NVIDIA's Vera CPU trounces x86 chips, such as AMD's EPYC, in Agentic AI workloads, delivering a 6x performance gain with 40% lower latency. NVIDIA Vera's Monolithic CPU Design & Architectural Changes Achieve Over 2x Performance Gain Over x86 CPUs Such As AMD EPYC With Just 88 Cores, Beating 128 Cores Today, NVIDIA is going all out by sharing its full performance disclosure of the Vera CPU against x86 offerings. We just talked about the architecture in detail over here, and now, we will look at the performance capabilities that this chip has on offer. NVIDIA is evaluating Vera across four […]
GameSir has launched the new GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl wireless controller for Xbox, bringing a fresh and colourful design together with features aimed at both casual and competitive gamers. The new controller stands out with its pastel pink, blue and lavender colours, along with a translucent body and soft RGB lighting that gives it a calm and stylish look.
The controller is officially licensed for Xbox and supports Xbox consoles, PC and Android devices. It comes with tri-mode connectivity, allowing players to switch between Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless and wired connections depending on their setup. According to GameSir, the controller is designed to offer stable and low-latency performance across different platforms.
Inside, the T7 Pro Sugar Whirl uses GameSir Mag-Res TMR sticks that are built to improve accuracy while helping reduce stick drift over time. The controller also includes Hall Effect triggers with dual-stage trigger stops, giving players the option to switch between full trigger movement and faster shorter presses during gameplay. This makes it useful for racing games, shooters and fast-paced action titles.
For comfort, the controller features soft membrane ABXY buttons and a quiet membrane D-pad. Two remappable back buttons are also included, allowing players to assign extra controls for quicker actions during matches. The grips use an anti-slip textured finish to provide a secure hold during long gaming sessions.
The controller includes four rumble motors placed in the grips and triggers to create more detailed vibration effects while gaming. PC users also get access to a 6-axis gyroscope for motion controls in supported games.
Players can customise the controller through the GameSir Nexus software. The software allows changes to button layouts, trigger sensitivity, vibration levels and RGB lighting effects. Users can also save different profiles for different games.
The GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl comes with a 1050mAh battery and an included charging station for easy charging between gaming sessions. Other features include a 3.5mm headset jack, USB-C connectivity and a wireless receiver.
GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl wireless controller price
The controller is available now from the official GameSir website for £99.99, $89.99 and €109.99. Amazon availability is expected later.
AMD has submitted a series of Linux kernel patches to the AMDGPU driver that introduce support for the HDMI 2.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) feature. The move follows years of rejection from the HDMI Forum regarding open-source implementations of the standard. This initial support enables higher bandwidth for Radeon GPUs on Linux, supporting resolutions such as 4K at 120Hz and 5K at 240Hz.
As noted by AMD Linux engineer Harry Wentland (via Phoronix), AMD had developed the code in 2024. Still, the HDMI Forum previously blocked its release, citing concerns about exposing proprietary intellectual property in open-source stacks.
The current patch set submitted by Wentland implements FRL signalling, replacing the legacy TMDS mechanism used in HDMI 2.0. While FRL support has passed representative compliance testing, other HDMI 2.1 features such as Display Stream Compression (DSC) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) are currently in testing and will be submitted in future updates.
The patches are now under review on the Linux kernel mailing list. If approved, the code is expected to be integrated into the Linux v7.2 kernel release. This implementation would allow Linux users to access the full 48Gbps bandwidth of the HDMI 2.1 standard without relying on closed-source firmware or third-party workarounds.
KitGuru says: With the Steam Machine supposedly right around the corner, this update comes right on time, allowing the console to be on par with equivalent Windows systems.
AMD has taken a major step toward enabling native open-source HDMI 2.1 support on Linux by submitting new patches for its AMDGPU driver. AMD Moves Closer to Open-Source HDMI 2.1 Support on Linux With New AMDGPU FRL Patches It appears that the HDMI 2.1 support is finally arriving to Linux as AMD has submitted the new Fixed Rate Link (FRL) patches for its AMDGPU driver. This has been one of the longest-standing limitations that affected Radeon GPUs on the platform. There have been years of restrictions tied to the HDMI Forum (Org behind the HDMI standard) policies that prevented upstream […]
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