AI Obsession, How USB Works, DLSS vs Native

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech April 25 Computer Graphics [Can DLSS Render "Better Than Native" Graphics?](=.YK7ZD3REZaiCZo-R0hWbEgwQcNCTpYFGW9wCjodBSO8) We often hear people say that DLSS can deliver "better than native" image quality, giving gamers not only a performance boost but superior visuals. [Let's find out](=.8IK7PIzbp8mIy9fTYf_ivJFKxILV5tJXnwy42H8xSyI) if this is at all true. =.VwN5_S7TeZHt814zVWKMXzXhHiyjftSYwxplWQFlyXk =.smiTNdTIQwdx0y-JeLs9J4jccJIIvSxrXHWTl9kdGcY We often hear people say that DLSS can deliver "better than native" image quality, giving gamers not only a performance boost but superior visuals. [Let's find out](=.Tv1gA5S3JL-mgCPnipZ_heUrJCEziIT27Qb7WQxBkhA) if this is at all true. =.bWVqRACEJL0pnGK7w0kEnjNBpY5XB2YQHEZsI3Uhgks Peripherals [How USB Works: From 'Plug and Pray' to Being Everywhere](=.E60eVTICEw2RvRuUq_oyMleOMOlT1ZHYtQyYXTX7spA) Connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals, [USB is everywhere](=.KZVNa-a4BYNoaHEpPvPLcdrsHE5Ua7jKnPaeafOvGDw), but how does it work? Learn about its inner workings and how the USB port has managed to survive for so long. =.jpUd_nXLPpMqFrqkEeDtUEVJehD23vsbO2QFdzzwhPM =.3KrZKb7Z0sr34oSQQYhgZMF720t7Fr2trTlgg3t3gFM Connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals, [USB is everywhere](=.XuYBilhjCJwDAbToNfoRJ4NahTbxIr0kixwtMw9qFcU), but how does it work? Learn about its inner workings and how the USB port has managed to survive for so long. =.Z8tXGBURD3lybxkVmQQCjWnW-A6_TpSeG5vuLMJeXOA Opinion [The tech world has a new obsession with AI](=._tjrRRNuFt7YKOA3kfapoWrnRsjhQGuGlnv0zYDDzCE) The latest advances in AI (GPT, LLM, transformers, etc.) are like a Nokia phone in the 90's – everyone could see the appeal, but no one could... =.P5rk3KxtTB_hl8iVP_zNvfcSAgm4Z-_MkcprzmN3bNw The latest advances in AI (GPT, LLM, transformers, etc.) are like a Nokia phone in the 90's – everyone could see the appeal, but no one could... Gaming [Blizzard reveals Diablo 4 launch PC system requirements: 32GB RAM & RTX 3080 for 4K](=.MN4ChRpqljIhCWt-Ql_CjrAiGXKOaqSp0qnmY2ScZJk) Diablo fans are counting the days until the fourth game's June 6 release date. Now, Blizzard has revealed what kind of graphical experience users can expect based... =.hjD-o45WK-QICtv5jwygPl5yrGPfB8JurepJneDPIMU Diablo fans are counting the days until the fourth game's June 6 release date. Now, Blizzard has revealed what kind of graphical experience users can expect based... E-Waste [Chromebook churn is becoming a big problem for schools, but who is to blame?](=.9YT-nylqsiKhnq0YTiVWwURkGaohIla9X3y5CaAz7EI) According to a recent report from the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, schools are now starting to see these Chromebooks fail and create piles... =.oDuVncrXnKycoq2138sdv-fS2VkekJWTxoRgUeExNNg According to a recent report from the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, schools are now starting to see these Chromebooks fail and create piles... 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Silence [PC enthusiast tames AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X using copper bars for complete silence](=.sM0BZOCESticDwP4Bwh6VnoksqZwNc7zCkkAVcRrx8w) Everyone loves silent PCs, and several communities out there are dedicated to building systems with as few moving parts as possible or none at all. We often... =.MsOPlGKcc1HJVcqkdA5x5bk-ijOx1AlLZC01IylavrQ Everyone loves silent PCs, and several communities out there are dedicated to building systems with as few moving parts as possible or none at all. We often... AI [ChatGPT costs an eye-watering $700,000/day to operate, claims new research](=.Rtzn3jinTLI3Ze3QsBe5rJBd5beK7_0dbLn6l0sNEIs) According to research by SemiAnalysis, OpenAI is burning through as much as $694,444 in cold, hard cash per day to keep the chatbot up and running. The... =.J7h3EoVgsxCaOcVKCsZlZ2eSNZaC5hvt2eH1LyDlGtA According to research by SemiAnalysis, OpenAI is burning through as much as $694,444 in cold, hard cash per day to keep the chatbot up and running. The... Gaming [Unreal Engine 5 game "Unrecord" demos stunningly realistic bodycam graphics](=.Vdm9_pPZvVjcme-JlI9hnkQ6PKpKdFz66T59VQLWqk0) When footage of the upcoming tactical FPS "Unrecord" went viral, many assumed it looked too good to be a real game demo. The developer quickly dispelled the... =.N5moVag-3DeG5bQ1SffkGr1rCmopGZINMsyloEjAvwo When footage of the upcoming tactical FPS "Unrecord" went viral, many assumed it looked too good to be a real game demo. The developer quickly dispelled the... Mod [Modder creates the GeForce RTX 3070 with 16GB VRAM that never was](=.q5PNmiSYE2g6ey5ozd800WiL9kP_wkZksKtlx6hGAdk) When Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card with only 12 gigabytes of GDDR6X memory, gamers were understandably less than willing to part with $600 of... =.rASme13PZYMRc3nGCKEgABKYojIMUf79WpAZBJxOMFk When Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card with only 12 gigabytes of GDDR6X memory, gamers were understandably less than willing to part with $600 of... Running Hot [AMD Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs are burning out for no apparent reason](=.DVZs373UzqmQ8SMjCSz_6djoknBDSPwOq_u8Jj6IWpQ) We're big fans of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, praising the 3D V-Cache CPU for its speed and power efficiency. But not everyone is enjoying AMD's recent release.... =.VH3sOtcr3yOjCveG_tnf7xJu66ExvydenNFOWOHKMos We're big fans of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, praising the 3D V-Cache CPU for its speed and power efficiency. But not everyone is enjoying AMD's recent release.... Security [Leaked CIA files show China is building cyberweapons to hijack enemy satellites](=.MXIZGG090Rf6o7V20JpHQ67T3FfNCKKIMz-mb31ySQE) As reported by the Financial Times, a CIA-marked document on China's plans to develop cyberweapons that can deny, exploit or hijack enemy satellites was one of several... =.Cy_yyR8bpw70GAcF0civRBgU2Y7YGYKUpoB20kaVkiA As reported by the Financial Times, a CIA-marked document on China's plans to develop cyberweapons that can deny, exploit or hijack enemy satellites was one of several... Blast Radius [Watch Starship's launch debris pummel a poor minivan](=.HamiGdccfhj2Y-hkwDJBreVpzw8ToBpY5wbarPUfXYM) Starship reached a maximum altitude of 39 kilometers (about 24 miles) despite several of its Raptor engines failing shortly after launch. Unfortunately, Starship failed to separate from... =.aTCtQjo6dAXApav84na-ueX-8QYMskgbY75EjYrSYaw Starship reached a maximum altitude of 39 kilometers (about 24 miles) despite several of its Raptor engines failing shortly after launch. Unfortunately, Starship failed to separate from... Industry [Nvidia might cut the supply of RTX 4070 GPUs in response to slow sales](=.MyyxVUfh93U8MuahwZ27e-gEjbU3yPM4LieJIXcm0z4) Earlier this month, Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 4070 – a highly anticipated mid-range graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace microarchitecture. Unfortunately, it arrived at a... =.lrCNYx5GUQLy3msDr3K7kayn0XbvBCVuaZ5MnW0QXKc Earlier this month, Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 4070 – a highly anticipated mid-range graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace microarchitecture. Unfortunately, it arrived at a... Gaming [One of the first commercial Unreal Engine 5 games, Immortals of Aveum, requires an RTX 2080 Super at minimum](=.F9LwkKrKQRv04HKOLTBm5OrZr3_IZxF1BC_o1VP4LfE) Immortals of Aveum, an upcoming magic-themed FPS from EA Originals, will require a GeForce RTX 2080 Super at minimum for 1080p 60fps gameplay at low or medium... =.gYC1kCVT_TVwqfxEFbwYlmq63nWaTj6NngaT9NBM9Rg Immortals of Aveum, an upcoming magic-themed FPS from EA Originals, will require a GeForce RTX 2080 Super at minimum for 1080p 60fps gameplay at low or medium... Sorry, not Sorry [Scalpers are struggling to sell PlayStation 5 consoles as supplies return to normal](=.9ljPZQVuoNm0igGigBkaWCqoCnS2lTsq0BhTXKIPBG8) Getting a PlayStation 5 for its suggested retail price was a near impossibility in 2020 and 2021. Scalpers and scalping companies unapologetically bought the consoles in their... =.i7WPUtfoaLdkpgEe5rsu1uxlnhAbXae4jAlO9w1CT2s Getting a PlayStation 5 for its suggested retail price was a near impossibility in 2020 and 2021. Scalpers and scalping companies unapologetically bought the consoles in their... Tech Culture [End of an era: The last two print computer magazines just pressed their last issues](=.juy8CutaGxq9TXZwN6Z1O6Dn2gfmuVmwRmKh0wh0wwk) When high-speed internet came along, many computing publications began producing digital versions of their magazines online. Those with subscriptions still got their physical copies, but the online... =.EYZVlnFXzgXpXqgOAB-jlGRtmz0IvFDPLlsbEgn-tPM When high-speed internet came along, many computing publications began producing digital versions of their magazines online. Those with subscriptions still got their physical copies, but the online... 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[New DirectStorage SDK allows developers to improve game load times on HDDs](=.9GawfU7He51ubAgvrtTEgJoE17-4eT3VdTXAGmBB9QY) =.7KYa9Z6RSBJFRLZB1MIH0fHDreG_sGnFJENo8NYlLJ8 It's still early days for DirectStorage, a technology developed by Microsoft to bring PC game load times more in line with consoles like the Xbox Series X... [What was the first widely-used web browser?](=.56Zg47uQM3gPpK71RXsJaN1iRUQ4BOzFuiz3yC8ZjA0) =.ZGKn3yimiqjbY8X_tOnrSe6Jzr2k42nwHqn_enVFDfk The groundbreaking web browser turned 30 this month, developed by a team at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) in 1993. [Thieves may be able to reveal passwords using thermal cameras and AI](=.9Xrq2XaKPFKbQdnYspRspZ8z7zlRFUzdwRWp93O5Sow) =.3oYEjh1AaiQoO6gbLD_Yy46Em2xbIiNDLcs5E3x-uYY Researchers at The University of Glasglow have unveiled a method to guess recently entered passwords on keyboards and phone screens with high accuracy by imaging the heat... 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[Spotify's user base swells to 515 million listeners, but financial losses persist](=.7uK4UW6PQbW2moP9PZ-uScmKgUVmTDPE_MaGZwW_NZ4) =.xzjyvpNkTiRT3wiZvQZRlXSFZuU2VLU7cli5dkuVzt0 Total revenue for the quarter hit €3.04 billion ($3.3 billion), an increase of 14 percent YoY but down four percent quarter over quarter. Spotify reported a net... [Almost half of all refurbished smartphones sold last year were Apple iPhones](=.UXpBvkYdiGoLvGm6572Tl3b80z_6n7sSp7l2SNbhEPY) =.wzLmKN70RDXwafLMMRoLIfdkeWqEeUCOnVEr1AHgx-I According to Counterpoint Research's data, the global economic crisis saw demand for cheaper, refurbished smartphones grow 5% last year, with India (+19%) and Latin America (+18%) leading... [Researchers discover new side-channel attack that works against Intel CPUs](=.LccL9znd-YSGL9CuRoUujTyRP5TekolfnFoI7jJ-Rl4) =.fjvzY-OGzO3uT34cvcd7ucrtu_Xi0Nb6zWeQy6uMuNU Researchers at the University of Maryland, Tsinghua University, and the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications recently published an interesting paper detailing a new side-channel attack on... [Asus launches Zenbook S 13 OLED, the world's slimmest 13.3-inch OLED laptop](=.i8rQeUkmBOEfYDTUHIdY8Y7jckl2y59oxqPgfWQiFlc) =.PQuJOJlQ-mbPd9CqKDuHKjNpN_n_J6nFZYYN8B3WZ2k Asus' latest can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7-1355U processor alongside 32GB of onboard LPDD5 memory and up to a 1TB PCIe Gen4 solid-state... [Buy an RTX 4090 and get a free Arc A750 at this Japanese store](=.sWB8WOFBJWE0zASNI8TGBIlGp-hX_9T2pAzIPCe3fMc) =.LoxfHZViPdaQntHOLBwX4U4nY1iEg7EGdGErsF61Cok Intel stumbled onto a winner in the Arc A750. 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