Nvidia DLSS vs Native at 1080p, Zuck Tests the Vision Pro

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech February 14 Computer Graphics [Is Upscaling Useful at Lower Resolutions? Nvidia DLSS vs Native at 1080p](=.f3H-a4uCzusKF7weqnA-wN2nca_JzxjuU7Fi-yAHVN4) While higher resolution monitors are becoming more popular and we recommend them, 1080p continues to have the most usage among PC gamers. We take a look at DLSS upscaling vs native [rendering at 1080p](=.vRW410BfyB3eTJQboSQ9q9bPrJkiZiG4YEXJDfVwhhw). =.v6-xO46O1zksxHG20enClo5bnz9KdsOQYRicSDSn2Yk =.4I9LA5zrjjH-8euVgleUN69_i1u7ZeKgbXlPCcUEsU0 While higher resolution monitors are becoming more popular and we recommend them, 1080p continues to have the most usage among PC gamers. We take a look at DLSS upscaling vs native [rendering at 1080p](=.9YYaVFBl0WiZmfjyhZQ8SK_1Ev4Uk4ksf-kWtLe1aTE). =.CpXpsUOqA75vgRE_69eyHKa0NLxfwz7YzYBZ03y91rM Desktop PC [Secretlab Magnus Pro XL Review: A Feature-Packed Sit-to-Stand Desk](=.Vz9aXUd_uuAzahHfayLrsGeIxIQbir8NRxYTyXpEVKI) Here's a confession: I've never liked the idea of a standing desk. However, if there's one desk that could convince me to get off my butt, the Secretlab Magnus Pro could very well be it. =.nzShRXfvjh25F8lsp9spugmuZRFKP8irT4JVdmwVIV0 Here's a confession: I've never liked the idea of a standing desk. However, if there's one desk that could convince me to get off my butt, the Secretlab Magnus Pro could very well be it. Software [Nvidia launches a chatbot that can run on your PC's GeForce RTX GPU](=.M97nqPqGLqdezxtkoEBxsvQMhjDktV76dufgWfjZVxw) You can also feed it videos from the web, including clips from YouTube. Simply plug in the URL of the source video, then ask the chatbot any... =.TVF0C-F2MlexI5bFBHXJY7FE36ckzAAHBRy9XAOSKEI You can also feed it videos from the web, including clips from YouTube. Simply plug in the URL of the source video, then ask the chatbot any... VR [Mark Zuckerberg says the Meta Quest 3 is a "better product" than Apple Vision Pro... period](=.1VmLkv4f-KTqTtOw5KCr1EeafxLAMZThDPAz1X3QbC8) In a video posted on Instagram, Zuck claimed that he found the Vision Pro rather underwhelming when he tried it out to see how it compares to... =.HD4_5ubr8tdF5RCuu96lIlNg-wAm-l-61DgKjxG0TA0 In a video posted on Instagram, Zuck claimed that he found the Vision Pro rather underwhelming when he tried it out to see how it compares to... Gaming Monitor [AOC 24G4 Review: Top Value $150 Gaming Monitor](=.zpbVwQRhrNzZmSX3tCJN9KrmKhD9O8KUD-WIZ6cv9RE) The AOC 24G4 is a [solid entry-level](=.u4lBCZP83bKag5ADyGJkrPswjIR8-OmoS-4bsK5iIK0) 1080p gaming monitor that improves upon its popular predecessor in notable areas. It's also slightly faster and slightly cheaper at just $150 in some markets. =.uNWliHpXgvXCWA3o8kXJPmmZcCQLZ0qzvsKkcMAodwA =.SxCtH_qJ4eGR2s6quTbx8EtIrZpoKoLtPorgz_kbkGg The AOC 24G4 is a [solid entry-level](=.HNrzrubZftwyieq-kyLKwnMHGYH-kegxOfREuFNZzwg) 1080p gaming monitor that improves upon its popular predecessor in notable areas. It's also slightly faster and slightly cheaper at just $150 in some markets. =.rOsCB5tCMBKCULX0iwAkFl2VcnX6NB1dvqLC4B9FOjo [TechSpot Jobs](=.47iAYQs2Xh7lVCvHH0RyyK8gzeOKvq6GvCH7ukeRMwA) [Jobs of the Week](=.XLWjyc8_yfOyyfzW9d8tU4gsmsVQxZiQ67a8c997H-g) [Digital Solutions System Architect (100% remote) LTS - Remote View details - Apply here.](=.7KsxfdtwRMxbLk6HnjLl5M0Uw996DeF_8asVzfUfwFk) [Sr. System Engineer WellSky - Overland Park View details - Apply here.](=.vyEq9-GvB_LGtsAVuT1sD8cX9HDdv2fwavFNuudJDAA) [Full Stack Developer B.A. - Huntsville View details - Apply here.](=.dlWIW9ZwuBdQgawglb7zvAwE-UU6d3jEm6SPY77VM_4) Hardware [AMD mid-range and entry-level RDNA 4 GPUs could match RTX 4080 and 4060 Ti](=.WIfCkQPCop4NArD42biD0-vQDJBkES20eaBZDXu-Yu8) AMD is reportedly preparing to unveil two next-generation GPUs in the fourth quarter of 2024: Navi 48 and Navi 44. Although neither of these graphics processors will... =.z-kgL93VxsBCFOaCdZAeLaMJuvkAHKwR4IPpxUWi_XI AMD is reportedly preparing to unveil two next-generation GPUs in the fourth quarter of 2024: Navi 48 and Navi 44. Although neither of these graphics processors will... (Lack of) Culture [Minnesota burglars are using Wi-Fi jammers to disable home security systems](=.AgIn7tEY-2yAsQkjHKAhdf6Ua_cySLbpHgtKBCllrws) Police in Edina, Minnesota, said that the string of burglaries over the past half a year doesn't involve victims who are chosen at random; instead, the criminals... =.ZIsL80A5GL6rWiSpNbNvijp0Oeje9wMNOU7X7wQr9ng Police in Edina, Minnesota, said that the string of burglaries over the past half a year doesn't involve victims who are chosen at random; instead, the criminals... Upscaling [Windows 11 is getting AI Super Resolution upscaling](=.ZPFrH9ZM3j8iOG3uVT59MelJDnNinSl2byO7dkFnq5E) Believed to have been first spotted by Windows Insider and X user @PhantomOfEarth, the latest build includes a feature called "Automatic Super Resolution" that uses artificial intelligence... =.RYaQ8NtQJQo786bC8adLii23oBV-SfPOQLOSy_CvD6w Believed to have been first spotted by Windows Insider and X user @PhantomOfEarth, the latest build includes a feature called "Automatic Super Resolution" that uses artificial intelligence... Futurology [A promising new calcium-oxygen battery design can withstand up to 700 recharge cycles](=.SnpAOA_oWSzx4qcgY0utI5jgge1CpnZ6m1tj847FVOU) A team of Chinese researchers is proposing a novel design for calcium-oxygen (Ca-O2) batteries with higher efficiency, a technology that could one day replace lithium-ion batteries, bringing... =.KNB0ottq86-9FiTNjTLtidWSPjUL7yIZB1QY_z-xRNY A team of Chinese researchers is proposing a novel design for calcium-oxygen (Ca-O2) batteries with higher efficiency, a technology that could one day replace lithium-ion batteries, bringing... Space [An experimental 3D printer will melt steel to create new objects... in space](=.aXZ7DMGn3DucIXv-2_jl4gHhYpgIAobh4bkMDSbCCbA) In a historic development, the ISS is now equipped with a 3D printer capable of theoretically shaping new objects by melting stainless-steel wire. This experimental printer, designed... =.vZxiLB8HCIDMGubKreuwmJmTojTYjOmBSA6w2Kg2ppc In a historic development, the ISS is now equipped with a 3D printer capable of theoretically shaping new objects by melting stainless-steel wire. This experimental printer, designed... Ovrdrive [USB drive that self-destructs nears its crowdfunding goal](=.MqXfOP-ubno7R4JxYHfaEgOR_JKUsPnEYFfiNLlW7mo) Ryan Walker of Interrupt Labs is crowdfunding the privacy-focused, open-hardware Ovrdrive USB flash drive on Crowd Supply. It comes with a clever privacy feature: plug the drive... =.5AA_V_znXR5clQ8Ylkh9akovP3SjDATf9HAogt7EIDk Ryan Walker of Interrupt Labs is crowdfunding the privacy-focused, open-hardware Ovrdrive USB flash drive on Crowd Supply. It comes with a clever privacy feature: plug the drive... 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Electronics [Canada moves to ban the Flipper Zero amid rising auto theft concerns](=.xfW4Gkh0MF-ugfyr6uDwBIoLM62pUgj93M0m0MgHKoQ) Canada is on the path to prohibiting the sale and use of the Flipper Zero, a popular hacking tool used by tech enthusiasts. The ban was announced... =.QNyyK337W-aD7DjB87RXVfZu9P44Ea-PNRyJSUw8VQg Canada is on the path to prohibiting the sale and use of the Flipper Zero, a popular hacking tool used by tech enthusiasts. The ban was announced... 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Companies like Tiger have released Pokédex... =.c5dPfP-2rakUlXyZjJB9Ty1tCerhtenRFLX-_5P10Cs Abe Haskins, the engineer and host behind the YouTube channel Abe's Projects, wanted to recreate the Pokédex's nostalgic functionality and appearance. Companies like Tiger have released Pokédex... Industry [A typo in Lyft's earnings results sent its stock soaring then plummeting](=.MgTzhV27b8cS2oQNdsN0gQrMOg9VkU8ZyrB4ttFxh8s) Lyft's quarterly results on Tuesday stated that the company would improve adjusted earnings margins by 500 basis points, or 5 percentage points, in 2024 compared with the previous year. =.Mv80UmZPadg95SuDHouxy2b80Q8HDbwSgrRCUFuA38o Lyft's quarterly results on Tuesday stated that the company would improve adjusted earnings margins by 500 basis points, or 5 percentage points, in 2024 compared with the previous year. 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