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July 20
- The TT Show - Episode 43 - Intel CPU Troubles and AMD's exciting new Game Tech1. Intel's 13th and 14th Gen CPUs are facing instability issues, leading to game developers switching to AMD servers. 2. AMD announced new tech that can reduce game install sizes by up to 70%. 3. Apple and NVIDIA have been using YouTube videos for AI training, violating Google's terms of service. 4. Microsoft developed an AI voice generator so realistic it won't be released.
July 19
- Microsoft officially approved this extremely dangerous door-opening malware1. Microsoft approved a fake ad blocker that injected kernel-level malware. 2. The malware, HotPages, was marketed to internet cafes in China as DWAdsafe. 3. The issue raises concerns about Microsoft's code-checking process.
- 'AI Negotiation' chatbot Nibble helps shoppers save money by negotiating a new price1. Nibble, an AI negotiation chatbot, helps shoppers negotiate better prices online. 2. The AI is described as 'the world's most experienced AI negotiation platform'. 3. Nibble has been used by over 200 organizations and handles deals worth up to six figures.
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU: beats Intel Core Ultra 9 185H in Cinebench R23 run1. AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU achieves 2010 points in Cinebench R23 single-core test. 2. The APU outperforms Intel's Core Ultra 9 185H in single-core performance. 3. AMD's new APU is set to launch later this month.
- PlayStation 5 Pro could be announced at Tokyo Game Show in September, on track for 2024 release1. Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro console may be announced at the Tokyo Game Show in September. 2. The release of the PS5 Pro is expected to be in holiday 2024. 3. Sony will return to the Tokyo Game Show after a 5-year absence.
- Mortal Kombat dev NetherRealm shuts down entire mobile team1. NetherRealm and WB Games have shut down their mobile games division, affecting popular titles like Injustice and Mortal Kombat. 2. All employees in the mobile division have been laid off, as confirmed by a LinkedIn post from QA analyst Tony Lazzara. 3. The studio had previously been pursuing an aggressive push into mobile gaming in 2021.
July 18
- Samsung notifies supply chain in Taiwan that its HBM3E AI memory has been qualified by NVIDIA1. Samsung's HBM3E memory chips have been qualified by NVIDIA for AI GPUs. 2. Up to 30% of DRAM production capacity will be allocated for HBM3E, leading to a potential DRAM price increase. 3. Samsung's qualification is expected to alleviate the HBM memory shortage and support AI industry development.
- 84% of gamers simply won't pay for AI-enhanced hardware features, says new poll1. A new poll by TechPowerUp reveals that 84% of PC users are not willing to pay for AI-enhanced hardware. 2. Over 26,000 participants voted, with 7% willing to pay and 9% undecided. 3. The majority of comments were negative, indicating no interest or use for AI features.
- AMD's new RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 880M integrated GPU in Strix Point APUs: 15% faster, says ASUS1. AMD's new Strix Point APUs feature the Radeon 880M integrated GPU, which is 15% faster than its predecessor. 2. The Radeon 880M is designed to match the performance of a 40W GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. 3. ASUS showcases the new GPU in its Vivobook laptop, highlighting improved gaming performance in MOBA and FPS titles.
- AMD teases future-gen Zen 7 CPUs, still many years away: new socket, motherboard by 2027+1. AMD confirms development of Zen 6 and future-gen Zen 7 CPU architectures. 2. Zen 7 is expected to require a new socket and motherboard, likely after 2027. 3. AMD remains committed to supporting the AM5 platform through 2027.
- Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake-S' rumored CPU boost speed of up to 5.7GHz1. Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake-S' CPU is rumored to have a maximum boost speed of 5.7GHz. 2. The P-Cores are expected to reach up to 5.4GHz, while the E-Cores can hit up to 4.7GHz. 3. This new CPU is part of Intel's next-generation desktop processor lineup, aiming to compete with existing high-speed processors.
July 17
- NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 560.70 adds day one support for three new games1. NVIDIA releases GeForce Game Ready 560.70 WHQL driver with day-one support for three new games: Dungeonborne, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and Stormgate. 2. The driver also adds support for 14 new G-SYNC Compatible gaming displays. 3. The driver includes fixes for NVENC, OBS, Unity, and Adobe Premiere.
- NVIDIA could be worth $50 TRILLION in the next 10 years, says early Amazon and Tesla investor1. James Anderson, an early investor in Tesla and Amazon, predicts NVIDIA could be worth $50 trillion by 2034 due to AI dominance. 2. NVIDIA currently holds over 90% of the AI GPU market share. 3. Anderson believes NVIDIA's market cap could increase by 1500% in the next decade if AI hype continues.
- Scientists warn of nearly invisible comets being a threat to Earth1. A new study highlights the threat of nearly invisible comets to Earth. 2. These dark comets do not exhibit outgassing, making them difficult to detect. 3. NASA and other agencies need to develop programs to discover such rogue objects.
- Intel Panther Lake-H, Panther Lake-U CPU details: up to 16 cores, Xe3 'Celestial' GPU, 5 Tiles1. Intel's next-gen Panther Lake CPUs will feature up to 16 cores and 12 Xe3 'Celestial' GPU cores. 2. The CPUs will be available in two series: Panther Lake-H and Panther Lake-U. 3. The Panther Lake CPUs will enter production on Intel's 18A process node in the first half of 2025, with expected availability in the second half of 2025.
- Intel Bartlett Lake-S desktop CPUs: LGA1700 socket, up to 8+6 Hybrid, up to 12 P-Core only CPUs1. Intel's next-gen Bartlett Lake-S desktop CPUs will feature LGA1700 socket and offer up to 12 P-Cores. 2. The CPUs will be available in 125W, 65W, and 45W TDP tiers. 3. Hybrid and P-Core-only variants will be launched, with the P-Core-only version expected in Q3 2025.
July 16
- GeForce RTX 4070 prototype with 10GB of VRAM emerges, thankfully we got 12GB1. NVIDIA's unreleased GeForce RTX 4070 prototype with 10GB VRAM is revealed; 2. The actual released version features 12GB VRAM with a 20% faster memory bandwidth; 3. The prototype has more CUDA Cores and faster clock speeds than the retail version.
- NVIDIA, TSMC, SK hynix form 'triangular alliance' for next-gen AI GPUs and HBM4 memory1. NVIDIA, TSMC, and SK hynix have formed a 'triangular alliance' to lead the development of next-gen AI GPUs and HBM4 memory. 2. SK hynix president Kim Joo-sun is expected to discuss next-generation HBM collaboration plans with TSMC executives at SEMICON Taiwan. 3. The alliance aims to dominate the AI GPU market with HBM4 entering mass production in 2026.
- Ryzen 9000 release date confirmed for July 31, AMD showcases 'Gaming Leadership' benchmarks1. AMD's Ryzen 9000 Series will launch on July 31 with four models. 2. The series includes the Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X, and Ryzen 5 9600X. 3. AMD provided benchmark results comparing the new CPUs with Intel's 14th Gen counterparts, showing improved efficiency and performance.
- NVIDIA set to release a next-gen flagship GeForce RTX 5090D GPU in China1. NVIDIA plans to release the GeForce RTX 5090D in January 2025, tailored for the Chinese market due to U.S. export restrictions on high-performance GPUs. 2. The RTX 5090D is expected to be a powerhouse for PC gaming but with limited AI capabilities. 3. There is speculation about a global launch of the GeForce RTX 50 Series in January 2025, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080.
- Sabrent about to kick off its Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales, grab yourself some storage bargains1. Sabrent is launching its Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales with significant discounts on storage products. 2. Highlights include the Sabrent 4-Bay Docking Station, 4-Drive NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe 3.0 x4 adapter, and USB Type-C Lay Flat Docking Station. 3. The sales event will run from July 16 to July 17, offering various storage solutions at reduced prices.
July 15
- NVIDIA raises orders 25% for TSMC for its next-gen Blackwell AI GPUs amid strong AI demand1. NVIDIA increases orders for TSMC by 25% for its next-gen Blackwell AI GPUs due to strong AI demand. 2. The Blackwell AI GPU family, including B100, B200, and GB200, is expected to dominate the AI market in 2025. 3. Major tech companies like Amazon, Dell, Google, Meta, and Microsoft plan to use these GPUs in their new AI servers.
- Game developer swaps all servers to AMD, claims 'Intel is selling defective' CPUs1. Alderon Games switches all servers to AMD due to stability issues with Intel's 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. 2. The developer reports 100 times fewer crashes with AMD compared to Intel. 3. Alderon Games recommends other server hosts to switch to AMD and informs users about the issue in-game.
- Samsung Foundry wins first 2nm AI chip order, and stole a TSMC client in the process1. Samsung Foundry secures its first 2nm AI chip order from a Japanese company, Preferred Networks. 2. This move marks a significant shift from TSMC to Samsung for Preferred Networks. 3. The collaboration highlights Samsung's 2nm GAA process technology and Advanced Package technology.
- Valve is smaller than we thought, a fraction of the size of many AAA studios and publishers1. Valve has only 336 employees, significantly fewer than major gaming companies like EA, Epic Games, and Riot Games. 2. The company's 'Games' department has 181 employees, while the 'Hardware' team, responsible for the Steam Deck, has 41. 3. Valve's small size contrasts with its significant influence in the PC gaming industry.
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090: 500W TDP, RTX 5080 with 350W TDP leaked by Seasonic1. NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series TDPs leaked by Seasonic, with RTX 5090 at 500W and RTX 5080 at 350W. 2. The RTX 5090 is expected to have an 11% higher TDP than the current RTX 4090. 3. NVIDIA is reportedly working on next-gen cooling solutions and PCB designs to handle the increased power consumption.
July 14
- Elon Musk 'fully endorses' President Trump after failed assassination attempt1. An assassination attempt was made on US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. 2. Trump was grazed on the ear by a bullet, with blood seen on his ear and face. 3. Elon Musk expressed full endorsement for Trump and hoped for his rapid recovery.
July 13
- New Arrow Lake rumors are a real concern - might Intel struggle to get these CPUs out in 2024?1. Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs may face delays, with a potential launch in December 2024 for the initial 'K' models. 2. The majority of the Arrow Lake lineup is expected to debut in H1 2025, later than initially anticipated. 3. Performance improvements for Arrow Lake are projected to be significant, with a 15% to 25% IPC uplift compared to current-gen.
July 12
- XPG's new 'ocean-view' INVADER X BTF PC case supports hidden-cable BTF boards1. XPG's new INVADER X BTF Mid-Tower chassis supports hidden-cable BTF motherboards. 2. The case features wrap-around 3mm tempered glass panels and supports standard ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. 3. It includes pre-installed fans and supports up to ten 120mm fans, with room for a 360mm radiator.
- Skyrim with over 3100 mods, ray tracing, and a GeForce RTX 4090 looks like a different game1. Skyrim with over 3100 mods and ray tracing looks like a new game on GeForce RTX 4090; 2. The game's visuals are transformed with detailed textures, volumetric smoke, and realistic lighting; 3. Digital Dreams provides a full modlist for those wanting to replicate the look on their own systems.