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WWDC 2024 kicks off in less than a week. At its June 10 keynote, Apple will unveil all the details on its next major software updates: iOS and iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, the next version of macOS, and more.

Here’s everything to expect from one of Apple’s biggest days of the year.

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The iPhone Camera app has gained a lot of features since 2007. Users can do things like change the focus, choose between different modes, apply filters, use Night Mode, and much more. And while some users (like me) prefer the option of using third-party apps with even more controls, Zerocam is a new iPhone camera app that has zero controls or settings.

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Get the scoop on how Apple Watch shipments have been affected by patent disputes and temporary sales halts. AirPods struggled a bit, too.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Some of the artificial intelligence (AI) features expected to arrive alongside iOS 18 this fall are said to require at least an iPhone 15 Pro.

Super Flower showed off a 2800W PSU with four 12V-2x6 connectors at its Computex 2024 booth. That's enough for running four RTX 4080 cards at the same time, though it would be for compute and AI purposes rather than for gaming.

Netflix gave a heads-up to subscribers in an email blast, confirming it's dropping support for pre-tvOS Apple TV models from 2012 and earlier.

Govee has just kicked off its Father’s Day Sale for 2024, featuring massive savings up to 35% off on some of the brand’s Smart Home lighting kits.

Seasonic and Noctua show off the Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition power supply, which will arrive in Q4 2024.

Apple’s yearly developer conference kicks off on June 10 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET. Here are 4 ways to watch the WWDC keynote including in this post below. We’ll also look at how to set a reminder, what to expect, and more.

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Nvidia released a new driver alongside updates for the Nvidia App (still in beta). The app now enables 4K 120FPS capture with AV1 encoding, while the driver is game ready for Pax Dei and Elden Ring's new expansion.

visionOS 2 could add native code for Apple's own stock apps that are not specifically optimized for Vision Pro, such as Calendar and Maps.

Apple Books was already the home for Oprah’s Book Club, but now Apple has announced a new partnership with another celebrity and their book club. Reese’s Book Club, curated by Reese Witherspoon, has made Apple Books its official audiobook home.

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A new 'Land of Women' trailer shows that even the bucolic old country isn't out or reach of bloodthirsty New York City loan sharks.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Computex 2024 coverage continues with a big focus on AI and handheld gaming

Get the lowdown on the Apple Pencil Pro in our review. Do cool new features, like the squeeze gesture, make it a must-have for iPad users?

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

One of the biggest hits on Apple TV+ has been Silo, a dystopian sci-fi series that debuted last summer and at one point tracked as the top show in all of streaming.

Back during season one’s run, before its finale aired Apple confirmed a renewal of Silo for a second season. Now, we have some exciting news about the latest status of season two and the plan for future seasons beyond that.

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before: a streaming service is getting more expensive. This time, Max (the streamer formerly known as HBO Max) is increasing the prices of its ad-free plans. The standard ad-free tier will increase from $15.99 to $16.99 per month, while the 4K ad-free plan will increase from $19.99 to $20.99 per month.

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MSI has launched a fleet of new AI+ laptops at Computex 2024. We saw a wide range of new offerings, packing the latest Strix Point processors from AMD, and Lunar Lake processors from Intel. The new laptops offer a minimum 100 TOPS of AI computing power.

DeepCool introduced a plethora of new cooling hardware and accessories at Computex 2024, updating its existing variants and releasing new options to provide future-ready solutions for upcoming standards and form factors.

The Retro Display has a tiny, full HD display, along with a joystick and buttons.

Who needs new when refurbished will do? Check out Woot's hot iPhones and Apple Watches sale for great deals while they last.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

What rumored iOS 18 feature does iPhone need most? [Poll]

Updates for the following games have been added yesterday.

All updates can now be found on their own page: Updates List in the menus on the top and on the left. All links to updates are also posted on respective game pages.

Many thanks to LeonelMG for helping me with maintaining of older games patches!

Exotica: Petshop Simulator Repack page
Exotica.Petshop.Simulator.Update.v1.0.8-TENOKE (Source: scene)
Father’s Day Repack page
Fathers.Day.Update.v1.6.2-TENOKE (Source: scene)
September 7th Repack page
September.7th.Update.v1.3.6-TENOKE (Source: scene)
V Rising Repack page

1. Contains two patches, which will update your game to v1.0.2.79436-b33.
   V_Rising_Updates_to_v1.0.2.79436-b33_by_ElAmigos.rar (Source: ElAmigos)

2. V_Rising_Update_from_v1.0.2.79436-b33_to_1.0.4.79918-b10_by_ElAmigos.rar (Source: ElAmigos)
3. new! V_Rising_Update_from_v1.0.4.79918-b10_to_1.0.6.80389-b6_by_ElAmigos.rar (Source: ElAmigos)

All Update Digests, sorted by date ➧➧➧

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In a recent discussion with reporters, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang said the GPU maker is still working on certification for Samsung's most advanced HBM chips for AI use.

Today’s best Apple deals are now ready to go with a new all-time low on Apple’s Space Black 13-inch 1TB M4 iPad Pro starting at $1,769 joining other configurations from $950. From there, we move over to some additional Apple Watch Series 9 models seeing solid $100 price drops, most notably three different colors of the higher-end stainless steel variants, as well a massive $175 price drop on the latest HomePod (if you’re fast), a Buy One Got One FREE offer on HomePod mini, and even more. Check it all out down below.

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The UPS looks just like a hammer and the PSUs now have removable screens.

If you are an Apple TV+ subscriber, you have access to the full roster of Apple originals, none of which are going away any time soon. Examples include shows like Ted Lasso, Severance, and the Best Picture-winning film CODA.

As a subscriber, you also gain free access to an assortment of TV+ movies from other film studios that will come and go on a rotating basis. Every month, Apple adds new films to its roster for subscribers and some existing films become unavailable.

Here is the full list of limited-time titles that Apple TV+ currently offers subscribers at no additional cost.

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#4478 Cryptmaster v1.032 + Bonus Soundtrack

Genres/Tags: Arcade, Dungeon Crawler, Logic, First-person, 3D
Companies: Paul Hart, Lee Williams, Akupara Games
Languages: ENG/ESP
Original Size: 3.5 GB
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• Based on Cryptmaster-TENOKE ISO release: tenoke-cryptmaster.iso (3,760,764,928 bytes)
• Game version: v1.032
• 100% Lossless & MD5 Perfect: all files are identical to originals after installation
• NOTHING ripped, NOTHING re-encoded
• Selective Download feature: you may skip downloading and installing of bonus soundtrack
• Significantly smaller archive size (compressed from 3.5 to 1.1/1.2 GB)
• Installation takes 1-2 minutes
• After-install integrity check so you could make sure that everything installed properly
• HDD space after installation: up to 3.5 GB
• Language can be changed in game settings
• At least 2 GB of free RAM (inc. virtual) required for installing this repack

Game Description SAY ANYTHING in Cryptmaster – the bizarre dungeon-crawling adventure where words control everything.

In the ancient past, four brave heroes banded together to destroy a terrible evil, giving their lives to save countless others. But now their eternal rest has been disturbed by the Cryptmaster, a capricious necromancer in whose thrall they must ascend through the buried strata of the city above them – the gloomy Bonehouses, mysterious Sunken Sea and freakish Downwood.

With the enigmatic Soulstone in hand, the four adventurers must recover their memories, solve whimsical puzzles and defeat outlandish enemies. From fishing and card games to bardic rap battles, finding the right word is the key to success. Who knows, maybe you’ll even remember a little more than you bargained for…

Game Features

• Say Anything You Want: Interact with the world and conquer quests by typing or speaking any word you can think of – each encounter has multiple solutions to discover!
• A Weird, Wild World: Travel through mysterious underground kingdoms and meet talking doors, flirtatious toads, sarcastic ghouls, and more.
• Use Your Words: Dungeon battles are fueled by words – decipher forgotten spells, then type their names in battle to unleash the might of your undead heroes.
• Endlessly Evolving Gameplay: You’ll constantly encounter new gameplay mechanics – from creature collecting, to card combat, to bard rap-battles & more.

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Wider adoption of solid-state micro speakers for earbuds could bring an "ultrasonic revolution" more quickly.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Apple reportedly held talks with telecoms giant China Mobile, with a view to launch Apple TV+ in China, according to The Information. If a deal is struck, Apple TV+ would be the only US streaming service to have a presence in China.

Chinese law typically prevents US services from distributing their content directly. The Information says the proposed deal would see China Mobile offer Apple TV+ for a monthly fee, and feature its content prominently on China Mobile set-top boxes.

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The first gaming handheld from Zotac is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U CPU.

The Netflix streaming service will soon stop working on second- and third-generation Apple TV models.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Sometimes with Apple, what’s old becomes new again. Designs and product names are at times revisited as the inspiration for new products. AirPods and HomePods, for example, play off the strong brand awareness for the iPod.

According to a filed patent, Apple may take things a step further with the iPod inspiration, creating an AirPods case that looks and works a lot like a modern iPod nano.

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One of the fastest CPUs on the market - especially for gaming - the Ryzen 7 7800X3D from AMD is now on sale for only $339.

I recently had to Google how to get color text in the Apple Notes app, because the way to do this is rather deeply hidden!

Especially if you want to do it in the iPhone or iPad app, you have to use one of three workarounds, because – strangely – the feature isn’t directly supported …

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If you want to know the fastest and easiest way to send someone photos, videos, files and so, so much more, you should know how to AirDrop.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

The TSMC board elected TSMC CEO Dr CC Wei as the company's new chairperson, and he's controversial from day one.

Netflix has announced that it is dropping support for select older generations of Apple TV. In an email sent to subscribers this week, Netflix said that it is “sunsetting support” for the Apple TV (2nd generation) and Apple TV (3rd generation) on July 31.

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TSMC’s Apple chip plants cannot be moved off the island, the company has said, despite ever-growing fears of a Chinese invasion.

The chipmaker’s chairman C.C. Wei said that it had held talks with “some customers” about the idea following China carrying out war-game exercises around the island, but that it simply isn’t practical …

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Subscribers are just satisfied with Apple TV+ as they are with Netflix, and more satisfied than Disney+ subscribers.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

The latest telecoms customer survey from ASCI has been published and — despite rising prices and industry pullbacks — the bottom line is streaming services are still hot.

Almost every video streaming service tracked by ASCI grew its customer satisfaction score compared to the previous year, with Apple one of the biggest risers. The 2024 score for Apple TV+ came in at 79, up from 76 in the year-ago survey.

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An Aptoide iOS game store launches in Europe on Thursday, the third, uh, third-party app store to be announced after Setapp and AltStore.

All three companies are taking advantage of the changes Apple was forced to make in the EU by the Digital Markets Act, which opens up the App Store to competition for the first time …

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The latest version of Apple’s iPhone recycling robot no longer unscrews devices in order to access the innards; instead, it rips them apart.

The change is one of many that have seen the practicality of Apple’s recycling robots grow from something which took 12 minutes per phone – which the company admits was really just a research project – to 18 seconds …

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#4477 Vendir: Plague of Lies v1.2.101

Genres/Tags: RPG, Isometric, 2D, Party-based, Turn-based
Companies: Early Morning Studio
Languages: RUS/ENG/MULTI23
Original Size: 7.3 GB
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• Based on Vendir.Plague.of.Lies-TENOKE ISO release: tenoke-vendir.plague.of.lies.iso (7,832,029,184 bytes)
• Game version: v1.2.101
• 100% Lossless & MD5 Perfect: all files are identical to originals after installation
• NOTHING ripped, NOTHING re-encoded
• Significantly smaller archive size (compressed from 7.3 to 2.8 GB)
• Installation takes 2-9 minutes (depending on your system)
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• HDD space after installation: 7.2 GB
• Language can be changed in game settings
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• At least 2 GB of free RAM (inc. virtual) required for installing this repack

Game Description CRPG-Classic Ambiance in a Dynamic World:
Set foot in a sprawling, interactive world that reverberates with the essence of classic computer role-playing games. From bustling towns to eerie dungeons, the Land of Vendir beckons for exploration.

Engaging Turn-Based Combat:
Dive into strategic battles that fuse intuitive mechanics with depth. Choose to engage with melee, spells, or a blend of both, and exploit enemy weaknesses to claim victory.

Extensive Exploration and Loot System:
Traverse the diverse terrains of Vendir, uncovering secrets, treasures, and lore. Equip and upgrade gear, and delve into the connection between items and the overarching narrative.

Deep Character Customization:
With a vast skill tree boasting hundreds of abilities, tailor your characters based on your playstyle. Choose from classes like Warrior, Thief, Necromancer, and Mage, and experiment with synergies for varied gameplay experiences.

Choice-Driven Narrative:
Interact with NPCs in dialogues rich in lore, where your choices carve out the story’s direction. Every decision could have ramifications, leading to multiple story outcomes.

Embark on a harrowing journey in a land where darkness overshadows hope. The Land of Vendir, tainted by the Royal Family’s oppressive reign, is a realm of despair, where life’s value is less than the mud on one’s boots.

Amidst the chaos, whispers of an ancient prophecy surface, proclaiming the rise of heroes who would challenge the throne. But in a world where public intoxication leads to execution, and debts unpaid result in a fiery death, do these foretold saviors dare to rise?

Journey across the treacherous landscapes of Vendir, rallying allies and avoiding King Elrik’s wrathful gaze. As the Eighth Era unfolds, destiny awaits the brave.

In this epic party-based RPG, challenge the prevailing lies of a Kingdom suffocating under deceit. Will you be the beacon of hope Vendir so desperately needs, or will you falter and let darkness consume all?

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ChatGPT is down for many, with OpenAI acknowledging on its status page that the chatbot is “unavailable for some users.”

The partial outage appears to be global, though recovery does now appear to be in progress, with DownDetector showing a decline in the number of reports …

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雙方也將持續深化在AI、電動車、智慧工廠、機器人、智慧城市等多領域合作，為產業做出更多貢獻！

鴻海科技集團今於Computex 2024宣布，將攜手輝達以超級晶片GB200伺服器為核心，在台灣高雄建置先進算力中心，驅動集團三大平台（智慧製造、智慧EV、智慧城市）；同時，作為輝達在AI伺服器的最大供應商，也是最重要的合作夥伴！雙方也將持續深化在AI、電動車、智慧工廠、機器人、智慧城市等多領域合作，為產業做出更多貢獻。

Computex 2024今迎來最高潮！輝達執行長黃仁勳親自到訪集團旗下鴻佰科技展位，和鴻海科技集團董事長劉揚偉相見歡！倆人一同聽取展區主管介紹雙方合作最新的GB200 NVL72、MGX以及HGX等相關產品。

參訪完鴻佰科技展位後，黃仁勳執行長予以高度肯定，表示鴻海和輝達在各項產品開發上緊密合作，尤其是Blackwell系列晶片就是雙方合作成果的證明；鴻海有非常優異的垂直整合能力，是輝達在GB200最重要的合作夥伴！

 

鴻海將攜手輝達在高雄軟體園區建置先進算力中心

劉揚偉董事長也在現場宣布，鴻海將攜手輝達在高雄軟體園區建置，以超級晶片GB200伺服器為核心的先進算力中心，總計共64櫃、4,608顆GPU，預計2026年完工。藉由輝達強大的AI技術，驅動鴻海三大平台服務。雙方也將持續深化在AI、電動車、智慧工廠、機器人、智慧城市等多領域合作，透過鴻海龐大的製造規模，展現AI所帶來的強大競爭力。

黃仁勳執行長表示，隨著全球對AI需求的爆炸性增長，我們已經步入了算力科技的新時代。鴻海是NVIDIA的優秀供應商，也是智慧製造、機器人生成式AI應用的開拓者，處於領先地位。鴻海在高雄建立的先進運算中心，將運用NVIDIA的AI、Digital Twin和機器人平台，推動技術創新、促進產業進一步發展。

產業升級提升競爭力

鴻海與輝達合作建置先進算力中心，將導入NVIDIA的AI、Digital Twin和機器人平台，有助於推動台灣產業升級，提升產業競爭力。

透過AI技術，可加速智慧製造、智慧EV、智慧城市等領域的發展，創造更多就業機會。

基上，雙方將以Omniverse創建數位孿生應用（Digital Twin），陸續導入智慧製造、智慧EV、智慧城市平台。首先，智慧製造平台方面，透過生產線的規劃，涵蓋既有AI伺服器產品的製造、電動車組裝廠，並透過影像辨識技術，結合集團AMR協同產線運作，以做到產能利用最佳化。

鴻海旗下鴻華先進橋頭新廠，將成為集團指標性AI工廠之一，結合數位孿生導入雲端互聯技術、虛實產線協同運作及數位即時監控，確保生產品質，以應付目前鴻華電動巴士訂單大於產能的市場需求。

智慧EV平台方面，雙方所合作的電動車ADAS平台已初具成果！未來會將該平台應用在未來鴻海設計的車款上，同時也正和歐美傳統車廠洽談專案中。此外，針對NVIDIA新一代晶片，鴻海和輝達共同規劃「艙駕合一」的智慧出行方案，致力於打造第三生活空間。

AI人才培育

另外，隨著AI產業的發展，將需要更多相關人才。鴻海與輝達的合作，可促進台灣AI人才培育，提升人才素質。高雄作為先進算力中心的所在地，可吸引更多AI人才進駐，形成產業聚落效應。

鴻海與輝達在高雄建置先進算力中心，有助於促進高雄的產業發展，活絡地方經濟。高雄可藉此機會發展成為AI產業的重鎮，吸引更多國內外企業投資。

圍繞在高雄的智慧城市平台，除了雙方合作建置的先進算力中心，也將結合生態系夥伴推動生成式AI應用方案的實質落地！目前集團已協助高雄市政府導入智慧化公共運輸管理，後續將針對數位治理、醫療健康領域，引進生成式AI技術，惠及當地市民、政府、企業及到訪遊客。

 

 

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OpenAI官方證實了這項問題，並表示正在調查原因。截至目前ChatGPT尚未恢復正常。

美國人工智慧公司OpenAI推出的生成式聊天機器人「ChatGPT」於今天發生大當機，無論是網頁版或手機App都無法使用，使用者反應在打開ChatGPT時，會出現無法連線或畫面空白的狀況。

OpenAI官方證實了這項問題，並表示正在調查原因。截至目前ChatGPT尚未恢復正常。

影響範圍

此次ChatGPT大當機的影響範圍遍及全球，包括台灣、香港、中國、美國等地。根據OpenAI的官方公告，部分使用者無法使用ChatGPT，但並未透露具體人數。

ChatGPT大當機引發許多使用者哀號，紛紛在社群媒體上反映無法使用ChatGPT的情況。有用戶表示，自己在使用ChatGPT時，突然出現無法連線的畫面，試著重新整理後也無法解決問題。

也有人表示，ChatGPT的畫面一直處於轉圈圈的狀態，無法進行任何操作。

可能原因

ChatGPT大當機的原因可能有多種，包括：

• 技術問題：ChatGPT的伺服器可能出現故障，導致無法正常運作。
• 流量過大：ChatGPT的使用者人數可能突然激增，導致伺服器不堪負荷。
• 數據問題：ChatGPT所使用的訓練數據可能出現錯誤，導致系統不穩定。

後續發展

OpenAI表示，正在調查ChatGPT大當機的原因，並將盡快修復問題。

ChatGPT是OpenAI於2022年11月推出的AI服務，是一款大型語言模型聊天機器人，能夠與使用者進行自然語言對話。ChatGPT推出後便受到廣大歡迎，迅速成為全球最受歡迎的聊天機器人之一。不過，也因為太受到歡迎，流量過大因而導致緩慢、甚至服務不穩的狀況。

不過，現在AI服務發展的情況與一年多以前又有很大的不同了，gemini、claude等AI其實在很多方面也都不輸Chatgpt，當Chatgpt大當機的時候，很多用戶可能就習慣性地會直接開啟備用的AI，直接換個AI助手上路。

 

• 延伸閱讀：ChatGPT提供錯誤程式答案的比例高達52%，只是39%的人類看不出來
• 延伸閱讀：現在ChatGPT免費版也能用GPTs/GPT-4o/資料分析/檔案上傳功能
• 延伸閱讀：馬斯克批評現在的AI都被訓練的太政確而不誠實，並承認目前Grok不如ChatGPT

 

 

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全新 Ryzen 9000 系列 CPU 專為征服遊戲而生，但有一個全新的晶片專門針對 ARM 架構的 Copilot+ PC。

就在你以為可以暫時遠離更多以AI為中心的硬體的新聞時，AMD 憑藉其最新的行動筆電晶片躍入「AI PC」領域。全新的 Ryzen AI 300系列不僅在性能上優於英特爾或高通，還具有神經處理功能。

晶片行業一直是一個相互競爭的遊戲。現在，晶片製造商比以往任何時候都更努力地比較他們的 CPU 和 GPU，不僅僅是比拼功能，還比拼在 AI 普及後對終極 PC 效能的未來承諾。AMD不僅要與其長期競爭對手英特爾爭奪消費端PC市場，還要與高通競爭，主要是由於最新Copilot+ PC中基於ARM的Snapdragon X Elite和X Plus。

AMD 主要專注於宣傳其兩個新晶片系列。一是 Ryzen CPU 的新版本 Ryzen 9000 系列，另一是 Ryzen AI 300 系列，內建 XDNA 2 形式的新 NPU。在筆記型電腦上，這兩款晶片將是 Ryzen AI 9 365 和更強大的 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370。從技術上講，這是該公司第三代以 AI 為中心的 CPU，但最新系列的區別在於其神經處理能力的大幅提升。

微軟表示，Copilot+ PC 需要至少 40 TOPS 的 NPU。與最近的 Snapdragon 晶片一樣，HX 370 和 365 具有相同的 NPU，運行速度為 50 TOPS。這是過去一年中 AI 效能的最大亮點之一，但儘管該公司聲稱它可以用於運行更複雜的 AI 模型，我們仍然需要看看是否有任何軟體值得使用這些新的神經元件。

370 配備 12 個核心、24 個執行緒和 5.1 GHz 的最大加速速度，而 365 配備 10 個核心、20 個執行緒和 5.0 GHz 的最大速度。這些晶片還具有用於某些行動圖形工作或遊戲的 RDNA 3.5 內建 GPU。在台灣Computex大會期間，這些晶片將在未來幾天內出現在新的筆記型電腦上。

• 延伸閱讀：Computex 2024：AMD發表Ryzen 9000、Ryzen AI 300系列處理器，同場加映Ryzen 9 5900XT、雙槽版Radeon PRO W7900DS
• 延伸閱讀：AI PC是什麼？英特爾說微軟下了這三個必要條件，其中之一是Copilot實體按鍵

什麼是 Zen 5？

這些新晶片採用了 AMD 的新型集中式架構，即 CPU 端的 Zen 5。該晶片製造商聲稱 Zen 5 是與 Zen 4 相比的一次重大更新，它應該能夠處理上一代兩倍的頻寬。這對 PC 意味著什麼？AMD 承诺使用者可以在 Geekbench 6 中看到高達 19% 的基準性能提升，或在 3DMark 的物理测试中看到 13% 的性能提升，但這還是要看 PC 的晶片和其他架構。

Zen 5 與 XDNA 2 NPU 架構不同。可以將 NPU 中的 TOPS 速度分解為許多其他類別，但 AMD 聲稱 XDNA 2 的電源效率是上一代的兩倍，神經計算總容量是上一代 10 或 16 TOPS 的許多倍。

AMD 的新遊戲 CPU 因 Zen 5 架構而具有更好的性能

對於那些完全不關心以AI 300晶片為中心的生產力的人來說，可能只想知道 Ryzen 9000 系列與上一代和英特爾最新產品相比如何。這包括 Ryzen 5 9600X、Ryzen 7 9700X、Ryzen 9 9900X，最高階的是 Ryzen 9 9950X。大多數都擁有稍高的時脈速度，但有幾個，例如 9900x 和 9700X，則具有更好的 TDP，因此功耗更高。

AMD 最新推出的 Ryzen 9 9950X 處理器擁有 16 個核心、32 個執行緒，以及最高 5.7 GHz 的時脈速度。這些規格在技術上與上一代的 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 相同。

然而，AMD 宣稱這款新的 9950X 處理器，因為採用了新的 Zen 5 架構，能在遊戲（如《Cyberpunk 2077》或《F1 2023》）中提供略微更高的影格率，並且在多工處理時擁有更優異的頻寬表現，藉此來與 Intel 的 Core i9-14900K 處理器競爭。

所有這些以遊戲為中心的 CPU 都將於今年 7 月上市。對於擁有支援 AM5 插槽的主機板的任何人來說，這都是個好消息。AMD 承諾將在 2027 年之前支援 AM5，因此如果你正在考慮升級，你將有機會在未來幾年內升級。在運行八年多之後，AMD 計劃在 2025 年或之後的某個時間結束對 AM4 的支持。Zen 5 將繼續專用於 AM5。

• 延伸閱讀：微軟推出自家AI PC品牌「Copilot+PC」、AI Explorer也正名為「Recall」，它能做些什麼？
• 延伸閱讀：微軟AI Explorer即將發佈：將會重新定義AI PC？與Copilot有何不同？你的Windows 11電腦能用嗎？
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無敵了？T2暗示《GTA6》再無任何競爭對手

毫無疑問，《俠盜獵車手 GTA》系列是遊戲史上最龐大的系列之一。憑藉著豐富的歷史底蘊，該系列遊戲總是暢銷不衰，其統治地位可與《決勝時刻》和《寶可夢》等知名IP相媲美。系列上一部遊戲《GTA5》在十餘年間狂攬超過100億美元的收入。僅憑一款遊戲就能獲得如此豐厚利潤，足以證明整個系列的成功。

正因如此，Take-Two CEO暗示目前市場上沒有任何遊戲能挑戰《GTA》的地位。

在美國投行TD Cowen舉辦的第52屆週年紀念大會上，主持人向Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick拋出了有關《GTA5》和《GTA6》的一些問題。主持人主要想瞭解Take-Two對《GTA6》成功與否的信心。

GTA系列的影響力已經遙遙領先其它遊戲

主持人想知道公司是否有信心將《GTA》系列提升到一個能產生更多收入和影響力的水平。elnick非常熱情地回答了這個問題，並回顧了《GTA5》的發行情況。。

「當時《GTA》系列的銷量跟《決勝時刻》不相上下。但看看現在，十年後，《GTA5》取得了如此巨大的成就，我們已經成為真正遙遙領先者。」

接著，他宣佈《GTA》系列已經成為整個遊戲行業中排名第一的娛樂財產。這凸顯了《GTA》系列的巨大發展。成功的一大重要因素來自《GTA Online》，該模式發展得如此龐大，以至於像《使命召喚》這樣的遊戲都無法與其競爭。。

澤爾尼克還解釋說，Rockstar只需發佈一個預告片就能引爆網路。

這一點也得到了事實的印證。公佈當天，《GTA6》預告片在24小時內斬獲了驚人的9300萬次觀看，並一路成為遊戲史上播放量第二高的預告片。儘管該預告片大大提前發佈，卻依舊打破了眾多紀錄。

首次提到《GTA7》

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick談到了多個話題，其中包括《GTA6》的PC版本。他表示Rockstar將遵循他們的一貫做法，並在適當時候宣佈PC版本。採訪者接著向Strauss Zelnick詢問了粉絲們最關心的問題：該系列的下一款作品《GTA7》。

在討論這個問題時，採訪者提到了未來，並表示粉絲們仍在等待《GTA6》，但許多人已經開始期待下一部作品。Take-Two CEO迅速打斷了採訪者的話，並說出了讓所有人都意想不到的話。

他說：「《GTA7》嗎（GTA 7?）?」

GTA 7 has been acknowledged for the first time by Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two during an interview. pic.twitter.com/mNdTUJM6ZI

— GTA 6 Countdown ⏳ (@GTAVI_Countdown) June 2, 2024

雖然討論很快從《GTA7》轉移開來，但這卻是發行商首次提及《GTA7》的存在。儘管這並不需要官方確認，但看起來在《GTA6》發售後，《GTA7》確實會最終問世。

Take-Two CEO這次顯然是在開玩笑地提到《GTA7》，不過粉絲們需要注意的是，一旦R星完成了《GTA6》的發行，下一部作品的到來時間可能同樣長，甚至更長。 另外，開發商還將在2026年繼續進行PC版本的開發工作。

Strauss Zelnick還澄清，Rockstar在過去十年裡並沒有閒著。 他們完善了《GTA Online》並推出了《碧血狂殺2》，後者如今已是銷量最好的遊戲之一。

網友開玩笑地表示，按照R星當前的開發速度（新作用時是前作的兩倍），那麼《GTA7》恐怕要等到2049年了……

 

• 延伸閱讀：Take-Two對《俠盜獵車手 GTA6》掛保證：遊戲將如期發行，價格絕對讓玩家覺得值
• 延伸閱讀：《俠盜獵車手 GTA6》推出時間更新，官方宣佈將於2025年秋季推出
• 延伸閱讀：《俠盜獵車手 GTA 6》能在 PS5 Pro上以 60FPS 運行？Digital Foundry分析：可能性為0

 

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