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The year was 1982 and computers had finally made the jump from machines that took up a full room to something that could fit on a desk. But they were still far from portable, so three entrepreneurs decided to change that. Started with $3,000, Rod Canion, Jim Harris, and Bill Murto founded a little company […]

Why it matters: Since Intel and AMD released their next generation of chipsets designed to facilitate AI and machine-learning tasks, the race has been on among PC manufacturers to deliver an AI-ready laptop. Asus has released several products that sport these features, including its Asus Vivobook S series and the Zenbook 14. The newly released

Why it matters: Microsoft reportedly locked down a server leaking company files and employee data. In what could be described as a “rookie mistake,” the Azure server was left wide open to the internet without a password. Anyone with a browser had free access to any data on the server for at least a month

What just happened? Blizzard Entertainment has kissed and made up with NetEase over a year after an acrimonious split that saw its games pulled from the Chinese market. The two companies have officially announced that they are working together again in a deal that will come into effect this summer, bringing the likes of Warcraft,

Why it matters: Logitech has introduced a new gaming keyboard that it says is designed specifically for pro esports athletes with limited real estate. The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard, as the name suggests, features a compact 60 percent form factor (11.42 inches x 4.06 inches x 1.54 inches) meant to maximize

What just happened? An original 1987 copy of Castlevania sold on eBay for $90,100. The “Holy Grail” item was in its original shrinkwrap with its plastic hang tab still attached. It also sported a $27.87 price tag, immediately dwarfed by a $37,000 opening bid and sparking an intense bidding war between several hardcore collectors. Vintage

Rumor mill: Intel has remained tight-lipped about its plans for next-generation Battlemage graphics cards so far, but they’re certainly hoping to avoid the multiple delays that plagued the launch of the Alchemist lineup in 2022. Recent leaks and reports indicate that the company wants to begin shipments before the end of this year. Sources at

Forward-looking: The US Department of Energy (DOE) published its first comprehensive plan to fight climate change by cutting building emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). Federal agencies must cooperate to reach four strategic objectives and achieve “near-zero” emissions in the not-so-distant future. The DOE released a new National Blueprint for the Building Sector, aiming to reduce

A hot potato: There has been an unprecedented number of layoffs from within the video game industry recently, with CEOs often claiming the streamlining is necessary to survive in a competitive market. Larian director of publishing Michael Douse says the statements are bull, noting that “none of these companies are at risk of going bankrupt.”

Something to look forward to: Backward compatibility has become an integral feature of modern gaming platforms. Windows PCs have always demonstrated unprecedented compatibility with software from previous generations, while PlayStation and Xbox now support games across multiple generations. Microsoft is working to push this concept even further. Xbox President Sarah Bond appears to be taking