➀ Fraunhofer ISI and IZM researchers forecast resource demand for 34 emerging technologies (e.g., electric vehicles, AI, data centers) by 2045, identifying critical materials like lithium and cobalt;
➁ Data centers and AI infrastructure are highlighted as major resource consumers, with exponential growth in data traffic posing supply chain risks;
➂ The study aims to inform Germany’s national resource strategy to mitigate supply bottlenecks and maintain industrial competitiveness amid geopolitical and environmental challenges
➀ South Chungcheong Province reviewed its 2026 policy plans, emphasizing new initiatives like upgrading the RISE project, establishing a high-tech semiconductor post-processing testbed, and elevating overseas offices to regional branches;
➀ Key projects include boosting venture ecosystems, AI-driven automotive innovation, pet healthcare certification centers, and expanding renewable energy infrastructure such as carbon capture and storage (CCS);
③ The province aims to solidify long-term growth through agricultural reform, carbon neutrality leadership, and addressing population decline, ensuring these efforts shape its future for decades.
➀ High-performance CPU design is transitioning from traditional Out-of-Order (OOO) architectures to Time-Based OOO, leveraging RISC-V's open ecosystem to improve power efficiency and scalability.
➁ Condor Computing's Cuzco processor uses a slice-based microarchitecture and predictive scheduling via a Time Resource Matrix, enabling flexible configurations for datacenter, mobile, and automotive applications.
➂ Key advantages include superior performance-per-watt, simplified verification, and ISA extensibility, positioning RISC-V as a competitive alternative to legacy architectures like x86 and ARM.
➀ Researchers at European XFEL demonstrated ultrafast control of ferroelectric material polarization using light pulses, decoupling it from lattice distortion for the first time;
➁ The breakthrough, achieved via high-energy laser and X-ray analysis, enables polarization changes in under a trillionth of a second, driven by photoexcited electrons;
➂ This paves the way for light-controlled, energy-efficient electronics with applications in data processing, sensing, and next-gen memory technologies.
➀ Prusa Research rekindles the 3D printing tool changer race with its six-tool-head CORE One prototype, challenging competitors like Bambu Lab and Snapmaker;
➁ Snapmaker's $649 U1 Kickstarter campaign shattered records with $13M in pledges, while Bambu Lab counters with the H2C nozzle-swapping system;
➂ Bondtech's upcoming INDX wireless tool changer kit and AtomForm's 12-nozzle Palette 300 add fuel to the multi-color 3D printing revolution.
➀ DDR4 prices surge as manufacturers shift production to DDR5 and HBM for AI demands, creating supply shortages;
➁ A market inversion occurs where DDR4 becomes more expensive than DDR5 despite its older technology;
➂ Contract prices are projected to keep rising, pushing builders toward DDR5 for future systems.
➀ Kazeta OS aims to provide a 1990s console-style 'plug-and-play' gaming experience on modern PCs, using DRM-free games loaded via custom SD card cartridges;
➁ Developers cite motivations including simplifying interfaces for non-technical users, nostalgia for physical game collections, and digital game preservation goals;
➂ Users must install the Linux-based OS on dedicated hardware, manually create game carts, while benefiting from offline DRM-free gameplay spanning modern titles and retro emulation.
➀ The Radeon RX 9070 XT is a solid foundation for a mid-range gaming PC, and ASUS introduces a white edition with factory overclocking for better performance.
➁ The white edition features a 2,460MHz game clock and 3,010MHz boost clock, with options for higher clock speeds in OC mode.
➂ The cooling system includes a phase-change GPU thermal pad, heatpipes, and triple-fan cooler with dual-ball bearing axial-tech fans.
➀ Modern IC verification complexity demands orchestrated workflow systems akin to conducting an orchestra, enabling unified management of tasks across tools and teams;
➁ Fragmented verification processes lead to inefficiencies such as manual errors and resource bottlenecks, while orchestration systems provide automation, intelligent resource allocation, and centralized monitoring;
➂ Siemens' Calibre MJS exemplifies this approach, reducing runtime by 30%-50% and improving design iteration efficiency through features like single-layout streaming and license optimization.
➀ TI's TIDA-00556 reference design implements a compact "ship mode" using the TPS22916B load switch to minimize battery drain during storage/shipping for wearables;
➁ The solution achieves ultra-low shutdown current (10nA), a 1.89mm² footprint, and 60mΩ MOSFET resistance, ideal for space-constrained devices;
➂ By cutting off power via emulated GPIO signals, it extends battery shelf life and supports operation across 2.7V-4.35V input ranges for wearables like smartwatches and medical devices.