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Sony's PS6 is still coming out in 2027 suggests hardware insider
Despite ongoing memory shortages, insider KeplerL2 suggests Sony's PlayStation 6 will still launch in 2027 as planned, refuting reports of a potential delay to 2028 or 2029. This aligns with previous insights from Moore's Law Is Dead, indicating that manufacturing contracts are in place and would be costly to terminate. The article also notes the recent price increase of the PlayStation 5 and speculates on the higher cost of its successor.
Valve's new Steam Machines might be modestly specced but FSR 4 support is a big win for the tiny device
Valve has confirmed that AMD's FSR 4 image upscaling technology will be supported on the upcoming Steam Machine. This feature is crucial for enhancing game performance on the modestly specced device, potentially future-proofing it for demanding titles. While an exact release date for FSR 4 support is unconfirmed, it is expected to arrive soon after AMD's July target for RDNA 3 GPUs.
Evening Tech Bits
AMD will reintroduce memory encryption on its Ryzen 9000 CPUs via a BIOS update in July, a feature known as TSME. This decision comes after receiving significant community feedback.
Morning Tech Bits
AMD is reportedly in discussions with Samsung regarding the manufacturing of some of its future chips. This move is seen as a way to mitigate potential supply constraints from TSMC for cutting-edge wafers. The US has expressed concerns about China potentially accessing top-tier semiconductor technology.
AMD is said to be holding talks with Samsung about making some of its future chips to offset TSMC's constrained…
AMD is reportedly in discussions with Samsung to manufacture some of its future chips, potentially starting in 2028. This move is reportedly driven by capacity constraints at TSMC, AMD's primary chip manufacturer. The talks could involve various chip types, including future CPUs and APUs, with Samsung's process nodes being considered as an alternative to TSMC's.
A ray of hope for PC builders desperate for an upgrade - one of my favorite motherboards is being bundled with 32GB of…
Amidst component shortages and a lean Prime Day, PC builders are advised to look at motherboard bundles from retailers like Newegg for potential upgrades. The article highlights specific MSI and ASRock motherboard bundles that offer quality-of-life features and future-proofing for AMD's AM5 platform and Intel's upcoming CPUs.
Valve upgrades AMD's 9070 XT GPU in the Steam Hardware Survey, finally allowing the credit it deserves
Valve's Steam Hardware Survey for May shows a significant, implausible increase in the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT's user numbers. This surge, from negligible to 1.33%, is likely due to changes in how Valve collects or tags GPU data, with the 9070 XT now being correctly identified instead of being lumped into a generic 'AMD Radeon Graphics' category.
Intel's first chip with Nvidia graphics is coming in early 2028 according to the latest leak and it could mark a…
A new leak suggests Intel's first processors featuring Nvidia graphics chiplets are slated for an early 2028 release, potentially launching at CES 2028. This collaboration could significantly impact high-performance handheld PC gaming, with competition expected from Nvidia and AMD's own upcoming APUs. The advancement in chip technology might also align with a potential 2028 release for the Steam Deck 2.
Intel CPUs with Nvidia GPUs could be here by 2028
A new rumor suggests Intel and Nvidia are planning to release integrated CPU and GPU chips by early 2028, potentially disrupting the market for AMD. This partnership could lead to more powerful and efficient laptops and gaming handhelds, and may impact console chip suppliers. The chips would combine Intel's x86 architecture with Nvidia's GeForce graphics, offering access to technologies like DLSS.
Evening Tech Bits
This article briefly touches on several tech industry news items. SpaceX reportedly raised $10 billion more than expected in its IPO. Intel's Serpent Lake SoCs with NVIDIA RTX GPU tiles are rumored for Q1 2028, and users are reportedly unhappy with AMD's memory practices.
Morning Tech Bits
AMD has reportedly revived its 7-year-old Zen+ architecture with new Ryzen 3 3100U and Ryzen 5 3501U laptop chips. Separately, AMD is reported to have denied a researcher a $10,000 bug bounty reward despite acknowledging a critical-severity vulnerability.
AMD just proved what everyone already knew about Apple Macbook Neo
AMD has demonstrated that the Apple MacBook Neo is largely unsuitable for PC gaming, with only five out of twenty tested popular PC games running natively. In contrast, a budget Windows laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 220 processor could run all twenty games. This comparison was highlighted in an AMD promotion emphasizing the gaming capabilities of its Ryzen AI processors.
AMD Advanced Shader Delivery
Advanced Shader Delivery, developed by AMD, is now available in the Xbox PC app for all users after its initial debut for Xbox Insiders. This technology aims to improve shader performance and delivery for PC games on the platform.
Thermal paste annoyances could be a thing of the past if Noctua and AMD have anything to say about it, but here's why I'd stick with it for your CPU upgrade this summer
Noctua is developing the NT-CP1 Carbice Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad as a long-term alternative to traditional thermal paste, aiming to eliminate mess and the need for frequent reapplication. While AMD also showcased a similar thermal pad, Noctua's solution is slated for a September 2026 release, initially for AM4 and AM5 processors, and is positioned as a premium, non-reusable option for users who don't plan frequent upgrades.
Morning Safety Dance
A new malware campaign is reportedly tricking AI security scanners by using fake nuclear weapon prompts. This method allows malicious code to bypass safety failsafes, enabling the scanner to skip the actual payload. Additionally, AMD has denied a researcher a $10,000 bug bounty.
Steam Hardware Survey finally shows AMD GPUs properly, and the results are unexpected
The latest Steam Hardware Survey for June 2024 now accurately reflects AMD GPU usage, showing a significant increase in AMD's overall market share to 19.1%. While AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT is the most popular AMD card, Nvidia continues to dominate the top positions with its GeForce RTX series, particularly the RTX 3060.
Arm's ray-traced demo of its neural technologies for mobile phone gaming proves that there's an alternate chip…
Arm has partnered with Sumo Digital to showcase its new neural rendering technologies for mobile GPUs with a tech demo called Neural Dawn. The demo features ray tracing, AI denoising, and frame generation, suggesting potential applications beyond phones, particularly for handheld gaming PCs. While the technology is impressive, widespread adoption by game developers remains a significant hurdle.
An SSD company has just agreed to an almost $2 billion multi-year NAND deal, which is a sign it expects the memory…
SSD manufacturer Biwin has entered into a two-year, $1.86 billion deal for NAND flash memory, securing supply through June 2026. This significant commitment, representing over half of Biwin's annual revenue, indicates the company's expectation that the ongoing memory crisis will persist. Major memory manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix are working to increase production, though they are cautious about over-ramping due to potential demand drops.
Hardware Reviews
This article features reviews of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU and the GIGABYTE AERO X16 laptop. The CPU review focuses on its maximum cache performance, while the laptop review highlights its AMD Strix Point processor, low weight, and NVIDIA graphics.
A new RX 9070 has landed at Amazon in time for Prime Day, but I'd avoid following the Golden Rabbit
A new AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) graphics card has become available in the US, but the article advises caution due to its lower specifications compared to the original RX 9070. While the GRE model features 12GB GDDR6 VRAM and a narrower memory bus, the original offers 16GB and more compute units. The author suggests that with Prime Day approaching, better deals on superior models might emerge, making the GRE edition less appealing unless significantly discounted.
