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January 2
- MSI Raider 18 HX gaming laptop teased: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU➀ MSI's upcoming Raider 18 HX NRE gaming laptop is rumored to feature Intel's Core Ultra 9 285HX CPU and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 GPU; ➁ The laptop is expected to have 64GB of RAM and an 18-inch Mini-LED panel; ➂ The laptop is set to debut at CES 2025.
- Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas, now a 'possible act of terror'➀ A Tesla Cybertruck filled with explosives exploded outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas; ➁ Elon Musk confirmed the explosion was caused by fireworks or a bomb, not a vehicle malfunction; ➂ The incident is under investigation, with potential links to a New Orleans attack.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to hit retail shelves on January 21, 2025➀ NVIDIA is set to announce the GeForce RTX 50 Series, with the RTX 5080 launching on January 21, 2025. ➁ The RTX 5080 will feature advanced GDDR7 memory and is expected to outperform the RTX 4090. ➂ The RTX 5080 is part of the Blackwell architecture and will be available from NVIDIA partners.
December 31
- SK hynix boss to meet with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 to talk about next-gen HBM4➀ SK Hynix Chairman Chey Tae-won is rumored to meet with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 to discuss HBM4 memory for future AI GPUs; ➁ NVIDIA has requested expedited HBM4 production for its Rubin R100 AI GPUs; ➂ NVIDIA's CES keynote will highlight advancements, including the GeForce RTX 50 series.
- GTA 6 projected to generate $3.2B revenue in first 12 months, $1B in pre-orders already➀ GTA 6 is projected to generate over $3.2 billion in its first year; ➁ Over $1 billion in pre-orders for the 2025 game; ➂ Analysts anticipate it as a major entertainment launch.
- Steam saw close to 19,000 PC games released throughout 2024, 32% more than 2023➀ In 2024, Steam saw a 32% increase in PC game releases, totaling 18,965, with 79% classified as 'Limited Games'; ➁ The surge in releases began with Steam Direct in 2017; ➂ Despite the high number, only a few games like Black Myth: Wukong became hits.
- ONEXSUGAR dual-screen gaming handheld announced: Android OS and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor➀ ONEXSUGAR gaming handheld announced with dual-screen design and rotatable controllers; ➁ Runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC with Android OS; ➂ Detailed specifications limited, more information expected as CES 2025 approaches
- Sony explains why the PS Portal only streams PlayStation games and doesn't natively play them➀ Sony's PS Portal only streams PlayStation games due to profitability and simplified game development; ➁ Sony aims to ease developer burden by avoiding new platform complexities; ➂ Cloud gaming and remote play are prioritized to support content creation without inconvenience.
- Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 14/15 laptop leaked: new design drops the TrackPoint➀ Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 14/15 laptops have been leaked, revealing the removal of the TrackPoint and reduced connectivity options; ➁ The new laptops are expected to include Intel's Core Ultra 200 series CPUs; ➂ The full reveal is set for CES 2025.
December 30
- Intel is prepping to launch a new Arc 'Battlemage' GPU with 24GB of VRAM in 2025➀ Intel is preparing to launch a new Arc 'Battlemage' GPU with 24GB of VRAM in 2025; ➁ The GPU is targeted at the AI and Pro market where VRAM capacity is crucial; ➂ The new GPU is expected to be a successor to the first generation of Intel Arc Pro GPUs.
- AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT will stick with traditional 8-pin power➀ AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 flagship GPU, the Radeon RX 9070 XT, will target the mid-range market; ➁ The RX 9070 XT features a boost clock of up to 3.1 GHz and a TBP of 260W; ➂ AMD will not require partners to use the new 12V-2x6 power connector for the Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070.
- LG's new OLED TV tech at CES 2025: 83-inch QD-OLED, G5 series with 165Hz, 4-stack WOLED panels➀ LG plans to showcase its OLED TV advancements at CES 2025, including an 83-inch QD-OLED TV and a G5 series OLED TV with a 165Hz refresh rate; ➁ LG is developing a 4-layer OLED panel, expected in 2025, offering 25% more brightness and improved efficiency; ➂ LG Display unveiled the next-generation OLED technology with a smaller prototype, promising 25% more brightness, longer lifetime, and higher efficiency.
- NVIDIA's next-gen ultra-enthusiast GeForce RTX 5090 rumored at $2600, RTX 5080 at $1500➀ NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 is rumored to cost $2600 with 32GB GDDR7 memory; ➁ Expected to offer 50-70% more performance at 4K than RTX 4090; ➂ RTX 5090 rumored to have 21,760 CUDA cores and 2.0TB/sec memory bandwidth.
- Steam's Best of 2024 list highlights the biggest selling new PC games of the year➀ Steam's Best of 2024 list highlights the biggest selling new PC games of the year; ➁ Notable new releases include Black Myth: Wukong and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2; ➂ Elden Ring and Apex Legends are among the top sellers.
- 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.