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PlayStation Lead Architect Mark Cerny is back again to explain the nitty-gritty details of how the PlayStation 5 Pro achieves its various graphical improvements. Cerny first introduced the PS5 Pro in September and in a new 37-minute video, he gets into how the Pro’s improved GPU uses tech from AMD and announces a “deeper collaboration” between Sony and the chip maker.

The PS5 uses AMD’s RDNA 2 GPU architecture originally released in 2020, while the PS5 Pro uses what Cerny refers to in the video as RDNA 2.X. The new GPU is a mixture of what was already offered on the PS5, with some cherry-picked features from the more advanced RDNA 3 architecture AMD introduced in 2022. That’s paired with ray tracing techniques that Cerny says are from future RDNA tech on AMD’s roadmap, and custom machine learning features created for the PS5 Pro. Those machine learning components are also apparently a key part of AMD and Sony’s future work together.

“AMD has been a fantastic partner for SIE for many years now,” Cerny says. “And I’m honored to announce that we have begun a deeper collaboration with a focus on machine learning-based technology for graphics and gameplay.”

“Amethyst,” the name the companies chose for their new project together, is primarily concerned with creating “a more ideal architecture for machine learning,” according to Cerny. The new hardware architectures the companies are developing could benefit future consoles and AMD’s own GPUs, but they’re just one part of the plan. Sony and AMD are also working towards the “democratization of machine learning,” which sounds like possible software tools to make it easier for developers to implement AI in gameplay and graphics.

The whole video is jam-packed with information on the thinking and engineering that went into the PS5 Pro and worth a watch if you’re looking for more detail on what “Pro” means in this case. It might not convince you to upgrade to the new $700 console, but it certainly makes the case that Sony didn’t take designing it lightly.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/playstations-mark-cerny-did-a-deep-dive-on-the-ps5-pro-and-sonys-new-partnership-with-amd-193613727.html?src=rss

LG’s transparent wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T has 4K resolution, LG’s wireless transmission tech for video and audio and the ability to shift between transparent and opaque modes with the push of a button. This futuristic tech, first introduced at CES 2024, will only set you back… oh, holy hell, this thing costs $60,000.

Engadget’s Billy Steele checked out the OLED T in January and was impressed with its unique presentation. Although some transparent visuals can appear unsettling — like a miniaturized singer who appeared to be in the room — the fish tank video in the image below was more pleasant. He also found the TV’s downward-firing speakers to sound surprisingly good.

Billy Steele for Engadget

You can change between transparent and opaque modes by pressing a button that raises or lowers a contrast screen. It rolls down into a box at its base when you prefer the funky fish-tank look. It also includes backlights to accentuate its transparent look.

The TV also has a chyron-like T-Bar at the bottom, which you can use to check out sports scores, weather, song titles and more. The bar can stay on even when the rest of the TV is off.

The OLED T is powered by LG’s Alpha 11 A1 processor, which has four times the performance of the previous-gen chip — including 70 percent better graphics performance and 30 percent faster processing speed. The TV maintains its clean profile with LG’s Zero Connect Box, which sends video and audio wirelessly to the TV. Just plug your streaming boxes and game consoles into it rather than the TV.

If you happen to be Bill Gates (’sup, Bill!), you can lay down $60 grand to order the LG OLED T starting today. It’s available on LG’s website and at select retail partners, including Best Buy.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lgs-transparent-oled-t-television-can-be-yours-for-the-low-low-price-of-60000-185850374.html?src=rss