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(PR) Thrustmaster Announces New T248R Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster is thrilled to unveil its versatile new racing wheel: T248R. With T248R, Thrustmaster is launching a new version of its flagship model, T248, renowned among gamers for its accessibility and versatility - this time equipped with great new features. Designed to be an all-in-one solution, T248R has been specially created with all types of drivers in mind, from casual gamers to sim racing fans, and works perfectly with all driving styles and all types of vehicles. It combines a versatile ergonomic racing wheel featuring dynamic Force Feedback with a high-performance 3-pedal pedal set.
This new version keeps the features that made T248 so successful, including its Force Feedback system capable of delivering 3.1 Nm of torque and its adjustable magnetic pedal set. It also introduces an enhanced interface with a color LCD screen, a new, sportier design, and an even more attractive price. T248R provides an immersive driving experience in more than 40 compatible racing games on PS5, PS4 and PC.
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AMD Uses Transformers-Inspired Codenames for RDNA 5 GPUs
AMD is reportedly preparing an unusual naming scheme for its upcoming RDNA 5 GPU generation, adopting character-driven codenames drawn from the Transformers series. Reports point to Alpha Trion, Ultra Magnus, and Orion Pax as internal handles that would cover both discrete Radeon GPUs and custom SoCs for console partners. Alpha Trion reportedly serves as the umbrella designation for the desktop gaming family, while Ultra Magnus and Orion Pax appear tied to the next Xbox and a PlayStation successor, respectively. This is a clear departure from AMD's historical conventions, where consumer gaming silicon has frequently used aquatic-themed names, while data-center accelerators tended toward star-inspired designations. Generally, RDNA 5 / UDNA designs are expected in 2026, and further information may emerge around major industry events such as CES or Computex. In the meantime, everyone is monitoring open-source driver repositories, firmware commits, and partner disclosures for further references.
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(PR) Xbox Wireless Controller Breaker Series Comes in Three Designs
They say good things come in threes - and the Xbox Wireless Controller Breaker special edition series is no exception. This bold new family of special edition controllers includes Heart Breaker, Ice Breaker, and Storm Breaker. For the very first time, three distinct special edition controllers are launching simultaneously, each with their own personality and unique features - from metallic coatings to frosted translucent elements - offering players more choice from day one. Whichever controller you choose, you're making the right call. Now, without further ado, it's time to meet the Breakers.
Xbox Wireless Controller - Ice Breaker Special Edition
Cool, crystallized, and composed. Ice Breaker keeps it fresh with its smooth, glacier blue design and frosted, translucent finish - giving the appearance of fragmented crystals. This controller is further complimented by variations of blue found across the thumbsticks, ABXY buttons, and textured grips. Ice Breaker is sure to bring a cool, calm, and collected vibe to any gaming set-up via an Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth connection to Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android or IOS device.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 6000 PRO Plagued by the Virtualization
NVIDIA's top-end consumer GPU, the GeForce RTX 5090, and top-of-the-line ProViz SKU, the RTX 6000 PRO, have been plagued by a new virtualization bug. According to developers at CloudRift, who are creating a GPU cloud for AI developers, they have encountered a specific bug that renders the RTX 5090 and RTX PRO 6000 completely unresponsive. After a few days or weeks of constant usage, the GPU virtual machine can completely freeze without a sign of responsiveness. This occurs at random times, with no clear indication of why. The team has tested multiple GPUs, including the H100, B200, and older RTX 4090 models, all of which showed no issues. Not even the highest-performing server-grade B200 GPU from the "Blackwell" family experiences these issues, but consumer and ProViz SKUs do.
Behind the scenes, a more technical approach explains the process of locking the GPU. When a GPU is handed off to a virtual machine via KVM and VFIO, the host performs a PCIe function-level reset (FLR) as part of the normal cleanup process when the VM stops or the device is moved. Instead of coming back online after that reset, the card becomes unresponsive. The kernel times out and reports the failure with the message "not ready 65535ms after FLR; giving up." Hence, the only point of failure is the GPU itself, and CloudRift has even issued a $1,000 bug bounty for anyone who can resolve the issue.
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Qualcomm CEO: Intel Foundry Not Ready Yet, But Shows Promise
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, in an interview with Bloomberg Tech, claimed that Intel Foundry isn't yet suitable for its use case, but there is significant potential in the new nodes. According to the CEO, "Intel is not an option today," adding that "We would like Intel to be an option." The CEO discussed how the current Intel Foundry node, likely referring to Intel 18A, is not a suitable option for their mobile chips. However, the primary selling point of the vanilla 18A node isn't mobile, low-power SoCs, but rather mid-range and high-power solutions. "We design all of our chips assuming there's a battery on the other side, not plugged into the wall," said Amon, when asked about the design of their chips and their recent collaboration with German automaker BMW.
Qualcomm will continue to source its low-power SoC from TSMC and Samsung, both of which are skilled in mobile designs. For Intel, most customer attention is drawn to the enhanced 18A nodes, specifically 18A-P, scheduled for rollout in 2026, and 18A-PT, targeted for 2028. This, along with Intel 14A, will be a turning point for the foundry, which seeks to attract customers, including Qualcomm, with these improved nodes. US-based companies are constantly evaluating Intel Foundry services, and over time, these services are becoming increasingly attractive in areas such as packaging, not just advanced manufacturing. Still, the primary goal of Intel Foundry is leading-edge node production, so when/if customers like Qualcomm come, they will need to be ready with satisfying yield and performance figures.
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Unlock Global Streaming and a VPN With a Lifetime Getflix Subscription
If you've ever been hit with the "This content isn't available in your region" message, you know how frustrating it can be. That's where Getflix comes in—and right now, you can get a lifetime subscription and have countless channels at your fingertips for just $49.99 (reg. $149). That's a one-time payment for unlimited access. No recurring fees. No surprise renewals. Just more content—unlocked for life.
Getflix is a combo of Smart DNS and VPN tech designed to bypass geo-restrictions on streaming services. Unlike full-time VPNs that route all your traffic, Getflix's Smart DNS only reroutes the pieces needed to access blocked content. That means you get faster speeds—especially handy for streaming.
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This Week in Gaming (Week 37)
Welcome to the second week of September and this week's AAA release comes straight from Kairos, a new world in the universe of vault hunters. This is followed by a modern 2.5D take on sidescrollers, taking on the role as a fireman, another side scroller, but this time with katanas, an isometric hack and slash game with co-op mode and finally we end the week with an anime based 2D platformer.
Borderlands 4 / This week's AAA title / Thursday 11 September
Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant. Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing Mayhem across the planet. Steam link
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Samsung's GDDR6 Modules Run 10°C Cooler Than SK Hynix, Claims GPU AIB
XFX has officially published various performance figures claiming that its custom GPUs run better with Samsung GDDR6 memory, rather than SK Hynix modules. Usually, add-in-board (AIB) partners receive the GPU die sold as a kit with memory. However, AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel typically source their memory modules from various partners, including Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. GPU AIBs can sometimes prioritize a single memory maker, and this time it looks like Samsung GDDR6 memory modules are turning out to be a much better design for the XFX GPUs. "In terms of hardware, memory power consumption and heat dissipation also directly impact overall stability. Previously, the XFX 9060 XT used Hynix memory, but this time, the XFX 9060XT V3 has switched to Samsung memory. Not only is the GPU cooler, but its DDR temperature is 10°C lower than the Hynix version" says XFX on BiliBili.
The performance comparisons show that Samsung's GDDR6 memory runs at 77°C, while the SK Hynix modules run at 10°C hotter, 87°C. Switching to Samsung-made modules also brings down the total board consumption to 183 W, down from 207 W with SK Hynix. This is 24 W of heat, which the cooler system picks up, resulting in a lower fan speed. In contrast, the Samsung version spun the fans at 1461 RPM, while the SK Hynix version spun at 1814 RPM. This means that the overall GPU system is being more stable, generally more effective, prevents VRAM downclocks, and has higher stability. Interestingly, the choice of Samsung memory increases the GPU die temperature by 3°C, indicating that the memory controller on the die is likely operating at a higher intensity, or the lower fan speed resulted in less cooling. While we await more details and independent testing, it is interesting to see just how much a memory vendor choice can impact the overall GPU performance. There is little information on XFX 9060 XT V3 design, but it is already available in China.
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Intel Brings More APO-Tuned Games to "Arrow Lake" with Up to 14% FPS I
Intel has finally updated its Application Performance Optimization (APO) for its "Arrow Lake" Core Ultra 200S processors. The latest update introduces 15 new titles, which can yield up to a 14% FPS increase, and as much as a 21% increase in 1% lows. Intel has worked hard to deliver these updates, especially since Arrow Lake initially showed disappointing gaming results, which were mainly due to the heterogeneous architecture. Now, the company wants to iron out these issues to bring the best possible gaming performance to owners of the Core Ultra 200S systems. However, these gains don't apply out of the box. Users must install Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology (DTT), but there is also the option to download Intel APO UI from the Microsoft Store.
Users can disable APO globally or selectively disable specific games if the results are not as expected. The current APO stack targets modern Intel Core desktop and mobile processors with six or more performance cores. It requires BIOS enablement of Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology, a recent BIOS revision, and Windows 11. Advanced Mode unlocks wider compatibility for other 12th-generation and newer processors when Intel DTT version 11405 or later is present. Intel cautioned that real-world responsiveness may vary based on system configuration and graphics hardware. Additionally, Intel's promise back in August was to deliver more APO tuning, and this is coming to fruition, especially since many gamers can benefit from a massive increase in FPS and 1% lows for smoother gameplay. Below charts show Intel Core Ultra 9 285K running with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
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(PR) Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Unleashes High-speed Combat and E
Marvelous USA today announced the launch of the dark sci-fi action game, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. The publisher also shared a pulse-pounding launch trailer showcasing some of the high-speed action, titanic enemies, and intense narrative moments that await players as they take the role of an Outer and pilot their very own Arsenal. Players who have played the free digital demo can continue their adventure right where they left off, as all progress saved from the demo carries over to the full version of the game on the same platform after purchase.
Alongside the launch trailer, Marvelous USA also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing Titanic Scion's "Sovereign Axiom Special Facilities." Scattered across the map, these dungeons can be highly dangerous, but also highly lucrative for players in search of rare items and materials. Whether playing alone or with friends, players can uncover different rarity key cards to raise the stakes and increase their potential rewards and even trade cards with friends online. Explore these challenging dungeons at your own peril.
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Fore! Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Now Available on Consoles and PC
The links are ready for players to master their golf game in EVERYBODY'S GOLF HOT SHOTS, now available worldwide on consoles and PC. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. and developed by HYDE, EVERYBODY'S GOLF HOT SHOTS is a brand-new entry in the legendary Everybody's Golf series, also known as Hot Shots Golf in North America. Available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, this new version of the easy-to-learn but challenging-to-master golf game features the largest roster of characters, including the return of PAC-MAN to the series as an unlockable character. Additional highlights include new gameplay modes and a wide variety of customization options. Grab those clubs and start swinging, as the game is now available for digital golfers worldwide.
EVERYBODY'S GOLF HOT SHOTS features the series' classic three-button shot mechanic. Aim shots down the fairway, time three button presses and swing to success. It's an easy to learn mechanic to begin swinging for the greens, but becoming a true ace at the game will present a challenge. Players can take to the green solo or with friends in both local couch co-op and online multiplayer. A variety of game modes, including Challenge Mode, Solo Play and more across action-packed courses inspired by 10 different countries and regions will keep players teed up for all the game has to offer. Dynamic weather and time-of-day changes add depth and strategy to each round. And for players looking for a twist on the traditional game, the all-new Wacky Golf mode features unique obstacles and challenges to keep players on their toes.
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