Claims that Nvidia has ended OPP come from Roman 'Der8auer' Hartung and HardwareLuxx. In a video on his YouTube channel, Der8auer describes the initiative as "basically like a cashback thing where Nvidia tried to actively influence the AIBs and the pricing to make sure that some cards happen on the......
Gemini now offers free SAT practice tests with instant scoring
Typing a simple request, such as "I want to take a practice SAT test," triggers the creation of a full exam interface, complete with clickable answer options, score-visualization charts, and automated grading. Once a practice session ends, the chatbot summarizes performance metrics and highlights subject areas that need additional attention....
AMD’s 9850X3D locks in the $499 sweet spot for gaming CPUs
That price puts the new chip $20 above the original launch price of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and roughly $30 higher than many current listings, leaving AMD with a modest premium for what it describes as a small uplift in frame rates rather than a generational jump. Read Entire Article
Apple and AMD now each hold about 20% of the laptop CPU market
According to recent data from Mercury Research and Bernstein Research obtained by Citrini Research, Apple's laptop CPU market share has reached approximately 20%, matching AMD's. Combined, the two companies have dragged Intel's share down by over 20% since 2018. A similar situation has occurred in the desktop sector, although AMD's......
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 vs DLSS 4: Good But Not Flawless
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 arrives with a new transformer model promising better image quality, but not without performance trade-offs. We test DLSS 4.5 vs DLSS 4 to see where this latest upscaler genuinely improves. Read Entire Article
Windows on Arm gets native Xbox app as Game Pass titles hit 85% compatibility
Windows users with Qualcomm Snapdragon laptops can now download an Arm-native version of the Xbox app, which is likely to improve performance. Game support on Windows Arm has progressed significantly since 2024, with further dramatic enhancements likely on the horizon. Read Entire Article
GameStop fixes “infinite money” glitch in Switch 2 trade-in program
YouTuber RJCmedia recently revealed an "infinite money glitch" in GameStop's systems, uncovering a way to exploit the retailer's trade-in policies in an unexpected manner. The struggling company acted quickly, closed the loophole, and attempted to turn the situation into a low-cost marketing opportunity in the process. Read Entire Article
This smartphone can run Android, Linux, and even Windows 11
Nex Computer recently introduced the NexPhone, a handset that can reportedly support three different operating systems. With it, users can carry around a single phone and have access to virtually every major computer platform. Read Entire Article
Nvidia is reportedly cutting RTX 50-series production to focus on AI demand
The production cuts are reportedly affecting all RTX 50-series models, including the flagship RTX 5090, making it even scarcer than before. Output of the 5070 Ti will be drastically reduced, while the RTX 5080 and 5060 Ti 8GB will remain available in limited quantities. The RTX 5060, one of the......
Lawsuit targets AI hiring systems used by Microsoft and Salesforce
The proposed class action, filed in Contra Costa County Superior Court, is the first in the US to allege that an AI hiring vendor has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Enacted in 1970 to protect consumers from inaccurate or opaque credit data, the law also covers any organization......