First Intel Arc GPU Review, LG C2 OLED as a Gaming Monitor

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech August 2 Hardware [Intel Arc A380 Review: First-Gen GPU. What's Going On?](=.ZVIxgo5hV4di5cnUV8cKthpvqggE9cIvxjL_r6ox6a0) After much anticipation, we're finally getting [our first look](=.0R-2Dw_3cgSWeD6EaX8P7ZtUJo255pQSj6IdEc3GVBk) at Intel's first generation discrete GPU, the Arc 3 A380. This will be Intel's most entry-level offering expected to cost around $120. =.gdOJIzvt7XnwxBQEpbVflhYHIjJbmOPurs5qCxcJamk =.wIyu1JVl8bf7ldYvnwrdox6qgdNzHFhKMH62yZ5VrE4 After much anticipation, we're finally getting [our first look](=.V7lpRiXdzzrAbBdLdMkltdjJUOWB-H6_bw8gUBfDwzU) at Intel's first generation discrete GPU, the Arc 3 A380. This will be Intel's most entry-level offering expected to cost around $120. =.n5qLfs3qAjOQkVHxrejEuj5L3Pb1zqkgeReuv4s2jUY Big Screen Gaming [LG C2 42 Review: The OLED PC Gaming Monitor Test](=.pu8zxk6HpVmPRSfWppEz_0OqtsuRqxJTzDiLkkfYBgc) Today we're checking out the [LG C2 OLED TV](=.4Xgv-Sf3DiGd43GI0b_nvVaHnhYUneSqHxd91eH0pcM) to see how good it is as a PC gaming monitor. In our lab is the new 42" variant which is most suitable for desktop use as a PC monitor. =.0guf5VoJjgCL-tiXTTJ2qEBsh6qImdj4i5l1tV190Jk =.gPZy7maTDRS30IT8CF2HHiZAZaxA2nasCth9KlfrLBs Today we're checking out the [LG C2 OLED TV](=.fodGnO9pC_27Y8DURUS_otDE0zdIKbPBrIHaPGpxsF0) to see how good it is as a PC gaming monitor. In our lab is the new 42" variant which is most suitable for desktop use as a PC monitor. =.bZO5-2KeTjgSBk7vGB8ccayjzr6JYRKf5VyKOGWxxHA Opinion [Will someone else buy Arm?](=.Xzx_v0rNQJb_uzLHcCh4Hr89d4TeEfGtXb-0t2KzIdQ) In theory, this would address everyone's concerns. Softbank could get an exit from its investment, something that it has repeatedly signaled it is eager to obtain. Arm's... =.vhNZmexUl6kvpVmFEGvZwBju16lnXoU-8Z19oKKwVnU In theory, this would address everyone's concerns. Softbank could get an exit from its investment, something that it has repeatedly signaled it is eager to obtain. Arm's... Security [If you have any of these Android apps, uninstall them now](=.P55Nl9kptMha7tK6sO1_63hLA5olfw9EunjK6U4SJMY) Last week, security group Dr. Web published its June 2022 mobile virus activity report describing around 30 popular Android apps containing trojans, adware, spyware, and other malware.... =.7jmo0_05Gd-zLKl640MU3VSeGbGXRhH3vCgL50Xpo_U Last week, security group Dr. Web published its June 2022 mobile virus activity report describing around 30 popular Android apps containing trojans, adware, spyware, and other malware.... Industry Trends [AMD is once again more valuable than Intel](=.JvF54UFlIXoLoO5JFBnqvh_3yQUFqeoZru5hpl2bXi0) This isn't the first time AMD has passed Intel when it comes to market cap. That happened in February when team red's $49 billion all-stock takeover of... =.LXrZcD7KktHChDmKjMSxwWUCCFRTA6N_W0_m8xIgJtc This isn't the first time AMD has passed Intel when it comes to market cap. That happened in February when team red's $49 billion all-stock takeover of... Tech + Politics [US introduces new restrictions for exports of chipmaking tools to China](=.0Vu341Nn_ADgHbglZ83yXbN6xGAccr1m6Y8aa6aeG60) Most analysts expect China's leading tech companies will soon post their worst-ever quarterly results after being hammered by regulatory crackdowns and lockdown-related factory output issues. While this... =.dPjjaLN_3ofb1CQQCl8G-Q0a6FujMB78gn3JKH9Y9Mc Most analysts expect China's leading tech companies will soon post their worst-ever quarterly results after being hammered by regulatory crackdowns and lockdown-related factory output issues. While this... Rocket Science [Uncontrolled Chinese rocket captured in video as it falls to earth](=.i2ixYT_yzDbnw0qUNAx8ArNeh2Kl2-VxwvFN3ZXPbDI) The Chinese Long March 5B rocket launched on July 24, taking the second module (Wentian) to the Tiangong space station. The module contained equipment that allows the... =.8oVx8yDDQPC1rJebOlrzpX0weiUGwIbBm9RBHOi6COs The Chinese Long March 5B rocket launched on July 24, taking the second module (Wentian) to the Tiangong space station. The module contained equipment that allows the... Next-Gen [Upcoming Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti could "easily" match the RTX 3090 Ti](=.kZNpY0z_vNn2fGIQM7lMRWeS6a7lfEfy6QTrpGMzX8U) The latest Ada Lovelace leak comes from a familiar source: prolific Twitter leaker Kopite7kimi. They claim the RTX 4070 Ti will pack a full-fat AD104 GPU and... =.-y0vr2uW18YcM0Yhcc0gctaqBqrj6gGEalhTIJEuBYY The latest Ada Lovelace leak comes from a familiar source: prolific Twitter leaker Kopite7kimi. They claim the RTX 4070 Ti will pack a full-fat AD104 GPU and... Industry [Latest Steam survey shows graphics card deluge, AMD hitting record high, and Windows 11 losing share](=.-WbR8jp1Ricq_EmFr7U9STgszYhRsyUeAfIQ8k4p6NE) Starting in the Steam survey processor section, July was one of the best months for AMD in recent memory. Team red saw a rare decline in the... =.Uf2186rtLdDCAhgx_HlwehgG92199LEcGO7WjtvBQWU Starting in the Steam survey processor section, July was one of the best months for AMD in recent memory. Team red saw a rare decline in the... Privacy [Samsung tests smartphone feature that hides your data from repair shops](=.fqUi0fqwZ3aNk9cRwjto8pJwSYrAqjF2CfZo7wXsc90) Now that Samsung has pointed it out, it sounds strange to say that we hand over our phones, with all their sensitive data onboard, to repair shops... =.2ramEgE_olPVK0w9oGNfnSmSvQ8QvkGkI2JkkuyMwoY Now that Samsung has pointed it out, it sounds strange to say that we hand over our phones, with all their sensitive data onboard, to repair shops... Industry [Intel lost half a billion dollars last quarter, confirms price increases, Optane shut down](=.yi5BvvBtIlmUWeR0Rx4HX5BBKNsoBvUf0R9PxTLc2ps) Intel released its second-quarter earnings report for 2022 on Thursday. The company's revenue dropped by 22 percent year-over-year to $15.3 billion, ending the quarter with a $454... =.Mt1Jy9A2ybkP-2h9CMvYpPfGJmDgihBMRKC05Irkgtk Intel released its second-quarter earnings report for 2022 on Thursday. The company's revenue dropped by 22 percent year-over-year to $15.3 billion, ending the quarter with a $454... Retro Gaming [Nightdive Studios teases more retro FPS remasters](=.qPw6-a3ZNUaqPQJsF_SwUx3mrLbCMzj25i72U_jJ6Cc) Last week, the head of Nightdive Studios responded to a popular tweet in a way that hints at what retro remasters the company could currently have in... =.iG-FjOMIew3vOzZ1hkwbjkUiY2kmZz116kOhAhyIy24 Last week, the head of Nightdive Studios responded to a popular tweet in a way that hints at what retro remasters the company could currently have in... [OpenFPGA initiative looks to preserve video gaming history through hardware emulation](=.mfTKcCbqE8xgItSeQTT8FLNJGF0ubCqNm5Hc28Vc5rg) =.tTPFicol6faUkG1R-SitbnkSQRaWZMZltHk72YbuEKQ Originally expected at the beginning of this year, Analogue's 1.1 firmware beta release expands the Pocket's feature set and includes several additions focused on extending the capabilities... [You can now buy an AMD gaming chair with optional RGB lights for $549](=.vo_e7-raWkbxwWy45fa1E-xhf0N1jy9zAyfG7YXMGaE) =.kmd0Of2yEpGlOtoDl7djE8Dl1pcC9JV30BhwmFwLzcs Regular Twitter leaker momomo_us often makes the news over his graphics card reveals. While their latest tweet does relate to an AMD product, it's not a piece... [TSMC chairman says "nobody can control TSMC by force" as tensions between the US and China escalate](=.40KPJ724J13zNx4rurAsT6E2rgPSRGxt384qeWH1pRk) =.89XUUk5gzzAeyMbojtUluIFXdJ0iOndgsushBQ_-9FA Liu shared his thoughts on a possible Chinese invasion in an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria. He said that, like all wars, there would be "no winners"... [Latest Nvidia and AMD graphics cards are now 9 - 14% under MSRP in Europe](=.LThpAPpzvL1T9eowjm5NseyW7_R0WFjQLsNelyqrUP8) =.WiANinn8v7HkopUXWW_YohvDpxF39520C_1T75KMuHU We've been using 3DCenter's data as a benchmark for graphics card prices for a while now. Although it only uses retail selling prices in Germany and Austria,... [Sony doesn't think it could make a Call of Duty rival](=.pZXyODdAxYM-aw8rc0lki1Bn04vTVPRQPuSnlfXOYD4) =.nOAJCpAcFWg-KU1qVjQ7vJ7ilqq9QI5d4blCLOf4QuM Sony has voiced its apprehensions over the Microsoft Activision deal to Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), one of many competition regulators from across the globe... [US consumers spent almost $2 billion less on video games last quarter compared to 2021](=.JMUdsdYBerkojEfooNzxs35W0tQ6gh3co7i3k7yFB08) =.7dKR3HKruN-fiQMILw1eSXQjiA-vFxwln2Xe8hgP8TI Market research firm NPD writes that US spending on video gaming, which covers content, hardware, and accessories, reached $12.35 billion in the most recent quarter. That's still... [Ford shows off all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup for police use](=.LdIti_1S3jXUxbDAwz07KEeo-lhNGUyB_tLcmXSa7bg) =.IdMaEwVtS4njMgiB7of4oMEDSfqJavSOopjXlVj5WbU They'll come pre-configured to seamlessly connect to a department's existing fleet of internal combustion and battery-electric vehicles, chargers and fleet management software. This should allow departments to... [Samsung teams with iFixit to launch self-repair program for Galaxy devices](=.nh7GVB1egiwngDQNhEJNTQ7DMqioP0MOUr1AXQ14yrc) =.WN46KfVpmaWvACSnUaRJI0M3dJOz48vKHW6yAbF7LqE The program encompasses the Galaxy S20 and S21 family of products, as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+. These users will be able to replace their phone... [Indonesian law MR5 bans access to many online services, including Steam, Epic Games, and PayPal](=.PGj2fCc_IZ40LbSmB7d5ix1EpWTRHPb-1_SewgoUKdA) =.jqBLA2WJXdaJNXYe5hceF0Z8WTrtHngcN6_vLt2IALc Over the weekend, Indonesia banned several websites for noncompliance with a new law. The law, dubbed Ministerial Regulation Number 5 or MR5, requires "private electronic system providers"... [Modder turns toilet into a fully functional gaming PC](=.5A_LyPH5Md5qkzq5PLHKS-WxOl07rrvGrFaq9sNQFaM) =.FzcHFU5Pocig0CmkmvFgBAjBoakJia2hHS8KvMFYbZs YouTuber Basically Homeless recently transformed a toilet into a gaming PC, that way he can "just sit there and go potty whilst gaming." [This interactive map highlights the most famous people from your hometown](=.DTf1vqEVP3PMd62KbcifrJkDqC6YwmY-AgXaioFvr3w) =._VqYRw9mqPaI-dVXJRl0qrVyvAMfLRzXr69nUwWYA8k Topi Tjukanov's project utilizes a cross-verified database of notable people to showcase the birthplaces of public figures. The developer modified the data to only show one person... [GM cracks down on EV and sports car flipping with controversial new policy](=.oOQniWK5ZGELsl6_jBh7TzryMdeXVglMHwYXlCn6dzw) =.MNvV1gphHx0vvygyW7fq51JqF0ZsUGWTd5fZWee3Onk In a letter recently sent to US dealers, GM North American President Steve Carlisle outlined changes impacting three high demand products: the 2023 GMC Hummer EV, the... [Asus and MSI start offering desktops with Intel Arc A380 and A310 GPUs](=.Hgzpp3GBEPcbD2RdsfmRJfezWPMmuIWMwsvbxqjwbo8) =.GP770ypD9lkxr-f2tx8X1qruuCVZ2td6bTcZF-sfszc Asus has updated its US website with the option to configure a few of its desktop systems with the Arc Alchemist A380 GPU. It markets one of... [iOS 16 wallpaper modes hint at iPhone 14's always-on screen](=.68C9T88vQhMq3y5N8jorvMg9w90zwXwcTNB6dWFnHV8) =.s1-rygT2pYQ6RrnYh9hQd4RIhnAoY4FsWKZwHgtmWeQ Data 9to5Mac found in the iOS 16 beta concerning how it handles wallpapers corroborates rumors that the iPhone 14 Pro will include an always-on screen. The beta... [Valve fixed its supply chain woes and promises to catch up current backlog by year's end](=.izAUKypRJH9eybT8Psi_ug0lab__mI6z5b6sU7LW_c4) =.dnS9p7Oh6UOLtYyJVdFTO1cfOrB4-G9i3ad_F_LY2_c On Friday, Steam posted good news about Steam Deck production. Valve says that it has alleviated some of its supply chain constraints and has been able to... [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 official renders leak ahead of reveal](=._qQwExajuJ56NhWXycB2N3LZxgXIR_vJskyv57i5BV8) =.Vcn7tdUiDRX4UJLoicR5Ylos3DsFBjkpoEuwPmGnb-g Prolific leaker Evan Blass published the apparently official images on 91Mobiles, showing some of the phones' different color options from a variety of angles. [Steam is banning review scores and award logos from game images](=.WZiPf4TRSjtxgI2sEuiPJ-giWJDcc7vBD5IWEFpAIAU) =.xlwZFsp0Qhtk8AsitJTm-qO3XUB-Q3ue8GldKulBruY Valve writes that more text, award logos, and even review scores are being included in games' graphical asset images. The company says this can cause several issues... 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