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Microsoft announces multi-year partnership with AMD for next-gen Xbox
18-Jun-2025, 10:30 am
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After launching the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft confirmed a new “multi-year partnership” with AMD to develop next-gen Xbox hardware.
Earlier this month, the Xbox Games Showcase took place, which included a hardware announcement, but Microsoft had been keeping a significant partnership a secret until now. Today, it unveiled a "strategic multi-year partnership with AMD" aimed at creating its forthcoming Xbox consoles and other devices.
In a video shared across Xbox's social media platforms, Xbox president Sarah Bond disclosed the collaboration with AMD. It's worth noting that Microsoft's Xbox Series X | Series S consoles, along with the earlier Xbox...
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Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs may offer 52 cores, DDR5-8000 support
17-Jun-2025, 5:00 pm
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Massive core count increases have leaked for Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake CPU lineup.
Details regarding Intel’s forthcoming Nova Lake CPU series have emerged (via chi11eddog), revealing models with as many as 52 CPU cores in total. Through this new lineup, Intel aims to significantly change its CPU offerings, boosting core counts across its Ultra 9, Ultra 7, Ultra 5, and Ultra 3 series products.
With the anticipated Nova Lake Ultra 9 CPU, Intel is said to be combining 16 P-Cores, 32 E-Cores, and 4 LP-E-Cores to form a 52-core processor....
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RTX 5050 may use the same GDDR6 VRAM as Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
16-Jun-2025, 8:30 am
manhkbrady
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The RTX 5050 matches the Radeon RX 9060 XT in memory speed, featuring 20 Gbps GDDR6.
We now have details on the memory specifications for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5050 graphics card, thanks to user @Zed__Wang on Twitter/X. According to this leak, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5050 is set to include 8GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory, matching the memory speed found in AMD's RX 9000 series GPUs.
Interestingly, this indicates that AMD's RX 9060 XT 8GB shares the same memory setup as Nvidia's RTX 5050. Both cards come with 8GB of...
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AMD releases a budget Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPU for older PCs
16-Jun-2025, 8:00 am
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AMD stealthily launches the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a lower-cost, downclocked version of its earliest 3D V-Cache CPU.
AMD has officially introduced a new budget-friendly X3D series CPU for its AM4 CPU platform, known as the Ryzen 5 5500X3D. Set to launch on June 5th, this processor enters the market quite late in the lifecycle of AMD's newer AM5 CPU socket, making its release somewhat unexpected.
Similar to other CPUs in the Ryzen 5000 series, the 5500X3D features the Zen 3 CPU architecture, which is now two generations behind the latest Zen 5 CPUs. With AMD recently...
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ASUS’ latest RTX 5080 GPU includes an M.2 slot for extra SSD storage
13-Jun-2025, 9:00 am
manhkbrady
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ASUS unveils the ProArt RTX 5080, featuring an M.2 slot for SSD storage.
As part of a recap video for Computex 2025, ASUS has unveiled its ProArt RTX 5080 SSD. This latest graphics card incorporates an M.2 slot, allowing users to add an extra PCIe 5.0 SSD to their systems. This is a fantastic development for ProArt users, as professionals typically desire as much high-speed storage as possible. The M.2 slot can support up to 8TB of SSD storage, representing a significant upgrade.
ASUS has implemented PCIe bifurcation to include this M.2 slot. This...
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 specs leak via retailer listing
12-Jun-2025, 9:30 am
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GeForce RTX 5050 spotted with 2,560 CUDA cores and a 2,250 MHz boost clock.
Specifications for Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU have been revealed through the German retailer Kiebel (via @Momomo_us on Twitter/X). These specs align with the leaked or rumored RTX 5050 desktop variant from Nvidia. This indicates that the main difference between the desktop and laptop versions of this GPU will be their power consumption and clock frequencies.
The RTX 5050 reportedly boasts 2560 CUDA cores, 20 ray tracing units, and a 128-bit memory interface. Unlike other...
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Nvidia N1X CPU performance leaks show outstanding single-threaded speeds
11-Jun-2025, 10:00 am
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Nvidia’s Arm chip appears with impressive Geekbench scores, potentially rivaling top Intel and AMD laptop CPUs.
Geekbench scores for a laptop featuring Nvidia's N1X processor from HP have surfaced online, revealing the performance of Nvidia’s inaugural ARM-based laptop CPU. The initial report from Videocardz highlighted both the single-threaded and multi-threaded performance metrics.
Nvidia's NX1 CPU utilizes 20 ARM-based CPU cores organized in a big.LITTLE architecture. It reportedly incorporates 10 Cortex-X925 cores alongside 10 Cortex-A725 cores. The benchmark results shown were run on a Linux platform using what seems to be a system with 128GB of RAM....
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Microsoft’s “Xbox full screen experience” may reshape Windows PC gaming
10-Jun-2025, 11:00 am
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In conjunction with their ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, Microsoft announced significant updates for Windows 11.
The collaboration between Xbox and Windows teams is set to improve the gaming experience on Windows, focusing on performance enhancements for gamers. With the introduction of the “Xbox full screen experience,” users can anticipate better performance and extended battery life from handheld devices.
In essence, Microsoft’s “Xbox full screen experience” isn't merely a user interface overhaul for Windows 11. When activated, this feature allows Windows 11 to reduce its idle power consumption by up to two-thirds. How does this work?...
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Hackers are already attempting to manipulate Nintendo’s Switch 2 console
09-Jun-2025, 7:30 am
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Hackers find a Nintendo Switch 2 exploit just one day after launch — a minor hack enables custom code to run on top of the OS.
Nintendo introduced its Switch 2 console just a few days ago, and already, hackers have discovered a way to exploit the device. A user named @retr0.id on Bluesky has showcased a userland ROP (Return-Oriented Programming) exploit that allows for a framebuffer graphics demonstration. Although this is not a complete hack of the system, it clearly indicates that Nintendo’s latest console is not resistant to hacking attempts.
This exploit does not permit users to play modified or...
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Two Xbox Ally Windows gaming handhelds have been announced, set to launch this holiday
09-Jun-2025, 6:30 am
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The partnership with hardware maker ASUS was confirmed during the June 8 Xbox Games Showcase.
Microsoft has unveiled its first handheld console – the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, both designed by Asus. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase, where it was revealed that the handheld is capable of running games natively as well as streaming through the cloud.
This device is more than just an upgraded ROG Ally featuring a bigger battery, enhanced grips, and an Xbox button in place of the Armory Crate button; it significantly changes...
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Nvidia is reportedly planning to launch its GDDR6-based RTX 5050 GPU next month
05-Jun-2025, 3:00 pm
manhkbrady
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For a while now, there have been whispers regarding Nvidia's development of an entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card.
Sources associated with Videocardz indicate that Nvidia is targeting a July release for the RTX 5050 card. It's important to highlight that, unlike the RTX 4050, the RTX 5050 will be available for both desktop and laptop platforms. The upcoming release we’re discussing pertains specifically to the desktop version. The rumor does not clarify whether both desktop and laptop versions of the card will debut simultaneously.
Videocardz also suggests that Nvidia may introduce 3GB memory options for its lower-end models....
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Sony announces a wireless fight stick compatible with PlayStation 5 and PC
05-Jun-2025, 12:30 pm
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Sony announces its own PlayStation arcade stick, featuring wireless connectivity and a digitally customizable joystick.
In an unexpected development, Sony introduced a new hardware item during its State of Play presentation today. Known for now as Project Defiant, this marks Sony's first venture into creating a fight stick. Given the company's current collaboration with Marvel on a first-party fighting game featuring beloved heroes and villains from the comic universe, this is the perfect time to unveil the initiative.
The controller will come with a toolless design, allowing users to swap out the...
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