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October 16
- Bandai Namco cancels projects, reduces headcount to improve margins and reduce costs➀ Bandai Namco cancels multiple game projects; ➁ The company is becoming more selective in its production spending; ➂ The decision is part of a strategy to improve margins and reduce costs.
October 15
- NVIDIA stock closes at a record high: market value at $3.39T, just below Apple at $3.52T➀ NVIDIA stock closed at a new record high; ➁ Market value reaches $3.39 trillion; ➂ Just below Apple's market cap of $3.52 trillion.
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to boost company headcount to 50K, plus 100 million AI assistants➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang plans to increase NVIDIA headcount to 50,000; ➁ The company will also add 100 million AI assistants; ➂ Huang believes AI will not eliminate jobs and is embracing AI technology.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 rumor: faster than RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in raster, slighty faster in RT➀ The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB is rumored to be 5% faster in rasterization than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER; ➁ It is expected to offer 5-10% more performance in RT; ➂ The RTX 5070 18GB version is rumored to have faster GDDR7 memory modules and 50% more VRAM.
- Intel's non-K Arrow Lake Core Ultra CPUs could top out at DDR5-7200➀ Intel's Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs are launching; ➁ Non-K variants may have DDR5 support limitations; ➂ Arrow Lake non-K CPUs will top out at DDR5-7200.
- Windows 11 just got new functionality for PC gaming handhelds and controllers➀ Windows 11 introduces controller navigation for the on-screen keyboard, benefiting PC gaming handhelds; ➁ The update adds convenient shortcuts and vertical key alignment; ➂ This feature is a step towards better compatibility with PC gaming handhelds and may hint at more features to come.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 rumored with an 18GB GDDR7 version (huh?!)➀ NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 5070 is rumored to launch with 18GB of GDDR7 memory; ➁ Initially, it will be available in a 12GB model, breaking the VRAM mold; ➂ The 18GB version could be the RTX 5070 SUPER 18GB.
- Chinese quantum computer cracked multiple SPN algorithms: 'future of encryption is at stake'➀ Chinese researchers have successfully executed the first quantum attack on widely used encryption algorithms using a D-Wave quantum computer, posing a significant threat to military and banking sectors. ➁ The attack targets SPN algorithms, which are considered crucial for digital security. ➂ The researchers warn that the future of encryption is at stake, and traditional encryption methods may soon become obsolete.
October 14
- Phison president promises AI training and AI tuning with a $50K workstation system➀ Phison promises a new $50,000 workstation for AI training and AI tuning; ➁ Phison's President Michael Wu explains the shift from $1 million to $1.5 million workstations; ➂ Phison's aiDAPTIV+ Pro Suite simplifies AI model fine-tuning and chatbot creation.
- NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs for AI are effectively 'sold out' for the next 12 months➀ NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPUs are 'sold out' for the next 12 months due to high demand; ➁ The GPUs are in high demand among major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft; ➂ Despite the delay in production, Blackwell is expected to deliver significant performance improvements for AI training and inference.
- Patriot Viper PV573 Gen5 SSD is here: 14,000 MB/s read speeds, high capacity, active cooling➀ Patriot Memory launches the Viper PV573 PCIe Gen5 SSD with 14,000 MB/s read speeds; ➁ The SSD features 3D NAND technology and an active cooling solution; ➂ It offers capacities of 2TB and 4TB.
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 won't have huge price increase over RTX 4090 says leaker➀ Leaker 'kopite7kimi' disputes the rumored $1999 to $2499 pricing for the RTX 5090; ➁ The RTX 5090 is expected to have significant performance upgrades over the RTX 4090; ➂ The RTX 5090 is rumored to feature 32GB GDDR7 memory, over 20K CUDA cores, and a 600W power requirement.
- NVIDIA's next-gen Blackwell Ultra 'B300' AI GPU for GB300 AI servers: socketed design rumored➀ NVIDIA's next-gen Blackwell Ultra 'B300' AI GPUs are rumored to use a socketed design on GB300 AI servers; ➁ This design change is expected to simplify maintenance and upgrades; ➂ The B300 series is set to become the mainstream product for NVIDIA in the second half of 2025.
- Pokemon developer GameFreak confirms hack, apologizes for leaks➀ Pokemon developer GameFreak confirms a recent hack and leaks of information; ➁ The hack occurred in August 2024; ➂ GameFreak rebuilds and re-inspects the server to prevent future incidents.
- Xbox Game Pass cloud-only subscription tier may be in the works➀ Microsoft is reportedly preparing a cloud-only subscription tier for Xbox Game Pass; ➁ The move follows a favorable ruling in the Epic v Google trial; ➂ Microsoft aims to expand its cloud gaming efforts and reach more users without actual Xbox consoles.
October 12
- AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU spotted with all-core boost of 5.2GHz, could go on sale on November 7➀ AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU is rumored to have a base clock of 4.7GHz and an all-core boost of 5.2GHz; ➁ The processor is expected to be launched on November 7; ➂ The Ryzen 9800X3D may offer significant performance improvements over its predecessor.
- Man accused of creating Bitcoin denies involvement, points to QAnon conspiracy theories➀ A man identified as the creator of Bitcoin denies his involvement; ➁ HBO's documentary suggests Peter Todd as the creator; ➂ The accused believes the documentary is a marketing ploy.
- Nintendo forces players to be silent about its mysterious online test➀ Nintendo is conducting a mysterious online test for the Nintendo Switch Online; ➁ Participants are required to keep the contents of the test confidential; ➂ The test is scheduled to take place between October 23 and November 5.
October 11
- Concord may not be dead after all as game files update fueling free-to-play speculation➀ Concord, a major video game flop, may not be dead as its developers update Steam game files; ➁ Sony's decision to refund all purchases and pull the game from the market raises questions about its future; ➂ Speculations are growing that Sony and Firewalk Studios are preparing for a free-to-play re-release of Concord.
- EA reveals official drop rates for the rarest Apex Legends lootbox item➀ EA reveals the official drop rates for the rarest Apex Legends lootbox item, Heirloom Shards; ➁ The drop rate is 0.045% for a player with no cosmetics in their inventory; ➂ Players with more cosmetics have a higher drop rate due to duplication protection.
- Black Ops 6 is shaping up to be the least toxic Call of Duty game ever➀ Black Ops 6 is set to launch with anti-toxicity features; ➁ Activision has improved upon these features after testing them on other Call of Duty titles; ➂ ToxMod, an AI-driven moderation system, is expected to significantly reduce toxicity.
- Internet Archive hit by 'catastrophic' hack private user data of millions now exposed➀ The Internet Archive has suffered a massive data breach exposing tens of millions of user account details; ➁ The breach includes usernames, emails, and bcrypt password hashes; ➂ Hacker group SN_BLACKMETA claimed responsibility for the attack.
October 10
- MSI teases absolute monster Z890 GODLIKE motherboard ready for Intel Arrow Lake➀ MSI teased its MEG Z890 GODLIKE motherboard; ➁ The motherboard is expected to launch in Q4; ➂ It features expanded storage capabilities, high-speed connectivity, and advanced technologies like Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4.
- Intel's Core Ultra 200 Series CPUs have a different hot spot, so you might need a new cooler➀ Intel's Core Ultra 200 Series CPUs feature a new design with a changing hotspot, requiring a new cooler; ➁ The new NPU design in the CPUs affects cooling efficiency; ➂ MSI's new MPG CORELIQUID cooler addresses the issue with a UNI bracket.
- RTX 50 pricing leak: RTX 5090 for $1999-$2499, RTX 5080 for $1199-$1499, RTX 5070 for $599-$699➀ NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card could cost between $1999 and $2499; ➁ The RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 models are priced between $1199 and $1499 and $599 to $699 respectively; ➂ The new RTX 50 series GPUs are expected to launch in 2025.
- Intel 14th Gen Core CPUs get huge 'discount bomb': 14900KF for $417, 14600KF for $204➀ Intel's 14th Gen Core CPUs are on a massive discount ahead of the launch of the new Arrow Lake CPUs; ➁ Newegg offers significant discounts on the Core i9-14900KF, Core i7-14700KF, and Core i5-14600KF; ➂ The discounts are part of Newegg's 'discount bomb' promotion.
- OpenAI gets one of the first engineering builds of NVIDIA's new Blackwell DGX B200 AI system➀ OpenAI receives one of the first engineering builds of NVIDIA's new Blackwell DGX B200 AI system; ➁ The system features 8 x B200 AI GPUs with up to 1.4TB of HBM3 memory and 72 petaFLOPS of training performance; ➂ OpenAI expresses excitement about the new system and its potential to accelerate AI compute.
October 9
- Google responds to claims Pixel smartphones send private user data to Google every 15 minutes➀ Google responds to claims Pixel smartphones send private user data to Google every 15 minutes; ➁ Google refutes the claims, stating the report lacks crucial context and misinterprets technical details; ➂ Google emphasizes user security and privacy as top priorities for Pixel devices.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 leaked specs: 16GB GDDR7 at fastest 32Gbps, 1TB/sec bandwidth➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to feature the fastest GDDR7 memory at 32Gbps, with 16GB GDDR7 at 1TB/sec memory bandwidth; ➁ The GPU will have 10,752 CUDA cores and is expected to match RTX 4090 performance; ➂ The new RTX 5080 will offer significant performance improvements over the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER.
- Google appeals historic antitrust lawsuit ruling that threatens its $12.4 billion mobile biz➀ Google appeals a historic antitrust lawsuit ruling; ➁ The ruling threatens Google's $12.4 billion mobile gaming empire; ➂ Google argues that the changes requested by Epic could harm consumers and developers.