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August 19
- GeForce NOW Gets An RTX 5080 Boost And Its Games Library Is About To Explode
➀ GeForce NOW推出其最大更新，引入Blackwell架构和GeForce RTX 5080级GPU，支持高达5K分辨率和120帧的游戏体验；
➁ GeForce NOW Ultimate会员将获得62 teraflops的计算性能和48GB的帧缓冲，支持AI增强的游戏体验；
➂ GeForce NOW游戏库将扩大至4500多款游戏，并推出新的电影级流式传输模式CQS，提供更高质量的图形和更低的延迟。
- Free Open-Source Solution for Early Fault Detection in the Energy Sector
➀ Fraunhofer IEE launches EnergyFaultDetector, a free open-source AI-based solution for early fault detection in energy systems like wind turbines;
➁ The tool uses self-learning algorithms with existing SCADA data, eliminating the need for additional hardware, and features the ARCANA algorithm for transparent root cause analysis;
➂ Available as a Python library, it includes a quick-start module and integration support for existing management systems.
- Arm hires Amazon's AI chip developer, ostensibly to help create its own processors — Rami Sinno returns to the company, boasts Trainium and Inferentia on resume
➀ Arm hires Amazon's AI chip developer Rami Sinno to accelerate its in-house processor development, leveraging his expertise in Trainium and Inferentia;
➁ Arm shifts from chip design royalties to hardware manufacturing, with plans for chiplets and AI data center processors;
➂ CEO Rene Haas targets 50% market share in data center CPUs by 2025, capitalizing on booming AI infrastructure demand.
- SoftBank to buy $2 billion in Intel shares at $23 each — firm still owns majority share of Arm
➀ SoftBank announced a $2 billion investment in Intel shares at $23 each, providing critical capital for the chipmaker.
➁ The deal aims to strengthen collaboration in U.S.-based semiconductor innovation, aligning with Intel's efforts to regain leadership in advanced manufacturing.
➂ SoftBank's move combines financial opportunity (undervalued Intel assets) and strategic goals, securing access to cutting-edge chip production for AI and Arm-related ventures.
August 18
- Towards More Efficient Oxygen Production in Space Using Magnetic Forces
➀ Current oxygen production in space via water electrolysis faces inefficiencies in microgravity due to gas bubbles adhering to electrodes;
➁ Researchers developed a passive magnetic system using permanent magnets and magnetohydrodynamic forces to separate gas bubbles without mechanical components, increasing efficiency by 240%;
➂ The breakthrough, validated in microgravity experiments, offers a sustainable solution for future space missions, funded by DLR, ESA, and NASA.
- More Efficient Oxygen Production in Space Thanks to Magnetism
➀ Current oxygen production in space via water electrolysis faces challenges in gas-liquid separation due to microgravity, relying on energy-intensive centrifuges;
➁ A new passive magnetic system eliminates mechanical parts, using commercial magnets to direct gas bubbles and improve electrolysis efficiency by up to 240%;
➂ Tested in microgravity environments like the ZARM drop tower, the innovation paves the way for lighter, sustainable life-support systems for long-term space missions, with plans for further testing on research rockets.
- World's First 750Hz Gaming Monitor Is Coming To Help Clobber Your Esport Rivals
➀ HKC's new Ant Esports ANT257PF boasts a 750Hz refresh rate, twice as fast as a 360Hz gaming monitor.
➁ The monitor is set to be sold in China for 7,999 Yuan, which is around $1,113.
➂ The Fast TN panel offers a 0.8ms GtG response time and supports DisplayHDR 400 and a wide color gamut.
- How To Buy A GeForce RTX 5080 At MSRP With A Free Factory Overclock To Boot
➀ As NVIDIA's expected Super refresh for select GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs approaches, some regular models are becoming more widely available at MSRP.
➁ A PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC with factory overclock is available for $999.99 at Best Buy, but availability is limited.
➂ Zotac Solid Core GeForce RTX 5080 is also available at $999.99 at Newegg.
- China mandates domestic firms source 50% of chips from Chinese producers — Beijing continues to squeeze companies over reliance on foreign semiconductors
➀ China mandates domestic data centers to source over 50% of chips from local producers to reduce foreign reliance.
➁ U.S. firms like NVIDIA and AMD face export restrictions, limiting Chinese access to advanced AI training GPUs.
➂ Domestic chip adoption may slow AI innovation due to inferior hardware and software compatibility challenges with ecosystems like CUDA.
- Nvidia’s ungainly prototype 6-legged power adapter shown in new video — fabled RTX Titan Ada was allegedly supposed to come with dual 12VHPWR connectors that needed 6x 8-pin PCIe plugs
➀ NVIDIA's unreleased RTX Titan Ada prototype features dual 12VHPWR connectors and a massive 6x8-pin power adapter, revealed by YouTuber der8auer;
➁ Despite lacking load balancing and safety features, the card can technically handle up to 1200W but was limited to 600W in testing;
➂ The adapter's 2022 manufacturing date suggests NVIDIA had seriously considered launching this design before shifting focus to RTX 5090's 12V-2x6 standard.
- Exploring Hidden Moon Caves: European Team Presents Innovative Mission Concept in Renowned Journal
➀ A European research team, including scientists from DFKI, proposed a four-phase robotic mission concept in Science Robotics to explore lunar lava tubes using autonomous robots;
➁ The mission involves cooperative mapping, sensor deployment, abseiling a rover into caves, and 3D modeling, successfully tested on Lanzarote;
➂ The results highlight the feasibility of heterogeneous robot collaboration for future planetary exploration, developed under the EU-funded CoRob-X project.
- Exploring the Moon’s hidden caves: European researchers present innovative mission concept in renowned journal
① A European research team, including DFKI, proposed a mission concept using three autonomous robots to cooperatively explore and map lunar lava tubes, validated through field tests on Lanzarote;
② The four-phase mission involved skylight mapping, sensor deployment, rover rappelling, and autonomous cave exploration, achieving detailed 3D modeling using specialized rovers like SherpaTT and Coyote III;
③ The study demonstrates the feasibility of collaborative robotic systems for future extraterrestrial missions, showcasing their potential to operate in extreme environments like the Moon or Mars.
- Raspberry Pi releases smaller five-inch Touch Display 2 — lower in price, same resolution as larger model
➀ Raspberry Pi launches a 5-inch Touch Display 2 at $40, matching the 720×1280 resolution of its pricier 7-inch counterpart;
➁ The display retains multi-touch functionality and compatibility with most Pi models (excluding Zero/Pico), but GPIO power connection limits HAT accessory usage;
➂ Designed for embedded applications like point-of-sale systems or home automation, emphasizing durability in enclosed installations.
- Bodacious Apple Deals This Weekend On MacBook Air, iPad Pro And More
➀ There are several great deals on Apple products this weekend, including various MacBook models, a couple of iPads, and even the AirPods 4.
➁ The biggest discount is for the latest 13-inch MacBook Air with M4 chip, now 20% off at $799.
➂ Other MacBook deals include the 13-inch MacBook Air with M4, 15-inch MacBook Air with M4, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro, all with significant discounts.
➃ iPad deals include the 11-inch iPad Air with M3 chip and the 11-inch iPad Pro with M4 chip, both with discounts.
➄ The AirPods 4 are also on sale, discounted by 23% to just under $100.
August 17
- Is Wi-Fi bad for the environment? Eye-catching London ad suggests our digital habits are ‘damaging the climate’
➀ A controversial University of East London ad links screen time to climate damage through data center emissions, rather than Wi-Fi itself;
➁ The campaign emphasizes the environmental impact of social media-driven data centers, advocating for sustainable infrastructure research;
➂ Critics warn the ad risks misinterpretation by conspiracy theorists, despite its intent to provoke climate awareness.
- Asus ROG’s lavish RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition surfaces at a UAE retailer which offers worldwide shipping — currently discounted 11%, to $9,205
➀ Asus' 24K gold-clad RTX 5090/5080 Dhahab GPUs surface at UAE retailer Microless with global shipping, priced at $9,205 (11% off) and $2,589 respectively;
➀ The 5090's golden design features Middle Eastern motifs like camels and Arabic calligraphy, with $700 worth of gold coating justifying its premium;
➀ Despite matching standard ROG Astral specs, Dhahab models command 159% price premium over base RTX 5080 models now selling at MSRP.
- Researchers Develop Brain-Computer Interface That Turns Inner Thoughts To Speech
➀ Researchers at UC Davis have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that restores speech for individuals with advanced ALS.
➁ The device translates brain activity into text and synthetic speech, achieving 99.6% accuracy in initial testing.
➂ The system has been used in natural conversations, with an average of 32 words per minute over 248 hours of communication.
- DIYer creates ‘RTX 5090 countermeasures’ with cabling spaghetti to mitigate 16-pin meltdowns — system automatically shuts down when the overcurrent protection is triggered
➀ A PC enthusiast built a DIY "RTX 5090 Countermeasures" system using industrial-grade current sensors and PLCs to prevent GPU power connector meltdowns by triggering automatic PSU shutdown;
➁ The improvised solution, involving Corsair PSUs and Mitsubishi components, highlights persistent safety concerns around NVIDIA's 16-pin connectors since RTX 4090 despite commercial alternatives like Thermal Grizzly's WireView;
➂ Community reactions remain divided between admiration for the engineering effort and frustration over NVIDIA's perceived inaction on the recurring design flaw.
- Intel's unannounced Core Ultra 7 254V Lunar Lake chip leaks out in new benchmarks — scores worse than entry-level Core Ultra 5 228V in early multi-core tests, but on par in single-core
➀ Intel's unannounced Core Ultra 7 254V Lunar Lake leaked with multi-core scores 12.8% lower than the 256V and below entry-level Ultra 5 228V in PassMark benchmarks;
➁ Positioned as a budget variant for cheaper laptops, it shares 8-core config and cache with high-end SKUs but may feature reduced memory;
➂ Lunar Lake chips focus on efficiency and integrated RAM, with rumors suggesting possible 2x4V memory configs for the 254V.
- Radeon AI Pro R9700 Arrives With 32GB VRAM For Machine Learning And More
➀ The Radeon AI Pro R9700 is AMD's latest professional graphics card, designed for AI development and high-throughput inference.
➁ It features 32GB of GDDR6 VRAM and is similar to the Radeon RX 9070 XT in specifications, but with double the VRAM.
➂ The card is expected to be priced around $1,200 and is ready for multi-GPU workstation deployments.
August 16
- Nvidia says H20 export controls didn’t stop China’s AI progress — claims 'they only stifled U.S. economic and technology leadership'
➀ Nvidia claims U.S. H20 chip export controls backfired, failing to curb China's AI advancements while weakening American tech dominance;
➀ Aaron Ginn argues China achieved AI breakthroughs despite restrictions and highlights CUDA's irreplaceability in global AI infrastructure;
➂ Experts debate maintaining chip bans to sustain U.S. AI leadership versus Nvidia's stance advocating open standards to outpace competitors.
- Google Pixel 9 Just Dropped To Its Lowest Price Ever, 38% Off Ahead Of Pixel 10 Launch
➀ Google Pixel 9系列在Pixel 10发布前夕迎来大幅降价；
➁ Pixel 9（128GB）Wintergreen版在亚马逊售价499美元，比原价低38%；
➂ Pixel 9 Pro Fold（256GB）在亚马逊售价1199美元，比原价低33%；
➃ Pixel 9系列其他颜色和存储版本也有不同程度的折扣。
- Amazon Fire TV And Streaming Stick Deals Sizzle With Savings Up To 38% Off
➀ The best times to buy a new TV are typically before the Super Bowl and during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, big markdowns on TVs and electronics are now common year-round.
➁ Amazon's 65-inch Fire TV Omni QLED series is now $449.99 (38% off), offering vivid colors and HDR support.
➂ The 65-inch Fire TV Omni Mini LED series is available for $959.99 (12% off), offering mini LED backlighting and a 144Hz refresh rate.
- Seagate spins up a raid on a counterfeit hard drive workshop — authorities read criminals' writes while they spill the beans
➀ Seagate and Malaysian authorities raided a counterfeit hard drive workshop near Kuala Lumpur, seizing 700 drives with reset SMART values;
➁ Used drives originated from China's Chia crypto mining boom and were repackaged as new, with Kioxia and Western Digital models also involved;
➂ Seagate has tightened its supply chain controls and warns consumers to avoid non-authorized sellers globally.
August 15
- Score A GeForce RTX 5070 Ti At MSRP And It's Overclocked Too, Game On!
➀ The latest generation of graphics cards is finally stabilizing in price, with at least two NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti models available at MSRP, one with a factory overclock.
➁ We review two custom GeForce RTX 5070 Ti models, the ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio, comparing them to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti/4070 Ti Super.
➂ Discuss the options available for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at MSRP, including the PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Overclocked and the Gigabyte GeForce RTX Ti Windforce SFF, and the potential for a Super refresh and its impact on pricing.
August 14
- Perplexity AI Wants To Write A $34.5 Billion Check For Google's Chrome
Perplexity AI has made a $34.5 billion cash bid to acquire Google's Chrome browser. The surprise offer comes as Google faces anti-trust lawsuits in the U.S., and Perplexity may believe that Google will be forced to divest Chrome. Despite its current market cap of $18 billion, Perplexity has backing from high-profile investors and is said to have secured financing from multiple funds. However, the proposed price is considered low by some analysts, with estimates suggesting Chrome's value could be up to 10 times higher. Perplexity has also stated its commitment to keeping the Chromium engine open-source and investing $3 billion in Chrome over two years.
- Doctorate at TTZ-EMO: Sebastian Raab Defends Dissertation in the Field of Power Electronics
➀ Dr. Sebastian Raab successfully defended his Ph.D. at THWS's TTZ-EMO, addressing electrical disturbances in electric vehicles through an adaptive active filter system;
➁ His compact, lightweight design outperforms traditional passive filters by dynamically adjusting to minimize energy losses and component interference;
➂ The research, conducted with Barcelona’s UPC, marks the 13th doctorate completed at TTZ-EMO, advancing sustainable electromobility solutions.
- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Gets Listed On Amazon Early Revealing US Release Date
➀ An early Amazon listing revealed the release date of the upcoming ASUS ROG Xbox Ally;
➁ The ROG Xbox Ally is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 16, 2025;
➂ ASUS and Microsoft have confirmed the collaboration on an Xbox-themed version of the ROG Ally, with the release timing and price points yet to be disclosed.
- THWS Research Project Advances Digitalization in Reusable Container Management
➀ The DIBCO project, led by THWS, focuses on digitalizing reusable container logistics through low-code/no-code planning tools and real-time machine monitoring dashboards to enhance efficiency;
➁ A computer vision system was developed to autonomously detect container defects with over 80% accuracy, replacing manual inspections and improving quality control;
➂ Sensor-based container tracking provided insights into supply chain logistics, aiding sustainability goals by optimizing container cycles and reducing energy consumption through collaboration with industry partners and Bavarian government funding.
- Circular Economy for Electric Motors and Batteries: One Life Is Not Enough
➀ The ZIRKEL consortium developed automated disassembly and material recovery methods for electric motors and high-voltage batteries in vehicles, focusing on resource efficiency;
➁ Fraunhofer IWU created a robot-assisted system using AI and machine vision to dismantle components even when dirty or worn, generating detailed disassembly guidelines and design recommendations for recyclability;
➂ Key insights emphasize integrating 'Design for Recycling' into product development to enable economically viable circular systems, with practical solutions like unified screw connections and magnet recovery techniques.