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Пишу об играх и игровом «железе» с 2018 года, в VGTimes работаю с 2024 года. Специализируюсь на графических процессорах, PC-компонентах, игровых технологиях и новостях индустрии, а также разбираю игровые системы и крупные релизы. Когда я не пишу о «железе», то, скорее всего, я исследую постапокалиптические пустоши в Fallout или Kenshi, управляю колонией в RimWorld или командую армиями в Hearts of Iron IV.
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One of the Most Expensive RTX 5090s Ever Made Is Now on Sale
While most gamers are still debating whether the RTX 5090 is even worth its MSRP, GIGABYTE has decided to raise the bar even higher. The company has rolled out an anniversary edition of NVIDIA’s flagship GPU, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the priciest cards on the market.
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June 17, 2026
User Decides Not to Skimp on Thermal Paste and Pulls Off a Bizarre Test
A Reddit user decided to put one of the most hotly debated questions among PC owners to the test—in practice. Instead of the usual "pea-sized" blob of thermal paste, they literally squeezed the remainder of the tube right onto the CPU. The result was unexpected: not only did the system boot up, but it also delivered surprisingly acceptable temperatures under load.
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June 17, 2026
After 10 Years of Development, Snap Unveils Glasses That Could Replace Your Smartphone
After more than a decade in the making, Snap has finally opened pre-orders for its AR glasses, Spectacles. The company calls the device a full-fledged wearable computer that operates without a smartphone, cables, or external modules, delivering games, apps, and AI features right before the user's eyes.
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June 17, 2026
Xreal Unveils Lightweight XR Glasses That Could Give VR Headsets a Run for Their Money
Looks like the XR industry is steadily moving away from bulky, clunky headsets. Xreal has just unveiled its Aura glasses, built on the Android XR platform and developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. Weighing in at under 95 grams, the new device can run Android apps and is being positioned as a far more compact alternative to traditional VR headsets.
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June 17, 2026
NVIDIA Drops Major Driver Update with Fixes for Popular Games
NVIDIA has released its new GeForce Game Ready 610.62 WHQL driver. Alongside support for the upcoming shooter Empulse, the update squashes a number of long-standing issues in Apex Legends, World of Warcraft, and games using DLSS, while also ironing out bugs tied to G-Sync and multi-monitor setups.
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June 17, 2026
Cursor Is Becoming Part of SpaceX: Company Prepares Major AI Deal
SpaceX is planning a major move in the artificial intelligence space — the company intends to acquire Cursor, a startup known for its AI-powered coding assistance tools. The deal is estimated at roughly $60 billion. Following the acquisition, Cursor is expected to become part of SpaceX's AI infrastructure and the xAI ecosystem.
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June 16, 2026
Commodore Unveils a Smartphone Backward: Messengers In, Social Networks Out
Legendary tech brand Commodore has decided to play not the power game, but the digital detox one. The company has unveiled an unusual flip phone that looks like a device straight out of the early 2000s, yet can still run Android apps—though social media and the browser are locked down at the system level.
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June 16, 2026
Sony Comes Up With a Gamepad Where Buttons Get Harder or Softer Mid-Game
Sony has filed a patent for an unusual controller that can change how the buttons feel to the touch right in the middle of gameplay. Depending on what's happening on screen, the keys could turn mushy, stiff, or even create the sensation that your finger is sinking into them. It's still just a concept for now, but the idea looks like a natural next step for DualSense technology.
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June 16, 2026
Want to Chat with an AI? Crank the Handle for a Minute First
While major AI models demand powerful servers and data centers, enthusiasts have showcased the polar opposite approach. They've built a voice AI assistant that needs no internet, no battery, and not even a wall outlet—just a minute of hand-cranking.
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June 16, 2026
Has the Legend of Air Cooling Surrendered? Noctua Starts Selling Its First AIOs
Noctua, a brand that for years was synonymous exclusively with air coolers, has finally entered the liquid cooling market. The first series of "water coolers" is now on sale, but alongside this long-awaited release come premium price tags that might give many potential buyers pause.
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June 16, 2026
ASUS’s New PC Packs Nearly 750GB of Memory and a $100,000 Price Tag
ASUS has started selling a computer that looks like your average desktop tower on the outside, but on the inside, it’s closer to a miniature data center. This new workstation can run and train massive AI models locally, and its price tag is about what you’d pay for a decent apartment.
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June 16, 2026
AyaNeo Announces Pocket Micro 2 — Successor to Its Most Compact Handheld
AyaNeo is gearing up for the second generation of one of the most unique portable consoles on the market. The Pocket Micro 2 will carry forward the concept of a pocket-sized retro-gaming device, but for now, the company is keeping all the details under wraps. With component prices on the rise, the big question right now isn’t about specs — it’s about how much you’ll have to pay for the new version.
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June 16, 2026
Samsung Bets Big on ARM and AI: Galaxy Book6 Edge Unveiled
Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy Book6 Edge laptop, which sidelines Intel in favor of a Qualcomm ARM processor, leaning heavily into AI capabilities and deep integration with the Samsung ecosystem.
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June 16, 2026
AMD Couldn't Fast-Track FSR 4.1 to Radeon RX 6000 — Here's Why
AMD has explained why some GPU owners will have to wait just a month for the new FSR version, while others are looking at at least another year. Turns out, the holdup isn't about marketing — it's down to architecture, and some Radeons simply aren't ready for modern AI algorithms without some serious re-engineering.
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June 16, 2026
You Might Not Need a Dedicated GPU: Intel and NVIDIA Are Cooking Up a Weird Hybrid Chip
Intel and NVIDIA are gearing up to release one of the most unconventional processors we've seen in years. According to a new leak, the two companies are planning to combine an Intel CPU with RTX-class graphics onto a single chip, a move that could shake up the gaming laptop and compact PC market. If the project pans out, the need for separate graphics cards in many systems could drop significantly.
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June 16, 2026
AMD Looks Set to Sacrifice Integrated Graphics for AI in Future Ryzen Processors
AMD might be gearing up for a controversial move with the next generation of Ryzen. According to a recent leak, the company is prepared to ditch the integrated graphics that have become a staple of its desktop processors, replacing it with an AI accelerator. For some, this is a forward-looking bet on the future; for others, it's the loss of a handy failsafe that has saved many a build when a dedicated GPU acts up.
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June 16, 2026
“No Good for Gaming”: AMD Publicly Takes a Swipe at Apple’s New Laptop
AMD decided to remind everyone about the main drawback of Apple’s budget laptop. In a new ad campaign, the company claims that the MacBook Neo can natively run only 5 out of 20 popular PC games, while even a budget Ryzen-powered laptop offers access to a much broader gaming library.
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June 15, 2026
When a Handheld Costs as Much as a Gaming PC: MSI Names the Price of the New Claw
MSI has revealed the price of its upcoming Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld console powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme, and the tag is even higher than expected. For the version with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, the company is asking as much as a full-fledged gaming PC.
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June 15, 2026
Steam Machine Release Getting Closer: Valve Adds Console Support to SteamOS
In the latest beta version of SteamOS, the company has directly mentioned support for the upcoming Steam Machine for the first time, which could hint at an imminent release. But the closer we get, the more questions arise about the possible price — which still remains unknown.
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June 15, 2026
TCL Drops a 'Two-in-One' Monitor: 4K for Crisp Graphics and 320Hz for Esports
Why choose between a sharp image and max smoothness when you can get both modes in a single monitor? TCL has unveiled an affordable Mini LED model that can switch between 4K at 160Hz and Full HD at 320Hz.
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June 15, 2026
Why a power bank? Honor is preparing a phone with an 11,000 mAh battery
While some manufacturers keep battling over camera and processor power, Honor is doubling down on battery life. The company has revealed the launch date for the X80 Pro Max smartphone, which will come with an 11,000 mAh battery — more than many modern power banks have.
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June 15, 2026
Samsung might radically overhaul the Galaxy S27 Ultra for a feature iPhones have had for ages
Looks like Samsung is getting ready to roll out one of the biggest changes to its Galaxy Ultra lineup in years. According to insider chatter, the company could ditch the usual camera layout on the Galaxy S27 Ultra to make room for magnetic accessories and charging similar to MagSafe. At the same time, new details have emerged about the foldable Galaxy Z Wide Fold, which is supposedly getting a tougher screen with a less noticeable crease.
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June 15, 2026
HarmonyOS 7 Gets a Massive Update — From a Fresh New Design to Built-In AI
Huawei has unveiled HarmonyOS 7, the latest version of its operating system, and this time the focus isn't just on a revamped look — it's also all about deep AI integration. The company is essentially transforming AI from a standalone feature into one of the core pillars of the platform.
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June 12, 2026
Valve Is Gearing Up for the Launch of Steam Frame: Massive Batches of Devices Already Hitting Warehouses
Looks like Valve’s VR headset is really close to release. Insiders have spotted large shipments of virtual reality devices heading to the company’s US warehouses in customs documents. If this really is about Steam Frame, Valve could be getting ready to kick off sales within the next few weeks.
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June 12, 2026
ASUS Released a “Non-Melting” Cable, But It Melted Anyway
ASUS rolled out its ROG Equalizer cable as a safer alternative to standard 16-pin power connectors for high-end graphics cards. But now, photos of the very first documented melting incident involving this cable have surfaced online.
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June 12, 2026
Don't Need to Buy a New Board Anymore? AMD Brings Key Feature to Older Models
AMD has decided not to leave owners of older AM5 platforms without new features. ASUS and MSI have started rolling out BIOS updates for 600-series motherboards, adding support for EXPO Ultra Low Latency technology. According to the company, it can boost gaming performance thanks to more aggressive DDR5 memory tuning.
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June 12, 2026
Microsoft Made Windows 11 More Responsive and Unlocked AI for Millions of RTX Owners
Microsoft has released a major Windows 11 update that not only adds new AI capabilities but also speeds up system performance. Some users are already reporting a noticeably snappier Start menu, and certain AI features are now available on regular PCs with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards.
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June 12, 2026
No More Remote Needed? Tcl TVs Just Got Voice Tuning Via Gemini
Digging through TV menus is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Google has started rolling out a new Gemini-powered feature for Google TV that lets you tweak picture and sound using plain language. TCL TV owners are the first to get access.
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June 12, 2026
Intel Shows What Its Main Gaming Graphics Card Could Have Been — But There’s a Catch
Looks like Intel built a GPU that many gamers had been hoping for from the company. The new Arc Pro B70 packs 32GB of memory, delivered solid performance in modern games, and turns out to be way cheaper than NVIDIA’s pro solutions with a similar amount of VRAM.
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June 12, 2026
Gaming PC Stops a Bullet: Reddit User Shares Freaky and Dangerous Incident
A post on Reddit just detailed a rare and seriously dangerous incident where a gaming PC literally ended up in the line of fire. The computer tower didn’t just take critical damage – according to law enforcement, it may have actually helped save its owner’s life.
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June 11, 2026
Intel Drops Out of the Top: AMD Claims All First 15 Spots on Amazon’s Best‑Selling CPUs List
AMD has reported an unusual achievement on Amazon US. In the best‑selling CPU rankings, Ryzen models have simultaneously taken the first 15 spots, while Intel solutions have temporarily fallen outside the top portion of the list.
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June 11, 2026
ASUS shows off compact RX 9070 GRE with factory overclock
ASUS has introduced a new version of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE for those who care about every centimeter inside their case. The card is more compact, keeps the same performance and cooling system, but you'll have to pay a little extra for the smaller size.
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June 11, 2026
RTX 50 Cards Are Getting Pricier Again: ZOTAC Hikes Prices on Nearly All Next-Gen GPUs
Buying a new graphics card might just get even more expensive. ZOTAC has raised prices across almost its entire GeForce RTX 50 lineup, and once again, rising memory costs are being blamed. The price hikes don't just affect flagship models — more budget-friendly options are taking a hit too.
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June 11, 2026
Chrome Will Never Be the Same: Popular Ad Blockers Are Being Shut Down
In the coming weeks, Google will finally pull the plug on support for the old Manifest V2 extension standard in Chrome. For millions of users, this means one thing: many popular ad blockers will either stop working entirely or lose some of their functionality.
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June 11, 2026
Will AI Replace Gamers? New Anthropic Model Beats Pokémon FireRed All on Its Own
AI keeps taking on tasks that until recently were considered too complex without direct human control. A new model from Anthropic has managed to beat Pokémon FireRed on its own, analyzing only the on-screen image and making decisions as it played.
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June 11, 2026
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