Asus just announced the OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams
Asus just announced the OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams The Xbox Ally X20, and the glasses you’ll have to buy with it. | Image: Asus If you asked me what I’d change about the Xbox Ally X handheld – aside from fixing Windows, I mean – I’d tell you two key things. First, […]
AMD’s new pitch: our old tech is so good you should just keep using it
AMD's new pitch: our old tech is so good you should just keep using it AMD CEO Lisa Su holds a Ryzen chip. | Image: AMD Computex 2026 is underway in Taiwan, and we’re expecting all manner of flashy computers with jaw-dropping pricetags (or no pricetags at all) as the entire industry navigates RAMageddon. But […]
The QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgrade
The QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgrade The AW3426DW familiar specs, updated design language, and a bunch of QD-OLED enhancements. | Image: Alienware Alienware is taking to this year’s Computex 2026 in Taipei to announce some cool gaming monitors, most notably two exciting OLED options that are coming at different […]
This extravagant gaming laptop could ruin other screens for you
This extravagant gaming laptop could ruin other screens for you A speedy 18-inch Mini LED that needs to be seen to be believed. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge My eyes have seen the PC gaming promised land, and it’s a beautifully bright world without a shred of blurriness. It’s warm, it […]
Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games
Acer's launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it’s no Steam Deck. Acer says it’s a “streaming-first handheld and companion device,” like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced at Computex on Friday, it’s launching in Q4 2026 with a 7-inch (1920 x […]
This is MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld
This is MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld It may only be available in this “Void Purple” color option. | Image: MSI MSI has unveiled a new Claw 8 handheld gaming PC ahead of the Computex 2026 show, and this model swaps out its predecessors’ Intel Lunar Lake mobile chip for a […]
Call of Duty: Warzone is dropping PS4 and Xbox One support later this year
Call of Duty: Warzone is dropping PS4 and Xbox One support later this year Activision is planning to drop support for PS4 and Xbox One consoles in Call of Duty: Warzone later this year. Players will need to upgrade to a PS5 or Xbox Series S / X console to continue playing Call of Duty: […]
This sound card could give gamers a competitive edge
This sound card could give gamers a competitive edge Fosi Audio announced a new sound card today with a unique feature designed to give FPS players an advantage. The C3 Gaming Sound Card, which sits outside your PC or laptop and connects with a USB-C cable, includes the company’s StepSense “audio enhancement technology” powered by […]
If I could only have one laptop for work and gaming, I’d get this one
If I could only have one laptop for work and gaming, I'd get this one The ROG Zephyrus G14 has been one of our favorite laptops for years, but high prices slightly tarnish the luster of this new version. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge I’ve loved the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 […]
Xbox hires game industry analyst Matthew Ball to lead strategy
Xbox hires game industry analyst Matthew Ball to lead strategy Microsoft has recruited game industry analyst Matthew Ball as Xbox chief strategy officer. Ball publishes an annual state of video gaming report, which is a popular read across the game industry, and he’s “widely respected across gaming, media, and technology,” according to Xbox CEO Asha […]