Last month, Frogwares announced a surprise remaster for their H.P. Lovecraft-inspired action-adventure title The Sinking City. Set to be a free update for current owners of this 2019 title, the team have now detailed all of the many enhancements arriving with this Remastered release – available now.

Back in early April, the team at Frogwares officially announced The Sinking City Remastered for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series devices. While no launch date was provided at the time, they did offer initial details on what this new release will bring with it, namely:

• Enhanced locations with additional levels of detail and objects
• 4K textures and improved reflections
• Addition of a Photo Mode
• Support for DLSS, FSR and TSR upscaling

With the remaster officially out and available right now, we’ve gotten a bunch more information on what exactly has changed. Beyond what has been mentioned above, the remaster also offers:

• Full visual overhaul with new lighting and effects
• Improved materials
• HDR support
• Lumen global illumination and ray tracing
• Improved controls; combat; balance; crowds and more

As mentioned, The Sinking City Remastered is a free upgrade for all those who already own the original game. That said due to legal issues with the title’s original publisher back in 2019, only those with the 2021 re-release (published by Frogwares themselves) are eligible for the free upgrade.

All those who do not own the game meanwhile can purchase The Sinking City Remastered for £37 (or just £18.50 for the next week).

KitGuru says: What do you think of the remaster’s changes? Do you own the original game? Should more remasters introduce fundamental changes like combat and NPCs? Let us know down below.

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Since its release last year, Arrowhead Game Studios have kept Helldivers 2 fresh and active thanks to continued support through the addition of new weapons, stratagems, enemies and more. In what is one of its biggest updates yet, Helldivers 2 is getting a ton of game-changing additions, including a new loadout system with added forms of progression and much more.

Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Katherine Baskin of Arrowhead Game Studios wrote: “Helldivers, get to your Super Destroyers! In a surprise turn of events that even our top researchers couldn’t predict, the Illuminate have finally revealed their intentions, emerging from the Meridian singularity, and setting a course for Super Earth.”

This new update – dubbed the Galactic Emergency – represents one of Helldivers 2’s biggest content drops yet, adding a ton of stuff including but not limited to:

• Multiple new Illuminate enemies
  • Stingray
  • Crescent Overseer
  • Fleshmob
• Loadout customisation
  • Weapon leveling
  • Unlockable attachments
  • Weapon camos/patterns
• Expansion of old Warbonds
• SuperStore overhaul with no more item rotations

The addition of a weapon levelling and loadout system alone expands the potential of Helldivers 2 tenfold, offering a much greater sense of progression, personalisation and fun. Hopefully the team at Arrowhead continues to introduce further such substantial changes/additions.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest update? Is there enough to draw you back to the game? How big of a deal is the new loadout system? Let us know down below.

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Since its launch back in late 2016 / early 2017, ATLUS have released countless spin-offs for its much-lauded JRPG Persona 5. The latest title to have been released was Persona 5: The Phantom X for mobile and PC. Currently limited to very select regions, it seems the game is finally headed for a global release.

Taking to Twitter, the official ATLUS page teased fans with the following: ”Think you dropped this…Stay tuned!” alongside an image clearly based on Persona 5’s art style and aesthetic.

Though nothing else has been shared at this time, fans have speculated that this teaser could be referring to the long-awaited international release of Persona 5: The Phantom X.

For the uninitiated, this gacha title was confirmed to be releasing globally almost a year ago back in July 2024. What’s more, P5X was also stated to be coming to consoles at some point following its global mobile/PC launch.

Considering the fact that it’s been almost a year since the announcement, hopefully ATLUS has been working on both the international version as well as the console release. We won’t have to wait long to find out.

KitGuru says: Have you been waiting for P5X to come to the west? What’s your general thoughts on gacha games? How many more Persona 5 spin-offs do you think we’ll get? Let us know down below.

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Valve’s SteamOS has been a huge hit for the platform, with the company’s Steam Deck handheld reaping the benefits of this new operating system. With SteamOS officially set to arrive onto other non-valve handhelds, the platform has announced a new expansion to its game compatibility rating.

Taking to its blog to make the announcement, Valve officially unveiled their latest change to SteamOS’ game compatibility system, writing:

“With the Legion Go S – Powered by SteamOS shipping soon, we are expanding Deck Verified and introducing SteamOS Compatibility ratings. These new ratings will roll out over the next few weeks.”

Though somewhat similar to the Steam Deck’s own compatibility ratings, this expansion to the function sits alongside Valve’s official handheld, offering a slightly different metric for analysis.

According to the company, “If a game and all of its middleware are supported on SteamOS, we will mark it as SteamOS Compatible. If not, it’s marked as SteamOS Unsupported.”

It is worth noting that while Valve estimates that around 18,000 titles should be SteamOS verified from the get-go, they cannot guarantee that all verified titles will run smoothly on these devices as “this rating does not include testing results for performance and input, since we will not know (and have not tested) how all titles will run on all potential hardware.”

Full details on this new SteamOS verification system can be found HERE, including an FAQ section.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to more SteamOS handhelds? How do you think the Legion Go S compares to the Steam Deck? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Display industry vet Ross Young shared information suggesting iPhone 18 Pro models are indeed going to get under-display Face ID, but selfie cameras will still be visible for now.


Under-display Face ID is one of those rumors that started the minute the technology arrived and has been repeated frequently, even recently. The dreaded notch followed by the compromise that was the Dynamic Island both exist as a result of Face ID needing screen space.

According to former Display Supply Chain CEO, current VP of Counterpoint Research, Ross Young, Apple is set to put Face ID components under the display with iPhone 18 Pro in 2026. The information was shared via a social media post about a business conference.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Before you call your internet provider in a panic, here's how to fix your iPhone or iPad's Wi-Fi in just a few steps.


Your iPhone says it's connected, but nothing loads. Your iPad keeps dropping Wi-Fi every time you move to another room.

Whether you're dealing with random disconnects or can't get online at all, Wi-Fi problems are frustrating but often fixable on your own.


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I've used a lot of game controllers on my Mac and other platforms, but I've never seen one like this. GameSir fixed the controller layout problem by letting you change the Tarantula Pro's on the fly.


There are tons of controllers that you can use with your iPhone, Mac, iPad, and even your Apple TV. GameSir makes some of my favorites, including the Xbox-like Cyclone 2 that I reviewed previously.

But the Tarantula Pro is a different beast, not least because it's built more like a PS4 controller than an Xbox one. That means the joysticks are in the middle, laid out symmetrically.


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Apple has published two new research papers on its Machine Learning blog, detailing an AI model for improved photogrammetry and another that acts as a video-related personal assistant.


The iPhone maker has long been interested in machine learning, which evolved into its version of AI. The company has been publishing research papers publicly to showcase its advancements in future technologies.

Apple Intelligence offers users access to new applications such as Image Playground, AI-generated Smart Replies in the Mail app, email and notification summaries, a new Writing Tools framework, and much more.


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PayPal users in Germany say they can now complete contactless payments via iPhone, as Apple was forced to open up its NFC technology to third parties in the European Union.


Before the EU's Digital Markets Act went into effect, contactless payments on iPhone were only available through Apple Pay. The company's NFC technology remained exclusive to its payment service until January 2024, when Apple was required to grant third-party companies access to the same NFC chip used for Apple Pay.

Norwegian company Vipps MobilePay was the first in the region to implement contactless payments on iPhone, back in December 2024, and now it appears as though PayPal is following suit, though only in Germany. According to the website iPhone-Ticker.de, PayPal's "Tap to Pay" feature is now available on iPhones in Germany.


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Alienware Area-51 (2025) - Starts at $3,399, $5,699 as tested  Alienware completely revamped its classic gaming PC with the latest high-powered hardware and an effective cooling solution that takes a novel approach to airflow.  Super fast hardware with great performance Excellent cooling with quiet acoustics Spacious enclosure with...

A top seller due to the upgrade to 1TB of storage, this MacBook Pro deal shaves $200 off the regular price.


You can pick up the laptop for the reduced price of $1,999 at B&H Photo today, with the 14-inch MacBook Pro in Space Black now $200 off with free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S.

Save $200 at B&H


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Sound Therapy is Apple Music's new audio wellness collection with special sound waves, aimed at helping users focus, relax, and sleep.


Music is often used to help people relax or to focus, providing an auditory backdrop for listeners that can make them feel better in some situations. In an extension of the concept, Apple Music is going further by making the music even more beneficial.

Working with Universal Music Group's audio technology, Sound Therapy is an audio wellness collection exclusive to the streaming service. Rather than simply being a playlist of tracks that users associate with relaxation or focus, the project uses special versions of existing tracks that seamlessly include special sound waves without disrupting the artist's vision.


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Firms protesting against Apple's App Store rules keep saying they're looking out for our interests as users, but it's solely about their profits, and to make that money they are fighting to remove what protects us from scams.


Forget that it's Apple who runs the App Store. Certainly, it is important that it's Apple, since that company is surely the most scrutinized in the world, but what's more important is that the App Store is run by one single company.

With one firm, you may agree or disagree with its rules and its prices, but at least it is one single set of terms and conditions for you to ignore. You're not signing up to countless different stores, you're not giving your credit card details to countless different companies.


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Apple TV+ is transforming its hit podcast "Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy" into a star-studded limited series that follows the meteoric rise — and tragic fall — of the legendary illusionists.


In 2021, Apple TV+ unveiled the "Wild Things: Sigfried & Roy" podcast, which followed the tale of the titular illusionists. It aimed to pull back the velvet curtain and examine the most famous and controversial magicians in history.

Now, Apple TV+ has plans to bring the story to the small screen with "Wild Things," an upcoming eight-part limited series. The series has been written, shown, and executive produced by Emmy Award nominee John Robert Hoffman, who also co-created the hit Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building."


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A new docking station breaks through most Apple Silicon display limits while delivering 140W charging through USB-C.


Plugable has released the UD-7400PD, a USB-C docking station designed to dramatically expand display and charging capabilities for laptops — especially for Mac users restricted by native external display limits.

The dock includes one HDMI 2.1 port supporting up to 8K at 30Hz, one HDMI 2.0 port, and three USB-C DisplayLink outputs, all capable of 4K at 60Hz, allowing up to five monitors to be connected at once.


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The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to arrive in September and there are already a lot of expectations for it. Here's how it may fare against the just-launched Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.


Apple has, for a long time, been obsessed with making thinner devices. This fall, it is rumored that it will offer something in that vein in its iPhone lineup, in the form of the iPhone 17 Air.

However, it's not the only smartphone producer on the market capable of creating a slimline device.


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Just days before its anticipated reveal at Computex next week, new leaks are shedding more light on AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card, including clock speeds, video ports, and its PCIe interface.

Hardware leaker @momomo_us has revealed details circulating among retailers, including previously unseen specifications. The new information includes game clocks listed at 2700 MHz and 2780 MHz. This suggests the RX 9060 XT's typical game clock will be faster than the boost clock of the RX 9070. Boost clock speeds have also been leaked, with the highest boost clock documented for the RX 9060 XT sitting at 3320 MHz, notably higher than the RX 9070 XT's 3100 MHz boost.

The leak also suggests the Navi 44 GPU will use a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. That's particularly useful for those who wish to pair the GPU with PCIe 4.0 systems, as 16x lanes shouldn't hinder performance. The leak also verifies that the card will be powered by a single 8-pin power connector and feature 2x DisplayPorts and an HDMI port, consistent with other RX 9060 XT variants seen thus far.

Unofficially, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is expected to feature 2048 Stream Processors and be available in 16 GB and 8 GB memory options, both running at 20 Gbps across a 128-bit memory bus. AMD has not officially shared any pricing, performance benchmarks, or power specifications, which are expected to be revealed soon, potentially at Computex.

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Guerrilla Games is pretty well known for being a leaky studio at this point. Through various sources, we've learned about the multiplayer Horizon spin-off early, and now, we are also starting to see leaks around plans for Horizon 3. 

The next major installment in the Horizon series is claimed to be targeting a 2027 launch, according to a new potential leaker on the scene, TCMFGames. The account claims that Horizon 3, which will complete Aloy's trilogy, may also be a cross-generation game, releasing for both PS5 and the PlayStation 6, which is expected to arrive in 2027.

The Horizon series so far has sold 30 million copies, spanning two games – Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. The third game in the trilogy will supposedly focus on Nemesis, a rogue AI heading towards earth, as shown during the events of Forbidden West.

It is also claimed that the long-rumoured Horizon multiplayer spin-off will release before the next major single-player game.

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KitGuru Says: It feels a bit too soon to be talking about next-gen consoles, as the pandemic led to so many game delays. Still, it seems as though the industry will be forging ahead, with both Microsoft and Sony apparently targeting 2027 for new hardware launches. 

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The Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 mod scene is poised to expand dramatically. Developers have officially released the game's Integration Studio, which provides players with the same toolbox used to construct and test the game, allowing modders to better integrate their creations within the game.

Director Dmitry Grigorenko announced the official Integration Studio for public use, giving the community unprecedented access to the game's engine. This release means Space Marine 2 modders now have more creative flexibility than ever before. The official dev toolkit is expected to ease mod production significantly and dramatically speed up development while providing access to powerful tools previously unavailable to the public, such as the game's AI behaviour trees, level scenario builder, UI and HUD components, and much more.

Released last year, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 effectively revived the Warhammer community and drew new interest. The game has seen consistent ongoing support, and this release of dev tools is arguably its most significant update yet. It is set to make modding easier and more open-ended than before. While many modifications have already been created (including a recent 12-player co-op mod), the official tools should empower the community like never before.

Looking ahead, developers have also revealed plans for periodic new releases as Space Marine 2's Year 1 cycle continues, promising more enemy variety, weaponry, and armour. By releasing their internal development tools, Sabre Interactive is showing a strong commitment to empowering the modding community, setting the stage for player-created content to potentially extend the life and possibilities of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.

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While it was previously reported by a voice actor working on Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra that the game would release this holiday season, the game needs more time in the oven. Today, a 2026 release date was officially confirmed by Skydance Games. 

In a tweet shared this afternoon, Skydance Games confirmed that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed and will now release in ‘early 2026'. Presumably, this means before the end of March, keeping the game well ahead of GTA 6, which lands in May next year.

In its statement, Skydance said that “taking this additional time will allow us to add more polish, and make sure we give you the best possible experience”.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra showcases an early-career Captain America, fighting in the middle of World War 2. Black Panther also features prominently in the game, as he looks to protect Wakanda from being discovered by Nazi forces.

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KitGuru Says: Hopefully we'll get a more concrete release date later this year. With this being a major AAA Marvel release, I'd expect to see a new trailer sometime this summer. 

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Regulatory filings often provide concrete evidence of upcoming hardware, and the latest from Maxsun, a Chinese PC hardware company, is no exception. Filings with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) confirm the existence of the previously rumoured Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card and a high-capacity variant of the Intel Arc B580.

The EEC entries shared by @Olrak29_ suggest that a discrete GeForce RTX 5050 GPU is coming soon. Listings show up to 16 distinct variants from various Maxsun series, including iCraft, Transformer, Terminator, and OTES. The filings confirm that the RTX 5050 will feature 8 GB of VRAM, although the EEC listings do not confirm the specific memory type (GDDR6 or GDDR7).

According to previous rumours and leakers, the RTX 5050 is expected to use the GB207 GPU with 2560 Cores and a TDP around 130W, likely on a 128-bit memory bus. Other Maxsun EEC filings also list higher-end RTX 50 series GPUs like the RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070, 5060 Ti, and 5060 – the latter expected to be announced by Nvidia at Computex next week. Rumours suggest the RTX 5060 will also come with 8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a 128-bit memory bus, indicating the RTX 5050 will sit below it in the stack. Pricing and availability are still unknown, but with Computex right around the corner, we might learn something in the coming weeks.

Adding to these findings, the EEC filings (also via @Olrak29_) also confirm a specific variant of the Intel Arc B580 from Maxsun. The listing for the ‘ARC B580 iCraft 24G OC' provides concrete evidence that Intel is indeed developing a version of the B580 with 24 GB of VRAM. This supports recent rumours about a high-capacity B580.

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Corsair Remembered How to Make a Case: Frame 4000D RS ARGB Reviewjimmy_thang May 13, 2025

We analyze Corsair’s FRAME 4000D’s design, specs, build quality, and thermals

The Highlights

• Corsair’s new FRAME 4000D case reprises concepts from the company’s 4000D case but completely overhauls its design
• The motherboard tray, power supply shroud, and other components are modular and intended to be replaceable with 3D printable components
• The FRAME 4000D case puts Corsair on a much better path than its other recent cases
• Original MSRP: $95-$110
• Release Date: January 7, 2025

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Intro

Today we’re reviewing the Corsair Frame 4000D and the case is modular in some interesting ways. For instance, the motherboard tray and power supply shroud/tray can come out. And that’s what gets us to the name “frame.” It’s a frame of a case and it can be reconfigured.

It’s actually pretty well built. There’s some really good build quality to the case. The fan rail system at the front comes off with a pull and has what Corsair calls “3D Y-shaped patterns.” While the front panel looks flimsy, it’s actually strong due to its depth. The steel stamping for the cable management shroud area is also relatively high build quality.

The reason we’re excited about this case is because Corsair lately has really sucked with some of its cases, but the Frame 4000D doesn’t and that’s encouraging.

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In addition to the case’s modularity, it also has trademarks:

The new InfiniRail(TM) fan mount is joined by Corsair’s 3D Y-pattern airflow pattern, and better yet, Corsair says this case is “50 Series Ready,” which is impressive, because not even NVIDIA was 50-series ready.

This is the Corsair Frame 4000D, and overall, we like it. It’s an interesting case. The case is the successor to Corsair's long-lived and highly popular 4000D (and its 4000D Airflow and 4000X variants) which we first reviewed back in 2020 and even liked. 

In spite of the name, the Frame 4000D is an entirely new design, which means we're going to have to say "Frame 4000D" every single time we mention it and can’t shorten it to 4000D as that’s a different case. We suspect part of the reason for the similarity is to enable the classic reuse-the-old-Newegg-listing trick: those 1,000+ five-egg reviews are almost all for the original 4000D, not the Frame 4000D, but it gets to share them on the same listing. Corsair also occasionally refers to the "Frame 4000 Series" sans-D, so we may see a Frame 4000X at some point.

The case ranges from $95 without fans to the $110 RS ARGB with 3x 120 ARGB fans. It’s targeting the modern budget range. 

There's a $100 middle step as well with fans but no ARGB. Based on discussion with Corsair, it sounds likely that the MSRPs will increase due to tariffs, but we don't have hard numbers for what those increased prices would be.

The Frame 4000D is interesting because Corsair has gone all out with the gigantic holes in the front panel: functionally, they're close to having no front panel at all. 

Corsair Frame 4000D Overview

The differentiating factor for the Frame 4000D is that it's intended to be modular, with users able to buy or 3D print alternate components. 

This is reiterated constantly in Corsair's marketing materials, including public blog posts: "FRAME is all about customization and we have some exciting things on the horizon. In addition to parts that will be available for direct purchase, We have modelled some blanks of the PSU shroud and motherboard tray, so you can download [...] these from Printables and customize them however you like."

Corsair Frame 4000D Specs

	4000D Series (2019)	FRAME 4000D Series
Dimensions (mm):	466 x 230 x 453 mm	487 x 239 x 486 mm
Material:	Steel, Tempered Glass	Steel, Tempered Glass
Included Fans:	2x SP120 or 3x AF120 RGB ELITE	None or 3x RS120 or 3x RS120 ARGB
Included Controllers:	None	None
Fan Compatibility:	Front: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mmTop: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mmSide: NoneBottom: NoneRear: 1x 120mm	Front: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm, 2x 200mmTop: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mm, 2x 160mmSide: 3x 120mm, 2x 140mmBottom: 2x 120mmRear: 1x 120mm, 1x 140mm
Radiator Compatibility:	Front: 360mm, 280mm, 240mmTop: 280mm, 240mmSide: NoneBottom: NoneRear: 120mm	Front: 360mm, 280mm, 240mmTop: 360mm, 280mm, 240mmSide: 360mm, 280mm, 240mmBottom: NoneRear: 120mm
Expansion Slots (Main):	7 Horizontal (2 Vertical)	7 Horizontal (3 Vertical)
Motherboard (Main):	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, E-ATX
Storage:	2x 2.5" SSDs2x 3.5" HDDs	4x 2.5" SSDs2x 3.5" HDDs
Clearances:	PSU: 220mmCPU Cooler: 170mmGPU: 360mm (335mm w/ fan)	PSU: 220mmCPU Cooler: 170mmGPU: 430 mm (405 mm w/ fan)
Dust Filters:	Front, Top, PSU, Side	Front, PSU, Side
Front I/O:	USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (x1)USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (x1)Headphone/Microphone (x1)PowerReset	USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (x2)USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (x1)Headphone/Microphone (x1)PowerReset
Power Supply:	ATX (Not Included)	ATX (Not Included)
Warranty:	2 Year	2 Year

The Build

The rotatable vertical GPU mount is one of three major features that genuinely live up to Corsair's promise of modularity, the other two being the PSU shroud and the motherboard tray (which can be removed with four screws). This is vital: being able to eventually buy or print individual components is nice, but it doesn't have anything to do with the case's design. With these three features, we're comfortable saying that the Frame 4000D is more modular than a typical case. It's also possible to swap the glass and mesh side panels to either side of the case, but this won't be useful until Corsair sells side panels individually or introduces more case SKUs.

The vertical GPU mount is surprisingly quick to set up: by loosening two thumbscrews around the expansion slot covers, the entire set of seven slots can be removed and rotated 90 degrees. A riser cable can then be installed and supported by two standoffs installed on the surface of the PSU shroud. Using the built-in mounting holes, a maximum of three vertical slots are usable. Obviously Corsair intends for you to purchase a Corsair riser cable, but if you want to use your own, the holes are spaced 122mm apart.

The Frame 4000D has old school pop-out fill and drain ports at the top and bottom of the chassis, which we also really appreciate. Open-loop compatibility fits well with the modular philosophy that Corsair is pushing.

So far, these things are good. If we’re picking antiquated hills to die on, paper manuals will be one of them: 

We'd like to see a paper manual included with the case in addition to the version on Corsair's blog. The benefit of the online guide is that it can be updated; for example, the online manual now explains what the point of the strip of mylar in the accessory kit is, whereas we had to email Corsair (it covers the reverse-connector holes in the motherboard tray when they're unused). A paper manual can’t be updated, which is a downside as much as it is an upside: The upside is that a company can’t gaslight a customer if something proves incompatible and is retconned. It’s also just more convenient to build a computer with a physical manual.

But then again, maybe Corsair doesn’t deserve paper manuals since its own digital manual incorrectly lists the screw count and steps for removing the power supply shroud. With a digital one, they’ll be able to make as many mistakes as they want and the only people who will know about them is everyone who read this article. 

For the record, it’s 3 screws, not 2. And the diagram is also incorrect.

There's another, larger piece of black mylar in the kit, but the manual devotes less explanation to this one, simply saying that if you "don’t want your cables visible through the bottom mesh quarter-panel, swap the translucent insert for the color-matched blank-out insert included in the Accessory Box." 

The case also has a Lian Li-ish strip of mesh ventilation below the glass side panel and it ships with the translucent insert. If you install fans in the two 120mm slots on top of the PSU shroud, we'd recommend getting rid of the inserts entirely.

The Frame 4000D uses the so-called "InfiniRail" system. At the front of the case, there are two metal rails that hold up to 12 plastic clips. The rails slide in and out for 120mm or 140mm mounting, and the clips slide up and down the whole length of the rails. Technically, the rails can fit 200mm fans at their maximum width, but only by forgoing the clips and mounting directly to the rails. 

At the top of the case, Corsair took the simpler approach of using a single sliding rail and no clips. The system is more complicated than it strictly needs to be, but our only real complaint is that there are exactly twelve clips included with the base model Frame 4000D, with no spares in case one breaks.

The only significant fit-and-finish issue with our review sample was that one of the plastic pieces of the ball snap fasteners had popped out of the chassis in shipping. We were able to find it and put it back, but just like the InfiniRail clips, Corsair didn't provide any extras (like some other manufacturers do). 

As for build quality, construction of the Frame 4000D feels more delicate than the older 4000 series cases. This is partly a tradeoff for the more breathable mesh pattern, flexible fan mounting, and removable components. All of these things get exchanged for rigidity. Corsair apparently intends to sell Frame 4000D components individually as well, but we don't see any on the store as of this writing.

On the positives for build quality, the elaborate stamped 3D pattern on the front panel is much sturdier than it looks. We'll have thermal results later in this review, but the Frame 4000D's front panel appears more open than the 4000D Airflow's (watch our review) while retaining most of its rigidity.

There's a cable cover at the front of the case that can be installed in one of two positions, but as is frequently the case, we were only able to use it in the forward position because of the ATX power cable. The other position is better suited to back connect motherboards, of which ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth have been validated by Corsair to work. The cable cover is extremely easy to remove, requiring only a single screw, and it's equally easy to slot the side fan mount from the accessory kit in its place. The side fan mount is another feature that will become more interesting if Corsair introduces a Frame 4000X or other variant with a sealed front panel.

Cable management is good with tons of velcro straps behind the motherboard tray, but the best route for the 24-pin cable is along the cable bar, which isn't an option if the side fan mount is installed instead. Front I/O cables are neatly sleeved and the whole I/O unit pops off with two screws, so it would have been nice to allow alternate mounting locations (like in the O11D EVO), especially since having the I/O at the bottom of the case has become unusual these days. Even still, we like the modularity of it. They are delivering on that. 

As for storage, drives can be mounted on two plates, one behind the motherboard tray and one under the PSU shroud. Each plate can mount either two 2.5" drives, one 3.5" drive, or one "iCUE LINK System Hub controller." We'll be interested to see whether Corsair comes up with a modular solution to fit more drives, but for now, that's it.

The default location of the GPU anti-sag arm is on the cable cover, too far forward to benefit anything except the longest GPUs, especially if the cable cover is shifted to its forward position.

It can be moved a step further back by using the "mini mount" in the accessory kit, but there's no way to do any finer adjustment, and you should look for a different solution if you really think your GPU needs that support. 

Appearances are subjective. For some, a possible downside of the Frame 4000D's increased modularity is that it doesn't have the clean, uninterrupted lines of the original 4000D cases. We'll leave it at that; you can form your own opinion.

Corsair Frame 4000D Thermals

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The $95 base model Frame 4000D that we were sent for review didn't include any stock fans, so Corsair sent along a pack of three RS120 ARGB fans. We used these fans to match the stock configuration of the $110 Frame 4000D RS ARGB, which is how the case is marked on our charts. According to Corsair's spec sheets, the ARGB fans have the same specs as regular RS120s, so these results are also representative of the $100 Frame 4000D RS (non-ARGB)'s performance.

CPU Full Load Thermals - Noise-Normalized

We’ll start with noise-normalized thermals when using our hemi-anechoic chamber to establish the noise levels.

Under full load with the case fans adjusted to hit our 27 dBA noise normalization target, CPU temperature in the Frame 4000D averaged 43 degrees Celsius above ambient, or 47 degrees on just the P-cores. That's a significant improvement over the original 4000D Airflow's average of 49 degrees (53 on the P-Cores), but that's to be expected since the older case has only two fans and splits them between the front and rear of the case.

Relative to the rest of the chart, the Frame 4000D performed fairly well here. The Phanteks XT Pro Ultra is comparable in price and design, but it split the difference between the Corsair cases, with the Frame 4000D still a couple degrees cooler. The Lancool 207 (read our review) remains the budget case to beat with averages of 41 degrees across all cores and 45 on the P-Cores, while the NZXT H5 Flow 2024 (watch our review) and Phanteks G400A (watch our review) performed similarly well. The G400A remains difficult to find in the US.

GPU Full Load Thermals - Noise-Normalized

Moving to GPU thermals under full load in the same noise normalized test, the Frame 4000D averaged 45 degrees above ambient, with 49 degrees for the memory and 59 for the unshown GPU hotspot. That's another victory over the original 4000D Airflow, which averaged 49 degrees for the GPU temperature, but again that's with two fans to the Frame 4000D's three.

The G400A effectively tied the Frame 4000D in this test, while the H5 and XT Pro UItra didn't do as well. The XT Pro UItra averaged 47 degrees for the GPU, a couple degrees warmer than the Frame 4000D. The Lancool 207 remains near the top of the chart for cooling. To learn more about that one, you can check out our Best Cases round-up from last year or our original review for more info on that case's pros and cons.

CPU Full Load Thermals - Full Speed

At full speed, the Frame 4000D's CPU thermal performance continues to scale fairly well for its price, while the 4000D Airflow falls further behind. The Frame 4000D's noise levels and performance were essentially tied with the Phanteks XT Pro Ultra here, with the Frame 4000D averaging 40 degrees above ambient, or 43 on the P-Cores. The G400A performed similarly as well, but with a lower 37dBA noise level to the Frame 4000D's 43dBA, while the Lancool 207 remains an outlier with both lower temperatures and lower noise levels, making it a lot better here than really most of these other cases.

CPU Full Load Thermals - Standardized Fans

The standardized fan test has always had limited usefulness, but this is one of the places it’s useful.

It’ll help us evaluate the Frame 4000D's unusual front panel by comparing it against other cases with an identical set of fans and placements including the 4000D. Average all-core CPU temperature was 40 degrees above ambient and the P-Cores were 44 degrees. That's reasonably well-matched to established mesh-fronted cases like Fractal's Meshify 2 Compact (watch our review) and North XL (read our review), and extremely close to SilverStone's recent FARA 514X (read our review). The Frame 4000D is also significantly better than the 4000D Airflow when normalizing to the same fans, reinforcing Corsair’s improvements to the chassis design itself.

No matter how open the front panel is, though, the fans still have to pull air through Corsair's filter as well, so it makes some sense that some single-layer mesh designs like the Lancool 207, Pop Air RGB (watch our review), and Flux Pro (read our review) perform slightly better here, although the G400A also did fairly well with two layers.

GPU Full Load Thermals - Standardized Fans

In the same test, GPU temperature in the Frame 4000D averaged 43 degrees above ambient, tying it with most of the cases we just mentioned (Lancool 207, Pop Air RGB, and Flux Pro), while the XT Pro Ultra did unusually poorly with an average of 50 degrees.

As a side note, GPU thermals with the 4000D Airflow were abysmal in this particular test relative to the rest of the chart. That differs from what we saw 5 years ago using our old test hardware, which demonstrates the value of retesting these cases now that we've switched to new components and a flow-through GPU design.

VRM & RAM Full Load Thermals - Noise Normalized

As a final note, the VR VCC sensor averaged 30 degrees above ambient in the noise-normalized test with the Frame 4000D. That puts it at the cooler end of what we typically see from cases, with only a couple of outliers like the Lancool 207 and Flux Pro dropping to the 27 degree mark. 

The same goes for the SPD Hub average of 24 degrees above ambient (which is the RAM temperature), with relatively few cases on the chart dropping below 22 degrees. Both these sensors indicate normal internal case temperatures.

Corsair Frame 4000D Conclusion

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Of the existing Frame 4000D SKUs, the Frame 4000D RS at $100 is a decent deal, especially given how tightly packed the SKUs’ prices are. Going from 0 fans to 3 fans is worth $5, and going from no RGB to ARGB may or may not be worth another $10. We need Corsair to follow through with more modular case components (like the alternate front panels it showed in the trailer) to make it really interesting, or at the absolute least offer some more printable files. 

The Lancool 207 remains king in terms of min-maxed price-to-performance, but the Frame 4000D is a reasonable alternative to budget Phanteks cases like the G400A and XT Pro Ultra, or potentially some Montech cases (which we'll be adding more of to the charts shortly). 

As a successor to the existing 4000 series, we like the Frame 4000D functionally. Some of the finer attention to detail elements like the geometric patterns and yellow accents remain, just with a more complex appearance than previously.

Corsair has mentioned that it may have to increase prices, but we don’t yet have final details on what that amount might be on this case. We don't encourage panic buying, but if you've decided that the Frame 4000D is the case for you and it's currently in stock at MSRP, we wouldn't recommend waiting around for a discount. Overall, this is a job well done by Corsair. It is a much better return to form as compared to something like the 6500D (read our review) from last year.

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Essentially, the 25 g Hati-R Pro 8K is a slightly smaller Hati-R 8K. Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and Huano switches for the main buttons, the Hati-R Pro 8K is exclusively designed for fingertip grip, supports 8000 Hz wireless polling, and can be configured through a web driver.

Recently, Amazon confirmed that filming had wrapped on Fallout Season 2. Now, barely a week later, the first teaser trailer for season 2 has dropped, and Amazon has renewed the series for a third season. 

As reported by Hollywood-focused news outlet, Variety, Fallout has amassed over 100 million viewers since the first season released. That ranks the show in Amazon's top three ever and as a result, it is now amongst Amazon's top priorities for the Prime streaming service.

#Fallout Season 2 teaser – (1 of 2)

Premiers December 2025!#falloutonprime @falloutonprime pic.twitter.com/7ZXITAuQax

— Fallout News (@FO4News) May 13, 2025

Amazon has quickly begun putting together Fallout's second season, releasing a teaser trailer and confirming a December 2025 premiere date. The previous season spent one year in editing before airing, but with the show now being a priority, it is beginning post-production immediately.

Recent comments from one of the Fallout series stars, Aaron Moten, point to a six-season plan for Fallout. Amazon clearly has faith in the show, having renewed it for Season 3 well ahead of Season 2's release. Now we just have to see if the show can maintain viewership.

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KitGuru Says: As much as I enjoy HBO's The Last of Us, the Fallout series surprised fans in all the right ways and feels like the superior show to me. Are you looking forward to the next season of Fallout? 

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FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment's first multiplayer game, is coming out next month. Ahead of the launch, Remedy has now announced plans for a public playtest, but you'll need to sign up to participate.

While this is a public playtest, it is not an open playtest. Those interested in trying Remedy's co-op shooter, set in Control's Oldest House, will need to sign up now and wait for an invite to participate. The playtest will take place between the 15th of May and the 19th of May, giving players just one weekend to put the game to the test ahead of its June 17th launch.

FBC: Firebreak will see teams of three FBC employees taking down threats throughout The Oldest House, armed with various inventive weapon types, as shown in a previous gameplay trailer.

The game will be launching on Steam and the Epic Games Store, a notable change from Alan Wake 2, which has remained an Epic Games Store exclusive since launch. The game will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Better yet, Remedy will be adding the game to both PlayStation Plus Premium and Xbox Game Pass (PC Game Pass included), on day-one.

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Shift Up teased plans for a PC version of Stellar Blade last year. Now, after months of development, the game is finally coming to PC, complete with a new boss battle, alongside support for all of the PC-specific features you would expect. 

PlayStation Studios will be publishing the PC version of Stellar Blade. The new trailer showcases the PC build in action:

The trailer was initially published early on the PlayStation YouTube channel but was later taken down. The video above is a mirror.

PC gamers can expect 25 new costumes and a new boss battle in the launch version of the game. That same content will be available on PS5 as well, but it is included with the PC version of the game at launch. The PC version also sports higher resolution textures, support for ultrawide resolution displays, upscaling features like DLSS 4 and FSR 3, an unlocked frame rate and keyboard/mouse support. Shift Up has also made an effort to optimise the game for handheld PC systems like the Steam Deck.

Stellar Blade will release on Steam and the Epic Games Store on the 11th of June.

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Apple's research into future technology usage has led to an ALS patient controlling an Apple Vision Pro with their mind, using an implant.


While Apple products can be controlled by many different means, including touch and voice, Apple is keen to work on new interface types. One of those under development is using a person's thoughts to control a device.

In a profile of Apple's work in the field, the Wall Street Journal profiled on Tuesday about its explorations in the field with startup Synchron. While Apple provides devices that could be controlled, Synchron creates the Stentrode implant that works as a brain computer interface.


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Millions of users replaced their aging early pandemic iPad in early 2025, fueling a sales rebound amplified by tariff fears and fresh hardware upgrades.


The tablet market saw renewed energy in the first quarter as consumers upgraded devices bought during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns. With many of those iPads reaching the end of their typical lifecycle, Apple's growth came from a wave of replacements.

A temporary surge in imports, triggered by uncertainty over new U.S. tariffs, added to the momentum.


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Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025 on May 15, Apple has once more unveiled a slew of new features coming to iOS 19, macOS 16, and visionOS 3.


While Apple never reveals anything else about its next operating systems until each year's WWDC, it now regularly makes an exception for accessibility options. As it did with eye tracking in iOS 18 to let users control their iPhones and Macs, it's now bringing new accessibility features to all of its devices.

"At Apple, accessibility is part of our DNA," Tim Cook said in a statement. "Making technology for everyone is a priority for all of us, and we're proud of the innovations we're sharing this year."


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Rockstar recently announced that GTA 6 has been delayed. The new release date is now set for May 26th 2026 and while this has been good for several games releasing this year, titles that had been internally delayed to Spring 2026 are now in a tricky spot.

According to Bloomberg's games industry expert, Jason Schreier, the GTA 6 delay has been good for a number of titles releasing this year, including The Outer Worlds 2, Ghost of Yotei, Marathon, Battlefield and the next COD game. However, at least one big multiplayer project has now found itself in a tricky position, as it had delayed to Spring 2026 to avoid GTA 6 and now risks releasing right alongside it.

The report also claims that there is ‘no guarantee' that GTA 6 does not get delayed again, so a second delay for this particular project could prove catastrophic for keeping within budget, thus raising the amount of sales required to achieve profit. Achieving even higher sales while being in the vicinity of GTA 6 will prove a tricky task for a smaller IP.

There are also developers hoping for clarification on the release of GTA Online. While GTA 6 Story Mode has been confirmed for May 26th 2026, the next iteration of GTA Online has not been confirmed for the same date. With GTA 5, Rockstar rolled out GTA Online separately from the single-player game. If the same thing happens with GTA 6, publishers will have two major release dates to watch out for, as GTA Online has proven to be one of the most popular live multiplayer games on the market.

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KitGuru Says: Do you think GTA 6 will be delayed again? We did see two delays for Red Dead 2, so it wouldn't exactly be a first for Rockstar. 

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Back at CES 2025 we saw the brand new Omen Max 16 gaming laptop, with its reverse fan exhaust feature and futuristic design capturing our attention. Fast forward to now and we’ve had some hands on time with this gaming beast and put the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 through their paces. Will this high end laptop be able to keep itself cool enough to fully utilise the performance on offer? That’s what we'll find out in today's review.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:38 Pricing
01:10 The Design and RGB
02:05 The Keyboard and Trackpad
02:20 Build Quality
02:49 The Specifications
03:50 The Display
04:27 Battery / ports / connectors
04:53 Spec thoughts
05:56 How good is the screen?
06:25 Webcam
06:35 Running out of storage
07:03 Battery Life / Charger
07:40 Gaming Performance
08:05 Assassins Creed Shadows
08:18 Cyberpunk 2077
08:47 F1 2024
09:14 Forza Horizon 5
09:27 Oblivion Remastered
09:51 Black Myth Wukong
10:04 Gaming Performance Thoughts
10:25 Thermals / Power Modes
11:42 Noise and Sound Test
12:00 Reverse Fan (cleaning mode)
12:23 Modes
12:50 Should you buy it? Who Is It For?

Specifications:

• Processor – Intel® Core Ultra 9 275HX
• Memory – 32 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2 x 16 GB)
• Graphics – NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
• Ports –
  • 2 Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate
  • 2 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate
  • 1 AC smart pin
  • 1 HDMI 2.1
  • 1 headphone/microphone combo
  • 1 RJ-45 Network Port
• Wireless – Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2×2) and Bluetooth® 5.4 wireless card
• Weight – 68 kg
• Keyboard – Full-size, per key RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and NKRO Anti-Ghosting Key technology
• Battery type – 6-cell, 83 Wh Li-ion polymer
• Power supply type – 330 W AC power adapter

The core specs are confirmed in the following CPU-Z and GPU-Z screenshots:

I tested gaming performance on the OMEN Max 16 at both its native 2560×1600 resolution and also at 1920×1080. The latter unsurprisingly yielded higher framerate and was a better fit for the 240hz refresh rate panel. Performance varied from title to title by quite some margin, as can be seen in the screenshots below. For full details of all titles we tested, check out our full video review on YouTube.

Black Myth: Wukong (2560×1600)

F1 24 (2560×1600)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (1920×1080)

Cyberpunk 2077 (1920×1080)

Closing Thoughts

The Omen Max 16 is a great looking laptop, the model we were sent for the review is finished in a stunning white ceramic coating that certainly catches the eye. The finish is further accentuated by the great RGB implementation across the keyboard and underglow strip.

However, when we look at performance, it is plagued by the usual thermal issues that arise when manufacturers cram power hungry parts in to thin chassis. When using the ‘Unleashed' power profile found in the Omen Gaming Hub software, the Core Ultra 275HX very quickly hits its thermal limits and in turn throttles power usage, which results in substantial dips in performance core clock speeds and performance.

The 1TB SSD also disappointed when considering the £2999 price point. Game install sizes have grown year on year and we think 1TB just isn't enough for a premium gaming machine in 2025. The screen is a saving grace though – it's gorgeous, producing vibrant, crisp and smooth visuals which will satisfy even the most demanding pixel peepers.

For details of power usage, noise and temperatures check out our full video review on YouTube.

You can buy the OMEN Max 16 for £2999 directly from HP HERE.

Pros:

• Svelte design.
• Latest generation Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU.
• Decent 1080p gaming performance.
• Gorgeous screen.

Cons:

• Suffers from CPU thermal throttling when under heavy workloads.
• Expensive.
• Poor battery life.
• Only 1TB of SSD storage.

KitGuru says: The OMEN Max 16 is a beautiful laptop sadly hampered by poor thermal performance when under load.

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The latest WD_Black SSD has arrived. The new WD_Black SN8100 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD utilises cutting-edge technology to deliver speeds up to 14,900MB/s, making it one of the fastest current-gen SSDs on the market.

The WD_Black SN8100 utilises advanced Sandisk BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND technology to achieve top tier performance in the consumer SSD segment. The specs include sequential read speeds of up to 14,900MB/s, write speeds up to 14,000MB/s and random read performance of up to 2.3M IOPS. With up to 8TB capacity, this SSD is also perfect for storing high-quality 4K content and AI applications.

Speaking on the new drive, Eric Spanneut, vice president of devices for Sandisk, said: “Whether it’s for high-level gaming, professional content creation or AI applications, high-performance users now have a PCIe Gen 5.0 storage solution that matches speed with power efficiency to help them build the ultimate gaming rig or best-in-class workstation, enabling them to play and create with next-level performance and reliability”.

The new SSD is rated for up to 2,400 Terabytes Written (TBW) and will be available worldwide starting at £149.99 for the 1TB, moving up to £226.99 for the 2TB and £415.99 for the 4TB model. The 8TB version will be released later in the year and does not yet have a price tag. If you want a version of the SSD with a heatsink, you'll have to spend a little extra, with the 1TB version costing £166.99, the 2TB costing £244.99 and the 4TB costing £432.99.

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KitGuru Says: The new WD_Black SN8100 SSD looks to deliver premium performance. It will be interesting to see them put to the test in the coming weeks. 

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DeepCool is getting ahead of the Computex rush with the unveiling of its new CH690 Digital chassis. This is DeepCool's next-generation PC case, combining high-performance airflow, real-time system monitoring and pleasing aesthetics for new professional and gaming builds.

The CH690 Digital features an integrated digital display that provides instant access to system statistics, including CPU, GPU, and PSU temperature (°C/°F), power consumption, usage, and frequency. With switchable modes, users can effortlessly monitor fan speeds and system performance.

The CH690 Digital also supports extensive cooling configurations, including liquid-cooling radiators up to 420mm long in the roof, a 280mm radiator on the side, and a 360mm radiator within the PSU shroud. The PSU shroud is made of mesh, so your radiator won't be starved for airflow. The case accommodates 450mm GPUs, 180mm PSUs, and CPU air coolers up to 182mm, making it ideal for high-end builds.

If you feel like you need some more airflow, the rear panel can be swapped out with a mesh panel and fan bracket. For the front I/O panel, users get USB 3.0, USB Type-C and an audio jack.

The CH690 Digital will be available starting this month in black or white colour options. Prices start at €99.99 for the black version, going up to €109.99 for the white version.

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KitGuru Says: We look forward to getting a closer look at this case. Are any of you currently shopping around for a new build? Are you considering a case like the CH690 Digital?

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Ever since Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2, one of the system’s many talking points has surrounded its use of a new Game-Key Card system which includes no data on the cartridge itself. Thanks to a recent leak, we have a greater idea of exactly how these cards will function – and it’s slightly better than expected.

As part of a recent leak at Arc System Works, a bunch of small and ancillary details have been revealed for Switch 2.

With regards to the Game-Key Cards, the leak claims that these 0GB cartridges should (hopefully) be usable no matter where in the world you are.

This is due to the fact that instead of downloading the game from the eShop, these Game-Key Cards can access a dedicated server which is independent of Nintendo’s digital store.

Though yet to be confirmed, this could allow for faster download speeds as well as a greater level of long-term support – assuming Nintendo chooses to keep these servers up beyond the life-cycle of the eShop itself.

While still a rather controversial addition, Switch 2’s Game-Key Cards are perhaps slightly less egregious than previously thought. It’s just a shame that developers/publishers have very few options when it comes to printing physical Switch 2 games.

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Nightdive Studios is easily one of the most trusted remastering/porting houses around, with the team having worked on all sorts from DOOM to Quake; Turok and of course the System Shock remake. With so many successes under their belt, the team have revealed just how in-demand they currently are.

In an interview conducted by RPGSite, Nightdive Studios’ founder and CEO Stephen Kick spoke on a great deal of topics – ranging from their current projects; to their ownership under Atari and how they go about remastering games.

In discussing their increased success and cache within the industry, Kick was asked “Has it now reached a point where there are more people who want you to bring their games to modern platforms than you have time to do so?” to which he stated:

“Oh, absolutely. We've had that problem for quite a while now, actually. I'd say that probably around the time of DOOM 64 [2020], once we did that title, it was like, we could no longer afford to go out and find games.”

They continued, “It was more like, how are we going to handle the influx of people coming to us and asking us to do their game? So the whole thing kind of flipped on us where we weren't looking for work. We were looking for people to come and work for us to do more games. It's been like that ever since and it's great.”

With a team of just 40 developers (as of 2022), Nightdive has seemingly managed to succeed in a time and place where so many studios are under-performing or worse.

Of course, the studio is working with many popular and recognizable IPs, but even so, they could not have gotten there without proving their worth. It will be interesting to see how Nightdive expands and improves further over time.

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The discovery of UEFI ransomware in the ecosystem ruined a lot of people's happiness.  The ability to infect your motherboard's UEFI is an utter nightmare as the malware not only loads every…

While we’ve yet to get a brand new console NieR game since 2017’s Automata, the IP has not been dormant, with countless games crossing over with Square Enix’s burgeoning franchise. Following on from the likes of Stellar Blade; Soul Calibur; Granblue Fantasy; Gravity Rush and many more, series favourites 2B and A2 are now coming to The First Descendant.

During their PAX East panel, the team at Nexon Games officially detailed many of the changes and additions coming with Season 3 of The First descendant.

Alongside new areas; a hover bike; social space; weapon categories and more, Season 3 will cross over with NieR: Automata, in what is the game’s first collaboration.

Said to be offering cosmetic items, the crossover has only had sparring details revealed, with producer Beomjun Lee stating during the panel “the collaboration will focus on decorations, as we are in the process of solidifying the substance of our game, we decided to invest more in the content of Season 3 rather than other content related to the NieR: Automata collaboration.”

In what is perhaps an attempt to bolster eyes on The First Descendant (which has struggled to remain relevant past its initial launch), the crossover will also include a damaged version of 2B’s skin, which according to Lee will feature “no skirt, with other motions and decorations as well.”

Further details on the crossover will arrive at some point “soon” alongside an official trailer. The full list of changes and additions coming with Season 3 can be found HERE.

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In the month following the official Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we’ve gotten a drip feed of new details surrounding the upcoming system. While far from a game changer, the Switch 2 is set to include a much-welcome battery preservation feature – similar to that seen on other mobile devices.

Taking to their recently-released Nintendo Today app, the Switch maker offered a small titbit of new information on one of the Switch 2’s features. Listed as ‘Battery Charging Settings’, this feature allows you to choose to limit the device’s charging to 90% capacity in efforts to extend the system’s battery life over the long-term.

While certainly an appreciated feature, there remains concerns around the Switch 2’s total battery life even at 100% capacity – with the system stated to last between 2-6.5 hours.

For context, the original Nintendo Switch had a battery life of between 2.5-6.5 hours. This was then boosted to 4.5-9 hours with the refreshed base model as well as the OLED variant; marking a notable improvement over the original model and even more so the upcoming Switch 2.

As with the OG Switch, it’s possible that Nintendo might release a refreshed model with a more efficient chip leading to improved battery life. Until then however, if you are primarily a handheld player, you might want to keep this option disabled.

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Apple moved Mail settings to a new location in iPadOS 18. Here's how to add, remove, and configure accounts in Mail.


iOS and iPadOS used to have a top-level Settings group simply called Mail. From here, you used to be able to add, remove, and change settings for all your Mail accounts.

In iPadOS 18, Apple has moved those Settings to the very bottom of the Settings list under a row simply called Apps.


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KinHanK's 18-inch 4K monitor delivers outstanding video clarity and convenience for the price, but the audio performance leaves room for improvement.


When desk space is tight, it can be challenging to find a monitor that fits without overwhelming your setup. However, it's just as important to ensure that a potential monitor can deliver on visuals and experience.

With an 18.4-inch display, the KinHanK K18G offers a middle ground between bulky desktop monitors and ultra-portable screens. KinHanK has made Android TV boxes, monitors, and gaming devices since 2021.


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The ampersand seems to be a bit of a problem for the iOS Messages app, as the application can't transcribe voice and send messages of popular names containing the character.


There have been some interesting, and sometimes unfortunate, bugs with Apple's Messages and text-to-speech functions. The latest is a bit odd, but mostly affects names with a specific special character.

Some users may face difficulties stating names of specific brands, such as Ben & Jerry's, Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany & Co., and so on, via Messages. Users who've tried to send voice messages with such brand names and phrases say their messages won't go through at all. The voice message will appear on the sender's phone, but not on the recipient's device.


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Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which gives existing Apple Card holders 6% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay.


With Nike's limited-time offer, Apple Card holders can earn a maximum of $30 in immediate cash back on qualifying purchases of up to $500. The new promotional offer is valid from May 12 through June 15, 2025, and covers purchases made through all of Nike's official platforms.

Purchases made through Nike.com, Swoosh.com, and through Nike's mobile and SNKRS apps are all eligible for the promotion, as are purchases made in person at Nike locations. The 6% cash back promotion applies only to purchases made by existing Apple Card owners using Apple Pay.


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The original Apple Home architecture will officially lose support with the release of iOS 19, and users are already being encouraged to update ahead of the discontinuation.


The iPhone maker's move doesn't come as much of a surprise, however, as references to the change were discovered back in March 2025. Specifically, the third developer beta of iOS 18.4 contained text strings that effectively urged users to upgrade to the latest Apple Home architecture.

Though it was buried within the operating system, the text would've informed users of the need to "update now to avoid interruptions," as support for the older Apple Home architecture was going to "end soon."


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The phone calls between the President and the country's most lucrative tech company's CEO have become regular, though it isn't clear what they accomplish beyond keeping Apple on the nice list.


The economically catastrophic and seemingly random tariff wars reached a new milestone on Monday as the Trump administration announced a new tariff deal with China. While Apple was exempt from much of the tariffs for now, it was still set to take a $900 million hit in the June quarter — which now may have been lessened.

According to a report from CNBC, President Trump said he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook on the phone after announcing the changes to the tariffs in China. He didn't share details of the conversation, only that Cook will "even up his numbers."


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Samsung's Galaxy S25 range of flagship phones is now complete, thanks to the addition of the new, svelte Galaxy S25 Edge handset. Its 5.8mm-thick titanium main frame is bound to elicit some "oohs" and "aahs" from smartphone lovers worldwide, especially those drooling over the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. The Edge (phone, not the U2 guitarist)

Apple's next progression in artificial intelligence could be hardware-centric, with the latest leak saying that it will be used to manage the battery life of the iPhone.


According to sources of Bloomberg on Monday, Apple is preparing to introduce a new artificial intelligence feature in iOS 19. That feature will be an update to the battery management system of iOS to work based on a user's usage habits.

The proposed system will monitor the way that the user actually uses the iPhone, and use that as a basis for power management decisions. This can include making setting or configuration changes to conserve energy at certain times.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Apple's iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates fix more than 30 operating system vulnerabilities, including the first documented for the C1 modem. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.


On Monday, after a series of developer betas and a release candidate build, Apple finally launched iOS 18.5 to the general public. Though the update contains quality-of-life improvements for the Mail and Settings apps, along with a new Pride Harmony wallpaper, the software also patches multiple vulnerabilities.

While previous iOS updates, such as iOS 18.3 and iOS 18.4.1, patched actively exploited vulnerabilities, this is not the case with iOS 18.5. Still, Monday's software update addresses core security issues related to different aspects of the iPhone operating system.


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Apple released new security updates Monday for macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, and iPadOS 17, continuing its support for older devices with critical patches aimed at resolving vulnerabilities.


The updates — macOS Ventura 13.7.6 (22H625), macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 (23H626), and iPadOS 17.7.7 — rolled out on May 12. While newer devices have already moved on to macOS Sequoia and iPadOS 18, these updates focus on users still running earlier versions due to hardware compatibility or enterprise support policies.

Apple's macOS Ventura remains available for Intel Macs such as the 2017 iMac and 2018 Mac mini, while Sonoma supports a broader range of Apple Silicon devices in addition to late-model Intel systems. The iPadOS 17.7.7 update is available for devices like the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation.


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Amazon's $100 off M3 iPad Air deal delivers the lowest price we've seen on the 2025 release.


You can snap up the discounted $499 price on the M3 iPad Air 11-inch with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage in your choice of all four colorways.

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Apple has officially released iOS 18.5. We walk through Satellite Connectivity, changes to Mail, a new wallpaper, and more!


This update is relatively minor as Apple has shifted its focus to iOS 19, set to release in beta in June. Still, there are a number of new features and updates to highlight for.

The update comes roughly six weeks following the release of iOS 18.4. That update had several other enhancements to Apple Intelligence, CarPlay, and more.


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Apple has released the update for iOS 18.5 to the public, with the newly issued operating system's relatively few changes including alterations to Mail and iPhone 13 carrier-provided satellite functionality.


Following another round of developer betas that included four betas and a release candidate, Apple has finally brought out its latest iteration of iOS. The release is build number 22F76m, one up from the 22F75 build number of the RC build from May 6.



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Apple Vision Pro users will have a much easier time finding spatial and 3D content thanks to a new tab in the Apple TV app in visionOS 2.5, which is now available.


The latest cycle of Apple operating system releases is here, and they're quite devoid of user-facing features. At the least, Apple Vision Pro users got one beneficial upgrade.

Apple's Immersive Video has always existed in the Apple TV app as a kind of list, but it wasn't fastened to a specific part of the app. Users would either have to search for them, or hope it showed up in the top highlights.


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Apple has just rolled out tvOS 18.5, and as anticipated, it's another standard minor update focused on quality-of-life upgrades.


Unlike Apple's other operating systems, tvOS doesn't tend to get many feature updates between major releases. Most of the updates to tvOS focus on improving stability and addressing any bugs that have popped up.

It seems like tvOS 18.5 was one of those updates. While not exciting, updates like these are crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of the devices and ensuring that new features introduced in previous versions operate at their best.


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It's time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has just released watchOS 11.5 to the public.


As is often the case, the recent watchOS update was rather uneventful and has not introduced any new features. While it may not be the most exciting sort of update, such updates are essential for ensuring that previously added features continue to function correctly.

In watchOS 11.4, Apple introduced a new "Break Through Silent Mode" alarm option in Sound & Haptics. Switching this feature on means that sound and haptics will play regardless of whether or not Silent Mode is engaged.


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The new macOS Sequoia 15.5 is now publicly available, but significant new features are being held back for WWDC and the announcement of macOS 16.


After the regular round of beta testing, macOS Sequoia 15.5 is now rolling out worldwide. As of now, it is the system that will ship on new Mac, and as ever, it is recommended to upgrade to it — after a few days.

This release of macOS is chiefly focused on bug fixes and improving performance, but any macOS update is major. So while the bug fixes, the better performance, and also further security, are all reasons to update, wait until it's been out for a little while.


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It's a classic late-cycle update, with iPadOS 18.5 releasing with a new notification for Screen Time and a new modal for making Apple TV purchases on third-party devices.


Apple should have been refining new Apple Intelligence features with iPadOS 18.5, but since the new contextual AI was delayed, there's not much here. The new update includes bug fixes and a couple of other tiny changes that are also a part of iOS 18.5.

The release notes specifically call out the new Pride Harmony wallpaper, a Screen Time feature, and an Apple TV app update. There is nothing specific for iPadOS in the release.


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A new food documentary is being made for Apple TV+, with "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars" executive produced by chef Gordon Ramsay.


The Michelin Stars are one of the most prestigious awards a restaurant can receive. An eight-part documentary series for Apple TV+ will show what elite chefs go through to secure the accolade.

"Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars" will offer a glimpse into the intensive world of fine dining. With exclusive access to the Michelin Guide across a year, the documentary will follow the journey of some of the high-level chefs working at restaurants around the world.


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Apple is getting ahead of the back-to-school rush with a trio of creepy, college-themed ads aimed at students — just in time for graduation season.


It's May, which means graduation parties are on the horizon and college prep is in full swing. As anticipated, Apple is pitching to students and parents by showcasing how Macs can ease the academic grind with a new "Mac to School" ad campaign.

All three ads put students in "spooky" situations, such as transferring large files between computers, not being near your phone, and needing to snag key points from nigh-unmanageable notes.


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Investment firm Morgan Stanley says that the ever-increasing growth of Apple's Services could be over, as search and AI are either a threat — or a boon.


After Apple's Eddy Cue spoke in court about Google search and the future of the iPhone, all reporting focused on the latter. But analysts at Morgan Stanley suggest that Cue was really very deliberately aiming to help keep the deal with Google going.

According to a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, the supposition is that Cue intentionally raised the claim that the number of searches via Safari and Google had dropped. He also specifically revealed that Apple was talking with alternative partners such as Perplexity.


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Nowadays, there is no telling if or when your favourite show might get cancelled. Fallout fans may be able to shed that concern though, as one lead actor has confirmed a plan for around five or six seasons. 

Aaron Moten, who plays Maximus in the Fallout TV series, recently spoke at Comic Con Liverpool (via Eurogamer), saying that when he signed on to do the show, he was given an estimate of around five or six seasons, adding that the show creators always aimed to take their time with character development and arcs.

“When I signed on to do the series, we would have a starting point, and they gave me the end point. That endpoint hasn't changed, but it is season five, season six, type of endpoint. We've always known that we're going to take our time with the development of the characters.”

Of course, it is worth pointing out that many shows begin with a multi-season plan, but that doesn't always save them from cancellation. As an example, Netflix's Witcher series was originally going to continue for more seasons, but as popularity dropped after season 2, Netflix made the decision to wrap things up with the fourth season.

Recently, the stars of the Fallout series confirmed that filming had finished up on the second season. The first season spent a year in editing before release, so we could be looking at a similar timeline for the next season.

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There are already rumours going around that Liberty City will appear in Grand Theft Auto 6. However, it turns out Rockstar may have something bigger planned, as rumours claim that a new version of GTA 4 will be releasing. 

According to long-time Rockstar leaker, Tez2, Rockstar has been working on a new version of GTA 4 for a year already. This new port of the game for modern consoles is cited as the reason behind Take-Two's decision to issue a DMCA takedown notice against the Liberty City revival project, a fan-led effort to bring the Liberty City map into GTA 5.

It is claimed that the new GTA 4 port will come out next year. However, that timing could be up in the air now, as Rockstar recently confirmed that GTA 6 will be coming out in May 2026.

It is also claimed that a port of Max Payne 3 will also be coming out once development on GTA 4 has wrapped up. This is all said to be part of Rockstar's effort to make its back-catalogue titles playable on modern consoles, which began with the GTA Definitive Edition trilogy, followed by the release of Red Dead Redemption for PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

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KitGuru Says: This is being labelled as a port, so don't expect a major graphical overhaul. It should be similar in scope to the recent re-release of Red Dead Redemption 1. 

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Nvidia's driver-level frame generation technology, Smooth Motion, is expanding its compatibility. Before, this technology was limited to DirectX 11 and 12 APIs, but a new update has extended support to games using the Vulkan API. 

Driver-level frame generation can be particularly useful for older or unmaintained games, often run via emulation. With the addition of Vulkan support, Nvidia graphics users can now force Smooth Motion frames into console emulators, and naturally, the addition of Vulkan support also extends the number of PC games that can benefit from this technology. However, Smooth Motion is currently only supported on RTX 50 series GPUs, although support for RTX 40 graphics cards is expected in the future.

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Users on Reddit have stated that emulators such as Cemu (Wii U), RPCS3 (PS3), and even some PS4 emulators can now benefit from Smooth Motion with Vulkan support. While this adds a potentially useful application for RTX 50 series owners, the broader utility of Smooth Motion depends on Nvidia expanding compatibility to previous RTX generations in future driver updates.

To activate Smooth Motion, you can go to the Nvidia App and select the game where you want to enable it in Graphics > Program settings. Search for the setting under “Driver Settings”, and switch Smooth Motion to “on”. Alternatively, you can activate Smooth Motion by setting the environment variable NVPRESENT_ENABLE_SMOOTH_MOTION=1.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages doesn't release until later this week, but fans have already begun receiving physical copies of the game. Unfortunately, those who purchased the game on disc have swiftly discovered that there is almost no data on it. 

The physical version of DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5 and Xbox only includes 85MB of data on the disc, forcing buyers to download the entire 80GB game before playing. This means that users will need a stable internet connection to complete the download, but once that is done, the game is playable offline.

This is not an uncommon practise. Many games over the years have shipped physical discs that merely contain a key to download the full game. However, it is increasingly frowned upon amongst those that value game preservation. It is also viewed as an environmentally unfriendly waste of materials.

Prior to DOOM, Bethesda published Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in December. That game also shipped with incomplete files on the disc. However, in that situation, the disc did contain 20GB of game data, allowing buyers to avoid having to download the entire 120GB game.

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KitGuru Says: If you aren't going to fill the disc, then is there any point in selling a physical edition? 

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Moon Studios had a quick rise to fame thanks to its platforming title, Ori and the Blind Forest, and its excellent sequel, Will of the Wisps. The studio was making a splash in the ARPG scene with its latest title, No Rest for the Wicked, but slowing sales are now putting the studio in jeopardy according to CEO, Thomas Mahler. 

In a series of Discord posts, Mahler warned fans of No Rest for the Wicked that the project, and studio as a whole, were in trouble. According to Mahler, the game has been ‘review bombed', despite the fact that the game has a ‘mostly positive' review score on Steam. There was a spike in negative reviews on the 1st and 2nd of May, as shown by the Steam reviews chart, but negative reviews quickly dropped back to normal levels that same week.

As reported by VGC, Mahler went on to say: “I think people think I’m joking when I’m asking for positive reviews cause in peoples minds there’s always some big publisher in the background who’ll cover costs”.

“I wouldn’t ask if our business wouldn’t be dependent on it. I also never write reviews on anything, but if you want to see us actually finish Wicked, it’s detrimental”.

No Rest for the Wicked was originally going to be published by Take-Two's former indie-focused label, Private Division. However, Take-Two sold off the business last year and eventually, publishing rights for the game were returned to Moon Studios. Now, Moon finds itself in a position where it has to self-fund the project, something that the studio is apparently not in a strong position to do.

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KitGuru Says: Unfortunately, No Rest for the Wicked might be joining a growing list of projects that have suffered thanks to Take-Two's handling of Private Division. 

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Just a week ahead of Computex, Samsung is making headlines with its new Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor. The Odyssey OLED G6 boasts an incredibly fast 500Hz refresh rate, making it the world's first OLED monitor to achieve this spec. 

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is coming to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia first, but Samsung states that the monitor will have a phased global rollout later in the year. Pricing will be over $1200 USD, although exact pricing in the US, Europe and UK has yet to be confirmed.

Speaking on the launch, Hoon Chung, VP of Visual Display at Samsung, said: “With the Odyssey OLED G6, the world’s first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor, we are pushing gaming performance, visual quality and immersion to entirely new heights — delivering the next evolution of display technology for gamers around the world.”

The Odyssey OLED G6 is a 27-inch monitor with a QD-OLED panel with 0.03ms GTG response time and 2560×1440 resolution. The monitor is also G-Sync Compatible and supports FreeSync Premium Pro. For HDR, the monitor has a peak brightness of 1000 nits, making it ideal for HDR content. Nowadays, most AAA games sport HDR, even on PC, although there are occasional outliers.

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AceZone is far from being a widely recognizable brand, but there's no doubt that the Danish company deserves to be as popular as other headset manufacturers, as its products geared towards eSports are of the highest quality, and are absolutely worthy of their prices. The high prices of products such as the A-Spire Wireless which I had the chance to try out earlier this year is effectively the only reason why it has failed to reached a wider audience, as some of its advanced features, such as its excellent Active Noise Cancelling tech, are great to have even in everyday […]

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Last week, Rockstar unveiled a ton of new details about Grand Theft Auto 6. We now officially know that the new game will take players to a greatly expanded version of Vice City, the GTA universe version of Miami. Now, fans have pieced together evidence that shows we may also return to Liberty City in the new game. 

A fan-run GTA news account has shared a bunch of evidence that points towards Liberty City playing a role within the GTA 6 story. For starters, one of the game's main characters, Lucia, is originally from Liberty City, but moved to Vice City after a stint in prison.

Throughout the latest trailer for GTA 6, we also see some other teasers, including bikers wearing Liberty City hats, and Liberty City license plates on cars. Signage shown on the roads of Vice City point to multiple airports and fans even spotted a map in the background of a store, that appears to show Liberty City.

This wouldn't be the first time that Rockstar has included multiple maps in a game. In Red Dead Redemption 2, players spend some time in Guarma, and the original map from Red Dead Redemption 1 is also teased. A small version of Liberty City was also included in GTA: San Andreas.

Players will primarily know Liberty City from Grand Theft Auto IV. In the GTA universe, Liberty City is a fictionalised version of New York. So far, Rockstar has made no official announcements but GTA 6 was developed under the codename ‘Project Americas', which hints at the ability to hop around the country, rather than being limited to one city.

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KitGuru Says: If Liberty City is included in GTA 6, I would expect it to be a small instance like visiting Guarma in Red Dead Redemption 2. With that said, Rockstar does have a habit of surprising people, so there could be more to it. 

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DOOM: The Dark Ages launches this week and Nvidia is getting PC gamers prepared with a new Game Ready Driver. The new GeForce graphics driver is now available, promising optimisations for DOOM: The Dark Ages, and bringing DLSS support to a bunch of new games. 

DOOM: The Dark Ages makes use of the idTech 8 engine, with support for ray tracing, DLSS, Multi-Frame Generation and more. Sometime after launch, there will be a patch for the PC version of the game introducing Path Tracing, a more intensive version of ray-tracing.

Aside from optimisations for DOOM, the new GeForce driver adds DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Gen support for New World: Aeternum. On top of that, Nvidia has expanded DLSS Override. This feature allows gamers to force enable DLSS for titles that don't already support DLSS. It can also be useful for games that utilise an outdated version of DLSS – force enabling the latest version of the technology can improve visuals and performance.

You can see all of the games that support DLSS Override, HERE. You can download the latest Nvidia GeForce graphics driver, HERE.

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KitGuru Says: As always, let us know how you get on with the latest drivers. We're always keen to hear about our readers experiences. 

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Incogni's automated personal data removal works great, but if you need to target websites outside of their database, there's now a solution with Custom Removals as a part of the Unlimited plan.


There has never been a more important time for internet users to be concerned about their digital footprint. Every bit of data you've generated online is being scraped, packaged, sold, and redistributed for more profit via data brokers.

No, the answer isn't to pack up and move to a cave to reclaim a sense of privacy and control. You can be an internet citizen and have control over your personal information; you just have to be proactive.


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On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Franci Zidar, CEO and co-founder of BirdBuddy, joins to talk about smart gardens and the week's smart home news.


Franci Zigar co-founded BirdBuddy, a smart camera-equipped bird feeder, and has just launched its latest products. After being shown off at CES 2025, WonderBlocks and Petal are up on Kickstarter.

WonderBlocks are essentially backyard nature habitats for bees, butterflies, and more. Petal is a solar-powered camera with interchangeable lenses.


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The agreement by both the US and China to pause tariffs might make things easier in the very short term, and it may lead to a deal, but it hides that American consumers and firms will still have to deal with extreme expenses and other trade changes that do nothing but harm.


Trump continues to claim that it is foreign countries who will pay his tariffs, when in fact none of them will. The entire cost is always and invariably borne by the US firms importing goods from overseas, and so at least some of the cost is always passed on to the American consumer.

Then Trump claims that the tariffs will make companies relocate their manufacturing to the US, and it will not. The iPhone simply cannot be made in the States, there is not the labor skill nor the rare minerals needed.


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The designs of cases for the iPhone 17 collection could be a massive departure from the norm, if one leaker's images are to be believed.


Rumors about the camera bumps used in the iPhone 17 generation of devices insist that there will be big changes on the way. To match the bump alterations, cases for the upcoming iPhone releases will also need to be updated.

Four cases are shown off in a collection of photographs shared by serial leaker Majin Bu on X on Sunday. The shots all depict transparent cases held in the left hand, with all also sporting a white ring for MagSafe support.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The U.S. tariff situation effectively forced Apple to accelerate its India iPhone manufacturing effort, with the end result being a doubling of exports from the country since 2024.


Apple is known to be gradually spreading its iPhone production from a China-centric operation into India. However, the threat of tariff increases by the United States, and their implementation in April, has forced some sourcing changes.

According to vendor reports to the Indian government seen by Business Standard, Apple has massively increased its exports from India to the United States. In April 2025, the value of Apple exports reached over 17,219 crore ($2,029,796,382), an increase of 116% compared to April 2024.


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A new report says that Apple is considering raising iPhone prices to counter the impact of Trump's tariffs, but has learned from Amazon not to say that's the reason.


While the US and China have announced a temporary pause in their tariff dispute, there is still a question of the semiconductor tariffs said to be coming. Plus the new pause does not affect the 20% smartphone tariff imposed by Trump during his first administration.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has been working to get its suppliers to reduce costs. But it has reached the limit of that approach, and now considers raising iPhone prices to be the least worst option.


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The White House and China have issued a joint statement, announcing a 90-day reduction in tariffs in a cool-down period to kick off negotiations for a new trade deal.


Of all the US firms and consumers affected by Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, ones importing goods from China have been hit the most. While Apple got a wide-ranging tariff exemption, other tariffs were unquestionably going to be applied at some point. Even with the exemptions, Apple had to perform logistical gymnastics to get the costs of tariffs down to $900 million in the next quarter.

Now according to Bloomberg, the two countries have announced a 90-day pause in their tariffs. The pause does not entirely remove the recent tariffs, and it does not affect those tariffs introduced by Trump during his first administration — including a 20% one on smartphones.


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World of Warcraft has officially confirmed its next ‘Remix' event, following the popular Mists of Pandaria version. This time, players will return to the Legion expansion, revisiting classic content like the Broken Isles with some new twists. Associate game director Jeremy Feasel unveiled the event during a panel at PAX East.

Legion Remix will bring back the bulk of the original expansion's content and introduce new features. Feasel confirmed the team would also add the Shattered Timeline, inspired by Diablo 4's World Tiers. This setting will present high-difficulty challenges in the open world, allowing for experimentation that was not possible in the standard game. Mythic+ dungeons will also be available, introducing a new difficulty level to the instanced content. Moreover, Blizzard will also bring back the Mythic+ keystone system, which debuted in the original Legion, allowing players to push dungeons to previously unseen difficulty levels with overwhelming attributes and abilities.

Specific details beyond the core concept and a few features remain limited, but Feasel indicated more information is expected shortly. While the event doesn't have a precise release date yet, it's expected to launch later this year or early 2026. Based on the timing of the previous Remix event, which took place a few months ahead of The War Within expansion, the Legion Remix should start before the Midnight expansion, which is expected to launch in early 2026. As such, a winter 2025 launch for Legion Remix seems plausible.

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Kingston's latest addition to the Fury line of SSD drives is an important one. The Fury Renegade G5 is the company's first consumer drive to use a PCIe 5.0 interface, and we check out the 2TB model that's launching for around £290.

The new Fury Renegade G5 model lineup at launch comprises three capacities: a 1TB entry drive, 2TB (the drive we are reviewing here) and a flagship 4TB model. The Renegade G5 uses a Silicon Motion SM2508 controller combined with what we think is 218-layer 3D TLC NAND.

Kingston quotes the sequential read/write performance of the 2TB drive as up to 14,700MB/s and up to 14,000MB/s respectively. The 1TB drive gets up to 14,200MB/s read and 11,000MB/s write ratings, and the 4TB drive is up to 14,800MB/s reads and the same 14,000MB/s write figure as the 2TB drive.

As for 4K random performance, all three drives have the same up to 2,200K IOPS for reads, the 2TB and 4TB drives get the same up to 2,200K IOPS for writes, with the 1TB drive rated as up to 2,150K IOPS for random writes.

Power consumption for the 2TB model is officially quoted as 0.27W average and 7W maximum. Kingston quotes an endurance figure for the 2TB drive as 2.0PB, and they back the drive with a 5-year warranty.

Physical Specifications:

• Usable Capacities: 2TB.
• NAND Components: 218-layer 3D TLC NAND,
• NAND Controller: Silicon Motion SM2508.
• Cache: 2GB LGDDR4.
• Interface: PCIe Gen 5 x4, NVMe 2.0.
• Form Factor:  M.2, 2280.
• Dimensions: 80 x 22 x 2.3mm.
• Drive Weight: 7.7g.

Firmware Version: SGW00110

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For years now, Epic has been trying to entice users to utilise their Epic Games Store – to somewhat mixed results. Following programs such as their weekly free games; reduced store fees and much more; the storefront is now adding even more incentives – especially if you play Fortnite.

In what is yet another attempt to get more PC users to invest in the Epic Games Store, the Fortnite maker has announced a new initiative, writing:

“Starting today, when you make a purchase in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys using Epic’s payment system globally on PC, iOS, Android, and the web, you’ll get 20% back in Epic Rewards. You can spend your rewards in Fortnite and our other games, or on the Epic Games Store when you use Epic’s payment system. These 20% rewards in Epic's games are here to stay.”

Though in a more limited capacity, this initiative is also extending to all Epic Games Store purchases using their payment system. From now until the 31st of August, all EGS purchases will receive 20% back in Epic Rewards – a pretty substantial increase over the typical 5% they normally offer.

Of course, as with other similar programs, this initiative is designed to give you further incentives to purchase games on the Epic Games Store – ultimately building up your library in order to make you return to the platform more often.

Still, the final result is the same, with users having their gaming money go just that extra bit further – a welcome change – especially in the wake of the most recent price hike.

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Virtua Fighter 5 received a huge upgrade on PC with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. but now, Sega is bringing the upgraded game to consoles too. During the recent Virtua Fighter Direct Spring 2025 presentation, it was announced that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will be coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. 

Alongside the announcement, Sega stated during the presentation that it would introduce cross-play capabilities for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., allowing existing PC players to play with the upcoming console players and vice versa. To ensure seamless cross-play support across all platforms, the developers confirmed that all game versions will include rollback netcode for added gameplay stability.

The creators have stated they intend these console releases to be “more than a simple port”, with reports suggesting further material will be added to the game. However, details on this additional content were vague, with players told to wait for future updates for more information. While a specific release date for the PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions remains unknown, they are expected soon. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5th, 2025, there's a strong possibility Sega might aim to release Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. around the launch of Nintendo's upcoming console.

KitGuru says: Are you a fan of fighting games? Have you ever tried a Virtua Fighter game? Will you do so now that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is coming to consoles?

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