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April 2025

SoC

NVIDIA N1X SoC

SoCApril 15, 2025

NVIDIA N1X SoC Announced for Windows on Arm Laptops

NVIDIA has announced its N1X SoC, scheduled for official unveiling at Computex 2025 and release in Q4 2025. This Arm-based chip, developed in collaboration with MediaTek, will power upcoming Windows on Arm laptops.

April 15, 2025Read more

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

GPUApril 10, 2025

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Coming in April

NVIDIA is preparing to launch the GeForce RTX 5050 in April 2025. This entry-level GPU will feature 2560 cores, 8GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface, and a 135W TDP. It will support DLSS4 Multi-Frame-Generation technology and is expected to be priced under $300.

April 10, 2025Read more

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

CPUApril 5, 2025

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with 3D V-Cache Technology

AMD is releasing the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in 2025, a laptop CPU featuring 3D V-Cache technology. This processor will include 16 Zen 5 cores capable of reaching speeds up to 5.4 GHz, 64MB L3 cache, and a power limit between 55W and 75W.

April 5, 2025Read more

March 2025

XR Market Transformation

XRMarch 25, 2025

XR Market Transformation in 2025

Extended reality (XR) is reaching a turning point in 2025, marked by significant hardware advancements, AI integration, and an intensifying battle between ecosystems. Following Android XR's announcement in late 2024 and the technological trends showcased at CES, the Mobile World Congress has become a key stage for XR innovation.

March 25, 2025Read more

Mixed Reality Dominance

MRMarch 18, 2025

Mixed Reality Dominance in the XR Space

Hardware focused exclusively on virtual reality is losing relevance to mixed reality (MR) headsets that simulate augmented reality through external cameras while still providing complete VR immersion. These hybrid devices, led by Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S, are gaining ground in productivity, content viewing, and social experiences.

March 18, 2025Read more

XR Ecosystem Competition

XRMarch 10, 2025

Triple Clash of XR Ecosystems Emerging

A triple clash of ecosystems is emerging with Meta Horizon OS, Android XR, and Apple's visionOS. Google's entry with Android XR, in partnership with Qualcomm, aims to unify a fragmented market. Their first extended reality glasses, Project Moohan, will be similar to Vision Pro with Google's Gemini AI model as its central component.

March 10, 2025Read more

February 2025

Smart Glasses Evolution

ARFebruary 22, 2025

Smart Glasses Evolution in 2025

The market is seeing more smart glasses in 2025, though true AR sets remain elusive. Meta's success with smart Ray-Bans has demonstrated market interest in smart glasses even without displays. Many manufacturers are experimenting with different approaches, with variations expected throughout the year.

February 22, 2025Read more

Digital Avatars and AI

AIFebruary 15, 2025

Digital Avatars and AI Integration in XR

AI is playing a crucial role in XR development, serving as a driving force behind new hardware rather than just generating fantasy VR environments. The industry is moving toward more hyper-realistic spaces, with AI enhancing features in smart glasses.

February 15, 2025Read more

January 2025

Event

CES 2025 PC Hardware

EventJanuary 28, 2025

CES 2025 PC Hardware Highlights

CES 2025 showcased numerous computing advancements from AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA. NVIDIA unveiled consumer-grade 'Blackwell'-architecture GPUs in the GeForce RTX 50 series with exclusive features for gaming and AI tasks. AMD displayed a new 3D V-Cache chip claimed to be the best desktop CPU for gaming to date.

January 28, 2025Read more

Desktop

MSI MEG Vision X AI 2nd

DesktopJanuary 20, 2025

MSI MEG Vision X AI 2nd Gaming Desktop

MSI showcased the MEG Vision X AI 2nd, a gaming desktop featuring a full-length, vertically oriented touch screen on the front of the tower. Powered by Intel's 'Arrow Lake' 200S desktop chips and liquid-cooled, this system has all cables and connectors hidden neatly behind the motherboard for clean internals.

January 20, 2025Read more

Desktop

HP OmniDesk

DesktopJanuary 15, 2025

HP OmniDesk Compact Desktop

HP introduced the OmniDesk, a compact and attractive tower with a faux-wood front panel, starting at $529.99. It's available with Intel's Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 200 Series AI processors or in non-AI-PC form with 13th and 14th Gen Core or AMD Ryzen 8000-series G-class processors.

January 15, 2025Read more

XR Headsets 2025

XRJanuary 10, 2025

XR Headsets to Watch in 2025

Samsung's XR headset is confirmed for a 2025 release, likely priced between the Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro. Apple is rumored to begin mass production of the Vision Pro 2 by mid-2025. Valve's follow-up to the Index headset, expected to be called 'Deckard,' is moving toward a standalone design.

January 10, 2025Read more

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