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November 2
- Black Friday Tablet Deals Drop Early: Lenovo’s 2025 Idea Tab Plus $199, iPad 11-Inch $299
➀ Lenovo's Idea Tab Plus tablet is discounted to $199.99 at Best Buy, saving $70.
➁ Apple's 11-inch iPad (128GB) is available for $299 at Amazon, a 14% discount.
➂ Additional tablet deals are highlighted, including Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ and Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3.
November 1
- Check Out Smash-Hit ARC Raiders That Just Broke 295K Concurrent On Steam
ARC Raiders, launched on October 30th, has already exceeded 295K concurrent players on Steam. The game is praised for its stunning visuals, smooth cross-platform performance, and well-crafted third-person extraction shooter gameplay. Despite some critiques regarding the core gameplay loop and limited rewards in PvP, the game offers a free battle pass and a rich single-player story. It is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, with reasonable PC system requirements.
- Microsoft Tests Windows 11 Bluetooth Audio Sharing For Two Headsets At Once
➀ Microsoft is testing a feature in its Insider Preview builds that allows audio to be shared between two separate Bluetooth LE audio devices.
➁ This feature enables two Bluetooth audio accessories to play back the exact same audio stream simultaneously.
➂ The feature is currently only supported on specific systems with Snapdragon processors and Bluetooth devices that support the newer LE Audio standard.
- Early Black Friday Deals: Xbox Wireless Controllers Hit New Low At 38% Off
➀ Microsoft and its retail partners are offering early Black Friday deals on wireless Xbox controllers, with some models now at a 38% discount.
➁ The Microsoft wireless Xbox controller (2025) is available for $39.99 on Amazon, a $25 discount.
➂ The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless gaming controller is also discounted to $144.99, a $55 savings.
October 31
- Intel Panther Lake Performance Teased In Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro Benchmark Leak
➀ A benchmark listing reveals the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro with a next-generation Intel chip, hinting at the future of AI PCs driven by Intel’s Panther Lake architecture.
➁ The Core Ultra 5 338H processor, part of Intel's 3rd generation Core Ultra lineup, is expected to offer powerful graphics and AI capabilities.
➂ The laptop is rumored to come in 14-inch and 16-inch variants, running Windows 11 Pro and featuring significant battery capacity upgrades.
- Minisforum Says Brace For Mini PC Price Hikes Amid Rising DDR5 And SSD Costs
➀ Minisforum announced a slight price adjustment on its mini PC models due to rising global raw material costs.
➁ The price increase will affect models with DDR5 memory and SSD storage, while barebone models and accessories will remain unchanged.
➂ The increase is attributed to the soaring demand for DRAM and NAND flash memory chips driven by AI workloads.
- YouTube TV Fumbles ESPN, ABC & Disney, Offers Lame $20 Apology
YouTube TV subscribers are unable to access Disney-owned channels including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and more due to a contract dispute. Google claims Disney is using the blackout as a negotiating tactic, while Disney argues Google is refusing to pay fair rates. YouTube TV subscribers will receive a $20 credit if the blackout extends for an extended period.
October 30
- NVIDIA Hits $5 Trillion Valuation As CEO Pops AI Bubble Concerns
➀ NVIDIA has reached a $5 trillion market cap, becoming the first publicly traded company to do so.
➁ The company's data center business is now its largest, generating over $41 billion in revenue.
➂ CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI bubble concerns, emphasizing the demand for AI services.
October 29
- Japan Plans 60-Minute Spaceflights From Tokyo To New York For $657,000 Per Ticket
➀ A major Japanese travel agency has announced plans to launch a point-to-point transport service connecting Tokyo and New York in just 60 minutes via outer space.
➁ The service, set to launch in the 2030s, is a partnership between Nippon Travel Agency Co. and Innovative Space Carrier Inc.
➂ The ticket price for a round trip is expected to be 100 million yen (approximately $657,000).
- Google Pixel 10a Specs And Design Revealed In Major Leak
➀ The Pixel 10a's design is revealed in CAD renders, showing a familiar look similar to its predecessor;
➁ The device is rumored to use the Tensor G4 chip from the 9a, possibly with an overclock;
➂ The Pixel 10a is expected to have a slightly smaller display and a higher peak brightness than the 9a.
- Corsair & PNY Just Dropped 14.9GB/s SSDs That Peg Gen 5 Speed Limits
➀ Corsair and PNY have released new SSDs with sequential read speeds up to 14,900MB/s;
➁ The drives utilize PCIe 5.0 bandwidth and are nearly saturated;
➂ The drives are expected to offer impressive performance and durability.
- NVIDIA & Uber Partner To Accelerate Roll Out Of 100K AI-Powered Robotaxis
➀ Uber and NVIDIA are partnering to accelerate the deployment of 100K AI-powered robotaxis;
➁ NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform will be used to build the autonomous fleet;
➂ The partnership aims to create a scalable framework for autonomous mobility networks.
October 28
- Herodotus Malware Targeting Android Users Behaves Like A Human To Avoid Detection
➀ Herodotus malware is designed to mimic human behavior to avoid detection by security systems;
➁ It introduces random delays to its input to mimic human typing speed;
➂ Distributed through smishing messages and side-loaded apps, it aims to steal banking credentials.
- Windows 11 Is Testing A New Trick To Thwart Annoying BSOD Crashes
➀ Windows Insiders are getting early access to a new feature in Windows 11 that aims to improve system reliability by scanning system memory after a crash.
➁ The feature is designed to help users identify and fix memory issues that may cause system crashes.
➂ The scan is optional and will run during the next reboot, taking about 5 minutes.
- Samsung P9 Express MicroSD Debuts At A Blistering 800MB/s For Switch 2 Gaming
➀ Samsung has released the P9 Express, a microSD Express memory card designed for gaming handhelds like the Switch 2;
➁ The SD Express standard, initially intended for digital cameras, now finds its way into gaming due to the Switch 2's requirement;
➂ Samsung's P9 Express offers up to 800MB/s speed, leveraging PCIe interface and NVMe protocol, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.
October 27
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D 3D V-Cache CPU Spotted At Retail For Budget Gaming PCs
➀ Another Ryzen processor with 3D V-Cache is on its way, targeting budget gaming PCs.
➁ The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is rumored to be based on AMD's Zen 4 architecture.
➂ The chip aims to boost performance for affordable gaming PCs.
- Samsung's Trifold Galaxy Phone Launch May Leave US Out Of The Fold
➀ Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is reportedly set to bypass the US market and most other parts of the world, with reports suggesting it will be restricted to a small number of regions such as South Korea and China.
➁ The phone is expected to feature a display that folds twice, creating a tablet-like 10-inch screen, and is rumored to have a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 200MP primary camera with 100x digital zoom, and a 5,600mAh battery capacity.
➂ The initial launch will be severely limited, targeting only South Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and potentially the UAE, with the US market likely to have to import or wait for a second version.
- Qualcomm Launches AI250 & AI200 With Huge Memory Footprint For AI Data Center Workloads
➀ Qualcomm is launching new AI200 and AI250 chip-based accelerator cards for data centers.
➁ These cards support up to 768GB of LPDDR memory per card.
➂ AI200 and AI250 are designed for large language models (LLMs) and large multimodal models (LMMs).
- White GeForce RTX 5080 FE Mod Looks So Good NVIDIA Should Make It Official
➀ Many add-in board partners have tried white-themed graphics cards, but a modded GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition model on Reddit stands out;
➁ The user, a data center hardware engineer, disassembled the card, replaced thermal pads with thermal putty, and painted the shroud;
➂ The mod has received over 2,100 upvotes and 176 comments, mostly positive, and has sparked a discussion about NVIDIA offering color options for FE cards.
October 26
- M5 MacBook Pro Teardown Shows Apple's $527 Battery Replacement Kit Is Bonkers
➀ The teardown of the M5 MacBook Pro reveals Apple's $527 battery replacement kit is unnecessarily expensive and complex;
➁ Apple has made it easier to access and remove the battery, but still requires purchasing the entire top case assembly for a replacement;
➂ There is a hint that Apple may offer just the battery in the future, but it has not yet happened.
October 25
- OpenAI ChatGPT Browser Atlas Already Pwned In Alarming Security Jailbreak
➀ OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas AI browser has been jailbroken within a week of its release.
➁ The security exploit is due to 'prompt injection', where unwanted prompts can trick the AI into performing unwanted tasks.
➂ Experts warn about the security risks posed by these browsers, as any exploit of the AI can become a browser-wide exploit.
- Microsoft Teams Could Soon Rat You Out To Your Boss With Your Live Location
➀ Microsoft is testing a new Teams feature that can automatically update a user's work location based on the Wi-Fi network they are connected to.
➁ The feature is intended to reduce confusion in the workplace by helping colleagues identify who is on-site or remote.
➂ The feature will be off by default, and tenant admins will have the privilege of deciding whether to enable location reporting and require end-user opt-in.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved Brings Microsoft’s Blockbuster Game To Sony’s PlayStation
➀ Microsoft announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be a multi-platform release, including PlayStation 5;
➁ This marks the first time since 2001 that a major Xbox exclusive has been ported to a PlayStation console;
➂ The game is rumored to be based on Halo Reach, with Unreal Engine 5 visuals and features from later games.
- Hot Deals: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB Is 55% Off, Fire HD Tablet Is Just $25
➀ Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip6 (512GB) is on sale for $549.99 at Woot, 55% off MSRP.
➁ The Fire HD 8 (2018, 8th Gen) is available for $29.99 at Woot, $24.99 after coupon.
➂ The tablet features an 8-inch HD display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage.
October 24
- Nike's New Robotic Shoe Is Like A Smart Exoskeleton For Your Feet
➀ Nike has unveiled Project Amplify, a powered shoe system designed for everyday athletes.
➁ The system is a mini exoskeleton for the feet, enhancing natural leg and ankle movement.
➂ Initial tests show the shoe can make running feel easier and less effortful.
- Intel Rides AI Wave To Strong Q3 Earnings, Chip Demand To Outpace Supply Into 2026
➀ Intel reported $13.7 billion in revenue in Q3, a 3% year-over-year gain;
➁ The earnings reflect improved execution and increased demand for compute products in the AI era;
➂ Intel's Client and Computing Group saw a 5% year-over-year gain, while Data Center and AI slipped 1%;
➃ Intel expects its fourth quarter revenue to fall between $12.8 billion to $13.8 billion.
- AMD Confirms Radeon AI Pro R9700 Standalone GPU Pricing & Release Date
➀ AMD Radeon AI Pro R9700显卡将于10月27日发布，起售价1299美元；
➁ 该显卡专为AI开发者设计，提供可扩展的多GPU性能和32GB VRAM；
➂ Radeon AI Pro R9700基于RDNA 4架构，具有64个计算单元、4096个流处理器等；
➃ Radeon AI Pro R9700将于10月27日通过零售合作伙伴上市。
October 23
- Elon Musk Taps Samsung & TSMC For Tesla's Next-Gen AI5 Chip With A Huge Uplift
➀ Tesla CEO Elon Musk has chosen both Samsung Foundry and TSMC to produce the next-gen AI5 chip for Tesla, a critical component for its latest Autopilot hardware and real-time self-driving signals processing.
➁ The decision, confirmed during a Tesla earnings call, aims to leverage the capacity and optimization of both top-tier U.S. facilities.
➂ The split production deal is a win for both foundries and strengthens the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
- Windows 10 EOL Spurs Big Wave Of PC Upgrades And It's Just The Beginning
➀ Global PC shipments grew 8.1% year-over-year in Q3 2025, driven by Windows 10 upgrades;
➁ Windows 10 reaching EOL status likely played a significant role;
➂ Counterpoint expects ongoing replacement cycle to be a major catalyst for PC market growth over several years.
- Micron Samples Industry's Highest Capacity 192GB SOCAMM2 Memory For AI Servers
➀ Micron has started sampling its new 192GB SOCAMM2 module, which is the largest-capacity SOCAMM2 module on the planet.
➁ The module is optimized for large data center clusters and offers 50% more capacity in the same small footprint.
➂ It delivers more tokens for every watt of power, making it ideal for AI servers.