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December 24
- 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.
- Palit unleashes its new Pandora: NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX SUPER turned into Mini AI hardware➀ Palit launches its first Mini AI hardware, the Pandora system, powered by NVIDIA's Jetson Orin NX SUPER. It's designed for AI inference and machine learning. ➁ The system runs Ubuntu and supports NVIDIA SDK, targeting enthusiasts and small developers. ➂ It's compact, lightweight, and ideal for smart retail, education, robotics, and generative AI applications.
December 19
- GTA 5 actor hints mysterious role in Grand Theft Auto 6 and release window➀ An actor from GTA V hints at a possible role in GTA VI; ➁ GTA fans are eagerly waiting for the sixth game; ➂ The actor Johnny Ray Gill subtly teased his involvement in GTA VI.
- Helldivers 2 and Killzone crossover DLC sparks angry revolt from gamers➀ Sony has reportedly removed leaked images of a crossover between Helldivers 2 and Killzone. ➁ The DLC is priced at 1,975 Super Credits, sparking anger among players. ➂ Arrowhead Studios CEO's comments on the DLC's pricing and content were met with backlash.
- AMD slated to expand Zen 5 line-up with new Ryzen 'non-X' CPU in late January➀ AMD is expected to release the non-X version of the Ryzen 5 9600X in late January; ➁ The Ryzen 5 9600 will feature lower clock speeds than the Ryzen 9600X; ➂ The Ryzen 5 9600 box is rumored to include a Wraith Stealth CPU cooler.
- Black Myth: Wukong, Space Marine 2, and Helldivers 2 lead 2024 Steam Awards nominations➀ The 2024 Steam Awards nominees have been announced; ➁ Black Myth: Wukong, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and Helldivers 2 are leading the nominees; ➃ Voting is open from December 19 to December 31, with community participation determining the winners.
December 18
- Apple could release its foldable iPad slightly earlier than expected➀ Apple is reportedly developing foldable iPhone and iPad devices, with the iPhone expected in 2026; ➁ The foldable iPad, likely a 'Pro' model, is anticipated to be the size of two iPad Pros side-by-side; ➂ Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable device.
- SK hynix develops new PS1012 U.2 high-capacity SSD for AI data centers, up to 61TB➀ SK hynix has developed a new high-capacity SSD, the PS1012 U.2, for AI data centers, with a 61TB capacity using QLC technology and PCIe 5.0 for 32 GT/s transfer speeds; ➁ The new SSD doubles the bandwidth to the SSD with PCIe Gen5, offering 32 GT/s and 13GB/sec sequential read performance; ➂ SK hynix plans to supply samples to global server manufacturers and aims to expand its product line with 122TB and 244TB SSDs by 2025.
- Apple is finally fixing the fatal flaws the Magic Mouse is suffering from➀ Apple may be redesigning the Magic Mouse, which has remained mostly unchanged for 15 years; ➁ The original Magic Mouse was poorly received due to its design and charging port location; ➂ Apple is reportedly working on a new Magic Mouse with a new charging port and software, expected to be released in 12 to 18 months.
- BBC complains to Apple after its AI generates misleading headline about Luigi Mangione➀ The BBC has lodged a complaint with Apple regarding its new Apple Intelligence feature; ➁ The AI generated a misleading headline about Luigi Mangione; ➂ Apple's AI produced a factually incorrect headline that was discovered by the BBC.
- NVIDIA GB200 AI server mass production, peak shipments could be delayed until Q2 or Q3 2025➀ NVIDIA's GB200 AI servers face supply chain delays; ➁ Mass production may be delayed until Q2 or Q3 2025 due to high design specifications; ➂ The GB200 NVL72 model requires advanced NVLink connectivity and high TDP, prompting a shift towards liquid cooling solutions.
- Analyst: Switch 2 to follow Switch sales trends, Switch 2 to sell more than 80 million by 2028➀ Analyst DFC Intelligence predicts the Nintendo Switch 2 will sell 15-17 million units in its first year; ➁ Sales are expected to mirror the original Switch's success, with backward compatibility and early availability; ➂ By 2028, the Switch 2 is projected to have an installed base of 80 million users.
- NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5080 expected to feature faster 30Gbps GDDR7 memory, 400W power➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to feature 16GB GDDR7 memory, offering up to 960GB/sec bandwidth and 400W power consumption; ➁ The GPU promises significant performance improvements, especially in ray tracing and 4K gaming; ➂ The new GeForce RTX 5080 is rumored to have 10,752 CUDA cores and will offer a significant upgrade over the RTX 4090.
- NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU may get faster VRAM than RTX 5090, but 16GB looks shaky for future-proofing➀ The RTX 5080 may feature 16GB of 30Gbps GDDR7 VRAM, making it unique in the RTX 5000 series; ➁ The RTX 5060 might come with only 8GB VRAM, potentially disappointing users; ➂ The RTX 5080's 960GB/s bandwidth is impressive, but the 16GB VRAM may not be enough for future-proofing.
December 17
- Stop Spam and Scams: Create a Private Online Identity➀ The risks of sharing personal information online; ➁ The dangers of scam calls and texts; ➂ How Surfshark's Alternative Number and Alternative ID tools can protect your privacy.
- Multiple Nintendo insiders point to same month for Switch 2 unveiling➀ Multiple Nintendo insiders have hinted at a specific month for the announcement of a new console; ➁ Sources suggest Nintendo plans to unveil the Switch 2 in early January; ➂ Leaker and Reddit user provide additional evidence supporting the early January release window.
- Nintendo Switch 2 leaker points to new Mario Kart game as launch title➀ An anonymous source reveals details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console; ➁ The source suggests a new Mario Kart game will be the launch title; ➂ The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have a unique design and features.