Samsung teams up with Activision to enhance Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with HDR10+ Gaming on its Odyssey monitors, offering a unique 32:9 ultrawide experience. Early access is available through Samsung’s Promotion app from August 21, ahead of the game's global release on October 23, 2026.

A global shortage in DRAM and NAND flash memory is driving up hardware costs across PC, console, and GPU markets in 2026, with further increases expected through 2028. This surge is affecting affordability, squeezing midrange GPU options, and leading to higher prices and strategic shifts in the industry.

Logitech's recent study reveals a strong link between gaming habits and IT leadership, with 98.8% of decision-makers citing gaming as relevant to job skills. The survey suggests gaming enhances strategic thinking and problem-solving, impacting both tech evaluations and talent recruitment.

Sony's new campaign, 'It Happens on PS5,' showcases the Fall 2026 lineup with major titles like Marvel’s Wolverine and God of War Laufey. Global events and installations enhance player engagement, reinforcing PS5's market presence.

ASUS is shifting its TUF Gaming laptop production to India, collaborating with Dixon Technologies, marking a strategic move towards local manufacturing. An Independence Day teaser indicates potential expansion into other gaming hardware, aligning with India's Make in India initiative.

The portable projector market in India is flourishing, projected to more than double from USD 42 million in 2025 to USD 97 million by 2034, driven by a yearly growth of 9.8%. As projectors offer flexibility in screen size and placement, they are becoming the preferred choice for Indian households to create cinema-like experiences over traditional fixed TVs.

Windows users face a recurring issue where the main display's refresh rate drops to 60Hz after changes in display configurations or system settings. Solutions include modifying power settings, enabling specific Windows services, and manually adjusting refresh rates post-reset.

The RX 9060 XT 16GB, launched at $349, faces inflation challenges as memory costs surge, impacting GPU pricing. This trend is altering the mid-range GPU market, pushing prices higher and challenging value perceptions.

Dell and Alienware have unveiled new monitors, offering impressive features like vibrant color accuracy and adjustable stands, positioning them as top choices for display upgrades. Highlights include the UltraSharp U2725QE with extensive connectivity options and the gamer-focused Alienware AW3425DW with ultrafast refresh rates, ensuring both work and play needs are met efficiently.

Single DDR5 RAM sticks can offer cost-effective gaming performance close to dual-channel setups, leveraging DDR5's architecture. Tests show up to 95% efficiency on various systems and titles, with performance variance depending on the game and hardware.

GeForce Now Ultimate, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Amazon Luna compete in Ireland's cloud gaming market with varied streaming qualities and libraries. GeForce Now faces a 100-hour cap, giving Xbox an edge for long sessions, while Luna is unavailable in Ireland.

The new AMD Ryzen 7 255 mini PC with an Oculink-connected Radeon RX 7800M GPU offers robust 1440p and 4K gaming performance. It features dual-boot capabilities, enhanced Linux compatibility, and superior data transfer rates, making it ideal for gamers and developers alike.

AMD's Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs, including the 9800X3D, 9900X3D, and 9950X3D, target diverse user needs from gaming to heavy workloads with varying price points. While all perform similarly in gaming, the 9900X3D and 9950X3D offer superior multicore capabilities for creators and professionals.

Logitech reported strong fiscal 2026 results with sales hitting $4.84 billion and operating income up 18%, highlighting robust performance in gaming and video collaboration segments. As the company eyes fiscal 2027, it projects sales growth of up to 6% for the first quarter, continuing to ride the wave of hybrid work demands.

The B850 motherboard offers a distinct advantage with Gen 5 support for M.2 storage, while the B650 remains viable with AMD's support through 2029. Choose B850 for new builds unless the B650 meets specific criteria like a real price advantage and necessary features.

GMKtec's Neo-X1 gaming PCs, now launched internationally, offer robust configurations with Ryzen CPUs and Nvidia GPUs. The lineup includes the Neo-X1 and Neo-X1 Pro, priced from $2,099.99 to $2,899.99.

PUBG Mobile LIGHT is set to launch soon, offering a streamlined version with smaller storage needs and faster match entry, while maintaining the core gameplay. Pre-registration starts on August 25, 2026, with the full release planned later in the year, aiming to attract users on mid-range or older phones.

Intel is reportedly working on a budget handheld gaming device, leveraging its Panther Lake architecture with eight CPU cores and four Xe3 GPU cores to offer a cheaper alternative to the Arc G3 Extreme. The device is aimed at entry-level gamers, though its effectiveness with AAA titles remains uncertain, and pricing details are still unconfirmed.

Paradise Entertainment forecasts an HK$82.6 million loss for the first half of 2026, a stark contrast to last year's HK$177.8 million profit. This downturn is largely due to Macau’s satellite casinos closure and delayed purchases ahead of its new LMG platform launch.