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Retroid debuts Retro Pocket Classic for retro gaming
Retroid fans can rejoice because full specs for the Retro Pocket Classic have finally dropped. This tiny gaming machine keeps the retro look but packs serious modern hardware. Previous teases left gamers wanting more, and Retroid just delivered complete details about their upcoming handheld. Players will love the crisp 3.92-inch AMOLED screen that shines at 500 nits and displays games at 1,240 x 1080 resolution with super-sharp 419-pixel density. The brains behind this pocket-sized powerhouse come from an unnamed 4nm Qualcomm chip that should handle classic games with ease. Retroid added 4GB of LPDDR4X memory alongside 64GB of eMMC storage for all your favorite titles. They even included active cooling to prevent slowdowns during...
ASUS Q-Release Slim Draws Scrutiny Over Scratched GPU Ports
Many ASUS motherboard users posted photos and videos online in late January. These posts showed scratches on graphics card parts caused by the PCIe "Q-Release Slim" system from ASUS. People who spent big money on these high-end boards shared their concerns across forums and social media platforms. The damage appeared as scrapes on the connecting parts of expensive graphics cards. ASUS North America quickly addressed these reports with an announcement. They claimed their tests found no damage that affected the parts' functionality. They added that any PCIe card would show signs of wear after being plugged in and removed about 60 times. Many other companies watched this situation closely because they sell similar quick-release systems...
Apple Overhauls iOS 19 with VisionOS Design
Apple changes their software looks often, and people never fully agree about it. Big updates are coming to iOS 19 and macOS 16 this year. Mark Gurman and other trusted experts say the new design borrows ideas from VisionOS. These ideas came first on the Vision Pro headset. We can see early signs in iOS 18 with its round icons in the control center. Before this, Apple used square icons with curved edges instead. No one knows if all app icons will become round in future updates. Mac systems already had round icons years ago until Catalina came out. Apple brings back old design ideas every few years like clockwork. The new systems will add more see-through parts to the screen. Some users will love the fresh look, but others will miss the...
Winstron Rethinks Handheld Gaming with Dual Fusion Concept
People who love portable gaming machines probably know about those tiny computers that double as gaming handhelds. Winstron thinks differently about this space, though, as shown by their latest idea, the Dual Fusion. Since this exists just as a concept right now, we lack any information about what parts it might contain, how much it could cost, or when you might buy one. The design certainly catches your eye, though. Winstron decided against making another shrunken laptop. Instead, they created a normal-sized computer with a special palm rest you can detach. This removable section features a screen where you'd normally find the trackpad, surrounded by game controls on both sides that hide themselves when you connect it back to the main...
Samsung, Logitech Unite to Transform Modern Workplaces
Samsung and Logitech reached their five-year mark working together on video meeting systems. They joined forces by pairing Samsung screens with Logitech cameras and sound equipment. Together, they help people connect better at work no matter where team members sit. Their partnership focuses on making meetings feel natural whether employees work from home or the office. Companies need good technology for their meeting rooms because many people work from different places these days. Samsung provides clear, bright screens that show everyone's faces in detail. Logitech adds excellent cameras and microphones that capture voices and images perfectly. Samsung touch screens also let people draw and share ideas directly on the display during...
GALAX Boosts HOF Card Performance With Dual Power Design
GALAX gave their fancy new GeForce RTX 5090D graphics cards to famous computer tweakers last month for testing. These early versions came with just one 12V-2×6 power plug, though the white circuit board clearly showed room for more. People online complained these cards might not reach super high speeds because they needed more juice. Liquid nitrogen cooling helped push these chips beyond normal limits during early trials. GALAX answered critics by creating a special version called the HOF Extreme Overclock Lab Limited Edition. This newer model includes two 12V-2×6 power connectors instead of just one. Several computer speed experts joined a contest hosted by GALAX to see who could push these cards furthest. A Chinese participant named...
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Arrives on PC and Consoles Today
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 just came out everywhere you play games - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam, GoG, and Epic Games Store. Storybird Studio developed this sequel with PQube and PixelHeart publishing it together. Players can expect fast action, tough platforming challenges, and many hidden things to find throughout beautiful gothic pixel-art worlds. The original Beyond the Ice Palace hit Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum in 1988. Nobody expected fans to wait 37 years between the first game and this sequel—breaking records for the longest gap between a game and its follow-up. The developers kept the classic pixel-art style people loved but added modern gameplay that works for...
BlizzCon Returns to Anaheim for 2026 Celebration
BlizzCon will return to the Anaheim Convention Center next fall. Mark your calendars for September 12 and 13, 2026. This big party celebrates all Blizzard games and the fans who love them. The event brings people together through shared passion and helps create lasting friendships. The first BlizzCon was in 2005. Nearly two decades have passed since then. During these years, the event inspired new ideas and created amazing moments for fans. The team wants to make sure the celebration matches what the community deserves. Expect familiar favorites at the 2026 event. You'll find the Opening Ceremony and deep dive panels about your favorite games. The Darkmoon Faire will return along with friendly tournaments between players. Everyone can...
Meta Tests In-House Chip for AI Training
Reuters just reported Meta has started testing its first homemade chip built to train artificial intelligence systems. Two people who work at the company leaked this news, saying Meta had already sent out small batches of early test chips. The Facebook parent company might make more of these chips if the first ones work right. Meta recently showed off a system using NVIDIA Blackwell GB200 chips, but company leaders apparently want their chips instead. Many big artificial intelligence companies want to stop completely depending on NVIDIA for chips. Last month, news came out that OpenAI finished designing its chips, possibly working with Broadcom and TSMC to make them. One person who talked to Reuters said Meta asked TSMC, a chip factory...
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