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December 17
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti will feature 16GB of VRAM, baseline RTX 5060 will stick with 8GB➀ The GeForce RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti will feature the GB206 'Blackwell' GPU with GDDR7 memory, offering increased bandwidth; ➁ The RTX 5060 Ti will have 16GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5060 will have 8GB; ➂ The shift to GDDR7 could bring a massive increase in performance even with the same capacity as the RTX 40 Series.
- Chinese modders show off an awesome PlayStation 5 laptop: built-in 4K display, costs $2750➀ Chinese modders have created a custom PlayStation 5 laptop; ➁ It features a 17.3-inch 4K display and a 3D-printed cooling system; ➂ The laptop weighs 9.5 pounds and costs around $2750.
- Apple designers working on a foldable iPad concept: unfolds into size of two iPads side-by-side➀ Apple is developing a foldable iPad concept with a crease-free design; ➁ Expected to launch around 2028, the device will unfold to resemble two iPads side-by-side; ➂ Apple plans to use iPadOS, which should support most macOS apps by then.
- Upgrade to Windows 11 for under $15 and Enhance Your PC Experience on Keysfan Christmas Sale➀ Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $14.80; ➁ Enjoy AI tools and deals on Office 2021; ➂ Limited-time Keysfan sale with bundle options for multiple licenses.
- Ciri was chosen to star in the Witcher 4 before the Witcher 3 even released➀ CD Projekt RED chose Ciri as the protagonist for The Witcher IV a decade ago; ➁ The decision was made before the release of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt; ➂ Ciri's depth and potential for storytelling were the reasons behind the choice.
- ZOTAC confirms NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 has 32GB of GDDR7 memory➀ ZOTAC confirms NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 with 32GB of GDDR7 memory; ➁ The RTX 5090 features over 20,000 CUDA cores and up to 2.0TB/sec memory bandwidth; ➂ The RTX 5090 promises significant performance improvements in 4K gaming and ray tracing.
December 16
- Lexar unleashes ultra-low latency DDR5-6000 CL26 memory, says it's 'ideal for 9800X3D'➀ Lexar introduces the ARES DDR5-6000 CL26 memory with ultra-low latency; ➁ Ideal for gaming, especially with the 9800X3D processor; ➂ Offers a 10% performance improvement over existing CL30 memory
- Xbox first-party game exclusives are no more, says industry insider➀ Obsidian Entertainment is releasing two RPGs, Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, in 2025; ➁ Xbox's strategy now includes more multiplatform releases with fewer exclusives; ➂ Industry insider indicates all Xbox Game Studios titles may launch on PlayStation.
- ASUS at CES 2025: ROG event on January 6, Always Incredible event on January 7➀ ASUS will host two CES 2025 events; ➁ The ROG event will feature new gaming laptops, desktops, and components; ➂ AMD and Intel will introduce new processors, with ASUS showcasing compatible products; ➃ Both events will be live streamed.
- Intel Arc B580 is already sold out at retailers, more stock coming in January 2025➀ The Intel Arc B580 GPU, priced at $249.99, is already sold out at major retailers; ➁ More stock is expected to arrive in January 2025; ➂ The GPU offers strong performance and value, surpassing competitors like the GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600.
- Apple's next-gen A20 Pro chip will power iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max on TSMC 2nm node➀ Apple's next-gen A20 Pro chip is expected to power the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in 2026; ➁ The chip will be manufactured on TSMC's 2nm process node, potentially leading to increased costs; ➂ Apple, TSMC's largest customer, will first use 2nm technology in the iPhone 17.
- We can expect next-gen HDMI 2.2 specs at CES 2025: higher resolutions, refresh rates➀ The HDMI 2.2 standard is expected to debut at CES 2025; ➁ It promises higher bandwidth, refresh rates, and resolutions; ➂ HDMI 2.2 will surpass HDMI 2.1's 48Gbps bandwidth and 10,240 x 4320 resolution.
- Apple Watch Ultra rumored to have satellite connectivity in 2025➀ Apple's new Watch Ultra smartwatch is expected to feature non-emergency satellite messaging capabilities, blood-pressure monitoring, and more in 2025; ➁ The new Watch Ultra will reportedly have non-emergency satellite messaging capabilities, similar to the iPhone; ➂ Apple is also removing the Intel cellular modem from the Watch Ultra and replacing it with a MediaTek chip.
December 14
- Apple releases the most important software update of 2024 for iPhone models➀ Apple has announced iOS 18.2, integrating ChatGPT into Siri; ➁ New features include Genmoji, Image Wand, and Image Playground; ➂ Enhancements to Photos app, Writing Tools, and Siri; ➃ Priority Messages and Smart Reply for email; ➄ Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration.
- Sihoo discounts its Doro S100 Ergonomic Chair with dual-lumbar support by $310➀ Sihoo is offering a significant discount on its Doro S100 Ergonomic Office Chair; ➁ The chair features dual dynamic lumbar support and adjustable features; ➂ The chair is currently on sale for $239.99, down from the original price of $549.99.
December 13
- New Onimusha: Way of the Sword game coming in 2026, first new game in nearly 20 years➀ Capcom is reviving the Onimusha franchise with 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword'; ➁ The game is set in a demon-infested Kyoto during the early Edo period; ➂ It features a new protagonist and intense swordplay; ➃ The game will be released in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
- New full entry in Virtual Fighter series in development from Yakuza series developer➀ Virtua Fighter is returning with a new mainline entry developed by the Yakuza series creators; ➁ The first 3D fighting game in the video game industry is making a comeback; ➂ SEGA is reviving the Virtua Fighter franchise as part of its new content strategy.
- New Elden Ring game Night Reign announced, isn't a sequel but a standalone co-op experience➀ FromSoftware and Bandai Namco announced 'Elden Ring: Night Reign,' a standalone co-op game for 2025; ➁ No requirement to own the original game; ➂ New gameplay and characters with some elements from the original.
- Witcher 4 officially announced, stars Ciri as main protagonist➀ CD Projekt RED announced The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards 2024; ➁ Ciri is the main protagonist; ➂ The game is part of a new trilogy set to release by 2026.
December 12
- Fujitsu's new 144-core Monaka chip: Arm, 2nm + 5nm chiplets, 3D-stacked CPU cores over memory➀ Fujitsu unveils its Monaka processor, a 144-core Armv9-based chip designed for future data centers; ➁ The chip is built on TSMC's N2 process and features a CoWoS system-in-package with SRAM tiles and hybrid copper bonding; ➂ Fujitsu aims for superior energy efficiency by 2026-2027, using air cooling.
- Samsung HBM3E memory supply to NVIDIA is 'realistically impossible' to do this year, now 2025➀ Samsung has not yet passed NVIDIA's qualification for HBM3E memory; ➁ The delay is due to Samsung's inability to meet NVIDIA's chip performance requirements; ➂ It is 'realistically impossible' for Samsung to supply HBM3E to NVIDIA this year.
- File sharing between Windows and an iPhone is about get a whole lot easier➀ Microsoft aims to enhance file sharing between iPhone and Windows devices through Phone Link; ➁ Windows Insiders will soon be able to seamlessly share files between an iPhone and a Windows 10/11 machine; ➂ The new feature requires iOS 16 or higher and specific app versions.
- AOOSTAR intros new Mini-PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, LPDDR5X-8000 memory, OCulink port➀ AOOSTAR has launched a new Mini-PC with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU; ➁ It features 32GB LPDDR5X-8000 memory, 1TB SSD, and OCulink connectivity; ➂ The system supports a 54W TDP, Wi-Fi 7, and includes a custom cooling solution.
- Google CEO fires one off at Microsoft by saying its ready for the AI race 'any day, any time'➀ Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed interest in comparing Google's and Microsoft's AI models side-by-side; ➁ Pichai weighed in on the conversation surrounding AI and its development, discussing challenges in scaling AI models; ➂ Pichai criticized Microsoft's deep investment in OpenAI and its use of OpenAI's GPT models in the Copilot app.
- ASUS shows off Ryzen 9 9950X passively cooled with Noctua cooler in its new ProArt chassis➀ ASUS showcased the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor passively cooled with a Noctua cooler in the ASUS ProArt chassis, running at 95°C under 220W load; ➁ The ProArt series is designed for quieter operation with wooden aesthetics; ➂ While not recommended for the Ryzen 9 9950X, passive cooling is suitable for lower-power processors like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
December 11
- AMD is working to improve Ryzen 9800X3D stock levels, but some may have to wait until 2025➀ AMD is working to improve Ryzen 9 9800X3D stock levels; ➁ Availability expected in early 2025; ➂ Currently sold out everywhere
- Dell Pro Max 18 workstation laptop leak: Core Ultra 200HX CPU, RTX 5000 GPU, CAMM2 memory➀ Dell's new Pro Max 18 workstation laptop is teased with Intel's Core Ultra 200HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU; ➁ The laptop features up to 256GB of CAMM2 memory, up to 16TB SSD storage, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity; ➂ The laptop is expected to be unveiled at CES 2025.
- PNY's new high-performance CS2150 Gen5 SSD pumps 10.3GB/sec reads, starts at just $99➀ PNY launches the CS2150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD with up to 10,300MB/sec read and 8,600MB/sec write speeds; ➁ The SSD starts at just $99 and targets professionals and gamers; ➂ It features Microsoft DirectStorage technology and a 5-year warranty.
- Amazon now sells cars - buy a new Hyundai on the site, finance it, or arrange a trade-in➀ Amazon Autos now allows customers in 48 US cities to buy Hyundai cars online; ➁ The service offers a convenient alternative to traditional dealerships with transparent pricing and financing options; ➂ Amazon plans to expand the service to include other car brands in the future.
December 10
- Samsung gearing up for 1c DRAM mass production, its competitive edge in HBM4 memory➀ Samsung is preparing for 1c DRAM mass production at its Pyeong Plant 4; ➁ The 1c DRAM is a 6th generation 10nm-class technology expected to be fully commercialized in 2025; ➂ Samsung aims to enhance its competitiveness in the AI market with the new technology.