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June 8
- Microsoft 'Xbox PC' branding surfaces in game dev publicity materials — Xbox App also sees big changes
➀ Microsoft is consolidating Xbox and Windows platforms through 'Xbox PC' branding in game marketing, targeting Steam's dominance by redirecting users to the Xbox app;
➁ The redesigned Xbox App now integrates console games into PC libraries, signaling deeper Xbox-Windows store integration;
➂ Facing SteamOS's handheld performance advantages, Microsoft partners with Asus for an Xbox-branded handheld in 2025, amid lagging Xbox console sales.
June 7
- Here Are The Top 7 Games To Look Forward To From Summer Games Fest 2025
➀ Atomic Heart 2: A sequel to the bizarre and adult-themed game set in an alternate-history Soviet Russia.
➁ Scott Pilgrim EX: A new game inspired by the original Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, with new characters and levels.
➂ Code Vein 2: A vampire-themed Souls-like game with a time travel premise.
➃ Sonic Racing Crossworlds: The latest Sonic Racing game with cross-platform online play and guest characters.
➄ Acts of Blood: A brutal 3D brawler set in modern-day Bandung, Indonesia.
➅ Stranger than Heaven: A noir-flavored game from the Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, set in pre-war and wartime Japan.
➆ Resident Evil 9: Requiem: A new Resident Evil game with a departure from the series' third-person and first-person action styles.
- Relive the days of unhinged GPU box artwork — new book catalogs 300 retail boxes with both horrors and delights
➀ A new book compiles over 300 GPU box artworks from the 90s-2010s, blending mythical creatures and retro futurism;
➁ Taiwanese/AIB brands like Gainward and Sapphire showcased Terminator-style cyborgs and gem-armored warriors, while defunct brands evoke nostalgia;
➂ Sold-out print includes vintage ads, with publishers accepting bulk orders for potential reprints.
- New leaked Bambu Lab 3D printer images may show the next model — decoding the images reveals interesting details
➀ A leaked image suggests Bambu Lab's new 3D printer with a 340mm build volume and single extruder, hinting at a budget-friendly model.
➁ Structural similarities to the H2D and A1 series indicate a possible stripped-down flagship design without laser capabilities.
➂ The leak aligns with Bambu Lab's product strategy of releasing affordable variants after premium launches.
- Tesla details how it finds punishing defective cores on its million-core Dojo supercomputers — a single error can ruin a weeks-long AI training run
➀ Tesla developed a groundbreaking 'Stress' tool to detect defective cores in its wafer-scale Dojo processors, critical for preventing silent data corruption that could invalidate weeks of AI training;
➁ Each Dojo 'Training Tile' contains 8,850 RISC-V cores and leverages TSMC's InFO_SoW packaging, with Stress enabling real-time monitoring across millions of cores without downtime;
➂ The method not only identifies faulty cores but also exposed rare design flaws, positioning Tesla alongside Google and Meta in hardware reliability while shaping future wafer-scale chip adoption.
- BTU Team Lausitz Dynamics Competes Energy-Efficiently in International Competition
➀ The student team Lausitz Dynamics from Brandenburgische Technische Universität (BTU) is participating in the Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa 2025 in Poland with their hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Hydragen, aiming for maximum energy efficiency.
➁ The team of 17 students, led by Prof. Sylvio Simon, redesigned the vehicle to use a hydrogen fuel cell and supercapacitors, enhancing performance and sustainability.
➂ Supported by sponsors and successful test drives, the team is optimistic about the competition, with live results and updates shared on their website and social media.
June 6
- Groundbreaking 3D-printing tech developed — dual-light system can print two different materials from the same resin
➀ Scientists developed a dual-light resin 3D printer that creates both permanent and dissolvable materials from a single resin;
➀ UV light forms rigid structures, while visible light produces supports that dissolve in lye in 15 minutes;
➁ The innovation enables complex designs like movable caged spheres and interlocking chains previously unachievable with standard resin printing.
- New Nintendo Switch 2 units show potential signs of tampering — UK customers report receiving unsealed products from multiple retailers
➀ UK customers report receiving Nintendo Switch 2 units with broken seals, sparking concerns about tampering across multiple retailers including Currys and John Lewis;
➁ Conflicting explanations emerge: Some blame weak packaging seals while others suspect intentional checks for missing Mario Kart World game codes in the supply chain;
➂ This follows prior Nintendo packaging controversies, including GameStop receipts puncturing console screens in the U.S., raising quality control concerns.
- EAH Jena Supports Three Innovative Startup Projects
➀ EAH Jena's rEAHlize initiative provides up to €7,500 in funding through the StartUp@EAH project to support early-stage startups in developing prototypes and market-ready solutions;
➁ Three funded projects include Variflow (a medical safety device for cardiac surgery), Travi (a travel app fostering global connections), and ARletT (an AR tool for enterprise training using XR technology);
➂ The StartUpLab Jena serves as a collaborative hub offering technical expertise, networking, and infrastructure to accelerate innovation.
- Test track for inductive charging on the A6 starts
➀ The FAU-led E|MPOWER project launched a test track on Germany's A6 motorway to research inductive charging for electric heavy-duty vehicles, collaborating with government and industry partners;
➀ Bavarian ministers highlighted the technology's potential to eliminate range anxiety with over 90% efficiency, transforming future mobility;
➂ Testing with equipped vehicles begins in late 2025, focusing on system efficiency, coil integration, and safety compliance, using road-embedded coils to enable wireless charging during driving.
- AMD scoops entire Untether AI chip team — Canada AI inference outfit will cease product support
➀ AMD acquires Untether AI's entire engineering team in a non-traditional talent acquisition, leading to the discontinuation of Untether's AI inference products;
➁ The move enhances AMD's capabilities in AI compilers, SoC design, and energy-efficient inference solutions to challenge Nvidia;
➂ Industry analysts suggest this signals a strategic shift toward AI inference optimization as GPU-driven training demand plateaus.
- Quantum Computers Improve Machine Learning Algorithms
➀ Researchers demonstrated that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning algorithms through a photonic quantum processor experiment;
➁ The study, involving the University of Vienna and international collaborators, showed quantum-enhanced kernel-based machine learning outperforming classical counterparts in specific tasks with fewer errors;
➂ Photonic quantum platforms also exhibited potential energy efficiency advantages, addressing rising energy demands in traditional machine learning workflows.
- Four Locations of the German Center for Future Mobility Present Jointly at UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg
➀ Four innovation hubs of the German Center for Future Mobility (DZM) showcased their mobility projects at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, emphasizing digital infrastructure, rail automation, and sustainable transport.
➁ Key focuses included Hamburg's AI and 6G-enabled traffic systems, Annaberg-Buchholz's teleoperated rail interfaces, Minden's automated MONOCAB rail solution, and Karlsruhe's urban-rural mobility hubs with autonomous taxis.
➂ The event featured live demos, prototypes, and discussions on ethical AI, emergency routing, and public acceptance of automated transport.
June 5
- Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for Luisa Petti
➀ Luisa Petti, an expert in sustainable electronics, has been awarded Germany’s prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship and will join RWTH Aachen to bridge neuromorphic computing and bioelectronics;
➁ Her research focuses on eco-friendly materials and printing technologies to develop recyclable sensors and reduce the carbon footprint of AI systems;
➂ Funded with up to €5 million, her work aims to advance flexible integrated circuits and promote environmental sustainability in applications like healthcare and precision agriculture.
- Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.1 power supply review
➀ The Corsair HX1200i boasts exceptional electrical performance with ATX 3.1 compliance, 1200W output, and dual 12V-2x6 PCIe 5.1 connectors;
➁ Pros include Platinum efficiency, silent operation, and iCUE software integration, while cons highlight its high price and oversized 200mm chassis;
➂ Recommended for high-end PC builds requiring reliable power and advanced monitoring, though budget-conscious users may prefer alternatives.
- Scientists print 'world's smallest violin' in platinum with nanolithography — UK physicists push toward nanoscale computing
➀ UK physicists at Loughborough University created the world's smallest platinum violin (13x35 microns) using nanolithography as a testbed for advanced memory device research;
➁ The team utilized a thermal scanning probe microscope to etch nanostructures, enabling progress in heat-sensitive storage and nanoscale magnetic sensors;
➂ This breakthrough highlights nanolithography's potential to extend traditional computing technologies amid slowing Moore's Law.
- Nvidia planning its most affordable 50-series GPU yet – RTX 5050 reportedly launching in July with 8GB VRAM and 130W TDP
➀ Nvidia's RTX 5050, set for July launch, targets sub-$300 as the most affordable Blackwell GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM;
➁ Despite sharing a 128-bit interface, it adopts a strategy reminiscent of older GTX 1600-series cards, with potential GDDR7 support limitations;
➂ VRAM bottlenecks in modern games may surface, but its modest compute power could mitigate constraints.
- Asus responds to concerns over 9,000+ routers compromised by botnet — firmware updates and factory reset can purge routers of persistent backdoor
➀ Over 9,000 Asus routers were compromised by the 'AyySSHush' botnet exploiting CVE-2023-39780, enabling persistent SSH backdoors.
➁ Asus recommends firmware updates, factory resets, and disabling remote access features (SSH, DDNS) to mitigate the vulnerability, especially for end-of-life devices.
➂ GreyNoise identified the botnet via AI monitoring, noting minimal active exploitation but emphasizing proactive security measures for exposed routers.
- AI drone beats human champions for the first time at Abu Dhabi racing event – new deep neural network sends control commands directly to motors in significant leap
➀ A team from TU Delft developed an AI drone that defeated human champions at the A2RL Drone Championship 2025 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such achievement.
➁ The drone’s AI uses a deep neural network to send control commands directly to motors, bypassing traditional controllers, improving efficiency and pushing physical limits.
➂ This breakthrough has implications for autonomous systems, including delivery drones and self-driving vehicles, showcasing AI’s potential in real-world applications.
- JPEG XS — Forward-Looking Standard for Professional All-IP Video Production
➀ Fraunhofer IIS developed JPEG XS, a low-latency, energy-efficient compression standard for high-quality video transmission, earning the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize;
➁ The codec enables real-time 8K video transfer via IP networks, supporting professional media production, autonomous driving, and VR/AR applications with minimal quality loss;
➂ JPEG XS reduces hardware costs and infrastructure complexity, positioning it as a key technology for industries requiring real-time visual data processing.
- JPEG XS – A Pioneering Standard for Professional 'All-IP' Video Production
➀ Fraunhofer IIS researchers developed JPEG XS, an ISO-standard video codec enabling high-quality, low-latency video transmission with minimal resource usage, earning the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize;
➁ JPEG XS addresses challenges in professional media production, automotive (e.g., autonomous driving), and VR/AR by reducing data rates without quality loss, while supporting 12-16-bit color depth and Ethernet integration;
➂ The codec’s efficiency, real-time processing, and compatibility provide economic and technological advantages for studios, machine vision, and future applications in All-IP workflows.
- Europe’s First Quantum Accelerator of Its Kind Now Operational
➀ Fraunhofer IAF has deployed Quantum Brilliance’s QB-QDK2.0 quantum accelerator, the first in Europe based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, enabling hybrid quantum-classical computing without cryogenics;
➁ The compact system integrates quantum processors with classical co-processors (NVIDIA GPUs/CPUs) in a server rack, supporting real-world quantum applications like machine learning;
➂ Quantum Brilliance’s diamond-based technology offers long coherence times and environmental stability, positioning it as a key platform for industrial quantum advancements at room temperature.
- Fraunhofer IPMS and TSN Lab Form Partnership to Promote TSN Technology in South Korea
➀ Fraunhofer IPMS partners with TSN Lab to advance Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology development and adoption in South Korea, enhancing its presence in the Asian market;
➁ The collaboration focuses on Ethernet-based TSN IP cores for high-precision time synchronization in industries like automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications;
➂ Leveraging Fraunhofer's TSN expertise and TSN Lab's industrial experience, the partnership aims to drive real-time data communication innovations across critical sectors.
- Fraunhofer IPMS and TSN Lab forge Partnership to promote TSN technology in South Korea
➀ Fraunhofer IPMS partners with TSN Lab to advance Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology in South Korea, enhancing real-time data communication and industrial applications;
➁ TSN enables high-precision synchronization for Ethernet-based networks, targeting industries like automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications;
➂ Collaboration leverages Fraunhofer’s TSN IP core expertise and TSN Lab’s regional experience to drive innovation and market adoption.
- Fraunhofer IZFP Research Team Receives the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2025
➀ Fraunhofer IZFP won the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize for developing AloX, an ultrasound-based system to detect contaminants in molten aluminum, ensuring material purity;
➁ Unlike existing methods, AloX offers fast, cost-effective, and reliable real-time quality control, critical for aluminum's role in sustainability and lightweight manufacturing;
➂ The portable system features patented cooling and titanium waveguides, with ongoing development (AloX 2.0) aimed at broader industrial applications beyond aluminum production.
- Fraunhofer IZFP Research Team Wins the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize
➀ A Fraunhofer IZFP team developed the ultrasound-based system **AloX**, which detects impurities in aluminum melts to ensure material quality, addressing risks of component failure due to contaminants;
➁ Unlike costly or slow existing methods, AloX offers real-time, portable, and cost-effective monitoring in extreme foundry conditions, using ultrasonic signals akin to automotive parking sensors;
➂ The team is advancing **AloX 2.0** for broader industrial applications, including other metal melts and non-metallic production processes like adhesives and food manufacturing.
June 4
- NVIDIA CEO Hails Switch 2 Chip As An Unprecedented Marvel Of Mobile Graphics
➀ Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, praised Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, calling it the beginning of a 'bold new chapter' in gaming;
➁ The custom silicon inside the Switch 2, designed by NVIDIA, is a significant upgrade over the Tegra X1 found in the original Switch;
➂ The T239 chip features advanced graphics, full hardware ray tracing, high dynamic range, backward compatibility, and dedicated AI processors.
- NVIDIA's 576.76 GPU Hotfix Driver Arrives To Fix Crashes In These Games
➀ NVIDIA发布了一款新的GeForce热修复驱动程序，用于解决几款游戏中持续的崩溃问题；
➁ 其中一款游戏是《沙丘：觉醒》，尽管它将在六天后才向公众发布；
➂ 热修复驱动程序针对GeForce RTX 50系列的一些特定问题进行了修复。
- Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli Appointed to Lead New IHP Junior Research Group
➀ Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli has been appointed to lead IHP's new Junior Research Group 'Computational Materials Engineering,' focusing on the MODoMAT project to develop a modeling platform for semiconductor materials;
➁ The project integrates mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of materials to optimize device performance, reduce costs, and accelerate development for applications in power electronics, quantum computing, and autonomous driving;
➂ Supported by IHP's internal program for young researchers, the group aims to bridge experimental and theoretical research while transitioning to third-party funding in later stages.
- Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli Appointed Head of New IHP Junior Research Group
➀ Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli will lead IHP's new junior research group focused on Computational Materials Engineering, leveraging her expertise in material science and silicon photonics;
➁ The group's MODoMAT project aims to develop a comprehensive modeling platform integrating mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of semiconductor materials to optimize device performance and accelerate R&D for applications in power electronics, quantum computing, and autonomous driving;
➂ Funded internally for up to five years, the initiative supports young scientists in high-risk, strategy-aligned research, with plans to transition to third-party funding in later stages.