Reflecting back on a year of gaming, Steam's final hardware and software survey of 2025 indicates a couple of interesting trends as 2026 gets underway. One of this is AMD's ability to continue chipping away at Intel's lead, and on the software side, Windows 11 is adding even more distance between itself and Windows 10, at least among Steam

LG is getting ready to launch an updated line of lightweight Gram laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next week, and the upcoming models will debut a new Aerominum material that promises to meld ultra-light construction with premium aesthetics and military-grade durability. This paves the the way for what LG claims is the world's

One of the most iconic gaming consoles of all time is the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that released in the United States way back in 1985. Now a little over 40 years later, Acemagic is using the original NES as inspiration for its Retro X5, a powerful mini PC "designed for players who love the charm of classic games and thrill

If you're not feeling the whole 'New year, new me' thing, then how about, 'New year, new laptop' instead? It's an opportune time to buy a new gaming laptop because (A) the future is murky with RAM and storage prices trending in the wrong direction, and (B) there are a bunch of models with GeForce RTX 50 series firepower that are on sale right

MSI is touting some significant image quality enhancements to its next round of QD-OLED gaming monitors that promise to deliver even inkier black levels, more uniform luminance, and a tougher screen surface that is more scratch resistance than its existing models. Not that you should be scratching your monitor, but if you own cats who like

After all the chatter about a follow-up version of Apple's Vision Pro headset, as well as a possible cheaper variant, it's suddenly looking like the company's VR headset could end up as little more than a footnote. We're not there yet, though Apple is reportedly pulling back on its efforts to procure more shipments and market its pricey gadget

Have you been wanting to make the leap to OLED for your gaming setup? Let 2026 be the year that you ditch your old display and start gaming on OLED, which is now more attainable than ever. Driving the point home are some fantastic discounts on LG's UltraGear OLED lineup, including a 32-inch display that is on clearance for $699 off the MSRP. LG

ASRock is getting ready to blitz the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with a whole bunch of new products, and among them will be the company's first foray into the all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling market. It's a crowded field for sure that keeps attracting new participants, though ASRock is an established brand with a fleshed out

If your New Year's resolution to be more thrifty with your device purchases in 2026, then you'll be happy to know that Samsung is rolling out a couple of affordable new products. One is a $199.99 smartphone, the Galaxy A17 5G, and the other is a the Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet priced at $249.99. What's more, both are being released in the United

Talk about a *ahem* timely deal! We're about to embark on a new year and if your resolution for 2026 is to fashion yourself into a new YOU with a focus on fitness, than a smartwatch can be a wise and useful investment to help reach your goals. And if you've been thinking about getting the latest-generation Apple Watch, you can save some money