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A new set of patches have been released for the Intel Linux graphics driver that “can provide 10-15% better performance when operating in the tuned mode,” reports Phoronix. From the report: The set of Intel i915 Linux kernel graphics driver patches are… Continue reading New Intel Linux Graphics Driver Patches Released, Up To 10-15% Better Performance
What if instead of defining a mesh as a series of vertices and edges in a 3D space, you could describe it as a single function? The easiest function would …read more Continue reading Signed Distance Functions: Modeling in Math
Following the launch of its well-received Pen Tablet medium-sized slate for digital creators in 2021, Xencelabs – pronounced “sense labs” – is now introducing a feature-packed 4K UHD 24-inch pen-enabled display and workflow accessory for under two gran… Continue reading Xencelabs brings the fight to Wacom with feature-rich 4K pen display
After five years attempting to make Intel into a competitor for Nvidia and AMD in the realm of discrete graphics for gamers and beyond — with limited success — Raja Koduri is leaving Intel to form his own generative AI startup. The Verge reports: Int… Continue reading Intel Graphics Chief Leaves After Five Years
An Nvidia GPU driver update has caused some users to see inflated CPU usage after closing 3D games, which persists until a reboot. Nvidia confirmed the problem with driver update 531.18, and will post a hotfix on March 7. PCWorld reports: The company c… Continue reading Nvidia Confirms Latest GeForce Driver Is Causing CPU Spikes
VentureBeat’s lead gaming writer made 10 predictions for 2023. Prediction #8? “Gaming will become more open in 2023.”
There are many forces at play that will make gaming more open. The web browser is poised for a comeback. Companies are working on way… Continue reading Will Gaming Become More Open in 2023?
For three years Stockholm-based games studio Embark has been working on the Rust-gpu project to make Rust “a first class language and ecosystem for GPU programming.” The project’s latest announcement? rust-gpu now supports ray-tracing.
Their original… Continue reading Rust-GPU Project Now Supports SPIR-V Ray-tracing
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: For the brave people running Linux on Apple Silicon, their patience has paid off. GPU drivers that provide desktop hardware acceleration are now available in Asahi Linux, unleashing more of the M-s… Continue reading Four-Person Dev Team Gets Apple’s M-Series GPU Working On Linux
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica, written by Kevin Purdy: Available tomorrow on Steam and itch.io, the new version of Dwarf Fortress updates the legendary (and legendarily arcane) colony-building roguelike with new pixel-art graphi… Continue reading Dwarf Fortress’ Graphical Upgrade Provides a New Way Into a Wildly Wonky Game
Slashdot readers MojoKid and williamyf share the news of AMD’s two new high-end graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT. “Priced at $999 and $899 respectively and available in December this year, the new Radeon cards are expected to go toe-t… Continue reading AMD Unveils RDNA 3-Based Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT Graphics Cards