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Graphics cards are continuing to demand more power, and as those requirements increase, it makes sense that the hardware supplying that power needs to keep up. While making sure your choice has a high enough wattage output, delivering it efficiently and reliably is becoming just as important, particularly considering memory-adjacent components are rising in price.

For fans, the line between merchandise and everyday objects keeps getting thinner. A controller can be part of a gaming setup, but once it carries an artist’s visual identity, it also becomes something to collect, display and recognize as part of a fandom.

We’re not quite at the finish line, but 2026 has already been a huge year for Nex Playground. The family-focused, motion-controlled console is well on the way to becoming a global platform after expanding beyond the United States. The device has already touched down in Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany—while Asia is slowly coming…

TL;DR: Sapphire Technology marks 25 years, evolving from Radeon graphics cards into motherboards, Mini PCs and pro-grade Radeon solutions for AI, robotics and automotive. Longtime AMD partner praised by Dr. Lisa Su, Sapphire plans to expand into edge AI and next-generation RDNA graphics while celebrating with a hardware giveaway. Voice: Kosta AndreadisSpeed 0:00 / 3:33…

Nex has secured $150 million in funding as sales of its family-oriented active console, Nex Playground, exceed one million units.

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Thanks to massive data center demand, prices for DRAM and NAND chips have skyrocketed in recent quarters. This has made the process of building a new gaming rig considerably more painful, due to ever-increasing prices for consumer hardware.

Valve’s continued push into the hardware spacecontinues with the release of the Steam Frame, a spiritual successor to the Valve Index and a marked improvement for standalone VR headsets everywhere.

The modern gaming ecosystem demands exceptional hardware performance to handle high-refresh-rate displays, ray-traced visuals, and demanding competitive titles. Whether building a custom desktop or upgrading an existing battle station, understanding the intricate balance between processing power, thermal stability, and peripheral responsiveness is essential for peak performance. A well-optimized rig not only delivers high frame rates…

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