NVIDIA is preparing to launch a new lower mid-range graphics card SKU in July, the GeForce RTX 5050. Positioned below the RTX 5060, the RTX 5050 possibly targets a price-point under the $250 mark, looking for a slice of the pie commanded by the Intel Arc B580. We are now learning that NVIDIA is making design choices that enable it to sell this card with an aggressive price, specifically, the choice of older generation GDDR6 memory. The card will likely feature 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit memory interface. At this point, we don't know the memory speeds, but if we were to hazard a guess, it could be 18 Gbps, for 288 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The RTX 5050 is also expected to debut and max out the new "GB207" silicon, the smallest chip based on the GeForce Blackwell graphics architecture. This chip is expected to come with 20 SM, for 2,560 CUDA cores, 80 Tensor cores, 20 RT cores, 80 TMUs, and an unknown number of ROPs. The RTX 5050 is expected to be given a total graphics power (TGP) value of 130 W. It will be possible to build cards with 6-pin PCIe power connectors (75 W from connector, 75 W from the PCIe slot), although we expect single 8-pin PCIe to be the standard. The 130 W TGP will make it possible to build low-profile or compact, ITX-friendly cards.

Anno 117: Pax Romana announced its release date with an unforgettable trailer, where Rome's statues burst into song in a high-octane spectacle that teases how your legacy as governor will be remembered. The premier builder game is set to launch on 13th November 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect.

Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, Anno 117: Pax Romana is the most ambitious instalment in the series to date, and one of the largest games ever made about the Roman Empire. Players will embark on their journey as a newly appointed governor, sent by the Emperor to build and lead several provinces across the Empire, from the beautiful heartlands of Latium to the mysterious Celtic wetlands of Albion, where no civilized Roman wants to be.

In Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever. Developed as the next evolution of Black Ops, this is the first-ever consecutive release within the series, set more than 40 years after the events of Black Ops 6. The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare following the events of Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6. Wielding cutting-edge technology, David Mason and his team must fight back against a manipulative enemy who weaponizes fear above all else.

Matt Cox, General Manager of Call of Duty, talks more about the planning behind Black Ops 7's full package of content: "The Black Ops universe is amazing. The creativity and imagination that goes into the storytelling, the rich character depth, and the incredible moment-to-moment gameplay across all modes is really exceptional. As a team, our vision from the start was to create a back-to-back series experience for our players that embraced the uniqueness of the Black Ops sub-franchise."

TrendForce's latest investigations find that the global foundry industry recorded 1Q25 revenue of US$36.4 billion—a 5.4% QoQ decline. The downturn was softened by last-minute rush orders from clients ahead of the U.S. reciprocal tariff exemption deadline, as well as continued momentum from China's 2024 consumer subsidy program. These factors help offset the typical seasonal slump.

Looking ahead to Q2, the effects of tariff-driven early procurement are expected to fade and lead to a general slowdown. However, continued demand from China's subsidy program, along with pre-launch inventory builds for new smartphone models and stable AI HPC demand, are expected to support capacity utilization and drive a revenue rebound for the top 10 foundries.

AMD's Z2 series of processors for handheld gaming devices has been expanded with a pair of new chips, namely the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and the Ryzen Z2 A. From AMD's naming scheme, one would assume that the two are quite similar, but if you've kept track of AMD's Z2 product lineup, you're most likely already aware that there are some major differences between the three older SKUs and this time around, we get a further change at the low-end. The new top of the range chip, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme appears to be largely the same SoC as the older Ryzen Z2 Extreme, with the addition of a 50 TOPS NPU for AI tasks, which appears to be shared with many of AMD's mobile SoCs.

However, the new low-end entry, the Ryzen Z2 A appears to have more in common with the Steamdeck SoC, than any of the other Z2 chips. It sports a quad core, eight thread Zen 2 CPU, an RDNA 2 based GPU with a mere eight CUs and support for LPDDR5-6400 memory. On the plus side, it has a TDP range of 6-20 Watts, suggesting it would allow for better battery life, assuming devices based on it get a similar size battery as a handheld based on one of the higher-end Z2 SoCs. ASUS is using both of these chips in its two new ROG Ally handheld consoles, but Lenovo is expected to follow shortly.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce an all-new series of Ally handhelds built from the ground up with improved ergonomics and a seamless player-first user experience. Developed in partnership with the incredible team at Xbox, the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X offer best-in-class ergonomics and a full-screen Xbox experience that marries the best of Xbox and PC gaming in one cohesive package.

"We wanted to take our handheld to the next level, but we could not do it alone." said Shawn Yen, Head of the Consumer product team at ASUS. "This revolutionary partnership with Microsoft allowed us to forge a brand new device with ROG muscle and the soul of Xbox." The ROG Xbox Ally sports an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor with incredible power efficiency, while the ROG Xbox Ally X offers the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor for next-level gaming performance. Both launch holiday 2025 in select markets, with additional markets to follow.

Welcome to the second week of June and boy is it a crowded week of big new releases after a week of mainly Switch 2 games. It's almost as if every game publisher out there decided that this is the week to release a new game and it all kicks off with a dusty game full of worms for this week's major release. First out in the regular line-up is a retro top down arcade game, followed by a futuristic third-person shooter, an MMORPG, a long time coming Korean ARPG and a sci-fi survival game. Make sure to check out the additional release this week as well.

Dune: Awakening / This week's major release / Tuesday 10 June
Dune: Awakening is an open world, multiplayer survival game on a massive scale. More than just survival, Dune: Awakening offers a large-scale, persistent and highly immersive world with social hubs bustling with other players, server-wide politics and intrigue, and a cinematic storyline that will leave you at the edge of your seat. The Fremen have vanished. Paul Atreides was never born. Lady Jessica obeyed the Bene Gesserit and gave birth to a girl. Duke Leto Atreides survived the assault on Arrakeen and is now locked in a brutal conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice. Steam link

MIO: Memories In Orbit's brand-new gameplay trailer offers a first look at the combat and platforming experience, giving a general feel of the unique atmosphere created by French studio Douze Dixièmes. Players can also experience it firsthand through the game's demo, available now on Steam and Microsoft Store.

A mesmerizing journey across danger and wonder
Play as MIO, a nimble robot who awakens alone aboard the Vessel—a vast, drifting spaceship left in ruin. Once maintained by AI caretakers known as the Pearls, the Vessel is now overrun by wild vegetation and malfunctioning machines. With the ship facing imminent shutdown, MIO must explore its labyrinthine depths, recover its lost memories, and uncover the truth behind the collapse… and their own forgotten past.

At Digital Eclipse, we specialize in restoring historic games for modern consoles, giving legendary classics the respect they deserve. As you might imagine, we get a lot of requests from fans, and for many years now, the overwhelming number-one request has been…"MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAT!" That's why we were so excited to reveal in this week's State of Play presentation that we're partnering with our friends Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection to PC and consoles later in 2025.

With multiple 90s and 2000s games from the early days of this groundbreaking fighting game series, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will also provide a comprehensive, detailed look at the franchise's history ever assembled. We'll take you back to the glorious 1990s, the days of arcades and tokens, of hidden Fatalities and secret characters, with the original versions of Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. But we're not stopping there—many of the home versions of these games from vintage 16-bit consoles and, yes, even handheld systems are also included. And the arcade and console games can all be played online with rollback netcode.

Last March, CD Projekt RED (CDPR) announced the end of developing major content updates for Cyberpunk 2077. Instead, a smaller group would concentrate on pushing out smaller batches post-launch content. At the time, international studio priorities were shifting to next-gen productions—namely The Witcher 4 (Poland), and a Cyberpunk sequel (North America). The last multi-platform patch—version 2.21, consisting mostly of fixes and improvements—arrived on January 23. Almost half a year later, industry watchers have noticed intriguing Virtuos employee activity on LinkedIn—indicating some sort of "unannounced Cyberpunk 2077 DLC" collaboration with CDPR. Lately, this contract developer is best known for its modernization/remastering of Bethesda's classic The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) open world RPG.

During a mid-week "REDstreams—Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2" live broadcast, Alicja Kozera—a company senior community manager—fielded queries from the community. One individual brought up the subject of rumored future DLC—Kozera responded: "I can tell you right now, we are planning another part for the game. The last one wasn't the (final) one." Yesterday evening, Marcin Momot—CDPR's Global Community Director—outlined a loose schedule, regarding an upcoming preview: "we're not done yet! Stay tuned for more info about the next Cyberpunk 2077 update coming later this month. We'll start spilling the beans closer to the release of patch 2.3 (that's its name), so for now, we ask for a bit more patience. Let the team cook!" Naturally, Virtuos has not been named as a collaborator. CDPR is no stranger to outsourcing; as revealed in a recent CyberPunk 2077 Switch 2 build discussion. Additionally, Saber Interactive was roped in as the primary porter of The Witcher 3 onto the original Switch hybrid console.

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, introduces the UNI FAN CL Wireless. Designed as an affordable solution for PC builders seeking wireless convenience and vibrant lighting effects, the CL Wireless features dual lighting zones with customizable side strips and fan blades. At 28 mm thick, the fan provides enhanced airflow and static pressure, making it ideal for both air- and water-cooling setups. Equipped with a 4-pin receiver for seamless PWM detection in the BIOS and a built-in tail PWM cable for additional power, the UNI FAN CL Wireless delivers optimal performance without cable clutter. Available in black or white, with standard and reverse airflow models, the UNI FAN CL Wireless is priced at $16.99 for a single pack and $54.99 for a 3-pack.

Affordable RGB Cooling with Dual-Zone Customization
The CL Wireless features dual independently customizable lighting zones—illuminated side strips and fan blades. Managed through L-Connect 3 software, users can effortlessly fine-tune lighting effects, synchronize colors, and create unique patterns across each zone, providing greater flexibility for themed builds. The CL Wireless are the same fans featured on the HYDROSHIFT II LCD-C 360CL, allowing users to perfectly complement their cooling setup with a unified aesthetic.

Often, when semiconductor companies talk about chip manufacturing, they are referring to the specific process of applying masks and etching silicon wafers that takes place in advanced foundries. While these are critical steps in chip production, they don't result in a functional processor in and of themselves. Fully processed wafers are often transferred from the foundry manufacturer to an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) firm. There, newly built processors are mounted to underlying substrates, connected to other processors, and checked for errors.

ASE Technology Holdings is the largest OSAT in the world, with facilities in Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. It assembles and tests electronics for semiconductor manufacturers across the planet and has collaborated with AMD to develop 2.5D interposers and other advanced packaging since 2007. But it's one thing to build parts for a customer and something altogether different to adopt that customer's hardware into your own lines of business. ASE's collective requirements run the gamut from lightweight mobile systems to data center systems with dozens to hundreds of available CPU cores.

Post-Computex 2025, another hint about NVIDIA's next rung of current-gen mobile graphics cards has emerged online. Mid-week, harukaze5719 shared an intriguing screenshot of PCI IDs, accompanied by a brief message: "2d80-2dff = GB207." Most of the captured information is common knowledge, but an unreleased model was present. The "GeForce RTX 5050 Max-Q/Mobile" entry will likely translate into real life laptop/notebook form by mid-summer.

harukaze5719's leaked list seems to confirm the future deployment of a "GB207M" GPU die—likely the smallest and least potent iteration of Team Green's "Blackwell" gaming line. According to fresh reportage, a desktop sibling is supposedly being lined up for launch in July. A late April theory suggested AMD's preparing of RDNA 4 mobile "Radeon RX 9000M" GPUs; the least powerful options—reportedly based on a Navi 44 die—could compete with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop design. Rival timelines are unclear, but manufacturing partners (Lenovo, LG, MSI, Razer etc.) seem to be prepping a plethora of Team Green-based portable gaming devices.

SAPPHIRE Technology announces the latest SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card, featuring AMD RDNA 4 architecture with striking features for an
enhanced gaming experience.

The Ultimate NITRO+ Charged Gaming Quest
Engineered with a supreme cooling design and top-notch components, the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card built on AMD RDNA 4 architecture comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at up to 20 Gbps with 32 MB of AMD Infinity Cache technology. It features a GPU with 32 Compute Units and 2048 stream processors, a Boost Clock of up to 3320 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2780 MHz. The graphics card integrates 2x HDMI 2.1 and 1x DisplayPort 2.1a ports to support a variety of monitors on the market.

The news we've been waiting to share with you all is here! Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2026. Helmed by Creative Director SHUTARO and produced by IGA. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling RPG that will introduce exciting new lore, characters, gameplay and features to the Bloodstained franchise.

THE STORY
16th-century England drowns in the shadow of the Ethereal Castle and its deadly inhabitants. All attempts to fight this evil have been met with failure and death. In a desperate, final attempt, two heroes rise together against the Demon Lord Elias' reign of terror: Leonard Brandon and Alexander Kyteler. Leo is a young fighter with the Church's Black Wolves clan. Alex is a knight of the kingdom's White Stags and the lone survivor of an earlier expedition to fight Elias.

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the general availability (GA) release of a new 4 TB version of its OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD. The expanded storage option ensures Mac users enjoy speeds up to 5.5x faster and up to 32x more storage capacity, making it easier to tackle larger files, projects, and applications.

The new 4 TB version of the OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD is built for Macs running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later. Compatible with a wide range of MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro models (released from 2013 to 2019), it can deliver read and write speeds over 3200 MB/s (specific performance depends on Mac model).

Kuroutoshikou has updated its custom AMD graphics card portfolio with brand-new Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB and 8 GB options. As covered in the recent past, this Japanese brand seems to source card designs from better known manufacturers—namely PowerColor/PC Partner and GALAX. Their latest offerings are unstickered black Reaper cards, albeit not in overclocked form—Kuroutoshikou has opted for Team Red's reference settings. A stamped PowerColor logo is still present on the largely featureless design's I/O shield.

When looking through Kuroutoshikou's catalog, several familiar current and past-gen unbadged Hellhound, Fighter and Low Profile models are present and accounted for. A minimalist aesthetic extends to retail packaging; the brand's tasteful signature box sports a mostly brushed gold-effect theme. Their Blade and Soul NEO crossover signalled a break from the norm—boringly, character illustrations were not applied to shroud or backplate pieces. Unsurprisingly, Kuroutoshikou products are exclusive to the Japanese PC hardware market. Fortunately, comprehensive distribution of nigh-identical PowerColor IPs is in effect across most of the globe.

Within the discrete graphics card sector, NVIDIA achieved a remarkable 92% share of the add-in board (AIB) GPU market in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by Jon Peddie Research (JPR). This represents an 8.5% increase compared to NVIDIA's previous position. By contrast, AMD's share contracted to just 8%, down 7.3 points, while Intel's presence effectively disappeared, falling to 0% after losing 1.2 points. JPR reported that AIB shipments reached 9.2 million units during Q1 2025 despite desktop CPU shipments declining to 17.8 million units. The firm projects that the AIB market will face a compound annual decline of 10.3% from 2024 to 2028, although the installed base of discrete GPUs is expected to grow to 130 million units by the end of the forecast period. By 2028, an estimated 86% of desktop PCs are expected to feature a dedicated graphics card.

NVIDIA's success this quarter can be attributed to its launch of the RTX 50 series GPUs. In contrast, AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs were released significantly later in Q1. Additionally, Intel's Battlemage Arc GPUs, which were launched in Q4 2024, have struggled to gain traction, likely due to limited availability and low demand in the mainstream market. The broader PC GPU market, which includes integrated solutions, contracted by 12% from the previous quarter, with a total of 68.8 million units shipped. Desktop graphics unit sales declined by 16%, while notebook GPUs decreased by 10%. Overall, NVIDIA's total GPU share rose by 3.6 points, AMD's dipped by 1.6 points, and Intel's declined by 2.1 points. Meanwhile, data center GPUs bucked the overall downward trend, rising by 9.6% as enterprises continue to invest in artificial intelligence applications. On the CPU side, notebook processors accounted for 71% of shipments, with desktop CPUs comprising the remaining 29%.

Global industrial computer hardware manufacturer OnLogic today announced the launch of its powerful, highly-scalable Helix 520 Series of industrial computers. Engineered for the evolved edge, the Helix 520 Series leverages the latest Intel Core Ultra processors to deliver exceptional performance, integrated edge AI capabilities, and industrial-grade reliability. The system is ideal for automation, machine learning, edge AI, computer vision, robotics, autonomous systems, and distributed applications that require powerful computing in challenging environments.

"The Helix 520 Series represents our commitment to providing cutting-edge computing solutions that empower innovation at the edge," said Hunter Golden, OnLogic Senior Product Manager. "With its powerful Intel Core Ultra processors, flexible connectivity options, and ruggedized design, the Helix 520 is built to handle the complex demands of today's, and tomorrow's, industrial applications, enabling our customers to connect faster, compute smarter, and scale without limits."

NVIDIA is working with companies worldwide to build out AI factories—speeding the training and deployment of next-generation AI applications that use the latest advancements in training and inference. The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture is built to meet the heightened performance requirements of these new applications. In the latest round of MLPerf Training—the 12th since the benchmark's introduction in 2018—the NVIDIA AI platform delivered the highest performance at scale on every benchmark and powered every result submitted on the benchmark's toughest large language model (LLM)-focused test: Llama 3.1 405B pretraining.

The NVIDIA platform was the only one that submitted results on every MLPerf Training v5.0 benchmark—underscoring its exceptional performance and versatility across a wide array of AI workloads, spanning LLMs, recommendation systems, multimodal LLMs, object detection and graph neural networks. The at-scale submissions used two AI supercomputers powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell platform: Tyche, built using NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 rack-scale systems, and Nyx, based on NVIDIA DGX B200 systems. In addition, NVIDIA collaborated with CoreWeave and IBM to submit GB200 NVL72 results using a total of 2,496 Blackwell GPUs and 1,248 NVIDIA Grace CPUs.

GameSir, a leading innovator in gaming peripherals, has today officially launched the T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller for Xbox, bringing together sophisticated design and professional-grade gaming performance. The controller blends functionality with striking visual appeal, highlighted by a stunning floral-patterned matte shell, semi-transparent design, and vibrant dynamic RGB lighting. With broad platform compatibility, drift-resistant Hall Effect sticks, ultra-responsive triggers, and advanced customization through the GameSir Nexus software, the T7 Pro Floral sets a new standard in wired controller excellence. The GameSir T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller for Xbox is available for $49.99/£49.99 from Best Buy and the GameSir website.

Engineered for versatility, the T7 Pro Floral is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and Steam, offering ultra-smooth, low-latency gameplay across platforms. Its signature floral design is complemented by dynamic RGB lighting that enhances any gaming setup with a bold, luminous aesthetic. At the core of its performance, the controller features GameSir Anti-Drift Hall Effect sticks, leveraging non-contact magnetic technology for unmatched longevity and accuracy—rated for up to 5 million cycles. Combined with Hall Effect analog triggers and 2-stage trigger stops, players can toggle between precision linear input and rapid-fire responsiveness, depending on the gaming scenario.

Baseus has become a leading name in the consumer electronics industry over the past decade and continues to make waves across the world. Through dedication and hard work, the company has mastered creating innovative, intuitive, and exciting new products that make the modern user's life easier. Now, Baseus is excited to announce the launch of the all-new Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station in a cool Space Grey design. This versatile and powerful charging device will elevate the way you operate - whether you're at home, at work, or traveling. Let's take a closer look at some of the unique and outstanding highlights of the 12-in-1 docking station supernova.

Naturally, one of the main attractions of the Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station is its versatile applications. The innovative docking station comes equipped with 2 4K@60 HDMI display ports, 2 USB-C 10 Gbps data ports, 2 USB-A 5 Gbps data ports, and 2 USB-A 480 Mbps data ports. It also features a 100 W USB-C PD input port, two 104 Mbps SD and TF ports, and a 1 GB Ethernet port.

Hisense, a leading consumer electronics and home appliance brand, introduces the M2 Pro laser mini projector, the latest addition to its Laser TV lineup. This powerful device redefines compact projection, delivering an immersive 4K cinematic experience anywhere, powered by innovative technologies never before available in such a compact form factor.

The Hisense M2 Pro laser mini projector represents a paradigm shift in portable home theater systems. By successfully miniaturizing and perfecting advanced laser and AI technologies, Hisense has developed its smallest, lightest, and most portable laser projector yet. Powerful, versatile, and extremely user-friendly, it delivers a premium big-screen experience wherever you are.

iBUYPOWER, a leading system integrator of high-performance prebuilt and custom gaming PCs, announced today that computer systems using AMD's latest Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB and 16 GB GPUs are now available for purchase. Each iBUYPOWER computer is also backed by the company's comprehensive warranty of three-years labor and two-years parts. To purchase an iBUYPOWER system with an AMD Radeon 9060 XT GPU, please visit this page.

Like AMD Radeon's 9070 and 9070XT GPUs, the 9060 XT GPU is powered by unified AMD RDNA 4 compute units with enhanced ray tracing capabilities, allowing players to enjoy ultra-immersive gaming experiences across multiple resolutions. These new GPUs are also equipped with FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 for AI-powered upscaling, and AMD HYPR-RX1 technology for performance boosting and latency reduction across thousands of games. iBUYPOWER systems equipped with both an AMD Radeon 9000-series GPU and an AMD Ryzen 9000 series processor can take advantage of PCI Express Gen 5 support, AMD Smart Access Memory technology, DisplayPort 2.1 support, and up to 16 GB of video memory for top-of-the-line gaming experiences.

Intel today released the latest version of its Arc GPU Graphics Drivers. Version 101.6877 Beta fixes an issue where the audio solution connected to the iGPU (eg: HDMI or DP passthrough audio) experiences audio glitches or lower than expected performance. This was an issue noticed on handheld game consoles, powered by Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" processors. This is the only issue fixed with this release, there are no new game optimization. The company identified a list of issues specific to Arc "Battlemage" discrete GPUs, "Alchemist" discrete GPUs, and the iGPUs of Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" and Core Ultra "Lunar Lake" and "Arrow Lake" processors.

DOWNLOAD: Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.6877 Beta

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of edge computing solutions, motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, is excited to introduce the EdgeComp MS-N97, a key product in its newly launched EdgeComp industrial system lineup. Purpose-built for smart retail, EdgeComp MS-N97 delivers exceptional space efficiency, reliability, and intelligent performance—making it the perfect fit for modern retail environments where compactness and capability are paramount.

Featuring a compact, fanless design, the EdgeComp MS-N97 is powered by the Intel Alder Lake-N N97 processor, delivering an ideal balance of performance and energy efficiency. With four cores running up to 3.6 GHz and a low 12 W TDP, it supports continuous, silent operation even in tight installations, making it ideal for kiosks, vending machines, point-of-sale systems, and digital signage throughout today's fast-paced retail spaces. It also features integrated Intel UHD Graphics, delivering smooth and reliable visual output for applications such as digital signage, live menus, or interactive kiosks.

Coracer, a lesser-known Chinese accessories manufacturer, recently introduced a version of its GPE-01 graphene thermal pad specifically designed for AMD's AM5 processors. Until now, this pad has been compatible only with Intel's LGA 1851 and LGA 1700 sockets. The new AM5 model measures 32×32 mm, allowing it to cover the entire IHS without hanging over the edges. Thermal paste has long been the go-to option for filling the microscopic gap between CPU and cooler, but in recent years, enthusiasts have explored alternatives like liquid metal and pre-cut thermal pads. Graphene-based products have gained traction because graphene conducts heat exceptionally well. Coracer claims its GPE-01 combines graphene with silicon to achieve a thermal conductivity of 130 W/mK, which is about twice that of popular liquid metal compounds. An insulating layer around the graphene prevents any risk of shorting out the processor's circuits.

Coracer also asserts that the GPE-01 can maintain performance for up to ten years. Regular thermal paste tends to dry out and degrade over time, requiring reapplication every few years. A graphene pad like this could eliminate that chore until you swap out your CPU unless you keep the same system for over a decade. Interestingly, Coracer has almost no online footprint. Segotep, another Chinese brand, introduced a GPE-01 pad for Intel CPUs late last year, so it's unclear whether Coracer is a spin-off or if Segotep licensed the design. As of now, there's no word on pricing or availability for the AM5 version. The Intel-focused GPE-01 sells for around $15 on Taobao, which is in line with other premium pads. Without independent reviews, it's hard to know if Coracer's conductivity claim holds up in real-world testing, but graphene's reputation does offer some reason for cautious optimism. We tested a similar product, Thermal Grizzly's KryoSheet, with a conductivity of 7.5 W/m·K, so hopes are high for the GPE-01.

Intel's tale of financial difficulties has been told for many quarters now, and the company is slowly paving the way to profitability through workforce reduction, new aggressive product roadmaps, and, as of now, a 50% gross margin requirement before entering production. At Bank of America's global technology conference, Intel Products CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus noted that CEO Lip-Bu Tan is "laser-focused on the fact that we need to get our gross margins back up above 50%." Explaining the reasoning behind this decision, MJH added that it is "something that we probably should have had before, but we have it now so that product doesn't move forward; you actually don't get engineers assigned to it if it's not 50% or higher gross margins moving forward."

Interestingly, this means that every new product will now go into evaluation of profitability first, unlike the "build it and they will (hopefully) come" philosophy, which cost Intel many billions of R&D just to enter new markets without a solid financial plan. MJH also added about 50% gross margin expectation:" So I think our future products can all get there, I think really what it comes down to is you have to have a lot of discipline in your product life cycle planning to build products from day one that hit that and so there's a lot of things that I talked about when we talked about Lip-Bu coming on board of getting our OpEx and our CapEx in line, getting the types of products that we're going to build in alignment, really understanding market and ASPs." This means that upcoming Panther Lake, 18A node HVM, Clearwater Forest Xeons, Xe3/Xe4 Arc GPUs, and Jaguar Shores AI accelerators all carry a gross margin of 50% or more, making them viable for Intel and sustainable in the long run.

Synology today announced the launch of the DS425+, a compact 4-bay storage solution. "The DS425+ offers remarkable performance and capability for its size," said Michael Wang, Product Manager at Synology. "They are an ideal choice for users with specific storage needs who still want the benefits of centralized storage."

The 4-bay DS425+ provides a fixed storage configuration of up to 80 TB of raw data, ideal for smaller-scale deployments with consistent storage requirements. For network connectivity, the DS425+ features a 2.5GbE port along with a 1GbE RJ-45 port. Additionally, it supports M.2 NVMe SSDs for either SSD caching or high-performance all-flash.

TrendForce's latest report on the display industry reveals that OLED technology—valued for its self-emissive structure, high contrast ratio, and lightweight design—continues to expand its market presence, primarily in small-size applications such as smartphones. However, its penetration into the large-size display segment has been hindered by high production costs and limited capacity. In contrast, the mid-size segment, including monitors, notebooks, tablets, and automotive displays, is emerging as a new battleground, driven by growing consumer demand for premium visual experiences.

TrendForce forecasts that OLED monitor shipments will grow by 80.6% YoY in 2025, with market penetration rising to 2%, and potentially reaching 5% by 2028. Amid this upward momentum, Chinese panel makers Visionox and TCL CSOT are distinguishing themselves by investing in alternative OLED technologies: Visionox through its proprietary technology, Visionox intelligent Pixelization (ViP), and TCL CSOT through inkjet printing OLED—setting themselves apart from Korean manufacturers focused on QD-OLED and WOLED evaporation-based technologies.

ASUS today announced the Prime MR120 series of case fans, designed for quiet and capable cooling performance with a gorgeous design that adds style to any PC. The MR120 series is built to keep a user's hottest components cool and their rig quiet. PWM control and a wide RPM range also mean the MR120 series will stay ultraquiet during lightweight tasks and crank up the cooling when it is time to run demanding apps. With a maximum noise output of 21dB(A), the MR120 Standard fan model will keep unwanted sound to a minimum so users can enjoy aural bliss in their gaming sessions. The MR120 Reverse stays similarly muted with a maximum noise output of 23dB(A). The latter is ideal for users who want an interior-facing fan that emphasizes RGB, presents unobstructed fan blades and keeps things quiet.

The MR120 series achieves a delicate balance of low noise and effective cooling thanks to its thick 28 mm frame. This allows for wider blades and enables high static pressure to push air deep into the nooks and crannies of a system. The Standard model of the MR120 provides up to 58CFM of airflow and 1.7mmH₂O of static pressure for an ample ability to handle airflow resistance, cool components and prevent heat buildup. The Reverse model of the MR120 provides strong cooling performance as well, offering up to 58CFM and 1.38mmH₂O static pressure.

ASUS today announced the Prime AP202 microATX computer case, featuring panoramic curved tempered glass for displaying internal hardware plus enhanced airflow via a unique slot vent. No matter what kind of PC a user is building—a gaming rig, creator command center, or general-purpose system—the AP202 will serve their needs and look good doing it.

Striking design
The understated design of the Prime AP202 only draws as much attention as a user wants it to. It comes in either a black or white colorway, so users can choose whichever suits their internal components best. And thanks to a curved glass window that stretches nearly halfway around the case, users will see their components from most angles.

Mid-way through last month, Tencent's President—Martin Lau—confirmed that this company had stockpiled a huge quantity of NVIDIA H20 AI GPUs, prior to new trade restrictions coming into effect. According to earlier reports, China's largest tech firms have collectively spent $16 billion on hardware acquisitions in Q1'25. Team Green engineers are likely engaged in the creation of "nerfed" enterprise-grade chip designs—potentially ready for deployment later on in 2025. Huawei leadership is likely keen to take advantage of this situation, although it will be difficult to compete with the sheer volume of accumulated H20 units. The Shenzhen, Guangdong-based giant's Ascend AI accelerator family is considered to be a valid alternative to equivalent "sanction-conformant" NVIDIA products.

The controversial 910C model and a successor seem to be worthy candidates; as demonstrated by preliminary performance data, but fresh industry murmurs suggest teething problems. The Information has picked up inside track chatter from unnamed moles at ByteDance and Alibaba. During test runs, staffers noted the overheating of Huawei Ascend 910C trial samples. Additionally, they highlighted limitations within the Huawei Compute Architecture for Neural Networks (CANN) software platform. NVIDIA's extremely mature CUDA ecosystem holds a significant advantage here. Several of China's prime AI players—including DeepSeek—are reportedly pursuing in-house AI chip development projects; therefore positioning themselves as competing with Huawei, in a future scenario.

We're getting close to the Xbox Games Showcase, so you still have a little more time to download and play these games before we throw more at your "to be played" wishlist! For now, we have more updates, some day ones, and a few blasts from the past. Let's get to it!

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Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions (Cloud and Console) - June 5
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Gather your party; the RPG saga returns. Immerse yourself in an epic RPG series where every choice matters. Play over 100 hours of adventure in enhanced editions of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II!

Chinese tech news sites have alluded to the launch of Colorful's brand-new SMART 900 Mini PC in the region. Oddly, the company's various web presences and social media accounts do not mention this diminutive 4-liter (volume) product. At last month's Computex trade show, the TechPowerUp crew happened upon a preview unit—dubbed generically as a "Mini AI PC." The latest press material confirms Colorful's selection of AMD's top-flight 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. The Team Red "Strix Halo" mobile series leverages "Zen 5" processor cores and RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics solutions. Colorful has joined a small club of Mini PC providers that deal in Ryzen AI Max-equipped hardware. GMKtec seems to be leading this pack; with last month's global release of configurable EVO-X2 Mini PC pre-builds (starting at $1499).

Zotac is readying a competing Magnus EA (2025) range; the TPU team encountered a 12-core Ryzen AI Max 390-equipped example at Computex 2025. In North America, Framework is still working on getting its "4.5L Mini-ITX" Desktop out of the door—hopefully by the third quarter of this year. Colorful's SMART 900 Mini PC design sports a high quality anodized aluminium chassis. An "excellent" heat dissipation solution is advertised as taking: "advantage of the metal body—ensuring that the system can maintain a low operating temperature and a relatively reasonable noise level under high load." Rival manufacturers have outlined memory configurations of 64 GB or 128 GB LPDDR5X, but Colorful has opted for an unusual in-between 96 GB setup. At the time of writing, no SMART 900 Mini PC pricing information was included in local media reports.

We at CD Projekt Red are collaborating with Epic Games to push open-world game design further than ever before, and we wanted to share our progress with the gaming community through The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo—a showcase of how we're bringing more life, depth, and reactivity to the Continent than ever before. This isn't gameplay of The Witcher 4, but we still wanted to incorporate CD Projekt Red's signature storytelling into the tech demo, showing our new protagonist Ciri in the midst of a dangerous monster contract. We also reveal the never-before-seen region of Kovir, a rugged land where cities are built on trade and keep a careful distance from the military conflicts that plague the rest of the north.

But the focus of this tech demo is just that—tech—and we were proud to show it live on stage, running at 60 frames per second on a PlayStation 5. The tools highlighted won't just power The Witcher 4, but will also be shared with the wider video game development community through Unreal Engine 5. The tech we're creating with Epic will benefit the entire industry, ultimately bringing a better experience to players.

Perusers of the NVIDIA US Marketplace noticed a listing of an "Acme GeForce RTX 4040 8 GB BRICK Edition" product. Prior to a fresh removal, this mystery item was not in stock—reflecting the short supply of many GeForce RTX 50-series offerings. An advertised £$0.00" price indicates internal placeholder or jokey origins. After all, graphics card-related scams have involved the swiping of genuine articles—craftily replaced with similarly weighted substitutes. In some cases actual bricks, or—very recently—multiple cross-body backpacks stuffed into retail packages. According to news reports, NVIDIA's past-gen BRICK SKU is equipped with an impressive set of amusing features: "durable casing, passive cooling, absolute silence, and zero dependency on drivers." On a serious note, Team Green's desktop "Ada Lovelace" gaming card generation never dipped below the GeForce RTX 4060 tier. TechPowerUp's GPU database lists an unreleased GeForce RTX 4050 model—leakers believe that a direct successor will turn up in July.

We are thrilled to announce a landmark pricing strategy for our Gen 5 x16 4x M.2 NVMe AIC series, making cutting-edge performance more accessible than ever. Now available for USD$999 and $899 respectively, the Rocket 7604A RAID AIC and Rocket 1604A Switch AIC represent an exceptional value by doubling the performance capabilities of conventional 4-port NVMe solutions with over 50 GB/s+ of real-world transfer speed.

This significant pricing offer reflects our commitment to accelerating market adoption of today's leading SSD media and enabling a wider range of industrial and high-performance computing applications to leverage the full power of Gen 5 NVMe storage technology.

EUROCOM launches the Nightsky RX515 - a remarkable fusion of power, portability, and precision, designed to cater demanding professionals, students creators and gamers. EUROCOM Nightsky RX515 is powered by NVIDIA latest Blackwell RTX 5060 architecture, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and supports up to 4 active displays, 128 GB of DDR5 memory and up to 24 TB of SSD RAID 0/1/5 NVMe drives.

EUROCOM Nightsky RX515 is a 15.6-inch customizable laptop engineered for users who desire maximum flexibility and connectivity in a lightweight, travel-ready form factor. Whether user is a student, professional, gamer, home user or creator on the move, the Nightsky RX515 offers the freedom to do more wherever the work or pleasure takes user to.

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, announces the Vector V100, a sleek mid-tower chassis designed for builders seeking elegance and performance. Featuring pillarless front and side tempered glass panels, the Vector V100 showcases internal components with uninterrupted clarity. Its slanted front PSU shroud conceals a display platform, perfect for personalizing builds with collectibles. With support for back-connect ATX and microATX motherboards, robust cooling options—including up to a 360 mm radiator and 9 x 120 mm fans—and compatibility for large 415 mm GPUs, the Vector V100 is engineered for both style and capability. The case includes a GB-001 GPU anti-sag bracket and is available in black and white, with options for a barebone configuration or four pre-installed 120 mm ARGB/PWM fans.

Sleek Design with Showcase Potential
The Vector V100 is designed with modern aesthetics in mind, featuring pillarless tempered glass panels at the front and side that create a clean, unobstructed view of the internal components. Adding to its distinct style, the slanted front PSU shroud introduces a concealed display platform, perfect for showcasing collectibles or unique hardware. Complementing its modern look, the Vector V100 also includes a diffused addressable 26-LED strip along the PSU shroud, providing vibrant and customizable lighting, compatible with all motherboard software, that accentuates the build's aesthetics.

Last year, we introduced the AMD Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2, two extensions to the Versal portfolio that enable single-chip intelligence for embedded systems. Versal Prime Series Gen 2 devices offer up to 10X scalar compute vs. current production AMD adaptive SoCs, coupling programmable logic for flexible, real-time sensor processing with high-performance embedded compute. The Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 builds on this architecture, adding next-generation AI Engines to deliver end-to-end acceleration of preprocessing, inference, and postprocessing for edge AI applications.

Today, I'm excited to announce several significant product milestones: Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 devices are now sampling to multiple early access customers, and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 devices are on track to begin sampling by mid-year. Additionally, with the release of the 2025.1 design tools, these product lines are moving from early access to general access. This means all customers can now directly review product documentation or evaluate these devices with AMD Vivado Design Suite and the Vitis Unified Software Platform.

Prior to early May, the existence of AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB GDDR6 model seemed to be in question. Discerning graphics card buyers tend to opt for larger pools of VRAM. In the modern era, 12 GB or 16 GB options are preferred in budget-to-mid-range segments. Additionally, media outlets are growing weary with a continued delivery of new-gen 8 GB offerings. Yesterday, Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter expressed a similar sentiment: "unhappily, AMD did not sample the 8 GB version of the (Radeon RX 9060 XT) card—perhaps because it knows the kind of reception it would receive from a tech press that are mostly united about the need for 8 GB cards to be shown the door." The site's Technology Editor was not alone in voicing frustrations about certain conditions that apply to international members of the media.

Yesterday, Linus Tech Tips (LTT) pulled back a major curtain. Their leaking of an alleged "official review guideline" demonstrates some level of exerting too much control. LTT shared a screenshot of AMD's "commitment to the press" (see below). On the subject of evaluators gaining access to the cheaper (baseline MSRP: $299) Navi 44 XT GPU-based card, a liaison stated: "as for the 8 GB models, AMD has enabled global reviews of both 16 GB and 8 GB models of the Radeon RX 9060 XT based on regional market demand. So in short, yes, there are some other global publications that are receiving 8 GB models for testing." VideoCardz's tracking of day one critiques reveals an almost complete seeding of 16 GB variants (starting at $349). Vitally, TechPowerUp's W1zzard will be reaching into his own pocket(s). As outlined in his reviews of various better equipped options: "since it wasn't possible to get an 8 GB model for review, everyone focused on 16 GB models. I'll buy one of course as soon as possible, to get you the crucial info how it performs." Back in April, (on his own dime) TPU's resident GPU critic acquired a Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB retail specimen. At the time, NVIDIA caught plenty of flak—only GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB models were distributed to reviewers and influencers.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled the Razer Phantom Collection—a bold new colorway that redefines visual design in the gaming space. Featuring an all-translucent design, the Phantom Collection offers a bold visual departure from traditional finishes—exposing the intricate internal architecture of each device and transforming them into functional works of art. This design innovation not only celebrates the engineering excellence behind Razer's hardware but also introduces a new aesthetic language that blends transparency, depth, and modern minimalism.

"With the Razer Phantom Collection, we wanted to challenge the conventions of gaming hardware design," said Charlie Bolton, Global Head of Design at Razer. "By revealing the inner workings of our devices, we're not just showcasing our engineering—we're turning each product into a statement piece that reflects the soul of innovation. This collection embodies Razer's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what gaming gear can be, both in form and function."

AMD today released the latest version of its Radeon Adrenalin graphics drivers. Version 25.6.1 WHQL comes with support for the new Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card that launched today, as well as the Radeon AI PRO R9700 accelerator. The drivers also add optimization for "Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster." Over a dozen new games get official FSR 4 support, including Deadzone: Rogue, F1 25, Frostpunk 2, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery, Lords of the Fallen, Planetaries, QANGA, Rem Survival, Runescape: Dragonwilds, Star Wars Outlaws, Steel Seed, Stellar Blade, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, and Wild Assault.

The drivers also expand support for Vulkan API, with the addition of four new Vulkan extensions, including VK_KHR_video_maintenance1, VK_KHR_video_encode_queue, VK_KHR_video_encode_h264, and VK_KHR_video_encode_h265. The company addressed three issues with 25.6.1 WHQL. To begin with, quality and performance selections being reversed in the UI for Radeon Boost has been fixed. Display artifacts or corruption noticed with "Battlefield" on Radeon RX 7900 series has been fixed. Lower than expected performance in "Le Mans Ultimate" with RX 9070 series GPUs has been fixed.

DOWNLOAD: AMD Software Adrenalin 25.6.1 WHQL

The BCM RX880W is a new microATX motherboard built on Intel's latest Core Ultra platform, formerly known as Arrow Lake-S/Arrow Lake-S Refresh, pairing the Intel W880 chipset with the LGA1851 socket to support the 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). This board is designed to deliver cutting-edge performance while retaining robust legacy support, making it ideal for hardware and system engineers in the fields of medical & healthcare, industrial & automation, smart retail, digital signage, intelligent Kiosk, Edge AI server, security, and electronics distributors seeking next-generation solutions.

RX880W microATX New Design Features for Edge AI Computing and Compact Storage Servers
High-Performance with AI enabled CPU Support:

• LGA1851 socket supports Intel's latest Core Ultra 5/7/9 processors (Series 2), up to 125 W TDP
• Dual SlimSAS Connectors - High-Speed Storage in Compact Systems
  • The RX880W integrates two SlimSAS (SFF-8654) connectors—a standout feature rarely seen on industrial Micro ATX motherboards. Each SlimSAS supports PCIe Gen 4 x4, enabling flexible, high-bandwidth storage options ideal for dense, compact edge and storage platforms.

One of the greatest games in the entire FINAL FANTASY series is back! FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles releases September 30th for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This enhanced version has been created by a team composed of both original team members and new developers, and features everything that made the 1997 PlayStation original so acclaimed. That includes the epic story, the satisfyingly strategic battles and the flexible job system—but it also adds new content and features that make the game even more fun to play. We'll go into those new additions shortly, but first, for those new to the game…

What is FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles?
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is a tactical RPG that tells the true history of a troubled land. Following the death of the king, a mere boy of two ascends the throne. That means whoever is named regent essentially rules the land. Two dukes vie for the position—Goltanna the Black Lion and Larg the White Lion. These powerful figures are destined to clash, and the resulting conflict would become known as the War of the Lions.

Yesterday, ASRock's South Korean office issued a statement regarding problematic hardware pairings; affecting current-gen motherboards and AMD Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" desktop processors. Curiously, the Taiwanese manufacturer's local branch slipped in an intriguing tidbit into its message, addressed to members of the Quasar Zone forum: "ASRock has released a new BIOS version 3.25. This version is based on AMD AGESA 1.2.0.3d, and has been improved to enhance compatibility with next-generation CPUs and optimize PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) settings to enable more stable system operation." Due to media outlets focusing on an important BIOS update, a major hint was largely ignored. Fortunately, VideoCardz's keen eye was not distracted by current affairs.

According to their evening report (dated June 4), their local contacts have confirmed that there are no misunderstandings when Westerners machine translate ASRock Korea's original statement. Naturally, guess work—about the company's teasing of next-gen processors—will land on two upcoming Team Red product families. VideoCardz quickly eliminated a successive "Zen 6" CPU series, aka "Ryzen 10000." Despite recent leaks, industry watchdogs anticipate (at best) a mid-2026 debut. Given the uptick of semi-official Ryzen 9000G "Gorgon Point" leaks throughout Q2'25, VideoCardz reckons that AMD and mainboard partners are preparing for the arrival of this Zen 5 + RDNA 3.5-based APU series. Industry insiders have proposed a fourth quarter launch window.

We are excited to unveil the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, codenamed Project Defiant. This sleek new controller will give players more flexibility to play their favorite fighting games, whether that is wirelessly with the innovative PlayStation Link technology that provides ultra-low latency, or through a wired connection on PS5 or PC. Project Defiant delivers ultra-low latency wireless connectivity and multiple ways to play.

Custom-designed Controls Controller for Fighting Games
Project Defiant features a high-quality digital stick that's custom designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The controller features toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (square, circle, and octagon) for the stick, buttons with mechanical switches, and a touch pad like the one found on the DualSense wireless controller. It's built in a sturdy, ergonomic design for a comfortable feel during intense fight sessions. For convenience and portability, the controller has a storage compartment for restrictor gates and PS Link USB adapter. Project Defiant also supports the ability to wirelessly wake up your PS5 by pressing and holding the PS button.

According to the Financial Times, new restrictions—affecting the supply of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software suites to Chinese companies—will cause major disruption within the domestic chip design industry. The US government's latest trade amendments are expected to impact Xiaomi and its freshly launched flagship XRING mobile chip family; the first iteration is a compelling first-party effort. Unlike many Chinese tech firms, the popular smartphone specialist can access pretty advanced TSMC node processes. Xiaomi's CEO—Lei Jun—announced his team's 3 nm design during pre-launch preview events.

Days later, closer analysis indicated a selection of TSMC's "N3E" node process. Digital Chat Station—a noted smartphone industry expert—summarized an uncertain future: "under this ban (of EDA tools), XRING chips will not be breaking through a 2 nm barrier, and can only revolve around the (current 'N3E') 3 nm node for a long time. XRING O1 will also be the only time in recent years that it can be on par with current-gen (proprietary) Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek mobile chipsets." Crucially, EDA software plays an important role in creating Gate All Around Field Effect Transistor (GAAFET) structures. TSMC's upcoming 2 nm node process is a GAA product. Tom's Hardware believes that several big Chinese tech players, including Huawei, are in the process of developing in-house EDA tools. Not long after unveiling their XRING flagship, Xiaomi outlined an extended Qualcomm chip deal.

beyerdynamic, the preferred brand of musicians and audio professionals, presents the DT 990 PRO X: the latest evolution of the legendary DT 990 PRO headphones, featuring a detachable cable, a wide range of interchangeable parts, enhanced flexibility thanks to low impedance, and the powerful STELLAR.45 driver.

The studio classic from beyerdynamic - reinterpreted
Since the 1980s, the DT 990 PRO has been an indispensable part of many studios. These headphones stand for detailed sound, optimal comfort, and durable design at an affordable price. Over the decades, renowned musicians and producers have discovered and remained loyal to the DT 990 PRO, including Flume, Martin Garrix, and Metro Boomin.

Alphawave Semi, a global leader in high-speed connectivity and compute silicon for the world's technology infrastructure, announced the successful tape out of one of the industry's first UCIe IP subsystem on TSMC's N2 process, supporting 36G die-to-die data rates. The solution is fully integrated with TSMC's Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate (CoWoS ) advanced packaging technology, unlocking breakthrough bandwidth density and scalability for next-generation chiplet architectures.

This milestone builds on the recent release of the Alphawave Semi AI Platform, proving readiness to support the future of disaggregated SoCs and scale-up infrastructure for hyperscale AI and HPC workloads. With this tape-out, Alphawave Semi becomes one of the industry's first to enable UCIe connectivity on 2 nm nanosheet technology, marking a major step forward for the open chiplet ecosystem.

Today, Nintendo launched its first brand-new gaming platform in eight years with Nintendo Switch 2, and the latest Mario Kart game for consoles in over a decade with Mario Kart World. Nintendo Switch 2 brings to life new ways to connect and play with friends and family with new features and reimagined online capabilities such as GameChat. Mario Kart World allows players to hit the road in a vast interconnected playground where the world is their racetrack. Further, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup features acclaimed titles from Nintendo's global publishing and development partners, such as Split Fiction, Street Fighter 6, Sid Meier's Civilization VII - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and more. Together, these new experiences mark a leap forward in Nintendo's mission to deliver smiles to people the world over - All Together, Anytime, Anywhere.

Last night, Nintendo held the first-ever simultaneous launch event that took place at the newly opened Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, and Nintendo NEW YORK with activations in Rockefeller Center. Fans that attended the coast-to-coast celebration were among the first to usher in this new chapter for Nintendo games. The event culminated when the first systems and games were purchased at 9 p.m. PT in San Francisco and 12 a.m. ET in New York. Each event featured photo ops, and gameplay for Nintendo Switch 2 launch games including Mario Kart World and titles from Nintendo's global publishing and development partners. Photos from the event are included with press materials for this announcement.

GeForce NOW is a gamer's ticket to an unforgettable summer of gaming. With 25 titles coming this month and endless ways to play, the summer is going to be epic. Dive in, level up and make it a summer to remember, one game at a time. Start with the ten games available this week, including advanced access for those who've preordered the Deluxe or Ultimate versions of Funcom's highly anticipated Dune: Awakening. Plus, check out the latest update for miHoYo's Zenless Zone Zero, bringing fresh content and even more action for summer. And to keep the good times rolling, take advantage of the GeForce NOW Summer Sale to enjoy a sizzling 40% off a six-month Performance membership. It's the perfect way to extend a summer of fun in the cloud.

Dawn Rises With the Cloud
Get ready for a new leap in Zenless Zone Zero. Version 2.0 "Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn" launches tomorrow, June 6, marking the start of the game's second season. Explore the new Waifei Peninsula, team up with Grandmaster Yixuan and manage the Suibian Temple, all with enhanced maps and navigation. Celebrate the game's first anniversary with free rewards—including an S-Rank Agent, S-Rank W-Engine, and 1,600 Polychromes. With new agents, expanded content and major improvements, now's the perfect time to jump into New Eridu. Stream it on GeForce NOW for instant access and top-tier performance—no downloads or high-end hardware needed. Stream the latest content with smooth graphics and low latency on any device, and jump straight into the action to enjoy all the new features and anniversary rewards.

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, has announced PRAGMATA will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for the sci-fi action-adventure game debuted today in the PlayStation State of Play broadcast. The latest footage of the highly anticipated title introduces its out-of-this-world setting, playable characters, and a glimpse of the unique action-packed gameplay.

Set in a vision of the near future, PRAGMATA transports players to the moon. After a chance meeting aboard a seemingly lifeless lunar research station, spacefarer Hugh and android Diana find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a hostile AI in control of the station. Stranded and surrounded by enemies, only together can they hope to survive.

Kioxia announced its medium to long-term growth strategy and as a part of its growth strategy, the company is betting on advanced SSD technology to capture more market share. The company's most ambitious project is a breakthrough SSD that combines their XL-FLASH memory with a brand-new controller design. "We're taking our ultra-fast XL-Flash memory chips, which use single-level cells, and pairing them with a completely new controller," a company representative explained. "This combination should give us unprecedented performance for small-scale data operations. We're targeting over 10 million IOPS, and we plan to have samples ready by the second half of 2026." The company is also working closely with major GPU manufacturers to optimize performance for AI and graphics-intensive applications.

Meanwhile, Kioxia is rolling out its current generation of SSDs built on 8th generation BiCS FLASH technology. The CM9 series targets AI systems that need both blazing speed and rock-solid reliability to get the most out of expensive GPU hardware. On the other end, the LC9 series focuses on massive storage capacity, hitting 122 terabytes per drive for applications like large-scale databases that power AI inference systems.

AMD today released to market the Radeon RX 9060 XT, its third graphics card model from the Radeon RX 9000 series, powered by RDNA 4 graphics architecture. This card debuts the new 4 nm "Navi 44" silicon, with over 2x the transistor count increase over the "Navi 33" chip powering the RX 7600. This is because AMD sized up the silicon for the singular purpose of winning in key sub-$400 price-points, against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 series, specifically the RTX 5060, and the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB. The RX 9060 XT comes in 8 GB and 16 GB models, with the 8 GB model priced at $300, clashing with the RTX 5060, and the 16 GB model priced at a competitive $350, undercutting the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, which starts at $380. For $30 less, AMD is offering twice the memory size, for future-proofing and lower ray tracing performance cost.

The RX 9060 XT maxes out the 4 nm "Navi 44," enabling all 32 CU, for 2,048 stream processors, 64 AI accelerators, 32 RT accelerators, and 128 TMUs, besides 64 ROPs. Each of the RDNA 4 RT accelerators comes with two intersection units, and several other hardware-level improvements, which is how the company is able to yield a near doubling in ray tracing performance over RDNA 3. AMD is sticking to GDDR6 as the memory standard, the RX 9060 XT gets 8 GB or 16 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit memory bus, for 320 GB/s of bandwidth. This is low compared to the 448 GB/s NVIDIA achieved on the RTX 5060 series by switching to 28 Gbps GDDR7, but AMD claims that the memory management advancements it made with RDNA 4 should provide a generational uplift in memory sub-system performance. A purely partner-driven launch, the RX 9060 XT should be available as custom designs from ASUS, ASRock, GIGABYTE, Sapphire, PowerColor, XFX, and more.

Be sure to check out our reviews of: Sapphire RX 9060 XT 16 GB NITRO+ | ASRock RX 9060 XT 16 GB Steel Legend OC | XFX RX 9060 XT 16 GB SWIFT OC | ASUS RX 9060 XT 16 GB Prime OC

Skullcandy's latest headphones are part throwback to one of their older, wired headphones from over a decade ago, part modern ANC headphones for long haul travellers. The Aviator 900 ANC has a very distinct design that is likely to cause divided opinions, but the most obvious feature is the two digits display that shows the battery charge level, except you won't be able to see it when you're wearing the headphones. Still, it might be handy for seeing the charge level at a quick glance, without having to unlock your phone and potentially even start an app to see the charge level. Other controls include a small joystick, a knurled, metallic looking volume wheel and a custom button. Connectivity includes a USB Type-C port for charging, a 3.5 mm audio jack for analogue input and Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint pairing support. Sadly there's no mention of supported audio codecs on the product page, just that there's support for THX spatial audio with head tracking and a low latency audio mode.

Other features include Google Fast Pair and Finder, 60 hours battery life with ANC off and 50 hours with it on. A 10-minute quick charge is said to give you four hours of battery life with ANC off. The headphones are said to feature a sweat and water-resistant nano coating, but there's no IPX rating. The ANC uses six microphones and there's also wear detection. At 332 grams, making them almost 80 grams heavier than Bose and Sony's latest, high-end ANC models, but with over twice as long battery life. Skullcandy supplies a pouch that doubles as a small bag with a strap, a USB-C to A charging cable and a 3.5 mm audio cable with the Aviator 900 ANC. The headphones will be available around the middle of this month and have an MSRP of US$299.99/£249.99.

Alphacool International GmbH, based in Braunschweig, has been a pioneer in PC water cooling technology for over 20 years. With one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry and over 20 years of experience, Alphacool is now expanding its portfolio with the new Core GeForce RTX 5080 GPU water cooler with Backplate for the ASUS Prime and TUF Gaming graphics cards as well as the Gigabyte AORUS Master, Gaming, Windforce and Aero graphics cards.

The GPU water coolers have been completely redesigned. Precise adjustments to the spacing between the cooler and the PCB, along with optimized water flow simulations and extensive practical testing, have resulted in significant improvements to the cooler base and jetplate. These enhancements ensure maximum cooling performance for the newest NVIDIA GeForce RTX generation. The GPU water coolers feature a precisely machined copper base with high-quality chrome plating for exceptional durability and a smooth surface. The design is further complemented by robust brass fittings with a nylon cover, ensuring maximum safety and reliability.

IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally-acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios today officially unveiled 007 First Light, a story-driven action-adventure game featuring a standalone original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond. Coming in 2026, 007 First Light will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on Steam and the Epic Game Store.

This unique, standalone original story has been created by the passionate development team at IO Interactive. In 007 First Light, players will step into the shoes of a young Bond, a promising yet rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into MI6. His sharp instincts and heroism in combat propel him into the agency's rigorous training program for the once revered, and newly resurrected, elite 00 section.

TrendForce's latest investigations find that DDR4 contract prices for servers and PCs are expected to rise more sharply in the second quarter of 2025 due to two key factors: major DRAM suppliers scaling back DDR4 production and buyers accelerating procurement ahead of U.S. tariff changes. As a result, server DDR4 contract prices are forecast to rise by 18-23% QoQ, while PC DDR4 prices are projected to increase by 13-18%—both surpassing earlier estimates.

TrendForce notes that DDR4 has been in the market for over a decade, and demand is increasingly shifting toward DDR5. Given the significantly higher profit margins for HBM, DDR5, and LPDDR5(X), suppliers have laid out EOL plans for DDR4, with final shipments expected by early 2026. Current EOL notifications largely target server and PC clients, while consumer DRAM (mainly DDR4) remains in production due to continued mainstream demand.

MSI proudly introduces the MPG 242R X60N, a cutting-edge esports gaming monitor engineered for speed, precision, and dominance. Featuring a 24.1-inch Rapid TN panel with an ultra-fast 600 Hz refresh rate and 0.1 ms (GtG, Min.) response time, this monitor is built to give elite gamers the competitive edge they demand.

Extreme Esports Performance
Designed with the needs of top-tier esports players in mind, the MPG 242R X60N delivers unrivaled motion clarity and responsiveness. With a blazing 600 Hz refresh rate and 0.1 ms (GtG, Min.) response time, this monitor is built for lightning-fast reactions. MPRT Sync technology further reduces motion blur and ghosting, ensuring every frame is sharp and every target remains clearly in sight. Whether you're lining up the perfect headshot or reacting in real time, this monitor ensures no frame goes to waste.

MSI, a global leader in innovative technology, proudly announces the launch of the Cubi NUC AI 1UMG, a next-generation mini PC designed to meet the increasing demands of AI-driven applications and contemporary business environments. Equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and integrated Intel AI Boost NPU, the Cubi NUC AI 1UMG is fully optimized for AI computing. It delivers exceptional performance for AI tasks, offering faster response times, improved multitasking, and enhanced overall system efficiency—making it ideal for AI applications, intelligent automation, and advanced business analytics.

The Cubi NUC AI 1UMG is designed with versatility in mind, featuring outstanding display capabilities. It supports up to four monitors through two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two HDMI outputs, allowing users to create a seamless multi-display setup. This is perfect for complex workflows, automation industries, or control room applications.

NVIDIA is preparing some of the final SKUs for its GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" graphics cards, with the last entry being the least powerful entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. The RTX 5050 is based on GB207 SKU with 2,560 CUDA cores. Running on a 128-bit but, it carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with for now unknown memory bandwidth. It carries a 130 W TDP, meaning that some improvements have been made from the previous generation RTX 4050 desktop GPU. For comparison, the last-generation RTX 4050 also had 2,560 CUDA cores, but had 6 GB of memory and 100 W TDP. Given 30% higher TDP and higher memory capacity, the Blackwell revision should give decent performance bump even with the similar CUDA core configuration. As the launch is rumored for July, we are standing by for more information about performance and price targets NVIDIA envisions.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics card has dipped below its MSRP for the first time since launch, according to a price tracker by ComputerBase. One of Germany's largest online retailers, Alternate, is offering the XFX Radeon RX 9070 Quicksilver OC for €613, undercutting AMD's MSRP target of €629. This marks the first time since launch that consumers can purchase the card at a sub-MSRP rate. When the Radeon RX 9070 and its faster sibling, the RX 9070 XT, debuted in early March, both models briefly sold at their intended MSRPs of €629 and €689, respectively. Soon after, retail prices surged, and the cheapest listings for non-XT SKU remained around €649, €20 above MSRP, for weeks.

The card features a factory OC, boosting the base clock by 8% to 1,440 MHz, the game clock by 7% to 2,210 MHz, and the boost clock by 7% to 2,700 MHz, while the memory clock runs at an effective 20.1 Gbps. A ComputerBase pricing bot dedicated to tracking Radeon RX 9000 series fluctuations finally displayed the offer after an earlier error had prevented listing. Meanwhile, the RX 9070 XT remains priced above €700, with no comparable sub-MSRP listings. Enthusiasts hoping for a similar price drop on the XT variant will need to wait and monitor whether other retailers follow Alternate's example or if further price adjustments occur in the coming weeks. If you see a good deal, it may not be there for long, so act swiftly!

Wacom today launched the new Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24, and Cintiq 24 touch pen displays, empowering creators to break boundaries with professional tools made attainable without compromise. Combining the flagship Wacom Pro Pen 3, a slimmer design, and sharp displays built for creative work, these models are built for artists and designers ready to level up their craft and dive headfirst into their boldest ideas.

"Creativity isn't about limits--it's about diving into the extraordinary," said Koji Yano, Senior Vice President at Wacom. "The new Cintiq line is for creators who refuse to settle. It's not just a tool--it's the spark that turns 'what if' into 'what's next.'"

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Strix GS-BE18000, a high-performance gaming router designed to deliver blazing-fast wired and wireless connections for serious gamers and network enthusiasts. The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 boasts up to 20G of wired capacity with two dedicated gaming ports and tri-band WiFi 7 throughput of up to 18000 Mbps with enhanced 320 MHz channels. It delivers tri-band Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K-QAM modulation for lightning-fast speed and capacity.

Unleashing the power within
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is meticulously crafted for uncompromising network performance. It features a high-performance 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU with robust cooling to ensure smooth operation under heavy loads. This compact powerhouse boasts eight internal antennas with six cutting-edge copper tubes and powered by independent Front-End Modules (FEMs) covering up to 3,300 square feet, eliminating dead zones and helping to ensure a seamless gaming experience throughout the home.