Steam Controller sells out in 30 minutes as scalpers push prices to $300
The controller's Steam page initially showed it with a delivery time of 3-5 business days, but that quickly increased to 6-10 days. It was around half an hour after launch when the site showed an Out-of-Stock label, which is still there.
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PC players must wait for GTA 6 because they aren't the "core" audience and spend less on GTA Online
When Bloomberg recently asked Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick why the company has not yet discussed a PC version of GTA 6, he emphasized the importance of focusing on the company's "core" users. The comments imply that Take-Two still views the PC as a secondary market. Despite this, Zelnick acknowledged that...
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This startup just raised $140 million to build wave-powered AI data centers at sea
The basic concept is straightfoward: generate electricity from waves, use it on the spot, and run AI chips with no connection to the grid. Panthalassa builds autonomous platforms it calls nodes, tall steel structures that sit mostly below the surface and rise and fall with the motion of the sea.
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DDR6 development begins as Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron target 2028-2029 launch
According to Korean publication The Elec, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have asked substrate manufacturers to move forward with DDR6 production. The companies are now coordinating designs and conducting preliminary development of the new memory standard.
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The Best CPUs: Gaming, Productivity, and the Best Bang for Your Buck
The CPU market looks very different from six months ago. Intel's back in the conversation, AMD's X3D chips still rule gaming, and there's genuine value at every price point .
Kids are using fake mustaches, VPNs, and their parents' accounts to get around age verification
A recent survey from Internet Matters reveals that the UK's Online Safety Act has had limited effectiveness in stopping minors from accessing social media and adult content.
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A government used AI to write its AI regulations. It did not go well
Cape Town authorities had effectively asked for public comment on a draft AI bill that contained hallucinated sources.
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This $88 retro gaming handheld has a screen that rotates on a hinge, because why not
The handheld is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T618 octa-core CPU alongside a Mali G52 GPU ticking along at 850MHz. The combo is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of eMCP storage, and supports expansion via TF card slot. WiFi 5 comes standard, as does Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and...
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The chip industry is booming again, but only for companies building AI infrastructure
A recent report by Semi's Silicon Manufacturers Group found that the silicon wafer industry is growing once again. The quarterly analysis confirmed that global shipments for silicon wafers increased 13.1% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, rising from 2,896 million square inches (MSI) to 3,275 MSI. Shipments declined...
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AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini PC is coming in June with 128GB of unified memory and a focus on local AI workloads
The Redditor, who claims to have attended the event, posted photos of Huynh holding the device on stage, along with what appear to be key specifications displayed on a background screen. Huynh reportedly confirmed that the Halo will launch in June, but did not provide any details on pricing.
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