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September 28
- MSI's new MEG Vision X AI pre-built PC features Arrow Lake CPU, GeForce RTX 50 series GPU➀ MSI is launching a new MEG Vision X AI pre-built PC with Intel's new 'Arrow Lake' CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The PC is expected to feature the Intel Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs; ➃ The system will include a 360mm AIO liquid cooler, Glacier Armor heatsink design, and an ultra-high-end Z890 motherboard.
September 27
- NASA releases photographs of the holes in the tires of the latest Mars rover➀ NASA has released photographs showing the holes in the tires of its latest Mars rover, Perseverance; ➁ The holes are a result of the rover's scientific exploration on the Red Planet; ➂ The rover has been on the Martian surface since February 2021 and has faced various challenges, including tire wear.
- Sony silently doubles the price of Horizon Zero Dawn ahead of PS5 Pro release➀ Sony has quietly doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition; ➁ The price increase is the first in six years; ➂ The move is ahead of the PlayStation 5 Pro release.
- MSI addresses Intel 13th and 14th gen CPU instability issues in new motherboard update➀ MSI has released the awaited BIOS patch for Intel's 13th and 14th-gen CPUs on its Z790 and B760 motherboards; ➁ The patch addresses instability issues caused by excessive voltage requests from the CPUs; ➂ MSI has listed 14 motherboards that are ready for the update.
- AMD Ryzen 9000X3D processors should be here by the end of October➀ AMD Ryzen 9000X3D series processors are rumored to be released by the end of October; ➁ The lineup includes Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and Ryzen 5 9600X3D; ➂ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is expected to launch in late October, with the higher-end models 9950X3D and 9900X3D possibly revealed at CES 2025.
- MSI reveals GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GAMING Slim 'STALKER 2' Edition graphics card➀ MSI reveals the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GAMING Slim 'STALKER 2' Edition graphics card; ➁ The card is designed in collaboration with GSC Games for STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl; ➂ It features a custom design and factory overclocking.
- AMD plans to release mid-range Ryzen 5 9600X3D: 6 cores, 12 threads of Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache tech➀ AMD is planning to release the mid-range Ryzen 5 9600X3D processor; ➁ The processor features 6 cores and 12 threads with Zen 5 architecture and 64MB of next-gen 3D V-Cache technology; ➂ The new processor is expected to compete with Intel's Arrow Lake.
September 26
- SK hynix starts mass production of 12-layer HBM3E memory: 36GB capacity per module @ 9.6Gbps➀ SK hynix has begun mass production of the world's first 12-layer HBM3E memory with a capacity of up to 36GB and a bandwidth of 9.6Gbps; ➁ The new memory is designed for AI GPUs and is set to be supplied to NVIDIA within 12 months; ➂ SK hynix aims to maintain its leadership in AI memory with the introduction of this new technology.
- Inclusive Gaming: How audio accessibility delivers a more accessible gaming experience➀ The role of audio in video games for accessibility; ➁ Examples of games with good audio accessibility; ➂ Best practices for developers to make games more inclusive
- Sony officially explains why the PS5 Pro is so much more expensive than the PS5➀ Sony explains the reasons behind the higher price of PS5 Pro; ➁ PlayStation Senior Principal Product Manager Toshi Aoki discusses the hardware improvements; ➂ The inclusion of new technologies like SSD and Wi-Fi 7
- GPU sales are experiencing a boom thanks to a 'slight' drop in price➀ GPU shipments from AIBs increased in Q2 2024; ➁ NVIDIA and AMD see significant growth; ➂ GPU sales attributed to new card releases and price drop
- Meta Quest 3S announced, same Snapdragon processor, cheaper lenses reduce cost➀ Meta has announced the Meta Quest 3S, a more affordable version of the Meta Quest 3; ➁ The Quest 3S retains the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and has a lower price due to cheaper lenses; ➂ The headset lacks the advanced 4K pancake lenses and has a smaller field of view.
- Silent Hill 2 remake almost didn't come to PC➀ Konami was not initially interested in bringing the Silent Hill 2 remake to PC; ➁ Bloober Team convinced Konami to change their mind; ➂ Silent Hill 2 will launch on October 8, 2024, on Steam and PlayStation 5.
September 25
- FBI scares Chinese government-linked botnet operators into burning down their own network➀ The FBI's pursuit of a China-based botnet led to the operators 'burning down' their network; ➁ The botnet, operated by 'Integrity Technology Group', was used to gather intelligence on critical US infrastructure; ➂ The botnet operators attempted to launch a DDoS attack on the FBI but failed.
- DLSS comes to dark fantasy shooter Witchfire, RPG GreedFall II, and more➀ NVIDIA announced support for DLSS in new games including Witchfire and Greedfall II; ➁ Witchfire is a fantasy FPS with DLSS 3 Frame Generation support; ➂ Greedfall II: The Dying World is available in Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution.
- Sony officially unveils Ghost of Tsushima sequel and it features a female protagonist➀ Sony officially unveils a new Ghost of Tsushima sequel; ➁ The sequel is set 300 years before the original game's events; ➂ The protagonist is a female character named Atsu.
- Ubisoft pulls out of Tokyo Game Show after mounting Assassin's Creed Shadows controversy➀ Ubisoft officially withdraws from the Tokyo Game Show; ➁ Assassin's Creed Shadows' press previews canceled; ➂ Controversy over pricing, gameplay, and depiction of Japanese culture.
- Capcom says that Resident Evil Village will run at 120FPS on the new PS5 Pro➀ Capcom announced a new 120FPS gameplay mode for Resident Evil Village on the PS5 Pro; ➁ The upgrade aims to provide the best user experience with enhanced graphics and performance; ➂ PS5 Pro's new features like PSSR and faster performance are highlighted.
- SONY INZONE M10S OLED gaming monitor: 27-inch 1440p at insane 480Hz with DP2.1 for $1099➀ Sony unveils the INZONE M10S OLED gaming monitor with a 27-inch 1440p resolution and 480Hz refresh rate; ➁ The monitor features a custom heatsink, DisplayPort 2.1, and is designed for gaming tournaments; ➂ It is priced at $1099 and is available on Amazon.
- AMD's next-gen Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU spotted: 8-core CPU, beefed-up RDNA 3.5 GPU➀ AMD's next-gen Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU is spotted with an 8-core CPU and an enhanced RDNA 3.5 GPU; ➁ The new APU is expected to power next-gen gaming handhelds in 2025; ➂ The APU is codenamed Z2X28W with a 28W TDP.
- Can't be bothered to make your own Spotify playlists? AI will now do it for you in the US➀ Spotify's AI Playlist feature is now available to Premium users in the US in beta; ➁ Users can create playlists based on vibes, occasions, or specific parameters; ➂ The feature is currently limited to music-related prompts and is designed to be fun.
September 24
- ASUS Adol 14 Air Fragrance laptop features AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 APU, built-in fragrance➀ ASUS is launching the Adol 14 Air Fragrance Edition laptop for the Chinese market; ➁ The laptop is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 395 'Strix Point' APU; ➂ It features a 14-inch 3K display with a 240Hz refresh rate and is priced at 9199 RMB.
- Steam hits its new highest-ever record for concurrent users: 38.3 million is the new record➀ Steam has reached a new record of 38.3 million concurrent users; ➁ The growth is driven by games like Black Myth: Wukong and Counter-Strike 2; ➂ The record was broken in just 36 hours.
- Intel Razer Lake-S CPU teased after Nova Lake-S, which just replaced Arrow Lake-S Refresh➀ Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S processors are on the horizon; ➁ Nova Lake-S will replace Arrow Lake-S; ➃ Razer Lake-S is rumored to succeed Nova Lake-S in 2026+; ➄ Intel may change sockets with Razer Lake-S.
September 23
- Intel scoops in $8.5 billion in new funding over the last few days, as Qualcomm eyes takeover➀ Intel has secured $8.5 billion in new funding from Apollo Global Management; ➁ The move is seen as a vote of confidence in Intel's turnaround strategy; ➂ Qualcomm is rumored to be considering a takeover bid for Intel.
- Microsoft won't have a response to PS5 Pro, instead we wait until Xbox Next and portable Xbox➀ Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced gaming experience; ➁ Microsoft has no response to the PS5 Pro with its current offerings; ➂ Microsoft is focusing on the next-generation Xbox, expected around 2026.
- Analyst: Apple has been a 'little disingenuous with its marketing' for AI features on iPhone 16➀ Apple has been 'a little disingenuous with its marketing' for AI features on iPhone 16; ➁ Some features are missing until 2025, and some are 'nowhere near as capable' as rival AI; ➂ Analyst Mark Gurman points out Apple's marketing tactics.
September 22
- Apple's future-gen iPhone 18 in 2026 to use 2nm chip made by TSMC, iPhone 17 chip made on 3nm➀ Apple's iPhone 18 in 2026 will use TSMC's 2nm chips; ➁ Some iPhone 18 models might have 3nm chips; ➂ iPhone 17 models will use 3nm chips in 2025.
- Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' console hits eBay for $10,000➀ Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' console is already on eBay for $10,000; ➁ The console includes a 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and limited edition controllers; ➂ Sony is producing only 12,300 units, making it a hot commodity among scalpers.
- Hands-on with the world's first triple fold smartphone that's exclusive to one country➀ Hands-on with Huawei's China-exclusive Mate XT Ultimate Design; ➁ Triple folding capabilities and different screen sizes; ➂ Huawei's engineering and display quality; ➃ Price and availability in China