Microsoft will make it easier to upgrade games on different graphics cards
Microsoft continues to offer new developments for game lovers. Here are all the details.
Microsoft continues to offer new developments for game lovers. Here are all the details.
Microsoft has developed a new API to simplify super-resolution encoding in PC games. DirectSR, which the company developed with hardware partners Nvidia, AMD and Intel, will provide an easier way for developers to take advantage of the companies’ three different approaches to graphical upscaling in Windows games. The company describes DirectSR as “seamless integration of Super Resolution (SR)” for Windows games. Microsoft program manager “DirectSR is the missing link that developers have been waiting for when approaching SR integration, and will provide a smoother, more efficient experience across hardware,” Joshua Tucker wrote in a company blog post.
Super resolution is a technology that improves the visual quality of games without putting too much strain on the graphics card. It runs games at a lower resolution internally but uses machine learning (and other tricks) to boost the resolution you see on the screen. The result is sharper graphics with only minimal extra demand on the GPU.
Microsoft stated that the DirectSR API opens the door to “multi-vendor” super resolution. Tucker wrote that a single code will enable “a variety of solutions” through companies’ three responses to super-resolution: Nvidia’s DLSS, AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), and Intel’s XeSS will be actively used in this process. Thus, game lovers will be able to play their favorite games with better graphics, regardless of the conditions.
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Google Pixel Tablet 2: Leaks and Cancellation Story
While Google is thought to have long-term plans in the tablet market, recent reports suggested the Pixel Tablet 3 would be released in 2026. However, industry sources stated that the company has canceled the development of Pixel Tablet 2 and later models.
While Google is thought to have long-term plans in the tablet market, recent reports suggested the Pixel Tablet 3 would be released in 2026. However, industry sources stated that the company has canceled the development of Pixel Tablet 2 and later models.
Despite the cancellation decision of Pixel Tablet 2 and later, a new report has leaked the basic hardware improvements that Google Pixel Tablet 2 will bring. Previous leaks had shown that the Pixel Tablet 2 would be equipped with the Tensor G4 chip. Android Authority’s latest report revealed that the Tensor G4 chip will be slightly weaker and will use IPoP (Integrated Packaging on Package) technology instead of FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging). While this change provides cheaper hardware, it may lead to some drawbacks in battery and heat management. The information that Tensor G4 will also be used in Pixel 9a shows that this chip will have a wider usage area in Pixel Tablet 2.
Pixel Tablet 2 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and will have a 5G modem. However, it was stated that the tablet will not support satellite telecommunications. Thanks to this modem, GPS support can be enabled in variants with cellular connection.
The tablet will work more compatible with smart home device ecosystems with Thread radio integration. The 10.95-inch LCD screen will offer 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 550 nits brightness. Thanks to Super Resolution+ technology, low resolution images will be made sharper. Additionally, DAS mode will reduce display lag and provide better visibility in dark scenes with black stabilizer. Blue light reduction and flicker-free technology aim to reduce eye fatigue over long periods of use.
The tablet will stand out with its improved camera features. Triple camera on the back installation It will be equipped with: 108 MP main sensor, 5 MP wide-angle lens and advanced AI features. There will be a 16 MP camera on the front. This camera system will make it possible to take high-quality photos in different lighting conditions.
Although Google canceled the Pixel Tablet 2, leaked technical details do not mean that the device is not developed. It appears that the company is reconsidering its strategies for the Pixel Tablet series and plans to equip it with new technological improvements. Although there is no clear information about whether Pixel Tablet 2 will be released, it is anticipated that Google will continue its efforts to maintain its presence in the tablet market.
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LG officially introduced UltraFine 27US550-W with advanced features in the global market
LG designed to deliver high-quality visuals and advanced features 27 inch 4K IPS monitor UltraFine 27US550-W Officially introduced to the global market.
LG designed to deliver high-quality visuals and advanced features 27 inch 4K IPS monitor UltraFine 27US550-W Officially introduced to the global market.
The UltraFine 27US550-W is now available for purchase on LG’s official website and at authorized retailers for around $340 USD. The monitor offers sharp and vivid images with its 3840 x 2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time. Thanks to the IPS panel, wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction are provided.
The monitor is capable of accurate color display with 10 bit color depth and covering 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. With 300 nits brightness and 1,000:1 contrast ratio, clear images are provided in different light conditions.
LG’s Super Resolution+ technology enhances low-resolution images, providing sharper and more detailed visuals. With DAS mode, screen lag is minimized and better visibility is provided in dark scenes thanks to the black stabilizer. Additionally, blue light reduction and flicker-free technology reduces eye fatigue during long-term use.
The monitor also attracts attention with its ergonomic design. It offers the user a comfortable installation by making tilt, rotation, pivot and height adjustments. Desk space can be saved thanks to the VESA 100 x 100 mm wall mounting support. DisplayPort, two HDMI port It adapts to a wide range of devices with various connection options such as 3.5 mm headphone jack. With the LG Switch application, monitor settings can be easily adjusted directly from the computer.
UltraFine 27US550-W offers tool-free installation and has a compact design with dimensions of 127 x 70.5 x 30.5 mm. Weighing 6.8 kg, the monitor balances durability and portability.
LG also introduced the 480Hz QHD OLED monitor called UltraGear GX7 for gaming screens and, for the first time in the world, 12-18 inch models with stretchable screen features. These innovations reinforce LG’s leadership in technology.
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Apple Orders M5 Chips
Apple’s M4 chips have impressive performance gains over the M3 series, causing excitement for the M5. Apple ordered new chipsets from TSMC ahead of 2025 production plans.
Apple’s M4 chips have impressive performance gains over the M3 series, causing excitement for the M5. Apple ordered new chipsets from TSMC ahead of 2025 production plans.
The Elec from South Korean media, Applereported that it ordered M5 chip from TSMC. M5 chips will have advanced ARM architecture and will be produced with TSMC’s 3 nm process. The M4 series is also produced with the 3 nm process, but TSMC developed the 3 nm process with improvements in production technology. For a while, it was said that the M5 series would be produced with 2 nm technology. Apple probably gave up on this due to cost. It seems that the technology giant will wait another year or so to use the 2 nm process in the A and M series chips. M5 chips will use TSMC’s System on Integrated Chip, or SoIC technology for short. SoIC means integrating multiple systems within a chip. The processor, memory and most other parts are combined on a single chip.
According to sources, small-scale trial production of new chips has been carried out. It is stated that TSMC is taking step by step to avoid any problems and will move on to the next stage. The M5 series will enter mass production in the 2nd half of 2025. This is another proof that iPad Pros will be skipped and that iPad Pros have entered a 2-year renewal cycle. OLED iPad Pros arrived 2 years after the previous model. Mark Gurman and a few other sources said that Mac mini, iPad Pro, Mac Studio and Mac Pro were included in the 2-year renewal process. MacBook Pros and iMac will likely be the first devices to get the M5 chip. MacBook Airs with M5 won’t ship until spring 2026.
However, there is also the possibility that M5 will be used on Apple servers. According to the report of TrendForce analyst Frank Kung, Apple plans to use the M4 processor in Apple Intelligence servers next year. The servers currently have the M2 Ultra chip. The report also states that Apple asked Foxconn to produce additional servers. It is unclear whether the new servers will feature the standard M4 chip or a higher-end model such as the Pro, Max or the yet-to-be-announced Ultra. It is also unclear whether existing servers with M2 Ultra will be updated to M4 immediately. Analyst Jeff Pu first revealed that the new M series processors would be in servers.
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