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Intel cancels Core Ultra 9 290K Plus CPU in last-minute change of plans

28-Mar-2026, 5:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

All expectations for a retail release of the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus have officially vanished.

Intel has officially confirmed that the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus will not be released, putting an end to months of rumors and leaks surrounding the supposed flagship Arrow Lake Refresh processor. In a statement to PC Games Hardware, the company explained that it is focusing instead on more broadly positioned models within the Core Ultra 200S Plus lineup. Florian Maislinger, Intel Germany’s Tech Communication Manager, noted that the recently introduced Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5...

AMD unveils flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition high-performance CPU

27-Mar-2026, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, its first consumer CPU featuring 3D V-Cache across all chiplets.

AMD has officially unveiled a new addition to its Ryzen 9000 X3D lineup: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition. Despite its unusual name, the chip stands out as the first CPU to feature a dual 3D V-Cache configuration. Unlike earlier Ryzen X3D models, which placed stacked cache on just one CCD, this processor includes vertically stacked cache on both core complexes. In terms of specs, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 comes with 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of...

Intel brings Big Battlemage to market with Arc Pro B70 & B65 graphic cards

26-Mar-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel officially launched its "Big Battlemage" workstation GPUs, the Arc Pro B70 and B65, featuring up to 32 GB of memory for AI and professional tasks.

It feels like Intel’s “Big Battlemage” GPU has been a long time coming, but it looks like the wait may finally be over. That said, recent rumors suggest the catch is that this isn’t a traditional Arc gaming GPU. Instead, it’s an AI-focused workstation card. The Intel Arc Pro B70 is expected to feature 32GB of GDDR6 memory and 608 GB/s of bandwidth. The reference model is rumored to launch with a $949 MSRP, with custom versions from partners like...

Nintendo trims Switch 2 production following weaker-than-expected demand

25-Mar-2026, 6:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be falling short of the company's internal projections.

Reports indicate that Nintendo is reducing production for the Switch 2 in response to demand that has not met previous projections, especially within the United States. Bloomberg reports that the company has adjusted its quarterly production target to approximately 4 million units, a decrease from the 6 million units initially planned. The decision to scale back Nintendo Switch 2 production is largely tied to weaker sales in the United States. The 2025 holiday period allegedly fell short of expectations. Despite the...

AMD FSR SDK 2.2 debuts with improved upscaling and ray regeneration tech

25-Mar-2026, 5:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has officially launched its FSR SDK 2.2 , introducing support for the latest iterations of Ray Regeneration and FSR ML Upscaling.

AMD has rolled out the FSR SDK 2.2, now available through GPUOpen for developers. This update is significant as it introduces the newest versions of AMD’s FSR Redstone technologies designed for RDNA 4 GPUs and the Radeon RX 9000 series, including FSR Upscaling 4.1 and FSR Ray Regeneration 1.1. FSR 4.1 represents AMD’s latest AI-driven upscaling solution, aiming to deliver image quality on par with NVIDIA’s DLSS. Already available to PC players in games like Crimson Desert...

Switch 2 is outselling the original Switch during the same launch window

24-Mar-2026, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The Switch 2 has achieved massive success, driven by a powerful first-party lineup that includes both upgraded Switch 1 titles and new exclusives.

The original Nintendo Switch enjoyed an excellent first year, largely fueled by major exclusives like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be off to an even stronger start, with sales reportedly up by around 45% compared to its predecessor over the same timeframe. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella shared these figures in a recent Bluesky post, noting that the Switch 2 is significantly outpacing the...

Sony confirms AI frame generation for PlayStation, but you’ll wait longer

23-Mar-2026, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony's lead PlayStation systems architect has confirmed the upcoming arrival of AI-driven frame generation on PlayStation hardware, which may include the PS6.

Sony’s ongoing collaboration with AMD continues to show promising results, and PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny has now confirmed that it will eventually bring Frame Generation to “PlayStation platforms.” However, in an interview with Digital Foundry, he clarified that this feature won’t be arriving on PS5 systems within this year. Cerny discussed the progress behind FSR Redstone, which has also contributed to advancements in PSSR upscaling. He explained that FSR Frame Generation is likewise built on what he...

Nintendo Switch 2 update brings Handheld Mode Boost to older Switch games

18-Mar-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Nintendo has rolled out new firmware for the Switch and Switch 2, introducing several noteworthy enhancements.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has received a new system update, bringing it to version 22.0.0. While not a major overhaul, it introduces a helpful new feature called Handheld Mode Boost, which will appeal especially to players revisiting older titles. This feature improves how backward-compatible Switch 1 games perform on the newer hardware. In simple terms, it allows certain games to run with docked-mode settings while still in handheld mode, leading to better visuals and potentially smoother performance without needing to...

Sony upgrades PlayStation Portal with new High Quality Mode for streaming

18-Mar-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony is preparing a major PlayStation Portal update featuring a new graphics mode and several quality-of-life enhancements.

Sony appears to be gearing up for a significant upgrade to the PlayStation Portal. In a recent PlayStation Blog post, the company confirmed that the update will launch on March 18. It will introduce a “1080p High Quality Mode” for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming, offering a higher bitrate compared to the default 1080p Standard mode and thus, enhancing overall image clarity. For Portal users, this update is shaping up to be an essential download. While this mode asks...

Sony rolls out upgraded PSSR tech across multiple PlayStation 5 Pro games

17-Mar-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony upgrades PSSR for enhanced image stability, improved detail clarity, and consistent performance in supported titles.

Sony has begun rolling out its upgraded PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) technology across a variety of games, with several partners already integrating the improved upscaler into their PS5 Pro titles. More updates are expected to follow. In simple terms, PSSR is Sony’s AI-driven upscaling solution. It analyzes images on a pixel-by-pixel basis to enhance visual quality, even when games are rendered at lower resolutions. With the latest update, Sony has refined both the algorithm and neural network, resulting in...

Nvidia DLSS 5 launches, hailed as a “GPT moment” for the future of graphics

17-Mar-2026, 6:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA describes its new technology as effectively closing the distance "between rendering and reality."

At the Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote, CEO Jensen Huang introduced the next major evolution of the company’s DLSS technology. While the current version sits at DLSS 4.5, Huang revealed DLSS 5, describing it as the “GPT moment for graphics.” Nvidia says this new version brings a neural rendering model capable of delivering photorealistic lighting and materials in real time. It achieves this by using color and motion data from each frame as input. Although exact performance figures weren’t shared, the...

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution coming to ROG Xbox Ally X next month

16-Mar-2026, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

This Windows-level solution is for enhancing game image quality by upscaling the visuals when the game is rendered below its native resolution.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is scheduled to receive a new AI-driven feature next month. At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026, Microsoft announced that Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) will begin rolling out in April 2026 as a preview, allowing users to try the technology before it launches more broadly. Auto SR is Microsoft’s AI-based upscaling solution designed to improve gaming performance while maintaining image clarity. It works by rendering a game at a lower...