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October 3
- Steam Survey Gaming Trends: AMD Chips Away At Intel & Windows 11 Dominates
➀ The latest Steam survey highlights the ongoing trend of AMD gaining ground on Intel among Steam gamers, with AMD processors now accounting for 41.31% of the market, up 1.15% from the previous month.
➁ Despite the decline, Intel still dominates with a 58.61% share, but it has been steadily decreasing over time.
➂ The survey also shows a rise in Windows 11 adoption, with over 63% of Steam gamers using the operating system, as Windows 10 support comes to an end.
- Taiwan proposes strategic tech alliance with the White House — "Taiwan Model" would help companies invest easily in the U.S. to satisfy demands
➀ Taiwan proposes a 'Taiwan Model' strategic alliance to balance domestic chip production with U.S. investments, offering export guarantees and sharing science park expertise;
➁ The U.S. would provide land, visas, and regulatory support, while Taiwan resists relocating 50% of chip manufacturing to America and seeks expanded tariff exemptions;
➂ TSMC's Arizona expansion highlights both cooperation and U.S. concerns over Taiwan's proximity to China amid geopolitical tensions.
- GameStop promises to keep selling Game Pass Ultimate for $19.99 — company defies Microsoft's 50% price increase
➀ GameStop defies Microsoft's 50% price hike for Game Pass Ultimate, continuing to offer subscriptions at $19.99;
➁ Microsoft's revamped Game Pass tiers now include 400+ games and Ubisoft+ Classics, but face gamer backlash;
➂ Sustainability of GameStop's pricing strategy remains uncertain as it may exhaust existing membership codes.
- How Nvidia's deal with Intel has been decades in the making — Years of rivalry culminated in an unexpected alliance
➀ NVIDIA and Intel announced a multi-billion-dollar partnership to co-develop x86 chips integrating RTX GPU tiles using Intel's Foveros/EMIB packaging technologies, targeting premium laptops and AI PCs;
➁ The partnership leverages Intel's advanced packaging to bypass TSMC's CoWoS bottleneck, while NVIDIA gains x86 ecosystem access without developing CPUs;
➂ The move challenges AMD's APU dominance, offering coherent CPU-GPU memory sharing through NVLink (900GB/s bandwidth) and redefining multi-foundry chip integration strategies.
- SiPearl unveils Europe's first dual-use sovereign processor with 80 cores — expected in 2027 for government, aerospace, and defense applications
➀ SiPearl's Athena1, Europe's first sovereign dual-use 80-core CPU, combines military-grade security and civilian applications;
➀ Based on Arm Neoverse V1 with TSMC 6nm process, supports encrypted communications and defense systems;
➁ Strategic manufacturing shift planned to reduce reliance on Asian supply chains by 2027.
- TH Bingen and MINTplus Hand Over 3D Printers to the Art Department of Emanuel-Felke-Gymnasium
➀ TH Bingen and MINTplus donated 3D printers to Emanuel-Felke-Gymnasium to strengthen students' digital and creative skills in art and STEM subjects;
➁ The initiative promotes interdisciplinary projects merging aesthetics, design, and STEM, with CAD software and 3D printing integrated into the curriculum;
➂ The collaboration aims to embed modern manufacturing technology into regular classes, enabling students to experience the full process from concept to physical object creation.
October 2
- Impulses for Innovations in Industry through Speech Interaction and AI
➀ The 11th Industrial Working Group event by Fraunhofer IDMT and Hochschule Emden/Leer focused on speech interaction and AI in manufacturing, featuring discussions on digital shopfloor management and aircraft production applications.
➁ Airbus showcased voice-based systems to optimize workflows, while Deloitte highlighted efficiency gains from speech-driven data utilization, emphasizing proactive problem-solving and resource optimization.
➂ Fraunhofer IDMT presented AI-driven speech solutions like LLMs for industrial use, alongside workshops on predictive maintenance, smart hearing protection, and acoustic process management to advance Industry 5.0.
- Intel Could Score AMD As Foundry Customer In Another Big Vote Of Confidence
➀ Intel is reportedly in early-stage discussions with AMD to add the Ryzen and Radeon chip designer as a foundry client.
➁ This would be another vote of confidence after a series of major investments into Intel.
➂ The potential deal has implications for AMD's business in the AI market.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3 Earn Atrocious 0/10 DIY Repair Score In iFixIt's Teardown
➀ iFixIt对苹果最新的AirPods Pro 3进行了拆解，称其为“最不可维修和浪费的产品之一”；
➁ AirPods Pro 3在维修性方面得分极低，因为其设计难以拆卸和维修；
➂ iFixIt指出，AirPods系列一直存在维修性差的问题，AirPods Pro 3也不例外。
- Lenovo Legion Go 2 review: AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme makes gains at 800p
➀ The Lenovo Legion Go 2 features AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme for improved gaming performance at 1280x800p;
➁ Upgrades include an OLED display, Hall-effect joysticks, and refined ergonomics, but bulkiness and weight remain issues;
➂ Priced at $1,349.99, it faces stiff competition from lighter, cheaper alternatives like the Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X.
- New Method Sheds Light on Nanomaterials: How MXene Really Works
➀ Researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and Hebrew University developed a novel spectroscopic micro-ellipsometry (SME) technique to measure conductivity and optical responses of individual MXene flakes, revealing their intrinsic properties;
➁ The non-invasive, high-resolution method overcomes limitations of conventional approaches, providing nanoscale structural and electronic insights critical for optimizing MXene-based devices;
➂ The breakthrough advances applications in energy storage, flexible electronics, and clean energy technologies by enabling precise material characterization at the single-flake level.
- U.S. Commerce Sec. Lutnick says American AI dominates DeepSeek, thanks Trump for AI Action Plan — OpenAI and Anthropic beat Chinese models across 19 different benchmarks
➀ The U.S. NIST report shows OpenAI and Anthropic AI models outperformed China's DeepSeek in 19 benchmarks, especially in software engineering and cybersecurity;
➁ U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick credits Trump's AI Action Plan for accelerating American dominance and warns against reliance on foreign AI;
➂ DeepSeek's newer V3.2 model release may challenge current test results, as the U.S. emphasizes ongoing AI security risks and global leadership.
- Wi-Fi signals can now create accurate images of a room with the help of pre-trained AI — 'LatentCSI' leverages Stable Diffusion 3 to turn Wi-Fi data into a digital paintbrush
➀ Researchers developed 'LatentCSI,' a method combining Wi-Fi CSI data with Stable Diffusion 3 AI to generate high-resolution room images by translating radio signals into latent space;
➁ The system uses pre-trained diffusion models and environmental data to 'fill in gaps' for photorealism, enabling real-time tracking of room layouts and human presence;
➂ While promising for applications like smart homes, privacy concerns arise due to potential surveillance misuse despite current lab-stage limitations.
- Undersea cable attacks drive sea drone development — Stark's Vanta unmanned vessels could be an affordable solution to protecting vital infrastructure
➀ Stark unveiled Vanta-4/Vanta-6 USVs with 900nm range and multi-sensor payloads during NATO drills, targeting undersea cable protection;
➁ The modular drones swarm-operate with naval assets, conducting night patrols and anti-submarine surveillance in response to Baltic sabotage incidents;
➂ Backed by Sequoia and NATO Innovation Fund, the startup valued at $500M positions itself as an affordable mass-deployment maritime security solution.
- Fraunhofer IOSB Transforms Research Factories into Data Space Workshops – Discussion Paper Published
➀ Fraunhofer IOSB introduces the concept of 'data space workshops,' aiming to assist SMEs in rapidly and securely building industrial data ecosystems aligned with initiatives like Manufacturing-X;
➀ The workshops integrate real-world production environments, standardized IT/OT infrastructure, open data platforms, and AI engineering to enable collaborative testing of use cases (e.g., predictive maintenance, CO₂ footprint tracking);
➂ The initiative leverages Fraunhofer's expertise in Industry 4.0 standards, cybersecurity, and partnerships (e.g., Catena-X, IDSA) to accelerate practical implementation of secure and scalable data spaces.
- AI-generated security camera feed shows Sam Altman getting busted stealing GPUs from Target — ironic video shows OpenAI CEO saying he needs it for Sora inferencing
➀ An AI-generated video shows OpenAI CEO Sam Altman "stealing" a GPU from a Target-like store, humorously claiming it's for Sora 2 inference;
➁ Created using OpenAI's new Sora 2 model, the viral clip highlights the tool's realism and the company's pivot to a TikTok-like social platform for AI content;
➂ The video underscores growing concerns about AI's potential to blur reality and the urgent need for content authenticity verification in the AI era.
- Conference AI & We: Leveraging Strengths, Securing Trust, Preserving Sovereignty
➀ The conference highlighted Germany's role as a pioneer in AI research and its efforts to balance technological innovation with ethical frameworks and regulatory compliance under the EU AI Act;
➁ Discussions focused on enhancing Europe's global competitiveness, fostering trustworthy AI ecosystems, and addressing societal impacts, including creativity and workforce development;
➂ Practical AI applications, such as sustainable brewing tools and neuromotor exoskeletons, were showcased, alongside the release of a progress report on responsible AI development.
October 1
- Crucial Unveils LPCAMM2 Memory At A Blistering 8533 MT/s For Next-Gen Laptops
➀ Micron's Crucial LPCAMM2 memory modules reach new heights in speed, designed for thin, high-performance laptops.
➁ The new memory solution is 1.52x faster than standard DDR5 SODIMMs and is compatible with next-gen AI mobile workstations.
➂ Micron offers the 8,533 MT/s memory in 32GB and 64GB capacities, with prices starting at $232.99 for the 32GB kit.
- NVIDIA's New GPU Driver Is Tuned For Battlefield 6, Plus A Hotfix For Game Crashes
➀ NVIDIA recently released two GeForce GPU drivers, including a 'Game Ready' driver (version 581.42) optimized for Battlefield 6, and an out-of-band hotfix driver (version 581.47) to fix game crashes in specific instances.
➁ The 581.42 driver is optimized for Battlefield 6 and other games like FBC: Firebreak, featuring NVIDIA RTX technologies like DLSS 4 and NVIDIA Reflex.
➂ The 581.47 hotfix addresses a game crashing issue when Chinese characters are in the game directory with Smooth Motion enabled.
- DJI fervently rejects Chinese Military Company designation following court ruling — drone maker says it 'is not controlled by the government and has no ties to the military'
➀ DJI vehemently denies its designation as a 'Chinese Military Company' by a U.S. court, asserting it operates independently without government or military ties;
➁ The court rejected most U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) allegations but upheld two, which DJI argues are unrelated to military affiliation, citing its civilian-focused policies;
➂ The ruling could impact DJI's U.S. market prospects, though no immediate ban is imposed, and the company plans to explore further legal options.
- Interactive VR Diagnosis for Post-COVID Symptoms
➀ The EPSILON project, led by Fraunhofer HHI, combines VR technologies and wearable sensors to objectively diagnose and differentiate Post-COVID symptoms like cognitive deficits and fatigue;
➁ Data from VR-based cognitive tests, smartwatches, and psychological assessments is analyzed via AI algorithms on a web-based platform to create a multimodal model for personalized treatment plans;
➂ The project aims to ease strain on healthcare systems by providing real-time diagnostic insights for clinicians and patients, with future applications in other medical conditions like Rett syndrome.
- Interactive VR Diagnostics for Post-COVID Symptoms
➀ The EPSILON project, coordinated by Fraunhofer HHI, employs VR technology and wearable sensors to objectively diagnose and differentiate Post-COVID symptoms like cognitive deficits and fatigue;
➁ Data from VR-based cognitive tests, physiological sensors, and digital psychological assessments are integrated into a web-based AI platform for real-time analysis and visualization, aiding personalized treatment;
➂ The developed tools aim to provide a scalable diagnostic framework, with future applications planned for rare diseases such as Rett syndrome.
- Software Supports Safe, Controlled Detonations of Aerial Bombs
➀ Fraunhofer EMI, with partners, develops simulation software (VC BlastProtect) to predict fragmentation flight and underground shock waves from WWII bomb detonations, improving safety assessments.
➁ The software integrates 3D city models and dynamic soil behavior analysis to refine evacuation zones and evaluate impacts on underground infrastructure like pipelines and tunnels.
➂ Validation via large-scale tests in Germany demonstrated reduced damage risks, aiding explosive disposal teams in optimizing damping measures and minimizing evacuation ranges.
- Software Supports Safe, Controlled Detonations of Aerial Bombs
➀ Fraunhofer EMI and partners are developing simulation software (VC BlastProtect) to model shrapnel dispersion and underground pressure waves from WWII bomb detonations;
➁ The software aims to optimize evacuation zones and assess risks to underground infrastructure, incorporating damping measures like sand/water covers;
➂ Validation experiments in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern demonstrated the accuracy of models in predicting blast effects, aiding bomb disposal teams in damage mitigation planning.
- Trusted AI Platform for Schleswig-Holstein Launches
➀ Schleswig-Holstein's Digitalization Minister Dirk Schrödter awarded €780,000 in funding to launch the BiT SEA-SH project, a scalable and secure AI platform for data science applications;
➁ The platform, developed by TH Lübeck, Universität zu Lübeck, Kontor Business IT GmbH, and WTSH, aims to enhance data sovereignty, reduce digital dependencies, and support SMEs in adopting AI through open-source solutions;
➂ The project (April 2025–March 2027) focuses on creating a collaborative ecosystem for academia, government, and businesses to advance big data and AI innovation in the region.
- DLR Award for TU Ilmenau Scientists: Monitoring Brain Activity in Space
➀ Researchers from TU Ilmenau, alongside partners, won second place in the INNOspace Masters 2025 competition for developing an EEG-based system to monitor astronauts' brain activity during long space missions;
➁ The system uses lightweight, dry-electrode technology and AI to analyze mental states in real-time, aiming to prevent psychological crises in extreme environments like space or Antarctica;
➂ The innovation has dual applications, benefiting space exploration and terrestrial healthcare, including mental health monitoring for conditions like depression and burnout.
September 30
- Data center boom sends some wholesale electricity prices soaring up to 267% in five years, says report — as global rollout of AI factories continues apace
➀ Skyrocketing electricity prices near AI data centers have surged up to 267% in five years, straining household budgets in affected regions;
➁ The AI boom drives massive power consumption, with U.S. data centers projected to account for 10% of national electricity demand by 2035;
➂ Solutions like on-site gas turbines face environmental concerns, while tech firms prioritize rapid AI development over sustainability challenges.
- Nvidia's new CPX GPU aims to change the game in AI inference — how the debut of cheaper and cooler GDDR7 memory could redefine AI inference infrastructure
➀ NVIDIA introduces the Rubin CPX GPU, a specialized accelerator for AI inference's context phase using cost-effective GDDR7 memory;
➁ GDDR7 reduces power and cost by 50% compared to HBM3E/HBM4, avoiding CoWoS packaging and enabling distributed AI processing;
➂ The Vera Rubin NVL144 CPX system integrates CPX GPUs with 8 ExaFLOPS performance and Dynamo orchestration for automatic workload optimization.
- China's 96-core x86 CPU taps chiplet design to rival AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon — 13 chiplets per processor provide up to 384 cores on a single motherboard, but no word on power consumption
➀ Zhaoxin unveils KH-50000 server CPUs with 96 cores using chiplet design, matching AMD's 96-core EPYC architecture;
➁ Supports up to 384 cores in 4S configurations, 12-channel DDR5-5200 memory, and PCIe 5.0 lanes, marking China’s progress in chiplet-based solutions;
➂ Designed for China’s domestic market with enhanced security protocols but lacks power efficiency details amid geopolitical challenges.
- ESA-led CubeSat demonstrates world’s first 75 GHz beacon from space and concludes mission with safe deorbit
➀ The W-Cube mission led by ESA successfully validated W-band (75 GHz) and Q-band (37.5 GHz) frequencies for next-gen satellite broadband, enabling high-capacity feeder links while maintaining user compatibility with existing Ka/Ku-band equipment;
➁ Achieved the world's first transmission of a 75 GHz dual-polarized beacon from a Low Earth Orbit satellite, with ground stations in Graz and Finland capturing critical atmospheric propagation data over four years;
➂ The 3U CubeSat concluded its mission with a controlled atmospheric reentry in October 2025, while paving the way for future W-band experiments in Geostationary Orbit to enable 24/7 high-throughput satellite systems.