS for the next generation of ultra-fast gaming displays.
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You might want to double-check before buying laptops from this Chinese brand

Investigators say some Chuwi laptops advertised with Ryzen 5 7430U chips actually ship with older Ryzen 5 5500U processors.
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There’s a new global factor for a potentially serious price hike for PCs and mobile

Gallium prices are surging due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, potentially pushing up the cost of chips used in PCs, smartphones, and other electronics.
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Windows 11 bug is rasing hell for users and Samsung laptops are worst hit

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 bug that can block access to the C: drive on some PCs after a recent security update. The issue appears to affect Samsung laptops most severely, leaving users unable to open files or launch apps.
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Amazon plans to move its massive Prime Day sale to a different month

Amazon is reportedly planning to move its annual Prime Day sale from July to late June, marking a rare schedule change for one of the biggest online shopping events of the year.
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Tinder is betting on IRL events to fix swipe fatigue

Tinder is introducing IRL events and virtual speed dating features as part of a broader effort to bring people back to the platform and combat dating-app burnout.
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Memory prices may not fall until 2027, new research warns

New market research suggests memory prices may not drop even in the second half of 2027, as demand from AI infrastructure continues to strain global DRAM and NAND supply.
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Can the $599 MacBook Neo actually handle gaming? A new test tries to find out

A new gaming test shows how Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo performs across 10 different games, highlighting both the surprising strengths and the limits of Apple’s budget laptop.
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ASUS launches three ROG Strix OLED monitors starting at 240Hz and $599

ASUS has introduced three new 27-inch ROG Strix OLED gaming monitors with refresh rates up to 280Hz and prices starting at $599, bringing high-end OLED gaming displays closer to mainstream budgets.
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YouTube is finally addressing the riskiest side of deepfaked videos

YouTube is expanding its AI “likeness detection” system to journalists, government officials, and political candidates to help detect deepfake videos impersonating them.
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Razer unveils a fully agentic version of its AI companion AVA

Razer has revealed a “fully agentic” version of its AI companion AVA that can run locally on a PC or in the cloud, marking a major step toward autonomous AI assistants for gamers and creators.
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Google leak shows the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold in slimmer, but familiar garb

A new leak reveals the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may arrive with a slimmer design while keeping the familiar Pixel foldable look.
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Hisense launches 2026 U7 and U6 series with big features and friendly prices

Hisense has announced its 2026 ULED MiniLED TV lineup, featuring the U6 and U7 series with larger screen sizes, brighter MiniLED panels, and gaming upgrades.
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OpenAI is delaying its adult mode for ChatGPT

OpenAI has delayed the rollout of ChatGPT’s planned “adult mode,” a feature designed to allow verified adult users to access erotica and other mature content.
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ChatGPT and Gemini are nudging users towards illegal gambling, says investigation

An investigation has found that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini can be prompted to recommend illegal offshore casinos, raising concerns about gambling addiction and weak safeguards.
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After Nothing, Samsung could let you build your own apps with AI on Galaxy phones

Samsung is reportedly exploring “vibe coding,” an AI-powered feature that could allow Galaxy phone users to create custom apps or modify their device experience without traditional coding.
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NVIDIA reportedly turning to Samsung to revive the RTX 3060

A new report claims Samsung Foundry may restart production of NVIDIA’s RTX 3060 GPU, potentially bringing the popular Ampere graphics card back to market.
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A $1,000 Xbox might actually make sense, if Project Helix gets it right

Rumors suggest Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, could cost up to $1,000 or more, but its hybrid console-PC design and massive performance leap may justify the price.
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Sony may push ahead with PS6 despite rising component costs

A new report claims the PlayStation 6 will likely not be delayed despite rising RAM prices, with insider Moore’s Law Is Dead suggesting it would cost Sony more to postpone the console.
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TCL’s new 4K OLED monitor is astonishingly sleek and 240Hz fast

TCL has unveiled the 32X3A, a new 31.5-inch 4K OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, dual-mode 480Hz gaming, and an ultra-thin 6.4mm design.
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Sony may be testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store

Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store, where some users may see different discounts for the same game depending on account or region.
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Nintendo takes the U.S. government to court over tariffs

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking refunds for tariffs imposed during the Trump administration after courts ruled the duties unlawful.
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The new fad of PC renting is a nightmare and I’m scared about the future of gaming

Renting gaming hardware might lower the barrier to entry today, but it could also redefine what it means to truly own a gaming setup tomorrow.
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Valve hints at Steam Machine delay… but the plot thickens

Valve says memory and storage shortages may delay the Steam Machine and related hardware, while updated listings showing “Coming soon” suggest development is still progressing behind the scenes.
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The Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory

If you’ve spent any time following gaming news in early 2026, you might think the end of Xbox is right around the corner. Between reports of a 32% year-over-year drop in hardware revenue, the sudden departure of longtime Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and wild speculation that Microsoft might pivot the entire gaming division toward AI, […]
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Xbox Project Helix may cost $1,200 with massive performance upgrades

A new rumor suggests Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $999 and $1,200 while delivering major performance gains over the Xbox Series X.
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LG finally reveals pricing for its 2026 OLED TVs, and it’s good news

LG has announced pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs. The new models start at $1,399 and $2,499 respectively, matching last year’s launch pricing despite upgraded display technology.
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WhatsApp might soon put some features behind a subscription

WhatsApp is reportedly working on an optional subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus that could unlock premium features like app themes, custom icons, and additional pinned chats.
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Amazon’s AI could soon help run your doctor’s office

Amazon has introduced Amazon Connect Health, an AI platform designed to automate healthcare tasks like appointment scheduling, patient verification, and medical documentation.
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An 8-bit quality surprise on Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has stumped me

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra uses an 8-bit display, despite earlier assumptions of a 10-bit panel, sparking backlash from reviewers and the smartphone community.
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March Pixel Drop and Android updates bring long-awaited features to your phone

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub improvements.
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Xbox Game Pass just dropped one of its hottest waves yet

Xbox Game Pass March 2026 Wave 1 includes Cyberpunk 2077, EA Sports F1 25, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, delivering one of the subscription service’s strongest lineups in recent memory.