Memory shortages could delay PlayStation 6 launch until 2029, raise Switch 2 price
The hits just keep on coming
Xbox and Windows teams are working with OEMs on a possible 2027 console launch
Next Xbox timeline is still fluid - it's starting to look a lot like a Windows PC
PlayStation 6 could feature 30GB of GDDR7 memory with massive bandwidth boost
The PlayStation 6 handheld may feature 24GB
Rumor mill: The memory crisis is expected to last for several years, but Sony hopes things will have improved by the time the PlayStation 6 arrives. According to a new rumor, the next-gen console will pack a hefty 30GB of GDDR7 with 640 GB/s bandwidth, marking a 42% increase over the PlayStation 5.
Apple could follow iPhone Fold with a flip-style model
A larger book-style foldable is also reportedly in the works
Nvidia is reportedly cutting RTX 50-series production to focus on AI demand
RTX 5090, 5070 Ti, and 5060 shortages could last through most of 2026
Intel's Panther Lake could outperform AMD's rumored PS6 handheld chip, efficiency aside
Handheld gaming becomes the next front in Intel and AMD's silicon war
Nvidia could delay the RTX 5000 Super series indefinitely as AMD offers no 2026 competition
The ongoing memory crisis is a major factor in the delay, too
Nvidia RTX 60 GPUs might not arrive until 2027, Jensen says neural rendering is the future
Server-first strategy could leave gamers waiting years
Winners & losers: The absence of new GeForce RTX graphics cards at CES is an unusual break from tradition, fueling speculation that memory shortages driven by AI demand are disrupting Nvidia's usual launch cadence (well, that and an obvious shift in priorities). As the company rolls out its next architecture, a prominent leaker says consumers could be facing one of the longest generation gaps in the history of GeForce.
Dell could bring back XPS laptops powered by Intel Panther Lake at CES 2026
Will Inspiron, Latitude, Precision, and OptiPlex also make a comeback?
A $5,000 RTX 5090? New reports warn of steep GPU price hikes
As if things weren't bad enough already
Nvidia could slash GeForce RTX 50 production by up to 40% next year
Rumor mill: Analysts and other sources anticipate that memory shortages stemming from the AI boom could disrupt supplies of numerous hardware products beginning next year. AMD is expected to introduce modest GPU price hikes, while Nvidia may significantly reduce production of certain graphics card models.
Apple leaks reveal iPhone Fold specs, a tabletop robot, new MacBooks, and more
Smart glasses, AR headsets, and a new HomePod are also in the pipeline
The iPhone Fold may debut with a crease-free display, and a sky-high price
Insiders say Apple cracked the crease
Apple puts Mac Pro "on the back burner" as it focuses on faster, cheaper Mac Studio
It may see an upgrade in 2027, but don't hold your breath
Nvidia tells partners to prioritize 16GB RTX 5060 Ti production after poor 8GB model sales
To the surprise of nobody
"New" Ryzen 100 CPUs are mostly Zen 2 and Zen 3+ rebrands, 7500X3D coming for gamers on a budget
Zen 2 debuted in 2019, while Zen 3+ CPUs were released in 2022
Intel has secured Microsoft as a major foundry client for its 18A process, sources say
Chipzilla's manufacturing issues could have been blow out of proportion, after all
Panther Lake leak: Intel's Core Ultra 9 X388H packs 16 CPU / 12 GPU cores
Arrow Lake performance with Lunar Lake efficiency
Evidence mounts for Half-Life 3 development in Counter-Strike 2 code update
HLX might be undergoing optimization, suggesting a rapidly approaching release
A next-gen Xbox-PC hybrid could cost double the PlayStation 6
Microsoft's console-PC experiment may drive Xbox prices to gaming PC levels
Rumor mill: Microsoft has promised that its next Xbox will bridge the gap between console and PC by supporting games from third party storefronts and older Xbox generations. But new reports suggest publisher licensing and a shifting business model could derail that vision, potentially driving hardware prices far higher than players expect.
M5 MacBook Pro won't arrive before 2026, Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro could launch soon
The M5 Macs may retain the familiar design of their predecessors
Intel's LGA 1954 socket could support four CPU generations starting with Nova Lake in 2026
Taking a page out of AMD's playbook
Intel Nova Lake could feature up to 28 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 Celestial GPU cores
Nova Lake will succeed the upcoming Panther Lake APUs
Apple's new MacBook may start at $599 with 12.9 inch display and iPhone 16 Pro chip
Low cost MacBook could target (and kill) Dell and HP's budget offerings