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TechPowerUp GPU-Z v2.71.0 Released
Worth checking if you are planning a GPU purchase or driver update this month.
Read at TechPowerUpGoDeal24 Unveils Back to School Sale: Great Deals on Genuine Software
Included because it may change a PC setting, compatibility issue or everyday workflow.
Read at TechPowerUpSega Nearly Canceled Sonic Before the 2020 Live-Action Movie
Included because it changes a game, platform or feature used by PC players.
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PC HardwareIndustry report
TechPowerUp GPU-Z v2.71.0 Released
TechPowerUp released the latest version of GPU-Z, our lightweight graphics subsystem information, diagnostics, and monitoring utility for gamers, engineers, and enthusiasts. Version 2.71.0 introduces NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" hot-spot temperature monitoring, which tells you how hot the hottest spot on the GPU is.
Why it mattersWorth checking if you are planning a GPU purchase or driver update this month.
GamingIndustry report
Sega Nearly Canceled Sonic Before the 2020 Live-Action Movie
Throughout Sonic's 35-year history, the game franchise has had its ups and downs, and according to series's creative officer, Takashi Iizuka, in a recent interview with One More Game, the executives at Sega had been urging him to cancel the franchise entirely, before the launch of the 2020 Sonic live-action movie. There had...
Why it mattersIncluded because it changes a game, platform or feature used by PC players.
Software & AIIndustry report
GoDeal24 Unveils Back to School Sale: Great Deals on Genuine Software
As autumn sets in, it is the perfect time to give your digital workspace a much-needed overhaul. Running outdated software not only drags down productivity with missing features, but legacy suites—including Office 2021—are rapidly approaching or have reached end-of-support status, leaving your system exposed to serious...
Why it mattersIncluded because it may change a PC setting, compatibility issue or everyday workflow.
Software & AIIndustry report
KDE Begins Drafting AI Guidelines: "Don't Be a Meat Proxy"
Despite the immense popularity of LLMs and AI coding agents in software development, the open-source community seems to be quite divided on the topic at times. On the one hand, you have projects like GIMP banning AI from its codebase entirely, while other projects, like Nobara Linux and Omarchy, are very much all-in on AI...
Why it mattersRelevant if you compare paid AI plans or workflow tools.
GamingIndustry report
Where can Australians buy R18+ PC games without a credit card? Pretty much everywhere but Steam
Valve implemented age verification for Australian Steam users earlier this month, which was inevitable: Australian law demands it . Unfortunately, Valve has opted for the most brute force, user-negligent approach possible.
Why it mattersMay affect gaming stability, latency or peripheral support.
Software & AIOfficial source
At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia
NVIDIA AI Day Singapore, which takes place Sept. 22-23 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, is offering attendees opportunities to explore the hands-on training, expert-led sessions and advanced tools to accelerate their work in AI and high-performance computing.
Why it mattersIncluded because it concerns an AI tool, model or policy that may change how the software is used.
GamingIndustry report
The Blood of Dawnwalker To Get Easier Mode and PC Performance Boost in Update
The Blood of Dawnwalker launched at the start of September with a strong start, selling over a million copies within the first week of launch . Following that success, it was confirmed that a sequel was already in the works , however, apparently one sticking point for many players was that the game didn't launch with enough...
Why it mattersIncluded because it changes a game, platform or feature used by PC players.
PC HardwareIndustry report
Micron's 2 GB GDDR7 Memory Chips Reportedly Reach End of Life
Micron has reportedly discontinued its 2 GB GDDR7 memory chips, the same modules used on several GeForce RTX 50 series cards. Spotted by UNIKO's Hardware , Micron's 28 Gbps D8FHL chip (MT68A512M32DF-28:A) is now listed as end of life on the company's own website.
Why it mattersMay change which graphics settings or upscaling modes are worth testing on your PC.
PC HardwareIndustry report
CyberPowerPC Launches RTX Founders Edition Pre-Built PCs Starting at $1,549
NVIDIA's Founders Edition graphics cards are generally restricted to its own retail channels, but it seems as though CyberPowerPC has a limited run of RTX 50-series GPUs available in its pre-built gaming PCs for a GeForce Week event , which is slated to run until September 27. The CyberPowerPCs are currently available at...
Why it mattersMay change which graphics settings or upscaling modes are worth testing on your PC.
PC HardwareIndustry report
Vindicated: after speaking to some pro Counter-Strike players I'm sure I was right when I said 360 Hz is the sweet spot for competitive FPS
A few months ago I made the case that a 360 Hz refresh rate on your monitor is the sweet spot for competitive FPS before diminishing returns kick in. I had nothing but my own testing and a big bottle of 'trust me bro' back then, but I've now spoken to a couple of Counter-Strike 2 pros and I remain convinced I was right.
Why it mattersMay influence motherboard, RAM and cooling decisions on a new build.
GamingIndustry report
Diablo 5 will 'take a somewhat different approach' to Diablo 4's monster level scaling so your character feels noticeably stronger as you progress
Despite its surprise announcement at BlizzCon earlier this month, Diablo 5 is a whole three years away. Blizzard's brief teaser trailer had zero gameplay in it, which means the action RPG sequel is still mostly a mystery.
Why it mattersMay affect which settings guide or update tracker is worth opening next.
Software & AIIndustry report
New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money
The frontier AI model race has entered its comparison shopping phase.
Why it mattersMay change what teams should test before rolling out an AI feature.
GamingIndustry report
World of Warcraft: Forever players find rule-breaking new items that defy 22 years of experience with the classic MMO
You can play the first several hours of World of Warcraft: Forever and miss a lot of the changes Blizzard slipped into the early leveling experience. There are new quests and NPCs, but they barely stand out if you don't have encyclopedic knowledge of the MMO.
Why it mattersMay affect which settings guide or update tracker is worth opening next.
GamingIndustry report
The mythology of Gabe Newell now includes Mongolian throat singing
As a college student, Minh "Gooseman" Le had a substantial hand in shaping PC gaming history: He co-created Counter-Strike. When Le and his development partner later sold the IP to Valve, the purchase agreement stipulated that the studio would also hire the pair as employees once they completed their degrees.
Why it mattersUseful if you follow live-service games or platform subscriptions.
GamingIndustry report
Before I starting making church candles from dead bodies, vs after
If you've ever wanted to play a cozy life sim where you craft, farm, build, cook, and complete quests for villagers, and also make products from human corpses, Graveyard Keeper 2 is out today. I'm only about 13 hours into it and it's got that same immediately engrossing crafting loop as the original.
Why it mattersIncluded because it concerns a PC game, platform or feature readers may already use.
Software & AIIndustry report
Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it's free
You don't even need a Creative Cloud login to edit clips, but AI features cost extra.
Why it mattersRelevant if you compare paid AI plans or workflow tools.
PC HardwareIndustry report
Beat the Switch 2 storage crisis with this $99 512GB microSD Express card
The flash shortage has driven up prices for nearly all consumer storage devices. Fortunately, for a limited time, Nintendo Switch 2 owners have a rare opportunity to secure a high-performance Samsung P9 512GB microSD Express card for just $99.99 , the original MSRP before the shortage began.
Why it mattersMay change upgrade timing if you are waiting on better value or compatibility.
GamingIndustry report
Review: Resident Evil might just be the best gaming adaptation yet
Director Zach Cregger's clever reboot strikes perfect balance between horror, humor, and over-the-top gore.
Why it mattersIncluded because it concerns a PC game, platform or feature readers may already use.
GamingIndustry report
I modded Crazy Taxi into Grand Theft Auto 5
Los Santos Customs I'm modding GTA 5 every day in a quest to either transform it into a PC version of GTA 6 or break it entirely. Come back tomorrow to find out what new horrible thing I've done to Rockstar's baby, or check out what I got up to earlier .
Why it mattersMay be worth pairing with a settings or update guide on NordPeek.
PC HardwareIndustry report
Durabook Z14I-DX3 rugged mobile workstation folds three screens into a 9.8 kg chassis
Taiwan-based manufacturer Durabook has introduced a highly rugged mobile workstation with not one, not two, but three integrated 14-inch 1080p displays. The Z14I-DX3 comes in a traditional clamshell design with two additional displays attached on either side that fold inwards during transportation.
Why it mattersIncluded because it can affect GPU features, driver choices or upgrade timing.
GamingIndustry report
Shuffling the deck chairs: Xbox continues its "reset" with dramatic restructuring
Activision gets Halo , Obsidian becomes part of Bethesda, and more internal shake-ups.
Why it mattersIncluded because it concerns a common PC upgrade where compatibility and price matter.
PC HardwareIndustry report
Get this spiffy, stealthy MSI Gaming Trio RTX 5090 for just $4,299
The indomitable GeForce RTX 5090 is getting harder and harder to find at any price , let alone for anywhere near its $1999 MSRP. If you can find one in stock, it's likely from a third-party seller, and prices from those sources are often over $8000 right now.
Why it mattersWorth checking if you are planning a GPU purchase or driver update this month.
PC HardwareIndustry report
Bambu Lab R1 Review: This one stands alone
Bambu Lab has swung for the fences with its second go at making a laser cutter, and this time, it knocked it out of the park. The Bambu Lab R1 is a standalone, 55W CO2 laser with a roomy 600 x 300 mm work area, a bird’s eye camera for remote positioning, and a well-designed software suite.
Why it mattersMay affect cable, bandwidth or compatibility checks before checkout.
PC HardwareIndustry report
Glorious GMMK Eternal Review: Fits anywhere, sounds great
Something, something, going back to your roots. I guess that's what Glorious is doing (or, thinks it's doing) with the GMMK Eternal — its new wired mechanical gaming keyboard.
Why it mattersIncluded because it concerns a common PC upgrade where compatibility and price matter.
PC HardwareIndustry report
‘We’ll be the first to mine Bitcoin in space’ says Nvidia-backed startup
An Nvidia-backed startup plans to establish a Bitcoin mining operation in space before the year is out. Starcloud will fire up its cryptocurrency mining ASICs after its second spacecraft reaches orbit later this year.
Why it mattersIncluded because it can affect GPU features, driver choices or upgrade timing.
Software & AIIndustry report
US and China propose hotline to de-escalate AI threats ahead of Washington summit
The U.S. and China have proposed developing a hotline for AI incident reports to address the risk of a rogue AI model getting out of control and to prevent misinterpretations of attacks that could trigger rapid autonomous escalation, Reuters reports .
Why it mattersRelevant if you compare paid AI plans or workflow tools.
Software & AIOfficial source
NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 Advances Agentic, Open Source Robotics Development
To build and deploy sophisticated robotics applications that can perceive, reason and act in dynamic environments, developers need new physical AI models and tools. The ROS open framework is a project from Open Robotics that helps humans build robots.
Why it mattersWorth checking if you are planning a GPU purchase or driver update this month.
PC HardwareIndustry report
NASA chief: I'm only interested in "good deals" from international partners
"There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy."
Why it mattersIncluded because it may affect a current PC component or buying decision.
Software & AIOfficial source
Beyond the Build – September 2026
Beyond the Build is a monthly update from Marcus Ash, CVP Design and Research across Windows & Devices, on what’s happening across the Windows Insider Program. Plus, read on to see how you can register to attend our next Windows Insider eve The post Beyond the Build – September 2026 appeared first on Windows Blog .
Why it mattersRelevant for builders comparing RAM or storage upgrades.
Software & AIIndustry report
Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
A simple ClickFix attack is only one way to completely hijack the new agent.
Why it mattersIncluded because it concerns an AI tool, model or policy that may change how the software is used.
Software & AIOfficial source
NVIDIA Launches DSX Ready to Qualify Power and Cooling Products for AI Factories
Every AI factory needs power and cooling that fit its computing architecture. As AI infrastructure expands, power, cooling, water, site and grid constraints are shaping what builders can deploy.
Why it mattersMay change what teams should test before rolling out an AI feature.
Software & AIOfficial source
New in Edge for developers – Create better components and make your site agent-ready
Welcome back to New in Edge for developers , our recurring roundup of recent web platform updates in Microsoft Edge. In this edition, we'll look more closely at some of the newest additions to Microsoft Edge and the Chromium project, such as The post New in Edge for developers – Create better components and make your site...
Why it mattersMay affect gaming stability, latency or peripheral support.
Software & AIIndustry report
Google confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026
A third-party cybersecurity firm accidentally gave experimental Gemini models access to the Internet.
Why it mattersIncluded because it concerns an AI tool, model or policy that may change how the software is used.
GamingOfficial source
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 21 to 25
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass!
Why it mattersMay affect which settings guide or update tracker is worth opening next.
PC HardwareOfficial source
AMD EPYC CPUs Deliver for Every Layer of the Agentic AI Stack
Agentic systems combine multiple CPU roles into a workflow. The latest AMD EPYC CPU generation lets customers optimize for each task – with flexibility for the future.
Why it mattersIncluded because it can affect platform choice, gaming performance or future PC builds.
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