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Big chipmakers are already committed to using ASML's next-generation production technology by as soon as 2028
Major chipmakers like Samsung and TSMC are committing to ASML's next-generation High NA EUV lithography technology, with volume manufacturing expected by 2028 and 2030 respectively. This advanced technology, already in limited use by Intel and SK Hynix, promises faster production, higher yields, and more efficient chipmaking, driven by the significant demand from the AI industry.
Arm explains its mobile-first AI-reconstruction technology, which takes a different tack from the "black box" approach of DLSS 5
Arm has unveiled its new AI-native compute platform and Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU, focusing on mobile-first AI reconstruction technology. This approach aims to improve graphics performance and reduce power consumption, offering an open alternative to Nvidia's proprietary DLSS 5. The technology supports features like ray tracing and is designed to be adaptable by developers, with upcoming support for Unreal Engine and potentially Unity.
Jensen Huang says 100,000 Nvidia GPUs were used to train OpenAI's latest model, GPT-6 Astra, and there's already plans to bring quadruple that amount of hardware online
OpenAI has begun rolling out access to its latest AI model, GPT-6 Astra, which was reportedly trained on over 100,000 Nvidia Grace Blackwell server racks. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that plans are already in motion to deploy four times that amount of hardware for future models. The announcement comes amid discussions about the arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and OpenAI's potential upcoming IPO.
"This is super, super heavy" - Experts test Nvidia's divisive graphics-altering DLSS 5 tech and find it really does tank your game's frame-rate
Experts at Digital Foundry have tested Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, finding that it significantly impacts game frame rates, with performance drops of 40-60% observed in NBA 2K7. While the technology aims to improve graphics through AI, its implementation is described as "super, super heavy," leading to concerns about its efficiency despite some positive feedback on subtle lighting enhancements.
Modders have solved Nvidia DLSS 5's two biggest issues — boosting performance massively, and bringing it to more games — but I wouldn't risk doing either
Modders have developed tools to improve Nvidia's DLSS technology, enabling its use in more PC games and significantly boosting performance. While these mods offer impressive results, the author advises caution due to potential security risks and image degradation, recommending observation over direct implementation.
New DLSS 5 mod offloads Neural Rendering to a second card massively cutting the AI filter's performance hit
A new ReShade mod for PC games, including Cyberpunk 2077, offloads DLSS Neural Rendering workloads to a second GPU, significantly reducing the performance impact. This development, while not production-ready, offers a potential way to utilize older graphics cards for AI processing and improve performance by freeing up the primary rendering GPU.
Once again, it is genuinely cheaper for me to fly to PAX West and track down Nvidia's 'GeForce Evangelist' rather than buy the RTX 5090 anywhere else
The article criticizes Nvidia's pricing and availability strategy for its new GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, particularly the RTX 5090. The author highlights the absurdity of it being cheaper to travel to an event like PAX West to purchase a card at MSRP than to buy it through other channels, due to inflated secondary market prices. Nvidia's focus on AI profits over gaming is also noted as a factor in this situation.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance director says DLSS 5 does right by KCD 2, 'people are crazy' for thinking it's…
Daniel Vávra, director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, defended the use of DLSS 5, stating that critics have "literally gone crazy" and that the technology helped realize the team's artistic vision by improving lighting and detail. However, some users on X argued against his point, with one stating it "oils up characters to the nth degree for muh realism." The article also touches on Warhorse Studios's previous controversy regarding AI replacing an editor.
Me: You can now run DLSS 5 on AMD GPUs. My RX 9070 XT: Please stop, it hurts us
A new homebrew application allows AMD GPU owners to run Nvidia's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering technology, but with significant performance drawbacks. While impressive that it functions at all, the feature causes an 85% performance drop on AMD's RX 9070 XT in Cyberpunk 2077, rendering it unplayable. This is attributed to AMD's RDNA 4 architecture lacking dedicated silicon for the required matrix calculations, suggesting a hard hardware limit for this generation.
Nvidia confirms its DLSS 5 AI filter won't just be limited to RTX 50 GPUs
Nvidia has confirmed that its new DLSS 5 AI rendering technology, which debuted with NBA 2K27, will be expanded to support GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. While initially demanding significant performance even on high-end cards, the company aims to enhance graphics by adding lighting and material effects without compromising artistic vision, though concerns about 'AI slop' have emerged.
DLSS 5 Will Be Coming to Older Graphics Cards After All
Nvidia has confirmed that DLSS 5 will eventually support older RTX 40 series graphics cards. However, an Nvidia employee indicated on the company's forums that users will likely have to wait some time for this expanded compatibility to be implemented.
Great, now motherboard prices might be next to spike thanks to component costs increasing by up to 50%
Motherboard prices are expected to increase due to rising component costs, with some raw material prices for PCBs jumping by up to 50%. This surge is attributed to supply chain disruptions stemming from the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Iran war, impacting key materials like PPE resin. While recent price hikes from major manufacturers have been small, further increases are anticipated in the coming months.
Nvidia acquires open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9bn
Nvidia has acquired the artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, with approximately $11.9 billion going to investors and up to $1 billion in stock-based retention incentives. Hugging Face, founded in 2016, will remain open-source, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated the deal will enhance its infrastructure while preserving its open ecosystem.
Hands-on with DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27: Here's what works and what doesn't work about Nvidia's new AI upscaler
This hands-on analysis of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology in NBA 2K27 reveals mixed results. While DLSS 5 enhances photorealism in environments and character models, it significantly impacts performance when frame generation is not used. Issues with lip-syncing in dialogue scenes also detract from the experience, leading to a critical view of its current implementation.
DLSS 5 is called 'DLSS Neural Rendering' in the NBA 2K27 graphics options, and I think I smell a rebrand of…
Nvidia's new AI image technology, referred to as 'DLSS Neural Rendering' in NBA 2K27, is causing confusion due to its branding as DLSS 5. The author argues that separating this AI feature from traditional DLSS upscaling would have mitigated backlash and clarified its optional nature. The technology also presents significant performance costs.
Nvidia puts its money where its mouth is on open weight AI, moving to buy Hugging Face for $13 billion
Nvidia has announced its intention to acquire Hugging Face, a leading open platform for machine learning applications, for approximately $13 billion. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that Hugging Face will remain an open platform, supporting various models, frameworks, and computing platforms, emphasizing Nvidia's commitment to open-source AI development.
Evening Reading - September 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of topics including reviews for NHL 27 and Halloween: The Game, news on Guild Wars 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's DLC and release date, and NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face. It also touches on Sonic Team's lead Takashi Iizuka's comments regarding Fortnite's Sonic and the White House posting propaganda games.
I've found DLSS 5 can slash frame rates by up to 73% on an RTX 5080 gaming PC in NBA 2K27, and I'm wondering what kind of mega-rig would justify the performance hit
Testing of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology in NBA 2K27 reveals a significant performance hit, with frame rates dropping by up to 73% on a high-end RTX 5080 PC. While the AI image enhancement can improve visual fidelity, particularly in close-ups and photo modes, the substantial performance cost raises questions about its current viability for gamers.
Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs
Ugreen has launched a new smart home ecosystem featuring three hubs that utilize local AI processing instead of relying on the cloud. The most advanced model is built on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and is priced at $20,000.
No Man's Sky fan adds Nvidia's DLSS 5 to the game, Hello Games programmer worries the AI filter could ruin its…
A fan has implemented Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology into No Man's Sky, resulting in a visually altered experience that has garnered significant attention. However, Hello Games programmer Martin Griffiths expressed concerns that the AI filter might detract from the game's unique art style, suggesting it's an art direction choice rather than a purely technical one.
