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January 17
- Lexus Parks Beloved RC And V8-Powered RC F Coupes For Good Ending An 11-Year Run➀ Lexus' RC series is ending its 11-year run with a Final Edition; ➁ The Final Edition features bespoke insignia and paint color; ➂ The RC F Final Edition includes additional features like a special engine cover badge and 19-inch BBS forged wheels.
January 16
- Microsoft Is Making It Easier And Possibly Cheaper To Repair Busted Xbox Consoles➀ Microsoft is expanding its repairability program for Xbox consoles; ➁ Partnership with uBreakFix by Asurion for in-person repairs; ➂ Availability of replacement components for three Xbox models via Microsoft Store and iFixit.
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Alleged Specs Spotted At Online Retailer Ahead Of Launch➀ AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to have 16GB of VRAM, surpassing NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070; ➁ The GPU is expected to be priced competitively compared to the GeForce RTX 50 series; ➂ NVIDIA has advantages in pricing and technology, including AI integration and ray tracing capabilities.
- LG's 2025 OLED TV Panels Crank The Brightness To Record Levels➀ LG has unveiled its 4th generation OLED TV panel with a significant brightness boost; ➁ The new panel achieves 4,000 nits of brightness, a 33% increase from the previous generation; ➂ LG is using a proprietary Primary RGB Tandem structure to enhance brightness and color purity.
- Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Finally Go Official In Its Design Showcase Trailer➀ Nintendo has officially revealed the successor to its popular Switch handheld console, named Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ The design of Switch 2 retains the detachable Joy-Con design, with reduced bezels and a larger display; ➂ The console is expected to have a USB-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and a redesigned kickstand, while internal details are yet to be disclosed.
January 15
- Samsung's New Soundbars Bring The Boom With AI-Driven Audio And Retooled Subwoofers➀ Samsung launches the HW-Q990F soundbar, successor to the HW-Q990D, with a redesigned subwoofer cabinet and AI audio optimization; ➁ The HW-QS700F soundbar offers free orientation and automatic audio adjustment; ➂ Both models are expected to be available in spring 2025.
- NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation: Every Game Supported Out Of The Gate➀ NVIDIA's new DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation supports 75 games and apps from launch; ➁ Notable games include Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Diablo IV; ➂ GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs will benefit from DLSS Multi Frame Generation.
- AllState Runs Into Privacy Lawsuit Alleging It Secretly Tracked Millions Of Drivers➀ AllState and its subsidiary Arity are accused of secretly tracking millions of drivers without consent; ➁ The lawsuit claims they collected and sold location data through third-party apps; ➂ The data collection is alleged to have led to premium price hikes and denied coverage.
January 13
- Watch How NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Beats An RTX 4090 In Marvel Rivals At CES➀ The GeForce RTX 5070 achieves 235 frames per second, outperforming the RTX 4090's 180 frames per second, thanks to DLSS 4 technology; ➁ The GeForce RTX 5070 has upgraded tensor cores and RT cores, along with a newer GPU architecture; ➂ Multi Frame Generation provides three additional frames for every rendered frame, contributing to the performance advantage.
- Apple iPhone 17 Air And Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim May Be Headed For A Showdown➀ The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be ultra-thin, with a thickness of 5.5mm, and will feature an A19 chip and a single-lens camera system. It will also serve as a testing ground for future technologies. ➁ Samsung's Galaxy S25 Slim is expected to be almost as thin as the iPhone 17 Air, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a 200-megapixel camera. ➂ Both devices are anticipated to be released in the near future, potentially leading to a new trend in the smartphone industry.
- Wild Lenovo ThinkBook Rollabe Can Expand Its Display And It’s Available In Q2➀ Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop features a display that expands from 14 inches to 16.7 inches, offering nearly 50% more screen space. The laptop is set to launch in Q2 2025. ➁ The rollable OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 400 nits brightness is designed for versatility and ergonomic benefits. ➂ It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and offers up to 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
- Blue Origin Aborts Launch Of 30-Story New Glenn Rocket Minutes Before Liftoff➀ Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch was aborted minutes before liftoff due to technical issues; ➁ The launch window was set for 1:00 a.m. EST, but the team identified multiple anomalies; ➂ The rocket is designed for high-energy orbits and can carry payloads to GTO and LEO.
- Study Finds Your Body Is A Cosmic Wonderland Of Atoms From Beyond Our Galaxy➀ The study reveals that up to 18% of the carbon in your body has traveled vast distances; ➁ Carbon atoms from dying stars are carried by intergalactic currents; ➂ The research suggests that these atoms have been outside our galaxy.
January 12
- Watch: GeForce RTX 5090 Vs RTX 4090 DLSS 4 Vs DLSS 3 Image Quality And Perf Demo➀ The article compares the GeForce RTX 5090 with the RTX 4090 in terms of image quality and performance using DLSS 4 and DLSS 3. ➁ It highlights the significant performance improvement of the RTX 5090 with DLSS 4, achieving over 300 FPS compared to the RTX 4090's 135-140 FPS with DLSS 3. ➂ The article also discusses the visual improvements of DLSS 4 over the older CNN-based approach in DLSS 3.
- Intel Demos XeSS 2 With Frame Gen On Arrow Lake H And It's A Game-Changer➀ Intel showcases XeSS 2 with frame generation on Arrow Lake H GPUs; ➁ The technology significantly improves performance without extra power; ➂ XeSS FG allows for over 100 FPS in games like F1 24 with low power consumption.
- Sad Survey Reveals 41% Of Employers Plan To Replace Workers With AI By 2030➀ A recent survey by the World Economic Forum reveals that 41% of employers plan to replace workers with AI by 2030; ➁ The survey indicates a shift in required skills due to AI advancements, with 39% of workers needing to upgrade their skills; ➂ The report highlights the decline in roles such as clerical and secretarial jobs, while technology-related roles are growing rapidly.
January 10
- NASA Torn Over Two Plans To Bring Mars Rocks To Earth, Why It Matters➀ NASA is considering two plans to bring Martian rock samples back to Earth; ➁ The first plan is to recreate the 'sky crane method' used in previous missions; ➂ The second plan is to partner with a commercial space company for a lander; ➃ The new plans aim to reduce costs and bring the samples back earlier than the previous target of 2040.
- 2025 ASUS ROG NUC Crams A 24-Core CPU And Mobile RTX 5080 In A 3-Liter Chassis➀ The 2025 ROG NUC is equipped with Intel's latest Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 9 processors based on Arrow Lake-HX, offering up to 24 cores. ➁ It features a new mobile GeForce RTX 5080 GPU with 7,680 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 memory. ➂ The system includes 16GB of DDR5-6400 memory, 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 2.5Gbps LAN port.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Breaks Cover In Benchmark Leak➀ A Geekbench 6 listing reveals the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim with the Snapdragon 8 Elite; ➁ The multi-core score of 6945 raises concerns about the chip's performance; ➂ The S25 Slim is expected to launch in the summer, possibly during Samsung's second Unpacked event.
- Radeon RX 9070 XT Launch Date And Price Details Allegedly Come Into View➀ The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to be priced at $479 USD for the reference card and around $549 USD for custom models from AMD partners. It may launch on January 22nd. ➁ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs are set to release on January 30th, potentially prompting AMD to release its response. ➂ The RX 9070 XT is expected to have 16GB of VRAM and rumored to perform near the RTX 4080 Super, making it a competitive option in the upcoming GPU market.
- AMD Blames Intel's 'Horrible' Arrow Lake CPUs For Ryzen 7 9800X3D Shortage➀ AMD attributes the Ryzen 7 9800X3D shortage to Intel's 'horrible' Arrow Lake CPUs; ➁ AMD's David McAfee and Frank Azor discuss the supply challenges at CES; ➂ AMD is increasing manufacturing capacity to meet the high demand for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and other X3D series processors.
- Amazon Prime Gaming: BioShock 2 Remastered, Deus Ex And More Free Games This Month➀ Amazon Prime Gaming offers a variety of free games to Prime members this month, including BioShock 2 Remastered and Deus Ex GOTY Edition. ➁ The games are available through different platforms like GoG and Steam. ➂ Prime members can sign up for a free 30-day trial to access these games.
January 9
- Razer Unveils Project Arielle Mesh Gaming Chair Concept To Warm Or Cool Your Tushy➀ Razer showcases a new gaming chair concept, Project Arielle, at CES 2025; ➁ The chair features integrated heating and cooling systems; ➂ It is designed for optimal comfort without interrupting gameplay.
- Look At The Tiny GPU Board Powering NVIDIA's Beastly GeForce RTX 5090➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 features a slim design with a two-slot PCB layout, despite its powerful upgrades. ➁ The GPU houses the GB202 Blackwell chip with 92 billion transistors and 170 Streaming Multiprocessors. ➂ It also includes 32GB of GDDR7 memory chips and a 512-bit memory bus for high memory bandwidth.
- HOT Deals: OnePlus 13 Flagship Android Is Already Available With Great Offers➀ The OnePlus 13 is available with great offers; ➁ Deals include $100 Amazon gift card with purchase; ➂ Best Buy offers $899.99 with a $100 store gift card; ➃ OnePlus offers $899.99 with free Buds Pro 3 earbuds or case.
January 7
- ASUS ROG Brings Out The Big Guns With RTX 50 Desktops, Potent Laptops And More➀ ASUS ROG unveils several new products at CES 2025, including ultra-portable 2-in-1 devices, notebooks, desktops, and an external GPU; ➁ The 2025 ROG Strix SCAR laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, with a 16-inch or 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR display; ➂ The ROG Strix G700 desktop offers up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPU.
- NVIDIA's Project DIGITS Makes Grace Blackwell GPUs Available to AI Devs➀ NVIDIA announced the expansion of its DIGITS DevBox efforts with Project DIGITS, an Arm64-based PC with NVIDIA's GPU technology for AI development. It offers petaflop compute power with INT4 integers. ➁ The GB10 Superchip, an SoC Grace Blackwell, powers the system, featuring the latest CUDA and Tensor cores. ➂ Each kit includes 128 GB of unified memory and up to 4 TB of NVMe storage, with networking options for combined power. The system runs on NVIDIA's DGX OS and is priced at $3,000.
- Alienware Unveils Revamped Area-51 Gaming PCs And A Sweet QD-OLED Monitor At CES 2025➀ Alienware unveiled new Area-51 and Aurora PCs with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPUs and RTX 5090 graphics; ➁ Area-51 laptops feature a new design and high power capacity; ➂ The first 27-inch 240 Hz QD-OLED monitor joins the lineup.
- Acer's New Predator Laptops Pack RTX 50 GPUs And Arrow Lake-HX For Gaming Dominance➀ Acer has unveiled new Predator Helios gaming laptops featuring GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake-HX processors; ➁ The Predator Helios 16 AI, 18 AI, and Neo 16S AI offer various display options and performance configurations; ➂ The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is the first to launch in April 2025.
- NVIDIA Pairs Cosmos And Omniverse To Advance Physical AI For Robotics And Cars➀ NVIDIA's Cosmos platform is used to generate training data for AI models in robotics and autonomous vehicles; ➁ Omniverse platform aids in creating 3D scenes for AI training; ➂ NVIDIA DRIVE platform gains design wins from Toyota, Aurora, and Continental for vehicle AI development.