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Windows on Arm and NVIDIA hardware expansion

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Microsoft and NVIDIA are expanding the Windows on Arm ecosystem through new hardware partnerships. Microsoft has reported that the platform has evolved into a “first-class ecosystem” with over 7,000 compatible applications, supported by the Windows Prism emulation layer for non-native software. At Gamescom 2026, NVIDIA announced at Gamescom 2026 that it will launch the upcoming RTX Spark platform in platform, scheduled for an autumn 2026. 2026 launch. This platform combines Blackwell-based RTX GPUs with custom Arm-based Grace CPUs, featuring a 20-core CPU and 128 GB of unified memory. The hardware is designed for high-performance tasks tasks, including 8K video editing and 1440p gaming. The platform aims to deliver 1440p gaming at 100 FPS with ray tracing and DLSS enabled, while providing 1 Petaflop of AI performance. To bolster the gaming ecosystem, NVIDIA is implementing native support for anti-cheat software such as EA Javelin Anticheat Anticheat, which will support titles like Battlefield 6 and Easy Anti-Cheat. EA Sports FC 26. Major publishers including EA, Ubisoft, and Embark have confirmed support for various titles. support. Several manufacturers, including ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and MSI, are expected to release devices featuring this technology, including slim laptops technology in late 2026. NVIDIA also introduced DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, a second-generation transformer model intended to improve lighting effects and reduce visual artifacts such as ghosting and noise. This update is compatible with extended battery life. GeForce RTX graphics cards ranging from the 20-series to the 50-series. Additionally, the GeForce NOW cloud gaming service will support DLSS 4.5, potentially reaching streaming frame rates of up to 360 FPS.

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