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Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Intel says you can download more FPS for Lunar Lake — new driver promises up to 10% higher average frame rates, 25% improvement in 99th percentiles
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Last month, Intel launched new power-optimized drivers for handheld devices, touting performance gains across various titles. With the latest Arc graphics driver version 32.0.101.6874, Intel is expanding these optimizations to all Core Ultra 200V-powered devices, across laptops and mini-PCs. Since Intel's Arc is still in its early stages, many initial launches have improved with age due to subsequent driver improvements. This has been evident with Alchemist. Furthermore, despite Battlemage offering a relatively stronger and more stable platform at launch, it's clear there is still untapped potential, as shown by these software-driven improvements. Intel's Arc graphics driver 32.0.101.6734 introduced notable low-power mode optimizations for Lunar Lake-powered handhelds, specifically the MSI Claw 8 AI+. After extensive validation and testing, Intel is expanding the scope of these optimizations to all devices, whether laptops or mini-PCs. First-party metrics suggest a 10% bump in performance across the board in nine titles, with the Core Ultra 7 258V at 17W, but your mileage will vary. We'll have to verify these claims through independent testing. It's important to note these improvements are specifically for Intel's low-power Arc 130V and Arc 140V offerings, not the desktop-based Battlemage Arc B-series. The new drivers also address a slew of bugs across various productivity applications and games. A noteworthy detail in the patch notes is the increased memory allocation for integrated Arc GPUs across Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake) and Series 2 (Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake) product lines, now supporting up to 57% compared to the previous 50% cap. Thus, a 16GB host system can allocate 9.12GB to the iGPU, as opposed to 8GB previously. This isn't the first time Intel has offered improved performance through software updates, as a previous driver release from last October increased FPS by as much as 24%. This builds on earlier optimizations for the Arc platform, so we'll probably see further, likely less pronounced improvements down the road. Most software divisions are likely hard at work preparing the groundwork for next-generation Celestial (Xe3) graphics, set to be introduced with Panther Lake early next year. Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Gozney pizza oven that rivals Ooni is saving me a fortune on takeaways
I've never been much of a whiz in the kitchen so the idea of effortlessly creating a sumptuous Italian feast always felt like a bit of a fantasy. But when got my hands on this summers must-have garden gadget - the Gozney Arc Pizza Oven - I couldn't wait to try out in my own back garden. Billed as the "world's most advanced compact oven for creating a 14-inch pizza", the Gozney Arc doesn't disappoint. It reaches an eye-watering 500°C and features a game-changing lateral gas burner that ensures consistent, even cooking. The result? Restaurant-quality pizza in 60 seconds. We're obsessed with pizza in my household— gooey, cheesy, and steaming hot, we're loyal regulars at our local Dominos. But as anyone feeding a family of four will know, those cravings come at a cost. With an average order setting us back around £40 and at least three pizza nights a month (no judgement, please!), it doesn't take long for the price of a premium pizza oven to start making financial sense. Available online for £549.99 directly from Gozney (currently £50 off the usual price of £599), the Arc might not be the cheapest option on the market—but after testing it out, I can confidently say it's worth every penny. I'll admit, I was equal parts excited and nervous when I first unbozed it. Would this sleek new gadget turn into another messy regret? Fortunately, my fears were unfounded. While trendy pizza ovens from brands like Ooni and Ninja have gained popularity for their blazing-hot cooking chambers that turn out pizzas in minutes, the Gozney Arc truly stands out —not just for its style, but for its performance. Easy to use, this pizza oven is a 'game changer' for pizza fans Gozney didn't just send the Arc—they also included a balancing turning peel, utility peel, pizza server, pizza cutter and even the Arc stand and cover . Everything was thoughtfully packaged, with clearly numbered boxes and straightforward instructions. Even for someone who usually panics at the sight of a manual, setup was smooth sailing. As someone with a rather distant relationship with my own kitchen, I was genuinely amazed at how simple it was to create restaurant-quality pizza at home. Armed with a newly acquired gas canister, we had the Gozney Arc fired up and ready to go in under 10 minutes. While purists may argue that wood-fired ovens offer a richer, smokier flavour, the gas option delivers unbeatable speed and convenience. That said, it's worth factoring in the cost of the gas bottle as part of running expenses. The oven features a built-in LED display , powered by the included batteries, which clearly shows the rising temperature—making it easy to monitor progress. Gozney recommends a gentle 30-minute warm-up on low to medium heat for first use to properly 'cure' the oven. In my case, it took just over 40 minutes to climb above 400°C, so shoppers should bear that in mind when they're hoping to whip up a pizza in a flash. This thing gets hot. I could feel the heat radiating as I passed by—it's seriously impressive. Once our dough was stretched and the toppings piled high, we used the sturdy pizza peel to launch our creation into the fiery depths of the Arc. And wow - it cooked in literal seconds . In what felt like the blink of an eye (about 60 seconds, give or take), the toppings were bubbling, the cheese golden and gooey and the crust crisping up like it came straight from a Neapolitan pizzeria. Admittedly, our first attempt was slightly singed on one side thanks to a brief lapse in attention, but our second go was perfection: cheesy, chewy, and utterly delicious. The Gozney Arc is available to purchase online for £549.99 directly from Gozney. And if shoppers fancy the tall pizza oven stand like I do, it'll set customers back an additional £249.99. Of course, there are other pizza ovens out there that also make great pizza. The Ooni is likely the most recognised brand, offering a range of pizza ovens to cater to various diners. The Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven is a brand best-seller. Available to buy from Lakeland for £299, buyers have called it an 'amazing' oven that 'makes great pizza'. Other Ooni favourites include the Ooni Koda 16 Gas-Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven that comes with a baking stone for £499 and the Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven priced at £349. A new generation of wood pellet pizza ovens are also taking home cooks by storm. The Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Oven, Artisan Pizza Maker and BBQ Smoker for example, has been called a 'game changer' thanks to its ease of use and effective design. Relatively new to the outdoor pizza oven game, writer Narin Flanders called it " the ultimate outdoor gadget for foodies." It's currently on sale at Lakeland, reduced from £349.99 to £299.99 - read our full review here. For pizza lovers on a budget, the Big Horn Wood Pellet Pizza Oven is £125.99 on Amazon. With more than 2000 positive reviews, one user called it 'a pizza lover's dream'. It's not just me who loves it. One five-star review on the website said: "I wish I could give this oven more than five stars. I bought the Arc model, which is truly a work of art. Even the packaging is beautifully designed. From the moment you open the box, you can see the attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship. I've made pizzas and sandwiches in it, and the results have been amazing. This is easily one of the best purchases I've made for my happiness." Another added: "This oven is a huge step up - heat retention is amazing with thicker stone, and side flame gives great visibility at its hottest point. It looks cool too and gets a lot of love and admiring comments! Awesome." However, not all users found it to be a straightforward experience, with one sharing a less than stellar three-star review: "We are still trying to figure it out. We keep burning our pizzas, or they are uncooked all the way." Nonetheless, the Gozney Arc and its array of accessories seem to have won a place in the hearts of pizza lovers far and wide, with another five-star review encapsulating the sentiment: "Game changer for professional quality pizza at home."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Week in Review: Perplexity Labs wants to do your work
Welcome back to Week in Review! We've got a ton of stories for you this week, including a new AI-powered browser from Arc; not one but TWO hacks; Gemini email summaries; and much more. Have a great weekend! Look out, Google: AI-powered search engine Perplexity released Perplexity Labs, which gives Pro subscribers a tool that can craft reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and more. Perplexity Labs can conduct research and analysis using tools like web search, code execution, and chart and image creation to craft reports and visualizations. All in around 10 minutes. We haven't had a chance to test it, and knowing the shortcomings of AI, I'm sure not everything will come out flawlessly. But it certainly sounds pretty awesome. Luckey's luck: The feud between Oculus founder Palmer Luckey and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be over: The pair announced a collaboration between Facebook and Luckey's company Anduril to build extended reality (XR) devices for the U.S. military. The product family they're building is called EagleEye, which will be an ecosystem of devices. Not awesome: We don't definitively know whether AI is beginning to take over roles previously done by humans. But a recent World Economic Forum survey found that 40% of employers plan to cut staff where AI can automate tasks. That can't be good. This is TechCrunch's Week in Review, where we recap the week's biggest news. Want this delivered as a newsletter to your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. Everyone's making a browser: The Browser Company said this week that it's considering selling or open sourcing its browser, Arc Browser, to focus on a new AI-powered browser called Dia. And it's not the only one! Opera also said it's building a new AI-focused browser, and Perplexity teased its browser, Comet, a few months ago. At last: iPad users, rejoice! You can now talk to all your international friends with the new iPad-specific version of WhatsApp. Meta says that users will be able to take advantage of iPadOS multitasking features, such as Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over. Oh, great: LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a data broker that uses personal information to help companies spot risks and fraud, reported a security breach affecting more than 364,000 people. A LexisNexis spokesperson told us that an unknown hacker accessed the company's GitHub account, and the stolen data includes names, dates of birth, phone numbers, postal and email addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. And another one: Hackers reportedly accessed the personal phone of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, obtaining contact information used to impersonate her and contact other high-ranking officials. It seems that AI was used to impersonate her voice. Can it cook my meals? Gmail users no longer have to tap an option to summarize an email with AI. The AI will now automatically summarize the content when needed, without requiring user interaction. That means you have to opt out if you don't want Gemini summarizing your stuff. Billion with a B: General Catalyst has invested $1 billion into Grammarly, the 16-year-old writing assistant startup. Grammarly will use the new funds for its sales and marketing efforts, freeing up existing capital to make strategic acquisitions. In the heights: Tinder is testing a new feature that will allow people to add a "height preference" in their search for love. This isn't a hard filter, Tinder says, as it won't actually block or exclude profiles but instead inform recommendations. 10 years in the making: Carma Technology, which was formed in 2007 by SOSV Ventures founder Sean O'Sullivan, filed a lawsuit earlier this year against Uber, alleging the company infringed on five of its patents. The lawsuit is fairly new, but the allegations go back almost a decade. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Fiserv Forum becomes second NBA arena to receive top sustainability certification
Fiserv Forum has been recognized as one of the nation's top environmentally sustainable venues. On May 30, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that Fiserv Forum has been awarded platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED. It is the second NBA arena to earn this distinction, joining Portland's Moda Center, and the first such venue in Wisconsin. The award comes after the Baird Center achieved gold certification earlier this year. The LEED award ranks buildings on a point-based system with certified being the lowest and platinum being the highest. This year, the building won based on four categories: water, waste, transportation and human experience. To win the award, Fiserv Forum tracked its performance in the four categories by using Arc, a software platform that monitors sustainability efforts, officials said at a May 30 press conference. Fiserv Forum, which received gold designation in 2022, improved water and waste by adding touchless faucets and implementing the Orca Food Digester to help reduce food waste. In addition, the building added Bublr Bikes and a Lyft station to encourage walking, biking and ridesharing. Fiserv Forum improved human experience by installing Kaiterra sensors, which monitor air quality inside buildings and workplaces. Dennis Williams, senior vice president and general manager of Fiserv Forum, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that sustainability has been a top priority since the arena opened its doors in 2018. At the May 30 press conference, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the award is a symbol of the city's progress in sustainability. 'It's a city that's on the rise, and as we grow, we've got a responsibility to do it in a sustainable way and a way that is equitable and with a long-term impact in mind,' Johnson said during the May 30 announcement. With the new platinum certification, Williams said he wants to continue to make the building more sustainable the potential use of waste diversion. 'For us, we wanted to be good stewards of the community and make sure we're leaving the Earth the way we found it," Williams said. "If we can better the community around us (then) there's a lot of value in that." This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Fiserv Forum receives Platinum LEED certification for sustainability
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Science
- Miami Herald
Hidden inland boulder is proof of massive tsunami that hit Tonga 7,000 years ago
On the island of Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga, researchers scoured the southern coastline for evidence of violent weather events that occurred thousands of years ago. They were specifically looking for boulders, as they can only be carried ashore or moved by massive waves in 'high-energy events, such as tsunamis or storms,' according to a May 14 study published in the journal Marine Geology. Aerial photo revealed several boulders, but the largest was hidden from view. Local farmers speaking with the researchers told them of a boulder deep inland atop a cliff, covered by dense vegetation that obscured it from aerial view, and led them to it. 'I was so surprised; it is located far inland outside of our field work area,' study author and Ph.D. candidate Martin Köhler said in a news release from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment. 'It was quite unbelievable to see this big piece of rock sitting there covered in and surrounded by vegetation,' Köhler said. Researchers said 7,000 years ago, a tsunami about 164 feet tall— the height of the Arc de Triomphe, or a giant sequoia — dislodged the enormous rock and moved it 656 feet inland. At 45 feet long, 22 feet tall, 39 feet wide and weighing 1,300 tons, the 'exceptional' Maka Lahi is the world's largest cliff-top boulder, according to the study. Models suggest the tsunami was triggered by a landslide caused by an earthquake near the Tonga-Kermadec Trench, according to the study. 'Understanding past extreme events is critical for hazard preparation and risk assessment now and in the future,' coastal geomorphologist Annie Lau said in the release. According to Lau, the region has a 'long history of tsunamis triggered by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes along the underwater Tofua Ridge and the Tonga Trench.' The research team included Martin Köhler, Annie Lau, Koki Nakata, Kazuhisa Goto, James Goff, Daniel Köhler, Mafoa Penisoni.
