RTX IS HERE

RTX IS HERE kicks off with a fast-paced recap of Windows 10 October 2018 update issues and their resolution, noting that the update has finally begun wider rollout for systems set to auto-update. The hosts highlight key features arriving with the update, including a dark theme for File Explorer, the Your Phone app integration, and clipboard history, promising a smoother workflow and more data retention across devices. They explain that the update previously caused data loss, but now claims are that user data should be preserved, prompting cautious optimism about the rollout. The discussion then pivots to Nvidia RTX and DirectX Raytracing (DXR) in Battlefield V, analyzing how ray tracing is enabled by the Windows update and how it affects performance, with early tests showing significant FPS reductions under high settings. They also compare AMD’s stance, noting that AMD plans to respond to ray tracing technology eventually, but not as a mainstream feature across all GPUs yet. The hosts sprinkle in quick segments and sponsor notes, including a Honey promotion, before touching on various tech anecdotes such as an iPhone update incident, a 3.5 mm jack adapter from Essential, and ongoing classic console trends in the PC space. The episode closes with a lighthearted tease to subscribe for more tech news and a cheeky nod to the infamous “shark” metaphor from the show, maintaining the energetic, irreverent tone that fans expect.

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