AI upscaling Archives

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

iBuyPower’s Y40 pre-built gaming PC is powerful, and a great deal at $999

The iBuyPower Y40 model is available for ,099 at Walmart and features an RTX 4070 graphics card, which retails for approximately 0, and an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, typically priced around 0. It includes a robust motherboard, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM at 5,200 MHz, an all-in-one liquid cooling system, and a 700 W 80+ Gold power supply. The package also comes with a wired RGB keyboard and mouse. The Y40 is designed for 1080p gaming and can handle 1440p, with Nvidia’s DLSS AI upscaling technology enhancing performance.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

Nothing Gallery app leaks ahead of launch, and we installed it for a good look

The Nothing Gallery app is set to launch alongside Nothing OS 3.0, enhancing user experience with a minimalist design for photo management. Users can customize their viewing experience by selecting specific folders, and a preview bar facilitates quick access to adjacent images. Essential functions like marking favorites, sharing, and deleting are available via a persistent toolbar. The app allows for the creation of new folders and includes a Search function for locating images. It supports a dark theme linked to the system theme and XDR/Ultra HDR photos. Future updates will introduce AI features such as automatic image categorization and enhanced search capabilities. The app is currently in beta, and while it can be sideloaded on non-Nothing devices, optimal functionality may require modifications.

Winsage

July 3, 2024

What is Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) in Windows 11 and how does it work?

- Auto SR is exclusive to Copilot+ PCs using Snapdragon X series chips like Surface Laptop 7 - Auto SR is Microsoft's AI upscaling tool for game visuals and frame rates - Auto SR is automatically supported in some games, can be tried on others - Adjust game resolution to under 900 pixels wide to use Auto SR effectively - Auto SR shows promising results in supported games, still in development - Auto SR has the potential to enhance gaming experiences on non-gaming laptops, expected to evolve and expand in the future

BetaBeacon

July 2, 2024

Galaxy S25 to offer AI upscaling for games thanks to its SoC

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset will feature an improved Adreno 830 GPU with support for frame interpolation technology, allowing for smoother gameplay in graphic-intense games. The chip can run Genshin Impact at 1080p resolution and 120fps frame rate. Frame interpolation technology inserts frames between existing frames to make graphics look smoother, although it may cause input lag and visual artifacts. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be unveiled in October and is rumored to be up to 30% more expensive than its predecessor. A firmware update may bring AI upscaling to older Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices.

Winsage

April 6, 2024

Intel XeSS and Arc graphics just took a big step toward catching up to NVIDIA DLSS

Intel has introduced XeSS 1.3, an AI upscaling technology that offers enhanced performance and improved visual fidelity. Benchmarks show a 10% average increase in FPS with Intel Arc A750 graphics card. XeSS 1.3 has refined AI models for better anti-aliasing, diminished ghosting, and greater temporal stability. Intel is collaborating with developers to integrate XeSS into popular titles. Intel's AI upscaling technology is competing with NVIDIA's DLSS, with Microsoft's DirectSR API potentially narrowing the gap between the two technologies.