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February 12
- GeForce RTX 5070 Allegedly Delayed To Counter AMD's Radeon RX 9070 Launch
➀ NVIDIA has released the high-end GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080, but faced shortages and price increases.
➁ The GeForce RTX 5070 may be delayed to counter AMD's Radeon RX 9070 launch.
➂ AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT is expected to be released in March, with rumors of a price range between $599 and under $899.
- Powerbeats Pro 2 Are Apple's First ANC Earbuds To Rock Heart Rate Monitoring
➀ The Powerbeats Pro 2 is Apple's first ANC earbuds with heart rate monitoring, making them suitable for athletes and workout tracking.
➁ The earbuds feature a redesigned acoustic architecture, personalized spatial audio, dynamic head tracking, and Apple's H2 chip.
➂ They offer active noise cancellation, adaptive EQ, and a nickel titanium alloy hook for durability and comfort.
February 11
- Nintendo Switch 2 Price Allegedly Leaked By A Mysterious Costco Listing
➀ A user on Famiboards forum posted an image of an alleged placeholder for a Nintendo Switch console, which may indicate the upcoming Switch 2's price.
➁ The image was claimed to be from a Costco employee in Canada, but the authenticity of the listing is questionable.
➂ The potential price of $499 CAD (around $349 USD) would be a $50 CAD premium over the Switch OLED in Canada, with no price increase expected in the US.
February 10
- Take-Two CEO Discusses PC Versus Console Gaming Ahead Of GTA 6 Launch
➀ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses the importance of PC gaming in the context of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, noting that PC versions can account for over 40% of a game's sales.
➁ Zelnick acknowledges the upcoming console generation and its potential impact on development and publishing strategies.
➂ He hints at a possible delay for the PC release of GTA 6, suggesting it may not be available at the same time as the console version.
February 9
- PlayStation Network Services Restored But Sony Still Leaves Gamers In The Dark
➀ PlayStation Network services experienced a global outage lasting nearly a day;
➁ Sony confirmed the issue and restored services, but offered little explanation;
➂ Gamers are frustrated with the lack of communication and the compensation of an additional 5 days of service.
- Here's How To Sideload TikTok on your Android Phone
➀ Since the TikTok ban, the app has been removed from Google Play and App Stores;
➁ TikTok has created an alternative for Android users to download the app directly from its website;
➂ Steps to install the APK on Android devices are provided.
- Intel's Panther Lake And Wildcat Lake Specs May Have Leaked
➀ The specifications for Intel's next-gen mobile processors have been leaked, possibly giving a glimpse of Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake, two upcoming CPU families set to dominate Intel's mobile lineup in late 2025 and early 2026.
➁ Panther Lake is expected to be a high-performance mobile CPU series for laptops and possibly gaming handhelds, featuring a mix of Cougar Cove P-cores and Darkmont E-cores, and Intel's Xe3 'Celestial' graphics.
➂ Wildcat Lake is anticipated to be an ultra-low-power successor to Alder Lake-N, targeting low-cost laptops, Chromebooks, and embedded applications.
- Zotac Outlines Anti-Scalper Plan For GeForce RTX 5090 And 5080 GPUs, Will It Work?
➀ Zotac has outlined an anti-scalper plan for GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs;
➁ The plan aims to reward real gamers and active community members;
➂ Zotac will track cards by serial number and ban resellers.
February 7
- GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile GPU Battles RTX 4080 In Laptop Benchmark Leak➀ The GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU shows promising performance in early benchmarks; ➁ The laptop variant achieves a 3DMark Time Spy score of 18,924, surpassing the RTX 4080 by about 16%; ➂ RTX 5080 laptops will come with 16GB of VRAM, matching the RTX 4090 laptop from the previous generation.
- Acer's New Predator Gaming Laptops Bring The Boom With Arrow Lake And RTX 50 GPUs➀ Acer announced two new Predator Helios Neo laptop lines, the 16-inch Predator Helios 16 AI and the 18-inch Predator Helios Neo 18 AI, featuring the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware. ➁ Both models offer a range of display options, including OLED and mini LED, with high refresh rates and high color accuracy. ➂ They are powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.
February 6
- Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Event: When, How To Watch And What To Expect➀ The event is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 6:00am PDT (9:00am EDT) on Nintendo's YouTube channel. It is expected to reveal hardware specifications, Joy-Con controller capabilities, launch game lineup, and pricing. ➁ The Switch 2 is rumored to have a larger display, NVIDIA Tegra T239 SoC, 12GB RAM, and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. ➂ The controller may feature a magnetic attachment system and potentially act as a mouse. Backward compatibility and pricing are also anticipated.
- ASUS ROG Brings The Bling With A Stunning Gold Edition GeForce RTX 5090➀ ASUS has introduced a gold-themed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card; ➁ The card is part of a Middle East release and features a unique design with Arabic calligraphy and skyscraper imagery; ➂ It includes a factory overclock and is set to be a limited edition.
February 5
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti And 5060 Could Require A Bigger PSU Than The 4060➀ The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 may require a 650W power supply, a significant increase from the 550W required by the GeForce RTX 4060. This is due to the higher power requirements of NVIDIA's Blackwell lineup, with the GeForce RTX 5090 requiring a 575W TDP. ➁ The RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti are expected to use standard 8-pin power connectors. ➂ The RTX 5060 may come with 8GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5060 Ti could have 16GB, similar to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
- Nintendo Pledges Affordability And A Switch 2 Scalper Beatdown At Launch➀ Nintendo promises affordability and a scalper crackdown at launch; ➁ Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa discusses strategies to ensure Switch 2 availability; ➂ Nintendo delayed the Switch 2 launch to increase supply; ➃ Nintendo considers customer affordability in pricing.
February 4
- Valve Steam Console With A Radeon RX 9070 Rumored But Is It Too Good To Be True?➀ The Valve Steam Console rumored to feature an AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU based on the RDNA 4 architecture; ➁ The potential console could offer a competitive alternative to the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5; ➂ Concerns about the feasibility of the rumor due to limitations in console hardware and the nature of AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs.
- Microsoft Doesn't Want You To Know This Trick For Installing Windows 11 On An Old PC➀ Microsoft has removed instructions for installing Windows 11 on older PCs that don't meet hardware requirements; ➁ The company is pushing users to upgrade to new PCs running Windows 11; ➂ The removal of instructions coincides with the end of free support for Windows 10.
February 3
- Apple's AR Glasses Reportedly Canceled, Will The Vision Pro Be Next?➀ Apple's AR glasses project has reportedly been canceled due to market unviability; ➁ The Vision Pro has not met Apple's expectations, facing issues with cost, weight, and market appeal; ➂ The cancelled project, codenamed N107, was to be a Mac-tethered AR glasses, but was halted due to battery and performance issues.
- Windows 11 Market Share Hits Record High As Windows 10 Heads Out To Pasture➀ Windows 11's market share has reached a new high of 36.65%, surpassing the previous peak of 35.58% in October 2024; ➁ The increase is attributed to Microsoft's push for users to upgrade to Windows 11 as Windows 10 nears the end of its support; ➂ Despite Windows 10's impending retirement, Microsoft continues to release new features for the OS.
- GeForce RTX 5090 And 5080 Restock Timing Revealed By Major US And UK Retailers➀ Major US and UK retailers have revealed restock timing for GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs; ➁ Newegg sold out of initial inventories due to high demand; ➂ Overclockers UK expects restock within 2-6 weeks for GeForce RTX 5080.
- Want A GeForce RTX 5080 Or 5090? Check These Amazon Prebuilt PCs➀ The GeForce RTX 5090 is in high demand and difficult to obtain; ➁ Prebuilt systems with RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs are available at a premium; ➂ The article lists several options with varying configurations and prices.
- Wi-Fi 7 Router Deals Blast Copious Bandwidth In Your Home Starting At $99➀ The article highlights Wi-Fi 7 router deals, emphasizing the benefits of upgrading from older Wi-Fi standards. ➁ It reviews the Netgear Orbi 770, TP-Link Archer BE800, and ASUS RT-BE92U routers, highlighting their features and speeds. ➂ It mentions a $99 Wi-Fi 7 router option for those on a budget.
February 2
- See If Your Apple Watch Qualifies For A Payout From The $20M Lawsuit Settlement➀ Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement over a class action lawsuit related to battery malfunctions on some Apple watches; ➁ The lawsuit involves issues with certain Apple wristwatches like the first generation, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3, and is related to battery swell; ➂ The settlement is open to all U.S. residents who owned or reported battery swelling issues with the affected watches.
- Microsoft Surface Pro With Snapdragon X Hits A Great $799 Deal Price➀ Microsoft has released new Surface Pro systems with Intel, priced at $1,499.99; ➁ A Surface Pro Copilot+ system with Snapdragon X Plus is on sale for $799.99 at Best Buy; ➂ The system features a 13-inch IPS display, Snapdragon X Plus chip, and 10-core CPU.
February 1
- LG's Stunning 77" C3 OLED Hits All-Time Low At $800 Off And More High-End TV Deals➀ The 77-inch LG C3 OLED TV is on sale for $1,499.99 at Best Buy, saving $800. It's a great deal for a premium TV with high-end performance. ➁ The 65-inch Samsung OLED S85D TV is also on sale, with discounts of $900 at Amazon and $999.99 at Best Buy. ➂ The article lists several other premium OLED and mini LED TV deals, including models from LG, Sony, Samsung, and TCL.
January 31
- GeForce RTX 5090 Shortage Has Retailers Resorting To Silly Games➀ The GeForce RTX 5090 is experiencing a shortage, making it one of the hardest-to-obtain tech products in recent times; ➁ Retailers are resorting to unconventional methods like a 'silly lottery' to sell the limited stock; ➂ The situation highlights the challenges of meeting high demand for new tech products.
January 30
- DeepSeek AI Stumbles As Sensitive User Data Is Exposed To The Web➀ DeepSeek's mobile app accidentally exposed sensitive user data to the web; ➁ Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz discovered the exposed database; ➂ The database contained chat history, backend data, and sensitive information; ➃ DeepSeek's response to the breach was criticized for its lack of security expertise.
January 29
- Intel's Latest Linux Driver Hints At Several More Discrete Arc Battlemage GPUs➀ Intel's latest Linux driver hints at several more discrete Arc Battlemage GPUs; ➁ The upcoming additions would join the Arc B580 and Arc B570 within the Battlemage family; ➂ The new models might be related to a Pro lineup or lower-end models based on Battlemage.
- MSI's GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs Slightly Delayed In US Store, When Preorders Will Ship➀ MSI's GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs are slightly delayed in the US store; ➁ Preorders will start on January 30, with shipping dates set for February 6; ➂ The delay affects several custom models but not the GeForce RTX 5080.
January 28
- Apple Finally Explains Super Easy Way To Update Your AirPods Firmware➀ Apple has explained the process for updating AirPods firmware; ➁ The process is semi-manual and involves charging the AirPods for at least 30 minutes; ➂ Users can check the firmware version on their iPhone or iPad.
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Breaks Cover With 8GB And 16GB VRAM Models➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models with 8GB and 16GB VRAM configurations have been listed by a hardware partner with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).; ➁ The listings suggest multiple SKUs, including both overclocked and stock clocked models with various custom cooling solutions.; ➂ The specifications of the new models are not yet clear, but they are expected to follow the same strategy as the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, potentially featuring a 128-bit memory bus.