The US DOE accelerates its approach to equipping national labs with AI supercomputers by working with Nvidia, AMD, and Oracle, which will pay some of the costs (Don Clark/New York Times)

Nvidia has released GeForce Hotfix Driver 581.94 to fix gaming performance issues caused by the KB5066835 update in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. This update introduced a bug that resulted in lower frame rates in certain games. Users experiencing FPS degradation after the Windows update are advised to install the new driver.

Nvidia and Google have launched the GeForce Now Fast Pass, a new cloud gaming service exclusively for Chromebook users. This initiative allows users to stream over 2,000 games directly from their existing PC game libraries without ads, enhancing the gaming experience on Chromebooks.

Nvidia's recent earnings report has alleviated concerns regarding a potential AI bubble, indicating strong demand for its products. Despite this positive outcome, the company still faces challenges in meeting global demand for AI technology. Analysts continue to monitor Nvidia's performance closely as it plays a pivotal role in the AI sector.

Nvidia reported a record revenue of $57 billion for the recent quarter, marking a 62% increase year-over-year. The company's data center segment contributed significantly, with a 66% rise in revenue. This financial performance reflects the ongoing boom in artificial intelligence, with Nvidia's profit reaching $31.9 billion, a 65% increase compared to the previous year.

Flexion, a startup founded by former Nvidia researchers, has secured $50 million in funding to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems for humanoid and human-capable robots. This investment highlights the growing interest and potential in the robotics sector, particularly in creating more intelligent machines.

At the 2025 Snapdragon Architecture Deep Dive event in San Diego, Qualcomm announced that its Snapdragon X2 Elite SoC's Adreno X2 GPU outperforms Intel and AMD integrated graphics processors (iGPUs). The Adreno X2 runs games at an average of 2.3 times faster than its predecessor, the Adreno X1, while also improving performance per watt by 125%. This advancement signifies a 70% increase in performance at the same wattage compared to the X1.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is promoting artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives while his family companies and sons are profiting from these projects. The investigation highlights potential conflicts of interest as Lutnick pressures US allies to adopt AI technologies, raising ethical concerns about his dual role as a government official and a businessman.

Nvidia's stock experienced a significant rise in a predominantly declining market following the company's announcement of exceeding expectations in its latest financial report. Despite this success, analysts suggest that Nvidia may not maintain its leading position in the expanding AI chip market for long.