Nvidia’sGeForce Nowstreaming service now has a streamlined install script specifically for Steam Deck, available fromNvidia’s download page. GeForce Now streaming on Steam Deck is technically nothing new, as our header image andprior postingsshow, but now Nvidia is providing a greatly-streamlined process compared to the previous methods, which required you to install and configure your browser manually. Basically, you won’t be installing a dedicated Steam Deck application. Instead, Nvidia’srecently-announced scriptassumes you haven’t already installedGoogleChrome through Steam Deck’s Gaming Mode prompt, and part of the script includes installing and auto-configuring a Chrome shortcut to point directly to GeForce Now from Gaming Mode....

Nvidia’sGeForce RTX 50 series(codenamed Blackwell) is known for being among thebest graphics cardson the market, utilizing Samsung’s GDDR7 memory chips. However, reliable hardware leakerMEGAsizeGPUreports that Nvidia has allegedly begun sourcing GDDR7 from SK hynix as an alternative supplier. As per information from the leaker, Nvidia has only recently begun using SK hynix GDDR7 chips in its Blackwell gaming graphics cards. Until now, the company has relied on Samsung GDDR7 products. Reportedly, this change started with the launch of theGeForce RTX 5070, which hit the retail market last month....

When the U.S. introduced its latest export control rules for advanced AI and HPC processors, it not only restricted sales of sophisticated processors to Chinese entities, it alsorestricted supplies of these devices to multiple Middle East countries. However, a new report indicates that Nvidia believes it can get an export license to sell its AI GPUs to a telecom giant operating in multiple Middle East countries. Nvidia has entered into a deal with Ooredoo to ‘introduce its AI technology’ in datacenters across five Middle Eastern countries, reportsReuters....

Microsoftand OpenAI are reportedly working on a massive datacenter to house an AI-focused supercomputer featuring millions of GPUs.The Informationreports that the project could cost “in excess of $115 billion” and that the supercomputer, currently dubbed “Stargate” inside OpenAI, would be U.S.-based. The report says that Microsoft would foot the bill for the datacenter, which could be “100 times more costly” than some of the biggest operating centers today. Stargate would be the largest in a string of datacenter projects the two companies hope to build in the next six years, and executives hope to have it running by 2028....

Palmer Luckey might have found his next area of focus: laptops. Luckey rose to prominence with the founding of Oculus in 2012. He sold the virtual reality company to Facebook in 2014, and after he was reportedlyfired in 2017,he co-founded a military tech firm called Anduril Industries that has primarily focused on the development of autonomous systems. (Including surveillance tools as well as both aerial and underwater vehicles.) Anduril was followed by the announcement of a cryptocurrency-focused bank called Erebor earlier this month....

Television as it was, is no more. The plethora of streaming options has made a large dent in traditional TV’s dominance. With nostalgia, we look back at the bygone days where we had to wait for a programme to air, missing an episode could ruin a character or story arc. For some of us, this is still a deeply held and cherished memory. The latest retro-themed project fromWrongdog Reckons(Shane Mason) sees the recreation of 1970s and1980s-era television experience, which has the newRaspberry Pi 5and theRaspberry Pi Picoburied deep within....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Razer Blade 16 is a thin RTX 5090 laptop with a bright screen and tons of ports, but it’s extremely pricey and the drivers felt unfinished on our test unit. Solid, thin design Bright, vivid screen Good battery life for a gaming laptop Lots of ports Very expensive Touchpad feels cheap Borderlands 3 benchmark wouldn’t run Why you’re able to trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

The RTX 5060 officially arrives on May 19 in desktop and laptop formats, starting at 9 a.m. PT at your favorite PC retailer. According toNvidia, the graphics card will start at $299, while the most affordable laptop equipped with this GPU begins at $1,099. The RTX 5060 is the most affordable desktop and laptop 50-series GPU the company has announced, although we’ve seenrumors of a more affordable RTX 5050surface in various documents and filings....

Russia has allocated over 240 billion rubles ($2.54 billion) to support a large-scale program to replace foreign chipmaking equipment by 2030, reportsCNews. The initiative involves launching 110 research and development (R&D) projects to reduce dependence on imported wafer fab tools and eventually make chips on a 28nm-class process technology. To put the $2.54 billion number into context, that is57 times lessthan the country will spend on defense in its war against Ukraine in 2025 alone....

As competition between contract chipmakers heats up, foundries tend to increase their capital expenditures to satisfy the demands of their clients for the latest production nodes. TSMC last week said it would dramatically increase CapEx spending this year as it preps to ramp up manufacturing of 2nm-class chips next year. Intel is expected to follow, though its CapEx increase will likely be moderate. But unlike its industry peers Samsung intends to slash spending on its foundry unit, reportsTrendForcecitingSEDaily....

Samsung has introduced the “Industry’s First” 24Gb (3GB) GDDR7 memory, offering exceptionally high speeds of up to 42.5 Gbps to power next-generation GPUs. Owing to many refinements and updates, Samsung asserts a 50% density improvement alongside a 30% boost in efficiency versus the previous generation. Validation of these 24Gb GDDR7 modules is ongoing with “major” GPU manufacturers and mass production is planned for early next year. Last July, Samsung unveiled the world’s firstGDDR7memory, rated at a modest 32 Gbps and with capacities of 16Gb (2GB) per module....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition sets a new benchmark for high-performance power supplies. Its superior efficiency, exceptional build quality, and cutting-edge cooling make it an unparalleled choice for uncompromising enthusiasts and professionals despite its steep price. ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliance Premium build quality 12-year manufacturer’s warranty Titanium-rated efficiency Outstanding voltage regulation Exceptional ripple suppression Advanced Noctua cooling fan & thermal design Exceptional resilience to adverse conditions...

Whenever you are choosing a PSU for your build, the most important factor to consider is the total power requirement. Then comes the other factors likemodularity,power supply efficiency, and power distribution pattern. Talking about thepower distribution configuration, you will find two kinds of PSUs that manufacturers offer—single rail and multi rail. Ever sinceIntel made it optional to implement multi-rail design, most PSU manufacturers are rather focused on single-rail. But that doesn’t necessarily mean multi-rail has gone obsolete....