Tag: Nvidia
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EXPIRED: Deal Alert! The Nvidia Shield is On Sale! One of The Most Powerful Streaming Players Ever Made
Want a crazy powerful Android TV streaming player? The Nvidia Shield is on sale starting at just $129.99! That is a really great price for a very powerful streaming player. You can find the Nvidia Shield on Amazon HERE. Want something even more powerful? The Nvidia Shield Pro is on sale for $179.99. Here is…
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NVIDIA’s New GeForce Now 3080 Tier Aims to Turn Shield TV Into 4K Gaming Client
Shield TV users have long known about the high-end streaming device line’s flexibility and capability — well beyond just serving up traditional streaming apps. Now, NVIDIA is looking to broaden the Shield TV’s skill set even further by offering 4K cloud gaming via the company’s GeForce Now streaming service. The basic idea behind cloud-based game…
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If a 4K-Capable Switch ‘Pro’ Ever Launches, Could an Updated NVIDIA Shield TV Follow?
Short answer: Maybe! For a longer answer, though, let’s take a look at the latest rumors surrounding a supposed “Pro” version of Nintendo’s popular home console/handheld hybrid: the Switch. A recent report from Bloomberg suggests that several game developers have access to upgraded Switch development kits that include support for up to 4K resolution. And…
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Rumor Suggests NVIDIA Could Stop Making Tegra Chip That Powers Shield TV
After a recent Bloomberg report hinted that an updated Nintendo Switch console could be on the horizon, more rumors surfaced focusing on the chip that powers both the current Switch as well as NVIDIA’s Shield TV line of streaming devices. Gamereactor cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter, who claims NVIDIA could end production…
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Latest NVIDIA Shield Update Adds Support for New PlayStation 5, Xbox Controllers
The latest update for the NVIDIA Shield TV streaming devices may not be as substantial as previous upgrades, but it does pack some niceties. Version 8.2.2 adds in support for the most recent Sony and Microsoft controllers, which hit the shelves this past November alongside the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and Series…
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Nvidia Shield is $20 Off for Black Friday
The Nvidia Shield is now on sale for $129.99, down from $149.99 for Black Friday. The Shield rarely goes on sale, so be sure to take advantage of this offer if you’ve been thinking about buying an Android TV device. The Nvidia Shield comes with a new HD to 4K AI upscale that will dramatically…
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Latest Nvidia Shield TV Update Boosts AI Upscaling, Remote Control Features
Nvidia’s latest Shield TV software update looks like it’ll bring some significant upgrades to the streaming device’s AI upscaling feature, alongside more customization options for the current remote control. We covered the basics of how Nvidia’s AI upscaler works in an article and video earlier this year, but this latest update, version 8.2, broadens support…
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Nvidia’s Shield TV Might Be Shielded from Android TV’s Home Screen Ads Feature
Earlier this month, we reported on a new feature coming to Android TV devices that autoplays teaser videos on the home screen. The new feature is meant to draw your attention to new content and, potentially, convince you to watch. And while various Android TV-powered devices have received the update over the past few weeks,…
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Nvidia Could Start Next-Gen Graphics Cards Production in August
We’ve been covering the development of next-generation graphics cards from both Nvidia and AMD for a while now. And the latest rumors suggest Nvidia could start mass producing its new high-end GPUs this August, in time for a potential September release. German tech site Igor’s Lab built out a possible timeline for the company’s rumored…
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Report Suggests Nvidia, AMD Readying New Graphics Cards for September
For the cord cutters and streamers out there looking to build or upgrade their home theater PC (HTPC), a new report says next-gen graphics cards are on the way. DigiTimes points to a September time frame for both AMD and Nvidia to release their newest hardware. For AMD, new cards will likely feature the company’s…