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High refresh rate gaming monitors have slowly become more affordable, but Dell’s latest launch takes that trend to a new extreme. The company has introduced two new 27-inch gaming monitors with 240Hz refresh rates starting at roughly $130, a price that would have seemed impossible for this spec just a few years ago. The two models, the SE2726HG and SE2726HGS, focus on delivering fast, responsive gameplay at a budget-friendly price. Both displays are built around a 27-inch Full HD panel, a combination that prioritizes high frame rates and smooth motion over ultra-high resolution. For competitive gaming, that trade-off makes sense.…

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring, and Xbox president Sarah Bond, long considered the person to one day hold Spencer’s job, has resigned from the company, as reported by IGN. Microsoft’s AI lead, the president of the company’s CoreAI product, Asha Sharma, will now also work in Spencer’s former position as the new Microsoft Gaming CEO. As part of this massive shake-up, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty has been promoted to Chief Content Officer and will work closely with Sharma within Microsoft Gaming. Sharma joined Microsoft in 2024 as part of the company’s AI development, and worked as Chief…

In a year defined by sovereign AI and data, one truth has become unavoidable: humans will matter more than ever. Even the most ambitious AI strategies will stall if organizations fail to invest in their people. More than 95% of enterprises worldwide now say they want to operate as their own AI and data platforms within the next 850 working days. It’s a stunning recognition from C-suite leaders across 13 countries representing a combined GDP of $48 trillion – and a signal of how rapidly the world is shifting. IDC estimates this transition could generate $17 trillion in GDP growth,…

Microsoft is preparing to bring another change to the humble Notepad app. According to Windows Latest, internal testing on Windows 11 shows that the classic text editor is gaining full image support. Notepad was once just a simple tool for typing plain text, but that simplicity has steadily evolved over multiple updates. Microsoft has modernized Notepad with autosave, undo history, and Markdown formatting. You can now apply basic styling, such as bold text, italics, and links. WordPad, the older rich text editor that could handle images, has been removed from Windows, leaving Notepad to fill the gap. With WordPad gone,…

Nier: Automata launched in 2017, and now developer PlatinumGames has revealed that the game has sold 10 million copies. To celebrate this achievement, PlatinumGames and publisher Square Enix have released a commemorative video that includes a mysterious “To Be Continued” tease.  Though Game Informer gave Nier: Automata a 7.75 back in 2017 – still a good review score – the game has taken on a life of its own post-launch, in part due to the game’s many fascinating endings and fan reception to them, conspiracy-laden discoveries, and more, including a remake of its predecessor, Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139 (giving Kingdom Hearts…

A couple of days ago, I compiled a detailed roundup of all the products we’re expecting from Apple at the upcoming media “experience” on March 4, 2026. In the story, we discussed new devices like new MacBooks, iPhone 17e, and a couple of other Apple devices, including the proposed Studio Display 2. Now, folks over at Macworld have discovered something very interesting about Apple’s external display (or displays). Per the outlet, the public version of macOS 26.3 contains kernel extensions for not one but two new Studio Display models. macOS 26.3 hints at two Studio Display 2 models In total,…

Game Informer recently visited IO Interactive at its company headquarters in Copenhagen to learn about the making of 007 First Light. The upcoming title depicts a young James Bond at the start of his journey, before he becomes the seasoned agent depicted in the iconic spy films. In this exclusive cover story interview, 007 First Light gameplay director Andreas Krogh details how IO Interactive designed a new stealth-action game and, importantly, how it differs from the company’s award-winning Hitman games. We learn about the game developer’s approach to level design, bold action sequences, and stunt driving.How IO Interactive Designed a…

OpenAI is preparing to launch its first ChatGPT-powered device, with a senior executive recently confirming it could debut later this year. Earlier leaks pointed to a wearable that sits behind the user’s ear and offers hands-free access to ChatGPT, but a new report now claims the company’s first product may instead be a speaker with a built-in camera. According to The Information, the speaker could be priced between $200 and $300 and may be capable of identifying “items on a nearby table or conversations people are having in the vicinity.” The camera is also said to support biometric authentication, similar…

Amazfit has unveiled the T-Rex Ultra 2, its latest rugged smartwatch aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and adventure athletes. The new model builds on the company’s T-Rex lineup with a larger design, upgraded materials, and expanded mapping capabilities. The T-Rex Ultra 2 features a 51mm case and a 1.5-inch AMOLED display protected by sapphire glass. The watch uses a Grade 5 titanium bezel and back, and carries a 10 ATM water resistance rating, making it suitable for high-pressure water activities, including diving. Amazfit is positioning the smartwatch as one of its most durable wearables to date, designed to withstand the elements…

AMD might finally break its 16-core ceiling with the next generation of Ryzen desktop processors. A fresh rumor from reliable tipster HXL points to a Ryzen 10000 lineup that runs from 6-core budget chips all the way up to flagship 24-core monsters. The “Olympic Ridge” series, built on Zen 6, would mark the first time AMD offers more than 16 cores for mainstream desktop buyers. That shifts the company’s position against Intel. Seven SKUs and a new chiplet design The Ryzen 10000 family will reportedly include seven configurations spread across single and dual-CCD designs. Single-chiplet chips are said to come…