➀ The next chapter for Guild Wars 2 officially goes live today with the new expansion, Visions of Eternity; ➁ The expansion takes players to Castora, a mysterious island with new gameplay features and a fresh campaign; ➂ Players can expect new elite specializations, mount gameplay improvements, and a storyline centered around the Inquest.
➀ Herodotus malware is designed to mimic human behavior to avoid detection by security systems;
➁ It introduces random delays to its input to mimic human typing speed;
➂ Distributed through smishing messages and side-loaded apps, it aims to steal banking credentials.
➀ The Corsair MP700 Micro 4TB SSD is a compact M.2 2242 drive designed for gaming handhelds, thin laptops, and compact workstations. It features a Phison E31T DRAMless controller and BiCS8 3D TLC NAND, offering high sequential and random performance. ➁ The drive comes in 2TB and 4TB capacities, with the 4TB model reaching up to 9,400MB/s read and 8,100MB/s write speeds. ➂ Corsair backs the drive with a 5-year warranty.
➀ Windows Insiders are getting early access to a new feature in Windows 11 that aims to improve system reliability by scanning system memory after a crash.
➁ The feature is designed to help users identify and fix memory issues that may cause system crashes.
➂ The scan is optional and will run during the next reboot, taking about 5 minutes.
➀ AMD and the DOE announce two new supercomputers at ORNL; ➁ Lux, scheduled for 2026, is the first AI Factory supercomputer; ➂ Discovery, set for 2028, aims to enhance sovereign AI and scientific computing.
➀ Samsung has released the P9 Express, a microSD Express memory card designed for gaming handhelds like the Switch 2;
➁ The SD Express standard, initially intended for digital cameras, now finds its way into gaming due to the Switch 2's requirement;
➂ Samsung's P9 Express offers up to 800MB/s speed, leveraging PCIe interface and NVMe protocol, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.
➀ The Fanatical 'Build Your Own Shooter' bundle is available now, offering over a dozen games for less than £1.50 each. ➁ The bundle includes a variety of shooters across different genres. ➂ Titles like 'Prey', 'Pathologic 2', and 'OTXO' are highlighted as notable picks.
➀ Netflix has been a major supporter of video game adaptations, working on series like Castlevania and Tomb Raider. ➁ WildBrain Studios, known for Sonic Prime, is reportedly developing an animated Crash Bandicoot show. ➃ Details about the story and cast are currently unknown.
➀ The recent release of the ROG Xbox Ally has highlighted Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere service; ➁ Baldur's Gate 3, the 2024 GOTY winner, is expected to join the program; ➂ The program allows players to access both PC and Xbox versions of games purchased through the Microsoft Xbox store on Windows.
➀ The PC version of Ghost of Tsushima has received an update removing region-lock requirements and adding official Steam Deck verification; ➁ The update decouples the base game from its Legends multiplayer mode, allowing players from all regions to purchase and play; ➂ The update includes various optimizations and improvements for the Steam Deck and fixes for crashes and performance issues.
➀ Researchers developed Surface Immobilised Electrides, enabling free electron movement for quantum applications;
➁ New material offers improved stability and scalability over previous electrides;
➂ Potential uses in quantum computing and efficient chemical production systems.
➀ Qualcomm launched AI inference accelerator cards AI200 and AI250, targeting generative AI workloads like LLM/LMM with high performance and cost efficiency at rack scale;
➁ AI200 emphasizes LPDDR memory capacity (768GB per card) for low TCO, while AI250 adopts near-memory computing to boost bandwidth 10x and reduce power;
➂ Both feature liquid cooling, PCIe/Ethernet scalability, security protections, and a 160kW power design, supported by an optimized AI software stack for seamless deployment, with commercial availability in 2026 and 2027.
➀ Samsung reduced the price of its 12-layer HBM3E by 30% (from $300 to $200 per unit) to challenge Hynix's dominant market share (60-70%), while Samsung and Micron hold 20-30% and 15-20%, respectively;
➁ HBM4, set for Nvidia's Rubin accelerator in Q4 2026, is under evaluation by Nvidia, with Samsung leveraging its advanced 10nm-class 1c DRAM process to compete against Hynix's 1b process;
➂ Chinese firm ChangXin is entering the HBM market, having reportedly submitted an HBM3 test chip to Huawei.
➀ Mouser signs a global distribution agreement with Northern Technologies, a division of EDAC Group specializing in data communication shielding products;
➀ The agreement enables Mouser to stock a variety of Northern Technologies connectors, including D-subminiature solder cup connectors, dust covers, and crimp connectors, featuring high-density designs, durable materials (steel, copper alloy), and robust electrical specifications (e.g., 3A current, 250V AC voltage);
➃ Products emphasize protection against environmental contaminants, minimal signal loss, and compatibility across temperature ranges (-55°C to 105°C).
➀ Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed an MoU to establish a joint space company, pooling resources in satellite manufacturing, space systems, and services to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global space market.
➁ The new entity, targeting operational status by 2027, aims to bolster European autonomy in critical space infrastructure, including telecoms, navigation, and Earth observation, while supporting national security initiatives.
➂ The combined company will employ approximately 25,000 people with an annual turnover of €6.5 billion, owned 35% by Airbus and 32.5% each by Leonardo and Thales, under a balanced governance structure.