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1. Nvidia accelerates GPU pixel processing

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Sunday, 22 November 2009

   Optimizes texture rendering Nvidia has patented a method of optimizing the GPU pixel processing pipeline. According to company spokesperson Hector Marinez, patent no. 7609272  "helps" the shader ...

2. Nvidia auctions "ultimate" gaming system on eBay

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Friday, 20 November 2009

   2x GTX 295 SLI, Core i7 975 Extreme and 12GB DDR3 Nvidia is auctioning off a custom-built "ultimate" gaming system on eBay. 

Company spokesperson Brian Burke told TG Daily that the machine was "hand ...

3. AMD debuts ATI Radeon 5970 GPU

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Wednesday, 18 November 2009

   ... and take on whatever the competition had to offer. "Although we cannot comment on the performance of Nvidia's Fermi at this stage, we can safely say that the 5970's efficient design and raw power will ...

4. Nvidia reports 3Q revenue jump

   (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

   Friday, 06 November 2009

   GPU accelerates profits Nvidia has reported revenue of $903.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2010. According to CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, revenue increased 16 percent from the previous quarter and ...

5. AMD discovers several Fusion mantras, disses Larrabee

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Tuesday, 03 November 2009

   ... The GPU gives the best performance per watt per dollar, he said. “We’re totally focused on the platform now and we have all the essentials.” Intel and Nvidia don’t give Bergman any nightmares, or if they ...

6. MSI plans Tegra e-book, talks up notebook shipments

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Tuesday, 27 October 2009

   MSI chairman Joseph Hsu let slip that the company is currently working on an Nvidia Tegra-based e-book reader, but details won't be released until sometime in the first half of next year. MSI chairman ...

7. TG Daily: A readers' Guide

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Opinion)

   Monday, 26 October 2009

   ... and against Linux, or even slavering supporters of Nvidia against ATI. So here's a tip: If we run a story that praises a company currently on your List Of Death, we're not getting at you personally and ...

8. Nvidia: Windows 7 "dramatically improves" GPU performance

   (Software/Software Features)

   Thursday, 22 October 2009

   Nvidia has welcomed the official debut of Microsoft Windows 7. A company spokesperson explained that the new operating system will significantly accelerate system performance by using the DirectCompute ...

9. Apple refreshes iMac lineup with 21.5 and 27-inch displays

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Tuesday, 20 October 2009

   ... while the 27-inch iMac boasts a 2560-by-1440 pixel display. Both iMacs offer improved graphics capabilities, with Nvidia GeForce 9400M or ATI Radeon HD 4670 in the 21.5-inch model, and ATI Radeon HD ...

10. Slideshow: Nvidia showcases next-generation GPU architecture

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Sunday, 04 October 2009

    As TG Daily previously reported, Nvidia showcased its next-generation Fermi architecture during the 2009 GPU Conference in San Jose, California.As TG Daily previously reported, Nvidia showcased its ...

11. LucidLogix boosts GPU gaming with Hydra 200 parallel processor

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 28 September 2009

    ... LucidLogix representative Nir Cohen told TG Daily. "But we are like the United Nations when it comes to GPUs. The Hyrda 200 creates neutral territory for Nvidia and ATI, enabling the cards to peacefully ...

12. ATI introduces Radeon HD 5800 GPU for DirectX 11 gaming

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 22 September 2009

    ... DirectCompute 11 opens our eyes to a multitude of new possibilities." See Also We will be faster than ATI, claims Nvidia Slideshow: AMD previews next-gen gaming     AMD showcases Eyefinity ...

13. What's at the heart of HP’s Laptops and Lenovo’s Best Student Tablet

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Opinion)

    Tuesday, 15 September 2009

    ... This will ship with Windows 7 starter edition and cost a hair under $400.   The HP Mini 311  has the larger 11.6” screen and NVIDIA Ion graphics with HDMI and VGA out.   This is for ...

14. World + Dog licenses Nvidia SLI

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 10 August 2009

    Intel has licensed Nvidia's SLI technology for inclusion in its P55 Express motherboards designed for the Core i7 and the upcoming Core i5 chips. Santa Clara (CA) - Intel has licensed Nvidia's SLI technology ...

15. Khronos Group details cross-platform WebGL initiative

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 04 August 2009

    ... joined the WebGL working group, including AMD, Ericsson, Google, Mozilla, Nvidia and Opera. Participants are currently working to define a JavaScript binding to OpenGL ES 2.0 that will enable rich 3D graphics ...

16. Khronos Group releases OpenGL 3.2

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 03 August 2009

    ... helping to push new functionality in MID's (mobile Internet devices)," Neil Trevett, president of the Khronos Group and VP at NVIDIA, told TG Daily. "For example, the new iPhone 3GS offers advanced support ...

17. Nvidia’s boss aims for computing hegemony

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Wednesday, 17 June 2009

    Analysis The CEO of Nvidia, Jen-Hsun Huang, is a pugnacious guy who isn’t without charisma.Analysis - The CEO of Nvidia, Jen-Hsun Huang, is a pugnacious guy who isn’t without charisma. He doesn’t pull ...

18. Nvidia plays Windows 7 tit for AMD's tat

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Thursday, 07 May 2009

    Graphics company Nvidia replied to AMD's announcement yesterday that it was first with Windows 7 drivers for Radeons by saying it is first to release WHQL certified drivers for all of its products including ...

19. Nvidia launches mysterious new GTX 275

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Thursday, 02 April 2009

    Nvidia today returned to the famous days of graphics card paper launches with the new GTX 275. Rarely have we seen so much confusion about a new graphics card, which has been positioned as a $250-class rival ...

20. Upscale your DVDs to HD quality with GPU-accelerated software

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 01 April 2009

    ... to the massively parallel GPU and Nvidia's CUDA software engine, allowing for real-time conversion and playback with an 80% lower CPU requirement. Fremont (CA) - A company called ArcSoft Inc. has developed ...

21. Apple, this isn't the Mac netbook we've been waiting for!

    (Hardware/Hardware Opinion)

    Monday, 30 March 2009

    ... The $899 computer is allegedly aimed at competing with the higher-end netbook market, hence 10.4-inch LED-backlit display and integrated Nvidia 9400M GPU that also powers its bigger MacBook counterpart. ...

22. Nvidia launches five Quadro cards, relaunches two

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 30 March 2009

    Nvidia is taking advantage of Intel’s Nehalem buzz today and reminded us that the company has the “most powerful professional graphics card lineup”. There are seven new cards, if we forget that two ...

23. Apple tax on the latest Mac gear: 40 percent

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Thursday, 05 March 2009

    ... other important factors such as increased default memory, better disk speeds and new Nvidia GPUs that deliver up to five times better graphics performance. All these factors combined positively affect ...

24. Apple updates Mac mini, should you buy it?

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 03 March 2009

    ... how to make a $600 computer that isn't a piece of junk. The new Mac mini shares a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Nvidia 9600M integrated graphics across the line for a substantial speed increase. ...

25. Apple refreshes iMacs, adds a new top-of-the-line model to the family

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 03 March 2009

    ... and include twice the storage and memory as before. They also come with the same integrated Nvidia graphics found in unibody MacBooks, while higher-end models feature speedier discreet Nvidia or ATI ...

26. Updated Mac desktops arrive March 24, as does a "pleasant surprise"

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 02 March 2009

    ... and Nvidia'sGPUs, along with the DisplayPort interconnect with HDCP copy-protection technology. This doesn't mean Apple doesn't have a wildcard up its sleeve. On the contrary, sources mention a "pleasant ...

27. Nvidia passionately responds to Intel court filing

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Brief)

    Wednesday, 18 February 2009

    Nvidia announced today that it has responded to a court filing on Monday by Intel Corporation. The filing alleges that current licensing agreements in place between Nvidia and Intel do not cover future ...

28. Review: Internet Explorer 8 improves with age

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 28 January 2009

    ... the test in IE 8 RC1 seem to include some of those most often used by popular websites. The following Benchmarks were run on an HP Satellite P-25 Laptop, P4 2.8 GHz (dual-core), Nvidia GeForce ...

29. Apple remains a money-making machine, thanks to iPod touch and Macbooks

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 21 January 2009

    ... Mac desktops are long overdue for refresh - especially the iMac. Rumored upgrades should include Core i7 processors, Nvidia graphics, DisplayPort interconnect and better storage and memory. iPod ruled ...

30. TSMC sales down 45%, inventory now at 100 day supply

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Brief)

    Monday, 19 January 2009

    ... (DOI) supply due to significantly lowered sales. Two of TSMC's major customers, Nvidia and Xilinx, have revised their Q4 revenue down 40% to 50% and 15% to 25%, respectively - which also translates ...

31. Apple's Mini DisplayPort to become a part of DisplayPort 1.2 specification

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Wednesday, 14 January 2009

    ... put forth by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). It is being pushed by Nvidia, AMD and Dell, which offer DP video cards and monitors. HP, Philips, Samsung, Lenovo, Nvidia, Intel, Microsoft ...

32. CES 2009: Nvidia releases GeForce GTX 285 and GTX 295 for high-end

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Thursday, 08 January 2009

      Nvidia announced the immediate availability of the GeForce GTX 295 for $499. The GeForce GTX 285 will be available on January 15, 2009, and comes with a $399 suggested MSRP. They deliver best-in-class ...

33. UPDATED: Nvidia takes gaming into full-3D with stereoscopic glasses

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 08 January 2009

      Today, Nvidia unveiled 3D Vision for GeForce. Designed to operate wirelessly with high speed shutters and selected 120 Hz frequency monitors, the gaming, photo and movie industry can now go fully 3D ...

34. CES 2009: 3D video gaming to become a reality next month

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 06 January 2009

      One of the most impressive product demos on the first day came from Mitsubishi. It showcased Nvidia 3D technology on one of its 3D-enabled TVs. You will be able to buy this stunning product for ...

35. Macworld 2009: Apple unveils new 17" MacBook Pro with 8 hour battery

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 06 January 2009

    ... with a faster front-side bus and processor, Nvidia graphics, DisplayPort interconnect with HDCP content protection, LED-backlit glossy display, and all of it wrapped up inside Apple’s unibody aluminum ...

36. Lenovo announces dual-screen Thinkpad

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Sunday, 04 January 2009

    ... drive. The measurements are 16.1”x12.2”x2.1”. The core hardware components of the W700ds include Intel Core 2 processors (quad-core available), Nvidia workstation graphics (Quadro FX 3760M), 4 – 8 GB ...

37. HP to unveil green gaming PCs at CES

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Wednesday, 31 December 2008

    ... are equipped with quad-core Intel processors with a clock speed of up to 2.83 GHz, 4 GB of DDR2-800 memory and dual Nvidia GeForce 9800S video cards with 1 GB of memory.   Also included are twin hard ...

38. 2009: Year of mergers, platform changes and conservation

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Opinion)

    Friday, 26 December 2008

    ... 2009 netbooks will actually have graphics by Nvidia or AMD's ATI division as casual gaming and media consumption quickly moves to this platform. By the end of the year, a number of them may outperform ...

39. VIA's Trinity platform to compete with Atom-based systems

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 22 December 2008

    ... may pose a real threat to Intel. Nvidia has recently tried to get Intel to open up the Atom platform to allow other players (Nvidia) into the mix and create several solutions for Atom. Intel's next ...

40. Monster Nvidia GTX 295 caught on camera

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Friday, 12 December 2008

    The guys over at VR-Zone have caught a snap of Nvidia’s upcoming monster graphics card, the GTX 295. The GTX 295 is basically two GTX 260 cards slapped together and linked via an internal SLI bridge. ...

41. Report alleges Nvidia may hide information about Macbook Pro GPUs

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 09 December 2008

      I am scratching my head over this one. Nvidia got a $200 million scar this year, caused by faulty GPUs with cracking solder bump material. The company quickly switched to a new material and promised ...

42. Apple gets official acceleration spec for Snow Leopard

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 08 December 2008

    ... including graphics processing units. Besides the previously announced array of companies supporting OpenCL, Nvidia said that it has added OpenCL to its GPU computing developer toolkit. Apple’s upcoming Mac ...

43. DisplayPort and HDCP in your Mac: What you need to know

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Sunday, 07 December 2008

    ... Whatever the motivation may be, here is what you need to know about DisplayPort and HDCP in Macs. DisplayPort (DP) is a royalty-free technology that has been adopted by Nvidia, AMD and Dell, which now ...

44. Disassembling a 768 MB EVGA GeForce 8800 GTX video card for kicks

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Thursday, 04 December 2008

    ... a real heft to it when held - much more so than I was expecting. For anyone who's worked with modern Intel or AMD CPUs, the physical package of the NVIDIA G80-300 GPU is close to the same size, maybe ...

45. Nvidia's Tesla deskside supercomputer returns as a PC

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 17 November 2008

      PC vendors such as Dell will soon begin selling desktop supercomputer built around Nvidia’s Tesla floating point accelerators. Priced around $10,000, these PCs may look innocent, but they pack ...

46. Intel unleashes Core i7, beats itself

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 17 November 2008

    ... – which refers to the combination of the CPU and a GPU. That argument is substantially weakend with the arrival of Core i7, since the platform supports dual-graphics solutions from Nvidia and AMD/ATI. ...

47. Oracle remains best performing tech stock in declining economy

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Brief)

    Wednesday, 12 November 2008

    ... only company to show a slight increase in stock value was Nvidia. All other companies showed declines. Nortel continues to lead the list with a dramatic 97% decline. Among the companies that were hit ...

48. Nvidia announces a $3500 graphics card

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 10 November 2008

      Nvidia today announced what the company calls “most powerful professional graphics card in graphics history”, which may be true if 4 GB of memory is any indication of the capabilities of the device. ...

49. Apple expected to refresh its iMac on November 10

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 03 November 2008

      Apple is reportedly planning to update its iMac desktop system on November 10, which may include several hardware upgrades, including Nvidia graphics chips as well as a DisplayPort interface. ...

50. Nvidia lists SLI for Intel Nehalem platform licensees

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Thursday, 23 October 2008

    According to Nvidia, Asustek Computer, EVGA, Micro-Star International (MSI), Gigabyte Technology, and DFI, have all licensed SLI technology for their upcoming motherboards designed to work with Intel ...