AI Explorer could revolutionize Windows 11, but can your PC run it? Here's how to check AI Explorer is an exciting feature coming to Windows 11, but your PC might not be able to run it. Here's how to check. TechRadar · Apr 24, 2024
What is Snapdragon X Plus? A look at Qualcomm's more affordable Arm laptop processor. Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X Plus SoC, a more affordable alternative to the X Elite. Both chips are made for Windows on Arm laptops, and they're expected to revolutionize the space when they start showing up in new PCs later this year. Windows Central · Apr 24, 2024
Gigabyte confirms Ryzen 9000 branding for Zen 5 processors, preps beta BIOS updates for 500-series motherboards Gigabyte announces Ryzen 9000 compatibility, with AMD's AGESA 1.1.7.0 beta BIOS update, with its outgoing 500 series motherboards. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 24, 2024
What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is a powerful collection of processors designed to deliver outstanding performance and efficiency for all purposes, including AI. It's expected to revolutionize Windows on Arm. Windows Central · Apr 24, 2024
PWAs are awesome on Arm — here's why I'm ditching native Windows apps for lightweight alternatives with extra RAM Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are a lightweight, web-based alternative to native desktop apps that offer rapid installs and removal on Windows 11, and I love them. Windows Central · Apr 24, 2024
Qualcomm Intros Snapdragon X Plus, Details Complete Snapdragon X Launch Day Chip Stack As Qualcomm prepares for the mid-year launch of their forthcoming Snapdragon X SoCs for PCs, and the eagerly anticipated Oryon CPU cores within, the company is finally shoring up their official product plans, and releasing some additional technical details in the process. Thus far the company has been demonstrating their… AnandTech · Apr 24, 2024
The full Snapdragon X CPU line-up has now been unveiled, and according to Qualcomm's numbers it should put the fear of ARM into AMD and Intel's laptop divisions Qualcomm has shown the full specs of both its Snapdragon X Elite and the new, presumably cheaper X Plus processors. PC Gamer · Apr 24, 2024
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus: Specs, release date, benchmarks, and more Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors are coming in mid-2024 to try to rejuvenate Windows 11 on Arm. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 24, 2024
Qualcomm unveiled a new mid-tier ARM64 processor, the Snapdragon X Plus, which benchmarks indicate is faster than Apple's M3 In addition to the forthcoming Snapdragon X Elite laptop CPU, Qualcomm has revealed another more budget-friendly Snapdragon X Plus chip. Despite not being as powerful as the X Elite, the new Snapdragon X Plus processor is still 10% faster than Apple's M3, found in the MacBook Pro. Windows Central · Apr 24, 2024
Homeworld 3's latest system requirements won't fill up your SSD but you'll need all the CPU and GPU you can throw at it Though a Ryzen 9 7700X an RTX 4070 Ti Super, for ray traced space battles in 4K, isn't too bad. PC Gamer · Apr 24, 2024
RDNA 3+ edges closer as AMD hints at refreshed GPU architecture in its Linux firmware Don't expect major changes to the architecture, as that's been all kept for RDNA 4. PC Gamer · Apr 24, 2024
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU review – An epic metroidvania with a hopeful message about loss Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a thrilling, emotional coming-of-age story through a stunning world rooted in Bantu mythology. From its unique combat mechanics to the spectacular soundtrack and sprawling map, there’s a lot to love about this debut hit from Surgent Studios. Laptop · Apr 23, 2024
AMD rumored to use 'slow' 18Gbps GDDR6 in RDNA 4 — leaker says Team Red's next generation GPUs won't use GDDR7 AMD will reportedly stick with GDDR6 memory yet again in its upcoming RDNA 4 GPU architecture, opting to not to use GDDR7 memory even though it's now in production. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 23, 2024
It's time for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia to call a truce on the performance arms race and focus on sustainability and efficiency AMD, Intel, and Nvidia have long been in a computing performance arms race that requires more power than we can sustain, so the big three need to shift their focus. TechRadar · Apr 22, 2024
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 22, 2024 Sapphire launches budget Mini ITX AM5 motherboard in China — PCIe Gen 4 lowers costs Sapphire launches a budget Mini ITX AM5 motherboard with no Gen 5 support in China.
Windows Central · Apr 22, 2024 Want an Xbox VR headset? You will be able to get one soon, sort of. Microsoft, ASUS, and Lenovo are among the first wave of companies that will make mixed reality headsets powered by Meta Horizon OS. That operating system powers the Meta Quest and is now available to manufacturers apart from Meta.
Windows Central · Apr 22, 2024 PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11 Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 22, 2024 AMD pushes forward with its Radeon stack open-sourcing plans — after being prodded by Tiny Corp AMD has said that it is currently on track to release its Micro Engine Scheduler documentation in late May, followed by source code. Then it will follow through with releases of additional parts of the Radeon stack as open-source.
TechRadar · Apr 21, 2024 AMD teams up with Arm to unveil AI chip family that does preprocessing, inference and postprocessing on one silicon — but you will have to wait more than 12 months to get actual products AMD has teamed up with Arm for its Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 adaptive SoCs for AI-driven embedded systems.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 21, 2024 Global PC shipments grew 3% in Q1 2024 says Counterpoint — with AI expected to continue to drive PC sales this year The global PC shipments during the first quarter of 2024 indicated a positive comeback since the pandemic according to a report published by Counterpoint Research, which could enjoy further growth as end-users wanting AI-powered PCs.
Laptop · Apr 21, 2024 Second monitor not detected: How to fix this irritating Windows 10 problem Whether you're trying to set up a second monitor or your existing dual display setup is giving you issues, we've got you covered.
Laptop · Apr 20, 2024 3 affordable gaming laptops for Sims 4 that are powerful enough for mods Need a gaming laptop for Sims 4? I’ll give you a quick rundown on how to choose a gaming laptop for Sims 4 and three top recommendations.
Player One · Apr 20, 2024 A New Racing Experience Arrives as The Crew Motorfest is Now on Steam The game finally makes its way to Steam. Get ready for a new online racing experience.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 19, 2024 Qualcomm teases Snapdragon X with no mention of Elite — news of second chip could be coming on April 24 With certain notebooks ready to be showcased by respective OEMs, Qualcomm has another announcement in the pipeline for April 24.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 19, 2024 Alleged Zen 5 'Strix Halo' Mobile APU has more GPU cores than RX 7600 XT or PS5 — features monster RDNA 3.5 GPU with 40 compute units A user on the ChipHell forums has posted the supposed specs and leaked details of AMD's upcoming Strix Halo mobile APU, boasting 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, LPDDR5X memory, and more GPU cores than AMD's RX 7600 XT.