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January 26
- Check out these beautiful die shots of NVIDIA's new Blackwell GB202 GPU and GDDR7 memory
➀ NVIDIA's new Blackwell GB202 GPU and GDDR7 memory have been showcased with beautiful die shots.
➁ The ASUS ROG GeForce RTX 5090D Astral graphics card, overclocked to 3.4GHz with LN2 cooling, broke 3DMark world records.
➂ The Blackwell GB202 GPU features 92 billion transistors and offers significant improvements in bandwidth and efficiency over previous generations.
January 25
- ASUS ROG GeForce RTX 5090D Astral OC to 3.4GHz with LN2 cooling, uses almost 1000W power
➀ ASUS's new GeForce RTX 5090D Astral graphics card has been overclocked to 3.4GHz using LN2 cooling and consumes up to 1000W of power.
➁ The card features 32GB of GDDR7 memory overclocked to 34Gbps and set a new 3DMark FireStrike Ultra world record with 36884 points.
➂ The NVIDIA Blackwell GB202 GPU is built on the TSMC 4nm process node with advanced specifications including 92 billion transistors and high memory bandwidth.
- Mark Zuckerberg teases $65B plan on building 1.3 million AI GPU datacenter in 2025
➀ Meta plans to invest over $65 billion in AI development in 2025.
➁ The company will build a massive data center and acquire over 1.3 million AI GPUs.
➂ Meta aims to lead in AI innovation and serve more than 1 billion people with its AI assistant.
- ACEMAGIC's new F3A AI 370 Mini-PC: AMD Strix Point APU, up to 96GB RAM, 4TB SSD, USB4, and more
➀ ACEMAGIC announces the pre-sale of its new F3A AI 370 Mini-PC, featuring AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU.
➁ The Mini-PC supports up to 96GB RAM, up to 4TB SSD storage, and advanced cooling solutions.
➂ It is ideal for creators, professionals, and high-end gamers.
- Wife buys husband a $139 gaming muzzle to stop him screaming
➀ A wife bought her gamer husband a $139 muzzle to reduce his loud gaming outbursts, but the guilt she felt wasn't worth the purchase.
➁ The Metadox Ombra is a soundproof mask designed for gamers, priced at $139 and comes in two sizes, small and large.
➂ The Metadox Ombra reduces sound by 10-15dB at low frequencies and 20dB to 30dB at mid and high frequencies, but the price and guilt outweigh its benefits.
- Tesla unveils its new Model Y: redesigned exterior, improved aerodynamics, range, power, more
➀ Tesla unveils its new Model Y for 2025 with a redesigned exterior, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced features.
➁ The new Model Y includes updated wheels, retuned suspension, and a new interior with ambient lighting and refined materials.
➂ The vehicle offers up to 320 miles of range, frequent software updates, and access to 65,000+ Superchargers globally.
- id says DOOM: The Dark Ages is the biggest and best game the developer has ever made
➀ DOOM: The Dark Ages is the biggest and best game id Software has ever made.
➁ It features grounded combat, a 30-story mech, and a cybernetic dragon.
➂ The game offers a unique DOOM experience with adjustable difficulty settings and enhanced gameplay mechanics.
- AYANEO 3 flagship handheld: OLED display, AMD Strix Point APU, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD for $2099
➀ AYANEO 3 is a modular handheld gaming device with dual USB4 ports, OCulink connectivity, and customizable RGB-ringed Hall effect joysticks.
➁ It offers IPS and OLED display options, with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APUs.
➂ Pricing ranges from $699 to $2099, depending on configuration.
- OpenAI CEO confirms latest AI model is now free for the public
➀ OpenAI has announced the release of its new reasoning model, o3, featuring simulated reasoning and improved capabilities in visual reasoning, coding, and mathematics.
➁ The o3-mini version will be available to free users, offering enhanced reasoning, faster responses, and lower computational needs.
➂ OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, announced that the API and an update to ChatGPT will be released within 'a couple of weeks'.
- Release date announced for GTA 6 'parody' launching on Steam
➀ A parody game titled 'Grand Taking Ages' has been approved for release on Steam in July 2025.
➁ The game was initially removed from the PlayStation Store due to AI-generated artwork resembling Grand Theft Auto.
➂ The game satirizes the lengthy game development process and modern gaming culture.
- PlayStation 5 is outpacing PS4 sales, Xbox fails to beat Xbox One sales pace
➀ Sony's PlayStation 5 is outperforming PlayStation 4 sales since launch.
➁ Xbox Series is lagging behind Xbox One in terms of sales.
➂ Video game hardware sales have declined by 25% compared to 2023.
January 24
- Ubisoft officially unveils Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC after widespread criticism
➀ Ubisoft announces a new DLC expansion titled 'Claws of Awaji' for Assassin's Creed Shadows, set to release in 2025.
➁ The announcement follows criticism over Ubisoft's pricing strategy for the game, initially offering only one pre-order bonus quest.
➂ Ubisoft also unveiled the Animus Hub, a Call of Duty-style launcher accompanying Assassin's Creed Shadows.
- AI with 500 million years of evolutionary data creates unseen genetic sequence
➀ An AI system using 500 million years of evolutionary data has generated a novel genetic sequence.
➁ Researchers trained the AI on 771 billion tokens to generate 3.15 billion protein sequences.
➂ The new AI model called ESM3 can simulate new protein sequences for scientific research.
- Perplexity AI assistant goes head-to-head with Google's Gemini
➀ Perplexity AI has launched an Android app called 'Perplexity Assistant' that offers comprehensive sourced answers with a research-focused approach.
➁ The app assists with daily tasks like booking dinner, finding a song, and calling an Uber.
➂ Perplexity Assistant competes with other AI assistants like Google Gemini, showcasing similar capabilities but with unique features.
- Every game unveiled at Xbox Developer Direct and their trailers
➀ Xbox unveiled its gaming lineup for the first half of 2025 at the Xbox Developer Direct, featuring titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
➁ The event included announcements for Ninja Gaiden 4, a graphical remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Doom: The Dark Ages.
➂ Multiple games were given release dates, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, 2025, and Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, 2025.
- Ubisoft unveils Animus Hub, a COD-style launcher for every Assassin's Creed game
➀ Ubisoft introduces the Animus Hub, a new Call of Duty-style launcher for all Assassin's Creed games.
➁ The Animus Hub will serve as a centralized platform for accessing all the latest Assassin's Creed titles.
➂ Players need to own the individual games to access them through the Animus Hub, and the hub will be integrated into the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows game.
- Scientists subject AI to 'pain' after being inspired by electrocuting hermit crabs
➀ Researchers from Google DeepMind and the London School of Economics and Political Science conducted tests on large language models (LLMs) to evaluate if they could experience pain or pleasure.
➁ The tests were inspired by experiments involving electrocuting hermit crabs to observe their behavior.
➂ The results showed that some AI models, like Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, avoided pain and sought pleasure, but this does not necessarily indicate sentience.
- iPhone's with TikTok installed are being sold on eBay for $50,000
➀ The TikTok ban in the U.S. has led to a surge in demand for smartphones with the app pre-installed.
➁ This has resulted in listings on eBay for thousands of dollars.
➂ One listing even goes as high as $50,000 for an iPhone 15 Pro Max with TikTok installed.
January 23
- Apple sued over harmful 'forever chemicals' found in Apple Watch bands
➀ Apple is facing a lawsuit alleging the use of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in its smartwatch bands.
➁ The lawsuit claims that these chemicals are linked to negative health effects including increased cancer risk and immune system issues.
➂ The lawsuit highlights specific Apple Watch bands and references a study from Notre Dame University that found PFAS in fitness-tracking wearables from multiple companies.
- Samsung officially teases its first tri-fold Galaxy smartphone
➀ Samsung has hinted at a tri-fold smartphone during its Unpacked event.
➁ The device features a large display and is set to launch in Q3 2025.
➂ Only 200,000 units are planned to be manufactured, targeting tech enthusiasts.
- Assassin's Creed Shadows screenshots leak ahead of release
➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows faced criticism over design, pricing, and animations before its release in March 2025.
➁ The game was delayed multiple times due to backlash and accusations of bot usage for positive promotion.
➂ Leaked screenshots and a preview by GamingTrends highlight a balance between RPG and stealth elements.
- ADATA showcases a selection of innovative gaming products at CES 2025
➀ ADATA and its gaming brand XPG showcased innovative gaming solutions at CES 2025, including a mini PSU.
➁ XPG introduced a new ITX chassis called Starfighter with an exclusive design language and support for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs.
➂ ADATA also presented a new PCIe 5.0 SSD with a liquid and air cooler block and a new gaming chair called Nexus Plus with adjustable features.
- Samsung teases new Galaxy S25 Edge, new ultra-slim smartphone to compete with iPhone 17 Air
➀ Samsung has teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, an ultra-slim smartphone with a 200-megapixel camera.
➁ The device will have a staggered release, starting in select markets like the US and Korea.
➂ The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to compete with Apple's iPhone 17 Air later this year.
- Samsung unveils new Galaxy S25 series powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB RAM, and AI
➀ Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra.
➁ The S25 and S25+ feature Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, 12GB RAM, and One UI 7 on Android 15.
➂ The S25 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch anti-reflective display, 200MP camera, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB storage.
- A mystery NVIDIA Blackwell GPU with insane 96GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus has been spotted
➀ NVIDIA is reportedly developing a new RTX Blackwell workstation GPU with 96GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus.
➁ The GPU is expected to feature over 21760 CUDA cores and will likely debut at the GTC event in March.
➂ The new GPU will be part of the RTX 8000 series and is expected to have a dual 12V-2x6 power connector capable of handling an 800W TDP.
- Intel's next-gen 'Nova Lake' CPU spotted in shipping manifest, succeeds Panther Lake
➀ Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs have been spotted in shipping manifests, indicating progress on their next-gen consumer platform.
➁ The next CPU architecture from Intel will be Panther Lake, showcased at CES 2025, and will be the company's first consumer platform on its new Intel 18A process node.
➂ Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs are expected to be fabricated on Intel 14A or TSMC 2nm, and will not feature on-package memory.
January 22
- GAINWARD's new GeForce RTX 5090D FROST graphics card teased with new snowflake design
➀ GAINWARD's new GeForce RTX 5090D FROST graphics card is designed for the Chinese market with a snowflake-inspired design.
➁ The card includes a GB202 GPU with 21,760 CUDA cores, 32GB GDDR7 memory, and a 575W TDP.
➂ The card has restricted AI and crypto-mining performance.
- Gamers now have less reasons to use the Steam Overlay in 2025
➀ Microsoft has introduced Game Assist, a feature integrated with the Windows Game Bar, which allows gamers to access web advice without leaving their game.
➁ Game Assist operates through the Windows Game Bar (Win+G) and uses the same browser profile as Microsoft Edge on PC.
➂ The new feature encourages gamers to switch from alternatives like Steam Overlay due to its integration with the operating system and the latest features.
- NVIDIA says how it will get gamers to play their games at 1000FPS
➀ NVIDIA is focusing on the future of gaming by aiming for extremely high refresh rates, potentially reaching up to 1000FPS.
➁ NVIDIA believes that with the advancement of AI-powered technologies, such as frame generation, high refresh rate monitors will become more common.
➂ The current challenges include the need for powerful graphics cards and the development of new AI technologies to achieve 1000Hz at 4K resolution.
- GeForce NOW 'sold out' as Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 headset support arrives
➀ GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's cloud gaming service, is experiencing capacity issues, leading to it being 'sold out' in several regions.
➁ Despite these capacity issues, NVIDIA is expanding its reach with a native app for the Steam Deck and new game support.
➂ The service recently introduced a 100-hour monthly cap and support for VR headsets like the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.