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The shortlist for 2026's Golden Joystick Awards is out, including PC Game of the Year, and you can vote now

The Golden Joystick Awards have been running for so long there was a period where they awarded separate prizes for 8-bit and 16-bit games in each category.

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Tom's Hardware ·6 days ago

The Atari 800XL returns with a 'faithful' but modern Retro Games Ltd redesign — classic 8-bit home computer revamp sports mechanical keyboard and HDMI connectivity

Pre-orders for the Atari-licensed THE 800XL began today. This is a modernized yet claimed-to-be-faithful recreation of the classic 8-bit home computer, popular in the early 1980s.

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Newatlas ·21 days ago

Quantum computer chip crams more info into less volume – by vibrating

Quantum computing has always struggled to achieve the necessary division of labor between processing and memory.

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Engadget ·22 days ago

How far away should you sit from your computer monitor or laptop? - Engadget

How far away should you sit from your computer monitor or laptop? It’s not just about distance; height and tilt matter too.

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Engadget ·23 days ago

USB-A vs. USB-C: What's the difference between them? - Engadget

USB-A vs. USB-C: What's the difference between them? These two connector types are visually distinct, but looks aren’t their only differences.

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TechRadar ·26 days ago

This 8-bit computer plans to run flight sim and generates a 'pleasant homely aroma' by burning dust off 1950s vacuum tubes — oh, and it can explode at any time

Retired UK hobbyist builds 8-bit computer from 460 recycled tubes, all wired as NOR gates, on a 190 x 130 cm wall panelThe machine is expected to run a flight simulator program once completely finished, but the builder…

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TechRadar ·last mo.

This portable 'cyberdeck' computer is my next Raspberry Pi project — and the weatherproof build only costs $250 despite the RAM crisis

A comprehensive new Raspberry Pi tutorial has appearedIt shows you how to put together your own cyberdeckYou can pick up all the necessary parts for around $250 If you're looking for a DIY computing project to tackle,…

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Ign ·last mo.

CDPR and Commodore Are Releasing a Cyberpunk 2077-Themed Commodore 64 Computer Called the Commodore 77

When I reviewed the Commodore 64 Ultimate, I honestly couldn't believe just how perfect it was. It surprised me in ways I didn't expect, and it's truly the result of a love and respect for the brand.