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October 26
- How to build Raspberry Pi Pico projects with Microsoft Visual Studio Code➀ Learn how to use Microsoft Visual Studio Code to build Raspberry Pi Pico projects; ➁ Follow a step-by-step guide to create a 'blink' project using C/C++; ➂ Explore GPIO usage and circuit building for Raspberry Pi Pico.
- Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C QD-OLED review: Sleek and shiny with stellar performance and imagery➀ The Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C offers a stunning gaming and general-use monitor with deep contrast, saturated colors, and a wide color gamut; ➁ It features a 34-inch ultra-wide QD-OLED screen with a 240 Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, and G-Sync compatibility; ➂ The monitor delivers exceptional gaming performance with low input lag, perfect motion resolution, and impressive HDR quality.
- Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Review: Attractive, with lots of M.2 and 5GB Ethernet➀ The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero offers premium features and aesthetics at a competitive price; ➁ It comes with three PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 sockets and AI/EZ DIY features for easy building and upgrading; ➂ While it may be expensive and lacks USB ports, it provides excellent performance, especially in gaming.
- Beelink is open-sourcing its eGPU docking station — PCIe 4.0 x8 could become more common in docks➀ Beelink has open-sourced its eGPU dock, the Beelink EX Docking Station, supporting PCIe 4.0 x8 for high performance; ➁ The dock was previously sold for $159 and is designed for use with Beelink's mini PCs; ➂ PCIe 4.0 x8 offers better performance compared to Thunderbolt or OCuLink, but requires compatible mini PCs.
October 25
- SK hynix records stellar 94% YoY revenue boost in Q3'24 — Attributes record profits to soaring demand of memory in AI servers➀ SK hynix achieves a remarkable 94% revenue growth in Q3'24; ➁ Credits the surge in memory demand for AI servers; ➂ Reports a 40% increase in net income quarter-over-quarter.
- Corsair teases DDR5-10000 CUDIMMs ahead of early November release➀ Corsair tease DDR5-10000 CUDIMMs for Intel's Core Ultra 200S platforms; ➁ Based on SK hynix's 24Gb memory ICs; ➂ Features XMP-10000 profile for 10,000 MT/s data transfer rate; ➃ Gear 4 mode required, with memory controller operating at 1/4 the memory's transfer rate; ➄ Also includes XMP-8400 profile for 8,400 MT/s transfer rate with lower voltage and potential higher real-world performance.
October 24
- Datacenter GPU service life can be surprisingly short — only one to three years is expected according to unnamed Google architect➀ Datacenter GPUs may only last one to three years; ➁ High utilization rates contribute to their short lifespan; ➂ GPUs under high load degrade faster.
- Raspberry Pi release higher performance AI HAT+ — 13 and 26 TOPS variants➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.
October 23
- Huawei's latest AI processors were allegedly made by TSMC: Report➀ Huawei's latest AI processor, HiSilicon Ascend 910B, is allegedly produced by TSMC; ➁ Both Huawei and TSMC deny recent collaboration due to U.S. export restrictions; ➂ Speculation on whether TSMC produced chips before sanctions or if U.S. government granted export licenses.
October 22
- ViewSonic TD1656-2K portable monitor review: A touch above the rest➀ The ViewSonic TD1656-2K offers a QHD display and touch support at a competitive price; ➁ Its design is premium, featuring aluminum build and a Smart Cover with various modes; ➂ The monitor lacks HDMI connectivity and has a limited OSD.
- Asus shares official die shots of the Core Ultra 9 285K — In-depth annotations break down Intel's disaggregated approach➀ Asus shares official die shots of the Core Ultra 9 285K; ➁ Intel's Arrow Lake architecture and 3D Foveros packaging technology; ➂ Detailed breakdown of each tile's layout and functionality
- Cooler Master Sneaker X case now on sale for under $1,000 — cheap compared to the $6,999 pre-built PC launch price➀ Cooler Master Sneaker X case is now available for under $1,000; ➁ The case includes a 360mm AiO cooler and 850W PSU; ➂ The case's unique sneaker design offers performance despite not being conducive to good airflow.
- Ukraine finds components from nine western companies in missiles fired by Russia — Analog Devices, Broadcom, NXP parts in the wreckage➀ Western components found in Russian missiles used in Ukraine; ➁ Includes Analog Devices, Broadcom, NXP, and others; ➂ Raises concerns about export control weaknesses and technology transfer to sanctioned nations.
October 21
- AMD allegedly readying new Ryzen 5 5600T and 5600XT CPUs — AM4 still stands strong after eight years➀ AMD is reportedly preparing new Ryzen 5 5600T and 5600XT CPUs for the AM4 platform; ➁ The new CPUs are expected to have six cores and twelve threads; ➂ The Ryzen 5 5600XT is rumored to have a higher base clock than the 5600T.
- Intel K vs. Non-K processors: What’s the right CPU for you?➀ Explore the differences between Intel K and non-K processors; ➁ Understand the implications of overclocking; ➂ Compare performance, price, and cooling requirements
October 20
- DJI sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation — seeking to protect its business and reputation➀ DJI files a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense; ➁ The lawsuit challenges the designation as a 'Chinese military company'; ➂ DJI claims it operates independently and has no military affiliations.
- Pimoroni Clipper 4G LTE Breakout Review: Easy IoT➀ Offers easy-to-use 4G LTE connectivity for Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and other devices; ➁ Integrates well with MicroPython and supports MQTT; ➂ No data usage monitoring currently, but a solution is in the works.
October 19
- India plans import curbs on PC parts and laptops — an initiative to encourage domestic manufacturing and reduce dependency on countries like China➀ India is implementing import restrictions on laptops and PC parts to boost domestic manufacturing; ➁ The government aims to incentivize multinational tech companies to set up local production units; ➂ The move reflects India's growing ambitions in the global tech landscape.
October 18
- AI researcher scrapes usable data from a 35-second screen recording for less than one cent via Google Gemini➀ An AI researcher uses Google AI Studio to convert a 35-second screen recording into a spreadsheet; ➁ The process costs less than a cent due to the low token rate of Google AI Studio; ➂ The technology could save thousands of hours of manual labor.
- Unreleased Core Ultra 200S CPU has already been delidded — streamer shares beautiful die shots of Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake chip➀ The unreleased Core Ultra 200S CPU (codenamed Arrow Lake) has been delidded, revealing significant architectural changes by Intel; ➁ Arrow Lake features chiplets, with a compute tile, GPU tile, SOC tile, I/O tile, and a dummy tile; ➂ The new LGA 1851 socket is 9% larger than LGA 1700 and offers better CPU temperatures.
- AMD Ryzen AI 300 MAX series APU support spotted in latest chipset driver from Asus➀ AMD's Ryzen AI 300 MAX series APU is confirmed by the latest chipset driver from ASUS; ➁ The Strix Halo is rumored to be the codename for this series, with top configuration featuring 16 Zen 5 cores and a 40 CU iGPU; ➂ The APU is designed for workstations and premium laptops, with a rumored power consumption of nearly 130W.
- Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000➀ We tested the cheapest gaming laptops under $1,000 to help you find a budget powerhouse; ➁ The best options include the Dell G16, Acer Nitro 16, and MSI Katana 15; ➂ These laptops offer a good balance of performance, features, and price.
- Microsoft Azure CTO claims distribution of AI training is needed as AI datacenters approach power grid limits➀ Microsoft Azure's CTO suggests that the distribution of AI training is necessary as datacenters reach power grid limits; ➁ The rapid expansion of generative AI models requires more powerful hardware, pushing the limits of current datacenter infrastructure; ➂ Microsoft is investing in energy infrastructure and considering connecting multiple datacenters for advanced AI model training.
- University student builds simple raycaster maze demo with transparency support in Microsoft Excel➀ A university student creates a simple raycaster maze demo with transparency support in Microsoft Excel; ➁ The demo is made using 400 lines of VBA and runs at 0.2 FPS; ➂ The project is for a 'Programming in VBA' university course and showcases the creativity of Excel's capabilities.
October 17
- Dell G16 (7630) gaming laptop review: Bargain price with class-leading performance➀ The Dell G16 offers strong performance for its price point; ➁ It features a high-resolution display and a great mechanical keyboard; ➂ The laptop has a good selection of ports and a decent battery life, though it can become warm during gaming.
- TSMC, IBM, and Samsung to present their next-gen CFET transistor innovations at an event in December➀ Researchers from TSMC, IBM, and Samsung will present their latest CFET transistor innovations at the IEDM in December; ➁ TSMC's monolithic CFET inverter on a 48nm gate pitch demonstrates significant milestones; ➂ IBM and Samsung introduce a 'Monolithic Stacked FET' with a stepped channel design.
- Intel Announces Layoffs at Oregon Site, Reducing Workforce by 15,000
➀ Intel has begun laying off 1,300 workers from its Gordon Moore Park facility in Oregon.
➁ The layoffs are part of a broader plan to reduce the company's workforce by 15,000 workers globally.
➂ This represents over 5% of Intel's workforce at Gordon Moore Park.
October 16
- Arm's partners develop 2nm AI processor using Arm's Neoverse — Arm's Total Design ecosystem doubles in size on first anniversary➀ Arm's Total Design initiative has doubled in size within a year; ➁ Samsung Foundry, ADTechnology, and Rebellions collaborate on a 2nm AI processor; ➂ The AI CPU chiplet platform is designed for AI/ML training, cloud computing, and high-performance computing workloads.
October 15
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 sucks up to 180 Mb/s of internet bandwidth while in flight — equivalent to 81GB of data per hour➀ The early technical alpha of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 uses up to 180 Mb/s of internet bandwidth during gameplay; ➁ The game's data demands are around 81GB per hour at high LOD settings; ➂ Concerns about the impact on home internet plans and data caps.
- Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in exactly one year➀ Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in one year; ➁ Users will no longer receive security updates or technical support; ➂ Users have options to upgrade to Windows 11, switch to Linux or macOS, or purchase extended support for Windows 10.