Nvidia's beta DLSS 4.5 update for GeForce GPUs offers notable performance boosts and visual enhancements in games like Cyberpunk 2077, with an average FPS increase of 3-7 and improved image quality, especially in Performance and Ultra Performance modes. The update features a new transformer model for Super Resolution and multi-frame generation modes, making games run faster and look better. Users can try the beta by updating their Nvidia app, opting into beta features, and enabling DLSS 4.5 in game settings.
The article provides practical tips for quickly optimizing a Mac's performance in 2026 by removing digital clutter, managing storage, updating applications, and maintaining security through regular cleaning and security scans, primarily using tools like CleanMyMac.
Black Myth: Wukong received a major 93.5GB PS5 patch that enhances performance by adjusting performance mode, improving loading times, and texture clarity, though users need sufficient storage to install it.
Intel has released new cache-aware load balancing patches for Linux, showing up to 44% performance gains on AMD EPYC Genoa platforms, with potential for inclusion in the mainline kernel soon.
The A19 Pro chipset from Apple features significantly upgraded efficiency cores that deliver up to a 29% performance boost without increasing power consumption, thanks to major architectural changes, making it a standout in chip performance and efficiency.
The Chicago Bears, despite a heavy 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 2, saw notable growth in quarterback Caleb Williams, who showed progress in his passing game and decision-making, though he still has areas to improve as the team prepares for their next game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally, a new gaming handheld, is gaining excitement due to its simplified, controller-friendly Windows 11 interface that boots directly into an Xbox UI, potentially offering better performance and battery life compared to traditional Windows 11 devices, and competing with SteamOS-based handhelds.
Tom Brady shared insights on achieving greatness with 200 CEOs at the Fortune Global Forum, emphasizing the importance of deliberate practice—a method of continually pushing beyond current limits with focused effort and feedback. Brady's journey from a backup high school quarterback to the NFL's greatest quarterback exemplifies this approach, highlighting the role of persistence, mentorship, and leadership. He encouraged CEOs to embrace discomfort and push their teams to excel, underscoring that growth comes from challenging oneself and others.
The first post-launch update for Dragon’s Dogma 2 significantly improves the game's performance on PC, particularly in big cities like Vernworth, with way fewer stutters. Tests using high-end hardware and mods show improved frame rates and smoother gameplay, with users on various platforms confirming the performance boost. Modders have also enhanced the game with improvements to mouse camera movement, lock-on combat, save management, ray tracing quality, and DLSS support, providing a more enjoyable gaming experience.
According to a hardware insider, AMD's upcoming Zen 5 CPU core architecture is rumored to be more than 40% faster than the existing Zen 4 core, with expected launch in the second half of 2024. The new architecture is anticipated to offer enhanced performance and efficiency, a re-pipelined front-end, wide issue, and integrated AI and Machine Learning optimizations. AMD is expected to introduce Zen 5 in desktop, mobility, and server CPU families, with potential for significant improvements in 3D V-Cache, Threadripper, and faster variants as the architecture matures.
Google has released a new version of Chrome for Windows laptops running Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, promising a significant performance boost. The update is aimed at paving the way for upcoming devices powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chip, which is expected to outperform Qualcomm's current line of processors. The collaboration between Google and Qualcomm aims to enhance the browsing experience on ARM-compatible PCs, with the first Snapdragon X Elite PCs set to launch later this year. Qualcomm also claims that the chip will offer improved CPU performance and power efficiency, potentially enabling Windows games to run at nearly full speed without requiring code tweaks.
TrueAchievements has made changes to how TrueAchievement scores are stored in the database to improve site speed and scanner performance. The changes include storing achievement scores as whole numbers, implementing minimum Gamerscore requirements for some leaderboards, caching gamer blogs, and restricting access to certain panels for non-logged-in users to reduce server stress from bots and scrapers. These adjustments aim to address the slowdowns experienced during December and are part of ongoing performance work by the TGN dev team.
FFmpeg has merged its long-awaited multi-threaded command line interface (CLI) for video transcoding pipelines, marking one of the most complex refactoring efforts in decades. The update, available in FFmpeg Git, introduces a thread-aware transcode scheduling infrastructure and enables components to run in parallel, promising significant performance improvements for the widely-used open-source project. Users are encouraged to test and report any issues, as this change represents a major milestone for FFmpeg.
Colossal Order, the developer of Cities: Skylines 2, has announced a delay in the release of scheduled content within the game's expansion pass in order to focus on improving the main game's performance. The first asset pack, Beach Properties, has been pushed back to Q1 2024, along with the Urban Promenades and Modern Architecture creator packs. The expansion pass, which includes additional radio stations, is now planned for Q2 2024. Colossal Order has pledged to fix performance issues before releasing paid DLC and is prioritizing performance improvements, bug fixes, and modding support.
Apple has released a firmware update, build number 6B32, for the AirPods Pro 2 to enhance performance and stability. The update is automatically installed when the AirPods or AirPods Pro are placed in a charging case and connected to an iOS device. Users can check their current firmware version by accessing the Settings app on their iPhone or iPad.
