240HZ SPEEDAsus ROG Swift PG27UCWM review: 4K OLED with 240Hz refresh
Asus' new 27-inch 4K OLED monitor brings high brightness and a dual-layer panel design to the premium gaming market.
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Monday, 14 September 2026
240HZ SPEEDWORKSTATION GRADENVIDIA Launches RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell with 84 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA has expanded its pro-viz lineup with the RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell, a workstation GPU that pairs a GB202 die with 84 GB of GDDR7 memory.
NATIONAL PROTOCOLSAltman calls for AI safety brakes but promises rapid progress
OpenAI chief Sam Altman wants a national safety framework for advanced AI, saying the industry should not wait for lawmakers even as he insists progress will keep moving fast.
FREE TOOLSLagos makeup artist uses ChatGPT to run business
A Nigerian entrepreneur relies on free AI tools to manage hiring, marketing and pricing, showing how everyday workers are bypassing hype to build the real AI economy.
NEXT MAINLINEBlizzard ends Diablo 4 expansions until Diablo 5
Blizzard confirms no further Diablo 4 expansions will be released until the next mainline game arrives.
E WASTE RAIDDumpster diver builds Proxmox server from weekly landfill raids
A tech enthusiast has assembled a home lab Proxmox server and a gaming laptop using components rescued from a local county landfill.
DOLL APOCALYPSEWitchSpring spin-off Shade of the Marionette announced for 2027
Kiwi Walks reveals a story-driven 3D action RPG set in the WitchSpring world, launching on consoles and PC.
WEATHER MAGICGame Freak’s Laundry Game Ame no Chi Hare Onna Coming to iOS and Android
Game Freak, best known for Pokémon, is branching out with a free-to-play mobile game where a magical girl controls the weather.
FAN WARNINGLast of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod cancelled by Sony
A fan-made multiplayer mode for The Last of Us Part 2 has been cancelled after Sony allegedly sent a warning to its creators.
MARKET SURGEScalpers Flip Zelda Switch 2 for Up to $1,700
Nintendo's limited Zelda edition sold out instantly, prompting scalpers to list the console for two to three times retail.
MARKET SURGEAI Firms Buy RTX 5090s for Servers, Pushing Prices Past $5,000
AI companies are reportedly slotting standard GeForce RTX 5090 cards into server racks, driving retail prices to more than double the launch MSRP.
CYBER COMMAND MERGERNSA to reorganise into five mission centres
The US spy agency is overhauling its structure to speed up intelligence delivery to the battlefield.
PORTFOLIO DIVERSITYInsight Partners bets on AI diversity amid OpenAI and Anthropic dominance
A $90 billion VC firm is holding stakes in rival AI labs despite the hype around the biggest players, after losing a portfolio company to a competitor.
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Sunday, 13 September 2026
GAMEPADSApple reportedly plans Beats-branded iPhone game controllers
Apple is developing two game controllers for the iPhone that will likely be sold under the Beats brand, according to a report from Bloomberg.
RACE TO CHINATrump and Johnson criticise AI pause calls
US leaders argue slowing AI development risks losing the race to China, contradicting industry calls for caution.
PLAYSTATION 5Marvel’s Wolverine, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter land in Japan
A slate of major titles launches in Japan this week, including the PlayStation 5 exclusive Wolverine and the classic RPG Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
POLITICAL AGENDAObama urges Democrats to have a clear plan for AI safeguards
Former President Obama says Democrats must make artificial intelligence a central agenda and develop a clear plan to address safety and economic concerns.
SIDE SCROLLING ACTIONThe Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2 arrives on PS5
Inside System releases the side-scrolling action game for PlayStation 5 priced at $9.99.
MANAGE 49Idolmaster SideM arrives on Switch 2
Bandai Namco subsidiary D3 Publisher announces a console game for Switch 2 and Switch, putting players in charge of 49 male idols.
USB FAILUREWindows 11 Update Breaks Audio on Some PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that a September security update can disable USB audio output on affected devices.
PERFORMANCE BOOSTDemon's Souls Remake Hits 30 FPS on PS5 Emulator in Days
A PS5 emulator has jumped from 1 FPS to 30 FPS in days, though performance remains unstable.
LISTENER PREFERENCEElevenlabs releases Music v2.5 with improved sound and new tiers
Elevenlabs has rolled out Music v2.5, a model that listeners prefer in blind tests, alongside a free tier and a Pro subscription.
OFFICE READYDell Pro 5 Webcam 2K review: Office-friendly upgrade
Dell's new 2K webcam offers a sharp image and useful office features, though it lacks a detachable cable.
CRIMINAL PENALTYSanders proposes 20-year prison sentence for ASI developers
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would impose a 20-year prison sentence on developers who pursue Artificial Superintelligence, a penalty comparable to creating a rogue nuclear weapon.