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October 25
- OpenAI ChatGPT Browser Atlas Already Pwned In Alarming Security Jailbreak
➀ OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas AI browser has been jailbroken within a week of its release.
➁ The security exploit is due to 'prompt injection', where unwanted prompts can trick the AI into performing unwanted tasks.
➂ Experts warn about the security risks posed by these browsers, as any exploit of the AI can become a browser-wide exploit.
- Microsoft Teams Could Soon Rat You Out To Your Boss With Your Live Location
➀ Microsoft is testing a new Teams feature that can automatically update a user's work location based on the Wi-Fi network they are connected to.
➁ The feature is intended to reduce confusion in the workplace by helping colleagues identify who is on-site or remote.
➂ The feature will be off by default, and tenant admins will have the privilege of deciding whether to enable location reporting and require end-user opt-in.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved Brings Microsoft’s Blockbuster Game To Sony’s PlayStation
➀ Microsoft announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be a multi-platform release, including PlayStation 5;
➁ This marks the first time since 2001 that a major Xbox exclusive has been ported to a PlayStation console;
➂ The game is rumored to be based on Halo Reach, with Unreal Engine 5 visuals and features from later games.
- Hot Deals: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB Is 55% Off, Fire HD Tablet Is Just $25
➀ Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip6 (512GB) is on sale for $549.99 at Woot, 55% off MSRP.
➁ The Fire HD 8 (2018, 8th Gen) is available for $29.99 at Woot, $24.99 after coupon.
➂ The tablet features an 8-inch HD display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage.
- Microsoft responds to Gaming Copilot controversy, says it uses screenshots to understand in-game events, not for training AI models — optional feature can be turned off, but not easily uninstalled
➀ Microsoft clarifies screenshots from Gaming Copilot are used to analyze in-game actions, not for AI training;
➁ The optional feature is enabled by default, requiring PowerShell admin access for full removal;
➂ Users raise privacy concerns over automatic data transmission and limited transparency in settings.
- Ludicrous $6 billion Counter Strike 2 skins market crashes, loses $3 billion overnight — game update destroys inventories, collapses market
➀ Valve's 'small' CS2 update destroyed $3 billion in virtual skin value overnight by making rare items easier to obtain;
➁ The update ignited panic among investors who treated skins as commodities, with inventories losing 50% value in 38 hours;
➂ Controversy emerges over digital ownership as Valve's Terms of Service state users only license items rather than owning them.
- Internet ads firm’s CEO posts wild job description for 'A-players,' draws internet ire
➀ Icon.com, an AI advertising startup, triggered widespread controversy with its extreme job posting targeting 'A-players' that emphasizes 24/7 availability and 'shameless' dedication;
➁ Backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, the company's 'corporate values' include intense grind culture, weekend/night shifts, and a rejection of remote work;
➂ Critics blast the toxic work philosophy, comparing it to predatory capitalism depicted in films like 《Glengarry Glen Ross》, while some view it as a satirical wake-up call for the tech industry.
- IBM's boffins run a nifty quantum error-correction algorithm on standard AMD FPGAs, and it is' 10 times faster than what is needed' — research propels IBM's Starling quantum computer project forward
➀ IBM researchers successfully implemented a quantum error-correction algorithm on AMD FPGAs, achieving real-time processing 10 times faster than required;
➁ This breakthrough accelerates IBM's Starling quantum computer project, potentially shifting its 2029 schedule forward;
➂ The Relay-BP algorithm demonstrates superior flexibility and accuracy in handling quantum computational errors, addressing a key barrier to practical quantum computing.
October 24
- Nike's New Robotic Shoe Is Like A Smart Exoskeleton For Your Feet
➀ Nike has unveiled Project Amplify, a powered shoe system designed for everyday athletes.
➁ The system is a mini exoskeleton for the feet, enhancing natural leg and ankle movement.
➂ Initial tests show the shoe can make running feel easier and less effortful.
- Intel Rides AI Wave To Strong Q3 Earnings, Chip Demand To Outpace Supply Into 2026
➀ Intel reported $13.7 billion in revenue in Q3, a 3% year-over-year gain;
➁ The earnings reflect improved execution and increased demand for compute products in the AI era;
➂ Intel's Client and Computing Group saw a 5% year-over-year gain, while Data Center and AI slipped 1%;
➃ Intel expects its fourth quarter revenue to fall between $12.8 billion to $13.8 billion.
- AMD Confirms Radeon AI Pro R9700 Standalone GPU Pricing & Release Date
➀ AMD Radeon AI Pro R9700显卡将于10月27日发布，起售价1299美元；
➁ 该显卡专为AI开发者设计，提供可扩展的多GPU性能和32GB VRAM；
➂ Radeon AI Pro R9700基于RDNA 4架构，具有64个计算单元、4096个流处理器等；
➃ Radeon AI Pro R9700将于10月27日通过零售合作伙伴上市。
- Intrepid modder builds Frame Warp demo from Nvidia Reflex 2 binaries — tech remains mysteriously shelved despite greatly reducing latency
➀ NVIDIA's Reflex 2 with Frame Warp technology, announced at CES 2025, remains unreleased despite showcasing significant latency reduction through spatial reprojection;
➁ Modder PureDark reverse-engineered the tech using leaked files, creating a functional demo that reduces latency by 81% on RTX 5070 Ti but reveals edge distortion artifacts;
➂ Compatibility tests show older GPUs like RTX 2080 Ti struggle with visual flaws, suggesting Frame Warp may require Blackwell's latest Tensor Cores for optimal performance.
- Intel's pivotal 18A process is making steady progress, but still lags behind — yields only set to reach industry standard levels in 2027
➀ Intel's 18A process is progressing steadily but faces low yields, with industry-standard levels projected by 2027;
➁ Panther Lake CPUs will ramp up slowly, prioritizing high-end models to maximize margins;
➂ Intel plans limited 18A capacity expansion, with peak supply anticipated by the decade's end.
- AWS outage post-mortem fingers DNS as the culprit that took out a chunk of the internet and services for days — automation systems race and crash
➀ A multi-day AWS outage, affecting millions of services, originated from a DNS configuration error in DynamoDB that cascaded to EC2 and Network Load Balancer systems.
➀ The root cause was a race condition in DNS updates: outdated automation processes overwrote critical DNS entries, leading to widespread service failures.
➂ Amazon implemented manual fixes and announced systemic safeguards, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on poorly decentralized automation in cloud infrastructure.
- Intel posts return to growth and profitability in Q3 2025, but significant challenges remain — achieves $13.7 billion revenue with $4.1 billion operating profit
➀ Intel reported Q3 2025 revenue of $13.7B (+3% YoY) and $4.1B operating profit, driven largely by one-time asset sales and government funding;
➁ Key divisions showed mixed performance: Client Computing Group revenue rose 7.6% QoQ to $8.5B, while Foundry losses narrowed to $2.3B amid capacity shortages;
➂ Q4 guidance remains cautious ($12.8B-$13.8B revenue), prioritizing data center CPU production as demand outpaces supply.
- Virtualized Windows 11 test shows Apple's M5 destroying Intel and AMD's best in single-core benchmark — Chinese enthusiast pits Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core i9 14900KS against Apple's latest SoC
➀ Apple's M5 achieves record 1600.2 points in CPU-Z single-thread benchmark, 68% faster than Intel i9-14900KS and 85% ahead of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D;
➁ Multi-thread performance disappoints with 5,976 points, trailing behind modern 12/16-core CPUs due to lack of hyper-threading;
➂ Benchmark conducted through Windows 11 virtualization raises questions about Apple Silicon scheduling efficiency in non-native environments.
October 23
- Elon Musk Taps Samsung & TSMC For Tesla's Next-Gen AI5 Chip With A Huge Uplift
➀ Tesla CEO Elon Musk has chosen both Samsung Foundry and TSMC to produce the next-gen AI5 chip for Tesla, a critical component for its latest Autopilot hardware and real-time self-driving signals processing.
➁ The decision, confirmed during a Tesla earnings call, aims to leverage the capacity and optimization of both top-tier U.S. facilities.
➂ The split production deal is a win for both foundries and strengthens the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
- Windows 10 EOL Spurs Big Wave Of PC Upgrades And It's Just The Beginning
➀ Global PC shipments grew 8.1% year-over-year in Q3 2025, driven by Windows 10 upgrades;
➁ Windows 10 reaching EOL status likely played a significant role;
➂ Counterpoint expects ongoing replacement cycle to be a major catalyst for PC market growth over several years.
- Micron Samples Industry's Highest Capacity 192GB SOCAMM2 Memory For AI Servers
➀ Micron has started sampling its new 192GB SOCAMM2 module, which is the largest-capacity SOCAMM2 module on the planet.
➁ The module is optimized for large data center clusters and offers 50% more capacity in the same small footprint.
➂ It delivers more tokens for every watt of power, making it ideal for AI servers.
- Tryx Panorama SE 360 ARGB Review: Elegant and quiet, with impressive software
➀ Tryx Panorama SE 360 offers a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED screen with striking 3D effects, surpassing Thermalright's Wonder Vision in visual design;
➁ Despite its $279.99 price tag, it runs 15% quieter and costs $50 less than Thermalright's competing model;
➂ Exclusive Asetek Adela pump and improved Kanali software provide better customization than rivals, though static image burn-in risk remains.
- Newegg has slashed $1,900 from this AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D PC with RX 9070 XT — score an excellent Windows 11 gaming PC for nearly half the price
➀ Newegg offers a pre-built gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT at 47% off ($1,900 discount), now $2,099;
➁ Includes 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi X670主板, and bundled Windows 11 for a seamless 4K gaming experience;
➂ Features premium cooling, free peripherals, and one-year warranty, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to NVIDIA's flagship GPUs.
- Fujitsu defies convention with optical drives in new AMD Ryzen laptop — Blu-ray disk drive clings onto life in Japanese market
➀ Fujitsu launched the FMV Note A77-K3 laptop in Japan with an AMD Ryzen 7 7000-series APU and a built-in Blu-ray drive, combining modern specs with legacy optical media support.
➁ Japan remains a stronghold for optical drives, with reports of surged demand for Blu-ray drives and Windows 11 PCs in Tokyo's Akihabara district.
➂ Other Japan-exclusive laptops, like Dynabook T and NEC Lavie N16, also feature optical drives, reflecting unique market preferences for physical media.
- Trump administration to follow up Intel stake with investment in quantum computing, report claims — tens of millions of CHIPS Act dollars could be paid out to leading companies in exchange for equity
➀ The U.S. government is negotiating equity-for-funding deals with quantum computing companies like Atom Computing and IonQ, leveraging the CHIPS Act to strengthen domestic tech leadership;
➁ Companies seek at least $10 million each via the Commerce Department's Chips R&D Office, with funds redirected from Biden-era programs under Secretary Howard Lutnick;
➂ This initiative mirrors earlier stakes in Intel (9.9%) and MP Materials, aiming to boost national competitiveness in quantum tech while securing future financial returns for taxpayers.
- Flying Assistants for Atmospheric Research: EAH Jena Receives Funding for Pioneering MAVAS Project
➀ EAH Jena secured €2.8 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry to develop autonomous Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) for measuring atmospheric parameters like temperature, humidity, and wind speed;
➁ The MAVs feature energy-efficient designs, miniaturized sensors, and return-to-base functionality to minimize environmental impact and airspace risks;
➂ The project fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, student involvement, and a new MAV-Lab to advance applied research and sustainable technology development.
- Google's Quantum Echo algorithm shows world's first practical application of Quantum Computing — Willow 105-qubit chip runs algorithm 13,000x faster than a supercomputer
➀ Google's Willow 105-qubit quantum chip ran the Quantum Echo algorithm 13,000x faster than supercomputers, marking the first verifiable real-world quantum computing application;
➁ The algorithm models Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to analyze atomic magnetic spins, delivering deterministic results validated against classical methods and physical reality;
➂ This breakthrough paves the way for quantum modeling of natural phenomena, with Google advancing to develop stable logical qubits in its next roadmap milestone.
- Towards Energy-Efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI): New Platform for Magnetic-Based AI Hardware
➀ HZDR secures €3.75M funding for MagKI and Magnon4KI projects to develop energy-efficient AI hardware using magnetic components and magnons, reducing energy consumption compared to transistor-based systems;
➁ The research focuses on integrating quantum technology and ultrafast magnetic wave analysis, with new infrastructure enabling nanoscale fabrication and terahertz-scale magnon behavior studies;
➂ Collaborations with industry partners like Infineon, GlobalFoundries, and Bosch aim to strengthen Saxony’s leadership in sustainable AI and quantum-enhanced computing.
- China releases 'UBIOS' standard to replace UEFI — Huawei-backed BIOS firmware replacement charges China's domestic computing goals
➀ China releases 'UBIOS' as a new BIOS firmware standard to replace UEFI, developed by 13 Chinese firms including Huawei, emphasizing domestic tech independence;
➁ UBIOS offers enhanced support for chiplets, heterogeneous computing, and non-x86 architectures (e.g., ARM, RISC-V), addressing UEFI's limitations;
➂ Part of China's broader strategy to reduce reliance on U.S. tech, aligning with the 'Document 79' mandate for domestic hardware/software adoption by 2027.
- Heinrich Hertz Auditorium at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Designated as ‘Historic Site’
➀ The European Physical Society (EPS) honors the Heinrich-Hertz-Hörsaal at KIT as an "EPS Historic Site" for Heinrich Hertz's 1886 discovery of electromagnetic waves;
➁ A ceremony on October 30, 2025, will unveil a commemorative plaque and feature speeches on Hertz's legacy and modern physics applications;
➂ Hertz's breakthrough laid the foundation for wireless technologies like WiFi and mobile communications, recognized as pivotal to today's semiconductor and communication industries.
October 22
- Xbox President Reveals First Details Of Next-Gen Game Console
➀ According to Xbox CEO Sarah Bond, there will definitely be another Xbox console that will deliver a 'very premium' experience;
➁ The interview revealed that the next-gen console will be a high-end curated experience, with some similarities to the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld;
➂ Microsoft is collaborating with AMD to develop custom silicon for the next generation of gaming devices.
- Samsung Galaxy XR Taps Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 To Battle Apple Vision Pro
➀ Samsung has officially unveiled the new Galaxy XR to compete with Apple's Vision Pro;
➁ The Galaxy XR is the result of a collaboration between Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, running on Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2;
➂ The device emphasizes deep AI integration, allowing natural interactions through voice, vision, and gesture controls.