Articles by Isaiah Williams, Staff Writer, Computing

Isaiah is a Staff Writer for the Computing channel at TechRadar. He's spent over two years writing about all things tech, specifically games on PC, consoles, and handhelds. He started off at GameRant in 2022 after graduating from Birmingham City University in the same year, before writing at PC Guide which included work on deals articles, reviews, and news on PC products such as GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more. He spends most of his time finding out about the exciting new features of upcoming GPUs, and is passionate about new game releases on PC, hoping that the ports aren't a complete mess.

Articles by: Isaiah Williams

Renders of the new Ayaneo Pocket DS and original Nintendo DS

Miss the Nintendo DS? The world's first dual-screen Android handheld just landed to bring that spark back

By Isaiah Williams published 30 July 25

Ayaneo is bringing back the Nintendo DS nostalgia with the Pocket DS, as the 'world's first' dual-screen Android handheld gaming device.

You might not have to wait long for the ROG Xbox Ally – a new leak suggests a launch may be sooner than you expect

By Isaiah Williams published 29 July 25

The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds are edging closer than ever to launch, and it looks like they may be right around the corner, according to a new leak.

Need a new GPU? Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super models may be coming sooner than you expect

By Isaiah Williams published 29 July 25

While fans may naturally look towards CES 2026 for any new Nvidia GPU announcements, we may be getting a launch later in 2025.

This free SteamOS plugin is a game-changer for handheld performance – it’s already given my Asus ROG Ally a new lease of life

By Isaiah Williams published 28 July 25

SteamOS handhelds have received a pivotal community update, with a new Decky Loader plugin improving performance using the Lossless Scaling frame generation application.

Handheld PC makers are slowly losing touch with Valve's successful Steam Deck template of affordability, and that's very concerning

By Isaiah Williams published 26 July 25

Handheld PC gaming was saved by Valve when it launched its Steam Deck at an affordable price, but other mainstream handheld PC makers are quickly spoiling its comeback with ludicrous pricing.

AMD isn't giving up on high-end GPUs – a new leak hints at a new Radeon GPU challenging Nvidia's next-gen flagship graphics card

By Isaiah Williams published 25 July 25

It's supposedly a long way away, but a new leak suggests AMD has an 'Nvidia RTX 6090' challenger already in the pipeline, slated for launch between 2026 and 2027.

vector isometric illustration of a handheld gaming console

AMD's flagship mobile processor will power the GPD Win 5 handheld – and get ready to pay GPU money

By Isaiah Williams published 25 July 25

Handheld PC gaming is getting better year after year with hardware providing greater performance, but this may be the only handheld with a justifiably high price.

Two down, plenty more to go – Microsoft backtracks on $80 game prices, once again proving voting with your wallet matters

By Isaiah Williams published 23 July 25

Yet again, voting with your wallet showcases its importance, as Microsoft has made the decision to reverse its $80 game price decision.

Steam Deck OLED in limited edition white color

The Steam Deck 2 and a home console are reportedly in the works – and Sony may be helping to turn the handheld into the portable PlayStation game device I really want

By Isaiah Williams published 23 July 25

Please don't get any PS Portal ideas from Sony, Valve...

The PS5 Pro is rumored to be the only way to get 60fps in GTA 6 – but I'm absolutely not buying one for $700

By Isaiah Williams published 22 July 25

The clock is ticking, and we're getting closer to Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, with recent rumors hinting at 60fps performance, but only for the PS5 Pro.

Lifestyle photo for Legion Go and render of Legion Go 2 handheld

Help us, Lenovo, you're our only hope – Legion Go 2's prototype and OLED screen should worry Nintendo, MSI, and other handheld makers

By Isaiah Williams published 22 July 25

Lenovo's new handheld, the Lenovo Legion Go 2, is still in its prototype phase, but it's reportedly already available for sale in China across multiple second-hand platforms.

Sorry MSI, but you blew it – the Claw A8 is overpriced and could struggle to compete against cheaper rivals like the Steam Deck

By Isaiah Williams published 21 July 25

The MSI Claw A8's arrival in other regions looks set in stone with European retailer pre-orders available, but its purported price might make many gamers wince.

Naoe during AC Shadows traversal and stealth

Microtransactions in premium games 'make the player experience more fun' according to Ubisoft, as it goes full ‘no, it’s the children who are wrong’

By Isaiah Williams published 21 July 25

Ubisoft is at the center of controversy again, after its annual financial report suggests microtransactions make games "more fun".

Finally, the MSI Claw A8 is almost here to rival the Switch 2 and other handhelds – just be ready to pay a hefty sum

By Isaiah Williams published 4 July 25

It's been a long wait, but the MSI Claw A8 looks like it could be arriving as early as July, based on pre-order availability in China.

A graphics card with a row of fans with a cyanotic purple backlight in a futuristic design

Nobody wants 8GB GPUs from Nvidia and AMD – and this retailer just made that clear

By Isaiah Williams published 3 July 25

Nvidia and AMD 8GB budget GPUs aren't selling well at a German retailer, suggesting PC gamers don't want low VRAM GPUs.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners, beware – some owners are reporting worrisome overheating problems

By Isaiah Williams published 2 July 25

Nintendo's Switch 2 controversies continue to grow, with users now suggesting that the handheld has overheating issues, especially when docked.

The Switch 2's value has just been diminished significantly due to its poor display - and it's another reason you should opt for a handheld gaming PC

By Isaiah Williams published 28 June 25

It's becoming increasingly clear that the Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't justify its price tag, as tests show that it has one of the worst displays ever.

A Tesla car, James Bonds and Samsung's foldable promo image

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser

By Hamish Hector published 28 June 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

Leon S Kennedy, Evelyn Parker, and Isaac Clarke

Steam Summer Sale is even better than I thought – here are the most worthwhile deals

By Isaiah Williams published 27 June 25

Steam's Summer Sale is finally here, and plenty of titles I predicted have been discounted, and I've spotted other deals that are worth it.

Man with laptop showing Blue screen of death or BSOD on the monitor screen

Forget the Blue Screen of Death – Windows is replacing it with an even more terrifying Black Screen of Death

By Isaiah Williams published 27 June 25

It seems pretty strange, but Microsoft is abandoning its Blue Screen of Death, and replacing it with a Black Screen of Death to apparently streamline user troubleshooting.

I sure hope my PS5 doesn't die before GTA 6 - reports suggest hardware issues could damage consoles over time

By Isaiah Williams published 26 June 25

GTA 6 is on the horizon for launch in May next year, but reports of the PS5's liquid metal issues have resurfaced.

Xreal One AR Glasses connected to Asus ROG Ally handheld

I'm still waiting on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ – and in the meantime, handheld gaming with the Xreal One AR glasses should hold me over

By Isaiah Williams published 25 June 25

The Xreal One AR glasses have revitalized handheld gaming for me during tests, but it's a tough recommendation at their price and the need for other accessories.

Resident Evil 4 remake, Indiana Jones, and Cyberpunk 2077

Steam's Summer Sale is on the way – and here are the games I'm expecting major discounts for

By Isaiah Williams published 25 June 25

Steam's long-awaited Summer Sale is almost here, and I'm expecting this one to feature some strong discounts for blockbuster titles.

Render of the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X

Microsoft's 'if you can't beat them, join them' approach to the threat of Steam in the new Xbox PC app is a great idea

By Isaiah Williams published 24 June 25

Microsoft's efforts to match Valve's SteamOS handheld gaming experience with the new Xbox app are great, but it may have a tough time moving me away from the Linux-based OS.

Stellar Blade is a prime example of how PC ports should be done – ultrawide compatibility and stable performance are a must

By Isaiah Williams published 21 June 25

Bad ports on PC aren't a secret at this point, but Shift Up's Stellar Blade sets itself apart and shines bright with great optimization and ultrawide support.

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