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Acer has shown off a concept device called Project DualPlay Mini, an 8-inch Windows gaming handheld resembling its Predator Atlas 8 that can flip open and swivel its screen to reveal a small backlit keyboard underneath. The device runs on an Intel chip and uses a dual-fan cooling setup similar to the Atlas 8, but Acer has not detailed further specs since it remains a concept with no confirmed retail release.
HDMI cables are now standardized into three official bandwidth tiers: Premium High Speed (18Gbps), Ultra High Speed (48Gbps) and the new Ultra96 (up to 96Gbps), per rules from the HDMI Licensing Administrator that ban using version numbers alone in marketing. Most 4K streaming only needs the 18Gbps tier, while 4K/120Hz gaming requires Ultra High Speed, and Ultra96 is reserved for extreme formats like uncompressed 4K/240Hz or 8K/60Hz. Buyers are advised to check the certification label and QR code on packaging rather than relying on price or brand name.
Razer has released the Prio, a compact USB-C gamepad for iOS and Android phones that folds flat for portability. It fits phones up to seven inches with slim-to-medium cases, includes a D-pad, face buttons, bumpers, triggers and anti-drift analog thumbsticks, and works with cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS Remote Play and Steam Link. It's available now for $100.
A massive 12TB torrent dubbed the Steam 'teraleak' has surfaced online, containing thousands of game depots from Valve's old Steam2 content distribution system used between 2003 and 2013. The trove includes public release builds as well as previously unseen prototype, pre-release, and playtest versions of games from Valve and third-party publishers. Data miner Gabe Follower says the material was pulled from a publicly accessible API endpoint, suggesting the exposure originated from Valve's own systems rather than a hack.
Amazon is selling LG's 34-inch curved UltraGear 34GX900A-B ultrawide OLED gaming monitor for $599.99, half its $1,200 list price. The panel offers a 3440x1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and support for both FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility.
Playground Games has published official PC requirements for its upcoming Fable reboot, launching February 23, 2027. Entry-level 1080p/30fps play needs only an RTX 2060 or equivalent, but reaching 4K at 60fps on Ultra settings calls for an RTX 5080 or RTX 4080 paired with a Ryzen 9 7900X or Intel i9 13900K.
Deco Gear has launched the DG49OLED240, a 49-inch curved 32:9 QD-OLED gaming monitor that effectively merges two 27-inch QHD displays into a single seamless screen. The $1,230 monitor runs at 5120x1440 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 support, and wide color gamut coverage.
A unanimous three-judge panel on the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that Nevada can enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi's sports-related event contracts, rejecting the company's claim that federal commodities law shields it from state oversight. The decision upholds a lower court order allowing Nevada's Gaming Control Board to act against Kalshi, Crypto.com and Robinhood over sports-event contracts offered on their platforms.
An early, unofficial build of Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 upscaling technology has surfaced through mods, and initial testing suggests it produces worse image quality than expected while cutting gaming performance roughly in half. Testers say the AI-driven rendering ignores the original artistic style of games, producing an over-processed look rather than a faithful enhancement.
Netflix will livestream the third GTA VI trailer today in partnership with Rockstar and Take-Two, giving subscribers first access before it hits YouTube and other platforms six hours later. The move comes right after hackers leaked gameplay and story details, first demanding physical game discs, then shifting to demanding cryptocurrency payments for further leaks. Rockstar called the leaks 'heartbreaking' but said it remains eager for fans to see the official extended look.
Samsung showcased four new Odyssey gaming monitors at Gamescom, headlined by the 27-inch Odyssey G6, which it calls the world's first 1,100Hz display, achievable at 1080p with a 1ms response time. The lineup also includes the 32-inch 4K Odyssey OLED G8 with switchable refresh rates up to 680Hz, and a 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 offering 360Hz at DQHD resolution or 720Hz in a lower-resolution mode. The G6 is slated for release in the second half of 2026, with pricing for all models still unannounced.
Alienware has released a new 39-inch curved OLED display with 5K resolution aimed at gaming and productivity users. Early reviews from tech outlets have praised the panel's image quality and performance, though specific pricing and full spec details vary by source.