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In this episode of You Asked, we tackle viewer questions about using the LG C4 as a PC monitor in 2026, fixing greyed-out picture settings on Samsung TVs, getting the best performance out of the TCL QM6K Pro, and connecting a satellite box to a Sony Bravia TV running Google TV. Is the LG C4 still worth using as a PC monitor in 2026? @1おっさん0 asks: Guys is this (LG C4) still worth it in 2026? I might get a 42 inch as a pc monitor To that, I would say yes if you can find one. I’m assuming they…

A fresh Windows 11 bug is causing serious headaches for some PC owners, and Samsung laptop users appear to be bearing the brunt of it. Microsoft has confirmed reports that certain devices running recent Windows 11 builds can suddenly lose access to the system drive after installing a February 2026 security update. When the issue triggers, users see the error message “C: is not accessible – Access denied”, effectively locking them out of the drive where Windows and most applications reside. The company says it is actively investigating the issue and working with Samsung to determine the root cause. For…

Artificial intelligence chatbots are facing growing scrutiny after several recent cases linked online conversations with violent incidents or attempted attacks. Legal filings, lawsuits, and independent research suggest that interactions with AI systems may sometimes reinforce dangerous beliefs among vulnerable individuals, raising concerns about how these technologies handle conversations involving violence or severe mental distress. Alarming Cases Spark Concern One of the most disturbing incidents occurred last month in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, where court documents claim that 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar discussed feelings of isolation and an escalating fascination with violence with ChatGPT before carrying out a deadly school attack. According…

A fresh supply chain shock may be brewing for the tech industry, and it could eventually affect the price of PCs, smartphones, and other consumer electronics. According to a new report from DigiTimes, semiconductor manufacturers are facing sharp increases in the cost of key materials used in chip production. The spike is being driven by geopolitical instability and tightening supply chains, particularly for metals used in compound semiconductors. One metal drawing particular attention is gallium, a critical element used in advanced semiconductor technologies. Market data show gallium prices have surged dramatically in recent months, reaching roughly $2,100 per kilogram in…

Microsoft is quietly preparing Windows 11 for a new class of ultra-fast gaming monitors, even if most gamers won’t see them anytime soon. According to a recent Windows Insider blog post, new Release Preview builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106 introduce support for monitors that report refresh rates higher than 1,000Hz. The change effectively removes a previous limitation in Windows’ display stack that prevented the operating system from properly recognizing extremely high refresh-rate panels. Microsoft appears to be future-proofing Windows as monitor manufacturers push refresh rates beyond current limits. While displays this fast are still rare, the software groundwork suggests Microsoft expects…

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg voiced concerns about the growing role of artificial intelligence in creative industries during an appearance at SXSW in Austin. Speaking during an interview session at the 2026 event, Spielberg made it clear that while he supports technology in many fields, he strongly opposes AI replacing human creativity in filmmaking. Spielberg Draws A Line On AI In Creative Work During the discussion, Spielberg revealed that he has never used AI in any of his films, a statement that drew enthusiastic applause from the audience. The director emphasized that although artificial intelligence can be useful in certain disciplines,…

Independent testing has recently uncovered what it describes as a potential CPU mislabeling issue affecting multiple Chuwi laptops. In its latest report, Notebookcheck found that the Chuwi CoreBook Plus, which is marketed as using an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U, actually shipped with the older Ryzen 5 5500U processor instead. What makes the situation more unusual is that the laptop’s packaging, product pages, BIOS, and even Windows system tools reportedly identify the chip as a Ryzen 5 7430U, making it difficult for buyers to detect the discrepancy without deeper inspection. The discovery has raised concerns about transparency in the budget laptop…

Today is Pi day, and in honor of the occasion lets talk about the cake alternative as it appears in video games.We originally posted this feature on 2015’s Pi day, which was extra special since the date was 3.14.15 –  Pi to first four decimal places. This year isn’t quite as special, but it’s still an occasion to celebrate. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildThe pie in Breath of the Wild doesn’t offer a great health boost, but it looks like a real edible pie and it’s one of those dishes whose required ingredients (apple, cane sugar, goat…

The latest cover is live now for digital readers, so the cover team Marcus and Eric join Charles on The Game Informer Show this week to break it all down. Alongside those three, we invited GI contributor and freelance reporter extraordinaire Nicole Carpenter to talk about her recent feature on Love And Deepspace, as well as her reporting on recent Nintendo rumblings.Then, we’ve got some reviews to get into! Charles played Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Marcus has some final thoughts on WWE 2K26. It’s another feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage…

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI Assistant is coming to the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles by the end of this year. It will improve your console experience  by adding an AI-powered helper or assistant. The announcement comes from Xbox’s gaming AI partner group product manager, Sonali Yadav, at the Game Developers Conference panel. While the feature is already available (in beta) on computers, mobile, and the ROG Xbox Ally, it will, for the first time, expand to consoles (via GamesRadar).  What does Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI Assistant do? For those catching up, the Gaming Copilot AI assistant is like…