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September 21
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro teardown: A18 Pro smaller logic board, densely packed, better heat transfer➀ The new iPhone 16 Pro features a redesigned A18 Pro logic board that is smaller and more densely packed; ➁ The logic board includes a larger metal cover for improved heat transfer; ➂ Apple has made changes to the battery design for easier repair and replacement.
- Microsoft: Hire the maker of this Windows 12 concept video immediately - it really is that good➀ The Windows 11 concept video showcases a sleek and streamlined Windows 12 design; ➁ The concept is praised for its modern, minimalist, and clean interface; ➂ The author suggests Microsoft should consider incorporating some of these ideas into their next OS.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 requires 64GB of RAM for 'perfect' performance on the PC➀ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 requires 64GB of RAM for optimal performance; ➁ The game is set to launch on November 19, 2024; ➂ The game offers a 'digital twin' of Earth with 4000x more detail in some areas.
September 20
- The next Battlefield: back to basics, possible return of Community Test Environment (CTE)➀ The new Battlefield is set to recapture the essence of Battlefield 3 and 4; ➁ The Community Test Environment (CTE) may return; ➂ EA is planning a large-scale, community-driven test program for the new Battlefield.
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU teased: 16C/32T of Zen 5, monster 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU, up to 96GB RAM➀ AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU is rumored to feature 16 cores and 32 threads with Zen 5 architecture, a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 GPU, and support for up to 96GB of RAM; ➁ The new Strix Halo APUs are expected to support up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, surpassing Intel's Core Ultra 200V series; ➂ AMD's new APUs will compete with Apple's M3, which supports up to 128GB of unified RAM.
- TikTok parent company ByteDance to have 2 custom AI chips made on TSMC 5nm process in 2026➀ ByteDance is developing two AI GPUs to be produced on TSMC's 5nm process node; ➁ Expected to enter mass production in 2026; ➂ The move is to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and comply with US export regulations.
- Danny Boyle shot 28 Years Later on an iPhone 15 Pro Max: the biggest film ever shot on a phone➀ Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle shot his latest movie, '28 Years Later', on an iPhone 15 Pro Max; ➁ The movie is the biggest ever shot on a phone; ➂ The iPhone was equipped with attachments and used in conjunction with action cameras.
- Maybe Microsoft is listening: It looks like ads could get easier to turn off in Windows 11➀ Microsoft has made it easier to manage ads in Windows 11; ➁ The update involves a new 'Recommendation & Offers' page in the Settings app; ➂ The change aims to provide clearer options for users to control personalized ads and recommendations.
September 19
- Apple secretly pulls iOS 18 after updated iPads become bricked➀ Apple has quietly withdrawn the iOS 18 update for iPads; ➁ Users reported their iPads bricked after updating; ➂ Apple acknowledged the issue and removed the update for M4 iPad Pros.
- Logitech G A50 5th Gen headset is a more affordable HDMI-free version of the flagship A50 X➀ The Logitech G ASTRO A50 5th Gen Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station is a more affordable HDMI-free version of the A50 X. ➁ It retains all the features of the A50 X, including PLAYSYNC AUDIO and 24-bit wireless sound. ➂ The headset supports up to three gaming systems and can switch between them instantly.
- Logitech G915 X announced, the company's flagship low-profile gaming keyboard returns➀ Logitech's new G915X Gaming Keyboard is the thinnest low-profile gaming keyboard to date; ➁ It features a completely redesigned galvanic switch and improved key stability; ➂ The flagship model offers up to 800 hours of battery life.
- Microsoft rolls out update ahead of pulling the plug on world's most-popular operating system➀ Microsoft has rolled out an update to comply with the European Digital Markets Act; ➁ The update addresses changes in how users sign into apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11; ➂ The update is intended to be a lighter feature-wise for Windows 10.
September 12
- Samsung S25 Ultra render reveals all four sides of the unreleased smartphone➀ Renders of the unreleased Samsung S25 Ultra have appeared online; ➁ Revealing a look at what Samsung is developing for its next generation; ➂ Join the news discussion below!
- Sony officially unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro and how it dropped the ball➀ Sony officially unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro with significant performance gains; ➁ However, the company faces criticism for making unnecessary concessions and a $200 price hike; ➂ The announcement has been controversial, with mixed reactions from fans.
September 2
- AMD Zen 5 desktop CPUs receive up to 12% price drop within first month➀ AMD's Ryzen 9000 series Zen 5 desktop CPUs have seen up to a 12% price drop within the first month of release. ➁ The price reductions are particularly beneficial for consumers who were hesitant about upgrading. ➂ These price drops are expected to continue as the release of the Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs approaches.
- NVIDIA shows off its beefed-up H200 AI GPU beating AMD's just-released Instinct MI300X➀ NVIDIA's H200 AI GPU shows significant performance improvements over its predecessor H100. ➁ The H200 offers 80% more HBM memory and 40% higher bandwidth compared to H100. ➂ NVIDIA's H200 outperforms AMD's Instinct MI300X in AI performance benchmarks.
- New Windows 11 audio and video search feature scans and scrapes your system's media files➀ Microsoft introduces 'intelligent media search' in Windows 11 Insider Preview; ➁ Feature scans and transcribes media files for spoken word search; ➂ Currently unavailable for testing, future release expected.
- Diablo 4's massive 2.0 update changes the game to be more like Diablo 3 and Diablo 2➀ New max level of 60; ➁ Overhauled difficulty system with four tiers for leveling and four for endgame; ➂ Removal of Sacred Items, introduction of Ancestral Items as 'Forever Items'.
August 31
- AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 24.8.1 adds support for Call of Duty and Star Wars Outlaws➀ Adds support for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta, Concord, FINAL FANTASY XVI, Star Wars Outlaws; ➁ Introduces new HYPR-Tune profiles and AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 support; ➂ Fixes various issues in games like Black Myth: Wukong and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
August 30
- Black Myth: Wukong coming to Xbox during Sony exclusivity deal explained➀ Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox release delayed due to rumored Sony exclusivity deal and a memory leak issue; ➁ Game Science is optimizing the Xbox version to meet quality standards; ➂ Conflicting reports on whether Sony has a timed exclusivity deal with Game Science.
- NVIDIA to join Apple, Microsoft funding round for OpenAI that values the AI startup at $100B+➀ NVIDIA is considering joining a funding round for OpenAI, valuing the startup at over $100 billion. ➁ Apple and Microsoft are also reportedly in talks to participate in the funding round. ➂ Thrive Capital is leading the funding round, investing around $1 billion.
August 29
- MSI rolls out update giving AMD Ryzen Zen 5 CPUs a free performance boost➀ MSI has released a new BIOS update for its AM5 motherboards. ➁ The update introduces a new overclocking mode called '105W TDP'. ➂ This mode provides a 13% performance increase in Cinebench R23 for the Ryzen 9700X and Ryzen 9600X processors.
- MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard teased: the most powerful board for AMD's new Zen 5 CPUs➀ MSI teases its next-gen MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, designed for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs. ➁ Features include a 28-phase VRM design, support for DDR5-8000+ memory, and multiple PCIe Gen 5 slots. ➂ Ready for future Zen CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
- Supermicro confirms NVIDIA B200 AI GPU delay: offers liquid-cooled H200 AI GPUs instead➀ Supermicro confirms the delay of NVIDIA's Blackwell B200 AI GPU; ➁ Offers liquid-cooled Hopper H200 AI GPUs as an alternative; ➂ Asserts minimal impact on AI server market.
- NVIDIA says it will tweak Blackwell AI GPUs, issues with the 'GPU mask' needing B200 re-spin➀ NVIDIA admits issues with Blackwell AI GPUs; ➁ Requires re-spin of B200 AI GPU layers to improve yields; ➂ B100 AI GPU effectively canceled, replaced by B200A
August 28
- PlayStation 5 Pro dev kit leaks: 2TB SSD, beefed-up PS5 Pro only uses around 200W power➀ PlayStation 5 Pro rumored to feature 2TB Gen4 SSD; ➁ Uses around 200W power, running cooler than standard PS5; ➂ Expected to be unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2024.
- Black Myth: Wukong map mod lets you better track quests and find hidden secrets➀ Simple Map mod adds an in-game map to Black Myth: Wukong; ➁ The mod allows full-screen viewing, zooming, and tracking of locations and resources; ➂ A Double Bladed Lightsaber mod is also available, replacing the protagonist's staff and weapon.
August 27
- AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs get big performance gains with new Windows 11 24H2 update➀ AMD's Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors see performance boosts with Windows 11 24H2 update; ➁ Ryzen 7 7700X sees a 10% performance increase, while Ryzen 7 9700X sees an 11% increase; ➂ AMD's Ryzen 9000 series CPUs now meet expected performance levels with the update.
- SK hynix's next-gen HBM4 tape out in October: ready for NVIDIA's future-gen Rubin R100 AI GPU➀ SK hynix plans to tape-out its HBM4 memory in October 2024; ➁ HBM4 offers a 40% increase in bandwidth and 70% reduced power consumption compared to HBM3E; ➂ NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin R100 AI GPU will use HBM4 memory, expected to be available in 2025.
August 26
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU: RTX 4070 performance, consumes LESS power➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU offers RTX 4070 performance; ➁ Uses less power, reducing from 140W to 115W; ➂ Features new GDDR7 memory.