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Phil Spencer has professed that he is a proud owner of a Lenovo Legion Go (https://www.techpowerup.com/313094/gaming-on-the-go-lenovo-unveils-a-new-legion-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessories-that-untether-pc-gaming) handheld gaming PC, but has experimented with other mainstream portable devices in recent times. Polygon conducted an "extensive" interview (https://www.polygon.com/24108660/xbox-handheld-console-phil-spencer-interview) with the CEO of Microsoft Gaming—headlines have been generated from this tête-à-tête, mostly focusing on his wishlist of additional digital storefronts (https://www.eurogamer.net/phil-spencer-wants-more-digital-storefronts-on-xbox) appearing on Xbox platforms. Ecosystem familiarity seem to be a very important aspect (in Spencer's opinion)—something that the current crop of handhelds lack: "I want my Lenovo Legion Go to feel like an Xbox. I brought (the Legion Go) with me to GDC. I'm on the airplane and I have this list of everything that makes it not feel like an Xbox. Forget about the brand. More like: Are all of my games there? Do all my games show up with the save (files) that I want? I'll tell you one (game) that doesn't right now—it's driving me crazy—is Fallout 76. It doesn't have cross-save."

He continued: "I want to be able to boot into the Xbox app in a full screen, but in a compact mode. And all of my social (experience) is there. Like I want it to feel like the dash of my Xbox when I turn on the television. (Except I want it) on those devices." Industry rumors (https://www.techpowerup.com/320583/new-xbox-development-kit-certified-by-south-korean-agency) have swirled around the possible existence of an in-development Xbox handheld—Spencer confirmed that his hardware design team, headed up by Roanne Sones, has weighed up: "different hardware form factors and things that (they) could go do...What should we build that will find new players? That will allow people to play at times when they couldn't go play (in the past)?"https://tpucdn.com/img/BdKaL44tkwB4JGP5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BdKaL44tkwB4JGP5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tK7dGuaUn0KaRbnN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tK7dGuaUn0KaRbnN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rmHh351zgghKIZ9T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rmHh351zgghKIZ9T.jpg)

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First was mobile, then came consoles—and now Sky prepares to take flight on PC! On April 10th, the Sky: Children of the Light (https://www.thatskygame.com/) experience arrives to PC players on Steam for Early Access (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2325290/Sky_Children_of_the_Light/), and there's going to be something that all players can celebrate. Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO designed to help players meaningfully connect with one another. You are a Child of the Light with a magical cape, set out into a wide world to find others like yourself. All are welcome in this cozy, open-world adventure above the clouds!

We're (https://www.thatskygame.com/) very excited about what it's going to bring to Sky. This year Sky turns five, and it's at times hard to believe just how much the game has grown—and how the community has helped it thrive! There are so many more adventures and celebrations ahead, and we're working to bring those to life in 2024 and the years to come. Those won't all fit in one blog post, but we thought we'd share a glimpse of the many things on the horizon—we'll have yet more to share in the months to come.https://tpucdn.com/img/QC8KMIewTBEYytiu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QC8KMIewTBEYytiu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ELAjRUBhJxWCA0vi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ELAjRUBhJxWCA0vi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/scyO2zsvkmLNCfvL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/scyO2zsvkmLNCfvL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/0Apv3aznRJIHqMvQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/0Apv3aznRJIHqMvQ.jpg)
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Earlier today, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte met with China's President Xi Jinping—fresh reportage (https://apnews.com/article/china-netherlands-mark-rutte-dutch-asml-nato-a173a05114c9f13c23306e2ea393943b) has focused on their discussion of technological trade restrictions. Holland's premier had to carefully navigate the conversation around recent global tensions, most notably the prevention of fancy ASML chipmaking equipment (https://www.techpowerup.com/319156/asml-expresses-concern-about-geopolitical-tensions) reaching the Chinese mainland. CCTV (China's state broadcaster) selected a couple of choice quotes for inclusion in an online report—Xi remarked that: "the Chinese people also have the right to legitimate development, and no force can stop the pace of China's scientific and technological development and progress." Specific manufacturers and types of machinery were not mentioned during the meeting between state leaders, but media interpretations point to recent ASML debacles (https://www.techpowerup.com/320060/asmls-future-growth-in-netherlands-uncertain-amid-immigration-concerns) being entirely relevant, given the context of international relationships.

ASML is keen to keep Chinese firms on its order books—according to AP News: "China became ASML's second-largest market, accounting for 29% of its revenue as firms bought up equipment before the licensing requirement took effect." Revised licensing agreements have stymied the supply of ASML most advanced chipmaking tools—Chinese foundries (https://www.techpowerup.com/320181/smic-prepares-for-3-nm-node-development-requires-chinese-government-subsidies) have resorted to upgrading existing/older equipment (backed by government funding) in efforts to stay competitive with international producers. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is reportedly racing to get natively designed EUV machines patented (https://www.techpowerup.com/320777/huawei-and-smic-prepare-quadruple-semiconductor-patterning-for-5-nm-production) (in co-operation with Huawei). Post-meeting, Rutte commented (to press) on the ongoing technology restrictions: "what I can tell you is that... when we have to take measures, that they are never aimed at one country specifically, that we always try to make sure that the impact is limited, is not impacting the supply chain, and therefore is not impacting the overall economic relationship."https://tpucdn.com/img/IZF7r1JW2ltiqeRj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IZF7r1JW2ltiqeRj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dK26U7XeliEsyWOE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dK26U7XeliEsyWOE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wvCKvDlvXTC7pFEV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wvCKvDlvXTC7pFEV.jpg)

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Introspect Technology, a JEDEC member and a leading manufacturer of test and measurement instruments, announced today that it has shipped the M5512 GDDR7 Memory Test System, the world's first commercial solution for testing JEDEC's newly minted JESD239 Graphics Double Data Rate (GDDR7) SGRAM specification. This category-creating solution enables graphics memory engineers, GPU design engineers, product engineers in both memory and GPU spaces, and system integrators to rapidly bring up new GDDR7 memory devices, debug protocol errors, characterize signal integrity, and perform detailed memory read/write functional stress testing without requiring any other tool.

The GDDR7 specification is the latest industry standard that is aimed at the creation of high-bandwidth and high-capacity memory implementations for graphics processing, artificial intelligence (AI), and AI-intensive networking. Featuring pulse-amplitude modulation (PAM) and an improved signal to noise ratio compared to other PAM4 standards used in networking, the GDDR7 PAM3 modulation technology achieves greater power-efficiency while significantly increasing data transmission bandwidth over constrained electrical channels.https://tpucdn.com/img/cdkyes6yuRiPJnZJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cdkyes6yuRiPJnZJ.jpg)
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Edifier International, the award-winning audio electronics designer, reveal the QR65 Desktop Active Monitor speakers - a new all-in-one unit that combines the brand's renowned acoustic technology with immersive Lumia light effects and TurboGaN fast-charging capabilities.

One of 4 Edifier products to win a prestigious Visual Grand Prix 2024 award and also highly recommended with a much sought after VGP 2024 Gold Medal Award, the QR65 is remarkably versatile, placing an emphasis on both compatibility and multi-use functionality. As the brand name develops, audio quality remains paramount with the QR65 featuring an advanced Acoustic Architecture. Equipped with 2.75" mid-low drivers, an aluminium alloy diaphragm and a long-throw design, the QR65 can produce consistently punchy bass frequencies whilst bolstering rich and full-bodied mids. Thanks to 1.25" silk diaphragm dome tweeters, finely tuned by Edifier's world-leading audio engineers, the speakers boast precision-tooled high frequency reproduction, creating crisp and bright trebles that stand out above even the most bass-laden of mixes.https://tpucdn.com/img/b0dp2DAz0MzkgQRw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/b0dp2DAz0MzkgQRw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ceRFeRjk1hHjfrCw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ceRFeRjk1hHjfrCw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MARjgUxHKVq5RS3j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MARjgUxHKVq5RS3j.jpg)
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March 26 2024 is not only the three-year anniversary for It Takes Two (https://www.ea.com/games/it-takes-two)…the game has now sold over 16 MILLION units!!! ???? Mind-blowing that over 30 million fans have now played it, love you all so much. ❤️ What a way to start off a very exciting year…

Something out of the Ordinary
Bring your favorite co-op partner and together step into the shoes of May and Cody. As the couple is going through a divorce, through unknown means their minds are transported into two dolls which their daughter, Rose, made to represent them. Now they must reluctantly find a way to get back into their bodies, a quest which takes them through the most wild, unexpected and fantastical journey imaginable. Released in 2021 to critical and fan acclaim, It Takes Two further builds on Hazelight's (https://www.hazelight.se/games/it-takes-two/) proven track record of making rich and engaging co-op experiences. While developing It Takes Two it has been the team's number one priority to truly merge story and gameplay. Allowing both to influence each other guarantees a game that is as engaging to play as it is compelling to experience.https://tpucdn.com/img/l5GWM3bppjwYuCbK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/l5GWM3bppjwYuCbK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oMaUkLhBgArYHM4D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oMaUkLhBgArYHM4D.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/o9GhzoZ7whIEItXI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o9GhzoZ7whIEItXI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2xgkm9AYC4kKlaYi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2xgkm9AYC4kKlaYi.jpg)

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Samsung debuted its Mach-1 generation of AI processors (https://www.techpowerup.com/320621/samsung-prepares-mach-1-chip-to-rival-nvidia-in-ai-inference) during a recent shareholder meeting—the South Korean megacorp anticipates an early 2025 launch window. Their application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design is expected to "excel in edge computing applications," with a focus on low power and efficiency-oriented operating environments. Naver Corporation was a key NVIDIA high-end AI customer (https://www.techpowerup.com/280905/nvidia-announces-new-dgx-superpod-the-first-cloud-native-multi-tenant-supercomputer-opening-world-of-ai-to-enterprise) in South Korea (and Japan), but the leading search platform firm and creator of HyperCLOVA X LLM (reportedly) deliberated on an adoption alternative hardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-client-switches-to-intel-cpus-due-to-gpu-shortage-price-hikes) last October. The Korea Economic Daily believes that Naver's relationship with Samsung is set to grow, courtesy of a proposed $752 million investment: "the world's top memory chipmaker, will supply its next-generation Mach-1 artificial intelligence chips to Naver Corp. by the end of this year."

Reports from last December (https://www.techpowerup.com/316979/samsung-and-naver-developing-an-ai-chip-claiming-to-be-8x-more-power-efficient-than-nvidia-h100) indicated that the two companies were deep into the process of co-designing power-efficient AI accelerators—Naver's main goal is to finalize a product that will offer eight times more energy efficiency than NVIDIA's H100 AI accelerator. Naver's alleged bulk order—of roughly 150,000 to 200,000 Samsung Mach-1 AI chips—appears to be a stopgap. Industry insiders reckon that Samsung's first-gen AI accelerator is much cheaper when compared to NVIDIA H100 GPU price points—a per-unit figure of $3756 is mentioned in the KED Global article. Samsung is speculated to be shopping its fledgling AI tech to Microsoft and Meta.https://tpucdn.com/img/3BCIL2mzC0eO6EHH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3BCIL2mzC0eO6EHH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LfIz0s8yUFiGFt0s_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LfIz0s8yUFiGFt0s.jpg)

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Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview releasing to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring today. It's important we note that some updates made to these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We will continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so you're aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below!

New Features and Experiences
We have exciting news! Alpha Skip-Ahead users can expect something new coming to their Xbox Update Preview.

Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)
Xbox Insiders can preview Mouse and Keyboard support while playing via cloud gaming on supported browsers (Edge and Chrome) and the Xbox App on Windows PCs for users enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview. Note: Users on browser will need to enable Preview features on their browser to gain access to the feature. This is done by clicking on your profile picture at xbox.com/play and then select Settings and then enable "Preview features."https://tpucdn.com/img/hVZsoWfyTP4tgLIL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hVZsoWfyTP4tgLIL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yaL9XUtDsNXSnUHF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yaL9XUtDsNXSnUHF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/a8eBmtYTL2GUI20U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/a8eBmtYTL2GUI20U.jpg)
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MSI's new handheld gaming PC—Claw—has (so far) experienced a scattershot global launch and review (https://www.techpowerup.com/320102/msi-claw-a1m-lands-at-retail-in-usa) program. Initial impressions from embargo-busting Chinese evaluators indicated that the Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" APU-based devices struggled to keep up with 2023's lineup of AMD-powered handhelds—namely the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. YouTube tech channel, Retro Tech Dad, has acquired two MSI Claw SKUs for testing purposes—the more expensive model sports an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-ultra-7-155h.c3307) processor, while the basic variant makes do with a Core Ultra 5 135H (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-ultra-5-135h.c3419). The plucky new-ish competitors—updated with freshly-released drivers—were pitched against both ASUS ROG Ally variants (Ryzen Z1 Extreme (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-z1-extreme.c3276) and Z1 vanilla (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-z1.c3287)), but the main takeaway from Retro Tech Dad's testing activities is the higher-end Claw's apparent inability to outpace its weaker sibling.

Once again, we see these Intel "Meteor Lake" mobile chips falling behind AMD's popular Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU—the standard Ryzen Z1 seems to be a closer rival. VideoCardz (https://videocardz.com/newz/msi-claw-with-core-ultra-5-135h-matches-155h-version-in-gaming) has analyzed Retro Tech Dad's initial findings—these figures: "suggests that the Core Ultra 5 135H performs better than the Core Ultra 7 155H in low-TDP settings. However, overall, both APUs provide nearly identical performance." It is worth watching Retro Tech Dad's full video coverage—he posits that Intel's silicon is capable of trading blows with equivalent AMD parts, but current drivers could be holding back this unrealized potential. The cheapest Claw SKU seems to be the de facto choice (for Team Blue enthusiasts), given its demonstrated ability to keep up with higher-priced options within MSI's handheld family.https://tpucdn.com/img/mI8HFOmrQgAdVXob_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mI8HFOmrQgAdVXob.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Jlc7tVJ7RXzTQAhd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Jlc7tVJ7RXzTQAhd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Qv8YdIJ4oEgrzIk2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Qv8YdIJ4oEgrzIk2.jpg)
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It's official: NVIDIA delivered the world's fastest platform in industry-standard tests for inference on generative AI (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai-data-science/generative-ai/). In the latest MLPerf benchmarks, NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM—software that speeds and simplifies the complex job of inference on large language models—boosted the performance of NVIDIA Hopper (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/technologies/hopper-architecture/) architecture GPUs on the GPT-J LLM nearly 3x over their results just six months ago. The dramatic speedup demonstrates the power of NVIDIA's full-stack platform of chips, systems and software to handle the demanding requirements of running generative AI. Leading companies are using TensorRT-LLM to optimize their models. And NVIDIA NIM—a set of inference microservices that includes inferencing engines like TensorRT-LLM—makes it easier than ever for businesses to deploy NVIDIA's inference platform.

Raising the Bar in Generative AI
TensorRT-LLM running on NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/h200/)—the latest, memory-enhanced Hopper GPUs—delivered the fastest performance running inference in MLPerf's biggest test of generative AI to date. The new benchmark uses the largest version of Llama 2, a state-of-the-art large language model packing 70 billion parameters. The model is more than 10x larger than the GPT-J LLM first used in the September benchmarks. The memory-enhanced H200 GPUs, in their MLPerf debut, used TensorRT-LLM to produce up to 31,000 tokens/second, a record on MLPerf's Llama 2 benchmark. The H200 GPU results include up to 14% gains from a custom thermal solution. It's one example of innovations beyond standard air cooling that systems builders are applying to their NVIDIA MGX designs to take the performance of Hopper GPUs to new heights.https://tpucdn.com/img/KG40vDYBKpQyW8ZZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KG40vDYBKpQyW8ZZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VNN23rXJUD2EEViQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VNN23rXJUD2EEViQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZY9EMpuJkfaucMju_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZY9EMpuJkfaucMju.jpg)
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Speculated lower-end Intel second generation Arc GPUs popped up via SiSoftware Sandra database entries (https://www.techpowerup.com/320794/intel-arc-battlemage-gpus-appear-on-sisoftware-sandra-database) around mid-March—evaluation samples are likely in the hands of trusted hardware partners. Yesterday, momomo_us (https://twitter.com/momomo_us/status/1773396489844515059) happened upon another interesting shipping manifest, following a series of AMD-related leaks (https://www.techpowerup.com/320980/alleged-amd-ryzen-granite-ridge-engineering-samples-pop-up-in-shipping-manifests). The latest list reveals five "Battlemage" products—three utilizing the BMG-21 GPU, and the remaining two being based on the BMG-10 design. These identifiers have appeared in older leaks, although the latter has been viewed in place sight—chez Intel Malaysia's Failure Analysis Lab (https://www.techpowerup.com/312970/intel-arc-alive-well-for-next-gen-battlemage-gpu-spotted-during-malaysia-lab-tour).

Previous leaks suggest that these second generation Arc models (Xe2) reside within a "High-Performance Graphics" (HPG) discrete GPU family—the Xe2-HPG BMG-10 range is likely targeting an "enthusiast" market segment, while the Xe2-HPG BMG-21 tier is rumored to offer mid-tier performance. Intel staffers have expressed confidence about a possible late 2024 launch window. Back in January (https://www.techpowerup.com/317722/intel-fellow-confirms-arc-battlemage-gpu-on-track-for-2024-launch), Tom "TAP" Petersen revealed that the Arc hardware team had already moved onto third-gen "Celestial" GPU endeavors: "I'd say about 30% of our engineers are working on Battlemage, mostly on the software side because our hardware team is on the next thing." The first-gen deck has not been cleared fully it seems—the Alchemist family could be joined by two new variants (https://www.techpowerup.com/320865/intel-patch-notes-reveal-arc-a750e-a580e-skus) in the near future.https://tpucdn.com/img/tTaekn06OJBmOdZi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tTaekn06OJBmOdZi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hQxqbgYc7ffqaU5e_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hQxqbgYc7ffqaU5e.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4oyGRAOH3bGvT8lZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4oyGRAOH3bGvT8lZ.jpg)

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We are thrilled to share that over the next few weeks, the EA app will officially replace Origin as our primary Mac platform. A faster, more reliable, and more streamlined experience - it's the best place for you to experience EA's incredible games, services and content. With the new streamlined design you will easily find the games and content you're looking for and discover your new favorite games. With automatic game downloads and background updates you can ensure that your games are ready to play when you are.

For existing Origin players, we've worked hard to make the transition to the EA app as simple as possible. When you get there, all your games and content, including games already installed on Origin, will be ready and waiting for you. Your local and cloud saves will transfer forward ensuring you can pick up where you left off. New players will start by downloading a new favorite game and jump into the action with our optimized experience. Players on unsupported macOS devices can continue to enjoy their favorite games on Origin.https://tpucdn.com/img/dF4wQzNBHeLIrwzU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dF4wQzNBHeLIrwzU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yXenSINhqws78rkF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yXenSINhqws78rkF.jpg)
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AMD's Instinct family has welcomed a new addition—the MI388X AI accelerator—as discovered in a lengthy regulatory 10K filing (submitted to the SEC). The document reveals that the unannounced SKU—along with the MI250, MI300X and MI300A integrated circuits—cannot be sold to Chinese customers due to updated US trade regulations (new requirements were issued around October 2023). Versal VC2802 and VE2802 FPGA products are also mentioned in the same section. Earlier this month, AMD's Chinese market-specific Instinct MI309 (https://www.techpowerup.com/319966/amd-stalls-on-instinct-mi309-china-ai-chip-launch-amid-us-export-hurdles) package was deemed to be too powerful for purpose by the US Department of Commerce.

AMD has not published anything about the Instinct MI388X's official specification, and technical details have not emerged via leaks. The "X" tag likely implies that it has been designed for AI and HPC applications, akin to the recently launched MI300X accelerator (https://www.techpowerup.com/316466/amd-delivers-leadership-portfolio-of-data-center-ai-solutions-with-amd-instinct-mi300-series). The designation of a higher model number could (naturally) point to a potentially more potent spec sheet, although Tom's Hardware (https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/amd-lists-mystery-mi388x-ai-gpu-in-official-docs-as-barred-from-china-sales-instinct-chip-hasnt-been-announced-yet) posits that MI388X is a semi-custom spinoff of an existing model.https://tpucdn.com/img/lD88hWFBXDnLEZba_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lD88hWFBXDnLEZba.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cAuvBhnmF8QhlwjX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cAuvBhnmF8QhlwjX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rYuAIgv12OPtrBBf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rYuAIgv12OPtrBBf.jpg)

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T-CREATE, the creator brand of leading memory provider Team Group Inc., today launched the T-CREATE CinemaPr product series that is designed specifically for filming. With versatility in mind, the product line is meticulously designed to meet the diverse needs of professional users. The CinemaPr logo is inspired by pixels and consists of nine squares with a strategically placed red square in the upper right corner that ingeniously represents "REC." This concept embodies the continuous recording and preservation of every precious frame, empowering content creation with real-time shooting, editing, and cutting-edge technology.

The first product unveiled from the T-CREATE CinemaPr series is the T-CREATE CinemaPr P31 Portable External SSD. Tailored for professional photographers and videographers, this product is designed to seamlessly integrate with professional cages for cameras, DSLRs, and smartphones. It features a groundbreaking patented design with 12 screw holes (compatible with standard 1/4'' screw hole cages) and comes with a set-screws bundle. This innovative design eliminates the constraints of traditional locking point designs, allowing for easy installation on professional cages. Featuring a USB Type-C interface, the CinemaPr P31 Portable External SSD boasts a maximum transfer speed of 2,000 MB/s, ensuring effortless storage of large files in various encoding formats to empower creators to capture every moment in stunning detail.https://tpucdn.com/img/QmgrtZUsq04BzARZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QmgrtZUsq04BzARZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/y4MfJMC2R7qC3nzo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/y4MfJMC2R7qC3nzo.jpg)
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Arm China is making strides in the AI accelerator market with its new neural processing unit (NPU) called Zhouyi. The company aims to integrate the NPU into low-cost domestic CPUs, potentially giving it an edge over competitors like AMD and Intel. Initially a part of Arm Holdings, which licensed IP in China, Arm China took on a new strategy of developing its own IP specifically for Chinese customers a few years ago. While the company does not develop high-performance general-purpose cores, its Zhouyi NPU could become a fundamental building block for affordable processors. A significant step forward is the upcoming addition of an open-source driver for Zhouyi to the Linux kernel. This will make the IP easy to program for software developers, increasing its appeal to chip designers.

Being an open-source driver, the integration in the Linux kernel brings assurance to developers that Zhouyi NPU could be the first in many generations from Arm China. While Zhouyi may not directly compete with offerings from AMD or Intel, its potential for widespread adoption in millions of devices could help Arm China acquire local customers with their IP. The project, which began three years ago with a kernel-only driver, has since evolved into a full driver stack. There is even a development kit board called EAIDK310, powered by Rockwell SoC and Zhouyi NPU, which is available on Aliexpress and Amazon. The integration of AI accelerator technology into the Linux ecosystem is a significant development, though there is still work to be done. Nonetheless, Arm China's Zhouyi NPU and open-source driver are essential to making AI capabilities more accessible and widely available in the domestic Chinese market.https://tpucdn.com/img/tnaRQ1ZGQvQ8eKwI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tnaRQ1ZGQvQ8eKwI.jpg)

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Earlier this month, the world lost a one-of-a-kind creative talent with the news of Akira Toriyama's passing. While Dragon Ball will always be Toriyama-sensei's best-known work, he leaves behind a legacy full of many other imaginative worlds across games, anime, and manga. Before leaving us, he worked with Bandai Namco to flesh out one of his short manga creations further: Sand Land (https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/sand-land). Alongside a new anime series, Toriyama-sensei gave input on a videogame adaptation of Sand Land that would allow players to explore this unique world for themselves.

The classic manga Sand Land lives on in Bandai Namco's new game, which ventures beyond where the original story concludes. Read on to find out what new adventures await our mech-powered demon hero in the wetlands, caves, and Forest Land. Speaking of Forest Land, we also have a reveal of new gameplay from the woodland biome.https://tpucdn.com/img/dJEoGMorn8x51veb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dJEoGMorn8x51veb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZGfuhQD8PvQGIQd2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZGfuhQD8PvQGIQd2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tsg2hJHrQ90SgNtk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tsg2hJHrQ90SgNtk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ViVUDLkDaqRiHWRR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ViVUDLkDaqRiHWRR.jpg)
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NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 D (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4090-d.c4189) GPU was launched late last year in China—this weakened variant (of the standard RTX 4090 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4090.c3889)) was designed with US trade regulations in mind. Chinese media outlets have toyed around with various custom models for several months—January 2024 evaluations indicated a 5% performance disadvantage (https://www.techpowerup.com/317844/galax-geforce-rtx-4090d-tested-5-slower-than-standard-rtx-4090) when lined up against unrestricted models. The GeForce RTX 4090 D GPU is a potent beast despite a reduced core count and restricted TDP limit, but Chinese enthusiasts have continued to struggle with the implementation of worthwhile overclocks (https://www.techpowerup.com/319991/zotacs-gigantic-geforce-rtx-4090-d-pgf-oc-edition-card-gets-reviewed). HKEPC—a Hong Kong-situated PC hardware review outlet—has bucked that trend.

The mega-sized flagship ZOTAC RTX 4090 D PGF (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/zotac-rtx-4090-d-pgf.b11481) model has the technical credentials to break beyond the expected overclock increase of "2 to 5%," courtesy of a powerful 28-phase power PCB design and 530 W max. TGP limit. The Expreview team pulled a paltry 3.7% extra bit of performance from ZOTAC China's behemoth. In contrast, HKEPC wrangled out some bigger numbers with a sampled ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 4090 GAMING OC graphics card—matching unrestricted variants: "it turns out that NVIDIA only does not allow AIC manufacturers to preset overclocking, but it does not restrict users from overclocking by themselves. After a high degree of overclocking adjustment, the ROG Strix RTX 4090 D actually has a way to achieve the performance level of the RTX 4090 FE."https://tpucdn.com/img/QD4F2MpU4MV8XUud_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QD4F2MpU4MV8XUud.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/o1UNQ4DeMcnbJkKe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o1UNQ4DeMcnbJkKe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8mDT3gLSn7kpUh0j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8mDT3gLSn7kpUh0j.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ON9NlC8RbJ2toxsP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ON9NlC8RbJ2toxsP.jpg)
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"The Earth is Blue," said Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space. With two-thirds of its surface covered in water, Earth is a planet that exuberates its blue radiance in the dark space. However, today, the scarcity of water is a challenge that planet Earth is confronted with. For some, this may be hard to understand. What happened to our blue planet Earth? To put in numbers, more than 97% of the water on Earth consists of seawater, with another 2% locked in ice caps. That only leaves a mere 1% of water available for our daily use. The problem lies in the fact that this 1% of water is gradually becoming scarcer due to reasons such as climate change, environmental pollution, and population growth, leading to increased water stress. 'Water stress' is quantified by the proportion of water demand to the available water resources on an annual basis, indicating the severity of water scarcity as the stress index rises. Higher stress indexes signify experiencing severe water scarcity.

The semiconductor ecosystem, unsustainable without water
Because water stress issues transcend national boundaries, various stakeholders including international organizations and governments work to negotiate water resource management strategies and promote collaboration. UN designates March 22nd as an annual "World Water Day" to raise awareness about the severity of water scarcity running various campaigns. Now, it's imperative for companies to also take responsibility for the water resources given and pursue sustainable management.https://tpucdn.com/img/GRAfHgOBgfEUQz2T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GRAfHgOBgfEUQz2T.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LlQNiJoUIaH46PsX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LlQNiJoUIaH46PsX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Bk74R00pPPt6O2Ar_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bk74R00pPPt6O2Ar.jpg)
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A CPU-Z screenshot has been shared by YuuKi_AnS (https://twitter.com/yuuki_ans/status/1773255790771556611)—the image contains details about an alleged next-gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor engineering sample (ES). The hardware tipster noted in (yesterday's post) that an error had occurred in the application's identification of this chunk of prototype silicon. CPU-Z v2.09 has recognized the basics—an Intel Granite Rapids-SP processor that is specced with 80 cores, 2.5 GHz max frequency, a whopping 672 MB of L3 cache, and a max. TDP rating of 350 W. The counting of 320 threads seems to be CPU-Z's big mistake here—previous Granite Rapids-related leaks have not revealed Team Blue's Hyper-Threading technology producing such impressive numbers.

The alleged prototype status of this Xeon chip is very apparent in CPU-Z's tracking of single and multi-core performance—the benchmark results are really off the mark, when compared to finalized current-gen scores (produced by rival silicon (https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/granite-rapids-shows-up-on-cpu-z-boasting-80-cores-and-672mb-of-l3-cache)). Team Blue's next-gen Xeon series is likely positioned to catch up with AMD EPYC's deployment of large core counts—"Granite Rapids" has been linked to the Intel 3 foundry node (https://www.techpowerup.com/319345/intel-xeon-granite-rapids-wafer-pictured-first-silicon-built-on-intel-3), reports from last month suggest that XCC-type processors could be configured with "counts going up to 56-core/112-threads." Micron is prepping next-gen "Tall Form Factor" memory modules, designed with future enterprise processor platforms in mind—including Intel's Xeon Scalable "Granite Rapids" family. Industry watchdogs posit that Team Blue will be launching this series in the coming months.https://tpucdn.com/img/jEaaH0Hi5INGapkN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jEaaH0Hi5INGapkN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4sVB1gBRfe8Xwpag_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4sVB1gBRfe8Xwpag.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xsMHJDusPrUZf68e_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xsMHJDusPrUZf68e.jpg)

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Embracer Group has entered (as of March 28) into an agreement to divest Gearbox Entertainment, for a consideration of USD 460 million (SEK 4.9 billion) to Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ("Take-Two"). The proceeds from the deal will, upon closing, significantly reduce net debt, earnout obligations and capex. Embracer retains selected companies, including Gearbox Publishing San Francisco (to be renamed), with the publishing rights to the Remnant franchise, the upcoming Hyper Light Breaker and other notable unannounced game releases.

"Yesterday's announcement marks the result of the final structured divestment process and is an important step in transforming Embracer into the future with notably lower net debt and improved free cash flow. Through the transaction, we lower business risk and improve profitability as we transition to becoming a leaner and more focused company. After evaluating several options for Gearbox, I am happy that we have reached a solution that is in the best interest of all stakeholders. Randy and the team have been great team members throughout the past years, and I would like to thank them all for that. As one of the world's greatest games developers, I am confident that Gearbox will continue to innovate and thrive in their new home within Take-Two," says Lars Wingefors, co-founder and CEO of Embracer.https://tpucdn.com/img/FAB96ipY1KnMdvzB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FAB96ipY1KnMdvzB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4fJOY52rjYdT86cl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4fJOY52rjYdT86cl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hNX06BfipaBJUYL2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hNX06BfipaBJUYL2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rpnDesrQ2IZAiBgT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rpnDesrQ2IZAiBgT.jpg)
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AMD's entry-level Radeon RX 7600 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-7600.c4153) GPU launched last May—critical reception (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-radeon-rx-7600/) was lukewarm, and Team Red enthusiasts found more compelling "budget" options within the preceding RDNA 2 generation. AMD's board partners rolled out customized Radeon RX 7600 8 GB cards—as planned—but the reference design was a scarcity around launch time. As pointed out by TPU's resident graphics card reviewer extraordinaire, W1zzard, a "Made by AMD" (MBA) model was lined up for direct sale via official AMD online stores, "as well as through its board partners, with minimal re-branding." Plans were (apparently) scuppered by a discovery of 8-pin power cable insertion issues—review outlets informed AMD about these problems prior to launch.

According to a fresh VideoCardz (https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-radeon-rx-7600-mba-reference-design-available-for-purchase) report, AMD has started to offer its Radeon RX 7600 reference design (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-radeon-rx-7600.b11208) through official European channels: "despite the initial promise of offering the RX 7600 directly to gamers through their webstore, AMD has struggled to generate significant interest in the card nearly a year after its launch. Furthermore, there hasn't been a substantial change in pricing, with the card still retailing at $269 (in the US). Turns out, the Radeon RX 7600 MBA is now available in Germany." Several European shop portals display prices of €295 (~$318) and €300 (~$324)—at the time of writing. Potential customers will have to weigh up the benefit of AMD's extra time spent on ironing out the reference design's past issues, versus market-tested + custom-cooled partner models.https://tpucdn.com/img/bJOFz4LgERG25XHI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bJOFz4LgERG25XHI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/USUhiJ24kbdPWxYL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/USUhiJ24kbdPWxYL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/M3T6njPkc2n91hPx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/M3T6njPkc2n91hPx.jpg)

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The time has come, sharpen your axe and ready your shield. ⚔️ Godsworn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328990/Godsworn/) is now available in Early Access! Godsworn is a classic mythological RTS (https://www.thunderoakinteractive.com/). Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the northern crusades, where pagan gods and their tribes clash against crusaders and armies of heaven. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy!

The wild pagan lands have been under the watchful eye of the gods for as long as time. The arrival of a knight order bearing the banner of heaven threatens to upset the uneasy alliance. Will the realm burn, or will blood of both divine and mortal be spilled to protect it?https://tpucdn.com/img/OVwbytVksSBvgbXW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OVwbytVksSBvgbXW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/spJdJybkjPtkrFOg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/spJdJybkjPtkrFOg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JXSXMjdAJKdD5f3R_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JXSXMjdAJKdD5f3R.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OWjHFzJiR4DiQba5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OWjHFzJiR4DiQba5.jpg)
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Intel's "Meteor Lake" mobile processor family launched last December (https://www.techpowerup.com/316756/intel-core-ultra-meteor-lake-processor-lineup-overview), with an initial selection comprised of eleven "Core Ultra" SKUs. This week, internet sleuths have stumbled on some new additions—Team Blue has seemingly rolled out new models without much fanfare. Benchleaks (https://twitter.com/BenchLeaks/status/1773292262811631941) discovered an intriguing Geekbench Browser entry (https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/5499473) that detailed a "Google Rex" Android device specced with an Intel Core Ultra 5 115U (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-ultra-5-115u.c3556) CPU. The benchmark database displays two errors—namely the incorrect detection of 10 cores and 10 threads. Team Blue's official product page (https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237505/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-115u-10m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz/specifications.html) lists 8 cores and 10 threads—specifically a configuration housing two P-Cores, four E-Cores, and two LP-Cores.

Amusingly, the official datasheet specifies that the Core Ultra 5 115U launched alongside the debut batch of Meteor Lake parts. VideoCardz (https://videocardz.com/newz/the-slowest-meteor-lake-spotted-intel-core-ultra-5-115u-with-8-cores) posits that the chip's weaker iGPU specs separate it from the rest of the pack: "its designation as 'Ultra' might be misleading. In reality, even its graphics have been scaled down to 3 Xe-Cores, making it the sole SKU in the entire lineup with fewer than 4 Xe-Cores. The NPU is still intact and seems to be working at the same speed as the most powerful Meteor Lake chip. This suggests that the 115U could potentially excel as an AI accelerator, prioritizing AI tasks over other functions." This entry-level SKU is not fully out in the wild, but the existence of test platforms (via Geekbench Browser entries) semi-proves that Team Blue and its hardware partners are readying new portable products.https://tpucdn.com/img/qh1kIAfwYpNaKgv8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qh1kIAfwYpNaKgv8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cisLz1fIV5kwrgPH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cisLz1fIV5kwrgPH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/edoFI4r1rFr26EjH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/edoFI4r1rFr26EjH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RmF4tfRApuP9CVya_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RmF4tfRApuP9CVya.jpg)

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We have an important announcement for our players and fans. With an external investor, Relic Entertainment (https://www.relic.com/) will become an independently-run development studio. This is a huge change for us, but one thing does not change: we want to create amazing experiences for our players. To our fans, we want to assure you we will continue to support our titles, including Company of Heroes 3 (https://www.companyofheroes.com/en)—we are looking forward to the 1.6 Update in April, loaded with new content and features requested by our community.

We want to thank SEGA, whose support over the years and guidance during this transition have been instrumental to our success. We may be out of the SEGA business, but we remain friends and colleagues. We are excited about this next chapter for Relic, and we hope you will all join us in creating new experiences for our fans worldwide.https://tpucdn.com/img/WBObXXivZnOD8ZW8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WBObXXivZnOD8ZW8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MDe2R97tsMsBnH6F_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MDe2R97tsMsBnH6F.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NrJeqtVBtOLz1i3Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NrJeqtVBtOLz1i3Z.jpg)

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XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, today launched multiple products for the discerning gamer on a budget. In hopes of fulfilling the needs of PC builders of all levels, XPG has delivered a new line of entry level Gold efficiency power supply units and ARGB PWM fans. With the new XPG CORE REACTOR II VE and XPG VENTO PWM fans, upgrading your system has never been easier.

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While it is always a challenge to strike a balance between cost and performance, XPG always puts the needs of end users first. Although the CORE REACTOR II VE is being sold as a Value Edition product, the specs on this PSU are anything but cheap. Inspired by the design of the award winning CORE REACTOR II, through the use of XPG's exclusive PSU topology, this power supply still delivers performance that surpasses Intel ATX 3.1 standards. Between the Gold efficiency, DC-DC circuit design, and the dedicated 12V-2x6 connector, this power supply unit is perfect for your modern gaming needs. With 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W models available, XPG CORE REACTOR II VE is the perfect foundation for a current gen build.https://tpucdn.com/img/2QxPKm59HWlymJ79_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2QxPKm59HWlymJ79.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RSj1ozui0XaoAew9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RSj1ozui0XaoAew9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/stOCMcAGxx7DWqfn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/stOCMcAGxx7DWqfn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/es1J4FttpP0Z4euG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/es1J4FttpP0Z4euG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tVWND52LV67KGPV8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tVWND52LV67KGPV8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4OzfYqk2TcKOM5h2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4OzfYqk2TcKOM5h2.jpg)
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Leading global motherboard manufacturer, ASRock, has successively released software based on Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Canonical Ubuntu Linux platforms since the end of last year, which can help users quickly download, install and configure artificial intelligence software. After receiving great response from the market, ASRock has revealed the 2024 Q1 update of AI QuickSet today, adding two new artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Whisper Desktop and AudioCraft, allowing users of ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards to experience more diverse artificial intelligence (AI) applications!

ASRock AI QuickSet software tool 1.2.4 Windows version supports Microsoft Windows 10/11 64-bit operating system, while Linux version 1.1.6 supports Canonical Ubuntu 22.04.4 Desktop (64-bit) operating system, through ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards and AMD ROCm software platform provide powerful computing capabilities to support a variety of well-known artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The 1.2.4 Windows version supports image generation tools such as DirectML Shark and Stable Diffusion web UI, as well as the newly added Whisper Desktop speech recognition tool; and the 1.1.6 Linux version supports Image/Manga Translator, Stable Diffusion CLI & web UI image generation tool, and Text generation web UI Llama 2 text generation tool using Meta Llama 2 language model, Ultralytics YOLOv8 object recognition tool, and the newly added AudioCraft audio generation tool.https://tpucdn.com/img/cXowNnIYJftooBWs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cXowNnIYJftooBWs.jpg)
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Capcom has released the newest update for Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC and PlayStation 5, while Xbox will get it in next few days. On the PC, the update improves quality when DLSS Super Resolution is enabled, and fixes various bugs. Earlier, Dragon's Dogma 2 Devs have already announced an investigation for PC performance and stability issues (https://www.techpowerup.com/320690/dragons-dogma-2-devs-investigating-pc-performance-stability-issues), specifically frame rate and various crashes, bugs and the option to start a new game, which has been addressed with this update.

According to the release notes release by Capcom, PC specific updates include improved quality when NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution is enabled and a fix for an issue related to the display of models under some specific settings. On both PlayStation 5 and the PC, the update adds the option to start a new game when save game data already exists, changes the number of "Art of Metamorphosis" items available in Pawn Shops to 99, makes the "dwelling quest" available earlier in the game, as well as fixes various bugs and text display issues. On the PlayStation 5, the update also adds the option to switch on/off the Motion Blur and Ray Tracing, as well as to set the maximum frame rate to 30 FPS. Capcom also notes that motion blur and ray tracing options should not affect frame rate significantly, and that improvements to frame rate are planned for future updates. The release notes also say that updates to Xbox Series X/S version of the game are planned in the next few days.https://tpucdn.com/img/tBfkW8rNJpQVDas7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tBfkW8rNJpQVDas7.jpg)
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Intel Corporation today outlined a new financial reporting structure that is aligned with the company's previously announced foundry operating model for 2024 and beyond. This new structure is designed to drive increased cost discipline and higher returns by providing greater transparency, accountability and incentives across the business. To support the new structure, Intel provided recast operating segment financial results for the years 2023, 2022 and 2021. The company also shared a targeted path toward long-term growth and profitability of Intel Foundry, as well as clear goals for driving financial performance improvement and shareholder value creation.

"Intel's differentiated position as both a world-class semiconductor manufacturer and a fabless technology leader creates significant opportunities to drive long-term sustainable growth across these two complementary businesses," said Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO. "Implementing this new model marks a key achievement in our IDM 2.0 transformation as we hone our execution engine, stand up the industry's first and only systems foundry with geographically diverse leading-edge manufacturing capacity, and advance our mission to bring AI Everywhere."https://tpucdn.com/img/V4YOmleOdItfqqZL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V4YOmleOdItfqqZL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TKtupUEWfBfHaYLe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TKtupUEWfBfHaYLe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fIlJChkSgqlWNKux_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fIlJChkSgqlWNKux.jpg)
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CE LINK LIMITED ("CE-LINK"), a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics, is thrilled to announce the launch of its revolutionary SFX power supply, setting new benchmarks in both performance and compactness. Engineered to elevate gaming and IT experiences, this latest innovation from CE-LINK stands as the most compact SFX power supply in its category, delivering an impressive maximum output of 1000 W. From April 11-14, visit booth 3A-02 in Hall 3 of the AsiaWorld-Expo to experience this game-changer at the upcoming Global Sources Electronic Show in Hong Kong.

This product features exceptional compactness and outstanding performance. With its small size, measuring just 125x100x63.5 mm, this SFX power supply offers a powerful output, delivering up to 1000 W of maximum power. It is designed to fit seamlessly into any setup, whether it be an ATX or ITX gaming chassis. Additionally, versions with 850 W and 750 W capacities are available to meet various power requirements.https://tpucdn.com/img/SWTOKZQ1YUC1b9q3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SWTOKZQ1YUC1b9q3.jpg)
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