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Mar 04, 20262 min readPC Components

Intel's board chair steps down as chip industry faces new leadership challenges

Frank Yeary, Intel's board chair, is retiring after a pivotal role in reshaping the company's strategy. His departu...

Mar 04, 20263 min readGaming

Apple’s new MacBook Neo: A budget entry with Apple Intelligence, but is it for gamers?

Apple’s latest MacBook Neo offers a compact, affordable way into the Apple ecosystem, but its M4 chip and 8 GB of R...

Mar 04, 20262 min readGPU

NVIDIA's RTX 5050 (9GB) redefines budget performance with GDDR7

The RTX 5050 is getting a significant upgrade with 9GB GDDR7 memory, offering 12.5% more VRAM and 5% higher bandwid...

Mar 04, 20262 min readGaming

Deus Ex: Invisible War's shared ammo system was an engineering misstep, team admits

The developers behind Deus Ex: Invisible War now acknowledge that the game’s universal ammo mechanic was a flawed d...

Mar 04, 20263 min readGaming

Highguard's rapid exit leaves questions about live-service viability

Studio head Chad Grenier reveals key performance metrics, but the game's short lifespan underscores challenges for...

Mar 04, 20263 min readPC

IO Interactive Reimagines Bond's Early Days with a Fresh Narrative Approach

A deep-dive into how the studio behind Hitman is crafting an origin story for one of cinema's most enduring charact...

Mar 04, 20262 min readGaming

Acer Aspire 16 Snapdragon: A budget-friendly powerhouse with tradeoffs

The Acer Aspire 16, powered by the Snapdragon X Plus, offers a compelling mix of performance and affordability, but...

Mar 04, 20262 min readAI

YouTube Expands Unskippable Ads to TV, Testing User Patience

YouTube is rolling out longer unskippable ads globally on TV platforms, potentially altering viewing habits and pus...

Mar 04, 20263 min readGaming

Assassin's Creed Shadows: The End of an Era and a Glimpse at What's Next

As Assassin's Creed Shadows nears its final support phase, Ubisoft shifts focus to three key projects, including th...

Mar 04, 20263 min readAI

Stream Deck Plus XL: A High-Capacity Controller with Clear Trade-Offs

The Stream Deck Plus XL introduces 36 LCD buttons, dual dials, and an embedded display into a compact yet imposing...