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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 leaked specs: 16GB GDDR7, over 10K CUDA cores, and 400W power
We've got some new leaks regarding NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards -- you can read about the monster RTX 5090 here -- but the new RTX 5080 is poised to have 10K+ CUDA cores and 16GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory. In a new post on...
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leaked specs: 32GB GDDR7, over 20K CUDA cores, and 600W power
NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has some juicy leaked specs: with a monster of a difference between the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards. The new RTX 5090 has 20K+ CUDA cores, 32GB GDDR7 memory, and will chow down on up to 600W of power. In a...
Sony clarifies how PS5 Pro's game boost mode will work
Sony's new PS5 Pro will have two basic functionalities for improved game performance: Optimized game patches that developers are responsible for releasing, and a native performance boost feature that can automatically make games look and run better. The $700 PlayStation 5 Pro is expected to supercharge all PS4 and PS5...
NASA rover photographs rock unlike any other seen on Mars before
NASA has taken to its blog to share a discovery by its Mars rover that has piqued the interest of researchers for its uniqueness. The space agency writes its Mars rover named Perseverance, which has been exploring the Jezero Crater since 2021, snapped an image of a black-and-white striped rock. According to NASA, this is the first time a rock with a striped pattern such as this has been discovered on Mars, with the space agency writing the rock is "unlike any seen on Mars before."
Samsung could be working on a robot designed to play and clean up after pets
Samsung could be working on a pet-centered version of Ballie, the prototype robot companion the company showcased at CES 2024. The Korean tech giant filed a new patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and it includes 24 pages of details about the interesting robotic ball. The patent was published on September 19 and describes a spherical mobile robot that has a rotating mechanism that enables its movement, along with a storage space to hold smelly materials. Moreover, the storage space has a passage the robot can use to release the smell with the help of an integrated system that can direct airflow.
Warnings issued after world-first Google Play Store app drains $70,000 from victims
Keeping an ear to the ground in the world of scams can really benefit people whose lives are plugged into the digital world, particularly if they are involved in storing/trading digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency community is no stranger to scams of various kinds, but now researchers are...
Scientists could soon translate the language spoken between plants
A new report has outlined that in the not-so-distant future scientists may be able to translate the languages that are spoken between plants. Researchers explained in a new report in The Conversation that plants use sophisticated communication systems to communicate and that these communication systems are sensitive to their environment. Researchers discovered that plants fire off electric signals through their root systems, and they believe these electrical signals are the language that needs to be deciphered into interpretable data.
ASUS Zenbook S16 Laptop Review - Showcasing AMD's Strix Point APU
ASUS has crafted an utterly gorgeous laptop with the new Zenbook S16, the perfect showcase for AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" APU. The 16-inch 3K 120Hz OLED is gorgeous, with the laptop just sipping 33W of power under load. Kudos, ASUS and AMD!. Pros. + Gorgeous...
Ubisoft board of directors launch internal investigation after company situation worsens
The seemingly bumpy road at Ubisoft continues to get even more tumultuous as its been revealed through a report from Insider Gaming that Ubisoft's board of directors are conducting an internal review of the company. The launching of an investigation and review of the company comes at a time when...
Ubisoft CEO memo to staff leaks revealing its situation is now much worse
Ubisoft is experiencing one of its worst times in recent memory, with the company now delaying the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows following a slew of controversy surrounding artistic designs, merchandise, and the abrupt withdrawal of the Tokyo Games Show. Ubisoft has been facing an uphill battle with its upcoming...
Intel's next-gen Xeon 'Clearwater Forest' CPU package spotted: the first Intel 18A chip
Intel has just gotten its new Core Ultra 200V series "Lunar Lake" laptop CPUs to market, but we're already moving onto the new Xeon "Clearwater Forest" server CPUs that have been revealed for the first time... and it's the first chip made on the new Intel 18A process node. This...
SK hynix starts mass production of 12-layer HBM3E memory: 36GB capacity per module @ 9.6Gbps
SK hynix has announced volume production of its new 12-layer HBM3E memory, with up to 36GB capacities and speeds of 9.6Gbps. The South Korean memory leader announced it has started mass production of the world's first 12-layer HBM3E memory with 36GB, the largest capacity of existing HBM to date. SK hynix plans to supply mass-produced 12-layer HBM3E memory chips to companies (NVIDIA) within the next 12 months, and only 6 months after launching 8-layer HBM3E to customers for the first time in the industry in March 2024.
Inclusive Gaming: How audio accessibility delivers a more accessible gaming experience
Playing a competitive multiplayer game and hearing an enemy fire off in the distance, walking up to an NPC in a small town to engage in a conversation in an open-world RPG, and having the music change to a more dramatic and energetic tone signaling action is about to commence - these are all examples of audio playing a vital role in the games we all play.
Sony officially explains why the PS5 Pro is so much more expensive than the PS5
Sony's showcase of the PlayStation 5 Pro garnered many negative reactions from fans, who were particularly upset about the price hike compared to the base model. The announcement of the PS5 Pro elicited a mixed reaction from fans, as many were quick to criticize Sony for charging more for a console that seemingly offered few graphical improvements compared to the base PS5 model.
Sony blames lackluster PS5 Pro reaction on announcement being viewed on phones
Sony's announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro received a mixed-bag reaction, with many players complaining about the showcase of the improvements with the PS5 Pro compared to the stock PS5 being almost unnoticeable. The PlayStation's Senior Principal Product Manager Toshi Aoki sat down for a lengthy interview with IGN to...
What's Subscription Fatigue, and Do You Have It?
Streaming services have become an essential part of how we consume entertainment. Whether it's catching the latest episode of your favorite TV show, binging on an entire season in a weekend, or listening to music on demand, subscriptions power much of our everyday digital activities. From Netflix and Hulu to Spotify and Apple Music, these services offer unparalleled convenience and endless options.
GPU sales are experiencing a boom thanks to a 'slight' drop in price
A new report from Jon Peddie Research indicates that GPU shipments from AIB partners, which include cards from companies like ASUS, MSI, and GIGABYTE, for Q2 2024 increased compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. This is surprising because Q2 is generally quieter, and sales dip compared to Q1.
Meta Quest 3S announced, same Snapdragon processor, cheaper lenses reduce cost
Meta has announced a more affordable version of its Meta Quest 3 mixed-reality and VR headset with the new Quest 3S. Starting from $299.99 USD for the 128GB model ($399.99 for the 256GB version), the new Quest 3S is positioned as an upgrade or direct follow-up to the popular Meta Quest 2 by hitting the same price point.
Who should buy a PS5 Pro? Tech experts weigh in
Who should buy a PS5 Pro console? The performance-conscious gamer will benefit the most with Sony's new console, Digital Foundry asserts. The new PS5 Pro is a somewhat confusing device. It packs a serious performance punch in the right hands, with first-party Sony developers even doubling FPS in some games. But it also packs a hefty punch in the wallet too thanks to the eye-watering $700 MSRP. The Pro offers lots of upside, including 60FPS with greater fidelity and better-looking raytraced visuals, but Sony's recent videos and posts don't always do the best job in exposing the system's capabilities.
Silent Hill 2 remake almost didn't come to PC
The new Silent Hill 2 remake almost didn't come to PC, but we have Bloober Team for swooping in and saving the day. Konami is a Japanese games company through-and-through. While the publisher does release games on Xbox and PC, the primary focus is on PlayStation and, where applicable, Nintendo platforms (these two dominate Japan). Xbox and PC typically take the back burner. It's also this way when Konami signs temporary exclusivity deals with PlayStation, which typically means "not on Xbox" for a set time, as is the case with the Silent Hill 2 remake.
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