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October 28
- 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.
- Capcom reveals Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds - the most horrific monster ever in PC gaming?➀ Capcom reveals Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds; ➁ The Rompopolo is a bulbous Brute Wyvern found in the Oilwell Basin; ➂ Capcom warns about the monster's ability to inject gas for explosive results.
- OpenAI senior safety staffer leaves company to write unbiased warning about coming AI➀ A senior staffer from OpenAI's AGI readiness team has left the company; ➁ The former employee, Miles Brundage, warns about the lack of readiness for AGI at OpenAI and globally; ➂ Brundage's departure led to the dissolution of the AGI readiness team.
- Microsoft CEO responds to rumors Xbox paused game ports for PlayStation and Switch➀ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses rumors about slowing down Xbox game ports to PlayStation and Switch; ➁ Nadella emphasizes the importance of Xbox exclusives and the company's commitment to extending content to new platforms; ➂ Nadella mentions the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the addition of hundreds of millions of players to Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.
- Researchers discover origins for the majority of meteorites that have hit Earth➀ An international team of researchers has found that 70% of all known meteorite collisions with Earth have come from just three meteorite families; ➁ These families, Karin, Koronos, and Massalia, were formed around 40 million years ago; ➂ The study reveals the origins of 90% of known meteorites.
- AYANEO 3 handheld teased, and it's 'not a simple upgrade' but a 'new direction' for the company➀ AYANEO is teasing its next flagship gaming handheld, the AYANEO 3; ➁ The AYANEO 3 is expected to feature AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and FSR 4 AI upscaling; ➂ The device aims to revolutionize the way we interact with games, offering a high-performance gaming experience with advanced software and hardware features.
- Steam Deck's new SteamOS 3.6.19 update is a must; it boosts performance and battery life➀ The new SteamOS 3.6.19 update for Steam Deck improves performance and battery life; ➁ It updates the OS to a more recent Arch Linux base and Linux kernel to version 6.5; ➂ The update includes new Mesa 24.1 graphics driver for better game performance.
- Ryzen 9800X3D benchmarks show up to a 20% performance jump over 7800X3D➀ Ryzen 9800X3D benchmarks show up to a 20% performance jump over 7800X3D; ➁ The 9800X3D is expected to debut on November 7, targeting PC gamers; ➂ The benchmarks show a significant improvement in non-gaming workloads.
- Xbox has 20 video game franchises that have earned $1 billion➀ Microsoft confirms 20 billion-dollar video game franchises; ➁ Call of Duty alone has made over $31 billion; ➂ Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard King expanded the portfolio significantly.
- Denuvo rep calls PC gamers 'very toxic' and misinformed when it comes to its DRM software➀ Denuvo's product manager, Andreas Ullmann, calls PC gamers 'very toxic' and 'very misinformed' regarding their anti-tamper and anti-piracy software; ➁ Ullmann disputes the claims that Denuvo software impacts performance or damages SSDs; ➂ He emphasizes that the cracks of games with Denuvo's software are not faster and that the software can increase game developer and publisher revenue by up to 20%.
- Microsoft's DirectSR tool updated to support AMD FSR 3.1 for easy game integration➀ Microsoft's DirectSR tool has been updated to support AMD FSR 3.1; ➁ The tool simplifies the integration of upscaling options into games; ➂ AMD FSR 3.1 improves image quality and reduces artifacts.
- Joe Rogan to host President Donald Trump on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast on October 25➀ Joe Rogan will host President Donald Trump on his podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience', on October 25th; ➁ The interview comes just days before the November 5 election; ➂ This marks the first time President Trump has appeared on Rogan's show.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has a $20 premium 'Enhanced Headphone Mode' tier just for audio➀ Treyarch's development team for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has implemented advanced audio technology; ➁ The 'adaptive battlefield' feature enhances 3D spatial sound; ➂ A $20 premium option allows for a personalized profile.