gaming hardware

The ROG Xbox Ally X represents the most aggressive hardware bet yet on making Windows a believable handheld gaming platform, but early reviews — including a full review that recommends considering the Lenovo Legion Go 2 instead — make clear this is still a tradeoff between hardware ambition and...

Hytale’s hardware targets are refreshingly pragmatic: a small base install, support for older GPUs and integrated graphics at minimum settings, a clear 1080p/60 recommended tier for mainstream players, and a distinct “creator/streamer” spec that pushes toward modern CPUs, abundant RAM and NVMe...

Dell’s reversal on the “AI-first” console and the return of XPS at CES 2026 mark a clear pivot: the company will keep Microsoft’s Copilot+ branding on its hardware where required, but it is refocusing messaging and engineering toward build quality, battery life, displays, and gaming rather than...

IO Interactive’s long-anticipated James Bond prequel, 007 First Light, has finally surfaced with official PC system requirements — and the headline is as much about what the studio confirmed as what it left out. Background IO Interactive announced a firm launch window shift for 007 First Light...

Razer’s CES presence this year felt less like the steady stream of incremental peripherals and more like a series of bold experiments: a desk-sized holographic AI companion that actually speaks and moves, smart headphones with first-person cameras that promise continuous AI assistance, an...

HP’s CES 2026 keynote was less a string of one-off product updates and more a coordinated strategic pivot: the company positioned itself as a one-stop vendor for the “on-device AI” era, pushing local inference into everything from keyboard-sized desktops to multifunction printers while...

Bandai Namco has published the PC hardware targets for Code Vein II, and the numbers make one thing clear: this sequel expects modern Windows systems and mid‑to‑high‑end components to hit the studio’s stated framerate targets. The retail launch is scheduled for January 30, 2026, and the...

Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable — a horizontally expanding gaming laptop that reportedly transforms from a compact 16‑inch machine into a 21.5‑ or 24‑inch ultrawide OLED — has leaked ahead of an expected CES 2026 concept reveal, combining next‑generation silicon, a Blackwell‑era NVIDIA RTX 5090...

Holiday procrastinators can breathe easy: a second wave of deep, ship-before-Christmas tech discounts has rolled in, and many of these post–Black Friday markdowns are actually cheaper than the best prices we saw in November — provided you buy smart and pay attention to stock, coupons, and seller...

Hytale’s published PC requirements give a clear picture of what to expect at launch: modest minimum targets for 1080p/30, comfortable 1080p/60 recommended hardware, and a separate “creator/streamer” tier that pushes players toward modern CPUs, 32 GB RAM, and NVMe storage for stable 1440p...

Valve’s Steam client will stop receiving official support on 32‑bit Windows systems starting January 1, 2026, forcing gamers who still run Windows 10 (32‑bit) to choose between staying on an increasingly unsupported setup or upgrading to a 64‑bit OS to keep receiving updates, security fixes, and...

If you want the largest possible screen without surrendering modern silicon and sensible ergonomics, the 17‑inch laptop remains the best compromise between a desktop‑style canvas and true portability — but in 2025 those machines are rarer, and the options that remain demand careful selection...

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite family just moved from promise to provable potential — in early hands‑on tests the Adreno X2 GPU inside X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme engineering laptops delivered playable AAA frame rates on Windows 11 while the platform’s beefed‑up Oryon CPU cores and huge...

MSI’s Raider A18 HX is the kind of laptop that forces you to pick your priorities: raw, desktop-class gaming power and a gorgeous, ultra-high‑contrast mini‑LED 18‑inch panel in exchange for bulk, noise, and battery compromises. This review synthesizes hands‑on testing, MSI’s published specs, and...

Marc Saltzman’s holiday “Tech It Out” Satellite Media Tour with News Media Group and ASUS put a clear marker on this year’s shopping calendar: upgrade to secure Windows 11 PCs and consider ASUS’s new Copilot+‑ready laptops and the ROG Xbox Ally family as this season’s headline tech gifts...

This holiday season’s laptop landscape is a study in contrasts: ultraportables that promise multiday battery life and local AI features sit alongside hulking desktop‑replacement gaming rigs, while a healthy accessory ecosystem—docks, high‑watt power banks and rugged portable SSDs—changes what...

For gamers who demand marathon sessions without compromise, the mid‑to‑high tier 15‑inch gaming laptop remains the most practical blend of raw power, thermals, and portability — and the market’s current crop of premium rigs shows why. The five machines singled out in the Hindustan Times roundup...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you’re hunting for the right laptop to gift (or keep), this year’s market is richer and more complicated than ever—spanning ARM-powered ultraportables with extraordinary battery life, beefy gaming desktop‑replacements, repairable modular machines...

Amazon’s Smartchoice curation can cut through the noise—but not every “best” laptop listing is equally useful; this deep-dive verifies the Mint roundup, confirms critical specs, and separates the genuine buys from the overrated SKUs so gamers and professionals can pick the right Smartchoice...

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) lands as a definitive statement: if you want near-desktop GPU power, a show-stopping 16-inch OLED, and a laptop that prioritizes performance above almost all else, this is one of the most complete packages available — but it demands trade-offs in heat, power...