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July 6
- Nvidia's first desktop PC chip lands this month — Asus leads with Ascend GX10 Grace Blackwell desktop platform
➀ Asus will launch its Ascend GX10 mini-PC powered by Nvidia's GB10 Grace Blackwell SiP on July 22, targeting AI development with data center-level performance.
➁ The GB10 integrates an Arm-based Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU, delivering 1 PetaFLOPS FP4 AI performance and 128GB unified memory, comparable to Apple's M4 Pro.
➂ Priced around $3,000, the system positions itself as a compact AI workstation, though general-purpose benchmarks show performance similar to mid-tier mobile chips like Snapdragon X Elite.
- Nintendo Switch 2 prices might climb due to tariff changes — US hikes Vietnam tariffs to 20%, up from 10% when the console launched
➀ U.S. raises Vietnam tariffs from 10% to 20%, impacting Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing strategy;
➁ Switch 2 sold 3.5 million units on launch but faces shortages and geopolitical challenges;
➂ Potential price hike from $450 to $500 if tariffs are implemented.
July 5
- Bitcoin investor moves $8 billion worth of crypto after 14 years, originally bought for less than $210,000 — 80,000 BTC transferred from dormant Satoshi-era wallet
➀ A dormant Bitcoin whale transferred 80,000 BTC (worth $8.6B) after 14 years, purchased for under $210k in 2011.
➁ The transaction involved 8 Satoshi-era wallets and set a record, with speculation pointing to investor Roger Ver.
➂ Motives range from legal deals to inheritance, causing significant market impact.
- Amazon Prime Day Best PC Case Deals 2025 — deals on Fractal, Lian Li, Corsair, and other cases
➀ The article highlights top PC case deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025, featuring brands like NZXT, Cooler Master, and Lian Li;
➁ Key models include NZXT H9 Elite with dual-chamber design, Cooler Master NR200 for mini-ITX builds, and Lian Li’s premium Lancool 217;
➂ Deals emphasize airflow optimization, compact designs, and aesthetic features like tempered glass panels and RGB lighting.
- US reportedly plans to curb sales of AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand to prevent smuggling to China
➀ The U.S. plans to require export licenses for AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand to prevent smuggling to China;
➁ Malaysia and Thailand are emerging as suspected transit hubs despite lacking official revenue significance for NVIDIA;
➂ Questions persist about Singapore's role as NVIDIA's key market and potential re-export routes.
- TSMC swats down claims it is delaying its Japan chipmaking plant to prioritize Arizona plants to avoid US tariffs — TSMC says US investments won't impact other regions
➀ TSMC denies delaying Japan/Germany fabs, stresses U.S. expansion won't disrupt other regions;
➀ Arizona Fab 21 phase 2 accelerated for 2027 3nm AI chip production;
➂ Japan/Germany delays attributed to infrastructure readiness, not resource allocation.
- Laser-engraved ceramic storage device that stores data for 5,000 years targets astounding 100 petabytes per rack by 2030 — 10X performance boost and 100,000 petabytes per rack also on Cerbayte's roadmap
➀ Cerabyte's ceramic nanolayer technology aims for 100PB/rack by 2030, with 10x speed boosts and 10-second TTFB;
➀ The storage solution claims 5,000-year data integrity and partnerships with WD to accelerate deployment;
➂ Ambitious plans for 100,000PB/rack by 2045 using particle beam tech, reducing CO2 emissions by 37.5% globally.
July 4
- This device uses a laser to shoot down 30 mosquitoes per second — LiDAR-guided 'Photonmatrix' has up to 6-meter kill zone, can gauge distance, orientation, and body size in 3 milliseconds
➀ The Photonmatrix crowdfunding campaign offers a LiDAR-guided laser device that kills up to 30 mosquitoes per second, with a 6-meter kill zone and 3ms detection capabilities;
➁ Priced from $498 (Basic) to $698 (Pro), it’s portable, smartphone-power-bank-compatible, and claims safety for humans/pets, though TV screen risks remain unaddressed;
➂ Despite overfunding (1,300% of goal), backers face risks as this is the creator’s first project, with prototypes yet to reach mass production.
- Gamer turns 2012 Honda CR-V into Need for Speed Underground controller — laptop reads throttle input using OBD and a Python library, even the steering works
➀ A tech enthusiast transformed a 2012 Honda CR-V into a functional game controller for _Need for Speed Underground_ by tapping into the car's OBD2 port and using Python libraries to map throttle/steering inputs;
➁ The setup leverages pySerial to read sensor data, converts analog signals via custom scripts, and simulates keyboard inputs through AutoHotkey;
➂ While the project demonstrates DIY innovation, forum critiques highlight impracticality due to high costs, latency issues, and lack of force feedback compared to commercial simulators.
- Lack of PCIe bandwidth can nerf RTX 5090 by up to 25% in content creation workloads — Puget data confirms performance hit when using older generations and fewer lanes
➀ PCIe bandwidth significantly impacts content creation performance: RTX 5090 faces up to 25% slowdown in DaVinci Resolve with PCIe 4 x4 configurations;
➁ Multi-card setups and NVMe SSD installations may force PCIe lane sharing, cutting bandwidth for professional applications;
➂ High-end GPUs like RTX 5090 are most affected, while mainstream GPUs and AI workloads show less sensitivity to PCIe limitations.
- Elon Musk confirms xAI is buying an overseas power plant and shipping the whole thing to the U.S. to power its new data center — 1 million AI GPUs and up to 2 Gigawatts of power under one roof, equivalent to powering 1.9 million homes
➀ Elon Musk's xAI is acquiring an overseas power plant to ship to the U.S. for a data center housing 1 million AI GPUs, requiring up to 2 GW of power (equivalent to 1.9 million homes).
➁ Current xAI Colossus supercomputer uses 200,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs and 300 MW of power, relying on gas turbines and Tesla Megapacks for energy stability.
➂ The AI industry's energy demands are escalating rapidly, with companies prioritizing dedicated power infrastructure over grid reliance, despite environmental and logistical challenges.
July 3
- Recertified HDD vendor goHardDrive caught leaking thousands of customer details — company pays astonishingly low $20 bug bounty for discovery of inexplicable online database of names, addresses, phone numbers, and more
➀ Developer Michael Lynch discovered an insecure RMA status portal at goHardDrive, exposing customer names, addresses, and contact details through sequential RMA number guessing;
➁ Despite adding ZIP code and house number verification, the 4.2 million permutation vulnerability remained exploitable via brute-force attacks;
➂ The company closed the portal and offered Lynch a $20 refund instead of industry-standard bug bounty rewards, raising concerns about data security practices.
- Ford CEO latest to claim AI will wipe out half of white collar jobs in the U.S. — 'AI will leave a lot of white-collar people behind'
➀ Ford CEO predicts AI could eliminate 50% of U.S. white-collar jobs, sparking broader debate on workplace transformation;
➁ Companies like IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon are already integrating AI into HR and logistics, while critics like Nvidia's Jensen Huang question the scale of job losses;
➂ The divide deepens: AI may boost productivity but risks destabilizing consumer economies and labor markets.
- Nvidia's Arm chips rapidly gain share in server market as AI booms — Nvidia's Arm-powered GB200 servers surge as market reaches a record $95 billion in the first quarter
➀ Global server market hits record $95.2B in Q1 2025 with 134.1% YoY growth, driven by Nvidia's Arm-based GB200 AI servers capturing 70% shipment increase;
➁ Accelerated Arm servers projected to triple revenue to $103B by 2029, with U.S. and China dominating 83% of global spending amid AI arms race;
➂ Traditional x86 servers' market share shrinks to 28% as AI workloads demand GPU/accelerator-driven systems, potentially enabling future AGI development.
- Nintendo faces government challenge over Switch 2 nuke powers — Brazilian watchdog says end-user license agreement contains 'abusive clauses'
➀ Brazilian watchdog Procon-SP challenges Nintendo's EULA clause allowing account bans/device bricking as 'abusive'；
➁ Nintendo enforces strict anti-piracy measures, including disabling consoles for using Mig Flash cartridges；
➂ Legal dispute escalates as Switch 2 faces unprecedented demand and supply shortages
- Hilariously unfortunate Windows user accidentally ejects graphics card like a memory stick — breaks PC for over an hour out of curiosity
➀ A Windows user accidentally ejected their GTX 1050Ti GPU through a VM's PCIe passthrough feature, causing system failure;
➁ The mysterious "eject GPU" option appears under specific VM configurations, misleading users;
➂ The issue was resolved after an hour of VM reconfiguration and driver reinstalls.
July 2
- Not to be outdone by ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot humiliates itself in Atari 2600 chess showdown — another AI humbled by 1970s tech despite trash talk
➀ Microsoft's Copilot AI suffered an embarrassing defeat against a 1970s Atari 2600 emulator in chess, despite pre-match trash talk about the vintage system's "bizarre moves";
➁ The AI lost critical pieces by its 7th turn and ultimately surrendered, acknowledging the Atari's victory as "fair and square";
➂ Though built on OpenAI's GPT-4 and Bing integration, Copilot's chess skills remain inferior to specialized systems, contrasting with its claimed "silicon sorcerer" computational abilities.
- HP unveils 'CarFax for PCs' that could make buying older laptops more viable — telemetry, support requests, and AI will generate a laptop's history to reduce e-waste
➀ HP plans to launch a 'PCFax' service in 2026, inspired by CarFax vehicle reports, to document laptop histories using telemetry, support logs, and AI analysis;
➁ The service utilizes tamper-resistant data from HP's Endpoint Security Controller, tracking metrics like CPU temperature and SSD health to predict hardware failures and extend device lifespans;
➂ While aiming to reduce e-waste, skepticism remains about corporate data control and the practicality for low-cost devices, with experts noting potential conflicts of interest in HP managing both product sales and reuse.
- Nvidia's 16GB RTX 5060 Ti reportedly 16x more popular than its 8GB variant — German retailer figures suggest customers are steering clear of lower spec model
➀ German retailer Mindfactory.de data reveals NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB outsold 8GB variant by 16:1 (1,675 vs. 105 units);
➁ Despite similar performance in benchmarks, gamers favor 16GB models for future-proofing amid rising VRAM demands in modern games;
➂ AMD's RX 9060 XT 16GB also dominates 8GB model sales (30:1 ratio), reflecting industry-wide consumer preference for higher VRAM.
- 29 North Korean laptop farms busted by U.S. Department of Justice — illicit IT workers across 16 states reportedly obtained employment with more than 100 U.S. companies to help fund regime
➀ U.S. Department of Justice dismantled 29 North Korean 'laptop farms' across 16 states, uncovering IT workers who fraudulently obtained jobs at over 100 U.S. companies to fund nuclear programs;
➁ Operatives used VPNs, stolen identities, and U.S.-based collaborators to bypass sanctions, with some stealing $900,000 in cryptocurrency;
➂ Google Cloud reports expanded North Korean operations in Europe, while AI tools complicate detection of fraudulent job applicants.
- Nintendo Switch 2 units allegedly overheating — users report freezing and crashes while playing Cyberpunk 2077 and less power-hungry games
➀ Multiple users in Japan report overheating issues with Nintendo Switch 2, causing crashes in both demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 and lighter titles like Pokémon;
➁ Thermal problems observed in both docked and handheld modes, with console temps reaching 47°C (117°F) docked and 39°C (102°F) handheld;
➂ Nintendo advises basic troubleshooting measures but cautions repairs may be needed if issues persist amid ongoing supply shortages.
July 1
- OneXSugar gets demoed live — watch the dual-screen Android handheld transform into a Switch and a 3DS
➀ OneXPlayer unveils the OneXSugar, a dual-screen Android handheld with a unique rotary mechanism that transforms into a Switch-like or 3DS-like device;
➁ Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chip, it supports ray tracing and Wi-Fi 7, targeting emulation of classic consoles;
➂ The device debuted on Indiegogo for crowdfunding, though pricing and availability remain unannounced.
- Micron details new U.S. fab projects: HBM assembly comes to the U.S., Idaho Fab comes online in 2027, New York fabs later
➀ Micron announces $200B U.S. investment plan spanning 20+ years, including $150B for six new DRAM fabs (2 in Idaho, 4 in New York) and $50B for domestic R&D;
➁ The first Idaho fab (ID1) will start DRAM production in late 2027, with HBM packaging capabilities added to Virginia facility post-domestic wafer scaling;
➂ While expanding U.S. capacity, Micron’s global DRAM/NAND production will remain predominantly overseas, reflecting strategic balancing of geopolitical demands and economic realities.
- Industry news live: the latest news from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD
➀ Newegg launches a blowout sale on NVIDIA RTX 5000 series GPUs with prices below MSRP;
➁ AMD Instinct accelerators cause Linux server hibernation failures due to excessive VRAM usage;
➂ NVIDIA offers free Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions with RTX 30/40/50 series GPU purchases.
- Nintendo president apologizes for Switch 2 shortage — says demand greatly exceeded expectations
➀ Nintendo apologizes for Switch 2 shortages as demand exceeded forecasts, with 2.2 million lottery entries in Japan alone;
➁ Supply prioritized for U.S. and Europe markets, though Japan faced severe stock issues despite being Nintendo's third-largest revenue region;
➂ Despite minor packaging issues, Switch 2 avoids scalping and supply crises seen in PS5 and Nvidia GPU launches.
- Steam just got a new performance overlay — you can now view real FPS alongside DLSS/FRS-generated frames
➀ Steam introduces a performance overlay distinguishing real FPS from DLSS/FSR-generated frames, providing clarity on upscaling impacts;
➁ The tool displays CPU/GPU usage, clock speeds, and RAM metrics, positioning it as an MSI Afterburner alternative with native integration;
➂ Currently Windows-exclusive, Valve aims to refine support for Linux and older GPUs in future updates.
June 30
- Nvidia is giving away free Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions with access to all software — one month for RTX 30 and 40 series owners, two months for RTX 50 series owners
➀ NVIDIA offers free Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions to RTX 30/40/50 series GPU users, with 1-2 months of access depending on GPU generation;
➁ RTX 50 users gain exclusive Substance 3D tools and asset libraries, adding value to Adobe's $69/month suite;
➂ Subscription auto-renews unless canceled, limited to new Adobe users with payment details required.
- Nintendo reportedly pulled products, including Switch 2, from Amazon U.S. because of alleged sales dispute — both companies deny claims
➀ Nintendo reportedly removed products (including Switch 2) from Amazon U.S. due to third-party sellers undercutting prices;
➁ Amazon allegedly attempted to resolve disputes with authenticity labels but failed, leading to Switch 2's absence during its U.S. launch;
➂ Both companies deny Bloomberg's claims while Switch 2 remains unavailable on Amazon.com despite record-breaking sales.
- China could be the world's top semiconductor foundry hub by 2030 — despite US curbs, nation to hold 30% of global installed capacity, surpassing Taiwan
➀ Yole Group predicts China will dominate global semiconductor foundry capacity by 2030, reaching 30% share despite US sanctions;
➁ China's wafer production surged to 8.85M/month in 2024, with 18 new fabs like Huahong Semiconductor driving growth;
➂ The US relies heavily on imports (57% demand vs. 10% production), but ongoing TSMC/Intel projects and tech export controls add uncertainty to China's advanced chip ambitions.
- $650 buys lucky eBay shopper two Nvidia RTX 3090 GPUs instead of the 3080s they ordered — scoops Dell OEM cards worth thousands for a fraction of the price
➀ A Reddit user purchased two Dell OEM RTX 3080 GPUs for $650 on eBay, but received two higher-tier RTX 3090 cards with SLI support and 24GB VRAM instead;
➁ Despite slight physical damage, both cards were restored to working condition by adjusting the backplate and applying new thermal paste, with each RTX 3090 valued at ~$1,500;
➂ The eBay seller inadvertently shipped mislabeled products, potentially affecting over 20 similar listings, creating a rare opportunity for tech bargain hunters.