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May 9
- Best Build Plates for 3D Printers
➀ The article reviews the top 7 aftermarket build plates for 3D printers, emphasizing their adhesion performance and unique features;
➁ The Tyson Flex Plate System is highlighted as the best overall for universal filament compatibility and durability, while BIQU's CryoGrip series excels in cold temperature adhesion;
➂ Testing methods include real-world print challenges like flexible octopus models, ensuring plates withstand high-speed printing and deliver consistent results.
- Master of Engineering: Hochschule Kaiserslautern Presents Study Programs
➀ Hochschule Kaiserslautern offers part-time Master's programs in Electrical Engineering and Process Engineering, designed for professionals seeking career advancement in fields like automation, Industry 4.0, and energy sectors;
➁ An online information session on May 13, 2025, will provide details about the programs, with professors and coordinators available for Q&A;
➂ The flexible study format combines self-paced learning, online classes, and in-person sessions, with applications open until August 15, 2025, for the winter semester.
- New Cooling and Heating Technology Elastocalorics: Second International Conference in Saarbrücken
➀ The second international conference on elastocalorics, hosted by Saarland University professors Stefan Seelecke and Paul Motzki, aims to accelerate the development of this energy-efficient, eco-friendly heating/cooling technology using shape-memory alloys like nickel-titanium;
➁ Elastocalorics eliminates harmful refrigerants and fossil fuels, achieving 3-5x higher efficiency than current systems, with applications in industrial cooling, household appliances, and electric vehicle battery temperature management;
➂ The technology integrates AI for real-time monitoring of material behavior and has been recognized by the EU and World Economic Forum as a breakthrough climate solution.
May 8
- Nintendo Reveals Staggering First Year Switch 2 Sales Forecast
➀ Despite the price premium and the high cost of first-party games, Nintendo expects to have a strong first year for Switch 2, matching or even exceeding the first Switch's debut year sales.
➁ Nintendo's sales forecast includes selling 15 million units in the first year, with a potential revenue of around $6.75 billion.
➂ The forecast also includes 45 million software unit sales and additional sales of 4.5 million units of the first-generation Switch systems.
- Intel Teases AI-Powered Arc Pro Battlemage GPU Reveal At Computex
➀ Intel's Arc Battlemage GPU is set to become professional-grade this month, with details to be revealed at Computex in Taipei.
➁ Rumors suggest a 24GB VRAM version of the Battlemage GPU is in the works.
➂ The Arc Battlemage has been previously available only in consumer gaming segments, with the Arc B580 and Arc B570 GPUs.
- Intel’s XeSS 2 expands support to 10 new games, XeSS surpasses 200-game milestone
➀ Intel's XeSS 2 expands support to 10 new games, surpassing 200 supported titles;
➁ Leveraging Battlemage architecture, XeSS 2 combines upscaling and latency reduction, competing with Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR;
➂ Performance data shows up to 4x FPS boosts in AAA titles, with Xe Low Latency (XeLL) reducing input lag by 45% on average.
- How To Mount and Unmount Drives on Your Linux machine
➀ Learn to mount/unmount drives via GUI tools and CLI commands for precise control;
➁ Use `lsblk` to identify drives and create custom mount points for USB/SSD devices;
➂ Mount ISO disk images as read-only volumes using the `-o loop` argument for data extraction.
- ASML accelerates 50-football-fields-size mega expansion plans in the Netherlands
➀ ASML accelerates its Brainport Industries Campus expansion in the Netherlands, targeting operational readiness by 2028 instead of 2030.
➁ The new campus spans 357,000 sqm (≈50 football fields) near Eindhoven, with infrastructure upgrades and €1.7B government support.
➂ Expansion aims to meet global demand for EUV machines, though challenges like power grid limits and land acquisition remain.
- Toshiba says Europe doesn't need 24TB HDDs, witholds beefy models from region
➀ Toshiba announced it will not launch 24TB N300 and N300 Pro HDDs in mainland Europe due to perceived low demand, despite offering 24TB enterprise drives globally;
➁ Competitors like Seagate and Western Digital already sell 24-26TB NAS drives in Europe, raising questions about Toshiba's market strategy;
➂ Speculations suggest Toshiba may prioritize U.S. shipments to avoid upcoming tariffs or stockpile inventory, potentially impacting European availability of other high-capacity models.
- Lenovo's new Legion 9i gaming laptop sports an 18-inch dual-mode 3D display and flagship specs
➀ Lenovo's Legion 9i gaming laptop features an 18-inch dual-mode 3D display, up to an RTX 5090 GPU, 192GB RAM, and 8TB storage;
➁ The 3D display uses eye-tracking and lenticular lenses, targeting both gamers and 3D designers;
➂ Launching first in China with a fall release in North America, pricing remains undisclosed but expected to be premium.
- Australia to Back Additive Manufacturing: Fraunhofer IAPT Associate Partner of the Funded Research Centre AMCRC
➀ Australia's Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) secures $58M AUD in government funding to advance additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, with a total R&D budget of $271M AUD;
➁ Fraunhofer IAPT, the sole Fraunhofer Institute partner in AMCRC, contributes expertise across the AM process chain to drive industrial adoption, sustainability, and certification;
➂ The initiative targets sectors like defense, aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy, aiming to position Australia as a global leader in sustainable and competitive manufacturing.
- Intelligent Control of Modular Steam Generators
➀ TH Köln developed automation software with a standardized Module Type Package (MTP) interface to simplify the integration of modular steam generators into process control systems, enabling manufacturer-independent interoperability;
➁ The software incorporates predictive maintenance features using sensor data and machine learning algorithms to monitor insulation wear and virtual water level sensing, reducing reliance on expensive hardware;
➂ Further optimizations include automated water drainage, pressure stabilization during steam extraction, and energy-efficient operation, enhancing system longevity and operational efficiency.
- Australia Bets on Additive Manufacturing: Fraunhofer IAPT Associate Partner of Funded AMCRC Center
➀ Australia's Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) secures 58 million AUD in government funding to advance additive manufacturing (AM) R&D, with a total budget of 271 million AUD, aiming to position AM as a key future technology for Australian industry;
➁ The Fraunhofer IAPT, as the sole Fraunhofer institute in the AMCRC, will contribute expertise across the entire AM value chain, collaborating with Australian universities, government bodies, and industry partners to drive sustainable and globally competitive manufacturing;
➂ The initiative focuses on certifying AM applications in aerospace, defense, renewable energy, and healthcare, while reducing carbon emissions, supply chain costs, and enhancing industrial productivity through advanced 3D printing technologies.
- Critical Raw Materials from Electrolyzers Back into the Cycle: Researchers Succeed in Recycling Functional Materials
➀ Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf developed innovative flotation and liquid-liquid extraction methods to recycle critical metals (e.g., platinum, iridium, rare earths) from electrolyzers, achieving up to 90% recovery rates;
➁ The recycled materials are essential for sustainable hydrogen production, supporting Germany’s national hydrogen strategy targeting 95–135 TWh of hydrogen demand by 2030;
➂ The project, part of the BMBF-funded H2Giga initiative, aims to enhance the economic and environmental viability of hydrogen electrolysis through scalable recycling processes and lifecycle assessments.
- Samsung Will Unveil The Slim Galaxy S25 Edge At Unpacked On May 12
➀ Samsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on May 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
➁ The event will be a virtual one, streamed live on Samsung Newsroom and YouTube channel.
➂ Samsung will unveil the latest addition to the Galaxy S family, the S25 Edge, featuring a 200MP camera, ultra-slim body, and AI-enhanced features.
May 7
- Is Walmart Cancelling Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders? What We Know So Far
➀ There are reports that Walmart is cancelling some Nintendo Switch 2 preorders, causing concern among customers who had secured preorders.
➁ Walmart has been accepting Switch 2 preorders after other retailers stopped, and was promising early morning delivery.
➂ Some reports suggest that cancellations are due to pending authorizations being returned to bank accounts, while others claim it's related to potential bot activity.
- Asus ROG Ally 2 leaks with AMD Z2 Extreme CPU and 64GB RAM — black variant features a dedicated Xbox button
➀ Asus is developing two ROG Ally 2 variants: a high-end black model with AMD Z2 Extreme (8-core Zen 5, 16 CU iGPU), 64GB RAM, and an Xbox button, and a white model with an unreleased AMD "Aerith Plus" APU and 16GB RAM.
➁ The black model aligns with Microsoft's Project Kennan, likely retaining Windows 11 but adding Xbox integration, while the white model targets mainstream users with a 7-inch 120Hz display and 65W charging.
➂ Pricing concerns arise as leaks suggest the Z2 Extreme model could exceed $1,000, competing with devices like the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go.
- AMD Smashes Q1 Earnings As Profit More Than Quadruples Year-Over-Year
➀ AMD公布第一季度财报，营收同比增长36%至74.4亿美元；
➁ 净利润达到70.9亿美元，同比增长476%；
➂ 数据中心业务收入增长57%，但嵌入式业务收入下降；
➃ 客户和游戏部门收入增长28%，Ryzen芯片和Radeon显卡表现强劲。
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Faceoff
➀ AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D delivers 34% higher gaming performance than Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, thanks to 3D V-Cache technology;
➁ Both CPUs show comparable productivity performance, with Intel leading in single-threaded tasks by 9% while AMD excels in multi-threaded workloads;
➂ AMD's platform longevity (AM5) and superior power efficiency make it a future-proof choice despite higher initial cost.
- Ampere sneaks out a 192-core CPU with 12-channel DDR5 memory
➀ Ampere Computing quietly released new AmpereOne M processors with 12-channel DDR5 support, offering up to 192 cores and 3TB memory capacity for AI/cloud workloads.
➁ The CPUs use TSMC N5 process, consume up to 348W, and feature 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes for AI accelerator integration.
➂ While trailing AMD's 384-thread EPYC 9965 in multi-threading, Ampere positions these chips as a precursor to 256-core MX models on TSMC N3 nodes.
- AMD posts highest Q1 result ever — Strong CPU sales, but GPUs and gaming trail behind
➀ AMD achieved record Q1 2025 revenue of $7.438B (+36% YoY) driven by server CPU and AI accelerator sales;
➁ Gaming segment revenue fell 30% due to declining console chip demand, while AI GPU deployments expanded with Oracle and Siemens;
➂ Upcoming $800M tariff-related charges may reduce 2025 sales by $1.5B, impacting Q2 margins.
- AI taught to analyze Windows crash dumps, released to open source — 'like going from hunting with a stone spear to using a guided missile'
➀ Software engineer Svnscha developed an open-source tool (mcp-windbg) that integrates GitHub Copilot with Microsoft's WinDBG to automate crash dump analysis using natural language.
➁ The tool leverages AI to execute complex debugger commands, interpret assembly code, and suggest fixes, drastically reducing the manual effort required for debugging.
➂ Despite its advanced capabilities, users still need basic debugging knowledge to maximize the tool's potential as it acts as a 'Python wrapper' around conventional debuggers.
- IndiNaPoly Aims to Strengthen Semiconductor Industry with New Polymer Solutions – Fraunhofer Project Launched
➀ Fraunhofer researchers launched the IndiNaPoly project to develop a nanotechnological polymer platform for future semiconductor generations, focusing on electron beam lithography resists to enhance manufacturing scalability and performance;
➁ The project aims to improve resist sensitivity and resolution, addressing challenges in AI, quantum computing, 5G, and IoT, while reducing energy consumption and CO2 footprint;
➂ Collaboration between Fraunhofer LBF (material development) and ENAS (process integration) will create an industry-ready technology platform for advanced semiconductor applications.
May 6
- First GeForce RTX 5060 Listed At Best Buy Hits A Key Price Point
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060 family launch brought the price of Blackwell below $500 on paper;
➁ The GPU situation is currently frustrating, but there is optimism with more models listed at MSRP;
➂ The first GeForce RTX 5060 listing on Best Buy shows a price below $300, with one model from NVIDIA's partners adhering to the baseline MSRP.
- Roku Responds To Streaming Update Ruining HDR With Washed-Out Colors
➀ Roku users are experiencing color issues with HDR and 4K streaming content after the latest update.
➁ The problem is reported on multiple apps, including Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
➂ Roku is investigating the issue and asking for user reports with specific details.
- Nvidia GPU tracking tech proposed by US lawmakers in smuggling crackdown
➀ U.S. lawmakers propose mandating AI chips (e.g., NVIDIA) to embed location tracking to curb smuggling to China.
➁ Export bans since 2022 have faced criticism for inefficacy, with Chinese firms reportedly using smuggled chips for AI development.
➂ The bill also explores geo-blocking to disable chips without proper licenses, raising technical and privacy concerns.
- Radeon RX 9060 XT listed by retailer in Brazil — 16GB triple fan model from Gigabyte detailed without pricing
➀ A Brazilian retailer listed Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16GB GDDR6 and triple-fan cooling, fueling speculation ahead of AMD's Computex 2025 launch;
➁ The leak shows Navi 44 XT GPU core, sub-200W TGP, but leaves uncertainty around an 8GB variant previously rumored;
➂ Industry insiders predict retail availability by early June, with performance positioning to be clarified through Tom's Hardware's GPU hierarchy analysis.
- SilverStone Hela 850R Platinum power supply review
➀ The SilverStone Hela 850R Platinum delivers impressive 80Plus Platinum efficiency, compact 140mm design, and ATX 3.1 compliance suitable for high-performance systems;
➁ While excelling in cold testing with 91% efficiency, it shows a 1.4% performance drop in high-temperature conditions and noticeable fan noise under heavy loads;
➂ Priced at $200, it faces stiff competition despite strong electrical performance and PCIe 5.1 compatibility.
- The best budget cooler for your PC build just got cheaper — Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB cooler is an unbelievable £17 right now
➀ Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU cooler drops to £17, offering unmatched value for budget PC builds;
➁ The dual-tower air cooler features six copper heat pipes, ARGB lighting, and compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms;
➂ Praised for outperforming AIO liquid coolers in price-performance ratio, it received Tom's Hardware's Editor's Choice award.
- Nvidia warns U.S. AI hardware export rules could backfire, empowering Huawei to define global standards
➀ NVIDIA opposes the AI Diffusion Rule, warning it undermines U.S. AI leadership by pushing China to build rival ecosystems;
➁ Huawei’s CANN platform emerges as a potential CUDA competitor, despite current challenges like documentation and reliability;
➂ U.S. export restrictions risk accelerating China’s AI hardware independence, fragmenting global standards and weakening Western influence.