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October 2
- 17 countries call for regulation on virtual currencies like V-Bucks and COD Points➀ 17 countries have called for better regulation of virtual currencies in the European Union; ➁ The Norwegian Consumer Council has partnered with other consumer protection agencies to address the billion-dollar virtual currency market; ➂ The report highlights the use of psychological tactics by game companies to encourage spending.
October 1
- BIOSTAR unveils its new X870E VALKYRIE flagship Zen 5 motherboard➀ BIOSTAR launches the X870E VALKYRIE motherboard; ➁ Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs; ➂ Features DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and multiple storage options
- ASRock unleashes its Zen 5-ready X870 and X870 motherboards: led by the X870E Taichi➀ ASRock launches new X870E and X870 motherboards for AMD's Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 CPUs; ➁ X870E Taichi is the flagship model with PCIe Gen5 and M.2 Gen5 support; ➂ Features include Wi-Fi 7, 5Gbps LAN, and tool-free M.2 heatsink installation.
- TikTok owner ByteDance to train its AI model using 100,000+ of Huawei's new Ascend AI chips➀ ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, will use Huawei's latest AI chips to train its next-generation AI model; ➁ This move is in response to the U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips; ➂ ByteDance has ordered over 100,000 of Huawei's Ascend 910B chips but has received only 30,000 as of July.
- ASUS overclocks the Ryzen 9950X to 7.55 GHz on its new ROG Crosshair X870E HERO board➀ ASUS overclockers SAFEDISK and ELMOR set new world records with the ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU; ➁ The overclocking achievement reached 7.55 GHz with liquid nitrogen cooling; ➂ The system was stable at 7548.68 MHz and performed complex tasks.
- Huawei is shipping its Ascend 910C AI Accelerator to NVIDIA customers in China➀ Huawei is shipping its Ascend 910C AI Accelerator to NVIDIA customers in China; ➁ The move comes as the US imposes trade restrictions on AI hardware, making it challenging for Chinese tech giants to source NVIDIA chips; ➂ Huawei aims to compete with NVIDIA in the AI chip market with its new chip.
- G.SKILL achieves one-click DDR5-9000 with the new ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard➀ G.SKILL achieves one-click DDR5-9000 with ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard; ➁ ASUS's new flagship board features ASUS NitroPath DRAM technology; ➂ G.SKILL uses Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series modules for the impressive speed.
September 30
- AMD adds DDR5-8000 EXPO support, just in time for new X870 motherboards➀ AMD confirms support for one-click AMD EXPO DDR5-8000 memory kits; ➁ The support is available for new X870 and X870E motherboards; ➂ AMD updates its AGESA BIOS firmware for Ryzen 9000 Series CPU performance and latency improvements.
- AMD's new BIOS improves Ryzen 9000 Series CPU performance and core-to-core latency➀ AMD has released a new BIOS for its Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs to improve performance and core-to-core latency; ➁ The new BIOS, AGESA PI 1.2.0.2, includes a 105W cTDP power rating for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X; ➂ It also improves core-to-core latency across the Ryzen 9000 Series, enhancing gaming performance.
- Thermal Grizzly's WireView Pro GPU monitors power usage and temperatures at the connector➀ Thermal Grizzly introduces the WireView Pro GPU, a tool for measuring and monitoring GPU power usage and temperatures. ➁ The device is designed to protect graphics cards from potential damage due to overheating or power issues. ➂ It features an OLED display, internal temperature sensors, and an external temperature sensor for accurate measurements.
- Microsoft brings back its most controversial Windows AI feature, with beefed up security➀ Microsoft is reintroducing its controversial Windows AI feature, Recall; ➁ The new version emphasizes security and privacy; ➂ Recall now uses a secure VBS Enclave to store data.
- Razer's new Freyja is the world's first HD Haptics Gaming Cushion➀ Razer introduces the Freyja, the world's first HD Haptics Gaming Cushion; ➁ The cushion is priced at $299.99 USD and is designed to enhance the gaming experience with its haptic technology; ➂ The Freyja features six high-definition haptic motors and can be paired with movies and music.
- NVIDIA has enjoyed GPU dominance for over 20 years now, leaving AMD and Intel in its GPU dust➀ NVIDIA has been dominating the GPU market for over 20 years; ➁ AMD has been unable to compete and Intel didn't start in the race; ➂ NVIDIA's market share has been increasing since 2010 with the GeForce 500 series GPUs.
- South Korean companies to spend $48.9 billion on AI by 2027, new national AI computing center➀ South Korean companies are investing 65 trillion won ($48.9 billion USD) in AI development by 2027; ➁ The goal is to compete with global leaders in AI; ➂ A national AI computing center will be established to drive AI transformation across industries and society.
- ASUS next-gen ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard spotted at US retailer for $1100+➀ ASUS is preparing new Z890 motherboards with a US retailer listing; ➁ The flagship ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard costs over $1100; ➂ The new Z890 motherboards are designed for Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 200 series CPUs.
September 28
- AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 GPU rumored delay: now Q1 2025 because of RDNA 3 oversupply➀ AMD's RDNA 4 GPU is rumored to be delayed to Q1 2025 due to an oversupply of RDNA 3 GPUs; ➁ The issue is attributed to an excess of high-end Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs; ➂ AMD's strategy with RDNA 4 is to target the mid-range market, leaving NVIDIA to dominate the high-end and ultra-enthusiast segments.
- KLEVV GENUINE G560 PCIe Gen5 SSD is passively cooled and reaches up to 14,000 MB/s speed➀ KLEVV introduces the GENUINE G560 PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with speeds up to 14,000 MB/s; ➁ The SSD features passive cooling and is designed for gamers and content creators; ➂ KLEVV also announces the CRAS C715 PCIe Gen3 SSD with capacities up to 1TB.
- GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition features a dual-slot design, impressive for a 600W GPU➀ The GeForce RTX 5090 Founder Edition features a dual-slot cooler and build; ➁ NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 are expected to launch early next year; ➂ The GeForce RTX 5090 will have a 600W power draw and a compact dual-slot cooler.
- Blizzard announces Overwatch 2 x My Hero Academia, StarCraft collabs coming to PC Game Pass➀ Blizzard announced a collaboration between Overwatch 2 and My Hero Academia, with skins of characters like Deku, Uravity, All Might, Kirko, and Tomura Shigaraki available from October 17 to October 30. ➁ StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are coming to PC Game Pass on November 5. ➂ The original StarCraft is free on Battle.net, or $15.99 for the Remastered version.
- 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