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Valve Backend Leaks Hint at Steam Frame Reservation System
Data mining and recent SteamDB package updates point to a potential reservation system for Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset.
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Arm Advances AI Infrastructure with New Neoverse CSS N4 and AGI CPU for Agentic Computing
Arm announced significant advances in CPUs and GPUs across its Edge AI, Physical AI, and Cloud AI units, with the Neoverse Compute Subsystem N4 delivering 2x socket-level performance and 25% better performance per watt. The company has overtaken x86 as the primary CPU in accelerated AI data center solutions.
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Disc Drive Supply Chain Collapse Points to All-Digital Console Future
A new report corroborates that optical drive production is collapsing, reinforcing Microsoft's plans for Project Helix to launch without a disc drive. PlayStation has already committed to discontinuing physical game disc production starting January 2028.
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RTX 5090 Scalping Crisis: UK Buyer Could Fly to PAX West Cheaper Than Retail
An Nvidia GeForce Evangelist distributed RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 cards at PAX West via verified priority access codes, but severe pricing inflation means international travel to the event was financially competitive with domestic retail.
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Scuf Omega Review: Sony-Licensed Controller Attempts Dual Compatibility, Falls Short on Value
PC Gamer reviews the Scuf Omega, a PlayStation 5 and PC controller with extra buttons and customization options. While it delivers on comfort and feel, compromises on polling rate and build quality leave it struggling to justify its $220 price tag against stronger competition.
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Arm Unveils Mobile-First AI Graphics Technology as Alternative to DLSS 5
Arm has introduced a new approach to AI-driven graphics reconstruction for mobile devices, positioning its open, developer-friendly networks against Nvidia's closed DLSS 5 model. The company unveiled the Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU and supporting technologies at its Arm Everywhere China event in Shanghai.
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Anbernic demos its new Nintendo DS clone, and it punches hard in PS1, N64, and even Dreamcast games
Anbernic has showcased its upcoming RG DS Plus clamshell handheld in a new video, demonstrating performance across Nintendo DS, PS1, N64, Dreamcast, and PSP libraries.
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Xbox May Skip Discs for Project Helix Amid Component Shortages
A new report from Digital Foundry indicates that supply chain problems for optical disc drives could mean Microsoft's next-generation console, Project Helix, may launch without a disc drive.
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Xbox App Coming to Select TCL Smart TVs to Expand Cloud Gaming Access
Microsoft is bringing the Xbox app to select TCL Smart TVs, allowing users across more than 25 countries to stream games without needing a console or PC.
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Pico Space Pro Appears To Receive FCC Certification Following Q4 Release Delay
A new device from Pico, highly likely to be the upcoming Space Pro mixed reality headset, has appeared in FCC filings following a recent delay to the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Gaming Monitors Stand Out in PC Hardware, but Dual-Mode Features Remain Underloved
While gaming monitors have seen impressive price-to-quality improvements lately, dual-mode screens that swap between 4K and 1080p face hurdles like slow switching and blurry interpolation.
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Anbernic RG DS Plus Brings Higher Resolution to Budget Nintendo DS Clone
Anbernic has unveiled the RG DS Plus, a refreshed version of its Nintendo DS-inspired handheld with enhanced resolution and Linux-based software, priced under $100.
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