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Nvidia DLSS 5 launches, hailed as a “GPT moment” for the future of graphics
Mar 17, 2026, 06:30
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NVIDIA describes its new technology as effectively closing the distance "between rendering and reality."
At the Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote, CEO Jensen Huang introduced the next major evolution of the company’s DLSS technology. While the current version sits at DLSS 4.5, Huang revealed DLSS 5, describing it as the “GPT moment for graphics.”
Nvidia says this new version brings a neural rendering model capable of delivering photorealistic lighting and materials in real time. It achieves this by using color and motion data from each frame as input. Although exact performance figures weren’t shared, the...
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Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution coming to ROG Xbox Ally X next month
Mar 16, 2026, 07:00
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This Windows-level solution is for enhancing game image quality by upscaling the visuals when the game is rendered below its native resolution.
The ROG Xbox Ally X is scheduled to receive a new AI-driven feature next month. At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026, Microsoft announced that Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) will begin rolling out in April 2026 as a preview, allowing users to try the technology before it launches more broadly.
Auto SR is Microsoft’s AI-based upscaling solution designed to improve gaming performance while maintaining image clarity. It works by rendering a game at a lower...
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Microsoft reveals new innovations powering the next-gen Xbox Project Helix
Mar 12, 2026, 16:00
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Microsoft has revealed certain specifications of Xbox Project Helix, which promise next-generation performance.
At GDC 2026, Microsoft unveiled several gaming improvements coming to Windows 11, including a new full-screen Xbox mode designed to enhance the PC gaming experience. The company also shared additional details about its upcoming next-generation Xbox console, whose codename - Project Helix - was officially revealed earlier this week. The system will serve as the successor to the Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft has now provided a clearer look at the hardware powering it.
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Nvidia to launch DLSS 4.5 Dynamic and 6x Frame Generation later this month
Mar 11, 2026, 09:00
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The DLSS 4.5 Dynamic and 6x Frame Generation features, announced by Nvidia, will be made available to owners of RTX 50 series GPUs starting on March 31st.
Revealed earlier this year, NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5 aims to further refine the company’s Super Resolution and Multi Frame Generation technologies. The Super Resolution portion of the update has already begun rolling out and is compatible with hundreds of games thanks to the DLSS Override feature in the NVIDIA App. Powered by a second-generation Transformer model, the technology significantly enhances image quality by restoring fine details while boosting performance in 4K gaming.
With GDC taking place this week in San Francisco, NVIDIA...
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GeForce RTX 3060 comeback planned as Nvidia eyes relaunch later this month
Mar 10, 2026, 12:00
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Nvidia is reportedly reintroducing its RTX 3060 graphics card, utilizing Samsung's 8nm manufacturing process, as a measure to alleviate the current GPU shortage
Recent reports and online rumors suggest that Nvidia may be preparing to bring back the GeForce RTX 3060, effectively reviving part of its RTX 30-series lineup, which originally ended production in 2024. If true, this move could help ease the current global GPU shortage and potentially allow Nvidia to navigate export restrictions imposed by the United States on markets such as China.
This information follows earlier reports from January, which also hinted at a possible RTX 3060 comeback. At this...
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Valve reconfirms Steam Frame, Machine and Controller launch window for 2026
Mar 9, 2026, 07:00
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The release of the Steam Machine is still anticipated for 2026; however, recent updates concerning the specific timeline have raised some concern.
Valve recently published its Steam Year in Review 2025, and the initial wording around its upcoming hardware plans created some confusion. The original post included the phrase “we hope to ship in 2026,” which quickly sparked speculation across the internet that Valve might be delaying its next wave of hardware.
However, Valve later updated the post to clarify the message. The revised wording now states that the company “will be shipping all three products this year.” While...
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Microsoft says next-gen Xbox Project Helix will run both PC and Xbox games
Mar 9, 2026, 06:00
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Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma revealed the next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix.
Asha Sharma, CEO of Microsoft Gaming (Xbox), has revealed Project Helix, the codename for Microsoft’s upcoming next-generation Xbox console. The company plans to share more detailed information about the system during GDC 2026.
One of the key details confirmed so far is that Project Helix will support both Xbox and PC games. This suggests that Microsoft’s next console could function as a hybrid between a traditional console and a PC. If that approach holds true, it may...
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MSI unveils two limited edition RTX 5070 GPUs themed around WoW: Midnight
Mar 4, 2026, 10:00
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In collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment to celebrate the launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, MSI has released two meticulously designed graphics cards.
MSI has unveiled two new themed versions of its RTX 5070 Gaming Trio graphics card: the Midnight Light Edition and Midnight Void Edition. These special variants celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Midnight and draw visual inspiration from Quel’Thalas, giving fans the opportunity to represent their chosen faction through themed hardware.
As for core specifications, the RTX 5070 is built with 6,144 CUDA cores, paired with 12GB of 28Gbps GDDR7 memory across a 192-bit memory bus. The card has...
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Steam Deck OLED gets a surprise price bump in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
Mar 3, 2026, 14:00
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Komodo Station attributed price increases to "rising logistic costs" and "exchange rate fluctuations."
Rising memory costs that have already impacted much of the PC hardware market now appear to be affecting consoles as well. The Steam Deck has received a price increase in parts of Asia, with Komodo, Valve’s official distributor in Japan and other regional markets, announcing a notable hike across all available models. The roughly $100 increase will take effect on March 6, leaving prospective buyers only a short window to purchase the device at its current price.
Komodo has...
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Xbox Ally X now uses AI to record gameplay and auto-create highlight reels
Mar 3, 2026, 13:00
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The tool utilizes Ally X's NPU to auto-capture exciting gameplay moments, eliminating the need for a capture button.
Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally handheld lineup, first introduced in 2025, continues to gain new functionality. The latest addition, called Highlight Reels, has now entered public testing. This feature automatically records notable gameplay moments, allowing users to share clips without opening menus or using button shortcuts mid-game.
According to Gabriel DesGarennes, Principal Product Manager at Xbox, the tool is designed to make capturing standout moments - such as intense boss fights or major victories - quick and...
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Sony rolls out PS5 Pro PSSR AI upgrade with Resident Evil Requiem support
Mar 2, 2026, 05:00
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Sony will soon update the PS5 Pro to enhance PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), which will further enhance the visual quality for supported games.
Sony has revealed an enhanced version of its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, its AI-powered upscaling solution designed to improve image clarity. This upgraded version will be rolled out to all PlayStation 5 Pro consoles through an upcoming patch in the coming weeks, with Resident Evil Requiem set to be the first title to implement it.
The update is the result of Sony’s continued collaboration with AMD under Project Amethyst, a joint effort focused on advancing machine learning...
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Nintendo Switch officially becomes the company’s most successful console
Feb 4, 2026, 06:30
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It’s official: the Nintendo Switch is now the best-selling piece of hardware in Nintendo’s history.
The Nintendo Switch has officially set a new all-time sales record for Nintendo, becoming the most successful piece of hardware in the company’s history. Since its debut in 2017, the hybrid console has consistently sold at an impressive pace. Continued demand has been supported by hardware revisions such as the Switch Lite and Switch OLED, and what once seemed inevitable has now become reality.
In its latest financial report, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch has reached 155.37 million...
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