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November 4
- Top 34 GPUs among PC gamers are all GeForce, NVIDIA is competing against itself➀ The October 2024 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows NVIDIA with a 77.37% share of the GPU market, with the top 34 GPUs being GeForce products. The most popular GPU is the GeForce RTX 3060; ➁ The Radeon RX 6600 is the most popular desktop Radeon option, ranking 35th, followed by the Radeon RX 580; ➂ AMD has two RDNA 3 options in the list - the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, while NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX 40 Series has five entries in the Top 20.
- SK hynix boss says NVIDIA CEO asked him to bring forward supply of HBM4 chips by 6 months➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang requested SK hynix to accelerate the supply of HBM4 memory by six months; ➁ SK hynix originally planned to have its next-gen HBM4 memory ready in the second half of 2025; ➂ NVIDIA currently uses SK hynix's HBM3E memory for its AI chips and plans to use HBM4 in its upcoming Rubin R100 AI GPU.
- Oasis AI and a single NVIDIA H100 GPU has created a playable 'AI Minecraft' at 720p 20 FPS➀ Oasis AI by Decart is a real-time AI world model for gaming, demonstrated through an AI-generated version of Minecraft running on a single NVIDIA H100 GPU. ➁ It lacks object permanence, leading to disorienting changes in the environment. ➃ Oasis AI offers a glimpse into the potential of AI-generated open-world environments.
November 3
- Apple's new M4 Max beats Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X in Geekbench 6 run➀ Apple's new M4 Max processor outperforms Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X in Geekbench 6 single-core benchmarks; ➁ In multi-core tests, the M4 Pro surpasses the Ryzen 9 but falls slightly behind the Core Ultra 9; ➂ The M4 Max achieves a single-core score of 3925 in Geekbench 6, surpassing the Core Ultra 9's 3450 and Ryzen 9 9950X's 3359.
November 2
- Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 (no, that's NOT a typo)➀ Russia fines Google an astronomical amount of 2 undecillion rubles for blocking pro-Russian channels on YouTube; ➁ The fine is described as 'a case with many, many zeroes'; ➂ Google's Russian subsidiary declared bankruptcy in 2022 but still operates services in Russia.
November 1
- AMD says it's already working hard on bringing AI-powered FSR 4 to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6➀ AMD hinted that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 might be the first game to feature its next-gen FSR, likely FSR 4, which will use AI for the first time. ➁ AMD is collaborating with Activision to enhance the game experience with FSR 3.1 and future AI-based FSR. ➃ AMD's Jack Huynh revealed that the company is working with Activision to enable the next generation ML-Based FSR on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
- Meta using over 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs for Llama 4, Zuck: 'bigger than anything I've seen'➀ Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta's new Llama 4 model, trained on a cluster of over 100,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs; ➁ The setup is reported to cost over $2 billion; ➂ Meta is competing with xAI and Elon Musk in the AI supercluster race.
- GeForce NOW lets you stream Dragon Age: The Veilguard today and STALKER 2 in a few weeks➀ Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available on GeForce NOW with full RT, DLSS, and G-SYNC; ➁ S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to GeForce NOW in November; ➂ GeForce NOW will add sixteen new titles in November.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's launch took up 19% Comcast's total weekly internet traffic➀ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 achieved record-breaking sales; ➁ The launch accounted for 19% of Comcast's total weekly internet traffic; ➂ The game set a record for new Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
- Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Mac, will run natively on Apple silicon with Path Tracing➀ CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available for Macs with Apple silicon in early 2025; ➁ The game will support path tracing and frame generation, utilizing the new M4 chips' advanced CPU and GPU capabilities; ➂ The Mac version will launch on the Mac App Store, GOG.com, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
October 31
- AMD Ryzen 9800X3D price rumor: $479 MSRP may leave some gamers regretting not buying a 7800X3D➀ AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is rumored to be priced $30 more than its predecessor, the 7800X3D, potentially setting its MSRP at $479; ➁ PC gamers who missed the chance to buy the Ryzen 7800X3D for under $300 may regret not doing so; ➂ The Ryzen 9800X3D's gaming gains are expected to be around 8% compared to the 7800X3D.
- Ubisoft very silently launches blockchain RPG with playable NFTs that cost up to $63,000➀ Ubisoft launched Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a PvP blockchain RPG with NFT characters costing up to $63,000. ➁ Players collect and battle with figurines, initially provided temporarily, then must purchase or craft their own. ➂ The game features an in-game marketplace with listings for figurines ranging from $7 to $63,000.
- OneXFly F1 Pro gaming handheld rocks AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, 7-inch 144Hz OLED display➀ The OneXFly F1 Pro gaming handheld by OneXPlayer is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU with 12 Zen 5 CPU cores and an RDNA 3.5 GPU. It features a 7-inch 144Hz OLED display. ➁ The device weighs 596g and includes customizable RGB lighting. ➂ The handheld is expected to launch around CES 2025.
- Elon Musk's xAI to double Colossus AI supercomputer power to 200K NVIDIA Hopper AI GPUs➀ Elon Musk's xAI is upgrading its Colossus AI supercomputer from 100,000 to 200,000 NVIDIA Hopper AI GPUs; ➁ Colossus is the world's largest AI supercomputer, used for training xAI's Grok LLMs and chatbots for X Premium subscribers; ➂ The Colossus supercomputer cluster was completed in just 122 days, a feat recognized by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang.
- Red Dead Redemption's official PC port runs at 8K 60 FPS on the GeForce RTX 4070➀ Red Dead Redemption, originally released in 2010, is now available on PC with enhancements like higher frame rates, resolutions, and DLSS support. ➁ The game performs well on modern GPUs, such as the GeForce RTX 4070, running at 8K 60+ FPS. ➂ The PC version supports higher frame rates, resolutions, and technologies like DLSS and Frame Generation, with expanded draw distances and crisper textures.
October 30
- Dying Light director highlights the most important feature in the PS5 Pro➀ The upcoming release of the PS5 Pro excites developers due to its enhanced GPU power; ➁ Tymon Smektala, the director of Dying Light, highlights the potential of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR); ➂ Smektala believes PSSR could be more important than the GPU power increase.
- Microsoft seems to have botched the rollout of a nifty AI feature for Windows 11's Photos app➀ Microsoft's new AI-powered super resolution feature for Windows 11 Photos app faced issues during rollout; ➁ Initially appeared on unsupported devices; ➂ Now failing to come to Copilot+ PCs that should have it.
- Robert Downey Jr. threatens to sue from the grave if Hollywood recreates him with AI➀ Robert Downey Jr. threatens to sue any Hollywood executive who uses his likeness as a digital AI replica after his death; ➁ The actor expressed concerns about the use of AI technology to recreate popular actors posthumously; ➂ Downey emphasized the importance of respecting the rights of celebrities even after their death.
- Sony seals Concord and its developers fate after catastrophic $400 million failure➀ Sony has decided to permanently shut down the game Concord and close Firewalk Studios; ➁ Concord was a massive failure costing $400 million to develop but generating minimal revenue; ➂ Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst announced the decision in a blog post.
- OpenAI to build its first AI chip with Broadcom and TSMC, scaling back its foundry ambitions➀ OpenAI is collaborating with Broadcom and TSMC to develop its first in-house AI chip; ➁ The company is scaling back its foundry ambitions due to cost and time constraints; ➂ OpenAI is adopting a strategy of using industry partnerships and a mix of internal and external approaches to manage chip supply and costs.
- Turtle Beach's Stealth Pivot controller for PC and Xbox has a rotating stick and button layout➀ Turtle Beach introduces the Stealth Pivot, a new premium controller with rotating thumbstick and button modules for customizable layouts; ➁ The controller offers 2-in-1 functionality, Hall Effect sensors, AntiDrift thumbsticks, and a Connected Command Display; ➂ It is compatible with Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth devices, with adjustable trigger stops, mappable buttons, and up to 20 hours of wireless battery life.
- G.SKILL and ASUS break DDR5 frequency world record with incredible DDR5-12112 speed➀ G.SKILL and ASUS ROG set a new DDR5 frequency world record at 12,112 MT/s; ➁ The record was achieved using G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB memory and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU; ➂ The record-breaking performance showcases the capabilities of the latest Intel processors and G.SKILL DDR5 memory.
October 29
- Apple's new Magic Mouse suffers from the same two fatal flaws as the last generation➀ Apple's third-generation Magic Mouse retains the same design flaws as its predecessor; ➁ The lack of ergonomics and the charging port location are the main issues; ➂ The only change is the switch from a Lightning port to a USB-C port.
- Elon Musk xAI Colossus AI supercomputer with 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs gets in-depth look➀ Elon Musk's xAI has built the Colossus AI supercomputer in just 122 days; ➁ The system is powered by 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs; ➂ Supermicro liquid-cooled racks, each containing 64 GPUs, form mini clusters.
- Elon Musk leaks SpaceX staff call while gaming, revealing how close Starship was to disaster➀ SpaceX successfully launched and caught Starship, marking a significant achievement; ➁ The event was called Flight 5, with the booster Super Heavy being caught by the Mechazilla launch tower; ➂ Musk accidentally revealed the close call during a gaming stream, where staff mentioned a near-abort due to misconfiguration.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D full specs: 8C/16T Zen 5, 120W TDP, 96MB L3 cache, unlocked multiplier➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads with Zen 5 architecture, a 120W TDP, next-gen 3D V-Cache, 96MB of L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier; ➁ The processor has a 4.7GHz base clock and up to 5.2GHz boost clock; ➂ It is compatible with all AMD 600-series motherboards and has an unlocked multiplier.
- Apple's next-gen M5 chip to launch by end of 2025, new iPad Pro expected in late 2025, or 2026➀ Apple's next-gen M5 chip is expected to launch by the end of 2025; ➁ The new iPad Pro is expected to be released in late 2025 or early 2026; ➂ The M5 chip is designed for the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro and M5 MacBook laptops.
- Meta is developing a search engine so it can decrease its reliance on Google and Microsoft➀ Meta has been indexing the web for at least eight months to develop its own search engine for integration into Meta AI; ➁ The search engine aims to provide an alternative to Google Search and Microsoft Bing; ➂ Meta is using web crawlers for AI search and has partnered with Reuters for content sourcing.
October 28
- Intel Z890 motherboards and Arrow Lake CPUs reportedly have serious issues with Windows 11 24H2➀ Intel Arrow Lake CPUs with Z890 motherboards face issues with Windows 11 24H2; ➁ The conflict between integrated and discrete graphics causes crashes and reboots; ➂ ASUS provides a BIOS update or disabling integrated graphics as a workaround.
- AMD Ryzen 9800X3D full specs spilled, plus benchmark leak sees the CPU equal 9950X in Geekbench➀ AMD Ryzen 9800X3D has been leaked with strong non-gaming performance in Geekbench; ➁ The CPU is expected to have a base clock of 4.7GHz and a boost clock of 5.2GHz; ➂ Ryzen 9800X3D is nearly as fast as the Ryzen 9950X in single-core performance.