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February 20
- Intel principal engineer: TSMC deal a mistake, Intel 18A is more advanced, has early adopters
➀ Intel principal engineer Joseph Bonetti argues against a rumored TSMC deal, stating that Intel's 18A process node is more advanced and nearing completion.
➁ Bonetti mentions that early adopters of Intel 18A include Microsoft and Amazon.
➂ He discusses the challenges facing Intel and the unprofitability of Intel Foundry Services (IFS) due to large investments and the lack of major external contracts.
February 19
- AMD Ryzen 9950X3D disappoints in benchmark rumor - but it seems the CPU may be close to release
➀ AMD的Ryzen 9 9950X3D和9900X3D处理器的最新基准测试泄露表明，多核性能的代际提升较弱，尤其是旗舰CPU。尽管如此，这些基准测试的出现至少表明新芯片即将上市。
➁ 与前代相比，Ryzen 9950X3D的单核性能提升了约15%，但在多核方面，代际提升仅为约4%，这至少看起来有些令人失望。
➂ Ryzen 9900X3D与7900X3D相比，单核性能提升了15%，多核性能提升了9%，但仍然落后。
- Marvel Rivals dev team shocked with layoffs despite shooter's million-dollar success
➀ NetEase laid off the development team behind the successful game Marvel Rivals, despite its impressive achievements, including 10 million players in 72 hours and $130 million in revenue in its first month.
➁ The layoffs are part of a re-evaluation of NetEase's core business, with no statement on future content plans.
➂ The game has seen high playercounts on all platforms and has been among the top-earning games on various storefronts.
- Samsung Vice Chairman meets with NVIDIA CEO in the US: its 8-Hi HBM3E could finally be ready
➀ Samsung Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun met with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to discuss supplying 8-Hi HBM3E memory for AI GPUs.
➁ Despite delays, Samsung aims for certification by early 2025, while SK hynix has taken most of NVIDIA's requests.
➂ Samsung was expecting to have its HBM3E memory quality certification achieved by 2H 2024, but it missed that by a long shot.
February 18
- ASUS laptops that were previously blocked due to BSOD crashes can finally get Windows 11 24H2
➀ ASUS laptop owners previously blocked from installing Windows 11 24H2 can now proceed with the update due to a BIOS fix.
➁ The issue was caused by compatibility issues with certain hardware components in ASUS laptops.
➂ Users need to update their BIOS to the latest version to proceed with the Windows 11, version 24H2 upgrade.
- Bethesda offers 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to immortalize yourself in Elder Scrolls 6
➀ Bethesda is offering a unique opportunity for fans of the Elder Scrolls series to be immortalized in The Elder Scrolls VI.
➁ The Make-A-Wish Foundation is partnering with Bethesda for a silent auction to create an NPC character in the game.
➂ The auction is currently live on the Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic website with a starting bid of $10,450.
- GTA 6 to support user-generated content, Rockstar meeting with Roblox and Fortnite creators
➀ Rockstar 正在与 Roblox、Fortnite 和 GTA V 的顶级创作者合作，以增强《侠盗猎车手 VI》的用户生成内容。
➁ 游戏将扩展 GTA Online 的模组制作和角色扮演功能，可能包括收入共享和品牌合作。
➂ 《侠盗猎车手 VI》预计将在今年晚些时候发布。
February 16
- TSMC CEO ruled out acquiring Intel's semiconductor fabs back in October 2024
➀ TSMC CEO Dr. C.C. Wei confirmed no plans to acquire Intel's US semiconductor facilities despite rumors.
➁ Wei emphasized that Intel is a good customer and sends significant business to TSMC.
➂ The Trump administration's stance on foreign ownership of US chip factories and potential support for a foreign company operating Intel's facilities remain unclear.
- TSMC to begin construction on 3rd fab in Arizona in mid-2025, entire year earlier than planned
➀ TSMC plans to start construction of its third factory in Arizona by mid-2025, a year ahead of schedule.
➁ The new CoWoS advanced packaging plant in the US is also under consideration.
➂ This expansion is part of TSMC's strategy to increase its presence in the US amidst concerns over foreign control of the semiconductor industry.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 supply will be 'stupidly high soon' leaving scalpers to 'cry so hard'
➀ NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5090显卡需求旺盛，但库存有限；
➁ 为了应对需求，NVIDIA利用多余的TSMC产能生产更多的RTX 50系列GPU；
➂ 预计RTX 5090的供应量将显著增加，影响黄牛；
➃ 即将推出的产品包括RTX 5070 Ti、RTX 5070和RTX 5060。
- Scientists have grown human teeth in pig jaws for your next dental replacement
➀ Researchers have successfully grown human teeth in pig jaws, offering a potential new method for tooth replacement.
➁ The study, published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine, involves a mix of human and pig tooth cells grown in pig jaws.
➂ The bioengineered tooth buds are still in the early stages of development but show promise for future applications.
February 15
- Ubisoft is optimistic for Assassin's Creed: Shadows despite confirming more layoffs
➀ Ubisoft's revenue dropped by 31.4% year-on-year for the nine months ending December 31, 2024.
➁ Despite the financial struggles, the company is optimistic about the release of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, with strong pre-sales.
➂ Ubisoft plans to exceed cost reduction targets by the end of fiscal year 25 through restructuring and layoffs.
- Reddit confirms an incoming paywall will be released later this year
➀ Reddit首席执行官Steve Huffman在AMA中确认，预计将在今年晚些时候推出付费墙；
➁ Huffman之前曾暗示Reddit可能会在平台上引入付费墙；
➂ 付费子版块将需要付费才能访问其内容，这是之前提到的付费墙。
- AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 XT retail packaging teased: flagship RDNA 4 requires 900W or more
➀ AMD即将推出的Radeon RX 9070 XT显卡采用RDNA 4架构，需要900W以上的电源，提供64个计算单元、AMD HYPR-RX和DisplayPort 2.1a。售价599美元，预计将与NVIDIA的RTX 5070 Ti竞争。性能泄露显示，在4K游戏中比RTX 5080慢10%。
➁ 新的RDNA 4显卡需要PCIe x16插槽、至少900W或更高的电源、至少8GB的RAM（推荐16GB）以及Linux或Windows 10/11 x64操作系统。
➂ 预计RX 9070 XT显卡将配备16GB GDDR6内存，售价599美元，比NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5070 Ti便宜150美元。
- Arm to unveil first in-house chip after securing Meta as first major customer
➀ Arm计划推出其首款自研芯片，可能是一款服务器CPU芯片，将由台积电生产；
➁ 报道称，Arm已将Meta作为其首个客户之一，计划最早于今年夏天推出这款芯片；
➂ Arm原本设计半导体结构并将其设计许可给苹果、英伟达等公司，现在将带着自己的服务器CPU进入市场。
February 14
- PassMark observes CPUs are slower in 2025 - and no, we don't think this is Windows 11's fault
➀ PassMark观察到2025年初CPU性能下降；
➁ 推测原因可能是硬件或软件问题，如软件冗余或Windows 11的影响；
➂ 注意到自2020年以来，超过8核心处理器的采用率停滞不前。
- NVIDIA x MediaTek rumored on new AI smartphone chip now, AI PC chip to debut at Comptuex 2025
➀ NVIDIA和MediaTek正在合作开发一款新的AI智能手机芯片和基于Arm架构的AI PC处理器，预计将在2025年Computex上发布。
➁ 这项合作旨在加强NVIDIA在定制芯片市场的地位。
➂ AI PC芯片将采用TSMC的3nm工艺和Blackwell架构。
- SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 series 'Nitro+' custom RDNA 4 spotted: triple-slot, hidden connectors
➀ SAPPHIRE is developing the Radeon RX 9000 series 'Nitro+' graphics cards with RDNA 4 architecture, set for launch in early March.
➁ The RX 9070 Nitro+ models feature a large triple-fan cooler, hidden power connectors, and a removable backplate.
➂ The RX 9070 XT is expected to be priced at $599, offering competitive performance against NVIDIA's RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti.
- AMD officially announces Radeon RX 9000 series 'RDNA 4' reveal for February 28, launch in March
➀ AMD官方宣布将于2月28日揭晓下一代Radeon RX 9000系列'RDNA 4'显卡；
➁ 新卡预计3月初上市；
➂ 核心显卡RX 9070 XT配备16GB GDDR6内存，售价传闻为599美元；
➃ 性能泄露显示，RX 9070 XT在4K游戏中的性能比RTX 5080慢10%，但在光线追踪方面优于RDNA；
➄ RX 9070 XT的售价可能比NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5070 Ti便宜150美元。
February 13
- Google's former chief warns AI could lead to a 'Bin Laden' style attack
➀ Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed concerns about AI being weaponized for terror, emphasizing the risk of misuse by terrorists or rogue states.
➁ Schmidt highlighted the possibility of AI being used to create biological weapons, cyberattacks, or other forms of mass destruction.
➂ Despite his fears, Schmidt agrees that over-regulation could stifle innovation in the AI sector.
- GTA 5's ex-lead just revealed a new game - fans are calling it 'GTA 2077'
➀ Former Rockstar lead Leslie Benzies is developing a new third-person shooter set in a dystopian sci-fi city, releasing in 2025 alongside GTA 6.
➁ The game, 'Mindseye', is an action-packed title with a focus on cinematic narrative elements and high-octane combat.
➂ The protagonist, Jacob Diaz, is a former soldier with a neural implant and fragmented memories, navigating a world of AI, high-tech experimentation, and military corruption.
- Sam Altman backpedals on release of o3, shortly after de-hyping 'superintelligence' claims
➀ Sam Altman 宣布 OpenAI 取消了 o3 模型的全面发布，理由是模型和产品复杂性的增加，并希望简化产品线。
➁ OpenAI 将所有精力集中在 GPT-5 的发布上，该模型将融合 o3 的元素。
➂ Altman 上个月警告 AI 粉丝，不要对 OpenAI 向超级智能发展的进展抱有过高期望。
- Assassin's Creed Shadows PC specs, GeForce RTX 4090, DLSS required for Full RT in 4K
➀ Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is set for a March 20 release, featuring ray-traced visuals and running on the Anvil engine.
➁ The game supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, with detailed PC specs revealing varying requirements for different ray tracing modes.
➂ High-end GPUs are needed for optimal performance, and the game will not support the Steam Deck at launch.
- NVIDIA's Jensen Huang 'No AI can replace 100% of a job, but many can replace 80% of what we do'
➀ According to Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, AI is more likely to augment jobs than fully replace them, automating up to 80% of tasks.
➁ Huang compares this shift to the early invention of electricity, heralding the beginning of a new Industrial Revolution.
➂ He suggests that AI advancements are outpacing Moore's Law, with computing power increasing by a million times in 10 years.
- GeForce RTX 5060 launch pushed back to April due to 'chip supply constraints'
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';
➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;
➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.
February 12
- be quiet! Silent Loop 3 announced, a new AIO cooler with whisper-quiet performance
➀ be quiet! 将推出 Silent Loop 3 AIO 液冷散热器，专为静音运行设计，配备 6 极电机、三腔泵和 Silent Wings 4 风扇。
➁ 有 240mm、360mm 和 420mm 三种尺寸可供选择，采用简约设计，带有时尚的 ARGB 图案，价格从 139.90 美元到 174.90 美元不等。
➂ 该系列将于 2 月 25 日上市，CEO Aaron Licht 表示，Silent Loop 3 是一款性能卓越且静音的一体式水冷散热器，适合追求静音高性能液冷的用户。
- Palmer Luckey-founded Anduril inks huge US Army deal: 'turning soldiers into superheroes'
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
- G.SKILL announces OC World Cup 2025 with $40,000 USD total cash prize pool
➀ G.SKILL OC World Cup 2025 将于 5 月 20 日至 23 日在台北 Computex 举行；
➁ 线上预选赛于 2 月 15 日至 3 月 19 日在 HWBOT.org 上进行；
➂ 九位决赛选手将使用英特尔 CPU 和 G.Skill DDR5 内存争夺 40,000 美元的奖金池，冠军将获得 10,000 美元。
- AMD releases new Radeon beta drivers for Monster Hunter Wilds and Civilization VII
➀ AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.2.1 is a beta update for Radeon GPUs, adding support for new games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Avowed.
➁ It addresses a black screen issue in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
➂ Known issues include crashes in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
February 11
- Lemokey L5 HE 8K, the 'Ultimate Magnetic Gaming Keyboard,' available for pre-order
➀ Lemokey，Keychron旗下的游戏品牌，推出了Lemokey L5 HE 8K磁吸游戏键盘，具有超快磁控开关、8K扫描率和可定制触发功能。它拥有独特的设计和高级功能，如模拟模式和多重按键操作。
➁ 该键盘支持快速触发功能，配备可调节触发点的Lemokey超快Lime MHall效应磁控开关，具有0.01至3.35mm的触发点范围和0.01mm的微观灵敏度调整增量。
➂ Lemokey L5 HE 8K采用CNC加工的铝合金机身和双色PBT键帽，具有赛博朋克风格的外观，融合了科幻元素和透明度，采用紧凑的75%尺寸。