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Researchers at Fudan University have made a significant advancement in integrated circuit technology. The team led by Zhou Peng and Liu Chunsen has developed "PoX," a picosecond flash memory device that operates at unprecedented speeds. The team predicted a phenomenon called "super-injection" by creating a quasi-2D Poisson model, which surpasses existing theoretical limits on memory speed. Their device achieves read/write speeds of 400 picoseconds (less than one nanosecond), equaling approximately 2.5 billion operations per second and making it the world's fastest semiconductor charge memory technology. "This is like the device can work one billion times in the blink of an eye, while a U disk (a hard drive in USB form) can only work 1,000 times. The previous world record for similar technology was two million," said Zhou Peng, a researcher from Fudan University's State Key Laboratory of Integrated Chips and Systems and a leading scientist on the research team.

Traditional flash memory requires electrons to "warm up" and accelerate along a channel before being captured for storage, a process limited by the long acceleration distance and electric field constraints. The new approach includes Dirac energy band structure, ballistic transport properties of two-dimensional materials, and modulation for the Gaussian length of the 2D channel. This allows electrons to reach very high speeds immediately without any 'run-up' period. Once fully developed, it can completely revolutionize the computer architecture by making memory and storage components unnecessary, obviating the need for hierarchical storage and allowing for large AI models to be deployed locally. Within 3 -5 years, the researchers plan to scale integration to tens of megabits, after which the technology will be made available for licensing to industry. The research was published as 'Subnanosecond flash memory enabled by 2D-enhanced hot-carrier injection' in the journal Nature 641, 90-97 (2025).https://tpucdn.com/img/370IBjB61KPApBBw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/370IBjB61KPApBBw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7WYsM55FeMiKQzfV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7WYsM55FeMiKQzfV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pSTL2p3dOw6CIS9E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pSTL2p3dOw6CIS9E.jpg)

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While we initially set out to self-publish Battle Train, our goal is to make the best game possible. We've had many opportunities cross our paths, and one such opportunity felt too good to pass up. That said, we're proud to announce that we're now working with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to bring Battle Train to more folks in a couple of exciting ways. You've probably heard of Bandai Namco Entertainment (https://www.bandainamcoent.com/news/battle-train-announcement). They've been around about as long as our entire industry and are known as the publishers behind everything from PAC-MAN to Elden Ring to Katamari Damacy (AKA, the silliest game with the best game soundtrack ever made).

Look, we know Battle Train is good. Our friends and family know Battle Train is good. But getting word to the general gaming community has been an uphill battle for us, so having Bandai Namco Entertainment on board to help increase our visibility is awesome… but while marketing is crucial, this news is about more than just marketing. With Bandai Namco Entertainment's support, we were able to extend development and add more to the game, polish the heck out of it, and really make this game sing. We're really pleased with the results. We've added extra cards, extra trains, extra trinkets, and extra time making sure Battle Train is an amazing gaming experience. ALSO, we're not just releasing on PC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1708950/Battle_Train/)!!! We'll be bringing the ludicrous action of Battle Train to the Nintendo Switch as well! Surprise!!!https://tpucdn.com/img/BAngpOHSoAVX8k8T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BAngpOHSoAVX8k8T.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hBLKRI8rumAFBbuH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hBLKRI8rumAFBbuH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FqedjEqdZejUV8ye_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FqedjEqdZejUV8ye.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/c3LfoDm2lmNCQ0Xx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/c3LfoDm2lmNCQ0Xx.jpg)
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LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, introduces the LANCOOL 217, the successor to the popular LANCOOL 216. This mid-tower case merges high performance with elegance. It features real wood accents (walnut on black, beech on white), five pre-installed fans, including dual 170 mm front fans. The front fans are pre-installed in balanced mode for CPU and GPU cooling but can be switched to CPU mode, thanks to a tool-less design that facilitates easy adjustments. The LANCOOL 217 is the first of the LANCOOL series to introduce back-connect motherboard support, along with an innovative dual mounting position for the PSU (standard or rotated). The LANCOOL 217 is available in black and white at MSRP prices of $119.99 and $124.99, respectively.

Real Wood Accents
Available in dark walnut for black and light beech for white, the real wood accents bring warmth and elegance, making the LANCOOL 217 an ideal choice for setups that blend with contemporary or minimalist spaces. With the thoughtful positioning of wood elements, there is no compromise on performance, allowing for efficient cooling while elevating the case's visual appeal.https://tpucdn.com/img/JcepCHWaR36aQwR4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JcepCHWaR36aQwR4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FzAiQdv09OG3EDqg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FzAiQdv09OG3EDqg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pSIe49U63ycUN41E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pSIe49U63ycUN41E.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/g8Ob7McVybkTXYj0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g8Ob7McVybkTXYj0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pbR1ZUd4dZaVAVLS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pbR1ZUd4dZaVAVLS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/x5HzRD5SgBNOZjZN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/x5HzRD5SgBNOZjZN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/K8ihNLWQ75F1Dvsz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K8ihNLWQ75F1Dvsz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BR1GIMgkjxcMen9C_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BR1GIMgkjxcMen9C.jpg)
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GIGABYTE, a global leader in technology, today announced the availability of its flagship ultra-compact mini-PC, the New BRIX Mainstream series, accompanied by an exclusive product video release. This series is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) and boasts an integrated GPU with a remarkable 20% performance increase over the previous generation. Furthermore, it unleashes exceptional AI performance, delivering up to 96 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS), making it perfectly suited for demanding generative AI tasks and intensive multitasking scenarios.

⁠Designed to meet the growing needs of smart home solutions, commercial deployments, content creation, and edge computing, the BRIX Mainstream series packs this impressive performance into a remarkably compact 0.46-liter chassis with a sleek 3.5 cm profile. Despite its size, it offers top-tier computing power, flexible expansion options, and an eco-conscious, energy-efficient design - delivers performance that exceeds expectation.https://tpucdn.com/img/NBGd2MF6dGJgOYMr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NBGd2MF6dGJgOYMr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AfqRocIlmEzCgWYW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AfqRocIlmEzCgWYW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/997f3xCWbvC1cVlH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/997f3xCWbvC1cVlH.jpg)
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More than 700 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week and next, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation will be multiplying frame rates in MechWarrior 5: Clans, New World: Aeternum, and Spirit of the North 2.

Additionally, DLSS Super Resolution is available now or coming soon to Bodycam, Lost Skies, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, and Necrophosis. You can also enjoy them all with a new GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, which will hit shelves through our add-in-card, system, OEM, and retail partners starting May 19 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time.https://tpucdn.com/img/It5qQHk8gkXs1R76_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/It5qQHk8gkXs1R76.jpg)
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In February, we announced Battlefield Labs (https://www.techpowerup.com/332015/ea-dice-announces-battlefield-labs) as our most ambitious community collaboration in franchise history to validate the future of Battlefield. Today, we'll update you on our initial learnings and how we'll continue to scale testing into the future.

Across our four initial play sessions with a small group of core Battlefield players across Europe and North America, we've completed thousands of hours of gameplay, had hundreds of thousands of player spawns, and seen over a million environmental objects destroyed, including walls, windows, crates, and buildings your squad crashed the helicopter into.https://tpucdn.com/img/69ikk9l59iLDZxEq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/69ikk9l59iLDZxEq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ednRmIopRaFxXWn9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ednRmIopRaFxXWn9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GOTv07eVRvA4U31U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GOTv07eVRvA4U31U.jpg)
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IBM has introduced the LinuxONE Emperor 5, its newest Linux computing platform that runs on the Telum II processor with built-in AI acceleration features. This launch aims to tackle three key issues for tech leaders: better security measures, reduced costs, and smooth AI incorporation into business systems. The heart of the system, the Telum II processor, includes a second-generation on-chip AI accelerator. This component is designed to boost predictive AI abilities and large language models for instant transaction handling. The upcoming IBM Spyre Accelerator (set to arrive in late 2025) via PCIe card will boost generative AI functions. The platform comes with an updated AI Toolkit fine-tuned for the Telum II processor (https://www.techpowerup.com/325964/ibm-announces-telum-ii-processor-and-spyre-accelerator-for-next-gen-mainframes). It also offers early looks at Red Hat OpenShift AI and Virtualization allowing unified control of both standard virtual machines and containerized workloads.

The platform provides wide-ranging security measures. These include confidential computing strong cryptographic abilities, and NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms. These safeguard sensitive AI models (https://www.techpowerup.com/336273/ibm-announces-granite-4-0-tiny-preview-an-extremely-compact-compute-efficient-ai-model) and data from current risks and expected post-quantum attacks. When it comes to productivity, companies can combine several server workloads on one high-capacity system. This might cut ownership expenses by up to 44% compared to x86 options over five years. At the same time, it keeps exceptional 99.999999% uptime rates according to IBM. The LinuxOne Emperor 5 will run Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and Canonical Ubuntu Server. Tina Tarquinio, chief product officer at IBM Z and LinuxONE, said: "IBM LinuxONE 5 represents the next evolution of our Linux infrastructure strategy. It is designed to help clients unlock the full potential of Linux and AI while optimizing their datacenters, simplifying their operations, and addressing risk. Whether you're building intelligent applications, deploying regulated workloads, consolidating infrastructure, or preparing for the next wave of transformation, IBM LinuxONE (https://www.ibm.com/products/linuxone-5) offers an exciting path forward."https://tpucdn.com/img/IE4620esPaKwCBbW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IE4620esPaKwCBbW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YdFmLsglhDYKKibC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YdFmLsglhDYKKibC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tlP8KYLPqyAUaSJU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tlP8KYLPqyAUaSJU.jpg)

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Around late April, MediaTek confirmed (https://www.techpowerup.com/336022/rick-tsai-mediateks-ceo-to-deliver-keynote-speech-at-computex-2025) that their CEO—Dr. Rick Tsai—will be delivering a big keynote speech—on May 20—at this month's Computex 2025 trade show. The company's preamble focuses on their "driving of AI innovation—from edge to cloud," but industry moles propose a surprise new product introduction during proceedings. MediaTek and NVIDIA have collaborated on a number of projects; the most visible being automative solutions. Late last year, intriguing Arm-based rumors emerged online—with Team Green allegedly working on a first time attempt at breaking into the high-end CPU consumer market segment (https://www.techpowerup.com/328422/new-arm-cpus-from-nvidia-coming-in-2025); perhaps with the leveraging of "Blackwell" GPU architecture. MediaTek was reportedly placed in the equation, due to expertise accumulated from their devising of modern Dimensity "big core" mobile processor designs. At the start of 2025, data miners presented evidence of Lenovo seeking new engineering talent. Their job description mentioned a mysterious NVIDIA "N1x" SoC.

Further conjecture painted a fanciful picture of forthcoming "high-end N1x and mid-tier N1 (non-X)" models—with potential flagship devices launching later on this year. According to ComputerBase.de, an unannounced "GB10" PC chip could be the result of NVIDIA and MediaTek's rumored "AI PC" joint venture. Yesterday's news article divulged: "currently (this) product (can be) found in NVIDIA DGX Spark (platforms), and similarly equipped partner solutions. The systems, available starting at $3000, are aimed at AI developers who can test LLMs locally before moving them to the data center. The chip combines a 'Blackwell' GPU with a 'Grace' Arm CPU (in order) to create an SoC with 128 GB LPDDR5X, and a 1 TB or 4 TB SSD. The 'GB10' offers a GPU with one petaflop of FP4 performance (with sparsity)." ComputerBase reckons that the integrated graphics solution makes use of familiar properties—namely "5th-generation Tensor Cores and 4th-generation RT Cores"—from GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. When discussing the design's "Grace CPU" setup, the publication's report outlined a total provision of: "20 Arm cores, including 10 Cortex-X925 and 10 Cortex-A725. The whole thing sits on a board measuring around 150 × 150 mm—for comparison: the classic NUC board format is 104 × 101 mm."https://tpucdn.com/img/uSTKudcjVNzU2we5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uSTKudcjVNzU2we5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LRIa8Cr9TP80M1Pm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LRIa8Cr9TP80M1Pm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/16xeewlyxqIThdMr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/16xeewlyxqIThdMr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RLkO0TyQwI4HTntr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RLkO0TyQwI4HTntr.jpg)

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Following their co-op presentation (https://www.techpowerup.com/336084/focus-entertainment-saber-interactive-preview-roadcrafts-co-op-mode), Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive (https://saber.games/#games) have shared the ultimate trailer prior to the launch of RoadCraft (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/roadcraft), the next-gen heavy-machinery simulation and sandbox game where players reshape the Aftermath. Only two weeks to go before the May 20 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and as much to pre-order and get the vehicle DLC bonus Aramatsu Bowhead 30T. RoadCraft taps into construction sandbox fantasies fondly remembered by many.

From backyard toys to next-gen physics simulation
Boasting breathtaking CGI—courtesy of Digic Entertainment—the same studio responsible for Space Marine 2's epic The Angels of Death CGI trailer—RoadCraft's "Sandbox Memories" trailer stays true to the game's technical and graphical prowess. As its majestic visual setting blends with the familiar images of a child playing with construction truck toys, prepare to get that magical feeling back in an advanced version of your childhood backyard playtime - where the only limit is your imagination, and that of your playground partners! Collect impressive vehicles, dispatch your fleet as you see fit and invent stories and scenarios with your friends.https://tpucdn.com/img/PqZtT6biIb0PJctV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PqZtT6biIb0PJctV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dIW3kD3kpc0p4AlL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dIW3kD3kpc0p4AlL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GpFyMwtVO9m5y5TG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GpFyMwtVO9m5y5TG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/f4K8v70Fet5GtnIe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/f4K8v70Fet5GtnIe.jpg)
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Over the past week or two, next-gen processor fanatics have been combing through AMD's Technical Information Portal (https://www.techpowerup.com/336162/leaks-suggest-amd-am5-future-support-for-ryzen-9000g-gorgon-point-epyc-4005-grado-cpus)—many truth seekers are trying to determine details of new product lineups; likely in anticipation of official unveilings (at Computex 2025). Super sleuths are still trying to find Team Red's mythical Ryzen Threadripper PRO "9995WX" processor; an alleged 96-core "Shimada Peak (https://www.techpowerup.com/336262/official-amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-shimada-peak-cpu-category-found-by-data-miner)" range-topping beastie. Going against forward progress grains, VideoCardz has uncovered much older technologies—harking back to the days of Zen 3+ and RDNA 2. Revisiting late summer 2023 (https://www.techpowerup.com/312926/amd-ryzen-8000-granite-ridge-desktop-cpus-could-utilize-same-io-die-as-ryzen-7000), Team Red-related leaks suggested the potential arrival of (6 nm) Ryzen "Rembrandt" 6000G series desktop APUs.

We now know that AMD skipped a couple of AM5-bound steps, and eventually released its Ryzen "Phoenix (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/?f=codename_=Phoenix)" 8000G (Zen 4 and RDNA 3) family early last year. The discovery of an "AMD AM5 Functional Test Vehicle APUs (Family 19h Models 40h-4Fh) are based on the Zen 3+ 6 nm core with Radeon Navi Graphics" entry within Team Red's technical info database, has reopened online discussions about forgotten/abandoned intellectual properties. VideoCardz believes that the "19h" tag denotes "Rembrandt" family origins—additionally, their curiosity was piqued by the possibility of 6000G prototypes units escaping out into the wild. Looking ahead, the AM5 platform is expected to welcome (next-gen) Ryzen 9000G "Gorgon Point" desktop (Zen 5 + RDNA 3.5) processors.https://tpucdn.com/img/TC7QqnmqpiZ0FseL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TC7QqnmqpiZ0FseL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xDHn0rveTRfaq101_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xDHn0rveTRfaq101.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8NlsAX0GOQ0FOskL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8NlsAX0GOQ0FOskL.jpg)

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IBM is working with Oracle (https://www.oracle.com/) to bring the power of watsonx (https://www.ibm.com/watsonx), IBM's flagship portfolio of AI products, to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Leveraging OCI's native AI services, the latest milestone in IBM's technology partnership with Oracle is designed to fuel a new era of multi-agentic, AI-driven productivity and efficiency across the enterprise. Organizations today are deploying AI throughout their operations, looking to take advantage of the extraordinary advancements in generative AI models, tools, and agents. AI agents that can provide a single, easy-to-use interface to complete tasks are emerging as key tools to help simplify the deployment and use of AI across enterprise operations and functions. "AI delivers the most impactful value when it works seamlessly across an entire business," said Greg Pavlik, executive vice president, AI and Data Management Services, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. "IBM and Oracle have been collaborating to drive customer success for decades, and our expanded partnership will provide customers new ways to help transform their businesses with AI."

Watsonx Orchestrate to support multi-agent workflows
To give customers a consistent way to build and manage agents across multi-agent, multi-system business processes, spanning both Oracle and non-Oracle applications and data sources, IBM is making its watsonx Orchestrate (https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-orchestrate) AI agent offerings available on OCI in July. This multi-agent approach using wastonx Orchestrate is designed to work with the expansive AI agent offerings embedded within the Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications (https://www.oracle.com/news/announcement/oracle-introduces-ai-agent-studio-2025-03-20/), as well as OCI Generative AI Agents, and OCI's other AI services. It extends the ecosystem around Oracle Fusion Applications to enable further functionality across third-party and custom applications and data sources. The first use cases being addressed are in human resources. The watsonx Orchestrate agents will perform AI inferencing on OCI, which many customers use to host their data, AI, and other applications. IBM agents run in watsonx Orchestrate on Red Hat OpenShift on OCI, including in public, sovereign, government, and Oracle Alloy regions, to enable customers to address specific regulatory and privacy requirements. The agents can also be hosted on-premises or in multicloud environments for true hybrid cloud capabilities.https://tpucdn.com/img/74WSULYcMVECRfNm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/74WSULYcMVECRfNm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qcNHogNMZgWsaxwD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qcNHogNMZgWsaxwD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CrRUKAJ6ByNtIpj1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CrRUKAJ6ByNtIpj1.jpg)
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Arctic Cooling's various thermal paste products have existed as favorite mainstays for PC builders—be it hobbyists, professionals, or influencers. Unfortunately, the disappointing presence of low-grade knock-off units has soured largely good impressions of modern MX-4 and MX-6 lines. Earlier today, Tom's Hardware put a spotlight on the Swiss-founded firm's brand-new "MX Authenticity Check (https://www.arctic.de/en/mx-authenticity)" system. Worried customers can check the provenance of recently purchased Arctic thermal pastes (with updated packaging); via a QR code-based checker—the real deal will ensure "safety with genuine Arctic quality." The company's latest announcement outlined/reiterated the importance of a truly effective solution: "thermal paste plays a central role in any PC build that relies on effective cooling, as it ensures optimal heat transfer from the processor to the heat sink." In further correspondence—beyond an initial introductory email—an Arctic representative disclosed that this fresh anti-piracy strategy was rolled out in response to an uptick in counterfeit products appearing across markets. Their MX Authenticity checking program is easy to use, and authentication takes "just a few seconds." Tom's Hardware summarized this process: "in brief, when you receive your new thermal paste from Arctic or one of the many retailers that carry these compounds, you first check the seal, scratch it to reveal a QR code, scan it with your mobile, and then verify it online."https://tpucdn.com/img/Ru1zk1IXWCRA5r73_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ru1zk1IXWCRA5r73.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/11aPUWMd2yi4XOjt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/11aPUWMd2yi4XOjt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Qwmn0Ibc50VWMuqB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Qwmn0Ibc50VWMuqB.jpg)

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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is heating up springtime in Boston with can't miss activations at PAX East (https://east.paxsite.com/en-us/schedule.html), including a brand-new demo for FromSoftware, Inc.'s hotly anticipated next game, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/nightreign). The demo will feature large in an immersive theater on the show floor, where popular content creators will enlist players to take on the game's challenging three-player co-op action, and if successful win prizes for everyone the audience. SHADOW LABYRINTH (https://www.techpowerup.com/336375/bandai-namco-opens-up-shadow-labyrinth-physical-edition-pre-orders), the 2D action platformer with a surprising Sci-Fi take on the iconic PAC-MAN, will also be at the show as part of the panel "A Platform for Adventure: Metroidvania Game Makers Roundtable." Organized by Bandai Namco, the panel brings together developers, and (subject matter expert) Jeremy Parish as moderator to discuss the resurgence of the genre.

PAX East 2025 takes place May 8 - 11 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is located at the Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. booth (#16055). SHADOW LABYRINTH will be on the panel "A Platform for Adventure: Metroidvania Game Makers Roundtable" taking place at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 10, at the Albatross Theater. For show information, visit: www.bandainamcoent.com/events/pax-east (https://www.bandainamcoent.com/events/pax-east).https://tpucdn.com/img/M9BcXUKrto5mhFon_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/M9BcXUKrto5mhFon.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/phXhMlBLTivuAFL3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/phXhMlBLTivuAFL3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6AOYMqk7FgouFyVp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6AOYMqk7FgouFyVp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/edACy6sjz8RgjVfV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/edACy6sjz8RgjVfV.jpg)
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Despite recent whispers (https://www.techpowerup.com/336422/amd-reportedly-shifts-from-samsung-to-tsmcs-4nm-arizona-facility) of TSMC losing a key 4 nm node process customer, industry analysts reckon that Taiwan's premier foundry business will remain in a comfortable leading position for the foreseeable future. "Optimistic" expert opinion points to "revenue growth for supply chain players," driven by the rapid progress of the firm's 2 nm manufacturing prowess. Naturally, their cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities—supposedly bolstered by GAAFET—are being tracked with keen interest. According to a fairly fresh Ctee Taiwan news piece, the usual big players are reportedly queued up and present within factory order books. The likes of Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm, MediaTek and Broadcom are mentioned. Mid-way through last month, Team Red officially announced (https://www.techpowerup.com/335470/amd-achieves-first-tsmc-n2-product-silicon-milestone) a big collaborative milestone: "(our) next-generation AMD EPYC processor—codenamed "Venice"—is the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2 nm (N2) process technology."

Ctee's report cites recent statements by C. C. Wei. Apparently, the TSMC CEO has stressed (on multiple occasions) that there is "unprecedented" demand for his company's 2 nm production pipelines—far exceeding previous levels for 3 nm. In addition, TSMC reps—who are currently touring the States; hosting technology symposiums—have revealed 2 nm (N2) defect density trends. Ctee outlined these intriguing details: "(N2's) defect density (D0) performance is comparable to that of the 5 nm family, and even surpasses the 7 nm and 3 nm processes of the same period, making it one of the most technologically mature advanced nodes." Wei's foundry team seems to be well ahead of main competition; insiders reckon that alleged equipment upgrades (https://www.techpowerup.com/334931/tsmc-reportedly-preparing-new-equipment-for-1-4-nm-trial-run-at-p2-baoshan-plant) signal a push into 1.4 nm territories. Crucially, mass production of 2 nm (N2) wafers is expected to begin later this year—a cross-facility push (https://www.techpowerup.com/334883/report-suggests-tsmcs-successful-completion-of-2-nm-trial-phase-cross-facility-mass-production-expected-by-end-of-year) was uttered by industry moles.https://tpucdn.com/img/o2qmQy9fwSeL5pkq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o2qmQy9fwSeL5pkq.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4RzfeRZtVgn4CdJF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4RzfeRZtVgn4CdJF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DVFF4qaMM9vztZG8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DVFF4qaMM9vztZG8.jpg)

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Copilot+ PCs continue to define the next wave of personal computing—fast, long lasting, secure PCs that are purpose-built to unlock AI experiences that empower us to get more done. Today, Microsoft and Surface expand the Copilot+ PC family with the new Surface Laptop, 13-inch and Surface Pro, 12-inch, designed with performance and portability in mind. These new PCs reflect the next chapter of Surface innovation bringing ultra-thin, lightweight and powerful Copilot+ PCs to more people at even lower price points.

Last May, we introduced a new category of devices—Copilot+ PCs, the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever, with our flagship Surface Laptop and Surface Pro representing the ultimate Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft. Copilot+ PCs are lightning fast, responsive devices with long battery life, built to be secure by design and by default, and unlock exclusive AI experiences, running locally thanks to the Neural Processing Unit in their advanced processors. Windows continues to invest in Copilot+ PCs, with a new agent in settings and new Copilot+ PC experiences announced today—rolling out first to Windows Insiders. Today, we are proud to introduce two new Surface Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon X Plus processors, that deliver great experiences for great value. You now have more options to choose the right Surface Copilot+ PC to fit your needs.https://tpucdn.com/img/LAzdOEVMnronCmwi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LAzdOEVMnronCmwi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Ykv2Ki3FYJMSrdcG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ykv2Ki3FYJMSrdcG.jpg)
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As some of you may know, Danish company Asetek has had something of a monopoly in the all-in-one liquid cooling market and this was large due to a single patent that expired today. The patent in question PCT/DK2005/000310 or US8240362 has been used by the company to force many of its competitors either out of business, or cost them a small fortune as they tried to circumvent it. This is why so many companies have licensed AIO liquid cooler designs from Asetek and why there hasn't been a ton of innovation in the market until the past couple of years, when we've finally seen some innovative solutions that work around the patent.

By now, this is a 20 year old patent that was filed by Asetek founder André Sloth Eriksen on this day in 2005. What this means for Asetek at this point in time is unclear, but with the company no longer being able to sue its competitors for producing AIO coolers with the pump integrated into the waterblock, it seems like they no longer have an edge over their competitors. That said, it's unlikely we'll see a dozen new competitors cropping up, as the liquid cooling market is already quite competitive and hardly the most profitable business to be in. With that said, Asetek did mention in their last quarterly report (https://ir.asetek.com/news/stock-exchange-releases/release-details/2025/Asetek--Q1-2025-Liquid-cooling-on-track-soft-start-to-year-for-SimSports/default.aspx) which was released in April, that they've been approached by a company that is interested in taking over their liquid cooling business, so we might see Asetek divesting from liquid cooling in the future.https://tpucdn.com/img/Z4cvRZi0epge4tvu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Z4cvRZi0epge4tvu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/V0xU7P5fhq5JThXG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V0xU7P5fhq5JThXG.jpg)

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Kodak North American brand licensee C+A Global is excited to announce the availability of the KODAK LUMA 500 FHD Ultra Smart Pico Projector | Google TV, the newest addition to their acclaimed Kodak LUMA projector line. With its versatile capabilities and designed to elevate portable entertainment, this small projector transforms any space—whether a living room or the great outdoors—into a cinematic escape.

Enhancing user convenience, the KODAK LUMA 500 FHD Ultra Smart Pico Projector | Google TV offers seamless voice control with the new integration of Google Assistant, allowing users to effortlessly navigate settings and access streaming apps through voice commands. Available in black and white and equipped with built-in popular streaming apps, this sleek and compact projector delivers stunning Full HD resolution, with auto-focus & keystone correction, it's complete with HDR and 4K support, ensuring every image is crisp and vibrant in 150" screen size.https://tpucdn.com/img/d7OrgOB0DVPtxjPH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/d7OrgOB0DVPtxjPH.jpg)
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By Azura, by Azura, by Azura—I hope you're getting some good time in with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered—this adoring fan has been loving it. And when you do get a break from your time in Cyrodiil, we have long list of games for you to get pre-installed, including day ones like DOOM: The Dark Ages (https://www.techpowerup.com/335957/doom-the-dark-ages-director-presents-gameplay-footage-from-the-universes-cosmic-realm) and more. Let's get to the games!

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A Brazilian e-tail outlet—TerabyteShop—has inadvertently listed an announced Gigabyte graphics card product. At the time of writing, this offending item has been scrubbed from the shop's webstore—fortunately, VideoCardz has preserved crucial details and images. Almost a month ago, the Taiwanese manufacturer registered two semi-mysterious custom Radeon RX 9060 XT models (https://www.techpowerup.com/335261/multiple-gigabyte-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-16-gb-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-16-gb-skus-registered-in-s-korea) in South Korea. The latest leak seems to confirm Gigabyte's readying of a Gaming OC option; configured with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. TerabyteShop's publication of a telling product identifier/code—"GV-R9060XTGAMING OC-16GD"—matches information present within last month's Radio Agency (RRA) filing. AMD and its board partners are expected to release 8 GB variants (https://www.techpowerup.com/336193/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-to-roll-out-8-gb-gddr6-edition-despite-rumors), but insiders reckon that these cheaper options will receive less press coverage.

Team Red has not publicly admitted that it is working on a specific Radeon RX 9060 XT (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt.c4251) launch—instead, company representatives have indicated a forthcoming second quarter release of their Radeon RX 9060 Series. Late last month, industry moles predicted a May 21 reveal (https://www.techpowerup.com/336086/insiders-foresee-amds-introduction-of-radeon-rx-9060-xt-cards-on-may-21-at-computex-2025)—very likely to happen during AMD's Computex 2025 presentation. In theory, TerabyteShop could have relied on placeholder material—their accidentally published page contained a promo shot of Team Red's "non-existent (https://www.techpowerup.com/335301/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reference-design-tinkered-with-tested-max-vram-temp-reduced-to-82-c)" triple-fan Radeon RX 9070 XT reference/MBA design (https://www.techpowerup.com/333051/amd-radeon-rx-9070-series-launches-without-amd-built-reference-designs). Additionally, it is not clear whether they sourced an image that depicts Gigabyte's large triple-fan Radeon RX 9070 (XT) Gaming OC (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/gigabyte-rx-9070-gaming-oc.b11948) design.https://tpucdn.com/img/gNDuI1ogVGhahukh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gNDuI1ogVGhahukh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/721yky4g3u54rVau_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/721yky4g3u54rVau.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FecLzUsB0g34DFLP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FecLzUsB0g34DFLP.jpg)

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Just days after confirming delays (https://www.techpowerup.com/336256/rockstar-announces-grand-theft-auto-vi-delay-to-may-26-2026), Rockstar surprised gamers by dropping the second official Grand Theft Auto VI trailer here. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the cinematic preview shifts the focus from raw spectacle to rich, character‑driven storytelling. The description of the video has a few hints about the story: "Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida—forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive."

While gameplay remains largely mysterious, the trailer offers glimpses of high‑octane heists, heart‑pounding car chases through narrow backstreets, and gritty shoot‑outs atop rain‑slicked overpasses, all fueled by a pulsating, synth‑infused theme. With the release now planned for May 26, 2026, we hope to see more trailers to keep gamers interested.https://tpucdn.com/img/G6mrDTEGGWwQ4Bx6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/G6mrDTEGGWwQ4Bx6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Vp40GU9MTRzaKfcB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Vp40GU9MTRzaKfcB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZCZWrP7PRwh9hJFV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZCZWrP7PRwh9hJFV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/W4fikc4ogdfy1wwe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W4fikc4ogdfy1wwe.jpg)
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Semidynamics, the only provider of fully customizable RISC-V processor IP, announces Cervell, a scalable and fully programmable Neural Processing Unit (NPU) built on RISC-V. Cervell combines CPU, vector, and tensor capabilities in a single, unified all-in-one architecture, unlocking zero-latency AI compute across applications from edge AI to datacenter-scale LLMs.

Delivering up to 256 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) at 2 GHz, Cervell scales from C8 to C64 configurations, allowing designers to tune performance to application needs—from 8 TOPS INT8 at 1 GHz in compact edge deployments to 256 TOPS INT4 in high-end AI inference.https://tpucdn.com/img/QA1C6BcY8VM9PAnN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QA1C6BcY8VM9PAnN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iQcd9ckgi6NlPVYm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iQcd9ckgi6NlPVYm.jpg)
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In the weeks leading up to Computex 2025, industry watchdogs have noticed an uptick of next-gen Ryzen Threadripper PRO processor inside info leaks. AMD leadership is expected to introduce "Shimada Peak" 9000WX CPUs during a May 21 on-stage presentation (https://www.techpowerup.com/335860/amd-announces-press-conference-livestream-at-computex-2025). Despite the company's continued delivery of "silent treatment," external partners (https://www.techpowerup.com/336027/amd-ryzen-threadripper-shimada-peak-9000wx-cpu-support-discovered-in-bios-update) and other associates have alluded to an imminent arrival of Zen 5-based workstation-grade processors—very likely positioned as natural successors to Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000WX (Zen 4) options (https://www.techpowerup.com/314904/amd-introduces-new-amd-ryzen-threadripper-7000-series-processors-and-ryzen-threadripper-pro-7000-wx-series-processors-for-the-ultimate-workstation). As of May 6, the Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) website has produced another "official leak." The independent/non-profit body's recent publication of a dedicated "AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series Processors" page was highlighted by VideoCardz. "Shimada Peak's" certification seems to pave the way for a looming launch; perhaps shortly after a rumored unveiling in Taipei, Taiwan. Processor technology observers reckon that a non-PRO 9000X series will arrive at a later date—so far, succeeding generation Threadripper leaks have not outlined an adjacent High-End Desktop (HEDT) line (https://www.techpowerup.com/336262/official-amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-shimada-peak-cpu-category-found-by-data-miner). Unfortunately, SATA-IO's latest repository update does not contain any additional supportive info.https://tpucdn.com/img/CADD0bG8Vdh67kg5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CADD0bG8Vdh67kg5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rAbhq6ZNANr6wqO4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rAbhq6ZNANr6wqO4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gqw8MTZthitaRpUQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gqw8MTZthitaRpUQ.jpg)

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Trust is dangerous. Love is deadly. Today, Nesting Games (https://www.nesting-games.com/) unveiled the narrative trailer for Directorate Novitiate (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1883830/Directorate_Novitiate/), an ambitious urban fantasy action RPG set to launch in Early Access this summer. The trailer introduces Kana Luna, known in the shadows as Mercury, a young assassin torn between two worlds: her everyday life and the secret, magical criminal empire of the Directorate. Set against the shadows of 2006 Los Angeles, Mercury faces a spiraling web of lies, betrayal, and supernatural threats.

With quiet intensity and stylized noir visuals, the trailer teases Mercury's double life. By day, she's a daughter and friend; by night, an assassin navigating a secret war between Syndicates. As the mysterious Constellation Killer closes in, Mercury faces impossible choices between loyalty, survival, and her own humanity. It's 2006, Los Angeles: The seedy supernatural underworld is on the verge of war, with Mercury caught in the crosshairs. Face overwhelming magical forces, discover the horrors hiding in plain sight, track a serial killer, and grapple with difficult choices and dangerous secrets.https://tpucdn.com/img/Q4atE5tQ5BHWWEKX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q4atE5tQ5BHWWEKX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DcAXWCt2eoxX5Ul2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DcAXWCt2eoxX5Ul2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GfG1ha1ID4cCcxjt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GfG1ha1ID4cCcxjt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kNoEMd1pgpsUHsmW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kNoEMd1pgpsUHsmW.jpg)
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NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. These drivers come with optimization for "DOOM: The Dark Ages," and "New World: Aeternum." The drivers also add G-SYNC support for almost a dozen new monitor models, listed below. There is a rather short list of game-specific bug fixes with this release. To begin with, the drivers address random stability issues with "Monster Hunter Wilds." Also addressed is an issue specific to the RTX 50-series "Blackwell" GPUs, where in "Dead Space Remake," the shadows exhibit a random flicker.

Among the general issues fixed with this release is incorrect color saturation observed on RTX 50-series GPUs when the game is being rendered at a resolution lower than the display's native resolution. Another bug specific to the combination of RTX 50-series GPUs with ASUS PG32UQXR/ASUS ROG PG248QP/ASUS ROG PG32UCDM displays that causes these displays to boot to a black screen, has been fixed. A bug that causes certain LG TVs to exhibit a stutter at lower refresh rates with G-SYNC enabled, has been fixed. Grab the drivers from the link below.

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Earlier today, an unannounced graphics card report focused on Maxsun's alleged registering of custom Arc Xe2 B580 24 GB graphics card models (https://www.techpowerup.com/336654/intel-partner-flags-24-gb-arc-b580-variants-in-eec-filing-ahead-of-computex). Olrak29 has uncovered additional intriguing entries—filed with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC)—that provide much-needed and fresh insight into the rumored lowest section of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50-series of "Blackwell" gaming GPU family. In a similar manner, (around mid-February) ZOTAC inadvertently revealed the "general" existence of a GeForce RTX 5050 cards (https://www.techpowerup.com/332683/zotac-registers-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-5060-5050-gpus-spotted-in-ecc-filing). We have not heard much about this "entry-mainstream (https://www.techpowerup.com/333754/nvidia-readies-rtx-5050-series-for-the-entry-mainstream)" tier in recent times; an incomplete set of specifications (https://www.techpowerup.com/333855/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-rtx-5060-and-rtx-5060-ti-specifications-leak) was leaked over two months ago.

Maxsun's May 12 (today) logging of an intimidating number of "new" SKUs spans across multiple generations (going back to the GTX 1000 era) and product ranges. Keen-eyed observers have noted the presence of multiple GeForce RTX 5050 identifiers—mostly varying shades of iCraft. "TR" tags could indicate forthcoming Terminator models. The Chinese AIB's existing Transformer lines were (normally) associated with "TF" designations—a smattering of these are present within today's EEC filing. NVIDIA and its board partners are not expected to unveil GeForce RTX 5050 hardware at next week's Computex trade event—instead, GeForce RTX 5060 (non-ti) 8 GB cards (starting at $299) will be a main focus (https://www.techpowerup.com/336537/nvidia-reportedly-limiting-press-access-to-geforce-rtx-5060-drivers-suggesting-late-arrival-of-reviews) for prospective budget-conscious gamers.https://tpucdn.com/img/n4qs7YbDnftDBj3u_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/n4qs7YbDnftDBj3u.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/en0vkWAOBPTdbaBj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/en0vkWAOBPTdbaBj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iq0HfVWXGInQ52yh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iq0HfVWXGInQ52yh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/C7OcW3C2ZnQFrVa2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/C7OcW3C2ZnQFrVa2.jpg)

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If you've ever wanted to raid ancient tombs or explore Croft Manor—but with pinballs flying everywhere - you're in for something special. Tomb Raider Pinball arrives in Pinball FX (https://www.pinballfx.com/) on PC and consoles—on June 19, including two awesome new tables: Adventures of Lara Croft and Secrets of Croft Manor. But why is this an amazing crossover, you may ask? At their core, both Tomb Raider and pinball are about quick reflexes, careful planning, and that rush you get when you finally pull off the impossible. Whether you're dodging traps in a crumbling tomb or trying to save a ball rolling toward the drain, it's that same exciting mix of precision and chaos. But there's more to pinball than just keeping that silver ball alive. Each table tells a story that makes it unique. Let's see what lies behind the ramps and rails of these two beauties!

Adventures of Lara Croft is all about Lara's classic expeditions—from Peru's jungles to Egypt's pyramids, from the Great Wall to the frozen caves of Tibet. Along the way, you'll face off against familiar foes like Mark Willard, Werner Von Croy, or Natla and the Atlanteans. While exploring these remarkable locations and fighting your way through your enemies, you can even play a special third-person shooting mode with Lara's iconic dual pistols. There's a lot to discover while you explore this world, choosing your missions from the globe pictured above: massive Tomb Multiballs, tricky trap ramps, dangerous pits, and finally, the Survivor Wizard Mode that pulls moments from the Survivor Trilogy for one final showdown. It's pure, distilled Tomb Raider adventure mixed with the excitement of pinball.https://tpucdn.com/img/yN808fpx1pHXbpqa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yN808fpx1pHXbpqa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eXBge8ScIV6BP2dG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eXBge8ScIV6BP2dG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iCQVhxxoWW9x0x5E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iCQVhxxoWW9x0x5E.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/P9IIRrUjJ5BCulTB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P9IIRrUjJ5BCulTB.jpg)
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Not long after the launch of its "standard" Astral GeForce RTX 5090 (air-cooled) flagship card, ASUS ROG unveiled a gaudy golden alternative (https://www.techpowerup.com/332137/asus-unveils-gilded-geforce-rtx-5090-rog-astral-dhahab-edition). According to a past weekend VideoCardz news report, the brand's extremely special "Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-rog-astral-rtx-5090-dhahab-oc-edition.b12200)" has finally settled on retail shelves in the Middle East. During preview events, ASUS did not let slip any pre-release pricing details—industry watchdogs theorized numbers well above the regular "OC" version (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-rog-astral-rtx-5090-oc-edition.b11952)'s (then) $3000+ tag. A Jensen Huang-signed specimen was auctioned off (https://www.techpowerup.com/334415/asus-rog-rtx-5090-astral-dhahab-oc-edition-blessed-with-jensen-huang-signature-card-will-be-auctioned-off-for-charity)—for charity—during NVIDIA's GTC 2025 conference week. The latest investigations have unearthed varying costs of ownership; VideoCardz found listings across MENA (Middle-East and North Africa) territories.

The cheapest example was priced at $6700, while a "jaw-dropping" entry was discovered going for ~$10,600. The online publication's detective work concluded that price variations were dependent on differing conditions within each country. An ASUS-authored "Certificate of Authenticity" demonstrates the use of a key premium material; 6.5 grams of "999 Gold Fineness." Official grading indicates the very best purity of this precious metal—largely reserved (and prized) by prime Middle Eastern markets. ASUS is reportedly working on a (presumably) less expensive GeForce RTX 5080 variant (https://www.techpowerup.com/336359/asus-readies-geforce-rtx-5080-rog-astral-dhahab-core-graphics-card)—enabled via the selection of lesser silicon, rather than a downgraded level of decoration. Special edition ASUS ROG Astral enthusiasts—outside of MENA—could be eyeing up a DOOM prequel-themed option (https://www.techpowerup.com/336511/asus-celebrates-doom-the-dark-ages-collaboration-with-global-bundle).https://tpucdn.com/img/lwOuOmGdFEnysLZT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lwOuOmGdFEnysLZT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/44qIiSzv1qUinGdu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/44qIiSzv1qUinGdu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XtFblROgJR8m7AOE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XtFblROgJR8m7AOE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5tQ0RZUbdCPxvcyK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5tQ0RZUbdCPxvcyK.jpg)

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At Display Week 2025, Aledia, the leader in nanowire and 3D silicon-based microLED display technology, will showcase FlexiNOVA - a new product-ready platform built on its proprietary nanowire microLED technology and designed to scale production of next-gen displays. With its first industrial chip format now defined and available for sampling in 6 V and 9 V variants starting in H2 2025, FlexiNova empowers OEMs and display makers to integrate microLEDs into devices as diverse as smartwatches, automotive dashboards, luxury TVs and ultra-high-resolution monitors while maximizing power efficiency.

To bring microLED to mass production, performance alone isn't enough—industrial viability is key. Until now, microLEDs have mostly stayed in the lab due to high costs and manufacturing challenges for chips smaller than 30 µm. FlexiNOVA removes these barriers, making it easier for manufacturers to transition to microLED displays, which are brighter, more energy-efficient and have a longer battery life than OLED and LCD. What makes FlexiNOVA stand out is its flexibility: chip size, shape and power usage can be tailored to product needs without sacrificing performance.https://tpucdn.com/img/O3R9zSihxEBUpkrt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O3R9zSihxEBUpkrt.jpg)
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DeepComputing has just unveiled "the world's first" RISC-V AI PC, available now for the developer community. This machine, called the DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC, is built on Framework's modular laptop platform and powered by ESWIN Computing's advanced EIC7702X SoC with 8 SiFive P550 CPU cores. The system comes pre-installed with Ubuntu Desktop (https://www.techpowerup.com/327985/deepcomputing-and-andes-technology-partner-to-develop-the-worlds-first-risc-v-ai-pc-featuring-ubuntu-desktop) 24.04 LTS and beside the RISC-V CPU it sports a powerful 40 TOPS NPU, vector processing cluster (12-bit-wide vector 8-core), support for 8K @50 FPS video encoding, and capacity for up to 64 GB LPDDR5 memory and NVMe storage (up to 1 TB). All this makes it suitable for serious development work and AI experimentation.

According to DeepComputing's CEO Yuning Liang, the AI PC was created "to empower developers who believe in local-first AI, open innovation, and sustainable computing" and represents "a foundational step toward a more open and privacy-respecting digital future."https://tpucdn.com/img/UcFSaDO8kdT2DGTZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UcFSaDO8kdT2DGTZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5W3YGwtJr6tdiTdz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5W3YGwtJr6tdiTdz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/q6wLrWLsb966HwfT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/q6wLrWLsb966HwfT.jpg)
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Among my many endeavors as a teenager, from learning to drive and how to play guitar, one stood alone on a mountain of impossibilities: landing an Ollie. It would come in time after a lot of practice and many bumps and scrapes. From there I'd move on to landing Shov Its, pulling off the occasional Manual, landing an Ollie down some stairs, and grind on a few curbs. The kick-flip, though, remains elusive to this day. Among the many things skateboarding taught me, like perseverance and how to "walk it off," it also taught me how to look at the world around me, in a different way. Where someone would just see an empty parking lot, I would see endless possibilities of curb grinds. Stairs? I bet I could Ollie down them. That rail? Not a chance.

This is what the Tony Hawk games dialed up to 11, creating elaborate levels loosely inspired by real-world locations, encouraging you to examine its surroundings and assemble your own "run" while pulling off tricks you could only dream of. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, launching July 11 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox PC, Steam, PlayStation 4|5, Nintendo Switch 1|2, and day one with Game Pass, brings us back to this world with some of the most elaborate levels the series has ever put out, now with a significant boost in overall quality and playability—the game has never felt more fun.https://tpucdn.com/img/wNK9g9M8VPSV42v1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wNK9g9M8VPSV42v1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LnJXQZ0SoeJEJKjH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LnJXQZ0SoeJEJKjH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nwlKjGyVZOrn6ZaK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nwlKjGyVZOrn6ZaK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6oHq4TF25NVyPhPA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6oHq4TF25NVyPhPA.jpg)
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Certain Lenovo Legion pre-built gaming rigs are equipped with intriguing custom graphics card designs; reportedly not available to purchase as (separate) retail packages. As mentioned back in March (https://www.techpowerup.com/334274/lenovo-shows-custom-legion-geforce-rtx-5090d-and-rtx-5080-graphics-cards), the system integrator's Legion 9000K gaming systems were configurable with slick metallic GeForce RTX 5090D (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/lenovo-rtx-5090-d-legion.b12345) and GeForce RTX 5080 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/lenovo-rtx-5080-legion.b12346) options. At the time, Lenovo China hinted about a forthcoming GeForce RTX 5070 offering; also making use of a CNC-machined metal shroud and backplate. Since then, VideoCardz has kept a watchful eye on new product developments—an early April "official" leak (https://www.techpowerup.com/334984/lenovo-legion-tower-5i-gen-10-pre-builds-coming-soon-w-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-5060-cards) suggested an eventual arrival of lower-end GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" Legion models.

As of late last week, Lenovo China's social media accounts have unveiled cheaper Legion 7000K and GeekPro pre-built systems. These new-gen gaming PCs house the brand's fresh GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-5070.c4218) (as promised) and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-5060-ti-8-gb.c4246) custom cards. VideoCardz reckons that company engineers have adhered to NVIDIA's reference specifications, so potential customers will be considering non-overclocked hardware. The Legion 7000K—starting at 11,999 RMB (~$1658 USD)—traditionally-proportioned enclosure can accommodate a longer card design; as demonstrated by promo shots. The tastefully ARGB-lit Legion GeForce RTX 5070 card's oblong format (2.5-slot) utilizes only two fans. In contrast, Lenovo's compact GeekPro—starter price: 7199 RMB (~$995 USD)—case seems to be formed around a stubbier graphics card volume; still large enough to be dual-fan. Its ridged backplate aesthetic brings previous-gen XFX to mind.https://tpucdn.com/img/ruY3GUWqiN9R30ue_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ruY3GUWqiN9R30ue.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UAkyvf5HITyt07re_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UAkyvf5HITyt07re.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bUs1xPW1ieJOJULN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bUs1xPW1ieJOJULN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I9afKNcPb6R5Y7er_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I9afKNcPb6R5Y7er.jpg)

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MSI IPC, a global leader in industrial computing and AI-driven solutions, is set to unveil its latest innovations at COMPUTEX 2025 (https://www.msi.com/news/detail/COMPUTEX-2025-146117), held from May 20 to 23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Visitors can explore MSI IPC's cutting-edge technologies at Booth J0506, Hall 1, 1F.

Introducing the EdgeXpert MS-C931: A Desktop AI Supercomputer
MSI IPC will unveil the EdgeXpert MS-C931, a desktop AI supercomputer built on the NVIDIA DGX Spark platform. Powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, the EdgeXpert MS-C931 delivers 1,000 AI TOPS FP4 performance, equipped with high-speed ConnectX 7 networking, 128 GB unified memory, and support for large language models. Designed for AI developers and researchers, it is ideal for applications in education, finance, and healthcare industries.https://tpucdn.com/img/HtiU9xEG1kadsAAM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HtiU9xEG1kadsAAM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9OgAppWqDovuW2r1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9OgAppWqDovuW2r1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ENlTFj6L6sI14SIm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ENlTFj6L6sI14SIm.jpg)
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Pimax, a leader in high-end virtual reality technology, announced the launch of the Dream Air SE alongside an update to the Dream Air. Designed for portability and stunning micro-OLED visuals like Dream Air, the Dream Air SE features such as integrated audio, inside-out tracking, hand and eye-tracking—at an accessible price point.

Dream Air: World's Smallest Full-Feature 8K VR Headset
Pimax introduced the Dream Air in December 2024 as the world's smallest 8K resolution VR headset. Now, the updated Dream Air takes immersive VR experiences to the next levels, with upgrades across visuals, optics, tracking, and ergonomics:

Sony Micro-OLED Panels: 3840 x 3552 pixels per eye, delivering over 27 million lifelike pixels. Upgraded Sony panels enhance brightness, color depth, and detail, with a wider 20° chief ray angle for stunning visuals.
Advanced Optics: Next-gen pancake lenses offer edge-to-edge clarity, minimal glare, and a perfect field of view for total immersion.
Comprehensive Tracking: Includes Tobii-powered eye-tracking (120 Hz refresh), inside-out tracking, hand-tracking, and controller support. Users can choose SLAM or Lighthouse versions for ultimate flexibility.
Integrated Audio: Built-in audio delivers rich, immersive soundscapes.
Ergonomic Design: Lightweight and versatile, featuring a self-tightening headstrap, adaptable halo strap, and universal compatibility for extended comfort.

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Last December, MSI announced the launch (https://www.techpowerup.com/329425/msi-launches-new-claw-8-ai-and-claw-7-ai-gaming-handhelds) of its Intel "Lunar Lake (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/?f=codename_=Lunar%20Lake)" APU-powered Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ PC gaming handhelds. Almost two months later (https://www.techpowerup.com/331442/msi-claw-8-ai-launch-delayed-in-usa), international buyers were left puzzled by a seemingly staggered new product rollout. Despite proudly exhibiting finalized "Sandstorm-colored" units at CES 2025, North American buyers missed out on experiencing a (semi-promised) mid-January release. By March, the brand had fired up its new-gen Claw device marketing campaign (https://www.techpowerup.com/334383/msi-outlines-claw-8-ai-claw-7-ai-upgrades-based-on-original-claw-user-feedback) again. It is not clear whether MSI shipped a lot of stock to international markets, but fresh news reports indicate an upcoming arrival of their "Polar Tempest Edition" 2 TB variant. As disclosed by Notebookcheck, this special model popped up momentarily earlier on last month.

Re-upped listings point to a potential mid-July launch; starting prices in the US are hovering around the $999 mark. Amazon Germany is accepting orders; €1107.21 (including VAT) grants access to MSI's slightly redecorated Core Ultra 7 258V-powered flagship. The manufacturer's dedicated product page states: "(our) Polar Tempest Edition features a new color scheme and MSI's custom-formulated polyurethane coating, evoking ice-blue crystals on a snow-white landscape." Despite Intel's recent boosting of "Lunar Lake" integrated graphics solution performance (https://www.techpowerup.com/336100/intel-boosts-igpu-performance-of-lunar-lake-to-make-it-sweeter-for-gaming-handhelds), the Claw 8 AI+ (and its 7-inch sibling) face strong "next-gen" competition. ASUS seems to be readying a ROG Ally sequel (https://www.techpowerup.com/336464/asus-rog-ally-2-leak-confirms-amd-ryzen-z2-extreme-and-64-gb-memory)—according to leaks, this portable PC will make use of AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme (https://www.techpowerup.com/330552/amd-announces-the-ryzen-z2-line-of-socs-for-gaming-handhelds) processor. A distant "third-gen" MSI Claw design could be equipped with futuristic Intel gaming chipsets (https://www.techpowerup.com/332568/intel-reveals-big-plans-for-panther-lake-arrow-lake-h-powered-handheld-gaming-pcs); in "Arrow Lake-H" or "Panther Lake" form.https://tpucdn.com/img/GrQpXIhryI9G70LH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GrQpXIhryI9G70LH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SXB10SQaOCB9hrWm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SXB10SQaOCB9hrWm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Zq6puL6K0JRdE3ON_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Zq6puL6K0JRdE3ON.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/E7SDE43y6ZzSKrJH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E7SDE43y6ZzSKrJH.jpg)

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Maxsun's parent company has quietly registered new 24 GB versions of Intel's Arc B580 graphics card with the EEC. While regulatory filings often cover placeholder or speculative hardware, this submission lines up with ongoing rumors about a high-memory "Battlemage" model aimed at both gamers and professionals. Back in December and January, Intel launched the Arc B580 and B570 GPUs, bringing the Battlemage architecture to desktops just a few months after "Lunar Lake" appeared on laptops. Those first cards came with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, a surprisingly generous amount for graphics cards selling under $300, and they helped establish Intel as a real contender in the mainstream GPU market. Since then, chatter about a 24 GB version (https://www.techpowerup.com/335816/sparkle-rep-mentions-arc-xe2-battlemage-graphics-card-configured-with-24-gb-vram) has never died down. The story gained weight when board partner Sparkle briefly hinted at such a variant and then retracted the comment under NDA obligations. Further fueling speculation, a Sparkle representative in China discussed the planned "B580 24 GB" during a March social-media exchange.

Now, Maxsun's EEC filing lists two models called "iCraft 24G" and "iCraft 24G OC," and those names match what Sparkle first mentioned. There's no guarantee these cards will actually hit store shelves, but the matching details and timing suggest Intel may be testing the waters for a memory-heavy Arc B580. That would make sense given recent leaks about an Arc PRO A60 workstation card (https://www.techpowerup.com/336528/intel-teases-upcoming-unveiling-of-new-arc-pro-gpus-insiders-predict-battlemage-b60-card) also packing 24 GB of memory. Under the hood, the Arc B580's BMG-G21 chip offers up to 20 Xe cores and 2,560 shader units, putting it in the same ballpark as NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060. With Computex just days away, Intel will finally reveal whether these high-memory Arc B580 cards, or perhaps even bigger Battlemage-based workstation GPUs, are coming our way. Additionally, enthusiasts are keeping an eye on the rumored Arc B770 (https://www.techpowerup.com/336378/intels-arc-battlemage-b770-expected-next-quarter-possible-details-at-computex-2025), which is expected next quarter and likely to be detailed at Computex alongside Intel's broader Battlemage and upcoming Xe3 "Celestial" roadmap.https://tpucdn.com/img/wLdX3g5Q9Ib6vwHL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wLdX3g5Q9Ib6vwHL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KMXki5GuZJPdHEpQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KMXki5GuZJPdHEpQ.jpg)https://tpucdn.com/img/gcaqpMBvxZPk5Dvf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gcaqpMBvxZPk5Dvf.jpg)

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The Cleanest Launch Ever! Hey Cleaners! What a launch! We're incredibly grateful for the support you've shown us—your reviews, your Discord (https://discord.com/invite/YjTbXnTpct) messages, your bug reports, and your amazing vibes. Thanks to your quick feedback, we were able to jump on a few issues right away and already pushed out a hotfix. Welcome to the most satisfying job simulator (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488370/Cash_Cleaner_Simulator/) you never knew you wanted! Grab your gloves, turn up the music, and get ready to clean, sort, and pack stacks of dirty money. It's part oddly satisfying cleaning sim, part fever dream. And yes, every single banknote is physics-simulated, because why not?

But that's not all
We're already working on a new patch coming next week! And once again, it's based entirely on your feedback. So if you spot something weird or have a cool idea, now's a great time to share it. Every message helps! Also…you've already left 300 reviews on Steam. That's HUGE. Early reviews make a big difference in visibility. They help new players find the game through "New & Trending" and other Steam features. If you haven't posted review yet and feel like supporting us, just a few words go a long way. You can always edit it later too. We read everything! That includes the comments under your reviews. Your voice matters and truly helps shape the game's future. Thank you.https://tpucdn.com/img/3u0C09zt7L1oDIjt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3u0C09zt7L1oDIjt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ezqW4aZS59aOQRee_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ezqW4aZS59aOQRee.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BoYGhyLlr4dJUcZK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BoYGhyLlr4dJUcZK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/TdPRyW5s7iiVtMEI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TdPRyW5s7iiVtMEI.jpg)
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As reported last week, webstores have mistakenly listed (https://www.techpowerup.com/336490/retail-listings-of-asus-tuf-gaming-prime-dual-radeon-rx-9060-xt-skus-appear-online) unannounced board partner Radeon RX 9060 XT (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt.c4251) graphics cards. At the time, only model names and identifiers (SKUs) (https://www.techpowerup.com/336431/brazilian-shop-briefly-lists-gigabyte-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb-gaming-oc-sku) were inadvertently leaked out—roughly a fortnight ahead of a speculated official unveiling at Computex 2025 (https://www.techpowerup.com/336086/insiders-foresee-amds-introduction-of-radeon-rx-9060-xt-cards-on-may-21-at-computex-2025). By the end of last week, VideoCardz had picked up fresh intel from its readership—Amazon had published XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB GDDR6 (triple-fan) and 8 GB GDDR6 (dual-fan) pre-launch prices and basic specifications. These NDA-busting pages have been removed, but the online publication has preserved crucial details. AMD's alleged reference (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt.c4251) boost clock for this GPU class is 3230 MHz, but XFX is reportedly tuning matters up to 3320 MHz. Considering that Swift is XFX's casual/entry-level product grade, higher end options could be overclocked beyond that figure.

Amazon.com revealed (likely placeholder) prices: $519.99 for the XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB Gaming Edition (triple fan), and $449.99 for its twin-fan sibling. Team Red is expected to introduce official guide prices (MSRP) next week; possibly during a May 21 presentation. As discussed by VideoCardz, the leaked XFX numbers are a tad too steep—relative to main competition (https://www.techpowerup.com/335513/nvidia-confirms-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-starting-msrps-usd-429-for-16-gb-usd-379-for-8-gb); NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-5060-ti-8-gb.c4246) family. Starting at $429 for 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM, and $379 for 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM. momomo_us has gathered additional evidence of Radeon RX 9060 XT custom card prices; the intrepid industry watcher pointed out an unnamed Swiss e-tailer's listing of two Acer Nitro SKUs. The overclocked 16 GB and 8 GB models were inadvertently marked with 556.70 and 508.30 CHF (respectively) price tags, including regional VAT. Converting to (USD) ~$660 and ~$603, respectively. VideoCardz noted that these offerings are about 20 - 27% cheaper than Acer's already launched Radeon RX 9070 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9070.c4250) (non-XT) cards.https://tpucdn.com/img/9ogUCttLqPxDYm7T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9ogUCttLqPxDYm7T.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Zb8Fw1dAtOhaK3i5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Zb8Fw1dAtOhaK3i5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kIxEZPM9VKGIbmbs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kIxEZPM9VKGIbmbs.jpg)

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Data drawn from a new in-game poll called Play2Act showed evidence that gaming has the potential to incentivize greener habits among gamers. 79 percent of those respondents who had played games with green messages or environmental content reported making at least one positive behavioural change after playing these games. Among these players, 47 percent report reducing their environmental impact through energy use or public transport, while 34 percent report making greener consumption choices.

Launched in September 2024, Play2Act is a poll embedded in popular games, designed to explore the role of games in tackling the climate and nature crises. The initiative was developed by PlanetPlay, a not-for-profit platform that contributes to environmental action through games, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).https://tpucdn.com/img/w72WHmiBeEdqUQcg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/w72WHmiBeEdqUQcg.jpg)
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Stand And Fight as the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for. Take flight atop the new fierce Mecha Dragon, stand tall in a massive Atlan mech, and beat demons to a pulp with the newly enhanced glory kill system. Only the Slayer has the power to wield these devastating tools of mayhem.

Hell's forces are almost at the gates! Meet them at the ready when DOOM: The Dark Ages (https://doom.bethesda.net/) launches May 15 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5. Lead the charge in id Software's biggest DOOM game yet with our Pre-Launch Checklist (see below). Prepare to unleash your inner Slayer with details on preloading, Early Access timing, PC specifications and more.https://tpucdn.com/img/M5VZFlqpT746B5sf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/M5VZFlqpT746B5sf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1qiHRxCa6884tQJt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1qiHRxCa6884tQJt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EhUp91kAza2NveNM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EhUp91kAza2NveNM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LW0ySr7zO87oekdm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LW0ySr7zO87oekdm.jpg)
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In less than a week from now, FSP will present at Computex its complete lineup of ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 power supplies, a new SFF-READY ITX case, and the MP9 Series dual-tower flagship CPU cooler. Despite us not having (yet) any pictures of their upcoming or updated products, we're going to first let you know what FSP will showcase at this year's Computex show. Based on the success of their flagship MEGA TI power supply series, FSP is expanding its range with the new MEGA PM (Platinum efficiency) and MEGA GM (Gold efficiency) series. These additions provide performance-focused users with more options in terms of wattage and efficiency. The VITA PSU series (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/fsp-vita-gm-850-w/) has also received an upgrade with the introduction of VITA PM, now certified for 80 Plus Platinum. Then, for the first time at Computex, FSP will showcase their 1200 W Platinum-certified SFX-L PSU alongside the 1000 W SFX Platinum model.

We're looking forward to seeing FSP's new S550 ITX small form factor case series, which they say is certified as NVIDIA's SFF-READY and fully supports the RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card. FSP added that the S550 case is designed for users who want top-tier performance in a compact form factor, combining attractive aesthetics, optimal airflow, and support for high-end GPUs. FSP will also reveal its newest flagship CPU cooler, the MP9 Series, which sports an elegant all-black design. Based on the MP7 CPU cooler (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/fsp-mp7-black-cpu-air-cooler/) series, this dual-tower cooler comes equipped with two 140 mm high-performance silent fans and six 6 mm copper heat pipes with a copper base for effective heat transfer and superior CPU cooling. The MP9 has long-lasting FDB bearing fans and a tool-free magnetic top cover design for quick and easy installation without needing to remove the fans.https://tpucdn.com/img/YWF5yTo4Kz7A0iaW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YWF5yTo4Kz7A0iaW.jpg)

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Martin Lau, President of Tencent, has divulged that his company has accumulated a "pretty strong stockpile" of NVIDIA AI chips. In a mid-week earnings call, the Chinese executive reckoned that this surplus will come in handy—upon the company unleashing its full-on upcoming "AI strategy." Lau was responding to a question regarding ripples caused by a recent introduction of revised licensing requirements for "high-end GPUs." His lengthy reply seems to align with "leaked April time" information; when industry analysts theorized a massive $16 billion spend (https://www.techpowerup.com/335077/chinas-largest-ai-firms-reportedly-forked-out-usd-16-billion-total-for-nvidia-h20-gpu-supplies-in-2025)—reportedly, big Chinese tech firms had splurged out with swift acquisitions of NVIDIA H20 GPUs (https://www.techpowerup.com/334730/nvidia-h20-ai-gpu-at-risk-in-china-due-to-revised-energy-efficiency-guidelines-supply-problems). Lau commented on present day conditions: "it's actually a very dynamic situation right now. Since the last earnings call, we have seen an H20 ban, and then after that there was the BIS new guidelines that just came in overnight...If you look at the allocation of the usage of these chips, obviously they'll be used for the applications that will generate immediate returns for us. For example, in the advertising business as well as content recommendation product, where we actually would be using a lot of these GPUs to generate results and generate returns for us. Secondly, in terms of the training of our large language models (https://www.techpowerup.com/334375/tencent-will-launch-hunyuan-t1-inference-model-on-march-21), they will be of the next priority and the training actually requires higher-end chips."

Team Green's engineering team has likely been strong-armed into designing further compromised hardware; as "exclusive" sanction-conforming options for important enterprise customers in China. Tencent seems to have enough pre-ban specimens to tide things over, for a while. The firm's president envisioned a comfortable position, for the foreseeable future: "over the past few months, we (started) to move off the concept or the belief of American tech companies—which they call 'the scaling law'—which required continuous expansion of the training cluster. And now we can see even with a smaller cluster you can actually achieve very good training results. And there's a lot of potential that we can get on the post-training side which do not necessarily meet very large clusters. We should have enough high-end chips to continue our training of models for a few more generations going forward." Huawei's controversial (https://www.techpowerup.com/335570/report-suggests-huawei-ascend-910c-ai-accelerators-utilization-of-foreign-parts-investigators-find-7-nm-tsmc-dies) Ascend 910C AI accelerator seems to be the top alternative contender; tech watchdogs believe that this design's fortunes will be closely tied to the rising dominance of DeepSeek (https://www.techpowerup.com/331763/reports-suggest-deepseek-running-inference-on-huawei-ascend-910c-ai-gpus). Fairly recent leaks have indicated impressive progress being made within China's domestic AI accelerator infrastructure (https://www.techpowerup.com/335984/deepseek-r2-leak-reveals-512-petaflops-push-on-domestic-ai-accelerator-infrastructure).https://tpucdn.com/img/6G6RLRKd60Zmkx7g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6G6RLRKd60Zmkx7g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RsFYb7gCq8cY8YAO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RsFYb7gCq8cY8YAO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YFzi0bqCWRxbCPJz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YFzi0bqCWRxbCPJz.jpg)

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On June 11, the PC version of Stellar Blade will be released. The PC version of Stellar Blade will support several new features and introduce exciting additional content. This additional content will also be available on the PS5 console version, This additional content will also be available on the PS5 console version. PS5 users will receive the free update content through a patch download. It will deliver the best experience to everyone - both users who couldn't join Eve's mission due to platform limitations, and fans who have already witnessed the end of Eve's protocol. With this in mind, we are pleased to share detailed information about the Stellar Blade PC version.

NVIDIA DLSS 4 & AMD FSR 3 upscaling and unlocked frame rate
Blade, blood, and beauty. Eve is a ruthless executioner and an elegant liberator. The PC version of Stellar Blade supports NVIDIA DLSS 4 resolution scaling and frame generation, NVIDIA DLAA image enhancement, and NVIDIA Reflex latency reduction features. AMD FSR 3 is also supported. Additionally, it supports unlocking the frame rate, allowing you to maximize your PC's potential. With these enhancements, Eve's action will transcend its limits, becoming even more merciless and all the more mesmerizing.https://tpucdn.com/img/5idIaRoHH4dpHkJX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5idIaRoHH4dpHkJX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YRZHm2ATkrLCxnH6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YRZHm2ATkrLCxnH6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qJYCgYIzbz3Bjwc1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qJYCgYIzbz3Bjwc1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4FE4UmmOVDMARR39_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4FE4UmmOVDMARR39.jpg)
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Around mid-February (https://www.techpowerup.com/332679/nvidia-preparing-socamm-memory-standard-for-ai-pcs-similar-to-project-digits), South Korean sources alleged that NVIDIA was in the process of developing an innovative new memory form factor. The System on Chip Advanced Memory Module (SOCAMM) design is reportedly a collaborative effort. Team Green's usual set of memory partners—SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron—were mentioned in early 2025 news articles. Just over a month later, official press material (https://www.techpowerup.com/334326/micron-innovates-from-the-data-center-to-the-edge-with-nvidia) revealed a key forthcoming deployment—Micron stated: "(our) SOCAMM (product), a modular LPDDR5X memory solution, was developed in collaboration with NVIDIA to support the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip. In a (rumored) blow to all involved parties, ZDNet Korea posits that Team Green has postponed the commercialization of their "next-generation low-power DRAM module" IP. According to industry moles, the SOCAMM standard will not debut with this generation of enterprise-focused "Grace-Blackwell" chips. Instead, fresher theories indicate a postponement into next-gen territories—possibly rescheduled to arrive alongside the firm's "Rubin (https://www.techpowerup.com/334334/nvidia-unveils-vera-cpu-and-rubin-ultra-ai-gpu-announces-feynman-architecture)" GPU architecture.

NVIDIA has reportedly sent out notices to major memory partners—(alleged) May 14 updates were received by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix (in South Korea) and Micron (USA). As a result, SOCAMM supply timelines are (apparently) adjusted. A newer "Cordelia" board design—acting as a substrate for GB300 chips, and compatible with SOCAMM—was in the picture. The latest whispers suggest a return to an existing "Bianca" board configuration, that supports current-gen LPDDR memory modules. ZDNet believes that company engineers have run into several obstacles: "Blackwell chips have been continuously experiencing difficulties in securing design and packaging yields. In fact, the 'Cordelia' board is known to have reliability issues, such as data loss, and SOCAMM has reliability issues, such as heat dissipation characteristics." NVIDIA briefly previewed its futuristic "Rubin Ultra" AI GPU design during GTC 2025—on-stage, a "second half of 2027" release window was teased.https://tpucdn.com/img/cxj1yUVAcytihhp5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cxj1yUVAcytihhp5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sLsZWNeOthP6OtPT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sLsZWNeOthP6OtPT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WGTG7YTF4Nl8Smvx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WGTG7YTF4Nl8Smvx.jpg)

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today unveiled the latest addition to its 7-series lineup - the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform. This brand-new platform is designed to enhance users' favorite multimedia experiences and deliver robust performance across the board. Whether capturing priceless moments with advanced image processing or enjoying action-packed gaming with select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 captivates users, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their passions. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 also delivers innovative AI capabilities, including support for Gen AI assistants and popular large language models (LLMs) running directly on the device, with new-in-series stable diffusion image generation.

"With the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, we are delivering new levels of possibilities in the 7-series with AI-driven experiences built directly into the hardware, making it easier than ever for users to capture, create, and share," said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Backed by Snapdragon Sound technology and packed with premium audio technologies, including the first-ever support for Qualcomm Expanded Personal Area Network (XPAN) technology outside the 8-series, this platform brings cutting-edge multimedia experiences to a broader audience."https://tpucdn.com/img/oLOnIf4r0HlJcm4F_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oLOnIf4r0HlJcm4F.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lER3yhNolszOq3zX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lER3yhNolszOq3zX.jpg)
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Autonomous Inc., a company dedicated to design and engineer the future of work into the hands of innovators, today announced Brainy, a revolutionary workstation designed to accelerate deep learning and machine learning workflows. Brainy delivers unprecedented AI performance directly to the desktop, empowering researchers, developers, and AI startups to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

"Brainy is more than just a machine; it's a partner in innovation," stated Brody Slade, Autonomous' Product Manager. "We're putting petaflop-level AI power within reach, eliminating the bottlenecks and costs associated with cloud-based solutions and truly changing the way AI development is done. It empowers you to not just think—but to think with your machine."https://tpucdn.com/img/q8OyGNoppz1dfzp1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/q8OyGNoppz1dfzp1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SnHp9nsKdgn8W4pd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SnHp9nsKdgn8W4pd.jpg)
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Arm today announced a simpler, more intuitive naming scheme for its compute platforms to help developers and manufacturers better understand which solutions suit their needs. Under the new naming structure, infrastructure-grade server CPU products will be known as Arm Neoverse, the name previously reserved for Arm's core IP for server CPUs. The PC lineup will adopt the name Arm Niva, while Arm Lumex will convey its focus on mobile performance to smartphones and tablets. Automotive applications, which require both safety certification and high compute capacity, will fall under Arm Zena. Finally, Arm Orbis will cover IoT and embedded devices, offering a tailored edge AI platform for everything from sensors to earbuds.

In addition to the market-specific names, Arm is overhauling its IP numbering system to align with generational releases. Future cores will carry labels such as Ultra, Premium, Pro, Nano, and Pico to indicate relative performance and power characteristics. Combining a clear platform identity with a descriptive performance tier, this two-tier approach should make it easier for partners to plan long-term roadmaps and pick the right building blocks for their designs. Arm's GPU technology will continue under the well-known Mali brand, but Mali will now be presented explicitly as a component within each platform rather than a separate product. By integrating Mali GPUs into Neoverse, Niva, Lumex, Zena, and Orbis, Arm aims to deliver fully validated subsystems instead of standalone IP pieces.https://tpucdn.com/img/kAdx9hOVAPdYyscU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kAdx9hOVAPdYyscU.jpg)

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In Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune, the second story pack for Star Wars Outlaws (https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/star-wars/outlaws), Kay Vess and her companion Nix team up with legendary pirate Hondo Ohnaka for a new adventure filled with pirates and lost treasures. A Pirate's Fortune is now available on Ubisoft+ Premium, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Amazon Luna, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games Store, and Steam. For those who haven't played the open-world Star Wars game yet, a free demo is available on most platforms where Star Wars Outlaws is already available, giving players a chance to hop on their speeder, seek out a heavy to join their crew, and team up with Nix within a part of the base game for up to three hours. Star Wars Outlaws is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4.

In A Pirate's Fortune, Kay and Nix set off to explore the Khepi system, a new space region containing a heavily ionized nebula, in search of hidden treasures. To uncover the secrets of the Khepi Tomb, they'll team up with Hondo Ohnaka to face off against Stinger Tash and her pirate gang, the Rokana Raiders. Along the way, they'll explore tempting opportunities with the Miyuki Trade League who offer new rewards for the Trailblazer in exchange for smuggling dangerous goods across the galaxy. Players must complete the main storyline in the base game before the story pack can be played. A Pirate's Fortune will be automatically accessible and free for Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass owners, or available as a separate purchase. Star Wars Outlaws Ultimate and Deluxe Edition owners will also receive the Naboo Nobility and Desert Nomad cosmetic packs with the release of the new story pack.https://tpucdn.com/img/jpsvBoaLedcb4e6q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jpsvBoaLedcb4e6q.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/F9qNCp94DkFJPs85_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F9qNCp94DkFJPs85.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/m3IOkmR3CoEuTpg1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/m3IOkmR3CoEuTpg1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/l6T5HQltXU9uAacD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/l6T5HQltXU9uAacD.jpg)
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In advance of and coinciding with today's launch of ID Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages (https://www.techpowerup.com/336649/bethesda-announces-global-release-times-for-doom-the-dark-ages), an impressive number of partner companies have revealed licensed hardware and accessories. Surprisingly, NVIDIA has joined in on the fun—with a fan favorite franchise-themed flagship Founders Edition (FE) card. This lone contribution is only available through an online competition; as outlined by the firm's GeForce social media account. This afternoon's announcement stated: "Stand and Fight for a chance to win. We're giving away a DOOM: The Dark Ages custom wrapped NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-founders-edition.b12225) (FE) to celebrate its official release with native ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 + Reflex." Hopeful entrants are tasked with contributing "thumbs ups," and writing in with comments.

Team Green's ($1999 MSRP (https://www.techpowerup.com/334425/nvidia-gtc-2025-merchandise-truck-slinging-limited-quantities-of-geforce-rtx-5090-5080-cards)) extremely special DOOM-themed card is decorated with highly expensive custom livery. According to official estimates, this level of custom wrapping adds about $600 to the flagship "Blackwell" card's base price. Despite this giveaway being open to worldwide participants, (small print) terms and conditions seem to excluded. As reported by Wccftech, these territories include: "Australia, the Province of Quebec, and a few more. The Middle East region and some Asian countries are also" shut out. Paying customers can consider alternative "step down" options from ASUS (https://www.techpowerup.com/336511/asus-celebrates-doom-the-dark-ages-collaboration-with-global-bundle) and (maybe Asia-only) COLORFUL. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) Astral RTX 5080 DOOM OC Edition (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asus-rog-astral-rtx-5080-doom-oc-edition.b12548) is limited to a devilishly low number of units: 666. The Bethesda webshop (https://gear.bethesda.net/products/doom-the-dark-ages-asus-bundle) is running short with available stock, but they offer all manner of extra bundled-in digital and physical tchotchkes (on top of a $1999.99 baseline).https://tpucdn.com/img/X1Bwduu2aYcY9UZh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/X1Bwduu2aYcY9UZh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Veg9y1zdB1avZ5UA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Veg9y1zdB1avZ5UA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NZP4rHOYSCTjTAtj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NZP4rHOYSCTjTAtj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JcKzC8o9eyFcHPoW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JcKzC8o9eyFcHPoW.jpg)

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Lenovo has announced the ThinkStation PGX, a compact, personal AI developer workstation. The ThinkStation PGX is ideal for AI researchers and developers, data scientists, practitioners, students, and application engineers who need a purpose-built, compact, and powerful AI desktop solution that works immediately out of the box. Built on the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/dgx-spark/) providing up to 1 PetaFlop (1000 TOPS) of AI performance, the ThinkStation PGX can tackle large generative AI models of up to 200 billion parameters. With 128 GB of coherent unified system memory, developers can experiment, fine-tune, or inference the latest generation of reasoning AI models. To double down on computing power, developers can connect two ThinkStation PGX systems together to work with even larger AI models up to 405 billion parameters.

The ThinkStation PGX comes preconfigured with the NVIDIA DGX OS, and the NVIDIA AI software stack, along with familiar tools and frameworks like PyTorch and Jupyter. Developers can instantly prototype, fine-tune, and inference large AI models from the desktop and seamlessly deploy to the data center or cloud. "By collaborating with NVIDIA to deliver a high-performance, yet compact device, Lenovo is empowering AI developers, researchers, data scientists, and students to accelerate their workloads and adoption of breakthrough innovation in generative AI."—Rob Herman, Vice President, Worldwide Workstation and Client AI Business at Lenovo.https://tpucdn.com/img/12ojyBam0CTMQ6CH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/12ojyBam0CTMQ6CH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aaEnERlCzaDFWoPL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aaEnERlCzaDFWoPL.jpg)
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A month ago (https://www.techpowerup.com/335424/sony-increases-the-ps5-pricing-in-emea-and-anz-by-around-25-percent), Sony increased its PlayStation 5 home console prices for EMEA and ANZ regions—affecting customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. At the time, industry experts surmised that company leadership was considering a similar strategy for a primary market: North America. Instead of freshly implemented 25% upward hikes for certain products/packages, reports suggested a 30% climb—for the North American market. Weeks later, company leadership has discussed this hot topic. During yesterday's (projected) earnings call with investors, top brass confirmed their consideration of "passing along" additional costs to consumers—in response to a reported/anticipated 100 billion yen (~$680 million) impact from US tariffs. They outlined a stockpile of PS5 consoles; enough units have been accumulated for roughly three months of supply—unaffected by adjusted conditions, in the States.

Despite this provision, Hiroki Totoki—Sony's president/CEO—is open to exploring alternative production avenues, in the face of looming extra charges. When asked about this matter, he replied with: "hardware can of course be produced locally, I think that would be an efficient strategy. PS5 is being manufactured in many areas, whether it is going to be manufactured in the US or not—it needs to be considered going forward." In efforts to navigate a trying situation, Nintendo has juggled its geographic manufacturing footprint—recent-ish developments have shifted away from a complete reliance on Chinese facilities. Industry insiders reckon that the bulk of US-bound Switch 2 units will be Vietnamese-made. Like Sony, Nintendo's executive team has publicly disclosed thoughts (https://www.techpowerup.com/336542/nintendo-will-contemplate-switch-2-price-hikes-dependent-on-shifts-in-tariff-conditions) about future price hikes—maybe following the launch of its much-anticipated "next-gen (https://www.techpowerup.com/336766/final-nintendo-switch-2-specifications-surface-cpu-gpu-memory-and-system-reservation)" hybrid console. Earlier this month, Microsoft upped (https://www.techpowerup.com/336212/microsoft-increases-xbox-console-and-peripheral-pricing-across-the-globe) modern Xbox portfolio price tags—affecting customers across the world.https://tpucdn.com/img/xxuASGT1GFegNyyZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xxuASGT1GFegNyyZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/H1201pkDc9tEzI6V_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H1201pkDc9tEzI6V.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EZntLZnTTqq2PLcX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EZntLZnTTqq2PLcX.jpg)

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Epic journey in Cubic Odyssey (https://cubicodyssey.game/en/) starts now! Explore dozens of star systems and hundreds of unique planets as you fight the Red Darkness that threatens all life in the galaxy. Share the adventure with friends, or journey solo if that's your style. There's no right or wrong way to play Cubic Odyssey—just follow your heart. The only limit is your imagination.

Our team have spent countless days and nights shaping Cubic Odyssey into a game we would want to play ourselves—and one we're truly proud of. We hope you'll love it as much as we loved creating it. You can get Cubic Odyssey on PC and Xbox Series X/S for $24.99. For the first two weeks after launch, a 10% discount is available exclusively on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3400000/Cubic_Odyssey/), bringing the price down to $22.49. The offer lasts until May 28.https://tpucdn.com/img/MjzbxeUyku2tduDK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MjzbxeUyku2tduDK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GBOHDROseV5B5OFr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GBOHDROseV5B5OFr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8eUZGFRRiH6VCRn4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8eUZGFRRiH6VCRn4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YFF2pg3wquy6flKO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YFF2pg3wquy6flKO.jpg)
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Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, proudly announces its joint booth showcase at this year's COMPUTEX in partnership with Segotep. Segotep is a leading brand specializing in PC cases, power supplies, peripherals, and cooling solutions. The booth will be divided into six major themed areas, offering visitors a comprehensive look into COLORFUL's latest innovations. Highlights include dedicated zones for motherboards and graphics cards, SSD storage, custom MOD builds, immersive gaming experiences, and laptops—all designed to deliver cutting-edge technology and interactive engagement for PC enthusiasts and gamers alike.

Upgraded iGame Neptune Series PC
The new iGame Neptune all-in-one chassis introduces a groundbreaking cooling design by stacking the radiators for the CPU and GPU. This layout not only enhances the visual appeal by creating a compact dual 360 mm radiator cooling system that promotes a more unified, streamlined build. The design aims to deliver an aesthetically clean and functionally efficient experience for high-performance PC enthusiasts.https://tpucdn.com/img/Q4XF7Vgj1oIosUGH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q4XF7Vgj1oIosUGH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MhM9JnUTbaffN3Hu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MhM9JnUTbaffN3Hu.jpg)
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On May 9, the South Korean Radio Agency (RRA) logged four unannounced ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT SKUs. Since early Spring, harukaze5719 has kept a watchful eye on intriguing pre-launch registrations. For example, they discovered Gigabyte's Gaming OC 16 GB and 8 GB models (https://www.techpowerup.com/335261/multiple-gigabyte-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-16-gb-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-16-gb-skus-registered-in-s-korea) over a month ago. AMD's board partners seem to be prepping custom options; well in advance of next week's teased unveiling (https://www.techpowerup.com/336771/amd-teases-not-available-for-purchase-radeon-rx-9060-xt-reference-card-design) (at Computex 2025). ASRock seems to be cutting things quite fine, with their registering of (allegedly) Navi 44 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-44.g1070) XT GPU-based Steel Legend and Challenger models. Rumors of a canceled AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251) (GDDR6) variant emerged a while back, but certain insiders have insisted (https://www.techpowerup.com/336193/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-to-roll-out-8-gb-gddr6-edition-despite-rumors) that this cheaper option will arrive alongside a 16 GB sibling (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb.c4293).

Recent RRA filings indicate an upcoming two-pronged approach, involving a good number of AIBs. Buoyed by harukaze5719's fresh findings, VideoCardz carried out additional detective work. They soon unearthed "in stock" ASRock Steel Legend and Challenger factory overclocked Radeon RX 9060 XT cards. Apparently, a Vietnamese store is already courting local client interest—prices (https://www.techpowerup.com/336650/xfx-acer-radeon-rx-9060-xt-graphics-cards-leaked-by-retailers-starting-at-usd-450) are not visible on the unnamed shop's webstore, but staffers are reportedly "encouraging customers to inquire" about costs of ownership. Gaming GPU enthusiasts will recall the amusingly extra early arrival (https://www.techpowerup.com/331161/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-rx-9070-custom-models-in-stock-at-european-stores) of custom Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 retail stock in Europe; in anticipation of a supposedly scuppered January launch window. Unlike its main rival (https://www.techpowerup.com/332844/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-and-rtx-5060-reportedly-faced-production-issues), AMD seems to be running on schedule with its next wave of RDNA 4 gaming products.https://tpucdn.com/img/Hh69Vtq6YpsB8a5u_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Hh69Vtq6YpsB8a5u.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/n6gEkhAVJ5kybfix_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/n6gEkhAVJ5kybfix.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tJKC0TOq4z24AUDP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tJKC0TOq4z24AUDP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/h3OR3Z0q27SBGQ0g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/h3OR3Z0q27SBGQ0g.jpg)

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NVIDIA's rollout of "Blackwell" generation GPUs is not complete, as rumors of a mid‑cycle refresh are already gaining momentum. Latest rumors point to a GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER (or "Ti," depending on what NVIDIA calls it) could arrive before the year is out, aiming to fill the gap between the base RTX 5080 and the flagship RTX 5090. Right now, the standard RTX 5080 comes with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, while the RTX 5090 doubles that to 32 GB. According to a tipster on Baidu, the SUPER/Ti model would slot in at 24 GB, giving memory‑hungry games and applications a boost without stepping on the 5090's toes. Beyond that bump in RAM, though, we're still in the dark about core counts, clock speeds, and power targets.

On a related front, the China‑only RTX 5090D is reportedly being overhauled because of new US export restrictions. The revamped 5090D is said to lose almost a third of its shader hardware, dropping from 21,760 cores down to 14,080, similar to the professional‑grade RTX Pro 5000. Even if NVIDIA cranks up the clock speeds, that cut in cores would almost certainly drag performance back toward last‑generation RTX 4090 levels. Memory architecture might take a hit too: the revised 5090D could shift from a 512‑bit bus to 384 bits, reducing bandwidth by 25% even while keeping 32 GB of GDDR7. Some leaks even suggest NVIDIA might trim its VRAM to 24 GB, which would oddly line it up with the rumored spec for the upcoming 5080 SUPER.https://tpucdn.com/img/qvUSbLM8JiXkP04E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qvUSbLM8JiXkP04E.jpg)

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Announcing the Meshify 3 series of performance PC cases, the powerful Momentum series of fans, and the Adjust Pro Hub for connecting devices to our new online configurator.

Introducing Meshify 3—a performance PC case series combining top-tier cooling with fluid, aerodynamic design. An evolution of our classic series, Meshify 3 includes several performance-boosting engineering upgrades and a fresh new look. With ample ventilation, a rockface-inspired mesh front, and the inclusion of three powerful Momentum 140 mm fans—Meshify 3 series is built for cooler performance. The standard-size version can also house up to a 280 mm top radiator and 360 mm front radiator for further cooling, with space for a graphics card up to 349 mm in length.https://tpucdn.com/img/ILWIWA0GpDXNySOi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ILWIWA0GpDXNySOi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IFCTb6CRf3B9SeuU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IFCTb6CRf3B9SeuU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ucASjr1Lf6n6mmgh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ucASjr1Lf6n6mmgh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1q6p8jf9BiY0Gby4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1q6p8jf9BiY0Gby4.jpg)

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AMD is already looking ahead to its Zen 7 generation and is planning the final details for its next generation of Zen IP. The first hints come from YouTuber "Moore's Law Is Dead," which points to a few interesting decisions. AMD plans to extend its multi‑class core strategy that began with Zen 4c and continued into Zen 5. Zen 7 will reportedly include three types of cores: the familiar performance cores, dense cores built for maximum throughput, and a new low‑power variant aimed at energy‑efficient tasks, just like Intel and its LP/E-Cores. There is even an unspecified "PT" and "3D" core. By swapping out pipeline modules and tweaking their internal libraries, AMD can fine‑tune each core so it performs best in its intended role, from running virtual machines in the cloud to handling AI workloads at the network edge.

On the manufacturing front, Zen 7 compute chiplets (CCDs) are expected to be made on TSMC's A14 process, which will now include a backside power delivery network. This was initially slated for the N2 node but got shifted to the A16/A14 line. The 3D V‑Cache SRAM chiplets underneath the CCDs will remain on TSMC's N4 node. It is a conservative choice, since TSMC has talked up using N2‑based chiplets for stacked memory in advanced packaging, but AMD appears to be playing it safe. Cache sizes should grow, too. Each core will get 2 MB of L2 cache instead of the current 1 MB, and L3 cache per core could expand to 7 MB through stacked V‑Cache slices. Standard CCDs without V‑Cache will still have around 12 MB of shared L3, while dense‑core CCDs might pack 16 cores and 32 MB of L3. A bold rumour suggests an EPYC model could feature 33 cores per CCD, totaling 264 cores across eight CCDs. Zen 7 tape‑out is planned for late 2026 or early 2027, and we probably won't see products on shelves until 2028 or later. As always with early-stage plans, take these details with a healthy dose of scepticism. The final Zen 7 lineup could look quite different once AMD locks down its roadmap.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZuMUx7bPk4Z3X3Uk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZuMUx7bPk4Z3X3Uk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Jb6vlhxC2EQNRL4G_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Jb6vlhxC2EQNRL4G.jpg)

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The new Designed for Xbox collection has arrived. Introducing the Floral Collection, designed for players who seek accessories that blend beauty with performance. Each piece in this collection is adorned with unique intricate floral patterns, bringing a touch of elegance to your game time.

Night Blossom: PowerA Advantage Plus Wired Controller
Take your game and style to new limits with the officially licensed PowerA Advantage Plus Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11, featuring the stunning Night Blossom design. With our patented Quick-Twist Thumbsticks, you can easily adjust the thumbsticks to three different height settings with a simple twist. Enjoy a smoother, pro-level feel thanks to Hall Effect Modules that utilize contact-free magnetic sensors in the thumbsticks to help with precision and longevity. Plus, two Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, Dual Rumble Motors, and more. Available today for $42.99 USD ERP.https://tpucdn.com/img/EwtM7I5tN9VQ54AX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EwtM7I5tN9VQ54AX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/j03hmoQcwiuWdFpH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j03hmoQcwiuWdFpH.jpg)
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Pioneer has quietly confirmed that it has ended production of internal and external Blu-ray optical disc drives (ODDs), for computers. Rumors about the cessation of manufacturing activities emerged earlier this month; with a small number of Japanese news outlets publishing reports. Days later, an official company statement turned up in a low-key manner—via the brand's Japanese web portal. As of late April, shares of the Pioneer Digital Design and Manufacturing (PDDM) subsidiary were transferred to Shanxi Lightchain Technology Industrial Development Co., Ltd. Pioneer's optical disc-related businesses is now owned by the giant (Chinese) Shanxi Group. Commenting on shifting market conditions, a Pioneer Japan representative stated: "while we are moving forward with selection and concentration, centered on our car electronics business, we have come to the decision that it is preferable to advance the optical disc business with a new partner, rather than remaining within our group."

The Pioneer IT Japan webstore is due to close on May 30; as disclosed in a mid-April bulletin. In addition, NotebookCheck highlighted the complete lack of optical drive stock for North American webshop customers. At the time of writing, Pioneer's official Amazon.com presence still offers a small selection of portable slimline models. A chunkier external premium option—the BDR-X13U-S BDXL Blu-ray recorder—was launched only six months ago, so the firm's sudden change of heart is quite surprising. What Hi-Fi? noted that Pioneer's AV/home cinema division has not released any new 4K Blu-ray player products since 2019. Three months ago, Sony shuttered its last optical media factory, in Japan—signalling an end of an era. The vast majority of consumers have turned their backs on physical formats; instead favoring digital/streaming channels. In a refreshing (early 2025) PR piece, Verbatim and I-O DATA (https://www.techpowerup.com/332011/verbatim-i-o-data-promise-continued-supply-of-optical-media) expressed their (joint) commitment to producing high-quality optical discs.https://tpucdn.com/img/yR03bjyyLKgGq13c_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yR03bjyyLKgGq13c.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/r6KowY2ok9GCc8Cg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/r6KowY2ok9GCc8Cg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qy0LANXX4tnINISg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qy0LANXX4tnINISg.jpg)

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Welcome to Computex week, oh, sorry, wrong topic even though it's the week of what could be our favourite trades show, but this is supposed to be about new game releases. This week's major release lets you live out your childhood sandbox dreams, at least if you liked big construction vehicles as a kid. This is followed by some Japanese arcade side scrolling action, a classic adventure game, some drifting in Japan, a game that puts you in the shoes of a courier and finally yet another game related to Japan, just a bit further back in time than the previous two.

RoadCraft (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/roadcraft) / This week's major release / Tuesday 20 May
As the leader of a company specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters, use your construction machinery to restart the local industry. Clear debris and faulty equipment, rebuild roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more. Steam link (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2104890/RoadCraft/)https://tpucdn.com/img/J6bU6aFH5a13OTsc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/J6bU6aFH5a13OTsc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8MFrfLRf81VxZ9Ei_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8MFrfLRf81VxZ9Ei.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/raHD0WEyjdHTRX0I_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/raHD0WEyjdHTRX0I.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/72zsjI1Pd5MmICC0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/72zsjI1Pd5MmICC0.jpg)
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As COMPUTEX 2025, one of the most anticipated global tech events, prepares to open its doors in Taipei, AI applications are set to reach new heights. GIGAIPC, the industrial computing and edge AI subsidiary of GIGABYTE Technology, will unveil three innovative AI edge computing solutions at COMPUTEX 2025, showcasing its expertise in industrial-grade system design. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin modules, the flagship QN-ORAX32-A1, QN-ORNX16GH-A1, and QN-ORNX16 deliver exceptional AI performance for smart manufacturing, intelligent surveillance, smart healthcare, smart retail, and AIoT applications, setting new benchmarks for edge computing.

The QN-ORAX32-A1, built on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32 GB module, features an 8-core Arm v8.2 64-bit CPU and an NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 1792 CUDA cores and 56 Tensor cores, delivering up to 200 TOPS of AI performance—six times faster than its predecessor. This enhanced computing power makes it well-suited for high-load data processing and complex AI models. Beyond its computing performance, the QN-ORAX32-A1 is also built for real-world deployment. To ensure long-term durability in harsh industrial environments, the system incorporates a fanless thermal design and wide-range DC power input.https://tpucdn.com/img/dZPsi1q5oWCbyhh6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dZPsi1q5oWCbyhh6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2equEbrFNjljq3hV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2equEbrFNjljq3hV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qehpfEAOJLHxL8fU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qehpfEAOJLHxL8fU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I3NTa267O2mECWaW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I3NTa267O2mECWaW.jpg)
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Six years ago, developer 1047 Games released the free-to-play Splitgate, an arena-based first-person shooter that allowed players to place portals around maps, adding a fresh strategic layer. Now Splitgate 2 (https://www.splitgate.com/) is set to double down on this unique idea with bigger maps, a new class-based system, and the introduction of The Lab, a player-facing version of the team's map creator. Ahead of the open beta opening up on May 22, we sat down with Ian Proulx, CEO and co-founder of 1047 Games, to talk about Splitgate 2's new mechanics and how community feedback and rigorous playtests are helping deliver a sequel that hits the right notes.

Making a sequel to a free-to-play shooter in 2025
When asked how the team is doing in the weeks leading up to the open beta, Proulx's response was succinct and to the point: "It's definitely a bit of a crazy time for us." Splitgate had a team of around 15 people. In contrast, there are about 200 developers working fulltime on Splitgate 2, plus 50 or so outsourced contributors. "We've definitely put a lot of thought and effort into making sure that we have a process that works versus the first game, where everybody was doing a little bit of everything all the time," Proulx added.https://tpucdn.com/img/JZuLTatyZhpMywx8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JZuLTatyZhpMywx8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/82o33q8kFyCiJwDp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/82o33q8kFyCiJwDp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Zm1KETZORrmjGUU4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Zm1KETZORrmjGUU4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hxTjgpa5crO5najd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hxTjgpa5crO5najd.jpg)
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AI is creating value for everyone—from researchers in drug discovery to quantitative analysts navigating financial market changes. The faster an AI system can produce tokens, a unit of data used to string together outputs, the greater its impact. That's why AI factories are key, providing the most efficient path from "time to first token" to "time to first value." AI factories are redefining the economics of modern infrastructure. They produce intelligence by transforming data into valuable outputs—whether tokens, predictions, images, proteins or other forms—at massive scale.

They help enhance three key aspects of the AI journey—data ingestion, model training and high-volume inference. AI factories (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/glossary/ai-factory/) are being built to generate tokens faster and more accurately, using three critical technology stacks: AI models, accelerated computing infrastructure and enterprise-grade software. Read on to learn how AI factories are helping enterprises and organizations around the world convert the most valuable digital commodity—data—into revenue potential.https://tpucdn.com/img/WAOaIzOGeXXbzK5E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WAOaIzOGeXXbzK5E.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vIH5pjQxxIjBFJ6U_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vIH5pjQxxIjBFJ6U.jpg)
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The Surface Laptop Studio 2 could be the last of its kind; according to Tom Warren's latest theories. Yesterday, The Verge's senior editor envisioned a streamlined future lineup of Microsoft's portable PC devices. According to inside track information, the tech giant is expected to announce the end-of-life (EOL) status for this relatively young branch of Surface products (debuted back in 2021). The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is advertised as being "a laptop like no other"—courtesy of a unique/versatile setup that features a "dynamic woven hinge." Three hybrid configurations are officially outlined as: "laptop mode for productivity, stage mode for streaming, and studio mode for creativity." Current generation models are powered by Intel's 13th Gen Core i7-13700H processor (aka the "Evo" platform), and can be configured with discrete NVIDIA mobile graphics solutions (GeForce RTX 4060, RTX 4050, or RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Under normal circumstances, a baseline build—reliant on an iGPU—starts at about $2400.

At the time of writing, Microsoft has not acknowledged The Verge's insider report. So far, resellers have shared top secret info—indicating an upcoming official announcement; possibly due by next month. Another group of unnamed sources claim that Surface Laptop Studio 2 manufacturing activities have already ended, as of early May (2025). The megacorporation has culled other Surface products in the past; sometimes coinciding with the departure of key executive team members and mass layoffs. A few days ago, mainstream news outlets covered Microsoft's latest batch of staff reductions—affecting roughly 6000 workers. Warren's article dashes all hopes of a potential third-gen design: "there doesn't appear to be a Surface Laptop Studio 3 on the horizon."https://tpucdn.com/img/KDzzcYRH43NLyddJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KDzzcYRH43NLyddJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UpXirw8pRqhA2oKy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UpXirw8pRqhA2oKy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5rnoSW0Ak667SPoM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5rnoSW0Ak667SPoM.jpg)

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The fight continues in Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (https://www.capcom-games.com/cfc2/), packed with 8 iconic fighting games from across Capcom's history! Get ready to battle now! From beloved crossovers to 3D fighters, 8 classics return to pack a real punch! Fight as one of many colorful characters from the Capcom vs SNK series, cross fists with the extensive roster of the final installment of Street Fighter Alpha, make the world your weapon in the Power Stone series, and experience the thrilling story and intense action of Project Justice and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein.

All games will feature online play and rollback netcode! Get a great deal with Capcom Fighting Collection 1 & 2 Bundle available now (on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400430/Capcom_Fighting_Collection_2/))! Featuring 18 iconic games including games from the Street Fighter and the Darkstalkers series, the fighting action is endless! To celebrate the launch of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 we're giving away free player profile cards as a gift! Use one of 18 designs and post it on Twitter/X with the hashtag #MyCFC2Card to find new friends to play with!https://tpucdn.com/img/9OJdKdW8F9ukkLeE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9OJdKdW8F9ukkLeE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/E4hEDfup1mrs3kap_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E4hEDfup1mrs3kap.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AAx4U9Pml94bEKJX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AAx4U9Pml94bEKJX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hv0c9v1PAMDkoRe2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hv0c9v1PAMDkoRe2.jpg)
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Yesterday, Lei Jun—the CEO of Xiaomi—finally introduced his firm's proprietary XRING 01 mobile chipset, via a couple of Weibo posts. In an initial afternoon short blog entry, the executive informed his followers with a happy unveiling: "I would like to share with you a piece of news: Xiaomi's self-developed and designed mobile phone SoC chip, named XRING 01, will be released in late May. Thank you for your support!" About a month ago, the company's oft-rumored return to in-house chip efforts was linked to a major corporate offshoot (https://www.techpowerup.com/335567/xiaomi-reportedly-forms-new-in-house-chip-department-headed-by-former-qualcomm-marketing-director). The speculated "chip platform department" was likely established a while ago, given early May reports of the division's staff headcount exceeding 1000+ (https://www.techpowerup.com/336395/1000-xiaomi-employees-reportedly-working-on-proprietary-xring-chipset-designs). At the time, an "Xring" codename was mentioned by industry tipsters (in China).

In a follow-up "Weibo Text" bulletin, Xiaomi's head honcho recalled older project timelines and technological attempts: "even drinking ice for ten years can't cool your blood! Xiaomi's journey to making chips began in September 2014. Time flies, and more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye...Figures 2 and 3 are photos of Xiaomi's first chip launch conference in February 2017." Jun's did not provide any hints about the XRING 01 chip's underpinnings. Late 2024 leaks alluded to a reportedly troubled prototype—insiders connected this design to fairly new Arm Cortex architecture, and a TSMC 4 nm "N4P" node process. The vast majority of Xiaomi's modern flagship smartphone devices utilize top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. For example, the brand's latest Xiaomi Ultra 15 model is powered by the ubiquitous Snapdragon 8 Elite (https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/smartphones/snapdragon-8-series-mobile-platforms/snapdragon-8-elite-mobile-platform) (Gen 4) platform.https://tpucdn.com/img/RiHq0zFAkm9G6XzJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RiHq0zFAkm9G6XzJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fN6x8DTaHewQiaPa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fN6x8DTaHewQiaPa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jQsIDXP0buZHdsH0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jQsIDXP0buZHdsH0.jpg)

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Yesterday, Blacksmith Master was released into Early Access with a 25% launch discount (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292800/Blacksmith_Master/)—and a brand-new trailer to go with it (see below). Build your workshop from the ground up and manage every step of the smithing trade, from raw resource acquisition to finished goods in the hands of your customers. Design your own products, oversee distant mines and camps, hire and train the right staff, and grow a small-town forge into a kingdom-spanning operation. Whether you're forging footman swords or frying pans, everything has its place in the chain.

Steam Reviews: Your Feedback Matters
The forge is running, the shop doors are open, and players are already setting up production lines. If you've had a chance to play, consider leaving a Steam review. Whether it's a short note or a more detailed take, we're reading everything, and your feedback is essential to helping shape future updates!https://tpucdn.com/img/cuBq8xV1oP9Urcw8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cuBq8xV1oP9Urcw8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/f0PQuzSSSIVZv60o_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/f0PQuzSSSIVZv60o.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WmRMrcqCq84fJih2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WmRMrcqCq84fJih2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JN2lg7T1b4zcnTrw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JN2lg7T1b4zcnTrw.jpg)
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According to a Financial Times (FT) news article, the US Government's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is considering an implementation of additional "export blacklist" entries. Roughly two months ago, a significant update affected the export trade of around eighty Chinese business "entities." Despite a recent "cooling off" of elevated tariff-related activities, significant political tensions still exist between the two powerhouse nations. According to five of FT's unnamed insiders, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT)—a rising star (https://www.techpowerup.com/331826/cxmt-ships-16-nm-g4-ddr5-memory-in-commercial-ddr5-6000-kits) within China's growing memory manufacturing industry—is a potential candidate for "banishment." Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. are (allegedly) already categorized as blacklisted organizations.

Apparently, the nation's most prominent chipmaker and memory module producer (respectively) have managed to sidestep certain restrictions, via offshoot avenues. FT believes that the US administration is actively investigating several of these subsidiaries. CXMT seems to be an independent body, with no military connections—specializing in commercial DDR5 and DDR4 products—but its rising profile has attracted international attention. Around March 2024, Bloomberg heard rumors about the US BIS department's "weighing up" of sanctions, with CXMT in mind. The relatively young DRAM manufacturer (established back in 2016) still trails behind South Korean and Western competitors, in terms of technological advancements—but its initial DDR5 efforts have (supposedly) impressed local evaluators and early adopters.https://tpucdn.com/img/KqLmmRWUGK8iMpld_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KqLmmRWUGK8iMpld.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FjTr0xj6g01aB4rG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FjTr0xj6g01aB4rG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YW0eCj8ueh9lH2az_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YW0eCj8ueh9lH2az.jpg)

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Game Outlet Europe, an independent distributor of video games and gaming accessories and part of Embracer Freemode, today announced the all-new 8BitDo Arcade Controller range, the ultimate controller for the FGC (fighting game community) and arcade fans worldwide! Expected to ship across Europe in July 2025 and with pre-orders opening today, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller will be available in two variations, an officially licensed Xbox version (compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC), and a standard version (compatible with Nintendo Switch and Windows PC).

Perhaps the most advanced Arcade Controller ever made, the new line is built for professionals, competitive gamers and fans of arcade style controllers. Impossibly slim and ideal for tournament travel, the new Arcade Controller is nearly the same size as a sheet of A4 paper measuring as thin as 1.6 cm thick and almost one-third the size of the standard 8BitDo Arcade Stick.https://tpucdn.com/img/40Xhxtk6A6AuUg3W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/40Xhxtk6A6AuUg3W.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8BIKnuN7N5GhVAWU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8BIKnuN7N5GhVAWU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ktyaDWvsIEhALVhK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ktyaDWvsIEhALVhK.jpg)
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day, celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May, is dedicated to recognizing and raising awareness about the importance of accessibility. With billions of people playing video games in the world, including nearly 450 million players with some form of disability, our mission at Xbox is to create welcoming and accessible experiences so as many people as possible can enjoy the community and fun of gaming.

We recognize that every player can have different accessibility needs or preferences to support their play. This is why it's critical we partner with members of the disability community to help inform the hardware, platform experiences, and games we create.https://tpucdn.com/img/aq4jXj5htaFIY1KA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aq4jXj5htaFIY1KA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Fn1AY0neRLOlbI57_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fn1AY0neRLOlbI57.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uCLHJW0sdRNRZHt5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uCLHJW0sdRNRZHt5.jpg)
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Kiwi Ears Étude features the all-new Kiwi Vibration Transducer (KVT), a unique driver system that provides physical low-mid tactile vibrations, setting it apart from traditional bone conduction designs. Paired with a powerful 10 mm Beryllium-plated dynamic driver and three custom-tuned balanced armatures, the Étude achieves a stunningly immersive and detailed sound. With its precise 8dB sub-bass response, flat midrange, and extended treble, the Étude balances richness and clarity, offering a dynamic and lifelike listening experience.

KVT: Kiwi Vibration Transducer
The Kiwi Ears Étude is developed to showcase the KVT (Kiwi Vibration Transducer). Unlike traditional bone conduction drivers used in earphones, the KVT is more akin to scaled-down miniature vibration drivers found in Bluetooth vibration speakers. Featuring strong N52 neodymium magnets suspended by a heavy-tension spring system, the KVT physically vibrates a conduction plate when actuated by electrical currents. This technology provides tactile vibrations that enhance low-mid acoustics, offering a unique auditory experience.https://tpucdn.com/img/L55Mfcm9ZpvhXRXP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L55Mfcm9ZpvhXRXP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8Qg2KnzLwTSBIuy0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8Qg2KnzLwTSBIuy0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Ckt5zFNc1VkATJpx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ckt5zFNc1VkATJpx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CO22jqwnD9zcTqNI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CO22jqwnD9zcTqNI.jpg)
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Late last week, Intel's social media account dropped a major hint (https://www.techpowerup.com/336528/intel-teases-upcoming-unveiling-of-new-arc-pro-gpus-insiders-predict-battlemage-b60-card) about a new family of Arc Pro GPUs turning up at Computex 2025. At the time, insiders shared very basic details about a rumored "B60" workstation graphics card—likely derived from familiar Xe2 "Battlemage" silicon. Team Blue staffers have recently teased a mysterious "B770" gaming solution (https://www.techpowerup.com/336760/official-intel-account-teases-higher-end-arc-battlemage-b770-gpu), but this "higher -end" desktop option could emerge well after next week's important trade show (in Taipei, Taiwan). Intel and its board partners seem to be readying productivity-focused cards; theoretically spun-off from the existing B580 12 GB model (https://www.techpowerup.com/335816/sparkle-rep-mentions-arc-xe2-battlemage-graphics-card-configured-with-24-gb-vram).

April/May leaks have indicated pairings of Team Blue's "BMG-G21 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/intel-bmg-g21.g1085)" GPU die and 24 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. On Monday, industry observers noted the very fresh registration of Maxsun Arc B580 "iCraft 24G" and "iCraft 24G OC" SKUs. Days later, VideoCardz has stumbled upon evidence of an "Arc Pro B60" product category. At the time of writing, this entry remains empty—within the manufacturer's "Intel" card inventory. Active "Arc B580" and "Arc B570 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/arc-b570.c4245)" categories direct you to already launched (12 GB) iCraft and Milestone models. According to slightly older reports, Maxsun is expected to introduce/launch "gaming" Arc B580 24 GB variants at some point after Computex 2025. The immediate focus—for Intel and participating AIBs—seems to be an imminent unveiling of "Arc Pro B-series" cards.https://tpucdn.com/img/GwgZAuoNkEEpFGjl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GwgZAuoNkEEpFGjl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hHJqlYblxfAbUzsP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hHJqlYblxfAbUzsP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qZoIk1t2fpuoAb0Q_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qZoIk1t2fpuoAb0Q.jpg)

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Acer today announced a range of new products for users on the go, including two new tablets -- the Acer Iconia V12 and the Acer Iconia V11 -- and three new 5G network connectivity devices, including the Acer Connect X6E Plus 5G CPE, the Acer Connect M5 Mobile Wi-Fi, and the Acer Connect D5 Pro 5G dongle.

Acer Iconia V Series Tablets: Portable and Reliable for Entertainment and Multitasking
The Acer Iconia V12 and Iconia V11 are versatile tablets catering to a wide range of users, from students and family members to budget-conscious consumers, seeking a reliable mobile companion for everyday use. Their stunning displays offer a large viewing area with a wide 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 2K resolution, and 90 Hz refresh rate. The narrow bezel design maximizes screen real estate to see and do more, while their thin in-cell touch panels enhance touch sensitivity performance to deliver a more responsive and immersive experience.https://tpucdn.com/img/TK4E2c53LipMWhll_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TK4E2c53LipMWhll.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7Hcq2lBl8jm3DSZj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7Hcq2lBl8jm3DSZj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/P19ifIIwcHD5GWYt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P19ifIIwcHD5GWYt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YhRy1FfPUw28gYsn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YhRy1FfPUw28gYsn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7NFhM67GO8vmR92J_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7NFhM67GO8vmR92J.jpg)
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Acer today unveiled its new ProCreator Series monitors, designed to enhance creative workflows with Calman-verified, high-resolution displays. These monitors feature wide color gamut coverage, up to Delta E

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"This just in, over one thousand officers have pledged to assist the ACPD in the BIGGEST city clean-up Averno has ever seen"—Bree Bookman, ACTV. We wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of the players who have helped support us during what has been, dare we say it, a criminally good launch for us! We've been blown away by all of the positive comments we've received, and all of the useful bug reports and feedback that you have sent our way. We want to assure you that, even though we may not respond to every single review or report, we are looking at all of them and incorporating them into our future strategy. What strategy is that? Read on to find out more about what the future holds for The Precinct.

Together with Kwalee, we've been tracking your most urgent and requested fixes. Our programming team is already hard at work tackling the biggest issues. This is what we're focusing on in the short-term, but in the mid-to-long-term we're also compiling suggestions from your feedback to decide what extra features and content we can add to The Precinct in the future. We are committed to adding more content to the game, but we haven't decided yet exactly what that will be.https://tpucdn.com/img/qAHv4zX8xNQPm2Js_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qAHv4zX8xNQPm2Js.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AVzHfxtK4UN67KLe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AVzHfxtK4UN67KLe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ol0BOGwjXLkNwNLH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ol0BOGwjXLkNwNLH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yPabI78VZhApFVgR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yPabI78VZhApFVgR.jpg)
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Around late April (https://www.techpowerup.com/335862/nvidia-reportedly-warns-chinese-aics-about-potential-geforce-rtx-5090d-gpu-supply-cut-off), Chinese industry insiders started whispering about a possible halting of NVIDIA GB202 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/nvidia-gb202.g1072) "Blackwell" GPU shipments into the region. Team Green's local board partners released custom "market exclusive" GeForce RTX 5090D (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-5090-d.c4253) 32 GB cards; featuring slightly downgraded flagship silicon. Since launch, Chinese hardcore gaming enthusiasts and DIY AI firms have observed impressive performance credentials, despite the presence of factory limited specifications. On May 6, reports suggested a complete halt of GeForce RTX 5090D sales in China (https://www.techpowerup.com/336414/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090d-sales-to-china-will-be-fully-halted-in-q2). Fresher rumors indicate NVIDIA's engineering team return to the drawing board; with their alleged preparation of an even weaker GeForce RTX 5090D design (https://www.techpowerup.com/336810/nvidia-prepares-downgraded-geforce-rtx-5090d-and-rtx-5080-super-ti-skus).

A group of Baidu tipsters have discussed a key area of (further) compromise: VRAM capacity. The original GeForce RTX 5090D configuration was armed with 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM; mid-May speculation envisioned a 24 GB variant. Earlier today, harukaze5719 highlighted an intriguing Weibo post. A Manli webshop representative has "confirmed" that revised GeForce RTX 5090D cards will become available around July. Up until recent events, this Chinese brand was selling flagship GPU-based Gallardo (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/manli-rtx-5090-d-gallardo-oc.b12182) (black) and Stellar (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/manli-rtx-5090-d-stellar-oc.b12183) (white) models. A web chat session was captured and shared on Weibo—in addition, the sales agent disclosed their belief that (NVIDIA's) supply of GeForce RTX 5090D GPUs has been "insufficient since launch" time. On a semi-positive note, customers will not be greeted by price hikes. Manli anticipates "unchanged" price tags; albeit associated with lesser specifications.https://tpucdn.com/img/PqVn7azQxLKsbB9W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PqVn7azQxLKsbB9W.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/d6oTtOZSkohFl3B9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/d6oTtOZSkohFl3B9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JQauZNm32QTXfcjZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JQauZNm32QTXfcjZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BZVT2CbQpD9AFIlC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BZVT2CbQpD9AFIlC.jpg)

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ASRock, a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies, and gaming monitors, is excited to announce the participation in Computex Taipei 2025. Under the theme Gaming Beyond Limits, AI Beyond Imagination, ASRock will showcase the dual focus on next-level gaming and AI applications. From immersive gaming setups to AI solutions, the exhibit highlights ASRock's commitment to innovation across both fields. Visitors are invited to explore the latest products and technologies, and to experience the Phantom Gaming Zone at booth L0818.

ASRock Unveils Flagship Taichi OCF and Taichi Creator AM5 Motherboards
To expand its success on AMD AM5 motherboards, ASRock will be adding more exciting products into its product portfolio. New product such as X870E Taichi OCF, the very first OC formula motherboard based on AMD platform, Phantom Gaming X870 Nova WiFi, the new high end gaming motherboard based on X870 chipset, a functional yet elegantly designed X870 Taichi Creator and also a lot more products that are based on X870 / B850 / B840 / A620A chipset.https://tpucdn.com/img/9nlSHz7p5Oi30ENY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9nlSHz7p5Oi30ENY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xrVInBwqsJSn9QVO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xrVInBwqsJSn9QVO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VESaTlqxmh7tqnVj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VESaTlqxmh7tqnVj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ldeOGxF2xHpF3nKM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ldeOGxF2xHpF3nKM.jpg)
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Acer today announced new models in its Swift X laptop series, the Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14, designed to offer professionals and content creators reliable performance and a suite of AI tools to enhance their creative endeavors. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, the Swift X 14 AI enables seamless on-device rendering, modeling, and real-time visualization. This new Copilot+ PC is equipped to handle demanding AI workloads and offers exclusive AI experiences such as Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), and improved Windows search, Cocreator, Live Captions, Image Creator, and Windows Studio Effects. The new Swift X 14 creator laptop ensures responsive performance for demanding creative workflows and all-day battery life powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).

Both laptops are powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs with NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and also feature Calman-verified 3K OLED touch displays that are calibrated to produce captivating and accurate colors right out of the box.https://tpucdn.com/img/enJjziCXCsjLffWn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/enJjziCXCsjLffWn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8Yfs4q9Gjni85Wgj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8Yfs4q9Gjni85Wgj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YNcm04g5xsmCvZHT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YNcm04g5xsmCvZHT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/E1dF6z7U8KPyIuIv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E1dF6z7U8KPyIuIv.jpg)
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ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Bulwark Dock (DG300) and the ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock (AC100-05). The Bulwark Dock packs 7-in-1 connectivity in a flexible design, allowing users to connect their laptop, ROG Ally, or mobile device to a display and peripherals for a fully-loaded setup. Meanwhile, the ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock is the perfect compact charger and connectivity hub for users traveling light.

ROG Bulwark Dock: 7-in-1 connectivity
The ROG Bulwark boasts a diverse assortment of ports to offer users rich connectivity options to accommodate their headset, external monitor, peripherals, and other essential gadgets. The Bulwark Dock supports high-resolution video output via an HDMI 2.1 port, offering up to 4K@144 Hz or 8K@30 Hz visuals for external displays. This allows gamers to experience their ROG Ally, laptop, or mobile devices on a larger screen. In addition, the dock features USB-C with 100-watt Power Delivery, three USB Type-A ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.https://tpucdn.com/img/hQVLS4g0faozgCvk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hQVLS4g0faozgCvk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jeTYT0NKbVoxroK7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jeTYT0NKbVoxroK7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/q9gWur93wrLeFw8T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/q9gWur93wrLeFw8T.jpg)
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This Story is Yours. Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. Below, you can find the PC features you can enjoy in F1 25. We have covered everything from the newly introduced path tracing to playing on the keyboard, steering wheel, or controller.

Real Time Path Tracing
Path tracing lets us cast light rays from every pixel in the camera view and simulate the light bouncing 3-4 times around the scene. Each bounce samples a surface, and the light moves to the next surface. This makes a cloud of color that we can use some advanced algorithms to resolve back into pixels from the lit 3D scene. Path tracing offers the most advanced simulation of light interactions. For example, there are hundreds of thousands of light sources in Bahrain. Simulating the type of real time shadow interaction, self-reflection, and color bounce you get with path tracing is far ahead of older techniques.https://tpucdn.com/img/Bspl3BunpdKGmVBJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bspl3BunpdKGmVBJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BlqCnCRTrDDrzL9Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BlqCnCRTrDDrzL9Z.jpg)
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Whether you're building a new PC or bringing your battle-tested rig into the future, you'll want graphics power to keep up with the latest games. That's why we're giving you choices galore with our new AMD-powered Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb.c4293) and 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251)) graphics cards from TUF Gaming, Prime, and ASUS Dual. You have four distinct options, ensuring there's a Radeon RX 9060 XT that's perfect for your unique rig.

Get ready for next-gen features and designs
All these next-gen graphics cards come packed with RDNA 4 architecture and FSR 4 support. These technologies mean you'll get AMD's latest upscaling solution, granting you incredible high-resolution visuals and impressive system performance to boot. And you'll have the output options you need to enjoy high-res games at jaw-dropping framerates, because all ASUS Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards pack DisplayPort 2.1a technology. DP 2.1a provides the bandwidth necessary to see your PC's glorious performance accurately displayed on your monitor. All four of our Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards come with two DisplayPort 2.1a ports and one HDMI 2.1b port.https://tpucdn.com/img/gExoXgzeT2X5Vj0X_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gExoXgzeT2X5Vj0X.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/j6kMj6CR5x76EDtM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j6kMj6CR5x76EDtM.jpg)
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ADATA's XPG sub-brand is best known for producing gaming hardware, but Project INFINITY signals a significant diversification. Two demonstration sample DDR5 UDIMMs were mounted on an open plan build, at the company's Computex booth. Despite bearing XPG branding and gaming-oriented aesthetics, these memory modules are not wholly related to a freshly presented Lancer Neon DDR5 (https://www.techpowerup.com/337115/adata-xpg-and-trusta-at-computex-2025-new-flagship-memory-products-for-gamers-and-enterprise) product line. Instead, ADATA has deemed Project INFINITY worthy of inclusion in their "AI Revolution" portfolio.

Impressive credentials are outlined in PR material: "XPG pushes overclocking to new heights with memory solutions that blend extreme performance, bold design, and sustainable materials. Project INFINITY delivers up to 9200 MT/s with 48 GB capacity per module, featuring RGB lighting and an infinity mirror heatsink for a stunning visual effect. For professional workloads." According to an accompanying placard, XPG's bare build utilizes an ultra-expensive ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero/) mainboard foundation. Intel's Arrow Lake-S flagship CPU—Core Ultra 9 285K (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/core-ultra-9-285k.c3773)—drives the Project INFINITY-centric PC system. Appropriately, the XPG team has selected an ADATA Mars 980 BLADE Gen 5 M.2 SSD (https://www.techpowerup.com/337115/adata-xpg-and-trusta-at-computex-2025-new-flagship-memory-products-for-gamers-and-enterprise), for ultra-fast storage purposes. Hopefully, additional/refined Project INFINITY examples will turn up in the near future.https://tpucdn.com/img/eCuCADE35ohHCtW4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eCuCADE35ohHCtW4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GcnzpvXmwrWhUuiv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GcnzpvXmwrWhUuiv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DuWh2xtzrmqFzOS0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DuWh2xtzrmqFzOS0.jpg)

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As robots increasingly make their way to the largest enterprises' manufacturing plants and warehouses, the need for access to critical business and operational data has never been more crucial. At its Sapphire conference, SAP announced it is collaborating with NEURA Robotics and NVIDIA to enable its SAP Joule agents to connect enterprise data and processes with NEURA's advanced cognitive robots. The integration will enable robots to support tasks including adaptive manufacturing, autonomous replenishment, compliance monitoring and predictive maintenance. Using the Mega NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint (https://build.nvidia.com/nvidia/mega-multi-robot-fleets-for-industrial-automation), SAP customers will be able to simulate and validate large robotic fleets in digital twins (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/glossary/digital-twin/) before deploying them in real-world facilities.

Virtual Assistants Become Physical Helpers
AI agents are traditionally confined to the digital world, which means they're unable to take actionable steps for physical tasks and do real-world work in warehouses, factories and other industrial workplaces. SAP's collaboration with NVIDIA and NEURA Robotics shows how enterprises will be able to use Joule to plan and simulate complex and dynamic scenarios that include physical AI (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/glossary/generative-physical-ai/) and autonomous humanoid robots (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/use-cases/humanoid-robots/) to address critical planning, safety and project requirements, streamline operations and embody business intelligence in the physical world.https://tpucdn.com/img/AMtqWuDY6qpvAa04_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AMtqWuDY6qpvAa04.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NxEmipeKLlWadZ66_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NxEmipeKLlWadZ66.jpg)
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Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and a leading innovator of gaming and sim racing technologies and gear, today announced the launch of the Logitech G522 Gaming Headset, a new addition to its award-winning G5 series, designed to elevate both gameplay and personal expression. "G522 was made for gamers who bring passion and personality to everything they do," said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G. "Whether you're climbing the ranks, streaming for your audience, or pulling all-night gaming sessions, the G522 ups your game with top-tier performance, features, and style."

G522 builds on the strong foundation of the widely popular Logitech G733 headset, carrying its legacy further while introducing an exciting evolution. At first glance, the family resemblance is clear, but as you look closer, the G522 reveals a fresh, elevated design. It's all about progression - sleeker curves, a more sophisticated silhouette, and thoughtful design choices that reflect a modern take on performance and style. The sharper edges of the G733 have been transitioned into smooth, flowing lines showcasing a refined aesthetic.https://tpucdn.com/img/WbLiSYnKvsPCGgOi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WbLiSYnKvsPCGgOi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eEhx2YXrWJEuEQzL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eEhx2YXrWJEuEQzL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/H4HmxsIE8wKETih0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H4HmxsIE8wKETih0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/riTtFJQoAQRAbQ3u_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/riTtFJQoAQRAbQ3u.jpg)
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ADATA's gaming division—XPG—has exhibited brand-new SFF-ready cases; as spin-offs from existing Valor Mesh and Valor Air product lines. So far, the Taiwanese manufacturer has released mid-tower options. At Computex 2025, company representatives presented NANO-sized offerings—in particular, a white Air demo unit was endorsed by Jensen Huang. Several XPG items were blessed with the NVIDIA chief's signature—likely coinciding with ADATA's aggressive marketing of new products being (certified) ideal fits for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards.

The Valor NANO microATX case series was developed alongside the brand's PYMCORE SFX power supply (https://www.techpowerup.com/337155/adata-xpgs-pymcore-psu-series-debuts-at-computex-2025-blessed-by-jensen-huang) product line. As mentioned earlier today, these ultra-compact SFX PSUs can be installed at the front of XPG's freshly revealed Nano enclosures—"allowing longer GPUs to fit into SFF builds without compromising performance." A Valor Mesh Nano-based demonstration build was configured with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition.b12226) card—occupying only 304 mm of a max. 370 mm length restriction.https://tpucdn.com/img/NFt3ObJJpwrgo6Ua_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NFt3ObJJpwrgo6Ua.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2XeZ6IJMDyzHN5BL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2XeZ6IJMDyzHN5BL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GcdrI0Cd6ImQLDaL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GcdrI0Cd6ImQLDaL.jpg)
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Xsight Labs, a leading fabless semiconductor company providing end-to-end connectivity for next-generation hyperscale, edge and AI data center networks, today announced availability of its Arm -based E1-SoC for cloud and edge AI data centers. The E-Series is the only product of its kind to provide full control plane and data path programmability and is the industry's highest performance software-defined DPU (Data Processing Unit). Xsight Labs is taking orders now for its E1-SoC and the E1-Server, the first-to-market 800G DPU.

E1 is the first SoC in the E-Series, Xsight Labs' SDN (Software Defined Network) Infrastructure Processor product family of fully programmable network accelerators. Built on TSMC's advanced 5 nm process technology, the E1-SoC will begin shipping to customers and ecosystem partners.https://tpucdn.com/img/5bJ6LZFou31uptec_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5bJ6LZFou31uptec.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JknUnIaDLVFhA2wB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JknUnIaDLVFhA2wB.jpg)
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THX, Ltd., a world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, and producer of the iconic THX Deep Note Trailers, has announced today the expansion of its THX Spatial Audio technology. Innovating for enjoyment of gaming, movies and music while listening on consumer electronics and mobile devices such as laptops, headphones, earbuds and soundbars, THX today announced a feature-rich new immersive audio architecture, THX Spatial Audio+.

To ensure that gamers and audio- and videophiles alike can enjoy the pinpoint audio accuracy and true-to-life realism of immersive entertainment like never before comes THX Spatial Audio+. THX Spatial Audio+ improves the core spatial experience with an enhanced and flexible architecture designed to support continued innovation, including such unique features as adding height channels to the immersion and camera-based AI head tracking, depending upon the demands of the device.https://tpucdn.com/img/YgettvmOuPTmPQDK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YgettvmOuPTmPQDK.jpg)
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Play the long anticipated sequel to Monster Train today! Monster Train 2 (https://www.bigfangames.com/games/monster-train-2) has officially left the station! It's up to you to stop the corrupted forces of Heaven. This time, you're taking the fight to THEM! Battle the angels on your own terms by building the ultimate army of banished angels, ethereal fae-like creatures from the great beyond, and…mushrooms? All is possible in Monster Train 2's world!

To celebrate Monster Train 2's launch, we've created a special Supporter Pack! Along with the full game (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/Monster_Train_2/), you can also get the Digital Compendium: an art book, digital wallpapers, printable items, photos from inside our studio, and more. That's just one part of the bundle. You can also get the complete Monster Train 2 Soundtrack, composed by the talented Jordan Chin! If his name sounds familiar, that's because he has been the mastermind for every Shiny Shoe game soundtrack, starting with Monster Train, Inkbound, and now, Monster Train 2!https://tpucdn.com/img/R5hahgXAoqces9Kn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/R5hahgXAoqces9Kn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jaXiA0f6F0ChPGEB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jaXiA0f6F0ChPGEB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aDt8AONKMXiEvf90_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aDt8AONKMXiEvf90.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Fyl8jPg1Ftpo9CxT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fyl8jPg1Ftpo9CxT.jpg)
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At Computex this year, UGREEN showcases its newest NAS devices, the NASync iDX6011 and the iDX6011 Pro, both models launched this January at CES although at that time only the NASync iDX6011 was available on display. On our visit to UGREEN's booth at Computex we now found both of them. These NAS models feature Intel Core Ultra processors with six 3.5-inch drive bays and dual M.2 slots for storage (160 TB max., 6x 24 TB, 2x 8 TB) or cache. They come with 32 GB DDR5 RAM (expandable to 64 GB), PCIe 4.0 x8 expansion, and 128 GB SSD for the UGOS Pro operating system. Connectivity includes dual 10 Gbps Ethernet, 8K HDMI, USB 3.2/2.0 ports, and SD 4.0 card slot. The standard iDX6011 includes Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) front ports, while the Pro model features front USB-C ports, status LCD, and rear OCuLink port (64 Gbps).

UGREEN also showcases its Thunderbolt 5 M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure launched this April. They say it can achieve speeds up to 7000 MB/s (read) and up to 6000 MB/s (write) thanks to the JHL9480 chip when using a Thunderbolt 5 connection (it is however backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB4). It supports up to 8 TB NVMe storage capacity with M.2 2280 NVMe M-KEY/(M&B) Key drives and promise to keep your SSD cool thanks to its aluminium enclosure and active cooling with a temperature-activated fan that engages at 40°C.https://tpucdn.com/img/fmpJvLTlZYprohAl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fmpJvLTlZYprohAl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/c2R7tu8z16vRJ1xD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/c2R7tu8z16vRJ1xD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DXUU2zRpksVLpphC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DXUU2zRpksVLpphC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iPzMFZb6Ndrksku4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iPzMFZb6Ndrksku4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8EI6z5FNzW1vxsXA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8EI6z5FNzW1vxsXA.jpg)

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XPG's newly unveiled SFF-ready platform—carefully optimized for NVIDIA's omnipresent GeForce RTX 50-series—consists of several product ranges. Given the complicated nature of the manufacturer's various new item lineups, this article will concentrate on freshly unveiled power supplies units. At Computex 2025, ADATA's gaming division has keenly showed off its brand-new PYMCORE SFX PSU series. The company's ultra-compact designs are tailored for integration into VALOR AIR and MESH NANO cases—this synergistic combination is advertised as: "allowing longer GPUs to fit into SFF builds without compromising performance."

The XPG PYMCORE power supply series is fully up-to-date with modern standards—most notably, being ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliant. A 1000 W Platinum 80+ certified flagship model offers 235% power excursion. 12V2x6 (600 W) connectors can be linked to compatible SFF-ready enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards (and a smattering of custom Radeon RX 9070 Series models). A flagship PYMCORE unit was closely inspected by a TechPowerUp staff member; they took note of three 12V2x6 outputs. One exhibited specimen was deemed very special; due to having been blessed by Jensen Huang's signature. In addition, XPG is readying 850 W and 750 W Gold-rated PYMCORE SKUs. All models are configured with 100% Japanese capacitors.https://tpucdn.com/img/xZcHWBSO3sfBZvsi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xZcHWBSO3sfBZvsi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/t8A6I0iJJxgkHbkD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/t8A6I0iJJxgkHbkD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GlVjoVBNTwcu6RvX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GlVjoVBNTwcu6RvX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MNyPmdtbunmZ8NwI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MNyPmdtbunmZ8NwI.jpg)
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CPS PCCooler made a splash at Computex 2025 with a host of new liquid and air cooling solutions, fans, and PC cases. We begin our tour with the new AIO liquid CPU coolers, led by the DS360 Display, which as its name suggests, comes with a cuboid pump-block with a true-color display, and premium high static-pressure fluid dynamic bearing fans. This cooler comes in black and white color variants. The DC360 Pro ARGB Display is a premium version of the cooler, which comes with addressable RGB LED fans. Next up, is a row of CPU air-type coolers, including RT400 ARGB, the R400 ARGB, and the R300 ARGB. The RT400 ARGB comes with a larger fin-stack heatsink, and four copper heat pipes. The R400 ARGB is a more compact cooler with fewer heatpipes, and a 92 mm fan. The R300 ARGB is smaller still. The RT500 Digital is a premium single fin-stack tower cooler with a segment display on top that puts out ACPI monitoring information. The RT620 Digital is a further step up, with a dual fin-stack design, and two 120 mm fans instead of one, in push-pull configuration. The RZ820 Display is a high-end dual fin-stack cooler with a true-color display on top.https://tpucdn.com/img/USIhVSz1EwlI4iJP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/USIhVSz1EwlI4iJP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jg0kV8c8VyCChEAH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jg0kV8c8VyCChEAH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cOoSRu3IEUzEocsY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cOoSRu3IEUzEocsY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mlPfjpjhozhbpf9Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mlPfjpjhozhbpf9Z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/P7I415gFktEMMwq1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P7I415gFktEMMwq1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/k7YDz2SQrQUHK63N_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/k7YDz2SQrQUHK63N.jpg)
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I appreciate that you've pressed pause on the soundtrack to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 or decided to take a breather while fighting the demons of DOOM: The Dark Ages to check out what's coming next to your download queue. We've got some bangers from the recent past, a day one we snuck in today, and some additions for Game Pass Standard and some more games added for cloud gaming. Let's get to the games!https://tpucdn.com/img/hJmQKsxp9Of506iy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hJmQKsxp9Of506iy.jpg)
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Audioscenic, the UK-based audio technology innovator, announces a technology collaboration with Philips and semiconductor solutions leader NXP Semiconductors, to demonstrate the world's first reference design for gaming soundbars. This breakthrough combines Audioscenic Amphi Hi-D spatial audio featuring AI position sensing with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) from Philips BeClear. Powered by the NXP i.MX 8M Mini applications processor, this technology enables soundbar manufacturers to deliver fully immersive, location-accurate game audio simultaneously with crystal-clear voice chat—a combination previously unachievable in gaming soundbars. Product designers, product managers, and engineers can experience the reference design in person at Computex Taipei 2025.

Gamers have long faced a trade-off: enjoy rich, immersive sound through speakers or have clear voice communication with teammates through headsets. While headsets have dominated hardcore gaming, many players prefer speaker systems like soundbars for extended comfort without headset fatigue, and a more natural "room-filling" audio experience versus the inside-your-head sound of headsets.https://tpucdn.com/img/m4yKdt21jQAZLQFM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/m4yKdt21jQAZLQFM.jpg)
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The TechPowerUp crew had trouble keeping up with the plethora of new "panoramic view" P-series cases being exhibited at Zalman's Computex booth. Starting with mid-range products; the South Korean brand has prepared various (up to microATX format) P30 and P30 DS2 color options. The latter is equipped with a fancy two-piece detachable glass section, and an integrated 9.1" LCD panel (4:1 ratio). The P30 family was designed with air flow and maximized ventilation in mind—paired with a minimal aesthetic. The P30 DS2 is bundled with three 120 mm ARGB fans, while its plain sibling is appropriately equipped with three non-ARGB units. Both can support up to 360 mm top-mounted AIOs.https://tpucdn.com/img/IM0fyXB56PoToSx3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IM0fyXB56PoToSx3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bQudLhQQqxLfkRJX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bQudLhQQqxLfkRJX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/A4VXfmvNk52t63qI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/A4VXfmvNk52t63qI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JUbyKTeZ54TUdL5b_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JUbyKTeZ54TUdL5b.jpg)
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ASUS and AMD today jointly announced the launch of the all-new ASUS Expert P-series Copilot+ PCs at Computex 2025, spotlighting its leadership in the commercial AI PC space. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, the new lineup includes ExpertBook P3 (PM3) laptop, ExpertCenter P700 (PM700MK, PM700SK) desktops, ExpertCenter P600 (PM640, PM670) all-in-one PCs, and ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC. These next-generation business devices are engineered to deliver lightning-fast AI computing, seamless productivity, and enhanced security for working professionals—all within a future-ready, sustainable design.

"Our partnership with ASUS has been a tremendous success—initially in the consumer and gaming sectors—and we're excited to build on that momentum as we expand into the commercial space," said Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of the computing and graphics group at AMD. "The introduction of this new commercial lineup, powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, marks a pivotal moment in high-performance computing. This powerful new solution is designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, offering businesses unparalleled speed, efficiency, and scalability for AI-driven applications and innovation worldwide."https://tpucdn.com/img/USUZegRtzLTRFEHp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/USUZegRtzLTRFEHp.jpg)
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At Computex 2025, we ran into the PowerColor Radeon RX 9060 XT Reaper graphics card. The RX 9060 XT was announced earlier today, and is bound for a June 5th availability date. This card features a rather simple board design, given that the Reaper brand of graphics cards from PowerColor are designed to be priced close to the baseline pricing, the RX 9060 XT 8 GB starts at $299, and the 16 GB variant at $349. Both variants come with a total board power (TBP) value of 180 W, and we see that this card comes with a single 8-pin PCIe power connector to meet its power requirements (150 W from the connector and 75 W from the slot).

We also went hands on with the company's premium custom-design RX 9060 XT cards, the Hellhound and Hellhound Spectral White. These cards are strictly 2-slot, but come with lengthy cooling solutions with three fans, and a slender aluminium fin-stack heatsink underneath. The fans are illuminated There are other premium touches such as dual-BIOS, letting you switch between a factory overclock and a Silent BIOS that aggressively clamps down on load fan noise; and an LED toggle switch. The RX 9060 XT 8 GB is expected to get a regular black Hellhound card, while the RX 9060 XT 16 GB gets regular and Spectral White SKUs. Interestingly, the RX 9060 XT Hellhound series, much like the Reaper series, comes with just single 8-pin PCIe power connectors.https://tpucdn.com/img/Zy0LYtGrhN7oBiS3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Zy0LYtGrhN7oBiS3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/62YTWWhl0erquhVB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/62YTWWhl0erquhVB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VoK63LCGBuC0JcWl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VoK63LCGBuC0JcWl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PDMSilw3T7sp5gpt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PDMSilw3T7sp5gpt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/13GdKhn3kZH7F6Yj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/13GdKhn3kZH7F6Yj.jpg)

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Thermaltake has its TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory kits up on display here at Computex 2025 with new Bubble Pink versions and speeds of 7200 MT/s. These will complement an already extensive range of DDR5 memory modules, such as the Black & White 16 GB x 2 kits with speeds up to 8000 MT/s and the Future Dusk, Bubble Pink, and Mocha Mousse 16 GB x 2 kits @ 6000 MT/s. If you didn't know already, the TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory kits from Thermaltake feature support for Intel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO performance profile, 10-layer PCB with 2oz copper inner layer, 10μ gold contacts, CKD (Client Clock Driver) alongside their aluminium heatsink and 16 RGB LEDs.https://tpucdn.com/img/RMguR9k96ad2AP4y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RMguR9k96ad2AP4y.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NlejQTduMbKEKxyr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NlejQTduMbKEKxyr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/O0LFIx3T78hVitMq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/O0LFIx3T78hVitMq.jpg)

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A new giant AIO CLC cooler screen module marked Xigmatek's Computex 2025 presence. It hooks directly into its CPU pump via a rotating shoulder-style cradle, letting builders orient the display vertically or horizontally. The oversized panel spans nearly the entire width of a full ATX motherboard. It streams real-time system metrics—CPU/GPU temperatures, fan speeds, clock frequencies, and performance graphs—alongside custom images or GIFs. Firmware is still being refined for latency and color calibration, but early prototypes demonstrated smooth refresh rates and responsive touchscreen control. Beyond the specs, this thing is just plain fun. Picture cracking open your PC's side panel and being greeted by a mini billboard where your cooler lives—no more squinting at tiny OLED badges or fumbling through software widgets. It's like giving your rig a big, bold, and unashamed personality trait.https://tpucdn.com/img/PpHt98tc8QYn5Ru8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PpHt98tc8QYn5Ru8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QjiRSq0Un4rmVH8b_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QjiRSq0Un4rmVH8b.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ttytLlW10SVeDYdi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ttytLlW10SVeDYdi.jpg)
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j5Create brought several useful connectivity accessories for a wide range of consumers from professionals to creators, to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the JTD5172, a Thunderbolt 5 Triple 8K @ 60 Hz docking station. The dock comes with Intel Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth Boost capability, where either the Tx or Rx lanes can be made to work at 120 Gbps at the expense of the other running at 40 Gbps, to enhance transfer speeds. The dock also supports passthrough of displays at resolutions as high as 8K @ 144 Hz or triple 8K @ 60 Hz, or 4K @ 240 Hz. It also puts out some downstream connectivity of its own, including an M.2 NVMe Gen 3 slot, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, SD 4.0, and a few USB 3.2 ports.

Next up, is the j5Create JTD5174, a more feature-packed, "AI-ready" Thunderbolt 5 dock that includes a GPU/NPU module to turn your PC into an AI PC. We're not sure what module this is, or what silicon it uses. Its downstream connectivity and Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining features are similar to those of the JTD5172. Next up, we were shown j5Create's durable 40 Gbps USB4 cables that are capable of 240 W power delivery; and a VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 cable, which can transmit 80 Gbps for resolutions of up to 16K @ 60 Hz with DSC over a single cable. The JTSA302 is an ergonomic dual-monitor mount that includes a USB4-capable 10-in-1 docking station that puts out a plethora of connectivity, including dual 4K @ 60 Hz HDMI, 1 GbE wired LAN, SD 4.0, microSD 4.0, and a number of USB ports that include 100 W PD passthrough. For its main function, the JTSA302 supports up to two 32-inch 16:9 monitors. We now move onto one of the star attractions in the j5Create booth, the Stream Station Pro 4K.https://tpucdn.com/img/xiCbVGM159b5m1kY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xiCbVGM159b5m1kY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WmA1MjxpAf6AuuuE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WmA1MjxpAf6AuuuE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KBADZVq3K0GXXyRD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KBADZVq3K0GXXyRD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Cp1ECF1SgXMVs96J_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Cp1ECF1SgXMVs96J.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xRj4yxKEahaoZT06_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xRj4yxKEahaoZT06.jpg)
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At Computex 2025, Acer showcased its monitor lineup that spans from dual-screen portable displays to ultra-fast 500 Hz gaming monitors, and we couldn't miss the opportunity to take a quick look at these products. We start with the Nitro PG271K, a 27-inch "portable" gaming monitor (as much as a 27-inch monitor can be portable) with an IPS panel with dual-resolution modes. You can make it run at 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution with 72 Hz refresh rate, or you can change it to FHD (1920 x 1080) with 144 Hz refresh rate with 0.5 ms response time for some gaming sessions. It has a kickstand and VESA mount holes for different mounting options and include USB-C and HDMI connections.

In the same portable section we founded Acer PD243YE. This is a dual-screen portable monitor with two 23.5-inch screens stacked on top of each other. Both screens are 1080p IPS panels. The top screen tilts from 0 to 315 degrees on hinges, which gives you a lot of setup flexibility. Connects via USB-C or HDMI.https://tpucdn.com/img/kYHrM2AV2BWJg3Bc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kYHrM2AV2BWJg3Bc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QxWN4VXs855e9BQp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QxWN4VXs855e9BQp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YWrU8msPmRlwizmw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YWrU8msPmRlwizmw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yNye6FY9vu3yi0jK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yNye6FY9vu3yi0jK.jpg)
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In Acer's booth at Computex 2025 we've encountered their updated lineup of gaming laptops from the Predator series as well as an extensive range from the newly announced Swift Edge, Swift Go, Swift X and Aspire Copilot+ PCs. The new Predator Triton 14 AI is a lightweight 14.5-inch gaming laptop weighing 1.6 kg with a slim 17.31 mm aluminium chassis. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, cooled by Acer's 6th Gen Dual AeroBlade 3D cooling system and graphene thermal interface materials. It also supports up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 storage. The 14.5-inch display is a Calman Verified OLED WQXGA+ touchscreen panel running at 2880x1800 resolution with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 1 ms response time. Since Acer is also targeting creative users it includes a haptic Gorilla Glass touchpad with a bundled active stylus. It will be available in Europe this July starting at €2,999.

Right next to this we saw the Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop with its 18-inch Mini LED 4K display, not exactly a novelty since it was announced in February. However, it does pack a punch with up to a Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, up to GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, and MagKey 4.0 swappable mechanical switches. Available from April in Europe starting at €3,699, May in North America at $2999.99.https://tpucdn.com/img/qeBIgmUFIH01gcvr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qeBIgmUFIH01gcvr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LKrM6xUsyf1ThOMa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LKrM6xUsyf1ThOMa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aFd60600E23P29l3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aFd60600E23P29l3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KqwbmfY6jv6Tlxzj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KqwbmfY6jv6Tlxzj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/s19GaaLyXsZvZHvs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/s19GaaLyXsZvZHvs.jpg)
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At Computex 2025, the smaller case brand aboStudio stole some of the spotlight from countless others. While the show floor teemed with flashy AI demos and next-generation robotics, aboStudio reminded visitors that solid hardware design still matters. Their Container L case drew early crowds. Crafted from sand-blasted anodized aluminium, it can house Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboards and can fit graphics cards up to 330 mm long. Builders who care about cooling will appreciate its support for 280 mm radiators and the four internal bays for 2.5-inch drives. The front-mounted ATX power supply design and side panel window give it a clean, straightforward look without sacrificing performance.https://tpucdn.com/img/7HvQ2wpqeKR1MqTe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7HvQ2wpqeKR1MqTe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IKPG6wgg5hHSql5J_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IKPG6wgg5hHSql5J.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/byC7rb0s1alcIvEI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/byC7rb0s1alcIvEI.jpg)
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For Computex 2025, Raidmax quietly refreshed its case lineup across three distinct series: VECTOR, INFINITA, and MESHIAN. Each family now spans everything from compact, minimalist designs to full-tower workhorses, promising builders both style and substance. The newly highlighted V217 and V300 full towers are engineered for extreme hardware, with support for triple-radiator liquid loops and GPUs up to 350 mm long. Just below them sits the V213 M, which balances expandability and a tempered-glass showcase, while the mid-tower V212 wins praise for its mesh-front panel and four pre-installed RGB fans. Even space-sensitive setups aren't forgotten: the V158, V155, and the ultra-compact V152 and V153 all deliver surprisingly roomy interiors, clean cable management channels, and flexible drive mounts. Enthusiasts also have their eyes on the yet-to-appear V210, teased as a hybrid between the V213 M's showcase and the V158's streamlined profile.https://tpucdn.com/img/UFxeAG4MpVDwF2F9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UFxeAG4MpVDwF2F9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7NCChSfGvrW1L6Sw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7NCChSfGvrW1L6Sw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3iZVuG5DhDCE1OXT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3iZVuG5DhDCE1OXT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/afV7Pw3SYxt6zlfr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/afV7Pw3SYxt6zlfr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BNmgvg3RrLR4bZyg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BNmgvg3RrLR4bZyg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QLtuN5DGSQEdtFth_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QLtuN5DGSQEdtFth.jpg)
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Acer released four new graphics cards in the Intel Arc and AMD Radeon lineups, and we found them on display in Acer's booth here at Computex 2025. The Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC is now available in white, with 2x FrostBlade fans (alongside the existing black version). It features 12 GB memory running at up to 2,740 MHz with Intel Xe2 architecture, supporting 1440p gaming and 8K displays (1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs) with ray tracing, XeSS frame generation, and low latency technology. The Intel Nitro Arc A380 LP is a low-profile card with 6 GB memory, powered by one 8-pin PCIe connector and 2,000 MHz clocks, built on Xe architecture with DirectX 12 Ultimate support, ray tracing capabilities, and XeSS upscaling for content creation and gaming.

The two Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC models come in 16 GB and 8 GB variants, both delivering boost clocks up to 3,320 MHz and game clocks up to 2,780 MHz. Both models came in a two-slot format with dual-fans, metal backplates and 1x HDMI 2.1a and 2x DP 2.1 outputs.https://tpucdn.com/img/Efs9MtnBDTlH1knS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Efs9MtnBDTlH1knS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qZfT2eLDUNSOd1ws_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qZfT2eLDUNSOd1ws.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cSwjY2KI3xpqsOxE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cSwjY2KI3xpqsOxE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/57EeBaf2yGQaee5F_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/57EeBaf2yGQaee5F.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hcFLYKrK2mvap1Cu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hcFLYKrK2mvap1Cu.jpg)
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Einarex is a young company that seems to put a lot of effort into building its reputation. Since we saw them this year at CES Las Vegas, we stopped at their Computex booth to see what they've created since then. It seems that aside from the Prisma, Pulse, and Zenith PC case series, they have quite a few more interesting items, such as new cases, air and liquid coolers, fans and even power supplies under the Nexus and Apex series.

The Snow is a spacious tower case with full front and side glass panels. If you prefer a more classic design you can take a look at the Rack series that features a grille-style front panel, a glass side panel and a large display at the bottom. The Prisma series received the SM501D—slightly less inspired naming than Snow—a case that offers a panoramic view in a more compact format. Pulse series received a surprisingly good-looking PM200 "Small Frame, Big Game" case with perforated panels all over. Of course, their booth had the shiny-reflective Prisma S800 and the elegant Pulse PM400 with its wooden grille front panel up on display as we already saw them in January.https://tpucdn.com/img/dRK8DB61eXKl3Sbz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dRK8DB61eXKl3Sbz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bvfnVP7FcIsLa9vo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bvfnVP7FcIsLa9vo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9QcAbbfiivjDsf7L_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9QcAbbfiivjDsf7L.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CtVeEjFUzlUKGaXi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CtVeEjFUzlUKGaXi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wTey0Qizrl152dRT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wTey0Qizrl152dRT.jpg)
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Wooting, the Hall effect keyboard specialist, brought its latest generation of keyboards to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the new Wooting 60HE v2, which as its name suggests, is the second generation of its 60% keyboard with Hall effect key switches. In charge of the job are the new Lekker Tikken medium key switches, with a friction-fit mounting style, sitting on the company's FR4 switch plate, and encased in an aluminium body. The keyboard comes in black, white, and bright silver colors, and its electronics support 8,000 Hz polling. The keyboard measures 305 mm x 115 mm x 28.08 mm, weighing 960 g. The Wooting 60HE v2 is expected to release in Q4 2025.

The company also showcased its selection of knobs. A knob in this context is a keycap replacement that holds the Hall effect key switch in a precise actuated position as it is turned up or down along threading. The Wooting Big Knob measures 4U in size (covers four key spaces), while the small one measures a single key space. Both are expected to release in Q1 2026. Lastly, Wooting also showcased their Wooting x Optimum keyset, and aluminium-magnesium alloy (AL5052) casing.https://tpucdn.com/img/StBu9EmSROFZTNnc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/StBu9EmSROFZTNnc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Chg2qSRZxGJ5t0jM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Chg2qSRZxGJ5t0jM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yNmSmuatcQmORsZR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yNmSmuatcQmORsZR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rBYPoDQH4wXOnQJ9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rBYPoDQH4wXOnQJ9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/e7ThHCGIMliWrqP4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/e7ThHCGIMliWrqP4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HoitMgcDv7S6shCM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HoitMgcDv7S6shCM.jpg)

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At Computex 2025, HAVN showcased its newest line of high-end case fans under the H-series. Features include a triple-groove fluid dynamic bearing in a metal alloy core; a harmonized impeller design that reduces the gap between the fan blade and the bore of the frame, to maximize axial airflow, frames as thick as 40 mm (for the 180 mm model), and impellers made from 30% fiberglass reinforced composite. There's even a male-to-female connection on the fan to help with cable management.

Next up, is the HAVN BF360, a premium ATX mid-tower case designed to minimize noise output while also balancing it with high airflow and a side window. The front of the case comes with vents for two large 180 mm intake fans hidden behind a dust filter. The drive bays have vibration dampening. The SSD and HDD mounts are detachable. The case includes a GPU bracket, and the 180 mm fans ensure positive internal air pressure. The area behind the motherboard tray is spacious, giving you ample room for cable management even with some of the thicker cables that are otherwise hard to bend.https://tpucdn.com/img/1GteZVa222ilHk7D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1GteZVa222ilHk7D.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wVeMvRvtCBKk05SK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wVeMvRvtCBKk05SK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/790xNgYj8jiED1fr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/790xNgYj8jiED1fr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/SFUzBWw0lllcEkJr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/SFUzBWw0lllcEkJr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/D3wLQrwz8zwS7wOL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/D3wLQrwz8zwS7wOL.jpg)
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At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Framework Computer highlighted the growing importance of compact, serviceable hardware by unveiling an AI cluster built entirely from its new Framework Desktop mini PCs. Each 4.5-liter unit is equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, which combines 16 Zen 5 cores running up to 5.1 GHz and a Radeon 8060S graphics engine with up to 128 GB of unified LPDDR5x memory. In a striking demonstration, four of these desktops were mounted side by side in a 10-inch half-rack enclosure, creating a scalable cluster that delivers up to 200 TOPS of on-device AI performance from the XDNA 2 NPUs alone, before the 8060S comes into play. The rack features integrated Wi-Fi 7 and 5 GbE networking, while its modular expansion card slots allow users to tailor ports to their exact needs. By packaging powerful inference capability into a compact, repairable chassis with efficient cooling and low power draw, Framework is making it simpler for research labs, small businesses, and edge-computing enthusiasts to deploy AI solutions outside traditional data centers.https://tpucdn.com/img/5W4XUpEbGrsUG8fU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5W4XUpEbGrsUG8fU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QlTXu47w41GXCpTV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QlTXu47w41GXCpTV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fNgbXWi0yswyQRrP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fNgbXWi0yswyQRrP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/e3lAZ9KeFJEjFnHH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/e3lAZ9KeFJEjFnHH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AUPJGjm9HFzR1lpR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AUPJGjm9HFzR1lpR.jpg)
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We couldn't miss Valkyrie's colorful booth at this year's Computex where they showcased new and updated liquid and air CPU coolers, a new case, and some peripherals that are for the moment in the final stages of development. Let's start with the V360 and V240 AIOs, which feature a large rectangular 3.5-inch IPS display integrated into the pump. The coolers are equipped with Valkyrie's latest B12 series 120 mm ARGB fans—three on the V360 and two on the V240. These 25 mm thick fans operate at speeds ranging from 800 to 2150 RPM, offering a maximum airflow of 81.68 CFM, a noise level of up to 30.5 dB(A), and a static pressure of 4.0 mm H₂O. As for pricing, the V360 is set to retail at €249.90, while the V240 will be priced at €219.90. Also on display were other recently launched AIOs from Valkyrie's V Lite and A series.https://tpucdn.com/img/CFrFUmm873jgoynl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CFrFUmm873jgoynl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/i14L3k1f1qm7qRYt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/i14L3k1f1qm7qRYt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EJNgNy9vPT4x8YbR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EJNgNy9vPT4x8YbR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NTL9a6TwIU6H8sNJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NTL9a6TwIU6H8sNJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IfGMwvSMENk385IC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IfGMwvSMENk385IC.jpg)
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EK Water Blocks showed us an exciting solution at their Computex 2025 booth, with the unveiling of its Quantum Surface Kinetics 240, an all-in-one liquid‐cooling kit that marries two 120 mm Quantum Surface radiators with the company's signature Quantum Kinetic pump-and-reservoir module. The dual‐radiator array leverages a thin, high‐density micro-fin design to allow for ample heat dissipation while remaining just 30 mm thick—ideal for cramped mid-tower builds or even ITX systems. At the heart of the loop sits EK's Quantum Kinetic DDC pump and reservoir combo, now showcased in a newly refined, transparent acrylic housing. The integrated fill port and machined aluminium top cap feature customizable RGB channels, while the visible coolant pathways highlight EK's precision flow engineering. EK has pegged the Quantum Surface Kinetics 240 at an MSRP of $360. While not being like a traditional AIO design, it will allow PC enthusiasts to get much more creative with their water-cooling setups and both and reduce the setup difficulty of custom loops.https://tpucdn.com/img/q2CjdFNnE1yWQWOL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/q2CjdFNnE1yWQWOL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Ns6VO9cuEP9p2x8D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ns6VO9cuEP9p2x8D.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pzV7r6SPAtPePQfH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pzV7r6SPAtPePQfH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xE64B8gdNA1DXu0T_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xE64B8gdNA1DXu0T.jpg)

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SK hynix presented its leading memory solutions optimized for AI servers and AI PCs at Dell Technologies World (DTW) 2025 in Las Vegas from May 19-22. Hosted by Dell Technologies, DTW is an annual conference which introduces future technology trends. In line with DTW 2025's theme of "Accelerate from Ideas to Innovation," a wide range of products and technologies aimed at driving AI innovation was showcased at the event.

Based on its close partnership with Dell, SK hynix has participated in the event every year to reinforce its leadership in AI. This year, the company organized its booth into six sections: HBM, CMM (CXL Memory Module)-DDR5, server DRAM, PC DRAM, eSSDs, and cSSDs. Featuring products with strong competitiveness across all areas of DRAM and NAND flash for the AI server, storage and PC markets, the booth garnered strong attention from visitors.https://tpucdn.com/img/cutPXMvT77avqqn4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cutPXMvT77avqqn4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/96lC50lfnMWKTqpi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/96lC50lfnMWKTqpi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uLiiwsmVDtKBDUMo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uLiiwsmVDtKBDUMo.jpg)
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Synology today unveiled PAS7700, an active-active NVMe all-flash storage solution engineered to deliver uninterrupted high-performance services for enterprise mission-critical workloads. Combining dual-controllers with 48 NVMe SSD bays in a space-efficient 4U chassis, PAS7700 scales seamlessly to 1.65 PB of raw capacity with the addition of seven expansion units. PAS7700 features comprehensive support for a range of file and block protocols including NVMe-oF. With redundant memory upgradable to 2,048 GB across both controllers and support for high-speed 100GbE networking, PAS7700 delivers exceptional performance, availability, and scalability to meet enterprise storage demands.

"PAS7700 is the culmination of Synology's 25 years of engineering experience in data management and storage," said Kenneth Hsu, Director of the System Group at Synology. "By combining our deep software and hardware development expertise with close collaboration with partners and enterprise customers, we've engineered PAS7700 to deliver ultra-high performance at a price point previously unseen in the enterprise storage market."https://tpucdn.com/img/L6YxkJ3ax3QDYmNS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/L6YxkJ3ax3QDYmNS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3T8XY5GEUPASbMr3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3T8XY5GEUPASbMr3.jpg)
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Biwin over the years has emerged as a major OEM of DRAM and NAND flash consumer products, selling innovative new hardware not just under its own brand, but also supplying them for top-tier PC OEMs, such as Acer and HP. At Computex 2025, we went hands on with their latest products that they directly sell under the Biwin marquee. Starting off things, is the Biwin X570, a high-end M.2 NVMe Gen 5 SSD that comes in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB, with sequential performance of up to 14.5 GB/s reads, with up to 11 GB/s writes. Next up, is the X570 PRO, a step up from the regular X570, which offers increased sequential write speeds and NAND flash endurance.

While the regular X570 does up to 14.5 GB/s reads with up to 11 GB/s writes, the X570 PRO offers up to 14 GB/s reads, with up to 13 GB/s writes. It also comes with increased endurance of 750 TBW, 1500 TBW, and 3000 TBW for the 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB variants, respectively, compared to the 600/1200/2400 TBW respectively, of the regular X570. The X570H PRO is basically the same drive, but with an added heatsink.https://tpucdn.com/img/apR7VkKTHoZc6ZLW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/apR7VkKTHoZc6ZLW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jbSMm6Bip6U67Nww_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jbSMm6Bip6U67Nww.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RDYdHguTrUhayib7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RDYdHguTrUhayib7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/V0rxeeDpfcbCmHTg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/V0rxeeDpfcbCmHTg.jpg)
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Here in Jonsbo's booth at Computex 2025 we discovered two new Small Form Factor ITX NAS "style" cases, the NV10 and N10. These compact cases support ITX motherboards and Flex PSUs up to 150 mm. The NV10 is oriented more towards users who want to build a compact PC by offering support for a dual-slot graphics card. The N10, on the other hand is focusing on storage with support for four 2.5-inch drives and cooling fans for SSDs. Another SFF-oriented case is the V12, a microATX case with three-sided glass panels and wood accents.

From Jonsbo's T series they showcased the T9 that sports a modular design with removable metal and wood panels. Going further down the series there are also the T7 and T6, both following a similar design, with the T6 being a compact micro ATX model.https://tpucdn.com/img/Eo7PUtjf3ur8oALY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Eo7PUtjf3ur8oALY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NK8AljG2OoQpIYl9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NK8AljG2OoQpIYl9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aLn4k5Hazm7X2BXk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aLn4k5Hazm7X2BXk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GF7mOxph0tfgcZmP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GF7mOxph0tfgcZmP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CVMISABakeUz6f3s_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CVMISABakeUz6f3s.jpg)
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Silicon Motion at the 2025 Computex showed off its latest SSD and flash storage controller products. The star-attraction is the company's new SM2504XT, a DRAMless client NVMe SSD controller. The chip is built on the TSMC 6 nm process, with a power draw of just 2.4 W when active, and 1 mW when idling. The controller features 4 flash channels with 16 control elements, each with up to 3600 MT/s transfer speeds. It supports 3D TLC and 3D QLC NAND flash types from popular vendors. The reference SSD based on the SM2504XT was shown offering maximum sequential read speeds of 11.5 GB/s, and max sequential writes of 11 GB/s; with 1.7 million IOPS 4K random reads, with up to 2 million IOPS 4K random writes.

Next up, is the SM8366 enterprise SSD controller designed for PCI-Express Gen 5 x4 host interface across popular form-factors such as U.2, E1.S, and E3.S, including some extreme capacity drives. A demo drive showcased in the Silicon Motion booth had the NAND flash components spanning two PCBs that are interconnected by a ribbon cable. There are other interesting onboard devices such as DRAM cache, and capacitor-based power-loss protection. This controller was shown posting sequential read speeds of 14710 MB/s with QD128, and sequential writes of 3444 MB/s with QD128; and a sensational 3 million IOPS 4K random reads at QD512.https://tpucdn.com/img/MTlc4zrUqLD70kCS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MTlc4zrUqLD70kCS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NC3wjtDrVbEhtAX4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NC3wjtDrVbEhtAX4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rcAZe16YWrCc3yXy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rcAZe16YWrCc3yXy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5AVyaWBWABZMZHyG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5AVyaWBWABZMZHyG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rEsM6ozFc6UIDSYQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rEsM6ozFc6UIDSYQ.jpg)
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AeroCool unveiled three new PC cases at Computex 2025 and our team was at their booth to get a first look at them. The lineup includes the D520A, P500A, and P500B-Digi, all featuring support for reverse connector motherboards and enhanced airflow. The P500B-Digi is built with full tempered glass panels (front and side with quick-release) and features an integrated pixel display that monitors system parameters like time, CPU and GPU temperatures, and power consumption. The case supports dual 360 mm AIO radiators on top and on the side, accommodates up to ten 120 mm fans, and comes preinstalled with three side-mounted reverse ARGB PWM fans and one rear standard fan. It can house GPUs up to 418 mm and CPU air coolers up to 165 mm.

The D520A stands out with twelve fan slots and ventilated metal grill panel, while the P500A offers a more streamlined nine fan slots with dual curved glass panels. Both models include four APNX ARGB fans, airflow-optimized PSU shroud designs, and GPU support brackets to handle heavy graphics cards. They offer removable panel design across front, top, and side sections provides easy access for installation and maintenance.https://tpucdn.com/img/HELZbDrxRu23gUBc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HELZbDrxRu23gUBc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6ZRMwTWtjL3qqnYL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6ZRMwTWtjL3qqnYL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/slJ9r0YNQks9iN95_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/slJ9r0YNQks9iN95.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ppwYsBBTGw6NKXU6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ppwYsBBTGw6NKXU6.jpg)
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Prior to AMD's official unveiling of the Radeon RX 9060 XT series, Sapphire's Computex booth teased (https://www.techpowerup.com/337064/sapphire-teases-radeon-rx-9060-xt-lineup-placeholders-on-display-at-computex) a forthcoming lineup of custom graphics card options. Hours later, the TechPowerUp crew inspected freshly wall-mounted specimens (https://www.techpowerup.com/337193/sapphire-at-computex-2025-edge-ai-mini-pcs-nitro-phantomlink-motherboard-rx-9060-xt). To the surprise of many, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer is readying a premium Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb.c4293) NITRO+ SKU for launch time (on June 5). The usual suspects—in PULSE and PURE guises—were also exhibited within the walls of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. Not long after the closing of ceremonies, Sapphire China's JD.com store has opened up pre-orders for six launch day products.

Yesterday, a VideoCardz investigative piece delved into pre-release price points (including VAT). Keen potential customers can secure finalized retail units via a deposit system; demanding a 50 RMB (~$7 USD) upfront fee. Unsurprisingly, the largest tag is affixed to Sapphire's triple-fan 16 GB NITRO+ model—3299 RMB (~$458 USD). This top-tier option sits 800 RMB above Team Red's suggested guideline. The AIB's barebones dual-fan Radeon RX 9060 XT PULSE 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251) package adheres to official MSRP: 2499 RMB (~$347 USD). Their PULSE 16 GB model sits almost in the middle of the lineup—in terms of pricing—at 2899 RMB (~$402 USD). VideoCardz believes that another PULSE color/finish variant will emerge, at some point post-launch—bringing the total number of items up to seven distinct products.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZcF6uAkYj5f0RJFT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZcF6uAkYj5f0RJFT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/06vDE577SznC3CsP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/06vDE577SznC3CsP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Kfoc7PQPUHOw7qFf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Kfoc7PQPUHOw7qFf.jpg)

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More than 700 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players.

As of today, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation is now available in Avowed, EVERSPACE 2, F1 25, STORROR Parkour Pro, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Torque Drift 2, and Wreckfest 2, multiplying frame rates for GeForce RTX 50 Series gamers, and enabling other GeForce RTX gamers to accelerate performance with DLSS Frame Generation and DLSS Super Resolution. Additionally, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad and Revenge of the Savage Planet are available now with DLSS Super Resolution.https://tpucdn.com/img/me9Sy5J6OqS4iXzb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/me9Sy5J6OqS4iXzb.jpg)
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Corsair, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, is proud to launch the Corsair ONE i600 PC, the latest compact powerhouse PC in the award-winning Corsair ONE PC line. Building on the success of the Corsair ONE i500, the new i600 delivers even more power, efficiency, and thermal performance—perfect for creators, AI developers, and gamers who demand cutting-edge capability in a space-saving form factor.

The Corsair ONE i600 takes performance to a new level with the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics with 16 GB VRAM and Intel Core Ultra 9 processor—both kept cool by individual 240 mm liquid coolers that deliver quiet operation and brilliant performance. Equipped with 64 GB DDR5 memory and 4 TB NVMe SSD storage, the Corsair ONE i600 minimizes load times, streamlines AI workflows, and delivers seamless 4K gaming experience—encased in a sleek aluminium chassis that complements any modern setup.https://tpucdn.com/img/Bc1POVcfCP4f517M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bc1POVcfCP4f517M.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Y88t6e28TOy8DWGN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y88t6e28TOy8DWGN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/24l7D86HLQvnMYYa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/24l7D86HLQvnMYYa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IYbK4pYnbKMK8s2B_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IYbK4pYnbKMK8s2B.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aWz7yaewth6eY72g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aWz7yaewth6eY72g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/w57GoSN12FzeswOZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/w57GoSN12FzeswOZ.jpg)
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Greetings Sleepers, we're less than two weeks away from launch of Dune: Awakening (and head start is even closer!). It's time to grab your Fremkit, put on your stillsuit, and start getting ready. The first thing you need to know is exactly when you can start playing. Dune: Awakening (https://duneawakening.com/en) will first be available in head start on June 5th for those who have pre-ordered either the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. Pre-ordering either edition, or the base edition, will also unlock the Terrarium of Muad'Dib pre-order reward.

Official launch is June 10th, at which point pre-orders (and the Terrarium of Muad'Dib reward) will no longer be available for purchase. The base, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions will be available for regular purchase from that point onwards. The game will unlock for play on Steam at 16:00 CEST / 10am EDT, both on June 5th and June 10th. For other regions, we've included a map above with some select locations to help you figure out when it will be available in your area. Pre-load will be available to all pre-order owners 24 hours before head start on June 4th, but please be aware that pre-ordering the base edition does not grant head start access.https://tpucdn.com/img/30p73geDHTlDfvMD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/30p73geDHTlDfvMD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/C6XAAhpF1rs5eZbf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/C6XAAhpF1rs5eZbf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZYaEQAmLOhJMo09A_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZYaEQAmLOhJMo09A.jpg)
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G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is pleased to announce that CENS from Germany has once again claimed the title of OC Champion and the grand cash prize of $10,000 USD in the OC World Cup 2025 extreme overclock competition held live at Computex 2025. After an intense series of extreme overclocking challenges, CENS emerged victorious, demonstrating unmatched overclocking knowledge and technical skill with liquid nitrogen cooling, using the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard. This is his second consecutive OC Champion title, after his victory last year at the OC World Cup 2024.

Exhilarating Competition with G.SKILL DDR5 24 GB Modules
This year at the live competition, the contestants are only allowed to use G.SKILL's high-performance 24 GB DDR5 module. It gave the contestants a new challenge to explore the 24 GB module's overclocking behavior and benchmarking potential. These 24 GB modules, built with SK hynix ICs, showcased exceptional headroom on Intel Z890 chipset platforms, allowing CENS to achieve up to DDR5-10266 CL32 2x24GB for benchmarking under LN2 cooling. At the same time, Seby, a rival overclocker contestant in the G.SKILL OC World Cup 2025, achieved DDR5-12666, which was the fastest memory frequency validation throughout the live competition.https://tpucdn.com/img/437rUlvEuM4dBREc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/437rUlvEuM4dBREc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jHTjxWz54ExefXGW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jHTjxWz54ExefXGW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/muJiItpilEAmb7cM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/muJiItpilEAmb7cM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DtB7LPSDDGEkkfN1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DtB7LPSDDGEkkfN1.jpg)
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The rising profile of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has supposedly attracted international scrutiny as-of-late (https://www.techpowerup.com/336875/us-government-reportedly-eyeing-expansion-of-chinese-chipmaker-export-blacklist-insiders-mention-cxmt). Despite dealing in commercial memory product lines (https://www.cxmt.com/en/product.html)—currently DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X—the Chinese manufacturer could be stepping up its game in the near future. According to a fresh DigiTimes Asia news report, the nation's "top DRAM supplier" could be freeing up production capacity—in favor of enterprise-grade third-gen High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM3). Industry moles believe that a major sacrifice will be made; namely CXMT's DDR4 line. Despite an alleged early 2025 ramping up of related activities (https://www.techpowerup.com/332742/top-dram-manufacturers-touted-to-end-ddr3-ddr4-production-in-2025), the firm's factories could refocus on new endeavors by mid-2026. Additionally, insiders reckon that company leadership is shifting commercial priorities: "by year-end 2025, DDR5 is expected to make up more than 60% of CXMT's output, alongside LPDDR4/5."

The move into more advanced memory technologies is reportedly the result of government instruction. DigiTimes outlined a new strategy: "as CXMT scales up, it's also shifting rapidly to DDR5. The company only began mass-producing DDR4 in late 2024, yet it's already expected to issue an end-of-life (EOL) notice by the third quarter of 2025. The speed of this pivot and retooling has surprised many across the industry. Industry sources say the sudden shift is policy-driven, as Beijing pushes key chipmakers to accelerate alignment with national goals, especially around AI and cloud infrastructure." Murmurs of CXMT's forthcoming exit from DDR4 production have spread across local chip making businesses; causing a sudden doubling of Nanya-branded 8 Gb DDR4 chip prices in China. The manufacturer's early journey into DDR5 territories looked promising on paper (https://www.techpowerup.com/331826/cxmt-ships-16-nm-g4-ddr5-memory-in-commercial-ddr5-6000-kits)—around January 2025—but the latest DigiTimes report disclosed inside track info regarding troubled quality and yield issues. In particular, initial samples have reportedly exhibited unstable performance when crossing a 60°C (140°F) threshold.https://tpucdn.com/img/AQCcM10AAAIMcAKV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AQCcM10AAAIMcAKV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gGQVk6coUfURi9uJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gGQVk6coUfURi9uJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kZiqsnYrWMJrdG3y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kZiqsnYrWMJrdG3y.jpg)

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Xiaomi Corporation are celebrating 15 years of collaboration and have executed a multi-year agreement. The relationship between Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi has been pivotal in driving innovation across the technology industry and the companies are committed to delivering industry-leading products and solutions across various device categories globally.

"Qualcomm Technologies has always been one of Xiaomi's most trusted and vital partners, supporting our journey from a startup to a global technology leader. We look forward to continuing the next 15 years of our collaboration and leveraging Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon platforms and technologies to deliver even more innovative and high-quality products to our customers worldwide," said Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi.https://tpucdn.com/img/9isVfRmGHDNJUWYp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9isVfRmGHDNJUWYp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Pv7STkBlFxasu2CX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Pv7STkBlFxasu2CX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/A2QZxxLu8czW8KBm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/A2QZxxLu8czW8KBm.jpg)
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ASRock revealed its Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi OC (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/asrock-rx-9070-xt-taichi-oc.b12256) flagship card at CES 2025 (https://www.techpowerup.com/330739/asrock-unleashes-custom-radeon-rx-9070-xt-9070-gpus-at-ces-2025)—at the time, TechPowerUp staffers quickly realized that this design was outfitted with a 12V-2x6 power connector. Up until early 2025, this connection standard was mostly associated with NVIDIA GeForce 40 and 50-series graphics cards. ASRock and Sapphire (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/sapphire-nitro-rx-9070-xt.b12249) have taken the unusual step of deploying premium RDNA 4 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/?architecture=RDNA+4.0&sort=generation) GPU-based models that sport 12V-2x6 connectors; breaking away from a traditional usage of 8-pin power delivery channels. The Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi OC SKU arrived with a new aesthetic; consisting of various gunmetal gray shades, gear graphics, and ARGB lighting zones (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/asrock-radeon-rx-9070-xt-taichi-oc/4.html). Visitors to the company's Computex 2025 booth were dazzled by plethora of new products (https://www.techpowerup.com/337119/asrock-unveils-new-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-rx-9060-xt-and-arc-pro-b60-graphics-cards-at-computex-2025)—most notably: brand-new Radeon RX 9060 XT models.

Unfortunately, TPU's photographer did not notice a very special current-gen Taichi spin-off. Apparently, the Taiwanese manufacturer has absorbed some inspiration from a nearby rival's "Spectral White" line: PowerColor (https://www.techpowerup.com/335187/powercolor-unveils-limited-edition-red-devil-spectral-white-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-graphics-card). ASRock's "Taichi White 16 GB OC Concept Card" seems to stick with existing overclocked Radeon RX 9070 XT specifications (including a 3.1 GHz boost clock), but the firm's engineering team has integrated an LCD information window. This built-in-display was not powered up—for obvious reasons—but industry watchdogs reckon that (speculative) finalized retail examples will demand higher prices of entry, due to this extra provision. Company representatives—in attendance at last week's Computex event—have disclosed only a bare minimum of details. Top brass could be weighing up Taichi White's future; with an escape beyond concept phases—maybe in limited edition form.https://tpucdn.com/img/ugoI6suQSyKIVId1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ugoI6suQSyKIVId1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DCCvxV2emEFKLmum_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DCCvxV2emEFKLmum.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Qm6cah8f9fLvgKwI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Qm6cah8f9fLvgKwI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZncJkQLZInOYRPeE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZncJkQLZInOYRPeE.jpg)

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Lord Captains! We are proud to announce that our new Warhammer 40,000 game is on its way! Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy (https://darkheresy.owlcat.games/) is already in development, and we urge you not to miss it. Prepare for a completely new story unfolding in the Calixis Sector. By the decree of the Holy Inquisition, you have been chosen for a perilous mission that will dictate the future of the Calixis Sector. Become an agent of the Holy Golden Throne and hunt down all those who would dare stray from the Emperor's light. Hold fast to your duty, eradicate the enemies of the Imperium and battle the horrors of the void in the long-anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy!

Explore the Warhammer 40,000 universe like you've never seen it before! Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is an upcoming turn-based CRPG with a unique and thrilling narrative that follows the shadowy agents of the Inquisition. Take on the mantle of an Inquisitor, and use every tool at your disposal to root out corruption, sedition and heresy, bringing the Emperor's wrath to those who would see the Imperium fall. Hunt down clues, investigate mysteries, and uncover vile conspiracies.https://tpucdn.com/img/Y0dfRlhIQfKkAtUV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y0dfRlhIQfKkAtUV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HWh5zypmcGxEewNW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HWh5zypmcGxEewNW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iyO4YMe6APVcrDVW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iyO4YMe6APVcrDVW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UY7PxPr8vNX9lrg4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UY7PxPr8vNX9lrg4.jpg)
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During a recent Gigabyte Nan-Ping factory tour, members of the media/press encountered trays of brand-new bare motherboards and graphics cards. HWCooling's Jan Olšan noticed the presence of a not-yet-launched RDNA 4 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/?architecture=RDNA+4.0&sort=generation) product. Fortunately, the manufacturer granted photo access (two examples are below). A full report outlined multiple products and production pipelines, but Olšan's scoop serves as a nice preview of things to come. We anticipate TechPowerUp's W1zzard de-shrouding of numerous custom Radeon RX 9060 XT designs, early on next month. Prior to the publication of comprehensive evaluations, HWCooling's article provided an early insight: "a wild Radeon RX 9060 XT appears…take note of the graphics card in the top-right corner of the first lot of PCBs—this is likely the first publicly shown PCB of the Radeon RX 9060 XT, which, technically speaking, may still be under NDA. So enjoy this privileged look at the exposed Navi 44 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-44.g1070) chip."

Olšan linked the factory specimen to a freshly revealed design: "the card will go on sale June 5, with reviews a day earlier. Its design matches AMD's official renderings, and its identity is further pointed at by the unusual three display connectors. This should be the PCB for the Gaming version of the card, or more specifically, the Gaming OC model (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/gigabyte-rx-9060-xt-gaming-oc-16-gb.b12620) with three fans. The cooler will significantly overhang the PCB, with a pass-through window under the last fan." Last week, the TechPowerUp team spent hands-on time with Gigabyte's premium Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC (https://www.techpowerup.com/337120/gigabyte-radeon-rx-9060-xt-gaming-oc-and-geforce-rtx-5060-low-profile-oc-pictured) SKU. Prior to Computex 2025, product registration information (https://www.techpowerup.com/335261/multiple-gigabyte-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-16-gb-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-16-gb-skus-registered-in-s-korea) pointed to the Taiwanese manufacturer readying Gaming OC 16 GB and 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/gigabyte-rx-9060-xt-gaming-oc-8-gb.b12621) variants. Curiously, the company's RDNA 4 custom card portfolio is represented by a lone ultra-premium AORUS ELITE flagship option (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/gigabyte-aorus-rx-9070-xt-elite.b11946) and various triple-fan Gaming OC models.https://tpucdn.com/img/pSdhQ7cwBi9xb4Vi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pSdhQ7cwBi9xb4Vi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/o1POAhX1T2O9Qbqk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o1POAhX1T2O9Qbqk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9MgPedTkrrfMPRqk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9MgPedTkrrfMPRqk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/g8Zrn5X4ee4IK1zH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/g8Zrn5X4ee4IK1zH.jpg)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt celebrates its 10th anniversary this month (https://www.techpowerup.com/336991/cd-projekt-red-celebrates-the-witcher-3-wild-hunts-tenth-anniversary), and we at CD Projekt Red have commemorated the milestone by collaborating with the Xbox team to create a tempered and battle-ready controller for players looking to expand their witcher's toolkit. Embark on the path with the Xbox Wireless Controller - The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Special Edition and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Core The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Special Edition. This is such a special moment for both our teams, and we wanted to share some insight into how Geralt's journey brought this design to life.

Our team has put great care into representing the style of The Witcher 3 and Geralt himself, headlined by the wolf medallion iconography at the center of the controller. The medallion acts as a constant for Geralt, one that allows him to adventure and warns him of lurking dangers, and we want players to connect with these controllers in the same way. We love how the design fits the layout of the controller, with the wolf's head coming below the Xbox button and between the other inputs with its glowing red eyes. It's very ominous and epic at the same time!https://tpucdn.com/img/9kCNMq8wjtPmCpUI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9kCNMq8wjtPmCpUI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/m84E17IoET8kOG2J_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/m84E17IoET8kOG2J.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Y2qBHlsXdKcR8mSw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y2qBHlsXdKcR8mSw.jpg)
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The wait is over! Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, the cozy-meets-complex blend of automation and real-time strategy, is out now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, delivering its complete and most polished version yet. Developed by Massive Miniteam and published by HandyGames, Oddsparks invites players to explore strange fantasy worlds, tame the terrain, and build sprawling logistics systems using a delightful crew of Sparks, tiny, oddball helpers that carry, craft, clean, and even defend your base.

From towering trains to botanical production lines, from base defense battles to sandbox-style customization, Oddsparks 1.0 is automation unleashed.https://tpucdn.com/img/3wYnM1mDGQl79hUs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3wYnM1mDGQl79hUs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uu4Lpj10QV80lxYy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uu4Lpj10QV80lxYy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jyh0pBGFuUYhmxIv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jyh0pBGFuUYhmxIv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/d4VbKKgq8KaM3ohF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/d4VbKKgq8KaM3ohF.jpg)
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In the run-up to Computex 2025, Intel sent out mixed messages (https://www.techpowerup.com/336528/intel-teases-upcoming-unveiling-of-new-arc-pro-gpus-insiders-predict-battlemage-b60-card) about the future of Arc Xe2 "Battlemage (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/?generation=Battlemage&sort=generation)" desktop graphics cards. A combination of first-party teasers and "official leaks" (courtesy of AIBs) indicated an (eventual (https://www.techpowerup.com/336957/intel-announces-arc-pro-b50-and-b60-graphics-cards-for-pro-vis-and-ai-inferencing)) introduction of professional B-series products. PC hardware enthusiasts were looking forward to a possible unveiling of higher-end gaming cards; the rumor mill has floated a "B770" option in recent times. Industry observers detected further encouraging pre-release signs; a "B750" identifier was discovered on Intel Japan's website—likely existing as placeholder material. Team Blue's social media account drummed up additional hype (https://www.techpowerup.com/336760/official-intel-account-teases-higher-end-arc-battlemage-b770-gpu), prior to the commencement of last week's key trade event.

The TechPowerUp crew and other media outlets did not stumble upon any Intel Arc Xe2 B750 or B770 specimens at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. According to a mid-visit Tweakers.net article, several unnamed figures (likely board partner company representatives) divulged inside track knowledge during Computex 2025. The online publication outlined a smattering of details: "sources close to Intel confirm the existence of the Arc B770 video card. According to them, the introduction is planned for the second half of this year. The card is expected to appear in the fourth quarter, although the planning can of course still change. Intel is working on an Arc B770 video card based on the 'Battlemage' architecture. Tweakers was able to confirm this with multiple sources during Computex. So far, Intel has only released lower-positioned B570 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/arc-b570.c4245) and B580 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/arc-b580.c4244) video cards with this architecture." Now defunct product roadmaps had the "Battlemage" series wrapped up by 2024, but delays and other factors have allegedly caused major timeline slippages. An industry expert claimed that a larger "BMG-G31" GPU development project was closed down (https://www.techpowerup.com/334772/intel-reportedly-abandoned-higher-end-arc-xe2-battlemage-dgpu-project-last-year) at some point late last year, but fresher production activities (https://www.techpowerup.com/336203/leak-suggests-intel-shipping-arc-xe2-battlemage-g31-gpus-to-limited-edition-card-production-hub) have generated renewed beliefs that the "Battlemage" gaming line will expand beyond "cheaper" tiers.https://tpucdn.com/img/K5vDXtjLwYf4Aw6u_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K5vDXtjLwYf4Aw6u.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AlJTnV5ZIFNbBlyi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AlJTnV5ZIFNbBlyi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4SZHxbXhcRPoVbik_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4SZHxbXhcRPoVbik.jpg)

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Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today announced the brand's new officially licensed by Nintendo and Designed for Xbox gaming headsets and controllers are now available globally. For gamers on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch - OLED Model systems, these new accessories include the Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Turtle Beach Airlite Fit wired gaming headsets, as well as the Turtle Beach Rematch Invincible Mario and Turtle Beach Rematch Super Mario Star wireless controllers. For gamers on Xbox and Windows PC, there are two new Designed for Xbox wired controller options, including the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave RGB controller and Turtle Beach Rematch Core controller—each available in five different colorways.

"Our latest Designed for Xbox and officially licensed by Nintendo gaming accessories reinforces Turtle Beach's ongoing leadership in gaming headsets and controllers," said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "These exciting new products deliver top features and strengthen our best-selling lineups with new entry-level and mid-range options at attractive price points." All new gaming headsets and controller model—16 in total - are globally available directly from www.turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers. Expanded details for each of Turtle Beach's new gaming headsets and controllers are below:https://tpucdn.com/img/fhQqEuRvsEFFfuDc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fhQqEuRvsEFFfuDc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ekE8tG0qMrW8kxk2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ekE8tG0qMrW8kxk2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xbouHJuYI0us5k0z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xbouHJuYI0us5k0z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tW7mn9ki1bLZpoKz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tW7mn9ki1bLZpoKz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uKAEwdzsM54Q7qjA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uKAEwdzsM54Q7qjA.jpg)
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We're close to the finish line on Framework Desktop (https://frame.work/desktop) development. We're now at the end of the DVT2 phase where we complete validation and finalize firmware and drivers. With that, we're continuing our deep dive series, this time digging into the semi-custom 400 W Power Supply we integrated into the product. This may sound mundane, but it's one of the more complex parts of the product. To align to our product philosophy, we used a standard FlexATX form factor. That means both that you can bring your own compatible power supply or re-use the one we designed in the future with any other ATX-compatible system. If you're bringing your own, make sure to pick one that can handle at least 32.5 A on the 12 V rail.

Although the "peak" power demand of the AMD Ryzen AI Max processor is 140 W, it can actually pull hundreds of watts in millisecond-level bursts. Because there is no battery in the Framework Desktop to absorb this, we sized up the Power Supply to handle it and maximize performance. We worked with FSP (https://www.fsp-group.com/en/index.html), one of the biggest power supply makers in Taiwan and the manufacturer behind many other brands, to build a compact, high-efficiency, quiet design. We actually started with one of their higher wattage off the shelf power supplies, down-rated it to 400 W to focus on efficiency while allowing higher peak load, and customized it from there. We modified a few areas to optimize it for the core Framework Desktop use cases.https://tpucdn.com/img/QpiLhD61bddxhlXp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QpiLhD61bddxhlXp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/StGoCxTqr7Yn1dPZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/StGoCxTqr7Yn1dPZ.jpg)
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The majority of PowerColor coverage—emerging from Computex 2025—focused on custom Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards (https://www.techpowerup.com/337095/powercolor-radeon-rx-9060-xt-graphics-cards-pictured). The usual staple of Reaper and Hellhound options were showcased in Taiwan, but a brand-new family made an appearance. As highlighted by Shroud/syurarara (a YouTuber), a whole corner of the brand's booth was dedicated to a lone demonstration unit. Not much context was provided, beyond a logo and an accompanying mascot/icon/protagonist. Shroud shared a couple of tidbits: "apparently a new PowerColor model will be released in the future! It's a mix of white and gray. The name of the new graphics card hasn't been decided yet, but the female character's name is apparently REVA."

Given the lack of specifications and little explanation (provided by company representatives), PowerColor could jump-start a full-blown marketing campaign in the near future. Their brand-new REVA graphics card series seems to be semi-related to the familiar Hellhound IP; observers noticed the presence of two Hellhound emblem-branded cooling fans on the Computex sample/prototype. Despite having an almost direct line to a source at (or adjacent to) PowerColor (https://www.techpowerup.com/335909/powercolor-radeon-rx-9070-gre-red-devil-reaper-models-leaked), VideoCardz did not get an inside scoop on REVA. Their news report opined that the white/gray card could leverage Radeon RX 9070 XT (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9070-xt.c4229) (or non-XT (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9070.c4250)) hardware, and be lined up for a possible global release.https://tpucdn.com/img/4ONmSyDN9zlGGHnA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4ONmSyDN9zlGGHnA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wVkLNJpiowYsCfqX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wVkLNJpiowYsCfqX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Nkh6Lo57mXVwb9Jh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Nkh6Lo57mXVwb9Jh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jCQaVhPEld3fAHeX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jCQaVhPEld3fAHeX.jpg)

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We're excited to announce that DRAGON QUEST HD-2D Remake launches October 30, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows. Read on to learn a little more about the game and how to get it.
What is DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake?

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake reimagines the first two DRAGON QUEST games with the beautiful HD-2D visual style featured in titles like OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, TRIANGLE STRATEGY, LIVE A LIVE and, of course, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake.https://tpucdn.com/img/UenRk3NW2TXBy8Jx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UenRk3NW2TXBy8Jx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1gpbBokPuDecjsn0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1gpbBokPuDecjsn0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OgOs2wh0ak3ZN42a_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OgOs2wh0ak3ZN42a.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/23YNbLMBxt8DiNYg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/23YNbLMBxt8DiNYg.jpg)
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WRC Promoter has confirmed that the publishing of games based on the FIA World Rally Championship will return to French publisher NACON (https://www.nacongaming.com/). The agreement covers the development and publishing of the official WRC games and eSports competitions, granting NACON exclusive rights for PC and consoles for six seasons, from 2027 through 2032.

As part of this strategic partnership, NACON will begin development of an all-new WRC game series, aiming to deliver an immersive experience that faithfully reflects the reality of the championship and meets the expectations of both rally enthusiasts and new players. The games will feature the official rallies, vehicles, teams, drivers, and sponsors among the many anticipated content elements. This project represents a complete reboot of the franchise, based on an entirely fresh vision, and marks an ambitious new chapter in the brand's development.https://tpucdn.com/img/978UVeoq73ixDewR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/978UVeoq73ixDewR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/i7k2L36ZocRb85wS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/i7k2L36ZocRb85wS.jpg)
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MSI has announced its new MAG series power supply units - the MAG A1000GLS PCIE5. Available in four wattages - 1000 W, 850 W, 750 W, and 650 W - all models are ATX 3.1 ready and support up to 220% total power excursion. Backed by triple Gold efficiency certifications from 80 Plus, CYBENETICS, and PPLP, these PSUs deliver clean, efficient power.

The "S" stands for Silent, highlighting high performance with lower temperatures and noise, within this series, even the maximum wattage of 1000 W achieved an A sound level with a 230 V input. Compared to previous MAG power supplies, these models feature an enhanced sound design that incorporates a 135 mm FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) fan and optimize fan curves for more efficient and quieter. They also inherit the silent-focused design found in the MEG and MPG series.https://tpucdn.com/img/Y49oykAAmooJCn9R_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Y49oykAAmooJCn9R.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4fXfBSud8yv4lKgF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4fXfBSud8yv4lKgF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Itga6rdlQYqgXP59_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Itga6rdlQYqgXP59.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5xpl1OrCZ4H9cxSf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5xpl1OrCZ4H9cxSf.jpg)
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To defend regular users from bad actors wielding quantum computing power like Majorana 1 (https://www.techpowerup.com/332790/microsoft-presents-majorana-1-first-quantum-processor-to-pave-the-way-to-million-qubit-systems), Windows 11 Insider Preview now includes built-in support for post-quantum cryptography (PQC), giving developers and security teams early access to algorithms designed to withstand the capabilities of future quantum computers. Available in Canary Channel Build 27852 and above, this update integrates two new schemes, ML-KEM for key exchange and ML-DSA for digital signatures, directly into the Cryptography API: Next Generation (CNG) and certificate management functions. ML-KEM addresses the "harvest now, decrypt later" threat model, in which adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt it once quantum hardware has advanced. Microsoft offers three levels of ML-KEM security: a Level 1 option that produces 800-byte ciphertexts and a 32-byte shared secret; a Level 3 configuration with 1,184-byte ciphertexts and the same 32-byte secret; and a Level 5 tier that increases ciphertext size to 1,568 bytes while keeping the shared secret at 32 bytes. These parameter sets allow organizations to balance performance and protection according to their threat models and operational requirements.https://tpucdn.com/img/vWrxtqvxFpaFGpwY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vWrxtqvxFpaFGpwY.jpg)
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Since the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft has seemingly had ambitions to consolidate as much control over what gets installed on your PC as possible. A perfect example of this is the push towards using the Microsoft Store to install programs instead of relying on .exe files. The company's latest move in this direction sees Windows start handling more than just system updates. Notably, it seems as though Microsoft is planning to use this new system alongside the Store instead of as a replacement for it. These plans come in spite of Windows updates continuing to cause BSOD issues as recently as April (https://www.techpowerup.com/335601/windows-11-april-update-triggers-bsod-breaks-windows-hello).

According to a Microsoft blog on the topic (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/introducing-a-unified-future-for-app-updates-on-windows/4416354), Windows will soon start handling everything from driver and firmware updates to app updates. Microsoft explains that the current update and management platforms lead to a fragmented ecosystem: "Updates across the Windows ecosystem can feel like a fragmented experience for IT admins managing applications that have their own update orchestrators (e.g., line of business) and commercial management tools that handle their own download, install, restart, and notifications today," adding that the way things are currently handled causes a number of issues, including CPU and network usage spikes, increased support costs, and a poor user experience due to "confusing or conflicting notifications." Microsoft aims to address this by introducing what it calls the Windows Update orchestration platform.https://tpucdn.com/img/obOlIMeKwB1NaA2M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/obOlIMeKwB1NaA2M.jpg)
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Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the upcoming launch of its innovative AI Game Developer Tools on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This milestone marks a significant leap forward for the company, bringing its powerful development solutions to the cloud to enhance scalability, accessibility, and innovation for millions of game creators worldwide.

With 3.32 billion gamers globally and a market projected to reach $424 billion within the next decade (https://straitsresearch.com/report/gaming-market), the gaming industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Mobile and cloud gaming are lowering barriers to entry, while AI is transforming virtual worlds into more immersive, intelligent experiences. Razer's AI Game Developer Tools are purpose-built to meet the demands of this dynamic landscape, offering seamless AI integration tailored specifically for game developers and gamers alike. The new tools—Razer Game Assistant, and Razer QA Companion—are part of WYVRN (https://press.razer.com/company-news/razer-reveals-wyvrn-ai-powered-gaming-ecosystem-for-game-developers/), Razer's next-generation AI-powered gaming ecosystem designed to accelerate and revolutionize game development.https://tpucdn.com/img/F84l4IS6l9Afhpz6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F84l4IS6l9Afhpz6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EiIr3NAz7KBXtAIt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EiIr3NAz7KBXtAIt.jpg)
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Minix (https://bit.ly/4mvFdTk) is launching new Mini PCs in May, designed to simplify digital life. To show our appreciation for customers' support, Minix offers exclusive discounts (https://bit.ly/45pUxe8) on popular products, including Wireless Display Series, GaN PD Charger Series, CarPlay Adapters, Mini PCs, and Portable Monitors. These offers will be available until June 3rd.

In addition, use the discount code MINIX0520 to get an extra $10 off selected products on official webiste - CP89-HD, NEO Z97, Z150-0dB, Z150 Aero, NGC N512 (512G), NGC NR660, SF15 FOLD Monitor. Don't miss this golden opportunity!

Please use the coupon code MINIX0520 on the following items to avail the prices you see here.
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D-DAY! The game is OUT for $4.95! The courtroom is open! Guilty as Sock! (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3400930/view/532099847884374889) is out now, grab your socks and join the chaos. Enter a chaotic courtroom where socks play lawyers, prosecutors, and judges! Use absurd evidence, craft wild arguments, and deliver verdicts in this hilarious online party game. Improvise, strategize, and shout "Objection!"—because in Guilty as Sock!, chaos always wins!

The game is officially out now! If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to join our AWESOME Discord server (https://discord.com/invite/X9eK5zmqkk)! A huge thank you for all the support over the past few days, it truly means a lot to us, and we're so happy to see how excited you are about the game's concept! Since we're a very small team, we'll now be focusing all our efforts on improving the full game. That means we won't be updating the demo for a little while.https://tpucdn.com/img/WQkhDS31XMlbsYu4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WQkhDS31XMlbsYu4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mkMJYtwnp8hDjUAd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mkMJYtwnp8hDjUAd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lz6h3XMC2G5waFY0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lz6h3XMC2G5waFY0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hnP8fBGrhnFbSbUD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hnP8fBGrhnFbSbUD.jpg)
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GALAX's modular "Boomstar" series of GeForce RTX 50-series cards are not well known in the West, but a little bit of global coverage trickled out last month (https://www.techpowerup.com/335189/galax-prepares-geforce-rtx-5090d-gpu-with-magnetic-cooler-shroud). The Chinese manufacturer often releases regional exclusives, and its latest LUNA (white) and NOX (black) options are prime examples. Lucky owners can attach/detach Boomstar shrouds and cooling fans via a convenient and fully magnetic system. According to their latest teaser/promo material, GALAX seems to be preparing another modular part. A snazzy mirror finish backplate design has turned up online—as pointed out by VideoCardz. So far, published renders show only white examples sporting reflective back surfaces. Current LUNA and NOX SKUs cover GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 GPU tiers. Unfortunately, NVIDIA's slightly nerfed flagship "Blackwell" chip is no longer available in China—another GeForce RTX 5090D downgrade is pending (https://www.techpowerup.com/336862/manli-rep-confirms-downgrading-of-geforce-rtx-5090d-graphics-cards-only-24-gb-of-gddr7-vram). Up until recently, GALAX was promoting an impressive Hall of Fame record-breaking lineup (https://www.techpowerup.com/335948/galaxs-hof-oc-lab-launches-geforce-rtx-5090d-xoc-le-flagship-card-price-usd-4120). Looking at the other end of Team Green's "Blackwell" gaming GPU spectrum, a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Boomstar model seems to be in the pipeline.https://tpucdn.com/img/LUAxwI6VUbq0NyCl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LUAxwI6VUbq0NyCl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fgEL35rU6RtIaFrB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fgEL35rU6RtIaFrB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VKD6jz1ujOCveXI0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VKD6jz1ujOCveXI0.jpg)

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This Story is Yours. Leave your mark on the world of racing in the newly released F1 25 (https://www.ea.com/en/games/f1/f1-25), the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. Get ready to create your own F1 stories in fan-favorite My Team mode, with its largest update since its introduction. My Team invites you to take control as the Owner of your own Formula One team, placing more emphasis on managing the fates of both drivers in your team, and the team itself.

Choose your path through the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, with different objectives for each driver at key moments in the story. In Braking Point, the legacy of the Konnersport team is at stake as a dramatic event throws the team into chaos. New features will let you experience the story your way, including alternative scenarios where you choose which driver to play in key races. F1 25 also lets you design your own team with enhanced customization, push the limits on sub-centimeter accurate LIDAR circuits, and team up for new online co-op events.https://tpucdn.com/img/ThRiL9hlE8uWq8Co_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ThRiL9hlE8uWq8Co.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/27W78Jk6uznJUrJD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/27W78Jk6uznJUrJD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NRbO1bC4FM6lTJHg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NRbO1bC4FM6lTJHg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/9H4DUGwUG9OuAoC7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9H4DUGwUG9OuAoC7.jpg)
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Earlier in the week, Yeston revealed a sci-fi/cyberpunk character-themed Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Game Ace (https://www.techpowerup.com/337402/yeston-reveals-radeon-rx-9060-xt-game-ace-16-gb-model) SKU. Eager followers of the Chinese brand were wondering whether additional custom designs—based on AMD's Navi 44 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-44.g1070) XT GPU—were in the pipeline, possibly ready in time for an official June 5 launch. In Yeston's case, they expect to start shipping on June 7—exclusively for the Chinese market. Fortunately, several dual-fan "GAEA" and triple-fan "Game Ace White" models have turned up on Yeston's JD.com storefront. VideoCardz has pored over the fundamentals, and quickly realized that there are key differences—in terms of GPU clock speeds—when cross-referencing entry-level/barebones GAEA 16 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb.c4293) and 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251) card specifications.

The latter variant seems to exist as Yeston's absolute baseline MSRP option; its pre-order tag is 2499 RMB, including VAT (https://www.techpowerup.com/337385/sapphire-china-opens-up-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-8-gb-card-pre-orders-starting-at-usd-347). Curiously, pre-launch info seems to show the 16 GB sibling (2899 RMB, inc. VAT) possessing elevated boost and game clocks: 3230 MHz and 2620 GHz (respectively). The lesser model makes do with Team Red's reference figures: 3130 MHz and 2530 MHz (respectively). VideoCardz believes that this is an isolated case; they have not stumbled upon similar spec disparities between product family members—be it with other AIBs or within Yeston's stable. It could be safe to assume that Yeston's product pages contain inaccurate or placeholder numbers.https://tpucdn.com/img/7SjqbtoHK3odooe7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7SjqbtoHK3odooe7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qCw0iidQj4A2lwhn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qCw0iidQj4A2lwhn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vdPjmWYGo73juZeg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vdPjmWYGo73juZeg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Dg1LO3zi828mSgEP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Dg1LO3zi828mSgEP.jpg)
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has just turned 10, and CD Projekt Red announced earlier this week that it would be celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with a set of Special Edition Xbox controllers (https://www.techpowerup.com/337371/10th-anniversary-celebrations-continue-special-edition-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-xbox-controllers) and a slew of live events and memorabilia (https://www.techpowerup.com/336991/cd-projekt-red-celebrates-the-witcher-3-wild-hunts-tenth-anniversary). Following those announcements, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it has at least one more content update planned for The Witcher 3. The next, and seemingly the last, The Witcher 3 patch is slated to more or less unify the game's modification scene, bringing cross-platform mod support to the open-world fantasy RPG. CDPR has not confirmed an exact date for the cross-platform mod support update, stating only that it will be available "later this year."

According to a new support page detailing the cross-platform mod support (https://www.thewitcher.com/es/en/news/51479/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-cross-platform-mod-support), modders will now be able to publish their mods for The Witcher 3 on a platform called mod.io, which will allow players and modders to upload and download mods across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This will be the only way for consoles to access mods for The Witcher 3, however PC players will still be able to use services like Steam Workshop and Nexus Mods, if they prefer. Unlike with third-party sites, like Nexus Mods, any mods published on mod.io will need to comply with certain guidelines laid out by both the console makers, Sony and Microsoft, and the CD Projekt Red Fan Content Guidelines and User Agreement. For this reason, the mod selection available on consoles will be less expansive than what's available on PC, where restrictions are less of a concern. In a technical sense, the only restrictions modders will face when using mod.io is that any console mods that use scripts will need to be made with CDPR's REDkit mod tools. Meanwhile, texture packs and other bundles can be created using any other tools.https://tpucdn.com/img/rQZ7jJKKfKGQQvCw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rQZ7jJKKfKGQQvCw.jpg)

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ELDEN RING Nightreign (https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/nightreign), the standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game by FromSoftware, Inc. (https://www.fromsoftware.jp/ww/) and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., is now available to players, having already surpassed the milestone of 2 million units. In the game, players must navigate the twists and turns and various challenges in the harsh and unforgiving world of Limveld—a new land to explore in the ELDEN RING universe.

The game thrusts players into co-op multiplayer PVE combat against a harsh and unforgiving world. Teaming up in squads of three—or daring to go solo—they must outlast a three day-and-night cycle, making split decisions about combat and exploration across a changing map to become strong enough to take down terrifying bosses, including the occasional familiar foe from prior FromSofware games, at the end of each day. ELDEN RING Nightreign is available now in Standard and Deluxe edition as well as a physical Collector's Edition for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622380/ELDEN_RING_NIGHTREIGN/).https://tpucdn.com/img/h499rP8TSsWNc2qw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/h499rP8TSsWNc2qw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UmzmBOlECQmM9fYb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UmzmBOlECQmM9fYb.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JfhbK0tNgvmrDZhV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JfhbK0tNgvmrDZhV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/WMdL5TjsRVidGQKJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WMdL5TjsRVidGQKJ.jpg)
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We have not heard much about Intel's much-debated "Arrow Lake-S Refresh" (or ARL-S Refresh) desktop CPU family in the second quarter of this year. Going back to March, Golden Pig Upgrade predicted (https://www.techpowerup.com/334046/insider-foresees-intel-arrow-lake-refresh-cpus-arriving-in-desktop-mobile-forms) another revival of Team Blue's troubled mid-gen update—aka the Core Ultra 300 series. A week or two later, Jaykihn—another tenured discloser of inside track info—theorized an upcoming lineup of "-K and -KF only (https://www.techpowerup.com/334662/intels-arrow-lake-refresh-core-ultra-300-series-comes-with-k-and-kf-skus-only)" SKUs. Hardcore PC hardware enthusiasts and overclockers will likely welcome these unlocked offerings, but an alleged lack of "normal" refreshed options will sting certain consumer bases. The ever intrepid momomo_us has discovered an interesting tidbit; bringing and end to two+ months of "Arrow Lake-S Refresh" silence.

A leaked "W880 PCH" workstation-grade motherboard flow diagram mentions support for "Arrow Lake-S Refresh." This is under the banner of "Core Ultra (Series 2) processors up to 125 W TDP." Unsurprisingly, we are looking at repeat business with the current generation's LGA 1851 socket platform. Intel is still working on the "Nova Lake‑S" (NVL‑S) CPU range; serving as a natural successor to their "Arrow Lake-S" desktop lineup. Lately, data miners have unearthed details regarding a matching "LGA 1954 (https://www.techpowerup.com/337445/intel-nova-lake-s-socket-dimensions-turns-up-in-shipping-doc-possibly-compatible-w-current-cooling-solutions)" socket type. According to official statements, "Nova Lake" processors are "on track" to launch somewhere within 2026. Before then, "Arrow Lake-S Refresh" CPUs are expected to arrive later this year—possibly signalling the final tranche of "ARL."https://tpucdn.com/img/42xi9WWG3Dp9wpYS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/42xi9WWG3Dp9wpYS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1XJ78eD1Pm3cQnnj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1XJ78eD1Pm3cQnnj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Fff56Mx6CCEmnTKf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fff56Mx6CCEmnTKf.jpg)
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Shuhei Yoshida, the former head of Sony Entertainment, has decried the outsized impact of game subscription services, essentially saying that they had the potential to stifle innovation and put too much emphasis on AAA and first-party games and make it even more difficult for indie developers to break into the scene. In an interview with Game Developer (https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/shuhei-yoshida-warns-subscription-services-could-become-dangerous-for-developers), Yoshida shared his concerns about the rise of subscription services, adding that Sony's approach was less harmful than Xbox Game Pass, specifically because Sony wasn't trying to launch AAA titles straight to the subscription model like Xbox is.

Yoshida's implication is that Sony's model of allowing games to have a traditional release before going to PlayStation Plus is likely a healthier approach than the day-one AAA launches that became popular on Xbox Game Pass (https://www.techpowerup.com/337154/xbox-game-pass-mid-to-late-may-lineup-revealed). His concerns boil down to the aforementioned issues with innovation, saying that "what [type] of games can be created will be dictated by the owner of the subscription services," and adding that "the big companies dictate what games can be created, I don't think that will advance the industry," however he also takes issue with the financial side of things, implying that, if gamers have day-one access to games on subscription services, they won't want to pay up-front for games. This last point has implications for innovation as much as his former thought, because if game developers depend on subscription services for launches, it might make them more averse to trying new things. These comments seem all the more relevant in a modern gaming landscape, where indie developers seem to be largely responsible for pushing the envelope. You simply need to look at the popularity of games like Hades, Terraria, or the roguelike and survival-craft genre in general for evidence of such.https://tpucdn.com/img/B0q68cHBbrb88AUJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/B0q68cHBbrb88AUJ.jpg)
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Retro enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the legendary brand Atari is doing well and remains strong, as the company has announced preliminary revenue of approximately $36 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase of 60% from the previous year that marked the company's highest revenue level in over a decade. This was mainly due to the Games Division which generated about $29 million in revenue. Atari implemented in 2022 a retro-centered strategy which now seems to be starting to pay off. The company released several titles including remakes of classic games (https://www.techpowerup.com/337207/retro-classics-come-to-xbox-game-pass-pc-gaming-updates-and-more) such as Yars Rising and Breakout Beyond. The beloved Roller Coaster Tycoon franchise is now available on new platforms including Nintendo Switch (https://www.techpowerup.com/336766/final-nintendo-switch-2-specifications-surface-cpu-gpu-memory-and-system-reservation). Atari also made some interesting acquisitions. Through Digital Eclipse, they've released titles such as the playable documentary Tetris Forever, while also releasing Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (https://www.techpowerup.com/322755/digital-eclipses-wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord-3d-remaster-now-available-on-consoles-pc), Volgarr the Viking II, two DLCs for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind. Meanwhile, the Nightdive Studios (https://www.techpowerup.com/334616/nightdive-studios-ceo-discusses-remastering-of-system-shock-2) contributed with successful releases such as PO'ed, Killing Time, and The Thing: Remastered.

In the hardware area, Atari launched the Atari 7800+ (https://atari.com/collections/7800) retro console with 10 new game cartridges, continuing its cartridge-based platform expansion. In the future Atari plans to launch new hardware projects to expand the Atari "Plus" platform. The company also secured new partnerships, including collaboration with Netflix for mobile and cloud gaming distribution. Recent acquisitions include the Intellivision brand and game catalog, plus publishing rights for several modern indie titles under the relaunched Infogrames label. So for those retro-nostalgic gamers (https://www.techpowerup.com/333941/beyond-the-ice-palace-2-launches-37-years-after-the-original) and Atari fans, there's at least a shiny pixelated light, as Wade Rosen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, believes that the best is yet to come: "By focusing on areas where we have both a passion for the product and a competitive edge, we are building solid momentum which I believe will lead to lasting success in the years to come."https://tpucdn.com/img/7s1r8qrPvKCrl4q4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7s1r8qrPvKCrl4q4.jpg)

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This week at the Electronic Components Technology Conference (ECTC), Intel introduced EMIB-T, an important upgrade to its embedded multi-die interconnect bridge packaging. First showcased at the Intel Foundry Direct Connect 2025 event, EMIB-T incorporates through-silicon vias (TSVs) and high-power metal-insulator-metal capacitors into the existing EMIB structure. According to Dr. Rahul Manepalli, Intel Fellow and vice president of Substrate Packaging Development, these changes allow a more reliable power supply and stronger communication between separate chiplets. Conventional EMIB designs have struggled with voltage drops because of their cantilevered power delivery paths. In contrast, EMIB-T routes power directly through TSVs from the package substrate to each chiplet connection. The integrated capacitors compensate for fast voltage fluctuations and preserve signal integrity.

This improvement will be critical for next-generation memory, such as HBM4 and HBM4e, where data rates of 32 Gb/s per pin or more are expected over a UCIe interface. Intel has confirmed that the first EMIB-T packages will match the current energy efficiency of around 0.25 picojoules per bit while offering higher interconnect density. The company plans to reduce the bump pitch below today's standard of 45 micrometers. Beginning in 2026, Intel intends to produce EMIB-based packages measuring 120 by 120 millimeters, roughly eight times the size of a single reticle. These large substrates could integrate up to twelve stacks of high-bandwidth memory alongside multiple compute chiplets, all connected by more than twenty EMIB bridges. Looking further ahead, Intel expects to push package dimensions to 120 by 180 millimeters by 2028. Such designs could accommodate more than 24 memory stacks, eight compute chiplets, and 38 or more EMIB bridges. These developments closely mirror similar plans announced by TSMC for its CoWoS technology. In addition to EMIB-T, Intel also presented a redesigned heat spreader that reduces voids in the thermal interface material by approximately 25%, as well as a new thermal-compression bonding process that minimizes warping in large package substrates.https://tpucdn.com/img/iopMGV937rMjxuf7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iopMGV937rMjxuf7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qFqSzus4IiEH4aQH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qFqSzus4IiEH4aQH.jpg)

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Hello adventurers! ???? We're thrilled to announce that...Nice Day for Fishing (https://nicedayforfishing.com/) is OUT NOW on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393160/Nice_Day_for_Fishing/)! Jump into Viva La Dirt League's Epic NPC Man world as Baelin the NPC Fisherman, exploring the waters of Azerim! When all adventurers in the town mysteriously vanish, you'll need to save Honeywood from something lurking in the deep...

Nice Day for Fishing - Key Features:

Explore the Epic NPC Man world like never before: Explore the enchanting lands of Azerim above land and beneath the waves. Adventure through Honeywood Forest to the Azerim coast, where you'll encounter new quests, people to save and new fish to catch.

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Three weeks ago, Kurnal and Geekerwan dived deep into Nintendo's alleged Switch 2 chipset (https://www.techpowerup.com/336485/full-die-shot-analysis-of-nintendo-switch-2-soc-indicates-samsung-8-nm-production-origins). The very brave Chinese leakers are notorious for their acquiring of pre-release and early silicon samples. Last week, their collective attention turned to a brand-new Xiaomi mobile chip: the XRING 01. After months of insider murmurs and official teasers (https://www.techpowerup.com/336878/xiaomi-ceo-teases-proprietary-xring-01-mobile-soc-remembers-previous-in-house-efforts), the smartphone giant recently unveiled its proprietary flagship SoC. According to industry moles, Xiaomi has invested a lot of manpower (https://www.techpowerup.com/336395/1000-xiaomi-employees-reportedly-working-on-proprietary-xring-chipset-designs) into a special chip design entity—leadership likely wants to avoid a repeat of prior first-party developed disappointments. Despite rumors of disappointing prototype performance figures, mid-May Geekbench results pointed to the emergent XRING 01 mobile chip being up there with Qualcomm's dominant Snapdragon 8 Elite platform (https://wccftech.com/xiaomi-xring-01-competes-with-snapdragon-8-elite-in-new-geekbench-6-leak/). Die shot analysis has confirmed Xiaomi's selection of a TSMC 3 nm "N3E" node process; also utilized by the latest Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek flagships. Overall die size is 114.48 mm² (10.8 x 10.6 mm), with 109.5 mm² of used area; comparable to Apple's A18 Pro SoC footprint (refer to Geekerwan's comparison shot, below).

Unlike nearby rivals, the XRING 01 seems to not sport an integrated 5G modem. Notebookcheck surmised: "it is rumored to use an external radio from MediaTek. It isn't located on the actual die itself, and likely a contributing factor to why its size is so small." Annotations indicate the presence of off-the-shelf/licensed Arm CPU cores (ten in total): two Cortex-X925 units, four Cortex-A725 units, two Cortex-A725 units, and two Cortex-A520 units. Additionally, an Arm Immortalis-G925 MP16 iGPU was identified. A 6-core NPU—with 16 MB of cache—was highlighted, but it is not clear whether this is a proprietary effort or something bought in. Observers have noted the absence of SLC cache. GSMArena posited: "the Geekerwan team speculates that (Xiaomi's) omission of the SLC has hurt GPU efficiency—it's pretty fast, but it uses more power than the Dimensity GPU at peak performance. The more efficient CPU combined with the fact that the GPU rarely runs at full tilt makes for pretty good overall efficiency in real-life gaming tests." The XRING department's debut product is impressive, but industry watchdogs are looking forward to refined variants or full-fledged successors.https://tpucdn.com/img/gH4gMJNGrB8tB9dJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gH4gMJNGrB8tB9dJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8NTBWQfAzEhKWlwe_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8NTBWQfAzEhKWlwe.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KmNXTUcvmcWxLDJG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KmNXTUcvmcWxLDJG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/T14vpJNlp4Cwbp9W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T14vpJNlp4Cwbp9W.jpg)
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For those of you who are new to the game, Atomfall (https://atomfall.com/) is an action-survival mystery set in the UK. The story takes place five years after the real-life events of the 1957 Windscale Disaster in the North of England. In the world of Atomfall, a quarantine zone has been established around the Atom Plant and no one has been allowed in or out for five years. Life and society have changed and adapted under these trying circumstances and gangs of strange folk now wander the countryside.

You wake up in a bunker with no idea who you are or how you got there. Given the circumstances you have little choice but to set out on a journey to discover what really happened at Windscale and maybe try to find out who you are in the process. The Wicked Isle expansion adds a whole new location, with its own set of characters and enemies as well as additional leads, weapons, skills, items and multiple new endings for the main game.https://tpucdn.com/img/cSAFNy6hXVB6a4w3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cSAFNy6hXVB6a4w3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2fNZLomu9zDInnBD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2fNZLomu9zDInnBD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/v29LWOU7VbytQ2xQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/v29LWOU7VbytQ2xQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NIjHFaPdCSkhXr7n_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NIjHFaPdCSkhXr7n.jpg)
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Last week (https://www.techpowerup.com/337072/amd-announces-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-graphics-card), AMD introduced its Radeon AI PRO R9700 32 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-ai-pro-r9700.c4290) professional graphics card—representing the RDNA 4 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/?architecture=RDNA+4.0&sort=generation) generation's first foray into non-gaming territories. The TechPowerUp team encountered board partner variants on the showroom floor, with GIGABYTE (https://www.techpowerup.com/337118/gigabyte-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-ai-top-and-tpu-award-winning-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-pictured) and ASRock (https://www.techpowerup.com/337119/asrock-unveils-new-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-rx-9060-xt-and-arc-pro-b60-graphics-cards-at-computex-2025) exhibiting samples with blower-style cooling solutions. At the time, Team Red's reference design was only visible in promotional/artistic renders. According to the company's official product page, this particular model is "not available for purchase." AMD made similar claims during the early days of—related Navi 48 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-48.g1071) GPU-based—Radeon RX 9070 XT (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9070-xt.c4229) and RX 9070 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9070.c4250) cards. Months later, Chinese hardware enthusiasts picked up physical "Made-By-AMD" (MBA) examples via murky second hand market channels (https://www.techpowerup.com/335301/amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-reference-design-tinkered-with-tested-max-vram-temp-reduced-to-82-c).

At some point this week, PowerColor's web presences were updated with a semi-familiar sight: an almost direct interpretation of the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 reference card. The Taiwanese AIB has removed "AI" and "PRO R9700" text from their variant's shroud design, and applied a customary "PowerColor" logo and symbol sticker onto the lone blower fan's face. VideoCardz believes that pre-announcement renders and specification leaks had caused confusion across insider networks—hence the emergence of "Radeon RX 9070 XT(X) 32 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/332589/despite-frank-azors-dismissal-whispers-of-a-32-gb-radeon-rx-9070-xtx-resurface)" rumors, within the first quarter of 2025. PowerColor did not showcase its pro-grade at the recently concluded Computex trade event—instead, company representatives were tasked with hyping up incoming custom Radeon RX 9060 XT gaming cards (https://www.techpowerup.com/337095/powercolor-radeon-rx-9060-xt-graphics-cards-pictured), and a mysterious "REVA" prototype (https://www.techpowerup.com/337365/powercolor-reva-graphics-card-series-debuted-at-computex-2025). At the time of writing, PowerColor has not issued any Radeon AI PRO R9700-related press material. AMD and manufacturing partners are expected to launch finalized products in July.https://tpucdn.com/img/2Y7sF1RkmRQzEb76_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2Y7sF1RkmRQzEb76.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aGiTTjUzDwHz2QWU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aGiTTjUzDwHz2QWU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oDAF8uMWboIp6m62_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oDAF8uMWboIp6m62.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qB95yDhbokswARIl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qB95yDhbokswARIl.jpg)

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LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, expands the UNI FAN series with the new UNI FAN SL-INFINITY Wireless. Designed for ultimate customization, the new fans feature three independently controlled lighting zones and two sides of unique styles, thanks to different dual-layered infinity mirror designs on each side. The flexible receiver can connect to either side for easy installation. An upgraded 4-pin cable ensures that the fans are instantly recognized as PWM devices in the BIOS, with a built-in tail PWM cable delivering extra power when needed. Reducing the clutter even further, L-Wireless SYNC 2.4 GHz technology enables full wireless control of ARGB lighting and fan speeds.

Limitless Lighting and Dual-Sided Design
The UNI FAN SL-INFINITY Wireless introduces three independently controlled lighting zones, allowing users to unlock new levels of customization when designing their build. Each side of the fan features a distinct double infinity mirror design, enabling users to showcase two different visual styles based on orientation. Whether facing one side or the other, the SL-INFINITY Wireless ensures stunning visuals from every angle. Lighting effects are fully customizable via the updated L-Connect 3 software.https://tpucdn.com/img/XKSkvNJ1XgvGBU8a_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XKSkvNJ1XgvGBU8a.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PSgzjDPHcXOIzRp8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PSgzjDPHcXOIzRp8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5MA6Wv35mdCRMPKg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5MA6Wv35mdCRMPKg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/f8OGDn3lCRKeJGKg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/f8OGDn3lCRKeJGKg.jpg)
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Ready for a front-row seat to the next scientific revolution? That's the idea behind Doudna—a groundbreaking supercomputer announced today at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. The system represents a major national investment in advancing U.S. high-performance computing (HPC) leadership, ensuring U.S. researchers have access to cutting-edge tools to address global challenges. "It will advance scientific discovery from chemistry to physics to biology and all powered by—unleashing this power—of artificial intelligence," U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright (pictured above) said at today's event.

Also known as NERSC-10, Doudna is named for Nobel laureate and CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna. The next-generation system announced today is designed not just for speed but for impact. Powered by Dell Technologies infrastructure with the NVIDIA Vera Rubin architecture, and set to launch in 2026, Doudna is tailored for real-time discovery across the U.S. Department of Energy's most urgent scientific missions. It's poised to catapult American researchers to the forefront of critical scientific breakthroughs, fostering innovation and securing the nation's competitive edge in key technological fields.https://tpucdn.com/img/y50EwRCTNmqK0fVm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/y50EwRCTNmqK0fVm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tP79mVi1rcQfxGeL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tP79mVi1rcQfxGeL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DtyBRphGN8cz8evH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DtyBRphGN8cz8evH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mVR4krexdaCX3c2R_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mVR4krexdaCX3c2R.jpg)
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According to the latest rumor mill, AMD is preparing Radeon AI PRO R9700 (https://www.techpowerup.com/337449/latest-amd-linux-radeon-drivers-grants-rx-9060-xt-ai-pro-r9700-sku-support), a new GPU designed specifically for the Chinese market. The new Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU will feature deliberately handicapped performance parameters that comply with the most recent US export regulations while still supporting the local industry's needs for tasks such as on-device inference and model fine-tuning. To adhere to Washington's restrictions, AMD has reduced the chip's compute throughput to remain below the critical threshold for controlled exports, yet it retains 32 GB of high-bandwidth frame buffer memory and full PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. These specifications are intended to ensure efficient data transfer, and when multiple R9700 cards are deployed together, they can deliver substantial processing capability despite the lower power per card.

This China-specific strategy follows a challenging period for AMD in that region, including an $800 million charge (https://www.techpowerup.com/335562/amd-faces-usd-800m-loss-from-u-s-chip-export-curbs-to-china) related to its MI308 accelerator after it was blocked under earlier rules. NVIDIA has also suffered, losing an estimated $5.5 billion (https://www.techpowerup.com/335534/us-bans-export-of-nvidia-h20-accelerators-to-china-a-potential-usd-5-5-billion-loss-for-nvidia) in revenue when its H20 series was barred, and seeing its Chinese market share drop from roughly 90 percent in 2021 to about 50 percent today. These developments have created an opening for AMD to compete on both price and supply reliability. AMD's approach mirrors NVIDIA's release of a restricted-performance version of its Blackwell-architecture B20 GPU for China. Priced more competitively than previous China-compliant offerings, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 will arrive in the third quarter of 2025 alongside NVIDIA's B20. AMD intends to present its full AI silicon roadmap at the Advancing AI Summit on June 12, positioning the R9700 as a targeted solution for enterprises and research institutions rather than for hyperscale cloud environments.https://tpucdn.com/img/cT7SncuOKzpLtz01_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cT7SncuOKzpLtz01.jpg)

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The Type-C USB connector has made it a lot easier—at least in theory—to connect devices, but it's not without its faults, especially as it's been hard to know what capabilities both the ports and the cables deliver. The USB-IF has solved most of the issues on the cable side with clearer markings on certified cables, but that still leaves both computers and devices as a gotcha point. Microsoft has now announced that it has a new WHCP (Windows Hardware Compatibility Program) test for Windows 11 laptops that guarantees certain features from a Type-C USB port. No, it doesn't mean all new Windows 11 WHCP laptops will support USB4, which is something of a letdown, but it does guarantee that all USB-C ports on new WHCP laptops will support charging of the laptop and at least DP Alt mode for one display.

As the older USB 3.x standard doesn't support many of the features of USB4, there are several limitations to laptops that lack USB4 support, beyond just data transfer speeds over USB, such as PCIe tunnelling and Thunderbolt 3 support. However, Microsoft mandates Thunderbolt 3 support on all WHCP laptops with USB4 support. USB4 equipped WHCP laptops also have to support 15 W device charging and at least a pair of 4K 60 Hz displays via DP Alt mode. Microsoft's new WHCP testing does at least remove some of the guesswork when buying a new laptop, but until all laptops support USB4, there will still be devices with limited USB Type-C ports in the market.https://tpucdn.com/img/l7rv6Oua0KZFxupF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/l7rv6Oua0KZFxupF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eNvGMKcJ3z2bl8vP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eNvGMKcJ3z2bl8vP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UYZJ2x0fPP6xk3Ca_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UYZJ2x0fPP6xk3Ca.jpg)

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AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT has shown up in the news a number of times leading up to the expected retail launch, from AsRock's announcement (https://www.techpowerup.com/337558/asrock-reveals-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-series-graphics-cards) to a recent Geekbench leak (https://www.techpowerup.com/337440/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb-graphics-card-geekbenched-leaked-results-suggest-25-31-faster-than-rx-7600-xt) that put the RDNA 4 GPU ahead of the RX 7600 XT by a fair shout. Now, however, we have a gaming benchmark from 3DMark Time Spy showing the RX 9060 XT nearly matching the RX 7700 XT, and those results could still improve as drivers mature and become more stable. The benchmark results are courtesy of u/uesato_hinata, who got their hands on an XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB and posted their results on r/AMD on Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/1l0e31z/xfx_swift_9060xt_16gb_white_benchmarks_on_old).

There are a few caveats to these performance figures, though, since the redditor who shared the results was using beta drivers and a moderate GPU overclock and undervolt—cited as "+200mhz clock offset -40mv undervolt +10% power limit, I can get 3.46Ghz at 199 W". With those performance tweaks, however, the RX 9060 XT puts up a respectable result of 14,210 points in 3DMark Time Spy. For comparison, the average RX 7700 XT scores 15,452 points in the same benchmark. However, it should also be noted that the gaming PC used in the RX 9060 XT benchmark in question was powered by a rather old AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with mismatched DDR4-2133 RAM, meaning there is likely at least some performance left on the table, even if GPU utilization seems consistently high in the 3DMark monitoring chart, indicating there was little bottlenecking limiting the performance. The redditor went on to benchmark the GPU in Black Myth: Wukong (https://imgur.com/a/blackmyth-wukong-benchmark-9060xt-16gb-r5-5600-uOn11fR), where it managed a 64 FPS average at stock clocks at 1080p, with most settings set to high. Applying the overclock boosted average FPS to a mere 65 FPS, but increased the minimum FPS from 17 to 23. These numbers also won't be representative of the performance for all RX 9060 XT GPUs, since we know that AMD is launching both 8 and 16 GB versions of the RX 9060 XT with different GPU clock speeds for the different memory variants (https://www.techpowerup.com/337504/clock-speed-disparities-noted-between-yestons-radeon-rx-9060-xt-gaea-16-gb-8-gb-skus)https://tpucdn.com/img/keHInQ5tOoZfsc9Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/keHInQ5tOoZfsc9Z.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dt7r6pD4zmf7rRvk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dt7r6pD4zmf7rRvk.jpg)

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Acer was late with its contribution of custom RDNA 4 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/?architecture=RDNA+4.0&sort=generation) graphics card; introductory press material (https://www.techpowerup.com/334199/acer-refreshes-predator-bifrost-and-acer-nitro-graphics-cards-with-new-amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-gpus) was issued after the fact, and potential buyers have waited a while for retail stock to reach end destinations (https://www.techpowerup.com/334199/acer-refreshes-predator-bifrost-and-acer-nitro-graphics-cards-with-new-amd-radeon-rx-9000-series-gpus). The Taiwanese manufacturer's opening salvo consisted of premium "Predator BiFrost" and sub-flagship "Nitro (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/acer-nitro-rx-9070-xt-oc.b12338)" overclocked Radeon RX 9070 XT models, but non-XT options did not launch at the same time. This morning, VideoCardz noted the availability of Predator BiFrost RX 9070 OC 16 GB cards in Japan. The company's regional office has opened its direct-to-customer order book; to the tune of 128,800 yen (including sales tax) per unit—converting to roughly ~$902 (USD).

Unlike XT equivalents, Acer's Predator BiFrost OC and Nitro OC (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/acer-nitro-rx-9070-oc.b12336) RX 9070 models feature two 8-pin power connectors (instead of three units). Currently, the Geizhals/Skinflint price aggregator denotes stock—of both SKUs—being present at e-tailers in Germany and Austria. According to comparisons, the best Predator BiFrost RX 9070 OC deal comes in at €709 (inc. VAT), at GALAXUS. PLAYOX and Office-Partner.de offer the lowest Nitro RX 9070 OC price tags: €669 (inc. VAT), plus €4.99 processing fees. Acer has not publicly disclosed the reasons behind subsequent sluggish launches of its RDNA 4 portfolio. Curiously enough, Yeston—best known for dealing in eccentric card designs (https://www.techpowerup.com/333599/yeston-launches-radeon-rx-9070-series-sakura-sakura-atlantis-models)—foresaw a post-April stabilization of Radeon RX 9070 series shipments (https://www.techpowerup.com/334270/yeston-predicts-stabilization-of-radeon-rx-9070-series-supply-after-april).https://tpucdn.com/img/gkYYvCSR661mhHrm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gkYYvCSR661mhHrm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/DBRscXuAz5EI36k1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DBRscXuAz5EI36k1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Phn2cHcBZlN0S6Wj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Phn2cHcBZlN0S6Wj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iHwEJTDB3gdPDFB3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iHwEJTDB3gdPDFB3.jpg)

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CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2, previously known as "Project Orion," is now in pre-production. This move follows weeks of initial planning, and the development team is shifting focus toward concrete concept work. During this phase, designers and writers will refine story outlines, build environment layouts, and establish technical specifications before full production begins. One of the goals for Cyberpunk 2 is to expand beyond Night City. According to series creator Mike Pondsmith, players can expect a second city inspired by a ruined, dystopian version of Chicago. This new urban area is intended to evoke a sense of oppression and weariness yet remains rich in detail. By adding another metropolis, CD PROJEKT RED hopes to enhance the game's sense of scale and introduce new social dynamics that contrast with Night City's neon glow.

On the gameplay side, Cyberpunk 2 will deepen its focus on cybernetic enhancements. Drawing on ideas from the original pen-and-paper role-playing game, developers plan to incorporate body modifications that were not included in Cyberpunk 2077. Gamers can look forward to a broader selection of implantable upgrades, ranging from neural interfaces to advanced prosthetics. These new options should diversify character builds and provide players with more freedom when crafting their playstyles, ranging from stealthy infiltration to all-out combat. Despite the excitement, a release date remains far in the future. At this stage, only 96 developers are assigned to Cyberpunk 2, while the majority of CD PROJEKT RED is working on The Witcher 4, which is already in full production. A realistic launch window is around 2030.https://tpucdn.com/img/5kT7WHMd4ZMFDhlJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5kT7WHMd4ZMFDhlJ.jpg)

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Greetings soon-to-be-awakened, today, just about 72 hours before the floodgates open, we can finally share with you that rentable private servers will be available from head start launch on June 5th! We've previously communicated that private servers are for post-launch, but we're happy to share that progress has been faster than expected. We do, however, want to manage expectations about how private servers work in Dune: Awakening (https://duneawakening.com/). As you know, this is not your typical survival game.

Why private servers work differently in Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening is powered by a unique server and world structure, something we went in-depth on in a recent blog post (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1172710/view/546734009405671047). In short: each server belongs to a World consisting of several other servers, and each of those share the same social hubs and Deep Desert. This allows us to retain a neighborhood-like feel to the Hagga Basin and provide persistent, freeform building, and other server-demanding mechanics you typically see in survival games. We combine this with the large-scale multiplayer mechanics you would expect to find in MMOs where hundreds of players meet each other in social hubs and the Deep Desert to engage in social activities, trade, conflict, and more.https://tpucdn.com/img/kjquPQSixxMbLSs8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kjquPQSixxMbLSs8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iV54z0xloykydFaj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iV54z0xloykydFaj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AN343vN1gDDzSO2e_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AN343vN1gDDzSO2e.jpg)
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Microsoft has updated its most popular and most basic text editor with some new functionality. In Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft has updated Notepad to version 11.2504.50.0, introducing basic text formatting to its previously simple text editor. Now, it supports Markdown integration, featuring formatted Markdown and Markdown syntax views in the view menu, which allows users to type out Markdown syntax and view it rendered later on. While this may seem like a minor functionality improvement, it is an effort from Microsoft to enrich its basic text editor to a point where it is just enough for lightweight text editing but not close to its flagship Word text editor/processor. As you may recall, Microsoft also recently integrated Copilot (https://www.techpowerup.com/334820/windows-notepad-gets-microsoft-copilot-integration), its AI assistant, into Notepad. This update, along with Copilot, will enable users to perform basic text processing with the help of AI, correcting grammar, spelling, and even Markdown syntax mistakes on the fly.https://tpucdn.com/img/aJjbFSf7DS3r9Qs9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aJjbFSf7DS3r9Qs9.jpg)

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During a recent Computex keynote presentation, Qualcomm announced the next edition of its Snapdragon Summit. This year's event will take place in Hawaii, starting on September 23 and concluding on the 25th. The company's 2024 new product showcase took place last October (https://www.qualcomm.com/company/events/snapdragon-summit), so an earlier than expected scheduled follow-up has caused industry observers to raise a collective eyebrow. Insiders foresee an unveiling of Qualcomm's next-gen flagship notebook/slimline laptop processor; mid-April leaks produced a smattering of elevated (generational) performance numbers (https://www.techpowerup.com/335508/qualcomms-upcoming-snapdragon-x2-elite-pc-to-get-a-22-performance-boost). Late last week, Roland Quandt weighed in with fresh pre-release theories: "SC8480XP aka SD X2 Elite in testing with 64 GB RAM... looking like (an) 18-core thing (https://www.techpowerup.com/333486/qualcomms-snapdragon-x2-elite-to-come-with-up-to-18-cores), more and more."

Not long ago, the tenured (https://www.techpowerup.com/322520/asus-leaks-its-own-snapdragon-x-elite-notebook) semiconductor industry watcher linked the alleged Snapdragon X2 Elite flagship chip to a SK Hynix 48 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD-equipped SiP (System-in-Package) test platform. Mid-March "import-export database records" pointed to early evaluations of 18-core processor designs. The very best current-gen Snapdragon X Elite SoC (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/snapdragon-x1e-84-100.c4103) leverages a 12-core "Oryon" design. Additional murmurs have driven speculation about diversified Snapdragon X2 Elite chips; allegedly powering desktop applications. Q1'25 rumors suggested the existence of setups configured with 120 mm AIO cooling solutions.https://tpucdn.com/img/ayqCLVZnEgUvYeBn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ayqCLVZnEgUvYeBn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lBmPbhbMdA4mA43E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lBmPbhbMdA4mA43E.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6JVduq7OnqFMpSIO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6JVduq7OnqFMpSIO.jpg)

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Graphics card vendors are setting up product pages for AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT ahead of its June 5th release date. Tom's Hardware reports that well-known leaker @momomo_us discovered early retail listings from Central Computers (US) showing preliminary pricing that begins at $319.99. The California-based retailer has posted three ASRock variants of the RX 9060 XT with the Challenger 8 GB priced at $319.99, the Challenger 16 GB at $369.99, and the Steel Legend (https://www.techpowerup.com/337558/asrock-reveals-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-series-graphics-cards) 16 GB at $389.99. Both Challenger variants carry a $20 premium over AMD's suggested retail pricing for their respective memory configurations, while the Steel Legend brings a $40 markup above MSRP. These higher prices, compared to AMD's MSRP ($299 for the 8 GB version and $349 for the 16 GB model), likely reflect factory overclocking implementations across all three models. VideoCardz also spotted UK retailer Overclockers UK briefly displaying pricing ranging from £289.99 to £359.99 before masking their listings to conceal actual launch pricing.

AMD's RX 9060 XT 8 GB and 16 GB target the mainstream segment competing directly with NVIDIA's RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. Both RX 9060 XT models are based on the 4 nm "Navi 44" silicon, with upgrades to the latest RDNA 4 architecture and new features such as FSR 4 and the upcoming FSR "Project Redstone" feature set. The company claims that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB should beat the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB by 6% on average, tested across 40 game titles, at 1440p. The RX 9060 XT debuts (https://www.techpowerup.com/337066/amd-announces-radeon-rx-9060-xt-graphics-card-claims-fastest-under-usd-350) with official pricing starting at $299 for the 8 GB version and $349 for the 16 GB model.https://tpucdn.com/img/xTUPHEkq7ElVRKZt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xTUPHEkq7ElVRKZt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Jq6mAwAvHsT3dZCi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Jq6mAwAvHsT3dZCi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/P2kbtlS6qJQnZeHN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P2kbtlS6qJQnZeHN.jpg)
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The undisputed number one princess in the world, Hatsune Miku, has conquered hearts the world over. But her blue hair and blue tie don't have to stay hidden in your WiFi. With the TUF Gaming x Hatsune Miku collection, the world's most famous vocaloid can sing along with you through your gaming peripherals. Special Hatsune Miku editions of the TUF Gaming K3 Gen II gaming keyboard, TUF Gaming H1 Gen II gaming mouse, TUF Gaming Mini Wireless mouse, and TUF Gaming P1 gaming mouse pad bring a cybernetic fusion of Miku's signature blue-green and pink color scheme along with the mechanical-armor aesthetics of TUF Gaming.

Durable, compact, and stylish: The TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku Edition keyboard
Finished in the Hatsune Miku color scheme, the TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku Edition gaming keyboard (https://www.asus.com/accessories/keyboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-k3-gen-ii-hatsune-miku-edition/) makes a stunning first impression. Miku-themed touches abound across its surfaces, including specialized keycaps for the Enter keys, spacebar, Esc key, and more. Per-key RGB LED illumination with up to 16.8 million colors, customizable through ASUS Aura Sync, lets you personalize the look of the board. But can you truly say from the bottom of your heart that Miku is adorable if you stray too far from her signature colors?https://tpucdn.com/img/rHKn0PZUfvCqbHf5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rHKn0PZUfvCqbHf5.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PR5kImKcA4cEgrgr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PR5kImKcA4cEgrgr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/na2odvAUpCY6wC6w_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/na2odvAUpCY6wC6w.jpg)
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Around mid-April, an insider report suggested that AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU was capable of boosting up to 3.3 GHz (https://www.techpowerup.com/335455/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-reportedly-capable-of-boosting-up-to-3-3-ghz-new-leak-suggests-navi-44-xt-gpu). That specification leak has materialized in real life; across a group of board partner examples. Last week, ASRock confirmed that its triple-fan Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend cards can achieve "boost clocks of up to 3320 MHz (https://www.techpowerup.com/337558/asrock-reveals-amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-series-graphics-cards)." Similarly, Sapphire's overengineered Nitro+ flagship option (https://www.techpowerup.com/337193/sapphire-at-computex-2025-edge-ai-mini-pcs-nitro-phantomlink-motherboard-rx-9060-xt) is reportedly just as capable. XFX has joined in on the fun; as demonstrated by a product landing page (https://www.xfxforce.com/gpu/amd-radeon-rx-9060) that covers several factory overclocked Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb.c4293) and 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251) custom card designs.

Interestingly, the North American board partner has implemented the same clock speeds across triple and dual-fan Swift OC (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/xfx-swift-rx-9060-xt-oc.b12568) SKUs. Identikit info—of "game clock up to 2780 MHz" and "boost clock up to 3320 MHz"—is mentioned throughout official listings. XFX's new-gen dual-fan Swift design was low-key unveiled during the early days of RDNA 4 (https://www.techpowerup.com/333571/xfx-radeon-rx-9070-xt-swift-dual-fan-model-pops-at-e-tail-in-china). VideoCardz reckons that a lot of Team Red AIBs are not going to stick with a baseline 150 W TDP; instead company engineers are opting for ranges between 170 W and 180 W. AMD's maximum TDP ceiling for the Navi 44 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-44.g1070) (XT) GPU is 182 W. We hope that a decent number of XFX evaluation samples have been shipped to TechPowerUp HQ for review purposes (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/?category=Graphics%20Cards).https://tpucdn.com/img/lHvCbRcflV86ipxK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lHvCbRcflV86ipxK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VPzH6336sVEZUxzF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VPzH6336sVEZUxzF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/G13IfyRAar1NKkiS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/G13IfyRAar1NKkiS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZnT6Zf4XK8sALzu8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZnT6Zf4XK8sALzu8.jpg)
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Today (June 1) we made a very difficult decision to suspend the development of project Gemini and project Bifrost—the relevant current reports have been released to the market. The suspension of the Gemini project is a consequence of the fact that the Publisher has not presented us with a draft of the subsequent content rider to the Publishing Agreement covering the terms and conditions of further milestones on project Gemini and the lack of communication from the Publisher as to its willingness to continue or terminate the Gemini project (https://www.techpowerup.com/334220/people-can-fly-stepping-away-from-vr-development-publishing).

Project Bifrost was suspended due to the above and the analysis of the Group's cash flow, which showed a lack of prospects for securing organizational resources and funds necessary to continue the production and release of this project. As a result, we have to significantly regroup as a studio and scale down our teams, which hurts the most. We wish to express our deepest regret and sadness over how these events have unfolded and our sincere gratitude for everyone's contribution up to this point.

Sebastian Wojciechowski, CEO

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In a "Public Real-Time Gold Deck" presentation document, Intel has advertised a good number of current and upcoming processor platforms that offer support for Time Coordinated Computing (TCC). Earlier today, InstLatX64 highlighted interesting "in development" technologies that were mentioned on page 34. The PDF was uploaded—for public consumption—mid-way through May, but Team Blue's "TCC Experience" was last revised on September 2024 (according to a footnote). This is fairly dry material; covering edge applications—suitably capable processors are advertised as dealing with a combination: "of real-time workloads and best effort workloads on the same system, by leveraging many silicon and SW optimizations." Interestingly, this TCC support slide confirms the existence of furthest out "Nova Lake-S" desktop and "Nova Lake-U" mobile processors.

Up until last month, Intel's "Nova Lake" next-gen CPU family was a mostly leaked property—an alleged "matching LGA 1954 (https://www.techpowerup.com/337445/intel-nova-lake-s-socket-dimensions-turns-up-in-shipping-doc-possibly-compatible-w-current-cooling-solutions)" socket standard was unearthed very recently. Intel leadership anticipates a loose 2026 launch window. Rumors of a 12-core "Bartlett Lake-S" gaming processor (https://www.techpowerup.com/335480/intel-bartlett-lake-s-gaming-cpu-is-possible-more-hints-appear-for-a-12-p-core-sku) turned up online in April (linked to LGA 1700), following continued speculative talk regarding a lineup of "pure P-core (https://www.techpowerup.com/331041/intel-bartlett-lake-appears-as-a-p-e-core-hybrid-p-core-only-cpus-could-soon-follow)" variants. The latest "TCC Experience" roadmap points to "Bartlett Lake-S" processors arriving—before "Panther Lake (https://www.techpowerup.com/337022/intel-core-ultra-panther-lake-processor-hands-on-and-up-close-at-computex-2025)"—under the banner of "Intel Core Series 2." A "Bartlett Lake-S 12P" category sits just above "Wildcat Lake" on the TCC slide's timeline. The latter seems to be a lower-end (https://www.techpowerup.com/330068/intels-wildcat-lake-emerges-as-new-entry-level-processor-series) mobile CPU range, likely designed with power efficiency (https://www.techpowerup.com/332237/intel-panther-lake-wildcat-lake-sku-details-leak-out) in mind.https://tpucdn.com/img/gVMRZeFbVJehITf9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gVMRZeFbVJehITf9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1T2SrANnXUlhJ0ZT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1T2SrANnXUlhJ0ZT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fRfiNFQ9YeVvFKYW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fRfiNFQ9YeVvFKYW.jpg)

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NVIDIA plans to introduce its first Arm-based "N1/N1x" gaming SoC (https://www.techpowerup.com/336450/nvidia-mediatek-reportedly-readying-n1-arm-based-soc-for-introduction-at-computex) in Dell's Alienware laptops later this year or early 2026, according to Taiwanese reports. The SoC is being developed with MediaTek, combining an Arm-derived CPU core and NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU architecture. Early rumors suggest that NVIDIA's new SoC will operate within an 80 W to 120 W power range, positioning it among existing high-performance laptop chips. When Qualcomm entered the Arm-based laptop design market with its Snapdragon X-series, it faced challenges because many titles required emulation through Microsoft's Prism framework, leading to compatibility issues and lower frame rates on Arm-based Windows devices. NVIDIA plans to work closely with Microsoft and game developers to ensure that Arm compatibility is present from day one, so every Arm SoC maker will benefit.

Rumors of an Arm-centric NVIDIA chip first appeared in 2023, and recent leaks suggest an engineering prototype already exists. During an earnings presentation earlier this year, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company plans to integrate Arm CPU blocks into AI-oriented hardware, specifically mentioning the Digits compute system. Dell's CEO, Michael Dell, also hinted at a future AI-capable PC collaboration with NVIDIA, fueling speculation that Alienware will be the first to use the new chip. Beyond gaming, the partnership with MediaTek could lead to broader Arm solutions for both desktops and mobile devices. MediaTek is reportedly working on its own Arm-based PC processors, and AMD is exploring Arm architectures for future Surface devices. NVIDIA's entry into this space could turn Dell's Alienware laptops into a practical testbed for high-performance Arm technology in a market long dominated by x86 workforce.https://tpucdn.com/img/rdtBl4aiYZ7BCAb6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rdtBl4aiYZ7BCAb6.jpg)

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Valve released its latest May 2025 Steam Survey results, and Linux gaming is on the rise. According to Valve, the usage of Linux kernel-based operating systems among Steam users increased by 0.42% to reach 2.69%, marking one of the highest levels the platform has seen. Windows remains the dominant operating system, at 95.45%, with macOS holding 1.85%. However, Linux's growth is significant for open-source enthusiasts. Given the continued expansion of Steam's user base, the absolute number of Linux gamers is likely at an all-time high now, with hopes of continued growth. The infamous year of Linux on the desktop is actually this year's Linux on handheld. In May 2023, Linux accounted for just 1.47 percent of Steam users, rising to 2.32 percent in May 2024 before this latest increase.

This upward trend has been driven in large part by Valve's SteamOS, which is based on Arch Linux and powers the popular Steam Deck handheld console. As more people adopt the Steam Deck and install SteamOS on desktop machines, the Linux gaming community on Steam continues to grow steadily. SteamOS is also expanding to more handheld devices, and more companies are launching and experimenting with handhelds using other Linux distributions. Improvements at the kernel level and enhanced driver support from AMD and Intel have also contributed to this surge. Besides more driver optimization, the Wine-based compatibility layer, Proton, has undergone numerous updates to enhance performance and stability, often achieving comparability with and sometimes outperforming Windows.https://tpucdn.com/img/N2izQ41ZBPTkBsxw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N2izQ41ZBPTkBsxw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oEcG4xRQFgVue5tE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oEcG4xRQFgVue5tE.jpg)

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The pit lane is open, the cars are in grid formation, and the red lights are off! F1 25 (https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-25) has officially launched and is now in players' hands. We thought this would be a great moment to connect with F1's Creative Director, Gavin Cooper, for an exclusive Q&A. Gavin has been a creative force in game development for decades. He has worked on racing titles since the late '90s and has built a career out of making the most immersive titles with unrivaled authenticity enjoyed by millions of players and fans around the world.

Meanwhile, Formula 1 has surged in popularity around the globe, adding nearly 90 million new fans in 2024 including a rising profile within American pop culture, making it one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide. And F1 25 is the best place for players and fans to interact and celebrate their fandom. In our Q&A, Gavin shares his thoughts on how he and his team create the world's premier racing game, new technology advancements and how it impacts play, working with the community to make the best game possible, the summer blockbuster F1 movie and the game's unique tie-ins, and building a game that celebrates the sport, the fans, and the culture that surrounds it. Let's get into it.https://tpucdn.com/img/Xl28BMtRORgGldYl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Xl28BMtRORgGldYl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/flJ1YCqbBQwH0nMw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/flJ1YCqbBQwH0nMw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aE5705QtsZJ7fhMU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aE5705QtsZJ7fhMU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1pSm2Awn9MbbU1Rn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1pSm2Awn9MbbU1Rn.jpg)
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PowerColor introduced four custom Radeon RX 9060 XT options during Computex 2025 (https://www.techpowerup.com/337095/powercolor-radeon-rx-9060-xt-graphics-cards-pictured); consisting of standard black mid-range Hellhound and entry-level Reaper models. The dark 16 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb.c4293) and 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251) launch lineup will be joined by Spectral White sibling in the near future. The manufacturer's China website was updated with three pale alternatives at some point last week. Currently, only the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Hellhound Spectral White SKU (https://www.powercolor.com/product-detail254.htm) has made tracks over to the Taiwanese brand's global web presence. The company's Navi 44 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-44.g1070) XT GPU-based portfolio is not expected to welcome premium-tier Red Devil entries, so the current collection—of seven distinct offerings—will suffice.

Curiously, the two Reaper models seem to differ in terms of clock speeds. As noted by VideoCardz, this specification disparity reflects a recently reported difference between Yeston's Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB and 8 GB GAEA (https://www.techpowerup.com/337504/clock-speed-disparities-noted-between-yestons-radeon-rx-9060-xt-gaea-16-gb-8-gb-skus) SKUs. Almost akin to patterns exhibited by the Chinese AIB's baseline MSRP conformant products, the PowerColor Reaper 16 GB card seems to boast greater game and boost clock digits when compared to its 8 GB sibling: +90 MHz and 100 MHz (respectively). At first, Yeston's GAEA spec charts were believed to contain placeholder info or anomalous data. The appearances of comparable PowerColor examples indicate an advantageous position for certain 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM-equipped models.https://tpucdn.com/img/Q8EWlgIqFQInlMNy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q8EWlgIqFQInlMNy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Q6eQIZMY68S81em2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Q6eQIZMY68S81em2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/70uefJmd4PMS8Bl9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/70uefJmd4PMS8Bl9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QSKcBUJLRT6xjP0Y_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QSKcBUJLRT6xjP0Y.jpg)
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This Sunday, June 8, it's time for another huge double feature. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct—a deep-dive into the upcoming sequel to Obsidian Entertainment's award-winning sci-fi RPG. These shows are always an exciting moment for all of us at Xbox, offering a look at brand-new games and updates from across our first-party studios and our incredible partners across the globe. We hope you can join us to watch live. With that in mind, here are all the details you need to know ahead of Sunday.

What time does Xbox Games Showcase begin? The Showcase will take place on Sunday, June 8, beginning at:

PDT: June 8, 10am
EDT: June 8, 1pm
BST: June 8, 6pm
CEST: June 8, 7pm
JST: June 9, 2am
AEST: June 9, 3am

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As many will recall, Zotac's GeForce RTX 5090 Solid graphics card series has had a storied career since launching earlier this year. One example served as the progenitor of "ROPGate (https://www.techpowerup.com/332884/nvidia-geforce-rtx-50-cards-spotted-with-missing-rops-nvidia-confirms-the-issue-multiple-vendors-affected)"—as rooted out by original TechPowerUp investigations. Despite a ban of non-D variants in the region, Zotac GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/zotac-rtx-5090-solid-oc.b12003) retail units were reportedly available to purchase—via online auctions (https://www.techpowerup.com/332078/zotac-geforce-rtx-5090-solid-oc-on-auction-in-china-apparently-sourced-from-s-korea)—in China. Late last week, a disgruntled Alameda County-based customer highlighted their purchase of a very disappointing package.

Taking to the official Micro Center subreddit, member "JamesFerg650" outlined a so-called "backpack scam," and directed frustrations at the long-running computer retail store. A more measured update was shared online later on: "yesterday after work I went to the new Micro Center in Santa Clara for the soft opening (https://www.microcenter.com/site/mc-news/article/micro-center-santa-clara-photos.aspx). Almost four hours after clock out time, I was home with my brand new Zotac 5090. I was so happy leaving Micro Center, I went out the door without a second thought and drove home smiling and singing along to my (favorite) music. All that build up became the biggest letdown when I opened my box to find three cross-body backpacks inside rather than my 5090."https://tpucdn.com/img/Yd6AXXQXB1UDqnlR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Yd6AXXQXB1UDqnlR.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CVWdStCQEADbJZrZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CVWdStCQEADbJZrZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OB2lRNdnvhRn4ifX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OB2lRNdnvhRn4ifX.jpg)
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How NVIDIA's AI factory platform balances maximum performance and minimum latency, optimizing AI inference to power the next industrial revolution. When we prompt generative AI to answer a question or create an image, large language models generate tokens of intelligence that combine to provide the result. One prompt. One set of tokens for the answer. This is called AI inference (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/solutions/ai/inference/). Agentic AI uses reasoning to complete tasks. AI agents aren't just providing one-shot answers. They break tasks down into a series of steps, each one a different inference technique. One prompt. Many sets of tokens to complete the job.

The engines of AI inference are called AI factories—massive infrastructures that serve AI to millions of users at once. AI factories generate AI tokens. Their product is intelligence. In the AI era, this intelligence grows revenue and profits. Growing revenue over time depends on how efficient the AI factory can be as it scales. AI factories are the machines of the next industrial revolution.https://tpucdn.com/img/YQNVit77rIH6NPd6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YQNVit77rIH6NPd6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4VUWbsEpQbPuimSw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4VUWbsEpQbPuimSw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PJ0LtW4OJvsXtjXk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PJ0LtW4OJvsXtjXk.jpg)
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ASUS today announced the Prime MR120 series of case fans, designed for quiet and capable cooling performance with a gorgeous design that adds style to any PC. The MR120 series is built to keep a user's hottest components cool and their rig quiet. PWM control and a wide RPM range also mean the MR120 series will stay ultraquiet during lightweight tasks and crank up the cooling when it is time to run demanding apps. With a maximum noise output of 21dB(A), the MR120 Standard fan model will keep unwanted sound to a minimum so users can enjoy aural bliss in their gaming sessions. The MR120 Reverse stays similarly muted with a maximum noise output of 23dB(A). The latter is ideal for users who want an interior-facing fan that emphasizes RGB, presents unobstructed fan blades and keeps things quiet.

The MR120 series achieves a delicate balance of low noise and effective cooling thanks to its thick 28 mm frame. This allows for wider blades and enables high static pressure to push air deep into the nooks and crannies of a system. The Standard model of the MR120 provides up to 58CFM of airflow and 1.7mmH₂O of static pressure for an ample ability to handle airflow resistance, cool components and prevent heat buildup. The Reverse model of the MR120 provides strong cooling performance as well, offering up to 58CFM and 1.38mmH₂O static pressure.https://tpucdn.com/img/IrkZqD5RBzQeR9uu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IrkZqD5RBzQeR9uu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/pEK3OKYr1D2MSixE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/pEK3OKYr1D2MSixE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qsowP0kZYxruTubD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qsowP0kZYxruTubD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LH46jrNGdNdoOCG0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LH46jrNGdNdoOCG0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cDWSz1c6VKsrQVjo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cDWSz1c6VKsrQVjo.jpg)
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ASUS today announced the Prime AP202 microATX computer case, featuring panoramic curved tempered glass for displaying internal hardware plus enhanced airflow via a unique slot vent. No matter what kind of PC a user is building—a gaming rig, creator command center, or general-purpose system—the AP202 will serve their needs and look good doing it.

Striking design
The understated design of the Prime AP202 only draws as much attention as a user wants it to. It comes in either a black or white colorway, so users can choose whichever suits their internal components best. And thanks to a curved glass window that stretches nearly halfway around the case, users will see their components from most angles.https://tpucdn.com/img/YAfw6N2lyG21XxUj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YAfw6N2lyG21XxUj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lXrksXecWXmmqy5g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lXrksXecWXmmqy5g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rPUMHEELSI8VeU9g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rPUMHEELSI8VeU9g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8RjGxvXTO26RI3lh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8RjGxvXTO26RI3lh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/oYqQh9LukxNJG2IA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oYqQh9LukxNJG2IA.jpg)
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Mid-way through last month, Tencent's President—Martin Lau—confirmed that this company had stockpiled a huge quantity of NVIDIA H20 AI GPUs (https://www.techpowerup.com/336823/tencent-president-discusses-significant-stockpiling-of-ai-gpus-open-to-future-adoption-of-native-designs), prior to new trade restrictions coming into effect. According to earlier reports, China's largest tech firms have collectively spent $16 billion (https://www.techpowerup.com/335077/chinas-largest-ai-firms-reportedly-forked-out-usd-16-billion-total-for-nvidia-h20-gpu-supplies-in-2025) on hardware acquisitions in Q1'25. Team Green engineers are likely engaged in the creation of "nerfed" enterprise-grade chip designs—potentially ready for deployment later on in 2025. Huawei leadership is likely keen to take advantage of this situation, although it will be difficult to compete with the sheer volume of accumulated H20 units. The Shenzhen, Guangdong-based giant's Ascend AI accelerator family is considered to be a valid alternative to equivalent "sanction-conformant" NVIDIA products.

The controversial (https://www.techpowerup.com/335570/report-suggests-huawei-ascend-910c-ai-accelerators-utilization-of-foreign-parts-investigators-find-7-nm-tsmc-dies) 910C model and a successor seem to be worthy candidates (https://www.techpowerup.com/335749/huawei-prepares-6-nm-ascend-920c-accelerator-900-teraflops-4000-gb-s-hbm3); as demonstrated by preliminary performance data (https://www.techpowerup.com/335984/deepseek-r2-leak-reveals-512-petaflops-push-on-domestic-ai-accelerator-infrastructure), but fresh industry murmurs suggest teething problems. The Information has picked up inside track chatter from unnamed moles at ByteDance and Alibaba. During test runs, staffers noted the overheating of Huawei Ascend 910C trial samples. Additionally, they highlighted limitations within the Huawei Compute Architecture for Neural Networks (CANN) software platform. NVIDIA's extremely mature CUDA ecosystem holds a significant advantage here. Several of China's prime AI players—including DeepSeek (https://www.techpowerup.com/332565/deepseek-reportedly-pursuing-development-of-proprietary-ai-chip)—are reportedly pursuing in-house AI chip development projects; therefore positioning themselves as competing with Huawei, in a future scenario.https://tpucdn.com/img/5FNyFnXTPqtrGWIk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5FNyFnXTPqtrGWIk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/0C7EFZ4beQnej5PC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/0C7EFZ4beQnej5PC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/D6AIPyCKQjwlCLhm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/D6AIPyCKQjwlCLhm.jpg)

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We're getting close to the Xbox Games Showcase (https://www.techpowerup.com/337567/reminder-xbox-games-showcase-the-outer-worlds-2-direct-lined-up-for-june-8-broadcast), so you still have a little more time to download and play these games before we throw more at your "to be played" wishlist! For now, we have more updates, some day ones, and a few blasts from the past. Let's get to it!

Available Today:
Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions (Cloud and Console) - June 5
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
Gather your party; the RPG saga returns. Immerse yourself in an epic RPG series where every choice matters. Play over 100 hours of adventure in enhanced editions of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II!https://tpucdn.com/img/KNytZ3CsluCkmUOX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KNytZ3CsluCkmUOX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fN08EKb8oUvfdrzj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fN08EKb8oUvfdrzj.jpg)
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Chinese tech news sites have alluded to the launch of Colorful's brand-new SMART 900 Mini PC in the region. Oddly, the company's various web presences and social media accounts do not mention this diminutive 4-liter (volume) product. At last month's Computex trade show, the TechPowerUp crew happened upon a preview unit (https://www.techpowerup.com/337093/colorful-shows-mini-pcs-and-new-laptops-at-computex-2025)—dubbed generically as a "Mini AI PC." The latest press material confirms Colorful's selection of AMD's top-flight 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-ai-max-395.c3994) APU. The Team Red "Strix Halo (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/?f=codename_=Strix%20Halo)" mobile series leverages "Zen 5" processor cores and RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics solutions. Colorful has joined a small club of Mini PC providers that deal in Ryzen AI Max-equipped hardware. GMKtec seems to be leading this pack; with last month's global release (https://www.techpowerup.com/336216/gmktec-lining-up-amd-strix-halo-apu-powered-evo-x2-mini-pc-for-launch-in-us-europe) of configurable EVO-X2 Mini PC pre-builds (starting at $1499).

Zotac is readying a competing Magnus EA (2025) range (https://www.techpowerup.com/336749/zotac-readies-magnus-ea-mini-pc-powered-by-ryzen-ai-max-strix-halo); the TPU team encountered a 12-core Ryzen AI Max 390 (https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-ai-max-390.c3995)-equipped example at Computex 2025 (https://www.techpowerup.com/337097/zotac-showcases-new-handhelds-and-mini-pcs-at-computex-2025). In North America, Framework is still working on getting its "4.5L Mini-ITX" Desktop (https://www.techpowerup.com/333139/framework-announces-new-gaming-mini-desktop) out of the door—hopefully by the third quarter of this year. Colorful's SMART 900 Mini PC design sports a high quality anodized aluminium chassis. An "excellent" heat dissipation solution is advertised as taking: "advantage of the metal body—ensuring that the system can maintain a low operating temperature and a relatively reasonable noise level under high load." Rival manufacturers have outlined memory configurations of 64 GB or 128 GB LPDDR5X, but Colorful has opted for an unusual in-between 96 GB setup. At the time of writing, no SMART 900 Mini PC pricing information was included in local media reports.https://tpucdn.com/img/uEN71v2MuMAMvAuz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uEN71v2MuMAMvAuz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EdxKwqDMwNdGC5v0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EdxKwqDMwNdGC5v0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/14CjhAaclXnd2mhu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/14CjhAaclXnd2mhu.jpg)

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We at CD Projekt Red (https://www.cdprojektred.com/en) are collaborating with Epic Games to push open-world game design further than ever before, and we wanted to share our progress with the gaming community through The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo—a showcase of how we're bringing more life, depth, and reactivity to the Continent than ever before. This isn't gameplay of The Witcher 4 (https://www.thewitcher.com/us/en/witcher4), but we still wanted to incorporate CD Projekt Red's signature storytelling into the tech demo, showing our new protagonist Ciri in the midst of a dangerous monster contract. We also reveal the never-before-seen region of Kovir, a rugged land where cities are built on trade and keep a careful distance from the military conflicts that plague the rest of the north.

But the focus of this tech demo is just that—tech—and we were proud to show it live on stage, running at 60 frames per second on a PlayStation 5. The tools highlighted won't just power The Witcher 4, but will also be shared with the wider video game development community through Unreal Engine 5. The tech we're creating with Epic will benefit the entire industry, ultimately bringing a better experience to players.https://tpucdn.com/img/Qe5BnoLAIXD5fFok_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Qe5BnoLAIXD5fFok.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xcSXqiSV4CWoxrHy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xcSXqiSV4CWoxrHy.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/sKckVo6vrO4Hubku_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sKckVo6vrO4Hubku.jpg)
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Perusers of the NVIDIA US Marketplace noticed a listing of an "Acme GeForce RTX 4040 8 GB BRICK Edition" product. Prior to a fresh removal, this mystery item was not in stock—reflecting the short supply of many GeForce RTX 50-series offerings. An advertised £$0.00" price indicates internal placeholder or jokey origins. After all, graphics card-related scams have involved the swiping of genuine articles—craftily replaced with similarly weighted substitutes. In some cases actual bricks (https://www.reddit.com/r/Newegg/comments/1gkrm1s/newegg_sent_me_a_brick_instead_of_my_gpu/), or—very recently—multiple cross-body backpacks stuffed into retail packages (https://www.techpowerup.com/337564/customer-discovers-hardware-less-zotac-geforce-rtx-5090-package-micro-center-connects-backpack-scam-to-supplier). According to news reports, NVIDIA's past-gen BRICK SKU is equipped with an impressive set of amusing features: "durable casing, passive cooling, absolute silence, and zero dependency on drivers." On a serious note, Team Green's desktop "Ada Lovelace (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/?architecture=Ada+Lovelace&sort=generation)" gaming card generation never dipped below the GeForce RTX 4060 tier. TechPowerUp's GPU database lists an unreleased GeForce RTX 4050 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4050.c3892) model—leakers believe that a direct successor (https://www.techpowerup.com/337692/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reportedly-scheduled-for-july-release) will turn up in July.https://tpucdn.com/img/P124bgiXOQ91lphs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P124bgiXOQ91lphs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/yPyxXIXKJXG1kyyQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yPyxXIXKJXG1kyyQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/0sdtSJoVKd6Dy0Jh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/0sdtSJoVKd6Dy0Jh.jpg)

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We are thrilled to announce a landmark pricing strategy for our Gen 5 x16 4x M.2 NVMe AIC series, making cutting-edge performance more accessible than ever. Now available for USD$999 and $899 respectively, the Rocket 7604A RAID AIC and Rocket 1604A Switch AIC represent an exceptional value by doubling the performance capabilities of conventional 4-port NVMe solutions with over 50 GB/s+ of real-world transfer speed.

This significant pricing offer reflects our commitment to accelerating market adoption of today's leading SSD media and enabling a wider range of industrial and high-performance computing applications to leverage the full power of Gen 5 NVMe storage technology.https://tpucdn.com/img/TNt22J64j4zkUPKw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TNt22J64j4zkUPKw.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XODDjGZVngSopLKX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XODDjGZVngSopLKX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/msrys1Moy6AC1Z02_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/msrys1Moy6AC1Z02.jpg)
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EUROCOM launches the Nightsky RX515 - a remarkable fusion of power, portability, and precision, designed to cater demanding professionals, students creators and gamers. EUROCOM Nightsky RX515 is powered by NVIDIA latest Blackwell RTX 5060 architecture, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and supports up to 4 active displays, 128 GB of DDR5 memory and up to 24 TB of SSD RAID 0/1/5 NVMe drives.

EUROCOM Nightsky RX515 is a 15.6-inch customizable laptop engineered for users who desire maximum flexibility and connectivity in a lightweight, travel-ready form factor. Whether user is a student, professional, gamer, home user or creator on the move, the Nightsky RX515 offers the freedom to do more wherever the work or pleasure takes user to.https://tpucdn.com/img/Ezl3hhtnSPmzRF1f_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ezl3hhtnSPmzRF1f.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8ieTrcOOswUWoM5S_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8ieTrcOOswUWoM5S.jpg)
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LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, announces the Vector V100, a sleek mid-tower chassis designed for builders seeking elegance and performance. Featuring pillarless front and side tempered glass panels, the Vector V100 showcases internal components with uninterrupted clarity. Its slanted front PSU shroud conceals a display platform, perfect for personalizing builds with collectibles. With support for back-connect ATX and microATX motherboards, robust cooling options—including up to a 360 mm radiator and 9 x 120 mm fans—and compatibility for large 415 mm GPUs, the Vector V100 is engineered for both style and capability. The case includes a GB-001 GPU anti-sag bracket and is available in black and white, with options for a barebone configuration or four pre-installed 120 mm ARGB/PWM fans.

Sleek Design with Showcase Potential
The Vector V100 is designed with modern aesthetics in mind, featuring pillarless tempered glass panels at the front and side that create a clean, unobstructed view of the internal components. Adding to its distinct style, the slanted front PSU shroud introduces a concealed display platform, perfect for showcasing collectibles or unique hardware. Complementing its modern look, the Vector V100 also includes a diffused addressable 26-LED strip along the PSU shroud, providing vibrant and customizable lighting, compatible with all motherboard software, that accentuates the build's aesthetics.https://tpucdn.com/img/oJNF5MKU8teD800W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/oJNF5MKU8teD800W.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aasSdZaPX7nf6mki_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aasSdZaPX7nf6mki.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aO56qthKx84g4Loo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aO56qthKx84g4Loo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eBUBUqyJ4vTY67M1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eBUBUqyJ4vTY67M1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NfzQPn2x3WpQ4abc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NfzQPn2x3WpQ4abc.jpg)
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Last year, we introduced the AMD Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 and Versal Prime Series Gen 2, two extensions to the Versal portfolio that enable single-chip intelligence for embedded systems. Versal Prime Series Gen 2 devices offer up to 10X scalar compute vs. current production AMD adaptive SoCs, coupling programmable logic for flexible, real-time sensor processing with high-performance embedded compute. The Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 builds on this architecture, adding next-generation AI Engines to deliver end-to-end acceleration of preprocessing, inference, and postprocessing for edge AI applications.

Today, I'm excited to announce several significant product milestones: Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 devices are now sampling to multiple early access customers, and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 devices are on track to begin sampling by mid-year. Additionally, with the release of the 2025.1 design tools, these product lines are moving from early access to general access. This means all customers can now directly review product documentation or evaluate these devices with AMD Vivado Design Suite and the Vitis Unified Software Platform.https://tpucdn.com/img/DrplFiGkef4LHzk0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/DrplFiGkef4LHzk0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/golLuIIiZGyKQgl8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/golLuIIiZGyKQgl8.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/T6nrCEIcmbED8FOW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T6nrCEIcmbED8FOW.jpg)
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Prior to early May (https://www.techpowerup.com/336193/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-to-roll-out-8-gb-gddr6-edition-despite-rumors), the existence of AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB GDDR6 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251) model seemed to be in question. Discerning graphics card buyers tend to opt for larger pools of VRAM. In the modern era, 12 GB or 16 GB options are preferred in budget-to-mid-range segments. Additionally, media outlets are growing weary with a continued delivery of new-gen 8 GB offerings. Yesterday, Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter expressed a similar sentiment: "unhappily, AMD did not sample the 8 GB version of the (Radeon RX 9060 XT) card—perhaps because it knows the kind of reception it would receive from a tech press that are mostly united about the need for 8 GB cards to be shown the door." The site's Technology Editor was not alone in voicing frustrations about certain conditions that apply to international members of the media.

Yesterday, Linus Tech Tips (LTT) pulled back a major curtain. Their leaking of an alleged "official review guideline" demonstrates some level of exerting too much control. LTT shared a screenshot of AMD's "commitment to the press" (see below). On the subject of evaluators gaining access to the cheaper (baseline MSRP: $299) Navi 44 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/amd-navi-44.g1070) XT GPU-based card, a liaison stated: "as for the 8 GB models, AMD has enabled global reviews of both 16 GB and 8 GB models of the Radeon RX 9060 XT based on regional market demand. So in short, yes, there are some other global publications that are receiving 8 GB models for testing." VideoCardz's tracking of day one critiques reveals an almost complete seeding of 16 GB variants (starting at $349). Vitally, TechPowerUp's W1zzard will be reaching into his own pocket(s). As outlined (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/asus-radeon-rx-9060-xt-prime-oc-16-gb/44.html) in his reviews of various better equipped options: "since it wasn't possible to get an 8 GB model for review, everyone focused on 16 GB models. I'll buy one of course as soon as possible, to get you the crucial info how it performs." Back in April, (on his own dime) TPU's resident GPU critic acquired a Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB retail specimen (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/gainward-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-8-gb/). At the time, NVIDIA caught plenty of flak—only GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB models were distributed to reviewers and influencers (https://www.techpowerup.com/335565/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-8-gb-variants-not-made-available-to-review-outlets).https://tpucdn.com/img/iLZNy55yyJkHnpsY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iLZNy55yyJkHnpsY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/iVrjKtjZtpgtr1z3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/iVrjKtjZtpgtr1z3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/o3pFrgXEpfgTcMdP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/o3pFrgXEpfgTcMdP.jpg)

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Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled the Razer Phantom Collection—a bold new colorway that redefines visual design in the gaming space. Featuring an all-translucent design, the Phantom Collection offers a bold visual departure from traditional finishes—exposing the intricate internal architecture of each device and transforming them into functional works of art. This design innovation not only celebrates the engineering excellence behind Razer's hardware but also introduces a new aesthetic language that blends transparency, depth, and modern minimalism.

"With the Razer Phantom Collection, we wanted to challenge the conventions of gaming hardware design," said Charlie Bolton, Global Head of Design at Razer. "By revealing the inner workings of our devices, we're not just showcasing our engineering—we're turning each product into a statement piece that reflects the soul of innovation. This collection embodies Razer's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what gaming gear can be, both in form and function."https://tpucdn.com/img/upVw9HulWBYELKVv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/upVw9HulWBYELKVv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8eBm5GIZndne5BuQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8eBm5GIZndne5BuQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/AyPlpDgD3i2p7FT2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AyPlpDgD3i2p7FT2.jpg)
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AMD today released the latest version of its Radeon Adrenalin graphics drivers. Version 25.6.1 WHQL comes with support for the new Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card that launched today (https://www.techpowerup.com/337703/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-graphics-card-for-maxed-out-1080p-gameplay-goes-on-sale), as well as the Radeon AI PRO R9700 accelerator. The drivers also add optimization for "Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster." Over a dozen new games get official FSR 4 support, including Deadzone: Rogue, F1 25, Frostpunk 2, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery, Lords of the Fallen, Planetaries, QANGA, Rem Survival, Runescape: Dragonwilds, Star Wars Outlaws, Steel Seed, Stellar Blade, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, and Wild Assault.

The drivers also expand support for Vulkan API, with the addition of four new Vulkan extensions, including VK_KHR_video_maintenance1, VK_KHR_video_encode_queue, VK_KHR_video_encode_h264, and VK_KHR_video_encode_h265. The company addressed three issues with 25.6.1 WHQL. To begin with, quality and performance selections being reversed in the UI for Radeon Boost has been fixed. Display artifacts or corruption noticed with "Battlefield" on Radeon RX 7900 series has been fixed. Lower than expected performance in "Le Mans Ultimate" with RX 9070 series GPUs has been fixed.

DOWNLOAD: AMD Software Adrenalin 25.6.1 WHQL (https://www.techpowerup.com/download/amd-radeon-graphics-drivers/)https://tpucdn.com/img/kwnsAOVjfEL1j5wz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kwnsAOVjfEL1j5wz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bBg44ZOuA2aoFrjX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bBg44ZOuA2aoFrjX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xifotIE2tGCRLJKA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xifotIE2tGCRLJKA.jpg)
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The BCM RX880W is a new microATX motherboard built on Intel's latest Core Ultra platform, formerly known as Arrow Lake-S/Arrow Lake-S Refresh, pairing the Intel W880 chipset with the LGA1851 socket to support the 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). This board is designed to deliver cutting-edge performance while retaining robust legacy support, making it ideal for hardware and system engineers in the fields of medical & healthcare, industrial & automation, smart retail, digital signage, intelligent Kiosk, Edge AI server, security, and electronics distributors seeking next-generation solutions.

RX880W microATX New Design Features for Edge AI Computing and Compact Storage Servers
High-Performance with AI enabled CPU Support:

LGA1851 socket supports Intel's latest Core Ultra 5/7/9 processors (Series 2), up to 125 W TDP
Dual SlimSAS Connectors - High-Speed Storage in Compact Systems

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One of the greatest games in the entire FINAL FANTASY series is back! FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles releases September 30th for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This enhanced version has been created by a team composed of both original team members and new developers, and features everything that made the 1997 PlayStation original so acclaimed. That includes the epic story, the satisfyingly strategic battles and the flexible job system—but it also adds new content and features that make the game even more fun to play. We'll go into those new additions shortly, but first, for those new to the game…

What is FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles?
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is a tactical RPG that tells the true history of a troubled land. Following the death of the king, a mere boy of two ascends the throne. That means whoever is named regent essentially rules the land. Two dukes vie for the position—Goltanna the Black Lion and Larg the White Lion. These powerful figures are destined to clash, and the resulting conflict would become known as the War of the Lions.https://tpucdn.com/img/qzITqMxIJ6nH6wtv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qzITqMxIJ6nH6wtv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FqhQbmPc6YPRzaCD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FqhQbmPc6YPRzaCD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BF9WP9mWav9WtNHw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BF9WP9mWav9WtNHw.jpg)
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Yesterday, ASRock's South Korean office issued a statement (https://www.techpowerup.com/337659/asrock-taking-amd-motherboard-and-ryzen-cpu-issues-very-seriously) regarding problematic hardware pairings; affecting current-gen motherboards and AMD Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" desktop processors. Curiously, the Taiwanese manufacturer's local branch slipped in an intriguing tidbit into its message, addressed to members of the Quasar Zone forum: "ASRock has released a new BIOS version 3.25. This version is based on AMD AGESA 1.2.0.3d, and has been improved to enhance compatibility with next-generation CPUs and optimize PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) settings to enable more stable system operation." Due to media outlets focusing on an important BIOS update, a major hint was largely ignored. Fortunately, VideoCardz's keen eye was not distracted by current affairs.

According to their evening report (dated June 4), their local contacts have confirmed that there are no misunderstandings when Westerners machine translate ASRock Korea's original statement. Naturally, guess work—about the company's teasing of next-gen processors—will land on two upcoming Team Red product families. VideoCardz quickly eliminated a successive "Zen 6" CPU series (https://www.techpowerup.com/337622/preliminary-support-for-amd-zen-6-lands-in-aida64-beta-update), aka "Ryzen 10000." Despite recent leaks, industry watchdogs anticipate (at best) a mid-2026 debut. Given the uptick of semi-official (https://www.techpowerup.com/337466/amd-ryzen-9000g-apus-appear-in-gigabyte-am5-motherboard-leak) Ryzen 9000G "Gorgon Point" leaks (https://www.techpowerup.com/336162/leaks-suggest-amd-am5-future-support-for-ryzen-9000g-gorgon-point-epyc-4005-grado-cpus) throughout Q2'25, VideoCardz reckons that AMD and mainboard partners are preparing for the arrival of this Zen 5 + RDNA 3.5-based APU series. Industry insiders have proposed a fourth quarter launch window (https://www.techpowerup.com/334869/amd-ryzen-9000g-desktop-apu-series-tipped-for-q4-2025-launch).https://tpucdn.com/img/sPpm6le3Z1cjOL5g_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sPpm6le3Z1cjOL5g.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/T9VKHobqwRD2pKCn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T9VKHobqwRD2pKCn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4o7bjg6VzBOGfNjl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4o7bjg6VzBOGfNjl.jpg)

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We are excited to unveil the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, codenamed Project Defiant. This sleek new controller will give players more flexibility to play their favorite fighting games, whether that is wirelessly with the innovative PlayStation Link technology that provides ultra-low latency, or through a wired connection on PS5 or PC. Project Defiant delivers ultra-low latency wireless connectivity and multiple ways to play.

Custom-designed Controls Controller for Fighting Games
Project Defiant features a high-quality digital stick that's custom designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The controller features toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (square, circle, and octagon) for the stick, buttons with mechanical switches, and a touch pad like the one found on the DualSense wireless controller. It's built in a sturdy, ergonomic design for a comfortable feel during intense fight sessions. For convenience and portability, the controller has a storage compartment for restrictor gates and PS Link USB adapter. Project Defiant also supports the ability to wirelessly wake up your PS5 by pressing and holding the PS button.https://tpucdn.com/img/FoJEME0iBRqfr65R_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FoJEME0iBRqfr65R.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PodWoKTVgck1HejI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PodWoKTVgck1HejI.jpg)
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According to the Financial Times, new restrictions—affecting the supply of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software suites to Chinese companies—will cause major disruption within the domestic chip design industry. The US government's latest trade amendments are expected to impact Xiaomi and its freshly launched flagship XRING mobile chip family; the first iteration is a compelling first-party effort (https://www.techpowerup.com/336878/xiaomi-ceo-teases-proprietary-xring-01-mobile-soc-remembers-previous-in-house-efforts). Unlike many Chinese tech firms, the popular smartphone specialist can access pretty advanced TSMC node processes (https://www.techpowerup.com/335204/xiaomis-proprietary-flagship-mobile-soc-reportedly-downgraded-to-tsmc-n4p). Xiaomi's CEO—Lei Jun—announced his team's 3 nm design during pre-launch preview events.

Days later, closer analysis (https://www.techpowerup.com/337496/xiaomi-xring-01-soc-die-shot-analyzed-by-chinese-tech-youtuber) indicated a selection of TSMC's "N3E" node process. Digital Chat Station—a noted smartphone industry expert—summarized an uncertain future: "under this ban (of EDA tools), XRING chips will not be breaking through a 2 nm barrier, and can only revolve around the (current 'N3E') 3 nm node for a long time. XRING O1 will also be the only time in recent years that it can be on par with current-gen (proprietary) Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek mobile chipsets." Crucially, EDA software plays an important role in creating Gate All Around Field Effect Transistor (GAAFET) structures. TSMC's upcoming 2 nm node process is a GAA product. Tom's Hardware believes that several big Chinese tech players, including Huawei, are in the process of developing in-house EDA tools. Not long after unveiling their XRING flagship, Xiaomi outlined an extended Qualcomm chip deal (https://www.techpowerup.com/337378/qualcomm-xiaomi-extend-collaboration-with-multi-year-agreement).https://tpucdn.com/img/bcjTXWA67VwXNUN0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bcjTXWA67VwXNUN0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ljTtzavIyCKAQk2a_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ljTtzavIyCKAQk2a.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LEqqfZwIR46jGiHB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LEqqfZwIR46jGiHB.jpg)

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beyerdynamic, the preferred brand of musicians and audio professionals, presents the DT 990 PRO X: the latest evolution of the legendary DT 990 PRO headphones, featuring a detachable cable, a wide range of interchangeable parts, enhanced flexibility thanks to low impedance, and the powerful STELLAR.45 driver.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce an all-new series of Ally handhelds built from the ground up with improved ergonomics and a seamless player-first user experience. Developed in partnership with the incredible team at Xbox, the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X offer best-in-class ergonomics and a full-screen Xbox experience that marries the best of Xbox and PC gaming in one cohesive package.

"We wanted to take our handheld to the next level, but we could not do it alone." said Shawn Yen, Head of the Consumer product team at ASUS. "This revolutionary partnership with Microsoft allowed us to forge a brand new device with ROG muscle and the soul of Xbox." The ROG Xbox Ally sports an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor with incredible power efficiency, while the ROG Xbox Ally X offers the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor for next-level gaming performance. Both launch holiday 2025 in select markets, with additional markets to follow.https://tpucdn.com/img/nxvbyXyjSN8QIBkD_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nxvbyXyjSN8QIBkD.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PdARusUC4HXY27Nj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PdARusUC4HXY27Nj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4RztjZgmoWfG6uVG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4RztjZgmoWfG6uVG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RjgTLCihRmuebCCZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RjgTLCihRmuebCCZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vSJCbOVX2FErRAcr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vSJCbOVX2FErRAcr.jpg)
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Welcome to the second week of June and boy is it a crowded week of big new releases after a week of mainly Switch 2 games. It's almost as if every game publisher out there decided that this is the week to release a new game and it all kicks off with a dusty game full of worms for this week's major release. First out in the regular line-up is a retro top down arcade game, followed by a futuristic third-person shooter, an MMORPG, a long time coming Korean ARPG and a sci-fi survival game. Make sure to check out the additional release this week as well.

Dune: Awakening (https://duneawakening.com/) / This week's major release / Tuesday 10 June
Dune: Awakening is an open world, multiplayer survival game on a massive scale. More than just survival, Dune: Awakening offers a large-scale, persistent and highly immersive world with social hubs bustling with other players, server-wide politics and intrigue, and a cinematic storyline that will leave you at the edge of your seat. The Fremen have vanished. Paul Atreides was never born. Lady Jessica obeyed the Bene Gesserit and gave birth to a girl. Duke Leto Atreides survived the assault on Arrakeen and is now locked in a brutal conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice. Steam link (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172710/Dune_Awakening/)https://tpucdn.com/img/hKbXrZULdHxEgAhf_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hKbXrZULdHxEgAhf.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hYywEJlGVAhg0Y2S_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hYywEJlGVAhg0Y2S.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KqlerAsWpr9IxvEu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KqlerAsWpr9IxvEu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8GGpG1ycSrKbTZ2Z_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8GGpG1ycSrKbTZ2Z.jpg)
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MIO: Memories In Orbit (https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/mio-memories-in-orbit)'s brand-new gameplay trailer offers a first look at the combat and platforming experience, giving a general feel of the unique atmosphere created by French studio Douze Dixièmes. Players can also experience it firsthand through the game's demo, available now on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1672810/view/546735912086668844) and Microsoft Store.

A mesmerizing journey across danger and wonder
Play as MIO, a nimble robot who awakens alone aboard the Vessel—a vast, drifting spaceship left in ruin. Once maintained by AI caretakers known as the Pearls, the Vessel is now overrun by wild vegetation and malfunctioning machines. With the ship facing imminent shutdown, MIO must explore its labyrinthine depths, recover its lost memories, and uncover the truth behind the collapse… and their own forgotten past.https://tpucdn.com/img/b3jaV2yMjKAl2rIE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/b3jaV2yMjKAl2rIE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UrhGbODIkdjAs3Mj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UrhGbODIkdjAs3Mj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LvwJxcncViMX3Ofs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LvwJxcncViMX3Ofs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4yk5ZRNbQtaBclqH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4yk5ZRNbQtaBclqH.jpg)
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At Digital Eclipse, we specialize in restoring historic games for modern consoles, giving legendary classics the respect they deserve. As you might imagine, we get a lot of requests from fans, and for many years now, the overwhelming number-one request has been…"MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAT!" That's why we were so excited to reveal in this week's State of Play presentation that we're partnering with our friends Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection to PC and consoles later in 2025.

With multiple 90s and 2000s games from the early days of this groundbreaking fighting game series, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (https://www.digitaleclipse.com/games/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection) will also provide a comprehensive, detailed look at the franchise's history ever assembled. We'll take you back to the glorious 1990s, the days of arcades and tokens, of hidden Fatalities and secret characters, with the original versions of Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. But we're not stopping there—many of the home versions of these games from vintage 16-bit consoles and, yes, even handheld systems are also included. And the arcade and console games can all be played online with rollback netcode.https://tpucdn.com/img/5Ub91l80swuCJL7E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5Ub91l80swuCJL7E.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Nm02615SYw7HKumG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Nm02615SYw7HKumG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BVGi9aaRxaou0BsG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BVGi9aaRxaou0BsG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/W2WWuJJF0AZYXREX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/W2WWuJJF0AZYXREX.jpg)
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Last March, CD Projekt RED (CDPR) announced the end of developing major content updates for Cyberpunk 2077. Instead, a smaller group would concentrate on pushing out smaller batches post-launch content. At the time, international studio priorities were shifting to next-gen productions—namely The Witcher 4 (Poland), and a Cyberpunk sequel (https://www.techpowerup.com/337583/cd-projekt-red-team-begins-cyberpunk-2-pre-production) (North America). The last multi-platform patch—version 2.21 (https://www.cyberpunk.net/en/news/51296/patch-2-21), consisting mostly of fixes and improvements—arrived on January 23. Almost half a year later, industry watchers have noticed intriguing Virtuos employee activity on LinkedIn—indicating some sort of "unannounced Cyberpunk 2077 DLC" collaboration with CDPR. Lately, this contract developer is best known for its modernization/remastering (https://www.techpowerup.com/335864/bethesda-celebrates-surprise-launch-of-the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered) of Bethesda's classic The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) open world RPG.

During a mid-week "REDstreams—Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2" live broadcast, Alicja Kozera—a company senior community manager—fielded queries from the community. One individual brought up the subject of rumored future DLC—Kozera responded: "I can tell you right now, we are planning another part for the game. The last one wasn't the (final) one." Yesterday evening, Marcin Momot—CDPR's Global Community Director—outlined a loose schedule, regarding an upcoming preview: "we're not done yet! Stay tuned for more info about the next Cyberpunk 2077 update coming later this month. We'll start spilling the beans closer to the release of patch 2.3 (that's its name), so for now, we ask for a bit more patience. Let the team cook!" Naturally, Virtuos has not been named as a collaborator. CDPR is no stranger to outsourcing; as revealed in a recent CyberPunk 2077 Switch 2 build discussion (https://www.techpowerup.com/337626/cd-projekt-red-believes-cyberpunk-2077-switch-2-version-is-superior-to-past-gen-builds). Additionally, Saber Interactive was roped in as the primary porter of The Witcher 3 onto the original Switch hybrid console.https://tpucdn.com/img/dcrkcKptKSp7UHWJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dcrkcKptKSp7UHWJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MnuWWsijr4XOgeVC_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MnuWWsijr4XOgeVC.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dHJGrPKsB2naQzaj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dHJGrPKsB2naQzaj.jpg)

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LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, introduces the UNI FAN CL Wireless. Designed as an affordable solution for PC builders seeking wireless convenience and vibrant lighting effects, the CL Wireless features dual lighting zones with customizable side strips and fan blades. At 28 mm thick, the fan provides enhanced airflow and static pressure, making it ideal for both air- and water-cooling setups. Equipped with a 4-pin receiver for seamless PWM detection in the BIOS and a built-in tail PWM cable for additional power, the UNI FAN CL Wireless delivers optimal performance without cable clutter. Available in black or white, with standard and reverse airflow models, the UNI FAN CL Wireless is priced at $16.99 for a single pack and $54.99 for a 3-pack.

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Often, when semiconductor companies talk about chip manufacturing, they are referring to the specific process of applying masks and etching silicon wafers that takes place in advanced foundries. While these are critical steps in chip production, they don't result in a functional processor in and of themselves. Fully processed wafers are often transferred from the foundry manufacturer to an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) firm. There, newly built processors are mounted to underlying substrates, connected to other processors, and checked for errors.

ASE Technology Holdings is the largest OSAT in the world, with facilities in Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. It assembles and tests electronics for semiconductor manufacturers across the planet and has collaborated with AMD to develop 2.5D interposers and other advanced packaging since 2007. But it's one thing to build parts for a customer and something altogether different to adopt that customer's hardware into your own lines of business. ASE's collective requirements run the gamut from lightweight mobile systems to data center systems with dozens to hundreds of available CPU cores.https://tpucdn.com/img/yIJRCYQELrsKqYEU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yIJRCYQELrsKqYEU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kncgxh2u0sWE9uaQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kncgxh2u0sWE9uaQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/mBjQS2A632fPbXaW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/mBjQS2A632fPbXaW.jpg)
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Post-Computex 2025 (https://www.techpowerup.com/337406/acer-nitro-ai-laptops-spotted-with-geforce-rtx-5050-mobile-gpu-specs), another hint about NVIDIA's next rung of current-gen mobile graphics cards has emerged online. Mid-week, harukaze5719 shared an intriguing screenshot of PCI IDs, accompanied by a brief message: "2d80-2dff = GB207 (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/nvidia-gb207.g1076)." Most of the captured information is common knowledge, but an unreleased model was present. The "GeForce RTX 5050 Max-Q/Mobile (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-5050-mobile.c4239)" entry will likely translate into real life laptop/notebook form by mid-summer.

harukaze5719's leaked list seems to confirm the future deployment of a "GB207M" GPU die—likely the smallest and least potent iteration of Team Green's "Blackwell (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/?architecture=Blackwell+2.0&sort=generation)" gaming line. According to fresh reportage (https://www.techpowerup.com/337692/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reportedly-scheduled-for-july-release), a desktop sibling (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-5050.c4220) is supposedly being lined up for launch in July. A late April theory (https://www.techpowerup.com/335959/supposed-amd-radeon-rx-9000m-laptop-dgpu-identifiers-and-rdna-4-cu-counts-leaked) suggested AMD's preparing of RDNA 4 mobile "Radeon RX 9000M" GPUs; the least powerful options—reportedly based on a Navi 44 die—could compete with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-5060-mobile.c4230) design. Rival timelines are unclear, but manufacturing partners (Lenovo (https://www.techpowerup.com/336719/uk-store-lists-lenovo-laptops-equipped-with-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-mobile-gpus), LG, MSI, Razer (https://www.techpowerup.com/335207/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-5050-mobile-gpus-officially-leaked-by-laptop-manufacturers) etc.) seem to be prepping a plethora of Team Green-based portable gaming devices.https://tpucdn.com/img/hxeIjhzhdTtyJglE_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hxeIjhzhdTtyJglE.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KHFqiiRBkvtLlF9u_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KHFqiiRBkvtLlF9u.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/7oHiwkrhysRdI0s1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7oHiwkrhysRdI0s1.jpg)

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SAPPHIRE Technology announces the latest SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card, featuring AMD RDNA 4 architecture with striking features for an
enhanced gaming experience.

The Ultimate NITRO+ Charged Gaming Quest
Engineered with a supreme cooling design and top-notch components, the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card built on AMD RDNA 4 architecture comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at up to 20 Gbps with 32 MB of AMD Infinity Cache technology. It features a GPU with 32 Compute Units and 2048 stream processors, a Boost Clock of up to 3320 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2780 MHz. The graphics card integrates 2x HDMI 2.1 and 1x DisplayPort 2.1a ports to support a variety of monitors on the market.https://tpucdn.com/img/CHexax8cqqvcWHvP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CHexax8cqqvcWHvP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/A5vOwKHlRgpIuN7p_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/A5vOwKHlRgpIuN7p.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/qYi7RJR2DKco8aT7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qYi7RJR2DKco8aT7.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/IiRPWITmwMQ9EZY4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/IiRPWITmwMQ9EZY4.jpg)
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The news we've been waiting to share with you all is here! Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement (https://playbloodstained.com/) is coming in 2026. Helmed by Creative Director SHUTARO and produced by IGA. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling RPG that will introduce exciting new lore, characters, gameplay and features to the Bloodstained franchise.

THE STORY
16th-century England drowns in the shadow of the Ethereal Castle and its deadly inhabitants. All attempts to fight this evil have been met with failure and death. In a desperate, final attempt, two heroes rise together against the Demon Lord Elias' reign of terror: Leonard Brandon and Alexander Kyteler. Leo is a young fighter with the Church's Black Wolves clan. Alex is a knight of the kingdom's White Stags and the lone survivor of an earlier expedition to fight Elias.https://tpucdn.com/img/ahbifzTryqV0jCaG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ahbifzTryqV0jCaG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/T3QvmseBGbNjCbOu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/T3QvmseBGbNjCbOu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jodW34pHKlaJ2R3N_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jodW34pHKlaJ2R3N.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XJgQ2UMgPhYUdcTY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XJgQ2UMgPhYUdcTY.jpg)
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Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the general availability (GA) release of a new 4 TB version of its OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD. The expanded storage option ensures Mac users enjoy speeds up to 5.5x faster and up to 32x more storage capacity, making it easier to tackle larger files, projects, and applications.

The new 4 TB version of the OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD is built for Macs running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later. Compatible with a wide range of MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro models (released from 2013 to 2019), it can deliver read and write speeds over 3200 MB/s (specific performance depends on Mac model).https://tpucdn.com/img/j1JsMT7weTLGhEaX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/j1JsMT7weTLGhEaX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/txDNUmfpPzOOiZjP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/txDNUmfpPzOOiZjP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/soprO7iAS0t1dtFM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/soprO7iAS0t1dtFM.jpg)
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Kuroutoshikou has updated its custom AMD graphics card portfolio with brand-new Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/powercolor-reaper-rx-9060-xt-oc-16-gb.b12671) and 8 GB (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb.c4251) options. As covered in the recent past, this Japanese brand seems to source card designs from better known manufacturers—namely PowerColor/PC Partner and GALAX. Their latest offerings are unstickered black Reaper (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/powercolor-reaper-rx-9060-xt-oc-16-gb.b12671) cards, albeit not in overclocked form—Kuroutoshikou has opted for Team Red's reference settings. A stamped PowerColor logo is still present on the largely featureless design's I/O shield.

When looking through Kuroutoshikou's catalog, several familiar current and past-gen unbadged Hellhound, Fighter and Low Profile (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/powercolor-rx-6400-low-profile.b9606) models are present and accounted for. A minimalist aesthetic extends to retail packaging; the brand's tasteful signature box sports a mostly brushed gold-effect theme. Their Blade and Soul NEO crossover (https://www.kuroutoshikou.com/product/detail/rd-rx7600-8g-blade-and-soul-neo.html) signalled a break from the norm—boringly, character illustrations were not applied to shroud or backplate pieces. Unsurprisingly, Kuroutoshikou products are exclusive to the Japanese PC hardware market. Fortunately, comprehensive distribution of nigh-identical PowerColor IPs is in effect across most of the globe.https://tpucdn.com/img/avqyXEzueyP7DfmN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/avqyXEzueyP7DfmN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3dJlks8tTuYww813_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3dJlks8tTuYww813.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JlUOAZEAX0xWPL44_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JlUOAZEAX0xWPL44.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/nmXCE1468MNvelCB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/nmXCE1468MNvelCB.jpg)

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Within the discrete graphics card sector, NVIDIA achieved a remarkable 92% share of the add-in board (AIB) GPU market in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by Jon Peddie Research (JPR). This represents an 8.5% increase compared to NVIDIA's previous position. By contrast, AMD's share contracted to just 8%, down 7.3 points, while Intel's presence effectively disappeared, falling to 0% after losing 1.2 points. JPR reported that AIB shipments reached 9.2 million units during Q1 2025 despite desktop CPU shipments declining to 17.8 million units. The firm projects that the AIB market will face a compound annual decline of 10.3% from 2024 to 2028, although the installed base of discrete GPUs is expected to grow to 130 million units by the end of the forecast period. By 2028, an estimated 86% of desktop PCs are expected to feature a dedicated graphics card.

NVIDIA's success this quarter can be attributed to its launch of the RTX 50 series GPUs. In contrast, AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs were released significantly later in Q1. Additionally, Intel's Battlemage Arc GPUs, which were launched in Q4 2024, have struggled to gain traction, likely due to limited availability and low demand in the mainstream market. The broader PC GPU market, which includes integrated solutions, contracted by 12% from the previous quarter, with a total of 68.8 million units shipped. Desktop graphics unit sales declined by 16%, while notebook GPUs decreased by 10%. Overall, NVIDIA's total GPU share rose by 3.6 points, AMD's dipped by 1.6 points, and Intel's declined by 2.1 points. Meanwhile, data center GPUs bucked the overall downward trend, rising by 9.6% as enterprises continue to invest in artificial intelligence applications. On the CPU side, notebook processors accounted for 71% of shipments, with desktop CPUs comprising the remaining 29%.https://tpucdn.com/img/EPEez04hFxlqYsiI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EPEez04hFxlqYsiI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/svgDbJfc397ahQfh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/svgDbJfc397ahQfh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OYajEfJTMjNYqbrz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OYajEfJTMjNYqbrz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3uCNzQJ3PRpnDefi_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3uCNzQJ3PRpnDefi.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/w2jSR2prKuqVfMzo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/w2jSR2prKuqVfMzo.jpg)

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Global industrial computer hardware manufacturer OnLogic today announced the launch of its powerful, highly-scalable Helix 520 Series of industrial computers. Engineered for the evolved edge, the Helix 520 Series leverages the latest Intel Core Ultra processors to deliver exceptional performance, integrated edge AI capabilities, and industrial-grade reliability. The system is ideal for automation, machine learning, edge AI, computer vision, robotics, autonomous systems, and distributed applications that require powerful computing in challenging environments.

"The Helix 520 Series represents our commitment to providing cutting-edge computing solutions that empower innovation at the edge," said Hunter Golden, OnLogic Senior Product Manager. "With its powerful Intel Core Ultra processors, flexible connectivity options, and ruggedized design, the Helix 520 is built to handle the complex demands of today's, and tomorrow's, industrial applications, enabling our customers to connect faster, compute smarter, and scale without limits."https://tpucdn.com/img/qGE9W7PgFKr6Ezll_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qGE9W7PgFKr6Ezll.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CG82LQIYZ6PwIVbu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CG82LQIYZ6PwIVbu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/K4epanBMzOCwJOHR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K4epanBMzOCwJOHR.jpg)
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NVIDIA is working with companies worldwide to build out AI factories (https://www.techpowerup.com/337562/nvidia-on-ai-factories-the-more-you-buy-the-more-you-make)—speeding the training and deployment of next-generation AI applications that use the latest advancements in training and inference. The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture is built to meet the heightened performance requirements of these new applications. In the latest round of MLPerf Training—the 12th since the benchmark's introduction in 2018—the NVIDIA AI platform delivered the highest performance at scale on every benchmark and powered every result submitted on the benchmark's toughest large language model (LLM (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/glossary/large-language-models/))-focused test: Llama 3.1 405B pretraining.

The NVIDIA platform was the only one that submitted results on every MLPerf Training v5.0 benchmark—underscoring its exceptional performance and versatility across a wide array of AI workloads, spanning LLMs, recommendation systems, multimodal LLMs, object detection and graph neural networks (https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/what-are-graph-neural-networks/). The at-scale submissions used two AI supercomputers powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell platform: Tyche, built using NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/gb200-nvl72/) rack-scale systems, and Nyx, based on NVIDIA DGX B200 (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/dgx-b200/) systems. In addition, NVIDIA collaborated with CoreWeave and IBM to submit GB200 NVL72 results using a total of 2,496 Blackwell GPUs and 1,248 NVIDIA Grace CPUs.https://tpucdn.com/img/GhgNDEinatqxFPTd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GhgNDEinatqxFPTd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OE2Up401UoUBpZ1W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OE2Up401UoUBpZ1W.jpg)
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GameSir, a leading innovator in gaming peripherals, has today officially launched the T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller for Xbox, bringing together sophisticated design and professional-grade gaming performance. The controller blends functionality with striking visual appeal, highlighted by a stunning floral-patterned matte shell, semi-transparent design, and vibrant dynamic RGB lighting. With broad platform compatibility, drift-resistant Hall Effect sticks, ultra-responsive triggers, and advanced customization through the GameSir Nexus software, the T7 Pro Floral sets a new standard in wired controller excellence. The GameSir T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller for Xbox is available for $49.99/£49.99 from Best Buy and the GameSir website.

Engineered for versatility, the T7 Pro Floral is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and Steam, offering ultra-smooth, low-latency gameplay across platforms. Its signature floral design is complemented by dynamic RGB lighting that enhances any gaming setup with a bold, luminous aesthetic. At the core of its performance, the controller features GameSir Anti-Drift Hall Effect sticks, leveraging non-contact magnetic technology for unmatched longevity and accuracy—rated for up to 5 million cycles. Combined with Hall Effect analog triggers and 2-stage trigger stops, players can toggle between precision linear input and rapid-fire responsiveness, depending on the gaming scenario.https://tpucdn.com/img/llzSNrJ0KBrXzYkV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/llzSNrJ0KBrXzYkV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1oK7f72aLuIjOdEQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1oK7f72aLuIjOdEQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RhQb9DER7rkKf5FI_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RhQb9DER7rkKf5FI.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Aj0pjvBoJ005zuki_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Aj0pjvBoJ005zuki.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/c3QEHarfhMa0iOvk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/c3QEHarfhMa0iOvk.jpg)
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Baseus has become a leading name in the consumer electronics industry over the past decade and continues to make waves across the world. Through dedication and hard work, the company has mastered creating innovative, intuitive, and exciting new products that make the modern user's life easier. Now, Baseus is excited to announce the launch of the all-new Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station in a cool Space Grey design. This versatile and powerful charging device will elevate the way you operate - whether you're at home, at work, or traveling. Let's take a closer look at some of the unique and outstanding highlights of the 12-in-1 docking station supernova.

Naturally, one of the main attractions of the Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station is its versatile applications. The innovative docking station comes equipped with 2 4K@60 HDMI display ports, 2 USB-C 10 Gbps data ports, 2 USB-A 5 Gbps data ports, and 2 USB-A 480 Mbps data ports. It also features a 100 W USB-C PD input port, two 104 Mbps SD and TF ports, and a 1 GB Ethernet port.https://tpucdn.com/img/UHoCWzZGnDWVGrEW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UHoCWzZGnDWVGrEW.jpg)
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Hisense, a leading consumer electronics and home appliance brand, introduces the M2 Pro laser mini projector, the latest addition to its Laser TV lineup. This powerful device redefines compact projection, delivering an immersive 4K cinematic experience anywhere, powered by innovative technologies never before available in such a compact form factor.

The Hisense M2 Pro laser mini projector represents a paradigm shift in portable home theater systems. By successfully miniaturizing and perfecting advanced laser and AI technologies, Hisense has developed its smallest, lightest, and most portable laser projector yet. Powerful, versatile, and extremely user-friendly, it delivers a premium big-screen experience wherever you are.https://tpucdn.com/img/sEJdtYCrGx2DhM0j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/sEJdtYCrGx2DhM0j.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8wS7VPJLq9gdbeEU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8wS7VPJLq9gdbeEU.jpg)
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iBUYPOWER, a leading system integrator of high-performance prebuilt and custom gaming PCs, announced today that computer systems using AMD's latest Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB and 16 GB GPUs are now available for purchase. Each iBUYPOWER computer is also backed by the company's comprehensive warranty of three-years labor and two-years parts. To purchase an iBUYPOWER system with an AMD Radeon 9060 XT GPU, please visit this page (https://www.ibuypower.com/gaming-pcs/amd-desktops/radeon-rx-9000-series).

Like AMD Radeon's 9070 and 9070XT GPUs, the 9060 XT GPU is powered by unified AMD RDNA 4 compute units with enhanced ray tracing capabilities, allowing players to enjoy ultra-immersive gaming experiences across multiple resolutions. These new GPUs are also equipped with FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 for AI-powered upscaling, and AMD HYPR-RX1 technology for performance boosting and latency reduction across thousands of games. iBUYPOWER systems equipped with both an AMD Radeon 9000-series GPU and an AMD Ryzen 9000 series processor can take advantage of PCI Express Gen 5 support, AMD Smart Access Memory technology, DisplayPort 2.1 support, and up to 16 GB of video memory for top-of-the-line gaming experiences.https://tpucdn.com/img/d3MKdl8ambYHH3NR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/d3MKdl8ambYHH3NR.jpg)
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As demand for ever-growing AI compute power continues to rise and manufacturing advanced nodes becomes more difficult, packaging is undergoing its golden era of development. Today's advanced accelerators often rely on TSMC's CoWoS modules (https://www.techpowerup.com/336064/tsmc-outlines-roadmap-for-wafer-scale-packaging-and-bigger-ai-packages), which are built on wafer cuts measuring no more than 120 × 150 mm in size. In response to the need for more space, TSMC has unveiled plans for CoPoS, or "Chips on Panel on Substrate," which could expand substrate dimensions to 310 × 310 mm and beyond. By shifting from round wafers to rectangular panels, CoPoS offers more than five times the usable area. This extra surface makes it possible to integrate additional high-bandwidth memory stacks, multiple I/O chiplets and compute dies in a single package. It also brings panel-level packaging (PLP) to the fore (https://www.yolegroup.com/strategy-insights/is-panel-level-packaging-plp-finally-emerging/). Unlike wafer-level packaging (WLP), PLP assembles components on large, rectangular panels, delivering higher throughput and lower cost per unit. Systems with PLP will be actually viable for production runs and allow faster iterations over WLP.

TSMC will establish a CoPoS pilot line in 2026 at its Visionchip subsidiary. In 2027, the pilot facility will focus on refining the process, to meet partner requirements by the end of the year. Mass production is projected to begin between the end of 2028 and early 2029 at TSMC's Chiayi AP7 campus. That site, chosen for its modern infrastructure and ample space, is also slated to host production of multi-chip modules and System-on-Wafer technologies. NVIDIA is expected to be the launch partner for CoPoS. The company plans to leverage the larger panel area to accommodate up to 12 HBM4 chips alongside several GPU chiplets, offering significant performance gains for AI workloads. At the same time, AMD and Broadcom will continue using TSMC's CoWoS-L and CoWoS-R variants for their high-end products. Beyond simply increasing size, CoPoS and PLP may work in tandem with other emerging advances, such as glass substrates and silicon photonics. If development proceeds as planned, the first CoPoS-enabled devices could reach the market by late 2029.https://tpucdn.com/img/N68ScSaK7JMP6Fdh_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/N68ScSaK7JMP6Fdh.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/GUQ2VPsWdVFcCPYN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GUQ2VPsWdVFcCPYN.jpg)

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MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today announced its most powerful laptop to date, the 18-inch ULTIMA 18. Developed in collaboration with CLEVO, ULTIMA 18 redefines what a gaming laptop can be by offering desktop-level specs, like a 4K@200 Hz G-SYNC display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU, all inside a sleek chassis outfitted with metal lid and palm rest.

Designed for elite gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance without compromise, ULTIMA 18 is MAINGEAR's first laptop to support modern dual-channel DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, and Wi-Fi 7. Whether plugged in or on the move, this system delivers unprecedented power, quiet efficiency, and immersive visuals for the most demanding workloads and graphics-rich game titles.https://tpucdn.com/img/yZuQsGYFUkf9jCD2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yZuQsGYFUkf9jCD2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rlo69K2uGHxcT11D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rlo69K2uGHxcT11D.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1givrl1p4EsRidsN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1givrl1p4EsRidsN.jpg)
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Edifier announced the ES850NB wireless over-ear headphones with a battery life of up to 92 hours of continuous playback. The headphones come with 40 mm dynamic drivers with titanium-coated composite diaphragms. The active noise cancellation has a rating of -45dB. These headphones support LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs with Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity includes multipoint pairing for two simultaneous device connections while the built-in microphone incorporates AI noise cancellation for calls.

The Edifier ES850NB headphones use leather ear cushions with a foldable design and include a travel case. Touch controls enable ambient sound monitoring through the touch-to-chat function. The device weighs just around 265 g making them comfortable for prolonged use. Compatible applications include EDIFIER ConneX and EDIFIER TempoHub for configuration options. Among the Music Mode and Spatial Sound users can also choose the Game Mode which offers 0.08s low latency making the headphones suitable also for gaming sessions. The Edifier ES850NB headphones come in Black, Brown, Ivory and Pink color variants and can be purchased at $169.99.https://tpucdn.com/img/YKmHkTFvBD7rJxEL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YKmHkTFvBD7rJxEL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I8BeZWP8nAaziOHz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I8BeZWP8nAaziOHz.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/f16ZFlhj5loHQRoT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/f16ZFlhj5loHQRoT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hDDyLjD4YyalvlCV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hDDyLjD4YyalvlCV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JOYu4ZYNdgSYn5aY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JOYu4ZYNdgSYn5aY.jpg)

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PCI-SIG today announced the official release of the PCI Express (PCIe) 7.0 specification, reaching 128.0 GT/s, to members. PCIe 7.0 specification targets data-driven applications like AI/ML, 800G Ethernet, cloud, and Quantum computing. Pathfinding for the PCIe 8.0 specification is already in progress to continue supporting the industry's investments and product roadmaps in the PCIe technology ecosystem.

PCIe 7.0 Specification Features

Delivers 128.0 GT/s raw bit rate and up to 512 GB/s bi-directionally via x16 configuration
Utilizes PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation with 4 levels) signaling and Flit-based encoding
Provides improved power efficiency
Maintains backwards compatibility with previous generations of PCIe technology

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Today Kubuntu Focus announces the availability of the Sixth-Generation M2. This model includes substantial upgrades in CPU, GPU, display, and NVMe. The Focus Team claims the M2 GEN 6 laptop is a superb choice for anyone looking for the best out-of-the-box Linux experience with optimized and validated hardware. Focus systems are used by developers, DevOps, ML researchers, creators, and others who value their time and the unmatched Linux-first support.

Improvements from the prior generation include:

Faster, cooler, and quieter CPU performance with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. With 24 cores, it gains 5-15% performance yet is up to 40% more efficient.
Between 30-44% faster graphics benchmark performance and 50% more VRAM with the NVIDIA GeForce Blackwell 5070 Ti GPU. This features 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM and fourth-gen ray tracing and fifth-gen tensor cores.
A larger and taller 525-nit 16.0" display with WQXGA LCD, 2560×1600 resolution, G-Sync, and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

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The Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) today announces the release of UEC Specification 1.0, a comprehensive, Ethernet-based communication stack engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads. This release marks a critical step forward in redefining Ethernet for next-generation, data-intensive infrastructure.

UEC Specification 1.0 delivers a high-performance, scalable, and interoperable solution across all layers of the networking stack—including NICs, switches, optics, and cables—enabling seamless multivendor integration and accelerating innovation throughout the ecosystem.https://tpucdn.com/img/fxvQGGC6MJl4ZWwv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fxvQGGC6MJl4ZWwv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uOCSoaVW9NT9CeDB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uOCSoaVW9NT9CeDB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Fc2q6KKDvFUbQbg9_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Fc2q6KKDvFUbQbg9.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dgM0LHdTQCH6ZCcu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dgM0LHdTQCH6ZCcu.jpg)
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Synopsys, Inc. today announced that its collaboration with Broadcom has achieved interoperability between Synopsys' PCIe 6.x IP solution and Broadcom's PEX90000 series switch. As a cornerstone of next-generation AI infrastructures, PCIe switches play a critical role in enabling the scalability required to meet the demands of modern AI workloads. This milestone demonstrates that future products integrating PCIe 6.x solutions from Synopsys and Broadcom will operate seamlessly within the ecosystem, reducing design risk and accelerating time-to-market for high-performance computing and AI data center systems.

The interoperability demonstration with Broadcom features a Synopsys PCIe 6.x IP solution, including PHY and controller, operating as a root complex and an endpoint running at 64 GT/s with Broadcom's PEX90000 switch. Synopsys will showcase this interoperability demonstration at PCI-SIG DevCon 2025 at booth #13, taking place June 11 and 12, where attendees can see a variety of successful Synopsys PCIe 7.0 and PCIe 6.x IP interoperability demonstrations in both the Synopsys booth and partners' booths.https://tpucdn.com/img/dOclF6ryrVspI93j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dOclF6ryrVspI93j.jpg)
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Tomorrow evening, AMD will host its "Advancing AI" livestream to introduce the Instinct MI350 series, a new line of GPU accelerators designed for large-scale AI training and inference. First shown in prototype form at ISC 2025 in Hamburg just a day ago, each MI350 card features 288 GB of HBM3E memory, delivering up to 8 TB/s of sustained bandwidth. Customers can choose between the single-card MI350X and the higher-clocked MI355X or opt for a full eight-GPU platform that aggregates to over 2.3 TB of memory. Both chips are built on the CDNA 4 architecture, which now supports four different precision formats: FP16, FP8, FP6, and FP4. The addition of FP6 and FP4 is designed to boost throughput in modern AI workloads, where models of tomorrow with tens of trillions of parameters are trained on FP6 and FP4.

In half-precision tests, the MI350X achieves 4.6 PetaFLOPS on its own and 36.8 PetaFLOPS in eight-GPU platform form, while the MI355X surpasses those numbers, reaching 5.03 PetaFLOPS and just over 40 PetaFLOPS. AMD is also aiming to improve energy efficiency by a factor of thirty compared with its previous generation. The MI350X card runs within a 1,000 Watt power envelope and relies on air cooling, whereas the MI355X steps up to 1,400 Watts and is intended for direct-liquid cooling setups. That 400 Watt increase puts it right at NVIDIA's upcoming GB300 "Grace Blackwell Ultra" superchip, which is also a 1,400 W design. With memory capacity, raw computing, and power efficiency all pushed to new heights, the question remains whether real-world benchmarks will match these ambitious specifications. AMD now only lacks platform scaling beyond eight GPUs, which the Instinct MI400 series will address (https://www.techpowerup.com/336852/amd-prepares-instinct-mi450x-if128-rack-scale-system-with-128-gpus).https://tpucdn.com/img/1498VnloEQgxDDUS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1498VnloEQgxDDUS.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/PX0SFAbMcRaw0j1W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/PX0SFAbMcRaw0j1W.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RWDaShRFxSEWQZZ1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RWDaShRFxSEWQZZ1.jpg)

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In the four days following its June 5 launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 game system sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo game system ever.

Nintendo Switch 2 features a larger, vivid screen capable of full 1080p high-definition display (and 4K when connected to a compatible TV or monitor), a faster processor that allows for enhanced graphics and gameplay performance, and redesigned magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers with mouse functionality. The system also debuts the new GameChat feature, where players can voice or video chat and share game screens with friends online, bringing the feeling of playing together in the same room even if their friends and family are miles away.https://tpucdn.com/img/jVHa8HDj7dOaiC6D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jVHa8HDj7dOaiC6D.jpg)
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The integration of quantum processors into tomorrow's supercomputers promises to dramatically expand the problems that can be addressed with compute—revolutionizing industries including drug and materials development.

In addition to being part of the vision for tomorrow's hybrid quantum-classical supercomputers, accelerated computing is dramatically advancing the work quantum researchers and developers are already doing to achieve that vision. And in today's development of tomorrow's quantum technology, NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems and their fifth-generation multinode NVIDIA NVLink interconnect capabilities have emerged as the leading architecture.https://tpucdn.com/img/niacj4EzUKjLut4n_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/niacj4EzUKjLut4n.jpg)
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NVIDIA today announced it is working with European nations, and technology and industry leaders, to build NVIDIA Blackwell AI infrastructure that will strengthen digital sovereignty, support economic growth and position the continent as a leader in the AI industrial revolution. France, Italy, Spain and the U.K. are among the nations building domestic AI infrastructure with an ecosystem of technology and cloud providers, including Domyn, Mistral AI, Nebius and Nscale, and telecommunications providers, including Orange, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor.

These deployments will deliver more than 3,000 exaflops of NVIDIA Blackwell compute resources for sovereign AI, enabling European enterprises, startups and public sector organizations to securely develop, train and deploy agentic and physical AI applications. NVIDIA is establishing and expanding AI technology centers in Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, the U.K. and Finland. These centers build on NVIDIA's history of collaborating with academic institutions and industry through the NVIDIA AI Technology Center program and NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute to develop the AI workforce and scientific discovery throughout the regions.https://tpucdn.com/img/swfhUtwLVklvtjyJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/swfhUtwLVklvtjyJ.jpg)
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NVIDIA GTC Paris at VivaTech -- NVIDIA today announced that it is teaming with model builders and cloud providers across Europe and the Middle East to optimize sovereign large language models (LLMs), providing a springboard to accelerate enterprise AI adoption for the region's industries.

Model builders and AI consortiums Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), Bielik.AI, Dicta, H Company, Domyn, LightOn, the National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden (NAISS) together with KBLab at the National Library of Sweden, the Slovak Republic, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the University College of London, the University of Ljubljana and UTTER are teaming with NVIDIA to optimize their models with NVIDIA Nemotron techniques to maximize cost efficiency and accuracy for enterprise AI workloads, including agentic AI.https://tpucdn.com/img/ETAZRXiFeWF9KyNl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ETAZRXiFeWF9KyNl.jpg)
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PEGATRON, a globally recognized Design, Manufacturing, and Service (DMS) provider, is showcasing its latest AI server solutions at GTC Paris 2025. Built on NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, PEGATRON's cutting-edge systems are tailored for AI training, reasoning, and enterprise-scale deployment.

NVIDIA GB300 NVL72
At the forefront is the RA4802-72N2, built on the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack system, featuring 72 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs and 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs. Designed for AI factories, it boosts output by up to 50X. PEGATRON's in-house developed Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) delivers 310 kW of cooling capacity with redundant hot-swappable pumps, ensuring performance and reliability for mission-critical workloads.https://tpucdn.com/img/BEf1AOsSMRTtXfK2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BEf1AOsSMRTtXfK2.jpg)
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Aura Displays, a leading innovator in redefining mobile workspaces, has officially started shipping the world's first 43-inch foldable portable monitor—the Triple Aero 15.6 Pro Max—globally, with the first several thousand units already on their way to customers in more than 60 countries. This triple-screen extension, when fully deployed, delivers an immersive 43-inch viewing experience designed for ultimate portability.

A New Class of Portable Ultra-Wide Display
Unlike traditional triple-monitor setups that remain stationary, the Triple Aero folds compactly like a book and expands into a full-fledged workstation. Featuring three seamless, 15.6-inch Full HD displays, this compact powerhouse offers over 43 inches of horizontal screen real estate while effortlessly fitting into a standard laptop bag. Additionally, the device can reverse-charge your devices up to 60 W.https://tpucdn.com/img/eWMeQiI0PSHw98y2_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eWMeQiI0PSHw98y2.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/blE7sMKrLYROOQF3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/blE7sMKrLYROOQF3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/U0Gc91wmxQj9sEP6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/U0Gc91wmxQj9sEP6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1jl3IKfdhC97CN5r_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1jl3IKfdhC97CN5r.jpg)
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Supermicro, Inc., a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing an expansion of the industry's broadest portfolio of solutions designed for NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture to the European market. The introduction of more than 30 solutions reinforces Supermicro's industry leadership by providing the most comprehensive and efficient solution stack for NVIDIA HGX B200, GB200 NVL72, and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition deployments, enabling rapid time-to-online for European enterprise AI factories across any environment. Through close collaboration with NVIDIA, Supermicro's solution stack enables the deployment of NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design and supports the upcoming introduction of NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra solutions later this year, including NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 and HGX B300.

"With our first-to-market advantage and broad portfolio of NVIDIA Blackwell solutions, Supermicro is uniquely positioned to meet the accelerating demand for enterprise AI infrastructure across Europe," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Our collaboration with NVIDIA, combined with our global manufacturing capabilities and advanced liquid cooling technologies, enables European organizations to deploy AI factories with significantly improved efficiency and reduced implementation timelines. We're committed to providing the complete solution stack enterprises need to successfully scale their AI initiatives."https://tpucdn.com/img/F09oAalPyFzb58NP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/F09oAalPyFzb58NP.jpg)
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More than 700 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation's adoption continues at rapid pace, and is the fastest-adopted NVIDIA gaming technology in our history.

This week, we can reveal another 8 games equipped with the frame rate multiplying technology, including Dragonkin: The Banished, Dune: Awakening, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Mecha BREAK, MindsEye, REMATCH, and Stellar Blade. And Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC is launching September 4th, featuring full ray tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and DLSS Ray Reconstruction. Each title also features DLSS Frame Generation, boosting frame rates for GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers, and DLSS Super Resolution, accelerating performance on every GeForce RTX GPU.https://tpucdn.com/img/WPEft8Otgi7R4KJu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WPEft8Otgi7R4KJu.jpg)
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Lenovo, today at NXT BLD, announced its new portfolio of Workstation Solutions, a series of purpose-built, expertly-curated industry solutions that meet and exceed the rigorous performance and workflow requirements of engineers, designers, architects, data scientists, researchers, and creators so these power users can work smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively. Lenovo also unveiled the latest editions of its newest ThinkStation P2 and P3 desktop workstations designed to maximize performance and value.

Lenovo Workstations Solutions—Your Workflow, Perfected
Businesses need more than just powerful hardware—they need complete workflow solutions tailored to real-world industry challenges. Developed by Lenovo engineering experts through research and customer engagement to understand workflow bottlenecks and pain points, Lenovo Workstation Solutions deliver easily deployable blueprints—scalable and secure reference architectures powered by the state-of-the-art Lenovo Workstations—featuring superior hardware, software and services.https://tpucdn.com/img/qYWxNnSlgFo0bIAN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qYWxNnSlgFo0bIAN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/4L6hpUVsS7alqxvo_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/4L6hpUVsS7alqxvo.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/gsy6DNBynqDWKuED_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gsy6DNBynqDWKuED.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/cE3uAab5al1TygeW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cE3uAab5al1TygeW.jpg)
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MSI, a global leader in high-performance server solutions, is showcasing its enterprise-grade, high-performance server platforms at ISC 2025, taking place June 10-12 at booth #E12. Built on standardized and modular architectures, MSI's AI servers are designed to power next-generation AI and accelerated computing workloads, enabling enterprises to rapidly advance their AI innovations.

"As AI workloads continue to grow and evolve toward inference-driven applications, we're seeing a significant shift in how enterprises approach AI deployment," said Danny Hsu, General Manager of Enterprise Platform Solutions at MSI. "With modular and standards-based architectures, enterprise data centers can now adopt AI technologies more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before. This marks a new era where AI is not only powerful but also increasingly accessible to businesses of all sizes.https://tpucdn.com/img/OH72DUpmEGuELcco_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OH72DUpmEGuELcco.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KSDKafGsYYdoukxl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KSDKafGsYYdoukxl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xYgB8v7thg19o1Uz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xYgB8v7thg19o1Uz.jpg)
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ASUS today joined GTC Paris at VivaTech 2025 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting its latest portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions and reinforcing its commitment to advancing the AI Factory vision with a full range of NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra solutions, delivering breakthrough performance from large-scale datacenter to personal desktop.

ASUS is also excited to announce a transformative partnership milestone in its partnership with Nebius. Together, the two companies are enabling a new era of AI innovation built on NVIDIA's advanced platforms. Building on the success of the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform deployment, ASUS and Nebius are now moving forward with strategic collaborations featuring the next-generation NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform. This ongoing initiative underscores ASUS's role as a key enabler in AI infrastructure, committed to delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and innovation.https://tpucdn.com/img/HFOZj5zLUim0bam0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HFOZj5zLUim0bam0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rOLHUgcLxNXQGjJ7_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rOLHUgcLxNXQGjJ7.jpg)
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TSMC is adjusting its global investment strategy in response to geopolitical pressures and changing market demands. Encouraged by the US government, the world's largest contract chipmaker has moved up completion dates for its Arizona fabrication plants by as much as six months. This shift is designed to address the growing domestic needs in defense, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. Originally committed to $65 billion in US manufacturing, TSMC recently increased that total to $165 billion. The expanded plan includes three additional fabs, two advanced packaging facilities, and a research center, all of which are expected to begin operation by 2030. Company executives argue that on-site production will help alleviate supply-chain bottlenecks and reduce cost volatility for American customers, even though chips made in Arizona will carry a premium compared with those produced in Taiwan.

At the same time, TSMC's projects in Japan and Germany have encountered difficulties. In Kumamoto, Fab 1 has not reached its planned utilization levels, and persistent traffic and local infrastructure issues have delayed the start of construction for Fab 2. Some point to labor shortages and conservative order forecasts from automotive and electronics clients as additional factors. In Europe, a slowdown in auto production has weakened demand for semiconductor capacity. TSMC's joint venture with Bosch, Infineon, and NXP in Germany now faces potential delays as partner layoffs and declining sales of combustion engines undermine initial growth expectations. Despite these setbacks, Taiwan remains central to TSMC's operations, hosting nearly half of its nine facilities under construction. For now, TSMC's pause in Japan and Europe appears to be a strategic reallocation of resources to the US, where policy support and urgent demand intersect.https://tpucdn.com/img/beWatTyjKO3nFbBL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/beWatTyjKO3nFbBL.jpg)

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AMD late Friday released the latest version of AMD Software Adrenalin drivers. Version 25.6.2 Beta comes with optimization for "The Alters" and "FBC: Firebreak." It also adds FSR 4 support for "The Alters," "Delta Force," "Dragonkin: The Banished," and "RoadCraft." The drivers fix a handful new issues. To begin with an issue that causes Oculus Rift S HMD to put out a green tint on Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs has been fixed. Stuttering and lower than expected performance noticed when using alt+tab to switch windows and streaming with Discord on machines with multiple monitors has been fixed.

An intermittent application crash or driver timeout observed when playing "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" with ray tracing enabled on Radeon RX 9060 XT has been fixed. An application crash observed when first launching "The Last of Us Part I" on RX 9060 XT has been fixed. Lower than expected performance when playing "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide" on RX 9070 series GPUs has been fixed. Grab the drivers from the link below.

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Washbear Studio is thrilled to reveal their next game: Railborn. Be ready to survive on a planet criss crossed with railroad tracks, building your mobile train base piece by piece.

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Railborn is a survival game where you scavenge for resources to build your train piece by piece. Collect rare plants to recreate dying biomes, navigate an alien world entangled by tracks, and uncover alien monoliths - all aboard your mobile sanctuary. Designed for 1 to 4 players.https://tpucdn.com/img/TS1cT8nfExetGn4E_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TS1cT8nfExetGn4E.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/VM5HnN9acQlJwpxT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VM5HnN9acQlJwpxT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2LaZwqm7kOqtlXRQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2LaZwqm7kOqtlXRQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EaluoPVlEQE6D2RV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EaluoPVlEQE6D2RV.jpg)
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The new InfinityBook Pro 14 combines infinite portability in an extremely compact and lightweight, yet high-quality all-aluminium chassis with a 500 nits bright high-res 3K display, a large 80 Wh battery, high CPU speed thanks to AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors and full memory upgrade options (2x upgradable RAM, 2x exchangeable M.2 SSD).

Rigid Yet Elegant aluminium Chassis in an Infinitely Compact Form Factor
Despite its rigid and haptically first-class material, the all-metal housing impresses with a very light weight of just 1.45 kg and an extremely slim profile of overall just 17 mm (total height incl. closed lid). On a footprint of 311 x 220 mm, the InfinityBook Pro 14 not only integrates a quiet, white backlit keyboard, but also gives customers the choice between the European, classic ISO and the ANSI keyboard layout commonly used in the US.https://tpucdn.com/img/P9Y25hhEzgbl9OQL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/P9Y25hhEzgbl9OQL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/HeqBpyCWYyN56ONA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/HeqBpyCWYyN56ONA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wlk2mw7N9t3G6unT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wlk2mw7N9t3G6unT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BEFMCqyFa7cIUdzr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BEFMCqyFa7cIUdzr.jpg)
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Micron has informed its customers that its DDR4 memory products will reach the end of life in the coming quarters, with shipments expected to taper off over the next six to nine months. This announcement aligns Micron with the earlier plans of Samsung and SK Hynix to discontinue DDR4 production and focus on next-generation memory solutions, such as DDR5, LPDDR5, and high-bandwidth memory. In a recent interview, Micron's Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Sumit Sadana, acknowledged that the phase‑out comes at a time when demand for DDR4 remains unexpectedly strong. He noted that shortages of both DDR4 and LPDDR4 modules have driven spot-market prices to levels that, in some cases, exceed those of newer DDR5 products.

To address this imbalance, Micron will prioritize supply for long‑term partners in the automotive, industrial, and networking sectors, where product reliability and contract stability are critical. The retirement of DDR4 has been partly driven by competitive pressure from Chinese memory manufacturers, which have flooded the market with lower‑cost modules. Yet, these newcomers may face challenges in matching the quality, long-term support, and volume capabilities that established players provide. Micron is urging its customer base to transition to DDR5 and LPDDR5 products, which have reached competitive price points and offer superior bandwidth and energy efficiency.https://tpucdn.com/img/ZvWV9zMZ1P8xHBWM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZvWV9zMZ1P8xHBWM.jpg)

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Intel has quietly submitted its patches for BMG-G31 GPU SKUs in the Mesa open-source graphics driver library. With IDs e220, e221, e222, and e223, Intel is gearing up the launch of its higher-end "Battlemage" B770. In the weeks leading up to Computex 2025, Intel dropped hints (https://www.techpowerup.com/336760/official-intel-account-teases-higher-end-arc-battlemage-b770-gpu) and unofficial leaks about new Arc Xe2 "Battlemage" desktop graphics cards, including rumors of a high-end B770 model and placeholder mentions of a B750 on Intel Japan's website. Fans were excited, but at the Taipei Nangang show, neither card appeared. Then Tweakers.net reported, based on unnamed insiders, that the Battlemage-based Arc B770 is real and expected to launch in November 2025, though plans could still change.

With 32 Xe2 cores for the B770, Intel plans to pair 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. What is interesting is that Intel will use a PCIe 5.0 ×16 host bus, whereas the lower-end Arc B580 and Arc B570 use a PCIe 4.0 ×8 host bus. A faster PCIe standard is likely to follow as the higher-end Arc B770 yields significantly more compute bandwidth, so we will have to wait and see what Intel has prepared. If the rumored Q4 launch manifests, it will give gamers an interesting choice right around the holidays.https://tpucdn.com/img/NvOAPegPrJEPALrA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NvOAPegPrJEPALrA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/UU9wcW9pvxA5pSmS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UU9wcW9pvxA5pSmS.jpg)

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Intel has confirmed that its Arc A750 graphics card has reached end-of-life, as outlined in Product Change Notification #856777‑00 published yesterday. This announcement marks the beginning of the end for a model that arrived just two and a half years ago, and it offers partners a clear timetable for winding down orders and shipments. Customers should mark June 27, 2025, as their final opportunity to submit discontinuance orders for the Arc A750. After that date, no new orders will be accepted. All remaining units are slated for delivery by September 26, 2025. Intel recommends that system builders, integrators, and distributors assess their inventory and projected needs now and then place any last orders before the cutoff. Should questions arise, field sales representatives stand ready to assist.

When it launched in October 2022, the Arc A750 staked its claim in the performance segment of Intel's market-entry discrete GPU lineup. Based on the DG2‑512 processor in its ACM‑G10 form, the card leveraged TSMC's 6 nm to pack 21.7 billion transistors into a 406 square millimeter die. With 3,584 shading units, 224 texture units, and 112 ROPs, it delivered strong raster throughput. Its 28 ray‑tracing cores and 448 tensor cores brought hardware‑accelerated lighting and machine-learning inference within reach of mainstream gamers and creators alike. At the board level, the A750 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, running at an effective 16 Gbps across a 256-bit bus, which yields 512 GB/s of bandwidth. A base clock of 2,050 MHz could be boosted to 2,400 MHz, while a dual-slot design drew up to 225 W via one 6-pin and one 8-pin connector. Video outputs included HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 2.0 ports, all bridged to the host system over PCI‑Express 4.0 x16.https://tpucdn.com/img/GvCF2HS4ItiETnm1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GvCF2HS4ItiETnm1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OU6sDaPMr65YuQ6j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OU6sDaPMr65YuQ6j.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YmW0G8D3KGgIYlHg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YmW0G8D3KGgIYlHg.jpg)

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Capcom Co., Ltd. today announced that worldwide cumulative sales of Devil May Cry 5 have surpassed 10 million units. In Devil May Cry 5, players can enjoy thrilling, high-speed gameplay, stylish action, and beautiful graphics, depicted with intricate realism thanks to Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE.

The title has garnered strong support from users due to its exceptional gameplay experience, leading to expanded sales as a catalog title since its release. Capcom provided an even more advanced story and action elements in the game with the addition of a new playable character, and more recently, on April 3, 2025, the company released the new Devil May Cry animated series on Netflix, in line with the company's Single Content Multiple Usage strategy. The animated series has garnered critical acclaim from around the world, and with more than 5.3 million views it ranked fourth during its first week globally in the "Shows | English" category, while also ranking in the top 10 for seven consecutive days in Japan. As a result of the game's exhilarating action, and due to efforts to enhance brand awareness by leveraging the title beyond the scope of videogames, including television adaptations, the title has now exceeded 10 million units in cumulative sales worldwide.https://tpucdn.com/img/yMTYOCHa4xOXCn6R_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/yMTYOCHa4xOXCn6R.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/t8VzTvGXoroRpM36_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/t8VzTvGXoroRpM36.jpg)
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A little over a year has passed since we last heard rumors (https://www.techpowerup.com/325535/amd-readies-ryzen-5-5500x3d-socket-am4-processor-with-3d-v-cache) about AMD releasing a sub-$200 chip for price-conscious gamers, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D for AM4. Well those rumors recently became reality as leaker @Zed__Wang on X spotted it on AMD's website. The "new" AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a six-core, twelve-thread processor built on the Zen 3 (https://www.techpowerup.com/333136/amd-lists-six-new-ryzen-5000g-skus-zen-3s-lifespan-extended-again) architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 3 GHz with boost speeds up to 4 GHz (the old 5600X3D runs 3.3 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clocks), with a 105 W power budget. The processor features 384 KB of L1 cache, 3 MB of L2 cache, and a substantial 96 MB of L3 cache.

The 5500X3D's main selling point is its 3D V-Cache technology combined with AM4 socket compatibility for existing systems. If you already have an AM4 system and aren't ready for a complete upgrade, the 5500X3D could be worth considering as a drop-in performance boost. The decision will largely depend on pricing when it becomes available since currently it isn't yet listed on any e-commerce websites. For new builds, a modern AM5 processor like the Ryzen 5 7600X (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-5-7600x/) or 9600X (https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-5-9600x/) would be a better choice, offering more future upgrade paths.https://tpucdn.com/img/RTxszuNJeK4PyuLj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RTxszuNJeK4PyuLj.jpg)

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Ocypus today proudly announced the launch of the Gamma C60 Series, include Gamma C60 & Gamma C60 ARGB, the latest addition to its PC case lineup. Building on the brand's signature minimalist design language, Gamma C60 combines elevated aesthetics, advanced cooling architecture, and uncompromising compatibility, tailored for a wide range of PC builders.

Family Front Panel Design
Continuing the iconic circular matrix design elements, the Gamma C60's front panel is forged from high-strength steel with precision mesh, enhanced by a metallic floating visual effect. The clean, geometric lines embody a minimalist aesthetic while enabling effective airflow, delivering both form and function in perfect balance.https://tpucdn.com/img/QfvBv8OdJZu0iR7I_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QfvBv8OdJZu0iR7I.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fnAoxeSSe9mU68YF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fnAoxeSSe9mU68YF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xYwHZ7RXgCR4owMZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xYwHZ7RXgCR4owMZ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/2HSPuCWpAvYx3TL1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/2HSPuCWpAvYx3TL1.jpg)
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nubia has launched its first-ever tablet - the nubia Pad Pro. Designed to meet the growing demands of users across work, study, and entertainment, the nubia Pad Pro delivers a high-performance experience powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, featuring a Prime Cortex-4 clock speed at up to 3.3 GHz.

It's equipped with LPDDR5X high-speed memory and UFS 4.0 flash storage, ensuring smooth multitasking capabilities and fast load times across applications. The nubia Pad Pro features a 10.9-inch 2.8K ultra-clear true-color screen with a resolution of 2880×1800, offering vivid visuals and accurate color reproduction. For audio, it supports DTS X Ultra spatial 3D sound, creating an immersive stereo experience ideal for entertainment and content consumption.https://tpucdn.com/img/JIV1aZoOW5FqBO1P_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JIV1aZoOW5FqBO1P.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Am6HEyfCBpWjYXia_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Am6HEyfCBpWjYXia.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/XgdAhonXihDTREfv_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XgdAhonXihDTREfv.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Hasvj4mxZMvjqIhN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Hasvj4mxZMvjqIhN.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ERJsyHek3ucTnwdN_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ERJsyHek3ucTnwdN.jpg)
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AMD at its 2025 Advancing AI event name-dropped its two next generations of EPYC server processors to succeed the current EPYC "Turin" powered by Zen 5 microarchitecture. 2026 will see AMD debut the Zen 6 microarchitecture, and its main workhorse for the server segment will be EPYC "Venice." This processor will likely see a generational increase in CPU core counts, increased IPC from the full-sized Zen 6 cores, support for newer ISA, and an updated I/O package. AMD is looking to pack "Venice" with up to 256 CPU cores per package.

AMD is looking to increase the CPU core count per CCD (CPU complex die) with "Zen 6." The company plans to build these CCDs on the 2 nm TSMC N2 process node. The sIOD (server I/O die) of "Venice" implements PCI-Express Gen 6 for a generational doubling in bandwidth to GPUs, SSDs, and NICs. AMD is also claiming memory bandwidth as high as 1.6 TB/s. There are a couple of ways they can go about achieving this, either by increasing the memory clock speeds, or giving the processor a 16-channel DDR5 memory interface, up from the current 12-channel DDR5. The company could also add support for multichannel DIMM standards, such as MR-DIMM and MCR-DIMMs. All said and done, AMD is claiming a 70% increase in multithreaded performance over the current EPYC "Turin," which we assume is comparing the highest performing part to its next-gen successor.https://tpucdn.com/img/GtWOm41rMd5zb60M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/GtWOm41rMd5zb60M.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/bRZVr8xnxsamZBhK_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/bRZVr8xnxsamZBhK.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/lVr366WiWRdXdDRW_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/lVr366WiWRdXdDRW.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/an418hCyMdcsjC0H_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/an418hCyMdcsjC0H.jpg)
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TrendForce's latest investigations reveal that 1Q25 revenue for the global IC design industry reached US$77.4 billion, marking a 6% QoQ increase and setting a new record high. This growth was fueled by early stocking ahead of new U.S. tariffs on electronics and the ongoing construction of AI data centers around the world, which sustained strong chip demand despite the traditional off-season.

NVIDIA remained the top-ranking IC design company, with Q1 revenue surging to $42.3 billion—up 12% QoQ and 72% YoY—thanks to increasing shipments of its new Blackwell platform. Although its H20 chip is constrained by updated U.S. export controls and is expected to incur losses in Q2, the higher-margin Blackwell is poised to replace the Hopper platform gradually, cushioning the financial impact.https://tpucdn.com/img/dITYpIUTEHpOUWqV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dITYpIUTEHpOUWqV.jpg)
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In August, AMD will release ROCm 7, its open computing platform for high‑performance computing, machine learning, and scientific applications. This version will support a range of hardware, from Ryzen AI-equipped laptops to Radeon AI Pro desktop cards and server-grade Instinct GPUs, which have just received an update. Before the end of 2025, ROCm 7 will be integrated directly into Linux and Windows, allowing for a seamless installation process with just a few clicks. AMD isn't planning to update ROCm once every few months, either. Instead, developers will receive day-zero fixes and a major update every two weeks, complete with performance enhancements and new features. Additionally, a dedicated Dev Cloud will provide everyone with instant access to the latest AMD hardware for testing and experimentation.

Early benchmarks are encouraging. On one test, an Instinct MI300X running ROCm 7 reached roughly three times the speed recorded with the original ROCm 6 release. Of course, your mileage will vary depending on model choice, quantization, and other factors. This shift follows comments from AMD's Senior Vice President and Chief Software Officer, Andrej Zdravkovic, whom we interviewed last September (https://www.techpowerup.com/326593/interview-with-amds-senior-vice-president-and-chief-software-officer-andrej-zdravkovic-udna-rocm-for-radeon-ai-everywhere-and-much-more). He emphasized ROCm's open-source design and the utility of HIPIFY, a tool that converts CUDA code to run on ROCm. This will enable a full-scale ROCm transition, now accelerated by a 3x performance uplift simply by updating the software version. If ROCm 7 lives up to its promise, AMD could finally unlock the potential of its hardware across devices (https://www.techpowerup.com/330155/amds-pain-point-is-rocm-software-nvidias-cuda-software-is-still-superior-for-ai-development-report), both big and small, and provide NVIDIA with good competition in the coming years.https://tpucdn.com/img/aMtwF7lkkIzdNpfL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aMtwF7lkkIzdNpfL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/5AOlvjFtGPm2WGtR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/5AOlvjFtGPm2WGtR.jpg)

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MSI, a global leader in high-performance computing solutions, is proud to unveil its latest business monitor, engineered to seamlessly blend professional productivity with immersive entertainment. Designed with user-centric innovations, this monitor delivers the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and convenience—making it the ideal choice for both office professionals and home users alike.

Ultra-Smooth Visual Experience with 144 Hz Refresh Rate
Equipped with a high-speed 144 Hz refresh rate, MSI's new monitor offers a remarkably smooth, flicker-free visual experience. Whether you're scrolling through spreadsheets, browsing the web, or diving into fast-paced gaming after hours, the fluid screen transitions reduce eye strain while enhancing engagement. It's a monitor built for business, but ready for play. The PerfectEdge four-sided frameless design delivers an ultra-slim profile that maximizes screen space and minimizes distractions. This minimalist aesthetic not only enhances the monitor's visual appeal but also boosts focus and immersion—helping users stay productive and efficient throughout the day.https://tpucdn.com/img/qRr6bAMGnhC47TJr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/qRr6bAMGnhC47TJr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BUvtK9d6NXorUmxc_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BUvtK9d6NXorUmxc.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LZykvICXZnBBOzAl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LZykvICXZnBBOzAl.jpg)
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