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NVIDIA SHIELD gaming console gets official for $349

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

Today NVIDIA has finally unveiled the full array of details on their next-gen pure Android gaming console we all know as Project SHIELD. The gaming device was revealed at CES and took many by surprise, but today NVIDIA's released all the details we've been waiting for. If you're a die-hard Android (or PC) gamer you'll want to read on below.

NVIDIA Tegra roadmap revealed with CUDA and OpenGL on board

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Mar, 2013

The folks from NVIDIA have just revealed their roadmap for the future today at their annual GPU Technology Conference, and we just got a glimpse at the future of mobile computing and Tegra. We've been hearing a bit lately about Open GL being found in the Nexus 4 drivers, but NVIDIA's apparently confirmed it right here today.

NVIDIA Tegra 4 hands-on: Benchmarks and Phoenix platform tested

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Feb, 2013

Back during CES the folks at NVIDIA announced their all new Tegra 4 quad-core mobile processor to take on the world. Then last week they revealed the new Tegra 4i with 4G LTE, as well as a new Phoenix reference smartphone platform. Now, this week at MWC we've had an opportunity to take a peek at their new superchip complete with benchmarks and plenty of pictures and video below.

NVIDIA Phoenix smartphone platform revealed with Tegra 4i quad-core

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Feb, 2013

Earlier today NVIDIA announced their all new Tegra 4i quad-core 4G LTE integrated mobile processor, but they weren't finished with their news. Last year NVIDIA released the KAI tablet platform which gave customers and OEMs a reference guide for which they could quickly design and release Tegra 3 tablets to the market for cheap, much like the Nexus 7 tablet for $199. Today they've announced the same plan for smartphones. Meet the NVIDIA "Phoenix" reference platform.

NVIDIA Tegra 4i announced, 2.3 GHz quad-core and 4G LTE for all

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Feb, 2013

Back at CES the folks from NVIDIA finally announced the much anticipated successor to their popular Tegra 3 quad-core processor. That being their new and improved Cortex-A15 quad-core Tegra 4 superchip. Today however NVIDIA has just announced another quad-core processor for the Tegra family. It's called the Tegra 4i and is geared for the mass smartphone market with integrated 4G LTE.

NVIDIA Project SHIELD extended hands-on with Android and PC gaming

By Chris Burns
on 17 Jan, 2013

One of the biggest presentations shown at CES this year was, without a doubt, NVIDIA's Project SHIELD, complete with a Tegra 4 processor, streaming PC gaming, and the distinction of being the first Android-toting NVIDIA device, top to bottom. What we've got for you here is a sort of B-roll collection of videos collected at CES from several source including NVIDIA Technical Marketing Director Nick Stam and Product Line Manager for GeForce GPUs Jason Paul. Have a peek at gaming with the device, an extended look at Tegra 4, and an in-depth explanation of NVIDIA's full intentions with this new gaming ecosystem.

Android Community Beach Buggy Blitz Tablet Giveaway

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Sep, 2012

An awesome new game has just cruised into the Google Play Store and NVIDIA TegraZone and it's called Beach Buggy Blitz from Vector Unit. If that sounds familiar it's because they brought us two addicting racing games in Riptide GP and Shine Runner. Yesterday this awesome game was released and to help celebrate we are doing another one of our awesome Tegra tablet giveaways thanks to NVIDIA and Vector Unit. Read on below for your chance at a Nexus 7 tablet or the ASUS Transformer Prime and keyboard dock.

ZTE Grand X hands-on

By Chris Burns
on 18 Jul, 2012

Today we've got our hands on the brand new beast known as the ZTE Grand X, complete with NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 4.3-inch QHD display, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This device also has, believe it or not, an NVIDIA modem - the NVIDIA i450 (Icera) to be exact. ZTE also makes another device with this modem, the ZTE Era. This device, the ZTE Grand X, is made to bring on power at an undeniably affordable price.

Nexus 7: Top 5 games for your new tablet

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Jul, 2012

It's here! Google's hotly anticipated first production tablet, the Nexus 7 is finally landing in users hands this week (and late last week too.) Now that you've got an impressive 7-inch tablet with a powerful NVIDIA quad-core processor under the hood we figured you'd like to know of a few games worth checking out. Here's some of our absolute favorites that work great on the Nexus 7.

Google Nexus 7 and Jelly Bean Review

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Jun, 2012

The ASUS Nexus tablet, Google's first tablet in the Nexus family is finally here and it's called the Google Nexus 7. Surely you saw all of our coverage from earlier today. From the announcement post, or immediate hands-on coverage and more, but now we're diving in a little deeper with tons of info and our initial review impressions.