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September 20
- Lenovo Comments On Intense Legion 2 Demand And Status After Cancelling Preorders
➀ Lenovo has experienced a surge in preorders for the Legion Go 2, exceeding their projections significantly.
➁ The company is working to fulfill the orders as quickly as possible and has begun canceling some preorders to avoid indefinite waiting periods.
➂ Lenovo.com will show updated availability once the inventory is replenished.
- Repairer brands customer’s gaming PC a ‘monstrosity’ — skin lacerating cable management technique provokes horror
① A PC repair shop received a modded gaming PC with hazardous cable management, including a violently torn PSU shroud and exposed sharp metal edges.
② The owner's modification baffled experts, with speculation about a short GPU cable causing the destructive routing. The system's original high-end brand contrast sharply with its current state.
③ Reddit users criticized the DIY approach, noting risks of electrical shorts and questioning the use of outdated components like a 256GB SATA drive.
- Ukraine reveals jammer-resistant Kamikaze strike drones — 31-mile range ordinance promises ’a new level of enemy destruction far behind the front lines’
➀ Ukraine's Brave1 platform has developed a kamikaze drone with a 50km range and electronic warfare (EW) resistance, aiming for mass battlefield deployment.
➀Details of the EW-resistant technology remain classified, but prior projects by Brave1 (e.g., Himera Tech radios) suggest expertise in countering jamming.
➂ The Brave1 initiative consolidates defense innovation, streamlining R&D and production to counter Russia's military advances.
September 19
- Anker Recalls Half A Million Power Banks For Threat Of Catching Fire And Exploding
➀ Anker is recalling half a million power banks due to fire and explosion risks;
➁ The affected models include various Anker power banks with lithium-ion batteries;
➂ The recall affects 481,000 power banks sold from August 2023 to June 2025.
- AMD Expresses Confidence In AI & CPU Roadmap In Response To Intel-NVIDIA Deal
➀ AMD 对其当前和未来的技术领域地位表示信心；
➁ AMD 表示其 AI 努力是“首要战略重点”；
➂ AMD 在上一季度实现了创纪录的服务器和 PC 处理器销售额。
- Nvidia drops a cool $900 million on Enfabrica tech and hiring its CEO, report claims — AI networking chip company boasts capacity to connect 100,000 GPUs together
① NVIDIA reportedly invested $902 million to acquire Enfabrica's CEO and team, securing licensing rights to its AI networking technology;
② Enfabrica's breakthrough allows interconnection of over 100,000 GPUs, addressing critical scalability needs for NVIDIA's global AI infrastructure expansion;
③ The move aligns with Silicon Valley's AI talent wars, following Meta and Google's aggressive recruitment strategies in the semiconductor sector.
- Here's how I installed Windows 11 using a nano-sized 2.4GB ISO — final install weighed in at a mere 8.36GB, two-thirds the size of a normal Windows install, courtesy of Nano11 Builder
❶ A developer successfully shrunk Windows 11 to 8.36GB using Nano11 Builder, reducing installation size by 66% compared to standard builds;
❷ The installation faced multiple crashes but was resolved through community support and legacy setup methods;
❸ The ultra-compact OS could serve specialized purposes like retro gaming rigs but requires manual app installation and lacks internet connectivity.
- Huawei unveils Atlas 950 SuperCluster — promises 1 ZettaFLOPS FP4 performance and features hundreds of thousands of 950DT APUs
➀ Huawei introduces Atlas 950 SuperCluster with 1 FP4 ZettaFLOPS inference and 524 FP8 ExaFLOPS training performance, using 524,288 Ascend 950DT NPUs;
➁ The system spans 64,000 m² (equivalent to 150 basketball courts) and aims to challenge Nvidia's Rubin-based clusters through massive parallelism;
➂ Planned Q4 2027 launch of Atlas 960 SuperCluster with 4 MXFP4 ZettaFLOPS signals aggressive roadmap in China's AI hardware push.
- Jingyuan Xu from KIT Receives 'For Women in Science' Award
➀ Dr. Jingyuan Xu from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) was awarded the 'For Women in Science' prize for her research on eco-friendly cooling technologies using the elastocaloric effect, eliminating climate-damaging refrigerants;
➁ Her work spans applications from micro-scale electronics cooling to large systems like air conditioners, addressing 20% of global electricity consumption from conventional cooling methods;
➂ The award, partnered by L’Oréal and UNESCO since 1998, highlights the critical role of women in science and technological innovation for a sustainable future.
- Ditching Windows 10? Here's how I installed Windows 11, removed AI, and stripped out unnecessary features using Flyoobe
➀ Flyoobe bypasses Microsoft's hardware restrictions to install Windows 11 on unsupported devices like a 10-year-old Lenovo X220;
➁ The tool allows deep customization: stripping AI components (Copilot/Outlook/Teams), removing bloatware, optimizing performance, and installing essential apps;
➂ Extended functionality includes driver management, system cleanup via PowerShell scripts, and a modular extension system for ongoing maintenance.
September 18
- MacBook Air Is Just $699, MacBook Pro Is $300 Off And More Fall Deals
➀ Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are currently on sale with attractive discounts;
➁ The 13-inch MacBook Air is priced at $699, down from $799;
➂ The 14-inch MacBook Pro is available for $1,299, a $300 discount;
➃ A variety of MacBook models are on sale with different configurations and price points.
- Apple's First OLED MacBook Tipped For A Touchscreen Display And It's About Time
➀ Apple's reluctance to add a touchscreen to its MacBook laptops is coming to an end, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo;
➁ The first MacBook with a touch panel will be the MacBook Pro with an OLED display;
➂ Apple's hesitation was likely due to maintaining product separation between MacBook and iPad, but the touchscreen MacBook Pro could cannibalize some iPad Pro sales.
- Asus is 'actively investigating' ROG gaming laptop stuttering woes — Models released / sold between 2021 - 2024 affected by 'performance interruptions'
➀ Asus acknowledged reports of stuttering and performance interruptions in ROG gaming laptops sold between 2021-2024, stating an ongoing investigation;
➁ GitHub user 'Zephkek' traced the issue to BIOS firmware flaws causing CPU interrupt bottlenecks and GPU power cycling;
➂ The problem affects multiple ROG models (Strix, Scar, Zephyrus), with unresolved cases dating back to 2021.
- Sustainable High-Tech Membranes - New at UDE: Hannah Roth
➀ Prof. Dr. Hannah Roth joins the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) to research sustainable, high-performance membranes using eco-friendly materials and solvent-free production methods;
➁ Her work focuses on applications like water purification, lithium recovery, and medical dialysis, with innovations such as the "Chemistry in a Spinneret" technique for creating multi-layered membranes in a single step;
➂ Roth holds a distinguished academic background, including awards like the 2024 VENI-Grant, and aims to advance industrial applications in environmental and energy technologies.
- Logitech's next gaming mouse will have haptic-based clicks, adjustable actuation, and rapid trigger — new G Pro X2 Superstrike will land at $180
➀ Logitech unveils G Pro X2 Superstrike with HITS technology, merging adjustable actuation points and haptic feedback for precise click customization;
➁ Features include Hero 2 optical sensor (44,000 DPI), 8,000 Hz polling rate, 65g weight, and 90-hour battery life;
➂ Priced at $179.99, targeting professional gamers with a Q1 2026 release.
- Interposer technology revolutionizes connections in quantum computers
➀ The QSolid project, led by Forschungszentrum Jülich and Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID, aims to develop a German quantum computer with superconducting quantum chips and reduced error rates, utilizing an interposer to optimize qubit-electronics connections;
➁ A mid-term prototype with 10 qubits and integrated software was launched in 2025, with plans to scale performance by 2026 through advanced processor designs;
➂ The interposer supports over 10,000 high-density connections, thermal decoupling of components, and ongoing scalability tests, backed by €76.3 million in government funding to strengthen Germany’s quantum research sovereignty.
- Interposer Technology Revolutionizes Connections in Quantum Computers
➀ The Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID, part of the QSolid project with 24 German institutions, is developing a quantum computer using superconducting qubits to reduce error rates, employing an interposer to optimize connections between qubits and control electronics;
➁ The 20x15mm interposer enables over 10,000 ultra-thin wirings and thermally decouples the quantum chip, with ongoing tests to scale its size for higher wiring densities;
➂ Funded by €76.3 million from the German government, QSolid aims to strengthen Germany’s quantum computing competitiveness, targeting industrial applications in chemistry, materials science, and healthcare by 2026.
- Second Place for UDE Team at DLR Challenge 2025 Industry in INNOSpace Masters: Brainwave Measurements for Mental Health
➀ A research consortium led by the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), TU Ilmenau, and eemagine Medical Imaging Solutions GmbH won second place in the DLR Challenge Industry for their innovative dry EEG system, designed to monitor astronauts' mental health and aid neurological diagnostics.
➁ The EEG technology uses novel dry electrode sensors, tested successfully in parabolic flights, to enable real-time stress management and address mental health challenges in extreme environments like space missions or Antarctic research stations.
➂ The consortium aims to advance neurodiagnostics for long-term space missions and clinical neurology, emphasizing user-friendly design and automated mental-state recognition for broader applications in healthcare and aerospace.
September 17
- PS5 Update Just Made It Way Easier To Game On PC & Console With DualSense Controllers
➀ Sony's DualSense controller is now easier to use on multiple platforms thanks to a new PS5 update;
➁ Up to four devices can be registered and switched between with ease;
➂ The update also introduces a Power Saver feature for games.
- China bans its biggest tech companies from acquiring Nvidia chips, says report — Beijing claims its homegrown AI processors now match H20 and RTX Pro 6000D
➀ China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) banned major tech firms like ByteDance and Alibaba from purchasing Nvidia’s AI chips, including the newly released RTX Pro 6000D and previously restricted H20.
➁ Beijing asserts that domestic AI chips from Huawei and Cambricon now rival Nvidia’s China-specific products, prompting companies like Tencent to accelerate local infrastructure development.
➂ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed disappointment but acknowledged geopolitical complexities, while China’s move aligns with efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. tech amid ongoing trade tensions.
- These are the top free Windows tools that I use on a daily basis to boost my productivity
➀ The article compiles a list of free Windows tools used daily by the author for productivity, content creation, and media management;
➀ Key tools include ScreenToGIF (GIF/video capture), GIMP/Inkscape (image editing), Notepad++ (coding), Rufus (bootable USB creation), VLC (media playback), and Handbrake (video conversion);
➂ These tools are highlighted for their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and cross-platform availability (Windows/Linux/macOS).
- Apple prepping touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro for 2026 — new report claims model will incorporate on-cell touch tech for the first time
➀ Apple plans to launch its first touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro in late 2026, incorporating on-cell touch technology, as reported by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo;
➁ The move signifies a strategic shift in Mac design philosophy, potentially impacting the iPad product line and addressing long-standing user demand for touch-enabled laptops;
➂ A more affordable MacBook with an A-series iPhone processor is also in development, slated for late 2025.
- How TSMC managed to increase efficiency of ASML's EUV tools: System-level optimizations and in-house pellicles —chipmaker boosted EUV-driven wafer production by 30x over six years while reducing power consumption by 24%
➀ TSMC increased EUV-driven wafer production by 30x since 2019 and reduced tool power consumption by 24% through system-level optimizations;
➁ The company developed proprietary EUV pellicles with 4x lifespan and 80x lower defects, planning to retrofit a 200mm fab for mass production;
➂ TSMC enhanced photomask accuracy, planarization, and energy efficiency techniques to solidify its dominance in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
September 16
- Online Session by Fraunhofer IAPT on AI as a Lever for Quality Assurance in Additive Manufacturing
➀ Fraunhofer IAPT will host an online session on October 16, 2025, showcasing AI, machine vision, and digital twins for cost-reduced quality assurance in additive manufacturing;
➁ The event will highlight virtualized production phases, automation of quality management, and economic benefits of AI solutions through industrial case studies;
➂ Targeting production leaders, engineers, and data scientists, the free 30-minute session aims to demonstrate scalable and automated approaches to quality control in AM.
- Quantum Motion Claims World's First Full-Stack Standard CMOS Quantum Computer
➀ Quantum Motion has introduced an industry-first quantum computer, manufactured entirely with a standard silicon CMOS chip fabrication process;
➁ The process, also used for conventional PC hardware, aims to result in a mass-manufacturable supercomputer;
➂ The Quantum Motion supercomputer is capable of managing qubits with a built-in QPU and is installed at the UK National Quantum Computing Centre.
- Start-up hails world's first quantum computer made from everyday silicon — fits in three 19-inch server racks and is touted as 'quantum computing's silicon moment'
➀ Quantum Motion unveils the world's first full-stack quantum computer built using standard CMOS silicon technology, aiming to integrate into existing server infrastructure.
➁ The system, housed in three 19-inch server racks, leverages silicon spin-qubit processors and supports mainstream quantum software frameworks like Qiskit.
➂ Despite claims of scalability, performance metrics remain undisclosed, pending validation by the UK's National Quantum Computing Centre.
- Google terminates 200 AI contractors — 'ramp-down' blamed, but workers claim questions over pay and job insecurity are the real reason behind layoffs
➀ Google laid off 200 AI contractors working on Gemini and AI search improvements, citing project 'ramp-down'; some allege retaliation over pay disputes and unionization attempts.
➀ Contractors from Hitachi-owned GlobalLogic claimed their expertise was replaced by AI rating tools, while Meta and xAI also cut AI annotation teams amid industry shifts.
➀ Despite AI industry expansion, low-skilled roles face instability as firms pivot to automated solutions and prioritize high-profile hires over grassroots workers.
- Nvidia tipped to be TSMC's first 16A customer, ahead of Apple — Feynman GPUs could make full use of GAA transistors and backside power
➀ NVIDIA reportedly becomes TSMC's first A16 node customer for its Feynman AI GPUs, breaking Apple's decade-long tradition of adopting TSMC's leading-edge processes with iPhones;
➁ A16, TSMC's 1.6nm-class process, integrates GAA transistors and backside power delivery, offering 8-10% speed gain and improved power efficiency, tailored for AI/HPC applications;
➂ NVIDIA's strategic move to skip N2 for A16 could secure a full-node advantage over AMD and Intel, positioning Feynman GPUs as pioneering AI chips with cutting-edge architecture by 2028.
- Researchers embed digital 'fingerprints' into 3D printed parts — tech may make future ghost guns more traceable
➀ Washington University researchers developed SIDE technology to embed traceable digital fingerprints in 3D-printed objects, enabling forensic tracking of printer metadata;
➁ The innovation targets ghost gun regulation but faces challenges like firmware modifications and fingerprint removal tactics;
➂ Critics argue the method may be circumvented through model simplification, open-source printer modifications, or physical alterations to prints.
- ROBDEKON Competence Center Stabilized Through Association Founding
➀ The ROBDEKON Competence Center, focused on robotics for decontamination in hostile environments, was formally established as a nonprofit association (ROBDEKON e.V.) to ensure long-term innovation and collaboration with industrial partners;
➁ The association serves as a platform for research, training, and knowledge exchange in AI-based robotic systems, with applications extending to civil safety, agriculture, and construction;
➂ Members gain access to leading research institutions and influence the direction of R&D, while the center also aligns with Germany’s Robotics Institute to advance large-scale autonomous robotics technologies.