AMD FSR Redstone launched: ML-based Upscaling, Frame Gen and Ray Regeneration for Radeon RX 9000 series

AMD finally launches FSR Redstone

AMD has officially launched the FSR Redstone technology stack today, after a limited launch in COD Black Ops 7 last month. Despite expectations, AMD is not launching all four main components of Redstone, as at least one will not be available until 2026. One feature will be limited to a single game (COD). The whole stack is only for RDNA4 GPUs.

The first thing to note is that AMD is officially changing the name of its “super resolution” stack.

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ASUS confirms CES 2026 launch of new ROG Strix/Crosshair motherboards, ROG Zephyrus laptops and new displays

ASUS to present new motherboards and laptops at CES 2026

Panther Lake and Ryzen 9000X3D focus?

ASUS has now confirmed its CES 2026 press event planned for January 5. We already reported on the date, but now the company is providing more details in regard to what will actually be presented there.

The Republic of Gamers event called “ROG – Dare to Innovate” is a virtual launch event. Meaning there likely won’t be a live stream, rather a

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ASUS details Radeon RX 9070 XT COD Black Ops 7 Edition, only 1000 units will be made

Limited Edition RX 9070 XT detailed

ASUS has released more photos of its limited-edition TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT themed around Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The company has confirmed that only 1,000 units will be produced for this run. These cards will target fans who want collectible hardware tied directly to the new shooter.

The TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Edition keeps the familiar triple-slot TUF shroud but

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Users finds ASUS RTX 3080 ROG STRIX prototype with 20GB on flee market

Never-released ASUS RTX 3080 ROG STRIX with 20GB memory tested

Here’s another proof that NVIDIA planned RTX 3080 20GB.

GPU prices still hurt in 2025, so some users are looking at older high-end cards as budget options for local AI. Seninno, a content from creator in China, went hunting for more memory than the standard RTX 3080 10 GB can offer and found several 20 GB RTX 3080

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Gamer scores used RTX 4070 Ti, 14900KF and 64GB PC for just $600

Pawn shop customer finds $600 PC with ZOTAC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER SOLID, Core i9-14900KF and $700 worth DDR5

A Reddit user in Portugal has bought a desktop PC from a pawn shop for $600 that is estimated to be worth around $2,500 at current prices. The system was listed at $750, but the buyer managed to negotiate the price down before opening the case and checking the

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Microsoft promises continued work to refine Windows performance for gamers

Microsoft outlines next wave of Windows 11 optimizations for PC gamers

Microsoft is promising a stronger focus on gaming performance in Windows 11 through 2026, with work spanning handheld PCs, Arm laptops and traditional desktops. In a new Windows Experience Blog post, the company recaps 2025 as a year of handheld features, DirectX upgrades and Arm support, and then commits to further tuning background workload management, power and scheduling, graphics stack behavior and driver quality for games.

Performance fundamentals
We’re committed

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UGREEN launches eGPU Dock matching RTX 50 Founders Edition design with OCuLink, USB4 and 850W PSU

UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock costs $325

UGREEN has introduced a new LinkStation graphics card expansion dock with dual OCuLink and USB4 connectivity and a built in power supply. The dock is listed on Chinese retail platform for  about 325 USD at current exchange rates. It ships with an 850W ATX 3.1 Gold rated PSU and targets users who want to pair desktop GPUs with thin and light laptops, handheld consoles, or compact Mini PCs.

The enclosure uses a semi open all aluminum design and

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Activision changes Call of Duty strategy: no more yearly Modern Warfare / Black Ops rotation

Call of Duty will change to provide “unique experience” each year

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 had a weaker launch than earlier entries in the series. Activision is now confirming a change in how often it puts out new Black Ops and Modern Warfare titles, after retail sales and player interest fell short of expectations. In a new blog post, the company says it will “ no longer do back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare or Black Ops games, ” aiming instead to deliver an “absolutely unique

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NVIDIA is giving away GeForce RTX 5090 with Resident Evil Requiem custom wrap

Another custom-wrapped RTX 5090 out for grabs

NVIDIA is giving away another custom-wrapped GeForce RTX 5090, this time themed around Resident Evil Requiem. The card is a GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition with a full-cover Resident Evil Requiem design, offered as part of the ongoing Season of RTX holiday giveaways on NVIDIA’s social channels.

The promotion runs alongside Week 5 of the NVIDIA “Seasons of RTX” campaign, which is currently celebrating the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem

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New Divinity trademarks linked to The Game Awards desert statue

New Divinity game at The Game Awards’?

We have not followed all the news about the upcoming Game Awards, but one thing definitely got our attention. The desert statue teased by Geoff Keighley has been discussed extensively, but no one could pin a game or franchise name to what this statue is actually supposed to promote.

However, speculation around The Game Awards’ desert statue now has a clear front runner. A report has linked the sculpture, to new trademarks for the Divinity franchise filed in Europe today. The match

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