AMD has published the firmware required for its upcoming GFX 11.7-based RDNA 4m graphics. AMD's Upcoming RDNA 4m Graphics Take Another Step Toward Launch as Firmware Support Goes Live AMD is making some significant progress in preparing its next-gen RDNA 4m-based products. It has now added the firmware binaries for the RDNA 4m graphics architecture, providing a major clue that its next-generation APUs are getting closer to release. The firmware has been upstreamed to the "linux-firmware" repository, where Linux distributions can package it alongside the required AMDGPU drivers. The RDNA 4m platform has attracted our attention because it doesn't follow […]

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Being a bit later to the game than its contemporaries, Nintendo’s online storefronts have always been a step behind in a number of ways. While the Switch eShop was mostly fine at launch, the experience has gotten progressively slower over the years – especially on the OG Switch. Finally however, Nintendo have released a new system firmware update; introducing some nice quality-of-life improvements while also making overall navigation significantly faster and smoother.

Nintendo recently released firmware update 22.5.0 for the Nintendo Switch 1 and its successor. While the latter didn’t see too much in the way of improvements, Switch 1 users were treated to a number of notable enhancements; in particular with regards to the eShop.

Visually, the virtual storefront has been refreshed with a new design while also offering a dark mode option – highly appreciated given the abundance of bright white pages on its standard mode. Functionality-wise, the update also includes some welcome changes, including the ability to require a security PIN before accessing the service as well as now being able to rewind and skip-forward 10 seconds when watching trailers / gameplay videos.

Though typically a minor note in most system updates, their claims of “General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience” can actually be felt, with Switch 1 owners noting immediate speed improvements across the eShop.

While far less of an issue on the Switch 2, Nintendo’s last-gen handheld has for years suffered with painfully slow navigation especially when scrolling through games. This of course compounded as more titles have been added, making for a cumbersome browsing experience.

Finally however, these pain points are seemingly no more, with the eShop now operating smoothly – and more importantly – fast.

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Microsoft’s Xbox Insiders program has been a good way for the company to test out new and upcoming potential features prior to their wider release. The latest update, available now, introduces a ton of new customisation options alongside Quick Resume improvements; QoL features and more.

Taking to the Xbox Wire blog, Alex Charters – the Senior Product Manager at Microsoft – wrote: “Starting today, select Xbox Insiders can begin testing several highly requested updates coming soon to Xbox consoles. These features will roll out more broadly to additional Insiders and then to all players over time.”

Focusing primarily on expanding player options, this latest firmware update introduces:

• More Groups on Home
  • Expanded from 2 to 10
  • Reorder and filter improvements
• Full colour customisation
  • Applies to accents and your Guide

• New Quick Resume settings
  • You can now disable Quick Resume on a per-game basis
• Profile badges added to the Guide
  • Showcases your 5 most recent badges

As mentioned, these features will roll out on a slow and steady basis and so it may take some time to appear on your end. Still, while relatively small in scope, all of the included improvements are highly welcome to see.

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