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MSI, a leading global server provider, today introduced its latest server platforms, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processor with Performance Cores (P-cores). These new products deliver unprecedented performance for compute-intensive tasks, tailored to meet the diverse demands of data center workloads.

"The demand for data center performance has never been greater, driven by compute-intensive AI, HPC applications, and mission-critical database and analytics workloads," said Danny Hsu, General Manager of Enterprise Platform Solutions. "To meet these demands, IT teams need reliable performance across an increasingly diverse array of workloads." MSI's new server platforms, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, deliver high performance across a broad range of tasks, meeting diverse requirements for both performance and efficiency.https://tpucdn.com/img/XkIvMWpkQ49PCdr3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XkIvMWpkQ49PCdr3.jpg)
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NETGEAR, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and secure solutions for people to connect and manage their digital lives, today expanded its Nighthawk WiFi 7 standalone router line to include the new RS600, RS500, and RS200. The lineup of Nighthawk routers is built on the company's promise to deliver the latest WiFi 7 technology combined with powerful WiFi performance and secure connectivity for homes of any size.

Powerful, Secure WiFi 7 for Everyone
Since the launch of NETGEAR's first WiFi 7 offering - Nighthawk RS700S - multi-gig internet speeds have become more accessible and affordable, and IoT devices that require extreme low latency and higher throughput continue to be adopted at high rates. WiFi 7, which is 2.4x faster than WiFi 6, offers enhanced performance to address the ever-growing demands of modern connectivity. This next-generation technology supports increased capacity across multiple connected smart home devices, providing faster speeds, near-zero latency and the ability to handle the demands of high-quality video streaming as well as advanced computing, including AI-driven applications and AR/VR experiences.https://tpucdn.com/img/RoM8pvNB7tYCTxgo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RoM8pvNB7tYCTxgo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8E1PCPsXoM81YDso_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8E1PCPsXoM81YDso.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PeVvYUGdSfbLHBow_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PeVvYUGdSfbLHBow.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nCVQeWdUK6120LTb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nCVQeWdUK6120LTb.jpg)
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Neurable Inc., a leader in neurotechnology that specializes in AI-powered tools, and premium audio brand Master & Dynamic, today launched the MW75 Neuro, smart headphones integrated with Neurable's brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to help users gain deeper insights into their cognitive health, manage burnout, and enhance daily performance. The first BCI-enabled consumer-grade device of its kind, these headphones are set to revolutionize how we interact with everyday technology by empowering users to take control of their health and well-being through the power of their minds.

Built on the foundation of Master & Dynamic's flagship wireless headset, the MW75 Neuro incorporates Neurable's advanced AI-powered electroencephalography (EEG) sensors into the headphone's ear pads. These BCI-enabled EEG sensors capture and analyze brain signals to generate detailed brainwave data that offers valuable insights into focus levels and more.https://tpucdn.com/img/4FU9gFP5SkJNNljC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4FU9gFP5SkJNNljC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UVzPP9APIO00c28k_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UVzPP9APIO00c28k.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BJHEN7qv5JEBnP9I_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BJHEN7qv5JEBnP9I.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gpcvXjzGaDg3H8Tk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gpcvXjzGaDg3H8Tk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vLuj9LDspKcDPBKA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vLuj9LDspKcDPBKA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/t3RTyOYzFbAiMrXf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/t3RTyOYzFbAiMrXf.jpg)
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Nintendo's next-generation Switch 2 handheld gaming console is nearing its release. As leaks intensify about its future specifications, we get information about its planning stages. According to Moore's Law is Dead YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qlOQg2mEsw), we learn that Nintendo didn't choose AMD APU to be the powerhouse behind Switch 2 due to poor battery life. In a bid to secure the best chip at a mere five watts of power, the Japanese company had two choices: NVIDIA Tegra or AMD APU. With some preliminary testing and evaluation, AMD APU wasn't reportedly power-efficient at 5 Watt TDP, while the NVIDIA Tegra chip was maintaining sufficient battery life and performance at target specifications.

Allegedly the AMD APU was good for 15 W design, but Nintendo didn't want to place a bigger battery so that the device remains lighter and cheaper. The final design will likely carry a battery with a 20 Wh capacity, which will be the main power source behind the NVIDIA Tegra T239 SoC. As a reminder, the Tegra T239 SoC (https://www.techpowerup.com/313564/nintendo-switch-2-to-feature-nvidia-ampere-gpu-with-dlss?cp=3) features eight-core Arm A78C cluster with modified NVIDIA Ampere cores in combination with DLSS, featuring some of the latest encoding/decoding elements from Ada Lovelace, like AV1. There are likely 1536 CUDA cores paired with 128-bit LPDDR5 memory running at 102 GB/s bandwidth. For final specifications, we have to wait for the official launch, but with rumors starting to intensify, we can expect to see it relatively soon.https://tpucdn.com/img/Fvd9p0KcQmYQkrIF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fvd9p0KcQmYQkrIF.jpg)

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Optoma, the No. 1 4K UHD projection and DLP Laser brand in the Americas, today introduced the UHZ35, a true 4K UHD laser projector for optimal gaming experiences, movies, and home entertainment viewing that joins the company's line of award-winning true 4K projectors and its short throw model, the UHZ35ST. Immerse yourself in cinematic brilliance and gaming excitement with the new Optoma UHZ35 and experience your favorite movies coming to life with breathtaking 4K UHD detail and vibrant colors.

Delivering superior color, 3,500 lumens, and a 500,000:1 contrast ratio, the new projector provides vibrant, true-to-life visuals for watching movies, TV shows, live sports, and gaming and can display up to 100-inch images from less than one foot away (120-inch maximum) from the screen or projection surface for convenient use in any room, no matter the location. This projector is also WiSA SoundSend certified to deliver wireless audio excellence and work seamlessly with other WiSA-certified products, right out of the box. WiSA technologies enable ultra-high-quality audio to be transmitted and received wirelessly, with perfect synchronization and no perceivable latency.https://tpucdn.com/img/XHWVcMUB7EzjWMOl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XHWVcMUB7EzjWMOl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Fc4REqt2T4a8D1W7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fc4REqt2T4a8D1W7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KN1wkmTv9hTlxayi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KN1wkmTv9hTlxayi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XNTJ9NLFfEgSFQq2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XNTJ9NLFfEgSFQq2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9wEUmQvuxXwxburg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9wEUmQvuxXwxburg.jpg)
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Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) today announced the upcoming release of the ECX350F, a 0.44-type Full HD resolution OLED Microdisplay that combines the industry's smallest 5.1 µm pixels (approximately 5,000 ppi) with the industry's highest brightness of up to 10,000 cd/m².

The ECX350F is an OLED Microdisplay designed for use in augmented reality (AR) glasses, an application which demands a thin, lightweight form factor without compromising visibility. Adopting a novel OLED structure and microlenses, the microdisplay enhances pixel light emission despite its diminutive size. This innovation allows for Full HD resolution within a compact 0.44-inch panel while delivering a peak brightness of 10,000 cd/m² — approximately double that of the conventional model. This new product represents a breakthrough that addresses the longstanding challenge of delivering high brightness with small pixels.https://tpucdn.com/img/RrK9n5sU0C3sbiXw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RrK9n5sU0C3sbiXw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YTuXYkimaPAfFzFH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YTuXYkimaPAfFzFH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sfgvtXlOXmSTGgdV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sfgvtXlOXmSTGgdV.jpg)
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Gaming giant Valve appears to be venturing into uncharted territory. Recent findings on SteamDB have revealed that the company may be working on integrating ARM architecture and Android app support into its ecosystem. A mysterious application, codenamed "ValveTestApp3043620," has been spotted with an update that includes interesting changes. The update features new tags for several popular games, including Left 4 Dead 2, Garry's Mod, and Kerbal Space Program. These tags, such as "proton-arm64" and "proton-arm64e," indicate that Valve is testing a version of Proton specifically designed for ARM64-based systems. Proton, Valve's brainchild developed in partnership with CodeWeavers, is the magic behind running Windows games on Linux systems. By extending this technology to ARM64, Valve could be paving the way for PC gaming on portable Arm-based devices, potentially signaling a new hardware strategy.

The plot thickens with mentions of "proton_experimental" and "proton-arm64ec-vanguard" in the changelog, hinting at ongoing tests and experimental builds. Additionally, references to Waydroid, a tool enabling Android apps on Linux, suggest that Valve's ambitions may extend beyond gaming, possibly aiming to broaden software accessibility of its platform. This development has sparked speculation about the possibility of Steam games running on Android smartphones and tablets or even a possible Arm-powered version of the Steam Deck. However, a more likely scenario could be testing for Windows support on Arm-based chips. The timing of these experiments aligns with recent announcements of laptops featuring Qualcomm's ARM64-based Snapdragon X CPUs. These devices can run Windows-based games through Microsoft and Qualcomm's emulation layer, Prism. If Valve's Proton can provide superior performance or more stable emulation for Windows-based games on Arm devices, it could position itself as a strong competitor to Prism.https://tpucdn.com/img/3vCgHCLZ3qi4NDdL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3vCgHCLZ3qi4NDdL.jpg)

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A new vulnerability was recently discovered in a widely used print server that is installed by default on many Linux and Unix-based systems with a graphical user interface. The primary attack vector for the vulnerability is the CUPS (Common Unit Printing System) print scheduler, specifically cups-browsed, and has the potential to execute code remotely with zero user interaction required.

The vulnerability has reportedly been given a CVSS score of 9.9 by RHEL and Canonical, although this score is hotly debated, with some arguing it should have a lower score, because, although code can be remotely downloaded to the system, it cannot be executed without user intervention. Fortunately, there is no evidence of the vulnerability having been exploited, although the disclosure was leaked online (https://gist.github.com/stong/c8847ef27910ae344a7b5408d9840ee1) ahead of a planned private reveal in October, prompting the developer that discovered the vulnerability to post the full explanation in a write-up on their blog (https://www.evilsocket.net/2024/09/26/Attacking-UNIX-systems-via-CUPS-Part-I/). This being the case, the vulnerability could very well start being exploited by malicious actors.https://tpucdn.com/img/Lkw1xLWF5BHjofL6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Lkw1xLWF5BHjofL6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1CAIXB7vDXSLrLxT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1CAIXB7vDXSLrLxT.jpg)
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Today Microsoft published an extensive blog post about the controversial Recall feature that was intended to launch with Copilot+ enabled Windows 11 PCs. To recap on Recall: Recall was announced as a service that creates and stores 'snapshots' of the user's activity on their PC, and uses the neural processing hardware within a Copilot+ certified machine to filter search requests by the user in order to find what they had previously seen. In effect, it took constant screenshots and would index the contents of those screenshots to assist with vague search queries. Saw a very funny picture in Discord a week ago and can't find it but can describe what it looked like? Search Recall and with the power of neural processing it would sift through its index of stored screenshots and attempt to provide you the exact image you described. Or, you could scroll back through the gallery of snapshots yourself to find what you wanted.

The idea of a program or service running in the background taking screenshots of your activity every few seconds yielded some pretty unsavory reactions from just about everyone. To assuage privacy concerns Microsoft did release an update in June (https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2024/06/07/update-on-the-recall-preview-feature-for-copilot-pcs/) committing to a broad set of security improvements to Recall before the preview would be available to test. This latest blog post titled, "Update on Recall security and privacy architecture", outlines more improvements on top of those announced back in June.https://tpucdn.com/img/Rd5BoLcrmPalqLJx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Rd5BoLcrmPalqLJx.jpg)
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Valve's latest third-person MOBA-like hero shooter, Deadlock, has had a pretty serious cheater problem (https://www.techpowerup.com/326460/cheaters-ruin-valves-deadlock-before-new-arena-shooter-even-launches-despite-harsh-punishments?cp=2), despite still being an invite-only public test. While the game has thus far operated on a player reporting system to identify and punish cheaters, a recent game patch has introduced a rather comical—and seemingly effective—anti-cheat system that can either ban cheating players or turn them into frogs until the end of the match.

Valve says that the new anti-cheat system is set up to be fairly conservative at the moment to avoid any false positives. Aside from the new anti-cheat, Deadlock's September 26 update introduced a new hero, Mirage, whose design and gameplay seem rooted in the jinn from Arabic myths (aka djinn or genie) and added a pretty vast collection of gameplay updates, balances, and quality-of-life improvements throughout the game.https://tpucdn.com/img/vAMz7EtqcQQwdLMP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vAMz7EtqcQQwdLMP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eMRPodclKWsxG8BY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eMRPodclKWsxG8BY.jpg)
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The WireView Pro GPU was developed in collaboration with Jon "elmor" Sandström, a renowned hardware R&D engineer, extreme overclocker, and founder of Elmor Labs, to introduce new functionalities. To better protect the graphics card from potential damage, the Pro version of the WireView includes sensor pin detection that recognizes whether the 12V-2x6 power connector is correctly plugged into the power supply.

Another new feature is the temperature sensors on the PCB of the WireView Pro GPU, which measure the temperature at the power connectors. Users can set a threshold via the WireView Pro GPU, which triggers an acoustic alarm when exceeded. Additionally, an alarm can be set to trigger when a defined current level is exceeded. The WireView Pro GPU also includes two additional temperature sensors that can be connected to monitor, for example, the temperature of the graphics card's memory or voltage regulators.https://tpucdn.com/img/fZ0LTluxmcPxHuCT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fZ0LTluxmcPxHuCT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lTYkzzg6YGZgW7EZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lTYkzzg6YGZgW7EZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QVx6SbLmn0NnaTgp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QVx6SbLmn0NnaTgp.jpg)
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Intel's recent financial woes have brought the company into severe cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and project delays. However, a silver lining remains—Intel is reportedly in the final stages of securing $8.5 billion in direct funding from the US government under the CHIPS Act, delivered by the end of the year. The potential financing comes at a crucial time for Intel, which has been grappling with financial challenges. The company reported a $1.6 billion loss in the second quarter of 2024, leading to short-term setbacks. However, thanks to sources close to the Financial Times, we learn that Intel's funding target will represent the CHIPS Act's largest share, leading to a massive boost to US-based semiconductor manufacturing.

Looking ahead, the potential CHIPS Act funding could serve as a catalyst for Intel's resurgence, reassuring both investors and customers about the company's future. A key element of Intel's recovery strategy lies in the ramp-up of production for its advanced 18A node, which should become the primary revenue driver for its foundry unit. This advancement, coupled with the anticipated government backing, positions Intel to potentially capture market share from established players like TSMC and Samsung. The company has already secured high-profile customers such as Amazon and (allegedly) Broadcom, hinting at its growing appeal in the foundry space. Moreover, Intel's enhanced domestic manufacturing capabilities align well with potential US government mandates for companies like NVIDIA and Apple to produce processors locally, a consideration driven by escalating geopolitical tensions.https://tpucdn.com/img/TAc8JeHAufnkK8E2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TAc8JeHAufnkK8E2.jpg)

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Earlier this week, we got rumors that AMD is rushing in the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core/16-thread "Zen 5" processor with 3D V-cache for a late-October debut (https://www.techpowerup.com/326978/amd-rushing-in-ryzen-7-9800x3d-expect-product-launch-late-october). The 9800X3D succeeds the popular 7800X3D, and AMD probably hopes it will have a competitive gaming processor in time for Intel's Core Ultra 2-series "Arrow Lake-S" launch. In the previous article, it was reported that the higher core-count 9000X3D series processor models, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, would arrive some time in Q1 2025, because it was reported that the chips have certain "new features" compared to their predecessors, the 7950X3D and 7900X3D. At the time, we even explored the possibility of AMD giving both 8-core CCDs on the processor 3D V-cache. Turns out, this is where things are headed.

A new report by Benchlife.info claims that the higher core-count 9950X3D and 9900X3D will implement 3D V-cache on both CCD chiplets, giving these processors an impressive 192 MB of L3 cache (96 MB per CCD), and 208 MB or 204 MB of "total cache" (L2+L3). The report also says that AMD is planning a Ryzen 5 9600X3D chip, its second attempt at taking on Intel's Core i5 lineup, following its very recent release of the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which ended up 1-3% short of the Core i5-14600K in gaming workloads. There's no word on whether the 9600X3D will launch in October alongside the 9800X3D, or in Q1-2025 with the Ryzen 9 9000X3D series.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZmyOtzYRdYNoX0TI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZmyOtzYRdYNoX0TI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DbTrPyQ1NzysUCbb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DbTrPyQ1NzysUCbb.jpg)
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Intel today released the latest version of the Arc GPU Graphics drivers. Version 101.6079 Beta comes with optimization for EA FC25, Throne and Liberty, and Delta Force. The installer download size of these drivers are "temporarily increased" in size (from around 400 MB to over 800 MB), as these are the first drivers to include support for the Arc Xe2 "Battlemage" integrated graphics of Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" processors, indicating that Intel will soon retire driver payload for older iGPUs such as 11th Gen "Tiger Lake." There are no fixed issues with this release, but the company identified a few new issues as listed below.

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LG Electronics (LG) has collaborated with Razer and MediaTek to introduce the world's first Bluetooth Ultra-Low Latency (BT ULL) Controller at LG webOS Summit 2024 on September 27. This groundbreaking technology was showcased through an LG webOS smart TV and Razer's Bluetooth gaming controller, demonstrating the game-changing 1 ms input lag.

The webOS summit, which welcomed 300 representatives from 140 partner companies - including content developers, producers and providers - from 24 countries, shared LG's strategic vision and future initiatives for expanding its AI webOS ecosystem and platform business.https://tpucdn.com/img/ktcNpxf9gc9RUf9h_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ktcNpxf9gc9RUf9h.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Sb3l81Li1LkpkrIS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Sb3l81Li1LkpkrIS.jpg)
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Intel has released the 0x12B microcode for 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors to improve system stability. In response, MSI has updated the BIOS for its Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards with this new microcode to address stability issues. The first batch of updated BIOS versions is now available, with additional models to follow. Users are encouraged to check MSI's official channels and product pages for the latest BIOS updates.

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PRO Z790-VC WIFI
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T-FORCE, Team Group's gaming brand, and T-CREATE, its creator-focused brand, are launching dual-mode DDR5 overclocking memory modules for Intel and AMD platforms with speeds up to 8000 MHz. This highlights Team Group's industry-leading overclocking capabilities, delivering the ultimate performance for gamers and creators.

T-FORCE, known for pushing the boundaries of performance, and T-CREATE, focused on stable and efficient performance, will offer a range of DDR5 dual-mode overclocking memory modules under their product portfolio. These modules will come in eight speeds, ranging from 6400 MHz to 8000 MHz, catering to diverse needs and providing optimal performance for gaming enthusiasts and content creators managing complex workflows. The dual-mode memory modules will be available in 2x16GB and 2x24GB capacity options. A single 24 GB stick significantly expands memory capacity for handling large workloads, leading to smoother and more efficient performance. The memory modules are fully compatible with Intel XMP 3.0 (Extreme Memory Profile) and AMD EXPO (Extended Profiles for Overclocking) profiles, ensuring seamless one-click overclocking on the latest AMD X870E and Intel Z790 platforms, delivering an exceptional user experience across both platforms.https://tpucdn.com/img/OfmQ9KpK0JekiihR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OfmQ9KpK0JekiihR.jpg)
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Apple recently launched (https://www.techpowerup.com/326455/apple-debuts-the-iphone-16-pro-and-iphone-16-pro-max-now-with-a-camera-button?cp=2) the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max with the company's new A18 Pro SoC, and in its presentation, Apple claimed the new SoC offered up to 20% faster gaming performance than the previous generation. While this may be true in certain scenarios, recent testing in Alien Isolation has revealed that the A18 Pro's GPU still has some shortcomings when it comes to gaming.

According to the tests run by MrMacRightPlus, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is barely able to maintain 30 FPS in Alien Isolation when running at its native 2868×1320 pixel resolution. While Alien Isolation is a AAA title that was ported to the iPhone, it is still a 10-year-old game, meaning it should be fairly easy to run. Lowering the in-game resolution, however, results in a substantial improvement to the A18 Pro's performance, with the game reaching 60 FPS after the change. This 30 FPS limitation may not all be down to a lack of performance from the A18 Pro SoC, though.https://tpucdn.com/img/5rrkTKU9Pr1f6RwN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5rrkTKU9Pr1f6RwN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Z6ZPGmqDKaTqg0j8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Z6ZPGmqDKaTqg0j8.jpg)
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PC Watch recently got hands-on with Shanghai Zhaoxin's latest desktop processor for some in depth testing and published a less than optimistic review comparing it to both the previous generation KX-U6780A and Intel's equally clocked budget quad-core offering from 2017, the 3.6 GHz Core i3-8100. Though Zhaoxin's latest could muscle its way through some multithreaded tests such as Cinebench R23 due to having twice the core count, the single core performance showed to be nearly half that of the i3 in everything from synthetic tests to gaming.

PC Watch tested with the Dragon Quest X Benchmark, a DX9.0c title, to put the spotlight on single core gaming performance even in older games as well as with Final Fantasy XIV running the latest Golden Legacy benchmark released back in April of this year to show off more modern multithreaded gaming. With AMD's RX 6400 handling graphics at 1080p the KX-7000/8 scored around 60% of the i3-8100 in Dragon Quest X, and in Final Fantasy XIV it scored 90% of the i3. The result in Final Fantasy XIV was considered, "somewhat comfortable" for gameplay but still less than optimal. As a comparison point for a modern budget gaming PC option the Ryzen 5 5600G was also included in testing, where in Final Fantasy XIV it was 30% ahead of the KX-7000/8. PC Watch attempted to put the integrated ZX-C1190 to work in games but found that despite supporting modern APIs and features, the performance was no match for the competition.https://tpucdn.com/img/gif7tHhLE1B3Yc7w_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gif7tHhLE1B3Yc7w.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qChw4RN0cp1mIn4r_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qChw4RN0cp1mIn4r.jpg)
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Advantech, a leading provider of edge computing solutions, introduces the AIR-310, a compact edge AI inference system featuring an MXM GPU card. Powered by 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core 65 W desktop processors, the AIR-310 delivers up to 12.99 TFLOPS of scalable AI performance via the NVIDIA Quadro 2000A GPU card in a 1.5U chassis (215 x 225 x 55 mm). Despite its compact size, it offers versatile connectivity with three LAN ports and four USB 3.0 ports, enabling seamless integration of sensors and cameras for vision AI applications.

The system includes smart fan management, operates in temperatures from 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F), and is shock-resistant, capable of withstanding 3G vibration and 30G shock. Bundled with Intel Arc A370 and NVIDIA A2000 GPUs, it is certified to IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-4, and CB/UL standards, ensuring stable 24/7 operation in harsh environments, including space-constrained or mobile equipment. The AIR-310 supports Windows 11, Linux Ubuntu 24.04, and the Edge AI SDK, enabling accelerated inference deployment for applications such as factory inspections, real-time video surveillance, GenAI/LLM, and medical imaging.https://tpucdn.com/img/uqbi8JEILilEsr4H_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uqbi8JEILilEsr4H.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wHTASntCdu887lp7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wHTASntCdu887lp7.jpg)
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Whether looking for a time-traveling adventure, strategic roleplay or epic action, anyone can find something to play on GeForce NOW, with over 2,000 games in the cloud. The GeForce NOW library continues to grow with seven titles arriving this week, including the role-playing game GreedFall II: The Dying World from developer Spiders and publisher Nacon. Plus, be sure to claim the new in-game reward for Guild Wars 2 for extra style points.

GeForce NOW is improving experiences for members using Windows on Arm laptops. Support for these products is currently in beta, and improvements will be included in the GeForce NOW 2.0.67 app update, rolling out this week to bring GeForce NOW streaming at up to 4K resolution, 120 frames per second and high dynamic range to Arm-based laptops.https://tpucdn.com/img/Nj5fBGDV0SLPPA1B_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Nj5fBGDV0SLPPA1B.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Tw4eh0FRnTO1ffRa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Tw4eh0FRnTO1ffRa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rtMxJo0GwJRmg5UN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rtMxJo0GwJRmg5UN.jpg)
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Samsung Electronics today unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+, Samsung's first tablets purposefully built for AI. The premium hardware includes 14.6-inch and 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays—the ideal canvas for the intuitive S Pen bundled with both models. Performance upgrades for the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra include an 18% increase in CPU, 28% increase in GPU and 14% increase in NPU compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

This improved processing power enables faster and more responsive AI features, which are now easily accessible with written prompts using the new Galaxy AI Key on the Book Cover Keyboards to customize AI assistant. Cutting-edge software includes features such as Note Assist and Drawing Assist, optimized for the tablet form factor. The Galaxy Tab S10 series also acts as a home AI device, with a 3D Map View that gives a visual overview of the home and all connected devices to streamline device management across the SmartThings ecosystem. Robust Samsung Knox security ensures data privacy and control, while innovative materials underscore Samsung's commitment to a more sustainable future.https://tpucdn.com/img/jrTP7pR1toFnMOKm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jrTP7pR1toFnMOKm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oQu6IFPGvGINKpG6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oQu6IFPGvGINKpG6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gtKzaJ3beOFscrqD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gtKzaJ3beOFscrqD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MlNwuuXLlGlh3oMu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MlNwuuXLlGlh3oMu.jpg)
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IBM announced today the completion of its latest expansion of the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, which operates the highest number of available utility-scale quantum computers at a single location in the world. These systems are a part of the more than a dozen quantum computers offered to global clients via the IBM cloud.

To advance its mission of bringing useful quantum computing to the world, IBM has heavily invested in deploying advanced quantum hardware architectures. First introduced late last year, the IBM Quantum Heron processor has now been deployed in IBM's global Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie.https://tpucdn.com/img/p6KP89xOvsWMNQbz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/p6KP89xOvsWMNQbz.jpg)
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Thanks to the renowned NVIDIA hardware leaker kopite7Kimi on X, we are getting information about the final versions of NVIDIA's first upcoming wave of GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" graphics cards. The two leaked GPUs are the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, which now feature a more significant gap between xx80 and xx90 SKUs. For starters, we have the highest-end GeForce RTX 5090. NVIDIA has decided to use the GB202-300-A1 die and enabled 21,760 FP32 CUDA cores on this top-end model. Accompanying the massive 170 SM GPU configuration, the RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with each GDDR7 die running at 28 Gbps. This translates to 1,568 GB/s memory bandwidth. All of this is confined to a 600 W TGP.

When it comes to the GeForce RTX 5080, NVIDIA has decided to further separate its xx80 and xx90 SKUs. The RTX 5080 has 10,752 FP32 CUDA cores paired with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. With GDDR7 running at 28 Gbps, the memory bandwidth is also halved at 784 GB/s. This SKU uses a GB203-400-A1 die, which is designed to run within a 400 W TGP power envelope. For reference, the RTX 4090 has 68% more CUDA cores than the RTX 4080. The rumored RTX 5090 has around 102% more CUDA cores than the rumored RTX 5080, which means that NVIDIA is separating its top SKUs even more. We are curious to see at what price point NVIDIA places its upcoming GPUs so that we can compare generational updates and the difference between xx80 and xx90 models and their widened gaps.https://tpucdn.com/img/Jt4L0N3ubaY7vdsv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Jt4L0N3ubaY7vdsv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PV28sXH9fdy0H7jf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PV28sXH9fdy0H7jf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WdWCelrGv09PFAOc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WdWCelrGv09PFAOc.jpg)

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Sucker Punch, developer of the wildly popular Ghost of Tsushima, recently announced Ghost of Yōtei as the follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima and confirmed that this is only the beginning of a seemingly expansive franchise. Ghost of Yōtei is the first indirect sequel to Ghost of Tsushima to take place in what Sony calls the Ghost franchise and follows a new character, Atsu, on a quest for revenge in feudal Japan. It will launch on PS5 in 2025, although Sony has yet to reveal a firm release date.

In an interview with The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/24/arts/ghost-of-yotei-tsushima-sequel-playstation.html), Sucker Punch revealed that it had already started planning Ghost of Yōtei as a follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima before the original game was even announced. It also revealed that it had already started working with Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick franchise, on a cinematic adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima, and that there are other games coming to the Ghost franchise in the future.https://tpucdn.com/img/RzfSPI3q5VONXY1A_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RzfSPI3q5VONXY1A.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Aglyi16MoZVWePeZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Aglyi16MoZVWePeZ.jpg)
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AMD today announced that Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has chosen AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators with ROCm open software to power its newest OCI Compute Supercluster instance called BM.GPU.MI300X.8. For AI models that can comprise hundreds of billions of parameters, the OCI Supercluster with AMD MI300X supports up to 16,384 GPUs in a single cluster by harnessing the same ultrafast network fabric technology used by other accelerators on OCI. Designed to run demanding AI workloads including large language model (LLM) inference and training that requires high throughput with leading memory capacity and bandwidth, these OCI bare metal instances have already been adopted by companies including Fireworks AI.

"AMD Instinct MI300X and ROCm open software continue to gain momentum as trusted solutions for powering the most critical OCI AI workloads," said Andrew Dieckmann, corporate vice president and general manager, Data Center GPU Business, AMD. "As these solutions expand further into growing AI-intensive markets, the combination will benefit OCI customers with high performance, efficiency, and greater system design flexibility."https://tpucdn.com/img/kXGmILydhLwQ3rza_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kXGmILydhLwQ3rza.jpg)
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We've known about the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for a good long while now, and previous leaks and rumors indicated that it would offer a rather significant boost in gaming performance thanks to changes to the 3D V-cache amounts and layouts (https://www.techpowerup.com/327057/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-and-9900x3d-to-feature-3d-v-cache-on-both-ccd-chiplets). Now, a new leak, which purports to show off the official retail packaging for the new CPU, suggests that clock speeds will get a boost over the existing AMD Ryzen 7 78000X3D (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-7-7800x3d.c3022).

The leak, shared by Moore's Law Is Dead on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVXGDPKWsss), shows off a supposed retail box for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D that was sent to AMD's partners for marketing, and along with that, he claims to have had access to the entire marketing slide deck, which is where the frequency boost information comes from. According to the leaker, the 9800X3D's marketing material specifically calls out the processor as being "designed for increased frequencies."https://tpucdn.com/img/Ljvoj5tob6bLjelb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ljvoj5tob6bLjelb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Cn9jMdY5ObRQh0dj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Cn9jMdY5ObRQh0dj.jpg)
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Corning Incorporated, one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science, today unveiled Corning EXTREME ULE Glass, a next-generation material that will support chip manufacturers in meeting the rapidly growing demand for advanced and intelligent technologies. The new material will help chipmakers improve photomasks - the stencils for chip design - which are critical for the mass production of today's most advanced and cost-efficient microchips.

Corning designed EXTREME ULE Glass to withstand the highest intensity extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, including high numerical aperture (High NA) EUV, which is rapidly becoming an industry standard. EUV lithography allows manufacturers to use the most advanced photomasks to pattern and print the smallest, most complex chip designs. This process requires extreme thermal stability and a uniform glass material to help ensure consistent manufacturing performance.https://tpucdn.com/img/aWsrrhu0ohYTnJGl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aWsrrhu0ohYTnJGl.jpg)
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Major AMD partners like ASUS, ASRock, GIGABYTE, and MSI have unveiled their latest AMD AM5 motherboards featuring the X870E and X870 chipsets. The new motherboards offer broad compatibility, supporting not only the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series, but also the Ryzen 8000 and 7000 CPUs. These boards are aimed at high-end and enthusiast users, sporting optimized VRM designs and enhanced I/O capabilities, including WiFi 7 and USB 4 support.

The motherboards are all in ATX format; however, mATX/ITX models should follow later this year. They all support DDR5-5600 MT/s memory speeds natively, with some models supporting over 8000 MT/s memory speeds. In terms of chipset, the X870E series uses two Promontory 21 dies with support for USB 4 and Gen 5 GPU/SSD (24x Gen 5 CPU Lanes, 8x Gen 4 + 12x Gen 3 PCH Lanes). The X870 will use just one of the dies, retaining the Gen 5 lanes, however the PCH Lanes will be limited to 4x Gen 4 + 8x Gen 3.https://tpucdn.com/img/2EIG95QPqZxC7IIs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2EIG95QPqZxC7IIs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bB73YqI9FvTZHiwu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bB73YqI9FvTZHiwu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qDo8lHmzBxnLKZfk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qDo8lHmzBxnLKZfk.jpg)
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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today released a significant update to its bundled Virtual Assistant software (formerly known as Virtual Pet). This new software package comes preinstalled on the ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop and leverages the incredible power of AI to significantly level up the capabilities of the Virtual Assistant, including an intelligent chat and Q&A interface, written document summarization, and voice transcription tools. This update is available on laptop models with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors as a free download via ASUS Live Update.

Intelligent chat support
The Virtual Assistant gives users a leg up when they're using an unfamiliar program or system tool. With a local chat and Q&A feature, even when disconnected from the internet, the Virtual Assistant can help users navigate complicated menus and activate the features and settings they need. For example, if a new user is looking to adjust fan settings, they can request that from the Virtual Assistant, and it will direct them to the appropriate settings menu within the Armoury Crate app. Applications like MyASUS, GlideX, and ProArt Creator Hub are supported, and the chat functionality adds a new layer of support for end users.https://tpucdn.com/img/aeRXfTDPF8xwz0v3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aeRXfTDPF8xwz0v3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dUxJ3MlyS05h5h1r_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dUxJ3MlyS05h5h1r.jpg)
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