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October 24
- Salesforce CEO says 'Copilot is a flop' and that Microsoft is in 'panic mode' over AI failing➀ Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff criticizes Microsoft's Copilot; ➁ Claims it lacks necessary data and security for real intelligence; ➂ Asserts Microsoft is in 'panic mode'; ➃ Introduces Agentforce as a solution
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU leaks: estimated 45-65% faster than RTX 4080 Laptop GPU➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is rumored to be 45% to 65% faster than the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU; ➁ The GPU is expected to feature 8000+ CUDA cores and 16GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory; ➂ The performance of the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is predicted to be 45-65% faster than the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, and even around desktop RTX 4070 Ti or RTX 4080 levels.
- Linux creator names and shames Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD for having 'buggy hardware'➀ Linus Torvalds expresses frustration with 'buggy hardware' from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA; ➁ Blames them for vulnerabilities; ➂ Calls for accountability in hardware issues
- Google's next-gen Tensor G6 codename 'Malibu' chip: TSMC 2nm for major perf, power improvements➀ Google's next-gen Tensor G6 processor, codenamed 'Malibu', will be built on TSMC's 2nm process node; ➁ The Tensor G6 is expected to power the upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone series; ➂ The new processor promises major performance and power improvements.
- ORIGIN PC unveils NSL-14 and NSL-16 workstation laptops with new Intel Core Ultra 7 CPUs➀ ORIGIN PC has unveiled the NSL-14 and NSL-16; ➁ Both laptops are powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor; ➂ The NSL-14 features a 14-inch display and the NSL-16 has a 16-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate.
- ASUS launches Thunderbolt 5 add-in card: up to 120Gbps bandwidth, with DisplayPort 2.1 support➀ ASUS launches Thunderbolt 5 add-in card with up to 120Gbps bandwidth; ➁ Supports DisplayPort 2.1 with PCIe 4.0 interface; ➂ Features single 6-pin PCIe power connector and up to 130W USB-PD support.
- Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K loses to 14900K, 13900K, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 7800X3D in gaming➀ Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K processor loses in gaming performance to the Core i9-14900K, 13900K, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 7800X3D, and even the Ryzen 7 7700X; ➁ The performance of the Core Ultra 9 285K against its predecessors and competitors is discussed; ➂ Issues with the Arrow Lake architecture and potential hardware flaws are mentioned.
October 23
- Elon Musk shares high detail footage of Starship launch captured on $17,000 camera lens➀ SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shares high-detail footage of the Starship launch; ➁ The footage was captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy using a $17,000 lens; ➂ McCarthy was able to track Starship to orbit and capture the stage separation moment.
- 100,000+ United Nations documents exposed by cybersecurity researcher➀ A cybersecurity researcher discovered over 100,000 UN-associated documents; ➁ The documents contained sensitive information such as financial reports and personal data; ➂ The researcher reported the issue, and access was restricted the next day.
- Ubisoft reportedly disbands Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team even after positive reviews➀ Ubisoft has reportedly disbanded the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown; ➁ The decision came after the game failed to meet internal sales expectations; ➂ The team proposed a sequel and expansions, but were rejected.
- Researchers create new microchip design that abandons electricity for sound and light➀ Researchers have developed a new microchip design that uses sound and light instead of electricity; ➁ The technology utilizes stimulated Brillouin scattering to generate and control sound waves on a microchip surface; ➂ The research could lead to advancements in 5G/6G networks, sensors, and advanced communications technology.
- Morgan Stanley says NVIDIA 2U air-cooled MGX GB200 NVL2 still suffers from 'thermal issues'➀ Morgan Stanley reports that NVIDIA's 2U air-cooled MGX GB200 NVL2 server continues to face 'thermal issues'; ➁ The server features 2x Grace CPUs and 2x Blackwell B200 AI GPUs on the same PCB board; ➂ The company may opt for a 4U form factor due to thermal constraints.
- 200 semiconductor engineers working for Samsung applied for jobs with rival SK hynix➀ 200 Samsung semiconductor engineers apply for jobs at SK hynix; ➁ Concerns over Samsung's chip business are growing; ➂ SK hynix has expanded a program to recruit engineers with less than five years of experience, attracting many Samsung engineers.
- Nintendo is developing a new Minecraft-style MMO, and 10,000 people are playtesting it➀ Nintendo is developing a new Minecraft-style MMO; ➁ The game is being tested on the Switch with 10,000 participants; ➂ Players collaborate to build and develop a planet.
- GeForce RTX 5090 in leaked footage was just a massive RTX 4070 Ti SUPER➀ Footage from an Indonesian factory mistakenly identified a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER as a GeForce RTX 5090; ➁ The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER SOLID is one of ZOTAC's largest GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 are expected to be unveiled at CES 2025.
October 22
- Taiwan is 'very open' to using new nuclear technology as AI demand devours electricity supply➀ Taiwan is considering changing its nuclear energy policy due to the increasing demand for electricity from AI; ➁ The existing nuclear power facilities in Taiwan are aging, and there is only one operational plant in 2024; ➂ Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed openness to new nuclear technologies with proper safety measures and waste management.
- Apple's next-gen M4 chips in M4, M4 Pro, M4 Max will power new wave of MacBook Pro laptops➀ Apple is set to unveil its new M4 family of processors; ➁ The new MacBook Pros will be powered by the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max SoCs; ➂ TSMC's 3nm process node is used for the new processors.
- Apple's next-gen iPhone 17 Air rumors: A17 chip, 8GB RAM, single 48MP rear camera, and more➀ Apple's next-gen iPhone 17 Air rumored to feature an A17 chip; ➁ 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence; ➂ Single 48MP rear camera; ➃ TSMC's 3nm process node.
- Valve's new ragdoll, gore systems: primed for Half-Life 3, would be perfect for Left 4 Dead 3➀ Valve is developing a new ragdoll and gore system for Half-Life 3; ➁ The system allows for the disabling of individual enemy body parts; ➂ The system is expected to enhance the gameplay experience in Left 4 Dead 3.
- AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 5.6GHz on all cores: up to 35% faster than 7800X3D at stock➀ AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor is overclocked to 5.6GHz across all cores, achieving up to 35% faster performance than the 7800X3D at stock settings. ➁ The processor scores over 25,000 points in Cinebench R23 with PBO and OC. ➂ The 9800X3D is expected to have a boost clock of 5.2GHz, which is 200MHz higher than the 7800X3D.
- Alan Wake 2 on PS5 Pro in Performance mode: 864p res upscaled to 4K at 60FPS➀ Alan Wake 2 on PS5 Pro in Performance mode upscales 864p to 4K at 60FPS; ➁ Quality mode runs at 30FPS with ray tracing; ➂ PS5 Pro's hardware upgrade offers improved visuals and performance.
- Unreal Engine 5.4-powered The Matrix Awakens demo: huge 40% CPU perf increase over UE5.0 build➀ The Matrix Awakens tech demo powered by Unreal Engine 5.4 shows a 40% increase in CPU performance over the Unreal Engine 5.0 build; ➁ GPU performance is also improved by around 20%; ➂ Unreal Engine 5.4 introduces new features like Virtual Shadow Maps and Hit Lighting, enhancing the demo's visual quality.
October 21
- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPU prices drop by up to $50 ahead of Zen 5 X3D debut➀ AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs see price drops up to $50 ahead of Zen 5 X3D launch; ➁ Promotion includes models from Ryzen 5 9600X to Ryzen 9 9950X; ➂ Discounts are available starting today.
- AMD officially confirms Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs and November release date➀ AMD officially confirms the launch of Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs on November 7, 2024; ➁ The Ryzen 9800 X3D is the first to be released, with Ryzen 9900 X3D and Ryzen 9950 X3D to follow in early 2025; ➂ The Ryzen 9800 X3D is expected to deliver better performance than its predecessor.
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC in January 2025, just in time for next-gen GPUs➀ Sony confirms the release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC; ➁ The game will launch on January 30, 2025, via Steam and the Epic Games Store; ➂ The PC version will support enhanced ray-tracing options and will be available in Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition.
- Squadron 42 pushed back with 2026 window, new gameplay demo teased at CitizenCon 2024➀ Squadron 42's release date is pushed back to 2026; ➁ A new gameplay demo over an hour long is teased at CitizenCon 2024; ➂ The game features a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill, Gary Oldman, and more.
October 20
- SuperMicro unveils NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 SuperCluster: liquid-cooled AI servers➀ SuperMicro unveils its new NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 SuperCluster, a liquid-cooled Exascale Compute system in a single rack; ➁ The system includes 72 NVIDIA Blackwell B200 GPUs and offers high-speed interconnects; ➂ Supermicro provides end-to-end liquid-cooling solutions and comprehensive deployment services.
- NVIDIA Blackwell AI GPU issues hurt relations with TSMC, RTX 50 GPUs nearly made by Samsung➀ NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPU issues caused tension with TSMC; ➁ NVIDIA considered Samsung for GeForce RTX 50 series GPU production; ➂ TSMC and NVIDIA blame each other for the defects.
- Check out this modded Xbox gaming handheld: uses original Xbox motherboard, upgraded insides➀ This modded Xbox gaming handheld uses the original Xbox motherboard; ➁ It features a 9-inch 480p display, pure digital video/audio, and 100W USB-PD charging; ➂ The modder, 'Redherring32', has created a portable Xbox with a real motherboard from a real Xbox, ensuring full compatibility with the entire Xbox library.
- Intel Arc Battlemage GPU leaks: AIBs have 'almost ZERO desire to gamble on Arc' again➀ Intel's Arc Battlemage GPU leaks reveal the G31 and G21 SKUs with expected performance levels; ➁ AIBs show little interest in Arc, with AMD reportedly pushing Ryzen + RDNA 4 bundles; ➂ Intel faces challenges with Battlemage, including budget constraints and competition with RDNA 4.