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Six Games Get NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution Today
NVIDIA has expanded its DLSS Super Resolution support to six new games. The lineup includes exciting titles like Steel Seed, Tempest Rising, The Talos Principle: Reawakening, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Commandos: Origins, and the upcoming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Games like Clair Obscur and Commandos: Origins will launch with full DLSS Super Resolution support. Other titles such as Tempest Rising, The Talos Principle: Reawakened, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds will receive additional support for NVIDIA's DLSS Frame Generation. GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics card owners will experience the most advanced features. Players with sufficiently powerful graphics cards can enable DLAA on The Talos Principle: Reawakened, Clair Obscur: Expedition...
Nvidia fixes Blackwell hiccups with Bianca board swap
NVIDIA is making strategic changes to its Blackwell Ultra GPU production. The company switched from the Cordelia compute board to the Bianca compute board for its GB300 GPUs after experiencing signal performance issues. KeyBanc, an investment bank, highlighted the technical reasoning behind this move. The new Bianca board offers a more fixed structure compared to the previous Cordelia board. This change helps NVIDIA maintain its fourth-quarter 2025 launch schedule for the GB300 series. The company plans to ship approximately 30,000 GB NVL rack units throughout the year, with only 30 percent expected in the first half of 2025. The GPU manufacturer faces additional challenges, including potential export charges up to $5.5 billion due to...
Apple's Budget iPhone 17e to Launch in May 2026
Apple prepares to roll out its budget iPhone 17e around late May 2026, following the successful launch of the iPhone 16e. The device enters trial production as part of the company's new annual budget lineup strategy. Chinese smartphone leaker Fixed Focus Digital reports the upcoming model will compete directly with mid-range devices from manufacturers like Xiaomi, Redmi, and Vivo. The launch comes at a critical time for Apple, which recently experienced a 9 percent market share decline in China for seven consecutive quarters. Smartphone competitors such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo have been outperforming Apple in the region. The iPhone 17e represents a strategic move to capture more budget-conscious consumers and regain market...
Meta AI spots teens faking their age
Social media giants are taking steps to protect teenage users. Meta launched specialized teen accounts to address growing concerns about online safety. The company uses advanced AI technology to identify and protect younger users from potential harm. Researchers discovered that many teens worry about social media's impact on mental health. Meta's new approach automatically transitions underage users to protected accounts. The technology scans behavioral cues to determine a user's actual age. Parents and teenagers increasingly demand accountability from social platforms. Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger now offer enhanced safety features for younger users. Meta allows users to verify and update their account settings if needed...
Bay teams with Sweeney on Out Run flick
Universal moves forward with an exciting video game movie adaptation. Michael Bay will direct a film based on the classic SEGA arcade racing game Out Run. Sydney Sweeney will join the project as a producer, and Jayson Rothwell will write the screenplay. The original arcade game launched in 1986 and became an instant hit. Universal hopes to capitalize on the success of recent video game movie adaptations like Sonic and Super Mario Bros. The film represents a chance to revive interest in a beloved retro gaming franchise. Michael Bay's involvement and Sydney Sweeney's star power could help attract audiences. The project aims to introduce Out Run to a new generation of moviegoers. Challenges remain in marketing a less-familiar game to...
Samsung Galaxy tri fold and Flip FE coming this winter
Samsung prepares to shake up the smartphone market with innovative foldable devices. The tech company plans to launch two exciting new phones later this year: a triple-display foldable phone and an affordable Galaxy Z Flip FE. Both phones will target different consumer segments. Smartphone enthusiasts can expect these devices to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025. Samsung aims to reignite consumer interest with unique form factors that challenge current market designs. The company hopes to reclaim its position as a leader in foldable smartphone technology. Competing brands have pushed Samsung to explore more creative device designs. The tri-fold device represents a bold step into experimental smartphone engineering. Through these...
Check out PS5 Pro stealthy internals
Sony reveals the inner workings of its powerful PlayStation 5 Pro console. The new design improves cooling and performance through smart engineering. A special louver helps reduce noise, and the back panel allows better air movement. Engineers carefully crafted the system's internals to boost performance. The motherboard uses more layers to speed up memory processing. A new fan moves air more efficiently, and additional screws reduce electronic interference. Liquid metal cooling technology continues to play a crucial role in the console's design. Gamers can experience advanced visual features not found on other systems. The PlayStation 5 Pro launched worldwide in November as the most powerful gaming machine available. Players enjoy...
Why Ciri Could Be Bigger Than Geralt in Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red tackles a massive challenge for The Witcher IV by making Ciri as compelling as Geralt. The game's Cinematic Animation Director, David Cordero, believes convincing players about Ciri's central importance will be the most difficult task. Players know Geralt well from previous games, but Ciri has limited screen time in comparison. The development team plans to leverage its dedicated lore department to create a rich narrative experience. They want to showcase Ciri's character authentically without relying solely on her witcher status. Insights from the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion will help shape her narrative. Developers aim to draw inspiration from Cyberpunk 2077's storytelling techniques. Their goal is to...
Intel taps TSMC for Nova Lake 2nm chips
Intel moves boldly into semiconductor innovation by ordering advanced 2nm processor technology from TSMC. The company plans a strategic approach to developing future desktop CPUs that could reshape computer technology. Team Blue wants to deliver cutting-edge performance by exploring multiple manufacturing options. Intel's leadership emphasizes meeting consumer expectations through flexible semiconductor production strategies. The company will likely use a dual-source approach that combines internal and external manufacturing capabilities. TSMC's 2nm process attracts significant attention from technology leaders like Apple and AMD. Semiconductor development remains competitive as manufacturers race to create more powerful computer...
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