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November 28
- Neuralink wants people for a new brain chip that controls a robotic arm with thoughts➀ Neuralink is preparing a feasibility trial for its N1 implant to control a robotic arm with thoughts; ➁ The trial aims to restore digital and physical freedom for individuals with paraplegia and other physical disabilities; ➂ The company has a history of similar trials, with a 2015 Caltech experiment successfully implanting a neural prosthetic device.
- PS5 and controllers hit with Black Friday sale, savings of up to $100 on Amazon and Newegg➀ PS5 and its controllers are heavily discounted on Amazon and Newegg; ➁ The PS5 Slim is discounted by over $100; ➂ The DualSense Wireless Controller is available for 28% off.
November 27
- Elon Musk's Neuralink to conduct trial to see if its brain implact can control a robotic arm➀ Neuralink has received approval to test its wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) implant with an assistive robotic arm; ➁ The trial aims to allow users to control a robotic arm using only their thoughts; ➂ Neuralink's BCI is wireless, making the process easier than previous setups.
- Ausom discounts powerful Leopard DT1 Pro electric scooter by up to $100 for Black Friday➀ Ausom is offering a $100 discount on the Leopard DT1 Pro electric scooter for Black Friday; ➁ The Leopard DT1 Pro features a forged aluminum frame, max speed of 41 mph, and a top range of 47 miles; ➂ The discount brings the price down from $1,199 to $1,149 with an additional $50 off using the code 'TweakBF'.
- NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090D rumor: same GPU, same clocks, other parts being tuned➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D share the same GPU configuration and clock speeds; ➁ The RTX 5090D was developed to bypass export restrictions, similar to the RTX 4090D; ➂ Both models are set to launch in January 2025 with similar pricing.
- GTA 6 developer teases 'cutting-edge' tech, 'procedural generation' for objects, environments➀ GTA 6 is expected to cause a significant global distraction upon release; ➁ A Principal Engine Programmer at Rockstar has been working on GTA 6, focusing on next-gen consoles and PC; ➂ The game will feature advanced technologies like ray tracing and procedural generation.
November 26
- Microsoft accused of using online Word and Excel content for AI training, unless you opt-out➀ Microsoft is accused of scraping user-generated content from Word and Excel to train its AI models; ➁ The 'Connected Experiences' feature is enabled by default and requires specific settings to opt-out; ➂ Microsoft denies using customer data for AI training, stating the feature is for internet-required functions like document co-authoring.
- Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air rumored to be the thinnest iPhone in over 10 years at 6mm thick➀ The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be the thinnest iPhone ever, just 6mm thick; ➁ It is expected to be significantly slimmer than previous models, the thinnest since the iPhone 6; ➂ Apple analyst Jeff Pu agrees that the iPhone 17 Air will be around 6mm thick.
- NVIDIA reportedly using Samsung GDDR7 memory chips for next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs➀ NVIDIA is set to use Samsung's new GDDR7 memory chips for its upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The RTX 50 series will feature both 28Gbps and 32Gbps GDDR7 memory; ➂ Samsung's GDDR7 memory chips will be used by NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in early 2025.
- Tesla is looking for AI Teleoperation workers: remote control robotaxis, humanoid robots➀ Tesla is hiring for its AI Teleoperation team; ➁ Candidates will use advanced VR rigs to remotely operate and train robotaxis and humanoid robots; ➂ The team is responsible for providing remote access to robotaxis and humanoid robots, operating autonomously in challenging environments.
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 'Shimada Peak' CPU spotted: 96-core, 16-core Zen 5 variants teased➀ AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series 'Shimada Peak' CPUs are launching with 96-core and 16-core models for HEDT systems; ➁ The flagship 96-core CPU includes 12 CCDs and 384MB of L3 cache; ➂ AMD's new Zen 5 architecture is ready for the huge SP6 socket.
- DDR5 OC world record broken again: blistering 12,611.6MT/s with Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 RAM➀ Overclocker 'snakeeyes' sets a new memory OC world record with 12,611.6MT/s using Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 RAM; ➁ The record was achieved with LN2 cooling on an ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard; ➂ The setup now ranks #1 on HWBOT's memory frequency rankings.
November 25
- GeForce RTX 5070 specs reveal fewer CUDA Cores than RTX 4070 SUPER, 40% less than RTX 5070 Ti➀ The GeForce RTX 5070 features fewer CUDA Cores than the RTX 4070 SUPER and 40% fewer than the RTX 5070 Ti; ➁ NVIDIA's upcoming mid-range RTX 50 Series card might not offer a significant improvement over the GeForce RTX 4070; ➂ The performance of the RTX 5070 is speculative and will depend on clock speeds and memory bandwidth.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080 leaks: launching late January 2025, probably costs $1999➀ NVIDIA is set to unveil the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 at CES 2025, with a launch expected shortly after; ➁ The RTX 5090 may be priced at $1999 with 32GB of GDDR7 memory and over 20,000 CUDA cores; ➂ The RTX 5090 is expected to offer 4K 240FPS+ gaming performance.
- ChatGPT maker OpenAI rumored web browser could kick Google's ass as it struggles with Chrome➀ OpenAI is considering developing a web browser to compete with Google's Chrome; ➁ The browser will integrate AI chatbot and search features; ➂ OpenAI is in talks with developers and exploring partnerships, including with Samsung.
- AI servers of the future: 'rack density' of 1000kW+ with NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin Ultra AI GPUs➀ AI servers are expected to consume over 1000 kW of power due to NVIDIA's upcoming Rubin Ultra AI GPU and HBM4 memory; ➁ Current AI servers use 130-250 kW, but future models like Blackwell Ultra and Rubin AI servers will require 250-900 kW, with up to 576 GPUs per rack by 2026-2027; ➂ NVIDIA's future AI servers with Rubin Ultra AI GPUs will use 1000 kW or more by 2028-2029+.
- AMD to launch Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 9900X3D by end of January 2025: only one CCD has 3D V-Cache➀ AMD is rumored to launch Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors by the end of January 2025; ➁ The 9950X3D will have 16 cores, 32 threads, and 144MB of cache, while the 9900X3D will feature 12 cores, 24 threads, and 140MB of cache; ➂ Only one of the CCDs in the dual CCD processors will have 3D V-Cache technology.
November 24
- NVIDIA to launch 4 new RTX 50 series GPUs in early 2025: RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070➀ NVIDIA is set to launch four GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in Q1 2025; ➁ The GPUs will feature the new Blackwell architecture and next-generation GDDR7 memory; ➂ The release schedule aligns with previous rumors, with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 expected in January.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leaked specs tease 8960 CUDA cores and 300W power➀ NVIDIA is reportedly developing the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 8960 CUDA cores and 70 Streaming Multiprocessors; ➁ The GPU is expected to be the GB203 'Blackwell'; ➂ The card is rumored to have a 300W TDP.
- Overwatch 2's new tank character is here, check it out➀ Blizzard introduces a new tank hero, Hazard, to Overwatch 2 for a limited trial before Season 14; ➁ Hazard is a punk rocker with dive-brawl playstyle, featuring abilities like Jagged Wall and Violent Leap; ➂ The new hero will be available for play through November 25.
November 23
- TT Show Episode 60 - Sony acquiring Elden Ring studio, Half-Life 3, and New Reviews!➀ Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, the studio behind Elden Ring; ➁ The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 and the potential for Half-Life 3; ➂ Reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34-inch Ultrawide OLED Gaming Monitor.
- AMD thinks gamers will switch from the 7800X3D to the new 9800X3D for the 'overclocking factor'➀ AMD believes the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D's overclocking capabilities will encourage gamers to upgrade from the previous Ryzen 7 7800X3D model; ➁ The 'overclocking factor' of the 9800X3D is expected to drive some 7800X3D owners to consider the new CPU; ➂ Martijn Boonstra, AMD's Product and Business Development Manager, highlighted the overclocking potential of the 9800X3D in an interview with PC Guide.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 details: GB202 GPU is 744mm2, around 22% larger than AD102 in RTX 4090➀ The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 will use the GB202 'Blackwell' GPU, 22% larger than the AD102 'Ada Lovelace' GPU in the RTX 4090; ➁ The GB202 GPU has a die size of 744mm², making it 22% larger than the AD102 GPU in the RTX 4090; ➂ The RTX 5090 is expected to have 20,000+ CUDA cores, 32GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory, and up to 2.0TB/sec memory bandwidth.
- TEAMGROUP announces T-FORCE GA PRO Gen5 SSDs: up to 10GB/sec reads➀ TEAMGROUP introduces the T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD with read speeds up to 10,000MB/sec; ➁ The SSD utilizes the InnoGrit IG5666 multi-core controller and features dynamic performance adjustment; ➂ Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the SSD improves cooling with TEAMGROUP's patented graphene heat spreader.
- GTA 6 to cause 'global distraction event' with millions having 'GTA flu' taking time off work➀ GTA 6, set to be the biggest release of 2025, is highly anticipated by gamers worldwide; ➁ GTA BOOM analyzed Google Keyword Planner data to determine which US states are most excited for the release; ➂ Millions of gamers are expected to take time off work to play the game.
- SpaceX promises huge 2Gbps speeds with Starlink through next-gen satellites launching soon➀ SpaceX is planning to upgrade its Starlink satellite internet system to achieve speeds of up to 2Gbps and lower latency; ➁ The improvements will be achieved through smaller beams, more capacity per beam, and continuous upgrades to satellite communication; ➂ SpaceX predicts that a single Starlink dish will be capable of hitting gigabit speeds in the future.
- Comino servers with 8 x NVIDIA RTX 5090s are on pre-order - a sign the flagship GPU is close?➀ Comino has revealed liquid-cooled workstations and servers with Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards, indicating that the Blackwell flagship GPU might be close. ➁ Comino is offering priority access to potential buyers, with pre-orders available. ➃ The servers are designed for high performance and can operate in harsh environments up to 40°C.
November 22
- Windows 11's Photos app is not having a good run lately, as another feature has been put on ice➀ Windows 11's Photos app has recently introduced two new features, Super Resolution and OCR, but OCR has been temporarily removed due to issues. ➁ Super Resolution, an AI-powered feature, also encountered problems when deployed on non-Copilot+ PCs. ➃ Microsoft plans to reintroduce OCR in a future update.
- Amazon kicks off Black Friday early with discounts on GPUs, CPUs, PSUs and motherboards➀ Amazon has started early Black Friday deals with discounts on a range of PC hardware like GPUs, CPUs, PSUs, and motherboards; ➁ The article lists specific deals available on Amazon; ➂ The deals are expected to change as Black Friday approaches.
- Corsair discounts its 45-inch 240Hz bendable OLED gaming monitor by $900 for Black Friday➀ Corsair is offering a $900 discount on its 45-inch 240Hz bendable OLED gaming monitor; ➁ The XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 features a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time; ➂ Corsair highlights the monitor as the world's first bendable OLED 21:9 gaming monitor with a bendable range up to 800R.