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December 30
- ASUS ROG NUC 2025 leaked: Intel Cere Ultra 200 series CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPU➀ ASUS is set to unveil its next-gen ROG NUC Mini-PC at CES 2025; ➁ The new model will feature Intel's Core Ultra 200H 'Arrow Lake-H' CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs; ➂ The new ROG NUC will include a USB-C port and is expected to feature the RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 GPU.
- Samsung loses bid to make Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, moves to TSMC N3P process node➀ Samsung lost the contract for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor to TSMC; ➁ TSMC will use its N3P process node for mass production; ➂ This is a setback for Samsung's semiconductor business struggling with high-end chip production.
December 27
- SK hynix preps 16-Hi HBM3E memory mass production in 2025, just before HBM4 makes its debut➀ SK hynix is preparing for mass production of its 16-Hi HBM3E memory; ➁ The company is integrating new equipment and optimizing facilities; ➂ Production tests have begun, with supply expected in the first half of 2025.
- Clevo's next-gen X580 laptop teased: 18-inch display, Arrow Lake-HX CPU, RTX 50 Laptop GPU➀ Clevo is set to launch the X580 gaming laptop with an 18-inch display, Arrow Lake-HX processor, and RTX 50 series GPU; ➁ The laptop supports up to 192GB RAM, Gen5 SSD, and includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports; ➂ It offers 4K and QHD display options and weighs approximately 3.6kg.
- Intel's new Core Ultra 9 275HX 'Arrow Lake-HX' CPU spotted: 24C/24T chip at up to 5.3GHz speeds➀ Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake-HX laptop processors, including the Core Ultra 9 275HX, feature 24 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock up to 5.3GHz. The series will debut at CES 2025. ➁ The new Core Ultra 9 275HX processor was spotted inside a new Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop with 24 cores and 24 threads, boosting at up to 5.3GHz. ➃ Intel has dropped Hyper-Threading from its Arrow Lake CPUs, with the Core Ultra 9 275HX featuring a lower boost clock than the 285HX.
December 26
- TSMC dominance leads South Korea to consider its own semiconductor biz with KSMC➀ TSMC's dominance in the semiconductor industry prompts South Korea to consider establishing KSMC; ➁ KSMC aims to support local semiconductor industry development; ➂ Challenges include technological gaps and talent shortages.
- Best Christmas Gift Ever: ASML sells 'Lego' model of its TWINSCAN EXE:5000 High-NA machine➀ ASML is selling a Lego set of its TWINSCAN EXE:5000 High-NA EUV lithography machine exclusively to employees for its 40th anniversary; ➁ The Lego set costs $216, while the actual machine costs over $350 million; ➂ Despite public interest, ASML confirmed it remains an employee-only item.
- AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 9070 XT leaks: flagship RDNA 4 GPU boosts to 3.1GHz, 260-330W power➀ AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card with RDNA 4 architecture is rumored to have a boost clock of up to 3.1GHz and a TBP ranging from 260W to 330W; ➁ The card is expected to outperform the RX 7900 XTX by 45% in RT gaming and will be unveiled at CES 2025; ➂ The base GPU clock is expected to be 2.8GHz with boost clocks up to 3.0GHz to 3.1GHz.
- AMD and NVIDIA ship next-gen gaming GPUs from China to US before Jan 20 to escape tariffs➀ NVIDIA and AMD are shipping their latest GeForce RTX 50 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs to the US before the new tariffs on January 20, 2025. ➁ Both companies will showcase their new GPUs at CES 2025. ➃ NVIDIA plans to release multiple RTX 50 series models, while AMD introduces the RDNA 4 architecture.
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 PCB leaked again: this time with Samsung 28Gbps GDDR7 chips➀ A leak reveals NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 PCB featuring the GB202 GPU and Samsung's 28Gbps GDDR7 memory modules; ➁ The card is expected to have 32GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit interface, offering 1792GB/sec bandwidth; ➂ The PCB includes 28 VRMs and a single 16-pin power connector.
- AYANEO 3 is the world's first modular handheld: buttons, touchpads swappable with magnets➀ AYANEO has introduced the AYANEO 3, the world's first modular handheld gaming device; ➁ The 'Magic Module' technology allows for customizable button and controller layouts; ➂ The device features AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or Ryzen 7 8840U processors, and comes in black and white with LCD and OLED display options.
- Take-Two CEO says the obvious: Grand Theft Auto 6 will be extraordinary, and worth waiting for➀ Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expresses excitement for GTA 6, emphasizing its extraordinary features and unexpected elements. ➁ He highlights the importance of fan feedback and innovation, noting that the biggest hits are often unexpected. ➃ Zelnick reflects on GTA 5 Online's unexpected success and its evolution over time.
December 25
- Apples next-gen M5 series processor leaks: TSMC N3P, server-grade SoIC advanced packaging➀ Apple's next-gen M5 series processors are in the prototype phase using TSMC's N3P node; ➁ Mass production expected in 2025 and 2026 for M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra; ➂ Server-grade SoIC packaging and separate CPU and GPU designs for improved yields and thermal performance.
- SK hynix has major HBM order to Broadcom: which is making AI chips for Google, Meta, ByteDance➀ SK hynix is rumored to deliver a significant HBM memory order to Broadcom in 2025; ➁ Broadcom is developing new AI chips for Google, Meta, and ByteDance; ➃ SK hynix will increase its HBM production capacity to meet the demand.
- NVIDIA's next-gen 'market-grabbing weapon': GB300 AI GPUs to be unveiled at GTC 2025➀ NVIDIA is set to unveil its GB300 AI server platform at GTC 2025; ➁ The new B300 AI GPUs will offer up to 1400W power and 1.5x FP4 performance over the B200; ➂ The GB300 will feature 288GB HBM3E memory, improved connectivity, and a slot design.
December 24
- SCDKEY brings festive cheer with Windows 11 Pro for $23.50 and more exclusive Christmas deals➀ SCDKEY is offering festive discounts on Windows 11 Pro and other software keys; ➁ Use the code TT25 for a 25% discount on selected products; ➂ Free upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10.
- Honey extension exposed as the biggest scam in YouTube history➀ The Honey extension has been revealed as a scam; ➁ It diverts affiliate marketing funds from partners; ➂ It misleads consumers.
- Baldur's Gate 3 studio lead explains the formula for success in the games industry➀ Swen Vincke, the studio lead of Baldur's Gate 3, discusses the current state of the gaming industry at The Game Awards 2024; ➁ He emphasizes the importance of passion and respect in publisher-developer relationships; ➂ Vincke shares the studio's approach to game development, focusing on creating games they would want to play themselves.
December 23
- Intel's latest Arc Graphics driver fixes some issues for the new Intel Arc B580 GPU➀ Intel released a new driver update for the Arc B580 GPU; ➁ The update addresses issues in games like Elden Ring and F1 24; ➂ Intel promises regular driver updates for performance enhancement and issue resolution.
- LG has just launched the world's first fully wireless and transparent OLED TV for $60,000➀ LG has launched the world's first fully wireless and transparent OLED TV; ➁ The 77-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED T features a self-lit screen that transitions from transparent to opaque; ➂ The TV is priced at $60,000 and supports 4K at 120Hz with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync.
- Steam Replay is back, giving you a fresh look at what you've been playing in 2024➀ Steam Replay 2024 provides a personalized summary of your PC gaming activity; ➁ It highlights stats like achievements and playtime; ➂ It reveals the popularity of classics over new releases.
- SEGA may create its own subscription service similar to EA Play, Ubisoft+, or Switch Online➀ SEGA正在考虑进入订阅市场，受到Game Pass等服务的启发；➁ 如果SEGA推出自己的订阅服务，可能会影响其在PlayStation Plus和Xbox Game Pass等现有平台上的存在；➂ SEGA旨在直接向核心粉丝变现，但面临着软件销售减少的挑战。
December 22
- Bad news for Copilot+ laptops: AI PC 'supercycle' is a bust already claims one analyst➀ AI laptops like Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs face uncertain future; ➁ Micron's Q3 earnings weaker than expected; ➂ AI PC and smartphone 'supercycle' not materializing as projected
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses thick dummy silicon: uses 93% of CCD stack, no perf boost, but crucial➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D features thick dummy silicon layers using 93% of the CCD stack for stability; ➁ The 3D chiplet is now positioned underneath the CCD; ➂ The thick silicon layer provides structural support and protection for the processor.
- ASUS chairman: we are working on a humanoid robot, will fight Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus robot➀ ASUS is developing its first humanoid robot to compete with Tesla's Optimus; ➁ Despite existing Zenbo robots, ASUS is stepping into the humanoid robot market; ➂ The industry faces challenges with AI and AGI development, focusing on humanoid robots.
- NVIDIA to launch GeForce RTX 5080 16GB first, ultra-enthusiast RTX 5090 32GB comes next➀ NVIDIA is set to launch the GeForce RTX 5080 16GB and RTX 5090 32GB graphics cards; ➁ The RTX 5080 will have 16GB GDDR7 memory, while the RTX 5090 will have 32GB GDDR7, 21,760 CUDA cores, and 600W power; ➂ The RTX 5090 will offer significant performance improvements, especially in 4K and ray tracing.
December 21
- Man who says he invented bitcoin faces prison, after filing an insane $1.2 TRILLION lawsuit➀ Australian computer scientist Craig Wright falsely claimed to have invented Bitcoin and was sentenced for contempt of court. ➁ Wright's lawsuit against Jack Dorsey's company, Block, was dismissed. ➂ Wright was sentenced to a suspended one-year prison term for lying and forging documents.
- Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus laptop teased with rollable display, debuts at CES 2025➀ Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus laptop with a rollable display is set to debut at CES 2025; ➁ The laptop is designed for multitasking, allowing one screen to be split into two separate displays; ➂ It features a unique design with a rollable screen and a heavier base for stability.
- This doughnut store in Indiana, USA is still using a Commodore 64 as a cash register➀ Hilligross Bakery in Indiana is using two Commodore 64 systems as cash registers; ➁ The Commodore 64 was released in 1982 and is the highest-selling individual computer; ➂ Despite its outdated specifications, it still serves business needs effectively.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU leaks: 40-60% faster than RTX 4080 Laptop GPU➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is rumored to be 40-60% faster than the RTX 4080; ➁ The GPU is expected to feature 16GB of GDDR7 memory, a 175W max TGP, and 7680 CUDA cores; ➂ The new GPU is rumored to debut at CES 2025.