History of the GPU, From 2013 to the Present

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech February 23 Hardware [History of the Modern Graphics Processor, Part 5]( In our last installment of the [history of the modern graphics processor](, we had reached a point where the market consisted of just three competitors: AMD, Intel, and Nvidia. However, in the following years, graphics processors became one of the largest, most complex, and most expensive components that could be found in almost any computing device. In our last installment of the [history of the modern graphics processor](, we had reached a point where the market consisted of just three competitors: AMD, Intel, and Nvidia. However, in the following years, graphics processors became one of the largest, most complex, and most expensive components that could be found in almost any computing device. Bits & Pieces [Anatomy of a Gamepad]( Input devices have a key role in the computing and gaming landscape. Today we'll finish our autopsy of the major input devices by [chopping open a classic gamepad](: Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller. Input devices have a key role in the computing and gaming landscape. Today we'll finish our autopsy of the major input devices by [chopping open a classic gamepad](: Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller. Hardware [AMD acknowledges USB connectivity issues on X570 and B550 motherboards]( For the past few months, reports of sporadic USB disconnections on 500-series motherboards have been stacking up on the desk of AMD’s subreddit. Some users have reported... For the past few months, reports of sporadic USB disconnections on 500-series motherboards have been stacking up on the desk of AMD’s subreddit. Some users have reported... Mobile [Samsung commits to providing at least four years of security updates for recent Galaxy devices]( Although Samsung likes to take its sweet time with delivering Android OS updates, the company is known to fare better when it comes to security patches that... Although Samsung likes to take its sweet time with delivering Android OS updates, the company is known to fare better when it comes to security patches that... Making Plans [Amid semiconductor trade war, Europe is seeking "strategic autonomy"]( Earlier this month, the European Union was considering the idea of building a semiconductor foundry in the region in an attempt to bring chip production closer to... Earlier this month, the European Union was considering the idea of building a semiconductor foundry in the region in an attempt to bring chip production closer to... The Web [Entire school board resigns following parent-mocking Zoom broadcast]( A Zoom meeting of the Oakley Union Elementary School District board of trustees was caught by NBC News Bay Area reporter Bigad Shabad and posted to Twitter.... A Zoom meeting of the Oakley Union Elementary School District board of trustees was caught by NBC News Bay Area reporter Bigad Shabad and posted to Twitter.... Social [Refusing to accept WhatsApp's new privacy policy? Here's what will happen to your account]( At the start of January, WhatsApp announced a new privacy policy for non-EU users that allows their account data to be shared with the messaging app's owner,... At the start of January, WhatsApp announced a new privacy policy for non-EU users that allows their account data to be shared with the messaging app's owner,... Hardware [RTX 3060 prices suggest it will be 50% more expensive than the MSRP]( The RTX 3060 is supposed to offer fantastic value for money, with 3,548 Cuda cores and 12GB of GDDR6 for just $329. But with no Founders Edition,... The RTX 3060 is supposed to offer fantastic value for money, with 3,548 Cuda cores and 12GB of GDDR6 for just $329. But with no Founders Edition,... Hardware [PS5 DualSense controller teardown reveals factors behind drift issues]( iFixit, best known for its teardowns of the latest smartphones, took apart a PS5 DualSense to discover what's been causing the drift problems that have led to... iFixit, best known for its teardowns of the latest smartphones, took apart a PS5 DualSense to discover what's been causing the drift problems that have led to... Mobile [Apple sold 80 million iPhones in Q4 to become top smartphone vendor for the first time since 2016]( Market research firm Gartner in its latest report said Apple sold 79.9 million iPhones during the final three months of 2020, an increase of 14.9 percent compared... Market research firm Gartner in its latest report said Apple sold 79.9 million iPhones during the final three months of 2020, an increase of 14.9 percent compared... [Samsung could reveal its AMD GPU for smartphones in June]( It was back in 2019 when AMD and Samsung signed a deal that would bring the former's graphics tech to the latter's mobile devices. Later rumors claimed... [Sony announces next-gen virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 5]( Sony on Tuesday confirmed it is developing a new virtual reality headset designed specifically for the PlayStation 5. [Google hit with class-action lawsuit over Stadia's 4K gaming claims]( In a 42-page breach-of-contract lawsuit filed in the Eastern Court District of New York against Google, Bungie, and id Software, it's stated that Google "greatly exaggerated the... [T-Mobile unveils "Magenta Max," a 5G wireless plan with no data caps]( T-Mobile, the carrier that has repeatedly branded itself as the "Uncarrier," announced a new 5G data plan that promises to be truly unlimited. Called Magenta Max, T-Mobile... [Spotify users will have access to higher quality music starting later this year]( Spotify is finally getting into high-end audio. The streaming music giant on Monday during its online “Stream On” event announced a new subscription offering catering specifically to... [Qualcomm and Sophos strike cybersecurity deal that highlights benefits of 5G and AI in PCs]( The two companies announced that an Arm-compatible version of the Sophos Intercept X cybersecurity software application will be available on Snapdragon-powered PCs in the second half of 2021. [SpaceX's first private flight will put a 29-year-old cancer survivor into orbit]( Earlier this year, billionaire Jared Isaacman announced he was chartering a private flight from SpaceX. Rather than invite friends or family to join him on the trip,... [New macOS malware discovered, but threat remains unknown]( The malware—identified by Red Canary researchers—has been found in 153 countries, with concentrations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and Germany. According to the... [Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 won't release this year, pre-orders suspended, lead dev team removed]( The first Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, released back in 2004, is a much-loved RPG—especially by this writer—and the sequel has been highly anticipated. But signs of... [Huawei unveils the Mate X2, a dual-screen device with a $2,800 price tag]( Huawei's Mate X was one of the first foldable devices when it arrived in 2019. Unlike Samsung's Galaxy Fold, the original device puts the main display on... [Twisted Metal is getting a live-action TV series adaptation]( The original Twisted Metal launched in November 1995 and was the crown jewel of my haul that Christmas. I was beyond hyped for the game and made... 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