I just reviewed the Acer Predator XB273K V5 DFR gaming monitor that swaps between 4K @ 160Hz and FHD @ 320Hz— I didn’t expect it to get this heavily discounted for Black Friday

Occasionally, a truly impressive monitor comes along with a surprisingly affordable price tag, making it easier to build the gaming setup you’ve been dreaming of. The Acer Predator XB273K V5 definitely falls into that category, and that’s what initially caught my attention.

“If Microsoft did Mixer today, it would be hot sh–,” — Twitch legend Shroud reflects on Xbox’s dead streaming platform, and he’s 100% right

I really enjoyed streaming on Mixer. I used to co-host a fun morning show with RobeyTech, who previously worked at Xbox and now creates content on YouTube. Microsoft originally bought Mixer (then known as Beam) in 2016 for an unknown price. They later invested a lot of money – reportedly tens of millions – to sign popular streamers like Ninja and Shroud to exclusive contracts, hoping to attract viewers from platforms like Twitch. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, Mixer wasn’t successful.

ARC Raiders’ new update blocks a major exploit — and the devs’ solution is genuinely hilarious

Hey everyone, ARC Raiders just dropped Patch 1.4.0, and it’s a good one! They’ve squashed a bunch of bugs, but honestly, the fix for a really popular exploit had me laughing. Apparently, players were finding a way to clip through locked doors to get to the best loot rooms without even needing a keycard. It was a clever glitch, but thankfully, the developers have put a stop to it. It’s always cool to see creative solutions like that get addressed in a fun way!

Epic CEO slams Valve’s AI rules — says they fuel “cancel campaigns” and “review bombing”

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, has again shared his thoughts on AI via X (formerly Twitter). He previously stated that game developers shouldn’t be required to reveal if they’re using AI in their games.

This idea received a varied response, with some people believing players have a right to know what they’re purchasing, while others think AI is now a standard part of game development and shouldn’t be viewed negatively.

Later today, Sweeney turned his attention to Steam, Valve’s online store, which currently requires developers to label games that utilize AI.

Nearly 1 billion PCs remain on Windows 10 — Has Windows 11 adoption hit a wall?

During Dell’s recent earnings call, COO Jeffrey Clarke mentioned there are around 500 million computers currently able to upgrade to Windows 11 that haven’t yet been updated. Additionally, another 500 million computers are older than four years and incompatible with Windows 11. Dell sees both of these groups as significant opportunities for upgrades – not just to Windows 11, but to newer, more modern technology, including AI PCs.

‘Status Pro X’ earbuds review — The best (and most expensive) earbuds I’ve ever used, and they’re worth every penny

High-resolution certification is given to headsets that meet specific quality standards, including support for wide audio ranges (up to 40 kHz) and high-quality 24-bit audio streaming. While some parts of the certification may be more about marketing – especially regarding frequencies humans can’t even hear – it generally indicates a set of features that improve sound quality.