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June 25
- How to add non-Steam games to your Steam Deck with Heroic Games Launcher
➀ The article guides users to install Heroic Games Launcher on Steam Deck, enabling access to Epic, GoG, and Amazon game libraries;
➁ Steps include switching to desktop mode, configuring Proton compatibility layer, and integrating Heroic into Steam's library;
➂ Custom artwork via steamgriddb enhances visual consistency within Steam OS.
- 15 Years of Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID: The Future of Microelectronics Shaped by Fraunhofer IZM’s Dresden Site
➀ Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID celebrated 15 years as a pioneer in 3D system integration and wafer-level packaging, driving innovations like TSV processing and chiplet architectures;
➁ Flagship projects CEASAX (300mm microelectronics R&D) and APECS (EU Chips Act pilot line) strengthen Europe's competitiveness in semiconductor advanced packaging and edge AI;
➂ Strategic collaborations with GlobalFoundries, Infineon, Siemens, and academia solidify its role in global high-tech ecosystems and technological resilience.
- AMD researchers reduce graphics card VRAM capacity of 3D-rendered trees from 38GB to just 52 KB with work graphs and mesh nodes — shifting CPU work to the GPU yields tremendous results
➀ AMD researchers developed a procedural tree generation system using work graphs and mesh nodes, reducing VRAM usage from 34.8 GiB to just 51 KiB (a 666,352x reduction).
➁ The technique shifts geometry processing from CPU to GPU, enabling real-time procedural generation of 3D objects with minimal memory footprint.
➂ Comparable innovations like NVIDIA's neural texture compression are noted, but AMD's approach provides cross-vendor GPU compatibility.
- 15 Years of Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID: Dresden Institute Unit Shapes the Future of Microelectronics
➀ Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID celebrated its 15th anniversary as a global innovation leader in 3D system integration and wafer-level packaging, driving advancements in hybrid bonding and chiplet architectures;
➁ Key projects like CEASAX and the APECS pilot line under the EU Chips Act strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem, enabling modular chip design and industrial collaboration;
➂ The institute fosters partnerships with industry giants (e.g., Infineon, GlobalFoundries) and academia, supporting critical research in edge AI, quantum computing, and automotive electronics.
- 27-year-old Easter egg found in the Apple Power Mac G3's ROM— creating a RAM disk with the name 'secret ROM image' unveils a hidden file
➀ A 27-year-old Easter egg hidden in Apple's Power Mac G3 ROM was uncovered, revealing a secret developer team photo when a RAM disk named 'secret ROM image' is created;
➁ Discoverer Doug Brown used reverse engineering tools like Ghidra to trace the trigger mechanism, with collaboration from the retro computing community;
➂ The Easter egg highlights Apple's pre-Steve Jobs era culture, contrasting with later policies banning such hidden features in products like iMac and modern macOS.
- Explainable AI: Making Results Understandable and Transparent for Target Groups
❶ The article emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI decision-making, particularly in fields like medical diagnostics and recruitment, where understanding the rationale behind AI outputs is critical for trust and model improvement.
❷ It highlights two main focuses of Explainable AI (XAI): enhancing data/model quality for engineers and addressing ethical requirements to provide user-centric explanations, ensuring responsible AI deployment.
❸ The whitepaper advocates advancing XAI research, standardizing tools for large-scale models, integrating XAI into AI education, and encouraging corporate adoption to foster collaboration between human expertise and machine learning.
- 80 kW Fuel Cell Test Stand at Fraunhofer IWU Completes Hydrogen Ecosystem in Saxony
➀ Fraunhofer IWU launches an 80 kW fuel cell test stand to evaluate performance, durability, and reliability of fuel cell systems under varied operational conditions, supporting the industrial scale-up of hydrogen technologies;
➁ The facility expands testing infrastructure with additional units for electrolyzers and component-level analysis, including impedance measurements and material testing to optimize production costs and functionality;
➂ Collaboration with the Hydrogen Lab Görlitz and regional partners strengthens Saxony’s position as a hydrogen research hub, focusing on large-scale electrolysis simulation and climate-resilient testing.
June 24
- Walmart's Dirt Cheap 256GB MicroSD Express Card For Switch 2 Is Back In Stock
➀ The Onn 256GB microSD Express card is back in stock at Walmart for $35.77;
➁ It is currently the cheapest 256GB microSD Express card available;
➂ The card is compatible with Switch 2 and offers up to 800MB/s read and 600MB/s write speeds.
- Noctua Unveils A Flagship Fan With Cool Upgrades To Quietly Chill Your PC
➀ Noctua has released its new flagship NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fan, introducing several innovations for improved performance-to-noise efficiency.
➁ The G2 features a new motor design and blade geometry, including an optimized Progressive Bend impeller and a new Centrifugal Turbulator Hub.
➂ The fan is available in various versions, including PWM and ultra-quiet LS-PWM, and comes with a 6-year warranty.
- GeForce RTX 5050 For Budget Gaming May Launch Sooner Than Expected
➀ NVIDIA has yet to announce the launch date of the more affordable GeForce RTX 5050, but leaks suggest it will be released this summer.
➁ Multiple leaks indicate the launch date may be July 1, 2025, earlier than initially expected.
➂ There are conflicting reports about the VRAM, with some suggesting GDDR6 and others GDDR7.
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked For July 2025: How To Watch And What To Expect
➀ Samsung has started sending out invitations for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, focusing on AI-powered experiences and new hardware.
➁ The event is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with a live stream available on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's YouTube channel.
➂ Expectations include a new generation of foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7, with rumored specifications such as an AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and a 200-megapixel camera.
June 23
- Vera Rubin Telescope Snaps Stunning First Images Of Universe Like You've Never Seen Before
➀ The newly-commissioned Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has released its first images, showcasing its impressive capabilities such as a vast field of view, speed, and ultra-high-resolution imaging.
➁ The images include a detailed view of the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae, and a wide-field view of the Virgo cluster with over a thousand galaxies.
➂ The observatory's 3.2-gigapixel camera, paired with an 8.4-meter primary mirror, captures images equivalent to 45 times the size of the full moon.
- ASUS ROG's New Gaming NUC Packs Up To An RTX 5080 And 96GB Of RAM
➀ ASUS has launched the 2025 ROG NUC with upgraded hardware, including Intel's Arrow Lake-HX processors and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 GPU.
➁ The NUC features up to 24 cores, 40MB of L2 cache, and 36MB of L3 cache, along with various memory and storage options.
➂ The ROG NUC is designed for high-performance computing, suitable for gaming, video editing, and livestreaming.
- Xbox-Branded Quest 3S Looks Ready To Launch, Is This Microsoft's Next Big Play?
➀ Microsoft's 'This is an Xbox' campaign promotes the idea that various hardware can access its Game Pass service.
➁ Meta confirmed in April 2024 that it was working with Microsoft to create a limited-edition Meta Quest inspired by Xbox.
➂ Leaked images suggest the upcoming Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition will cost $399 MSRP with 128GB of storage and include an Elite Strap, Xbox wireless controller, and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
- BMFTR Project SPINNING: Results Show Enormous Potential of Spin-Photon-Based Quantum Computers
➀ The BMFTR-funded SPINNING project demonstrated a diamond spin-photon quantum computer with 12 qubits, showcasing superior coherence times (over 10 ms) and lower error rates (<0.5%) compared to superconducting IBM models (Eagle, Heron);
➀ Photonic coupling over 20 meters enabled scalable, distributed quantum registers with high fidelity (over 0.9), offering flexible integration with classical computing systems;
➂ The project involved collaboration among 28 entities, advancing diamond material processing, qubit fabrication, and AI-driven quantum applications, funded with €16.1 million by the German government.
- Emergency Medicine: Robot Treats Injured People in Flight
➀ Researchers at Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed a robotic system to treat life-threatening tension pneumothorax during evacuation flights, using ultrasound-guided needle decompression;
➁ The system, part of the EU-funded iMEDCAP project, integrates a robotic arm and diagnostic tools for both military and civilian emergencies, such as gunshot wounds or traffic accidents;
➂ The project also includes drone-based evacuation (Avilus Grille) and telemedicine capabilities, with additional robotic modules under development for osseous access, tourniquet application, and chemical weapon response.
- Emergency Medicine: Robots Treat Injured During Flight
➀ Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) developed a medical robotic system to treat tension pneumothorax during evacuation flights, funded by the European Defense Fund;
➁ The robotic arm integrates ultrasound and a decompression needle for emergency intervention, part of the iMEDCAP project targeting military and civilian use;
➂ The system enables remote-controlled treatment via drones, with additional modules in development for tasks like drug delivery and hemorrhage control.
June 22
- Walmart’s Nintendo Switch 2 Restock Is Coming, Here’s Where And When
➀ The Switch 2 is Nintendo's fastest-selling console of all time and has outpaced every other console launch;
➁ Walmart will restock the Switch 2 on June 25, 2025, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT);
➂ Walmart+ subscribers will have an hour-long early access period before the general public;
➃ The restock will open to non-Walmart+ subscribers at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT) on the same day;
➄ Walmart will sell the available inventory online, including various bundles and games.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Reviews Are In And The Verdicts Might Surprise You
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on sale for about two weeks, and this article reviews the impressions and reviews of the new portable console, comparing it with the original Switch and other game consoles.
➁ The Switch 2 has a larger screen and a larger body, and its display quality and performance are discussed, including the screen's brightness, image persistence, and compatibility issues.
➂ The article also covers the Switch 2's controls, input options, online play, battery life, performance, and backward compatibility, and compares it with other portable gaming PCs.
- Nvidia GPU owners may be losing performance because of a simple setting that's disabled by default — enabling Resizable Bar with Profile Inspector can enhance GPU performance by up to 10% in 3DMark
➀ Enabling Resizable Bar (ReBAR) via Nvidia Profile Inspector can boost GPU performance by up to 10% in benchmarks like 3DMark Port Royal;
➁ Despite benefits, ReBAR’s impact varies by game—some see gains, others suffer performance loss, prompting Nvidia to enable it selectively;
➂ Enthusiasts recommend manual testing for unlisted games, as Nvidia’s whitelist may not cover all optimized titles.
- China's first 6nm gaming GPU matches 13-year-old GTX 660 Ti in first Geekbench tests — Lisuan G100 surfaces with 32 CUs, 256MB VRAM, and 300 MHz clock speed
➀ China's Lisuan G100 6nm gaming GPU debuts on Geekbench with performance matching 2012's GTX 660 Ti;
➀ Early benchmark shows 32 CUs, 256MB VRAM and 300MHz clock speed, suggesting entry-level specs hampered by immature drivers;
➂ Lisuan targets mass production by late 2025, but faces challenges in driver optimization and ecosystem development as seen with Intel Arc and Moore Threads.
- Get Fit With Sporty Earbud Deals Up To 38% Off Bose, Anker And More
➀ The article highlights various deals on sporty earbuds, including discounts on Beats Powerbeats Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, Anker Sport X20, and Shokz OpenRun Pro Premium.
➁ It mentions the features and benefits of each set of earbuds, such as Apple's H1 and H2 chips, active noise cancellation, and bone conduction technology.
➂ The article also notes the availability of different color options and battery life for each product.
- The Brain Drain Of ChatGPT: MIT Research Sounds Cognitive Decline Alarm
➀ The human brain is a complex system responsible for various functions, requiring constant neuroplasticity to maintain optimal performance.
➁ A new study at MIT suggests that using ChatGPT for essay writing can lead to a significant decline in cognitive ability and weaken brain connectivity.
➂ The study divided participants into three groups: those using ChatGPT, those using search engines, and those writing from memory. The results showed that the group using ChatGPT had the weakest brain connectivity.
June 21
- Intel to outsource marketing to Accenture and AI, resulting in more layoffs
➀ Intel plans to outsource its marketing operations to Accenture, leveraging AI for tasks like information processing and personalized communications, resulting in significant layoffs within its marketing division.
➁ The restructuring aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus internal teams on strategic projects, though the company has not clarified how AI will enhance brand strength.
➂ Affected employees will be notified by July 11, with some retained to train Accenture contractors during the transition phase.
- New display hits 1 million FPS — display and high-speed camera could enable 1 Terabit per second communication speeds, beating current network interfaces
➀ X Display Company (XDC) unveiled a 1 million FPS microLED display paired with a high-speed camera for machine-to-machine communication, potentially reaching 1 Tb/s speeds;
➁ The system offers 2-3x higher energy efficiency than 800G optical transceivers and eliminates physical cables, but requires high-speed encoding/decoding and infrastructure redesign;
➂ While promising for hyperscale data centers, challenges remain in practical implementation and industry adoption beyond niche applications.
- Nvidia reportedly books entire server plant capacity through 2026 to build Blackwell and Rubin AI servers, pushing out other potential customers
➀ NVIDIA secures entire Wistron server plant capacity in Taiwan through 2026 for Blackwell/Rubin AI servers, pushing out competitors；
➁ Wistron expands production with a second plant in Zhubei, doubling capacity to meet surging demand；
➂ Strategic move ensures NVIDIA's supply chain dominance while limiting rivals' access to AI server manufacturing resources.
- Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security
➀ Microsoft announces a new policy to regularly remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to enhance security and compatibility;
➁ The cleanup targets outdated drivers with newer replacements and allows partners to provide feedback, but older devices may lose support;
➂ Critics express concerns about potential forced upgrades and reduced functionality for legacy hardware.
June 20
- Move Over SpaceX, Honda Just Tested A Reusable Rocket And It Didn't Explode
➀ Honda successfully launched and landed an experimental reusable rocket, achieving a first successful landing after a modest hop of 271.4 m (890 ft).
➁ Honda's ultimate goal is to reach suborbital launch capability by 2029.
➂ Meanwhile, SpaceX's tenth Starship flight test faced a setback due to a pressure tank failure, resulting in an explosion.
- Apple M4 Mac Mini Slashed To All-Time Low Price Ahead Of Prime Day
➀ Amazon's upcoming Prime Day event is scheduled for two and a half weeks from now, but you can already find a great deal on the 2024 Mac Mini;
➁ The latest version of Apple's compact system is now priced at $469 on Amazon, marking a 22% discount and the lowest price ever;
➂ The M4 silicon inside features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, along with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD.
- AMD Radeon Driver Leaks Ryzen 5 9600X3D And More Unreleased CPUs
➀ AMD continues to expand its lineup of gaming processors with 3D V-Cache;
➁ Ryzen 5 9600X3D is referenced in Radeon driver notes;
➂ Possible specifications based on Ryzen 5 9600X;
➃ Comparison with Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D;
➄ Pricing and release details awaited.