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December 30
- Big GPU Leak: ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 And Radeon RX 9070 XT Details➀ ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 16G Gaming rumored to have 16GB of VRAM; ➁ NVIDIA's potential neural rendering technology and enhanced ray tracing; ➂ ASUS TUF RX9070XT 16G Gaming brings RDNA 4 to AMD graphics cards.
- LG Teases First Bendable 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor For A CES Debut➀ LG is set to unveil the world's first bendable 5K2K gaming monitor at CES 2025; ➁ The 45GX990A features a 45-inch OLED display that can transition from flat to 900R curvature in seconds; ➂ The monitor is dual-mode, allowing users to adjust the refresh rate while lowering the resolution.
December 29
- Top 11 Best Games Of 2024 And Where To Buy Them➀ Helldivers II: A chaotic festival of destruction with friends; ➁ Balatro: A unique card-building game with a twist; ➂ Unicorn Overlord: A tactical RPG with stunning visuals and deep storytelling; ➃ Nine Sols: A challenging 2D game with Eastern mysticism and science fiction elements; ➄ Zenless Zone Zero: A stylish urban action RPG with a unique 'cassette futurism' vibe; ➅ Astro Bot: A delightful PS5 exclusive with creative level design and charming personality; ➆ Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2: Intense third-person action in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium; ➇ Satisfactory: An automation title with polished visuals and engaging multiplayer; ➈ UFO 50: A collection of 50 classic 8-bit and 16-bit style video games; ➉ Metaphor: ReFantazio: A high-fantasy RPG with political campaign elements; ➊ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A cinematic first-person adventure with heart-pounding action; ⒀ Path of Exile 2: A free-to-play Diablo-like with a unique skill gem system and massive updates.
December 27
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti And 5070 Finalized Specs Allegedly Revealed Ahead Of CES➀ The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is based on the GB203-300-A1 GPU with 8,960 CUDA cores, 16GB GDDR7, and a 256-bit memory bus. ➁ The GeForce RTX 5070 is built around the GB205-300-A1 GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores, 12GB GDDR7, and a 192-bit memory bus. ➂ Both models are expected to benefit from NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and GDDR7 memory.
- GTA 6 Is Already Breaking Rockstar Records And It's Not Even Out Yet➀ GTA VI's debut trailer has amassed over 200 million views on YouTube; ➁ The game is highly anticipated by the gaming industry; ➂ Rockstar has been quiet since the trailer release, breaking a record for the longest gap between trailers.
- NVIDIA CES 2025 Keynote: What To Expect➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2025; ➁ Expect new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs for gaming and mobile devices; ➂ Look forward to AI, gaming, robotics, and other groundbreaking innovations.
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Spotted With A 5.65GHz Clock Speed And 128MB L3 Cache➀ AMD has made key changes to its second generation 3D V-Cache design; ➁ The Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are rumored to have the same top speeds as their non-X3D counterparts; ➂ The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is expected to have a 5.65GHz clock speed and 128MB L3 cache.
December 26
- Did You Score A PS5 For Christmas? Add More Storage With These SSD Deals➀ The PS5 is a great game system with easy storage upgrades; ➁ The PS5 comes in different storage capacities, from 825GB to 2TB; ➂ Sony's SSD requirements are flexible, with M.2 2280 form factor SSDs being popular; ➃ Consider Gen 4 interface and effective heat dissipation when choosing an SSD.
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Is Amazon's Top-Selling CPU And Is Down To $359➀ The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the top-selling CPU on Amazon and is available for $359; ➁ It is a previous generation part but offers great value and is in stock; ➂ The newer Ryzen 7 9800X3D is difficult to find in stock and often sold at inflated prices.
December 24
- Samsung And Sega Team Up On Speedy Sonic-Themed MicroSD Cards➀ Samsung is releasing a new set of Pro-branded microSD storage cards in collaboration with Sega, featuring characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The 1TB card features Shadow, the Sonic's arch-rival, while the 512GB card features Sonic himself. The cards are designed for gamers and content creators, offering high-speed data storage. ➁ The cards are expected to offer sequential reads of up to 180MB/s and sequential writes of up to 130MB/s. ➂ Samsung has not announced the exact release date but offers a 30% discount on the first purchase for those who sign up on their product page.
- Fanless ICE Cooling Solution Is Unveiled For Silent Thin And Light Laptops➀ Ventiva has introduced a fanless cooling system for thin and light laptops; ➁ The ICE technology utilizes ionized air and an electric field to enhance cooling efficiency; ➂ The system is noiseless, vibration-free, and suitable for various devices including phones and tablets.
- NVIDIA Rolls Out A Hotfix GPU Driver To Fix Indiana Jones And Certain Ubisoft Games➀ NVIDIA has released a hotfix GPU driver to address stuttering issues in 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle'; ➁ The hotfix is based on the latest 'Game Ready' driver and includes fixes for intermittent micro-stuttering; ➂ It also improves stability for Ubisoft games using the Snowdrop engine.
- AMD Teases Radeon RX 9070 XT RDNA 4 GPU Design Ahead Of CES➀ AMD has teased the Radeon RX 9070 XT RDNA 4 GPU design ahead of CES; ➁ The images suggest a three-fan cooling solution and Radeon branding with LED lighting; ➂ The card was spotted in a leaked 3DMark benchmark run with a score of 22,894.
December 23
- Sega Mulls A Netflix-Style Game Subscription Service, CEO Teases Challenging New Game➀ Sega is considering launching a Netflix-style game subscription service; ➁ The company is analyzing potential opportunities; ➃ Sega would likely need a broad sector of game titles to appeal to the mass market.
- Google Warns Billions Of Gmail Users To Watch Out For These Holiday Scams➀ Google warns Gmail users to be cautious of scams and spam during the holiday season; ➁ Reports a significant increase in fraudulent emails since mid-November; ➂ Describes three types of scams: invoice scams, celebrity scams, and extortion scams; ➃ Google implements AI-powered measures to enhance Gmail's defenses and provides tips for users to stay safe.
- You Probably Won't Be Buying A GeForce RTX 5090 In January, But What About The 5080?➀ It is expected that NVIDIA will unveil the GeForce RTX 50 series at CES next month; ➁ The GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to be available around mid-January, with the GeForce RTX 5090 following later; ➂ The GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to have 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of GDDR7 memory, while the GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to have 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 memory.
- Ding Dong! Apple Could Come Knocking On Amazon’s Door With A Smart Doorbell➀ Apple is exploring the smart doorbell market; ➁ The device is said to feature advanced facial recognition; ➂ Apple is targeting 2026 for release.
December 22
- Microsoft Keeps Nagging Millions Of Windows Users To Switch To Edge Now➀ Microsoft is pushing Windows users to switch to Edge, emphasizing security benefits; ➁ The company is using pop-ups to nag users who have set a different default browser; ➂ Users can use third-party applications to disable these pop-ups.
- Helldivers 2 Dev Extends Olive Branch After Killzone Crossover Fan Backlash➀ Helldivers 2 experienced a rocky launch, losing a significant player base over time; ➁ The introduction of a crossover event with Killzone caused backlash due to high pricing and limited availability of premium items; ➃ Arrowhead Studios responded by extending the availability of items and offering free Killzone-themed items as a goodwill gesture.
December 20
- Arizona School Approves Using AI To Replace Teachers, What Could Go Wrong?➀ An Arizona charter school has approved the use of AI to teach a '2hr Learning' curriculum, with humans acting as 'guides' to personalize content. ➁ The AI system will analyze student responses and adapt content difficulty accordingly. ➂ Concerns include the potential for AI to make mistakes and the need for human intervention in complex learning scenarios.
- Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 Flash AI Reasoning Model To Challenge OpenAI's o1➀ Google has unveiled the Gemini 2.0 Flash AI Reasoning Model, a direct competitor to OpenAI's o1 model; ➁ The model is experimental and available to Gemini Advanced subscribers; ➂ Despite limitations, Google claims significant performance improvements and readiness for school projects or business plan development.
- GeForce RTX 5090 Ti Super And GeForce RTX 6090 Break Cover, Are They Real?➀ GeForce RTX 5090 Ti Super and GeForce RTX 6090 have been spotted in the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database; ➁ Palit, an NVIDIA partner, is preparing for potential announcements; ➂ Rumors suggest a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti may debut at CES.
- Entire GeForce RTX 50 Mobile GPU Lineup Allegedly Leaks Revealing Key Specs➀ Multiple listings for next-gen notebooks with unreleased GPU hardware have emerged; ➁ The listings reveal several GeForce RTX 50 series models with varying specifications; ➂ The top model is the GeForce RTX 5090 with 16GB GDDR7 memory and a 175W TDP.
December 19
- Intel Details Non-Ultra Core 200H Mobile CPU Models And Specs Ahead Of CES➀ Intel quietly unveiled several Core 200H series processors for laptops; ➁ These processors are based on the older Raptor Lake architecture and feature Hyper Threading support; ➂ There are five new non-Ultra Core Processor Series 2 models, including the Core 5 210H, Core 5 220H, Core 7 240H, Core 7 250H, and Core 9 270H.
- From Algorithms To Appetites: AI Is Now Designing Your Oreo Cookie Flavors➀ AI is being used to co-develop new Oreo flavors with food scientists; ➁ The AI tool helps create recipes based on specific flavor, appearance, and aroma characteristics; ➂ The process is faster than traditional methods, with human taste testers providing feedback.
- Want To Chat With A Bot But Hate Texting? Now You Can Call 1-800-ChatGPT➀ OpenAI has announced a new feature allowing users to call or text ChatGPT using 1-800-CHATGPT; ➁ The service is aimed at making the product more accessible to a wider audience; ➂ Users can have a conversation-like experience with ChatGPT via phone calls or texts.
- LG's Wild See-Through Wireless 4K OLED TV Is Up For Preorder And It's Only $60K➀ LG's 77-inch Signature OLED T TV is now available for preorder at $59,999.99; ➁ The TV is the world's first transparent and true wireless 4K OLED TV; ➂ It features a 4K resolution display panel with a native 120Hz refresh rate and support for AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
- Apple iPhone 17 Render Leak Teases A Whole New Look And Fresh Camera Layout➀ A leaked render of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max suggests a major design shift for Apple; ➁ The design is inspired by Google Pixels, with a mix of the Pixel 6's raised horizontal camera bar and the Pixel XL's glass and metal rear cover; ➂ The iPhone 17 range is expected to launch in September next year with various upgrades.
- Antec Unveils Performance 1 M Mini ITX Case To Build A Stylish Compact Gaming PC➀ Antec introduces the Performance 1 M mini ITX case for building a stylish compact gaming PC; ➁ The case supports mini ITX form factor and features an ultra-compact design with cutting-edge modern styling; ➂ Concerns about cooling in small cases are addressed with aluminum side panels and support for up to two 140mm or 120mm fans.
December 18
- OnePlus 13 Launch Date, Colorways And Sweet Preorder Bonus Offers Revealed➀ OnePlus 13 is scheduled to launch on January 7, 2025, in three color options; ➁ It features a 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging; ➂ The device is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED display.