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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.

Nvidia has officially denied reports that the GeForce RTX 5090 has been discontinued, confirming that its flagship Blackwell graphics card will continue shipping. However, the company acknowledges ongoing supply-chain constraints, leaving questions about dwindling retail availability.

With the new RTX Spark N1X, Nvidia introduces a powerful ARM processor paired with a fast Blackwell GPU. We may already be looking at the future of gaming laptops.

(Pricing and availability updated) Asus has launched its ProArt P14 and P16 creator laptops globally with Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. Both feature a 20-core Grace CPU, Blackwell graphics and up to 128 GB of unified memory.

The Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 combines an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPUs. The 16-inch laptop is also packing a 240 Hz OLED display and a 99 Wh battery, as well as 32 GB of user-upgradeable RAM.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with the RTX Spark Superchip is an expensive offering at its top end. At that price point, does it beat out the competition? Tech YouTube channel Hardware Canucks has put it to the test in a variety of workflows.

Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition are out on Switch 2. Prices, file sizes, and early performance findings.

It is almost here: Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, their first venture into the market for PC SoCs, is launching soon. Ahead of the launch, we had the opportunity to take a look at the new OmniBook Ultra 16, HP's new 16-inch creator flagship.

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5080 with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory for release in the first quarter of 2027. The graphics card is expected to replace the existing 16 GB model

Minisforum has confirmed global release details for its latest gaming mini-PC. Featuring 16 GB of VRAM, the updated AtomMan G1 Pro has arrived in more countries two weeks after its US debut. The gaming mini-PC combines a Radeon RX 9060 XT desktop GPU with 32 GB of RAM and a Ryzen 9 8945HX processor.

Nvidia has reportedly stopped allocating new GB202 GPU supplies to the GeForce RTX 5090, reserving future production for its professional RTX Pro graphics cards. If true, the development could worsen RTX 5090 availability, which is already pretty spotty.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop internationally. Configurable with up to 128 GB of RAM, the OmniBook Ultra 16 also contains a 99 Wh battery, a 1,100-nit OLED display and a choice between two Nvidia RTX Spark N1X chipsets.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop containing a 1,100-nit OLED display. Also featuring an 80 Wh battery and up to 128 GB of RAM, the new OmniBook X is one of the first 14-inch laptops to feature Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, too.

Week 41 was all about local AI, new hardware, and the next generation of smart devices. Microsoft and Asus are pushing AI PCs forward with powerful hardware, while new flagship smartphones and tablets are beginning to emerge. At the same time, Meta and Google are working to integrate AI assistants more deeply into everyday digital life. Here’s our editorial roundup of the week’s most important developments.

Nvidia has never released a macOS driver for GeForce cards from the Turing generation onward. A developer named NullMoth has now provided a custom Metal driver for Hackintosh PCs running macOS 15, tested on an RTX 5060. It is not yet ready for everyday use.

Dell has launched its first XPS laptop powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform. The XPS 16 combines an 18-core N1X chip, 5,120 GPU cores, 32 GB of unified memory and a 16-inch 3.2K Tandem OLED touchscreen.

Microsoft claims the Surface Laptop Ultra delivers AI responses twice as fast and generates video six times faster than an M5-generation MacBook Pro. The company has not disclosed how it arrived at those figures. Early comparisons have painted a different picture thus far.

Dell has launched a new mini-PC featuring Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. No longer the XPS RTX Spark Mini PC, the Dell Creator Edition Desktop is coming soon with up to 4 TB of storage, 128 GB of RAM and a 20-core RTX Spark processor.

Asus has confirmed release details about its next high-end mini-PC. Featuring a 20-core RTX Spark N1X processor, the ProArt GR1X will rival the Mac Studio with a 140 W TDP, a USB-C power input and up to 128 GB of RAM in a ~1.1-litre case.

MSI has now released a new 16-inch laptop internationally. Sporting Nvidia's most powerful RTX Spark N1X chipset, the Prestige N16 Flip AI also contains a 120 Hz Tandem OLED display, a 99 Wh battery and up to 128 GB of RAM.

The Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 with Nvidia RTX Spark is now available for preorder globally. Featuring a convertible 2-in-1 design with an OLED display, it starts at $2,999.99 for the base model and can be configured with the full-fat 20-core RTX Spark N1X and up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage

Tiny Corp has introduced a configurable version of its Tinybox AI workstation, allowing customers to choose their own memory, storage and GPU configurations. It can be built with up to 192 GB RAM, 2 TB storage and four GPUs.

The Lenovo Pro 9n is now available to preorder from $2,999.99, with Nvidia RTX Spark configurations offering up to a 20-core Grace CPU and 128 GB of RAM. The new MacBook Pro rival also features a 2.5K 165 Hz OLED display, a 92.5 Wh battery, and a slim aluminum chassis.

Microsoft has launched the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact developer workstation built around Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. It packs 128 GB of unified memory and 2 TB of storage.

Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. It starts at $2,599 and offers up to 128 GB of unified memory and Microsoft's magnetic USB-C charging port.