The HP Z32k will be the first to market with this tech combination. LG and Dell collaborated to create IPS Black technology earlier this year, which provides richer contrast and blacker blacks. Now, HP has finally announced their first monitor using the technology. Their Z32k G3 adds more than just IPS Black—they also incorporated Thunderbolt 4 into the design, turning … [Read more...] about HP announces an IPS Black monitor with Thunderbolt 4
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Nvidia Q2 FY23 results
Revenue $6.7 billion, down 19% from last quarter; profit down 59%. Nvidia reported revenue for the second quarter ending July 31, 2022, of $6.7 billion, up 3% from a year ago and down 19% from the previous quarter. GAAP earnings per diluted share for the quarter were $0.26, down 72% from a year ago and down 59% from the previous quarter. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted … [Read more...] about Nvidia Q2 FY23 results
Curve appeal
ViewSonic’s new OMNI curved gaming monitor. ViewSonic has thrown a new curveball to the gaming community, unveiling a new OMNI gaming monitor, the VX2418C, featuring a 24-inch curved screen and native 1080p resolution, and priced for those on a budget. The OMNI VX2418C’s 165-Hz refresh rate and 1-ms response time are welcome features for gamers, particularly those … [Read more...] about Curve appeal
‘The Quarry’ redefines the gaming genre
Plays like an interactive movie as much as a video game. The Quarry, a just-released video game from Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games, is described as an interactive drama/horror along the lines of a teen slasher flick like Friday the 13th, as nine teen counselors struggle to survive their last night at Hackett’s Quarry summer camp, while fending off strange … [Read more...] about ‘The Quarry’ redefines the gaming genre
Taking control: Part 2
Game controllers advance to meet the needs of advanced consoles and players. By Joshua Volckaert In Part 1 of this article, we discussed the Magnavox Odyssey and watched as Atari, Sega, and Nintendo rose to make their marks on the gaming industry. In Part 2, we will see a new generation of consoles take shape, ushering in a golden age of gaming, and their controllers will … [Read more...] about Taking control: Part 2
Nvidia Q1 FY23 results
Revenue $8.29 billion, up 8.5% from last quarter, profit down 46%. Nvidia reported record revenue for the first quarter, ended May 1, 2022, of $8.29 billion, up 46% from a year ago and up 8% from the previous quarter, with record revenue in Data Center and Gaming. GAAP net income was a $1.62 billion, down 16% from a year ago and down 46% sequentially, due to the $1.35 … [Read more...] about Nvidia Q1 FY23 results
Review: EVGA’s RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming AIB
Nvidia provides us with the most powerful GPU in the solar system. The RTX 3090 Ti is an imposing AIB, and that is even before you get it out of the box, weighing in at more than 5 pounds. However, you become truly impressed with its size only after you see it. EVGA’s FTW3 3090 Ti Ultra Gaming’s dimensions are 11.5 inches in length, 4.5 inches in width, and 3 inches in … [Read more...] about Review: EVGA’s RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming AIB
GPUs, they’re everywhere
…just not for you. Gamers, professionals, and enthusiasts can all be forgiven if they’ve become just a little bit impatient with sky-high prices for graphics boards. The current GPU shortage has been going on for years now, accompanied by conflicting reports and new assurances that the situation has improved. And, in fact, just recently we’ve seen a raft of new … [Read more...] about GPUs, they’re everywhere
Nvidia adds to its game development toolbox
The gamer is the ultimate winner. Like Earth and Mars coming into alignment, this year had the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) occurring simultaneously. The result of this convergence: Nvidia announcements and product rollouts that were focused on the gaming industry or especially attractive to this segment. Omniverse … [Read more...] about Nvidia adds to its game development toolbox
Arma 3: In the thick of combat
Enduring the most dangerous job in the jungle. By Ted Pollak I jumped back into the saddle last night playing Arma 3 with Vietnam War Mod, a realistic open-world military tactical shooter video game from Bohemia Interactive. Complete gratification requires a lot of patience, and the way I play, everything can fall apart, leaving me to walk away a loser after an hour plus … [Read more...] about Arma 3: In the thick of combat