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January 27
- AMD's next-gen flagship UDNA Radeon GPU won't be as powerful as the GeForce RTX 5090
➀ AMD plans to release a new flagship Radeon GPU in 2026, succeeding the RDNA 3's Radeon RX 7900 XTX.
➁ The new UDNA architecture aims to unify data center and gaming GPUs, potentially using TSMC's N3E process for improved efficiency.
➂ However, it may not surpass NVIDIA's RTX 5090 in performance.
- AMD FSR 4 games list, titles that will work day one on the Radeon RX 9070 XT
➀ AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs, including the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, are set for a March 2025 release.
➁ FSR 4 will debut exclusively with these GPUs, enhancing image quality.
➂ FSR 4 will be available in 51 games at launch, including Marvel Rivals and Call of Duty.
- SK hynix reports highest-ever yearly earnings for 2024, all thanks to HBM and the AI boom
➀ SK hynix reported record profits in 2024, driven by high demand for its HBM memory used in AI chips.
➁ Despite the success, the labor union criticized the company for not honoring a profit-sharing agreement.
➂ The company plans to focus on sustainable growth and flexible investments.
- AMD says RDNA 4 delay is due to software and FSR 4, confirms stock is already at retailers
➀ AMD announced the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards will launch in March 2025, delayed due to software readiness.
➁ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 series will launch earlier in February.
➂ AMD's FSR 4, an AI-based upscaling technology, aims to compete with NVIDIA's DLSS 4, though it currently lags in image quality.
- DeepSeek's new AI assistant app is the top free app on the Apple App Store, ahead of ChatGPT
➀ DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has achieved significant success on the Apple App Store with its AI assistant app becoming the top free app, surpassing ChatGPT.
➁ The R1 model from DeepSeek, trained at a cost of $5.6 million, matches or even outperforms OpenAI's o1 model, despite the latter being significantly more expensive.
➂ Despite US sanctions, DeepSeek uses NVIDIA H100 GPUs for training, and offers its R1 model at prices 90-95% cheaper than OpenAI's o1 model.
- Chinese company announces trial production of HBM2, while HBM3E is here, and HBM4 is close
➀ Tongfu Microelectronics has begun trial production of HBM2 memory, potentially for Huawei AI GPUs.
➁ This marks a significant step for China's domestic industry, despite being behind current HBM standards.
➂ HBM4 is on the horizon and will be featured in NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin R100 AI GPU.
- NVIDIA's tight margins on GeForce RTX 50 series: pressure on AIBs as 'MSRP feels like charity'
➀ NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs are not available at the $1999 MSRP except for the RTX 5090 Founders Edition.
➁ Custom RTX 5090s are priced as high as $2800, causing significant pressure on AIB partners.
➂ Leakers suggest that NVIDIA's tight margins on the new GPUs are making the $1999 MSRP feel like charity.
- GDC survey finds 80% of developers are making games for PC: as PC is the 'dominant platform'
➀ PC game development has surged, with 80% of developers focusing on it, up from 66% in 2024.
➁ PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S follow with 38% and 34% respectively.
➂ Web browser game development is also increasing, reaching 16%.
January 26
- Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has 50,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs says CEO, even with US restrictions
➀ DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, reportedly has access to tens of thousands of NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs despite U.S. export restrictions.
➁ The DeepSeek R1 model competes with leading AI models like OpenAI's o1 and Meta's Llama.
➂ DeepSeek focuses on software-driven optimization and open-source collaboration to advance AI technology.
- NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5080 performance leaks: 15% faster in 3DMark than the RTX 4080 SUPER
➀ NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to deliver up to 15% more performance in 3DMark benchmarks compared to the RTX 4080 SUPER.
➁ The GeForce RTX 5080 is reported to outperform the RTX 5070 Ti by 20% and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER by 15%.
➂ NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5080 is set to launch on January 29.
- PowerColor intros Radeon RX 9070 XT Hellhound and Reaper GPUs: RDNA 4 coming in March
➀ PowerColor has announced its Radeon RX 9070 XT Hellhound and Reaper graphics cards featuring custom RDNA 4 designs.
➁ The Hellhound Edition includes a triple-fan cooling setup and updated logos, while the Reaper Edition has a plain design with similar cooling.
➂ Both models offer 3 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI outputs, and specifications from AMD are pending.
- Trump admin rumored to take over TikTok with Oracle, other US investors, ByteDance worth $200B+
➀ The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan involving Oracle and US investors to control TikTok's global operations, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake.
➁ Oracle will oversee TikTok's algorithm and data collection, providing the foundation for TikTok's web infrastructure.
➂ TikTok's app remains unavailable on Apple and Google stores, affecting updates and downloads.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages could go handheld, with Xbox boss teasing Nintendo Switch 2 support
➀ A leaker suggests that DOOM: The Dark Ages might be released on the Nintendo Switch 2, pending Nintendo's approval.
➁ Xbox boss Phil Spencer expresses excitement for the Nintendo Switch 2 and emphasizes Microsoft's commitment to multiplatform gaming.
➂ Spencer highlights Microsoft's goal to make Xbox games accessible on various devices, including collaborations with Nintendo and Valve.
- Xbox boss talks all things Xbox, gaming: says 'we want our Xbox hardware to win'
➀ Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discusses the future of Xbox, emphasizing the importance of hardware capabilities and supporting creators across platforms.
➁ Spencer expresses excitement about upcoming games and aims for long-term success for Xbox and its teams.
➂ He highlights Xbox's commitment to its own hardware while allowing games on other platforms.
- 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.