https://www.geeks.fyi/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:14:52 +0000 MyBB https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=22044 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:56:30 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=22044 Quote:AOMedia releases AV2 v1.0.0, hardware support (probably) still years away

AV2 full specification is now public.



AOMedia has published the final v1.0.0 specification for AV2, the next royalty-free video codec after AV1. The public AV2 page now lists “AV2 specification and reference code, v1.0.0” as the current release dated May 28, 2026.

This replaces the January 5 working draft that was covered earlier this year. We also covered the AVM 1.0.0 tag shortly before Computex, but the full public specification went live right before the show, which is why this follow-up is late.

AV2, free codec for modern video streaming

AV2 is designed for better compression than AV1. AOMedia says the codec targets streaming, broadcasting and real-time video conferencing. It also adds better support for AR and VR, split-screen delivery, screen content and a wider visual quality range.

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AV2 full specification is now public.



AOMedia has published the final v1.0.0 specification for AV2, the next royalty-free video codec after AV1. The public AV2 page now lists “AV2 specification and reference code, v1.0.0” as the current release dated May 28, 2026.

This replaces the January 5 working draft that was covered earlier this year. We also covered the AVM 1.0.0 tag shortly before Computex, but the full public specification went live right before the show, which is why this follow-up is late.

AV2, free codec for modern video streaming

AV2 is designed for better compression than AV1. AOMedia says the codec targets streaming, broadcasting and real-time video conferencing. It also adds better support for AR and VR, split-screen delivery, screen content and a wider visual quality range.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21990 Fri, 22 May 2026 08:31:31 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21990 Quote:AMD releases WHQL driver for Radeon VII, RX Vega and Polaris GPUs



AMD has released a new Radeon Software driver for Polaris and Vega graphics cards. The new Adrenalin Edition 26.5.2 package is separate from the regular RDNA driver released last week and targets older Radeon products still supported through AMD’s legacy driver branch.

The driver supports Radeon RX 400, Radeon RX 500, Radeon 500X, Radeon RX Vega, Radeon VII and AMD Radeon Pro Duo graphics cards. AMD also lists AMD Radeon 600 Series mobile graphics as supported, but notes that this is a notebook reference driver with limited support for system vendor features.

Apex Legends crash fix for older Radeon cards



Source: AMD

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:AMD releases WHQL driver for Radeon VII, RX Vega and Polaris GPUs



AMD has released a new Radeon Software driver for Polaris and Vega graphics cards. The new Adrenalin Edition 26.5.2 package is separate from the regular RDNA driver released last week and targets older Radeon products still supported through AMD’s legacy driver branch.

The driver supports Radeon RX 400, Radeon RX 500, Radeon 500X, Radeon RX Vega, Radeon VII and AMD Radeon Pro Duo graphics cards. AMD also lists AMD Radeon 600 Series mobile graphics as supported, but notes that this is a notebook reference driver with limited support for system vendor features.

Apex Legends crash fix for older Radeon cards



Source: AMD

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21980 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:22:59 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21980 Quote:Reflex support without NVIDIA hardware

A new open-source project called “low_latency_layer” aims to bring NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag 2 support to more GPUs on Linux.



In short, the project adds a Vulkan layer that implements “VK_NV_low_latency2” and “VK_AMD_anti_lag” device extensions, which means games can expose latency reduction features without depending on official driver-level support from AMD, Intel or NVIDIA.

The key point is that this can bring Reflex support to AMD and Intel GPUs. According to the developer, many games already support NVIDIA Reflex, while fewer games expose AMD Anti-Lag 2. This creates a clear gap for non-NVIDIA users, and this layer attempts to bypass it through Vulkan and DXVK-NVAPI.

The project includes test results for THE FINALS, Counter-Strike 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2. The developer claims that the Reflex path can match or beat Windows implementations on the same AMD hardware in some cases. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Reflex support without NVIDIA hardware

A new open-source project called “low_latency_layer” aims to bring NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag 2 support to more GPUs on Linux.



In short, the project adds a Vulkan layer that implements “VK_NV_low_latency2” and “VK_AMD_anti_lag” device extensions, which means games can expose latency reduction features without depending on official driver-level support from AMD, Intel or NVIDIA.

The key point is that this can bring Reflex support to AMD and Intel GPUs. According to the developer, many games already support NVIDIA Reflex, while fewer games expose AMD Anti-Lag 2. This creates a clear gap for non-NVIDIA users, and this layer attempts to bypass it through Vulkan and DXVK-NVAPI.

The project includes test results for THE FINALS, Counter-Strike 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2. The developer claims that the Reflex path can match or beat Windows implementations on the same AMD hardware in some cases. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21975 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:48:19 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21975 Quote:Breaking, AMD confirms FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 7000 seriesAfter months and often years of waiting, AMD is finally confirming support for FSR4 on RDNA3 and RDNA2 GPUs. 



I can’t imagine I’m writing this, but AMD has finally listened to gamers. AMD is expanding FSR Upscaling 4.1 beyond RDNA 4 GPUs. According to Jack Huynh, AMD Senior Vice President and General Manager of Computing and Graphics, RDNA 3 players will receive FSR Upscaling 4.1 support this July.

This means Radeon RX 7000 series owners will get access to AMD’s newer ML-based upscaling path without moving to Radeon RX 9000 hardware. Huynh says the update will be ready out of the box for Radeon 7000 series users in more than 300 supported games at launch. The FSR4 version for RX 7000 series has been specifically developed for 1st Gen AI Accelerator using INT8 instructions, just as we saw in the 2025 leak. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Breaking, AMD confirms FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 7000 seriesAfter months and often years of waiting, AMD is finally confirming support for FSR4 on RDNA3 and RDNA2 GPUs. 



I can’t imagine I’m writing this, but AMD has finally listened to gamers. AMD is expanding FSR Upscaling 4.1 beyond RDNA 4 GPUs. According to Jack Huynh, AMD Senior Vice President and General Manager of Computing and Graphics, RDNA 3 players will receive FSR Upscaling 4.1 support this July.

This means Radeon RX 7000 series owners will get access to AMD’s newer ML-based upscaling path without moving to Radeon RX 9000 hardware. Huynh says the update will be ready out of the box for Radeon 7000 series users in more than 300 supported games at launch. The FSR4 version for RX 7000 series has been specifically developed for 1st Gen AI Accelerator using INT8 instructions, just as we saw in the 2025 leak. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21970 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:37:52 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21970 Quote:AMDGPU HDMI 2.1 patches add DSC support for Linux



AMD is preparing another update for its open-source AMDGPU Linux driver. According to Phoronix, the latest HDMI 2.1 patch series now includes Display Stream Compression support, also known as DSC. 

HDMI 2.1 FRL and DSC are two separate technologies used to increase display bandwidth. FRL, or Fixed Rate Link, is the newer HDMI signaling mode required for higher bandwidth modes beyond HDMI 2.0. DSC, or Display Stream Compression, reduces the amount of data sent over the cable using visually lossless compression. Together, they allow modes such as 4K at 240Hz and 8K at 120Hz over HDMI when supported by the GPU, display and cable.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:AMDGPU HDMI 2.1 patches add DSC support for Linux



AMD is preparing another update for its open-source AMDGPU Linux driver. According to Phoronix, the latest HDMI 2.1 patch series now includes Display Stream Compression support, also known as DSC. 

HDMI 2.1 FRL and DSC are two separate technologies used to increase display bandwidth. FRL, or Fixed Rate Link, is the newer HDMI signaling mode required for higher bandwidth modes beyond HDMI 2.0. DSC, or Display Stream Compression, reduces the amount of data sent over the cable using visually lossless compression. Together, they allow modes such as 4K at 240Hz and 8K at 120Hz over HDMI when supported by the GPU, display and cable.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21969 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:13 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21969 Quote:Khronos releases Vulkan 1.4.351 with six extensions



Khronos has released Vulkan 1.4.351, adding six extensions to the graphics and compute API. The update includes

K_KHR_opacity_micromap,
VK_EXT_shader_split_barrier,
VK_AMD_gpa_interface,
VK_QCOM_elapsed_timer_query,
VK_QCOM_image_processing3 and
VK_QCOM_shader_multiple_wait_queues.

The main graphics-related change is VK_KHR_opacity_micromap. This extension is aimed at Vulkan ray tracing workloads that use transparent geometry. Instead of adding more geometry detail or running an any-hit shader during ray traversal, an application can attach an opacity micromap to geometry when building an acceleration structure.

Opacity micromaps store opacity data in a compressed format. Vulkan implementations can use this data to mark parts of triangles as opaque, transparent or a possible hit. Khronos says the format subdivides triangles into subtriangles, with each assigned either two or four opacity values.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Khronos releases Vulkan 1.4.351 with six extensions



Khronos has released Vulkan 1.4.351, adding six extensions to the graphics and compute API. The update includes

K_KHR_opacity_micromap,
VK_EXT_shader_split_barrier,
VK_AMD_gpa_interface,
VK_QCOM_elapsed_timer_query,
VK_QCOM_image_processing3 and
VK_QCOM_shader_multiple_wait_queues.

The main graphics-related change is VK_KHR_opacity_micromap. This extension is aimed at Vulkan ray tracing workloads that use transparent geometry. Instead of adding more geometry detail or running an any-hit shader during ray traversal, an application can attach an opacity micromap to geometry when building an acceleration structure.

Opacity micromaps store opacity data in a compressed format. Vulkan implementations can use this data to mark parts of triangles as opaque, transparent or a possible hit. Khronos says the format subdivides triangles into subtriangles, with each assigned either two or four opacity values.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21952 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:21:49 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21952 Quote:AMD’s DGF SuperCompression reduces asset size for future GPU support



AMD has released DGF SDK 1.2, adding a new feature called DGF SuperCompression. The update is aimed at reducing the storage footprint of geometry data used by Dense Geometry Format, AMD’s block-based compression format for dense meshes.  This is a follow up to our previous coverage from last year.

Dense Geometry Format, or DGF, is designed for future GPU architectures with direct hardware support. AMD explains this as a hardware-friendly format for geometry compression, while the current SDK remains open source and supports all GPU vendors through DirectX 12 and Vulkan. 

The new DGF SuperCompression, or DGFS, is not directly consumed by hardware. Instead, it acts as a smaller storage format for DGF data. AMD says DGFS can exactly reconstruct the original DGF blocks and can also decode to conventional vertex and index buffers, which allows the same assets to run on non-DGF hardware. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:AMD’s DGF SuperCompression reduces asset size for future GPU support



AMD has released DGF SDK 1.2, adding a new feature called DGF SuperCompression. The update is aimed at reducing the storage footprint of geometry data used by Dense Geometry Format, AMD’s block-based compression format for dense meshes.  This is a follow up to our previous coverage from last year.

Dense Geometry Format, or DGF, is designed for future GPU architectures with direct hardware support. AMD explains this as a hardware-friendly format for geometry compression, while the current SDK remains open source and supports all GPU vendors through DirectX 12 and Vulkan. 

The new DGF SuperCompression, or DGFS, is not directly consumed by hardware. Instead, it acts as a smaller storage format for DGF data. AMD says DGFS can exactly reconstruct the original DGF blocks and can also decode to conventional vertex and index buffers, which allows the same assets to run on non-DGF hardware. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21944 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:39:51 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21944 Quote:PCI-SIG members now have access to version 0.5 of the PCI Express 8.0 standard

PCI-SIG members have today gained access to version 0.5 of the PCIe 8.0 standard, arriving ahead of schedule to industry partners. This is the official first draft of the PCIe 8.0 specification, incorporating feedback from the standard’s 0.3 release last year. Currently, the standard is on track to be fully released by 2028, delivering a tremendous boost to PCIe performance.

With PCIe 8.0, PCI-SIG aims to deliver a 2x bandwidth boost over PCIe 7.0. PCIe 7.0 is already 2x faster than PCIe 6.0, and 4x faster than PCIe 5.0. In other words, PCIe 8.0 aims to be 8x faster than PCIe 5.0, the fastest PCIe standard available on today’s consumer PCs.

Next-generation CPUs from AMD and Intel are already planning to deliver PCIe 6.0 support to the datacenter market. Furthermore, PCIe 7.0 support is undoubtedly already part of both companies’ CPU, GPU, and AI roadmaps. PCI-SIG is aiming to deliver PCIe 8.0 before the industry needs the bandwidth, allowing the market to plan ahead with PCIe in mind.
 
PCIe 8.0 Specification Objectives:

• Delivering 256.0 GT/s raw bit rate and up to 1.0 TB/s bi-directionally via x16 configuration
  
• Evaluating new connector technology
  
• Ensuring latency, FEC and reliability targets are achieved
  
• Maintaining backwards compatibility with previous generations of PCIe technology
  
• Improving bandwidth through protocol enhancements
  
• Reducing power through additional techniques
  

Why do we need PCIe 8.0?

Most PC users consider PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 to be more than fast enough for their needs. Regardless, the needs of the enterprise market are always changing. The growth of AI and other applications has demonstrated clear demand for higher-bandwidth connections. Furthermore, PCI-SIG doesn’t want innovation to be limited by the performance of its PCI Express standard. If that happens, the industry will seek alternatives.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:PCI-SIG members now have access to version 0.5 of the PCI Express 8.0 standard

PCI-SIG members have today gained access to version 0.5 of the PCIe 8.0 standard, arriving ahead of schedule to industry partners. This is the official first draft of the PCIe 8.0 specification, incorporating feedback from the standard’s 0.3 release last year. Currently, the standard is on track to be fully released by 2028, delivering a tremendous boost to PCIe performance.

With PCIe 8.0, PCI-SIG aims to deliver a 2x bandwidth boost over PCIe 7.0. PCIe 7.0 is already 2x faster than PCIe 6.0, and 4x faster than PCIe 5.0. In other words, PCIe 8.0 aims to be 8x faster than PCIe 5.0, the fastest PCIe standard available on today’s consumer PCs.

Next-generation CPUs from AMD and Intel are already planning to deliver PCIe 6.0 support to the datacenter market. Furthermore, PCIe 7.0 support is undoubtedly already part of both companies’ CPU, GPU, and AI roadmaps. PCI-SIG is aiming to deliver PCIe 8.0 before the industry needs the bandwidth, allowing the market to plan ahead with PCIe in mind.
 
PCIe 8.0 Specification Objectives:

• Delivering 256.0 GT/s raw bit rate and up to 1.0 TB/s bi-directionally via x16 configuration
  
• Evaluating new connector technology
  
• Ensuring latency, FEC and reliability targets are achieved
  
• Maintaining backwards compatibility with previous generations of PCIe technology
  
• Improving bandwidth through protocol enhancements
  
• Reducing power through additional techniques
  

Why do we need PCIe 8.0?

Most PC users consider PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 to be more than fast enough for their needs. Regardless, the needs of the enterprise market are always changing. The growth of AI and other applications has demonstrated clear demand for higher-bandwidth connections. Furthermore, PCI-SIG doesn’t want innovation to be limited by the performance of its PCI Express standard. If that happens, the industry will seek alternatives.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21919 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:40:52 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21919 Quote:1usmus reveals AMD EXPO 1.2 details

AMD EXPO 1.2 reportedly adds MRDIMM support, full CUDIMM support expected with Zen 6


AMD EXPO 1.2 is now said to bring a wider memory profile update than previously expected. According to 1usmus, the new revision adds support for module geometry and MRDIMM memory. CUDIMM and CSODIMM are also part of the EXPO 1.2 path, although CUDIMM support is still limited on current firmware.

Only partial support, full support with Zen6The developer claims AGESA 1.3.0.1 does not yet include full CUDIMM support. AMD is reportedly preparing that part for Zen 6, which suggests current AM5 platforms may expose EXPO 1.2 metadata before full clocked module support is available. This follows earlier coverage when HWiNFO added AMD EXPO 1.20 support and 1usmus linked the update to CUDIMM memory support.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:1usmus reveals AMD EXPO 1.2 details

AMD EXPO 1.2 reportedly adds MRDIMM support, full CUDIMM support expected with Zen 6


AMD EXPO 1.2 is now said to bring a wider memory profile update than previously expected. According to 1usmus, the new revision adds support for module geometry and MRDIMM memory. CUDIMM and CSODIMM are also part of the EXPO 1.2 path, although CUDIMM support is still limited on current firmware.

Only partial support, full support with Zen6The developer claims AGESA 1.3.0.1 does not yet include full CUDIMM support. AMD is reportedly preparing that part for Zen 6, which suggests current AM5 platforms may expose EXPO 1.2 metadata before full clocked module support is available. This follows earlier coverage when HWiNFO added AMD EXPO 1.20 support and 1usmus linked the update to CUDIMM memory support.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21890 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:43:40 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21890 Quote:NVIDIA releases DLSS 4.5 SDK with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6X mode



NVIDIA has released the DLSS 4.5 SDK for developers, adding support for DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation 6X. The SDK is now available and gives developers access to its newest Super Resolution and Frame Generation updates. 

According to NVIDIA, the SDK is built on Streamline and is meant to give studios one integration path across DLSS features. NVIDIA also says the package includes updated APIs, documentation, and sample code, which should make it easier to add features such as Ray Reconstruction or Dynamic Multi Frame Generation to both new and existing games. 


Source: Github

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:NVIDIA releases DLSS 4.5 SDK with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6X mode



NVIDIA has released the DLSS 4.5 SDK for developers, adding support for DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation 6X. The SDK is now available and gives developers access to its newest Super Resolution and Frame Generation updates. 

According to NVIDIA, the SDK is built on Streamline and is meant to give studios one integration path across DLSS features. NVIDIA also says the package includes updated APIs, documentation, and sample code, which should make it easier to add features such as Ray Reconstruction or Dynamic Multi Frame Generation to both new and existing games. 


Source: Github

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21879 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:57:25 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21879 Quote:ROCm 7.2.2 is out today as a small point release to this open-source AMD GPU compute stack. There are a few code changes but most notable is arguably on the documentation side.

It's been just a few weeks since ROCm 7.2.1 and thus ROCm 7.2.2 is on the very lightweight side. ROCm 7.2.2 brings a fix for a ROCTracer reporting failure, updated user-space/driver/firmware dependency details, and ROCm documentation updates.

On the documentation side there is now an AMD RDNA 3.5 system optimization page that outlines optimization details for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs with RDNA 3.5 graphics. This is focused on both Ryzen AI systems with RDNA 3.5 like Strix Point and the flagship Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" platforms that have seen much ROCm/compute interest from the community thanks to its very powerful integrated graphics.

The AMD RDNA 3.5 system optimization page outlines recommended memory settings/tunables, configuring shared memory limits under Linux, operating system support, Linux kernel version requirements, and other details.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:ROCm 7.2.2 is out today as a small point release to this open-source AMD GPU compute stack. There are a few code changes but most notable is arguably on the documentation side.

It's been just a few weeks since ROCm 7.2.1 and thus ROCm 7.2.2 is on the very lightweight side. ROCm 7.2.2 brings a fix for a ROCTracer reporting failure, updated user-space/driver/firmware dependency details, and ROCm documentation updates.

On the documentation side there is now an AMD RDNA 3.5 system optimization page that outlines optimization details for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs with RDNA 3.5 graphics. This is focused on both Ryzen AI systems with RDNA 3.5 like Strix Point and the flagship Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" platforms that have seen much ROCm/compute interest from the community thanks to its very powerful integrated graphics.

The AMD RDNA 3.5 system optimization page outlines recommended memory settings/tunables, configuring shared memory limits under Linux, operating system support, Linux kernel version requirements, and other details.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21877 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:43:41 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21877 Quote:MZLA Technologies, a subsidiary of Mozilla, has launched Thunderbolt, an open-source AI client aimed at enterprise use on private infrastructure. The tool offers a unified interface for chat, search, and research functions, connecting to internal AI models, data sources, and automation pipelines.

The source code is available on GitHub, and organizations interested can join a waitlist at thunderbolt.io.

What Thunderbolt Does



Thunderbolt functions as an AI workspace that connects directly to an organization's existing systems, instead of routing data through external hosted AI services. Administrators can choose which AI models to run behind the interface, supporting commercial services, open-source models, and locally hosted systems.

Integration options include DeepSet's Haystack platform for backend orchestration, Model Context Protocol servers, and Agent Client Protocol agents. The Haystack integration connects the Thunderbolt interface with backend tools responsible for model selection, retrieval, and automated responses.

This setup allows organizations to connect internal pipelines without needing to rewrite existing infrastructure.

Automation Features and Cross-Platform Support

Thunderbolt offers automation features for scheduling and repeating tasks. This includes generating daily briefings, monitoring specific topics, compiling reports, and triggering actions based on incoming data. These functions can be set up within the client environment without relying on external cloud services.

Native applications are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, enabling staff to access the same AI environment across desktop and mobile devices.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:MZLA Technologies, a subsidiary of Mozilla, has launched Thunderbolt, an open-source AI client aimed at enterprise use on private infrastructure. The tool offers a unified interface for chat, search, and research functions, connecting to internal AI models, data sources, and automation pipelines.

The source code is available on GitHub, and organizations interested can join a waitlist at thunderbolt.io.

What Thunderbolt Does



Thunderbolt functions as an AI workspace that connects directly to an organization's existing systems, instead of routing data through external hosted AI services. Administrators can choose which AI models to run behind the interface, supporting commercial services, open-source models, and locally hosted systems.

Integration options include DeepSet's Haystack platform for backend orchestration, Model Context Protocol servers, and Agent Client Protocol agents. The Haystack integration connects the Thunderbolt interface with backend tools responsible for model selection, retrieval, and automated responses.

This setup allows organizations to connect internal pipelines without needing to rewrite existing infrastructure.

Automation Features and Cross-Platform Support

Thunderbolt offers automation features for scheduling and repeating tasks. This includes generating daily briefings, monitoring specific topics, compiling reports, and triggering actions based on incoming data. These functions can be set up within the client environment without relying on external cloud services.

Native applications are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, enabling staff to access the same AI environment across desktop and mobile devices.

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21779 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:39:15 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21779 Quote:TSNC Variant A delivers 9x texture compression, lower-quality B variant up to 18x



Intel has shared new details on Texture Set Neural Compression, or TSNC, a neural texture compression technology first shown as an Intel Labs research demo at GDC 2025. The company now says it has rebuilt the project into a standalone SDK, with a new decompression API that can compile to C, C++, or HLSL. Intel says the decoder supports both a fallback fused multiply-add path for CPU and GPU, and a linear algebra path that uses XMX acceleration on supported Intel GPUs.

This is yet another compression algorithm based on neural networks, followed by NVIDIA, who also held a GDC talk and mentioned up to 85% compression. Intel is working on two variants, one offering up to 9x compression and another up to 18x. 

TSNC vs BC1

The basic idea is to go beyond standard block compression by training a neural network to encode and decode a set of textures together. Intel stores the latent data in a four-layer BC1-based feature pyramid, then reconstructs the original texture channels through a three-layer MLP decoder. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:TSNC Variant A delivers 9x texture compression, lower-quality B variant up to 18x



Intel has shared new details on Texture Set Neural Compression, or TSNC, a neural texture compression technology first shown as an Intel Labs research demo at GDC 2025. The company now says it has rebuilt the project into a standalone SDK, with a new decompression API that can compile to C, C++, or HLSL. Intel says the decoder supports both a fallback fused multiply-add path for CPU and GPU, and a linear algebra path that uses XMX acceleration on supported Intel GPUs.

This is yet another compression algorithm based on neural networks, followed by NVIDIA, who also held a GDC talk and mentioned up to 85% compression. Intel is working on two variants, one offering up to 9x compression and another up to 18x. 

TSNC vs BC1

The basic idea is to go beyond standard block compression by training a neural network to encode and decode a set of textures together. Intel stores the latent data in a four-layer BC1-based feature pyramid, then reconstructs the original texture channels through a three-layer MLP decoder. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21702 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:16:14 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21702 Quote:NVIDIA adds even more AI frames



NVIDIA has started rolling out DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation 6X through the opt-in NVIDIA app beta. The new overrides are limited to GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, and NVIDIA says GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 WHQL or newer is required. Needless to say, this update is only for RTX 50 owners, NVIDIA even provided a chart that shows RTX 40 clearly falling behind in supported features. 


Source: NVIDIA

The new Dynamic mode replaces a fixed frame multiplier with an adaptive system that changes in real time based on GPU load and the display target. NVIDIA says the feature is designed to generate only the number of frames needed to reach a chosen cap or the monitor refresh rate, instead of staying locked to one preset multiplier throughout gameplay. 

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:NVIDIA adds even more AI frames



NVIDIA has started rolling out DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation 6X through the opt-in NVIDIA app beta. The new overrides are limited to GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, and NVIDIA says GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 WHQL or newer is required. Needless to say, this update is only for RTX 50 owners, NVIDIA even provided a chart that shows RTX 40 clearly falling behind in supported features. 


Source: NVIDIA

The new Dynamic mode replaces a fixed frame multiplier with an adaptive system that changes in real time based on GPU load and the display target. NVIDIA says the feature is designed to generate only the number of frames needed to reach a chosen cap or the monitor refresh rate, instead of staying locked to one preset multiplier throughout gameplay. 

Continue Reading... ]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21701 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21701 Quote:Anti-Lag 2 is no more?



As you may recall, around November, just weeks before the Redstone release, AMD made a quiet change to its technology stack. With AMD, it is often hard to keep track of what the company is doing, because it tends to leave many changes unannounced. The quiet renaming of various FidelityFX technologies to simply “FSR” was not officially highlighted and was only noticed after we spotted the change on AMD’s website.

As a result, FidelityFX Super Resolution simply became FSR Upscaling. Frame Generation also received the FSR prefix, and AMD added FSR Ray Regeneration and Radiance Caching alongside the Redstone release. Redstone is easily AMD’s slowest technology rollout yet. It is currently available in just two games, and not even with the full stack, because Radiance Caching is not available anywhere yet.

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As you may recall, around November, just weeks before the Redstone release, AMD made a quiet change to its technology stack. With AMD, it is often hard to keep track of what the company is doing, because it tends to leave many changes unannounced. The quiet renaming of various FidelityFX technologies to simply “FSR” was not officially highlighted and was only noticed after we spotted the change on AMD’s website.

As a result, FidelityFX Super Resolution simply became FSR Upscaling. Frame Generation also received the FSR prefix, and AMD added FSR Ray Regeneration and Radiance Caching alongside the Redstone release. Redstone is easily AMD’s slowest technology rollout yet. It is currently available in just two games, and not even with the full stack, because Radiance Caching is not available anywhere yet.

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