SpaceX has unveiled the Starlink V5 satellite internet kit, delivering nearly half a gigabyte per second of download speed in a more compact, lightweight form factor.

The latest iteration outperforms its predecessor in power efficiency and touts that it will enable seamless streaming, gaming, and video conferencing experiences for home users. According to the company, Starlink V5 brings peak speeds of up to 375+ Mbps, which is quite considerable when the median internet speed in the US is 306 Mbps, according to SpeedTest.net.

Starlink V5 actually marks a shift for SpaceX, as the company is now focusing on refining its hardware with the goal of making Starlink appropriate for stationary use. The idea is that SpaceX wants to grow its already expansive network, and making a Starlink that's suited for households or businesses now gives them the opportunity to achieve that goal.

It has been less than half a year since Logitech debuted the G Pro X2 Superstrike, and the company is reportedly already preparing a new Gen 2 version of the gaming mouse . Discovered by TechPowerUp, jakeu+ on X published a leak claiming that the Superstrike 2 is coming this September with improved tuning on the magnetic switches and an upgraded controller.

If this leak is real, Logitech's development of a next-generation Superstrike represents one of the fastest turnarounds for a Gen 2 product from Logitech. There is no official word on why Logitech wants to make a new version so quickly, but likely, issues pertaining to the existing version are the reason for the quick turnaround. The outgoing X2 Superstrike is Logitech's most complex mouse to date and has come under fire from reviewers and the community for having reliability issues. For instance, multiple content creators have demonstrated that the Superstrike's left and right mouse buttons can be actuated by squeezing the sides of the mouse, potentially causing mis-clicks in-game.

Worse still, the mouse takes on a major flaw from all of its G Pro X Superlight counterparts and uses the same weak middle-mouse button from the Superlight series that can start malfunctioning after moderate use.

PS5 emulation on PC has hit a new milestone, as the open source KytyPS5 emulator can now load Grand Theft Auto V far enough to reach the game's in-game menus and settings screen.

Additionally, Quake II Remastered has been shown reaching actual gameplay, marking a significant step toward achieving full 60FPS emulation. Unfortunately, neither of these games are playable from start to finish in their current state. Quake II reportedly runs at around 7 frames per second with visible graphical glitches, and GTA V's campaign and GTA Online remain totally inaccessible. So, not exactly a gripping gaming experience in either title. However, getting a commercial 3D PlayStation 5 title to boot this far is a significant technical milestone, and nothing to be ignored.

KytyPS5 is a Windows-only compatibility layer, and its GitHub page warns that compatibility is limited and changing rapidly as contributions pour in. Version 0.0.3, the latest build, focuses on backend and compatibility work rather than polished gameplay, which is critical for smooth gameplay in the future. For those wondering, the latest version introduced faster virtual memory allocation for quicker load times, a new shader-binding system, AMPR optimizations, Pthread fixes, and updated LibUlt ABIs, along with a refreshed GUI.

NVIDIA has cut its authorized AI chip customers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan by more than half in an effort to reduce the number of unauthorized products from being funneled through to China.

According to a new report from the Financial Times, the chipmaker has implemented a new "white list" of vetted companies, which have passed stricter compliance checks ensuring NVIDIA's high-end AI accelerators don't end up in places they aren't legally allowed to be. The move signals a major tightening of access to its AI hardware in key Asian markets, which comes on the heels of intense investigations from reporters that unveiled an expansive black market in China for NVIDIA GPUs.

NVIDIA's tightening of its grip on the Asian market follows increasing pressure from regulators and policymakers to enforce export controls on AI GPUs for fear the US will be selling what it needs to competitors that will enable it to gain a leg up in the AI race. NVIDIA's new restrictions notably excluded more than half of NVIDIA's previous customers, and companies that failed the initial compliance check are eligible to reapply. According to FT, many of the companies that were affected by NVIDIA's changes are neo-cloud providers, specialized cloud platforms for AI workloads.

Hisense just dropped a phone that feels like a throwback, but with a modern twist, and while it is admittedly not for the general consumer, the A10 looks like it will be thoroughly enjoyed by those who wish to distance themselves from technology but don't want to sever their connection entirely.

The Hisense A10 is an E Ink smartphone with a detachable color LCD screen that you can snap on and off at will, with reports citing an insider who said the detachable magnetic screen might not be included with the phone and will be sold separately. It's a novel approach to the screen, and certainly a bold design choice.

The A10's main display is a 6.13-inch E Ink panel, which offers the low-power, glare-free benefits that make e-readers so appealing. But the real highlight is the magnetic color LCD on the back, which can be used for video, apps, and anything that requires color and motion. The two screens communicate, though Hisense hasn't explained how. I suppose if the color screen is sold separately, it would mean the A10 has modular phone add-ons.

Federal agencies have issued a stark warning to the public about Russia's state-backed hackers actively attempting to compromise home and small-business routers.

According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Russian cyber actors including groups tracked as Energetic Bear, Dragonfly, and Static Tundra are exploiting misconfigured or vulnerable networking devices to gain persistent access. These groups use compromised routers to mask their activities and launch further attacks once access has been gained. The advisory was co-issued with partners in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and the UK, as authorities have discovered these efforts are global and not just targeting the United States.

Russian and Chinese state actors have been attempting to infiltrate and compromise devices for many years now, and in some instances their efforts have paid off as critical infrastructure has been compromised and data has been extracted. While agencies like the FBI have temporarily disrupted botnets by resetting DNS settings, attackers simply rebuild their networks.

For those who might not be aware, NVIDIA, SEGA, and the Virtua Fighter series share a long, storied history dating back 30 years. Back in the 1990s, as 3D visuals in games began to appear, SEGA's arcade fighting game Virtua Fighter quickly became one of the hallmarks of where gaming technology was headed. And as part of bringing the game to PC, SEGA partnered with NVIDIA to leverage its NV1 chip to power this version of the game.

Today, 30 years later, SEGA Akihabara Arcade in Tokyo, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang, SEGA CEO Haruki Satomi, SEGA COO Shuji Utsumi, Virtua Fighter creator Yu Suzuki, and former SEGA CEO and President Shoichiro Irimajiri came together to celebrate this partnership by announcing that the upcoming VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS is headed to RTX Spark.

RTX Spark is NVIDIA's new custom Arm-based APU built for premium laptops, debuting at Computex 2026, delivering powerful CPU performance with RTX graphics technologies and fast memory. With RTX Spark-powered Windows on Arm laptops on track for later this year, one of the highlights of these devices will be their PC gaming capabilities.

Intel's next generation of Nova Lake-S-powered desktop CPUs is reportedly on track for release later this year or early 2027, and so far we've heard rumors of cache-filled X3D-style mid-range offerings for PC games as well as flagship models with a whopping 52 cores.

As a cutting-edge consumer processor architecture, Nova Lake was previously believed to use TSMC's 2nm (N2) process for its main compute tile, with only around 30% of the CPU tiles and chip technology manufactured internally via Intel Foundry on the company's 18A node. And we say previously, because a new report indicates that Intel is now planning to bring the majority of Nova Lake production in-house.

And the reasoning is sound; apparently Intel's 18A node yields have dramatically improved in recent months, going from 65% to 85%. The higher the yield, the fewer dies or chips go to waste, leading to a more efficient chip product and a notably higher quantity. Intel's 18A node production, which is being carried out across two sites in North America, is currently being leveraged for its 'Panther Lake' lineup of mobile processors, so the assumption is that with greater yields it can also take on more products like Nova Lake.

MSI Afterburner has been the go-to GPU overclocking and monitoring tool for several generations, and right now, when it comes to tinkering with frequencies and voltages on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, it's something we still use regularly at TweakTown. For a tool with as much legacy as MSI Afterburner, you might be surprised to learn that its development is led by a single person who goes by the handle of Unwinder.

In a new post on the Guru3D forums, Unwinder has teased an impressive update coming to the next beta release of MSI Afterburner. And it's the addition of a heatmap to the V/F curve editor, giving users and overclockers a better understanding of how their GPUs behave when Boost Clock speeds are pushed. The heatmap you see here was captured on a GeForce RTX 5090, which showcases different behavior compared to the previous generation's GeForce RTX 4090.

This heatmap provides a visual representation of the voltage/frequency points that are most used. This will give users a far better understanding of how their GPU behaves when overclocked (or not) and enable them to use that data to optimize settings and improve overall performance. Unwinder says that the heatmap also provides clear data on how the GeForce RTX 50 Series differs from previous generations due to changes to DVFS (dynamic voltage frequency scaling).

For those out there with a Nintendo Switch 2 console looking for an alternative dock to the rather plain and functional one that ships with the console, you might want to check these out. These are unlicensed creations sold on Etsy, priced between $70 and $100 USD, including shipping.

Naturally, if you've taken a look at the headline and main image of this story, you'll see that these docks are modeled after classic Nintendo consoles from the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 64-bit eras, alongside the inclusion of the iconic original PlayStation from the 1990s and the Nintendo GameCube from the early 2000s. For retro gaming fans, the designs are impressive, with subtle details that celebrate these classic pieces of hardware.

The 64BITDOCK, which takes its inspiration from the Nintendo 64 (N64), sees the Nintendo Switch 2 slot into the dock horizontally, with the optional removable N64 cartridge doubling as storage for Switch game cards. The 8BITDOCK, inspired by the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) from the 1980s, includes an optional controller that opens to store game cards.

In a recent interview with A Rabbit's Foot (via Kotaku), the legendary filmmaker and Star Wars creator opened up about AI, specifically as a tool for filmmakers in a wide-ranging conversation that touched upon several key milestones and moments of his career. Now, for those expecting the creator of Star Wars to be against the rise of AI in all things creative, prepare to be disappointed.

"Artificial intelligence means it's much easier for us to make movies," George Lucas says. "It's very much like sitting here saying, 'Well, I believe the horse and the buggy is really where it's at. These cars, they break down, they need gas, there's all kinds of problems with them and pretty soon they'll be making them into tanks, and then they'll be killing people. It's terrible.' There's nothing you can do about it. That's progress, it's the future."

Now, for those familiar with George Lucas's career, specifically the creation of the original Star Wars trilogy and the subsequent prequel trilogy a couple of decades later, it's a response that tracks.

Late last year, Valve confirmed that it was discontinuing the original Steam Deck LCD model that debuted in 2022 by stating that it was no longer producing the model and "Once sold out, it will no longer be available." As for the reasoning, many have chalked it up to the rise in component costs making it no longer feasible to produce a more affordable variant compared to the Steam Deck OLED refresh, alongside the difficulty in repairing the original model - specifically in relation to its battery.

Cut to July 2026, and the online hardware repair specialists at iFixit have confirmed that Valve has now quietly discontinued the production of Steam Deck LCD replacement parts, namely the battery. Responding to a Reddit post from a user looking to replace the battery in a heavily used 2022 Steam Deck LCD handheld, iFixit confirms it can no longer obtain replacement parts for the original Steam Deck.

"It's not that we're choosing not to stock these anymore," the post from an iFixit representative reads. "Unfortunately, Valve is just starting to sunset these parts." On the plus side, as iFixit is all about offering users a way to repair tech of all shapes and sizes, the company is looking at alternatives. It is "actively evaluating aftermarket options," so hopefully there's a workaround.

Although it's an Xbox console exclusive, the highly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day is also coming to PC. Launching October 6, we've got confirmation this week that the PC version of the game will debut with native support for DLSS 4.5 and ray tracing. When it comes to the latter, as the game has been built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, it's set to leverage the engine's cutting-edge tech for its advanced lighting.

Gears of War: E-Day will use MegaLights for its ray-traced shadow effects, supporting up to 100 distinct light sources to create a more cinematic, realistic-looking world. It's also set to leverage Lumen for ray-traced global illumination and Nanite to increase detail in each environment. According to developer The Coalition and the GeForce RTX team at NVIDIA, this will apparently increase "object detail and fidelity" by up to 100X compared to Gears 5.

In addition to fancy lighting, Gears of War: E-Day will also introduce real-time destruction to the series, as well as volumetric particle and smoke effects for more intense, action-paced sequences. "These technologies deliver players the most technically ambitious and visceral Gears of War entry to date," NVIDIA writes.

A ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID reportedly failed catastrophically while its owner was playing through the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced tutorial, according to a post on the r/pcmasterrace subreddit. While the user's description of the card "blowing up" is a bit of an exaggeration, they claim to have heard a loud pop and crackling noise about five minutes into the game, followed by a cloud of smoke, and the system shut down immediately.

This one is peculiar because of where the damage actually is. The 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector, the usual suspect in RTX 5090 failures, came through untouched. Instead, the burn marks are concentrated around the PCIe interface, both on the card's gold fingers and around the main PCIe slot on the owner's MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk motherboard.

The card had reportedly been running fine for about a year with no hardware changes, and the only recent change was NVIDIA's GeForce 610.74 driver, released July 7, with support for Black Flag Resynced. There's no evidence tying that driver to the failure, and a software issue causing this kind of physical damage would be unusual on its own.

Former Epic Games VP Steve Allison joins Saber Interactive to help unlock the publisher's future.

Saber Interactive today announced that ex-Epic exec Steve Allison has been recruited, and will be serving as Saber's chief business officer. Allison was instrumental in the formation of the Epic Games Store and helped build a competing digital content sales platform on PC. He will lend his expertise to helm Saber's global developer-publisher games lineup.

"Allison will lead business development and strategy for the worldwide publisher and developer's portfolio of highly anticipated titles," reads the press release. "He will report directly to the CEO."

Counterfeit SSDs are getting harder to spot, and the latest one making the rounds is a fake Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SATA drive that can't take more than 120GB of real writes. Japanese outlet Akiba PC Hotline tore one down after testing it, and the results are a good reminder that fakes are getting more and more convincing.

On the surface, this fake looks close to the genuine 870 EVO. The box, label, and enclosure all closely mimic Samsung's real packaging, and Windows detects it as a proper 2TB SATA SSD. CrystalDiskMark even reported read and write speeds in the range you'd expect from a real 870 EVO, around 492 MB/s read and 467 MB/s write. On paper, everything checks out, and the scammers have made software-level tweaks to ensure it appears to be the real thing.

The problem showed up during a full-capacity write test using H2testw, a tool that fills a drive with data and verifies that it can be read back correctly. Around 117,227MB in, or roughly 120GB, the drive stopped writing entirely. Write speeds dropped to zero, and the previously written data became unreadable after a restart. This is a tell-tale sign of fake storage media.

Publishers set the prices of games sold on the PlayStation Store, former Sony Interactive Entertainment executive Gordon Thornton tells Insider Gaming.

Sony's decision to cut physical disc production has sparked controversy among the PlayStation faithful. The frustration has led to angry fans digging around Sony's financials and misinterpreting key data points, including digital/physical unit sales and revenues. With so much confusion floating around, it's important to pay attention when people in the know share info on industry dynamics.

Gamers are now getting more clarifications on how the digital PS Store actually works from higher-ups who used to work at Sony.

S&P Global shares predictions for the console games market from now until 2030, including estimates for PlayStation 6 and Project Helix. Sony's sales dominance throughout Gen 9 is expected to continue throughout Gen 10 as Microsoft faces down tough sales.

A new report from S&P Global estimates global console shipments from 2020 through 2030.

One particular graph shows how badly the RAM crisis is expected to bite into console production, with a major drop plotted in 2027. Console shipments will get a boost in 2028 thanks to the release of the PlayStation 6 and Project Helix consoles, yet the latter is expected to be outsold by the former by some 2.5x shipments.

The latest version of the popular tool HWMonitor has brought back support for monitoring hotspot temperatures with NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs.

VideoCardz noticed that the release notes from developer CPUID for version 1.65 of HWMonitor detail two new features: preliminary support for the Lisuan 7G100 GPU, as well as: "Hotspot temperature on NVIDIA RTX 50x0 GPUs."

If you recall, NVIDIA put paid to hotspot readings with the launch of Blackwell GPUs, but the sensors still remained - it's just that Team Green removed public access to them, so tools like HWMonitor could no longer pull those readings.

It's been less than a month since the re-release of AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU, and the Zen 3 part has already hit the top five best-sellers on Amazon. The chip ranks as Amazon's fourth best-selling CPU right now, sandwiched between the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in 2nd place and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in 5th place.

The top 10 CPUs in Amazon's list are all AMD models, featuring the Ryzen 5 5500, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 5 9600X, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Ryzen 7 5800XT, Ryzen 5 7600X, Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Ryzen 7 7700X, and Ryzen 9 9900X. The highest-ranking Intel CPU on Amazon's best-sellers list at the time of writing is the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, sitting at 15th place.

Amazon's best sellers list shows that demand for an X3D part that supports the AM4 platform is extremely high, thanks to the ongoing DRAM and SSD shortage, which has drastically increased DDR5 memory pricing. DDR4 pricing has not been completely unaffected by the DRAM shortage, but DDR4 is still much cheaper than DDR5. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D was the first X3D chip AMD ever produced, featuring eight Zen 3 cores with a peak turbo frequency of 4.5GHz and 96MB of L3 cache. However, bringing the two-generation-old CPU back was not easy; AMD had to redesign the 3D stacking process to accommodate a newer design since the original had been decommissioned.