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Zephyr has brought back its compact GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Sakura Snow X, a single-fan graphics card. Despite its small size, the company says its custom cooler can handle the GPU’s full 285 W power limit without reducing clock speeds.

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president, CEO, and a board member, effective immediately, after leading the company for 33 years. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent successor, and Harvey C. Jones has become Nvidia’s first board chair. Nvidia says operations, customer commitments, and its product roadmap will continue without interruption.

Gamers Nexus is going after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with an alleged Chinese spy. It recently surfaced that Jensen Huang was having an extramarital affair with a Singaporean data center executive whom US intelligence claims is a Chinese spy.

MSI has finally released its first mini-PC featuring Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. Featuring a 20-core CPU and a 6,144 CUDA-core GPU, the EdgeMesa N also combines 64 GB or 128 GB of RAM with up to 4 TB of storage. MSI has confirmed that its new mini-PC will receive a global release, too.

Nvidia has reportedly abandoned the planned January 2027 Chinese launch of its GeForce RTX 5080 24 GB, according to a new supply-chain leak. Prohibitively expensive 3 GB GDDR7 memory modules are allegedly responsible, prompting Nvidia to continue offering the existing 16 GB model instead.

Gigabyte has launched the AI Top Aero, a compact desktop powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark platform and designed for local AI development, content creation and gaming. Its one-liter chassis packs a 20-core Grace CPU, a Blackwell GPU and up to 128 GB of memory, making it a Windows-based alternative to compact workstations such as Apple's Mac Studio.

HP has updated its ZGX desktop range with a new Nvidia GB300-powered option. Also available with up to an Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 Blackwell GPU, the ZGX Fury AI Station contains 496 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 276 GB VRAM, as well as enough space for up to 32 TB of storage.

No other 2026 ThinkPad laptop has achieved a 91 percent rating. Our recent review shows how the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9, a premium 16-inch workstation, earned that high mark.

Lenovo has released one of its latest budget gaming laptops in more countries. Featuring a more powerful GPU than its predecessor, the LOQ Essential 15ARP11 is also said to offer over 20% longer battery life while retaining features like a 144 Hz display and user-upgradeable memory.

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 is becoming increasingly difficult to find in the US, with Lenovo and HP running out of prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with the flagship GPU. Standalone cards are also disappearing from major retailers, with remaining models selling for more than twice their original launch price.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair in a company-wide email as the chipmaker launches an independent investigation into allegations of a Chinese intelligence operation. The controversy involves his reported relationship with a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, although Nvidia maintains that it has no evidence of compromised company secrets or US national security.

With older generations of Windows laptops, the more powerful your laptop was, the worse the battery life tended to be. Intel has finally broken this trend with its Panther Lake generation. This is exemplified by the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9, which achieved over 22 hrs of battery life.

Nvidia is giving away a custom Hogwarts Legacy-themed GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card to celebrate the game's DLSS 5 update. The giveaway is open to eligible participants in select countries until November 12.

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is following Nvidia's more expensive graphics cards, with US prices climbing to nearly twice its original MSRP. The cheapest available model now costs $1,339.99, while some versions have reached $1,500 amid growing supply constraints.

When one buys and expensive 16-inch laptop as their personal workhorse, the decision is one not to be taken likely - especially with the current prices. While the Apple MacBook Pro 16 seems like an obvious choice, there are also other worthwhile options, like the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9.

Hogwarts Legacy is receiving Nvidia DLSS 5 support on 5 November, introducing AI-powered Neural Rendering for improved lighting, shadows and materials. The update supports GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, RTX Spark systems and GeForce NOW Ultimate.

Nvidia has reportedly discontinued the GeForce RTX 5090 and the GeForce RTX 5080 desktop GPUs. The company is seemingly getting ready to replace the discontinued cards with the RTX 5080 24 GB. Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has now clarified the launch situation of the GPU.

AMD has managed to do what few thought possible. Team Red's Radeon GPUs reportedly outsold Nvidia GeForce GPUs on Amazon US for the first time ever.

Nvidia's rumored GeForce RTX 5080 24GB could miss its expected January 2027 launch, as board partners have reportedly yet to receive the design kits needed to develop the new graphics cards. The delay could also further tighten supplies of Nvidia's high-end GPUs, which are already difficult to find at reasonable prices.

Nvidia has quietly removed the GeForce RTX 5080 from its online store, following the earlier disappearance of the RTX 5090. The move comes as prices for the RTX 5080 approach $2,000 at US retailers, nearly twice its original MSRP, amid rumors that Nvidia could be preparing a new 24 GB version.

Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable company again, as investors look for safer places to put their money amid growing concerns about the cost of AI infrastructure. Apple's market capitalization reached $5.03 trillion on Friday, compared with $4.93 trillion for Nvidia, as the iPhone maker's shares proved more resilient during a broader tech selloff.

RTX 3000 series is already confirmed to be fully supported, but certain models from the RTX 2000 and 4000 series still need confirmation. Performance gains for FP16/32 and even BF16 AI workloads range between 50% and 192%. GTX 16 series support is in development.

The launch patch improves path tracing performance across the board. By contrast, RTX owners are being told that the newest driver is the wrong one.

GeForce RTX 5080 prices at US retailers now start at nearly $2,000, almost double Nvidia’s original $999 launch price and around $800 higher than two months ago. The cheapest verified online offer, at $1,999.99, puts the card in line with the RTX 5090’s original launch price.

Nvidia has reportedly discontinued the GeForce RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080 GPUs. Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead thinks that these cancellations have more to do with the state of the AI industry than Nvidia preparing to launch the RTX 50 Super series.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Featuring a 1,100-nit OLED display and a 92.5 Wh battery, the Yoga Pro 9n serves as the global alternative to the Lenovo Pro 9n, which launched earlier this month in North America.

Nvidia says the RTX 5090 isn’t discontinued, but getting the parts to build one is reportedly becoming harder. At least one board partner can no longer order GPU and memory kits — even on backorder — while reduced cooler orders raise fresh questions about the flagship’s future availability.

Microsoft's first Surface Laptop Ultra firmware update has quietly patched the display and power management issues that dogged its launch. But the bigger complaints about its Mini-LED screen can't be addressed with software fixes.

Lenovo has heavily discounted its latest budget gaming laptop release in the US. Now available for 35% less than originally advertised, the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 has received a similar discount in Canada, too.

Nvidia is considering a $2,000 annual software fee per GPU for running AI agents. The proposed licensing model could generate billions in recurring revenue, adding to the company's existing AI software business, although pricing and rollout details remain unclear.

Nvidia’s 621.01 Game Ready Driver adds support for Advanced Shader Delivery, which users report reduces memory consumption. However, some detractors say performance in Gears of War was notably worse after a recent Windows update and a game patch.

An alleged GPU roadmap reportedly presented by a Broadcom executive references Nvidia's future RTX 80 series and AMD's RDNA 7 architecture. However, numerous inconsistencies, including references to cancelled products and incorrect GPU generations, seriously undermine its accuracy.

Lenovo has released a new budget gaming laptop in more countries. Now available in the US and other parts of North America, the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 boasts a 165 Hz display, user-upgradeable memory and a 10-core Intel processor.

Chinese facilities are reportedly converting GeForce RTX 5090 gaming cards into AI accelerators by transplanting their GPUs and memory onto custom circuit boards. This suggests that Nvidia’s flagship Blackwell-series hardware is reaching China despite export restrictions, while potentially diverting supply away from gamers. Reports have also raised questions about Nvidia’s possible indirect role in the process.

(Peak brightness corrected) Dell is now selling its latest 16-inch laptop globally. Featuring 18-core or 20-core Nvidia RTX Spark N1X chipsets, the XPS 16 Creator Edition also offers up to 128 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz VRR OLED display and a 99 Wh battery.

Samsung reportedly will introduce an 8LPU+ chip process that may impact the Nvidia T239 SoC. Cheaper to produce, it’s a candidate for the rumored Switch 2 Lite console. Rising storage and memory prices have complicated the prospect of a more affordable Nintendo handheld.

Nvidia has expanded DGX Spark's clustering capabilities, allowing users to connect up to eight systems for a combined 1 TB of unified memory. The company has also announced inference optimisations promising up to 40% faster agentic AI workloads on select RTX hardware, alongside improvements for DGX Spark and DGX Station.

We tested the first laptops with the new Nvidia RTX Spark N1X processors and, of course, compared their performance with Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max. Is the N1X competitive right out of the gate?

Nvidia has denied discontinuing the RTX 5090, but multiple reports have stated otherwise. It now looks like even the RTX 5080 is being discontinued, only to be replaced by an upgraded and more expensive model.

The German federal government plans to accelerate the development of industrial AI in Germany in partnership with Nvidia and German industry players. The initiative is expected to mobilize funding in the hundreds of millions of euros. Key questions remain unanswered, particularly how much of the new budget each participating party will receive, who will own the models developed, and which deliverables will be contractually guaranteed.

We have just reviewed the new Asus ProArt P16. However, with last year's 2025 model still on sale, the question is: Who is the RTX Spark version suited to, and who should opt for the combination of an AMD processor and a GeForce graphics card instead?

Modern Warfare 4 DMZ early access is live for digital pre-orders. See how DMZ progression works, plus the PC, Switch 2, and Vault Edition details you need to know.

Linus Tech Tips has tested the brand-new Asus ProArt P16 2026 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X SoC. Sadly, the efficiency of the RTX Spark N1X leaves a lot to be desired, as the battery life of the Asus and Microsoft's RTX Spark-powered laptops is reportedly good but not great.

Last week was dominated by events, reviews, and coverage all related to the new Spark platform while Gorgon Halo and GoogleBooks got the short end of the stick.

Nintendo’s Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrives on Switch 2 on November 5, featuring 60 FPS, voiced cutscenes, a jump button, and the Hall of Fallen Foes boss-rematch room.