GPUs Are About to Change.
Summary
TLDRTech enthusiasts await NVIDIA's RTX 50 Series GPUs, rumored to feature GDDR7 memory and varying core counts. Meanwhile, AI remains a focus for NVIDIA, with next-gen liquid-cooled DGX servers anticipated. AMD introduces changes to FreeSync certification, requiring higher refresh rates for premium tiers. Apple's potential release of new iPads and an entry-level headset, alongside AirPods Pro's possible hearing aid mode, are also on the horizon. Additionally, Google's accidental leak of Pixel 8A features and a mod for older GPUs to support resizable BAR are discussed.
Takeaways
- ð TechLink encourages staying updated with tech news for the latest developments.
- ð£ïž Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 Series GPUs, codenamed Blackwell, have allegedly leaked with specs based on the GB 202 and GB 203 GPUs.
- ð§ The RTX 50 Series might be the first to feature GDDR7 memory, with a speed of 28 Gbits per second.
- ð¬ Tipster 'Kimmy' has been inconsistent on the memory bus width for the new GPUs, initially suggesting a 384bit interface but later mentioning a 512-bit memory bus for the GB 202.
- ð§ Nvidia's AI division is facing a lawsuit over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted works to train their AI platform, Nemo.
- ð§ AMD has revamped the FreeSync certification process, requiring higher refresh rates for certification and introducing new criteria for HDR support.
- ð® AMD's new upscaler foræ å video content is designed for Radeon RX 7000 users, aiming to compete with Nvidia's RTX VSR.
- ð± Apple is reportedly planning to release new iPad Pros and Airs without a launch event, focusing on the Vision Pro as their main product reveal.
- ð§ AirPods Pro may introduce a new hearing aid mode with iOS 18, potentially improving upon their already recognized effectiveness as an alternative to traditional hearing aids.
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- ð Reddit's planned IPO includes an offering of 22 million shares, with a targeted valuation of $6.5 billion.
Q & A
What is the expected feature of the upcoming Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs?
-The upcoming Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs are expected to be based on the GB 202 and GB 203 GPUs. They may be the first to feature GDDR7 memory, with a memory speed capping at 28 gbits per second, which is faster than GDDR6X's maximum speed.
What is the controversy surrounding Nvidia's AI platform, Nemo?
-Nvidia is being sued by three authors who claim that their copyrighted works were used without permission to train the company's Nemo AI platform. This lawsuit adds Nvidia to the list of AI companies sued for copyright infringement.
What changes has AMD made to the FreeSync certification process?
-AMD has increased the required maximum refresh rate for a monitor to be FreeSync certified. Basic FreeSync now requires at least a 144Hz maximum refresh rate. FreeSync Premium now requires a monitor with a resolution of 3,440 pixels or above to go up to 120Hz, while TVs or monitors below that resolution must have a maximum refresh rate of at least 200Hz. Premium Pro also requires HDR support.
What is AMD's new upscaler feature for video content called?
-AMD's new upscaler for video content is called 'Noname'. It is the company's answer to Nvidia's RTX VSR and is designed to improve video content quality for Radeon RX 7000 users.
What is the speculated price for the second-generation Apple headset?
-The second-generation Apple headset, which is rumored to be an entry-level headset, could cost around $1,500, which is considered a bargain on Apple's pricing scale.
What new feature might AirPods Pro receive with iOS 18?
-AirPods Pro might receive a major new hearing aid mode with iOS 18, based on a 2012 study that suggested AirPods could work as a cheaper alternative to traditional hearing aids.
Why is Xiaomi removing the background play feature for YouTube videos on their devices?
-Xiaomi is removing the background play feature for YouTube videos due to unspecified compliance requirements. This change avoids the need for users to subscribe to YouTube Premium and stops Xiaomi from potentially losing revenue to Google.
What feature did Google accidentally leak in the Android 14 QPR 1 update?
-Google accidentally leaked the existence of the Pixel 8 A in the Android 14 QPR 1 update. The company added extended battery statistics that allowed users to see charging cycle counts and manufacturing dates for their phone's battery.
What is the performance-enhancing feature called that allows CPUs to access GPUs' entire frame buffer?
-The performance-enhancing feature is called Resizable BAR. It allows the CPU to access the GPU's entire frame buffer, provided that the motherboard, CPU, and GPU all support it.
What record did the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT set at the Laguna Seca track?
-The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT set a new record for a production EV car at the Laguna Seca track in California, proving it to be the fastest road-legal car ever unveiled by Porsche.
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Outlines
ð» Tech News and Upcoming NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
This paragraph discusses the importance of staying updated with tech news, particularly the anticipated release of NVIDIA's RTX 50 Series GPUs. It mentions the alleged leaks from a reliable tipster, 'Kimmy', suggesting that the new GPUs will be based on the GB 202 and GB 203 cores. The latter is expected to be a reduced version of the former, with half the number of cores. The GPUs may introduce GDDR7 memory, with a speed of 28 Gbits per second, surpassing GDDR 6X but below the speculated NextGen memory specs. The paragraph also touches on the controversy surrounding NVIDIA's AI development, as the company faces a lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement in training its AI platform, Nemo. Additionally, it highlights the shift in focus towards AI with the mention of NVIDIA's next-gen DGX AI servers, which are expected to be liquid-cooled to handle increased power consumption.
ð§ AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Mode & Tech Updates
The second paragraph focuses on the rumored new hearing aid mode for AirPods Pro with the upcoming iOS 18 update, building on a 2012 study that suggested AirPods could serve as an affordable alternative to traditional hearing aids. It also covers a range of other tech news, including Google's accidental exposure of personal information through its 'Delete Me' service, Reddit's plans to go public with a valuation target of $6.5 billion, Xiaomi's removal of a YouTube background play feature, and Google's accidental release and subsequent retraction of battery information in Android 14's QPR 1 update. The paragraph concludes with the release of a mod for older NVIDIA GPUs to support resizable BAR, a performance-enhancing feature, and a brief mention of Porsche's new Taycan Turbo GT and its record-setting performance.
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ð¡Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Highlights
TechLink will sink your mind to the Enthusiast kind and fast forward through the Tropic topics that's the hottest.
Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 Series GPUs have allegedly leaked, thanks to reliable tipster, Kimmy.
The new GPUs are expected to be based on the GB 202 and GB 203 GPUs.
The GB 203 is anticipated to be a cutdown version of the GB 202 with half the number of cores.
The RTX 50 Series may be the first to feature GDDR7 memory, with a memory speed capping at 28 gbits per second.
Kimmy has flip-flopped on memory bus width, now stating the GB 202 will sport a 512-bit memory bus.
Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, has implied the company's next-gen DGX AI servers will be liquid-cooled.
Nvidia is being sued by three authors for copyright infringement related to their AI platform, Nemo.
AMD has made major changes to the FreeSync certification process, increasing the required maximum refresh rate.
FreeSync Premium certification now requires a monitor that can go up to 120 Hz for resolutions of 3,440 pixels or above.
AMD's new upscaler for Noname video content could be a welcome feature for Radeon RX 7000 users.
Apple is rumored to be releasing next-gen iPad Pros and Airs without a launch event.
A leaker suggests Apple is accelerating R&D on an entry-level headset, potentially reducing costs significantly.
AirPods Pro may be getting a major new hearing aid mode with iOS 18.
Google's extended battery statistics feature was removed from Android 14's QPR 1 update.
A mod has been released that gives Nvidia RTX 20 series and GTX 16 series GPUs support for resizable BAR.
Porsche has unveiled the Taycan Turbo GT, its fastest road-legal car ever.
Reddit is reportedly targeting a valuation of close to 6.5 billion dollars in its upcoming IPO.
Xiaomi is removing a popular feature that allowed users to play YouTube videos in the background without a YouTube Premium subscription.
Transcripts
sometimes I snooze on Tech news but
don't get confused TechLink will sink
your mind to the Enthusiast kind and
fast forward not rewind through the
Tropic topics that's the hottest but
that doesn't mean they're not cool so
don't snooze on Tech news choose to
peruse the specs for nvidia's upcoming
RTX 50 Series Blackwell gpus have
allegedly already leaked thanks to
Reliable tipster copit 7 Kimmy which is
how I will pronounce it always Kimmy has
claimed the cards will be based on the
GB 202 and GB 203 gpus I don't know what
their opinions will be but we'll see the
latter is expected to be a cutdown
version of the former with half the
number of cores on top of that the cards
may be the first to feature gddr 7
memory specifically the memory speed
will cap out at 28 gbits per second
which is lower than the the published
specifications for the nextg memory but
still faster than gddr 6x's maximum
speed this detail seems the most solid
while Kimmy has seemed to flip-flop on
memory bus width the tipster now says
the GB 202 will sport a 512-bit memory
bus but previously hinted it would come
with the same 384bit interface the 490
has but if all this gaming GPU news
tricked you into thinking that Nvidia
cares about those again I'm sorry sorry
AI is still Jensen's favorite child CEO
Jensen hang has implied the company's
nextg dgx AI servers will be liquid
cooled perhaps to deal with extra heat
due to increased power consumption this
wouldn't be the only hot water nvidia's
AI has created Team Green is being sued
by three authors who claim their
copyrighted Works were used without
permission to train the company's Nemo
AI platform with this lawsuit Nvidia
joins the list of AI companies sued for
copyright infringement companies like
every other AI company it's a right of
passage really AGI will emerge from the
fire of being sued constantly from Team
Green over to team red now AMD has made
major changes to the freesync
certification process in a community
announcement the company stated they
would be increasing the required maximum
refresh rate a monitor needs to support
in order to be free sync certified
originally monitors and TVs only needed
a maximum refresh rate of 40 to 60 Herz
to get a basic free sync stamp but now
the minimum certification requires at
least a 144hz maximum refresh rate
meanwhile free sync premium
certification used to just require a
monitor that can go up to 120 htz but
now that's only true for displays with
horizontal resolutions of 3,440 pixels
or above t TVs or monitors below that
resolution must have a maximum refresh
rate of at least 200 HZ and premium pro
has also changed to match premium but
with the added Criterion of HDR support
now these might sound like huge and
confusing changes but they really just
reflect today's most common refresh
rates in desktop gaming monitors it's
super common now to find Budget gaming
monitors at 144 HZ but no matter what
monitor you're running amd's new
upscaler for noname just video content
could be welcome news for you Radeon RX
7000 users out there it's basically team
Red's answer to nvidia's RTX VSR but
apparently it's a bit more complicated
to set up not only do you have to enable
it in amd's Adrenaline control panel but
you also need to enable options in
Windows 11's Settings app and additional
settings in Chrome and Edge if you want
to use it in one of those browsers as
for other browsers AMD didn't mention
them Firefox what is that some sort of
cryp did it's friends with the
insulindian fmid about five people will
get that and apple will be releasing
NextGen iPad pros and airs in the next
month according to the germ and the
apple apple will not have a launch event
for their Mac and iPad updates because
the Vision Pro is all that matters now
previously it was rumored that Apple
would simply put out press releases on
its website last week but that doesn't
seem to have happened while we wait for
those products we can perhaps also wait
for a new Apple headset oh insiders like
gerbon have claimed we might see a
cheaper alternative to The Vision Pro in
2025 or 2026 but according to a leaker
called
Rus sounds like a Cy Lord according to
that leaker apple is accelerating
research and development on an
entrylevel headset the leaker claims
apple is trying to reduce the cost of
their headset displays which account for
almost a third of the vision Pro's total
manufacturing cost allegedly the second
generation headset could cost cost
$1,500 which is a bargain on Apple's
pricing scale but before that allegedly
happens the airpods pro may be getting a
major new hearing aid mode with iOS 18
according to Mark German again he's back
a 20122 study already suggested airpods
work competently as a cheaper
alternative to a traditional hearing
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Google who actually quite likes money is
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Google's hand slap slap Google leaked
the pixel 8 A's existence in the most on
brandway in Android 14's QPR 1 update
Google added extended battery statistics
that allowed users to see charging cycle
counts and manufacturing dates for their
phone's battery however this feature
disappeared in an update this month when
a user reported this as a bug a Google
representative stated that existing
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feature so they removed it saying we
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Beyond oh oh that'll be on the pixel 8A
no sorry Android users you may have lost
a feature but your sacrifice has allowed
Google to justify yet another phone
launch a mod has been released that
gives Nvidia RTX 20 series and GTX 16
series gpus support for resizable bar a
performance-enhancing feature that lets
your CPU access your gpu's entire frame
buffer as long as your motherboard says
it's okay Mom isn't there someone you
forgot to ask that's actually not a joke
rebar only works if the motherboard CPU
and GPU all support it so using this mod
which is based on another mod adding
rebar support to older processors
involves patching your motherboard's
UEFI firmware and that's always a little
risky but what is life if not a
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after another this is not an endorsement
do not sue us we're not an AI company if
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the new tyan got a bonus in the form of
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announcement video he congratulated
Porsche CEO Oliver Bloom on the launch
and on the Porsche Vision Pro app that
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