The Possible Future of 3D Graphics

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech October 4 Must Read [A Look at the Possible Future of 3D Graphics: How More Real Than Real Can You Get?](=.61ScLPWwthNJwK9BiSHJr-cnfoLEB7Y4uURu9EBjUFk) With CPUs and GPUs continuing to get more powerful with each new generation, the push for [ever more realistic graphics](=.LKZxNxsDykRBdlNaN6E7wL9yr0e0-HmOL8QdSwweHiI) in blockbuster games shows no signs of slowing down. Today's best-looking titles already look stunning, so how much better can they possibly get? Join us as we take a look at what awaits us in the future of 3D graphics. =.uzHQNwAMQPRElQTQyDHY7i5xfjbUFBltqZMAKqEw_m0 =.ZOdXTEyXBnw6kXgPaCSSR1nY6QMFiGYong9n7a_6oU8 With CPUs and GPUs continuing to get more powerful with each new generation, the push for [ever more realistic graphics](=.VEfg0veuF8KIZ1EgxVOjjRYnBM4jwwhRN3_--KUkABo) in blockbuster games shows no signs of slowing down. Today's best-looking titles already look stunning, so how much better can they possibly get? Join us as we take a look at what awaits us in the future of 3D graphics. =.-gcWBwWtiZi6UO85jw-YVPPIQ3R0OfFUpf_7EhUXUL4 CPU Versus [AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs. Intel Core i9-12900K](=.gyCYfwxrBhp8Q2TaWlI-kJHAPEgFwN8kXBxB_5fc85k) The Ryzen 9 7900X is a [12-core, 24-thread Zen 4](=.wrPZf20fWEcN_SOmQ0Z-qf6cXZK77OoA31mSJUT_maE) processor priced to compete with the Core i9-12900K. With that many cores, is it only a productivity monster or can it also compete with the best in gaming? =.CoLVriDISuwieIHqHfIjuIpsCRomMLl0OAT3_9pEyXc =.gFvhlZUkBeR0CV2aiWfMgnM2pNF3XgeAhSY5iECmGws The Ryzen 9 7900X is a [12-core, 24-thread Zen 4](=.f4R0FFu18lpY_KxpT61cO0yrJqgz5r0HZlyWYEaP70w) processor priced to compete with the Core i9-12900K. With that many cores, is it only a productivity monster or can it also compete with the best in gaming? =.N0VKvrvzSFqIOjQ-nZbroqMUzNA2IO74nbOrmAFuL-c Opinion [Who will be Intel's first foundry customer?](=.cxu42dO1nyjUU8VrTWb0WjqnlQU_enq4LJwag8tCDFQ) Most analysts agree that this proposition is a non-starter until Intel can catch up with its manufacturing process. And rightly so, without that, Intel Foundry Services (IFS)... =.PiUdymS77B6dRl7U9wsAvwJfkWPgmI8dFoJ1_WfDjFQ Most analysts agree that this proposition is a non-starter until Intel can catch up with its manufacturing process. And rightly so, without that, Intel Foundry Services (IFS)... The Web [YouTube starts asking users to subscribe to Premium for 4K videos](=.MNBNrcP5XV6dxh99Otgi3on9SGxncaiJKv5Lp1gxgJo) As reported by MacRumors, users on Reddit and YouTube have been posting screenshots of the 2160p/4K resolution option for YouTube videos showing as a feature available only... =.dV2PlnPiMUIyHHcpW9dLjgb9NhqbHXaTMtXY26chwZ4 As reported by MacRumors, users on Reddit and YouTube have been posting screenshots of the 2160p/4K resolution option for YouTube videos showing as a feature available only... Tech Deals [Microsoft Office deal is back with its lowest price ever](=.5Dmuit82DIblvaIrphbuckjbXbVSENTNwcK90UeVshU) Microsoft Office is the king of productivity suites and if you use Word, Excel or Powerpoint on a regular basis, know that right now you can buy... =.3SKweU89A2WTqEz_-8m5jQvgjsQ-_H18Tma2FClh7Fs Microsoft Office is the king of productivity suites and if you use Word, Excel or Powerpoint on a regular basis, know that right now you can buy... Industry [Latest Steam survey: cheaper graphics cards make largest gains, AMD CPUs lose more ground to Intel](=.i7DD3YME0wGKgHFir2nRGzvxrr_XP4NY9hqYI7XEFuI) Despite holding the top spot for almost five years, the GTX 1060 was last month's second-best-performing card. The number of survey participants sporting the Pascal card in... =.gF39C40ct2cFUEPnQ6OLslqQzvg_B5goECLz8ldJXS4 Despite holding the top spot for almost five years, the GTX 1060 was last month's second-best-performing card. The number of survey participants sporting the Pascal card in... Modding [Half-Life 2: VR Mod is worth the ten-year wait it took to get it to beta](=.J-nKzoHUrb3k3-HlrB_ucdev6YCy1m40ia7DQcKiNyk) The Half-Life 2: VR Mod entered its beta phase a couple of weeks ago and is already getting good reviews, even though there is still much work... =.Qrb6v5O2aj3-jutdtnXOMTh4z4jDWzUBAFyZlq5ttDU The Half-Life 2: VR Mod entered its beta phase a couple of weeks ago and is already getting good reviews, even though there is still much work... Chip Making [Apple reluctantly agrees to TSMC's price increases](=.oOPXTopCFC_ubd6TAl-9D_ggzOmFjq4UgJL-ow1An-0) Recently, TSMC has seen a high level of demand due to many of its customers launching new product lines. Nvidia's RTX 40-series graphics cards hit stores on... =.r8K8TDvhJMZL4zD7ocwjwduZdLqw8kFi2YBZxupQRsU Recently, TSMC has seen a high level of demand due to many of its customers launching new product lines. Nvidia's RTX 40-series graphics cards hit stores on... Incoming [Nvidia clarifies power supply requirements for RTX 40-series](=.fJJ6LjTap_B2o5vfOWAWsK8LAbSSBcv03PaoGmftxY4) When Nvidia announced its upcoming RTX 40 series graphics cards, it confirmed that every Ada Lovelace card would use the new ATX 3.0 compliant 12VHPWR cable. This... =.rp6BvpzO80iQNJr935Y4cegXiHsEeqiqnGcz_-v2c0w When Nvidia announced its upcoming RTX 40 series graphics cards, it confirmed that every Ada Lovelace card would use the new ATX 3.0 compliant 12VHPWR cable. This... AI [Tesla's AI Day delivers a real Optimus prototype and more FSD updates](=.TIqCrAD7nYFFbLPxBK-V_1lDWKz28R_t_pFbpo_eKHw) Tesla's AI Day is a yearly event where the company showcases upcoming technologies and lays out its roadmap for future development. While the technology demonstrations are a... =.HoR45puzug1vY3YN7B4V8IxVMcdKp6jFOMe6wi6_XLQ Tesla's AI Day is a yearly event where the company showcases upcoming technologies and lays out its roadmap for future development. While the technology demonstrations are a... Hardware [Asrock will send you a replacement motherboard if you can't get the stickers out of your DIMM sockets](=.yqrrKy2-RwmLJr8j7urH9YHIho3cEN0u1UFlKleYq20) The sticker (pictured below) is a warning under the guise of an installation guide. It has some tables saying where to install the memory, a note warning... =.eybwh_OHnYwRDfthZhThZ1N3seFtOJU8sl5tY23Nw20 The sticker (pictured below) is a warning under the guise of an installation guide. It has some tables saying where to install the memory, a note warning... Tech Culture [Elon Musk 'Ukraine peace plan' Twitter poll brings angry response from country's president](=.08JT-VhmzIBPAK8N1ZwYSHR385Z70lUVFe4F-FR0u04) Musk tweeted a poll to his 107.7 million followers asking whether they agree with his solution to the Ukraine/Russia conflict: a redo of the sham elections that... =.IoPfSC9Vv0ii7KyF8r_S0nI69L5YR8Ierc3SuTlZWek Musk tweeted a poll to his 107.7 million followers asking whether they agree with his solution to the Ukraine/Russia conflict: a redo of the sham elections that... Security [TikTok and others scrape your data, whether you use their apps or not](=.5LhYI3f78OjAmzXguiz_OM7m0yALnDREoT3gpe1fLdE) According to a Consumer Reports (CR) investigation published last week, TikTok has been planting trackers called "pixels" on hundreds of websites. Partnering with security firm Disconnect, CR... =.Vsj3vqHoWbTS15twrKu1-cVvZh_hk0xLTdlf_8Q7eu8 According to a Consumer Reports (CR) investigation published last week, TikTok has been planting trackers called "pixels" on hundreds of websites. Partnering with security firm Disconnect, CR... Industry [Nvidia to cease all activities in Russia, will relocate employees](=.B9qYr--To62YbV-4Aeuxhth5MYW47pw8no8_Zklzqo8) Nvidia in a statement said it had continued to maintain its office in Russia after suspending shipments to support employees and their families, but recent developments mean... =.frOPR7HlzFqPUpzxJXJELQfCFCt0HyIA_0UwWjx6fG4 Nvidia in a statement said it had continued to maintain its office in Russia after suspending shipments to support employees and their families, but recent developments mean... [Cheaper OLED monitors might be on the way](=.CU1Yf8GcD8JnX7uktvuoUlLUeUHHLMfhkwFgRJkC-ec) =.ywk1thAKn7RGBqnosoSyqYxQWht8W81y0LfbEwbEaxo Reports indicate that LG Display (LGD) is readying mid-sized WOLED panels for both TVs and gaming monitors, responding to falling demand. The displays should become available sometime... [Google Japan shows off multifunctional, five-foot-long Gboard keyboard](=.-m8w38hb4Hk8i9dojshO1WxApX3SC5UpG_k7QwYiM_Q) =.Or4aBavLh2kqn8OFPxJaLmFtL255qWiT5JsS7BQcOp4 The GBoard stick version keyboard is, of course, more of a jokey project than a real product the company is launching—Google Japan has added all the technical... [Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is the first major $70 title on the Switch](=.m8iD4XRbIF06GxHgPfgc5-2nkl8xFheSUo5xSNSlc1M) =.4D5UIajIhmCkA7FjbVOmu_ofgJoAA_bZ3HDRbtQjyEQ Skyrim on the Switch has always been an oddball. It launched on November 17, 2017, and, apart from the addition of some trinkets borrowed from Breath of... [Intel Arc A750 ships October 12 starting at $289](=.5-lKgrHZFsN0-XJkiJUN5HbdYAn76FDcGCo7DHtzbwI) =.ylRR2wGjwlofvLj8q-ZfrD5c0FZIN-X-CVkgdA64x2E At its Innovation event on this week, Intel announced pricing and availability of its flagship Arc A770 desktop GPU. Today, the company is giving us more details... [Qualcomm VP believes smartphones have what it takes to match DSLR image quality](=.RsQEySiN5RTOiHghE82PaIpkXwYyKUT8Sf4DPqIfhuQ) =.VFgMcDV63ggEtB8kcghX7wYz05KTghEoWkmtJHvlVsc In a recent interview with Android Authority, Heape said that in terms of getting towards the image quality of a DSLR, he thinks the image sensor is... [Backdoor.Stegmap, malware hiding in a plain Microsoft Windows logo](=.BPeniyEu8uwLpBmcML1QGWiQKD6x9cWrf2xgb3coS1g) =.7rSsGqGuRguQMt11h5DyiJxEuX0_S2uCDdZkhxNCk5o Malware-based campaigns are turning into increasingly complex threats capable of targeting multiple devices and operating systems. New techniques and "tricks" are added on a constant basis, while... [Google lost a food delivery drone when it tried to land on a power line and got incinerated](=.4cfez3NqJJDDeCsOyhx7vvHeqisjMQ3IKnf7W9yHTkk) =.0asEIMWw7XWLc_iVmLBLTtYSSreG5Ek0ZR2hmbcOtjs On Thursday, a food delivery drone in Australia struck an 11,000-volt power line, caught fire, and cut power to around 2,000 homes and businesses in the area.... [Former admin borks ex-employer's network to try to get his job back with a raise](=.xzxxOVIrlWi9ICN61IhU0KEQJwidTP0fnXddpWbeU6g) =.lej29clZFq6etagfI8xBx_JopMSf0QV7tdPYSN5HZ_k A former employee for an unnamed financial firm based in Hawaii took revenge against his employer by sabotaging the company's network. Casey Umetsu worked as an IT... [Meta Quest 3 design and spec files leak](=.GkIC2f5hqPmIOKkl2Do3MPXIInqcdd4Y84P5EaHDjKA) =.BASxo7RgYyCqChPjLHUcO56wIxCU4fJaN_caVzyWnCo YouTuber Brad Lynch claims to have leaked the spec files for what may be the Meta Quest 3. The files indicate a device called "Project Stinson" with... 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