Close to the Metal ep. 33: Ryzen is here, but is AMD really back?

AMD is hoping its new Ryzen chips are its chance at a big comeback -- just like every other chip release from the red team.

Computing         June 15, 2018

Close to the Metal ep 32: Tonight’s the Night for New GPUs

On this week's Close to the Metla, we wait not-so-patiently for tonight's possible announcement of new GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD

Computing         June 15, 2018

Close to the Metal Ep. 26: Nintendo Switch fills a gap in PC gaming

Nintendo's upcoming Switch console is already making waves, particularly among the PC gaming community. On this episode of Close to the Metal, we'll discuss why that might be the case.

Gaming         June 15, 2018

Close to the Metal Episode 7: AMD pushes entry level gaming with sub-$200 GPUs

AMD has two new budget-friendly cards in the RX family, but one of them has us much more excited than the other, and it might not be the card you think.

Computing         June 15, 2018

Dropping the ball: Visa’s new NFL ads prove not every video needs 360 degrees

In theory, 360-degree videos can allow users to see a new angle on new content and familiar places. It's also easy to misuse, as in the case of Visa's NFL training ads.

News         January 5, 2018

Cinema Display fans will have to wait as Apple shows off LG 5K screen instead

There were a lot of expectations going into today's Apple Keynote, but users hoping for new Cinema Displays will have to settle for LG 5K screens for now.

News         January 3, 2018

Razer takes PC gaming beyond the screen with two new concepts

Razer has spent the last year seriously revamping its product line, and now it's time for a little fun with two new concept projects.

News         November 20, 2017

Sorry Microsoft: The iPad Pro is selling better than the Surface Line

While tablet sales continue to plummet, Apple rises to the top with premium performance-focused products, leading it to an important victory over Microsoft.

Apple         November 20, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep. 52: AMD’s return to form with Vega and Ryzen

AMD's return to greatness has been marked by steady growth, and Threadripper and Vega are the crowning achievement of that climb.

Gaming         August 15, 2017

AMD unveils Vega 64 and 56 starting at $400, available on August 14

AMD's consumer Vega 64 and Vega 56 GPUs are finally here. We have the details on pricing and availability for the red team's new video cards.

News         July 31, 2017

AMD rips the veil off Threadripper, surprises with entry-level option for $550

AMD's massive Ryzen Threadripper CPUs are ready for their big debut at Siggraph. Here's the details on their pricing and availability.

News         July 30, 2017

Microsoft says Cortana has 145 million users, reveals new hardware partners

Microsoft is opening up the capabilities that Cortana has to other developers in the form of Skills, including a recent Fitbit integration.

News         July 30, 2017

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti review

PC gamers have been waiting with bated breath for the new GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti reviews, and we’ve got four GPUs worth of benchmarks.

Reviews         July 27, 2017

These 4K ‘The Witness’ screenshots are a masterclass in elegant simplicity

Carefully crafted by Braid's Jonathan Blow, our 4K The Witness screenshots demonstrate the masterful artistic quality and elegant simplicity.

Computing         July 21, 2017

Join us as we take on the Destiny 2 beta live right here

Join us at 4:00 PM PST on Facebook Live as Brad coaches Hanif through the Destiny 2 beta on Playstation 4.

News         July 19, 2017

How to make Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds run silky smooth on any PC

A little edge could make a difference in Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds, and this performance guide will help smooth out framerate issues.

Features         July 19, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep. 49: Build your own gaming desktop, or let someone else do it?

On this week's Close to the Metal, we're breaking down the pros and cons to building your own gaming desktop, or buying one.

Computing         July 18, 2017

See Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds’ famous Erangel Island in 4K glory

This week, we're exploring Erangel Island, the setting of surprise hit Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, to snap some 4K screenshots.

Computing         July 17, 2017

We’re taking our Car of the Year for a spin in Forza 6 live!

We didn't have $100k sitting around for the R8, so instead we'll be streaming our digital hands-on live from Forza Motorsport 6 at 4 PM PST.

Features         July 13, 2017

Take a weekend flight over ‘Grand Theft Auto V’s’ Los Santos with these 4K screenshots

GTA V may have been on the market a few years, but our 4K GTA V screenshots show it still has a lot to offer in terms of visual fidelity.

Gaming         July 8, 2017

Watch us try out Rocket League’s Anniversary Update live at 4 p.m. PT

Two years on, the Rocket League Anniversary Update implements a new audio engine, new engine audio, and a lot more.

News         July 5, 2017

Reader poll: How are you keeping your gaming PC cool?

We have some tricks when the weather heats up, but we'd really like to know how you keep your PC cool during the summer months.

Features         July 3, 2017

We’re over the moon for these 5K Overwatch screenshots

We went to the moon for these 5K Overwatch screenshots of Winston's previous home, thanks to the in-game screenshot utility.

Computing         June 30, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep. 47: The Surface Laptop is in the building

On this week's Close to the Metal, we'll talk about why anyone would want to buy the Surface Laptop, and see what's up with Windows 10 S.

Podcasts         June 30, 2017

Salivate over these beautiful screenshots of Destiny 2 running at 4K on a PC

We got a chance to play Destiny 2 on PC in beautiful 4K, and we have a gallery full of screenshots of us defending the tower to prove it.

Gaming         June 23, 2017

What PC game announcement from E3 2017 has you hyped?

Before we leave E3 in the dust, we wanted to check in and see what PC titles users are most excited for that were announced this year.

News         June 19, 2017

Close to the Metal Ep. 46: A PC perspective on E3 2017

Before E3 2017 disappears into the rear view mirror, we'll break down our favorite games, biggest gripes, and even talk about the Xbox One X.

Gaming         June 19, 2017

‘Days Gone’ E3 2017 Preview

With a rich set of open-world tools, a massive variety of combat mechanics, and a rad motorcycle, Days Gone is more than just a zombie game.

Reviews         June 15, 2017

The many bears of E3 2017, ranked

Whether they were dancing, defending their friends, or shambling through the forest, bears stood out at E3, and here are our favorites.

Guides         June 15, 2017

‘Rocket League’ rolls onto the Nintendo Switch later this year

Nintendo was focused on Mario and Zelda at E3 2017, but made time for Psyonix to announce Rocket League for the Switch.

News         June 13, 2017

Faith gets an origin story in EA’s upcoming Mirror’s Edge Catalyst

The first person free running title Mirror's Edge will get a prequel in early 2016 with Catalyst, telling the origin story of Faith.

News         June 13, 2017

Frantic FPS ‘Lawbreakers’ finally has a release date and another beta round

We've heard a lot about Lawbreakers in the past few months, and now it's finally ready to make its debut, with an official release date.

News         June 13, 2017

‘Destiny 2’ will hit PCs almost two months after it hits console

Activision quietly revealed today that PC gamers would have to wait almost a full two months from Destiny 2's console launch.

News         June 13, 2017

Here’s everything Sony announced at its trailer-heavy E3 press conference

Sony kept the talking to an absolute minimum during its E3 press conference, instead choosing to show off an hour of uninterrupted trailers,

News         June 12, 2017