➀ KIOXIA has launched the EXCERIA PLUS G4 SSD Series for gamers and content creators, offering high performance and power efficiency. The series features PCIe 5.0 interface, BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory, and improved cooling. ➁ The SSDs provide up to 10,000 MB/s sequential read speeds and 8,200 MB/s sequential write speeds. ➂ The new series is designed to reduce power usage and heat generation, enhancing the PC experience.

➀ Steam released a record number of games in 2024, with over 18,000 new titles added to the platform; ➁ Despite the record number of games, the platform still won’t do annual releases of its handheld console, Steam Deck; ➂ Steam also encountered a few issues this year, such as clarifying that users don’t technically own the games they buy and dropping support for Windows 7 and 8.

➀ Samsung is releasing a new set of Pro-branded microSD storage cards in collaboration with Sega, featuring characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The 1TB card features Shadow, the Sonic's arch-rival, while the 512GB card features Sonic himself. The cards are designed for gamers and content creators, offering high-speed data storage. ➁ The cards are expected to offer sequential reads of up to 180MB/s and sequential writes of up to 130MB/s. ➂ Samsung has not announced the exact release date but offers a 30% discount on the first purchase for those who sign up on their product page.

➀ AMD is set to launch the Radeon 9000 GPUs, Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs, and FSR 4 at CES 2025; ➁ The Ryzen 9 9000X3D brings AMD's 3D V-Cache technology to the high-end desktop segment; ➂ The Radeon RX 9070 XT is a next-generation RDNA 4 graphics card, leading the Radeon RX 9000 series; ➃ FSR 4 is AMD's next-generation upscaling technology, rumored to be fully AI-based.

➀ NVIDIA has released a hotfix GPU driver to address stuttering issues in 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle'; ➁ The hotfix is based on the latest 'Game Ready' driver and includes fixes for intermittent micro-stuttering; ➂ It also improves stability for Ubisoft games using the Snowdrop engine.

➀ The Asus ZenWiFi BT10 offers strong performance across all wireless bands and supports MLO wireless backhaul or 10 Gbps wired backhaul; ➁ It comes with Asus WRT 5.0 software for network customization and optimization; ➂ However, the router is priced high for a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router and has limited LAN port options.

➀ HP's upcoming Omen 16 Max gaming laptop leaks ahead of CES 2025, featuring Intel's Arrow Lake HX processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU; ➁ The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor is set to be part of Intel's upcoming lineup, with eight P-cores and 16 E-cores; ➂ The laptop is expected to have a 16-inch display, 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD.

➀ The article commemorates the passing of Gordon Mah Ung, a respected technology journalist; ➁ The author reflects on the impact Gordon had on the technology industry and the personal regret of not expressing gratitude; ➂ The author mentions the importance of expressing gratitude and the family's philanthropic focus on pancreatic cancer research.

➀ Thunderobot hints at the launch of the RTX 50 series mobile GPUs at CES 2025; ➁ The laptops will feature Intel's Arrow Lake-H/HX or AMD's Fire Range CPUs; ➂ The RTX 50 series may not see a VRAM capacity increase, with some models using the same GB203M die.

➀ Sega is considering launching a Netflix-style game subscription service; ➁ The company is analyzing potential opportunities; ➃ Sega would likely need a broad sector of game titles to appeal to the mass market.

➀ The Anker 778 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is reviewed, highlighting its features and performance; ➁ Discusses the value and use cases of the dock; ➂ Considers potential improvements and overall satisfaction with the product.

➀ KitGuru is teaming up with Sharkoon for a giveaway on their Advent Calendar, offering two ergonomic gaming chairs. One winner will receive a Sharkoon OfficePal C40, and another will get the C20. Both chairs are adjustable for comfort. The C20 adjusts for height, tilt angle, and seat depth, while the C40 adds headrest depth adjustment and supports more weight. ➁ To enter, comment on KitGuru's Facebook page about the chair you currently use for gaming. The competition is open to UK and EU residents. ➂ The winner will be chosen randomly on December 23, and must respond within 48 hours. Terms and conditions apply.

➀ Helldivers 2 experienced a rocky launch, losing a significant player base over time; ➁ The introduction of a crossover event with Killzone caused backlash due to high pricing and limited availability of premium items; ➃ Arrowhead Studios responded by extending the availability of items and offering free Killzone-themed items as a goodwill gesture.

➀ Lexar Play offers reliable performance and high power efficiency; ➁ Available in 4TB and future 8TB capacities; ➂ Competitive pricing and heatsink design.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with Corsair for a special gaming bundle giveaway on Day 21 of their Advent Calendar. The prize includes a Corsair gaming chair, a mechanical gaming keyboard, and a wireless gaming headset. The winners will receive the Corsair TC500 gaming chair, the K70 Pro TKL keyboard, and the Virtuoso Max gaming headset. The competition is open worldwide, and participants must comment on the KitGuru Facebook page about their current graphics card. The winner will be chosen randomly after 11AM GMT on December 22, and they have 48 hours to respond. ➁ Terms and conditions include the competition being worldwide, starting at 11AM GMT on December 21 and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 22. Prize delivery may be delayed due to the Christmas season, and personal information will not be collected or stored. ➂ KitGuru wishes everyone luck and will announce the winner tomorrow.

➀ Multiple listings for next-gen notebooks with unreleased GPU hardware have emerged; ➁ The listings reveal several GeForce RTX 50 series models with varying specifications; ➂ The top model is the GeForce RTX 5090 with 16GB GDDR7 memory and a 175W TDP.

➀ Kioxia introduces the Exceria Plus G4 SSD series with PCIe 5.0 interface, offering up to 10,000MB/s read and 8,200MB/s write speeds; ➁ The SSDs are designed for gamers and content creators, providing quick load times and efficient file transfers; ➂ Kioxia optimizes energy consumption with BiCS Flash memory, maintaining low power consumption at PCIe 4.0 level.

➀ The Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is an upper mid-range motherboard priced at $399.99; ➁ It offers a range of features including AI technology, DIY-friendly design, and high-quality audio; ➂ The board performed well in gaming and productivity applications, with competitive power usage.

➀ Kingston introduces the FURY Renegade DDR5 RGB Limited Edition, a 48GB kit with 8,000MT/s speed and RGB lighting; ➁ The design is inspired by cars and racing, featuring a carbon fiber look; ➂ The modules support three XMP 3.0 profiles and come with a lifetime warranty.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with Thermaltake for a giveaway on Day 19 of their Advent Calendar. The prize includes the Ceres 350 MX case, an Astria ARGB dual-heatsink CPU cooler, a DAMYSUS RGB Ergonomic Gaming Mouse, and a Dr. Power III power supply tester. ➁ Participants can enter by commenting on KitGuru's Facebook page about their first gaming mouse. ➂ The competition is open worldwide and the winner will be announced on December 20th.