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Nvidia announced two versions of its RTX 4080 at its GTC keynote — a 12GB model and a 16GB model. On the surface, this seems simple. Two configurations of the same graphics cards, except with different amount of memory. This is, after all, what Nvidia did with its RTX 3080 last year. There was the original 10GB RTX 3080 , and the 12GB RTX 3080 that got released earlier this year. But the situation with the two “versions” of the RTX 4080 couldn’t be more different. Not only is there a $300 gulf in price between these two products, but Nvidia confirmed to the media today that they do, in fact, use two different GPUs. The RTX 4080 16GB uses AD103, and the RTX 4080 12GB uses AD104. To call these two products different “versions” of the same graphics card is a pretty serious misnomer. Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GPU AD103 AD104 CUDA cores 9,728 7,680 Shader / RT cores 49 / 113 40 / 82 Tensor TFLOPS 780 … [Read more...] about Why the RTX 4080 12GB feels a lot like a rebranded RTX 4070 | Digital Trends

A fix is on the way to solving the Discord bug plaguing Nvidia's GeForce gaming graphics cards. However, you may or may not already have the update since it apparently automatically downloads itself to your system without your knowledge. We've asked Nvidia for clarification on precisely who is affected, how the fix gets applied, and some other details and are still awaiting a reply, but here's what we know. announced the update (opens in new tab) for Discord a couple of days ago; however, the chipmaker's vague statement caused more confusion among GeForce graphics card owners. The post didn't include instructions other than that the patch will arrive as an OTA (over-the-air) update. Apparently, it practically requires no user intervention other than restarting their systems for it to take effect. recent blog post (opens in new tab) . The problem with automatic downloads occurring in the background is that you have no clue when or if the update has been installed. Affected … [Read more...] about Nvidia Is Automatically Updating Systems to Fix the Discord Bug

Nothing beats curling up in bed with a blanket, a good book, and some free time to read. Unfortunately, not everyone can carve out time to do that, so you gotta’ get in some reading where you can. Whether you read before going to sleep, on the commute to work, for your studies, or as a recreational activity, you’ll enjoy a new way to read with a Kindle. E-readers and tablets like Kindles make it easy to carry a growing library of books in your pocket or bag, and you can use them anywhere. There are different Kindle models to choose from, each with features that will provide comfort and convenience to an activity that has stood the test of time. Amazon’s Kindle devices are mainstays in our list of the best e-readers . Kindles are available across a wide budget range too, not unlike some of the best tablet deals you can find. Moreover, if you’d like to enjoy savings when buying one of these e-book readers, we’re here to help you out. Here are some of the best Kindle deals that are … [Read more...] about Best Kindle Deals: Save on Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis and More | Digital Trends

As such, it’s obvious that many sports lend themselves nicely to the type of mathematical analyses that let keen-eyed statisticians predict outcomes — maybe even exact scores — just by crunching a bunch of numbers. After all, that’s the basis of sports betting, and it’s helped baseball managers craft winning teams on a tight budget just by considering little more than batting average, runs batted in, and stolen bases. But what happens when artificial intelligence algorithms are used to do what they do best — pick out patterns in data that human eyes typically can’t catch? Could these algorithms undermine the “house” and turn sports betting on its head? The prediction predicament Athletic events are chock full of juicy data that A.I. developers would probably love to feed to their algorithms. A power forward’s field goal percentage, a running back’s rushing yards, and a midfielder’s assists are obvious example of this kind of data. But there are other, less … [Read more...] about AI, Swarm Intelligence, and the Future of Sports Betting | Digital Trends

Excited for Hogwarts Legacy that’s set for release imminently? Best Buy has an amazing offer right now where if you pre-order the game, you can receive a $10 Best Buy e-gift card entirely for free. There’s no catch. It applies to all versions of the game including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Xbox One version when it releases later this year, all priced at $70. It also works with the Deluxe Edition of the game priced at $80. Not convinced yet? Read on while we tell you all about the deal. Why you should pre-order Hogwarts Legacy Hogwarts Legacy is the first full Harry Potter game in a very long time. An open-world action RPG, players will attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. From there, they’ll be sorted into one of the four houses and need to attend classes to hone their magical skills. Open-world, you can explore everything you’ve previously loved about the Harry Potter books and movies. Although, you won’t meet Harry himself as the game is … [Read more...] about Best Buy will give you a $10 to pre-order Hogwarts Legacy | Digital Trends