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Jensen Huang remembers Windows early days, crediting Microsoft, says that 'Nvidia was founded because of Windows'; CEO Satya Nadella jokes: If you could just do a little transfer of...
Winsage
October 9, 2026

Jensen Huang remembers Windows early days, crediting Microsoft, says that ‘Nvidia was founded because of Windows’; CEO Satya Nadella jokes: If you could just do a little transfer of…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that Nvidia was founded due to the introduction of Windows 3.1 in 1992, which laid the groundwork for GPUs. He highlighted that Windows 95 and DirectX allowed for the integration of GPUs into PCs, with DirectX 8 enabling the creation of the first programmable GPU featuring programmable shaders, leading to CUDA. Huang emphasized that without Windows, there would be no GeForce, and consequently, AI researchers might not have had the necessary computational resources for deep learning. The conversation also touched on a four-year collaboration between Nvidia and Microsoft that resulted in the RTX Spark project, which required over 4,000 engineering years and extensive testing across more than 1,200 applications. Laptops featuring RTX Spark are available for preorder, with shipments starting on October 16.
Someone squeezed Windows 95 onto an ESP32-P4, and so can you
Winsage
October 9, 2026

Someone squeezed Windows 95 onto an ESP32-P4, and so can you

A developer has successfully run Windows 95 on an ESP32-P4 board using the tiny386 emulator. The project, initiated by GitHub user winitboonkliang, allows Windows 95 to boot from a microSD card onto the ESP32-P4's 1280×800 MIPI-DSI display, with USB keyboard and mouse support. The implementation utilizes a port of tiny386, an x86 PC emulator. This project is not intended for everyday use but serves as a study project to explore the limits of running legacy software on compact hardware. A detailed guide is available on GitHub, outlining compatibility issues and limitations.
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever
AppWizard
October 8, 2026

Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever

Amazon is rebranding its Fire tablets as Alexa Tablets, integrating full Android capabilities and allowing access to the Google Play Store. The new lineup includes three models: the Alexa Tablet 8 priced at , the Tablet 11 at 9, and the flagship Alexa Tablet 12 Pro starting at 9. The tablets feature unibody aluminum housings, a 16:10 display ratio for the first two models, and a 3:2 display ratio for the 12 Pro. The 12 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor, has 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a resolution of 2800×1840, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 500 nits. Accessories include a keyboard for and a stylus for .
Microsoft confirms a Windows update can close games that use AC-3 audio
Winsage
October 8, 2026

Microsoft confirms a Windows update can close games that use AC-3 audio

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue related to a Windows update (KB5124010) released on September 22, 2026, which has caused unexpected closures of various games that rely on AC-3 audio decoding. This issue affects Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2, while server editions remain unaffected. The problem primarily impacts legacy applications that depend on Windows' built-in audio decoding, particularly older PC games using the Dolby Digital codec for pre-rendered cutscenes and licensed soundtracks. Microsoft has confirmed the issue but has not provided a list of affected titles, workarounds, or a resolution timeline. The status remains unchanged as of October 7, and the issue persists regardless of user action.
Dynamic Nvidia DLSS upscaling in Gears of War: E-Day is ace, and I wish more PC games took this approach
AppWizard
October 8, 2026

Dynamic Nvidia DLSS upscaling in Gears of War: E-Day is ace, and I wish more PC games took this approach

Nvidia DLSS upscaling is favored by the author, but the release of Gears of War: E-Day has changed their perspective on its use. The game features a dynamic upscaling option that works with a customizable frame rate target, enhancing image quality and performance management. Dynamic resolution scaling is common in console games but less so on PC, where options often lack customization for specific performance metrics. Gears of War: E-Day allows players to switch between upscalers like Nvidia DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4.1, and Intel XeSS 2, with the author typically using DLSS in Performance mode on a 4K setup. Testing on a system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 5090, the game averages 77fps at maximum settings, being 97.8% GPU bound. Transitioning to dynamic DLSS with a target of 60fps results in an average of 64fps and an average resolution scale of 61%, with an 11% increase in pixel count but an 18.4% decrease in performance. VRAM usage increases by nearly 3GB. The author prefers prioritizing sharpness and visual enhancements over smoothness, ensuring consistent 60fps gameplay and allowing users with less powerful graphics cards to enable frame generation without latency concerns. The author hopes more games will adopt similar configurability in the future.
Copilot Gets Control of Windows and Your Files as Microsoft’s Recall Bill Comes Due
Winsage
October 8, 2026

Copilot Gets Control of Windows and Your Files as Microsoft’s Recall Bill Comes Due

Microsoft is requesting Windows users to grant its Copilot feature access to their files and activities, following a previous retraction of a similar AI integration due to scrutiny. Copilot can analyze content on the device with user consent, performing tasks like organizing files and troubleshooting, using both local AI models and cloud processing. Microsoft has implemented safeguards, but its security team has raised concerns about potential risks associated with powerful features. The opt-in nature of Copilot places accountability on Microsoft, as users must actively grant access. Hybrid features are set to roll out in the coming months, with taskbar search actions already reaching Windows Insiders. Over 40 percent of new business laptops are being designed as Copilot+ PCs, with the Surface Laptop Ultra scheduled for release on October 16.
Microsoft discloses bug in Windows 11 September update causing apps using Dolby Digital to crash
Winsage
October 8, 2026

Microsoft discloses bug in Windows 11 September update causing apps using Dolby Digital to crash

On October 2, Microsoft announced that its optional preview update "KB5124010," released on September 22, causes crashes in applications using the Dolby Digital (AC-3) codec on Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2. The update does not include security fixes and affects media players, games, and certain line-of-business applications that rely on Windows' built-in AC-3 audio decoding. Symptoms include applications failing to launch or crashing during specific features like music playback. Users can check if they are affected by verifying their OS version, installed updates, and application implementation. Microsoft plans to address the issue in a future update, but a timeline is not provided. Users can uninstall KB5124010 or pause updates as temporary solutions. The update has already caused issues for the game "WARDOGS," leading to compatibility investigations by the publisher, Team17.
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