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May 10
- Elgato Stream Deck Neo Review: As plug-'n-play as a Stream Deck gets
➀ The Stream Deck Neo offers beginner-friendly design with preloaded tutorials and plug-'n-play features for streamers；
➁ Its two touch-sensitive buttons and info bar lack customization, limiting advanced functionality；
➂ Priced at $99.99, it sits between the Mini and MK.2 models but faces competition due to partial feature rigidity.
- Jam To Big Deals Up To 50% Off Beats Studio, $60 Off Galaxy Buds 3 & More
➀ It's almost Mother's Day, and there are great savings on various earbuds and headphones;
➁ Deals include Beats Solo 4 in Cloud Pink at $99.95 (50% off) and Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at $189.99 (24% off);
➂ Other deals include Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, Studio Buds+, JBL Vibe Beam, SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2, SHOKZ OpenRun Mini, and ZIUTY Wireless Earbuds.
- G.Skill Trident Z5 CK DDR5-8800 C42 2x24GB Review: Top-Tier Performance With A Price Tag To Match
➀ The G.Skill Trident Z5 CK DDR5-8800 C42 delivers cutting-edge DDR5-8800 speeds, optimized for Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors;
➁ Built with SK Hynix M-die ICs and CUDIMM design, it excels in stability and overclocking but faces compatibility issues with AMD platforms;
➂ Despite its premium price, it remains a top-tier choice for enthusiasts pursuing extreme performance.
- How to manage your Linux resources with Mission Center
➀ Mission Center is a user-friendly system monitor for Linux with intuitive GUI and hardware acceleration, supporting CPU/GPU/RAM/disk/network/fan speed monitoring;
➁ It offers installation via Snap/Flatpak/AppImage, featuring step-by-step Ubuntu Snap setup and real-time app/service management capabilities;
➂ Unique features include Windows 11-style UI, SMART disk status tracking, NVGPU power monitoring, and hardware-accelerated graphs for reduced system overhead.
- Inside the house that Asus built: New NUCs and powerful laptops
➀ Asus showcased its latest NUC mini-PCs and ROG gaming laptops at its Taipei HQ, featuring advancements in cooling, noise reduction, and AI-driven design;
➁ The ROG NUC 2025 integrates Intel Arrow Lake HX CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs, with a focus on quiet operation under 38dB;
➂ Asus highlighted its 2025 laptop lineup, including ultra-slim Zephyrus models and AI-centric Strix Halo APUs, targeting both gamers and professionals.
May 9
- FBI Warns Hackers Are Weaponizing Old Routers, Consider One Of These Upgrades
➀ The FBI has issued a warning about hackers targeting old router models, recommending users replace compromised devices or disable remote administration.
➁ The FBI lists over a dozen router models that are vulnerable to attacks and no longer receive updates.
➂ The article suggests upgrading to newer models, such as Wi-Fi 6 or 6E, for better security and support.
- LegoGPT creates Lego designs using AI and text inputs — tool now available for free to the public
➀ Carnegie Mellon University researchers developed LegoGPT, an AI model that generates original LEGO designs from text prompts using a dataset of 47,000+ LEGO structures;
➁ The tool includes physics-aware validation to ensure stability and compatibility with human/robotic assembly, and is available for free on GitHub;
➂ Users can integrate it with image recognition AI to create designs based on existing brick inventories, potentially revolutionizing DIY LEGO projects.
- Forget Headphones, Razer's Clio Turns Your Gaming Chair Into A Spatial Audio Sound Stage
➀ Razer的Clio是一款带有内置扬声器的头枕，旨在将任何游戏椅（包括Iskur V2）变成沉浸式音效站；
➁ Clio支持与桌面扬声器配对，以获得更丰富的环绕声体验；
➂ Clio采用舒适的记忆泡沫制成，配备可调节的尼龙带，兼容高背游戏椅，单次充电可续航长达14小时。
- Understanding ME/CFS Syndrome Better During Sleep
➀ The Fraunhofer IDMT in Oldenburg leads the research consortium 'Sleep-Neuro-Path' to study neurophysiological sleep characteristics in ME/CFS patients using mobile EEG systems;
➁ The project aims to identify sleep-related biomarkers linked to cognitive impairments and fatigue, leveraging at-home sleep monitoring and integrating data with genetic and vascular studies;
➂ Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the initiative will present findings at a public symposium on May 13, 2025, to advance personalized therapies.
- Nvidia's RTX 5060 will launch without reviews since chipmaker opts not to supply press drivers to reviewers
① NVIDIA confirms withholding RTX 5060 pre-release drivers from reviewers, delaying reviews until its May 19 launch date;
② The timing overlaps with Computex 2025, complicating testing for media teams and leaving budget gamers without performance benchmarks;
③ Speculation arises over NVIDIA's motives, including potential driver tweaks or avoiding unfavorable comparisons with Intel's Arc B580 GPU.
- 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.
- Nvidia RTX 5090 can crack an 8-digit passcode in just 3 hours — password cracking benchmarks show tremendous performance
➀ The NVIDIA RTX 5090 demonstrates a 33% to 2x performance boost over the RTX 4090 in password hash cracking, breaking 8-digit numeric passwords in 3 hours with a single GPU.
➀ Hive Systems' benchmarks reveal that 12 RTX 5090 GPUs working in tandem can crack simple 8-character passwords in 15 minutes, but complex passwords with symbols may take millennia.
➂ The study highlights the critical importance of password complexity, as adding symbols and mixed-case letters exponentially increases cracking difficulty.
- 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.