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June 17
- Speedy MSI 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD hits 5 cents per gigabyte – lowest price since Cyber Monday
➀ Newegg is selling the 2TB MSI Spatium M482 PCIe 4.0 SSD for $104.99, its lowest price since Cyber Monday;
➁ The DRAM-less drive leverages Phison E27T controller and Kioxia TLC NAND, achieving 7300MB/s reads and 6400MB/s writes;
➂ Despite lacking DRAM, its price-to-performance ratio (5 cents/GB) makes it a compelling option for expansive game storage.
- Scattered Spider Hackers Target Insurance Firms In A Vicious Ransomware Web
➀ A group of cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated cyber attacks on retail companies in the UK.
➁ The group has now targeted insurance companies in the US.
➂ Scattered Spider is known for using social engineering tactics and mimicking key personnel to bypass security measures.
- Cyclist with 'devastating injuries' one of the first patients to receive 3D-printed face repair — new features made with PEEK printer
➀ British cyclist Dave Richards became the UK's first recipient of a 3D-printed orbital prosthesis after suffering life-altering injuries in a drunk driving accident;
➁ Bristol 3D Medical Centre pioneers integrated 3D imaging/printing medical solutions, using Mini Factory's industrial-grade PEEK printers capable of 250°C high-temperature molding;
➂ The technology has expanded to surgical planning, allowing doctors to visualize organ damage through 3D models pre-operation.
- OnePlus Buds 4 With Game Mode And A Smaller Watch 3 Are Headed To US Market
➀ OnePlus is launching the Buds 4 in the US and Canada, featuring dual drivers, dual DACs, and LHDC 5.0 support.
➁ The Buds 4 offers 47ms ultra-low latency in Game Mode, active noise cancellation, and an IP55 rating.
➂ Battery life is up to 44 hours with ANC off, and 22 hours with ANC on.
➃ The smaller Watch 3 in 43mm size offers similar features to the 46.6mm model, with up to five days of battery life in smart mode.
- Intel Foundry layoffs could impact 'more than 10,000' factory workers — one fifth of employees affected by 'enormous cutback'
➀ Intel plans to cut 15-20% of its Foundry division workforce (8,170-10,890 employees) globally due to financial pressures;
➁ Layoffs target non-essential roles but retain critical engineers for EUV/High-NA tech, risking operational agility;
➂ Uncertain U.S. federal CHIPS Act subsidies and Oregon state funding adds complexity to Intel's restructuring efforts.
- The Alienware 16 Area-51 has a secret code — AI failed to help me solve it, but maybe you can
➀ A hidden code discovered inside the Alienware 16 Area-51 chassis remains unsolved despite attempts using AI tools.
➁ Google Gemini and ChatGPT generated erroneous references to unrelated ciphers (Zodiac Killer, Final Fantasy) and fictional sources.
➂ The article concludes with a call for crowd-sourced human decryption, highlighting AI's current limitations in pattern recognition and contextual analysis.
- New Lossless Scaling update can reduce GPU load by 2x — Version 3.1 could be the most potent FSR/DLSS alternative yet
➀ Lossless Scaling 3.1 introduces Performance Mode, reducing GPU load by up to 2x with potential image quality trade-offs;
➁ Image quality improvements include reduced ghosting, flickering, and enhanced border handling, especially in Adaptive Mode;
➂ The $6.99 GPU-agnostic tool supports both AMD FSR and Nvidia Image Scaling, offering a budget-friendly option for gamers with older hardware.
- Sustainable Manganese-Based Phosphors
➀ A joint research project by Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf and Universität Innsbruck explores manganese as a sustainable alternative to rare-earth elements in LED phosphors;
➁ Mn2+ in alkali lithosilicates demonstrates stable white-light emission under high temperatures, potentially replacing dual rare-earth phosphors in LEDs;
➂ The innovation addresses geopolitical and cost challenges of rare-earth mining while improving material accessibility and thermal performance for lighting applications.
- 'There is no way a Borderlands game is that demanding' — Borderlands 4 users furious as PC requirements reveal RTX 3070 minimum GPU, 3080 recommended
➀ Borderlands 4's PC system requirements, including an RTX 3080 GPU and octa-core CPU, spark outrage among fans;
➣ Expensive Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions controversially lock gameplay content like new characters and missions behind paywalls;
➂ Potential performance concerns arise due to Unreal Engine 5 and Denuvo DRM integration, despite the game's cartoonish cel-shaded visuals.
- Anthropic fires back at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, says it has never claimed only Anthropic can build safe and powerful AI
➀ Anthropic publicly refutes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's claims that the company seeks to monopolize AI development by citing safety and cost concerns;
➁ Huang criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's warnings about AI displacing 50% of entry-level jobs and rising unemployment, framing it as an attempt to stifle competition;
➂ The clash highlights a growing divide in the AI industry between unfettered innovation and cautious, regulated development.
- Future AI processors said to consume up to 15,360W — massive power draw will demand exotic immersion and embedded cooling tech
➀ AI GPU power consumption is projected to reach up to 15,360W by 2035, driven by higher compute and HBM integration;
➁ Advanced cooling methods like immersion cooling (for 4,400W-9,000W GPUs) and embedded cooling structures (for 15,360W) will be critical;
➂ Innovations include thermal transmission lines, fluidic TSVs, and double-sided interposers to manage extreme thermal loads.
- Nvidia calms fears and hypes Europe's impending AI future
➀ NVIDIA announced extensive AI infrastructure partnerships across Europe, including telecom collaborations and AI Factories development;
➁ Unveiled Isaac Gr00T robotics platform and Halos safety system to address AI ethical concerns;
➂ Demonstrated autonomous driving breakthroughs with GTRS algorithm and virtual training ecosystems.
- New Standards for Durable Electronics: The EU Energy Label for Mobile Devices
➀ The EU will enforce a new energy label for smartphones and tablets starting June 2025, evaluating energy efficiency, durability, repairability, and requiring seven-year spare parts availability and software updates;
➁ Developed with Fraunhofer IZM, the label aims to extend device lifespans (e.g., smartphones from 3.0 to 4.1 years), cut e-waste, and save 14 TWh of energy annually by 2030;
➂ Future plans include expanding the initiative to laptops by 2028, reinforcing the EU’s focus on sustainable consumption and circular economy principles.
- New standards for durable electronics: The EU energy label for mobile devices
➀ The EU will enforce a new energy label for smartphones and tablets (Android/iPadOS) from June 20, 2025, evaluating energy efficiency, durability, repairability, and reliability, with Fraunhofer IZM contributing key technical standards;
➁ The label aims to extend device lifespans (3.0 to 4.1 years for midrange phones), reduce e-waste, and save consumers €20 billion by 2030 through requirements like 800+ battery cycles, 7-year spare parts availability, and software/firmware access;
➂ Fraunhofer IZM developed robustness tests (e.g., drop tests) and advocated for reparability metrics, with similar laptop labels planned for 2028.
June 16
- Forget The Switch 2 And Score A Switch OLED For $100 Off With This Killer Deal
➀ Nintendo's Switch 2 is selling incredibly fast, but if you can't find one, the original Switch OLED is a great alternative;
➁ The Switch OLED is on sale for $249.95 at Woot, 29% off MSRP;
➂ The Switch OLED has an OLED display, double the storage, and improved features over the original Switch.
- Research Training Group in Organic Electronics receives further funding
➀ The German Research Foundation (DFG) awards €7.3 million over 4.5 years to the TIDE Research Training Group, a joint initiative by the Universities of Cologne and Bonn, focusing on molecular order's impact on organic electronics;
➁ The second funding phase emphasizes device implementation, building on foundational research linking experimental and theoretical approaches in flexible electronics like OLEDs and solar cells;
➂ Doctoral students receive multidisciplinary training, including international research opportunities and a Bench-to-Business program to bridge academic research with industry applications.
- Graduate School in Organic Electronics Receives Additional Funding
➀ The TIDE Graduate School in Organic Electronics secures €7.3 million in renewed DFG funding for a 4.5-year second phase, starting in October 2025;
➀ The Cologne-Bonn university collaboration focuses on molecular order‘s impact on device performance, training multidisciplinary experts for industry demands;
➂ The next phase emphasizes device implementation, international research opportunities, and business education to bridge academia and industry.
- Innovative Robotics Software 'Botfellows Dynamic Safety' Eliminates the Need for Safety Fences
➀ Botfellows GmbH introduces 'Botfellows Dynamic Safety,' a robotics software integrated into control systems, replacing physical safety fences with dynamic zones that adjust robot movements based on human proximity;
➁ The solution enables human-robot collaboration (HRC) in shared workspaces, enhancing productivity and flexibility in tasks like palletizing through coexistence, cooperation, and collaboration scenarios;
➂ Developed in partnership with Estun Automation, the software eliminates complex interfaces, reduces costs, and supports seamless industrial automation.
- Innovative Robotics Software »Botfellows Dynamic Safety« Makes Protective Fences Obsolete
➀ Botfellows GmbH, a spin-off from Fraunhofer IWU, introduces »Botfellows Dynamic Safety«, a software enabling industrial robots to operate without physical safety fences by dynamically adjusting speed based on human proximity;
➁ The solution integrates directly into robot controllers (e.g., Estun), ensuring safety while maintaining productivity through real-time sensor-camera monitoring and customizable human-robot collaboration modes;
➂ Key benefits include reduced costs, layout flexibility, and increased efficiency, showcased through live demos at automatica 2025.
June 15
- Unreleased Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti 20GB Founders Edition engineering sample sells for $1,999 on eBay
➀ An unreleased 20GB VRAM RTX 3080 Ti engineering sample sold for $1,999 on eBay, featuring a rare memory-boosted variant;
➁ The card requires third-party drivers due to lack of official support, potentially causing performance issues;
➂ Historical data shows canceled 20GB models may have been a strategic response to AMD's VRAM advantage.
- Beginner's 3D-printed winged VTOL drone can fly for 130 miles — enthusiast with little 3D printing and CAD experience builds long-range drone from scratch
➀ Engineer Tsung Xu designed a 3D-printed VTOL drone from scratch as a beginner, achieving 130 miles (3 hours) of flight using a Bambu Lab A1 printer;
➁ Over 90 days, Xu overcame challenges in aerodynamics, CAD modeling, and component sourcing without prior experience;
➂ The project highlights the rise of accessible drone and 3D printing tech, aligning with the U.S. Army's recent push for tactical 3D-printed drones.
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D Bundles Rock With X870 Mobo, 32GB DDR5 And 1TB SSD, Just $699
➀ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is currently unmatched in gaming performance;
➁ Newegg offers a bundle with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, X870 AORUS Elite Wi-Fi 7 motherboard, 32GB DDR5 memory, and 1TB SSD for $699;
➂ The CPU alone is worth about $500, making this an excellent deal.
June 14
- Get An M4 MacBook Air 13 Or MacBook Pro 14 Up To $320 Off While Deals Last
➀ This summer, you can take advantage of back-to-school shopping deals with up to $320 off on M4 MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Pro 14.
➁ The 14.2-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip is on sale for $2,879 at Amazon, a $320 discount from the MSRP.
➂ The 2025 MacBook Air (13-inch) is available for $849 at Amazon, a $150 discount and close to its all-time low price.
June 13
- Dr. Lutz Stobbe honored with the Fraunhofer IZM 2025 Research Award
➀ Dr. Lutz Stobbe received the 2025 Fraunhofer IZM Research Award for pioneering work on ecological life cycle assessments of ICT infrastructure, focusing on data centers and network technologies;
➁ His research provides granular data on energy, materials, and production processes, enabling eco-design improvements like modular chip manufacturing;
➂ Stobbe advocates for circular economy principles in microelectronics, emphasizing reusability and recyclability while bridging technical analysis with stakeholder communication.
- Fraunhofer IZM Awards Dr. Lutz Stobbe the 2025 Research Prize
➀ Dr. Lutz Stobbe received the 2025 Fraunhofer IZM Research Prize for pioneering research in sustainable ICT, focusing on lifecycle environmental assessment models for digital infrastructure like data centers and network technologies;
➁ His methods combine quantitative data analysis with modular chip design and circular economy principles to identify ecological hotspots and drive eco-friendly microelectronics;
➂ As a cross-disciplinary leader, he bridges technical research and stakeholder communication, advocating for repairability and recyclability in future digital systems.
June 12
- Ten Amazon Father’s Day Tech Gift Ideas Dad’s Will Love You For
➀ This article provides a list of tech gift ideas for Father's Day, highlighting deals on various items available on Amazon.
➁ It includes a range of products such as power tools, Bluetooth speakers, and home appliances, all of which are on sale.
➂ The article also mentions specific deals like the Worx 20V Power Share Cordless Pole/Chainsaw and the SK1 Magnetic Levitation Bluetooth Speaker.
- Should You Click 'Unsubscribe' On Unwanted Emails? Security Experts Weigh In
➀ Despite spam controls, email addresses can still be targeted by marketers.
➁ Clicking the 'Unsubscribe' link can be ineffective and pose security risks.
➂ Security experts recommend using 'list-unsubscriber headers' or marking emails as spam instead.
- China claims to have developed the world's first AI-designed processor — LLM turned performance requests into CPU architecture
➀ Chinese Academy of Sciences unveils QiMeng, an AI-driven open-source platform for automated chip design, producing CPUs comparable to Intel 486 and Arm Cortex A53.
➁ The system reportedly accelerates chip design from weeks to days, integrating LLM-based architecture optimization and software/hardware co-design tools.
➂ Developed amid U.S. tech sanctions, QiMeng reflects China's strategic push for semiconductor independence, though current prototypes lag behind modern standards.
- If we want truly intelligent robots, improving the design of their bodies is essential
➀ Current robots prioritize AI-driven software control, but their mechanical limitations hinder agility and energy efficiency compared to biological systems;
➁ Embodied intelligence integrates control into robot physiques, reducing computational demands and enabling passive adaptation to environments;
➂ Soft robots using physical mechanisms like self-oscillating valves exemplify hybrid designs balancing software and mechanical intelligence for future applications.
- How to rip your audio CDs to MP3, FLAC from the Linux terminal with abcde
➀ Guide to ripping audio CDs to MP3/FLAC using abcde on Linux systems and Raspberry Pi;
➁ Covers software installation, ID3 metadata handling, and compression settings optimization;
➂ Highlights FLAC's lossless quality and compares resource efficiency with legacy methods.