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PlayStation 5 Pro With More Power; Specs Leaked

psobota, 21 August 2023, 11:08

In a half-hour video, Paul, host of YouTube channel RedGamingTech, presents exciting information about the likely specifications of the PS5 Pro.

Discord Develops Xbox App and Will Support Direct Streaming

Agnes Adamus, 04 August 2023, 14:18

A new feature is heading to Xbox consoles. Those who have integrated Discord into their console will be able to broadcast their gameplay live.

AI-assisted Fraud Becomes Simple; Special Chatbot Aims to Make Crimes Easier

Kamil Cuber, 30 July 2023, 17:11

An AI bot called FraudGPT has appeared on the web to assist fraudsters in committing crimes. Interestingly, the bot is quite popular.

Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Becoming More Certain (Rumor)

Damian Mista, 26 July 2023, 17:41

Information about the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared on the pages of a Chinese-language business website. The launch of the new console appears to be a matter of time.

Ray Tracing and DLSS in Nintendo Switch 2 (Rumor)

TheKirro, 08 July 2023, 01:04

Nintendo Switch 2 with ray tracing and DLSS? New leaks suggest the use of Ampere technology in the console.

PS5 Slim Revealed During FTC Hearing? Expected to Launch This Year

Agnes Adamus, 05 July 2023, 12:08

The case of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has brought us information on Sony's plans. They show that the Japanese company plans to release the PS5 Slim soon. What's also interesting, we learned the possible release date and the price of the device.

Switch Successor Getting Closer; Devs Reportedly Already Got Devkits

Marek Pluta, 03 July 2023, 13:02

It looks like the release of the next-generation Nintendo Switch console is fast approaching. The latest leaks suggest that the Japanese giant is starting to provide developers with the first devkits of the new model.

Microsoft Would Like to Drop Exclusives, but Can't Because Sony

Agnes Adamus, 30 June 2023, 14:03

According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, console exclusivity of video games is not good. However, the market standards imposed by Sony prevent his company from abandoned this model.

AMD to be Bethesda's Exclusive Partner on Starfield; Game May Lack DLSS

Zbigniew Woznicki, 27 June 2023, 21:46

AMD has announced that the company will be Bethesda's exclusive technology partner for Starfield. Joining of forces is expected to bring huge benefits to gamers, which will see both PC and Xbox Series X|S console owners.

If Your PIN is on This List, Your Money is at Risk

Arkadiusz Strzala, 23 June 2023, 11:09

There are PIN codes and there are bad PIN codes - here is a list of the most popular and therefore least secure personal identification numbers. It's worth knowing what rules to follow when choosing a PIN so as not to make the job of fraudsters easier.

PS5 Games Finally Coming to PlayStation Streaming

Marek Pluta, 15 June 2023, 15:00

Sony is expected to expand the benefits of PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers soon. The Japanese giant is currently testing streaming of selected and supported titles from the PlayStation 5 console.

Hideo Kojima at Apple Conference; His Games Coming to macOS

Agnes Adamus, 05 June 2023, 23:55

At WWDC 2023, Apple announced that macOS Sonoma will receive Game Mode. Interestingly, Hideo Kojima himself appeared during the presentation of the mode.

Unreal Engine 5.2 Will Finally Solve a Huge Problem of Current Games

Agnes Adamus, 17 May 2023, 10:30

The latest version of the technology from Epic Games - Unreal Engine 5.2 - has been enhanced with an option that could help solve a huge problem for current games.

Windows Update Makes it Harder to Switch to Google Chrome

Agnes Adamus, 04 May 2023, 15:19

Quick change to Google Chrome as the default browser has become a thing of the past with the recent Windows 10 and 11 updates.

Our GPUs are Better for Streamers, Nvidia Claims

Arkadiusz Strzala, 04 May 2023, 15:13

The AV1 video codec is growing in popularity, thanks mainly to its free license. Nvidia, on the other hand, claims that its latest-generation GeForce GPUssupport it better, providing higher video quality.

PS5 Firmware Update Improves Stability, Performance and More

Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 April 2023, 15:03

The PlayStation has received firmware update numbered 23.01-07.20.00. The update improves the performance and stability of the console OS and probably many other minor things.

Game Bug May Cost You Windows Reinstall

Arkadiusz Strzala, 18 April 2023, 16:10

Microsoft Flight Simulator is not a title without flaws. One of the problems relates to the support of a certain feature in Windows OS, if it occurs, you may need to reinstall the system.

Sony Criticized for Childishness and Malice Towards Competitors in Patent Applications

Damian Mista, 11 April 2023, 18:25

Sony has included a phrase in its patent description that describes other manufacturers as „inferior.” The practice is said to have been used by the giant for many years.

Sony May be Preparing a Surprise Before of PS5 Pro (Rumor)

Damian Mista, 04 April 2023, 22:29

Tom Henderson announced that Sony is preparing a mysterious device that we will see before the release of the PS5 Pro.

PS5 Update Fixes a Bug and Introduces Minor Improvements

Damian Mista, 30 March 2023, 11:52

The PlayStation has received a new software version, numbered 23.01-07.01.01.00. The firmware improves the console's performance and removes the incorrect display of the game library in certain cases.

Steam Will Abandon Old Windows OS - Schedule Revealed

Arkadiusz Strzala, 28 March 2023, 14:28

Older Microsoft systems will not longer be supported by Steam. Valve's app will not run on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Check how much time is left to upgrade your operating system.

Diablo 4 Breaks GPUs? Nvidia Investigates the Matter

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 March 2023, 17:52

The Diablo IV beta has a similar problem with GeForce RTX cards as New World had over a year ago.

That Was Fast: Meta Drops NFTs on Facebook and Instagram

Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 March 2023, 14:10

NFT has been removed from Meta's list of interests and current work. It will not further develop the technology, and will close support for it on Facebook and Instagram.

Raises Instead of Layoffs; Nintendo Positively Surprises

Marek Pluta, 10 February 2023, 17:26

Nintendo is not going to follow in the footsteps of other companies and make huge staff cuts. The Japanese company not only does not get rid of employees, but also wants to pay them even more. It has just announced 10 percent salary increases.

Hogwarts Legacy Issues Solved on Nvidia GPUs Thanks to New Drivers

Arkadiusz Strzala, 10 February 2023, 15:54

Wizards with GeForce GPUs can rest easy - Hogwarts Legacy will run better on their hardware. Nvidia has released a new version of its drivers, improving performance.

Also Google Executes Mass Layoffs; 12,000 Employees Lose Work

Damian Mista, 21 January 2023, 14:38

Google has laid off 12,000 employees due to the current economic situation. The Mountain View giant plans to redirect priorities to, among other things, the development of artificial intelligence.

Microsoft Will Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees

Marek Pluta, 18 January 2023, 14:55

Microsoft intends to make major staff cuts. It plans to lay off up to 11,000 employees, or about 5% of its total workforce. These would be the second such layoff made in recent months.

Special Controller for PS5 Announced

, 05 January 2023, 14:20

Sony has announced the Leonardo project. It is a controller with a rather unusual shape. It is expected to provide a great deal of personalization options.

Buning RTX 4090s Will be Investigated by Nvidia

, 14 November 2022, 13:38

The RTX 4090 has not had an easy time since its release. Reviews have no shortage of praise for performance, but the card has a serious reliabiliy issue that could affect the manufacturer's reputation. Nvidia wants to investigate the problem.

Phil Spencer Criticizes Metaverse, Comparing it to Poorly-designed Game

Marek Pluta, 27 October 2022, 16:29

Xbox brand chief Phil Spencer has criticized Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse. In his opinion, it resembles a poorly designed video game and looks like a conference room.

Steam Deck Now Available Without Queues

Martin Nothing, 07 October 2022, 22:06

Steam Deck finally easier to purchase. Valve has announced that the portable gaming device can now be ordered without reservations.

Steam Deck's Competitors Rising; Razer Prepares Its Own 'Console'

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 September 2022, 13:48

The Razer Edge 5G will be the next portable gaming device. The question is, is it more in the vein of Steam Deck or the recently revealed Logitech G?

FSR 2.1 Will Boost Games on Older PCs Even Further

Arkadiusz Strzala, 09 September 2022, 14:05

AMD FSR technology, a rival to Nvidia's DLSS, has just received an update. Version 2.1 features several fixes and better image quality.

PlayStation 5 in New Combat Colors From Sony

Arkadiusz Strzala, 07 September 2022, 10:58

Sony's new design for PS5 console cases and accessories is clearly associated with the military. The camo variant is expected to be available for preorder starting September 15.

Is Nuclear Power Green? Tackling Some Myths About Atom

Arkadiusz Strzala, 17 August 2022, 12:01

Contrary to gut reaction, nuclear power is quite ecological and safe. It emits virtually no greenhouse gases and takes up little space in relation to energy yielded. Yet, due to a number of factors, lobbying included, nuclear power still gets bad rap.

Xbox Series S Games Will Run Better; MS Rolls Out Fixes

Przemyslaw Dygas, 05 August 2022, 14:09

Microsoft has released a new set of developer tools for the Xbox Series S. They will enable developers to make better use of the console's capabilities.

PS5 Keeps Selling, but Interest in Games Wanes

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 July 2022, 13:42

Interest in the PlayStation 5 is not waning, but the financial results of Sony's gaming segment must be considered disappointing.

PS5 Firmware 22.01-05.50.00.08-00.00.00.0.1 Available for Download

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2022, 11:49

The PlayStation 5 has received another systems update, although Sony has not seen fit to share the official list of fixes introduced by the new firmware.

Discord on Xbox - Microsoft is Testing Voice Chat

Arkadiusz Strzala, 21 July 2022, 12:38

The Xbox console will get the ability to make voice calls via the Discord network. A trial version of the software is now available through the Xbox Insider program.

Valve Warns Not to Play on Steam Deck During Heat Periods

Kamil Cuber, 20 July 2022, 12:03

One of Steam Deck's social media profiles posted a warning against overheating the device during hot weather.

New PS5 Firmware is Here; ALLM Support Added

Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 07 July 2022, 17:09

PS5 has received an important update. The new feature it introduces is support for TVs that support ALLM technology. In addition, the update improves system performance.

This Windows is Still Alive and Gaining Popularity

Arkadiusz Strzala, 04 July 2022, 15:07

Steam's hardware surveys can sometimes be a source of intriguing information. It turns out that Windows 7 saw an increase in popularity in June.

More Powerful Steam Deck Competitor Announced

Martin Nothing, 01 July 2022, 11:32

Chinese company AYANEO wants to stir up the portable gaming console market. Its new product has already made history before its launch.

Weaker Steam Deck; Valve Changes Specs

Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 June 2022, 12:32

Valve has changed the specifications of Steam Deck. The device may have a weaker SSD version than originally expected.

How Many Camels are You Worth? Calculator Conquers TikTok

Bart Swiatek, 07 June 2022, 15:03

A calculator that enables us to count how many camels we could get when trying to sell our partner has recently become extremely popularOn TikTok.

PS5 Pro in 2023 or 2024, Suggests TCL Conference

Konrad Sarzynski, 25 May 2022, 22:10

More reports may point to a release date for the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful version of the PS5 console. The TCL conference mentioned either 2023 or 2024.

Steam Deck Spare Parts Price Leaked

Patryk Michas, 23 May 2022, 13:47

There has been a data leak at the iFixit online store. We learned how much we will have to pay for replacing Steam Deck components.

PS5 Firmware 22.01-05.10 Available for Download

Adrian Werner, 12 May 2022, 15:01

PlayStation 5 received a fimware update today. It improves the performance of Sony's console.

Nvidia Pays Multimillion-dollar Fine Over Cryptocurrencies

Patryk Michas, 07 May 2022, 16:02

Nvidia has been fined a sizeable amount of money. The reason is cryptocurrencies, or more precisely, the lack of disclosure of reliable information about their impact on the company's revenues.

PS5 Starts to Lose to Xbox Series X in Sales

Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 04 May 2022, 14:12

This year's console sales figures show that Microsoft is coming out on top. PlayStation 5 is slowly losing its leadership position.