Alienware aims at 'more price points people can actually reach,' announces a tandem OLED gaming monitor at a much lower price than our current top pick *Squinting* The future looks bright. PC Gamer · Sep 2
Xbox Helix will battle PS6 with 'great family of devices' — here's what Microsoft needs to do to win gamers back In an interview during Gamescom 2026, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said that Project Helix will be a "great family of devices." Here's what that could mean. Tom’s Guide · Sep 1
How Nvidia RTX Spark will change laptops forever... for better and worse Nvidia's recently announced RTX Spark laptop chip could fundamentally change the way that portable computers are used. More consumer choice and healthy competition are never a bad thing, but what if it's coming from one of the biggest companies in the world? TechRadar · Aug 31
I tested 6 RTX Spark laptops for gaming — and the winner completely shocked me I just played games on 6 Nvidia RTX Spark laptops. From the Dell XPS 16 to the HP OmniBook Ultra 16, here is our definitive gaming tier list. Tom’s Guide · Aug 31
Diehard Asus customer gets RMA denied for a cheap 2.4 GHz headset receiver despite spending more than $30,000 with the brand — firm refuses to send a cheap dongle, then relents after social media backlash Asus refused to replace a loyal customer's wireless headset receiver because accessories are apparently not covered under warranty. The customer was not happy to see his dedication be put into question like this, brining receipts of past purchases to express their disappointment over this betrayal. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 31
‘The most eye-watering thing I’ve seen since the solar eclipse’ — experiencing the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+’s staggering performance honestly blew my mind but I’m afraid I can’t get over that absurd price tag The new MSI Claw and its Intel Arc G3 Extreme chipset unlocks gloriously smooth gameplay on the go. But that price means it's likely out of reach for most of us. TechRadar · Aug 31
Laptop bloatware is still a big problem – and Windows 11 needs to step up and sort it out Preinstalled bloatware on our laptops is getting out of hand, but Windows 11 isn't helping. TechRadar · Aug 30
Poor liquid metal application almost destroys Asus Zephyrus M16 laptop, eats through the processor lid — paste replacement triples framerates, drops temps, and eliminates hard crashes A user on Reddit shared their story about how the factory-applied liquid metal on their Asus Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop corroded the heatsink and lid of their CPU. It got so bad that the corrosion was about to eat away and seep onto the silicon itself, but thankfully a simple… Tom’s Hardware · Aug 30
I test Windows laptops for a living, and these are the 7 features I can't pass up I've tested enough laptops to know which features matter the most to me, and it's easy to defend my list of non-negotiables. Here's what I look for. Windows Central · Aug 29
Get up to $175 back for your pre-installed Windows 11 license — new portal provides legal forms, but warns buyers not to wipe storage first The Refund4Freedom site was put together by the Italian Linux Society and the Free Software Foundation Europe to help address the unfairness of unwanted OS bundling. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 29
I just tested Samsung’s 6K gaming monitor — and my eyes still can’t believe it The Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS) is a stunner thanks to its sharp 6K resolution and ultra-fast refresh rate. Though it's pricey, its image quality is unrivaled. Tom’s Guide · Aug 29
Best of Gamescom 2026: The top 8 gadgets and games that will change the way you play The Tom’s Guide Best of Gamescom 2026 Awards: From the Asus ROG Ally X20 and RTX Spark to Alien Isolation 2, meet our 8 top picks of the show. Tom’s Guide · Aug 29
OneXPlayer adds another pricey handheld to the Arc G3 pile, and this one is $2,000 OneXPlayer has launched an X2 Mini handheld with an Intel Arc G3 chipset, but the fourth model in the lineup is just under $2,000. GamesRadar · Aug 27
Alienware AW3926QW review The 5K2K ultrawide OLED everyone has been waiting for is finally here... PC Gamer · Aug 27
Tom’s Guide · Aug 27 The MCHOSE K99 V2 is a wonderful, thocky keyboard for hardcore typists — and I really wish it didn’t have these flaws The MCHOSE K99 V2 offers a wonderful typing experience and thocky sound profile, and its proprietary software is user-friendly. But the keyboard has some flaws.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 27 I just tested Alienware’s new 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor — and it’s nearly perfect The Alienware 39 5K2K OLED stuns thanks to its vivid tandem OLED panel, blazing-fast performance, and sleek design. It's Alienware's best gaming monitor yet.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 27 Resurrected RTX 3060 12GB price jumps 45% in the two months since it was revived — 2021-era GPU now costs nearly $500 across most retailers The RTX 3060 12GB was revived to offer consumers a budget GPU with a relatively large VRAM pool, but it has succumbed to the same fate as every other SKU like it. Launched at around $330, most variants now cost close to $500.
PC Gamer · Aug 26 I got my greasy mitts on a host of RTX Spark laptops running, what else, games at Gamescom 2026—and there's a couple I really want to take home Although I doubt I'm going to want to pay the MSRP...
Tom’s Guide · Aug 26 I tested the $1,299 ROG Xbox Ally X20 — with that OLED display, the $300 price hike is surprisingly palatable The ROG Xbox Ally X20 now has an official price and while slightly high, this is a limited edition handheld with a gorgeous OLED display.
PC Gamer · Aug 26 OLED gaming monitors have finally gotten so good that a Counter-Strike 2 tournament is using one The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is the first OLED to make it into a CS2 Major.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 25 I just went eyes-on with the world’s fastest OLED gaming monitor — and motion blur is officially dead We just checked out the new Asus ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS ACE, and it's groundbreaking for motion clarity in video games. Here's what we think of this monitor.
Windows Central · Aug 25 Pre‑orders are live for the new ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring a larger OLED display, a refreshed design, and clear advantages over the current Ally X ASUS has opened pre‑orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20, the OLED‑powered upgrade to its Windows handheld gaming lineup. The new model is available as a standalone unit starting at $1,299.99, offering improved visuals, updated hardware, and a more premium experience aimed at players who want the best version of…
T3 · Aug 25 A new Xbox handheld just broke cover – OLED, Z2 Extreme, and pre-orders now open The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is now available to pre-order, with an on sale date also announced
GamesRadar · Aug 25 Redditor finds Windows has wiped their gaming laptop GPU drivers, and it's all down to eco mode After leaving their gaming laptop in eco mode for two weeks, one Redditor has found a crime scene in their Windows logs.