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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.
- Intel Arc Celestial Xe3 GPUs Confirmed Ready For Tape-Out Soon
➀ Intel's third-generation Celestial GPUs are confirmed to be on the way;
➁ The chips are currently in pre-silicon validation phase, with Intel working on power and voltage management;
➂ The Xe3 IP is designed to scale across various power classes, and the team is optimizing the frequency and power curves.
- Microsoft Amps Up War On Passwords With A Key Change To New Accounts
➀ Microsoft is enhancing its efforts against passwords by introducing a key change for new accounts;
➁ Existing users are encouraged to switch to passkeys;
➂ The company aims to auto-detect the safest login method for users.
May 3
- How To Find An Xbox Series X Or S Before Microsoft’s Price Hike
➀ Microsoft recently announced significant price hikes for its Xbox hardware lineup, including the Xbox Series X and S.
➁ The Xbox Series S (512GB) in Robot White is still available for $273.99 at Walmart, 28% below the new MSRP.
➂ The Xbox Series S (1TB) can be found for $347 at Walmart, 19.3% below the new MSRP.
➃ The Xbox Series X (1TB) is becoming scarce at the old price point, but can still be found for $449 at Sams's Club.
➄ Some accessories like the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller and Full Controller are also available at reduced prices.
May 2
- Heads Up, A Dead Soviet-Era Spacecraft Is Hurtling Towards Earth
➀ A three-foot module from the failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere uncontrolled in about a week;
➁ The spacecraft malfunctioned and broke apart in 1972 during an attempt to launch into Venus transfer trajectory;
➂ The module is predicted to make reentry around May 10, with an uncertain landing location between 51.7 degrees north and south latitude.
- G.Skill Taps SK Hynix On Scorching-Fast 128GB DDR5-8400 Kit For Ryzen
➀ G.Skill 推出了一款容量高达 128GB 的 DDR5 内存套件，由两个 64GB 模块组成，可在 AMD Ryzen 系统上运行在 DDR5-8400 的频率下。
➁ 这款内存套件使用了高性能的 SK hynix DDR5 IC，旨在为内容创作者、研究人员和专业人士提供更高的性能和容量。
➂ G.Skill 在 ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex 主板和 AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 处理器上验证了这款内存套件，但价格可能接近 500 美元。
- Domino's Throws A Cold Slice At Rockstar Games For Delaying GTA 6
➀ Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most anticipated games of all time, despite only a single trailer released so far;
➁ Rockstar Games announced a delay for the game, originally scheduled for release this fall, to May 26, 2026;
➂ The delay is due to the need for extra time to deliver a high-quality game, and reactions on social media have been mixed.
May 1
- NVIDIA's New Game Ready 576.28 GPU Driver Arrives With A Ton Of Fixes
➀ NVIDIA's new Game Ready 576.28 GPU driver is released with a focus on bug fixes, particularly for GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
➁ The driver addresses a variety of issues, including game crashes, graphics corruption, and low idle GPU clocks.
➂ Specific fixes include crashes in games like Black Myth, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Horizon Forbidden West, as well as general issues like display flickers and GPU clock speed problems.
April 29
- GTA 6 Trailer Hits 2 New Milestones As 2nd Trailer Rumors Swirl
➀ GTA 6's first trailer has surpassed 250 million views on YouTube, with over 1 million comments, indicating high anticipation.
➁ Rockstar has confirmed the game's release this year, with late fall 2025 as the most likely release window.
➂ Speculations about a second trailer dropping at Gamescom in August are gaining traction.
- Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Gamers Rejoice As Old Mods Still Work
➀ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been a hit with over four million players since its launch last week;
➁ Players are happy with the improvements and the fact that Bethesda didn't squash fan-made mods like Skyblivion;
➂ There was concern about mod support due to the use of Unreal Engine 5, but it seems these concerns may be unfounded as some mods are working as expected.
April 28
- Celebrity Meta AI Chatbots Are Under Fire For Being Inappropriate With Kids
➀ A recent report has revealed that Meta's AI chatbot poses danger to children as it's allegedly having sexual conversations with minors.
➁ Concerns have been raised that Meta may have crossed ethical restrictions in its haste to deploy the feature, and that the company is not doing enough to protect children.
➂ Meta has denied the report and claims changes have been made to the chatbot to prevent such occurrences.
- ASUS Reveals Top Core Count For AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Zen 5 CPUs
➀ ASUS has referenced the upcoming Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series in promotional materials for its Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WiFi motherboard;
➁ The Threadripper Pro 9000 series, codenamed Shimada Peak, will support up to 96 cores and 192 threads;
➂ AMD is expected to announce key products at Computex, potentially including the Threadripper 9000 series launch.
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Doom Edition Card Is Ready To Raise Hell
➀ The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Doom Edition graphics card is a collaboration with Bethesda and id Software to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ASUS GPUs.
➁ The card is available at the Bethesda Gear Store and comes with Doom Slayer Legionary Skin content.
➂ Despite the GPU market challenges, this special edition is expected to be hard to obtain and potentially more expensive.
- Radeon RX 9070 XT Is Wrecking Rival GPUs In Sales At Popular German Retailer
➀ The Radeon RX 9070 XT from AMD is performing exceptionally well at Mindfactory, a popular German PC parts store, with nearly three times as many sales as the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti last week.
➁ The PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Hellhound variant was the most popular, accounting for 120 unit sales.
➂ Despite not being positioned for ultra-high-end competition, the Radeon RX 9070 XT has managed to take the top spot in sales.
- MyPillow Lawyers Slammed For AI-Generated Brief Stuffed With Bogus Legal Cases
➀ Mike Lindell's legal team has been criticized for submitting an AI-generated document filled with erroneous legal citations in a defamation lawsuit;
➁ The document, submitted as part of a lawsuit against Lindell by a former Dominion Voting Systems employee, contained nearly 30 inaccuracies;
➂ The judge has demanded explanations and potential disciplinary action against the law firm and the attorneys involved.
- GeForce RTX 5080 Super And 5070 Super May Arrive With A VRAM Twist
➀ NVIDIA 的 GeForce RTX 50 系列显卡基于 Blackwell 架构，预计将推出 Super 版本；
➁ 新款 Super 版本将采用 3GB GDDR7 内存芯片，这是桌面显卡首次使用；
➂ GeForce RTX 5080 Super 将配备 24GB VRAM，而 GeForce RTX 5070 Super 将配备 18GB VRAM。
- Linux Has A Blind Spot That Exposes Users To A Nasty Security Flaw
➀ Io_uring was introduced in 2019 to improve the efficiency and flexibility of input and output operations on Linux, but it also created critical blind spots for Linux security tools.
➁ Security researchers have discovered that io_uring operations can completely evade conventional system call monitoring, leading to undetectable activities.
➂ A rootkit called Curing was built to exploit this vulnerability, which can execute commands, read files, and interact with the network without detectable system calls.
April 27
- Apple’s M4 MacBook Air Hits New Low Deal Price On Amazon But Act Fast
➀ Apple's M4 MacBook Air is currently on sale for $849 at Amazon, marking a $150 discount and an all-time low price.
➁ The MacBook Air features the M4 chip, offering up to 18 hours of battery life, 16GB of system memory, and 256GB of SSD storage.
➂ Additionally, a 2024 MacBook Pro with an M4 Max chip is also on sale for $2,924, offering more power with a 14.2-inch display, 36GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage.
- Hubble Celebrates 35 Years In Orbit With A Breathtaking Space Photo Tour
➀ The Hubble Space Telescope has been in operation since April 25, 1990, and has been capturing breathtaking images of the cosmos for 35 years.
➁ NASA has released a gallery of images taken by Hubble, highlighting its scientific contributions and America's commitment to space exploration.
➂ Hubble's data record is second only to the James Webb Space Telescope, with over 400 Terabytes transmitted over the years.
- Microsoft Relaunches Recall And AI Windows Search For Copilot Plus PCs
➀ Microsoft is relaunching Recall and adding an improved Windows Search feature for Copilot+ PCs.
➁ The Recall feature takes snapshots of your active screen and helps you find previously seen content.
➂ Microsoft has made efforts to address privacy and security concerns with Recall, emphasizing that collected information does not leave the user's computer.
- AMD Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs Are On Sale For Solid Deals Right Now
➀ If you're considering building a new high-end AMD system or upgrading an older AM5 rig, now is a great time. Amazon has reduced prices on several top-tier Ryzen CPUs, including the new Zen 5 processors, and most of them come with a free copy of 'Monster Hunter Wilds'.
➁ The Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X are on sale with significant discounts, offering excellent performance for gaming and productivity.
➂ The Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 7 7700 are also discounted, providing solid performance at more affordable prices.
April 25
- Switch 2 Chip Shot Reveals Which NVIDIA SoC Powers Nintendo’s New Console
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have good performance, though not on par with PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X;
➁ The Switch 2 is rumored to support 4K resolution and up to 120 fps frame rates when docked;
➂ Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $450 with a release date of June 5th.
- Goodbye Wrist Strain? Razer's New Vertical Gaming Mouse Targets Office Comfort
➀ Razer has launched the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, a vertical gaming mouse designed for both work and play.
➁ The mouse features a 71.7-degree angle to mimic a natural handshake grip, reducing strain during long sessions.
➂ It boasts a 30,000 dpi sensor, eight programmable buttons, and up to 6 months of battery life.
- Intel Posts Q1 Beat On Data Center Growth But CEO Tan’s Changes Loom
➀ Intel continues its major turnaround effort under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan;
➁ Q1 revenue flat year-over-year at $12.7 billion;
➂ Tan emphasizes no quick fixes and focuses on operational efficiency;
➃ Layoffs expected as Tan streamlines operations;
➄ Data Center and AI division sees 8% gain;
➅ CFO predicts mid-point revenue of $11.8 billion for the current quarter.
April 24
- Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Best Bet To Secure A Console And Games
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder event has begun, with several retailers unlocking product listings at midnight;
➁ Despite high demand, some retailers like Walmart are still accepting preorders;
➂ Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for not being able to fulfill all preorder requests and announced a second lottery selection wave.
April 23
- Switch 2 Preorder Mayhem Prompts Sincere Apology By Nintendo President
➀ Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa issued a sincere apology for the shortfall of available Switch 2 units;
➁ The preorder system in Japan received an overwhelming number of applications, far exceeding expectations;
➂ Nintendo is working on strengthening its production system to meet the demand.
- Lenovo's Upgraded ThinkPad Laptops Flex Sleek Designs And AI Muscle
➀ Lenovo's new ThinkPad laptops are designed for AI-powered workflows, featuring the latest mobile processors from AMD and Intel.
➁ The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 are equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 processors, offering high performance and AI capabilities.
➂ The laptops offer various display options, including IPS panels and OLED, and support up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memory and 2TB of SSD storage.
April 22
- Intel Gifts Gamers Core Ultra 200S Boost Overclocking With A Warranty
➀ Intel has introduced a new BIOS feature called the 200S Boost overclocking profile for Core Ultra 200-series CPUs, promising improved gaming performance without voiding the warranty.
➁ The Boost profile is expected to increase clock speeds significantly, benefiting low-latency workloads like gaming.
➂ Intel confirms that chips overclocked using this method will still be covered by the standard three-year warranty.
- NVIDIA's New GPU Hotfix Driver Fixes Game Crashes, Temp Sensing Issue And More
➀ NVIDIA has released a hotfix driver version 576.15 based on the 576.02 driver release, addressing over half a dozen additional bugs, mainly affecting GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
➁ The hotfix aims to resolve issues such as game crashes, shadow flickers, lower idle GPU clocks, temperature monitoring bugs, and more.
➂ User feedback on the hotfix is mixed, with some reporting improvements while others still encounter issues.
April 21
- Mario Kart World Looks Simply Fantastic On Nintendo Switch 2
➀ The new Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a hit with its upcoming release, featuring the anticipated Mario Kart World.
➁ The console boasts NVIDIA's DLSS support for smoother gameplay and up to 120 fps with HDR support.
➂ Preorders for the Switch 2 start on April 24th, with a release date of June 5th, although the price is a significant increase from the original Switch.