GEEKOM, a brand best known for its ultra-compact mini PCs, has launched its first high-performance business laptop. The GeekBook M16 is priced at $899 with a $100 pre-order discount, bringing it to $799, and it comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and a battery capacity that puts many premium laptops to shame.

On the hardware side, the Core Ultra 9 branding is front and center in GEEKOM's marketing, though the actual chip is the Core Ultra 9 185H, a Series 1 Meteor Lake processor rather than the newer Arrow Lake or Panther Lake architectures. That is not a dealbreaker, as the 185H remains a capable chip with 16 cores, 22 threads, boost clocks up to 5.1GHz, and sustained power of up to 55W through GEEKOM's Dynamic Tuning Technology.

However, this does make the M16 a step back from the GeekBook X14 Pro and X16 Pro that GEEKOM showed last year. Those models were listed with Intel Core Ultra 200H "Arrow Lake-H" processors, including the Core Ultra 9 285H. The M16 features a 99.9Wh battery, which GEEKOM claims can provide up to 24 hours of Wi-Fi browsing and around 20 hours of local video playback. It also supports 100W fast charging via USB-C.

If you have been holding off on a PC upgrade, hoping DDR5 prices would come down soon, AMD has some bad news. David McAfee, AMD's VP and GM of Client Channel Business, told 4Gamers during Computex 2026 that DDR5 memory prices are not expected to return to normal levels for around two years, putting any meaningful recovery around 2028.

In the interview, David pointed to the AI boom that has shifted supply away from consumer DDR5 and toward HBM for AI data centers. DDR4 production capacity has also been declining over the past year or two as manufacturers shifted investment heavily toward DDR5. This has left users on older platforms squeezed from both directions.

To give you an idea of the impact, a 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 kit that cost around $100 in late 2025 is now selling for around $440. McAfee expects prices to recover gradually as new capacity comes online. Samsung, Micron, and China's CXMT are expanding their DDR5 production capacity. The problem is that building new memory manufacturing facilities takes years, meaning the relief is real but slow.

SEGA Is reviving classic Dreamcast-era franchise Crazy Taxi with a brand new game set for a 2027 release, but the company is facing backlash over the project's use of generative AI.

In an effort to revitalize sales and spark cultural interest, SEGA is reviving core legacy franchises as part of its so-called Next Level marketing campaign. A new Crazy Taxi is among these revamped titles and the new game was revealed at Summer Game Fest as Crazy Taxi World Tour, modernizing the retro gameplay for new platforms.

The news was welcomed by fans--Crazy Taxi is back, complete with the signature rip-roaring chaotic driving, explosively bombastic colors, and of course, Offspring belting out punk guitar riffs on the soundtrack. There's just one fly in the ointment: the new Crazy Taxi's Steam page confirms that SEGA used generative AI to make the game.

Halo Studios may have innovated a new business model that could help the industry revitalize dormant brands.

One of Xbox's oldest franchises might be the source for an interesting new type of content model. The new Halo remake has been updated with a clustered trio of missions that are effectively like mini-DLC for the campaign. Set under the name Operation Meteorite, this designation could open the door to more operation missions further down the line, giving Halo Studios a way to continue expanding Halo lore in a sellable package.

The new Campaign Remix feature looks to be the most innovative addition to the remake, and if it works as Halo Studios describes it, the mode could open up a new way for players to experience old games.

It's officially happening: the old-school 90s classic is getting reborn on the Switch 2.

Nintendo today announced an official remake of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time for its upgraded Switch 2 console. The game was revealed at today's Nintendo Direct and is planned for a launch in 2026, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Only a short glimpse of prologue cinematic footage was shown, but we did get our first look at Link, and the visuals are just incredible compared to the original game--there's even light reflecting in Link's hair. No exact details or information has been revealed so far and Nintendo plans to unveil more in the coming months.

ID Cooling showcased a long line of new products at Computex 2026, with many of the new cases falling within the aesthetically pleasing design language seen across a few of ID Cooling's product categories.

For example, the Flow 500 Wood White features an eye-catching wooden front panel that adds a level of sophistication and premium feel to the chassis. ID Cooling explained how the new case is paired with the company's latest fans. Additionally, the Flow 500 series is available in both wood and non-wood options, features a high-speed front USB-C port, supports a 360mm radiator, and has a detachable front grill.

To go with this wooden design aesthetic, ID Cooling debuted the DX360 Wood, which features wooden accents on the waterblock. ID Cooling also has wooden fans to match the waterblock, enabling a user to really lean into the wooden design flair in their new build. These wood-infused products really showcase a nice blend of natural materials within modern tech products, and I can imagine will be quite popular if their prices are competitive.

Formula V Line made its debut at Computex 2026, and to celebrate its entry into the PC hardware space, it showcased some interesting cases and particularly visually appealing cooling solutions.

What immediately caught my eye at the Formula V Line booth was the beautifully designed Ice Nova Pro 3, a new dual-tower air cooler featuring six heatpipes, two 120mm fans, and color options such as black, white, and gold. While the design is generally quite nice, I was particularly impressed with the "gold" variant, which looks much closer to brass than it does gold in person. I love the color of this unit, and I can see modders using the cooler as the foundation for an entire brass-themed, retro, perhaps even steampunk build.

Next is the Crystal U7, a new case from Formula V Line that supports ATX, MATX, and ITX. Additionally, the Crystal U7 features 1x USB-C port, 2x USB 3.0 ports, and 1x headphone jack. As for other connectivity options, the Crystal U7 supports 2x 3.5 "HDDs or 2x 2.5" SSDs. Cooling: Formula V Line has equipped the Crystal U7 with multiple fan mounting locations, enabling users to customize the U7 to their preferred cooling setup.

Computex 2026 has officially wrapped up, and amongst the thousands of new PC hardware we saw on the showroom floor, SAMA unveiled a selection of items that may be worth adding to your shortlist for potential PC upgrades.

Kicking things off, we have the S70, a particularly eye-catching case with its curved glass design that enables easy viewing of your juicy components within. Additionally, the S70 comes with BTF support for super minimalist design pursuits, along with a 60W GaN USB-C charger. SAMA informed me that the S70 comes with a bottom-mounted dust filter, paired with a really subtle, diffused, ambient floating light that projects onto the surface below the S70.

Next is the Q40 AIO liquid cooler, which has a particularly interesting design as the blades located around the CPU block infinitely rotate 360 degrees in an outer ring. There is also ARGB lighting, along with a thick 20mm integrated radiator. SAMA has the same thick radiator on its more premium model called the Q80, which differentiates itself with its dual swappable screens and large interactive 4-inch IPS display. The secondary pump-head display is included within the box, along with freeze thermal paste.

The upcoming Halo Campaign Evolved remake will have exclusive new missions where Master Chief basically crashes the Covenant's good time aboard a research/recreation ship.

Halo Campaign Evolved brings new missions to the classic Halo universe in a three-part story called Operation Meteorite. These prequel missions were co-written by sci-fi author Troy Denning, and one of them has a surprisingly humorous setup.

According to Halo Studios, the Operation Meteorite prequel missions center around Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson infiltrating a very specific Covenant ship--one we haven't actually seen in a Halo video game yet. According to games journalist Mr. Rebs, the ship is an agricultural research vessel that also acts as a kind of vacation ship for the alien invaders. It's a support ship that's not explicitly made for war, but instead a mix of business and pleasure, all while sinister things are going on underground.

At Computex 2026, MSI celebrated its 40th anniversary and, to commemorate the milestone, set up an interactive exhibition at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei City. A free public event, we had the chance to visit the spot during our week at the show and were immediately impressed by how MSI presented its long history in a way that was still fun and surprising.

Basically, the walkthrough exhibition was broken down into themed areas, from one that took a look back at the company's beginnings as a motherboard maker, through to deep dives into its manufacturing and design process, various partnerships, and a mock-up esports arena created to showcase the company's various PC gaming products and milestones.

Naturally, for those of us who have been in the industry for several years, it was cool to see motherboards, graphics cards, and other gear from the past. And with that, let's take a look at some of the old and new stuff from the exhibition, starting with these old motherboards from 1999, which include the K7 PRO. A motherboard designed for a now ancient AMD chipset.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to launch on July 28, 2026, for XBOX Series X|S, PS5, and PC, and it's a full remake of the original game's campaign rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. It's also set to expand on the story with three new campaign missions focusing on Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson, with all three given a spotlight at the recent XBOX Games Showcase.

From a visual perspective, it's a massive upgrade over the 2001 original, with more detailed characters, environments, and special effects. Microsoft's official store page for the game also mentions ray tracing; however, there's no word on whether this is limited to, say, shadows or will be all-encompassing and include an RTGI solution. Either way, with the release around the corner, we've now also got Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC requirements for playing the game at 1080p, 1440, and 4K with a smooth 60 FPS presentation.

Based on what we see, the game should scale well across a wide range of hardware, but Halo: Campaign Evolved will be demanding, as the Minimum spec calls for either a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or a Radeon RX 6600 graphics card. Interestingly, the specs list 4K 60 FPS with High settings as the Recommended spec, and for that you'll need a fairly powerful GPU, such as a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or Radeon RX 9070.

The new HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC is not your everyday laptop; it's the result of a multi-year collaboration between the Ferrari Design Studio and HP's own design team. Based on the specs and its stylish red finish, the HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC is certainly a luxury item, with a bottom surface made of a carbon fiber-glass mix to showcase the hardware.

There are several impressive design touches, from a full glass palm rest to a haptic touchpad that lights up on contact. The CNC precision-milled chassis features a zirconium bead-blasted surface finished in Ferrari's Rosso Magma deep red to evoke the feel of molten lava and metallic particles. The laptop also ships with a custom Poltrona Frau leather sleeve, made from the same Italian leather used in Ferrari interiors.

Even the cooling includes airflow and a vent design that leans into Ferrari's expertise when it comes to heat management. As for the hardware, you've got an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor with integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics and a premium 3K Tandem OLED+ touch display.

If we didn't have the current memory crisis and storage crunch brought on by the AI boom and the age of data centers becoming AI factories, the mid-generation GeForce RTX 50 SUPER Series would have released earlier this year. Based on credible leaks we've received about what the SUPER Series would bring to the table, the big thing would be more VRAM, thanks to newer 3GB GDDR7 modules.

Now, it's worth noting that the GeForce RTX 50 SUPER Series was never formally announced, so the delay and scrapped launch are still technically rumor. And with that, there's a new report over on Benchlife (via VideoCardz) that says the GeForce RTX 50 SUPER Series is back on the menu, so to speak, with NVIDIA planning on announcing the lineup at CES 2027, with the launch to happen soon after.

As for the lineup, previous reports have pointed to a GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER with 18GB of memory, alongside a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER and a GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER with 24GB of memory. The good news is that with 3GB chips the memory interface won't have to change, so it should be a fairly easy upgrade for NVIDIA's partners. Interestingly, with this new report, there's also a fresh bit of information/rumor with the lineup set to include a GeForce RTX 5060 SUPER 12GB.

COLORFUL unveiled a pair of new flagship gaming laptops at Computex 2026: the iGame M15 and M16 Origo. However, at first glance, the physical design of these devices definitely falls into the sleek and lifestyle category thanks to the slim 19.9mm profile and subtle use of lighting. The naming scheme covers two variants: one with a 15-inch display and one with a 16-inch display; however, both are powered by the fully unlocked 115W GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU.

In either size, both are 2.5K 16:10 displays with a 300 Hz refresh rate, 500-nit brightness, and 100% sRGB color accuracy. Outside of the display, the iGame M15 Origo is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, while the iGame M16 Origo is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor. The latter is a 16-core processor from Intel's new Panther Lake family, featuring 16 cores, a 4-core Intel Xe3 integrated GPU, and an NPU for local AI.

Among Windows-based gaming laptops, one of the more interesting features of the iGame M15 and M16 Origo laptops we saw was their integration with the new COLORFUL Netsite app for Android. Basically, if you install this on your smartphone, you can set it up so the laptop automatically unlocks and locks when you're close. It's a small but nice little security feature that extends to AI-powered voice commands, remote access, and multi-device management.

Apple kicked off WWDC 2026 by addressing one of the most consistent pieces of user feedback from the past year: Liquid Glass. The translucent design language that debuted across Apple's software ecosystem last year had users divided, with many users finding the transparency effects difficult to read.

While Apple improved things over the years, it is finally adding a new slider that lets users control exactly how much Liquid Glass they want. Rather than a simple on/off toggle, the slider moves between fully opaque and completely clear, giving users genuine control over the look rather than forcing a single default.

Apple said, "Since everyone's preference varies, we're adding a new slider and settings to adjust Liquid Glass, so you can set it anywhere from ultra clear to fully tinted." Beyond the slider, Apple is updating how Liquid Glass is rendered across the system. The goal is to improve contrast and readability by increasing visual separation between content layers, so that buttons and toolbars stand out more clearly against the background.

The first image of an Intel Nova Lake-S desktop CPU has leaked online, giving us our earliest look at the processor that will sit in Intel's new LGA-1954 socket. Posted on X by user PoTAToOOOO, the image shows the pad side of the chip, labeled simply as "NovaLake-S LGA1954."

The photo confirms several details about the new platform. The notch placement on Nova Lake-S has moved from the left side, where it sits on current Arrow Lake-S processors, to the right side, making the chip physically incompatible with older sockets. The overall package size also differs, so there is no question of backward compatibility. The leaker notes that the front side of the package looks almost identical to Intel's Alder Lake 12th Gen processors in terms of general layout, though the socket has moved from LGA-1700 to LGA-1954.

The pad layout on the backside shows at least 35 capacitors, compared to 36 on the current Core Ultra 9 285K, with more contact pads distributed along the edges than on current-generation offerings. The chip will support both single-lever and dual-lever ILM socket configurations.

Telltale Games made a surprise appearance at Summer Game Fest 2026 with a double announcement for The Wolf Among Us series. After nearly a decade of silence, Telltale Games unveiled a new trailer for The Wolf Among Us 2. The game now has a 2027 release window, along with a remastered version of the 2013 original arriving this holiday season.

The Wolf Among Us 2 takes place approximately six months after the first game's events, with players returning to Fabletown as Bigby Wolf. "Return to the role of Bigby Wolf, sheriff of Fabletown, as a deadly conspiracy tears apart the precarious peace among the exiled Fables. Betrayed, framed, and exiled, Bigby must work from the shadows to save a city consumed by corruption, vengeance, and fear."

The game is coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. At the same time, the remaster brings back all five episodes of the original game with updated visuals, an improved UI, and accessibility upgrades, along with over an hour of bonus content, including deleted scenes, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, and image galleries.

The 50% Game Pass price hike damaged the Xbox brand on a substantial level, and current CEO Asha Sharma says that the business still is not healthy...yet.

Last year, Microsoft made one of the most unpopular moves in gaming history by raising the price of Game Pass Ultimate from $20 to $30 a month. Game Pass' subscriber counts were scorched in the aftermath, with multiple millions of users leaving the service and not renewing their memberships.

The not-so-surprising info was revealed by new Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball, who told The Game Business that Microsoft lost millions of Game Pass subscribers after the steep price jump. No current Game Pass subscriber counts were provided, but as of February 2024, months before Ultimate was hiked to $19.99 per month, the service had 34 million subscribers. An update in June 2025 said Game Pass was at 35 million.

Exclusive games are back at Xbox, and leadership now says exclusivity is here to stay in a radical business shift aimed at fortifying the core value of the Xbox platform.

Yesterday, Microsoft surprised fans by announcing not one, but two Xbox console exclusive games: Gears of War E-Day, coming in 2026, and Clockwork Revolution, coming in 2027. But these aren't the only exclusives that Xbox plans to withhold from PlayStation and Nintendo--management says fans can expect more Xbox console exclusives in the future. And apparently Microsoft has already made a decision on what they will be.

Xbox's new chief strategy officer Matthew Ball offers more info and insight on the exclusivity plans, confirming that more games would be included in an effort to bolster the brand. "This is the start of a program," he said.

Xeron made its debut at Computex 2026 and unveiled a new line of intriguing PC cases, power supplies, coolers, and accessories.

Xeron gave us a tour of their booth,, and the first product that stood out amongst the rest was the S Lab series, which features a large S-shaped, lightweight suspension design, along with an integrated sheet-metal frame that adds more aesthetic flair and leans more into the "Art Gallery" design language.

The case arrives in both black and white, with glass panels on both the front and side panels. With all this glass, Xeron has equipped an innovative unobstructed air intake channel for the CPU, GPU, and PSU, and the top of the case features a removable mesh dust filter. On the front of the case are 2x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.