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Thermaltake launches revised Steel Shadow AIO coolers in Europe

Thermaltake has introduced a revised version of its Steel Shadow Tough liquid cooler series in Europe, featuring subtle but significant changes. In Europe, the new series will be named LA(S) and available with 240mm and 360mm radiators. As noted by Cowcotland, the core design, including the large, magnetically attached top …

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Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at the 2025 BAFTA Awards

Astro Bot, the acclaimed platformer, emerged as the dominant force at the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, securing five wins, including the prestigious Best Game of the Year. Still Wakes the Deep, a psychological horror title, also enjoyed a successful night, earning three BAFTA awards, two of which recognised outstanding acting …

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Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti pricing debate continues

A recent report has provided new potential pricing details for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 Ti series. While not officially set, especially given the current volatility in the GPU market driven by tariffs and competition between Nvidia and AMD, it gives us an idea of what to expect. Over at Board …

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Nvidia releases PhysX and Flow open-source libraries

Nvidia has made two of its proprietary technologies open-source: Flow, a real-time, grid–based fluid simulation library, and PhysX, a GPU acceleration library for physics. While Nvidia initially released the PhysX library on GitHub a few years ago, it wasn't fully open source. As Wccftech highlights, Nvidia has now updated its …

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CPU-Z data shows 8-core CPUs are currently the most popular PC processors

CPU-Z validation results for Q1 2025 reveal an emerging trend in CPU preferences, with eight-core processors gaining significant traction. Data shows that eight-core CPUs now represent 24.7% of all validations, marking a substantial 32.6% increase compared to previous figures. Conversely, six-core processors have declined, accounting for only 22.5% of validations, …

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Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti prices will reportedly match RTX 4060 Ti

Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch its GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards, with information from Board Channels suggesting a potential release schedule. As previously indicated, Nvidia is expected to introduce the RTX 5060 series this month. This new lineup is anticipated to include the RTX 5060 Ti in both …

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Intel and TSMC reportedly forming an alliance

The ongoing saga of potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC has taken another turn, with a new report suggesting a “preliminary agreement” for a joint venture involving Intel's chip fabrication plants (fabs). This news, reported by The Information (via Reuters), revisits a familiar narrative. This latest development shares a bit …

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MediaTek unveils new Kompanio Ultra 910 for Chromebooks

MediaTek has unveiled its latest processor, the Kompanio Ultra 910, designed to elevate Chromebook performance. This new chipset emphasises AI capabilities, enhanced power efficiency, and high-speed connectivity, incorporating advanced computing technologies to drive productivity, creativity, and multimedia experiences. Built on TSMC's 2nd-generation 3nm process, the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor …

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Panther Lake CPUs still on track for 2025, Intel confirms

At Intel Vision this week, Intel provided an update on its CPU roadmap. The Intel Panther Lake CPUs, the first built with Intel's new 18A manufacturing process, are still on track for 2025, but volume shipments won't arrive until 2026. Speaking on the roadmap update, Intel Products CEO, Michelle Johnston …

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MSI rolls out OLED Care 2.0 upgrade for all QD-OLED monitors

MSI has announced an enhanced iteration of its acclaimed OLED Care 2.0 technology. In response to user feedback, this update will increase the refresh interval of OLED Care 2.0, aiming to provide a more refined experience for owners of MSI QD-OLED monitors. This update focuses on adjusting the activation timing …

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