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Nvidia's CES 2026 keynote live - all the latest news from the GPU and AI superpower
What will the GPU giant unveil at CES 2026? We have all the breaking news
Intel launches new Core Ultra series 3 chips for laptops at CES 2026
Intel Panther Lake leaves its cage starting this week.
Nvidia RTX 5000 GPUs are reportedly hit by shortages due to RAM crisis
PC gaming could be in disarray in 2026, if reports of Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU shortages continue to surface.
There's still no sign of the Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB despite rumors – and a fresh claim suggests a worrying possibility
Fresh rumors suggest Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB was initially set for cloud gaming only, and that's a worrying sign for any potential launch.
High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI – and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples
Gaming GPU price hikes are about to be obscene, and the RTX 5090 is a prime example.
I upgraded from an RTX 3090 to an RTX 5070 – here's why you should make the jump too
Sponsored by Acer
The 5070 might just hit the sweet spot between price and performance.
Intel in 2025: year in review
Intel made something of a recovery this year, as Team Blue cut some huge and vital deals under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Nvidia in 2025: year in review
AI profits hit new heights, but it's been something of a rollercoaster for Nvidia this year with its new generation of Blackwell GPUs.
