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How to make your very own semiconductor-class cleanroom in a wooden shed and build your own chips, well kinda
A DIY enthusiast has constructed a Class 100 semiconductor cleanroom within a backyard wooden shed using common materials and HEPA filters to maintain positive air pressure. While this setup achieves the necessary air purity for chip manufacturing, the article highlights the prohibitive cost and complexity of acquiring the actual chip-making tools, which run into billions of dollars, making home chip fabrication impractical.
Intel has released the SDK for XeSS 3 so hopefully it won't be long before Arc GPU owners get in on native multi…
Intel has released the Software Development Kit (SDK) for its XeSS 3 upscaling and frame generation technology, enabling developers to integrate its new 3x and 4x frame generation features into their games. While the update is expected to be a straightforward implementation for developers, players will need menu updates to select the new frame generation modes. This move aims to enhance performance for Intel Arc GPU owners, positioning XeSS 3 as a competitive offering against Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR.
AI Yi-Yi!
Apple's potential smart home device, a rival to Google's Nest Hub, may face delays due to ongoing issues with its Siri overhaul. Meanwhile, NVIDIA's blog highlights how Artificial Intelligence is projected to drive significant revenue, cost reductions, and productivity boosts across various industries by 2026.
Nvidia plans to save PC games industry by… making the GeForce RTX 3060 again?
Nvidia and Samsung are reportedly restarting production of the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. This move aims to provide PC gamers with a more affordable option for upgrading their hardware.
Markiplier's Impressive PC Specs Amazes Fans During Resident Evil: Requiem Playthrough - GameHaunt
Content creator Markiplier's high-end PC specifications were accidentally revealed during a livestream of Resident Evil: Requiem. The system features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 192GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU with 96GB VRAM, with the core components alone costing over $13,000. This powerful hardware is primarily used for film production and content creation, highlighting a significant difference from typical gaming rigs.
Nintendo Switch 2: From the Original Switch to a New Era of Power
This analysis explores the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, detailing its custom NVIDIA Ampere chipset, DLSS capabilities, and potential ray tracing performance. It highlights the console's new 120Hz HDR display, redesigned JoyCons, and compares its expected real-world gameplay performance to devices like the Steam Deck and PlayStation 5, positioning it as Nintendo's most significant hardware leap.
Nintendo Switch 2: From the Original Switch to a New Era of Power
The Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to be a significant leap in Nintendo hardware, featuring a custom NVIDIA Ampere chipset with DLSS and ray tracing capabilities. This analysis explores its potential performance, new display technology, redesigned Joy-Cons, and how it stacks up against competitors like the Steam Deck and PlayStation 5.
The new fad of PC renting is a nightmare and I’m scared about the future of gaming
The gaming industry is shifting from hardware ownership to a rental and subscription model, exemplified by HP's OMEN Gaming Subscription and Sony's PlayStation 5 leasing program. This trend, driven by rising hardware costs and the growth of cloud gaming, raises concerns about long-term costs, the erosion of PC gaming's tinkering culture, and the preservation of game history.
Morning Tech Bits
The conflict in Iran poses a significant risk to global chip supplies and the expansion of artificial intelligence. Nvidia now dominates the PC graphics card market, accounting for nearly all sales. The article also briefly touches on financial commentary from Jim Cramer.
Remote PC Gaming Anywhere: How to Play Your Steam Game on iPad With DeskIn - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
DeskIn is a remote desktop software that allows users to stream PC games from their home Windows PC to devices like iPads, iPhones, and Android smartphones. It offers features such as up to 4K 60FPS streaming, low latency, customizable controls, and controller support, making it suitable for playing games on the go without a gaming laptop. The guide details setup steps for both the PC and mobile devices, including optimizing performance and activating game mode.
Gamers are buying fewer graphics cards according to a new research report, although Nvidia looks to be sitting pretty with roughly 94% of the market share to AMD's 5%
New research indicates a decline in graphics card shipments, with Nvidia holding approximately 94% of the market share compared to AMD's 5%. The report suggests a compound annual growth rate of -5.9% for add-in boards from 2024 to 2028, attributing the slowdown to factors like rising prices, competition from notebooks and integrated graphics, and the AI industry's demand for memory.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang: 'I think the opportunity to invest $100 billion in OpenAI is probably not in the…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company has finalized an agreement to invest $30 billion in OpenAI, a reduction from previous reports of a potential $100 billion investment. This significant investment underscores the rapid growth and importance of the artificial intelligence industry, despite OpenAI's reported dissatisfaction with Nvidia's GPUs.
This Week in Gaming: March 5–11, 2026 — Major Announcements, Game Pass, and Mario Day | Invision Game
The first week of March 2026 saw major gaming news including Cyberpunk 2077 joining Xbox Game Pass, updates from Capcom on Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Pragmata, and anticipation for Mario Day. New releases like Bungie's Marathon and 2K's WWE 2K26 are also set for March, while cloud gaming continues its expansion with NVIDIA GeForce NOW.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
NVIDIA announced that 15 games are now available on GeForce NOW in March. Additionally, EA Sports F1 25 has launched on EA Play, accessible via Xbox and other platforms. The article touches on cloud gaming services and subscription models.
AI Yi-Yi!
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang commented on the scarcity of resources being beneficial for the company. The article also touches upon the practical applications of AI models in warfare, referencing a piece from WIRED.
NVIDIA Beta driver 595.45.04 released for Linux - looks to be an exciting one
NVIDIA has released Beta driver version 595.45.04 for Linux, introducing support for new Vulkan extensions like VK_EXT_descriptor_heap, which may improve performance for Windows games running via Proton. The update also includes various bug fixes and improvements for stability and compatibility with technologies like Wayland and X11.
'I think the fact that everything is scarce is fantastic for us' says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang '...in a world of constraint, you have no choice but to choose the best'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discussed how supply constraints are advantageous for the company, allowing them to prioritize the best technology and secure manufacturing capacity. He highlighted Nvidia's strong financial position enables them to guarantee supply chains for partners like Microsoft, even for large-scale AI factory deployments. While beneficial for Nvidia's AI business, these constraints are noted as a headwind for the gaming sector.
Nvidia's next hardware launch for us gamers could be an RTX 5050 with a whopping 1 GB of extra VRAM
Leaked information suggests Nvidia will release an RTX 5050 graphics card with 9 GB of GDDR7 VRAM later this year, potentially using 3 GB memory modules. This configuration, with a reduced 96-bit bus width, is seen by some as a missed opportunity for a higher VRAM capacity, especially given the availability of GDDR7 technology. The article also touches on the lack of expected 'Super' refresh models for the RTX 50-series.
Gaming PCs will be too expensive for ordinary people by 2028 predicts report
A report from Gartner predicts that PC hardware will become prohibitively expensive for average consumers by 2028 due to ongoing component shortages and rising costs. This trend is expected to significantly impact the entry-level PC market, potentially leading to a decline in PC shipments and influencing console manufacturers' strategies.
NVIDIA reveal games coming to GeForce NOW during March including Crimson Desert
NVIDIA has announced new games coming to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in March, including the highly anticipated Crimson Desert. The service will also see additions like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and Slay the Spire 2. GeForce NOW is accessible on platforms such as Linux and Steam Deck.
