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Can Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra Challenge the MacBook Pro?
Quick take: Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Ultra is its most ambitious premium laptop yet, combining NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform, up to 128GB of unified memory, and a creator-focused design aimed directly at MacBook Pro users.
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, a new flagship laptop designed for creators, developers, and power users who need workstation-level performance in a portable form factor.
At first glance, the Surface Laptop Ultra looks like another premium Surface device. Dig a little deeper, however, and it becomes clear that Microsoft has much bigger ambitions.
With cutting-edge AI hardware, a high-end Mini-LED display, up to 128GB of unified memory, and a creator-friendly port selection, the Surface Laptop Ultra appears designed to compete directly with Apple's MacBook Pro lineup.
What Is Surface Laptop Ultra?
Surface Laptop Ultra is Microsoft's newest premium laptop and represents a major evolution of the Surface brand.
The device is powered by NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform, combining a 20-core ARM processor, Blackwell GPU technology, and unified memory architecture designed for demanding creative and AI workloads.
Microsoft says the system is capable of running advanced AI models locally while delivering the efficiency benefits associated with ARM-based computing.
The result is a laptop that sits somewhere between a traditional Surface device and a mobile workstation.
Why Microsoft Is Targeting The MacBook Pro
The comparison with Apple's MacBook Pro is impossible to ignore.
Both devices target similar audiences:
- Content creators
- Developers
- Design professionals
- Video editors
- Power users
Microsoft is also adopting several ideas that have helped Apple's recent MacBook Pro models stand out, including unified memory, ARM-based performance, and strong AI acceleration capabilities.
The Surface Laptop Ultra appears designed to give Windows users a premium alternative without requiring them to leave the Microsoft ecosystem.
A Powerful Hardware Platform
One of the headline features is support for up to 128GB of unified memory.
That puts the Surface Laptop Ultra firmly into professional territory and allows the system to handle large creative projects, complex workloads, and increasingly demanding AI applications.
Microsoft also claims the RTX Spark platform can run large AI models locally, reducing dependence on cloud-based services and improving privacy and responsiveness.
While most consumers may never need this level of performance, professionals working with video, design, development, and AI tools could find the additional horsepower extremely appealing.
The Features Creators Will Appreciate
Unlike many premium laptops that sacrifice connectivity in pursuit of thin designs, Microsoft appears to have prioritized practicality.
Surface Laptop Ultra includes:
- USB-C ports
- USB-A connectivity
- HDMI output
- SD card support
- 3.5mm headphone jack
For photographers, videographers, and creators who regularly connect accessories and external storage, those additions could make a significant difference in day-to-day use.
Microsoft's AI Strategy Is Written All Over This Laptop
Surface Laptop Ultra arrives at a time when Microsoft is investing heavily in AI-powered computing.
Recent announcements such as Microsoft Scout and OpenClaw demonstrate the company's belief that AI agents will play an increasingly important role in how people work and interact with technology.
The Surface Laptop Ultra appears purpose-built for that future, providing the hardware foundation needed to run more advanced AI experiences locally.
Rather than relying entirely on cloud processing, Microsoft wants future AI experiences to take advantage of powerful hardware directly on the device.
Can It Really Challenge The MacBook Pro?
On paper, the Surface Laptop Ultra certainly has the ingredients needed to compete with Apple's premium laptops.
The combination of high-end hardware, substantial memory options, creator-focused features, and AI capabilities makes it one of the most ambitious Surface devices Microsoft has ever produced.
Whether it can truly challenge the MacBook Pro will ultimately depend on real-world performance, battery life, software compatibility, and pricing.
What is clear, however, is that Microsoft is no longer content to simply compete in the Windows laptop market. With Surface Laptop Ultra, the company is taking direct aim at one of the most respected laptops in the industry.
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Get a free Google Gome Mini when you purchase NVIDIA SHIELD TV
Best Buy and Walmart are offering a free Google Home Mini to anyone purchasing a new NVIDIA SHIELD TV. Google's smart speake usually retails for around $49 and the deal is available to customers until October 27.
The NVIDIA SHIELD TV is available in a 16GB variant with a Remote for $179, while adding a SHIELD Controller will increase the price to $199. You can pick up the deal from either retailer using the links below, and free shipping with be included through both.
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Update 3.0 for the NVIDIA Shield Tablet has the following new features and improvements:
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NVIDIA Shield Tablet receives update 3.0 with Android 5.1 Lollipop
The Android 5.1 Lollipop update is now rolling out to the NVIDIA Shield Tablet, in the form of Update 3.0. The update can be downloaded under Settings on both LTE and WiFi variants of the NVIDIA Shield Tablet.
The Android 5.1 Lollipop update offers a few UI tweaks, improves how notifications are handled, and patches some bugs. Even though it is not a major Android version, it offers some useful enhancements to the platform.
The update will be rolled out in stages, so expect a few days before it is available for your device. Once you receive the OTA notification, make sure your battery is appropriately (at least 50%) charged and that you are connected to a strong WiFi connection before downloading and installing the update.
Update 3.0 for the NVIDIA Shield Tablet has the following new features and improvements:
- Upgrade Android Operating System to version 5.1
- Improved performance and responsiveness.
- Enhanced security, including support for Android for Work.
- Improved quick-settings menu, profile management etc.
- Improved display performance
- Enabled Global Tone Mapping feature. This feature can be toggled by the user.
- New firmware update for SHIELD controller
- Improved pairing experience and other optimizations.
- Please note: You can update the SHIELD controller over WiFi. Look out for a notification on your SHIELD tablet.
- System wide improvements including camera, audio, modem (LTE only) and other fixes
A member from XDA-Developers has posted the direct links for the full ROM files for all SHIELD Tablet variants. You should be able to manually apply these files in a custom recovery. This will be useful to users you have rooted their tablet, and are therefore ineligible for post-Android 5.0 OTA updates.
According to the comments, it would seem the WiFi model uses the same ROM no matter what county you are in.
source - NVIDIA | XDA
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NVIDIA held its CES press event on Sunday night, introducing its next mobile "super" chip. The 256-core NVIDIA Tegra X1 brings over one teraflop of processing power to mobile devices, which is twice the power offered by the NVIDIA Tegra K1.
The NVIDIA Tegra X1 will be available in the first half of the year, and is designed for "embedded products, mobile devices, autonomous machines and automotive applications."
The NVIDIA Tegra X1 includes a 256-core Maxwell GPU, 8 CPU cores consisting of 4 Cortex-A57 and 4 Cortex-A53 CPUs, 60 fps 4K video (H.265, H.264, VP9), 1.3 gigapixel of camera throughput and the chips are produced using the 20nm process. With the powerful Maxwell graphics power on the NVIDIA Tegra X1, the company says that the chip is the first mobile processor that can hold its own against supercomputers and game consoles.
According to NVIDIA, the Tegra X1 has more power than the fastest supercomputers of 15 years ago. And while ASCI Red took up 1,600 square feet and used 500,000 watts of power (another 500,000 watts was used to cool the room the supercomputer was in), the Tegra X1 is the size of a thumbnail and draws under 10 watts of power.
source - NVIDIA
NVIDIA Tegra X1 announced, with twice the power of Tegra K1
NVIDIA held its CES press event on Sunday night, introducing its next mobile "super" chip. The 256-core NVIDIA Tegra X1 brings over one teraflop of processing power to mobile devices, which is twice the power offered by the NVIDIA Tegra K1.
The NVIDIA Tegra X1 will be available in the first half of the year, and is designed for "embedded products, mobile devices, autonomous machines and automotive applications."
The NVIDIA Tegra X1 includes a 256-core Maxwell GPU, 8 CPU cores consisting of 4 Cortex-A57 and 4 Cortex-A53 CPUs, 60 fps 4K video (H.265, H.264, VP9), 1.3 gigapixel of camera throughput and the chips are produced using the 20nm process. With the powerful Maxwell graphics power on the NVIDIA Tegra X1, the company says that the chip is the first mobile processor that can hold its own against supercomputers and game consoles.
According to NVIDIA, the Tegra X1 has more power than the fastest supercomputers of 15 years ago. And while ASCI Red took up 1,600 square feet and used 500,000 watts of power (another 500,000 watts was used to cool the room the supercomputer was in), the Tegra X1 is the size of a thumbnail and draws under 10 watts of power.
source - NVIDIA
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The NVIDIA Shield Tablet with LTE is now receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, according to an announcement from the company on Twitter. The update arrives a week after it was released to its Wi-Fi sibling.
In addition to the features and improvements from Lollipop, the update also adds some improvements to NVIDIA's own apps. You can now look forward to layer support, custom color creation, and stencils in NVIDIA's Dabbler app, as well as streaming access to full versions of over 20 PC games via Grid in the Shield Hub app.
If you've received the Lollipop update on your Shield tablet? Share your experience in the following comments section.
source - NVIDIA (Twitter) | AndroidCentral
NVIDIA Shield tablet with LTE receives Lollipop update
The NVIDIA Shield Tablet with LTE is now receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, according to an announcement from the company on Twitter. The update arrives a week after it was released to its Wi-Fi sibling.
In addition to the features and improvements from Lollipop, the update also adds some improvements to NVIDIA's own apps. You can now look forward to layer support, custom color creation, and stencils in NVIDIA's Dabbler app, as well as streaming access to full versions of over 20 PC games via Grid in the Shield Hub app.
If you've received the Lollipop update on your Shield tablet? Share your experience in the following comments section.
source - NVIDIA (Twitter) | AndroidCentral
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As promised, the NVIDIA Shield tablet is now receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop software update OTA (over-the-air). It's also one of the the first non Nexus-branded Android products to be updated to Lollipop.
Besides the new features and improvements from Lollipop, the update also brings some extra features to NVIDIA's own apps. Dabbler, their drawing app used in conjunction with the Shield Tablet's bundled stylus, will support layers, custom color creation, stencils, and drawing uploads directly to Google Drive. It will even tie in with the system's native Twitch streaming, so you can broadcast your artistic skills live to the world.
The Shield Hub is also getting a Material Design update. It will have added a link to Grid games in addition to existing access to Android titles and games stored on a paired PC. You'll also get access to 4K console mode, which is good news for those of us with ridiculously nice TVs, and Y-cable support for those that really need to plug everything into their device. According to reports, the Shield Portable will also be receiving the update in the near future.
Have you received the Lollipop update on your Shield tablet? Share your experience in the following comments section.
source - AndroidCentral
NVIDIA Shield tablet receives Android 5.0 Lollipop
As promised, the NVIDIA Shield tablet is now receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop software update OTA (over-the-air). It's also one of the the first non Nexus-branded Android products to be updated to Lollipop.
Besides the new features and improvements from Lollipop, the update also brings some extra features to NVIDIA's own apps. Dabbler, their drawing app used in conjunction with the Shield Tablet's bundled stylus, will support layers, custom color creation, stencils, and drawing uploads directly to Google Drive. It will even tie in with the system's native Twitch streaming, so you can broadcast your artistic skills live to the world.
The Shield Hub is also getting a Material Design update. It will have added a link to Grid games in addition to existing access to Android titles and games stored on a paired PC. You'll also get access to 4K console mode, which is good news for those of us with ridiculously nice TVs, and Y-cable support for those that really need to plug everything into their device. According to reports, the Shield Portable will also be receiving the update in the near future.
Have you received the Lollipop update on your Shield tablet? Share your experience in the following comments section.
source - AndroidCentral
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NVIDIA SHIELD tablet will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop update
NVidia announced today that its powerful NVIDIA SHIELD tablet be receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update (which Google announced yesterday). Unfortunately NVidia didn't give an exact date its tablet will get the update, but we assume it’s going to happen in the next few months.
Additionally NVidia also did say that "more" is coming to the SHIELD tablet, besides Lollipop, but they didnt detail what they meant by that.
Like the newly announced Google Nexus 9, the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet is powered by a Tegra K1 processor, and is the world's first tablet to use this chipset. NVidia presents it as a device that has the "muscle to handle the technologies that make PC gaming great." Besides that, the slate features an 8 inch touch display with a 1200 x 1920 pixel resolution, Nvidia's own DirectStylus, stereo speakers, up to 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, 5MP rear and front-facing cameras and 2GB of RAM.
The 16 GB, Wi-Fi-only version of the SHIELD Tablet is available since June (costing $299), while the LTE variant, which offers more internal memory, was launched in September for $399. Both models currently run Android 4.4 KitKat.
source - NVIDIA (Twitter)
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NVIDIA has announced its new 64-bit ARMv8 "Denver" SoC for Android, which is the successor to its Tegra K1 chip. The company is very confident of the chips abilities and claims that the "Denver" SoC offers the same performance found on some PCs.
source - NVIDIA
NVIDIA announces 64-bit "Denver" ARM chip for Android which rivals PC performance
NVIDIA has announced its new 64-bit ARMv8 "Denver" SoC for Android, which is the successor to its Tegra K1 chip. The company is very confident of the chips abilities and claims that the "Denver" SoC offers the same performance found on some PCs."Denver" will be available in two pin-compatible versions, and both feature a new technology called Dynamic Code Optimization. This technology "optimizes frequently used software routines at runtime into dense, highly tuned microcode-equivalent routines. These are stored in a dedicated, 128MB main-memory-based optimization cache." This means that when you run certain apps, the optimized code is already ready and waiting. And the Dynamic Code Optimization will work on apps already written for the ARM platform, meaning no additional work for the developer.
NVIDIA has high hopes for the SoC, saying that it will "rival some mainstream PC-class CPUs at significantly reduced power consumption." With speed, power and less power use, "Denver" appears perfect to run games, create content and run powerful enterprise-centric apps on Android flavored devices.
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| NVIDIA introduces its 64-bit ARM v8 SoC for Android |
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NVIDIA SHIELD
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The second generation NVIDIA SHIELD is made out of two components - the tablet and a separate controller, unless the original NVIDIA SHIELD which was combined both components into a portable gaming console. The NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet features an 8 inch full 1080p HD display, 16GB of internal storage, optional 4G LTE connectivity (with 32GB model), a 5 megapixel rear camera, a 5 megapixel front camera and an NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor clocked at 2.2GHz with 2GB of RAM.
The NVIDIA SHIELD controller which is sold separately includes a built in touchpad, voice controls, a stereo headset jack and android controls along with the regular gaming buttons.
The full NVIDIA SHIELD specifications follow:
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| NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet | |||
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| Release | - | ||
| A.K.A. | - | ||
| BUY | U.S. | - | - |
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| Size | Dimensions | 221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.8 x 5.0 x 0.36 inches) | |
| Weight | 390 grams (13.7 oz) | ||
| Display | Type | full HD display | |
| Size | 8.0 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920x1200 pixels | ||
| Features | multi-touch; 294 ppi pixel density | ||
| Connectivity | 2G | GSM, EDGE | |
| 3G | U.S. | Bands 1,2,5,8 (2100/1900/850/900) | |
| Others | Bands 1,2,4,5 (2100, 1900, 1700, 850) | ||
| 4G | U.S. | Bands 2,4,5,7,17 (1900, 1700, 850, 2600, 700) | |
| Others | 1,3,7,20 (2100/1800/2600/800) | ||
| WLAN | 802.11n 2x2 Mimo 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.0; LE | ||
| USB | 2.0 microUSB | ||
| Others | - | ||
| Camera | Rear | 5 MP | |
| Features | autofocus; HDR | ||
| Video | - | ||
Front | 5 MP | ||
Features | HDR | ||
Video | - | ||
| Memory | Internal | 16 GB | |
| 32GB (LTE model) | |||
| External | microSD | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | ||
| Hardware | CPU | 2.2GHz ARM Cortex A15 processor | |
| GPU | 192 core Kepler GPU | ||
| Chipset | NVIDIA Tegra K1 | ||
| Audio | 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with microphone support; Front facing stereo speakers; dual bass reflex port with built-in microphone | ||
| Radio | - | ||
| Video | Mini-HDMI output; 4K Ultra-HD Ready | ||
| Navigation | GPS; GLONASS | ||
| Sensors | 3-axis gyroscope; 3-axis accelerometer; 3-axis digital compass | ||
| Others | Dual analog joysticks; D-pad; Left/right analog triggers; Left/right bumpers; A/B/X/Y buttons | ||
| Design | clamshell display attached to gaming controller | ||
| Stylus | DirectStylus 2 with 3D Paint (Included) | ||
| SIM type | Micro-SIM | ||
| Colors | Silver | ||
| Battery | 19.75 Watt Hours | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Usage | - | ||
| Playback | music | - | |
| video | - | ||
| Software | OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA TegraZone; Sonic 4 Episode II THD; Expendable: Rearmed; Hulu Plus; TwitchTV | ||
| Others | Android apps on Google Play | ||
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SHIELD Wirelss Controller | |||
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| Connectivity | WLAN | Wi-Fi Direct wireless connectivity | |
| USB | 2.0 microUSB for charging or wired gameplay (USB cable included) | ||
| Others | - | ||
| Hardware | Audio | 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with microphone support | |
| Others | Dual analog joysticks; D-pad; Left/right analog triggers; Left/right bumpers; A/B/X/Y buttons; Volume +/- buttons; Android Home and Back buttons; Start button; NVIDIA power/multi-function button; Capacitive touch pad with button | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable battery | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Usage | - | ||
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The NVIDIA SHIELD tablet was announced last week and immediately offered on pre-order to those who were interested in purchasing the gaming slate. Starting today the new tablet is available for purchase and costs $299 for its 16GB variant. Keep in mind that this is the Wi-Fi only model. An LTE-enabled model with 32GB of internal memory is expected to be released at a later date at a price of $399.
source - NVIDIA
NVIDIA SHIELD tablet now available for purchase
The NVIDIA SHIELD tablet was announced last week and immediately offered on pre-order to those who were interested in purchasing the gaming slate. Starting today the new tablet is available for purchase and costs $299 for its 16GB variant. Keep in mind that this is the Wi-Fi only model. An LTE-enabled model with 32GB of internal memory is expected to be released at a later date at a price of $399.
According to NVIDIA, the SHIELD Tablet is "the first with the muscle to handle the technologies that make PC gaming great". This claim can be greatly attributed to NVIDIA's own Tegra K1 chipset, which has a 192-core Kepler GPU. The setup is run by a 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A15 processor and 2GB of RAM. The tablet specs include an 8-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, stereo speakers, NVIDIA DirectStylus 2, 5MP rear and front-facing cameras.
NVIDIA is also offering a Shield Wireless Controller and a Shield Tablet Cover, but these are being sold separately, for $59.99 and $39.99, respectively.
You dont have to be an avid gamer to enjoy the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet. It offers a nice set of features while not costing too much. Those who are primarily purchasing this device for gaming, should probably opt for the controller in order to fully enjoy the experience.The new slate seems to be available only in the US for now, and you can get it via the source link below.
source - NVIDIA
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NVIDIA has just announced the successor to last year's SHIELD Portable, which it is calling the NVIDIA SHIELD. The device is built with gamers in mind, and is made up of two components - an 8 inch tablet and a dedicated controller. NVIDIA is also releasing some matching accessories to let you get the most our of your new device.
source - NVIDIA
NVIDIA announces SHIELD tablet and SHIELD wireless controller, pre-orders begin today
NVIDIA has just announced the successor to last year's SHIELD Portable, which it is calling the NVIDIA SHIELD. The device is built with gamers in mind, and is made up of two components - an 8 inch tablet and a dedicated controller. NVIDIA is also releasing some matching accessories to let you get the most our of your new device.
In terms of design, the NVIDIA SHIELD tablet has a thickness of 0.36 inches (9.2 mm) and a weight of 13.7 oz (390 grams). Its 8 inch display has a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels for a satisfying, Full HD gaming experience. On its front we find stereo speakers promising loud, rich sound. It also comes with an NVIDIA DirectStylus 2 stylus for drawing and taking notes which has its own chassis on the device.
The device is powered by a high-performing NVIDIA Tegra K1 chip with a 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A15 processor, 2GB of RAM and a a 192-core Kepler GPU. NVidia claims that this combination can handle some of the heaviest games with support for Unreal Engine 4, OpenGL 4.4, and DirectX 12. Other specs include a 5 megapixel rear camera with autofocus, a secondary 5MP camera in front for video calls and 16GB of internal storage. If you want connectivity on the move, you can opt for the 32GB model which has LTE connectivity compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile networks in the U.S.. If the onboard storage is not enough, you always have the microSD card expansion to add some storage of your own.
On the software side of things, NVIDIA has added the option to stream games from a PC powered by a GeForce GTX graphics card to the to the SHIELD tablet. Plus, gamers in Northern California are given exclusive access to the NVIDIA GRID cloud gaming beta, which features a library of high-quality PC games that can be streamed to the tablet while data is processed and saved in the cloud. With NVIDIA ShadowPlay, gamers can record their most epic gaming moments and broadcast them over the Twitch video platform. To make the most of their NVIDIA DirectStylus 2 stylus, users may take advantage of the NVIDIA Dabbler painting application with its realistic watercolor and paint effects. To make the deal even sweeter, NVIDIA is pre-loading Trine 2: Complete Story – a premium game title featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online cooperative multiplayer.
As for the SHIELD game controller, it has a directional pad, two analog sticks, four action buttons and four shoulder buttons. Connection to the SHIELD tablet is handled over Wi-Fi Direct, which allows the accessory to achieve super-low latency times for instant response while playing. In addition, the controller features a built-in microphone and a headset jack.
Gamers that wish to protect their SHIELD tablet may take a look at the cover that NVIDIA is offering. It doubles as a stand with 3 angle positions for a more comfortable gaming experience.
You may pre-order the Wi-Fi-only SHIELD tablet today for a price of $299. The 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE model is expected to come at a later time, priced at $399. The SHIELD wireless controller and the detachable cover are being sold separately for $59 and $39 respectively.
source - NVIDIA
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Half-Life 2 is now available for the Android powered NVidia Shield. Half-Life 2 offers a startling level of realism and responsiveness, opening the door to a world where the player’s presence affects everything around him, from the physical environments to the behaviors - even the emotions - of both friends and enemies.
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[Android app] Half-Life 2 now available for the NVidia Shield
Half-Life 2 is now available for the Android powered NVidia Shield. Half-Life 2 offers a startling level of realism and responsiveness, opening the door to a world where the player’s presence affects everything around him, from the physical environments to the behaviors - even the emotions - of both friends and enemies.You can download the game directly on your NVidia Shield through the Google Play Store or by using the following link:
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| Price | $ 9.99 |
| Requirements | Varies with device |
Half-Life 2 was originally released on November 16, 2004, following a five-year development. Same year, it won 39 Game Of The Year awards, and was crowned "Game Of The Decade" in 2012. It was followed by two episodic sequels, which aren't included in the Android version.
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Popular PC game portal is now available on the Android powered NVidia Shield. Portal is a hybrid of FPS and puzzle style gaming that creates a new genre of spatial brain teasers, offering hours of totally unique gameplay. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories and noted for its humorous writing, the game requires player to solve puzzles and challenges by opening portals, maneuvering objects, and moving themselves through space in ways that used to be impossible.
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[Android app] Portal now available for the NVidia Shield
Popular PC game portal is now available on the Android powered NVidia Shield. Portal is a hybrid of FPS and puzzle style gaming that creates a new genre of spatial brain teasers, offering hours of totally unique gameplay. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories and noted for its humorous writing, the game requires player to solve puzzles and challenges by opening portals, maneuvering objects, and moving themselves through space in ways that used to be impossible.You can download the game directly on your device through the Google Play Store or by using the following link
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| Price | $ 9.99 |
| Requirements | Varies with device |
Portal appeared in 2007 along with Half-Life 2: Episode Two. It has an unique gravity and physics-based gameplay that will get you "thinking with portals".
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NVidia is rolling out a new update for its SHIELD gaming console starting today. Since SHIELD is already running the latest version of Android, this is a maintenance update, but it is somewhat large (at 460MB), so users should make sure they have access to a Wi-Fi connection to download the update.
NVidia SHIELD receives software update
NVidia is rolling out a new update for its SHIELD gaming console starting today. Since SHIELD is already running the latest version of Android, this is a maintenance update, but it is somewhat large (at 460MB), so users should make sure they have access to a Wi-Fi connection to download the update.
The update will be pushed OTA (over-the-air) and you will receive a notification when it is available for your device. SHIELD owners can check for the update by heading to Settings > About Device menu if they have not received the OTA notification.
According to the changelog, there are three main focuses in this update: an Apps2SD bug fix, a bug fix for the bumper button volume function (much easier than using the on-screen virtual volume keys), and better security and speed for the GameStream service.
In order to get GameStream working with your NVIDIA GeForce-equipped gaming PC, make sure you download and install the latest version of GeForce Experience.
source - NVidia | Android Police
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NVidia SHIELD receives KitKat update with GameStream Anywhere, Mouse and Keyboard support and more
Nearly a year after the NVidia SHIELD was officially unveiled, the company continues to keep their gaming tablet updated and supported. Following the release of several new features and improvements to the device in the form of updates, NVidia is ready to bring Android 4.4 KitKat to the SHIELD.
In addition to KitKat, the software package will take GameStream out of beta, expand console mode, add support for streaming from any network, and a whole lot more.
The SHIELD will run Android 4.4.2 with the new update. That probably won't change the core experience of such a targeted device, but it will give users access to new features like the Android Runtime, and it should ensure better compatibility with newer games and apps. NVIDIA would also like to point out that there are now over 330 Android games that support SHIELD's controls, and over 100 PC games that integrate with the GameStream service, assuming you have compatible NVIDIA PC hardware.
GameStream is being brought out of beta with this update, which means the maximum frame rate of streamed games has been boosted to 60fps, and users will be able to output to a full 1080p using the built-in HDMI port. Hardware compatibility is expanding to gaming notebooks, though they'll need to be both high-end and recent, since it only works with GTX 600M, 700M, and 800M mobile GPUs. Streaming games in console mode (with your SHIELD plugged into your television) will support Bluetooth mice and keyboard for PC-style controls, plus USB-Y cables for Ethernet access and charging at the same time. You'll also be able to pair multiple gaming PCs to your SHIELD. Advanced settings will let users manually set frames per second and bitrate to better serve their connection.
But the biggest addition to GameStream is the ability to play your home PC games on any network. The restriction to your home LAN was one of the biggest issues we had with the initial beta release of GameStream, so it's good to see that resolved. NVIDIA requires a solid WiFi connection and at least 5Mbps up and down. For easy access on the road, you can wake your PC and log into it remotely.
Using non-supported PC games on GameStream should also get easier, or at least more flexible, because an update to the GeForce Experience PC app will let you manually add games (or even regular Windows programs) to GameStream. Whether or not that results in a good experience will largely depend on the game - good controller support will make it easier to play the game on SHIELD.
NVIDIA has also redesigned the TegraZone app with a visual refresh and a news feed, and the Gamepad Mapper is getting a usability overhaul. Users will be able to access the control mapping app via holding down the central power button or the Start button.
source - NVidia | Android Police
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NVIDIA Tegra Zone for Android has been updated to version 2.9 and now supports all Android devices. Until now, the app only supported devices powered by NVIDIA's Tegra series processors. Now all Android device owners can "explore and discover" various games on NVIDIA's gaming hub.
You can download the app or install the update directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the following link:
The update also brings improved support for portable game consoles such as the NVIDIA Shield and
Mad Catz M.O.J.O. Additionally the update also brings Google Play Services support, which will allow users to track their achievements or review, rate and share information about their games. TegraZone will also allow users to highlight "special interest groups of games by feature, genre, or publisher". Gamers can also sign in with and use their Google+ information to personalize their public profiles in TegraZone.
[Android app] NVIDIA TegraZone now compatible with all devices
NVIDIA Tegra Zone for Android has been updated to version 2.9 and now supports all Android devices. Until now, the app only supported devices powered by NVIDIA's Tegra series processors. Now all Android device owners can "explore and discover" various games on NVIDIA's gaming hub.You can download the app or install the update directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the following link:
| Download |  |
| Price | FREE |
| Requirements | Android 2.2 or greater |
The update also brings improved support for portable game consoles such as the NVIDIA Shield and
Mad Catz M.O.J.O. Additionally the update also brings Google Play Services support, which will allow users to track their achievements or review, rate and share information about their games. TegraZone will also allow users to highlight "special interest groups of games by feature, genre, or publisher". Gamers can also sign in with and use their Google+ information to personalize their public profiles in TegraZone.
NVIDIA Tegra Zone for Android version 2.9 has the following new changes and improvements:
- Supports Google Play Game Services – achievements for downloading games, submitting reviews/ratings, and spreading the word about TegraZone games
- Uses Google+ login to personalize your TegraZone experience
- TegraZone Collections will allow highlighting of special interest groups of games by feature, genre, or publisher
- Support for NVIDIA SHIELD and MadCatz MOJO
- Enabled for users of non-Tegra devices so they can learn about Tegra and great Android games
- Minor bug fixes
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Nvidia has officially unveiled its new Tegra K1 mobile processor which comes with an impressive 192-core Kepler GPU. The Nvidia Tegra K1 will first come in a combination of that new Kepler graphics chip and a quad-core Cortex A15 (plus one shadow A15 core) in the first half of 2014.
Additionally NVidia has managed to replace the ULP GeForce graphics chip it used earlier on its mobile processors with a desktop class GeForce Kepler graphics on its Tegra K1 chip. Nvidia showed a presentation slide making it clear that this means convergence on the graphics front and we can expect its future mobile roadmap to match the desktop one.
While the processor still has the standard 32-bit ARMv7 instruction set, NVidia has actually widened the memory width to 40 bits to avoid the 4GB trap. With a 40-bit memory addressability, devices featuring the first-gen Tegra K1 would have a higher limit for the maximum amount of RAM - 8GB instead of just 4GB.
Technically, the Tegra K1 comes after the dual-core Tegra 2, and quad-core Tegra 3 and 4. Nonetheless, "it's almost inappropriate to call it Tegra 5, because it's simply not linear," CEO Jen-Hsun Huang said at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. "It's the most successful architecture we've created."
Interestingly, Nvidia mentioned that the Tegra K1 actually delivers more horsepower than even consoles like the PlayStation 3 at a much lower power consumption of just around 5 watts. We don't know under what load exactly, but this sounds just like a power target for tablets, so expect to see this new chip in tablets rather than smartphones. After multiple delays of the Tegra 3 and 4 chips, we really hope Huang and crew have it all figured out now, and we’ll get to see more OEMs embracing the new chip. After all, the new Kepler is one thing that should really up the ante in mobile gaming, a field where the Tegra K1 really shines.
source - NVidia
Nvidia Tegra K1 announced with 192-core Kepler GPU, set for H1 2014 release
Nvidia has officially unveiled its new Tegra K1 mobile processor which comes with an impressive 192-core Kepler GPU. The Nvidia Tegra K1 will first come in a combination of that new Kepler graphics chip and a quad-core Cortex A15 (plus one shadow A15 core) in the first half of 2014.The Tegra K1 processor itself is a quad-core Cortex A15 chip. Nvidia, however, is in the unique position to be developing a Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) where a lot of the traditional CPU load can be transferred over to the GPU. The Tegra K1 is exactly that, and the 192 cores of the Kepler graphics chip are actually CUDA cores that do some of the lifting that traditionally a CPU would do.
Additionally NVidia has managed to replace the ULP GeForce graphics chip it used earlier on its mobile processors with a desktop class GeForce Kepler graphics on its Tegra K1 chip. Nvidia showed a presentation slide making it clear that this means convergence on the graphics front and we can expect its future mobile roadmap to match the desktop one.
While the processor still has the standard 32-bit ARMv7 instruction set, NVidia has actually widened the memory width to 40 bits to avoid the 4GB trap. With a 40-bit memory addressability, devices featuring the first-gen Tegra K1 would have a higher limit for the maximum amount of RAM - 8GB instead of just 4GB.
Technically, the Tegra K1 comes after the dual-core Tegra 2, and quad-core Tegra 3 and 4. Nonetheless, "it's almost inappropriate to call it Tegra 5, because it's simply not linear," CEO Jen-Hsun Huang said at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. "It's the most successful architecture we've created."
Interestingly, Nvidia mentioned that the Tegra K1 actually delivers more horsepower than even consoles like the PlayStation 3 at a much lower power consumption of just around 5 watts. We don't know under what load exactly, but this sounds just like a power target for tablets, so expect to see this new chip in tablets rather than smartphones. After multiple delays of the Tegra 3 and 4 chips, we really hope Huang and crew have it all figured out now, and we’ll get to see more OEMs embracing the new chip. After all, the new Kepler is one thing that should really up the ante in mobile gaming, a field where the Tegra K1 really shines.
source - NVidia
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The NVidia Tegra Note 7 is now receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is the first major software update for the tablet. The update is being pushed OTA (over-the-air) and includes an enhanced stylus experience, a new camera capability and the regular bug fixes.
With the new update, the 5MP camera on the Note 7 will support AOHDR (always-on high-dynamic range) for "more lifelike images across a range of lighting conditions", and also gains video stabilization. As for the stylus-related novelties, these include: overall response improvements, support for left-handed users, and a DirectStylus help option under the settings menu.
Now that Android 4.3 is available, we hope that NVidia will work on bringing Android 4.4 KitKat to their $199 tablet.
source - NVidia
NVidia Tegra Note 7 receives Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software update
The NVidia Tegra Note 7 is now receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is the first major software update for the tablet. The update is being pushed OTA (over-the-air) and includes an enhanced stylus experience, a new camera capability and the regular bug fixes.
With the new update, the 5MP camera on the Note 7 will support AOHDR (always-on high-dynamic range) for "more lifelike images across a range of lighting conditions", and also gains video stabilization. As for the stylus-related novelties, these include: overall response improvements, support for left-handed users, and a DirectStylus help option under the settings menu.
Now that Android 4.3 is available, we hope that NVidia will work on bringing Android 4.4 KitKat to their $199 tablet.
source - NVidia
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NVidia has announced the upcoming availability of its latest mobile SoCs, the Tegra 4i and Tegra 5. The processors themselves will be available in the first quarter of 2014, and devices powered by them will probably be available no later than the second quarter of the year.
The budget Tegra 4i is part Tegra 3, part Tegra 4 system chip, which will be used in mid-range devices. Unlike its bigger sibling (Tegra 4), the Tegra 4i comes with an LTE-Advanced modem on board, but sports fewer GPU cores compared to the Tegra 4. However, the 4i is more power-efficient due to its updated version of the quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU in comparison with the more powerful Cortex-A15, which is used in Tegra 4.
Nvidia Tegra 5, a.k.a. Logan, will not come with LTE modem inside. Nevertheless, the Icera i500 LTE modem, which Nvidia provides with the Tegra 4i, is certified and suitable for the Tegra 5 as well. The Tegra 5 will allegedly have one of the fastest GPUs around – the 192-core GPU Kepler, and will be a direct rival to Qualcomm's Adreno 400, which is also expected to be unveiled next year. Interestingly, Jen-Hsun Huang also admitted that customers will be delighted by the manufacturer that will produce these first Tegra 4i and Tegra 5 devices.
NVidia announces Tegra 4i and Tegra 5 processors
NVidia has announced the upcoming availability of its latest mobile SoCs, the Tegra 4i and Tegra 5. The processors themselves will be available in the first quarter of 2014, and devices powered by them will probably be available no later than the second quarter of the year.The budget Tegra 4i is part Tegra 3, part Tegra 4 system chip, which will be used in mid-range devices. Unlike its bigger sibling (Tegra 4), the Tegra 4i comes with an LTE-Advanced modem on board, but sports fewer GPU cores compared to the Tegra 4. However, the 4i is more power-efficient due to its updated version of the quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU in comparison with the more powerful Cortex-A15, which is used in Tegra 4.
Nvidia Tegra 5, a.k.a. Logan, will not come with LTE modem inside. Nevertheless, the Icera i500 LTE modem, which Nvidia provides with the Tegra 4i, is certified and suitable for the Tegra 5 as well. The Tegra 5 will allegedly have one of the fastest GPUs around – the 192-core GPU Kepler, and will be a direct rival to Qualcomm's Adreno 400, which is also expected to be unveiled next year. Interestingly, Jen-Hsun Huang also admitted that customers will be delighted by the manufacturer that will produce these first Tegra 4i and Tegra 5 devices.
source - GSMArena
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The full NVidia Tegra Note 7 specifications follow:
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The NVidia Tegra Note 7 is an affordable tablet which runs Android. The device features a 7 inch touch display with a 1280 by 800 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 4100 mAh battery, and a 1.8GHz quad-core Tegra 4 processor with 1GB of RAM.
The full NVidia Tegra Note 7 specifications follow:
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