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🚀 What's New
🛠️ Backend updates
Updated to Python 3.14 (+5% overall performance)
Updated AI engine to version 1.24.4 (bugfixes and better AI performance)
🧠 Updated AI models
All AI models updated with newer tools for better efficiency
Note: Performance gains may scale even higher on more powerful hardware
Performance Benchmarks (tested on RX 6600 + Ryzen 5600)
LVAx2: +5% speedup
MSharpx4: +10% speedup
Other AI models: +3%
🎨 UI Changes
🖥️ Smart Backend Detection
The app title now dynamically displays the AI engine version and backend
DirectML detected: (+ DirectML) GPU acceleration is active for maximum performance
No DirectML detected: (+ CPU) GPU acceleration is disabled
⚠️ Warning
In CPU mode, upscaling will be significantly slower.
This may happen due to missing libraries or outdated GPU drivers
🗯️ Balloon messagebox
Modified the app messagebox interface with a new, custom-styled balloon notification
🩹 Bugfix / Improvements
🎬 Video upscaling
Video encoding is now 10% faster
The app now automatically switches to H.264 if the GPU does not support the chosen codec
Increased default video bitrate to 50 Mbps for improved visual fidelity
Redesigned frame management for better stability and speed
⚙️ General
Under-the-hood bug fixes and extensive code cleanup
Updated all dependencies and libraries for better stability and compatibility