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NVIDIA Fake Frames Scandal - WAN Show January 10, 2025

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Jan 11, 2025
Discover the thrilling world of CES 2025 as the hosts share their insights on innovative tech from lightweight laptops to cutting-edge cooling solutions. Dive into the controversy surrounding NVIDIA's fake frames and the implications of AI-driven graphics in gaming. They discuss the intriguing advancements in multi-frame generation technology and DLSS adoption among gamers. The lighter side includes humorous banter about luxurious aviation dreams and engaging merchandise, all while navigating the complexities of technology and community interactions.
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ANECDOTE

Linus's DLSS Discernment

  • Linus witnessed NVIDIA employees' surprise at his DLSS discernment.
  • He noticed their confidence and then saw it falter as he easily identified the use of DLSS in demos.
ANECDOTE

Asynchronous Reprojection

  • Linus discusses asynchronous reprojection, a VR technique that reuses previous frame data.
  • It creates "fake frames" but feels low-latency and is hard to detect, improving perceived performance.
INSIGHT

Fake Frames Philosophy

  • All rendered frames, including rasterized, AI-generated, and shader-based, are essentially "fake".
  • This perspective highlights how various techniques create the illusion of motion and detail in rendered graphics.
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