Intel and AMD have teamed up to provide long-term stability and predictability of the x86 architecture, hedging against the competitiveness of ARM.
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➀ The be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 3 features a slimmer and more compact design suitable for Mini-ITX systems; ➁ It comes with dedicated AMD and Intel mounting frames for easy installation; ➂ The cooler has a high 130W TDP cooling capacity with three nickel-plated 6mm heat pipes and direct-touch technology.
➀ Black Myth Wukong has achieved significant success with over 25 million copies sold and a peak concurrent player count of over 2.4 million on Steam. However, performance issues have been a concern. The latest 90GB patch aims to address these issues with various optimizations and improvements. ➁ Notable changes include AMD FSR4 integration, improved compatibility, adjusted graphics settings, and performance improvements on PS5 and PC. ➂ The patch aims to enhance the overall experience, making the game more enjoyable and visually appealing.
➀ The article introduces a book titled *How AI Thinks* by Nigel Toon, an expert with extensive experience in the electronics and AI industries;
➁ It positions the book as a valuable resource for technology enthusiasts and engineers exploring AI's development and applications;
➂ The author humorously notes reading a physical copy instead of adding it to a “virtual shelf” as usual.
➀ SpongeBob SquarePants returns with a new game, 'Titans of the Tide', by Purple Lamp Studios. ➁ THQ Nordic has released a free demo for the game. ➂ The demo allows players to try the game's unique feature of switching between SpongeBob and Patrick.
➀ Despite being the highest grossing media franchise, Pokémon Legends Z-A was developed for only $13 million; ➁ The data leak revealed the budgets for upcoming Pokémon games; ➂ The upcoming mainline Pokémon entry will have a budget of $20 million.
➀ Nuvoton launched the Arbel NPCM8mnx SiP, a compact BMC subsystem integrating CPU, memory, storage, and power management into a 23x23mm chip, reducing development complexity for AI servers and datacenters;
➁ The SiP achieves a 70% size reduction, supports up to 4GB DDR4 and 64GB eMMC, and features post-quantum cryptography for security compliance;
➂ Designed for hyperscale deployments, it accelerates hardware development cycles and supports open standards like OpenBMC, with engineering samples currently available.
➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-00431 integrates a 4 GSPS ADC and an 8 GHz DC-coupled differential amplifier, enabling direct RF signal capture up to 2 GHz bandwidth;
➁ Designed for radar, communication, and test systems, it eliminates traditional frequency translation stages to reduce latency and enhance signal fidelity;
➂ Includes full schematics, layout files, and TI component support (LMH5401 amplifier, ADC12J4000 converter) for streamlined high-performance receiver development.
➀ The Pokémon Company / GameFreak suffered a massive data breach last year, revealing internal documents and codenames. ➁ A second wave of leaks has emerged, detailing Pokémon's plans for the next decade. ➂ The next mainline game is codenamed Gaia, set for 2026, followed by Ringo in 2027, Seed across multiple regions, and Gen 11 in 2030.
NVIDIA has unveiled the release date for the world's smallest AI supercomputer, and Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO, delivered the first device to Elon Musk.
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➀ A new analog computing method integrates computation directly into resistive memory chips, eliminating data transfer bottlenecks between memory and processors;
➁ The system uses low-precision initial calculations followed by high-precision corrections, achieving 32-bit digital processor accuracy with 100x improved energy efficiency;
➂ Demonstrated 16×16 matrix processing in wireless communication tests, showing potential for 1,000x faster AI hardware at 100x lower energy consumption.
Intel's Panther Lake or Intel Core Ultra (Series 3) processors will make their way to PC gaming handhelds soon, and it could be a game changer.
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Game Freak, the developer of Nintendo's Pokémon franchise, has been hacked, and details have emerged about its plans up until 2030.
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Edifier's 'New Cyber' desktop Bluetooth speaker looks like a gaming PC, where the GPU is the power supply and the AIO tubing houses the speaker cable.
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Although unofficial, it's possible to get FSR 4 working on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 GPUs, with the lighter INT8 model delivering impressive performance.
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➀ Researchers at FH Dortmund aim to reduce energy losses in high-performance battery storage systems by increasing voltage levels tenfold to twentyfold, minimizing resistance-induced heat waste;
➁ A real-world lab in Ense will test 10,000–20,000V battery systems, analyze lifespan impacts, and develop insulation standards for medium-voltage DC applications;
➂ The modular high-voltage design eliminates active cooling, reduces maintenance, and enables scalable configurations, potentially revolutionizing energy storage efficiency and infrastructure.