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November 17
- Intel has no plans to bring 3D V-Cache to its desktop Core Ultra CPU line-up➀ Intel has no plans to bring 3D V-Cache to its desktop Core Ultra CPU line-up; ➁ Intel is developing similar cache-stacking technology but plans to focus on the server market; ➂ The desktop CPU market for gamers is not large, and Intel sells more CPUs to non-gaming systems.
- Valve talks about Half-Life's future, and what Half-Life 3 would look like➀ Valve celebrates the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with an update and a documentary; ➁ Gabe Newell discusses the cancellation of Half-Life 2: Episode 3; ➂ Newell emphasizes the need for innovation in Half-Life 3 beyond just continuing the story.
- Half-Life 2: Episode 3 gameplay showcases its Artic setting and brand-new Ice Gun➀ Valve showcases gameplay from the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3 in a documentary celebrating the game's 20th anniversary; ➁ The gameplay reveals an Arctic setting with a new Ice Gun and Alyx as a key character; ➂ The documentary discusses the game's development and the reasons for its cancellation.
November 15
- AMD says its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip is 75% faster than Intel Core Ultra for gaming➀ AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip outperforms Intel Core Ultra by 75% in gaming performance; ➁ AMD showcases its new Ryzen AI 300 Series processors for thin and light laptops; ➂ The performance data indicates that AMD's technology offers significant advantages over Intel's in certain scenarios.
- Samsung working on 'custom HBM4' solutions for Meta and Microsoft, to fight TSMC and SK hynix➀ Samsung is developing customized HBM4 memory solutions for Meta and Microsoft; ➁ Mass production is expected by the end of 2025; ➂ The new HBM4 memory will offer 2TB/sec bandwidth and up to 48GB capacities.
November 14
- Global GPU revenue to reach $100 billion by the end of the year, driven by AI➀ The global GPU market is projected to reach nearly $100 billion by the end of the year; ➁ GPUs are becoming increasingly prevalent in various sectors, driven by the AI boom and high demand for NVIDIA GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's GPU sales could top $90 billion, with AMD's AI GPU sales expected to reach $3 billion.
- Japan's SoftBank to receive of NVIDIA's first DGX B200 system: for first AI 5G telecom telecom➀ Japan's SoftBank receives the first NVIDIA Blackwell GPU for its AI supercomputer; ➁ Plans to use Grace Blackwell chips for further enhancement; ➂ SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang discuss past offers and NVIDIA's market value at an AI event in Tokyo.
- STALKER 2's final PC system requirements - RTX 4070, 32GB of RAM, and 160GB required➀ STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released on November 20, 2024, with final PC system requirements revealed. The game supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling technologies to enhance performance. ➁ The game requires at least an RTX 4070 for 1440p gameplay and an RTX 4080 for 4K. ➃ The game supports DLSS and FSR to boost performance.
- DDR5 memory speed world record was broken, DDR5-12264 achieved by overclocker AKM➀ DDR5 memory speed world record broken by overclocker AKM; ➁ DDR5-12264 achieved with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, V-COLOR XFinity memory, and ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF; ➂ New record surpasses previous DDR5-12112 record.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU + AM5 socket burned out, both physically damaged during installation➀ A Reddit user reported a burned AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AM5 socket; ➁ The user experienced '00' postcodes and visible damage suggests bent pins and improper seating of the CPU; ➂ The incident is likely due to installation error by the user.
- NVIDIA benchmarks STALKER 2: GeForce RTX 4090 with DLSS 3 hits 4K 120FPS+ at Max settings➀ NVIDIA benchmarks STALKER 2 on GeForce RTX 4090, achieving over 120FPS at 4K with DLSS 3; ➁ DLSS 3 significantly boosts performance on RTX 40 series GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA tests STALKER 2 at max settings with DLSS 3 enabled, achieving impressive frame rates across the range of RTX 40 series GPUs.
November 13
- Ubisoft hit with class-action lawsuit after removing The Crew from platforms➀ Two gamers are suing Ubisoft for deceiving consumers into buying The Crew without disclosing the game's servers would be shut down; ➁ The lawsuit claims Ubisoft violated California's consumer protection laws by misleading players; ➂ Ubisoft announced the shutdown of The Crew servers last year and offered refunds to recent buyers, but many gamers were unable to receive them.
- 'Alien signal' beamed at Earth from Mars finally decoded after an entire year➀ A father-daughter team has deciphered a coded 'alien signal' sent from Mars to Earth, revealing depictions of amino acids. ➁ The signal was part of an art project called 'A Sign in Space' by the ESA, aimed at testing the process of deciphering potential alien signals. ➂ The team decoded the message by extracting it from raw radio data with the help of over 5,000 citizen scientists.
- Bitcoin smashes through it's all-time high record after shocking 24-hour rise➀ Bitcoin has reached a new milestone, nearing the $100,000 mark after a significant price rally from $80,000 to $90,000; ➁ The rise has been linked to the election of President Trump, with a 30% increase since he was elected; ➂ The price of Bitcoin isn't the only cryptocurrency-related thing rising in value, as shares of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase increased by approximately 75%.
- NVIDIA reportedly shifts production to GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, only one Ada GPU lives on➀ NVIDIA has shifted production to the new GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs; ➁ Only the AD107 line for the RTX 40 series remains in operation; ➂ The RTX 40 series is nearing the end of its production.
November 12
- Don't stand for this nonsense: new study claims standing desks don't have any health benefits➀ A major study involving 83,000 adults found that standing desks do not significantly improve heart health compared to sitting all day. ➁ Both sitting and standing are forms of physical inactivity and do not mitigate cardiovascular risks. ➂ The study suggests that the key to improving health is to incorporate movement, such as taking a walk, at least every hour.
- Pure lunacy? Grand Theft Auto 6 fans predict next trailer drop is November 22 based on the moon➀ GTA 6 is expected to be released in fall 2025, as confirmed by Take-Two Interactive. A new speculation arises from promotional material for GTA Online, showing the moon in a phase corresponding to November 22, suggesting a major announcement or trailer release on that date. ➁ The moon has been used as a clue for GTA 6 announcements before, with a past example being the Moon Festival image that correctly corresponded with an announcement from Rockstar. ➂ Social media is abuzz with theories about the significance of November 22.
November 11
- Sony confirms PlayStation 5 Pro sales are already beating PS4 Pro sales➀ Sony has launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, surpassing the PS4 Pro in sales during the same period; ➁ Sony's CFO confirms the strong sales performance of the PS5 Pro; ➂ Despite criticism, the PS5 Pro is outperforming the PS4 Pro in sales.
- Nintendo confirms when it will announce the Switch successor➀ Nintendo plans to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch during the fiscal year ending April 2025; ➁ The company emphasizes the importance of the Nintendo Account, which will play a significant role in the next-generation console; ➂ The Nintendo Account will maintain continuity with over 100 million users.
- Pokemon sales hit 99 million on the Nintendo Switch, 1.3 billion Switch games sold to date➀ Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch have sold over 99 million units; ➁ The Nintendo Switch has sold over 140 million units, making it Nintendo's second best-selling console after the Nintendo DS; ➂ The Pokemon franchise has seen a variety of game releases on the Switch, including Pokken Tournament, Pokemon Quest, and more.
- AI injected into Minecraft and left alone is now teaching itself how to play➀ Researchers have developed an AI named AIRIS that is learning to play Minecraft autonomously; ➁ The AI was developed by SingularityNET and the ASI Alliance and started from scratch within Minecraft; ➂ The AI uses environmental inputs and movement actions to explore and map the game world.
- Microsoft could copy Apple and rebrand AI features from Copilot to 'Windows Intelligence'➀ Microsoft might be rebranding its AI suite from 'Copilot' to 'Windows Intelligence'; ➁ The change is suggested by a template file reference; ➂ The move could be a direct copy of Apple's branding strategy with 'Apple Intelligence'.
- EUV lithography machine leader ASML struck by IT outage that affected its facilities globally➀ ASML experienced a global IT outage disrupting its operations; ➁ The outage affected clean rooms and communication with suppliers; ➂ ASML is crucial for companies like TSMC and Intel.
- AYANEO 3 gaming handheld announced, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, high refresh-rate OLED➀ AYANEO 3 is a new flagship gaming handheld with options for a 7-inch LCD or OLED display and powerful APUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RDNA 3.5 graphics; ➁ The AYANEO 3 features a stylish design with ergonomic features and front-facing speakers; ➂ The AI 9 HX 370 variant includes the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI hardware, with access to Copilot+ features.
- Sony's president says forcing PC gamers onto the PlayStation Network is about keeping them safe➀ Sony's president says forcing PC gamers onto the PlayStation Network is about keeping them safe; ➁ The requirement for PC gamers to sign into PlayStation Network (PSN) has been unpopular among PC gamers; ➂ Sony's president acknowledges the decision could invite pushback but was made for safety.
- Intel says it will 'fix' Arrow Lake and Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU gaming performance➀ Intel acknowledges the underperformance of the Core Ultra 200S series, including the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, in gaming benchmarks; ➁ Intel plans to release updates by the end of November or early December to address the performance issues; ➂ Intel identifies multifactor issues at the OS and BIOS levels and will release a comprehensive update.
November 10
- SpaceX 'Marslink' high-speed internet from Mars to Earth: Elon says 'a very basic first step'➀ SpaceX has introduced 'Marslink', a concept for high-speed internet between Mars and Earth using an adaptation of its Starlink satellite network. ➁ The system aims to provide a data relay capable of transmitting 4Mbps or more across the distance between the planets. ➃ SpaceX presented Marslink to NASA with the aim of establishing a high-speed data relay system.
- MSI 'X3D Gaming Mode' feature: faster gaming perf with single, dual-CCD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs➀ MSI introduces the 'X3D Gaming Mode' to enhance performance on Ryzen processors; ➁ The feature benefits dual CCD processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D; ➂ It allows disabling other CCD or SMT for improved gaming performance.
November 9
- This'll fix it: Intel resumes FREE coffee, tea for staffers to boost morale, costs $100M a year➀ Intel is reintroducing free coffee and tea for employees to boost morale despite ongoing financial difficulties; ➁ The company has faced significant financial challenges, including a $16.6 billion loss in Q3 2024; ➂ Intel has recently laid off thousands of employees and implemented cost-cutting measures.
November 8
- NVIDIA trademarks future-gen GeForce RTX 6090 SUPER graphics card, RTX 5090 SUPER teased➀ NVIDIA has trademarked names for the GeForce RTX 60 series, including the RTX 6090 SUPER, RTX 6090 Ti, and RTX 6090, as well as the RTX 5090 SUPER, RTX 5090 Ti GPUs. ➁ The filings with the Eurasian Economic Commission suggest NVIDIA's strategy to stay ahead of AMD's upcoming RDNA. ➃ NVIDIA is preparing for future GPU releases, indicating the launch of new flagship cards.