TechAmok News Archive
FSR 4 with AI: Will AMD Finally Beat DLSS? - [gaming]
09:30 AM EDT - Sep,26 2024 - post a comment FSR can be good, just look at GoW Ragnarok and Ghost of Tsushima, the thing is when comparing one of the worst implementations of FSR in Cyberpunk to DLSS, then DLSS will always look way better.
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The Father of AMD Zen: Origins of Ryzen Architecture - [hardware]
04:11 AM EDT - Sep,25 2024 - post a comment In this special interview re-igniting our GN Extras channel, we have a brief discussion with AMD's Mike Clark, often called the "Father of Zen," to discuss the origins of AMD's Ryzen CPUs and underlying architecture. Mike Clark walks us through the early days, transitioning off of Bulldozer, and how Zen absolutely had to work in order to save AMD.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE - Official Unboxing Video - [mobile]
04:08 AM EDT - Sep,25 2024 - post a comment Samsung Galaxy S24 FE official unboxing video reveals all the details you need to know about the smartphone. Plus, we've learned a bit about the price and chipset of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and well
you might not be too thrilled.
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Intel is FINALLY Doing Something Different - [hardware]
05:19 PM EDT - Sep,23 2024 - post a comment Intel's Lunar Lake architecture for laptops is coming and it could be a game changer for laptop battery life, performance and portability. But Intel is also taking some big chances here like removing SMT and hyper focusing on efficiency above all else. The biggest question is: will it work for Intel versus AMD and Apple's M3 / M4?
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Quickest AUDI RS vs Quickest DUCATI: DRAG RACE - [off-topic]
10:56 AM EDT - Sep,21 2024 - post a comment It's time for an incredible car vs bike drag race!
We've got Mat in the all-new Audi rs e-tron GT Performance, and it's about to go head-to-head against the amazing all-new Ducati Panigale V4S!
So let's see how the two compare. Starting with the Audi, it's the most powerful Audi road car ever produced! It comes equipped with two electric motors, which combine to produce 925hp (when in launch control mode) and 1,027Nm. Being electric it's pretty heavy, tipping the scales at 2395kg, and as new the car will set you back around £143,000.
The Ducati uses a 1.1-litre V4 engine that can produce 216hp and 121Nm of torque. It's also equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and it comes in with a tiny (dry) weight of just 187kg. A new one of these has a price tag just shy of £30,000.
So we know the Audi will be super quick off the mark, but will the Ducati be able to catch it over the quarter-mile? There's only one way to find out for sure... LET'S RACE!
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Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Big Difference? - [hardware]
03:02 AM EDT - Sep,21 2024 - post a comment In this video, I'm testing the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D in different games like Fortnite, CS 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 in 1080p, 1440p and 4k gaming and synthetic benchmarks with the RTX 4090 24GB. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D came out in 2022, it has 8 cores with 16 threads, the base frequency is 3.4GHz and the turbo frequency is 4.5GHz. The R7 5800X3D has a TDP of 105W and has a transistor size of 7 nm. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D came out in 2023, it has 8 cores with 16 threads, the base frequency is 4.2GHz and the turbo frequency is 5.0GHz. The R7 7800X3D has a TDP of 120W and has a transistor size of 5 nm. The Nvidia RTX 4090 24GB came out in 2023, it has 24GB of GDDR6X memory with a memory speed of 21Gbps and a bandwith of 384 bits. It has 16384 cuda cores with a turbo frequency of 2.565GHz.
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Goodbye VMware, Hello Proxmox! - [briefly]
04:12 AM EDT - Sep,18 2024 - post a comment It's taken a long time to get here. Perhaps longer than it should have to decide which direction to take my #homelab and 2GT's infrastructure. Now the wait is over! Goodbye #VMware, Hello #Proxmox! In this video, we're taking you through our experience of migrating from VMware ESXi to Proxmox VE, using the Proxmox ESXi migration process built into PVE, and showing you the trials and tribulations along the way, as well as our final thoughts at the end.
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Windows 11 24H2: Upgrade Unsupported Hardware - [guides]
10:19 AM EDT - Sep,17 2024 - post a comment This video includes instructions on downloading the version 24H2 installation files, creating custom USB bootable media, and upgrading your existing unsupported setup to the latest version of the operating system without losing your files, settings, and apps.
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Major New Windows Update Attack - New ChatGPT Model - [security]
04:43 PM EDT - Sep,13 2024 - post a comment Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability: Dave explains the recent zero-day exploit affecting Windows Update, detailing how attackers can manipulate the update process to reverse critical security patches. He emphasizes the importance of vigilance until Microsoft releases a comprehensive fix.
ChatGPT's New Model "01": The duo discusses OpenAI's latest ChatGPT model, "01". Dave shares his initial impressions, noting its improved reasoning capabilities and how it checks its answers through self-analysis.
Elon Musk's Colossus Supercomputer: They explore Elon Musk's new AI supercluster, Colossus, equipped with 100,000 Nvidia H100 and H200 GPUs. They speculate on its potential uses for X.AI, Grok, and Tesla's Optimus robot.
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$4 vs $40 vs $400 printer - [hardware]
10:40 AM EDT - Sep,13 2024 - post a comment There's always that one form that you just HAVE to print out, that one professor that demands a hard copy. Is it really worth buying a printer for that once-in-a-while problem?
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NVIDIA GeForce 561.09 WHQL Game Ready Drivers - [gaming]
04:55 PM EDT - Sep,11 2024 - post a comment NVIDIA has released its latest GeForce WHQL Game Ready drivers, version 561.09, which brings optimizations for FINAL FANTASY XVI and God of War Ragnarok games, including support for DLSS 3 technology. It also adds launch support for EA SPORTS FC 25 and Frostpunk 2 games. The new GeForce 561.09 WHQL Game Ready drivers also add new GeForce Optimal Settings for Black Myth: Wukong, F1 Manager 2024, and Star Wars Outlaws games. Unfortunately, it does not fix any previously seen gaming bugs, but it does add several general bug fixes, including a fix for GeForce Experience where Performance Monitoring overlay could stop refreshing GPU information, a fix for NVIDIA App, where game filters may be missing when invoking the NVIDIA Overlay in-game, and a fix for performance issues in some workloads with Chaos V-Ray. Interestingly, there are no listed open issues with the latest driver either.
Game Ready
FINAL FANTASY XVI
God of War Ragnarok
EA SPORTS FC 25
Frostpunk 2
GFE Optimal Settings
Black Myth: Wukong
F1 Manager 2024
Star Wars Outlaws
Fixed Gaming Bugs
N/A
Fixed General Bugs
[GeForce Experience] Performance Monitoring overlay
may stop refreshing GPU information [4679970]
[NVIDIA App] Game filters may intermittently be
missing when invoking the NVIDIA Overlay in-game [4790774]
[Chaos V-Ray] Performance regression in some
workloads when running R560 drivers [4766640]
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AirPods 4 Come With or Without ANC - [gadgets]
03:53 PM EDT - Sep,09 2024 - post a comment Apple has announced the 4th-generation AirPods, which come in two versions that look identical but have very different features. As with the AirPods 3, they come with or without a wireless charging case. Both charging case options are now standardized on USB-C, but only the wireless charging version adds a speaker for use with Find My when lost. The pricier model is known as "AirPods 4 with ANC", which - as the name implies - come with Active Noise Cancellation. This includes advanced ANC features like Transparency mode (for hearing a blend of outside noise), Adaptive Audio (intelligent Transparency mode that adapts to a the noise environment), and Conversation Awareness, which lowers media volume when you start speaking to someone. AirPods 4 with ANC will sell for $179. The non-ANC AirPods 4 do not have these features, but sell for just $129. They do still have many new features, including Apple's new H2 chip, a "new acoustic architecture" for better sound, and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. They also have AI-powered background noise removal, and the ability to answer yes/no questions from Siri with a head nod. The USB-C case is also now smaller, while maintaining 30 hours of total battery life. |
Apple Watch Series 10 Puts Larger Display in Thinner, Lighter Body - [gadgets]
03:52 PM EDT - Sep,09 2024 - post a comment Apple has refreshed the Apple Watch in its tenth generation with a refined design that's both thinner and lighter, while making the display larger and adding multiple all-new features. The new display is up to 9% larger than the previous generation and offers up to 40% more brightness when viewed at an angle. The aluminum body is 10% thinner and 10% lighter. The premium material option is now polished titanium, which is 20% lighter than the previous stainless steel option. The hardware now includes a loudspeaker than can play music, a larger coil for faster charging (80% in 30 minutes), and a depth gauge + water temperature sensor that automatically activate in water. The new S10 chip that powers the watch includes a 4-core Neural Engine for AI features, including background noise filtering on outbound phone calls and a new Sleep Apnea detection feature. (The Sleep Apnea feature will also come to last year's models via software update.) New apps include: Translate, Tides, and Vitals. The Workout app gains a new kayaking mode. A new Photos face overlaps a person with the displayed time, much like the similar feature already on iPhone. Finish options for aluminum include an all-new polished Jet Black, plus brushed silver and rose gold. Titanium color options include gold, slate gray, and "natural". As usual, it's available in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm, which are compatible with 41mm and 45mm bands for older models (respectively). Pricing starts at $399 for the aluminum version; add $30 for the larger size and/or $100 for cellular connectivity. The titanium version is only offered with cellular, starting at $699; add $50 for the larger size. Pre-orders start now; shipping Sept. 20th. |
AirPods Pro Turn Into Hearing Aids with Software Update - [briefly]
03:51 PM EDT - Sep,09 2024 - post a comment Apple has announced a software update for the existing AirPods Pro 2 that will turn them into certified over-the-counter hearing aids for mild-to-moderate hearing loss. The update also brings a new Hearing Test feature that performs a detailed at-home hearing text in five minutes. Finally, a new Hearing Protection mode lets you hear your surroundings while dynamically adjusting for dangerously loud sound levels. |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tipped to be much thinner than initially expected - [mobile]
01:44 AM EDT - Sep,09 2024 - post a comment The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to launch next year, purportedly in January. However, leaks have been pouring in for the Galaxy S25 series, especially the Galaxy S25 Ultra, quite frequently. A fresh one has now popped up, suggesting that the phone will be much thinner than previously anticipated.
According to IceUniverse on social media platform X, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra measures 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm. In June, IceUniverse claimed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra would be 8.4mm thin, but the latest measurements show a difference of 0.2mm.
Either way, based on these measurements, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be the thinnest Ultra phone since the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, which was 8.1mm thick. If the measurements turn out to be true, then it would also make the Galaxy S25 Ultra the thinnest Galaxy S series Ultra phone ever. |
I Used a CoPilot+ PC for 30 Days...So you Don't Have To - [briefly]
06:28 PM EDT - Sep,07 2024 - post a comment The Copilot+ PC trend is just starting and its already had a lot of controversy. With features like Recall being...recalled and a lot of Copilot options being online only, I decided to us a CoPilot+ laptop for 30 days as a daily driver so we can discuss battery life, performance and whether or not we can recommend these premium-priced laptops.
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WhatsApp's new feature lets you create a call link directly in group chats - [internet]
09:39 AM EDT - Sep,07 2024 - post a comment WhatsApp has added a new feature to its Android beta app that will be useful for group calls. The new feature lets users create a call link directly from group chats. The call link feature is introduced with version 2.24.19.14.
Currently, you need to go to the Calls tab to generate a link for voice or video calls within group chats. But now the Android beta version has gained the ability to create a call link directly from group chats, making it easier for group admins to connect with its members via voice or video calls.
This update also negates the need to ring everyone in a group to initiate a group call. Instead, you can generate a call link and share it in the group for others to join, all from within the group chat, allowing members to join by simply tapping the link.
According to WABetaInfo, the feature is only live in the WhatsApp Android beta app, which is available through the Google Play Beta program. However, this isn't the only feature WhatsApp is developing. |
The Biggest SNL Controversies In The Show's History - [off-topic]
06:02 PM EDT - Sep,06 2024 - post a comment Saturday Night Live has never been afraid to tell controversial jokes about pop culture, politics, or really anything; however, there have been times throughout the show's nearly 50 seasons when some of those sketches or punchlines landed flat. Sometimes, something on the show would be so offensive, thousands of viewers would send in complaints.
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Bluetooth 6.0 Adds Channel Sounding to Challenge UWB - [hardware]
05:59 PM EDT - Sep,06 2024 - post a comment The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has officially announced Bluetooth version 6.0. The new version of the specification adds several features, but the most notable by far is Channel Sounding, which brings "distance awareness". It is a way for two Bluetooth devices to measure their distance from each other with greatly improved precision. It will improve the performance and utility of Bluetooth-based "Find My" services. But it also offers similar functionality compared with current UWB (Ultra-WideBand) implementations in today's flagship phones. This will potentially enable precision finding and digital key functions using just the Bluetooth radio, instead of requiring extra hardware for UWB. Bluetooth 6.0 is finalized and being released to device developers this week; it will take some time for it to be supported in new devices. |
Boost's New Promo Offers Free Year of Service - [mobile]
05:57 PM EDT - Sep,06 2024 - post a comment Reversing the typical wireless carrier offer of a free phone with service, Boost Mobile has launched a new promo that offers a free year of basic service with the purchase of a 5G phone. The deal requires the up-front purchase of a phone retailing for at least $300. This gets you $300 in service credit, enough to cover Boost's $25 plan for a whole year, or a significant discount on pricier plans (spread over 12 months). The offer is available to both new and existing customers, and does not require a trade-in. |
Google Expands Earthquake Alerts Nationwide - [internet]
05:56 PM EDT - Sep,06 2024 - post a comment Google has released a new version of Android 14 today that brings several new features alongside the usual security updates. One is the expansion of the Android Earthquake Alerts System to all all 50 US states and six territories. The system automatically crowd-sources data using the built-in accelerometers in Android phones. It can then provide alerts to users when there's an earthquake, sometimes seconds before noticeable shaking starts. This can give users precious time to get to safety, such as a doorframe. On phones that can run the newest version of Gemini Nano currently just the Pixel 9 series the TalkBack screen reader can now use AI to describe on-screen images in detail. Finally, Google has added the ability to identify songs by audio to Circle To Search. |
Windows 11 23H2 Sucks! - [briefly]
06:36 PM EDT - Sep,05 2024 - post a comment For those wondering, previously I found 24H2 was 11% faster with the 9700X when compared to the 'bad install'. Compared to the 'good install' it's 7% faster on average, and if you remove the best 10 results from the 43 game sample it's just 4% faster. So the margins will depend heavily on the games used for testing.
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iPhone 16, Password Security, Facebook Censorship and PDP-11s: Shop Talk! - [briefly]
06:17 PM EDT - Sep,04 2024 - post a comment iPhone 16 product rumors, what to look for and how to use a password manager, and PDP-11 stories!
We dive deep into the latest tech rumors, including the upcoming iPhone 16 specs, featuring enhanced AI neural cores, a new graphene thermal solution to tackle overheating, and improved camera technology. The duo also explores password manager security, discussing how tools like these can protect against phishing by verifying SSL certificates before autofilling.
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How to Activate Windows permanently in 30 seconds - [briefly]
10:22 AM EDT - Sep,03 2024 - post a comment Using Microsoft software can be quite an adventure. It's especially fun when your previously activated copy of Windows or Office decides to de-activate itself!
Sometimes, the usual official routes of re-activation are useful. Other times, not so much..
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