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AMD’s new Zen 4Ryzen 7000 CPUslook undeniably cool with their spider-leg-like integrated heat spreader (IHS). But, it pains me to say it: In my time with these chips, I’ve developed a real dislike for the design. The convoluted, atypical shape means that cleaning off all the heat paste whenchanging CPUsor coolers is almost impossible. But in our testing we’ve found two instances of Ryzen 7000 CPUs actually scratching and damaging the cold plates of our coolers....

If you thoughtCES 2025wouldn’t be exciting for OLED gaming monitors, you’re wrong. Samsung is already setting the stage for the show with a pair of new OLED gaming monitors under its Odyssey brand, one of which takes the display tech to places it’s never gone before with a blistering 500Hz refresh rate. The Odyssey OLED G6 is a new 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED offering from Samsung that can reach 500Hz, which is a massive leap forward for OLED displays....

BetweenXbox Game Pass,PlayStation Plus, and evenNintendo Switch Online, it feels like every company has its own subscription. Throw in Ubisoft+, EA Play, and multiple other companies and you have a veritable free-for-all. Now, Sega’s new president, Shuji Utsumi, says the beloved company is considering a similar offer, although he remained tight-lipped on details. In aninterview with the BBC, Utsumi said, “We’re thinking something — and discussing something — we cannot disclose right now,” he said....

According to reports from owners of2021 Sony Bravia XR TVs— and verified byHDTVTest’s Vincent Teoh— Sony has started to update the firmware on these models to enable variable refresh rate (VRR). Digital Trends reached out to Sony for an official confirmation and a company spokesperson provided this response: Starting July 06, 2025, the following 2021 Bravia XR TVs (X90J, X95J, A80J, A90J, and Z9J) will be receiving a firmware update v6....

Street Fighter 6 Year 3 Character Pass: Characters, release windows & more Street Fighter 6’s Season 3 character pass got revealed all at once during Summer Game Fest 2025, with all four characters that’ll be added over the next year being made public. It’s a mix of fan-favorite characters from several pastStreet Fightergames. No guest characters this time around, Season 3 will be made up entirely of O.G. fighters, one of which hasn’t been seen in the series for literal decades and isolder than some pro players....

Super Mario Bros. 35is out now, adding abattle royaletwist to the originalSuper Mario Bros. On paper, it sounds simple enough. You race through Mario stages and attempt to outlive 34 other players. Unfortunately, the game is far more complicated than it seems, and there’s no tutorial in sight. If you’re completely lost about mechanics like targeting, coins, or even how to win, here’s everything the game doesn’t tell you. You’ll have your first win in no time....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Here’s the Swagtron EB12’s elevator pitch. It’s $1,000, and you may buy it now from select Best Buy stores. That’s a good pitch. A grand isn’t much for an electric bike. You can find less expensive options online, but they’re not available in stores....

TCL announces its new soundbars at its CES 2024 press conference in Las Vegas.Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends TCL is introducing four newsoundbarsfor 2024, and for the first time, its entire range will supportDolby Atmos, the popular 3D, immersive surround sound format. TCL showed off the new soundbar models alongside its2024 TV lineupatCES 2024. This year also marks the first time that TCL is incorporating up-firing drivers into its wireless surround speakers to create a 7....

TheAmazon Prime Early Access Sale, which people are referring to as the October Prime Day, is in full swing, and retailers are responding with their own shopping events like the HP Early Holiday Flash Sale. That’s good news for us customers because with HP rolling out its ownPrime Day deals, we’re getting more opportunities to enjoy discounts when buying HP laptops. There are a lot of options to choose from though, so to help you figure out what to buy before the offers end, here are the five best HP laptop deals that you can take advantage of right now....

When it comes to your gaming setup, there are a few essentials everyone thinks about. You need thebest console, a great controller maybe, a solid headset, and some other accessories. However, most of us often overlook the most important part of our gaming stations, which is what we’re sitting on. These are the best gaming chairs you should invest in to stay locked in your game. (If you’re looking for a discount, these are thebest gaming chair dealsright now....

Summary TheBratsdocumentary was recently released and delved into the lives of the Brat Pack, who were defined by the best movies of their careers, which mostly occurred in the 1980s. While not every member of the Brat Pack reached peak stardom in the 1980s, and some later went on to make a comeback in other projects, many faded into obscurity after the boom of their iconic films.These movies often dealt with themes of coming-of-age, maturity, and the disaffected nature of youthduring the 1980s and into the early 1990s....

“Khazan has fallen!” As these words flashed on my screen for the upteenth time, I ground my teeth down as I prepared for another attempt at a boss that just had it out for me. Indeed,The First Berserker: Khazan, an upcoming action RPG from developer Neople and publisher Nexon, really gave me a run for my money. As someone who’s well-versed when it comes toSouslike titles, I eagerly dove into a demo of Khazan during the Tokyo Game Show....

The first trailer forThe Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars TV show, is here, and it delivers exactly what was promised: A Western-style adventure set in the darkest, grimiest corners of the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorianis the brainchild of director Jon Favreau (Iron Man,The Lion King). Favreau says he wrote four scripts for the series before even pitching the project to Disney, and cites the first third ofStar Wars: Episode IV — A New Hopeas his main inspiration....