Western Digital WD Gold 24TB HDD Review - High-Capacity Masterpiece

Western Digital WD Gold 24TB HDD Review - High-Capacity Masterpiece

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Want GeForce Now streaming on your Steam Deck? NVIDIA's done the hard work for you

Darren Allan | Gaming | May 2, 2024 11:03 AM CDT

For those who are NVIDIA GeForce Now subscribers, but haven't got the streaming service up and running on their Steam Deck yet, because it seems like too much hassle perhaps - here's some good news.

Want GeForce Now streaming on your Steam Deck? NVIDIA's done the hard work for you

NVIDIA has gone ahead and made the process of getting GeForce Now working on Valve's handheld a good deal easier.

As detailed in the latest GeForce Now Thursday update, NVIDIA has released an installation script that takes care of everything.

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Still can't install Windows 10's January update? Microsoft fix isn't coming, you're on your own

Darren Allan | Software & Apps | May 2, 2024 10:12 AM CDT

It's hardly unusual for a Windows update to introduce a bug, but most of the time, Microsoft provides a solution in a reasonable timeframe - not always, mind, and not ever in this more recent case.

Still can't install Windows 10's January update? Microsoft fix isn't coming, you're on your own

Yes, this is a bit of an odd one, and it concerns the unlucky Windows 10 users who, when installing an update back in January 2024, encountered a Windows Recovery Environment error.

That installation failure error (stop code: 0x80070643) is related to the recovery partition not being large enough for the mentioned January security update (KB5034441).

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Bethesda's Todd Howard is looking into ways to make Elder Scrolls and Fallout games quicker

Kosta Andreadis | Gaming | May 2, 2024 4:27 AM CDT

Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind mainline entries in the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises, focuses primarily on one game at a time, switching between franchises. However, with the studio spending several years building its epic sci-fi RPG Starfield, it's been over a decade since we got The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and close to a decade since the launch of Fallout 4.

Bethesda's Todd Howard is looking into ways to make Elder Scrolls and Fallout games quicker

With the success of the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime, Fallout 4 is currently one of the most played games on PC and consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. However, With Bethesda Game Studios shifting its focus toward The Elder Scrolls 6 before tackling Fallout 5, it could be a decade before we see a new Fallout game - and years before The Elder Scrolls 6 is done and ready to ship.

Speaking with Kinda Funny Games, Bethesda Game Studios head and Skyrim and Starfield game director Todd Howard is fully aware of the long gap between entries in these iconic and popular franchises - and is looking to rectify it.

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NVIDIA DLSS 3 added to Gray Zone Warfare and Everspace 2, which now runs on Unreal Engine 5

Kosta Andreadis | Gaming | May 2, 2024 3:54 AM CDT

Tactical FPS Gray Zone Warfare has launched into Early Access on Steam. Even though it currently has a 'Mixed' user review rating, the general sentiment is that the game is on track to live up to its potential as an open-world shooter focused on realism. The good news for GeForce RTX 40 Series owners is that performance is boosted thanks to DLSS 3 Frame Generation support.

NVIDIA DLSS 3 added to Gray Zone Warfare and Everspace 2, which now runs on Unreal Engine 5

DLSS 3 makes it 60+ FPS playable in 4K using the 'Epic' quality preset on everything from the GeForce RTX 4070 to the RTX 4090 using DLSS 'Performance' mode with Frame Gen enabled. For those wanting triple-digit GeForce RTX 4070 performance, dropping the resolution to 1440p sees 81 FPS turn into 111 FPS.

This week, third-person space combat action RPG Everspace 2 is also getting DLSS 3 support. The game just got a massive Incursions Update for all players, introducing new content and migrating it from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.3.

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RTX Remix updated with DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction to improve ray-tracing quality for mods

Kosta Andreadis | Gaming | May 2, 2024 3:27 AM CDT

NVIDIA's RTX Remix enables modders to reimagine an older PC title with full ray tracing or path tracing, updated models, and AI-enhanced textures while leveraging modern rendering technologies and tools like DLSS, Frame Generation, and Reflex.

RTX Remix updated with DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction to improve ray-tracing quality for mods

NVIDIA first showcased what RTX Remix could do with the impressive Portal RTX mod, and with the RTX Remix Open Beta kicking off earlier this year, we'll see many great projects pop up in the months and years ahead. This week, NVIDIA has updated RTX Remix with the addition of NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction. We first saw the groundbreaking tech in Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion last year.

DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction dramatically improves the quality of ray tracing, adding new detail to ray-traced effects like reflections and shadows. Thanks to NVIDIA's GitHub community input, this week's update also improves RTX Remix mod performance and compatibility. We also got an update on the stunning Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project.

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Diablo 4's Season 4 is called 'Loot Reborn' because it makes big changes to the entire game

Kosta Andreadis | Gaming | May 2, 2024 2:57 AM CDT

Diablo IV, Season 4: Loot Reborn will begin on May 14, 2024, and it will present a significant overhaul to many of the game's systems, including the endgame, itemization, crafting, leveling, and putting together a demon-slaying build. Throw in The Pit of Artificers, which sounds a lot like Diablo 3's Greater Rift system and revamped Helltide events, and Diablo IV is on track to become a whole new game in a few weeks.

Diablo 4's Season 4 is called 'Loot Reborn' because it makes big changes to the entire game

With loot and items making up a big part of Diablo's action RPG fantasy, 'Loot Reborn' is bringing permanent and fundamental changes to how that will work. General items, including Legendaries, will now feature fewer, more meaningful affixes and stats and drop less frequently.

Customizing an item to make it more personal arrives with the new Tempering system that allows you to apply Weapons, Offensive, Defensive, Mobility, Utility, and Resource stats and abilities to items. In addition, the new Masterworking system is the endgame upgrade process that makes your gear more powerful.

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China reveals plans to 'settle down' on the Moon before 2045 in new video

Jak Connor | Science, Space, Health & Robotics | May 2, 2024 2:24 AM CDT

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) and its partners plan to build a base on the moon's surface that will serve as an international research facility for lunar-based objectives and exploration.

China reveals plans to 'settle down' on the Moon before 2045 in new video

China's space agency has released a new video showcasing its plan to construct a high-tech lunar base that will act as an outpost for all lunar-based research, sample ferrying back to Earth, and exploration out into the lunar desert by astronauts. The project is called the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) and was announced by China and Russia in 2021. The project has already attracted international partners such as Venezuela, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, South Africa, Egypt, Thailand and Nicaragua.

The video shows off various missions being carried out such as sample return missionsd, landers and rovers moving about, communications arrays, power sources being constructed and much more. Surprisingly, the video shows off an old NASA Space Shuttle taking off from the surface of the moon, which was retired by the American space agency back in 2011.

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Philips launches 49-inch QD OLED dual 1440p gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate

Jak Connor | Displays & Projectors | May 2, 2024 1:51 AM CDT

Phillips has launched a brand new flagship gaming monitor under is gaming line-up called EVNIA, which has now introduced the Evnia 49M2C8900.

Philips launches 49-inch QD OLED dual 1440p gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate

The latest gaming monitor from Phillips is a 49-inch dual 2560 x 1440p (5120 x 1440) resolution QD-OLED panel that is capable of hitting a 240Hz refresh rate with a 0.03ms GtG response time. Other specifications for the new monitor include a 1800R curvature, a 32:9 aspect ratio, a vast array of connectivity options such as USB-C docking with 90W power delivery, a KVM switch, and an ergonomic design that provides optimal viewing angles of this beast of a display.

As for color, Phillips opting for a QD-OLED panel means gamers will be provided with exception contrast, deep blacks, and vibrant colors that will undoubtedly bring to life images on the screen. Philips' Evnia 49M2C8900 QD OLED Curved Gaming Monitor has already been made available on Amazon with a price of $1,499.

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NVIDIA rumored to ONLY launch GeForce RTX 5090 this year, possible unveiling at Computex 2024

Anthony Garreffa | Video Cards & GPUs | May 2, 2024 1:44 AM CDT

NVIDIA's next-generation ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is rumored to be the ONLY new Blackwell-based gaming GPU released this year according to the latest leaks.

NVIDIA rumored to ONLY launch GeForce RTX 5090 this year, possible unveiling at Computex 2024

In a new video from Moore's Law is Dead, one of his sources reportedly from NVIDIA, said that they had the impression that NVIDIA is only going to be launching the GeForce RTX 5090 this year, adding that they were "NOT 100% sure". MLID's source said that either way, the "good news is that it is sounding more and more likely that it (the RTX 5090) will be unveiled at Computex, and be for sale in early Q4 of this year".

We've previously heard rumors that the new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards would be launched at Computex in early June, but just the RTX 5090? Makes sense. The RTX 5090 is going to be an absolute beast when up against the current-gen RTX 4090... and the RTX 5080 will have to be better than the RTX 4090, but not by too much.

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Nintendo Switch 2 leak: 8-inch screen and Joy-Cons with 'electromagnetic suction'

Jak Connor | Gaming | May 2, 2024 1:31 AM CDT

A Nintendo Switch accessory manufacturer has revealed key details about Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch successor.

Nintendo Switch 2 leak: 8-inch screen and Joy-Cons with 'electromagnetic suction'

There has been no shortage of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks and the latest one comes from Switch accessory manufacturer Mobapad, who took to its website to share a list of what to expect Nintendo's next console will feature. According to the blogpost, the Switch 2 will come with Joy-Cons that have larger volume buttons, metal SL and SR shoulder buttons, an additional button alongside L and ZL on the left controller, and R and ZR on the right controller.

Additionally, the sliding rail for the Joy-Con has been replaced with "electromagnetic suction technology". Mobapad writes the Switch 2 will also be able to connect to existing Joy-Con controllers along with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Another key feature is Mobapad writing the Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge slot will accept original Switch games, enabling full backwards compatibility. But, the Switch 2 cartridges won't fit in the original Switch slot.

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