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November 11
- Nintendo confirms when it will announce the Switch successor➀ Nintendo plans to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch during the fiscal year ending April 2025; ➁ The company emphasizes the importance of the Nintendo Account, which will play a significant role in the next-generation console; ➂ The Nintendo Account will maintain continuity with over 100 million users.
- Pokemon sales hit 99 million on the Nintendo Switch, 1.3 billion Switch games sold to date➀ Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch have sold over 99 million units; ➁ The Nintendo Switch has sold over 140 million units, making it Nintendo's second best-selling console after the Nintendo DS; ➂ The Pokemon franchise has seen a variety of game releases on the Switch, including Pokken Tournament, Pokemon Quest, and more.
- AI injected into Minecraft and left alone is now teaching itself how to play➀ Researchers have developed an AI named AIRIS that is learning to play Minecraft autonomously; ➁ The AI was developed by SingularityNET and the ASI Alliance and started from scratch within Minecraft; ➂ The AI uses environmental inputs and movement actions to explore and map the game world.
- Microsoft could copy Apple and rebrand AI features from Copilot to 'Windows Intelligence'➀ Microsoft might be rebranding its AI suite from 'Copilot' to 'Windows Intelligence'; ➁ The change is suggested by a template file reference; ➂ The move could be a direct copy of Apple's branding strategy with 'Apple Intelligence'.
- EUV lithography machine leader ASML struck by IT outage that affected its facilities globally➀ ASML experienced a global IT outage disrupting its operations; ➁ The outage affected clean rooms and communication with suppliers; ➂ ASML is crucial for companies like TSMC and Intel.
- AYANEO 3 gaming handheld announced, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, high refresh-rate OLED➀ AYANEO 3 is a new flagship gaming handheld with options for a 7-inch LCD or OLED display and powerful APUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RDNA 3.5 graphics; ➁ The AYANEO 3 features a stylish design with ergonomic features and front-facing speakers; ➂ The AI 9 HX 370 variant includes the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI hardware, with access to Copilot+ features.
- Sony's president says forcing PC gamers onto the PlayStation Network is about keeping them safe➀ Sony's president says forcing PC gamers onto the PlayStation Network is about keeping them safe; ➁ The requirement for PC gamers to sign into PlayStation Network (PSN) has been unpopular among PC gamers; ➂ Sony's president acknowledges the decision could invite pushback but was made for safety.
- Intel says it will 'fix' Arrow Lake and Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU gaming performance➀ Intel acknowledges the underperformance of the Core Ultra 200S series, including the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, in gaming benchmarks; ➁ Intel plans to release updates by the end of November or early December to address the performance issues; ➂ Intel identifies multifactor issues at the OS and BIOS levels and will release a comprehensive update.
November 10
- SpaceX 'Marslink' high-speed internet from Mars to Earth: Elon says 'a very basic first step'➀ SpaceX has introduced 'Marslink', a concept for high-speed internet between Mars and Earth using an adaptation of its Starlink satellite network. ➁ The system aims to provide a data relay capable of transmitting 4Mbps or more across the distance between the planets. ➃ SpaceX presented Marslink to NASA with the aim of establishing a high-speed data relay system.
- MSI 'X3D Gaming Mode' feature: faster gaming perf with single, dual-CCD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs➀ MSI introduces the 'X3D Gaming Mode' to enhance performance on Ryzen processors; ➁ The feature benefits dual CCD processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D; ➂ It allows disabling other CCD or SMT for improved gaming performance.
November 9
- This'll fix it: Intel resumes FREE coffee, tea for staffers to boost morale, costs $100M a year➀ Intel is reintroducing free coffee and tea for employees to boost morale despite ongoing financial difficulties; ➁ The company has faced significant financial challenges, including a $16.6 billion loss in Q3 2024; ➂ Intel has recently laid off thousands of employees and implemented cost-cutting measures.
November 8
- NVIDIA trademarks future-gen GeForce RTX 6090 SUPER graphics card, RTX 5090 SUPER teased➀ NVIDIA has trademarked names for the GeForce RTX 60 series, including the RTX 6090 SUPER, RTX 6090 Ti, and RTX 6090, as well as the RTX 5090 SUPER, RTX 5090 Ti GPUs. ➁ The filings with the Eurasian Economic Commission suggest NVIDIA's strategy to stay ahead of AMD's upcoming RDNA. ➃ NVIDIA is preparing for future GPU releases, indicating the launch of new flagship cards.
- US President Biden, President-elect Trump could BOTH visit TSMC's Arizona fab opening ceremony➀ US President Biden and President-elect Trump are rumored to attend TSMC's semiconductor fab opening in Arizona in December 2024; ➁ TSMC is crucial for US tech giants like Apple, AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA; ➂ TSMC's new Arizona fab is significant for the US semiconductor industry.
- Grand Theft Auto 6 release date confirmed by Take-Two➀ Take-Two Interactive confirms the release of Grand Theft Auto VI for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025; ➁ The GTA series has sold over 435 million units, with GTA V accounting for 205 million; ➂ Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, mentions Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country as upcoming titles.
- Quanta to boost production of AI servers in the US, booked to 2025 because of 'insane demand'➀ Quanta Computer plans to increase AI server production in the US due to high demand; ➁ NVIDIA's GB200 is being trial-produced in Taiwan and the US, with production ramping up in Q1 2025; ➂ Quanta has production capacity on both the east and west coasts of the United States and will continue to expand its factories.
- CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Windows, app issues, and crashing, are making headlines again➀ Windows 11 24H2 is causing apps like Microsoft Office to hang or crash; ➁ The issue is linked to policy settings involving the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor; ➂ CrowdStrike has confirmed the issue is Windows-related and not related to its software.
- PNY's new PRO Elite Prime microSD card, up to 1.5TB for pros and gamers➀ The new PNY PRO Elite Prime microSD cards offer ultra-fast performance with transfer speeds up to 200 MB/s and write speeds up to 150 MB/s; ➁ Available in capacities from 64GB to 1.5TB with U3, V30, and A2 ratings; ➂ Ideal for high-demand tasks like 4K video capture and gaming.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D overclocked to 6.9GHz: 1000FPS in CS2, 2000FPS in Valorant at 100W power➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor is overclocked to 6.9GHz, achieving over 1000FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and over 2000FPS in Valorant; ➁ The overclocking is done using LN2 cooling and an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Gene motherboard; ➂ The processor consumes only 100W of power while delivering impressive gaming performance.
- AMD Ryzen 9800X3D sells out straight away - scalpers already offering CPU at inflated prices➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has quickly sold out in the US and UK; ➁ Scalpers are selling the CPU at inflated prices; ➂ The situation is different in Germany, with retailers having stock.
- No Man's Sky looks incredible in 8K @ 30FPS on PS5 Pro, dev boasts, with PSSR as a trump card➀ No Man's Sky developer praises the PS5 Pro and the game's 8K @ 30FPS visuals; ➁ PSSR technology provides excellent upscaling to 8K resolution at 30 FPS or 4K at 60 FPS; ➂ Developer Hello Games calls PS5 Pro an 'incredible feat of engineering'.
November 7
- AMD Ryzen 9950X3D CPU game benchmark leak might seem promising - but don't get excited yet➀ The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU has been leaked in a gaming benchmark for the game Factorio, confirming its existence and testing phase. ➁ However, the benchmark results are unreliable due to inconsistencies and unknown variables, such as potential overclocking. ➂ The Ryzen 9950X3D is likely to be inbound soon, if it's getting to the point where prerelease samples are showing up in benchmarks.
- Apple's flagship M4 Ultra expected to beat RTX 4090 in OpenGL and Vulkan APIs, not everywhere➀ Apple's upcoming M4 Ultra GPU is expected to outperform NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 in OpenGL and Vulkan APIs; ➁ The M4 Ultra will feature a 32-core CPU and an 80-core GPU, doubling the GPU cores of the M4 Max; ➂ Benchmarks suggest the M4 Ultra could achieve a Geekbench 6 compute score of 333,000.
- Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, full reveal on the way➀ Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, allowing it to play all current Switch games, including digital purchases. ➁ Nintendo Switch Online will also be available from launch. ➃ Further information about the successor to Nintendo Switch is coming 'at a later date'.
- Samsung's newly-rumored Galaxy S25 Slim will compete against Apple's new iPhone 17 Air in 2025➀ Samsung is rumored to launch the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Slim in April 2025; ➁ The new smartphone will compete against Apple's iPhone 17 Air; ➂ Samsung might also unveil the Galaxy Z Flip SE and Galaxy Z Fold 7 around the same time.
- NVIDIA moves orders away from Supermicro over dodgy financials, DOJ investigation➀ NVIDIA is redirecting orders away from Super Micro Computer due to financial issues and a DOJ investigation; ➁ Super Micro Computer is facing allegations of financial malfeasance; ➂ NVIDIA is shifting orders for its AI servers away from Super Micro Computer.
- ASUS unveils TUF Gaming A2 SSD enclosure: up to 20Gbps speeds over USB-C for all devices➀ ASUS launches the TUF Gaming A2 SSD enclosure; ➁ Supports up to 20Gbps data transfer via USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2; ➂ Features rugged design and high-grade silicon rubber for shock absorption.
November 6
- Nintendo Wii gets turned it into a Mini Gaming PC that can play Switch games➀ Tech By Matt将任天堂Wii改装成游戏PC；➁ 使用Minisforum UM773 Lite的Ryzen 7 7735HS APU；➂ 改装保留了原始电源按钮和GameCube控制器端口。
- Scientists discover gene that if tweaked can extend life by up to 30%➀ Researchers have identified a protein within the genetic code of fruit flies that can extend their lifespan by up to 30% when altered. ➁ The protein, F-actin, accumulates in the brain and slows down cellular cleaning, leading to waste build-up. ➂ The study suggests that manipulating F-actin could potentially extend human life.
- NVIDIA surpasses Apple as the single most valuable company in the world➀ NVIDIA has become the world's most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Apple with a market cap of $3.43 trillion; ➁ NVIDIA's share price has surged 2,700% over a 5-year period, nearly tripling in 2024 alone; ➂ NVIDIA's growth is attributed to its dominance in AI hardware and its ability to capitalize on the early opportunity of AI.
- Creating Hogwarts Legacy 2 is the biggest priority at Warner Bros. right now➀ Hogwarts Legacy has surpassed 30 million sales, becoming the best-selling game of 2023; ➁ Hogwarts Legacy 2 is one of the biggest priorities at Warner Bros. Discovery; ➂ The sequel will tie into the new Harry Potter HBO series.