Topic: hardware capabilities
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OpenAI Chooses AMD for Major AI Chip Deal
OpenAI has signed a multi-year deal with AMD to acquire hundreds of thousands of AI chips starting in late 2026, valued at tens of billions of dollars annually. The agreement includes a unique clause allowing OpenAI to buy up to 10% of AMD's stock at a nominal price, strengthening their partnersh...
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How Aspyr is Bringing Tomb Raider to Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch 2 version of *Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition* is built on the original Switch's core code but was enhanced to prioritize a stable 60 FPS on the new hardware. Aspyr focused on performance and fluidity for the portable experience, making selective graphical choices to achieve smooth gam...
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Reggie Fils-Aimé Reacts to Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup
Reggie Fils-Aimé was initially puzzled by the Switch 2's software lineup, noting it lacks the strong launch titles like a new 3D Mario or flagship Zelda game that the original Switch had. He believes the Switch 2's success depends on attracting major third-party games and providing developers wit...
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Valve Optimizes Half-Life: Alyx for Steam Deck Standalone Play
Valve is exploring optimizing *Half-Life: Alyx* for standalone play on the Steam Frame VR headset, moving beyond PC streaming to enhance accessibility and convenience for players. The Steam Frame demonstrated smooth gameplay via PC streaming, using a wireless adapter and "foveated streaming" to e...
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