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July 17
- Synopsys acquires simulation specialist Ansys for $35 billion following Chinese regulator approval — Merger to power end-to-end design platform
➀ Synopsys obtained Chinese regulatory approval for its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, creating a comprehensive design platform spanning chip and system simulation;
➁ The merged entity integrates Synopsys' EDA tools with Ansys' multiphysics simulation, enabling AI-driven co-optimization for chips, AI processors, and automotive systems;
➂ Regulatory scrutiny persists with China mandating license flexibility and interoperability, potentially reshaping the global EDA competitive landscape.
- This RTX 5090 is cheaper than anything we saw on Prime Day and isn't even discounted — grab Zotac's triple fan beast for just $2,499
➀ Zotac's GeForce RTX 5090 hits a new low price of $2,499, undercutting recent Prime Day deals;
➁ The card boasts 32GB GDDR7, 21,760 CUDA cores, and 25% performance gains over RTX 4090;
➂ Despite the price drop, it still exceeds Nvidia's unattained $2,000 MSRP target for Founders Edition.
- Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 remake delayed again — tariffs blamed for shipment pushback to ‘late August’
➀ The Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 remake faces another delay, now pushed to late August due to recent tariff changes, though pre-order prices remain unchanged;
➀ The FPGA-powered console promises 100% cartridge compatibility and 4K HDMI output while retaining original controller ports;
➂ Limited production strategy and high modding costs for original N64 hardware drive interest in this modern retro revival.
- Save £192 off this Herman Miller Vantum gaming chair — your back and your wallet will thank you
➀ The Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair is discounted by 20%, now priced at £765 with £192 savings;
➁ Praised for ergonomic design and lightweight build, it offers exceptional comfort and posture support for gamers;
➂ Originally co-designed with Logitech, this Editor's Choice award-winning chair merges office ergonomics with gaming aesthetics.
- AMD quietly reveals cheapest Ryzen AI yet — AI 5 330 is a quad-core budget processor with a 50 TOPS NPU
➀ AMD expands Ryzen AI 300-series with the budget-friendly Ryzen AI 5 330 featuring a 50 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ PCs;
➁ The quad-core CPU operates at 2.0–4.5 GHz with a Radeon 820M iGPU, prioritizing AI compliance over raw performance;
➂ Targets cost-sensitive markets to boost AMD's AI PC footprint using scaled-down Zen 5/c cores and lower-tier GPU configurations.
July 16
- Tariff fears caused a surge in entry-level 3D printer sales — Chinese companies accounted for 95% of entry-level machines shipped globally
➀ Entry-level 3D printer shipments surged 15% YoY in Q1 2025, with Chinese companies dominating 95% of the global market.
➁ Bambu Lab's sales grew 64% YoY, while Creality retained a 39% market share despite a slight decline.
➂ 3D printing is increasingly used for finished product manufacturing in medical and automotive industries, beyond just prototyping.
- Intel releases new tool to measure gaming image quality — AI tool measures impact of upscalers, frame gen, others; Computer Graphics Video Quality Metric now available on GitHub
➀ Intel released CGVQM, an AI-driven metric for objectively evaluating real-time gaming image quality, addressing distortions from upscalers and frame generation;
➁ The tool combines a new human-rated dataset (CGVQD) and a 3D-CNN model, outperforming existing metrics in tests;
➂ It generalizes well to new videos and could standardize image quality analysis in game development.
- HP OmniBook X Flip 14 review: Speedy and spicy
➀ The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 delivers strong performance with AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 32GB RAM, outperforming Intel-based rivals in benchmarks.
➁ Its 14-inch OLED display offers vivid colors but has moderate brightness, while the lattice-free keyboard may require adaptation for typing accuracy.
➂ Despite ample ports and a premium build, the laptop suffers from short 7.5-hour battery life and noticeable heat under heavy workloads.
- Firefox dev says Intel Raptor Lake crashes are increasing with rising temperatures in record European heat wave — Mozilla staff's tracking overwhelmed by Intel crash reports, team disables the function
➀ Mozilla's Firefox crash reports surged due to Intel Raptor Lake CPU instability worsened by European heatwaves;
➀ Intel's microcode updates only mitigate, not fix, the physical degradation issue, with latest patch 0x12F causing renewed instability;
➁ Intel extended warranties for affected CPUs to 5 years, but AMD gains market share with competitive Ryzen chips.
April 1
- Some Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are allegedly dying prematurely — over 100 cases documented based on user feedback
➀ Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are experiencing premature failures, with over 100 cases documented based on user feedback;
➁ The majority of the failures are occurring on ASRock motherboards, with 82% of cases;
➂ The issue is suspected to be related to the X870 chipset, despite its premium design and components.
- Micron confirms memory price hikes as AI and data center demand surges
➀ Micron confirms plans to raise memory prices due to strong demand for DRAM and NAND flash.
➁ The price hike is expected to continue through 2025 and 2026.
➂ Factors include supply constraints and growing demand from AI, data centers, and consumer electronics.
March 31
- Seagate's 24TB IronWolf Pro is only $399 for World Backup Day
➀ Today's deal features Seagate's 24TB IronWolf Pro HDD at $399;
➁ The drive is designed for 24/7 operation and has a SATA III interface;
➂ It offers a 6 Gb/s transfer bandwidth and a 285 MB/s read/write speed.
- Acer Predator X32 X2 and X27U X1 gaming monitors debut with 240 Hz QD-OLED panels
➀ Acer has launched two new QD-OLED gaming monitors, the Predator X32 X2 and X27U X1;
➁ The X32 X2 features a 31.5-inch 4K panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate, while the X27U X1 has a 26.5-inch WQHD panel at the same refresh rate;
➂ Both monitors offer high contrast ratios, fast response times, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
- PC enthusiast delidded a 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes iron
➀ A PC enthusiast successfully delidded an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D using fishing line and a clothes iron;
➁ The process involved cutting the adhesive with fishing line and heating the IHS with a clothes iron;
➂ The enthusiast achieved a stable overclock of almost 6,000 MHz.
- CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 brings retro benchmarking to systems from Windows 95 to Windows 11
➀ CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 has been released, extending retro benchmarking to systems from Windows 95 to Windows 11.
➁ The update started a year ago, in response to user feedback.
➂ The benchmarking tool now supports Windows 95/98/Me and offers a bonus with the official benchmark score comparison site.
- Game developers urge Nvidia RTX 30 and 40 series owners rollback to December 2024 driver after recent RTX 50-centric release issues
➀ Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU owners are facing system stability issues with blue screen crashes and game-breaking bugs.
➁ Game developers are warning users against installing the latest 572.xx GeForce drivers due to performance and stability issues.
➂ Users are recommended to roll back to the older 566.36 driver from December 2024 for stability.
- World Backup Day: A reminder to protect against data loss
➀ Today marks World Backup Day, a day to remind everyone to regularly back up their important data to prevent data loss;
➁ The article highlights various storage deals available during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, including SSDs, HDDs, and portable storage options;
➂ It provides details on specific deals, such as the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD and Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB HDD, along with their original and discounted prices.
- Can Earthquake in Myanmar disrupt PC hardware production? Manufacturers are checking out
➀ A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, potentially affecting PC hardware production in neighboring countries;
➁ Thai and Vietnamese manufacturing sites for major tech companies are being assessed for damage and supply disruptions;
➂ Taiwanese tech companies operating in Thailand report no major damage or injuries, with some experiencing temporary shutdowns and evacuations.
March 29
- How to use the Warp AI-enabled terminal for Windows or Linux
➀ Introducing Warp, an AI-enabled terminal app for Windows and Linux;
➁ Learn to install and use Warp to create code and automate tasks;
➂ Explore how Warp can assist in coding, from simple commands to complex applications.
- Nvidia Breakfast Bytes are now available at Denny's if you want to experience the 'breakfast of geniuses'
➀ Nvidia has launched a limited edition breakfast item at Denny's;
➁ The 'Nvidia Breakfast Bytes' includes pork sausage, pancakes, and syrup;
➂ This promotion is part of Nvidia's marketing efforts and is available until May 13, 2025.
March 28
- Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone drops to a low price for Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
➀ The Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone is currently on sale at Amazon for $76, down from its original price of $92.
➁ The microphone kit includes a charging case, two microphones, and a receiver, with compatibility options for various devices.
➂ The reviewer purchased the USB Type-C version for use with their Android phone and for presentations, praising its ease of use and high-quality audio.
- Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6400 C38 2x16GB Review: Deceitfully Fast
➀ The Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6400 C38 offers excellent performance for both Intel and AMD CPUs.
➁ The memory kit supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, and has a low-profile design.
➂ While the kit performs well in application workloads, its gaming performance is average, and it has limited overclocking capabilities.
- Intel's board gets industry-focused as three directors will not seek re-election — badly needed shift to deeper tech experience
➀ Intel has announced that three members of its board of directors will not seek reelection, shifting the board's focus to a more high-tech industry-oriented one.
➁ The departing directors have backgrounds in healthcare and academia, and their departure is seen as a move towards deeper tech expertise.
➂ The new board composition includes a stronger emphasis on industry-specific knowledge, which may help Intel regain its competitive edge.
- China's AI data center boom goes bust: Rush leaves billions of dollars in idle infrastructure
➀ China's AI data center expansion in 2023-2024 has led to significant underutilization of billions of dollars in infrastructure;
➁ Rushed projects resulted in poor planning and technical irrelevance;
➂ Market shift towards inference workloads has reduced demand for high-end GPUs, leading to a decrease in rental prices.
March 27
- More 3D Printing Leaks: Is a New Tool Changer on the Horizon?
➀ Leaked photos suggest a new collaboration between 3D printer manufacturer Snapmaker and laser company Xtool.
➁ Both companies have made multifunctional devices and standalone lasers, with Snapmaker's latest 3D printer being the Snapmaker Artisan.
➂ The leaked tool changer appears to be a four-color tool changer with a bed size similar to the Bambu Lab X1C.
- Blower-style RTX 4090 48GB teardown reveals dual-sided memory configuration — PCB design echoes the RTX 3090
➀ The teardown of a blower-style RTX 4090 48GB reveals a dual-sided memory configuration similar to the RTX 3090.
➁ The GPU is linked to Chinese mini-PC/GPU manufacturer Peladin, with a well-designed PCB and robust VRMs.
➂ The RTX 4090 features GDDR6X memory, faster but hotter than GDDR6.
- Raspberry Pi Pico fightstick randomly mashes buttons for fighting game combos
➀ A Raspberry Pi Pico-powered fightstick adds a new twist to the classic fightstick by incorporating additional buttons.
➁ The fightstick, designed by Goblinhan Yıkan, automates button mashing for fighting game combos, enhancing the gaming experience.
➂ The project uses a Raspberry Pi Pico as the main controller, offering GPIO support and HID functionality.
- AMD's non-X3D Ryzen 9 9950X processor hits an all-time low in Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
➀ AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has reached an all-time low price of $532 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025;
➁ The processor offers 16 cores and 32 threads with a combined L2/L3 cache of 80MB and a TDP of 170W;
➂ It is suitable for multi-core and multi-threaded workloads, though it may not be the best choice for gaming.
- Mass production of 'world's first' color e-paper display over 30-inches begins
➀ Guangzhou Aoyi Electronic Technology and Shenzhen Jin Yatai Technology have begun mass production of a 31.2-inch color e-paper display.
➁ The display is said to overcome traditional e-paper limitations with improved refresh rates and response times.
➂ The technology is expected to find applications in digital signage and public information screens.
- China's SiCarrier challenges U.S. and EU with full-spectrum of chipmaking equipment — Huawei-linked firm makes an impressive debut
➀ Chinese chipmakers are gradually shifting production to domestically-made tools to support the local wafer fab equipment ecosystem and reduce reliance on foreign tools.
➁ SiCarrier Technologies, a Huawei-linked startup, has revealed a comprehensive catalog of wafer processing tools at Semicon China.
➂ SiCarrier is working on advanced process nodes and future advanced nodes, and has partnerships with Huawei for proprietary production flows.