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October 30
- Sony seals Concord and its developers fate after catastrophic $400 million failure➀ Sony has decided to permanently shut down the game Concord and close Firewalk Studios; ➁ Concord was a massive failure costing $400 million to develop but generating minimal revenue; ➂ Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst announced the decision in a blog post.
- OpenAI to build its first AI chip with Broadcom and TSMC, scaling back its foundry ambitions➀ OpenAI is collaborating with Broadcom and TSMC to develop its first in-house AI chip; ➁ The company is scaling back its foundry ambitions due to cost and time constraints; ➂ OpenAI is adopting a strategy of using industry partnerships and a mix of internal and external approaches to manage chip supply and costs.
- Turtle Beach's Stealth Pivot controller for PC and Xbox has a rotating stick and button layout➀ Turtle Beach introduces the Stealth Pivot, a new premium controller with rotating thumbstick and button modules for customizable layouts; ➁ The controller offers 2-in-1 functionality, Hall Effect sensors, AntiDrift thumbsticks, and a Connected Command Display; ➂ It is compatible with Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth devices, with adjustable trigger stops, mappable buttons, and up to 20 hours of wireless battery life.
- G.SKILL and ASUS break DDR5 frequency world record with incredible DDR5-12112 speed➀ G.SKILL and ASUS ROG set a new DDR5 frequency world record at 12,112 MT/s; ➁ The record was achieved using G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB memory and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU; ➂ The record-breaking performance showcases the capabilities of the latest Intel processors and G.SKILL DDR5 memory.
October 29
- Apple's new Magic Mouse suffers from the same two fatal flaws as the last generation➀ Apple's third-generation Magic Mouse retains the same design flaws as its predecessor; ➁ The lack of ergonomics and the charging port location are the main issues; ➂ The only change is the switch from a Lightning port to a USB-C port.
- Elon Musk xAI Colossus AI supercomputer with 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs gets in-depth look➀ Elon Musk's xAI has built the Colossus AI supercomputer in just 122 days; ➁ The system is powered by 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs; ➂ Supermicro liquid-cooled racks, each containing 64 GPUs, form mini clusters.
- Elon Musk leaks SpaceX staff call while gaming, revealing how close Starship was to disaster➀ SpaceX successfully launched and caught Starship, marking a significant achievement; ➁ The event was called Flight 5, with the booster Super Heavy being caught by the Mechazilla launch tower; ➂ Musk accidentally revealed the close call during a gaming stream, where staff mentioned a near-abort due to misconfiguration.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D full specs: 8C/16T Zen 5, 120W TDP, 96MB L3 cache, unlocked multiplier➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads with Zen 5 architecture, a 120W TDP, next-gen 3D V-Cache, 96MB of L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier; ➁ The processor has a 4.7GHz base clock and up to 5.2GHz boost clock; ➂ It is compatible with all AMD 600-series motherboards and has an unlocked multiplier.
- Apple's next-gen M5 chip to launch by end of 2025, new iPad Pro expected in late 2025, or 2026➀ Apple's next-gen M5 chip is expected to launch by the end of 2025; ➁ The new iPad Pro is expected to be released in late 2025 or early 2026; ➂ The M5 chip is designed for the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro and M5 MacBook laptops.
- Meta is developing a search engine so it can decrease its reliance on Google and Microsoft➀ Meta has been indexing the web for at least eight months to develop its own search engine for integration into Meta AI; ➁ The search engine aims to provide an alternative to Google Search and Microsoft Bing; ➂ Meta is using web crawlers for AI search and has partnered with Reuters for content sourcing.
October 28
- Intel Z890 motherboards and Arrow Lake CPUs reportedly have serious issues with Windows 11 24H2➀ Intel Arrow Lake CPUs with Z890 motherboards face issues with Windows 11 24H2; ➁ The conflict between integrated and discrete graphics causes crashes and reboots; ➂ ASUS provides a BIOS update or disabling integrated graphics as a workaround.
- AMD Ryzen 9800X3D full specs spilled, plus benchmark leak sees the CPU equal 9950X in Geekbench➀ AMD Ryzen 9800X3D has been leaked with strong non-gaming performance in Geekbench; ➁ The CPU is expected to have a base clock of 4.7GHz and a boost clock of 5.2GHz; ➂ Ryzen 9800X3D is nearly as fast as the Ryzen 9950X in single-core performance.
- Scientists release world's first footage of a water molecule forming out of thin air➀ Researchers at Northwestern University have captured the nanoscale formation of a water molecule for the first time; ➁ Using palladium as a catalyst, they observed hydrogen and oxygen atoms merging to form H2O; ➂ The team achieved this by using a special ultra-thin glassy membrane and a high-vacuum electron microscope.
- TCL plans to reduce the cost of OLED displays dramatically, with inkjet printing➀ OLED shipments have increased by 181% year-over-year; ➁ TCL plans to reduce OLED display costs with inkjet printing; ➂ The technology is expected to lead to brighter displays and improved efficiency.
- Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in a 'Definitive Edition' says leaker➀ A leaker suggests that FromSoftware's Elden Ring will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 as a 'Definitive Edition'; ➁ The game is being developed by Virtuos, known for their work on Dark Souls Remastered; ➂ The release is expected in late 2025.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC requirements revealed, GeForce RTX 4080 required for 4K 60FPS➀ The PC requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered have been updated; ➁ The game now requires a GeForce RTX 4080 for 4K 60FPS performance; ➂ The minimum and recommended system requirements have been increased compared to the original version.
- Samsung's new and potentially breakthrough memory technology blends RAM and SSDs➀ Samsung is developing Selector-Only Memory (SOM), a new type of memory that combines the properties of RAM and SSDs. ➁ Researchers used advanced computer modeling to narrow down 4,000 potential material combinations to 18 prime candidates. ➂ The findings will be presented at the International Electron Devices Meeting in December.
- PlayStation 4 console modded into a portable gaming handheld, and it works➀ A YouTube creator, Restore Technique, has transformed a PlayStation 4 Slim into a portable gaming handheld called the PS4T. The device is 249 x 156 x 49.2mm in size, weighs 1700 grams, and uses a 12V 10,000 mAh battery. ➁ The PS4T features a custom 3D-printed resin shell and integrates the Dual Shock controller's buttons and triggers. ➂ The modded console offers nearly 90 minutes of gaming time.
- India-based Reliance supercomputer to be powered by NVIDIA's new Blackwell AI GPUs➀ NVIDIA将为印度Reliance Industries等公司提供新的Blackwell AI GPU，以在印度建设新的AI超级计算机；➁ Reliance在印度古吉拉特邦建设一个1 GWh（10亿瓦时）的数据中心，用于AI；➂ 由于芯片设计能力和庞大的人口，印度有望成为AI出口国。
- Check out AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D get delidded: next-gen 3D V-Cache shown off➀ AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with 3D V-Cache technology is set to be the fastest gaming CPU; ➁ The processor offers a 16% IPC increase, 96MB L3 cache, and support for DDR5 memory; ➂ It is built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4nm manufacturing process.
- Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank PS5 Pro updates add PC-like graphics toggles➀ Sony is updating PS5 Pro games with new features like ray-tracing controls. ➁ Insomniac Games has released new PS5 Pro updates for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. ➂ The updates include PC-like graphics toggles for ray-tracing effects.
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K's in-built Arc Graphics can run DOOM Eternal at 1080p 60 FPS➀ The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K's built-in Arc GPU is surprisingly capable; ➁ The GPU can run many PC games at 1080p 60 FPS; ➂ The performance is impressive, especially for an integrated GPU.
- Kingston breaks memory OC world record using new DDR5 CUDIMM at insane 12,108MT/s speeds➀ Kingston sets a new memory overclocking world record with its FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM at 12,108MT/s; ➁ The record was achieved on Intel's Z890 platform with liquid nitrogen cooling; ➂ Kingston's 8400MT/s CUDIMM modules are tested and qualified for high-performance applications.
- AYANEO's stylish AG01 Starship Graphics Dock with Radeon RX 7600M XT is available for $599➀ AYANEO's new eGPU solution, the AG01 Starship, is now available for purchase; ➁ It features an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU with 8GB DDR6 memory; ➂ The dock supports various connectivity options and has a sci-fi design.
October 27
- NVIDIA CEO says AI workers will have 1000x higher productivity than humans in 'specific jobs'➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang states that AI will have 1000x higher productivity in 'specific jobs' than humans; ➁ Huang emphasizes that AI will not fully replace humans in these roles; ➂ He sees AI as an opportunity for workforce automation and efficiency.
- Intel missed out on buying NVIDIA in 2005 for just $20 billion, missed the 'deal of a lifetime'➀ Intel CEO Paul Otellini proposed buying NVIDIA for $20 billion in 2005; ➁ NVIDIA is now worth over $3.3 trillion and leads in AI; ➂ The board rejected the proposal, and Intel's current performance might not have been as successful if the acquisition had been made.
October 26
- SK hynix posts record-high Q3 2024 profit, sales of 'explosive' demand of AI memory, HBM, eSSDs➀ SK hynix posts record-high Q3 2024 profit; ➁ Sales of AI memory, HBM, and eSSDs see 'explosive' demand; ➂ SK hynix solidifies its position as the world's No.1 AI memory technology provider.
- Researchers create brain implant that enables blind people to read again➀ Researchers have developed a brain implant that allows legally blind patients to read again; ➁ The implant, called Prima, bypasses the retina and communicates directly with the brain through electrical signals; ➂ The technology is promising for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Delta Airlines files lawsuit against CrowdStrike, the team behind the world's largest IT outage➀ Delta Airlines has officially filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike; ➁ The IT outage caused by CrowdStrike's software resulted in millions of Windows machines being affected; ➂ Delta Airlines claims to have suffered approximately $500 million in damages.
October 25
- First Apple Intelligence features hit iPhone's in latest iOS 18.1 update➀ Apple has rolled out the first features of its Apple Intelligence; ➁ The features are available in iOS 18.1; ➂ Users need an iPhone 15 Pro or above to access the features.