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January 6
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 confirmed with 32GB GDDR7, new retail packaging spotted➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 confirmed with 32GB GDDR7 memory; ➁ Inno3D's upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 iChill X3 spotted with a 3.5-slot cooler; ➂ RTX 5090 promises 50-70% better 4K performance over RTX 4090
January 5
- Samsung won't use own chip or RAM inside Galaxy S25: Qualcomm Snapdragon, Micron LPDDR5 instead➀ Samsung's Galaxy S25 smartphones will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, replacing its own Exynos 2400; ➁ The devices are rumored to use Micron's LPDDR5 RAM; ➂ Recent benchmarks show impressive performance, indicating a full shift to Snapdragon chips for international models.
- Intel's next-gen Nova Lake and Razer Lake CPU architectures leaked, next-gen CPUs for 2026➀ Intel's next-generation Nova Lake and Razer Lake CPU architectures have been revealed in the Linux kernel; ➁ Nova Lake is expected to be the Core Ultra 400 series for desktops, while Razer Lake targets laptops; ➂ Nova Lake will likely use Intel's 14A or TSMC's 2nm process, debuting in 2025.
- Corsair prepares gamers with 'Next-Gen GPU Ready' program: ready for RTX 5090 with 600W power➀ Corsair launches 'Next-Gen GPU Ready' program; ➁ Preparing for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➂ New PSUs, coolers, fans compatible with 12V-2x6 power connector
- MSI Afterburner update to add independent fan controllers for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs➀ MSI Afterburner is set to receive a significant update for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The update will introduce independent fan control for the RTX 5080's triple-fan cooler; ➂ The update is expected before the RTX 5080's January 21 release.
- Acer NITRO Blaze 11, Blaze 8 gaming handhelds to debut at CES 2025 with AMD Strix Point APUs➀ Acer is set to unveil its NITRO Blaze 11 and Blaze 8 gaming handhelds at CES 2025; ➁ The new devices will feature AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs, offering significant improvements over the current NITRO Blaze 7; ➂ The launch aims to position Acer as a competitor in the gaming handheld market.
January 4
- Popular antivirus maker warns Windows 10 users to 'switch to Windows 11 immediately' (or Linux)➀ ESET警告用户在2025年10月支持结束前升级；➁ 网络犯罪分子知道很多人还在使用Windows 10，并等待在今年抓住潜在的受害者；➂ ESET建议尽快切换到Windows 11或选择Linux等替代操作系统。
- SpaceX to deploy model next-gen Starlink satellites on its new Starship launch➀ SpaceX is upgrading its Starship program to test payload deployment, launching new V3 Starlink satellites with significantly increased capacity. ➁ The new V3 satellites offer a substantial speed and capacity upgrade over the current V2 Mini models, with the 60 new V3 Starlink satellites adding 1Tbps speeds each for a total of 60Tbps per V3 Starlink satellite launch. ➃ SpaceX is making some big upgrades to its Starship test flight program, with the next flight to test payload deployment for the first time ever.
- NVIDIA is giving away a GeForce 8800 Ultra signed by Jensen Huang, the first CUDA GPU ever➀ NVIDIA is giving away a GeForce 8800 Ultra GPU signed by CEO Jensen Huang; ➁ The giveaway is part of the GeForce Giveaways celebrating CES 2025; ➂ The GeForce 8800 Ultra was the first CUDA GPU with 128 CUDA cores and DirectX 10 support.
January 3
- MSI reveals world's first 27-inch QD-OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor with DisplayPort 2.1a➀ MSI unveils the MPG 272URX QD-OLED, the world's first 27-inch QD-OLED 4K 240Hz gaming monitor; ➁ The monitor features a 27-inch 4K 240Hz panel with 166 PPI pixel density and DisplayPort 2.1a connectivity; ➂ It supports NVIDIA's RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs for optimal performance.
- MSI's new MPG 242R X60N announced: 24.1-inch panel with crazy-fast 600Hz refresh rate➀ MSI unveils the MPG 242R X60N gaming monitor with a 24.1-inch 'Rapid TN' panel at 1080p resolution, 600Hz refresh rate, and 0.5ms response time; ➁ It supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, includes a USB Type-C connector, and offers AI features; ➂ The monitor will debut at CES 2025.
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 reportedly has 575W TDP, while RTX 5080 has 360W TDP➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 is expected to have a 575W TDP with 21,760 CUDA cores and 32GB of GDDR7 memory; ➁ The RTX 5080 will have a 360W TDP with 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 memory; ➂ The RTX 5090 promises significant performance improvements in 4K gaming and ray tracing.
- Elon Musk says you can stream sports in the glorious 8K res using Starlink from Antarctica➀ Elon Musk announced that live sports can now be streamed in 8K resolution in Antarctica using Starlink, achieving 173Mbps speeds with 92ms latency. ➁ A research team used Starlink with 173Mbps speeds and 92ms latency. ➃ The setup showcases Starlink's capabilities in remote locations.
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO retail box teased: 16GB GDDR7 on 256-bit memory bus➀ MSI's GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO graphics card leaks ahead of CES 2025, confirming 16GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit memory bus; ➁ The card features a 2.5-slot design with triple-fan cooling and 10,752 CUDA cores; ➂ The official unveiling is expected at CES 2025.
- NVIDIA files a patent for AR glasses: you could be wearing GeForce AR glasses in 2025➀ NVIDIA has filed a patent for AR glasses with a digital holography display system; ➁ The glasses aim to enhance optical occlusion and reduce power consumption; ➂ The glasses offer a natural field of view and improved outdoor visibility.
January 2
- Half-Life 3 announcement close? Voice actor for G-Man teases the return of Half-Life in 2025➀ Mike Shapiro, the voice actor for G-Man, hints at his return in 2025; ➁ Valve's new project HLX is speculated to be Half-Life 3 with advanced game physics and AI; ➂ Valve is developing new ragdoll and gore systems.
- MSI Raider 18 HX gaming laptop teased: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU➀ MSI's upcoming Raider 18 HX NRE gaming laptop is rumored to feature Intel's Core Ultra 9 285HX CPU and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 GPU; ➁ The laptop is expected to have 64GB of RAM and an 18-inch Mini-LED panel; ➂ The laptop is set to debut at CES 2025.
- Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas, now a 'possible act of terror'➀ A Tesla Cybertruck filled with explosives exploded outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas; ➁ Elon Musk confirmed the explosion was caused by fireworks or a bomb, not a vehicle malfunction; ➂ The incident is under investigation, with potential links to a New Orleans attack.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to hit retail shelves on January 21, 2025➀ NVIDIA is set to announce the GeForce RTX 50 Series, with the RTX 5080 launching on January 21, 2025. ➁ The RTX 5080 will feature advanced GDDR7 memory and is expected to outperform the RTX 4090. ➂ The RTX 5080 is part of the Blackwell architecture and will be available from NVIDIA partners.
December 31
- SK hynix boss to meet with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 to talk about next-gen HBM4➀ SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won is rumored to meet with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 to discuss HBM4 memory for future AI GPUs; ➁ NVIDIA has requested expedited HBM4 production for its Rubin R100 AI GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's CES keynote will highlight advancements, including the GeForce RTX 50 series.
- GTA 6 projected to generate $3.2B revenue in first 12 months, $1B in pre-orders already➀ GTA 6 is projected to generate over $3.2 billion in its first year; ➁ Over $1 billion in pre-orders for the 2025 game; ➂ Analysts anticipate it as a major entertainment launch.
- Steam saw close to 19,000 PC games released throughout 2024, 32% more than 2023➀ In 2024, Steam saw a 32% increase in PC game releases, totaling 18,965, with 79% classified as 'Limited Games'; ➁ The surge in releases began with Steam Direct in 2017; ➂ Despite the high number, only a few games like Black Myth: Wukong became hits.
- ONEXSUGAR dual-screen gaming handheld announced: Android OS and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor➀ ONEXSUGAR gaming handheld announced with dual-screen design and rotatable controllers; ➁ Runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC with Android OS; ➂ Detailed specifications limited, more information expected as CES 2025 approaches
- Sony explains why the PS Portal only streams PlayStation games and doesn't natively play them➀ Sony's PS Portal only streams PlayStation games due to profitability and simplified game development; ➁ Sony aims to ease developer burden by avoiding new platform complexities; ➂ Cloud gaming and remote play are prioritized to support content creation without inconvenience.
- Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 14/15 laptop leaked: new design drops the TrackPoint➀ Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 14/15 laptops have been leaked, revealing the removal of the TrackPoint and reduced connectivity options; ➁ The new laptops are expected to include Intel's Core Ultra 200 series CPUs; ➂ The full reveal is set for CES 2025.
December 30
- Intel is prepping to launch a new Arc 'Battlemage' GPU with 24GB of VRAM in 2025➀ Intel is preparing to launch a new Arc 'Battlemage' GPU with 24GB of VRAM in 2025; ➁ The GPU is targeted at the AI and Pro market where VRAM capacity is crucial; ➂ The new GPU is expected to be a successor to the first generation of Intel Arc Pro GPUs.
- AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT will stick with traditional 8-pin power➀ AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 flagship GPU, the Radeon RX 9070 XT, will target the mid-range market; ➁ The RX 9070 XT features a boost clock of up to 3.1 GHz and a TBP of 260W; ➂ AMD will not require partners to use the new 12V-2x6 power connector for the Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070.
- LG's new OLED TV tech at CES 2025: 83-inch QD-OLED, G5 series with 165Hz, 4-stack WOLED panels➀ LG plans to showcase its OLED TV advancements at CES 2025, including an 83-inch QD-OLED TV and a G5 series OLED TV with a 165Hz refresh rate; ➁ LG is developing a 4-layer OLED panel, expected in 2025, offering 25% more brightness and improved efficiency; ➂ LG Display unveiled the next-generation OLED technology with a smaller prototype, promising 25% more brightness, longer lifetime, and higher efficiency.
- NVIDIA's next-gen ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 rumored at $2600, RTX 5080 at $1500➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to cost $2600 with 32GB GDDR7 memory; ➁ Expected to offer 50-70% more performance at 4K than RTX 4090; ➂ RTX 5090 rumored to have 21,760 CUDA cores and 2.0TB/sec memory bandwidth.
- Steam's Best of 2024 list highlights the biggest selling new PC games of the year➀ Steam's Best of 2024 list highlights the biggest selling new PC games of the year; ➁ Notable new releases include Black Myth: Wukong and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2; ➂ Elden Ring and Apex Legends are among the top sellers.