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October 25
- Capcom reveals Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds - the most horrific monster ever in PC gaming?➀ Capcom reveals Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds; ➁ The Rompopolo is a bulbous Brute Wyvern found in the Oilwell Basin; ➂ Capcom warns about the monster's ability to inject gas for explosive results.
- OpenAI senior safety staffer leaves company to write unbiased warning about coming AI➀ A senior staffer from OpenAI's AGI readiness team has left the company; ➁ The former employee, Miles Brundage, warns about the lack of readiness for AGI at OpenAI and globally; ➂ Brundage's departure led to the dissolution of the AGI readiness team.
- Microsoft CEO responds to rumors Xbox paused game ports for PlayStation and Switch➀ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses rumors about slowing down Xbox game ports to PlayStation and Switch; ➁ Nadella emphasizes the importance of Xbox exclusives and the company's commitment to extending content to new platforms; ➂ Nadella mentions the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the addition of hundreds of millions of players to Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.
- Researchers discover origins for the majority of meteorites that have hit Earth➀ An international team of researchers has found that 70% of all known meteorite collisions with Earth have come from just three meteorite families; ➁ These families, Karin, Koronos, and Massalia, were formed around 40 million years ago; ➂ The study reveals the origins of 90% of known meteorites.
- AYANEO 3 handheld teased, and it's 'not a simple upgrade' but a 'new direction' for the company➀ AYANEO is teasing its next flagship gaming handheld, the AYANEO 3; ➁ The AYANEO 3 is expected to feature AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and FSR 4 AI upscaling; ➂ The device aims to revolutionize the way we interact with games, offering a high-performance gaming experience with advanced software and hardware features.
- Steam Deck's new SteamOS 3.6.19 update is a must; it boosts performance and battery life➀ The new SteamOS 3.6.19 update for Steam Deck improves performance and battery life; ➁ It updates the OS to a more recent Arch Linux base and Linux kernel to version 6.5; ➂ The update includes new Mesa 24.1 graphics driver for better game performance.
- Ryzen 9800X3D benchmarks show up to a 20% performance jump over 7800X3D➀ Ryzen 9800X3D benchmarks show up to a 20% performance jump over 7800X3D; ➁ The 9800X3D is expected to debut on November 7, targeting PC gamers; ➂ The benchmarks show a significant improvement in non-gaming workloads.
- Xbox has 20 video game franchises that have earned $1 billion➀ Microsoft confirms 20 billion-dollar video game franchises; ➁ Call of Duty alone has made over $31 billion; ➂ Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard King expanded the portfolio significantly.
- Denuvo rep calls PC gamers 'very toxic' and misinformed when it comes to its DRM software➀ Denuvo's product manager, Andreas Ullmann, calls PC gamers 'very toxic' and 'very misinformed' regarding their anti-tamper and anti-piracy software; ➁ Ullmann disputes the claims that Denuvo software impacts performance or damages SSDs; ➂ He emphasizes that the cracks of games with Denuvo's software are not faster and that the software can increase game developer and publisher revenue by up to 20%.
- Microsoft's DirectSR tool updated to support AMD FSR 3.1 for easy game integration➀ Microsoft's DirectSR tool has been updated to support AMD FSR 3.1; ➁ The tool simplifies the integration of upscaling options into games; ➂ AMD FSR 3.1 improves image quality and reduces artifacts.
- Joe Rogan to host President Donald Trump on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast on October 25➀ Joe Rogan will host President Donald Trump on his podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience', on October 25th; ➁ The interview comes just days before the November 5 election; ➂ This marks the first time President Trump has appeared on Rogan's show.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has a $20 premium 'Enhanced Headphone Mode' tier just for audio➀ Treyarch's development team for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has implemented advanced audio technology; ➁ The 'adaptive battlefield' feature enhances 3D spatial sound; ➂ A $20 premium option allows for a personalized profile.
October 24
- Salesforce CEO says 'Copilot is a flop' and that Microsoft is in 'panic mode' over AI failing➀ Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff criticizes Microsoft's Copilot; ➁ Claims it lacks necessary data and security for real intelligence; ➂ Asserts Microsoft is in 'panic mode'; ➃ Introduces Agentforce as a solution
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU leaks: estimated 45-65% faster than RTX 4080 Laptop GPU➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is rumored to be 45% to 65% faster than the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU; ➁ The GPU is expected to feature 8000+ CUDA cores and 16GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory; ➂ The performance of the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is predicted to be 45-65% faster than the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, and even around desktop RTX 4070 Ti or RTX 4080 levels.
- Linux creator names and shames Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD for having 'buggy hardware'➀ Linus Torvalds expresses frustration with 'buggy hardware' from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA; ➁ Blames them for vulnerabilities; ➂ Calls for accountability in hardware issues
- Google's next-gen Tensor G6 codename 'Malibu' chip: TSMC 2nm for major perf, power improvements➀ Google's next-gen Tensor G6 processor, codenamed 'Malibu', will be built on TSMC's 2nm process node; ➁ The Tensor G6 is expected to power the upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone series; ➂ The new processor promises major performance and power improvements.
- ORIGIN PC unveils NSL-14 and NSL-16 workstation laptops with new Intel Core Ultra 7 CPUs➀ ORIGIN PC has unveiled the NSL-14 and NSL-16; ➁ Both laptops are powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor; ➂ The NSL-14 features a 14-inch display and the NSL-16 has a 16-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate.
- ASUS launches Thunderbolt 5 add-in card: up to 120Gbps bandwidth, with DisplayPort 2.1 support➀ ASUS launches Thunderbolt 5 add-in card with up to 120Gbps bandwidth; ➁ Supports DisplayPort 2.1 with PCIe 4.0 interface; ➂ Features single 6-pin PCIe power connector and up to 130W USB-PD support.
- Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K loses to 14900K, 13900K, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 7800X3D in gaming➀ Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K processor loses in gaming performance to the Core i9-14900K, 13900K, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 7800X3D, and even the Ryzen 7 7700X; ➁ The performance of the Core Ultra 9 285K against its predecessors and competitors is discussed; ➂ Issues with the Arrow Lake architecture and potential hardware flaws are mentioned.
October 23
- Elon Musk shares high detail footage of Starship launch captured on $17,000 camera lens➀ SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shares high-detail footage of the Starship launch; ➁ The footage was captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy using a $17,000 lens; ➂ McCarthy was able to track Starship to orbit and capture the stage separation moment.
- 100,000+ United Nations documents exposed by cybersecurity researcher➀ A cybersecurity researcher discovered over 100,000 UN-associated documents; ➁ The documents contained sensitive information such as financial reports and personal data; ➂ The researcher reported the issue, and access was restricted the next day.
- Ubisoft reportedly disbands Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team even after positive reviews➀ Ubisoft has reportedly disbanded the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown; ➁ The decision came after the game failed to meet internal sales expectations; ➂ The team proposed a sequel and expansions, but were rejected.
- Researchers create new microchip design that abandons electricity for sound and light➀ Researchers have developed a new microchip design that uses sound and light instead of electricity; ➁ The technology utilizes stimulated Brillouin scattering to generate and control sound waves on a microchip surface; ➂ The research could lead to advancements in 5G/6G networks, sensors, and advanced communications technology.
- Morgan Stanley says NVIDIA 2U air-cooled MGX GB200 NVL2 still suffers from 'thermal issues'➀ Morgan Stanley reports that NVIDIA's 2U air-cooled MGX GB200 NVL2 server continues to face 'thermal issues'; ➁ The server features 2x Grace CPUs and 2x Blackwell B200 AI GPUs on the same PCB board; ➂ The company may opt for a 4U form factor due to thermal constraints.
- 200 semiconductor engineers working for Samsung applied for jobs with rival SK hynix➀ 200 Samsung semiconductor engineers apply for jobs at SK hynix; ➁ Concerns over Samsung's chip business are growing; ➂ SK hynix has expanded a program to recruit engineers with less than five years of experience, attracting many Samsung engineers.
- Nintendo is developing a new Minecraft-style MMO, and 10,000 people are playtesting it➀ Nintendo is developing a new Minecraft-style MMO; ➁ The game is being tested on the Switch with 10,000 participants; ➂ Players collaborate to build and develop a planet.
- GeForce RTX 5090 in leaked footage was just a massive RTX 4070 Ti SUPER➀ Footage from an Indonesian factory mistakenly identified a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER as a GeForce RTX 5090; ➁ The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER SOLID is one of ZOTAC's largest GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 are expected to be unveiled at CES 2025.
October 22
- Taiwan is 'very open' to using new nuclear technology as AI demand devours electricity supply➀ Taiwan is considering changing its nuclear energy policy due to the increasing demand for electricity from AI; ➁ The existing nuclear power facilities in Taiwan are aging, and there is only one operational plant in 2024; ➂ Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed openness to new nuclear technologies with proper safety measures and waste management.
- Apple's next-gen M4 chips in M4, M4 Pro, M4 Max will power new wave of MacBook Pro laptops➀ Apple is set to unveil its new M4 family of processors; ➁ The new MacBook Pros will be powered by the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max SoCs; ➂ TSMC's 3nm process node is used for the new processors.
- Apple's next-gen iPhone 17 Air rumors: A17 chip, 8GB RAM, single 48MP rear camera, and more➀ Apple's next-gen iPhone 17 Air rumored to feature an A17 chip; ➁ 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence; ➂ Single 48MP rear camera; ➃ TSMC's 3nm process node.