Tech Focus: What Is VRS And Is It A Next-Gen Game-Changer? Variable Rate Shading Analysis!

We're going to be hearing a LOT about variable rate shading as we transition into the next generation console era. But what is it? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Is it really a game-changer in terms of more efficient graphics rendering? Alex Battaglia assesses the technology based on two games we've seen using it so far... and talks about how it could be used in future. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon, support the team more directly and get pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net

Tech Focus: TAA - Blessing Or Curse? Temporal Anti-Aliasing Deep Dive
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Tech Focus: TAA - Blessing Or Curse? Temporal Anti-Aliasing Deep Dive

Tech Focus: Global Illumination - What It Is, How Does It Work And Why Do We Need It?
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Tech Focus: Global Illumination - What It Is, How Does It Work And Why Do We Need It?

Trump Attends NBA Finals, Cries Election Fraud in California & Storms Out of Interview
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Trump Attends NBA Finals, Cries Election Fraud in California & Storms Out of Interview

The Riskiest Moment of the AI Bubble
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The Riskiest Moment of the AI Bubble

Tech Focus: VRR Is Not A Magic Bullet - Why G-Sync/FreeSync Can't 'Fix' Performance
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Tech Focus: VRR Is Not A Magic Bullet - Why G-Sync/FreeSync Can't 'Fix' Performance

Computers Stopped getting "Better".........  i SWEAR im not crazy
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Computers Stopped getting "Better"......... i SWEAR im not crazy

Tech Focus: Anti-Aliasing - What Is It And Why Do We Need It?
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Tech Focus: Anti-Aliasing - What Is It And Why Do We Need It?

Tech Focus: Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive - How Is Path Tracing Possible on a Triple-A Game?
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Tech Focus: Cyberpunk 2077 RT Overdrive - How Is Path Tracing Possible on a Triple-A Game?

How Rockstar fit an entire city into PlayStation 2 memory
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How Rockstar fit an entire city into PlayStation 2 memory

Tech Focus: Do You Really Need Ultra Settings? What To Keep, What To Cut
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Tech Focus: Do You Really Need Ultra Settings? What To Keep, What To Cut

[4K] Tech Focus: Radeon Image Sharpening - What You Need To Know
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[4K] Tech Focus: Radeon Image Sharpening - What You Need To Know

Cooling my Gaming PC with No Fans
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Cooling my Gaming PC with No Fans

Why Gaming on Linux Suddenly Matters
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Why Gaming on Linux Suddenly Matters

Dynamic Lighting Was Better Nine Years Ago | A Warning About 9TH Gen's Neglect.
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Dynamic Lighting Was Better Nine Years Ago | A Warning About 9TH Gen's Neglect.

[4K] Tech Focus: Volumetric Lighting - God Rays, Atmospheric/ Fog Rendering, & More Explained!
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[4K] Tech Focus: Volumetric Lighting - God Rays, Atmospheric/ Fog Rendering, & More Explained!

S13 E14: Primaries & New College of Florida: 6/7/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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S13 E14: Primaries & New College of Florida: 6/7/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Tech Focus - V-Sync: What Is It - And Should You Use It?
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Tech Focus - V-Sync: What Is It - And Should You Use It?

Tech Focus - Motion Blur: Is It Good For Gaming Graphics?
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Tech Focus - Motion Blur: Is It Good For Gaming Graphics?

"Something Wicked This Way Comes" — Why The AI Bubble Isn't What You Think
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"Something Wicked This Way Comes" — Why The AI Bubble Isn't What You Think

How Modern Game Engines Degraded — And Who’s to Blame?
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How Modern Game Engines Degraded — And Who’s to Blame?