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Nvidia GeForce Now RTX 5080 (Blackwell) Review: RTX 5080 in a MacBook

Nvidia hasn't broken the limitations of time and space, but its GeForce Now platform is now close enough to having an RTX 5080 inside your MacBook. Starting with a handful of locations, Nvidia is upgrading the servers of its cloud-based game-streaming service with RTX 5080 SuperPods, replacing the RTX 4080 models available with the Ultimate subscription tier. If you subscribe to GeForce Now, you'll get to enjoy the upgrade without paying an extra cent. It's not just a slight bump in GPU speed,

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs and opening a floodgate of new games

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s been two and a half years since Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service got a big boost in graphics, latency, and refresh rates — this September, Nvidia’s GFN will officially add its latest Blackwell GPUs. You’ll soon be able to rent what’s effec

Nvidia launches 'Verified Priority Access' for scarce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs

What just happened? Nvidia has announced a new initiative to provide fans with a chance to purchase the highly coveted and very scarce RTX 5090 and 5080 Founders Edition graphics cards. The program, dubbed "Verified Priority Access," offers a select group of enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire these elusive two-slot, small-form-factor-friendly GPUs by filling out an online form. This latest iteration of the Verified Priority Access program differs from its predecessor, which was used for the

Nvidia is launching ‘priority access’ to help fans buy RTX 5080 and 5090 FE GPUs

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Nvidia has yet to explain why it launched its GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs with barely any inventory, some major launch driver issues, and the occasional melting power connector, but it has apparently reconsidered its stance when it comes to scalpers. The company’s just announced a way for Nvidia fans to sign up for “Verified Priority Acc