➀ Antec introduces two new cases, P30 Air and P30 ARGB, for the European market in November; ➁ Both cases support multiple cooling configurations and prioritize ventilation for optimal airflow; ➂ The P30 ARGB includes pre-installed RGB fans, while the P30 Air has standard black fans.
AMD and Sony recently shared more information on Project Amethyst and the future of PlayStation hardware, and ray-tracing and AI are a core part of it.
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➀ STMicroelectronics launches the STDRIVEG211 and STDRIVEG210 GaN half-bridge driver chips for industrial and telecom power supplies, supporting 72V batteries and 110V AC lines with a 220V maximum rail voltage;
➁ The STDRIVEG211 features 6V gate protection, short-circuit detection via an external comparator, and automatic shutdown, while the STDRIVEG210 omits the comparator for applications like solar inverters;
➂ Designed for resonant/hard-switching power supplies, motor drives, and Class-D amplifiers, the chips offer 2.4A drive current, thermal protection, and optimized gate control with a 5x4mm QFN package.
➀ The Outer Worlds 2 has officially gone gold ahead of its launch on October 29th. ➁ The game was initially revealed with a $80 price tag, which was later reduced to $70. ➂ The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to be a solid follow-up to the 2017 RPG, with improvements over the first game.
AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.1 Battlefield 6 Preview Driver for Radeon graphics cards is a new Beta release that is all about Battlefield 6.
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➀ China's antitrust probe into Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks is seen as a strategic move in trade negotiations, despite the deal having cleared U.S. regulatory hurdles；
➁ China is ramping up mergers and acquisitions in Asia to secure supply chains, while struggling to match U.S. technological leads in AI hardware；
➂ Global economic dynamics are shifting toward multi-polar supply chains, with China reducing reliance on U.S. partnerships amid ongoing trade tensions
➀ Microsoft acknowledges critical bug in Windows Media Creation Tool (MCT) released on Sept 29, causing unexpected closures without error messages;
➁ With Windows 10 EOL on October 14, MCT's failure disrupts user upgrades to Windows 11;
➂ Workarounds include using Windows Update or directly downloading Windows 11 ISO, though compatibility checks may require third-party tools like Rufus.
➀ HarmonEyes collaborates with NASA-funded TRISH to deploy its H-SMART eye-tracking system in Antarctica, aiming to predict astronauts' cognitive load and fatigue in real time.
➁ The Antarctic environment, simulating deep space conditions, will test the system’s unobtrusive design for monitoring mental states during high-stakes missions.
➂ The technology aims to enhance mission safety for lunar and Mars expeditions, with adaptable hardware and software for diverse applications.
➀ The Montech HyperFlow Digital is a 360mm AIO cooler with digital display and RGB lighting; ➁ It features a 27mm thick radiator with 20 fins per inch and supports wide socket compatibility; ➂ The review covers its design, installation, thermal performance, and noise output.
➀ AMD and NVIDIA lead the AI accelerator market with annual product releases, while hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Meta also adopt aggressive development roadmaps;
➁ AMD plans to split its Instinct MI400-series into AI-focused (MI450X) and HPC-focused (MI430X) chips using TSMC’s 2nm process and HBM4, while NVIDIA's Rubin GPUs target 50 PFLOPS inference performance with groundbreaking power demands;
➂ Intel struggles with market adoption of Gaudi accelerators, while OpenAI partners with Broadcom and embraces Nvidia GPUs despite developing its custom XPU.
➀ Warner Bros. has announced Mortal Kombat III ahead of the release of Mortal Kombat II next year; ➁ The sequel, Mortal Kombat II, has received positive attention and a high view count for its trailer; ➂ The first Mortal Kombat film in 2021 was met with mixed reception and lower box office success.
➀ The game Serious Sam 2 has received a surprise 20th anniversary update on Steam; ➁ The update includes new content, visual enhancements, quality of life improvements, and more; ➂ The update is a welcome surprise to fans of the classic game.
➀ The University of Bremen's Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) is part of a new project to study the Congo Basin's carbon cycle, focusing on deforestation, reforestation, and forest preservation impacts;
➁ Funded by Schmidt Sciences' $45 million Virtual Institute for the Carbon Cycle (VICC), the Congo-Flex team aims to deliver data-driven estimates of net carbon flux in the region;
➂ Researchers are deploying atmospheric CO₂ measurement stations to validate satellite data and improve understanding of the basin's role in global climate dynamics.
➀ The University of Bremen’s Institute of Environmental Physics (IUP) is participating in a new project to measure carbon fluxes in the Congo Basin, analyzing the impacts of deforestation, reforestation, and forest preservation on the carbon cycle;
➁ Funded by Schmidt Sciences’ Virtual Institute for the Carbon Cycle (VICC) with $45 million, the Congo-Flex team aims to reduce uncertainties in carbon flow estimates and improve understanding of the Congo Basin’s role in global carbon dynamics;
➂ The project involves deploying novel ground-based CO₂ measurement stations to validate satellite data and provide region-specific carbon flux assessments, critical for shaping effective climate policies.