New Ryzen 7000 motherboards are actually affordable, starting at $125

AMD and its partners have just unveiled a whole avalanche of budget-friendly B650 and B650E motherboards for the Ryzen 7000 processors. Made for the new AM5 socket, the boards will present an alternative to the already existing high-end X670/X670E. With motherboards from Asus, ASRock, MSI, Gigabyte, and Biostar set to release shortly, early adopters of AMD Ryzen 7000 will now have a choice between X670 and B650. Let’s see how the two compare....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · Rebecca Sanchez

Nvidia faces attacks from AMD, Intel, and even Google. Should it be worried?

“Ray tracing is here,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang optimistically proclaimed in a press interview at GTC. “It’s all about ray tracing, ray tracing, ray tracing.” Nvidia’swide support of ray tracing– from desktops to laptops to servers and the cloud – indicates a strong push and demand behind the new technology, despite early reports suggesting that initial adoption for RTX has been slow. Nvidia confidence might be unshakable, but attacks from its competitors continue to grow in number....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Caitlin Monroe

One Piece: Kaido notices a problem with Luffy’s Gear 5

One Piece: Kaido notices a problem with Luffy’s Gear 5 As the recent One Piece episode intensifies the battle between Kaido and Luffy, the villain notices something strange about Gear 5. The highly anticipated Gear 5 inOne Piecereturns in the recent episode, which features the intense battle between Luffy and Kaido. Although the fight looks goofy, the fact that two terribly strong pirates are clashing head-on cannot be denied. After his transformation, Luffy becomes delirious and doesn’t pay any mind to Kaido, who wants to ask a few questions....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Regina Quinn

PlayStation 4 Pro owners get 4K video playback with new Media Player update

Sony has issued anupdatefor the PlayStation 4 Pro’s Media Player app that enables 4K video playback for files stored on a USB device or media server, upping the console’s capabilities for players who own 4K-capable TVs or monitors. This week’s update alsointroduces support for 4KVR video content, though players will need both a PlayStation VR headset and a PlayStation 4 Pro console to experience 360degree 4K footage. In addition to playing hundreds of compatible PS4 titles, the PlayStation 4 Pro is a capable media playback device that supports a range of streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Instant Video....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Aaron Stewart

Qualcomm shows off an A.I.-equipped car cockpit at CES 2019

Car cockpits will be getting an artificial intelligence-equipped upgrade, thanks to Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon-based automotive platform which is being shown off at CES. Qualcomm has already gone through two generations of cockpit platforms and the latest iteration will cover aspects of the in-car experience from voice-activated interfaces to traditional navigation systems. The new cockpit system will be available in three tiers: Performance, Premiere, and Paramount classes, which are aimed at entry-level, mid-tier and high-end systems....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Jeff Johnston

Read this before buying a TV on Prime Day

The deals. Oh, the overwhelming number ofAmazon Prime Day deals. Whether you’ve been waiting forthe best deal on that robot vacuumyou’ve been wanting, or simply unable to resistthe lowest price you’ve ever seen on an air fryer, the best prices we’ve seen all year on the gadgets you want and/or need happen during Amazon’s two-day celebration of retail therapy, even if those deals are at another retailer, like Best Buy....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Richard Martin

Redesigned Jeda Wireless Pad charger for Tesla Model 3 piles on new features

Redefined and redesigned from last year’s initial version, the second generationJedaWireless Pad charger for theTesla Model 3adds new functionality and user convenience features. Jeda focused on retrofitting the new generation Qi-device compatible wireless charging pad for the Model 3’s console so the pad looks like standard-integrated original manufacturer equipment. You won’t need to worry about a cluttered look with visible wires and connections. This level of attention to detail is not common in the world ofaftermarket car accessories....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Sara Gomez

Samsung ends support for a pivotal phone that redefined the smartphone segment

Samsung has officially ended support for one of the most important phones in recent history. It’s time to say goodnight to the Samsung Galaxy S20 family as it leaves theofficial list of phones to be updated. TheSamsung Galaxy S20was a pivotal device, not just for Samsung, but for the rest of the smartphone market too. It marked a change in strategy for Samsung, with a new naming structure that matched the year of launch....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Cynthia Knight

Samsung will show off an impressive new wall-mountable soundbar at CES 2018

If you’re looking to beef up your new TV’s sound but don’t want to go for a full surround sound setup, you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on our coverage of CES, as Samsung hasannouncedthat it will show off an impressive-looking new wall-mountable soundbar at the show. The company calls its new NW700 Sound+ a “lifestyle soundbar,” which seems to mean that unlike a lot of other audio gear, it’s meant to fit into your living room, not dominate it....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Tina Murphy

Silent Hill 2 Remake: Release Date, Gameplay, Platforms & Changes

Summary TheSilent Hill2remake has finally announced its 2024 release date. A total reimagining of one of the most popular and well-received games of all time, all eyes have been onSilent Hill 2since its announcement nearly two years prior. Under development by Bloober Team, theSilent Hill 2remake promises a complete revamp to the original’s harrowing visuals and haunting story, bringing the groundbreaking psychological horror game to a whole new generation. Silent Hill 2’s remake got a full-fledged story trailer(seen below) alongside a release date during the July 09, 2025, PlayStation State of Play livestream....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Jill Monroe MD

Sony acquires Firesprite, developer behind Playroom games, The Persistence

Sony is growing its list of PlayStation studios once again with the acquisition of Firesprite, the U.K.-based developer behindThe Playroom,The Playroom VR, andThe Persistence. The purchase of Firesprite, announced through a post on thePlayStation Blog, marks the third of this summer for Sony. Firesprite’s acquisition by Sony is also one of the largest to date. Although the developer isn’t a household name, it’s sizable, with over 250 employees. Comparably, London Studio and Media Molecule, Sony’s two other U....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Julie Garrett

Space Marine 2 glitch causes eternal COD-style tea-bagging

Space Marine 2 glitch causes eternal COD-style tea-bagging The insidious forces of Chaos have even managed to influence the programming of Space Marine 2, as a glitch has caused constant crouching in a manner similar to one of gaming’s most iconic insults. A lot of shooters will let the player crouch behind cover. This isn’t part of Space Marine 2. As you’re playing as one of the genetically engineered superhumans bred for war, you don’t need to hide: you’re here toannihilate the enemies of the Imperium....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Krista Ward

T-Mobile’s TVision live TV streaming service starts at $10 a month, with a catch

If you are a T-Mobile customer (or you become one), the company claims you’re able to save up to half of your regular cable bill. “A TV package on the average cable bill costs $156 — and that’s before add-on fees,” according to the TVision website. Your actual savings will depend a lot on which TVision package you choose, but there’s no doubt that you can spend as little as $10 per month if your needs are minimal....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Jennifer Stephens