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October 3
- MSI's new RTX 4070 Ti SUPER STALKER 2 graphics card includes the game for FREE➀ MSI's new RTX 4070 Ti SUPER STALKER 2 graphics card includes STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl for FREE; ➁ The card features a military green color theme with brushed metal finish; ➂ MSI's GAMING SLIM design is used for the new card, which is the most powerful custom card in the company's GAMING SLIM lineup.
- NVIDIA's rumored to be halting production of RTX 4060 GPU - but it's nothing to worry about➀ NVIDIA is rumored to be halting production of the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti GPUs; ➁ The halt is temporary and aimed at correcting inventory levels; ➂ The move is not related to the discontinuation of the RTX 4090.
- Apple MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac with M4 CPU might be delayed until later in 2024➀ Apple's MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac with M4 SoC may arrive later than expected in 2024; ➁ Leaker Mark Gurman suggests a possible delay to November; ➂ Speculation remains regarding the launch of new Macs in 2024.
October 2
- Palworld is coming to mobile phones courtesy of PUBG maker, despite that Nintendo lawsuit➀ Krafton plans to bring Palworld to mobile phones; ➁ The mobile version will be developed by PUBG Studios; ➂ Palworld has been a success on PC, attracting Nintendo's attention and lawsuit.
- Krafton is buying Hi-Fi Rush from Microsoft, but there's no acquisition cost of Tango Gameworks➀ Krafton is acquiring Hi-Fi Rush from Microsoft; ➁ No acquisition cost for Tango Gameworks; ➂ Krafton re-forms the core team of Tango Gameworks.
- Can it run Doom? There's now a Doom port for a quantum computer (that doesn't exist yet)➀ The 'Quandoom' project has ported Doom to run on a quantum computer simulator. ➁ The game requires a quantum computer with 72,376 qubits and 80 million gates, which does not exist yet. ➂ The port runs on a normal PC using a QASM simulator and achieves frame rates between 10 and 20 FPS.
- Rambus details HBM4 memory controller: up to 10Gb/s, 2.56TB/sec bandwidth, 64GB per stack➀ Rambus details its new HBM4 memory controller with speeds up to 10Gb/s and bandwidth of 2.56TB/sec; ➁ HBM4 offers 33% faster bandwidth than HBM3E and twice the speed of HBM3; ➂ SK hynix and Samsung are expected to mass produce HBM4 memory by the end of 2025.
- NVIDIA's new GB200 NVL72 AI server: 'highest-power-consuming server in HISTORY' with 132kW TDP➀ NVIDIA's new GB200 NVL72 AI server faces significant challenges due to its 132kW TDP; ➁ This makes it the highest-power-consuming server in history; ➂ The development of the server is experiencing delays due to technical issues.
- NVIDIA 'halting developing' of GB200 NVL36x2 AI servers (dual-rack 72 GPUs versions)➀ NVIDIA is reportedly halting development of its dual-rack 72-way GB200-based NVL36x2 AI server; ➁ The focus is shifting to single-rack NVL36 and NVL72 AI servers; ➂ The decision is driven by challenges in NVL36 development and customer preferences.
- NVIDIA App adds G-SYNC Controls and more RTX HDR, will exit Beta before the end of the year➀ NVIDIA has released a major update to the NVIDIA App, adding G-SYNC controls and RTX HDR multi-monitor support; ➁ The app will exit beta before the end of the year and replace GeForce Experience; ➂ The update includes user feedback features like customizable stats and performance overlays.
- GeForce RTX 4060 is now the second most popular GPU, and the RTX 4060 Ti not far behind➀ The GeForce RTX 4060 series is the most popular GPU according to the September 2024 Steam Hardware Survey; ➁ NVIDIA's market share continues to grow, now at 77.75%; ➂ AMD faces challenges with its Radeon lineup, with older models like RX 6600 and RX 6700 XT being the most popular.
- 17 countries call for regulation on virtual currencies like V-Bucks and COD Points➀ 17 countries have called for better regulation of virtual currencies in the European Union; ➁ The Norwegian Consumer Council has partnered with other consumer protection agencies to address the billion-dollar virtual currency market; ➂ The report highlights the use of psychological tactics by game companies to encourage spending.
October 1
- BIOSTAR unveils its new X870E VALKYRIE flagship Zen 5 motherboard➀ BIOSTAR launches the X870E VALKYRIE motherboard; ➁ Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs; ➂ Features DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and multiple storage options
- ASRock unleashes its Zen 5-ready X870 and X870 motherboards: led by the X870E Taichi➀ ASRock launches new X870E and X870 motherboards for AMD's Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 CPUs; ➁ X870E Taichi is the flagship model with PCIe Gen5 and M.2 Gen5 support; ➂ Features include Wi-Fi 7, 5Gbps LAN, and tool-free M.2 heatsink installation.
- TikTok owner ByteDance to train its AI model using 100,000+ of Huawei's new Ascend AI chips➀ ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, will use Huawei's latest AI chips to train its next-generation AI model; ➁ This move is in response to the U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips; ➂ ByteDance has ordered over 100,000 of Huawei's Ascend 910B chips but has received only 30,000 as of July.
- ASUS overclocks the Ryzen 9950X to 7.55 GHz on its new ROG Crosshair X870E HERO board➀ ASUS overclockers SAFEDISK and ELMOR set new world records with the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU; ➁ The overclocking achievement reached 7.55 GHz with liquid nitrogen cooling; ➂ The system was stable at 7548.68 MHz and performed complex tasks.
- Huawei is shipping its Ascend 910C AI Accelerator to NVIDIA customers in China➀ Huawei is shipping its Ascend 910C AI Accelerator to NVIDIA customers in China; ➁ The move comes as the US imposes trade restrictions on AI hardware, making it challenging for Chinese tech giants to source NVIDIA chips; ➂ Huawei aims to compete with NVIDIA in the AI chip market with its new chip.
- G.SKILL achieves one-click DDR5-9000 with the new ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard➀ G.SKILL achieves one-click DDR5-9000 with ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard; ➁ ASUS's new flagship board features ASUS NitroPath DRAM technology; ➂ G.SKILL uses Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series modules for the impressive speed.
September 30
- AMD adds DDR5-8000 EXPO support, just in time for new X870 motherboards➀ AMD confirms support for one-click AMD EXPO DDR5-8000 memory kits; ➁ The support is available for new X870 and X870E motherboards; ➂ AMD updates its AGESA BIOS firmware for Ryzen 9000 Series CPU performance and latency improvements.
- AMD's new BIOS improves Ryzen 9000 Series CPU performance and core-to-core latency➀ AMD has released a new BIOS for its Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs to improve performance and core-to-core latency; ➁ The new BIOS, AGESA PI 1.2.0.2, includes a 105W cTDP power rating for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X; ➂ It also improves core-to-core latency across the Ryzen 9000 Series, enhancing gaming performance.
- Thermal Grizzly's WireView Pro GPU monitors power usage and temperatures at the connector➀ Thermal Grizzly introduces the WireView Pro GPU, a tool for measuring and monitoring GPU power usage and temperatures. ➁ The device is designed to protect graphics cards from potential damage due to overheating or power issues. ➂ It features an OLED display, internal temperature sensors, and an external temperature sensor for accurate measurements.
- Microsoft brings back its most controversial Windows AI feature, with beefed up security➀ Microsoft is reintroducing its controversial Windows AI feature, Recall; ➁ The new version emphasizes security and privacy; ➂ Recall now uses a secure VBS Enclave to store data.
- Razer's new Freyja is the world's first HD Haptics Gaming Cushion➀ Razer introduces the Freyja, the world's first HD Haptics Gaming Cushion; ➁ The cushion is priced at $299.99 USD and is designed to enhance the gaming experience with its haptic technology; ➂ The Freyja features six high-definition haptic motors and can be paired with movies and music.
- NVIDIA has enjoyed GPU dominance for over 20 years now, leaving AMD and Intel in its GPU dust➀ NVIDIA has been dominating the GPU market for over 20 years; ➁ AMD has been unable to compete and Intel didn't start in the race; ➂ NVIDIA's market share has been increasing since 2010 with the GeForce 500 series GPUs.
- South Korean companies to spend $48.9 billion on AI by 2027, new national AI computing center➀ South Korean companies are investing 65 trillion won ($48.9 billion USD) in AI development by 2027; ➁ The goal is to compete with global leaders in AI; ➂ A national AI computing center will be established to drive AI transformation across industries and society.
- ASUS next-gen ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard spotted at US retailer for $1100+➀ ASUS is preparing new Z890 motherboards with a US retailer listing; ➁ The flagship ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard costs over $1100; ➂ The new Z890 motherboards are designed for Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 200 series CPUs.
September 28
- AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU rumored delay: now Q1 2025 because of RDNA 3 oversupply➀ AMD's RDNA 4 GPU is rumored to be delayed to Q1 2025 due to an oversupply of RDNA 3 GPUs; ➁ The issue is attributed to an excess of high-end Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs; ➂ AMD's strategy with RDNA 4 is to target the mid-range market, leaving NVIDIA to dominate the high-end and ultra-enthusiast segments.
- KLEVV GENUINE G560 PCIe Gen5 SSD is passively cooled and reaches up to 14,000 MB/s speed➀ KLEVV introduces the GENUINE G560 PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with speeds up to 14,000 MB/s; ➁ The SSD features passive cooling and is designed for gamers and content creators; ➂ KLEVV also announces the CRAS C715 PCIe Gen3 SSD with capacities up to 1TB.
- GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition features a dual-slot design, impressive for a 600W GPU➀ The GeForce RTX 5090 Founder Edition features a dual-slot cooler and build; ➁ NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 are expected to launch early next year; ➂ The GeForce RTX 5090 will have a 600W power draw and a compact dual-slot cooler.
- Blizzard announces Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia, StarCraft collabs coming to PC Game Pass➀ Blizzard announced a collaboration between Overwatch 2 and My Hero Academia, with skins of characters like Deku, Uravity, All Might, Kirko, and Tomura Shigaraki available from October 17 to October 30. ➁ StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are coming to PC Game Pass on November 5. ➂ The original StarCraft is free on Battle.net, or $15.99 for the Remastered version.