TLDR: Leaked Nvidia RTX 50 series specs, Nvidia and AMD tech updates, Apple’s new iPad and headset plans, Reddit’s IPO, and Google-Xiaomi compliance drama.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “GPUs Are About to Change.” by TechLinked
Key Takeaways:
- Nvidia RTX 50 Series Leaks: Details about Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 50 Series GPUs, based on the GB 202 and GB 203 chips, have leaked, hinting at advanced specifications including the introduction of GDDR7 memory.
- Memory Speed and Bus Width: The RTX 50 series may feature GDDR7 memory with speeds up to 28 Gbits per second and a 512-bit memory bus for the GB 202, despite previous hints at a 384-bit interface.
- Focus on AI over Gaming: Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang suggests a stronger emphasis on AI technologies, with next-generation DGX AI servers being liquid-cooled to manage increased power consumption.
- Legal Challenges: Nvidia faces lawsuits over the use of copyrighted content to train its Nemo AI platform, joining other AI companies in copyright infringement disputes.
- AMD Freesync Certification Update: AMD raises the bar for Freesync certification, requiring higher refresh rates to adapt to current gaming monitor standards.
- AMD’s Upscaler for Non-Game Content: Radeon RX 7000 series users gain access to a new upscaler for video content, although it requires additional setup in Windows 11 and browser settings.
- Apple’s Upcoming Product Releases: Apple plans to release next-gen iPad Pros and Airs without a launch event, focusing on press releases, and hints at a more affordable alternative to the Vision Pro headset in development.
- AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Mode: A potential new hearing aid mode for AirPods Pro with iOS 18 could enhance their functionality as a cost-effective alternative to traditional hearing aids.
- Reddit IPO Plans: Reddit aims for a $6.5 billion valuation in its upcoming IPO, offering shares to users who joined before a specific date.
- Google and Xiaomi Compliance Changes: Xiaomi removes a feature allowing background YouTube play due to compliance issues, speculated to be under pressure from Google.
