Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
AMD's "gold rush" time in the AI markets might finally come, as industry reports that the firm faces massive demand for its cutting-edge MI300X AI accelerators. Giant Tech Firms Like Microsoft Have Expressed Intentions To Employ The AMD Instinct MI300X AI Accelerators, Tackling NVIDIA's Monopoly When we look at the course of events in the AI markets, AMD's presence was nowhere to be seen, and everyone has been "cheering" for NVIDIA since the beginning of 2023. However, Team Red's efforts to grasp the market's attention might finally play out, as the firm is reported to ship vast quantities of the […]
AMD Ryzen APU-powered handhelds and laptops are facing performance-breaking bugs with the latest Windows 11 update which breaks the iGPU driver. Windows 11's Latest Update Is A Bust, iGPU Driver Breaking-Bug Affects Almost All AMD Ryzen Handhelds & Laptops The new Windows 11 KB5035853 update, which was rolled out almost a week ago, seems to have disrupted the experience for multiple users, especially those running an AMD Ryzen APU-powered handheld or laptop, since the update reportedly compromises the performance of the respective iGPU, causing massive performance bottlenecks. While neither AMD nor Microsoft themselves have verified the issue yet, multiple users […]
AMD has published the first demo of its Radeon RX 7900 XTX "RDNA 3" GPU handling Work Graphs, providing much faster and more efficient rendering. DirectX 12 Work Graphs Pave The Way For Future of Graphics Rendering, AMD Demo Shows Huge Improvement In Rendering Times Using Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU In a previous post, we explained how DirectX 12 API's latest feature known as Work Graphs will enable full GPU autonomy, reducing the amount of work that is typically done on the CPU and moving it straight to the GPU for faster rendering and overall faster performance in games […]
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APUs are selling at lower prices than the Ryzen 5 5500GT in China despite being the faster option. AMD's Faster 6-Core Ryzen 5 5600G APU Is Selling For $15 Less Than The Ryzen 5 5500GT In China AMD recently introduced two brand new APU options for AM4 users within its Ryzen 5000 lineup. These include the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 5 5500GT which are 6-core variants featuring slightly affordable price points to attract more budget and mainstream consumers. However, China's CPU segment has seen the prices of Ryzen 5 5600G, a faster SKU, drop below […]
ZOTAC has introduced its latest AMD EPYC & Intel Xeon CPU-powered server and workstation portfolio with up to 10 PCIe GPU support. ZOTAC's Bolt & Enterprise (Workstation/Server) Options Power AI Workloads With Support For Intel Xeon & AMD EPYC CPUs, Up To 10 PCIe GPUs Press Release: ZOTAC Technology Limited expands its product portfolio with the GPU Server Series. The first series of products in ZOTAC’s Enterprise lineup offers organizations affordable and high-performance computing solutions for a wide range of demanding applications, from core-to-edge inferencing and data visualization to model training, HPC modeling, and simulation. The ZOTAC series of GPU […]
The PS5 Pro rumor mill is turning once again. While some analysts believe Sony’s PlayStation refresh will launch sometime this year, likely before GTA 6 comes out, we still don’t know too much about the console. Now, a new leak suggests the improved PS...
AMD has finally made its HIP Ray-Tracing library an open-source asset, allowing developers to incorporate RT capabilities into applications and leverage them. AMD Decides To Empower Developers Through Open-Sourcing HIP RT, Now Allowing a More Efficient Use Of It Phoronix reports that AMD has made its HIP RT library open-source to make coding on HIP-based applications much more straightforward. AMD's HIP (Heterogeneous-Compute Interface) is a "hybrid" API, allowing programmers to write a "universal" code executable on multiple interfaces, such as those from AMD and NVIDIA. It acts as a translation layer, allowing the use of one computing platform over the […]
PGL CS2 Major tournament will be leveraging AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPUs & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPUs to power next generation of eSports. One Of The Largest CS2 Tournament Sees Inclusion Of Revamped Gaming Gear, Allows Gamers To Get The Best Experience [Press Release]: In preparation for the most anticipated CS2 tournament of the year, PGL is excited to announce that our team has fully optimized upgraded gaming PCs in partnership with @Afromnazareth, and we are ready to deliver an unparalleled esports experience at the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024. At the heart of this cutting-edge setup is the AMD RYZEN 7800 X3D processor, explicitly chosen for […]
Intel has managed to secure itself from another "wave" of US regulations, as the firm won't face trouble selling its CPUs like AMD to Chinese-sanctioned firms like Huawei. AMD Reportedly Filed For Revoking Intel's "Exclusive" License, Claiming It Was An Unfair Business Practice Intel has managed to dodge a vast bullet coming their way that would've potentially led to losses of millions of dollars, but it seems like the problem is gone for now. Reuters reports that Intel won't face new prohibitions by the US Government to sell its CPUs to the Chinese firm Huawei, as previously, the Trump administration […]
AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]
After a report claimed yesterday that Korean semiconductor manufacturer Samsung was looking to invest in new equipment and technologies for its memory semiconductors, research firm TrendForce claims that the Korean company will catch up with rivals SK Hynix and Micron when it comes to next generation memory products from NVIDIA Corporation. According to TrendForce's report, Samsung has secured its entry into NVIDIA's supply chain for the H200 AI GPU, along with having received certification from AMD for its HBM3 products. NVIDIA's H200 will rely on Samsung's HBM3e memory, while AMD's MI300 artificial intelligence accelerator will increase the Korean firm's share […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X CPU has become a popular mining option, earning more profits than the fastest GPUs, as the crypto craze once again picks up. CPUs More Viable Than GPUs In Certain Mining Algorithms, Crypto Rises From The Ashes As Bitcoin Hits $73,000 US It's not the first time that CPUs are used for crypto mining but with the recent rise of Bitcoin, surpassing $60K and hitting up to $73K US, it looks like the mining craze has returned even if for the time being. This has led to people dusting off their old mining systems and firing them […]
AMD's "gold rush" time in the AI markets might finally come, as industry reports that the firm faces massive demand for its cutting-edge MI300X AI accelerators. Giant Tech Firms Like Microsoft Have Expressed Intentions To Employ The AMD Instinct MI300X AI Accelerators, Tackling NVIDIA's Monopoly When we look at the course of events in the AI markets, AMD's presence was nowhere to be seen, and everyone has been "cheering" for NVIDIA since the beginning of 2023. However, Team Red's efforts to grasp the market's attention might finally play out, as the firm is reported to ship vast quantities of the […]
AMD Ryzen APU-powered handhelds and laptops are facing performance-breaking bugs with the latest Windows 11 update which breaks the iGPU driver. Windows 11's Latest Update Is A Bust, iGPU Driver Breaking-Bug Affects Almost All AMD Ryzen Handhelds & Laptops The new Windows 11 KB5035853 update, which was rolled out almost a week ago, seems to have disrupted the experience for multiple users, especially those running an AMD Ryzen APU-powered handheld or laptop, since the update reportedly compromises the performance of the respective iGPU, causing massive performance bottlenecks. While neither AMD nor Microsoft themselves have verified the issue yet, multiple users […]
AMD has published the first demo of its Radeon RX 7900 XTX "RDNA 3" GPU handling Work Graphs, providing much faster and more efficient rendering. DirectX 12 Work Graphs Pave The Way For Future of Graphics Rendering, AMD Demo Shows Huge Improvement In Rendering Times Using Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU In a previous post, we explained how DirectX 12 API's latest feature known as Work Graphs will enable full GPU autonomy, reducing the amount of work that is typically done on the CPU and moving it straight to the GPU for faster rendering and overall faster performance in games […]
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APUs are selling at lower prices than the Ryzen 5 5500GT in China despite being the faster option. AMD's Faster 6-Core Ryzen 5 5600G APU Is Selling For $15 Less Than The Ryzen 5 5500GT In China AMD recently introduced two brand new APU options for AM4 users within its Ryzen 5000 lineup. These include the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 5 5500GT which are 6-core variants featuring slightly affordable price points to attract more budget and mainstream consumers. However, China's CPU segment has seen the prices of Ryzen 5 5600G, a faster SKU, drop below […]
ZOTAC has introduced its latest AMD EPYC & Intel Xeon CPU-powered server and workstation portfolio with up to 10 PCIe GPU support. ZOTAC's Bolt & Enterprise (Workstation/Server) Options Power AI Workloads With Support For Intel Xeon & AMD EPYC CPUs, Up To 10 PCIe GPUs Press Release: ZOTAC Technology Limited expands its product portfolio with the GPU Server Series. The first series of products in ZOTAC’s Enterprise lineup offers organizations affordable and high-performance computing solutions for a wide range of demanding applications, from core-to-edge inferencing and data visualization to model training, HPC modeling, and simulation. The ZOTAC series of GPU […]
The PS5 Pro rumor mill is turning once again. While some analysts believe Sony’s PlayStation refresh will launch sometime this year, likely before GTA 6 comes out, we still don’t know too much about the console. Now, a new leak suggests the improved PS...
AMD has finally made its HIP Ray-Tracing library an open-source asset, allowing developers to incorporate RT capabilities into applications and leverage them. AMD Decides To Empower Developers Through Open-Sourcing HIP RT, Now Allowing a More Efficient Use Of It Phoronix reports that AMD has made its HIP RT library open-source to make coding on HIP-based applications much more straightforward. AMD's HIP (Heterogeneous-Compute Interface) is a "hybrid" API, allowing programmers to write a "universal" code executable on multiple interfaces, such as those from AMD and NVIDIA. It acts as a translation layer, allowing the use of one computing platform over the […]
PGL CS2 Major tournament will be leveraging AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPUs & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPUs to power next generation of eSports. One Of The Largest CS2 Tournament Sees Inclusion Of Revamped Gaming Gear, Allows Gamers To Get The Best Experience [Press Release]: In preparation for the most anticipated CS2 tournament of the year, PGL is excited to announce that our team has fully optimized upgraded gaming PCs in partnership with @Afromnazareth, and we are ready to deliver an unparalleled esports experience at the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024. At the heart of this cutting-edge setup is the AMD RYZEN 7800 X3D processor, explicitly chosen for […]
Intel has managed to secure itself from another "wave" of US regulations, as the firm won't face trouble selling its CPUs like AMD to Chinese-sanctioned firms like Huawei. AMD Reportedly Filed For Revoking Intel's "Exclusive" License, Claiming It Was An Unfair Business Practice Intel has managed to dodge a vast bullet coming their way that would've potentially led to losses of millions of dollars, but it seems like the problem is gone for now. Reuters reports that Intel won't face new prohibitions by the US Government to sell its CPUs to the Chinese firm Huawei, as previously, the Trump administration […]
AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]
After a report claimed yesterday that Korean semiconductor manufacturer Samsung was looking to invest in new equipment and technologies for its memory semiconductors, research firm TrendForce claims that the Korean company will catch up with rivals SK Hynix and Micron when it comes to next generation memory products from NVIDIA Corporation. According to TrendForce's report, Samsung has secured its entry into NVIDIA's supply chain for the H200 AI GPU, along with having received certification from AMD for its HBM3 products. NVIDIA's H200 will rely on Samsung's HBM3e memory, while AMD's MI300 artificial intelligence accelerator will increase the Korean firm's share […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X CPU has become a popular mining option, earning more profits than the fastest GPUs, as the crypto craze once again picks up. CPUs More Viable Than GPUs In Certain Mining Algorithms, Crypto Rises From The Ashes As Bitcoin Hits $73,000 US It's not the first time that CPUs are used for crypto mining but with the recent rise of Bitcoin, surpassing $60K and hitting up to $73K US, it looks like the mining craze has returned even if for the time being. This has led to people dusting off their old mining systems and firing them […]