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Huang and Trump discuss Nvidia GPU backdoors at the White House
NVIDIA Chief Executive Jensen Huang visited President Donald Trump today following the company's opposition to kill switches embedded within graphics processing units. CNBC reporters observed the meeting as tensions continue over artificial intelligence chip export restrictions to China. The discussion likely centered on pending license approvals for Chinese markets and potential backdoor requirements. Advanced Micro Devices Chief Executive Lisa Su confirmed her company has not received similar export permits during recent interviews. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook simultaneously announced a $600 billion domestic investment plan, boosting company shares by six percent.
Intel's XeSS 2 expands, remains a distant third to Nvidia, AMD
Intel expanded compatibility for its XeSS 2 artificial intelligence upscaling technology across 44 gaming titles. The company released its XeSS 2.1 software development kit last week, bringing Frame-Generation and Xe Low-Latency features to graphics cards from competing manufacturers. NVIDIA and AMD graphics processing unit owners can access these enhancements when their hardware supports the shader model 4.6 requirements. The updated toolkit delivers improved AI upscaling quality alongside various performance fixes and stability enhancements. Intel made this technology available to developers working with non-Intel graphics hardware. The gaming industry currently sees Intel's XeSS 2 technology trailing behind competing solutions from...
Forged A19 Pro scores offer false hope for Apple's iPhone 17
Apple prepares to reveal four iPhone 17 models within the next month, featuring the A19 Pro chipset built on TSMC's advanced third-generation 3nm manufacturing process. Recent fabricated benchmark results surfaced on social media platforms, displaying an alleged 8-core CPU configuration rather than the standard 6-core design. Dame Tech shared these questionable Geekbench 6 scores on X, which claimed performance cores running at 4.49GHz with single-core results of 4,309 points and multi-core scores reaching 11,604 points. The multi-threaded performance nearly matched Apple's M3 processor, which previously achieved 11,863 points in testing. Geekbench's official database contains no legitimate A19 Pro entries, confirming these results as...
Thousands queue for a Battlefield 6 beta that has not yet begun
Electronic Arts begins its inaugural public beta testing for Battlefield 6 tomorrow. Thousands of players have already queued for server access despite limited weekend availability. Initial access remains restricted to participants who secured codes through Twitch distributions or Battlefield Labs registrations. Server capacity has reached maximum limits, with extensive waiting lists forming before the official launch. Players maintain active device connections while waiting in game lobbies. Steam database records show peak player counts reached 24,879 users during today's sessions. Pre-installation became available yesterday, generating substantial community excitement across gaming platforms. Reddit users report widespread server...
Google claims web traffic is stable, tells publishers to adapt or die
Google defends its AI Overviews feature against accusations of damaging website traffic across the internet. Publishers and search optimization specialists express alarm over reduced click-through rates since the artificial intelligence search tool launched. Head of Search Liz Reid maintains that organic click volume from Google Search remains consistent compared to previous years. The company reports that quality clicks have actually increased while total web traffic stays stable. Google attributes third-party studies showing dramatic traffic losses to flawed research methods and isolated examples. The technology company shifts responsibility away from AI Overviews by pointing to evolving user preferences on the web. Reid suggests...
Apple's US investments appear to buy safety from India tariffs
Apple will face no impact from President Trump's tariff increases on Indian imports despite rates rising from 25 percent to 50 percent by August 27, 2025. Semiconductor products and smartphones receive exemptions from the higher tax rates under current trade policies. The company produces iPhone models through manufacturing partners Foxconn and Pegatron at Indian facilities. These devices serve both domestic markets and American consumers through established supply chains. Apple's semiconductor-based products remain protected under existing trade exemptions. The exemption status may change as the Trump administration considers targeted levies against technology companies. Apple has invested 500 billion dollars in American manufacturing...
Khosrowshahi concedes Uber can't win, must partner with Tesla
Dara Khosrowshahi expects Tesla and Uber will share the autonomous vehicle market rather than compete for total dominance. The Uber chief executive argues the robotaxi industry offers sufficient opportunities for multiple companies to succeed simultaneously. His company previously divested its self-driving division to Aurora during 2020 while retaining an ownership stake. Uber has established partnerships with Motional for electric robotaxis and recently agreed to work with Nuro and Lucid Group. These collaborations allow various autonomous technologies to operate through Uber's transportation network. Tesla recently began operating robotaxi services in Austin with human safety operators monitoring each vehicle. The electric vehicle...
For $1, OpenAI aims to hook the entire US government on ChatGPT
OpenAI partners with the General Services Administration to provide ChatGPT Enterprise access to federal executive agencies for one dollar annually. The artificial intelligence company aims to accelerate government adoption of its technology while supporting the Trump administration's AI Action Plan. Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap stated the initiative helps civil servants become more productive and effective in their work responsibilities. This strategic partnership removes financial barriers that might prevent agencies from implementing advanced generative AI tools. The collaboration represents OpenAI's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence across the public sector. The discount program extends from OpenAI's June...
EA hides NHL 26 gameplay behind Tkachuks and hollow promises
Electronic Arts announced EA Sports NHL 26 will launch September 12, 2025 exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The publisher continues its tradition of excluding PC platforms from the annual hockey franchise. The Tkachuk family graces this year's cover featuring Matthew and Brady Tkachuk alongside their retired father Keith Tkachuk. Keith previously played for multiple NHL teams during his 18-year professional career. Matthew recently won consecutive Stanley Cup championships with the Florida Panthers. The game promises significant updates to its Be A Pro mode, which creative director Mike Inglehart describes as the largest overhaul since NHL 21. EA Sports introduces a Goalie Crease Control System designed to...

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