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May 16
- AMD Surges On Hot EPYC And Ryzen X3D Demand To Chip Away At Intel Share
➀ AMD's desktop CPU market share surged to 28%, up from 27.1% in the previous quarter and 23.9% a year ago.
➁ AMD's server share reached a new record high of 27.2%.
➂ Despite a decline in mobile market share, AMD's overall mobile share is still up from last year.
- Sony Unveils WH-1000XM6 Headphones With A Big ANC Upgrade And Scene-Based Profiles
➀ After three years of anticipation, Sony has released the WH-1000XM6 headphones, promising significant advancements in noise cancellation, sound quality, and user convenience.
➁ The new headphones feature a QN3 chipset, revised audio tuning, 12 onboard mics, and a foldable design.
➂ The WH-1000XM6 offers improved noise cancellation, high-resolution audio streaming, and a comfortable design with multipoint connectivity.
- Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Calls Out Tim Cook After Apple Blocks Fortnite On iOS
➀ Epic Games claims Apple is blocking its latest app submission for Fortnite;
➁ The move follows a recent legal ruling against Apple for violating a court order;
➂ Fortnite players express frustration over the lack of access to the game on iOS devices.
- Acer Unveils Sleek New Aspire And Swift Copilot+ Laptops At Computex
➀ Acer at Computex unveiled a range of new Aspire AI, Swift Edge, and Swift X Duo series laptops;
➁ The laptops feature the latest hardware platforms and AI-infused Copilot+ features;
➂ The Aspire AI series offers various configurations with next-generation processors and AI experiences;
➃ The Swift series includes Edge 14 AI and Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors and NPUs;
➄ The Swift X series is designed for creative professionals with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and GeForce RTX 5070 GPUs.
May 15
- Apple Vision Pro A Year Later: Hits, Misses & What The Future Holds
➀ The Apple Vision Pro has had an interesting trajectory since its launch, with some impressive moments but ultimately falling short of its promise of spatial computing.
➁ The device's comfort, use case, and app support were criticized, with many users experiencing fatigue and red marks on their faces after just an hour of use.
➂ Despite improvements over time, the high price point and lack of a strong ecosystem have hindered its adoption.
- Did A Steam Data Breach Compromise 89 Million Accounts? Valve Responds
➀ Valve has responded to reports of a major data breach involving 89 million Steam user records;
➁ Underdark.ai highlighted a dark web forum post by a hacker claiming to possess the data;
➂ Valve asserts that there was no breach of Steam systems and no sensitive data was compromised.
May 14
- Nintendo Boss Details Switch 2 Forecast, Best Buy To Host Late-Night Launch
➀ The retail launch for Nintendo's Switch 2 is approaching fast, with just under 3 weeks to go. Best Buy has confirmed a midnight launch event.
➁ Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa provided insights into the company's sales forecast of 15 million units in the console's first year.
➂ Furukawa dismissed the notion that production capacity and tariffs played a role in the forecast.
- Doom: The Dark Ages Dev Details Workaround To Game Crashes On NVIDIA GPUs
➀ NVIDIA released a new 'Game Ready' driver package for Doom: The Dark Ages, but some users are experiencing crashes with the latest driver release.
➁ id Software has identified a workaround for the issue, including rebooting the system, reinstalling the driver, and disabling integrated GPUs.
➂ The post on Steam also includes details about the game's system requirements and known issues.
May 13
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX Zen 5 CPUs Confirmed? Check Out This Official Listing
➀ AMD is preparing to introduce a new round of Ryzen Threadripper processors, with the upcoming 9000WX series of high-end desktop (HEDT) chips based on Zen 5 possibly being revealed at Computex;
➁ The SATA-IO database listing confirms an imminent launch;
➂ The chips are expected to have up to 96 cores and 192 threads, with various SKUs available.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Trims Fat For A Sleek, Slim AI-Powered Smartphone
➀ Samsung's Galaxy S25 series is now complete with the new 25 Edge model, featuring a 5.8mm-thick titanium frame and Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
➁ The camera setup includes a 200 MP wide-angle camera, an ultra-wide 12 MP camera, and a 12 MP selfie shooter.
➂ The 6.5-inch AMOLED display has a 120 Hz refresh rate and is protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
May 12
- GTA 6 Fans Freak Out As Sony Drops The Game On PlayStation Store
➀ Despite the anticipation for GTA VI, Sony has listed the game in its PlayStation Store, but it is not available for preorder.
➁ Gamers are excited about the upcoming release, with the first trailer accumulating nearly 260 million views.
➂ The second trailer, released just five days ago, has already reached over 103 million views on YouTube.
May 11
- How To Claim Your Payout Of Apple's $95 Million Siri Spying Settlement
➀ Apple has proposed a resolution for a privacy issue related to Siri, offering a $95 million settlement to affected users.
➁ The issue was revealed in 2019 when it was discovered that Apple had contractors listening to Siri conversations to improve the digital assistant.
➂ Eligible users who owned or purchased a Siri-enabled device during a specific period can claim a portion of the settlement.
- Here's Intel's New Firmware Fix For 14th/13th Gen Raptor Lake Instability
➀ Intel has issued a new microcode update to address the '13th/14th Gen Vmin Shift Instability' phenomenon.
➁ The update, version 0x12F, aims to improve system conditions that can potentially contribute to Vmin Shift Instability.
➂ Intel notes that the update does not alter the root cause of the problem but may mitigate its effects under specific scenarios.
May 10
- Jam To Big Deals Up To 50% Off Beats Studio, $60 Off Galaxy Buds 3 & More
➀ It's almost Mother's Day, and there are great savings on various earbuds and headphones;
➁ Deals include Beats Solo 4 in Cloud Pink at $99.95 (50% off) and Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at $189.99 (24% off);
➂ Other deals include Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, Studio Buds+, JBL Vibe Beam, SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2, SHOKZ OpenRun Mini, and ZIUTY Wireless Earbuds.
May 9
- FBI Warns Hackers Are Weaponizing Old Routers, Consider One Of These Upgrades
➀ The FBI has issued a warning about hackers targeting old router models, recommending users replace compromised devices or disable remote administration.
➁ The FBI lists over a dozen router models that are vulnerable to attacks and no longer receive updates.
➂ The article suggests upgrading to newer models, such as Wi-Fi 6 or 6E, for better security and support.
- Forget Headphones, Razer's Clio Turns Your Gaming Chair Into A Spatial Audio Sound Stage
➀ Razer的Clio是一款带有内置扬声器的头枕，旨在将任何游戏椅（包括Iskur V2）变成沉浸式音效站；
➁ Clio支持与桌面扬声器配对，以获得更丰富的环绕声体验；
➂ Clio采用舒适的记忆泡沫制成，配备可调节的尼龙带，兼容高背游戏椅，单次充电可续航长达14小时。
May 8
- Nintendo Reveals Staggering First Year Switch 2 Sales Forecast
➀ Despite the price premium and the high cost of first-party games, Nintendo expects to have a strong first year for Switch 2, matching or even exceeding the first Switch's debut year sales.
➁ Nintendo's sales forecast includes selling 15 million units in the first year, with a potential revenue of around $6.75 billion.
➂ The forecast also includes 45 million software unit sales and additional sales of 4.5 million units of the first-generation Switch systems.
- Intel Teases AI-Powered Arc Pro Battlemage GPU Reveal At Computex
➀ Intel's Arc Battlemage GPU is set to become professional-grade this month, with details to be revealed at Computex in Taipei.
➁ Rumors suggest a 24GB VRAM version of the Battlemage GPU is in the works.
➂ The Arc Battlemage has been previously available only in consumer gaming segments, with the Arc B580 and Arc B570 GPUs.
- Samsung Will Unveil The Slim Galaxy S25 Edge At Unpacked On May 12
➀ Samsung has announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on May 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
➁ The event will be a virtual one, streamed live on Samsung Newsroom and YouTube channel.
➂ Samsung will unveil the latest addition to the Galaxy S family, the S25 Edge, featuring a 200MP camera, ultra-slim body, and AI-enhanced features.
May 7
- Is Walmart Cancelling Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders? What We Know So Far
➀ There are reports that Walmart is cancelling some Nintendo Switch 2 preorders, causing concern among customers who had secured preorders.
➁ Walmart has been accepting Switch 2 preorders after other retailers stopped, and was promising early morning delivery.
➂ Some reports suggest that cancellations are due to pending authorizations being returned to bank accounts, while others claim it's related to potential bot activity.
- AMD Smashes Q1 Earnings As Profit More Than Quadruples Year-Over-Year
➀ AMD公布第一季度财报，营收同比增长36%至74.4亿美元；
➁ 净利润达到70.9亿美元，同比增长476%；
➂ 数据中心业务收入增长57%，但嵌入式业务收入下降；
➃ 客户和游戏部门收入增长28%，Ryzen芯片和Radeon显卡表现强劲。
May 6
- First GeForce RTX 5060 Listed At Best Buy Hits A Key Price Point
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060 family launch brought the price of Blackwell below $500 on paper;
➁ The GPU situation is currently frustrating, but there is optimism with more models listed at MSRP;
➂ The first GeForce RTX 5060 listing on Best Buy shows a price below $300, with one model from NVIDIA's partners adhering to the baseline MSRP.
- Roku Responds To Streaming Update Ruining HDR With Washed-Out Colors
➀ Roku users are experiencing color issues with HDR and 4K streaming content after the latest update.
➁ The problem is reported on multiple apps, including Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
➂ Roku is investigating the issue and asking for user reports with specific details.
May 5
- Samsung Galaxy S26 May Usher In Another Silicon Chip Strategy Change
➀ Samsung may reintroduce its Exynos silicon into the Galaxy S26 flagship phones for 2026;
➁ The move is driven by significant financial losses from using only Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processors in the Galaxy S25 phones;
➂ The Exynos 2600 rollout may be limited to Europe due to low production yield of the 2-nanometer GAA process.
- Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Battle Pass LTM Paywall Rumor Sparks Gamer Outrage
➀ The trend in gaming in 2025 is that everything is getting more expensive, including the popular Call of Duty franchise.
➁ There are rumors that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will have more expensive changes to its Battle Pass system.
➂ Some items, such as higher value rewards and loot, will be available only to Battle Pass owners, and Limited-Time Modes will be locked behind an additional fee.
- ASUS TUF Gaming T500 PC Goes Hybrid With A Laptop CPU And Desktop RTX GPU
➀ ASUS has introduced a new hybrid gaming PC, the TUF Gaming T500, which combines a mobile Intel Core i7 or Core i5 processor with a desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU.
➁ The system features a compact design suitable for small spaces like bedrooms and dorm rooms.
➂ It includes dual-channel DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and a 500W power supply.
- US Bill Aims To Crack Down NVIDIA AI Chip Smuggling To China With Boot Locks
➀ Chip smugglers have found creative ways to sneak semiconductors into China, such as hiding them with live lobsters, inside fake baby bumps, and other means designed to evade customs and import/export restrictions.
➁ A U.S. lawmaker is pushing for a bill to require NVIDIA and other chip companies to equip their semiconductors with tracking technology.
➂ The bill aims to track chips more generally, allowing NVIDIA and the U.S. government to determine if advanced AI semiconductors are finding their way to China, and also introduces a kill switch to prevent chips from booting if they evade export controls.
- Buzzkill Nintendo Files Suit Against Genki For Switch 2 Mockups
➀ Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Genki for displaying unauthorized mockups of the Switch 2 at CES;
➁ The lawsuit claims Genki violated Nintendo's trademarks and trade dress;
➂ Genki's early release of the Switch 2 mockups was seen as a questionable strategy.
- Google Is Developing Android Desktop Mode To Compete With DeX
➀ Companies often adopt or iterate on popular features from rivals to bring their products up to feature parity or to keep users in their ecosystem.
➁ Google's development of the 'inactivity robot' mirrors a feature already found on Apple's iOS 18.01.
➂ Now, Google is developing Android Desktop Mode to rival Samsung's DeX.
May 4
- Apple iPads Are Selling For Wonderfully Low Prices On These Deals
➀ Amazon recently announced its next Prime Day sales event, scheduled for July;
➁ Several Apple iPad models are on sale at Amazon, starting at $299 for the latest models;
➂ The latest 11-inch Apple iPad (128GB, Wi-Fi) is available for $299, featuring an A16 chip, USB-C connectivity, and 12-megapixel cameras;
➃ The 13-inch iPad Pro (512GB) is on sale for $1,299, with a more powerful M4 processor and advanced features like Thunderbolt and USB4 support.