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March 18
- Wild Ultrasonic Beam Tech Bends Sounds For Private Listening Without Headphones
➀ A new invention has proven that audio can be transmitted directly to a listener's ears without being audible to others around;
➁ The technology uses ultrasonic waves beamed through a 3D-printed 'metasurface' to form an audio bubble at the intersection of those waves;
➂ This could potentially provide listeners personalized audio privacy without the need to wear headphones.
- Pixel 9a Gets Unboxed And Benchmarked Before It's Even Announced
➀ Google's Pixel 9a has already received reviews and performance benchmarks before its official launch;
➁ The phone shows incremental improvements in design and performance while cutting costs;
➂ Reviewers were impressed with the fluidity and optimized feel of the 9a, along with the same Pixel camera magic.
- Heads Up, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is Finally Back In Stock At MSRP
➀ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is back in stock at multiple retailers at MSRP;
➁ It was released on November 7, 2024, and has been difficult to find;
➂ The CPU is ideal for PC gamers and offers great value for money.
March 17
- MSI Confirms It's Skipping RDNA 4 And Will Not Make Any Radeon RX 9070 Cards
➀ MSI has confirmed that it will not be manufacturing any Radeon RX 9070 cards based on RDNA 4 architecture.
➁ This decision comes despite the recent launch of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 by AMD.
➂ MSI's absence from AMD's latest generation launch is a significant change from its previous participation in AMD GPU launches.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G Series Chips Arrive To Power Next-Gen Gaming Handhelds
➀ Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon G Series SoCs tailored for handheld gaming devices.
➁ The series includes the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, G2 Gen 2, and G3 Gen 3, each with different performance levels.
➂ The G3 Gen 3 is highlighted for its advanced GPU and support for Unreal Engine 5.
March 16
- Valve Is Rumored To Bring SteamOS To Desktop PCs Very Soon
➀ A leaker claims Valve is releasing a version of SteamOS for desktop systems, expanding its reach beyond gaming handhelds.
➁ The rumor suggests the release is imminent, with Valve preparing for a general public release.
➂ The move aims to provide gamers with an alternative to Windows, the dominant platform on Steam.
March 15
- AMD Exec Says Demand For Radeon RX 9070 Series Is Unprecedented
➀ AMD's David McAfee acknowledges the unprecedented demand for Radeon RX 9070 series;
➁ AMD is working to restock partners and ensure availability at expected market prices;
➂ McAfee discusses the complexities of the graphics business and AMD's efforts to increase supply of Navi 48.
- M4 MacBook Air Teardown: Painful DIY Repairs But A Surprising Bright Spot
➀ The M4 MacBook Air retains the same chassis design as the M2 MacBook Air, making DIY repairs challenging;
➁ The battery replacement process is manageable but not as straightforward as in newer iPhone models;
➂ Apple's modular ports are praised for being easy to access and replace, although the display removal and keyboard/Touch ID components are complex.
March 14
- Gigabyte Launches Aorus MO27U2 QD-OLED Monitor For Crisp Gaming Visuals
➀ Gigabyte has launched the Aorus MO27U2 QD-OLED monitor, a 27-inch display with impressive specifications.
➁ The MO27U2 features a 4K resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and is compatible with NVIDIA G-SYNC.
➂ It boasts QD-OLED technology with high color accuracy and includes features to prevent burn-in.
- ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex Debuts With Possibly Revised Q-Release Slim Design
➀ The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is now available for pre-order with an MSRP of $749;
➁ The motherboard features an 18+2+2 power stage design and premium SMD capacitors;
➂ ASUS has addressed the Q-Release Slim mechanism issue, possibly with a revised design.
- Light Phone 3 For Minimalists: Barebones Specs, Launch Date And Preorder Details
➀ The Light Phone III, a minimalist phone, is set to be delivered starting March 27, a few months behind schedule. It offers basic functions without apps to help users disconnect.
➁ The phone lacks an app store, social media, and web browser, focusing on essential features like calls, messaging, and navigation.
➂ It features a 3.92-inch AMOLED display, NFC, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP selfie camera. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor ensures performance.
- Google Rolls Out Fix For Borked Chromecast Dongles, How To Get It
➀ Google has released a fix for the issue with older Chromecast dongles that were bricked or deprecated.
➁ The issue affects both second generation Chromecast streaming devices and Chromecast Audio dongles released in 2015.
➂ Users received 'Untrusted device' error messages when attempting to cast.
- Google's DeepMind Gemini Robotics Brings AI Into The Real World
➀ Google DeepMind unveiled two new AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, to enhance robotic intelligence in various markets.
➁ Gemini Robotics is Google's most advanced vision language action model, enabling robots to be more generalized, interactive, and dexterous.
➂ Gemini Robotics-ER uses embodied reasoning to mimic human intuitive understanding, allowing robots to make educated guesses about unfamiliar objects.
March 13
- Lip-Bu Takes Intel CEO Reins With A Focus On Winning Through Engineering
➀ Lip-Bu Tan has been appointed as Intel's new CEO, succeeding Pat Gelsinger;
➁ Tan has a strong background in semiconductor and software, and has previously served as CEO of Cadence Design Systems;
➂ Tan emphasizes the importance of engineering and aims to turn around Intel's business.
March 12
- LG Reveals C5 And G5 OLED TV Pricing With Preorder Bonus Offers
LG's new 2025 model C5 and G5 OLED TVs are available for preorder with bonus offers. LG is offering free wall mounting or professional setup, and up to $200 off select soundbars. The new OLED TVs feature LG's Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 and Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 chips, with improved brightness and refresh rates. Pricing ranges from $1,399.99 to $24,999.99, with preorder availability now.
- Pixel 9a Flaunts Its Front And Back In Unauthorized Video, Watch Here
➀ An unauthorized video shows the full Google Pixel 9a;
➁ The phone is expected to launch this month or April;
➂ The video reveals the design, including twin cameras, a flat rear panel, and rounded corners.
- Pixel 10 Pro And Pro XL Render Leak Reveals Display And Dimension Details
➀ Exclusive renders of the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL have been leaked online;
➁ The new phones will be nearly identical to the Pixel 9 series in dimensions and screen sizes;
➂ The biggest changes will be internal, including the Tensor G5 processor and possibly part or all of the camera array.
- Sophisticated 0-Day Targets Millions Of iPhone, iPad, Mac And Vision Pro Devices
➀ An 'extremely sophisticated attack' zero-day security flaw affecting several Apple devices is being actively exploited;
➁ The flaw, CVE-2025-24201, is an out-of-bounds write issue in WebKit, the browser engine used by Safari;
➂ All affected devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro, require the latest updates to address the vulnerability.
March 11
- Is Your Pixel Display Flickering After The March Update? Try This Workaround
➀ Google的3月Pixel更新带来了许多新功能，但也出现了一些问题，包括显示亮度故障、音频和触觉问题。
➁ 更新中引入的新功能包括诈骗检测、连接相机功能、Linux终端应用和Pixel 9上的Pixel截图。
➂ 用户报告了显示亮度问题，包括闪烁和随机变暗，以及触觉系统的问题，包括振动过强或过弱。
- DeepSeek Spurs Crazy Black Market Prices For NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs in China
➀ The scarcity of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs has led to inflated prices on platforms like eBay.
➁ Smugglers in China are selling illegal GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards at high prices to meet the demand for DeepSeek's R1 AI model.
➂ Despite US sanctions, the RTX 5090D variant is available in China, but it has lower AI performance.
March 10
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Price Leaks And It's A Pleasant Surprise
➀ The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been rumored to have a weight of 162 grams and a price range below the S25 Ultra;
➁ The 256GB model is priced at KRW 1,500,000 ($1030) and the 512GB model at KRW 1,630,000 ($1120);
➂ The S25 Edge is expected to be released in May after its first unveiling in April.
- Google Silent As Chromecast Owners Report Bricking Issue, Try These Workarounds
➀ Google's second generation Chromecast owners are experiencing issues with casting;
➁ Error messages suggest firmware update or authentication issues;
➂ Google has not officially commented on the issue, but users are sharing workarounds.
March 9
- NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Cards Spotted With A Massive 96GB Of GDDR7
➀ A shipping manifest suggests NVIDIA is preparing to announce a new generation of workstation graphics cards based on the Blackwell architecture.
➁ The RTX Pro X Blackwell features a 96GB GDDR7 memory and a 512-bit bus.
➂ The non-X model has a 48GB GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus.
- AMD Zen 6 Medusa Ridge Ryzen CPUs Allegedly Could Scale To 32 Cores
➀ The article discusses the rumored increase in core count for AMD's upcoming Ryzen CPUs, potentially reaching 32 cores with Zen 6 Medusa Ridge architecture.
➁ The information is based on leaks suggesting a dual-chiplet processor configuration with 24 cores and 96MB of L3 cache, or a single chiplet with 32 cores and 64MB of L3 cache.
➂ The article notes that these details are preliminary and based on speculation, with processors expected to be released next year.
March 8
- Radeon RX 9070 XT Sold Out Like Hotcakes But These Gaming PCs Are Options
➀ The Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 have sold out quickly due to high demand;
➁ Pre-built gaming PCs with the latest generation GPUs are more readily available;
➂ CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme offers a configuration with the RX 9070 XT for $1,909.99;
➃ Other pre-built options are also mentioned with different configurations and prices.
- Nintendo Trumpets Major Piracy Win As Significant For Entire Games Industry
➀ Nintendo has won a significant court battle in France against piracy;
➁ The Judicial Court of Paris ordered Dstorage to pay €935,000 in damages;
➂ This victory reinforces Nintendo's legal stance against piracy in Europe.
- GTA V Enhanced Is Off To A Rocky Start On PC, Steam Gamers Are Pissed
➀ GTA V's PC version update has been met with mixed reviews on Steam;
➁ Players are unable to migrate from the original game install to the new version, leading to frustration;
➂ Issues include loss of progress, performance problems, and random physics bugs;
➃ Some players appreciate the visual improvements and loading time enhancements;
➄ Rockstar is unlikely to release GTA VI on PC and console simultaneously.
- 1Password Adds A Great New Trick That All Password Managers Should Copy
➀ One of the challenges with our digital era is the burden of remembering a great number of passwords.
➁ 1Password, a popular password-managing service, has recently added a feature that enables users to add specific location ranges to passwords.
➂ This feature could be a big time saver and convenience.
- Apple Deals Event: $900 Off iPad Pro, Watch Series 10 Slashed To All-Time Low
➀ Best Buy is currently holding an 'Apple Sales Event' with significant discounts on various Apple products.
➁ The 11-inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) is on sale for $999 at Best Buy, saving $900.
➂ The Apple Watch Series 10 is available for $299 at Best Buy, saving $100.
- NVIDIA Responds To Reports Of Missing ROPs On Laptop RTX 50 GPUs
➀ NVIDIA initially stated that a 'rare issue' with missing ROPs affected only 0.5% of GeForce RTX 5090/5090D and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti cards.
➁ Reports emerged that GeForce RTX 5080 cards could also be affected, leading to NVIDIA revising its statement.
➂ The latest episode reveals that notebook manufacturers are aware of missing ROPs on laptop variants of the GeForce RTX 50 series, with NVIDIA checking inventories for affected models.