We knew it was coming, but it’s still exciting to see Alienware announce its new 32-inch 4K OLED gaming panel, the Alienware 32 AW3225QF. Alienware has also pulled the wraps off a new 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor running at fully 360Hz.
But first, that new 32-inch beauty. As with previous Alienware OLED gaming monitors, it uses Samsung’s QD-OLED panel technology. So, the main novelty here is pixel density. At 140DPI, this new panel is much more dense than any existing OLED gaming monitor, which all currently max out at around 110DPI for various 34-inch ultrawide and 27-inch 1440p models, including Alienware’s own panels like the Alienware 34 AW3423DWF.
Alienware says the new AW3225QF will hit 1,000 nits of HDR brightness, but it’s not clear how this new high density OLED panel…
Read moreThis thing we made is so brilliant, we can’t risk releasing it to the general public. So Microsoft basically says about it’s latest speech generator, VALL-E 2. So, does that reflect genuine concerns? Or is it a clever marketing ruse designed to get some viral traction and online chins wagging?
If it is all completely genuine, what does it say about Microsoft that it’s knowingly creating AI tools too dangerous to release? It’s a conundrum, to be sure.
Anyway, here are the basic facts of the situation. Microsoft says in a recent blog post (via Extremetech) that it’s latest neural codec language model for speech synthesis, known as VALL-E 2, achieves “human parity for the first time”.
More specifically, “VALL-E 2 can generate accurate, natural speech in the exact voice …
Read moreThe era of extravagant multi-hundred thousand dollar collector’s editions appears to have passed around a decade ago but one digging VR game has brought it back with a bang, or whatever noise excavators make.
Dig VR, as you might be able to imagine, is a VR game about digging. It releases November 14. Available as a preorder for £11 / $15, which goes up to £15 / $20 at launch, a new ludicrously over-the-top deluxe edition was just announced that can be all yours for a measly £500,000.
The main attraction here is two JCB 100c-2 excavators, each with unique wraps. One is a shiny yellow with Dig VR plastered on it, in lieu of the JCB logo, and another has Ashville Aggregates, an aggregate company on it. Delivery is not included in this price tag so you will …
Read moreAfter an epic 24-hour battle with Malenia and 1,700 deaths, Kai Cenat has finally beaten Elden Ring-
It took more than 165 hours of struggling and 1,700 brutal, sometimes funny, deaths, but Kai Cenat—one of the biggest streamers on Twitch—has finally beaten Elden Ring.
I became aware of Cenat’s Herculean effort last night, when a cryptic, single-line message appeared in my Twitter feed: “Kai Cenat has been fighting Malenia for 10 hours straight.”
What?
It was true. Not only that, he had been playing Elden Ring for nearly 130 hours by that point, and had died more than 1,400 times.
At one point during the epic battle, he thought he had her, only to find out that no, it wasn’t going to be quite that easy.
By the time he finally felled Elden Ring’s infamously difficult demigod, he was up to 148.5 hours and had died more than 200 times more. …
Read moreThe annual Warhammer Skulls event is always a fiesta of good news for Warhammer tragics, whether that’s announcements of whole new games like Mechanicus 2, expansions like Forges of Corruption for Boltgun, or additional details like the separate co-op campaign for Space Marine 2. But there’s usually a freebie to go along with it, and this year it’s Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War, which will be free to keep on Steam and Epic for the next week.
I wasn’t too hot on Gladius when it first launched in 2018, but the combat-focused Civ-like has seen a string of updates and expansions since then, and that’s done a lot for its scope and variety. These days it’s sitting on a respectable Mostly Positive user rating on Steam, and there’s DLC to let you play as factions like th…
Read moreWe Windows users are sometimes the butt of the joke when it comes to cybersecurity issues. Or at least, we often used to be. Still, if I receive one more lecture on why Linux or Mac systems are more secure, I’ll at least have this article to point to. Not always, I shall say. Not always.
Oligo Security’s research team has discovered a “0.0.0.0 Day” vulnerability that affects Google Chrome/Chromium, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari browsers, enabling websites to communicate with software running on MacOS and Linux systems (via The Hacker News).
The vulnerability means public websites using .com domains are able to communicate with services running on the local network by using the IP address 0.0.0.0 instead of localhost/127.0.0.1.
The good news, i…
Read moreAs we advised last week, three games are currently available free for Amazon Prime subscribers, on top of its usual rotating freebie selection. Claim them before the Prime Day sales event ends at midnight Pacific on Wednesday night, and they’re yours forever.
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If you’re a Prime subscriber, you can grab the free games here. To take advantage of the offer, you have to link your Amazon and Epic Games Store accounts, and Epic’s launcher is where you’ll be able to access your new games.
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Steam Next Fest is almost upon us, and while there are typically going to be quite a few fantastic games that make an appearance, the cosy building game Tiny Glade is already leading the pack with over 800,000 wishlists on Steam, a fact that’s not gone unnoticed..
Ex-PC Gamer editor Tom Francis, the creator of Heat Signature, Gunpoint, and Tactical Breach Wizards took to Twitter to explain what it’s like for developers releasing games this Steam Next Fest. “Next Fest hasn’t started yet, but there’s a way to preview the rankings, and I love that the juggernaut game we’re all dwarfed by, the baddest motherfucker in the room, is Tiny Glade. A delightful toy where you just draw a lovely little castle and admire it. It looks great.”
We can’t see these rankings yet, bu…
Read moreI don’t envy the folks at Arrowhead charged with balancing Helldivers 2 guns fans have grown attached to. Arrowhead has rolled out a handful of sweeping balance patches in the game’s first few months, all of which I believe made the game better by both buffing guns with untapped potential and, less often, nerfing a weapon that’s dominant to the point of being boring.
But there’s an argument to be made that balancing shouldn’t be taken so seriously in a purely PvE shooter like Helldivers 2, and that it’s ok if one gun is dealing more damage than the rest. Replying to a player on Twitter who said recent patches have made the game “unplayable,” Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt conceded that he’s not satisfied with his studio’s current balancing approach.
“Hey, yeah I think we’ve g…
Read moreIf there’s one thing Baldur’s Gate 3 players know, it’s that Sacred Flame, Shadowheart’s starting offensive cantrip, almost never actually lands. Players have been trying to figure out the arcane maths behind this most accursed of spells which, by all accounts, should probably hit some of the time—but it remains a mystery.
This morning, however, I stumbled upon a thread on the game’s subreddit that appears to have found the culprit, decrying Sacred Flame’s lack of accuracy as a mirage. The conclusions drawn don’t appear to be exactly right, but in investigating this myself, I’ve confirmed that Baldur’s Gate 3’s spell tooltips are indeed bugged—and may have even been this way for months.
But first, if you’re unfamiliar with tabletop systems, you’…
Read moreAfter powering through Nightdive’s superb System Shock Remake, former Looking Glass developer Marc LeBlanc has returned to Twitch and YouTube to stream The Black Parade, a lauded mod that presents an interquel between the classic Looking Glass stealth games, Thief: The Dark Project and Thief 2: The Metal Age.
Thief modding is one of those little universes all its own, comparable to other retro treasure troves like the Doom and Quake scenes. Even still, the recent 10-level campaign The Black Parade is in a league of its own, boasting utterly huge levels, new voice acting and gadgets, as well as fresh systemic interactions like house servants who will clean up your sound-dampening moss arrow surfaces or relight torches you’ve extinguished. YouTube reviewer MandaloreGaming argues it …
Read moreAfter years of waiting, Rockstar says it’s finally going to bring the PC version of Grand Theft Auto Online to parity with the “enhanced” edition that’s been available for consoles for the past two years.
GTA Online came to Xbox Series X-S and PlayStation 5 in March 2022 with a variety of “technical and graphical improvements.” That version of the game has received several exclusive upgrades since, including ray tracing and the GTA+ subscription service, which offers players a range of monthly cash and content drops—all of it unavailable on PC. As we said last year, it felt like PC players were being left in the dust because… well, we were.
The first real sign that PC players might finally be brought up to speed came to light in September when Rocksta…
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Wired headsets can feel a little old-fashioned these days. After all, with so many great wireless headset options available, tying yourself to your machine with a cable seems like quite the restriction. Plus, it limits your options as to what role in your life it can provide—plenty of great wireless headsets support Bluetooth as well as RF 2.4 GHz connections, making them perfect for travel, whereas many modern phones don’t have 3.5 mm audio out ports anymore.
Still, when it comes to ultimate sound quality, many point to wired headsets as delivering the goods better than their wireless counterparts. That means any wired gaming headset is going to have one main purpose—delivering great audio while you’re sitting in front of your PC. And if you’re askin…
Read moreIf there’s one thing that might hold you back from your next headset purchase being cable-free, then it’s likely to be the battery life. While a good wireless gaming headset unchains you from your desk, it does mean keeping an eye on the battery indicator and rummaging around for charging cables on occasion.
Well, rejoice, because our best wireless gaming headset has a truly monstrous 300-hour battery life, meaning those visits to the wall plug will be much less frequent. I’ve found the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless for $139 at Amazon, and at that price, it’s an even more obvious pick for cable-free gaming audio.
It’s not just that battery life worth shouting about, either. With a set of 50mm dynamic drivers, the Cloud Alpha Wireless offers a powerful, rich, and well-balance…
Read moreBaldur’s Gate 3 has choices—oodles of ’em. Choices that Larian’s accounted for, for the most part. In my recent playthrough, instead of taking a certain character to a certain body for a story quest, I picked up the corpse and dumped it back in camp like a cat bringing their owner a dead bird. The dialogue still worked (though I had to have them in my party) besides one or two out-of-context lines.
However, one player has found an edge-case scenario that the game doesn’t account for at all, and it’s honestly pretty reasonable when you break it down. Spoilers for Act 1 and Gale’s storyline to follow, as well as a minor Act 3 spoiler.
As outlined by ThePawn08 on the game’s subreddit, reverse-pickpock…
Read moreIf you’ve been settling into the first few hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you might’ve responded in the same way I did—with a reflexive grimace every other line. Now that I’ve sunk close to 50 hours into the game, I’m here to tell you to keep going. The story does get better. Kinda.
I still think Dragon Age: The Veilguard misses the mark in a lot of ways, and the problems of its opening hours are still present in the rest of the game. But there are things to like here. Its characters sometimes have charming moments, it does have some interesting lore drops, and I have, at times, found myself genuinely endeared to its cast. I still think we’re leagues below Dragon Age: Origins in character writing (and still measurably lower on the ladder than Inquisition), but there a…
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Black Friday is now only a month away and that means you’re likely to see gaming keyboard and mouse deals increase in number. After all, November now just seems to be a permanent sales month for all tech retailers. We didn’t say many real bargains in Amazon’s October Prime Day event, so hopefully that means retailers have been holding bac…
Read moreAMD’s Threadripper Pro 7000-series CPUs are launching very soon. While they might not seem all that relevant to gamers—at least the high core count options anyway—I am very much an advocate for proper high-end desktop (HEDT) platforms and would love to see consumer level Threadripper make a return.
According to Wccftech, AMD plans to unveil Threadripper Pro CPUs on October 19th. These chips will be based on the Zen 4 architecture led by the range-topping 7995WX with 96 cores and 192 threads. Add to that 384MB of L3 cache and you’re looking at an absolute monster of a chip. Of course such a chip isn’t particularly relevant for gamers when most game engines struggle to make use of today’s 16-core AMD CPUs.
Even the 64-core 7985WX and and 32-core 7975WX chips …
Read moreThe arc of Dwarf Fortress is long, but it bends towards, well, not having arcs. In a chat with PC Gamer at GDC, Dwarf Fortress creators Tarn and Zach Adams spoke a little about their approach to the game’s meatiest patches in a post-premium edition world. Long story short? More bite-sized updates at a faster tempo. The Big Wait is dead.
Tarn said Dwarf Fortress’ model for updates at this point won’t be about “[running] off for 26 months, [seeing] what I can get done.” With new artists helping out for the game’s sound and audio and partners at Kitfox to help with marketing the game, Tarn’s going for something a bit “more orderly.”
After all, Tarn’s previous approach of absconding for months to work on major updates—usually called arcs, even after the game’s develo…
Read moreIf you’ve been looking to upgrade to a 4K monitor and just need a nudge in the right direction, Gigabyte has a pretty great sale on at Best Buy, that nowhere else is doing.
Already “the affordable 4K gaming monitor to beat”, according to our Gigabyte M32UC review, this monitor is only made better by a limited-time sale. Regularly checking over all the best cheap gaming monitor deals every week, I’m used to seeing this screen at retailers but I noticed it was sold out pretty much everywhere, except Best Buy, that is, where you can pick it up for just $500 until November 1.
Admittedly, it won’t be top of the list for those of you looking for the best HDR experience—with just HDR 400, the Gigabyte isn’t fantastic. However, that 4K screen looks great, even if it doesn’t …
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Keeping your kids refreshed and hydrated can be challenging, especially when they’d rather be running around or playing. But, with just the right container, it can get a little bit easier. To help your little ones consume more water, I’ve rounded up the best water bottles, tumblers, and drinkware that are perfect for home, school, the car, and more. Whether you’re looking for a mini-Stanley to match your own or a lightweight plastic cup for …
Read moreSofía Vergara Responds to Joe Manganiello’s Claims About Why Their Marriage Ended
Sofía Vergara is not going to judge Joe Manganiello’s perspective.
After the America’s Got Talent star previously said the couple’s divorce after nine years of marriage stemmed from her not wanting to be an “old mom,” her ex Joe subsequently responded saying her reasoning was “not true.”
Despite their contradictions, Sofía maintains an indifferent opinion on the matter.
“At the end of the day, you never even know if that’s what he said for real,” she explained to Variety in a profile published Aug. 14. “I’ve read a lot of things that I’ve said that I’m like, ‘Huh?’ What am I gonna do, call …
Read more‘RHOC’ Tamra Judge Opens Up About Shannon Beador’s DUI Arrest (Exclusive)
John Janssen is done keeping quiet about his breakup with ex, The Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador.
“I wanna say that my relationship with Shannon was real,” the businessman told former Real Housewives producer Carlos King on the July 30 episode of the Reality With the King podcast. “She has a wonderful side to her. But I think people out there just assume John was the problem in the relationship, and I would just challenge people to think about what it might be like to be with Shannon.”
And John—who broke up with the reality star in November 2022—didn't hold back when addressing …
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With Amazon Prime Day coming to a close tonight, it’s time to look for the next best thing. Enter: Nordstrom’s Clear the Rack Sale. Even though this year Prime Day blew us away with all the major discounts on luxury bedding, premium beauty, and even quality fashion with extended sizes, you might still be itching for more items on mega sale. Specifically, those designer labels you’ve been eyeing for months. Lucky for us, Nordstrom’s Clear the Rack event is now available for all to shop from now until July 21st. But if you are a Nordy Club member, you can still get an extra 25% off clearance.
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Read moreJennifer Aniston Slams J.D. Vance’s Comments About Childless Women
Jennifer Aniston is speaking out on Senator J.D. Vance's comments.
After a clip of the Republican vice presidential nominee arguing "childless cat ladies" should have "no direct stake" in political decision-making went viral, the Friends alum clapped back at his comments with an emotional message referencing her own IVF journey and fertility struggles.
"All I can say is," Jennifer wrote in a July 24 Instagram Story, "Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day."
The 55-year-old went on to say she also hoped his daughter would not need to turn to fertility tr…
Read moreTikToker Bella Brave Dead at 10 After Heartbreaking Health Battle
Ryan Reynolds is remembering a beloved internet creator.
One day after 10-year-old Bella Brave—also known as Isabella Thomson—died, the Deadpool star grieved her loss on social media.
“Bella was so funny and so charming,” Ryan wrote in a July 15 Instagram Story. “I loved meeting her and I’m so deeply sad to hear this news. She had a razor sharp wit and took zero s–t from anyone. Particularly me. Deepest condolences to her family and the staff at @sickkidsvs who cared for her in every way possible.”
Bella’s mom Kyla Thomson opened up about her daughter’s passing on social media July 15, which came days…
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Read moreNatalie Portman Opens Up About Life After Benjamin Millipied Divorce
Natalie Portman found love in an unexpected place after her split.
In fact, the Black Swan star shared when she met Rihanna for the first time amid her divorce from Benjamin Millepied, the interaction was exactly what she needed.
“I think every woman going through a divorce should get to have Rihanna say to her that she’s a bad b—h,” Natalie told Jimmy Fallon during a July 15 appearance on The Tonight Show. “It was—it was exactly what I needed.”
And after Jimmy played the clip of the “Umbrella” singer and Natalie meeting for the first time—during which Rihanna told Natalie she’s “one of t…
Read moreThree Taylor Swift concerts in Austria were canceled by organizers on Wednesday, following the arrest of two people who allegedly plotted a terrorist attack in Vienna, authorities said. Swift was scheduled to perform at the Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in her next stops on the Eras Tour.
In a statement posted on Instagram, concert organizers Barracuda Music informed fans that the shows were being canceled, saying government officials had confirmed the threat of a planned attack.
“With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” Barracuda Music wrote in the statement.
2024 Olympics: Jimmy Fallon Reveals How He's Preparing to Host the Closing Ceremony
Sunny Choi is excited to give the Olympics a (head)spin.
Next month, the breakdancer will be one of the more than 500 athletes representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But competing at the Games isn’t just a first for her—it’s an inaugural moment for her sport as breaking is making its debut this year.
But for the former gymnast who discovered breaking in college before going on to pursue a corporate career, it’s also the culmination of a 15-year journey.
“I never thought that I was going to get an opportunity like this again,” Sunny told E! News in an exclusive interview. “I thought that having done gymnastics, seeing that career ended,…
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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 is still here, and it's the ultimate shopping event you don't want to miss! This eagerly awaited sale brings you exclusive discounts on top luxury brands you've been waiting for. Just make sure to hurry, because as much as we wish it lasted longer, regular prices bounce back on August 4th, 2024. So, it's your perfect chance to grab high-quality products at unbeatable prices. Specifically, all …
Read more2024 Olympics: Celine Dion Expected to Return to the Stage During Opening Ceremony
Céline Dion is ready to live la vie en rose.
The legendary singer stepped out in Paris ahead of her performance at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 26.
Dion—who shared her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022—was greeted by crowds of fans on the streets of the French capital on July 24, even receiving a red rose from one well-wisher.
And now that she's made her dream come true of returning to Paris, the 56-year-old wasted no time in visiting her favorite attractions: She posted photos of herself stopping by the Louvre Museum July 24, including a pic of her admiring the massive "Coronation of Napoleon" paintin…
Read morePost Malone Shares Rare Details About His Fiancée and Fatherhood
Post Malone knows he’s better now, and that’s because of the women in his life.
Though the “Rockstar” singer (real name Austin Post) has kept many details about his family under wraps—including the names of his fiancée and their 2-year-old daughter—he recently shared insight into his fatherhood journey.
“It changes your life in the best way ever,” Post gushed in an Aug. 11 segment for CBS Sunday Morning. “And the most beautiful thing is, she has a beautiful mom.”
And the 29-year-old explained how his partner and daughter had an extremely positive impact on him, and his struggle with loneliness.
“Four years ago, …
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As we embark on the beginning of Virgo season, fall is just a stone's throw away and you can practically smell the pumpkin spice in the air. And if you're ready to start building your fall fashion or just want to add some summery clothes for the end of the season, I have great news. From now until September 2, you can save up to 60% at Old Navy (no promo code needed). That means denim for $21, a dress that fits like a glove for $20, and even some Halloween styles for spooky season.
And, isn't just last season's clothing. There are so many wardrobe staples that are perfect for everyday wear in the…
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It's official, Virgo season is upon us.
So if you have friends or family with birthdays between Aug. 23 and Sept. 22, it's time to start thinking about presents.
Not sure what give your Virgo bestie (or besties) this year? Don't fret! We've compiled a list of the best gifts for Virgos that will make this zodiac sign so, so happy. Virgo placements are typically associated with attention to detail, problem-solving, nature, minimalism, honesty, and high standards, so we picked gifts that go well with those qualities.
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