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  • 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.

    Dealsstorageswitch 2
  • 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.

    Cooling
  • 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.

    NVIDIAbudget gaming
  • 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.

    Samsung

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.

    Astronomy
  • 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.

    Asus
  • 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.

    MicrosoftVRXbox

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
  • 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.

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  • 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.

    Dealsaudio
  • 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 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.

    SpaceSpaceX
  • 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.

    AppleDealsM4Mac Mini
  • 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.

    AMDcpu
  • Intel Teases Major Speed And Efficiency Gains For 18A Node On Panther Lake

    ➀ Intel showcased its next-gen 18A manufacturing node at the VLSI Symposium, highlighting significant performance and efficiency gains for mobile chips with Panther Lake;

    ➁ The 18A node introduces RibbonFET and PowerVia, promising up to 25% higher clocks or 38% lower power compared to Intel 3;

    ➂ Panther Lake is set to be the first product to use 18A in volume, aiming to reclaim leadership in client CPUs.

    Manufacturingefficiencyperformance

June 19

  • Texas Instruments Claims To Make History With $60B Investment On US Chip Fabs

    ➀ Texas Instruments has committed to investing over $60 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity, marking the largest-ever investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. history.

    ➁ The investment will support over 60,000 jobs at new manufacturing sites in Texas and Utah.

    ➂ Texas Instruments plans to build seven large-scale fabs, including two new facilities in Texas, with the first new fab, SM1, scheduled to begin production this year.

    Texas Instrumentsinvestmentsemiconductors

June 18

  • How NASA Is Solving The Moon's Tricky Lighting Problem For Artemis III Mission

    ➀ NASA为2027年的阿波罗三号任务做准备,工程师和宇航员在阿拉巴马州亨茨维尔的马歇尔太空飞行中心的平地设施中模拟月球南极的极端光照条件;

    ➁ 月球南极是一个视觉复杂的环境,太阳始终处于低角度,导致表面大部分地区陷入深深的阴影,而照亮区域则可能非常明亮;

    ➂ 工程师使用12千瓦和6千瓦的强光与人类着陆器、月球表面和岩石的低保真模拟相结合,以研究阴影如何影响着陆器的视觉检查和评估工作。

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  • AMD Scores Chip Deal To Power Microsoft's Next-Gen Xbox And More Gaming Devices

    ➀ AMD will power Microsoft's first-party gaming systems for the foreseeable future;

    ➁ The partnership involves co-engineering silicon across a portfolio of devices, including next-generation Xbox consoles;

    ➂ Speculations about Microsoft launching another console and a potential handheld gaming device;

    ➃ AMD aims to advance the state of art in gaming silicon with AI-enhanced graphics and gameplay experiences.

    AMDMicrosoftgaming
  • Alarming ASUS Armoury Crate Vulnerability Can Give Hackers Admin Access

    ➀ Security researchers have revealed a serious vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate software;

    ➁ The flaw allows hackers to gain admin access to computers;

    ➂ The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-3464 and affects the As103.sys functionality of the software.

    AsusVulnerabilitysecurity

June 17

  • 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.

  • 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.

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