AMD Z2 Extreme chip could be the basis of the console

AMD has announced Variable Graphics Memory (VGM) technology that allows notebook users to reallocate RAM to improve graphics performance.

AMD plans to introduce a new Z2 Extreme console chip in early 2025, which will be the successor to the Ryzen Z1 Extreme used in Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go devices. The announcement was made by Jack Huynh, AMD's head of computing and graphics technologies, at IFA in Berlin. An AMD spokesperson confirmed that the company is working with several partners and the chip is likely already in the hands of portable device makers.

Microsoft's next major Windows 11 update brings significant gaming performance improvements for Ryzen processors. Version 24H2 promises speed improvements for both new and older AMD processor models.

AMD has announced that the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update will significantly improve the performance of the new Zen 5 processors. The recently released Ryzen 9000 series of processors failed to meet performance expectations in most tests. Following rumours that it could be a bug in Windows, AMD has confirmed that the branch prediction code specific to their processors will be optimised in the new version of Windows. The update is expected to be released next month.

Ubisoft has unveiled a trailer about the features of the PC version of Star Wars Outlaws

AMD has begun releasing updates to address the Sinkclose vulnerability discovered by researchers at IOActive. The vulnerability affects most AMD processors released since 2006.

Mechrevo has launched the new Jiaolong 15 Pro gaming laptop in China. This model features a 16.0-inch display with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels and a refresh rate of 165 Hz, which delivers smooth graphics and rich colours thanks to 100% sRGB coverage.

AMD has announced prices for its new Ryzen 9000 line of desktop processors, which are lower than the launch prices of the previous generation of Ryzen processors.

AMD has unveiled its latest Ryzen AI chips, built on the Zen 5 architecture, in an attempt to compete with Apple's MacBook processors.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced the purchase of Finnish startup Silo AI for $665 million. The move will allow AMD to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence and compete with Nvidia.

The PlayStation 4 turned out to be a very successful console: more than 117 units sold, a good ecosystem, and dozens of interesting exclusives that encouraged people to buy Sony's console for years. At the same time, PS4 saved AMD from bankruptcy.

Nvidia and AMD have announced the imminent release of gaming laptops with Microsoft's integrated AI Copilot+ features. The announcement comes after Microsoft announced its plans to bring Copilot+ to Qualcomm-based laptops.

AMD has made changes to the branding strategy of its mobile processors. According to the latest reports, the next generation of Zen 5 chips will be released under a new name "Ryzen AI", accompanied by a number from the 300 series.

Samsung's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips intended for use in Nvidia's artificial intelligence accelerators have failed tests due to heat and power consumption issues. This has raised doubts about their performance. It is noted that these problems also affect Samsung's HBM3E chips, which were introduced a few months ago.