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New Sony PlayStation Handheld in Development, Claims Rumor
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YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead has published a new video outlining details of a reported PlayStation Handheld gaming console. It is expected to be powered by an AMD APU, and according to sources the chipmaker has already scored contracts from Sony for the next-gen PS consoles. The new PlayStation handheld is in very early development according to the rumor.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D AM4 CPU out for Sale; Faster than Core i5-13600KF for Gaming?
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 7 5700 was unveiled back at CES 2024. Now these new AMD processors have been released for sale and you can buy them for $249 (Ryzen 7 5700X3D) and $175 (Ryzen 7 5700). A tech reviewer from China has also shown how these processors are faster in many gaming benchmarks when compared to Intel Core i5-13600KF.
Seasonic Vertex Sakura Is the Most Beautiful 1000W Power Supply You Can Buy!
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Seasonic has released a new power supply under the Vertex lineup. This is the special edition Sakura-themed GX-1000 power supply with 1000 watts capacity, 80 Plus Gold certification, PCIe Gen 5 16-pin GPU power connector, and 12-year warranty. It will be released in mid-February for around $200, but availability could be limited to Japan only. The PSU is fully modular and has cables which also resemble the Sakura aesthetics.
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.11 Lets You Prioritize P-Cores on Intel CPUs
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Cyberpunk 2077's 2.11 patch has added a new Prioritize P-Core setting. It benefits Intel CPUs greatly. The option can be turned on by going to the in-game settings, Gameplay, and toggling on Prioritize P-Core under Hybrid CPU Utilization. The in-game benchmark results do show a small improvement in FPS with the setting enabled, tested on an i7-14700HX.
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super out for Sale; Check Where to Buy
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Nvidia has released the RTX 4080 Super and now it is on sale. Various brands like MSI, Gigabyte, ASUS, PNY, and more have launched their lineup of new RTX 4080 Super graphics cards. The GPU costs $999 and is 2 to 5 percent more performant as compared to the non-Super RTX 4080.
Quad-Slot Noctua Cooled RTX 4080 Super Released by ASUS; Check It Out!
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Asus and Noctua have made a graphics card in partnership titled the Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Super Noctua OC edition. It features two Noctua fans and an optimized heatsink. Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super has 16GB GDDR6X memory. The card is quite big and requires 4 PCIe slots worth of space in your PC case.
MSI Claw A1M Handheld Starts at $699; Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Support Confirmed
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MSI Claw A1M gaming handheld has been confirmed to feature variable refresh rate (VRR) on the display, which is important for smooth motion. Also, MSI has finally released prices of the upcoming Claw A1M gaming handheld. It starts at $699 for Core Ultra 5 & 512GB SSD, going up to $799 with Core Ultra 7 & 1TB SSD.
Next-Gen GDDR7 Memory for GPUs to Be Showcased at ISSCC 2024 Conference
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Samsung and SK Hynix will showcase GDDR7 memory at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) 2024 conference to be held in February, at San Francisco. The next-gen DRAM will be used at some point in new GPUs from chipmakers such as AMD and Nvidia. While this may not happen immediately in the upcoming generation, the one after that should feature it. Samsung has previously said GDDR7 is 20% more efficient. It is also expected to evolve over time and faster implementations could be seen in 2026.
Intel’s Lunar Lake Processors to Use Samsung LPDDR5X On-Die Memory; 8533MHz Speeds?
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A new report coming from DigiTimes has revealed exciting details on Intel's future Lunar Lake processors. Reportedly, Samsung will supply LPDDR5X RAM modules to be used in Intel's Lunar Lake processors. These new processors will not feature upgradeable RAM. Instead, the RAM will be positioned right next to the package, hence the 'on-die' memory. Also, Lunar Lake is expected to support up to 8533MHz LPDDR5X RAM.
Rumor Suggests Next-Gen Intel Arc Laptop GPU Battlemage Is Canceled
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A new rumor states that Intel has canceled its plans to have a mobile dedicated GPU for laptops based on the latest Battlemage architecture. Now, we may only see Arc dedicated GPUs for desktops and none for laptops. Still, Battlemage could be used for integrated Arc graphics on laptops. The rumor also has details on release date of new Intel Arc graphics built on Battlemage architecture. Reportedly, Intel is targeting a Q4-24 or Q1-25 launch.
Intel CEO Reveals Panther, Lunar, and Arrow Lake to Feature Big AI Performance Improvements
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has spoken during the company's Q4-23 earnings call. It was revealed that upcoming Lunar Lake & Arrow Lake processors from Intel will have 3 times the AI performance as what we currently have. These processors should be announced in 2025 itself. Then, with Intel Panther Lake, the CEO claims the new processor will deliver another 2 times gain in AI performance.
Fanless RTX 3080? Redditor Goes on a Wild GPU Modding Quest!
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One Redditor wants to make his RTX 3080 fanless. According to his post, the modder has previously been able to make something that works at 125W cooling capacity and was tested on an i7-10700K. His new project is quite aspirational, and uses several CPU coolers mounted on a copper block in a currently on-going attempt to cool down an RTX 3080 without any fans at all.
New Intel Arc GPU Driver Update Brings Major FPS Gains in DX11/DX12 Games
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Intel Arc graphics have gotten better with the new 31.0.101.5186 driver update. In many AAA titles, Intel Arc A-series GPUs have notable performance gains such as Returnal & The Last of Us Part 1 getting 8% more FPS. Core Ultra processors with Arc graphics also see performance improvements, with 6% more FPS in mentioned games at lower settings.
NVIDIA RTX Video HDR Enhances Anything SDR to High Dynamic Range!
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Nvidia has Tensor cores on its RTX graphics cards. These are used for various features apart from DLSS 3.5 and the AI frame generation tech released by the company in several games. As part of Nvidia's RTX Video enhancements, they had released RTX VSR before to upscale content. Now, with RTX Video HDR, users of any RTX graphics cards (20 series and above) can also make their content look like HDR. Nvidia touts it as an "AI-based HDR enhancement". Enabling RTX Video HDR is as easy as going into the Nvidia control panel.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) Out; Brings Frame Generation to All DX11/DX12 Games
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The stable driver update for AMD AFMF has been released. With this, RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 architecture graphics cards can easily enable AI frame generation on the driver level. According to AMD, 98% more FPS can be delivered with AFMF enabled. Essentially, the in-game performance doubles after enabling AFMF. AMD Video Upscaling has also been released, which can upscale the video playback in apps like Media Player, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
Intel Xeon ‘Clearwater Forest’ with New E-Cores Spotted in Linux Patch
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Intel Xeon Clearwater Forest processors have been spotted in a new Linux patch. Here, it was revealed that it will feature Darkmont E-Cores. As per Intel roadmap, the Clearwater Forest processors are expected to release in 2025. This year in 2024, Intel will launch Sierra Forest Xeon processors.
Leaked Intel docs suggest the upcoming 15th generation Arrow Lake processors may not feature hyper-threading. It has also been spotted that the new processor platform wll support DDR5 memory, and come with a new kind of Low Power E-core.
Laptop-Based GeForce RTX 4090M & RTX 4080M Desktop GPUs Selling in China
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Nvidia RTX 4090M and RTX 4080M have been spotted on the website of China-based retailer Goofish. These are laptop GPUs, repurposed into desktop cards. Specialized companies, who are not official brand partners of Nvidia, have made the RTX 4080M and RTX 4090M GPUs with reduced VRAM and CUDA core count. The price for an RTX 4090M is quite high too, even higher than the desktop variant.
Game Developers Already Making Nintendo Switch 2 Games: GDC Survey
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The GDC 2024 survey has revealed that many developers are excited to develop games for Nintendo Switch 2. In fact, the 'Nintendo Switch successor' interests 32% of developers. Moreover, the survey has confirmed that 8% developers are already working on new game titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. The GDC 2024 survey was held with over 3000 developers, some of which work in AAA studios.
Microsoft Sets 16GB RAM & 40 TOPS of AI Computing Speed as Standard for New ‘AI PCs’
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Microsoft is said to put new hardware requirements in place, for future PCs. Here, 40 TOPS has been mentioned as the minimum AI computing speed a PC should have, in order to be branded as an AI PC. In addition to this, Microsoft is also setting 16GB RAM capacity as a minimum for AI PCs. The newly released Intel Core Ultra processors do not meet this requirement.
After Intel NUC’s Death, ASUS Continues Further Development!
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Next Unit of Computing (NUC) is a kind of small form factor personal computer which was sold by Intel. In 2023, Asus acquired the NUC division from Intel and was excited to continue further development. However, a spokesperson at Asus has now revealed that the NUC 13 Extreme made by Intel will not be updated. At CES 2024, Asus has launched three new NUC offerings. The ROG NUC is a compact gaming powerhouse with up to RTX 4070 graphics, and Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. Two other Mini PCs being the NUC 14 Pro and NUC 14 Pro+ have also been released by Asus.
Million Dollar CS2 661 Pattern AK-47 Case Hardened Skin Surfaces
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Valve's Counter-Strike 2 has an in-gun skin economy, where the items sell for real money through the Steam market and various other platforms. A new StatTrak Edition AK-47 has surfaced on Buff, having the 661 pattern of Case Hardened gun skins. This is a super rare event, and now a CS2 trader says the valuation is estimated to be $800K to $1M.
Microsoft Announces Support for USB 4 80Gbps Standard
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Microsoft has just released a new Windows 11 insider update. This latest build 23615 brings support for USB4 (version 2.0) with support for 80Gbps speeds. This is double than the last-generation USB4 (version 1.0) and is touted to be a major upgrade. The Razer Blade 18 which was unveiled at CES 2024 has support for this latest standard.
Sam Altman’s Most Used App Is NOT ChatGPT; Here’s What He Uses All Day!
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Sam Altman sat down with Bill Gates in a recent podcast. It was revealed here that it is not ChatGPT which is the most used app by OpenAI's CEO. In fact, it is not any other OpenAI tool either - Sam Altman has revealed he uses Slack the most on his phone. This reveals how busy the CEO is in managing the OpenAI team and its efforts towards artificial general intelligence.
Copilot Key on Windows Laptops Not Mandatory, Says Microsoft
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Microsoft introduced a Copilot key, bringing forward the most significant change to Windows keyboards in a long time. However, many debated on whether or not it will be a hardware requirement. Now, Microsoft has revealed that while it does have a recommendation for where the Copilot key should be, manufacturers are free to choose where they want to implement it. It is also not a mandatory hardware requirement to have the Copilot key.
Infinix Inbook Y4 Max with 16:10 16-inch Display and Intel 13th Gen CPU Launched in India
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Infinix is launching the Inbook Y4 Max with Intel 13th Gen U-Series processors in India today. The laptop supports up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM, a 16-inch display with Full HD resolution, and a 70Whr battery with fast-charging support. Speaking of the price, the i3 variant is priced at Rs 37,990 as a special launch offer. The laptop goes on sale from January 22nd, 2024 onwards.
RTX 3050 6GB Specs and Release Date Leaked; New Budget GPU from Nvidia!
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Nvidia is expected to launch a new RTX 3050 graphics card with watered-down specifications this month. Basically, this RTX 3050 will cut-down the 8GB VRAM capacity to 6GB and come with other nerfs such as lower CUDA core count, memory bandwidth, GPU clock speeds, and power consumption. The new card is expected to launch in January 2024 at a sub-$200 price point, possibly aiming to become the next big budget-centric GPU.
CES 2024: Cooler Master Showcases Prototype GPU Cooler with Mobius Fans
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At CES 2024, Cooler Master has shown off their prototype GPU cooler design. Currently, it is being termed as Project VGA cooler and features dual Mobius fans. The company advertises it with higher airflow and lower noise levels. An Asus TUF series graphics card was disassembled for the purposes of reassembling the GPU with this prototype GPU cooler by Cooler Master, as shown at this year’s CES.
CES 2024: Feel the Game with Razer Project Esther Haptic Gaming Cushions
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Razer has unveiled a new Project Esther at CES 2024. These are haptic gaming cushions to deliver immersive in-game experiences. Razer's Esther Gaming Cushions feature 16 different points of haptics, delivering a precise feeling of the in-game action. It is currently a concept shown off at CES 2024, so we do not know if it will launch later. Still, the innovative tech is quite impressive and is powered by Razer Sensa technology.
CES 2024: ASUS ZenBook Duo Goes Nuts with Literally Two 16:10 Displays
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Asus has launched a new dual display laptop known as ZenBook Duo (UX8406). This features dual 3K 14-inch displays, which can be used for enhanced multitasking capabilities. The laptop's keyboard and mouse connects via Bluetooth, so you can set up the screens in any way you want. ZenBook Duo 2024 starts at $1499, with availability beginning sometime in Q1 24. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors.
CES 2024: Samsung’s Ballie AI Robot Has a Projector, Feeds Pets, and Even Follows You!
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Samsung Ballie is a new AI companion. Previously showcased at CES 2020, Samsung has upgraded it with projector and various new advanced features to make you feel like the future is here at CES 2024. It has a pet care mode, fitness mate feature, as well as the ability to act as an home office assistant giving you another screen.
CES 2024: The Rabbit R1 Is a Walkie-Talkie AI Assistant That Listens
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Rabbit R1 is a new AI assistant made by a startup. It has been launched at CES 2024 and pre-orders have gone live with the device carrying a $199 price tag. This is made to be a 'simple computer' and the AI model they are using can navigate user interfaces (UI) to do various tasks like book you an Uber cab, navigate Discord to create an AI image on Midjourney, among other things.
Asus has launched Zephyrus G14 with latest AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU, and also the Zephyrus G16 with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU. Both feature RTX 40 graphics, although only the larger G16 gets up to Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics while the smaller G14 gets upto RTX 4070.
Intel Launches Core i9-14900HX and 14th Gen Raptor Lake HX i5 & i7 CPUs
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Intel has released new 14th Gen mobile processors for 2025 gaming laptops. This includes i9-14900HX, i7-14700HX, i5-14500HX, and i5-14450HX processors. The i7 gets double the E-cores, and features much better mulit-threaded performance. Others simply see a slight increase in performance, thanks to better clock speeds. The company also updated the Series 1 Core Ultra lineup, with additional processors which are non-Ultra variants. Intel 14th Gen desktop lineup also got updated, with non-K desktop processors.
CES 2024: AMD Ryzen 8000G AI CPUs Unveiled; New Ryzen 5000 GT for AM4, Too!
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AMD has released new Ryzen 5000 processors for AM4 socket, as well as new Ryzen 8000 (G-series) APU proocessors for AM5 socket. AMD Ryzen 8000 features a new 'Neural Processing Unit' (NPU) for accelerating AI workloads. The new Ryzen 7 5700X3D serves as one of the best upgrades for anyone using AM4 motherboards.
Lenovo at CES 2024 just unveiled the ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE with E-Ink display. This is actually a proof of concept showing Lenovo's innovation. Four variants were shown at CES 2024, with unique features. One even offered a dynamic clock, and Lenovo says the E-ink display is quite customizable supporting up to 1000 different images. The company also claims it does not cost battery life, as it is built with ultra low power E-ink technology.
AMD RX 7600 XT Arrives with 16GB VRAM & Attractive Price Tag
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AMD has launched the new RX 7600 XT graphics card at CES 2024 today. As compared to the non-XT variant, this features 16GB of VRAM, which is double of its predecessor. AMD states this new GPU is futureproof even for upcoming games of the future. It maxes out games at 1080p and is also capable of 1440p gaming with ease, says AMD. The new GPU is available from January 24th, 2025 and costs $329.
NVIDIA Unveils RTX 40 ‘Super’ Lineup; RTX 4080 Super for $999!
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At CES 2024, Nvidia launched new GeForce RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Super, and RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards. The RTX 4070 Ti gets upgraded VRAM capacity, at 16GB GDDR6X. The other cards still feature the same amount of VRAM. The performance has been upgraded on all new Super cards, as compared to their non-Super variants. Nvidia has put more CUDA cores in all these GPUs. The new Super series starts from $599 and will be available starting Jan 17, 2024.
Samsung has shown off demos of its transparent microLED display at CES 2024. This exciting new technology looks quite futuristic, with the transparent microLED display being described as looking like a 'hologram'. There is even a frameless design, and a very small microLED chip is present in the thin display glass which makes this technology possible. While transparent microLED display technology is not coming anytime soon, this tech being demoed at CES 2024 is a testament to Samsung's display innovation.
XReal has launched its new Air 2 Ultra glasses for $699. These feature 120Hz refresh rate, 6DoF tracking, and have 1080p resolutioon per eye. There are two new 3D environment sensors on these Air 2 Ultra AR glasses. The new AR glasses have also been touted as the world's first built out of titanium. Shipping begins from March 2025 onwards and the XReal Air 2 is available for pre-orders on their website.
CES 2024: The Samsung Music Frame Speaker Turns Audio into Aesthetic
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Samsung Music Frame just launched at CES 2024. This is an incredible new home-decor product which doubles down as a high-fidelity Bluetooth and Wi-Fi based wireless speaker. It can even pair with Samsung TV for better bass & surround sound!
CES 2024: The LG Signature OLED T Is a Transparent TV and We Are in Awe
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LG Signature OLED T is the first consumer product that will be available featuring a transparent screen design. This new OLED television also receives video & audio information wirelessly. The self-lit pixel technology allows it to be super slim. LG says it will launch globally, later in 2024.