➀ A sustainable method converts orange peel waste into magnetite nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄ NPs) for clean energy applications;
➁ These nanoparticles demonstrate high efficiency in catalyzing the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) for hydrogen production, with a low overpotential of 0.3 V and stability over 2,000 cycles;
➂ The approach offers a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to rare metals and shows potential in environmental remediation and medical fields.
➀ Researchers observed Floquet states in graphene using femtosecond-pulse microscopy, confirming Floquet engineering's applicability in metallic/semi-metallic materials;
➁ This breakthrough enables precise control of electronic states in quantum materials, advancing potential technologies like robust quantum computers and sensors;
➂ Funded by the German Research Foundation, the study opens pathways for tailoring material properties to shape future electronics and high-performance computing.
➀ OpenAI collaborates with Broadcom to develop its first custom AI chip ("XPU"), targeting mass production by 2026;
➁ The move aims to reduce reliance on NVIDIA's GPUs and strengthen control over AI infrastructure;
➂ The chip design combines Broadcom's semiconductor expertise with OpenAI's AI optimization requirements.
➀ Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept, featuring a 14-inch display that manually rotates between landscape and portrait modes without keyboard adjustment;
➁ The Smart Motion Concept dock integrates AI-driven motorized gimbals to track user movements and voice, optimizing ergonomic positioning;
➂ Both concepts emphasize Lenovo's experimental approach, potentially influencing future commercial products despite uncertain release timelines.
➀ Lenovo Legion Go 2 features AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, OLED display (1920x1200, 144Hz), up to 32GB RAM, and Hall effect joysticks.
➁ The handheld is thicker (1.66” with controllers) but includes a larger 74WHr battery and 2TB storage, priced from $1,049.
➂ Lenovo also announced the LOQ Tower desktop with AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs, starting at $999.99.
➀ Lenovo unveiled three OLED gaming monitors at IFA 2025, including 4K 240Hz Legion Pro 32UD-10/27UD-10 and QHD 280Hz 27Q-10;
➁ The flagship Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop features AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU, NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU, and a 16" 240Hz OLED display;
➂ Priced from $699 (monitors) to $2,399 (laptop), products will launch between October-November 2025.
➀ Researchers from UCL, Google DeepMind, and Intrinsic developed RoboBallet, an AI system enabling rapid coordination of multiple industrial robots through graph neural networks and reinforcement learning;
➁ The system generates movement plans in seconds, supports up to 40 tasks with eight robotic arms, and adapts to unseen factory layouts for applications in manufacturing and construction;
➂ Future improvements aim to expand capabilities to sequential operations and heterogeneous robot teams while maintaining real-time adaptability.
➀ SK Hynix becomes the first memory manufacturer to install ASML's High-NA EUV lithography system (EXE:5200B) at its M16 fab, aiming to streamline DRAM production for AI and HPC markets;
➁ The 0.55 NA system enables 1.7x smaller circuit patterns and 2.9x higher density, reducing multi-patterning steps while targeting next-gen HBM development;
➂ Accelerating equipment deployment by six months gives SK Hynix a competitive edge over Samsung, positioning it to lead in AI memory solutions with earlier mass production capabilities.
➀ Quantinuum, formed by Cambridge Quantum and Honeywell's merger, secured $600 million in funding with investors including NVIDIA's NVentures and JPMorganChase;
➁ Funds will support the launch of its trapped-ion quantum system Helios and advance fault-tolerant quantum computing;
➂ Collaborates with NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Centre, RIKEN, SoftBank, and Infineon for quantum tech development.
➀ Q2 2025 semiconductor equipment billings reached $33.07 billion, up 24% YoY and 3% QoQ, driven by demand for leading-edge logic, HBM-related DRAM, and shipments to Asia;
➁ SEMI highlights strong H1 2025 revenue exceeding $65 billion, building on 2024's record $117 billion billings;
➂ Investments focus on advanced logic, memory for AI, and regional supply chain resilience, per SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha.
➀ The ZKI Autumn Conference 2025 at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) explores the future of data processing, focusing on quantum computing, AI hardware, and photonic computing paradigms;
➀ IBM's Dr. Heike Riel highlights efforts to advance quantum technologies, AI physics, and novel computing frameworks;
➀ The LRZ pioneers energy-efficient photonic AI computing using Q.ANT's analog photonic server, positioning Germany as a leader in post-CMOS technologies.
➀ DigiKey releases Season 5 of its Factory Tomorrow video series titled 'Behind the Robot,' focusing on industrial automation technologies such as robotic cells, intelligent sensors, and integrated systems;
➁ The series explores cloud connectivity, predictive diagnostics, and the impact of automation on workforce transformation, featuring experts from partners Eaton and SICK;
➂ The Factory Tomorrow series, initiated in 2021, highlights evolving automation infrastructure and its role in advanced manufacturing environments.
