Nvidia launches Pascal-based consumer PC graphics chips, 360-degree photo art, and 3D audio for VR

Nvidia confirmed that it is launching a new generation of consumer PC graphics cards based on its Pascal architecture.

The company unveiled the graphics processing units (GPUs) at a live event in Austin, Texas, this evening. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 and 1070 GPUs represent the newest generation of graphics for consumer computers, and they come at a time when 3D graphics is being pushed to its limit by virtual reality headsets.