Beloved dark fantasy ARPG Grim Dawn gets a new look a decade on, complete with a "controversial change" for Diablo fans

Ahead of Grim Dawn Fangs of Asterkarn expansion, Crate Entertainment reveals its free UI update and a massively improved ...

DIY PC building is a no-fly zone in 2026. (Thanks, RAM.) Now what?

This newsletter is dedicated to the memory of Gordon Mah Ung, founder and host of The Full Nerd, and executive editor of ...

Chip wars: What to expect from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Snapdragon at CES 2026

An early glimpse at the CPUs and GPUs powering the PCs of tomorrow. Here's a rundown of the chips we hope to see from Intel, ...

HP Extends Its 74% Off Desktop Deal Into the New Year, This Tower PC Is Now Cheaper Than Most Budget Tablets

While there are a few options out there, there’s only one that’s currently 74% off the listed price. Typically priced at ...

Setting up a new PC used to be fun, now it is ad-ridden nightmare

Remember when setting up your fresh Windows copy was a fun and quick experience? Our comparison shows how things derailed ...
The New York Times

College Students Flock to a New Major: A.I.

At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major. By Natasha Singer Natasha Singer covers computer science and A.I.
Polygon

Valve's Steam Machine could remove the hassle from PC gaming

I'm very much a console girl. Sure, I play plenty of games on PC, but I largely prefer the console experience. When a new game comes out, I don't have to worry about upgrading my PlayStation 5 or Xbox ...
GameSpot

Valve Reveals New Hardware Lineup: A Controller, Compact Gaming PC, and VR-Ready Headset

Valve has announced three new Steam hardware products, which will all be shipping out in early 2026. Next year will see the launch of a new Steam Controller, a Steam Machine for PC gaming, and the ...
Windows Central

Valve's new Steam Machine is just a PC at heart — here's how to build your own and how much it will cost

Valve announced the Steam Machine today alongside a new Steam Frame VR headset and a new Steam Controller. Following up on the success of its Steam Deck, Valve is clearly attempting to bridge the ...
Digital Trends

Valve’s new Steam Machine finally brings PC power to the couch

Why this is important: For years, Valve’s experiments in living-room gaming hardware, including the original Steam Machines. largely failed to establish a mainstream foothold. This launch flips that ...
BGR

10 Common Mistakes People Make When Setting Up A New Computer

With crypto moving away from GPU (graphics processing unit) mining and AI turning to more specialized chips, GPU prices are finally on the decline, making it a great time to build your long-awaited PC ...
SlashGear

5 Things To Consider When Buying A New Computer, Ranked By Importance

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A new computer is a major purchase. It can be among the most expensive electronics that money can buy, potentially functioning as the center ...