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news LG’s 5K2K UltraGear OLED gets a big preorder discount in Japan

LG’s 5K2K UltraGear OLED gets a big preorder discount in Japan

LG has started taking preorders in Japan for two new UltraGear EVO OLED gaming monitors, including its high end 45 inch 5K2K model. The bigger surprise is the price. The flagship 45GX950B B has a listed price of 329,800 yen, which is around $2,099, but the preorder price is 259,800 yen, or roughly $1,653. That works out to about 21% off before launch. The
news AMD is finally bringing HDMI 2.1 support closer to Linux

AMD is finally bringing HDMI 2.1 support closer to Linux

AMD has submitted new patches for its open source AMDGPU driver that move Linux closer to proper HDMI 2.1 support on Radeon graphics cards. This is a major step because HDMI 2.1 has been one of the longest running display limitations for AMD on Linux. The new patches add Fixed Rate Link support, also known as FRL. This is the transport layer that gives
news Sub 1nm chips may not arrive until 2034, but the roadmap is already forming

Sub 1nm chips may not arrive until 2034, but the roadmap is already forming

The chip industry is still moving forward, but the pace has changed. A new roadmap linked to IMEC suggests that sub 1nm process technology may not arrive until around 2034, with even smaller 0.2nm class nodes appearing much later, around the 2040s. That timeline shows how difficult chip scaling has become. For years, new nodes brought regular density improvements. Now, each step needs more
news QNAP’s new AI NAS mixes an old EPYC CPU with a powerful Blackwell GPU

QNAP’s new AI NAS mixes an old EPYC CPU with a powerful Blackwell GPU

QNAP has introduced the QAI h1290FX, a new edge AI NAS built for local AI work, storage heavy workflows, and on premise deployments. The interesting part is the hardware pairing. It uses an older AMD EPYC 7302P processor from the Zen 2 era, but can be equipped with NVIDIA’s much newer RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU with 96GB of VRAM. The system is aimed
news Uperfect UFree V review says portable monitors finally feel more wireless

Uperfect UFree V review says portable monitors finally feel more wireless

The Uperfect UFree V is a 15.6 inch portable monitor built around one clear idea: you should not need cables every time you want a second screen. Most portable monitors are thin and light, but they still need a wired connection for power or display input. The UFree V tries to solve that with a built in battery and wireless screen mirroring. At $189,
news This 4TB WD Black SSD deal arrives at the right time for PC gamers

This 4TB WD Black SSD deal arrives at the right time for PC gamers

SSD prices have been rising, so a large discount on a fast 4TB gaming drive stands out more than usual. The WD Black SN7100 4TB has dropped to $499.99 at Best Buy, down from a much higher regular price. The 1TB and 2TB versions are also discounted at Amazon. That matters because storage has become one of the more painful parts of building or
news Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred may be the expansion that finally brings the game together

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred may be the expansion that finally brings the game together

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred appears to have changed the tone around Blizzard’s latest action RPG. The expansion adds a new story, a new region, new loot systems, class updates, and faster endgame structure. More importantly, it seems to answer some of the complaints that followed Diablo 4 since launch. The writer went into the expansion worried that Blizzard was changing too much again.
news Xbox wants fans to vote on which classic games should return

Xbox wants fans to vote on which classic games should return

Xbox may be preparing to bring more classic games forward through backward compatibility, and Microsoft is now pointing players toward a community voting site where they can request what they want to see next. The signal came from Jason Ronald, Xbox’s VP of Next Generation. When a fan asked whether people could request more games for Xbox’s backward compatibility program, Ronald pointed them to
news Microsoft now says 32GB RAM is the safer choice for gaming PCs

Microsoft now says 32GB RAM is the safer choice for gaming PCs

Microsoft has changed the way it talks about gaming PC memory. The company now describes 16GB RAM as a baseline for Windows 11 gaming PCs, while 32GB is being treated as the safer “no worries” option. That does not mean 16GB is suddenly useless. It still works for many games, especially if you keep background apps under control. But Microsoft is saying what many
news NVIDIA is phasing out older Jetson modules as LPDDR4 supply gets tighter

NVIDIA is phasing out older Jetson modules as LPDDR4 supply gets tighter

VIDIA’s older Jetson developer modules are now being phased out as memory shortages spread beyond normal PC parts. The affected boards use LPDDR4 memory, which has become harder to source and more expensive as the wider DRAM market stays under pressure. Jetson modules are small embedded computers used for robotics, edge AI, cameras, industrial systems, and developer projects. You can think of them as
news NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 beats AMD FSR 4.1 in blind image quality test

NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 beats AMD FSR 4.1 in blind image quality test

A new blind test suggests NVIDIA still has the lead in upscaling image quality. ComputerBase compared DLSS 4.5, FSR 4.1, and FSR 4.0 across seven games, then asked people to choose the best looking result without knowing which technology they were seeing. DLSS 4.5 won in six of the seven games. The test included Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Anno 117: Pax Romana, ARC Raiders, Resident
news Huawei may take control of China’s AI chip market as NVIDIA loses ground

Huawei may take control of China’s AI chip market as NVIDIA loses ground

Huawei is becoming the biggest winner from NVIDIA’s retreat in China. After US restrictions pushed NVIDIA’s share of China’s advanced AI chip market to zero, Chinese companies have started relying more heavily on domestic hardware. Huawei is now expected to take the largest share of that demand. The shift is important because China’s AI industry still needs large amounts of compute. Older NVIDIA chips
news Memory prices may stay high even after the shortage improves

Memory prices may stay high even after the shortage improves

Memory prices may not fall quickly, even if supply gets better. A research note from Korea Investment & Securities says AI demand has changed the market in a deeper way, mainly because memory is now tied directly to how efficiently AI systems run. The basic idea is simple. More memory lets an AI GPU keep more data close to the processor. That means less
news Xbox Mode starts rolling out to Windows 11 PCs

Xbox Mode starts rolling out to Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft has started rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 PCs, giving desktops, laptops, tablets, and handhelds a more console like gaming interface. The feature is designed for times when you want to use your PC mainly for games, with easier controller navigation and fewer desktop distractions. Xbox Mode builds on the earlier full screen Xbox experience. Instead of opening the usual Windows desktop
news Xbox adds its new logo to dynamic backgrounds, gamer pics, and profile backgrounds

Xbox adds its new logo to dynamic backgrounds, gamer pics, and profile backgrounds

Xbox is moving quickly with its latest brand refresh. After showing off a new glass like green Xbox logo, Microsoft has already started adding it to console personalization options, including dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics. The rollout was confirmed by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who said the new logo themed items were “dropping today.” That came only a few days after she
news Warhorse says AI will not replace human translators in its games

Warhorse says AI will not replace human translators in its games

Warhorse Studios has responded to concerns about its use of AI after allegations that a translator was fired because the studio planned to use AI for future localization work. The issue came up during a Reddit AMA, where several people asked about the allegation involving translator Max Hejtmánek. Warhorse did not comment on the specific employment case, saying it could not discuss internal HR