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(PR) Steam Confirms End of Support for 32-bit Windows OS in 2026

18-09-2025 21:24

As of January 1, 2026, Steam will stop supporting systems running 32-bit versions of Windows. Windows 10 32-bit is the only 32-bit version that is currently supported by Steam and is only in use on 0.01% of systems reported through the Steam Hardware Survey. Windows 10 64-bit will still be supported and 32-bit games will still run. Existing Steam Client installations will continue to function for the near term on Windows 10 32-bit but will no longer receive updates of any kind including security updates. Steam Support will be unable to offer users technical support for issues related to the old operating systems, and Steam will be unable to guarantee continued functionality of Steam on the unsupported operating system versions. To ensure continued updates and compatibility, users should update to a 64-bit version of Windows. This change is required as core features in Steam rely on system drivers and other libraries that are not supported on 32-bit versions of Windows. Future versions of Steam will run on 64-bit versions of Windows only. We strongly encourage all 32-bit Windows users to update sooner rather than later.

(PR) Gaming Copilot (Beta) is Coming to Windows PC and Xbox on Mobile

18-09-2025 20:54

AI has the potential to unlock new and exciting possibilities in how we work, learn, and play. At Xbox, we're focused on how our innovations in AI can enhance and create more personalized experiences for players, save them time, and ultimately let them focus more on playing the games they love. Today marks a major step in our journey to bring these AI-powered experiences to players. We're excited to announce that Gaming Copilot, your personal gaming sidekick - which provides recommendations, help, insights, and more - is officially coming to Windows PC and Xbox on mobile. Starting today, PC players will begin seeing Gaming Copilot integrated directly into their Game Bar experience as the feature rolls out gradually over the next few weeks. It will then come to the Xbox mobile app on Apple and Android next month, where players will be able to access this personalized companion via a second screen without distracting from their gameplay. Read full story

Microsoft Unveils World's Biggest AI Datacenter, Housing Hundreds of Thousands of GPUs

18-09-2025 20:30

Microsoft announced today that it will bring Fairwater, a purpose-built AI datacenter in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, online in early 2026. The new site is designed as the most powerful datacenter on the planet, serving as a hub for next-generation model training and inference. The campus covers 315 acres with roughly 1.2 million square feet across three buildings and will house hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GB200 and GB300 GPUs linked by fiber, which can reportedly circle the globe 4.5 times. While we don't have information on the exact GPU count, Microsoft claims the installation will deliver about 10x the performance of today's fastest supercomputers for frontier AI workloads. With the fastest already deployed cluster being xAI's Colossus 1, this means that this system could have over half a million "Blackwell" and "Blackwell Ultra" GPUs. Over 90% of compute capacity will use a closed-loop liquid cooling system that is filled during construction and continuously recirculated, backed by what the company describes as the planet's second-largest water-cooled chiller plant. Around 10% of servers will rely on outside air and switch to water cooling only on the hottest days. Storage and I/O are scaled for exabyte-class datasets, and the buildout involved 46.6 miles of deep foundation piles, 26.5 million pounds of structural steel, 120 miles of medium-voltage underground cable, 72.6 miles of mechanical piping, and an external cooling array that includes 172 20-foot fans. Read full story

NVIDIA's $5B Intel Investment Reveals x86-GPU NVLink Project

18-09-2025 19:43

NVIDIA's surprise $5 billion investment in Intel today came with an unexpected revelation - the two companies have been quietly working together for almost a year on fusing x86 CPUs with RTX and data center GPUs through NVLink. The result? Actual system-on-chip designs that could finally break the PCIe bottleneck that's been holding back AI servers. NVIDIA will handle the heavy lifting on design and manufacturing of these hybrid chips, integrating NVIDIA's NVLink directly into Intel's x86 silicon. It's basically the same approach NVIDIA already uses with their Vera processors (Arm + Blackwell GPUs), except now they're doing it with Intel's x86 cores instead of custom Arm designs. Anyone who's worked with current GPU servers knows the pain points. PCIe connections between CPUs and GPUs create bandwidth choke points, add latency, and make memory management a nightmare for AI workloads. These new chips bypass all that with direct GPU-CPU communication and shared memory pools. The target market isn't just data centers either. Intel mentioned both server and client applications, which suggests we might see this tech trickle down to gaming laptops and workstations eventually. For now though, the focus is clearly on machine learning clusters and HPC installations where PCIe bandwidth is already maxed out. AMD won't be thrilled about this development. They've been pushing their own CPU-GPU integration story, but this Intel-NVIDIA combo could leapfrog their efforts entirely. The manufacturing question remains murky though. When pressed about using Intel's fabs for production, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan gave a diplomatic non-answer about "perfecting the process" first. Reading between the lines, TSMC will probably keep making the actual chips for both companies, at least initially. Jensen said that basically for the start, NVIDIA will buy a CPU chip then sell a unified CPU plus GPU chiplet.

AMD Releases Software Adrenalin Edition 25.9.2 Drivers

18-09-2025 18:13

AMD has released its latest AMD Software Adrenalin 25.9.2 drivers, adding support for the newely introduced Radeon RX 7700 graphics card based on Navi 23 GPU, bringing game support for Dying Light: The Beast, and fixing some issues. According to the release notes, the AMD Software Adrenalin 25.9.2 drivers add support for Radeon RX 7700. The new Radeon RX 7700, according to AMD's product page, is apparently based on Navi 32 GPU with 40 Compute Units, 40 Ray Accelerators, and 80 AI Accelerators, leaving it with 2560 Stream Processors, 96 ROPs, and 40 Texture Units. It comes with 16 GB of 19.5 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit memory interface, leaving it with 625 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In addition to the Radeon RX 7700 support, the new drivers also add support for Dying Light: The Beast game, as well as fixes some issues, including corruption in games based on the Godot engine with Vulkan API, intermittent application crash in Cronos: The New Dawn when Ray Tracing is enabled on Radeon RX 9070 series graphics cards, and failure to launch issue when using the Oasis Driver with Windows mixed Reality headsets. DOWNLOAD: AMD Software Adrenalin 25.9.2 Read full story

(PR) Corsair Unveils New SABRE v2 PRO Ultralight Wireless Gaming Mouse

18-09-2025 16:38

Corsair, maker of award-winning performance gaming peripherals, today announced the SABRE v2 PRO Ultralight Wireless Gaming Mouse, engineered for professional esports athletes and competitive FPS gamers who demand every possible edge. The lightest Corsair mouse ever, the SABRE v2 PRO weighs just 36 g and combines ultralight design with cutting-edge technology such as 8,000 Hz polling in both wired and wireless mode. It's also equipped with the new Corsair MARKSMAN S sensor that delivers 33K DPI and the highest resolution accuracy of any Corsair mouse yet, for accuracy above and beyond what professional gamers expect. "Professional gamers operate at a level where every millisecond and every movement counts," said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals. "That's why the SABRE v2 PRO was designed hand-in-hand with esports players. It's built to win under the most intense conditions. It's our lightest mouse ever, paired with the fastest polling and most accurate sensor we have ever created, giving players a weapon they can trust when the championship is on the line." Read full story

(PR) NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets Dying Light: The Beast, Assassin's Creed Shadows Expansion, and 10 More Games

18-09-2025 16:34

GeForce NOW is packing a monstrous punch this week. Dying Light: The Beast, the latest adrenaline‑fueled chapter in Techland's parkour‑meets‑survival‑horror saga, is clawing its way into the cloud - ready for members to stream instantly. That's just the start. Head back to class with SEGA's wacky management simulation games Two Point Campus and Two Point Museum, then slip into the shadows for the new "Claws of Awaji" expansion in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows. It's all part of 11 new games joining the GeForce NOW library. Also this week, Dying Light: The Beast joins the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, alongside Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Monster Hunter Wilds, which are already available on the service. Look for the "GeForce RTX 5080 Ready" row in the app or check out the full list. Japan is the latest region to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Those who want to follow along can track progress on the server rollout page for the latest. And don't miss out on getting Borderlands 4 for free with the purchase of a new 12-month Ultimate membership. Read full story

(PR) Dying Light: The Beast Launches Today With DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, Ray Tracing & NVIDIA Reflex

18-09-2025 16:03

More than 800 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. Last week, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation multiplied frame rates in Borderlands 4. Later today, Dying Light: The Beast becomes the latest much-anticipated title to launch with support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, multiplying performance by up to 8X. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation is also available in Farming Simulator 25, and the Mistfall Hunter Closed Beta. And, Jump Space launches this week with DLSS Super Resolution, while Gears of War: Reloaded is available now, also with DLSS Super Resolution support. Read full story

SilverStone Intros FLP02 Retro-Inspired Tower Chassis

18-09-2025 15:04

SilverStone has introduced the FLP02, a full-tower case that blends 90s nostalgia with compatibility for modern high-end hardware. This follows the company's January release of the FLP01 HTPC case, which shared the same retro aesthetic. The chassis sports a distinctive beige color and has 5.25" bay covers that look like floppy disks reminiscent of computing's earlier days. The FLP02 fits today's largest graphics cards, with space for RTX 5090 models up to 386 mm long when you remove the front drive cage. For those who love liquid cooling, the case allows 360 mm radiators on top, plus 120 mm / 140 mm radiator mounts at the back. A key feature is the Turbo button on the front, which pushes all PWM fans to their highest speed. The built-in screen shows fan PWM duty cycles in real-time, while motherboard control enables precise temperature management. SilverStone also adds a special key lock for the power and reset buttons to boost security. The case works with motherboards from Mini-ITX to SSI-CEB and offers seven expansion slots plus two more. You can store drives in three external 5.25" bays and several internal mounts. CPU coolers up to 182 mm tall fit inside, and there's room for PSUs as long as 250 mm. Front connectivity includes USB Type-C, dual USB 3.0 ports, and combo audio. The case measures 232 x 494 x 472 mm and weighs 9.79 kg, offering enough volume for comprehensive builds. Read full story

(PR) Jülich Supercomputing Centre to Deploy World's First HPC NVIDIA DGX Quantum System

18-09-2025 13:55

Quantum Machines, Arque Systems, and the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) announced today the first deployment of an NVIDIA DGX Quantum-powered quantum computer at a major supercomputing center, positioning Europe at the forefront of hybrid quantum-classical computing globally. This milestone at JSC, operator of Europe's fastest supercomputer JUPITER (ranked #4 globally) and the continent's first exascale system, represents a significant leap in integrating quantum computing capabilities into real-world high-performance computing environments. The deployment at this pioneering facility, which has led European HPC innovation for nearly two decades, provides researchers with unprecedented access to integrated quantum resources within one of the world's most powerful computational infrastructures. DGX Quantum combines NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchip with Quantum Machines' OPX1000 hybrid quantum-classical controller, enabling seamless interaction between classical and quantum computing resources. The integration enables round-trip data transfer with latency under 4 microseconds - a 1000-fold improvement over previous implementations. Read full story

This $16 AdGuard Lifetime Subscription Normally Costs $169.99

18-09-2025 13:33

Most of the web is cluttered with ads, trackers, and pop-ups that slow you down. AdGuard Family Plan gives you a cleaner, safer browsing experience across your devices with one lifetime license. It blocks banners, autoplay video ads, and other distractions, and it also cuts off many trackers that profile your activity. It's also on sale for $16 (reg. $169.99) for a limited time. Setup is simple. Install AdGuard on your devices, sign in, and protection starts right away. You can whitelist sites, adjust settings, and check reports through a straightforward dashboard. This is not a VPN, so it will not encrypt your traffic, but for blocking ads and improving privacy, it does the job. Use code FAMPLAN to get an AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription for $15.97. Read full story

NVIDIA Buys $5B Worth of Intel, RTX iGPUs Coming to x86, Shares up 25%

18-09-2025 13:11

NVIDIA and Intel today announced one of the largest industry collaborations in recent years, jointly developing multiple generations of consumer PC and data center products, utilizing the best design teams from both companies. According to the latest announcement, NVIDIA is investing $5 billion at $23.28 per share, making NVIDIA one of Intel's largest shareholders, with a 4.9% stake in the total company. The goal of this collaboration is split into two verticals. One—and perhaps the most interesting one—is the integration of NVIDIA RTX GPUs inside Intel x86 System-on-Chips (SoCs), which Intel's own Arc GPUs previously powered. Intel once even considered tapping AMD with its "Kaby Lake G" design, which never progressed beyond generation one. Now, NVIDIA's RTX GPUs will become the standard for integrated graphics, powering millions of laptops, handheld devices, and possibly even desktop processors. The second pillar of this collaboration is the development of custom x86 CPUs for NVIDIA, which will be integrated into NVIDIA's AI infrastructure platforms. Spanning multiple verticals such as DGX workstations, HGX servers, and NVIDIA SuperPODs. NVIDIA currently uses a mix of its self-developed Arm-based Grace/Vera CPUs, as well as x86 CPUs in some HGX systems. For now, this has served NVIDIA well, and its data center roadmap indicates that NVIDIA will continue to ship these custom CPUs through its product family. However, with custom x86 CPUs fine-tuned for NVIDIA, Intel will gain significant share in the AI training and inference infrastructure, where NVIDIA previously completely bypassed both x86 vendors with custom Arm designs. For example, Intel's designs, such as Clearwater Forest Xeons, are coming soon with up to 288 "Darkmont" E-cores on a massive chiplet package using the 18A node. This should be a perfect companion for NVIDIA's accelerators, and we could even see some customized versions that offer lower core counts but higher frequencies, all within NVIDIA's SuperPODs with hundreds of GPUs. Read full story

(PR) ADLINK Unveils AI IPCs and Edge AI Platforms Featuring Intel Core 200S Series Processors

18-09-2025 12:49

ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, proudly announces the launch of a comprehensive portfolio of industrial computing solutions built on Intel Core 200S series processors. These new platforms deliver major gains in AI performance, energy efficiency, and I/O flexibility—empowering next-generation applications in industrial automation, infotainment, edge AI systems, and immersive computing. The new upgrade spans form factors Mini-ITX, ATX, PICMG 1.3 boards, edge AI systems, and COM-HPC modules, engineered to leverage the hybrid-core architecture and AI-enhanced compute of the Intel Core 200S series processors. Read full story

Huawei Unveils Homegrown HBM and Ascend 950, Bets on Massive SuperClusters

18-09-2025 12:24

Huawei used its Connect 2025 event to unveil an ambitious hardware roadmap that pairs the company's first self-developed HBM memory with a new generation of Ascend AI accelerators, and the message was clear: Huawei will compete on scale rather than single-chip supremacy. While still lagging behind NVIDIA on per-chip performance, the system-scale solutions can be competitive. The company confirmed the Ascend 950 family for early 2026 in two variants. One model, labeled 950PR, is described with about 128 GB of in-house HBM and roughly 1.6 TB/s of bandwidth, while the 950DT increases memory to 144 GB and pushes bandwidth toward 4 TB/s. Huawei also sketched longer term plans for Ascend 960 and Ascend 970 devices arriving in 2027 and 2028, promising larger aggregate memory capacities, higher interconnect bandwidth, and wider support for FP8 precision formats. Read full story

(PR) AGON by AOC Unveils AGON PRO AG276QKD2 500Hz Monitor

18-09-2025 12:01

AGON by AOC—the world's leading gaming monitor brand - announces the AGON PRO AG276QKD2, a groundbreaking 26.5-inch (67.3 cm) QD-OLED gaming monitor that delivers a 500 Hz refresh rate performance with its state-of-the-art 3rd gen QD-OLED panel. Providing the lightning-fast response times of up to 0.03 ms GtG required by extreme esports professionals, this monitor also offers the superior contrast and colour accuracy that defines QD-OLED panels. With future-proof technologies such as DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and cutting-edge DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, the AG276QKD2 sets a new benchmark for competitive gaming displays. The AG276QKD2 combines the blistering 500 Hz refresh rate that competitive esports demand in addition to the QD-OLED technology's renowned visual quality. Professional and semi-professional players as well as enthusiasts gain the split-second advantage of ultra-high refresh rates while experiencing crystal-clear image quality that reveals every detail in competitive environments. Read full story

ASUS Promises Fix of the Stuttering Issues, Actively Investigates the Problem

18-09-2025 11:53

Yesterday, we reported on research that finds ASUS laptops with stuttering problems causing headaches for many ASUS ROG laptop owners, especially with models shipped from 2021 to 2024. These hiccups happened when watching YouTube, pops on Discord calls, the mouse briefly freezing, and other annoying occurrences. According to this investigation, the issue is not any pre-installed "bloat," old drivers, or the operating system itself. The problem actually lies deeply embedded in ASUS BIOS design, where the system-level operations and component management occur. ASUS ROG officially responded to these issues on its ASUS ROG North America X account. The full statement follows:ASUS ROG North AmericaDear ROG Community, We've seen recent reports about performance interruptions on some ROG laptops, and we want you to know our team is actively investigating these cases. We understand that smooth and reliable performance is crucial to high-performance machines like these, and we're dedicated to delivering that. Your feedback and detailed reports are invaluable, and we'll continue to provide updates and support through our official channels. Thank you for your patience, passion, and for being part of the ROG journey.

(PR) AAEON Intelli i14 Edge Blends Intel Core i9 Processing with NVIDIA RTX Power in a Compact AI Vision System

18-09-2025 10:48

AAEON's UP brand, a leading producer of advanced developer boards and Mini PCs, has released the Intelli i14 Edge, a Compact AI Vision System powered by the Intel Core i9 processor 14900T with a choice of either an NVIDIA RTX A2000 or NVIDIA RTX A4500 MXM module. A fresh take on UP's Mini PC range, which has typically been made up of compact, system-level versions of its award-winning embedded developer boards, the Intelli i14 Edge represents a unique offering from the brand. The Intelli i14 Edge's default CPU offers 24 cores and 32 threads, while its integrated MXM module grants up to 5,888 CUDA and 184 Tensor cores via NVIDIA Ampere GPU Architecture, depending on the SKU. It is clear from this first glance that the system is positioned for use beyond standard industrial automation applications, with the company highlighting AMR, embedded workstation, in-vehicle, and robotics applications as potential markets for the product. Read full story

(PR) Alphacool Announces New ES QDCs, D-Plug and ES Tube 8/5 mm

18-09-2025 09:38

Alphacool International GmbH, headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, has been a pioneer in PC water cooling for over 20 years. With one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry and more than two decades of experience, Alphacool is now expanding its Enterprise Series with new products. The quick-release couplings have been specially developed for professional use in industrial applications. They offer high flow rates, are lightweight, non-conductive, and very easy to handle. They are now available individually - previously they were only offered as part of sets. The new ES D-Plug enables easy connection of components thanks to its variable length, allowing tolerances to be compensated with ease. Unlike conventional adapters, it is not screwed in but plugged in. Two O-rings ensure reliable sealing and stability. The new ES Teflon/PA/TPV tube combines the advantages of three materials and is significantly more durable than conventional PVC tubing. It remains dimensionally stable even at high temperatures, offers improved kink prevention, and is still flexible enough for use in tight racks. Read full story

(PR) MSI Launches FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS Special Edition Compact Mechanical Keyboard

18-09-2025 09:21

MSI today announced the launch of the FORGE GK600 TKL WIRELESS Special Edition, a compact mechanical keyboard built for efficiency and portability. The Special Edition will be available in three versions - MARS, TOPO BLUE, and TOPO WHITE - each combining distinctive design elements with professional-grade features. Distinctive Design and Durability Each version features durable PBT keycaps, resistant to wear and shine for long-term clarity and comfort. The MARS edition sports bold, futuristic styling, while TOPO BLUE and TOPO WHITE incorporate layered contour patterns for a clean, modern look. Paired with customizable RGB lighting, each keyboard offers its own visual identity. Read full story

(PR) Team Group Secure Multiple International Patents: R&D Breakthroughs Drive the Next Leap Forward in Storage Innovation

18-09-2025 08:46

Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory solutions, has further demonstrated its R&D expertise with newly secured international patents. Three of its solid-state drive products, PD20M, P36D, and P35S, have recently been granted patents in the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. Featuring innovations such as the magnetic portable design, integration of storage devices with peripherals, and one-click destruction for confidential data, these products not only meet the diverse consumer needs but also highlight Team Group's strong capabilities in product development. Among them, the new P36D and P35S debuted at COMPUTEX 2025, drawing wide attention and enthusiastic response. The Team Group PD20M Magnetic External SSD is compatible with Apple's MagSafe magnetic attachment function, connecting seamlessly with mobile devices. It has received patents in both the United States and Japan: the U.S. invention patent for a magnetic suction storage device and the Japan utility model patent for a magnetic attraction memory device. Combining a stylish appearance with lightweight portability, the PD20M is an ideal companion for expanding iPhone storage, helping users preserve their most memorable moments with ease. Read full story