The State of Nvidia RTX Ray Tracing, Best Keyboards 2019

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech November 4 TechSpot Feature [The State of Nvidia RTX Ray Tracing: One Year Later]( Time to revisit the [state of ray tracing](. It's been months since we last discussed ray tracing in detail, when we tested it on early titles such as Battlefield V, and the latest releases of Metro and Tomb Raider, so there's plenty of fresh stuff to go over, more benchmarks, more experience playing those games and quite a few opinions. This is bound to be a long one, so strap yourselves in. Time to revisit the [state of ray tracing](. It's been months since we last discussed ray tracing in detail, when we tested it on early titles such as Battlefield V, and the latest releases of Metro and Tomb Raider, so there's plenty of fresh stuff to go over, more benchmarks, more experience playing those games and quite a few opinions. This is bound to be a long one, so strap yourselves in. TechSpot Best Of [TechSpot's Guide to the Best Keyboards 2019]( Whether you are focused on productivity, or are looking for a gaming-centric keyboard, or something that can connect to multiple devices over Bluetooth, here are [our favorite keyboards]( on every category. Whether you are focused on productivity, or are looking for a gaming-centric keyboard, or something that can connect to multiple devices over Bluetooth, here are [our favorite keyboards]( on every category. Wallpaper Week [5 Days of Awesome Wallpapers: Cars and Sports Wallpapers]( Wallpaper Week :: 3rd Edition A great background can start your day off on a good mood, today's theme is [cars and sports wallpapers.]( Whether you are into abstract illustrations, or eye-catching designs and patterns, with the kind of hours we spend looking at our computer and smartphone screens, why not make them a little prettier? Wallpaper Week :: 3rd Edition A great background can start your day off on a good mood, today's theme is [cars and sports wallpapers.]( Whether you are into abstract illustrations, or eye-catching designs and patterns, with the kind of hours we spend looking at our computer and smartphone screens, why not make them a little prettier? Featured Story [Photoshop Camera is Adobe's answer to Snapchat filters]( Adobe at its annual Adobe Max conference this week previewed a new app that brings the best of Photoshop directly to your smartphone camera. Adobe at its annual Adobe Max conference this week previewed a new app that brings the best of Photoshop directly to your smartphone camera. Special Edition [Intel Core i9-9900KS Review: Limited Special Edition]( Intel launched today the "new" Core i9-9900KS processor which appears to be a pointless release, similar to the Core i7-8086K that we never bothered to look at. Intel says this new processor delivers [up to a 5.0 GHz all-core turbo]( frequency. It's a limited special edition set to become available starting today for $513. Intel launched today the "new" Core i9-9900KS processor which appears to be a pointless release, similar to the Core i7-8086K that we never bothered to look at. Intel says this new processor delivers [up to a 5.0 GHz all-core turbo]( frequency. It's a limited special edition set to become available starting today for $513. Featured Story [Diablo IV takes the franchise in a darker direction]( Blizzard during the opening ceremony of its annual BlizzCon convention in Anaheim on Friday officially unveiled Diablo IV. Blizzard during the opening ceremony of its annual BlizzCon convention in Anaheim on Friday officially unveiled Diablo IV. Featured Story [A 4-day workweek at Microsoft Japan boosted employees' productivity by 40 percent]( All of 2,300 employees working at Microsoft Japan had three-day weekends this past August, as part of the company's 'Work Life Choice Challenge.' All of 2,300 employees working at Microsoft Japan had three-day weekends this past August, as part of the company's 'Work Life Choice Challenge.' Opinion [Samsung embraces 'Project Athena' to make PCs a bit more smartphone-like]( Samsung is pushing smartphone capabilities further than anyone with devices, like the Galaxy Fold, that bring true computer-like capabilities to your pocket. But they have also introduced several new lines of laptops since the beginning of the year, including the… Samsung is pushing smartphone capabilities further than anyone with devices, like the Galaxy Fold, that bring true computer-like capabilities to your pocket. But they have also introduced several new lines of laptops since the beginning of the year, including the… Incoming [Motorola's foldable Razr smartphone leaks: images and specs]( Serial mobile leaker Evan Blass has reportedly shared an image of Motorola’s highly anticipated Razr remake on Twitter. Serial mobile leaker Evan Blass has reportedly shared an image of Motorola’s highly anticipated Razr remake on Twitter. [Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion]( Recently, the rumor mill has been buzzing about Google's intention to acquire Fitbit as a strategic move to save the Wear OS ecosystem. Today, the two companies announced the deal, where Google agreed to pay $2.1 billion for the wearable… [Microsoft previews features coming to DirectX 12, including improved ray tracing]( On Tuesday, Microsoft unveiled a whole new suite of features that will be in DirectX 12. The additions include Raytracing tier 1.1, Mesh Shader, Sampler Feedback, and more. Support is currently only available in preview builds for the Windows Insider… [Get one step closer to a lucrative career in Amazon AWS for less than $10]( The year isn't over yet and there's still time to begin your journey in mastering cloud computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This leading cloud computing platform is used by companies around the world for database storage, content delivery, and… [China establishes $29B fund to wean itself off of US semiconductors]( China has established a new state-backed semiconductor fund, with the intent of advancing its domestic semiconductor initiatives and reducing its reliance on US technology. The fund currently sits at 204 billion yuan ($28.9 billion) and is the second of its… [Microsoft Edge browser gets a new logo as Chromium-based version approaches release]( Microsoft is looking towards a fresh start with its all-new Chromium-based Edge browser. Although the software is now a long way from the original Internet Explorer, the company is sparing no effort in taking it further still, with a new… [Using deep learning to make video game characters move more realistically]( Back in the 8- and 16-bit days of video gaming, character animations were pretty rudimentary, with most games having static environments and limited interaction. Therefore, the avatar's movements did not require many different animations. [Trump's cybersecurity advisor had his iPhone erased after entering the wrong password]( Don’t worry, you’re allowed to laugh – though NBC only recently discovered the little mishap, it occurred in 2017 so the potential security problems have come and gone. That’s lucky because handing over an iPhone with sensitive documents relating to… [5 Days of Awesome Wallpapers: Fans and Enthusiasts]( A great background can start your day off on a good mood, today's theme is brand fan, enthusiasts and cult/pop culture themed wallpapers. Whether you are into beautiful landscapes, minimalism or eye-catching designs and patterns, with the kind of hours we spend looking at our computer and smartphone screens, why not make them a little prettier? [Samsung teases a new take on foldable smartphones]( Today, Samsung teased a brand new form factor for folding-screen smartphones, and it's quite interesting (not to mention ambitious). You can see the brief teaser in the video above. [GlobalFoundries and TSMC settle all patent disputes, reach cross-licensing agreement]( American semiconductor foundry GlobalFoundries and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have agreed to dismiss all patent disputes between them as well as those involving their respective customers. [Man is still able to remotely control Ford rental five months after returning it]( Scientific and technological progress often brings plenty of benefits for the average person, but sometimes, there are unintended consequences. As modern vehicles become more advanced, these consequences have become more clear than ever. [Nvidia G-Sync support is being added to LG's 2019 TVs this week]( We told you it was coming back in September and now it is here. [EA vows to 'double down' on live service games as Apex Legends hits 70 million lifetime players]( Electronic Arts might be one of the more controversial AAA video game publishers out there, but it's certainly not the least successful. Despite seeing a revenue dip earlier this year -- not unexpected for most games as time goes on… [Microsoft accidentally rolls out business-oriented Windows 10 update to Home and Pro users]( Recently, Windows 10 Home and Pro users throughout the world were treated to an extra update that they weren't supposed to get in the first place -- KB4523786, to be specific. This update included several "quality improvements" to Windows Autopilot devices. [Overwatch 2 brings new game modes, heroes, and cooperative gameplay]( World of Warcraft's latest expansion and Diablo 4 may be hogging most of the spotlight at this year's Blizzcon, but it'd be a mistake to ignore the latest developments in the Overwatch universe. [Razer's new $99 wireless earbuds boast lag-free operation]( The truly wireless earbuds utilize a “customized” Bluetooth 5.0 connection that Razer claims reduces latency down to just 60ms when used in Gaming Mode. [PlayStation 4 overtakes the original PS to become the second-best selling console of all time]( The PlayStation 4 reached its peak a while ago, hitting the 100 million sales milestone last July and cementing its lead in the current console generation. The fourth iteration of Sony's gaming console has been a huge hit for the… [Apple TV+ launches with nine originals across more than 100 countries and regions]( Apple’s long-rumored streaming video platform comes to fruition today with the launch of Apple TV+ in over 100 countries and regions. [China rolls out world's biggest 5G network]( 5G networks have rolled out in several parts of the western world, but China's roll-out of the technology on Friday is reportedly the world's largest (yet). 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