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November 8
- 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.
- Elon Musk confirms if Tesla is making a smartphone to rival Apple and Google➀ Elon Musk addresses rumors about Tesla's smartphone development on 'The Joe Rogan Experience'; ➁ He states that Tesla is not currently making a phone but could potentially create one; ➂ Musk emphasizes that creating a phone is not a priority unless necessary.
November 5
- Authorities confirm 500,000 people's data was stolen in a recent hack➀ Authorities confirm 500,000 people's data was stolen in a recent hack; ➁ The City of Columbus, Ohio, confirms a ransomware attack by Rhysida, affecting at least 500,000 people; ➂ Stolen data includes personal information such as names, birth dates, addresses, and bank information.
- Assassin's Creed boss confirms when the series will take a new direction➀ Ubisoft plans to realign the Assassin's Creed franchise, focusing on meaningful connections from earlier titles; ➁ The shift away from Desmond Miles' story has been challenging since his arc ended in Assassin's Creed 3; ➂ Assassin's Creed Shadows will be the foundation for the new direction of the franchise.
- Meta's plan for a new nuclear-powered AI datacenter was foiled by bees➀ Meta's plan to build a nuclear-powered data center was canceled due to the discovery of a rare bee species; ➁ The project faced environmental and regulatory issues; ➂ Despite the setback, Meta is looking for a new location and clean energy sources.
- NVIDIA to unveil its next-gen GeForce RTX 50 'Blackwell' GPUs 'soon' says leaker➀ NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs may be revealed soon; ➁ The RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 were expected to be announced at CES 2025; ➂ A reputable leaker suggests the reveal could happen before CES 2025.
- Windows 11 steals market share from world's most popular OS ahead of official support severing➀ Windows 11 is slowly gaining market share from Windows 10 ahead of the official support cutoff next year; ➁ Users are not upgrading to Windows 11 as expected, leaving Windows 10 machines vulnerable to security breaches; ➂ Microsoft offers a $30 one-year extension for Windows 10 updates, but millions of machines may be rendered obsolete.
November 4
- ASUS rolls out 'Turbo Game Mode' for AM5 mobos: up to 35% more perf boost on X3D chips➀ ASUS has released a BIOS update for select AMD AM5 motherboards, introducing 'Turbo Game Mode' to optimize gaming performance for X3D processors; ➁ This feature disables one of the CPU's chiplets and Simultaneous Multi-Threading to enhance single-threaded performance, reducing latency and improving efficiency in games; ➂ The feature will allow users and gamers to tweak the game-focused performance, and multi-threaded setups for different workloads easily.
- Scientists discover 2,000-year-old temple at the bottom of the ocean➀ Researchers discovered a submerged Nabataean temple over 2,000 years old off the Phlegraean coast near Naples, Italy. ➁ The site, once a bustling harbor for maritime trade, includes two large rooms and two white marble altars. ➂ The temple was built by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture.
- Windows 11 is now the dominant OS among PC gamers➀ Windows 11 has become the most popular operating system among PC gamers, with 51.97% of Steam users using it; ➁ This shift is attributed to Windows 11's better integration of DirectX 12 technologies and visual effects like ray tracing; ➂ Windows 10 still holds a significant market share among PC users, but is less popular among gamers.
- Helldiver 2 coming to Xbox is 'not happening' says Xbox insider➀ An Xbox insider has confirmed that the rumored Xbox version of Helldivers 2 is not happening; ➁ The success of Helldivers 2 on PlayStation has sparked theories about Sony releasing games on all platforms, including Xbox; ➂ Sony's focus on exclusive titles to boost hardware sales contrasts with Xbox's strategy of releasing games on multiple platforms.
- Apple enters 'total redesign' mode for an upcoming MacBook Pro➀ Apple is rumored to be in 'total redesign' mode for the upcoming MacBook Pro; ➁ The redesign is expected to happen in 2026 due to delays in display technology; ➃ The upcoming M5 MacBook Pro will have minimal design changes, focusing on a thinner design; ➄ Apple's original plan was to introduce a redesigned MacBook Pro in 2025.
- NASA receives message from interstellar spacecraft explorer 15 billion miles away➀ NASA confirms receiving a message from Voyager 1; ➁ The message was sent using a backup radio transmitter; ➂ The spacecraft experienced a communication issue and entered a protective power state.