I never realized how much Emma Stone looks like Rose McGowan!

Huawei on Wednesday has launched a self-developed AI solid-state drive (SSD) in Shanghai to handle the massive growth of artificial intelligence data in China, where daily token usage has jumped to 30 trillion a day, more than 300 times higher than 18 months ago. Together with Huawei's new UCM software, which boosted AI speed by 22 times by linking small fast GPU memory with big slow SSDs, it now adds the hardware power to handle massive data like a 671B-parameter model needing 13.4TB memory. The company has also teamed up with 11 partners to form an AI SSD Innovation Alliance to push research, new applications and industry standards.

AMD is still launching AM4 CPUs, which is awesome since the socket is now nearly 10 years old. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPU is for the Latin America market and builds upon the AM4 X3D CPU lineage with a lower frequency 6-core, 12-thread part that has the same vertically stacked cache as the 5600X3D, 5700X3D, and 5800X3D style of CPUs, just on a lower-end part. The 5500X3D likely takes fallout from the manufacturing process and then respins it as a new model, allowing AMD to salvage silicon while theoretically dropping the price in specific markets. AMD has previously done this with the 5600X3D, which was a Micro Center exclusive in the US due to low intended volume.

What happens when longtime Android users are given iPhones, Apple Watches, and accessories for a full month? It's time for the conclusion to the iPhone vs Android Series. Yvonne, Justin, and Natalie all switched over to iPhone for a month to see if the Apple ecosystem IS just that much better. Or will they be begging for their Androids back?

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Today NVIDIA released the latest version of its GeForce graphics drivers. Version 581.15 WHQL adds DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giant and Wuthering Waves. It also fixes startup crashes in Marvel's Avengers - The Definitive Edition and resolves random screen flickering on certain monitors when hot-plugged via HDMI.

Game Ready

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giant
• Wuthering Waves

Added DLSS Overrides

• Casa Caballero
• Chained Backrooms
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Dead Take
• EVE Online
• Flipscapes
• Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
• Lost Soul Aside
• Luto
• Return to Campus
• Simulakros
• Supraworld
• Titan Quest II

Fixed Gaming Bugs

• Marvel's Avengers - The Definitive Edition: Game crashes to desktop on startup [5350712]

Fixed General Bugs

• Certain monitors may display a random flicker when hot plugged over HDMI [5280259]

Known Issues

• Counter-Strike 2: Text may appear slightly distorted when in-game resolution is lower than the native resolution of the display [5278913]
• Adobe Premiere Pro: Some system configurations can freeze during export using hardware encoding [5431822]
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Light flickering after driver update on some system configurations [5432356]

Apple Intelligence vs Galaxy AI / Google Pixel AI / Xiaomi HyperAI - COMPARISON! - Which One is the Best?

Based on the bestselling novel The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. While on board a luxury yacht for a travel assignment, a journalist (Keira Knightley) witnesses a passenger thrown overboard late at night, only to be told that it didn't happen, as all passengers and crew are accounted for. Despite no one believing her, she continues to look for answers, putting her own life in danger.

472.41 km/h! At ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg, YANGWANG U9 Track Edition test vehicle breaks the world EV top speed record, rewriting the rulebook with a history-making run that pushes EV performance into a whole new dimension. This isn't just speed, it's the future on fast-forward.

The video presents a comprehensive review of 23 AMD B850 motherboards priced under $200. It breaks down each model's features, performance metrics, and value propositions while highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of various brands including ASRock, MSI, ASUS, and Gigabyte.

Bloomberg LP filed a copyright strike against GamersNexus on YouTube, targeting our NVIDIA AI GPU Black Market movie that we uploaded last week. The illegitimate and invalid copyright strike abuses the YouTube copyright strike system via a DMCA takedown notice. GamersNexus has filed a counterclaim, sent a demand letter to Bloomberg, and has dug into some possible motives for the illegitimate claim. These include deeper financial ties with NVIDIA, ties to China and Singapore, a failed competing video by Bloomberg, and more.

On paper, it all looks very good, but it just doesn't have the same charm and soul as an old Audi.

Nvidia launched the RTX 5050 with fanfare and ample time for reviewers to test the products before embargo. Just kidding, they did the opposite, here's our review of the card that's going to end up in prebuilts around the world.

NVIDIA has released the latest version of its GeForce drivers, the GeForce 581.08 WHQL Game Ready. The latest version comes with Game Ready optimizations by adding support for Global DLSS Overrides and NVIDIA Smooth Motion support for GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, which was announced during the NVIDIA Gamescom showcase. The new driver also fixes several bugs. For example, it stops Cyberpunk 2077 from crashing when you use Photo Mode with Path Tracing. It also fixes the slowdown caused by the last driver (580.88) in Marvel Rivals. In Forza Motorsport, the game will no longer crash when using Smooth Motion with the NVIDIA App overlay. On top of that, Gray Zone Warfare and ARK: Survival Ascended should now run more smoothly and crash less often.
And that's not all. The NVIDIA GeForce 581.08 WHQL driver also fixes some other problems. It stops a possible memory leak when using NVENC hardware encoding. It also fixes an issue where the monitor flickered after turning it off and back on when the NVIDIA App was installed. On top of that, it fixes several problems with the NVIDIA App game filters.
If you're playing Mafia: The Old Country, you should avoid installing this new driver. Just like the older 580.97 driver, it causes serious visual problems, like screen artifacts and crashes. Right now, the only driver that works well with the game is 580.88. I've already reported this to NVIDIA, and they are currently working on a fix.

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A significant security update rolled out by Microsoft with the Windows 11 24H2 (KB5063878) release is causing widespread issues for users, with reports surfacing that the update can render SSDs and HDDs inaccessible and may potentially corrupt user data. The issue began when users started experiencing installation failures with error code 0x80240069 on the KB5063878 update, but Microsoft�fs subsequent hotfix seemed to alleviate those issues. Unfortunately, that did not mark the end of the saga.

As of this writing, Microsoft has not issued an official fix for the storage drive disappearance issue. Users are advised to avoid installing the KB5063878 update if possible, especially if relying on large file transfers or critical SSD/HDD storage. For those affected, unplugging the impacted drive and reconnecting it may temporarily restore visibility, but this is not an assured solution and may not prevent future data loss or corruption. Routine data backups and delaying installation of the problematic update are strongly recommended.

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Discover tips and hidden features for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Learn about new clock fonts, charging animations, enhanced split-screen multitasking, and keyboard adjustments. Optimize app usage with Flex Mode and transform the device into a desktop.

This video reviews Gigabyte's AORUS FO27Q5P, a 1440p, 500Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. The review covers its design, connectivity, OSD, panel characteristics, and performance in benchmarks, including color accuracy, brightness, and gaming.

FINALLY! It's the Smash Champs Badminton Center Tour with Linus and Yvonne you've been waiting for! Explore our state-of-the-art badminton facility, featuring the plans for the GIANT LAN eSports gaming space, home to Whale Lan events with robust power, network, and HVAC. Learn about our grand opening tournament and future plans for automated scorekeeping and training insights using machine vision. See the gym, lounge with pinball and Super Chexx, and the server room with Ubiquiti and Playsight. Ideal for badminto n enthusiasts, gamers, and tech fans.

NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce graphics drivers. Version 580.97 WHQL comes with optimization for "Senua Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced." The drivers also add DLSS 4 support for this game, as well as to "Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced." There are no game-specific bugs fixed, but a couple of general bugs are. These include a flicker or underflow effect noticed on Samsung 57-inch Odyssey G9 display when idling on the desktop; and another bug that causes some notebook displays to appear dim when an external HDR-capable monitor is connected, and the display mode is set to "NVIDIA GPU only."

Game Ready

• Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced (DLSS 4)
• Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced (DLSS 4)

Fixed General Bugs

• Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Flicker/Underflow when idle at desktop
• Some notebook displays may appear dim when an external HDR monitor is connected and display mode is set to "NVIDIA GPU only"

Known Issues

• Cyberpunk 2077 will crash when using Photo Mode to take a screenshot with path tracing enabled
• Counter-Strike 2: Text may appear slightly distorted when in-game resolution is lower than the native resolution of the display
• Adobe Premiere Pro: Some system configurations can freeze during export using hardware encoding

In this video, Paul builds a high-end gaming PC for his brother-in-law, Alex, featuring top-tier components including the AMD Ryzen 79800 X3D processor and RTX 5090 graphics card, all housed in the Corsair Frame 5000D case.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in beta for Android version 2.25.23.5 that gives group admins the ability to control who can view the group invite link and associated QR code. Before this change, only admins could access the invite link, creating more work for them. Currently, the feature is rolling out to some beta testers and will be available to more users over the coming weeks. With this new feature, admins will be able to choose to make the invite link for the group visible to all members, not just other admins, boosting convenience. This includes the QR code, which can also be seen by all if the setting is enabled. By default, the feature is turned off to ensure the privacy and security of the group, unless the admin chooses to enable it. This feature will be useful for groups of a public nature designed to attract lots of people such as fan communities. It should help to reduce friction and delays for members who want to invite others to the group and it will likely lead to greater participation and growth in community groups.

While admins will hope this works for their group, the ability for anyone to share an invite may end up being abused. If this turns out to be the case, admins will be able to disable the option at any time through the group settings. When the setting is turned off, WhatsApp will display a warning that the group invite link will be reset automatically. This ensures that any links shared while the option was on will no longer be valid. Both admins and group members will benefit from this feature once it's rolled out more widely. For admins, there will be a reduced workload as you no longer have to manually send links to members. Meanwhile, group members will benefit from the autonomy to invite new participants without needing to ask for permission each time. Describing the feature, WABetaInfo said: "This convenience may encourage participation while still leaving admins in full control since they decide whether or not to share the invite link with all members, maintaining oversight over who can access and distribute it."

In this video, we're recapping Intel's last year of downward spiral as it has failed to launch competitive CPU products, has delayed, slowed, and canceled fab construction projects, has swapped CEOs, and has laid off tens of thousands of employees around the world. This comes at a time when new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been publicly challenged by the US Government and President, following his prior workplace's guilty plea for violation of export control laws (at Cadence).

In this video from JayzTwoCents, the effectiveness of active NVMe SSD coolers is put to the test.

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In this video, the host performs benchmarks comparing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the 9800X3D in the Battlefield 6 open beta. The methodology involves running both CPUs in the same game instance to reduce variance in results. The 9800X3D outperforms the 5800X3D in most tests, showing significant gains in frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions.

Tired of guessing the right key to enter BIOS? In this quick tutorial, I'll show you the easiest way to boot into your BIOS or UEFI settings directly from Windows - using just one simple Command Prompt command. No more mashing F2 or DEL at startup!

In this video, Hardware Unboxed reviews the open beta performance of Battlefield 6, benchmarking three CPU configurations: the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 7 9700X, and Intel Core Ultra 7265K.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to share motion photos in chats, groups, and channels in the latest beta (version 2.25.22.29) for Android. The feature allows users to send photos that have short bursts of movement and sound. This is not the first time we've heard about this feature, WABetaInfo reports that it was under development in version 2.25.8.12, but now more beta testers are starting to get it. If you're a beta tester but don't have it yet, it may take a few weeks to roll out for you. Motion photos are made possible by including a recording of the moments before and after a picture is taken, including the audio. They make for more dynamic content than a static image thanks to the movement and audio which makes it a bit more immersive. It can also help users relive memories more vividly compared to a static photo.

Earlier this week, OpenAI announced GPT-5, its most powerful model to date. The rollout of GPT-5 to ChatGPT users drew a lot of criticism, as OpenAI immediately replaced all existing models, including the popular GPT-4o and o3, with the new GPT-5. ChatGPT Plus subscribers are also unhappy with GPT-5 due to its low usage limits. ChatGPT Plus plan users can send only up to 80 messages every three hours. After reaching this limit, ChatGPT switches to GPT-5 mini until the limit resets. Previously, ChatGPT Plus users had unlimited access to the o3 and o4 mini thinking models. Based on user feedback over the past two days, OpenAI is making the following changes to ChatGPT:

• The rate limits for Plus and Team plans have been doubled for the weekend.
• Next week, OpenAI will roll out mini versions of GPT-5 and GPT-5 Thinking to take over until the limits reset.
• GPT-5 Thinking and GPT-5 Pro options are now available in the main model picker.
• The GPT-4o model is also available to Plus and Team users. Users can go to the ChatGPT web interface and select the 'Show legacy models' option to enable GPT-4o.

Sam Altman confirmed on Reddit that they will monitor GPT-4o usage to determine how long to support it. During a Reddit AMA session yesterday, Sam Altman and other key OpenAI employees responded to several user questions. Here are some highlights from the AMA session:

• OpenAI may introduce another paid plan that would fall between ChatGPT Plus, which costs $20 per month, and ChatGPT Pro, which costs $200 per month.

• When the GPT-5 rollout began yesterday, the model autoswitcher experienced issues, leading to poor responses for some user queries on ChatGPT.

• OpenAI has not seen significant demand for long context lengths from its users but is open to supporting it if there is sufficient interest. Since they are compute-constrained, they want to focus on other priorities. Michelle Pokrass from the OpenAI team wrote that they would have liked to offer longer context-up to 1 million tokens-in GPT-5, particularly for API use cases, but due to high GPU demand, they did not.

The Makr75 from Corsair is easily the company's most customisable and DIY friendly keyboard to date. Using their web-based keyboard builder you can set up a keyboard that's perfect for your tastes, choosing from a selection of switches, plates, connectivity options and keycaps to MAKR your dream keyboard. Coming in at roughly £300 when you go all in, though, can the Makr75 deliver the quality to match its premium price tag?

Today we're comparing the Lindell Audio LiN76 hardware compressor to the classic Universal Audio 1176 UAD plugin to find out if you can actually hear the difference. Does a real 1176-style analog unit offer more vibe, character, and punch? Or are modern plugins good enough to hang?

Make your PC experience radically cleaner and safer by enabling this little-known but important Windows feature!

This video by Hardware Unboxed delves into an extensive CPU and GPU scaling benchmark of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, showcasing performance across multiple GPUs and resolutions. The tests compare the 5800X3D with GPUs including the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RX 970, and RX 960 XT under various settings.

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Hilarious how turn 1 is so tricky!

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Catch up on all the action from a thrilling Qualifying session, which saw a first pole position of the season, and the closest top-10 in Formula 1 history!

TikTok has launched Footnotes, a crowd-sourced fact-checking feature similar to Community Notes on other social networks. Anyone can see and rate Footnotes on helpfulness. To contribute a Footnote, users must qualify and apply to the program. Footnotes is powered be a "bridging" system that looks for "a broad level of consensus" among contributions. TikTok says Footnotes are intended not just for corrections, but also for adding relevant details and context. To qualify to contribute Footnotes, "users must be in the U.S., have had an account for at least 6 months, and no recent Community Guidelines violations." TikTok says nearly 80,000 users currently qualify. The TikTok app is still in unique legal limbo in the US, where it has technically been banned by law, but the current administration has committed to non-enforcement of that law.

Apple has submitted its initial legal response to the US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit accusing it of a "smartphone monopoly". The government's lawsuit focuses on Apple's restrictions on third parties in five specific areas: "Super apps", Cloud-streaming games, Messaging apps, Smartwatches, and Digital wallets. Apple contends that it allows third parties to offer all five on its platforms. Apple also calls out what it says are unfair or arbitrary metrics used to support the claim of a monopoly: measuring market share of "performance smartphones", and measuring by revenue instead of units sold.