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SSD Prices Could Double as NAND Shortages Cripple the Market—What This Means for Consumers

Samsung’s 100% NAND price surge in early 2026 signals a wave of SSD inflation, with no relief in sight. Analysts wa...

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Lort’s Brutal Design Forced a Rare Developer Concession—Here’s What Changed

The fantasy roguelike’s punishing difficulty sparked backlash, leading Big Distraction to tweak enemy aggression an...

Jan 25, 20263 min readGPU

RX 9070 XT’s 16-Pin Nightmare: Sapphire’s Nitro+ Edition Under Fire Again—This Time With Denied RMAs

Two users report severe failures in Sapphire’s RX 9070 XT Nitro+, including a burnt power connector and a replaceme...

Jan 25, 20262 min readAI

Out of Action: The Unstoppable Force Redefining PvP Mayhem

A cyberpunk-inspired shooter where every movement is a weapon—and every enemy is a target for your momentum. But ca...

Jan 25, 20263 min readAI

Star Birds' Flora & Fauna Update: Where Alien Farms Replace Factories

The latest *Star Birds* expansion transforms cosmic production lines into organic ecosystems—complete with edible f...

Jan 25, 20267 min readPC

The Week’s Wildcards: Where Survival Meets Spectacle—and Time Itself Unravels

A fresh batch of games arrives this week, each staking a claim in vastly different corners of the industry—from a m...

Jan 25, 20263 min readLaptops

Microsoft’s BitLocker Cloud Backup System Exposed: How FBI Access Works—and What It Means for Users

A new disclosure reveals Microsoft’s BitLocker recovery keys—stored in its cloud by default—were handed over to the...

Jan 25, 20262 min readGPU

Apple’s M4 Max Crushes PRAGMATA Demo at 97FPS—But Will Capcom Ever Bring a Native Port?

An M4 Max-powered Mac Studio runs PRAGMATA’s non-native demo at 97FPS in 1080p with all settings maxed out—no upsca...

Jan 25, 20262 min readLaptops

Netac ZX20L Redefines Portable Storage with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Speeds—But at What Cost?

The ZX20L delivers near-desktop SSD performance in a compact, aluminum-clad design—yet its scratch-prone exterior a...

Jan 25, 20262 min readAI

Windows 11 Pro + Training Bundle Now Available for Just $25—Here’s What’s Inside

A rare discount on Windows 11 Pro includes a 10-hour training course, slashing the combined retail price from $237...