What’s the best app in the Microsoft Store? Microsoft wants to know!

As an analyst, I’m excited to share that I’m on the lookout for outstanding apps on the Microsoft Store. The tech titan, Microsoft, has just opened the door for nominations for its 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards, and this opportunity will stay open until Sunday, September 15, 2024. Once all entries have been carefully reviewed, winners will be announced in October.

Is Acer’s new laptop for ‘women and casual gamers’ sexist marketing or just cultural differences?

At IFA 2024 last week, Acer introduced its Nitro V 14 gaming laptop. While the PC’s design and tech specs are noteworthy, they may initially take a backseat to its unique color scheme. The laptop is white, which is somewhat uncommon in the PC laptop market, but it’s the way Acer showcased this color that caught everyone’s attention. When Acer launched the Nitro V 14, they marketed it as a PC tailored towards women.

Elden Ring DLC’s new 1.14 balance patch update hits Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss with nerfs we all knew were coming, and whacks one of the best PvP builds, too

In the latest 1.14 update, FromSoftware has rolled out numerous balance adjustments and tweaks for their hit Soulsborne action RPG, Elden Ring, along with its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This update can be downloaded on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Windows PC, PS5, and PS4 systems, and is essential if you intend to participate in online play.

5 reasons to buy a REAL gaming PC instead of a PS5 Pro (and 3 reasons not to)

On September 10th, Sony unveiled its PlayStation 5 Pro, and it elicited predictably varied responses. Priced at $700/£700 in the US/UK and €800 in Europe, the PS5 Pro appears to primarily cater to existing PS5 owners seeking an upgrade for their current setup. By offering trade-in deals that slash the cost of a PS5 Pro by half, Sony is clearly targeting the dedicated gaming market.

Two former Samsung bigwigs nabbed for allegedly swiping $3.2 billion worth of the company’s intellectual property to build a ‘brand new second-hand’ chip fab in China

This week, two ex-Samsung leaders have found themselves in a tricky situation, as they were imprisoned due to accusations that they stole Samsung technology valued at around $3.2 billion (4.3 trillion won) for the purpose of constructing a semiconductor manufacturing facility in China (as reported by Bloomberg and Tom’s Hardware).