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TT Show Episode 26 - Dune gets an epic new game and Samsung sends Galaxy phones into Space

Kosta Andreadis | Mar 15, 2024 12:33 AM CDT

The TT show is back, and this week, Jak and Kosta take a closer look at several cool-looking games on the horizon. With the smash hit Dune Part Two now in cinemas, the sci-fi franchise is getting a massive open-world survival MMO called Dune Awakening from the creators of Conan Exiles. With new info and gameplay, the Arrakis-set title is looking very spicy.

TT Show Episode 26 - Dune gets an epic new game and Samsung sends Galaxy phones into Space

The duo also looks at PlayStation classic Ghost of Tsushima, finally coming to PC (Assassin's Creed meets Shogun), and the breathtaking indie action RPG No Rest for the Wicked.

In the world of science and space, Jak brings up Samsung's recent (and super fun) marketing stunt, which sent Galaxy phones into the lower atmosphere to take a few snaps of planet Earth. Plus, new solar-powered implants that can restore someone's vision are paving the way for a Cyberpunk future.

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The TT Show Episode 25 - Next-Gen Switch, GeForce RTX, and Radeon Gaming!

Kosta Andreadis | Mar 8, 2024 12:38 PM CST

The TT Show is back, and this week, Jak and Kosta examine all the current rumors swirling about next-gen gaming hardware and discuss what they mean for the Nintendo Switch 2, GeForce RTX 5090, and the RDNA 4 flagship Radeon RX 8800 XT (or 8900 XT). All three are coming either late 2024 or early 2025 and will represent a big across-the-board shake-up - from handheld gaming to mid-range PC gaming to enthusiast high-end flagship PC gaming.

The TT Show Episode 25 - Next-Gen Switch, GeForce RTX, and Radeon Gaming!

And when it comes to PC gaming, Microsoft is set to bring some major updates to its DirectX 12 Ultimate platform - one that will make it easier for developers to insert all upscaling tech into their games (including DLSS, FSR, and XeSS), and another that will be a game change for PC game optimization. No more crappy PC ports? Fingers crossed.

In other gaming news, the duo talks about the recent Nintendo lawsuit against Switch emulator Yuzu, which in a week saw the popular app shut down and pay Nintendo millions of dollars in damages. In the world of Apple, Jak and Kosta discuss Apple's canceled electric car, new MacBook Air laptops, and why it was fined $2 billion in the EU over its music streaming and storefront practices.

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TT Show Episode 24 - AMD strikes back, Reddit sells user data, PlayStation in trouble

Kosta Andreadis | Mar 1, 2024 1:02 AM CST

The TT Show is back with another week of looking at some of the top stories in tech, gaming, and science, with this week kicking off with yet another GPU launch - this time from AMD. The 'new' Radeon RX 7900 GRE or Golden Rabbit Edition sees the former China exclusive get a global release with a competitive price point. Performance-wise, it goes toe-to-toe with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.

TT Show Episode 24 - AMD strikes back, Reddit sells user data, PlayStation in trouble

Kosta and Jak also look into some of the hot stories surrounding AI, from Reddit selling all its user data to Google for AI training to Microsoft putting AI in charge of rolling out major Windows updates.

Plus, some fun stuff, including one of the rarest games from the 8-bit era, 'The Legend of Zelda' going up for auction with the seller not knowing how much it was worth, and NASA and the U.S. successfully landed a vehicle on the moon's surface. Something it hasn't done since the 1970s!

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TT Show Episode 23 - Xbox's future, PS6 performance, the NVIDIA App, OpenAI's Sora, and more!

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 23, 2024 5:32 AM CST

It's another big week for The TT Show, with plenty of stories from the world of console hardware, games, GPUs, AI, science, and space discussed. This week's episode begins with a lengthy discussion about the future of Xbox, its games coming to PlayStation and Switch, and what's in store for the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Will AI be the key to delivering the technical leap people expect?

TT Show Episode 23 - Xbox's future, PS6 performance, the NVIDIA App, OpenAI's Sora, and more!

Alongside the next-gen gaming talk, which includes what's coming from NVIDIA and AMD, Jak and Kosta take a detour into the world of 8K gaming and whether it should happen anytime soon. The TT Show hosts believe the performance hit isn't worth it, so watch or listen to the latest episode and let us know your thoughts.

Also, Kosta goes through the new NVIDIA App, which presents a significant software update for GeForce RTX owners, combining Control Panel with GeForce Experience in a fast, minimal, and sleek new package. It's a fantastic update from the overhauled overlay to the expanded system monitoring tools to the new RTX HDR and RTX Dynamic Vibrance tools for PC games.

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TT Show Episode 22 - $50K AI Desktop PCs, AMD's RDNA 4 Specs, AI War Games, and more!

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 16, 2024 7:01 AM CST

Another big for The TT Show, with Jak and Kosta going through a wide range of tech and science topics this week, kicking off with a look at the world's first AI desktop workstations with NIVIDA's Grace Hopper CPU and GPU Superchips. What does close to $50,000 get you? Basically, a supercomputer that can fit on a desk.

TT Show Episode 22 - $50K AI Desktop PCs, AMD's RDNA 4 Specs, AI War Games, and more!

The duo also looked at fresh RDNA 4 specs and what to expect with the next-generation flagship Radeon GPU. It is a card that won't match the current Radeon RX 7900 XTX in performance but gets close enough on a more efficient and cost-effective node.

There's also a deep dive into Apple's plans to release foldable devices, what's inside an ancient intact chicken egg discovered by scientists, Windows 11's new DLSS-like AI features, and a recent experiment that put AI in war game scenarios. Yes, a few LLMs - including GPT - went nuclear.

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TT Show Episode 21 - Sony's new PSP, Xbox going third party, SSDs in space, and life on Mars!

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 9, 2024 12:35 PM CST

This week on The TT Show, some big rumors in the console gaming space have gotten fans angry and excited. On the angry side, Xbox fans are in damage control, as several sources indicate that major first-party games like Gears of War, Starfield, and potentially Halo will make their way to the PlayStation 5. Everyone in the Sony camp is happy because, in addition to Xbox games, there are rumors of a brand new PlayStation handheld - a potential Sony PSP 2 with AMD hardware.

TT Show Episode 21 - Sony's new PSP, Xbox going third party, SSDs in space, and life on Mars!

Jak and Kosta break it all down while also looking at the world of PC modding, where an RTX Remix remaster of Grand Theft Auto San Andreas with full path tracing requires at least a GeForce RTX 4080 to run well.

In tech and science news, KIOXIA sends over 130 TB of SSD storage into space, scientists say that proof of life on Mars could be here soon, Amazon boasts that its drones can deliver fresh cookies in just 15 minutes, and much more!

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TT Show Episode 20 - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX Remix, Switch 2, Windows 12, and more!

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 2, 2024 5:01 AM CST

The final GPU launch for January 2024 is here with the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, and Jak and Kosta discuss what it brings to the table regarding price, performance, and overall value.

TT Show Episode 20 - GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX Remix, Switch 2, Windows 12, and more!

The duo also discusses NVIDIA's new groundbreaking RTX Remix modding tool, now available in Open Beta. Bringing RTX and ray-tracing to classic PC games will be an exciting year for PC mods. On the PC gaming front, Jak and Kost also talk about AMD's FSR 3 and a big push into frame generation alongside rumors covering what to expect with Intel's next-gen Battlemnage GPUs.

Then there's the big Windows 11 update coming later this year, which could end up being rebranded as Windows 12. Plus, a segue into one of the oldest mysteries in aviation history, rare green flashes photographed coming from Venus, and the latest round of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors.

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TT Show Episode 19 - RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, Radeon RX 7600 XT, Apple Vision Pro, Meta AI, and more!

Kosta Andreadis | Jan 26, 2024 7:01 AM CST

The GPU launch train continues this week, bringing us NVIDIA's new 4K gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and AMD's mainstream Radeon RX 7600 XT. Both of which feature 16GB of VRAM. Kosta and Jak discuss how they fit into the current GPU landscape.

TT Show Episode 19 - RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, Radeon RX 7600 XT, Apple Vision Pro, Meta AI, and more!

It's not all GPU talk, as Jak and Kosta touch on Mark Zuckerberg and Meta's big AI push that will see them spend over $10 billion on NVIDIA GPUs. Then there's the Apple Vision Pro, which sold out and is currently on backorder. It's an impressive showing, but who exactly is this super-expensive headset for?

It's also a big week for gaming news, with the duo discussing the incredible success and controversy surrounding the 'Pokemon with Gunz' hit Palworld and the impressive new Indiana Jones game coming from Wolfenstein studio Machine Games.

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TT Show Episode 18 - RTX 4070 SUPER review, game-changing monitors and headsets, and AI robots!

Kosta Andreadis | Jan 19, 2024 5:09 PM CST

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is here, and this week, Jak and Kosta discuss NVIDIA's latest GPU launch, focusing on the Founders Edition model. This week has a lot of additional CES 2024 goodies, too, including some hidden gems from the show, like a new headset that charges using sunlight and even indirect light - meaning it'll never run out of battery.

TT Show Episode 18 - RTX 4070 SUPER review, game-changing monitors and headsets, and AI robots!

Plus, a bunch of new unique displays, from transparent screens to MSI's new OLED in inbuilt AI game-enhancing/potential hack features, and glasses-free 3D and even VR directly from Samsung's new prototype.

Plus, plenty of SpaceX and AI Robot news out of Elon Musk-world, Valve opening the floodgate to games with AI-generated content on Steam, and the latest YouTube controversy.

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TT Show Episode 17 - CES 2024, new SUPER GPUs, AMD chips, and the OLED display revolution!

Kosta Andreadis | Jan 12, 2024 8:55 AM CST

The TT Show is back for 2024, and with CES 2024 kicking off the New Year, it feels like Jak and Kosta barely had time to unwrap their holiday gifts before walking into a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic storm of tech news. So. Much. Tech.

TT Show Episode 17 - CES 2024, new SUPER GPUs, AMD chips, and the OLED display revolution!

From NVIDIA formally announcing its new GeForce RTX 40 Series SUPER refresh line-up to AMD announcing a batch of new CPUs and a GPU, there's also the matter of every company in the world deciding to announce a bunch of drool-worthy OLED gaming monitors at the same time!

Then there's MSI entering the PC gaming handheld market with the very first Intel-powered portable gaming rig, Sony teaming up with Nintendo, the stunning trailer for Half-Life 2's RTX Remix, and an AI-powered grill that can cook the perfect steak all the time, every time in 90 seconds.

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