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July 26
- Fallout: London available now, impressive DLC-sized mod launches after several delays1. Fallout: London, a large-scale mod for Fallout 4, is now available for free on PC. 2. The mod features new weapons, factions, and a post-apocalyptic London setting. 3. It includes over 90 hours of gameplay and requires downgrading Fallout 4 to a pre-Next-Gen version.
July 25
- Elon Musk asks if Tesla should invest another $5 billion into xAI startup1. Elon Musk conducted a poll on his X account asking if Tesla should invest $5 billion into xAI startup. 2. The poll received 958,086 votes with 67.9% in favor and 32.1% against the investment. 3. The results will influence Tesla's decision pending board approval and shareholder vote.
- Analyst says there's too much 'AI FOMO' for AI to stop its momentum, says AI halt is 'fiction'1. Patrick Moorhead, CEO of Moor Insights & Strategy, dismisses the idea of AI market halting as fiction. 2. The AI FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) drives continuous investment in AI infrastructure. 3. NVIDIA's AI GPUs and related technologies are in high demand, indicating a strong market momentum.
- Apple's foldable iPhone is codenamed V68: chamshell foldable iPhone expected in 20261. Apple's foldable iPhone, codenamed V68, is in development and expected to be released in 2026; 2. The device will feature a clamshell design, aiming to be thinner than current iPhones; 3. Apple is focusing on reducing the crease and improving the overall design quality.
- NVIDIA to make $210 billion revenue from selling its Blackwell GB200 AI servers in 2025 alone1. NVIDIA is projected to generate $210 billion in revenue from selling 60,000 to 70,000 Blackwell GB200 AI servers in 2025. 2. Each server costs between $2 million and $3 million. 3. Morgan Stanley predicts a significant increase in global supply chain orders for AI servers, with NVIDIA further dominating the AI market.
- AMD delays Ryzen 9000 series 'Zen 5' launch to August 15, 'QA issues' with first Zen 5 chips1. AMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 series 'Zen 5' CPUs to August 15 due to quality assurance issues with the initial production units. 2. The 6-core and 8-core Zen 5 chips will launch on August 8, while the 12-core and 16-core versions will launch on August 15. 3. AMD is replacing the initial production units with fresh units to ensure high-quality experiences for users.
July 24
- LG's new 34-inch curved UltraWide monitor is designed to work without a PC1. LG introduces a 34-inch curved UltraWide Smart Monitor (34SR65QC) that operates without a PC connection. 2. The monitor features LG's webOS platform for access to productivity tools and entertainment apps. 3. It includes a VA panel with 300 nits of brightness and a WQHD resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 pixels, offering a wide viewing angle and 99% sRGB color gamut.
- Old school CRT monitor becomes world's fastest gaming display after hitting 700 Hz refresh rate1. IIyama Vision Master Pro 512 CRT monitor achieves 700 Hz refresh rate, surpassing current LCD and OLED records. 2. Resolution had to be significantly lowered to 320 x 120 pixels for stable 700 Hz performance. 3. Despite limitations, CRT technology demonstrates impressive motion clarity and potential for high-speed gaming.
- AMD's next-gen EPYC 9755 'Turin' CPU spotted: 128C/256T Zen 5 up to 4.1GHz, with 650MB cache1. AMD's next-gen EPYC 9755 'Turin' CPU features 128 cores and 256 threads of Zen 5 processing power, with a base clock of 2.70GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.10GHz. 2. The CPU includes a total of 650MB of cache, consisting of 512MB of L3 cache, 128MB of L2 cache, and 10MB of L1 cache. 3. The EPYC 9755 'Turin' CPU is expected to be released later this year.
- TSMC declined NVIDIA's request for a dedicated packaging manufacturing line for its GPUs1. TSMC declined NVIDIA's request for a dedicated packaging line for its GPUs. 2. The request was made during a meeting between NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and TSMC executives. 3. TSMC is struggling to meet the high demand for advanced packaging capacity due to the booming AI market.
- Overwatch 2 gets its very first Mythic skin: the Bound Demon Mythic Weapon Skin for Reinhardt1. Blizzard introduces the first Mythic Weapon Skin for Overwatch 2, the Bound Demon Mythic Weapon Skin for Reinhardt. 2. The skin reacts dynamically to player actions in-game. 3. The skin costs 50 Mythic Shards ($39.99) and requires additional grinding to unlock all effects.
July 23
- GIGABYTE mobo leak confirms Z890 chipset, Core Ultra 200 naming for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs1. GIGABYTE's AORUS Z890 PRO ICE motherboard PCB leaked, confirming Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket for Intel's Core Ultra 200 'Arrow Lake-S' CPUs. 2. Intel's new 800-series chipset and motherboards are DDR5 exclusive, moving away from DDR4. 3. The Z890 motherboard offers 60 HSIO lanes and native PCIe 5.0 support for M.2 SSDs and graphics cards.
- Airline avoids CrowdStrike chaos because its systems run on Windows 3.1 and Windows 951. Southwest Airlines avoided the CrowdStrike global IT outage due to its systems running on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. 2. The airline's outdated systems were unaffected by the Blue Screen of Death loop affecting millions of Windows systems. 3. Despite criticism for using ancient software, Southwest maintained control over aircraft, staff, and customer data during the outage.
- Dyson's new $500 OnTrac headphones announced, the first audio-only device from the company1. Dyson introduces its first audio-only device, the Dyson OnTrac headphones. 2. The headphones feature high-fidelity frequency response and noise-canceling capabilities. 3. Dyson OnTrac offers customization options and boasts superior comfort and design.
- SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk 'vows to destroy the woke mind virus' says it killed his son1. Elon Musk claims the 'Woke Mind Virus' led to the death of his son after gender transition and puberty blockers. 2. Musk criticizes the use of puberty blockers as sterilization drugs. 3. Musk vows to destroy the 'Woke Mind Virus' and has taken steps like purchasing Twitter and renaming it to X.
- Sabrent's new Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with Monitor Desk Mount: supports up to 3 displays1. Sabrent introduces a new Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with Monitor Desk Mount, supporting up to 3 monitors. 2. The docking station features Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, multiple USB ports, a UHS-II card reader, and gigabit ethernet. 3. It supports up to three monitors on Windows and Linux systems, with limitations on Apple's M1, M2, and M3 processors.
July 22
- SCALE tool lets NVIDIA CUDA applications run on AMD Radeon GPUs without modifying code1. Spectral Compute introduces SCALE, a toolkit allowing NVIDIA CUDA applications to run on AMD GPUs without code modification. 2. SCALE mimics the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit, enabling tools and scripts to function seamlessly. 3. The toolkit has been tested with various applications, including Blender and Llama-cpp, running on AMD GPUs.
- Fractal releases 3D printing files for its tiny 'North Pi' concept Raspberry Pi case1. Fractal Design releases 3D printing files for its North Pi case for Raspberry Pi devices. 2. The case is designed to be compact and stylish, with dimensions of 105 x 50 x 96mm. 3. The project encourages DIY enthusiasts to download and print their own cases, potentially expanding to larger mini-tower cases in the future.
- President Trump: if Taiwan doesn't pay for US protection, US won't stop China invading Taiwan1. President Trump suggests the US may not defend Taiwan if China invades unless Taiwan pays for US protection. 2. This has led to a drop in Taiwan's chip stocks as investors consider the risk of lost sales to China due to US export restrictions. 3. Taiwan's Foreign Minister emphasizes the need for self-reliance in defense, with increased military spending and modernization.
- NVIDIA's new GB200 AI server cabinets: leaks in liquid cooling system, emergency work to fix it1. NVIDIA's GB200 Superchip faced shipping delays due to liquid cooling system leaks in AI server cabinets. 2. Taiwanese manufacturers Shuanghong and Qihong are involved in emergency repairs. 3. The issue was detected before mass production, ensuring no impact on shipping times.
- SK Group boss says AI 'boom could vanish, just like the gold rush disappeared'1. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won warns that the AI boom could vanish if it doesn't generate profits, comparing it to the gold rush. 2. Chey predicts NVIDIA's dominance in the AI hardware market could be threatened if competitors like AMD and Arm offer high-quality chips at lower prices. 3. SK Group is pushing for more efficient AI data centers using their technologies and materials.
July 21
- ASUS launches AMD Ryzen AI 300 series laptops: VivoBook starts at $1100, ZenBook from $18001. ASUS launches new Ryzen AI 300 series laptops based on 'Strix Point' APUs. 2. Models include VivoBook Pro 16, ZenBook 16 Air, ProArt 13, and ProArt 16. 3. Prices range from $1100 for VivoBook to $2500 for ProArt with RTX 4070.
- Blizzard rolls out Overwatch 2's new support hero Juno: available this weekend for Hero Trial1. Blizzard introduces a new support hero, Juno, for Overwatch 2. 2. Juno, a Martian space cadet, features abilities like gliding and speed boosting. 3. The hero will be available for trial this weekend and fully released on August 12.
- Windows outage potentially double Microsoft's official estimation1. CrowdStrike's faulty driver update caused millions of Windows PCs to go offline. 2. The outage affected critical infrastructure globally and required physical intervention to fix. 3. Microsoft's initial estimate of affected devices was potentially doubled by expert analysis.
- Microsoft responds to the FTC deeming Game Pass a 'degraded product'1. Microsoft has responded to the FTC's claim that the Game Pass price increase is evidence of 'product degradation'. 2. The FTC alleges that Microsoft's decision to increase the price of Game Pass after acquiring Activision-Blizzard demonstrates market power. 3. Microsoft argues that the new Game Pass tiers offer more value, including multiplayer functionality that was previously separate.
- Microsoft reveals how many Windows PCs were bricked by CrowdStrike1. CrowdStrike's faulty driver update caused a global Windows outage affecting millions of PCs. 2. The outage impacted various sectors including emergency services, hospitals, and stock exchanges. 3. Microsoft estimates that less than 1% of all Windows machines, specifically 8.5 million, were affected.
July 20
- Officials warn of dangerous scam targeting victims of historic Windows outage1. A historic global IT outage affecting millions of Windows PCs has led to a dangerous phishing scam. 2. The outage was caused by a faulty driver update from CrowdStrike, disrupting industries and critical infrastructure. 3. The Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team warns of phishing scams impersonating CrowdStrike staff and selling fake recovery solutions.
- Microsoft CEO responds to millions of Windows PCs blue screening globally1. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the largest IT outage in history, where millions of Windows PCs experienced blue screens. 2. The outage was caused by a faulty driver in an update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. 3. A manual fix has been provided, requiring systems to boot in safe mode and delete a specific file.
- CrowdStrike responds to causing the biggest IT outage in history with a workaround1. CrowdStrike released an update causing millions of Windows PCs to experience a blue screen of death loop; 2. The issue was traced back to a faulty driver update 'C-00000291.sys'; 3. CrowdStrike has provided workaround steps for individual hosts and public cloud environments.
- What caused the CrowdStrike Windows BSOD issue, and why it led to total system crashes1. Millions of Windows-based systems experienced BSOD due to a faulty update in CrowdStrike's Falcon security software. 2. The Falcon Sensor component, running in Kernel Mode, caused a Kernel Panic leading to system-wide crashes. 3. The issue can be resolved by accessing the Windows Recovery Environment and deleting the problematic driver files.