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July 20
- TeamGroup T-Create Expert DDR5-6000 C34 2x32GB Review: Expertly Designed For Professionals
➀ 64GB大容量设计，双面SK海力士M-die颗粒，兼顾专业内容创作需求；
➁ 黑色阳极铝散热片与32mm低矮设计，兼容主流风冷散热器；
➂ 支持Intel XMP 3.0/AMD EXPO一键超频，但时序宽松且超频潜力有限
- Nvidia's CUDA platform now supports RISC-V — support brings open source instruction set to AI platforms, joining x86 and Arm
➀ NVIDIA announces CUDA platform support for RISC-V ISA at 2025 RISC-V Summit China, marking the first open-source architecture integrated into its AI ecosystem;
➀ RISC-V CPUs can now serve as main processors in CUDA-based systems, enabling edge computing solutions like Jetson modules and potential datacenter applications;
➁ The move strategically strengthens NVIDIA's position in China's semiconductor market amid U.S. export restrictions, while fostering heterogeneous computing architectures combining RISC-V CPUs, GPUs, and DPUs.
- Police link ghost guns to specific 3D printers using 'fingerprints' from printers — toolmarks left behind during printing can make ghost guns traceable
➀ Forensic expert Kirk Garrison identifies unique toolmarks on 3D-printed ghost guns, linking them to specific printers through microscopic patterns in filament layers;
➁ The method can narrow investigations but faces limitations from variable factors like nozzle settings and print bed positioning;
➂ This pioneering forensic approach, though unproven in court, highlights growing efforts to combat untraceable weapons amid challenges in 3D printing regulation.
- Sending a Steam sticker 'burned through a month of mobile data in five minutes' complains unhappy gamer
➀ A Steam gamer consumed 700MB mobile data in 5 minutes by sending animated stickers via Steam Chat, exceeding their 600MB/month plan;
➁ Reddit users identified uncached .GIF/PNG streaming as the culprit, noting Steam store pages also consume 20-30MB per view;
➂ Global mobile data costs vary dramatically, with New Zealand ($5.89/GB) and the U.S. ($6.00/GB) paying 10x more than countries like Israel ($0.02/GB).
- Intel Readies Big Battlemage Onslaught With New GPUs Spotted In Runtime Code
➀ Intel's Arc B-series GPUs have been well-received for their entry-level value and 1440p performance;
➁ The BMG-G31 GPU was rumored to be canceled but continues to appear in leaks;
➂ Intel is adding support for BMG-G31 in its Compute Runtime, suggesting the 'Big Battlemage' GPU is still in development;
➃ The new GPU could be a gaming-focused Arc GPU, a productivity-prioritized Arc Pro GPU, or both, with four different device IDs;
➄ The timing and pricing of the new GPU are yet to be announced.
July 19
- Apple AirPods 4 Earbuds Are Back On Sale For Under $90
➀ Amazon再次降价销售Apple AirPods 4，现价89.99美元，比原价低30%；
➁ AirPods 4配备了与AirPods Pro 2相同的H2芯片，但无主动降噪功能；
➂ 另一款推荐耳机为OnePlus Buds 4，售价99美元，支持LHDC 5.0和3D音频。
- Gorgeous ASUS 32” 6K ProArt Display Just Unveiled For August Launch
➀ ASUS has unveiled its 32-inch ProArt Display PA32QCV, a 6K resolution monitor with IPS technology.
➁ The display offers Delta E<2 color accuracy and 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, targeting professional content creators and photographers.
➂ It features high pixel density, HDR10 support, and various connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C.
- You Can Score Zotac’s Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Solo For Just $300 Right Now
➀ Zotac Gaming's GeForce RTX 5060 Solo is available for $299.99 at Amazon, making it the cheapest GeForce RTX 5060 on the market.
➁ The card offers an affordable entry into NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture with features like DLSS 4, RTX Neural Rendering, and more.
➂ While 8GB of VRAM may limit future performance, the GeForce RTX 5060 should be sufficient for 1080p and some 1440p gaming.
- Intel axes Clear Linux, the fastest distribution on the market — company ends development and support, effective immediately
➀ Intel terminates its high-performance Clear Linux OS project as part of global cost-cutting, ending a decade of optimization efforts;
➁ Clear Linux was renowned for aggressive CPU/GPU tuning, system-wide PGO/LTO optimizations, and early adoption of Intel's latest technologies like AVX-512;
➂ The shutdown raises concerns about Intel's ongoing Linux ecosystem contributions, following recent layoffs in critical open-source teams.
- Lenovo Dominates PC Shipments As Market Sees Biggest Growth In 3 Years
➀ Lenovo once again topped the PC market share, increasing its lead over HP by a few percentage points;
➁ The global PC shipment market rose 8.4% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025;
➂ Factors contributing to the growth include the pending retirement of Windows 10, early adoption of AI-capable PCs, and increased commercial sales.
- PCB reference books with pages made from actual USB-C powered PCBs are now available at $37 each
➀ Bolt Industries releases two interactive PCB-based reference books ($37 each) focused on DC circuits and LED/transistor applications;
➁ Each "book" features functional circuits powered via USB-C, with buttons, lights, and sound for hands-on learning;
➂ Praised by EEVblog, the designs target electronics education and practical experimentation.
- Severance keyboard phase-shifts from sci-fi to sci-fact with launch of a new Kickstarter campaign — MDR Dasher keyboard starts at $599 and is estimated to ship from November
➀ Atomic Keyboards launches MDR Dasher Keyboard on Kickstarter, inspired by Apple TV+'s *Severance* and retro terminal designs, starting at $599 with a claimed $300 retail discount;
➁ Features three magnetic-swappable layouts, aerospace-grade CNC aluminum chassis (7kg), 50mm trackball, and hot-swappable switches for customization;
➂ Crowdfunding risks emphasized – $10 deposit option mitigates backer exposure; projected November shipping, but niche appeal may limit broad adoption.
- U.S. legislators criticize decision to resume Nvidia H20 GPU shipments to China — demand new export rules for AI hardware
➀ U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar challenges the Commerce Department’s decision to allow Nvidia H20 and AMD MI308 GPU shipments to China, arguing that H20's AI performance exceeds China’s domestic capabilities (e.g., Huawei’s Ascend 910B);
➁ Concerns raised over Tencent’s alleged use of H20 clusters for AI model training, potentially violating supercomputer export restrictions;
➂ Proposal for a dynamic export standard tied to China’s evolving tech capabilities, aiming to limit China’s global AI market dominance while preserving U.S. industry competitiveness.
- Titan Army C34A1R 34-inch WQHD 165 Hz gaming monitor review: Ultra-wide, ultra-value
➀ The Titan Army C34A1R offers exceptional value with a 34-inch WQHD VA panel, 165Hz refresh rate, and Adaptive-Sync, delivering vibrant colors and high contrast (4,500:1) for immersive gaming.
➀ It excels in HDR performance (up to 500 nits) and low input lag, outperforming pricier alternatives, though its OSD navigation is cumbersome and lacks speakers/USB ports.
➂ Priced at $269.99, it provides 85% of the experience of premium OLED ultrawide monitors at a fraction of the cost, making it a top budget choice for gamers.
July 18
- AMD Confirms Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX Pricing, 96 Cores For $11,699
➀ AMD has revealed the official pricing for its Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX processors, with the top-tier model, the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX, priced at $11,699, equating to approximately $121.86 per core.
➁ The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX is a powerful Zen 5 chip with 96 cores and 192 threads, running at 2.5GHz to 5.4GHz, and featuring a total cache of 480MB.
➂ AMD claims a 26% performance improvement over the previous flagship, the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX, and better AI performance compared to Intel's Xeon W9-3595X processor.
- $6 million Bitcoin theft lands cop five and a half years in prison — officer stole 50 Bitcoins from Silk Road 2.0 founder during investigation, inside job unravelled by the man he was trying to put away
➀ A former UK National Crime Agency officer stole 50 bitcoins (now worth $6M) during Silk Road 2.0 investigation;
➁ The theft remained undetected for 4 years until the case's prime suspect exposed the missing funds;
➂ Digital evidence from hidden notebooks and iPhone led to the officer's conviction and 66-month sentence.
- Team 'RoboPig' Wins Prize at International Automation Competition 'Robothon'
➀ Team RoboPig from the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) secured third place at the 2025 Robothon competition in Munich, continuing its success streak since 2021;
➁ The competition challenges teams to develop robots capable of disassembling e-waste, with tasks increasing in difficulty annually—this year focusing on robots mimicking human-like logic and responsiveness;
➂ RoboPig redesigned its technical framework for broader usability and presented a phone diagnostic tool for recycling, praised by judges, as eight international teams tackled progressive challenges over several months.
- TSMC's quarterly sales hit a record $30 billion — contract chipmaker plans over 15 new fabs to meet still-growing AI demand
➀ TSMC reported a record $30.07 billion revenue in Q2 2025, driven by AI processor demand;
➁ Plans to build 15+ new fabs worldwide, including 11 in Taiwan and overseas expansions;
➂ N2 node enters mass production in late 2025, with AI-focused A16 node on track for 2026.
- Input latency is the all-too-frequently missing piece of framegen-enhanced gaming performance analysis
➀ Input latency remains critical in framegen-enhanced gaming, tied to base frame rates despite boosted visual smoothness;
➁ Introducing MALT (Maximum Acceptable Latency Threshold) as a key metric for evaluating framegen experiences, showing 45-60 ms as the usability range;
➂ Testing reveals higher-end GPUs enable better image quality at equivalent latency, challenging Nvidia’s marketing claims about low-end cards surpassing previous-gen flagships.
- Donkey Kong Bananza among Switch 2 games with no DLSS support — reviewers balk at Nintendo's aversion to technology
① Nintendo Switch 2's DLSS support, powered by NVIDIA, is absent in major titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World, raising questions about developer adoption;
② Performance issues in Bananza are mitigated by AMD's FSR 1 and SMAA, but reviewers criticize the lack of HDR and modern upscaling tech;
③ Future DLSS implementation remains uncertain, with Metroid Prime 4's potential use of the tech still unconfirmed.
- Japanese chipmaker Rapidus begins test production of 2nm circuits — company commits to single-wafer processing ahead of 2027 mass production target
➀ Rapidus initiates 2nm GAA transistor test wafer production with successful electrical characteristics validation;
➁ Pioneers full single-wafer processing for all frontend steps to enhance precision and defect control using AI-driven optimization;
➂ Process Development Kit (PDK) launch scheduled for Q1 2026, supporting client chip design validation at IIM-1 facility.
July 17
- GameStop’s Switch 2-Killing Stapler Slays At Auction Fetching $250,000
➀ A black stapler, notorious for damaging some Switch 2 consoles at a New York GameStop location, sold for $250,000 on eBay.
➁ The stapler was used to staple purchase receipts to the retail packaging, causing damage to the console's display.
➂ GameStop auctioned off the stapler to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, raising $250,000.
- Synopsys acquires simulation specialist Ansys for $35 billion following Chinese regulator approval — Merger to power end-to-end design platform
➀ Synopsys obtained Chinese regulatory approval for its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, creating a comprehensive design platform spanning chip and system simulation;
➁ The merged entity integrates Synopsys' EDA tools with Ansys' multiphysics simulation, enabling AI-driven co-optimization for chips, AI processors, and automotive systems;
➂ Regulatory scrutiny persists with China mandating license flexibility and interoperability, potentially reshaping the global EDA competitive landscape.
- This RTX 5090 is cheaper than anything we saw on Prime Day and isn't even discounted — grab Zotac's triple fan beast for just $2,499
➀ Zotac's GeForce RTX 5090 hits a new low price of $2,499, undercutting recent Prime Day deals;
➁ The card boasts 32GB GDDR7, 21,760 CUDA cores, and 25% performance gains over RTX 4090;
➂ Despite the price drop, it still exceeds Nvidia's unattained $2,000 MSRP target for Founders Edition.
- Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 remake delayed again — tariffs blamed for shipment pushback to ‘late August’
➀ The Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 remake faces another delay, now pushed to late August due to recent tariff changes, though pre-order prices remain unchanged;
➀ The FPGA-powered console promises 100% cartridge compatibility and 4K HDMI output while retaining original controller ports;
➂ Limited production strategy and high modding costs for original N64 hardware drive interest in this modern retro revival.
- Save £192 off this Herman Miller Vantum gaming chair — your back and your wallet will thank you
➀ The Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair is discounted by 20%, now priced at £765 with £192 savings;
➁ Praised for ergonomic design and lightweight build, it offers exceptional comfort and posture support for gamers;
➂ Originally co-designed with Logitech, this Editor's Choice award-winning chair merges office ergonomics with gaming aesthetics.
- AMD quietly reveals cheapest Ryzen AI yet — AI 5 330 is a quad-core budget processor with a 50 TOPS NPU
➀ AMD expands Ryzen AI 300-series with the budget-friendly Ryzen AI 5 330 featuring a 50 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ PCs;
➁ The quad-core CPU operates at 2.0–4.5 GHz with a Radeon 820M iGPU, prioritizing AI compliance over raw performance;
➂ Targets cost-sensitive markets to boost AMD's AI PC footprint using scaled-down Zen 5/c cores and lower-tier GPU configurations.
- Minister Ina Brandes Inaugurates Visual Effects Lab at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
➀ The Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt (HSHL) inaugurated its state-of-the-art Visual Effects Lab (VFX Lab) at the Lippstadt campus, spearheading virtual production education and research in Germany;
➁ Equipped with LED walls and real-time computer graphics, the lab enables practical training for film, animation, and game production, while fostering collaborations with institutions like Filmuniversität Babelsberg and SMPTE;
➂ As Germany's only public university with a professional virtual production stage, HSHL aims to host annual workshops and advance cross-disciplinary media technology projects.
July 16
- 8BitDo Pro 3 Controller With Swappable Buttons & Switch 2 Support Is Up For Preorder
➀ The 8BitDo Pro 3 is a new flagship wireless controller released by 8BitDo, following the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2. It supports various platforms including the original Switch, iOS, Android, Windows PCs, and SteamOS.
➁ The Pro 3 features swappable A-B-X-Y buttons, Hall Effect triggers, TMR joysticks, and a Turbo function, offering a range of upgrades over its predecessor.
➂ The controller is priced at $69.99 and is available for preorder on Amazon.
- Razer Unleashes Core X V2 eGPU With Thunderbolt 5 To Level Up Laptop Gaming
➀ Razer has launched the Core X V2 eGPU, a next-generation external GPU with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, aiming to provide desktop-class graphics performance for laptops.
➁ The Core X V2 is designed for flexibility and raw graphics power, allowing users to upgrade their ultra-portable laptops into high-performance gaming and content creation setups.
➂ The device supports a wide range of NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon graphics cards, and is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and some USB4 devices.