🔥 Tech News Weekly: Nvidia RTX 5050, AMD 5500X3D, Intel B770 & Valve's Big Mac Update

🌞 Summer's Here — And So Is Tech Chaos

As we gear up for the official start of summer 2025, tech companies are stirring up the market. But before we jump into the hardware launches, here’s a quick wellness tip: step back, breathe, and don’t let tech FOMO stress you out. Now, let’s get into this week’s most buzzworthy tech stories.

🎮 Nvidia RTX 5050: Budget Gaming or Budget Disappointment?

Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch the RTX 5050 GPU—and it's stirring up mixed emotions. Leaked by @momomo_us, this card:

• Comes with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM (not GDDR7 as hoped)
• Features 2,560 CUDA cores, a cut from the RTX 5060’s 3,840
• Has a 30% lower bandwidth compared to higher-tier models

🕹️ Expected Price: Below $300
💭 Is it worth it? Only if it lands near the $200 mark, given current-gen expectations in 2025.

🧠 Nvidia N1X: ARM-Based SuperChip Spotted in the Wild

Spotted in Geekbench results, the rumored Nvidia N1X SOC might be:

• An ARM-based chip with 20 logical cores
• Running in an HP notebook with Ubuntu 24
• Packing integrated graphics potentially on par with the RTX 5070

🔴 AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D: AM4 Lives On

AMD just won’t let AM4 die—and we love them for it! The newly added Ryzen 5 5500X3D is:

• A 6-core CPU, very similar to the 5600X3D
• Capped at 4.0 GHz max frequency
• Rumored to be Latin America exclusive (for now)

💰 If it’s priced right (under $200), this could be a killer upgrade for aging AM4 systems.

🟡 Intel Arc B770: Ready to Save Budget Gamers?

Rumors suggest Intel’s Arc B770 GPU could launch in Q4 2025, with:

• PCIe 5.0 x6 support
• High-end aspirations but unclear specs

🍎 Valve's Steam Update: Native Mac Gaming for Apple Silicon

In a big win for Mac gamers, Valve's latest Steam Beta now supports Apple Silicon natively, dropping the need for Rosetta 2 emulation.

• ✅ Better native gaming performance
• ✅ Future-proofing as Rosetta gets phased out

Also, Steam now supports searching by accessibility features. Parents and gamers with disabilities—this one’s for you.

⚖️ Disney & Universal Sue Midjourney: AI’s Legal Reckoning Begins

The entertainment giants are going after Midjourney for using copyrighted material in AI training without permission.

📌 Why this matters:

• Sets a precedent for AI training and copyright
• Signals the start of corporate backlash against AI overreach

🔥 AMD’s MI355X AI GPU Pulls 1,400W!

At AMD’s “Advancing AI” event, they revealed the MI355X, drawing up to 1,400 watts per module.

• 💼 Target: Data centers and enterprise AI workloads
• ⚡ Competition: Nvidia’s top AI chips

AMD might be trailing slightly in efficiency, but their chips are selling fast.

🪙 Asus RTX 5090 "Dhahab Edition" on eBay for $22,990

You read that right. A gold-plated RTX 5090 GPU (6.5g gold, to be exact) is being sold for nearly $23,000.

• 💸 MSRP: ~$6,800
• 🟡 Why the markup?
• Exclusivity
• Limited release in the Middle East
• Actual GOLD!

🧠 Final Thoughts: Don't Let Tech Stress You Out

The tech world is fast, frantic, and often frustrating. Whether you're chasing the latest GPU or debating ARM vs x86, remember: