Xbox Partner Preview returned today, shining a light on our third-party partners with world premieres, new announcements, DLC reveals and much more. During the 30-minute broadcast, we revealed five brand new games, released three that you can play today, and announced nine new titles that will be playable day one on Game Pass Ultimate -from partners such as IO Interactive, Poncle, THQ Nordic, and Future Friends, alongside other powerhouse developers. The broadcast kicked off with the world premiere of Armatus, the upcoming third-person action-roguelike from publisher, Fictions, ande wrapped up with the announcement of Raji: Kaliyuga, a surprise sequel to 2020's action-adventure game, Raji. We also showed a world premiere of Vampire Survivors studio, Poncle's new game, Vampire Crawlers. Even better - all three of these titles will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. We also saw new DLC and an Xbox release for Dave the Diver, plus a first look at the wild new Eminem Elusive Target mission heading to Hitman: World of Assassination next week, among many others. Read full story

Aoostar showed off its Nex395 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC design earlier this year, revealing a somewhat edgy mini PC design at the time. Now, however, thanks to IT Home, we have gotten a good look at the updated design, which is a lot more subdued and professional than the previous renders showed. It is expected that the Aoostar Nex395 will launch internationally, like many of the company's recent devices, however, Aoostar has not yet announced a release window or expected launch pricing. Instead, the teaser says the Nex395 is "coming soon," according to the new teaser. The internals, however, remain seemingly unchanged. The Aoostar Nex395 mini PC will still launch with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 SoC and up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory. According to IT Home, the upcoming mini PC will have dual USB4 ports and one unspecified USB Type-C interface on the front edge next to the illuminated power button. The material looks like a matte aluminium, but it's unclear if it will be plastic, like the rest of the case appears to be. From the appearance, Aoostar is intending the Nex395 to be an AI workstation instead of the gaming boxes many companies have announced since the launch of Strix Halo. When it launches, the Nex395 will have to contend with a flurry of recent AMD Strix Halo-powered devices from companies like Minisforum and even a few gaming handhelds from the likes of Ayaneo and a gaming tablet from OneXPlayer. The following images depict the new design (left) and the design previously teased by Aoostar (right).

Today, Swedish indie publisher Raw Fury and French developer Ludogram launched their 'tower-survivor' game Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road day one on Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud with Xbox Game Pass, alongside Steam and GOG. The game will be Xbox Handheld Verified and support Xbox Play Anywhere, and will also be Steam Deck Verified. Players can fortify, forage and fight through challenges and try their hand at reaching the Ark today. Following this initial release, Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road will also launch at a later date on Xbox Series X|S. In Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, players act as a dispensable, multi-tasking hero who must protect an ever-moving city from ancient horrors that approach from all sides, intending to destroy it. Players will need to gather resources and level up their abilities, as well as discover hidden secrets to give them an edge, all while building and upgrading their city to turn it into a rolling fortress of destruction. Players must reach the Ark and defeat one of several daunting bosses that protect it to find safety and move on to the next thrilling biome. Read full story

KBDcraft is known for its LEGO-inspired mechanical keyboards, like the 60% Adam keyboard or the split ortholinear Israfel. Now, KBDcraft is bringing that mod-friendly design philosophy to a mouse with the reveal of the Shamshel. KBDcraft's Shamshel is a modular mouse designed to fit into a LEGO-style enclosure, with compatibility for original LEGO bricks allowing users to create and customize their mouse or even design a new case from scratch fairly easily. Pricing has not been revealed just yet, although a teaser on KBDcraft's Instagram page reveals that there will be a Kickstarter reward that includes two of the new mice for $39.99. It looks as though the two-for-one deal will include two different PCBs and one case, with the two PCBs using different switches. Except for the PCB and the switches, the Shamshel is completely constructed from LEGO-style bricks. Even the scroll wheel and hinge mechanisms for the main left and right click buttons are made from bricks, meaning you can conceivably customize things like switch height and weight by implementing a different lever design. It doesn't seem like the mouse is wireless or as if it's made for esports or fast-paced gaming, although official specifications have yet to be announced. However, it's clear from the promotional imagery that the mouse will be available with either hot-swappable mechanical keyboard switches or regular mouse micro switches—this is part of the justification for the aforementioned two-mouse bundle deal. You can follow the project's Kickstarter page or check out the official KBDfans product page for future updates. Read full story

Samsung is reportedly preparing a major shift in its memory production strategy as DRAM demand continues to surge on the back of global AI infrastructure growth. According to Korean industry reports cited by SE Daily, the company plans to convert parts of its NAND flash lines in Pyeongtaek and Hwaseong into DRAM production, and will also run its upcoming Pyeongtaek Fab 4 (P4) as a DRAM-only line using Samsung's latest 1c process. Industry sources say Samsung has become cautious about the NAND market, while demand for standard DRAM has jumped sharply. Prices are rising fast, and some server customers are said to be offering as much as 70% higher prices for 96 GB and 128 GB DDR5 modules but still can't secure enough supply. Big tech firms reportedly expect shortages to run for years and are already negotiating DRAM allocations for 2027. Samsung currently produces both DRAM and NAND across Pyeongtaek Fab 1, Pyeongtaek Fab 3, and its Hwaseong campus. The hybrid lines at P1 and Hwaseong will shift further toward DRAM as NAND equipment is removed. Fab 4, now in final construction, will start up next year as a dedicated 1c DRAM line, and Samsung is also considering using a second zone of P4, originally planned for foundry production, for DRAM as well. Once the changes are in place, Samsung's DRAM output from P1 (Hwaseong) and Fab 4 (P4) is expected to climb significantly in the first half of next year. Reduced Korean NAND production will reportedly be offset by higher output from Samsung's Xi'an plant in China.

PlayerUnknown Productions, a new game studio started by Brendan Greene, the mind behind PUBG, has launched its first game in Steam Early Access. While Greene is best known as one of the grandfathers of the battle royale genre, the new game, Prologue: Go Wayback! flips the script entirely, promising an open-world, single-player, survival roguelike. The biggest differentiating feature of Prologue: Go Wayback! is its AI-generated open world and exploration. While Go Wayback is a single-player game, there is no fixed narrative—your only objectives are to survive the elements and reach the weather tower. Every time you jump into a run of Go Wayback, a new world measuring 64 km² is generated, featuring dynamic weather, a day-night cycle, and a unique map. The open beta also features a custom game creator, with configurable game modes and settings and a map editor that allows players to sketch out various geographic features for the machine learning model to base its world on. PlayerUnknown Productions's machine learning model is supposedly trained on freely available open-source data. It seems as though the game studio is trying to find a way to integrate AI into gaming to enable new experiences without some of the common pitfalls of generative AI, especially when it comes to copyright. Read full story

MagStor, a recognized leader in tape storage solutions, today announced availability of LTO-10 40 TB media for all product lines including Thunderbolt, Desktop, Rackmount, and Tape Libraries including PetaByte Machines, enabling capacities exceeding 21.6 Petabytes of storage in a single library. **MagStor LTO-10 enhanced media details** The new 40 TB capacity for LTO-10 is made possible by a media upgrade. Whereas LTO-10 standard media supports 30 TB Native capacity (up to 75 TB compressed), the new enhanced LTO-10 media is 40 TB Native, and up to 100 TB compressed). The enhanced cartridge is made possible by improvements to the media film substrate material, allowing a thinner tape to fit in the same size cartridge to deliver the higher capacity. The enhanced LTO-10 cartridge is compatible with all current MagStor LTO-10 tape drives. Read full story

NVIDIA has pushed out a new GeForce hotfix driver to address performance drops affecting some games on Windows 11. The issue appeared after Microsoft's October update (KB5066835), and some GeForce users have reported noticeably slower frame rates since installing it. NVIDIA doesn't list which games are affected, only that some titles may run slower or feel less smooth. If you've seen sudden performance dips over the past month, this hotfix may help. The new GeForce Hotfix Driver 581.94 is based on last week's 581.80 Game Ready release. As always, NVIDIA warns that hotfix drivers receive limited testing and are essentially beta builds pushed out quickly to resolve urgent issues. The company says the full fix will be rolled into the next WHQL driver, which will go through the normal QA process. If your system is running fine, you can safely wait for the next official driver. **DOWNLOAD:** NVIDIA GeForce 581.94 Beta Read full story

GMKtec has previewed the EVO-T2, its next compact mini-PC and the first system the company has shown built around Intel's upcoming Panther Lake platform. The system was shown at Intel's 2025 Technology Innovation and Industry Ecology Conference in China and is planned for release in early 2026. The EVO-T2 is based on the "Panther Lake H 12Xe3" mobile processor, which GMKtec lists as an Intel 18A part with a configurable TDP of up to 80 W. The chip carries 12 Xe3 GPU cores, likely the same Arc B390-class iGPU used in other high-end Panther Lake laptop parts and is rated for up to 180 TOPS of combined AI compute. GMKtec also mentions that the system will ship with Intel's "AI PC" software stack preinstalled. Memory support goes up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X running at 10,677 MT/s. Storage is handled by two M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0, with a stated maximum of 16 TB across both drives. Up front, the system includes three USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Full rear-I/O details and final pricing are still pending. The EVO-T2 follows the EVO-T1 launched earlier this year, which shipped with a Core Ultra 9 285H and multiple SSD options including OCuLink and USB4 for external GPUs. The T2 effectively replaces it as GMKtec's high-end Intel offering and moves the lineup into Intel's next-gen architecture. GMKtec says more information, including final specs and launch date will be announced in Q1 2026.

Today, IBM and Cisco announced an intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking innovations, the companies plan to explore how to scale large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers beyond IBM's ambitious roadmap. Additionally, they will work to solve fundamental challenges towards a quantum computing internet. Within five years, IBM and Cisco will aim to demonstrate the first proof-of-concept for a network that combines individual, large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, enabling them to work together to run computations over tens to hundreds of thousands of qubits. This network would allow problems to be run with potentially trillions of quantum gates, the fundamental entangling operations required for transformative quantum applications such as massive optimization problems, or the design of complex materials and medicines. Read full story

AGON by AOC - the world's leading gaming monitor brand - highlights the transformative impact of OLED technology in gaming displays through its comprehensive AGON PRO portfolio. With five specialized QD-OLED models covering every gaming segment, AOC demonstrates why OLED has become the technology of choice for serious gamers seeking the ultimate competitive edge and immersive visual experience. According to the Context Sell report for Q2 2025, OLED displays already represent 9% of all 144 Hz gaming monitor volumes and are projected to reach 12% of total gaming monitor sales by Q4 2025, up from 8% in Q4 2024 - underscoring the technology's accelerating adoption among gamers. **Why OLED changes everything for gaming** OLED technology fundamentally transforms the gaming experience through capabilities that traditional display technologies simply cannot match. Unlike IPS or VA panels, QD-OLED delivers true blacks, infinite contrast ratios, and near-instantaneous pixel response times that create a perceptibly smoother and faster visual experience. Read full story

We are approaching the release of version 1.0 of the renowned Microsoft PowerToys with the v0.96 update. This latest version, PowerToys 0.96, is a substantial update that focuses on enhancing intelligent clipboard operations. Microsoft has completely revamped the Advanced Paste feature, moving away from exclusive provider lock-in and offering users the flexibility to connect with either cloud-based AI services or local inference engines. The redesigned Advanced Paste now supports a wider range of content formats, including markdown, JSON, HTML fragments, images, and multimedia files, with improved processing capabilities. Optical character recognition allows for text extraction from images, while integrated transcoding capabilities convert audio and video into standard formats when needed. Users can configure multiple endpoints simultaneously from major platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI's flagship models, Google's Gemini, and Mistral's offerings. Additionally, operations can be directed to private infrastructure through local solutions like Foundry Local or Ollama, utilizing onboard neural processing units and GPUs for offline execution. Read full story

Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory solutions, continues to drive mobile storage innovation and R&D capabilities. Today, the company announced the launch of the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S Destroyed External SSD, the world's first external SSD with built-in data destruction functionality. The device features Team Group's patented two-stage safety push-button design. Combined with a red visual warning and a dual-damping structural mechanism, it effectively prevents accidental activation and ensures operational safety. This innovation underscores Team Group's ongoing leadership in mobile storage technology and sets a new benchmark for confidential data protection. The T-CREATE EXPERT P35S is designed for immediate destruction of highly-sensitive information in emergent situations. It is equipped with Team Group's exclusive and patented one-click data destruction circuit, which integrates "dual-mode data destruction" and "chip destruction" mechanisms. This allows users to instantly initiate the destruction of classified information with a simple click-and-slide, ensuring that the data is completely irreversible. For daily applications, the P35S combines simple operation with reliable performance to support professional workflows. Weighing only 42 grams, the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S features a compact and rounded shape that allows for a comfortable one-handed grip, providing users with an easy, on-the-go file access experience. The P35S supports a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface with a plug-and-play functionality and offers multiple capacity options - 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. This meets the professionals' specific needs of handling classified data in critical scenarios while delivering a stable, high-performance portable storage experience. Read full story

Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), together with its subsidiaries ('the Group'), today reported record results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025/26, with overall group revenue reaching an all-time high of US$20.5 billion, up 15% year-on-year. Adjusted net income grew 25% year-on-year to US$512 million, and adjusted net income margin expanded to 2.5%, driven by higher revenues. Together, these reflect the strength of the Group's operational performance as they exclude the impact of non-cash fair value loss on warrants, notional interest on convertible bonds, and other non-cash items. The Group delivered double-digit year-on-year revenue growth across all main business groups and sales geographies. The AI-related revenue mix increased by 13 percentage points year-on-year, accounting for 30% of the Group's total revenue this quarter. The growth was driven by high-double-digit revenue growth in AI Servers and triple-digit revenue growth in AI PCs, AI smartphones, and AI Services. Read full story

SK hynix shared its next-generation AI memory strategy and roadmap at the SK AI Summit 2025 held in Seoul from November 3-4. At the summit held under the theme "AI Now & Next," the company elevated its vision from becoming a full-stack AI memory provider to embracing a broader role as a full-stack AI memory "creator." Hosted annually by SK Group, the event was formerly known as the SK Tech Summit but has evolved with a greater focus on AI to become the SK AI Summit since 2024. This year's event brought together global AI experts and industry professionals to discuss the present and future of AI technologies, as well as its applications across industries. Among those in attendance were SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung, and SK Telecom CEO Jung Jaihun. They were joined by influential tech leaders including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who delivered keynote speeches via video. Furthermore, global tech giants including NVIDIA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, TSMC, and Meta, together with numerous domestic members of the K-AI Alliance, participated to discuss collaboration opportunities across the AI ecosystem. Read full story

Microsoft has integrated agentic AI features into the Windows 11 taskbar, enabling users to easily summon an AI agent to perform tasks. To engage an agent, users type a trigger in the Ask Copilot search field, select an agent from the list, and specify the desired outcome. Once a task is initiated, the agent appears on the taskbar like any other app, and hovering over it reveals a compact status window showing progress and any requests for user input. Visual badges indicate when an agent requires input or when a task is complete. Outputs from all agents are routed into the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, allowing users to view results in one place, even if the agent is from a third party. Microsoft explains that this feature uses Agent connectors and a Model Context Protocol (MCP), which provide a consistent method for agents to access applications, files, and services on the PC. Agents operate within an isolated Agent workspace that enforces policies, logs activity for auditing, and prevents disruption to the active desktop session. However, these AI agents have introduced new security vulnerabilities. Cross-prompt injection attacks are a significant concern, where attackers embed malicious directives in ordinary documents or interface elements, hijacking the agent's original instructions and causing it to perform unintended actions. Hopefully, Microsoft irons out these concerns before AI agents get a wider push. You can see these AI agents live at work below: Read full story

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the latest addition to the AMD-based Instinct MI350 series GPU optimized solutions, delivering unparalleled performance, maximum scalability, and power efficiency. Supermicro has designed this new system for organizations that need the high-end performance of AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs but require an air-cooled environment. "Supermicro leads the industry with the most experience in delivering high-performance solutions in AI and HPC for our customers," said Vik Malyala, SVP Technology and AI at Supermicro. "Supermicro's DCBBS enables us to quickly incorporate AMD solutions by deploying advanced technology with proven data center solutions to market. The addition of the new air-cooled AMD Instinct MI355X GPU systems expands and strengthens our portfolio of AI solutions and gives customers more choices as they build next-generation data centers." Read full story

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is pleased to introduce the S380 TG ARGB Mid-Tower Chassis, available in Black and Snow. Designed for users who value both performance and simplicity, the S380 TG ARGB combines an elegant minimalist mesh front panel with high airflow design, delivering a chassis that's as efficient as it is refined. Behind its clean exterior lies a layout optimized for cooling and component compatibility. The S380 TG ARGB supports Mini-ITX, microATX, and ATX motherboards, including the latest hidden-connector motherboard designs such as ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and GIGABYTE Project Stealth. Dedicated cutouts along the motherboard tray ensure tidy cable routing and a clean interior. To achieve high thermal performance, the chassis comes pre-installed with a SF360 ARGB PWM Reverse Fan on the PSU cover and a SF120 ARGB PWM fan at the rear, providing immediate and balanced airflow. The reverse fan directs cool air toward the GPU area, maximizing graphics card cooling efficiency. Builders can further expand cooling with support for up to ten 120 mm fans or dual 360 mm radiators installed on the top and front simultaneously. Read full story

AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering global full-stack AI solutions, announced today plans to establish a joint venture aimed to support the development of Saudi Arabia's position as a leading provider of world-class AI solutions for regional and global customers. AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN will serve as founding investors in the joint venture, which is expected to begin operations in 2026 with plans to combine HUMAIN's state-of-the-art data centers with AMD and Cisco technology, delivering modern data center capacity with efficient power and lower capital expenditures. AMD and Cisco will act as exclusive technology partners to the joint venture, contributing their portfolio of products and services to its development of up to 1 GW of AI infrastructure by 2030. The companies also announced the first phase of the project as a buildout of 100 MW AI infrastructure, with the intent to include HUMAIN modern data center capacity, AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs and Cisco's industry-leading critical infrastructure. Read full story

AAEON,, a leading designer and manufacturer of Computer-on-Modules, today announced the release of the HPC-ARHm, a COM-HPC R1.2 Mini module with both Series 1 and Series 2 Intel Core Ultra Processors (formerly Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake, respectively). Based on the COM-HPC R1.2 Mini form factor, the HPC-ARHm measures just 95 mm x 70 mm and weighs 80 grams. Despite its small size, the module supports 28 W CPUs from across both Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 Processors, with up to 64 GB of soldered LPDDR5 allowing users to leverage the integrated Intel AI Boost NPU and desktop-class Intel Arc GPU capabilities of each Intel Core Ultra platform for up to 96 TOPs of AI performance, depending on the SKU selected. The module hosts up to 256 GB of onboard NVMe storage, while also offering flexible expansion options for applications that require low-latency processing of large datasets, such as healthcare imaging, IC testing equipment, or AI-driven robotics. These additional storage options take the form of one PCIe Gen 4 (x8) and a PCIe Gen 3 (x4) slot - two lanes of which are co-layed to offer two SATA interfaces, which are available via BIOS and BOM configuration. The module also offers four PCIe Gen 3 (x1) slots, primarily intended to support less-demanding peripherals. Read full story

We previously reported on Roblox and potential risks that minors were being exposed to on the platform. To its credit, Roblox previously implemented measures to give parents more control over what their kids could interact with on the platform, and it is now following up those measures with strict limitations on interactions between children and adults in chats. According to the announcement, the new security measures will be voluntary at first, becoming obligatory globally by January. The forced age checks for chat will start in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands during the first week of December. When they opt to do so, or when the age checks become obligatory, Roblox users will be prompted to use the camera on their device to perform an age estimation, which will assign you to an age group and limit chats to people in similar age groups. Minors will only be allowed to chat with adults after getting parental consent. In the given example, it seems as though there is some cross-over between age groups in their teen years. The age check process is powered by Persona, which is also responsible for age verification on Reddit in the UK, and it uses AI to estimate the user's age. The response to these new safety measures has been mixed, with some saying it will severely impede cooperation in strategy and role-playing games, while others have privacy concerns but admit that Roblox had to implement some sort of safety system. Read full story

Just three months after launch, Mafia: The Old Country is receiving a massive free content update, according to a recent 2K news post. The Free Ride update is confirmed to launch on November 20 and will introduce new game modes, weapons, car and horse racing, and new cosmetics. Along with the new vehicles and racing, you will also be able to drive in first-person with the update. It also adds challenges, which include assassination missions, combat challenges, and new secrets to uncover. At launch, there will be a total of nine combat challenges—five standoffs and four assassinations—each with their own rewards. There is also a new photo mode, and the Free Ride update will also add Classic difficulty for hardcore fans of the franchise. Classic difficulty will make enemies tougher and make it more difficult for players to recover after battle, and in Classic difficulty, when you reload, unused bullets are lost. The titular new game mode, Free Ride, drops players into the game's version of 1900s Sicily and tasks them with exploring and taking on challenges as you explore. These challenges will be unlocked as you play the game's main campaign, and players will be able to switch between the campaign and Free Ride mode from the pause menu. There are also a number of secrets to uncover throughout the game's world in the Free Ride mode, and following the clues may lead you down a rabbit hole to a reward. Aside from the new game modes and content, Free Ride also adds 16 new outfits, three new hats, four new knives, three guns, three charms, and two new cars, all of which will be available both in the campaign and Free Ride mode. Read full story

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported record revenue for the third quarter ended October 26, 2025, of $57.0 billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73.4% and 73.6%, respectively. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were both $1.30. Read full story

Redragon has just announced its latest MMO-oriented gaming mouse, the Impact M908 SE, which has a symmetrical ergonomic design with a pinky rest, RGB lighting, and 12 programmable side buttons. With the main clicks, additional customizable top buttons, and the scroll click, the M908 features a total of 18 buttons. The M908 SE doesn't feature any wireless connectivity and uses an optical SG8960 sensor and Huano switches on the main buttons—although Redragon doesn't specify which model. The sensor is capable of up to 24,000 DPI and tracking up to 80 G acceleration, and the polling rate tops out at 1,000 Hz. The mouse is designed as an MMO mouse, and, as such, it focuses more on ergonomics and customization, rather than chasing light weight, like modern FPS mice. Instead, the M908 has an adjustable weight system with 8 small 2.4 g weights—theoretically, this allows you to tune the weight and center of gravity of the mouse. In terms of ergonomics, the Redragon Impact M908 SE appears to be similar to the Razer Naga, although the Naga weighs significantly less than the 165 g Redragon contender. That weight is presumably with all of the weights installed, meaning it could be reduced by around 20 g. That's still quite heavy for a gaming mouse, but it isn't meant as an FPS mouse, so this may not be a concern. Redragon provides a custom software solution for programming the mouse on Windows, although there is no customization on macOS or Linux. Fortunately, the M908 SE does include onboard memory, so once you've customized the buttons and any macros, those will be saved to the mouse and can be used on other operating systems. The Redragon M908 is available from Redragon directly for $32.99.

In the latest of the AI takeover of the video games industry, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of the GTA franchise, made some remarks in a CNBC interview that seem to suggest Take-Two may also soon start embracing AI in games. Speaking on the possibilities of the future of AI in video games, Zelnick says that one of the applications Take-Two is currently exploring is using AI to improve efficiency in the development pipeline, going on to emphasize that those efficiencies are "taking away mundane tasks, so people can focus on more interesting and creative tasks," and not necessarily reducing employment. Expanding further, Zelnick suggests that AI could be used in the creative process, providing the example of streamlining voice acting by training an AI model on a voice actor's lines and using the AI to generate NPC dialogue instead of scripting every interaction. He explains that if characters were to be trained on scripts recorded by voice actors, they could interact more naturally. The idea of training an AI on the voices of paid actors is not new in gaming. Recently, Embark Studios explained how it used a similar model to create more versatile, interesting drop and marker callouts in both Arc Raiders and The Finals. This approach has been criticized for potentially putting voice actors' jobs at risk. When asked about a potential future in which AI could be used to create a game by someone with no technical knowledge, Zelnick explained that, while AI may be able to visually approximate a video game, creating a game is more complicated, specifically referring to the creative and technical talent, marketing, and the bigger picture that would prevent a fully AI-generated game from being realistically attainable—at least in the foreseeable future. Zelnick's comments come shortly after EA signed an agreement with Perplexity AI to integrate AI into workflows throughout the game studio—despite these systems allegedly wreaking havoc on employee efficiency—and Krafton announced a pivot to being an AI-first company.

The Px8 S2 McLaren Edition, a new version of the award-winning Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 wireless headphones, has been unveiled. Developed in collaboration with McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team, the new headphones build on the success of the acclaimed Px8 S2. The design integrates the signature McLaren Papaya finish together with a striking Anthracite Grey, as well as carefully considered reveals of the McLaren Speedmark on both the headband and earcups. A diamond-cut bright edge on each elliptical logo plate and memory-foam cushions and headband trimmed in soft, luxurious Nappa leather deliver the ultimate, premium feel. Read full story

Earlier in November, we reported on screen-off downloads finally being added to SteamOS and the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels in order to prevent OLED burn-in. Now, that update has officially made it into the Steam Deck Client Stable channel, meaning it will soon be available to all Steam Deck users after an update. Any Steam Decks with the latest Steam Client update will automatically download game updates with the display off when the device is plugged in, but you will need to manually enable the new feature on battery power. The Steam Deck will turn off the display automatically after an idle period, and you can check on the download without fully waking the Steam Deck by simply tapping a button or moving the device. Along with the new screen-off downloads, Valve has also added a bunch of fixes to the Steam Client for Steam Deck, including expanding high contrast support, fixing controller and gyro compatibility and sensitivity issues, polishing some UI elements, and fixing some Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility bugs. Valve also added the ability to report harassment in chats directly from the chat window and added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller. Overall, at this point, it seems as though Valve is working on polishing SteamOS and the Steam Client as much as possible, both for the Steam Deck and likely in anticipation of the release of the Steam Machine.

AMD has unveiled the Instinct MI430X, a data center accelerator designed for the intersection of high-performance computing and large-scale AI. Deployments are already underway at two of the world's leading research facilities. The GPU is being integrated into the Discovery supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Alice Recoque exascale system in Europe. Both systems will utilize the chip alongside AMD's upcoming EPYC "Venice" processors. By launching directly into production systems rather than through a preliminary announcement, AMD is making the MI430X as the immediate successor to its previous Instinct lineup and a key element for countries and organizations aiming to develop self-reliant, open AI infrastructure. The MI430X tackles the memory bottlenecks that challenge modern AI and simulation workloads with an impressive 432 GB of HBM4 memory, delivering approximately 19.6 TB/s of bandwidth. These specifications essentially transform the accelerator into a near-memory-compute device for trillion-parameter models. The chip is powered by AMD's next-generation CDNA architecture, which maintains hardware-level double-precision FP64 support for traditional scientific computing while introducing native FP8 and FP4 precision modes for efficient AI training and inference. The design also focuses on performance-per-watt improvements, catering to environments where power efficiency is as crucial as raw performance for sustained exascale operations.

Qualcomm is ready to push its Snapdragon X2 Elite and Elite Extreme SoCs into a sector that was previously dominated by x86 SoC makers, and that is gaming. The company now claims that its SoC can run more than 90% of the most played games available on the market on the initial launch. However, this is not the only striking claim, as Qualcomm has benchmarks that prove that its Adreno X2 iGPU is 50% faster than the iGPU inside Intel Core Ultra 9 288V "Lunar Lake" and 29% faster than the iGPU on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point," under the same graphics settings. This is of course, no small win, and Qualcomm expects to win hearts of gamers with its next-generation platform. The new chip delivers frame rates up to 2.3x higher than its predecessor while supporting many popular Windows games. Its architecture uses four processing blocks that give the flagship X2 Elite Extreme an edge over competing integrated graphics. Each block efficiently processes graphics work before passing it to shader processors organized around two micro-units. These units each contain 128 KB of memory feeding 128 ALUs. The design supports multiple precision formats, employs a more efficient execution model, and can process two instructions at once to maximize its 128-ALU groups. In total, the GPU has eight shader processors and 2,048 ALUs running at up to 1.85 GHz, backed by 21 MB of on-chip memory, 2 MB of cache, and 228 GB/s of memory bandwidth on the flagship model. Read full story

Counterpoint Research expects memory prices to keep climbing through 2025 and into early 2026. The firm says DRAM prices could rise another 30% in Q4 2025, followed by up to 20% more early next year. This comes on top of roughly 50% price increases already seen this year. The main pressure right now is on older memory. LPDDR4 supply has tightened as manufacturers shift production to newer parts for AI hardware. That shift has created odd price gaps: DDR5 for PCs and servers is trading around $1.50 per gigabit, while DDR4, used in low-end phones and other consumer gear is selling for about $2.10. Even HBM3e is currently cheaper at around $1.70. Counterpoint expects DRAM output to grow by more than 20% in 2026 as Samsung, SK hynix, Micron, and China's CXMT ramp up production. But the bigger problem may be further ahead. NVIDIA's plan to use LPDDR in future AI systems puts it on par with a major smartphone vendor, something the LPDDR supply chain has never had to support. LPDDR also shifts error correction away from DDR5 ECC modules and onto the CPU, a change that could reshape server designs. In a tight supply scenario, Counterpoint warns DDR5 RDIMM prices could double between early 2025 and the end of 2026. For now, the worst impact is hitting budget smartphones that still rely on LPDDR4. But analysts expect the strain to spread to mid-range and high-end devices, raising bill-of-materials costs by as much as 25% for some models. That could squeeze margins or slow shipment growth—or both. The report adds that broader risks like tariffs, geopolitics, and labor costs make the outlook even more volatile. Read full story

A series of shocking news about price hikes continues to unfold, as we now receive official "warnings" from GPU AIB partners about the situation. On the official PowerColor subreddit, a representative noted that Holiday 2025 discounts are about to commence, but also claimed that prices will rise in 2026, urging gamers to buy before the increase. While this could be a marketing tactic, the recurring theme of warnings is becoming more prominent in the supply chain. Previously, we reported that DRAM prices have risen significantly—171.8% year-over-year—driving costs to new levels for this essential component found in every GPU, smartphone, PC, and console. South Korean memory giants, such as Samsung and SK Hynix, are currently unable to fulfill all orders, completing only 70% of them. Smaller OEMs and channel distributors have been informed to expect only 35-40% fulfillment through the first quarter of 2026. Even some larger AIBs, like PowerColor, may face shortages in DRAM supply, potentially leaving their GPUs without installed DRAM modules. This situation not only delays their planned product rollouts but also jeopardizes their expected revenue streams if it persists. They are faced with the choice of either gambling on the spot market for a significant markup or leaving their production lines idle. Additionally, the shortage could ultimately increase the price of GPUs that are shipped, as they now contain a rarer commodity—DRAM. Read full story

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today announced the availability of the Brocade X8 Directors and Brocade G820 56-port switch, the industry's first 128G Fiber Channel platforms designed for today's mission-critical workloads and enterprise AI applications. Brocade Gen 8 Fiber Channel safeguards storage for the quantum era and automates infrastructure management through embedded SAN AI technology. "Brocade has been the trusted leader in Fiber Channel for more than 30 years. Our new Gen 8 Fiber Channel platforms advance the enterprise storage industry by securing storage networks against emerging quantum-era threats and by utilizing embedded SAN AI technology to automate application infrastructure management," said Dennis Makishima, vice president and general manager, Brocade Storage Networking, Broadcom. "These new 128G platforms establish a robust foundation for mission-critical and enterprise AI workloads." Read full story

AMD is gearing up to refresh its "Strix Point" APUs with the upcoming "Gorgon Point" generation, set for release in 2026. Recent online benchmarks have provided the first glimpse of this new APU. A submission to SiSoftware reveals an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 model. The "Gorgon Point" APU offers a boost in single-threaded performance while maintaining the same CPU core and iGPU architecture. It features up to 12 cores and 24 threads based on "Zen 5" or "Zen 5c," an iGPU based on the RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture, and an NPU based on XDNA 2. The cache configuration is listed as 12×1 MB of L2 and 3×16 MB of L3 cache. Although the core architecture remains largely unchanged, the CPU, iGPU, and NPU receive performance enhancements over the existing "Strix Point" chip. According to leaked partner slides, the main difference is a slight increase in boost clock speeds for the new APU generation. In SiSoftware run, th Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 was spotted running 5.25 GHz boost frequency, which is a modest improvement from the previous 5.1 GHz, while maintaining a 28 W default TDP. The NPU throughput has been moderately increased to deliver over 55 AI TOPS. AMD has enabled full NPU performance across all tiers of Ryzen AI SKUs based on this chip. AMD's own benchmarks of the "Gorgon Point" APU are also shown below, as revealed by an earlier leak from a confidential presentation in China.

Unity and Epic Games today announced they are working together to bring Unity games into Fortnite, creating more opportunity and value for players and developers. Developers will have the ability to publish Unity games into Fortnite, one of the world's largest gaming ecosystems with more than 500 million registered accounts worldwide, and participate in the Fortnite Creator Economy. Also announced today at Unite, Unity's Annual Developer Conference, Unity will be bringing Unreal Engine support to their cross-platform commerce platform. This will give Unreal developers more choice for managing everything from their digital catalogs and payment providers to web shops across PC, mobile, and web. Developers will be able to manage pricing, promotions, and live operations with Unreal Engine, coming early next year. Read full story

Q.ANT today announced the availability of its next-generation Native Processing Unit: The Q.ANT NPU 2, with enhanced nonlinear processing capabilities to deliver orders-of-magnitude gains in energy efficiency and performance for AI and high-performance workloads. By performing nonlinear mathematics natively in light, the Q.ANT NPU 2 enables entirely new classes of AI and scientific applications including physical AI and advanced robotics, next-generation computer vision and industrial intelligence, physics-based simulation and scientific discovery. Q.ANT is offering its NPUs directly as a 19" Server Solution including x86 host processor and Linux operating system. "Q.ANT offers the industry a new class of processors that enable performance gains beyond the incremental improvements of their digital counterparts - opening the door for superior algorithms that digital circuits cannot reach." said Dr. Michael Förtsch, CEO of Q.ANT. "For years, AI has raced ahead of our ability to power it—energy became the new frontier. With our NPUs, we've changed the equation. Our NPU 2 proves that performance and sustainability aren't opposing forces. They're one and the same. This isn't an evolution—it's a new beginning. Read full story

Noctua today presented all-black chromax line versions of its award-winning G2 flagship models: Both the NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler and the NF-A14x25 G2 140 mm fans have successfully set new standards for performance-to-noise efficiency, and the new chromax.black versions provide the same, award-winning quiet cooling performance in a sleek, unobtrusive design. "The response to our long-awaited G2 series products has been amazing, both from customers and expert reviewers," says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "We're proud that the NH-D15 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2 have managed to continue the legacy of their iconic predecessors, and we are confident that the new chromax.black versions will be well received by those who prefer a stealthy, unobtrusive look." Read full story

Intel's John Pitzer, a Vice President in charge of Corporate Planning & Investor Relations, announced that yields for "Panther Lake" on the Intel 18A node have been increasing by approximately 7% each month. At the RBC Capital Markets Global TMT conference, we received an update on Intel Foundry and its developments. This reported growth rate aligns with industry expectations for a healthy ramp-up. After months of reports about poor yields, it's reassuring to see that the yield curve for the 18A node is generally improving, ensuring that Panther Lake chips will be delivered on time. Over the past seven to eight months, the yield curve has shown consistent improvement. If the 7% monthly growth continues, Intel could potentially scale Panther Lake into volume production without significantly increasing per-unit costs. However, the speed at which customers receive chips will depend on the absolute ramp speed and capacity decisions. > John PitzerWe clearly want to do better on the gross margin side. I think what's important is when Lip-Bu joined in March, he was unsatisfied by yields and he was unhappy that the progress on yields was sort of erratic. I think one of the things that's changed dramatically over the last 7 or 8 months, is we now have a predictable path for yield improvement. We've talked about in the past that the industry average yield improvement on a new ramp is about 7% per month. And we are now on that curve for Panther Lake, which is giving us some confidence as we launched the product this quarter. And like I said, if you go to CES in January, you can hear a lot more about that. Read full story

Microsoft has unveiled the Cobalt 200, a custom server processor designed for its Azure cloud infrastructure. According to the company, the chip offers approximately a 50% performance increase over its previous Cobalt 100 design and enhances energy efficiency. Some Cobalt 200 systems are already operational in Microsoft datacenters, with wider customer availability anticipated in 2026. This positions the Cobalt 200 as a key hardware component for many Azure services. The processor is built using Arm Neoverse V3 technology in a dual-chiplet layout, totaling 132 cores, and is manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm node. The design emphasizes precise power control, allowing each core to operate at its own voltage and frequency. This means each core can independently boost performance based on workload demands. The processor also includes a substantial 192 MB of L3 cache and 12 memory channels. Additionally, Microsoft has integrated specialized accelerators for compression and cryptographic tasks, which the company states make up about 33% of typical cloud operations. This allows these functions to run without occupying general-purpose cores. Microsoft took a unique approach by modeling over 140 real-world Azure scenarios and employing AI-driven simulations to evaluate more than 350,000 configuration options before finalizing the architecture. Initial results from production deployments are promising, with one collaboration service noting a 45% improvement in performance and a 35% reduction in compute requirements compared to the previous platform. The chip also includes hardware memory encryption by default and supports Arm confidential compute features to enhance workload isolation for enterprise customers.

abxylute officially launches 3D One, the world's first, and currently the only PC gaming handheld capable of running modern titles in native, glasses-free 3D. Powered by a custom 11-inch electronic-raster (parallax barrier) display, next-generation real-time eye tracking, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V, 3D One brings a completely new visual dimension to PC gaming. At a time when glasses-free 3D has nearly vanished from mainstream consumer electronics, the 3D One revives and significantly modernizes the technology with a purpose-built hardware-software system designed specifically for high-definition, low-latency 3D gameplay. "Rendering glasses-free 3D video is easy; gaming is extremely hard. Within a single second, the system must break down each frame into dozens of interlaced perspectives, which requires massive computing power," said CEO Donald Zhang. "We believe today's advancements in display tech, content availability, and AI acceleration finally make high-quality glasses-free 3D gaming not only possible, but genuinely exciting." Read full story

Microsoft is revamping its Windows 11 operating system to align with the agentic AI era. This update will enable AI agents to manage tasks within the OS based on simple user commands. For instance, if a user wants to order a pizza online, the AI agent can open a web browser, search for a pizza place, and enter the user's credit card information and address. However, Microsoft acknowledges that this capability poses a potential security vulnerability. Upon installing the Windows 11 Build 26220.7262, in Settings > System, you will find a new toggle for "Experimental agentic features" inside the "AI Components." Thankfully, it is an optional feature and requires turning on manually. Upon enabling this, Microsoft gives you a warning: "These features are still being tested and may impact the performance or security of your device." And the latter is more true than the former, as the security is the number one thing that is of concern. For AI agents, we are seeing the emergence of previously unknown security vulnerabilities. Cross-prompt injection attacks represent a significant example of this trend. In these scenarios, attackers hide malicious directives within ordinary documents or interface elements, effectively hijacking the agent's original instructions and causing it to execute unintended actions. This can cause the AI agent to install malware, give credit card information to third parties, and much more. Check out the optional and experimental feature—courtesy of Windows Latest—below. Read full story

XPOWER, the high-performance gaming brand of global memory leader Silicon Power (SP), has been honored with the Taiwan Excellence Award 2026 for its Storm DDR5 RGB UDIMM. Recognized for its outstanding performance, innovative engineering, and compelling aesthetic design, the XPOWER Storm delivers the speed, stability, and visual flair that today's gamers and PC enthusiasts demand. **High-Performance DDR5 Meets Reliability** The XPOWER Storm stands out with its impressive performance, reaching speeds of up to 8000 MT/s with low-latency configurations from CL28 to CL38. Its advanced architecture delivers exceptional responsiveness for high-demand gaming, multitasking, and content creation workloads—pushing the limits of what modern systems can achieve. Operating at a low voltage of 1.35 V to 1.45 V, the XPOWER Storm maintains outstanding efficiency while sustaining extreme performance. With built-in PMIC power management, On-Die ECC, and full support for Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, users can unlock maximum speed with effortless, stable overclocking. Read full story

The 66th edition of the TOP500 list of the world's most powerful supercomputers was announced today at the SC25 Conference in St Louis, Missouri. The new list reflects continued U.S. leadership in high-performance computing (HPC), historic European milestones, and growing global diversity across architectures and energy-efficient design. **El Capitan Extends Leadership Across Benchmarks** The El Capitan system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) remains the undisputed leader of global HPC. Based on the HPE Cray EX255a architecture, powered by AMD 4th Gen EPYC CPUs and AMD Instinct MI300A accelerators, El Capitan achieved 1.809 Exaflop/s on the HPL benchmark—a significant remeasurement that further strengthens its position as the fastest computer in the world. El Capitan also dominates the HPCG benchmark, delivering 17.41 HPCG-Petaflop/s, making it the #1 for real-world application performance. On the HPL-MxP mixed-precision benchmark, it recorded 16.7 Exaflop/s, confirming its versatility in AI and data-driven workloads. With 11.34 million cores and an energy efficiency of 60.9 GFlops/Watt, El Capitan exemplifies the current generation of exascale computing. Read full story

Since Microsoft Build 2025, AMD has accelerated AI innovation across the Windows ecosystem through deep collaboration with Microsoft. Together, we are unlocking the full potential of Windows ML and Microsoft Foundry on Windows, an evolution of Windows AI Foundry. With the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and Radeon GPUs, AMD delivers fast, more efficient, and intelligent on-device AI performance. This partnership empowers developers to create the next generation of AI-powered Windows applications, delivering tangible benefits to customers and businesses without requiring cloud connectivity. **Accelerating AI on Windows with AMD Hardware** Our ongoing collaboration with Microsoft centers on optimizing Windows ML for AMD hardware accelerators -- GPUs and NPUs. These optimizations deliver high performance, improved efficiency, and broader support for the most advanced model architectures. Read full story

Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Cindy Stoddard as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective December 1. Stoddard will report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan and lead Intel's global IT organization as the company accelerates its digital transformation and modernizes its technology infrastructure. "The CIO role has become increasingly strategic for Intel as we modernize our legacy systems, strengthen our operational backbone, and build deeper partnerships with AI platform companies," said Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. "Cindy is a proven enterprise technology leader whose expertise in large-scale digital transformation will be instrumental as we build Intel's foundation for long-term success." Read full story

MSI, a leading global provider of high-performance server solutions, showcases its next-generation computing and AI innovations at SuperComputing 2025 (SC25), Booth #205. MSI introduces its ORv3 rack solution and a comprehensive portfolio of power-efficient, multi-node, and additional AI-optimized platforms built on NVIDIA MGX and desktop NVIDIA DGX, designed for high-density environments and mission-critical workloads. These modular, scalable and rack-scale solutions are engineered for maximum performance, energy efficiency, and flexibility, enabling modern and next-generation data centers to accelerate deployment and scale with ease. "Through close collaboration with industry leaders AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA, MSI continues to drive innovation across the data center ecosystem," said Danny Hsu, General Manager of the Enterprise Platform Solutions at MSI. "Our goal is to deliver scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure that empowers customers to accelerate AI development and next-generation computing with performance, reliability, and flexibility at scale." Read full story

The Game Awards has officially announced the full line-up for the 2025 event, and it looks as though the judges have had a rough time of it, thanks to just how many hotly anticipated games launched in 2025—and matching the hype, no less—alongside some underdogs that surprised fans of various genres. The Game Awards 2025 will once again be hosted by Geoff Keighley on December 11, 2025 at 17:30 PST (01:30 UTC). Some of the stand-out nominees include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades II, and Hollow Knight Silksong, all of which garnered massive amounts of attention at and since launch, although there are also a handful of interesting nominees, like the fresh new fighter from the creators of League of Legends, 2XKO, which has hardly left beta. The Game of the Year nominees for 2025 are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hades II, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. While The Game Awards is primarily an awards show, it's not uncommon to see developers and publishers show off their upcoming games. Previously, we saw trailers for games like The Witcher IV, The Outer Worlds 2, and Borderlands 4 release during The Game Awards events. The Game Awards nominees announcement has not been without drama, either. The awards show came under fire online in a handful of posts on social media because of the nomination of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as an indie game when, in reality, it had a significantly higher budget and many more artists and developers working on it than many of its competitors. Read full story

Phison Electronics, a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions, today announced its next-generation PCIe Gen 5 enterprise SSDs, the Pascari X201 and Pascari D201, and a demonstration of AI agents running on a laptop PC powered by an integrated GPU and Phison aiDAPTIV+ GPU memory extension technology. Together, these innovations deliver the performance needed to power AI workloads for IT departments and universities all the way through to hyperscalers and enterprise data centers. As data volumes and AI compute demands soar, enterprises need storage that delivers consistent low latency, predictable QoS, and efficiency at scale. Meanwhile, IT departments and universities face the challenges of early AI adoption and defining ROI. Phison addresses these requirements with the Pascari X201, built to accelerate data-intensive workloads, and the Pascari D201, providing density-optimized performance for cloud and object storage clusters. On the client side, aiDAPTIV+ brings AI to a broader audience by enabling powerful inference-based AI agents to run on iGPU-based laptop and desktop PCs, driving productivity in corporate environments and expanding AI learning opportunities for students. Read full story

OneXPlayer has already revealed the OneXFly Apex, an AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming handheld, but now it has revealed more information about the Super X, which the company calls the "ultimate 2-in-1 gaming laptop." The new OneXPlayer 14-inch tablet, which was previously revealed in a presentation, is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU with up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X unified memory. The OneXPlayer Super X is currently listed on Kickstarter, although it hasn't officially launched there yet, so pricing is unclear. Although it is technically a tablet, OneXPlayer ships the Super X with a magnetic keyboard accessory, technically making it something akin to a Microsoft Surface-style 2-in-1 device. OneXPlayer is billing the Super X as a do-it-all compact tablet for everything from creative workloads and gaming to heavy local AI tasks. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a TDP of up to 120 W, and it will supposedly have an 83.5 Wh battery, which isn't particularly large, given the sizeable power budget. That 120 W TDP may pose a problem for a slim form factor, but OneXPlayer is allegedly planning a liquid-cooled version of the Super X tablet—although not much is available regarding the details of said liquid-cooling system. As with most AMD Strix Halo devices, expansion and upgrades are limited to the SSDs, and the Super X has one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots, although a maximum storage capacity is not listed by OneXPlayer. The display is a 14-inch, 2880×1800, 120 Hz AMOLED panel with a claimed 138% coverage of the sRGB color space. The display supposedly also supports HDR and VRR, the latter of which should be a decent help when it comes to gaming workloads and perhaps even battery life. It also supports a stylus with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, so it may be useful as a sketching tablet or note-taking tool. The ports on the Super X include 2× USB4, 1× USB 3.2 Type-A, 1× 3.5 mm audio, 1× TF Card slot, 1× HDMI 2.1, 1× PCIe 4.0 Mini SSD Expansion Slot (externally accessible).

The Epic Games Store launched in late 2018 as an alternative to Valve's Steam, and Epic Games has been steadily adding features to its storefront and game launcher to lure buyers away from Valve. The latest feature to come to the Epic Games Store is gifting, specifically in preparation for the 2025 holiday season, it seems. The announcement by Epic Games explains that you simply need to select "Buy as a Gift" and then select someone from your friends list to gift the game to. Currently, gifting on Epic Games is limited to web browsers and the Epic Games Store Launcher on PC, and paid games, special editions, add-ons, and bundles can all be gifted. You cannot gift free games, pre-purchase offers, subscriptions, and in-game items or currency. For those of you looking for an alternative to Steam to gift games to friends or family in a different country or currency—something Steam does not allow—Epic Games isn't your savior, either, at least not yet. Unfortunately, at launch, if you attempt to gift a game to a friend in another country, you will be met with an error. According to Epic Games, though, cross-region gifting is planned for the future, although when exactly it will land is unclear. The basic restrictions on gifting on Epic Games include that you can only send gifts after having been friends with the recipient for at least two days. Recipients can also reject gifts, and rejected gifts and gifts that have not been accepted within 14 days will be refunded. Gifts will also be refunded if the recipient already has the intended gift in their library.

While AMD's shiny new FSR 4 is ostensibly exclusive to Radeon RX 9000 series, there have been a number of successful attempts to get it running on older AMD Radeon GPUs after a rather sizeable mistake on AMD's part led to the FSR 4 libraries leaking online. Now, however, a Linux developer working for Valve has implemented a fix to get FSR 4 running on older GPUs right into the Proton translation layer responsible for running Direct3D 12 via the Vulkan API on Linux. Support for FSR 4 is only one of a bunch of updates to D3VK-Proton shipping in the latest 3.0 update. As of version 3.0 of VKD3D-Proton, the translation layer responsible FSR 4 is present for RX 9000 series Radeon GPUs using the official method, but the Valve developer behind the project, Hans-Kristian Arntzen, has also implemented a "hacky emulation path" that allows FSR 4 to work on older Radeon GPUs. The developer notes that this implementation uses int8 and float16 cooperative matrix support, and that it may come at "significant performance cost." It is, as such, not officially supported by the default build of VKD3D-Proton, and the current official implementation is also mostly a first step in the process of getting FSR 4 implemented "in a more proper way" into Valve's Proton itself. Support for FSR 4 may not be relevant to devices like the Steam Deck, due to the increased performance hit, but it may become more important around the release of the Steam Machine, which still relies on RDNA 3 GPU cores but is expected to provide around the same performance as an AMD Radeon RX 7600M.