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NVIDIA SHIELD Adds Android 6.0.1 and Vulkan API Support
The NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet is getting a slew of updates, including Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, Vulkan API support, and numerous tweaks and bug fixes. Vulkan is renowned as a great lightweight graphics API renderer, capable of CPU multi-threading and with lower latencies and overhead than DirectX and OpenGL. The NVIDIA SHIELD…
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NVIDIA Releases SHIELD and Tegra NOTE 7 Firmware Updates
NVIDIA has rolled out firmware updates for a number of its devices, including the SHIELD Portable, SHIELD Android TV (and TV Pro), and the Tegra NOTE 7, bringing with them a plethora of performance enhancements and an Android update. The NVIDIA SHIELD Portable is receiving Software Upgrade 106, bringing with…
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New NVIDIA SHIELD Portable Coming Soon, According to Bluetooth SIG
The next NVIDIA SHIELD Portable games console model will be launching soon, according to documentation from Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance. Both bodies, responsible for setting the standards in their respective areas, have the Android-powered NVIDIA SHIELD P2523 listed. According to the certification, the P2523 supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi…
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Rumour: Nvidia Shield 2 Will Be Released July 22nd
Nvidia’s fairly popular handheld games console known as “Shield” is expected to be updated to a new model later on this year. The Shield’s successor, aptly named Shield 2, is rumoured to be arriving on July 22nd. The price is not specifically known as of yet but is expected to…
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Nvidia Release Major Linux Update, Preparing For SteamOS Arrival
The relationship between Nvidia and Linux has come a long way since Linux founder Linus Torvald famously said “So Nvidia, F**k you” back in mid 2012. Linus Torvald’s response was due to the fact that Nvidia was unwilling to work properly with the Linux community despite it becoming more dependent…
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Android Powered Game Console Announced by Mad Catz in December
Mad Catz Interactive has started its claim in the microconsole market, with a release date and price for its M.O.J.O. console, an Android OS console that will release on December 10 and can now be pre-ordered for $250 ( £155 ). If you’re wondering about that high price tag, it’s due to the device’s…
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