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July 27
- Shopping For Back To School Laptops? Here Are 8 Shortlist Machines
➀ The 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $799 at Amazon, 20% below MSRP.
➁ The 15.3-inch MacBook Air is also available for $999 at Amazon, marking an all-time low price.
➂ The Alienware Aurora 16 (AC16250) is on sale for $1,335.49 at Amazon, with a 5% discount.
- Kioxia and SanDisk start shipping BiCS9 3D NAND samples — hybrid design combining 112-layer BiCS5 with modern CBA and DDR6.0 interface for higher performance and cost efficiency
➀ Kioxia and SanDisk launch BiCS9 3D NAND with hybrid design combining mature 112-layer BiCS5/CBD+ technology and advanced DDR6.0 interface;
➁ Achieves 61% higher write speeds, 12% read boost, and 36% power efficiency improvement compared to previous generations;
➂ Strategic transitional product before 332-layer BiCS10, focusing on AI enterprise storage and cost-effectiveness.
- Intel spins off Network and Edge group as standalone business after posting $2.9b loss — seeking investors for NEX division amid massive internal restructuring
➀ Intel spins off its Network and Edge Group (NEX) to streamline operations and focus on x86 CPUs and AI-driven strategies;
➁ Quarterly losses of $2.9 billion and workforce reductions highlight financial challenges amid internal restructuring;
➂ Critical 14A node development faces cancellation without major external customers, signaling strategic reliance on partnerships.
- Anker's EufyMake retreats from 3D printer market — blames critical component supply chain issues
1️⃣ Anker halts sales of EufyMake M5 and M5C 3D printers due to critical component shortages;
2️⃣ Key parts like extruders and hotends are unavailable on public platforms, requiring direct customer service contact;
3️⃣ UV printers remain available, but FDM models face indefinite discontinuation with uncertain future support.
- Alienware AW3425DW WQHD QD-OLED review: Near-perfect color and premium performance
➀ The Alienware AW3425DW combines QD-OLED technology with a 34-inch 21:9 curved display, delivering 240Hz refresh rate, G-Sync/FreeSync support, and HDR1000 for unmatched gaming immersion;
➁ Its factory-calibrated color accuracy (108% DCI-P3) and professional-grade creator modes make it ideal for both gaming and creative workflows;
➂ Priced at $799, it offers exceptional value in the premium OLED monitor category despite lacking speakers and a headphone jack.
- Inside Open Sauce, a science festival for makers, with over 500 projects on display
➀ Open Sauce, founded by YouTuber William Osman, merges maker culture with tech innovation through 500+ projects like 3D-printed instruments and combat robots.
➁ YouTube creators spearhead the event, hosting panels on STEM topics and live-streaming sessions, while brands like Elegoo showcase breakthrough projects such as a 16K resin printer and mechanical cosplay wings.
➂ The festival highlights accessible engineering, featuring quirky inventions like a 370-pound 3D-printed 'laptop' and eco-conscious plastic recycling initiatives by Precious Plastic.
- Watch AMD's 96-Core Threadripper Pro 9995WX Get Overclocked With A BMW M4 Radiator
➀ Geekerwan的最新视频展示了AMD的新款Threadripper Pro 9995WX，这是一款96核、192线程的Zen 5工作站芯片，售价高达10万元人民币（约13800美元）。
➁ 在Cinebench测试中，9995WX表现出色，在3.3-3.5 GHz全核频率下，多核得分为近130,000分，几乎是消费级Ryzen 9 9950X的三倍。
➂ 通过手动超频，Geekerwan使用宝马M4的600×350mm中冷器散热器和两台30cm丰田高地王风扇，使CPU在所有96个核心上以惊人的4.89 GHz运行。
- OpenAI Is Readying Its GPT-5 But It May Not Be The Breakthrough Some Are Expecting
➀ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently confirmed that GPT-5 will launch in early August.
➁ GPT-5 will come in three versions: Nano, main, and mini, with access primarily through OpenAI's API or ChatGPT.
➂ GPT-5 will integrate multi-step reasoning, but may not perform as expected in all situations and could be slower for complex questions.
July 26
- Zotac launches liquid cooled RTX 5090 with 360 mm radiator and low-profile RTX 5060
➀ Zotac launches RTX 5090 Arcticstorm AIO with a 360mm liquid cooler, targeting high-end gaming and enthusiast markets;
➁ The RTX 5060 Low Profile features a compact design with triple 40mm fans for small form factor builds;
➂ Both GPUs emphasize advanced cooling solutions and RGB customization, with regional availability dependent on supply chains.
- MSI 240-watt Core Frozr CPU air cooler marks a bold, breezy return to air cooling after a 10-year hiatus
➀ MSI returns to the CPU air cooling market after a 10-year hiatus with the MAG Core Frozr AA13, featuring a compact single-tower design and 240W TDP support.
➁ Equipped with four 6mm copper heat pipes and a high-static-pressure 120mm RGB fan (62.6 CFM airflow), it targets enthusiasts with compatibility for Intel LGA1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets.
➂ Despite lacking price/availability details, the cooler showcases MSI's renewed commitment to thermal solutions amid rising high-TDP CPU demands.
- NZXT H9 Flow (2025) Case Review: a spacious mid-tower chassis with support for 420mm AIOs
① Supports dual 420mm radiators and up to six drives, making it ideal for high-performance builds;
② Angled intake fans and optimized airflow design enhance thermal efficiency, achieving top CPU cooling performance;
③ Ample cable management space and EATX motherboard compatibility cater to advanced users.
- We spoke with Thingiverse about its new AI-driven ghost gun detection that eliminates designs for 3D printing - companies turn to AI to block production of ghost guns
➀ Thingiverse deploys AI-driven detection and human moderation to block 3D-printed ghost gun designs;
➁ Collaboration with authorities targets Chinese manufacturer Creality to enforce anti-firearm policies;
➂ AI tool '3D GUN’T' scans CAD files and uses printer cameras for real-time monitoring of gun-shaped objects.
July 25
- OpenAI follows Elon Musk’s lead — gas turbines to be deployed at its first Stargate site for additional power
➀ OpenAI plans to deploy 29 GE gas turbines (34MW each) at its Texas Stargate data center, aiming to resolve power grid limitations for AI infrastructure;
➁ The turbines' 986MW total output could support ~500,000 AI chips, though only 10 units are currently permitted;
➂ Tech giants like Microsoft and Google explore nuclear SMRs, but gas remains the interim solution amid AI's surging energy demands.
- Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs could finally answer AMD's V-Cache — Nova Lake could boast massive 144MB L3
➀ Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPU may feature a 144MB L3 cache, surpassing AMD's 3D V-Cache capacity;
➀ The hybrid architecture combines P/E/LPE cores, though flagship models may initially lack the enhanced cache;
➂ Potential gaming performance gains could challenge AMD, but a new LGA 1954 socket may require motherboard upgrades.
- Raja Koduri's mission to deliver high bandwidth memory for GPUs has taken a turn that could enable 4TB of VRAM on AI cards — joins Sandisk to advise on SSD tech that could feed AI accelerators
➀ Raja Koduri joins SanDisk's HBF Technical Advisory Board to advance high-bandwidth flash memory for AI accelerators;
➁ HBF technology enables up to 4TB VRAM on GPUs, targeting 8-16X capacity gains through 3D NAND and TSV integration;
➂ The innovation aims to revolutionize AI training/inference efficiency and edge AI deployment.
- Intel promises sweeping changes to combat stagnation with new foundry strategy, AI focus, and the return of Hyper-Threading — but losses threaten to curtail ambition
➀ Intel's Q2 2025 revenue remained flat at $12.9B with losses deepening to $2.9B;
➁ The company announced radical restructuring plans, including layoffs of 30,000 employees by 2025 and CEO Lip-Bu Tan's personal oversight of chip designs;
➂ Strategic shifts include pivoting toward AI inference/full-stack solutions, re-evaluating foundry investments (18A/14A nodes), and reviving Hyper-Threading for desktop CPUs to counter AMD's EPYC.
- Students from Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena Develop Space Experiment for NASA Mission
➀ A team from Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena developed the SELDOM experiment to test radiation protection technology for space electronics, launching on NASA’s Artemis II mission via the TACHELES satellite;
➁ SELDOM detects cosmic radiation-induced failures (Single Event Latchups/Upsets) using microcontroller-based circuits to protect components like microchips;
➂ Supported by industry partners, the project highlights the university’s role in advancing practical aerospace innovations.
- Future-Oriented Teaching with ALepa.nrw
➀ ALepa.nrw offers adaptable digital learning materials for physics and electrical engineering, developed collaboratively by six universities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW);
➀ The open-access resources, hosted on the ORCA.nrw platform, support flexible teaching methods and self-study, covering core topics like mechanics, semiconductors, and circuitry;
➂ Funded by the NRW state government, the initiative aims to modernize STEM education and address the shortage of skilled professionals in technical fields.
July 24
- Charging Electric Vehicles in Grid-Friendly Swarm - TH Köln Successfully Tests Coordinated Charging Control System
➀ Researchers at TH Köln developed a swarm-based algorithm to coordinate EV charging, preventing grid overload by utilizing existing infrastructure and real-time grid data.
➁ The system autonomously manages charging stations without central control, optimizing grid capacity while respecting user-defined charging preferences and voltage limits.
➂ Funded by EU and regional grants, the GridMaximizer project plans to expand with energy management for heat pumps and real-world testing with grid operators.
July 23
- Exploiting a fraction of low-risk deposits could mitigate EU’s rare earth elements supply risk
➀ The EU-funded REEsilience project highlights that tapping into low ESG-risk rare earth deposits (e.g., in Scandinavia and Canada) could reduce Europe’s reliance on Chinese imports for critical green technologies;
➁ REEs, vital for electric vehicles and wind turbines, face supply chain vulnerabilities due to geopolitical and environmental risks in current mining regions;
➂ The project’s system dynamics model shows resilience measures like recycling and diversified sourcing can stabilize prices and secure long-term supply.
- Developing a Portion of Low-Risk Rare Earth Deposits Can Mitigate EU Supply Risks
➀ The EU-funded REEsilience project highlights that tapping into low-ESG-risk rare earth deposits (e.g., in Norway, Sweden, and Greenland) can reduce Europe’s reliance on Chinese imports and secure critical materials for green technologies;
➁ Analysis of 149 global rare earth deposits identifies regions with minimal environmental, social, and governance risks, emphasizing opportunities in Scandinavia and partnerships with Canada/Australia;
➂ A system dynamics model predicts supply chain disruptions but shows resilience strategies (recycling, extended product life) can stabilize prices and ensure long-term sustainability.
- UK to ban making ransomware payments for some organizations — targets 'public sector bodies and operators of critical national infrastructure'
➀ UK proposes to ban public sector and critical infrastructure operators from paying ransomware ransoms;
➀ Businesses must notify government before making payments, enabling compliance checks with sanctions;
③ New mandatory attack reporting policies in development to enhance law enforcement capabilities and deter ransomware operations.
- Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo Review: Color to the Max
➀ The Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo offers a massive 420x420x500mm build volume and innovative four-color printing with improved filament waste management via purge objects.
➁ Its auto-leveling system and dual Y-axis motors ensure stability for large prints, though bed adhesion may require glue sticks for prolonged prints.
➂ Post-launch software updates have halved filament waste, positioning it as a competitive large-format multicolor printer priced at $649-$999, challenging alternatives like Bambu Lab and Prusa XL.
- Easily and safely operating navigation, telephony, and more while riding a motorcycle
➀ TH Köln and brehmergroup are developing an AI-based gesture control system with haptic feedback integrated into motorcycle grips, aiming to minimize safety risks from manual device operation;
➁ The system detects gestures (e.g., tapping, swiping) via grip sensors to control functions like call acceptance and turn signals while keeping hands on the handlebars;
➂ The project builds on patented heated grip technology, with potential applications in e-bikes and scooters, supported by €220,000 in government funding until 2026.
- Strong Alliance for Advanced Chip Design Solutions
➀ Partnership between Fraunhofer EMFT and OTH Regensburg, led by Prof. Rainer Holmer, focuses on advancing chip testing and design technologies.
➁ Collaboration aims to optimize automated test processes for automotive and medical applications, enhancing efficiency in mass production.
➂ Integrates with the APECS pilot line for 3D heterogenous systems, strengthening Bavaria's semiconductor industry and European value chains.
- G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 is the current top 96GB memory kit for AMD CPUs — Trident Z5 Neo RGB C26 2x48GB Review
➀ The G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C26 96GB kit delivers outstanding out-of-box performance and tight timings, optimized for AMD Ryzen systems.
➀ With 96GB (2x48GB) capacity and DDR5-6000 speeds, it excels in professional workloads and gaming, though it requires 1.45V voltage and offers limited overclocking headroom.
➂ Priced at $479.99, it’s a premium choice for users needing high-capacity RAM on dual-DIMM motherboards, despite its higher cost.
- Unverified BIOS allegedly pushes RTX 5090D to over 2000 Watts — extreme firmware update designed for Asus ROG Astral 5090D is not for the faint-hearted
➀ A leaked BIOS for Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090D claims to boost board power limit to 2,001W, over 3.5x its default 575W;
➀ Extreme overclocking requires custom cooling/liquid nitrogen and risks voiding warranty;
➂ Designed for record-breaking enthusiasts, though compatibility with global Asus RTX 5090 GPUs remains speculative.
- Months after Elon Musk's DOGE crusade to wipe it out, LTO tape storage is bigger than ever — a record 176.5 exabytes shipped in 2024, the fourth consecutive year of growth
➀ LTO tape storage shipments surged to 176.5 exabytes in 2024 with 15.4% YoY growth, marking four consecutive years of record highs;
➁ Enterprises increasingly adopt LTO for AI/ML implementations, leveraging its cost-effectiveness, security, and compatibility with modern storage architectures;
➂ Despite the U.S. DOGE's dismissal of tape as 'obsolete,' industry leaders emphasize LTO's irreplaceable role in sustainable and high-capacity data storage solutions.
- China's CXMT reportedly delays mass production of DDR5 chips to late 2025 — state-backed manufacturer could still be disruptive market force
➀ CXMT delays mass production of DDR5 memory to late 2025 due to quality and yield challenges, with rates around 50% and resolved thermal issues through costly redesigns;
➁ The company's DDR5 quality now matches Nanya Technology, but global competitiveness is hampered by outdated 16nm process and U.S. export restrictions on equipment maintenance;
➂ China's state-backed expansion targets 280,000 wafers monthly by 2025, though reliance on foreign tools (80% imported) poses long-term risks amid geopolitical tensions.
- MetaMask crypto wallet Chrome extension is eating SSD storage at an alarming rate — owner confirms bug 'has been writing hundreds of gigabytes of data per day into [users'] solid-state drives'
➀ MetaMask’s Chromium-based browser extension has a confirmed bug causing excessive SSD writes, up to 25TB over three months for some users.
➀ Consensys acknowledged the issue, attributing it to "unusually large state" storage in certain wallets and exploring fixes.
➂ While SSDs are resilient, prolonged unnecessary writes risk premature wear, urging users to uninstall until resolved.