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Steam's latest survey shows 32GB RAM overtaking 16GB despite the massive price surge
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026
According to the Steam Survey for September 2026, 32GB is now the most common system memory configuration for gaming rigs among Steam users. The data shows 32GB systems accounted for 42.22% of all rigs sampled during September, a 4.77-point gain over August, when 16GB was still the most common configuration.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A Riot ban followed a used Ryzen CPU to its new owner, but something is not adding up
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026
A redditor recently claimed they were banned from Valorant immediately after starting a match following the installation of a recently purchased AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. According to the user, Riot said the CPU's serial number was already on the company's anti-cheat blacklist, although Riot says it cannot find the related...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners are losing cell service, and Apple's fix is an entirely new phone
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026
Customer reports indicate the problem has affected only the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T, and Apple says it has seen the same pattern. The company has released a carrier settings update and iOS 27.0.1 to keep more devices from being affected, but customers whose phones have already lost service...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Federal judge calls Flock search unconstitutional, as AOC and Bernie Sanders introduce bill to ban license plate readers
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026
Oklahoma federal judge Sara Hill described automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) as a form of indiscriminate mass surveillance, comparing them to dragnet-style searches. Her ruling suggests that networked cameras like those sold by Flock and Axon differ fundamentally from other police surveillance tools, with consequences for the law and for...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Sony's new PS5 Pro lottery requires 60 hours of playtime just to apply
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Despite the significant backlash over its plan to stop manufacturing discs for new games in 2028, Sony remains massively popular in the console business. The PlayStation 5 Pro is so popular, in fact, that the company is now trying to head off scalping by limiting how many customers can get...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Europe is building its own payment network to finally compete with Visa and Mastercard
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
The original ENP initiative launched in 2023, but European sovereignty is now becoming a truly critical issue. The new network's founders include Bizum (Spain), Bancomat (Italy), European digital wallet company Wero, SIBS-MB WAY, and Vipps MobilePay.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Fairphone 6+ reviews: a repairability champion, but $650 is a tough sell
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Now available in the US, the Fairphone 6+ stands out with its replaceable battery, microSD slot, 5-year warranty, and software support through 2033. That longevity comes at a price, though: at $650, reviewers note that its cameras, performance, and water resistance fall short of what similarly priced phones typically offer.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Scammers are selling fake Blu-ray drives to PS3 emulation fans
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Developers of the RPCS3 PS3 emulator recently shared a warning about the latest fraud attempts targeting PS3 fans in search of a new Blu-ray drive. An unknown number of scammers are now trying to sell "fake" Blu-ray drives that appear to be newer models but use the same, incompatible internals...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Critics call Star Wars: Galactic Racer one of the best arcade racers in years
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is earning widespread praise for its breakneck speed, satisfying handling, deep customization, and mix of roguelite progression and multiplayer. Critics highlight its Burnout-like thrills and substantial replayability. The consensus: it's not just a great Star Wars game, but one of the standout arcade racers in years.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
This industrial mini PC pairs Intel Panther Lake internals with near-silent AirJet cooling
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026
The system can be configured with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, Core Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 5 325 processor. The design shows how newer cooling methods could give industrial PCs more room for faster processors and graphics hardware in space-constrained deployments.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »