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September 26
- The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable NAS for creators on the go➀ The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable NAS with dual M.2 2280 NVMe slots, capable of storing up to 16TB. ➁ It's powered by an 8-core ARM-based Rockchip RK3588C CPU and Mali-G610 MC4 GPU, and features 8GB of LPDDR4X memory. ➂ The UT2 includes a 32GB eMMC, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE Ethernet, WiFi6, and Bluetooth 5.0.
September 25
- Distributor claims that Nvidia has allegedly stopped taking orders on HGX H20 GPU processors➀ Distributors claim Nvidia has stopped taking orders for HGX H20 GPUs; ➁ Possible discontinuation due to slow demand or export restrictions; ➂ Concerns about stockpiling ahead of potential US sales ban.
September 24
- Insta360’s new pair of AI-powered webcams keep you in the frame➀ Insta360 introduces two new AI-powered webcams; ➁ The Link 2 and Link 2C offer 4K video and AI tracking; ➂ Cameras designed for content creators and professionals.
- Raspberry Pi Holdings outperforms investor expectations since watershed IPO➀ Raspberry Pi Holdings PLC's IPO was a success, raising £179 million; ➁ Revenue soared 61% to $144 million in H1 2024; ➂ Profit jumped to 47% to $34.2 million
- Montech Hyperflow ARGB AIO Review: Top-tier performance at a budget price➀ Montech's Hyperflow ARGB 360 offers strong cooling performance at an affordable price; ➁ The cooler features a 3100 RPM liquid pump and pre-installed 28mm ARGB fans; ➂ The review compares it to other high-end coolers and assesses its value for money.
- TP-Link Deco BE65 Pro Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Solid performance at a competitive price➀ The Deco BE65 Pro offers strong performance on the 6 GHz and 5 GHz bands, with competitive pricing and versatile features; ➁ The router requires the Deco app for setup and control, and must create a TP-Link ID for setup; ➂ The Deco BE65 Pro is a solid choice for those looking to upgrade from Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 7.
September 23
- Intel looks set to receive multibillion-dollar 'equity-like' investment from alternative asset manager Apollo Global Management Inc➀ Intel is reportedly offered a multibillion-dollar equity-like investment from Apollo Global Management Inc.; ➁ The investment could be a sign of confidence in Intel's turnaround efforts; ➂ The deal is still in preliminary stages and may not go through.
September 22
- '5D' memory crystal claims to store data for eternity — the human genome has already been crammed onto a single small crystal➀ Researchers have successfully laser-inscribed the human genome onto a '5D' memory crystal; ➁ The technology could potentially preserve humanity for a far-off future; ➂ The '5D' designation refers to the use of birefringence in existing 3D optical storage technologies.
- How to connect to serial devices with Tio on Linux➀ Introduces Tio as a tool for serial device connection on Linux; ➁ Demonstrates installation and basic usage of Tio on a Raspberry Pi Pico 2; ➂ Explains how to specify connection settings and log serial data.
- Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini-PC goes on sale for $999 — $250 "discount" from the regular $1,249 listing price➀ Beelink launches the SER9 mini-PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor; ➁ Priced at $999 with 32GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM and 1TB SSD; ➂ Features 12 cores, four Zen 5 cores, eight Zen 5c cores, and 24 threads.
September 21
- Expensive Nvidia GPUs inspire 3D-printed Founders Edition-style piggy banks➀ An entrepreneur is selling a 3D-printed piggy bank styled like an Nvidia GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card. ➁ The piggy bank is a tool to save money for future high-end GPUs. ➂ The savings required for various RTX 40 GPUs are calculated based on daily €2 coin deposits.
- Maxsun iCraft B760M Cross Review: White Micro ATX, anime style➀ The Maxsun iCraft B760M Cross offers a unique white anime-themed appearance and high-speed USB Type-C ports but struggles with power delivery and lack of utility. ➁ The board supports 12th-14th gen Intel processors, three M.2 sockets, and Wi-Fi 6E, but its performance is limited by BIOS settings. ➂ Despite its unique design, the board faces competition from other Micro ATX and ATX motherboards.
September 20
- TikTok owner ByteDance taps TSMC to make its own AI GPUs to stop relying on Nvidia — the company has reportedly spent over $2 billion on Nvidia AI GPUs➀ ByteDance is developing two AI GPUs with TSMC for mass production by 2026; ➁ The move aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia; ➂ ByteDance has spent over $2 billion on Nvidia GPUs.
- Windows 11 24H2 will not arrive for non-Copilot+ PCs on October 8➀ Misunderstanding led to the belief that 24H2 would arrive on October 8th; ➁ Microsoft clarified that the blog post was unrelated to 24H2's general availability; ➂ Original article was worded differently, now clarified that it was not related to 24H2's release.
September 19
- Samsung, SK hynix, and TSMC set to overtake Intel in revenue in Q3➀ Samsung, SK hynix, and TSMC are set to overtake Intel in revenue in Q3 due to strong performance in data centers and AI. ➁ Intel's revenue projection is between $12.5 billion and $13.5 billion, lower than the expected earnings of TSMC and Nvidia. ➂ Nvidia's sales projection is around $32.5 billion, making it the likely leader in semiconductor sales.
- Nintendo sues Palworld developers Pocketpair for patent infringement➀ Nintendo sues Pocketpair for patent infringement over Palworld; ➁ The lawsuit is filed in the Tokyo District Court; ➂ Nintendo claims that Palworld infringes on multiple patent rights.
- Lunar Lake laptop seemingly has 5 hours longer battery life than Apple M3 MacBook — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i reaches almost 24 hours of video playback➀ Lenovo's new Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition with Lunar Lake CPU exceeds 24 hours of video playback; ➁ Outperforms Apple M3 MacBook by 5 hours and 22 minutes; ➂ Lunar Lake poised to compete with ARM-based laptops on battery life.
- Corsair RM750e ATX 3.1 PSU Review➀ The Corsair RM750e offers solid performance and ATX 3.1 compliance at a competitive price; ➁ Its efficiency drops under load, and component quality is decent but not top-tier; ➂ The PSU is well-suited for mid-range builds and maintains low noise levels under low loads.
- PS5 firmware update renders several games unplayable with severe graphics issues — this week, the best way to play PlayStation titles is on PC➀ The PS5 firmware update causes several games to become unplayable with severe graphics issues; ➁ The update affects high-profile titles such as Final Fantasy XVI and Death Stranding; ➂ Users are advised to delay the update or switch to PC gaming.
September 18
- Kingston NV3 SSD Review: A solid, affordable SSD➀ The Kingston NV3 is a budget-friendly SSD with decent power efficiency and cooling, but its performance is inconsistent. ➁ Kingston's NV3 targets the budget market with QLC NAND and updated controllers, aiming to improve on the NV2. ➂ The NV3 uses the SMI SM2268XT2 or Phison E27T controller and offers BiCS6 TLC and QLC flash options, aiming for a balance between cost and performance.
- Ryzen 9000 CPUs drop 10% frequency executing AVX-512 instructions — Intel CPUs typically suffer from more substantial clock speed drops➀ AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs experience a 10% frequency drop when executing AVX-512 instructions, unlike Intel's CPUs which typically suffer from more substantial clock speed drops; ➁ AMD's implementation on the Zen 5 architecture is efficient but at the cost of die size; ➂ The mobile parts of AMD use a double-pumped AVX-256 approach to execute AVX-512 instructions, which allows for more cores in the processors.
September 17
- Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable Monitor Review: Par for the course➀ The Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable Monitor offers a compact, high-resolution display with useful features like a built-in stand and 75-watt charging pass-through. ➁ However, its build quality is subpar, and the price is higher than comparable models. ➂ The monitor's color performance is average, but it shines in brightness and versatility.
- How to resolve hotkey conflicts in Windows: Find out which program is using which shortcut➀ Learn how to identify the program using your hotkey; ➁ Use the free utility Spy++ to trace hotkey conflicts; ➂ Follow a step-by-step guide to resolve conflicts and find out which application is using the hotkey.
- Chinese scientists use Starlink signals to detect stealth aircraft and drones➀ Chinese scientists have successfully used Starlink satellite signals to detect a stealth target; ➁ The method relies on analyzing electromagnetic signals from a Starlink satellite; ➂ This new technology shows potential for detecting drones and stealth aircraft.
- Intel confirms $3 billion award for Secure Enclave: 18A chips coming to U.S. military➀ Intel is set to receive up to $3 billion in funding for the Secure Enclave program; ➁ The program aims to bolster the trusted production of advanced chips on Intel's 18A process technology for U.S. government use; ➂ Intel's partnership with the DoD dates back to 2020 and includes contributions to the SHIP program.
September 16
- Intel reportedly lost PlayStation 6 chip design contract to AMD in 2022 — the $30 billion deal was up for grabs➀ Intel reportedly lost the PlayStation 6 chip design contract to AMD in 2022; ➁ The contract, valued at around $30 billion, will benefit AMD and TSMC; ➂ Intel's decision to quibble over profit margins may have cost them the deal.
- Gigabyte GS27FA 190 Hz gaming monitor review: Responsive and smooth gameplay without frills➀ The Gigabyte GS27FA is a budget-friendly gaming monitor with excellent performance and low input lag; ➁ It offers a bright image, accurate colors, and a premium video processing experience; ➂ Despite its low price, it lacks certain features like wide gamut color, USB ports, or internal speakers.
- Radxa X4 Review: The Raspberry Pi Alternative➀ The Radxa X4 attempts to be a Raspberry Pi alternative but falls short in unleashing the full power of the N100 CPU. ➁ It boasts a powerful x86 CPU and Pi-like form factor, but lacks full CPU power and requires more power. ➃ The board is too large for standard Raspberry Pi cases and has cooling and power consumption concerns.
- Battery chemistry advance promises to deliver 'smaller, lighter, and cheaper' Li-ion cells➀ An advancement in battery chemistry is promising smaller, lighter, and cheaper Li-ion cells without compromising performance at the end of life; ➁ Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory identify cathode hydrogenation as the primary cause of lithium battery degradation; ➂ Mitigating self-discharge could lead to a future of improved rechargeable batteries.
September 15
- Cooler Master V SFX Platinum 1100 PSU Review➀ The Cooler Master V SFX Platinum 1100 offers an impressive power density, but struggles with thermal and noise performance under heavy loads; ➁ It boasts an 80 Plus Platinum certification and modular design, but suffers from poor power quality and fan noise; ➂ Ideal for niche builds, but not suitable for mainstream use.