News Archive: February 2025 Tap to refine news by category Phil Spencer confirms Starfield isn't staying exclusive, along with every other Xbox game Xbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed Starfield isn't going to stay exclusive to Xbox and PC, possible release on Switch 2 and PlayStation. Feb 1, 2025 12:37 AM CST GeForce NOW celebrates 5 years of cloud gaming, library grows to over 2000 PC games GeForce NOW is celebrating five years of cloud gaming and February 2025 is going to be a big month thanks to several major PC game releases. Feb 2, 2025 8:01 PM CST Intel XeSS, the company's answer to DLSS, now available in over 150 games Intel Xe Super Sampling, the company's answer to NVIDIA DLSS, has passed a notable milestone - 150+ games now feature the technology. Feb 2, 2025 9:34 PM CST Ex-PlayStation boss says next-gen PlayStation 6 won't be completely discless SIE Worldwide Studios former CEO Shawn Layden comments on Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 console going discless, doesn't think it'll happen. Feb 3, 2025 2:02 PM CST Grand Theft Auto 6 teased by iconic GTA 5 actor in a bold new prediction The actor who played Michael in Grand Theft Auto V has given his thoughts on the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, 'It's going to be worth the wait' Feb 4, 2025 1:02 AM CST Valve rumored next-gen Steam console could be powered by AMD's new RDNA 4 GPU architecture Valev is reportedly making a new Steam console, rumored to pack an RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 series GPU... perfect for Half-Life 3. Feb 4, 2025 2:02 PM CST Gaming titans ask Trump administration to consult ESA before tariffs are passed The video games industry's top earnings is asking the Trump administration to consult with its Entertainment Software Association before tariffs are passed. Feb 4, 2025 5:32 PM CST Switch 2 launch to have 'head start' with ample supply, Nintendo says Nintendo plans to have ample supply of its new Switch 2 console ready for consumers at launch, analysts believe up to 20 million units may be available. Feb 4, 2025 8:35 PM CST Nintendo reveals plan to tackle Nintendo Switch 2 scalpers and resellers When Nintendo releases the successor to the Nintendo Switch, opportunist people/bots will undoubtedly be ready to buy and then resell the new console. Feb 4, 2025 11:01 PM CST FBI seizes domains for infamous hacking forums that created 17 million US victims The Department of Justice has announced that it has seized the domains for two infamous hacking forums that were linked to 17 million American victims. Feb 1, 2025 12:01 AM CST AMD Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs rumored to arrive in March, alongside RX 9070 graphics cards But later rather than sooner in March, perhaps? Whatever the case, a French tech site's source is not optimistic about getting Ryzen 9 X3D anytime soon. Feb 1, 2025 6:15 AM CST AMD's new flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 9900X3D processors expected to launch by the end of March AMD's new flagship Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors are expected to launch by the end of March, joining the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Feb 1, 2025 2:02 PM CST GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 was pretty much a paper launch, biggest US retailers are SOLD OUT NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards are sold out at the biggest US retailers: Micro Center, Best Buy, Newegg all have NO stock. Feb 1, 2025 4:04 PM CST UK customers are facing a 4 month wait for GeForce RTX 5090 stock Retailer Overclockers UK says that customers could be waiting up to four months before they'll receive the GeForce RTX 5090 they've pre-ordered. Feb 2, 2025 7:33 PM CST 5 of the Top 10 best selling GPUs on Newegg right now are AMD Radeon cards With no new GeForce RTX 50 Series or even many 40 Series GPUs to buy gamers are turning to Team Red and cards like the Radeon RX 7900 XT. Feb 2, 2025 11:36 PM CST DeepSeek AI found to be stunningly vulnerable to jailbreaking Researchers have pitted DeepSeek's R1 model against several harmful prompts and found it's particularly susceptible to jailbreaking. Feb 3, 2025 1:31 AM CST New report reveals AI adoption gap: only 8% of businesses fully implement it A recent report from CPA Australia provides insight into the ways businesses view, adopt, and integrate the rapidly emerging technology. Feb 3, 2025 3:20 AM CST Singapore responds to accusations of smuggling illegal NVIDIA GPUs to China Questions have been raised for Singapore's reported involvement in being an intermediary for China to acquire NVIDIA GPUs the US government has banned. Feb 3, 2025 9:29 AM CST NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU works fine with just 3 x 8-pin connectors, runs at 450W and only 5% slower Who needs 4 x 8-pin connectors? Well, you do for the best performance, but testing suggests a trio of connectors comes mighty close to the same FPS. Feb 3, 2025 12:04 PM CST TSMC plans to set up 'Giga Fabs' in Taiwan as it speeds into 1nm chip production TSMC speeds up plans for cutting-edge 1nm process no production, has plans to set up a 'Giga Texas' semiconductor facility in Taiwan. Feb 3, 2025 3:33 PM CST OpenAI's second AI agent has been officially released Deep Research, OpenAI's research-focused AI agent, gives users the tools to generate comprehensively researched reports in up to 30 minutes. Feb 3, 2025 10:45 PM CST Elon Musk confirms he's using six 'young Spartans' to clear out the US government Elon Musk has confirmed he's using six young 'Spartans' between the ages of 19 and 24 to play critical roles in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Feb 4, 2025 1:31 AM CST Bill Gates weighs in on the AI Revolution - 'Intelligence will be completely free' In a discussion with Harvard Business School professor Arthur C. Brooks, Bill Gates took some time to share his views on the future of AI. Feb 4, 2025 5:40 AM CST Alogic unveils stylish and powerful battery bank for monstrous portable charging Alogic has unveiled the Ark Pro power bank, a stylish yet monstrous device with a 27,600mAH capacity designed for high-performance users. Feb 4, 2025 9:16 AM CST GPU-Z v2.62.0 has full support for NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards GPU-Z version 2.62.0 released: includes support for NVIDIA's new Blackwell GPUs, including the new GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards. Feb 4, 2025 3:03 PM CST Taiwan will help companies relocate to the US, help get them set up after Trump's tariffs Taiwan will help companies relocate to the United States and help them find partners on US soil, following President Trump's new tariffs. Feb 4, 2025 6:06 PM CST AMD's gaming revenue for PlayStation, Xbox, and Radeon fell 58% in 2024 AMD's record setting 2024 is attributed to its Data Center products and Ryzen CPUs in the Client segment. GPUs and gaming consoles? Not so much. Feb 4, 2025 9:03 PM CST AMD downplays DeepSeek threat: '[Innovation is] good for AI adoption' In a recent Q4 earnings call, AMD's CEO Lisa Su provided some comments on hardware sales, demand for AI, and DeepSeek's effect on the broader industry. Feb 5, 2025 12:00 AM CST PNY's new UBC Type-C flash thumb drive offers portable SSD levels of speed PNY's new PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drives deliver read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/sec and write speeds of up to 800 MB/sec. Feb 5, 2025 5:32 AM CST ASUS's next-gen ROG Strix SCAR gaming laptop with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU will cost $4299 Best Buy reveals ROG Strix SCAR 16 gaming laptop pricing: starts at $1899, ranging up to $4299 for the laptop fitted with the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Feb 5, 2025 1:01 PM CST Apple's new M5 chip enters mass production: for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Vision Pro successor Apple has reportedly started mass production of its next-gen M5 processor: will power new MacBook Pros, iPad Pros, and new Vision Pro successor. Feb 5, 2025 3:03 PM CST Grand Theft Auto 6 release date leak source responds in new update The store that 'leaked' the release date for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has posted an update about the release date. Feb 1, 2025 6:46 AM CST Assassin's Creed Shadows hit with massive spoilers in 200+ image leak Assassin's Creed Shadows art book leaks on hentai website revealing 200+ images of weapons, locations, characters, points of interest and more. Feb 2, 2025 9:00 PM CST SuperStation One recreates the original PlayStation from the 1990s, sans CD-ROM drive The SuperStation One is a faithful recreation of the original PlayStation console from the 1990s, and can play classic games without emulation. Feb 2, 2025 11:01 PM CST Battlefield 6's next-gen destruction effects will be first things tested in Battlefield Labs Battlefield 6's upcoming closed community playtesting will focus on the basics including combat and chaotic destruction physics the series is known for. Feb 3, 2025 4:33 PM CST Here's what to expect from Microsoft's Xbox Showcase next month Microsoft has just wrapped up the Xbox Developer Direct, and now we are already hearing about the next big Xbox event, the Xbox Showcase. Feb 4, 2025 2:02 AM CST Nintendo drops annual forecast -22%, now expects to sell millions less games and hardware Nintendo has downwardly revised its yearly earnings forecast, slashing initial hardware and software sales targets by multiple millions of units combined. Feb 4, 2025 3:33 PM CST Switch sales break 150 million, Nintendo signals peak saturation The Nintendo Switch console has sold-in more than 150 million units worldwide, with holiday quarterly shipments reaching their lowest point of the gen. Feb 4, 2025 6:27 PM CST EA to focus on 'highest-value opportunities' following Dragon Age Veilguard sales blunder Following disappointing sales of BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Electronic Arts says it is re-allocating resources to more high-value opportunities. Feb 4, 2025 9:33 PM CST Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gets DLSS 4 support via the NVIDIA App Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is already a hit among PC gamers, and GeForce RTX owners can experience improved image quality and performance with DLSS 4. Feb 5, 2025 12:58 AM CST Foldable iPhone inches closer to reality as Apple zeroes in on display supplier Apple is reportedly changing display supplier for its rumored foldable iPhone, as the company wants no creases on the purported device. Feb 1, 2025 3:31 AM CST How much would you pay for an RTX 5090 GPU? ASUS wants $3,100 for its ROG Astral LC OC Edition The ASUS ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition has a truly wallet destroying price tag, and the air-cooled version isn't much cheaper. Feb 1, 2025 10:42 AM CST Samsung expects next-gen HBM4 mass production in 2H 2025, 'optimized version' of HBM3E coming Samsung began supplying HBM3E 8-Hi and 12-Hi in Q3 2024, still working on 'optimized version' of HBM3E for Q1 2025, while preparing for HBM4 in 2H 2025. Feb 1, 2025 3:03 PM CST GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 4060 are still the two most popular PC gaming GPUs According to the latest hardware survey results from Steam, there are more GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs than any single discrete Radeon GPU. Feb 2, 2025 6:29 PM CST Elon Musk takes control of government computer system, officials now locked out Elon Musk aides have locked millions of federal government employees out of data systems, concerns include cybersecurity and lack of oversight. Feb 2, 2025 10:01 PM CST Google Sheets receives a Gemini-powered refresh Building on Google's integration of Gemini into its Workspace apps, Google Sheets is receiving new AI-powered data analysis tools. Feb 3, 2025 12:25 AM CST Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra camera rings exposed as fake in durability test Samsung has just released its S25 Ultra, and a YouTuber dedicated to testing the durability of its products has put the new phone through its paces. Feb 3, 2025 2:04 AM CST Samsung triple-fold smartphone name leaks along with rumoured release date Samsung subtly teased a triple-fold smartphone at its Unpacked 2025 event, and now a possible name has been attached to the mysterious device. Feb 3, 2025 7:02 AM CST Microsoft Defender had a built-in VPN - but not anymore as little-known feature has been canned Those who subscribed to Microsoft 365 in the US (and UK) got a basic VPN with Microsoft Defender, but it appears to have been unpopular. Feb 3, 2025 10:20 AM CST AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D gaming laptop with RTX 5090 Laptop GPU now up for pre-order in Europe AMD's new flagship mobile Ryzen 9 9955HX3D available for pre-order inside of new gaming laptops in Europe, packs NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Feb 3, 2025 1:37 PM CST Apple posts Q1 2025 results: crazy $124.3 billion in revenue, iPhones continue to dominate Apple posts its Q1 2025 financial resutls: best quarter EVER with $124.3 billion in revenue, with the iPhone delivering $69.1 billion of that revenue. Feb 3, 2025 4:04 PM CST DeepSeek AI begins to steal customers away from ChatGPT DeepSeek is beginning to take a top global position in the AI chatbot rankings, with customers now appearing to move away from OpenAI's ChatGPT. Feb 4, 2025 12:01 AM CST Thermal Grizzly introduces KryoSheet pads for custom GeForce RTX 5090 water-cooling For those looking to mod an air-cooled GeForce RTX 5090 with a custom water block, Thermal Grizzly's custom KryoSheet graphene pad is here. Feb 4, 2025 2:34 AM CST Australian government bans DeepSeek due to national security risks The Australian Government has responded to the security concerns presented by DeepSeek, issuing a federal ban that has come into immediate effect. Feb 4, 2025 6:53 AM CST Microsoft caught scrubbing official guide for installing Windows 11 on ineligible PCs Microsoft has been caught scrubbing its own documentation outlining a process users could take to install Windows 11 on an unsupported machine. Feb 4, 2025 10:01 AM CST NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden calls NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 GPUs a 'monopolistic crime' Edward Snowden says NVIDIA brand now offers 'F-tier value for S-tier prices': says RTX 5070 should have 16GB, 5080 with 24/32GB, 5090 with 32/48GB+ RAM. Feb 4, 2025 4:04 PM CST Overclockers UK expects new GeForce RTX 5090 shipments in the next 3 to 16 weeks Overclockers UK retailer stock update: RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 totally sold out, new RTX 5080 ETA is 2-6 weeks, new RTX 5090 ETA is a huge 3-16 weeks away. Feb 4, 2025 7:07 PM CST Opera's new browser helps you focus, stretch and eliminate stress The new browser, Opera Air, aims to improve mental wellbeing, featuring a range of features designed to promote mindfulness, focus, and stress reduction. Feb 4, 2025 10:00 PM CST Sanctioned GeForce RTX 5090 makes its way to a Chinese auction site, for over $4000 Chinese shoppers are hopping on planes to try and buy GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs in nearby countries instead of settling for the cut-down GeForce RTX 5090D. Feb 5, 2025 12:33 AM CST Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reviews criticise 'hit-or-miss' AI features The Galaxy S25 Ultra is set to release on Friday, February 7th. As reviews start to roll out, feedback on the handset's AI features is mixed. Feb 5, 2025 11:45 AM CST AMD's next-gen RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card launches on March 6 AMD's next-generation Radeon RX 9070 XT 'RDNA 4' graphics card reportedly launching March 6, will battle NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Feb 5, 2025 1:45 PM CST AMD teases Instinct AI GPU roadmap: MI350 expected in mid-2025, next-gen MI400 arrives in 2026 AMD has outlined its AI roadmap during recent earnings call: new Instinct MI350 now releases in mid-2025, next-gen MI400 arrives in 2026. Feb 5, 2025 4:04 PM CST Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 can run Grand Theft Auto and God of War, at decent frame rates, too File this one under improbable jaw-loosening feats, as a Redditor manages to get these games running smoothly via a PSP emulator on the smartwatch. Feb 1, 2025 8:05 AM CST Elden Ring: Nightreign has roguelike elements, but isn't 'chasing a trend' Elden Ring Nightreign's director has revealed the game has rougelike elements, but has reassured fans the studio isn't simply 'chasing a trend'. Feb 2, 2025 9:03 PM CST EA wants your help to build the next Battlefield game, EA invests big in direct player feedback Following Battlefield 2042's blunder, Electronic Arts is committed to avoiding past mistakes and is spending big on its new Battlefield game. Feb 3, 2025 12:31 PM CST 'GTA is unlike any other game,' animator says Rockstar is likely fixing tons of bugs in GTA 6 Former Rockstar Games animator Mike York explains why Grand Theft Auto games are so unique and stand apart from other titles insofar as game development. Feb 3, 2025 5:31 PM CST EA's next Need for Speed game on hold as developer Criterion goes all in on Battlefield EA has four of its biggest studios working on the next Battlefield game, and with that developer Criterion is putting Need for Speed on hold... for now. Feb 4, 2025 5:02 AM CST Nintendo holiday sales plummet to lowest point since Switch launch Nintendo's latest Q3 Fiscal Year 2025 period sees the company reporting its lowest-ever holiday net sales revenues in the Switch's current lifespan. Feb 4, 2025 4:32 PM CST Nintendo to support original Switch as long as demand exists, President Shuntaro Furukawa says Nintendo signals that the Switch has reached peak saturation levels, but the company plans to support the original console as long as there is demand. Feb 4, 2025 7:32 PM CST EA open to delaying Battlefield 6 to ensure the game is 'all it needs to be' EA expects to ship the new Battlefield game by March 2026, potentially throughout 2025, but the publisher says it will delay the game if it's not ready. Feb 4, 2025 10:29 PM CST Steam's quiet update holds early access developers accountable Users have identified a silently introduced feature on Steam that warns players if an early access game hasn't been updated in over 12 months. Feb 5, 2025 9:10 AM CST TikTok's traffic makes a return after the app went dark for 16 hours Despite briefly going offline for approximately 16 hours, TikTok has managed to recapture 90% of its audience, but its fate still hangs in the balance. Feb 1, 2025 5:47 AM CST GALAX unveils monster custom GeForce RTX 5080 HOF OC Lab Edition graphics card GALAX launches its new custom GeForce RTX 5080 HOF OC Lab Edition: 12-layer PCB with 14+6+6 power stage design, single 16-pin power connector. Feb 1, 2025 1:46 PM CST NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 60 rumors begin: Rubin GPU, more VRAM, DLSS 5, TSMC 3nm node PC gamers can't even buy NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080, and now we've got the hype train for next-gen RTX 60 series GPUs. Let's go! Feb 1, 2025 3:15 PM CST GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti to launch in March 2025 A new report from one of NVIDIA's biggest GPU makers points to a March 2025 launch window for the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Feb 2, 2025 7:02 PM CST DeepSeek misled the AI market, training costs range in the billions not millions A research firm has estimated the expenditure needed to create DeepSeek's R1 model, which caused the market to drain $1 trillion when it was unveiled. Feb 2, 2025 10:32 PM CST Microsoft Edge's new update takes on the scam that inspired 'The Beekeeper' Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces a security feature to combat scams that defraud victims of nearly a billion dollars annually. Feb 3, 2025 1:00 AM CST The Last of Us style 'zombie-fungus' has now been confirmed in another species The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent study. Feb 3, 2025 2:35 AM CST Great news: NVIDIA Smooth Motion rival for AMD's Fluid Motion Frames is coming to RTX 4000 GPUs If you were disappointed that Smooth Motion was an RTX 5000 exclusive, don't worry - that's only the case initially, and it'll be coming to RTX 4000 GPUs. Feb 3, 2025 8:25 AM CST 'Best offer ever' for Apple Music: six months for just $2.99 - 50 cents per month, with a catch New offer is a big discount and is available throughout February, but the mentioned catch is that you need to have an iPhone, iPad or Mac to sign up. Feb 3, 2025 11:03 AM CST GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090D owners are bricking their GPUs, possible driver, PCIe, BIOS issues PC gamers with NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D are seeing their new Blackwell GPUs bricked, could be drivers, PCIe, or BIOS issues. Feb 3, 2025 3:03 PM CST AI Agents like OpenAI's 'Operator' have a long way to go before replacing humans Users have had the chance to gather early impressions following the January 23 release of OpenAI's Operator. So far, they're a little underwhelming. Feb 3, 2025 8:00 PM CST This unique ultrawide monitor might replace your dual-screen setup for good Innocn has unveiled a wild stacked 44-inch ultrawide dual-screen monitor designed for creative professionals, multitaskers, and gamers. Feb 4, 2025 12:31 AM CST ASUS AI POD with 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs and 72 Blackwell GPUs shipping in March With cutting-edge AI hardware and advanced cooling, the ASUS AI POD is finally ready for production - and ASUS is looking for 'innovators' to test it out. Feb 4, 2025 3:02 AM CST Call of Duty studio co-founder confirms he crashed a drone into aircraft fighting LA wildfires Peter Tripp Akemann, a co-founder of Call of Duty studio Treyarch, has pleaded guilty to crashing a drone into a firefighting aircraft. Feb 4, 2025 8:47 AM CST NVIDIA's hotfix for new GPU driver includes Valorant cure - but probably not the fixes you want Hotfix version 572.24 for the new graphics driver fixes Valorant and Final Fantasy XVI crashing, but doesn't address some more pressing issues. Feb 4, 2025 11:32 AM CST AMD mega-success in Germany: dominates with 92% market share, leaves Intel with just 8% AMD is absolutely dominating the CPU market in Germany: AM5 and AM4 sockets have 92% market share, leaving Intel with a measely 7.84% market share. Feb 4, 2025 5:05 PM CST AMD's big RDNA 4 and Radeon RX 9070 reveal event is coming in late February According to a new report, AMD is planning to hold a RDNA 4 and Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT press conference at the end of February. Feb 4, 2025 8:01 PM CST Dockcase combines USB-C ports with an M.2 SSD enclosure to birth a 7-in-1 smart hub Dockcase has combined a traditional connectivity hub with an SSD enclosure, creating a very interesting and style 2-in-1 device designed for creators. Feb 4, 2025 11:32 PM CST Paris AI summit next week will be the test for US, China cooperation The Paris AI Summit will test whether the US and China can find common ground on AI governance or if their growing rivalry will escalate further. Feb 5, 2025 1:50 AM CST NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 priced at 5x the MSRP in Taiwan: selling for insane $9100 NVIDIA's new flagship ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card selling for up to $9100 in Taiwan, a mind-boggling 5x increase of the MSRP. Feb 5, 2025 12:17 PM CST AMD posts Q4 2024 revenue of $7.66 billion, data center revenues are up 69% from last year AMD Q4 2024 revenues hit $7.6 billion, net income of $482 million with its data center revenue driving $3.9 billion for the quarter, up 69% from last year. Feb 5, 2025 2:02 PM CST Future AI data center capacity could require 10 gigawatts by 2025, more power used than Utah RAND Corporation says AI data centers could require 10 gigawatts of additional power capacity in 2025, requiring more power than Utah. Feb 5, 2025 5:05 PM CST News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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