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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

Rumor mill: Rumors have long pointed to a late 2024 or early 2025 launch for Nvidia’s next generation of consumer graphics cards – likely named RTX 5000 – but precisely which products in that series would make the starting lineup has remained unclear. According to a recent report, board partners expect the top two RTX

Why it matters: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman does not own any equity in the wildly popular company. This could be seen as a serious misstep, considering its valuation at more than $80 billion. However, Altman also happens to have a finely-honed eye for great investments, which is how he reached billionaire status and landed on

In brief: Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have developed a new window coating that promises to block heat-generating infrared and ultraviolet light while allowing visible light to pass unimpeded. The coating could reduce air-conditioning costs in warm climates by more than a third, all without compromising the view. Sun blocking window film and

WTF?! Joining the list of organizations still using archaic technology is the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which has a train control system still reliant on floppy disks. It’s said to have been cutting-edge tech when it was first installed – back in 1998 – but the city fears that if there isn’t an

When it comes to GPUs and graphics cards, we go in full depth. Year after year, we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, to determine which are worth your money and which are dead on arrival. To simplify the process of choosing a new graphics card, TechSpot’s guide to the best GPUs