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February 27
- SK hynix hits 70% yield on its new HBM4 12-Hi memory: ready for NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin AI GPUs
➀ SK hynix has achieved a 70% yield rate on its HBM4 12-Hi memory, which is set to be used in NVIDIA's upcoming Rubin R100 AI GPUs.
➁ The test yield is an indicator that can be used to make estimations on the actual future yield rate, with SK hynix aiming for a yield upwards and into the late 90% range.
➂ TSMC, as a key partner, is expected to expand its CoWoS advanced packaging capacity to handle the large Rubin chip demand.
February 26
- Apple responds to its voice-to-text feature writing 'Trump' when a user says 'racist'
➀ Apple has confirmed a bug in its voice-to-text feature that mistakenly displays 'Trump' when users say 'racist';
➁ The issue is attributed to phonetic overlap in the speech recognition models;
➂ Apple is working on a solution and has already started rolling out a fix.
- Apple's next-gen C3 5G modem rumor: 2027, same year its licensing agreement ends with Qualcomm
➀ Apple's iPhone 16e features its first in-house 5G modem, the C1 modem, while the C2 is in testing.
➁ The C3 modem is set for a 2027 release, coinciding with the end of Apple's Qualcomm licensing agreement.
➂ Apple has been working on in-house 5G modems and will launch the next-gen C3 modem in 2027.
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 inches closer to reality with an official rating
➀ The unannounced Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 has received an official rating by a statutory board.
➁ The remaster is likely confirmed with an official rating by Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority.
➂ Activision has been hinting at the remaster with a countdown on the official Tony Hawk game website.
February 25
- Xbox's new Muse generative AI may be compatible with user-created mods
➀ Microsoft's new generative AI, Muse, aims to create customized gaming experiences by generating procedural gameplay from user inputs.
➁ It will be trained using first-party games, with developers having the option to opt out.
➂ Muse could integrate with user-created mods, enhancing game diversity and persistence.
- Ubisoft responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks, says leaks aren't finalized gameplay
➀ Ubisoft has officially confirmed the leaks of Assassin's Creed Shadows and advised players to avoid spoilers as the leaked footage does not reflect the final game.
➁ The game, delayed past the holiday season, is crucial for Ubisoft's financial recovery.
➂ Preorders are promising, tracking similarly to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, indicating potential success.
- Low GeForce RTX 50 series GPU stock is a 'scarcity marketing' tactic being used by NVIDIA
➀ NVIDIA is reportedly using scarcity marketing for its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, creating an impression of shortage despite sufficient inventory.
➁ The real reason for the low availability of the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs is that NVIDIA is engaging in 'scarcity marketing', controlling the supply and not releasing the GPUs.
➂ The GPUs are expected to be released in large quantities by April or May.
February 24
- Assassin's Creed Shadows copies are out in the wild, a month before launch
➀ Physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows have leaked a month before its scheduled release on March 20th.
➁ Users have shared gameplay footage and screenshots online, with listings appearing on Facebook Marketplace and Mercari.
➂ Ubisoft has issued copyright strikes against leaked footage, but the risk of widespread spoilers remains.
- Spider-Man 3: Yuri Lowenthal hints at Peter Parker's role in the third game
➀ Yuri Lowenthal确认彼得·帕克将在《蜘蛛侠3》中扮演活跃角色，这是关于Insomniac Games备受期待续集的第一个真正细节。
➁ 低谷恩塔尔表示，尽管在《蜘蛛侠2》结尾彼得·帕克暂时退休，但他将在下一部游戏中扮演非常活跃的角色。
➂ 有传言称，《蜘蛛侠3》将在3个主要角色之间分配可玩角色，包括Cindy Moon（漫画中的“蛛丝”）和Green Goblin（绿魔）。
- TSMC's next-gen 2nm monthly production capacity to hit 30,000 wafers by the end of 2025
➀ TSMC is advancing its 2nm process node, aiming for a monthly production capacity of 50,000 to 80,000 wafers by the end of 2025.
➁ TSMC's 2nm process node is in an intensive trial production phase, with the Hsinchu Baoshan plant expected to produce 5,000 to 10,000 wafers monthly.
➂ If the second phase progresses smoothly, the monthly production capacity could reach up to 80,000 wafers before the end of the year.
February 23
- Figure AI just took a step toward smarter robots - starting with ketchup in the fridge.
➀ Figure AI's Helix model empowers humanoid robots to understand and interact with the world in real-time, handling new objects and tasks without pre-programmed instructions.
➁ The Helix model allows robots to pick up objects they've never seen before, coordinate with other robots, and understand natural language instructions.
➂ Helix's adaptability means robots can analyze their environment, adjust actions in real-time, and collaborate seamlessly, moving humanoid robots closer to true autonomy.
February 22
- Avowed was originally a 'multiplayer Skyrim' before Microsoft entered the game
➀ Avowed was originally envisioned as a 'multiplayer Skyrim' before Microsoft's involvement.
➁ The game has undergone two reboots, shifting from a cross between Destiny and Skyrim to a more focused, zone-based model.
➂ The change was made to allow for distinct and dense regions, inspired by The Outer Worlds.
- Tesla issues recall of nearly 400,000 vehicles over failing power-assisted steering
➀ Tesla has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 400,000 vehicles in the US;
➁ The recall is due to a failing power-assisted steering system issue;
➂ The affected vehicles include Model 3 and Model Y manufactured between Feb. 28, 2023, and October 11, 2023.
February 21
- Insider leaks Elder Scrolls 6 'Hammerfell' details: reveal date, ships, dragons, main location
➀ An insider has revealed details about the upcoming Elder Scrolls 6, including the inclusion of ships, dragons, and the main location, Hammerfell.
➁ The game is set to be more immersive than previous titles, featuring naval battles, shipbuilding, and explorable islands.
➂ Dragons will return with improved combat and progression systems, and the game may be showcased in July 2025.
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remaster confirmed by professional skateboarder Tyshawn Jones
➀ Professional skater Tyshawn Jones, who participated in previous Tony Hawk games, has confirmed the development of a new remaster.
➁ The existence of the remaster was teased during an interview on The Breakfast Club.
➂ Although Activision has not confirmed the new Tony Hawk remaster, the success of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 suggests another remaster is in the works.
- NASA updates the chances on 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth
➀ NASA has updated the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth, reducing it to 0.28% for 2032, down from previous estimates.
➁ The space agency initially estimated a 1.3% chance of collision in 2032, which was then increased to 2.3% and then to 3.1% after follow-up observations.
➂ The latest observations have decreased the impact probability to just 0.28%.
- Apple's new iPhone 16e sports the company's first in-house 5G modem, made on TSMC 4nm and 7nm
➀ Apple has announced the iPhone 16e with its first in-house 5G modem, the Apple C1, made on TSMC's 4nm and 7nm nodes.
➁ The iPhone 16e is priced at $599 and features the A18 processor, offering excellent battery life.
➂ The new C1 modem is the most power-efficient baseband chip in an iPhone, with a combination of TSMC's 4nm and 7nm processes.
February 20
- Lenovo's new ThinkBook Flip teased: foldable OLED screen on a laptop is coming soon
➀ Lenovo's new ThinkBook Flip is set to debut with the world's first rollable OLED display at CES 2025;
➁ The laptop features a motorized expandable screen that can transform from a regular laptop to a larger display;
➂ Specifications for the internal hardware are not yet available, but rumors suggest an Intel Arrow Lake-H processor or AMD's Ryzen AI Max 300 series APUs.
- Intel principal engineer: TSMC deal a mistake, Intel 18A is more advanced, has early adopters
➀ Intel principal engineer Joseph Bonetti argues against a rumored TSMC deal, stating that Intel's 18A process node is more advanced and nearing completion.
➁ Bonetti mentions that early adopters of Intel 18A include Microsoft and Amazon.
➂ He discusses the challenges facing Intel and the unprofitability of Intel Foundry Services (IFS) due to large investments and the lack of major external contracts.
February 19
- AMD Ryzen 9950X3D disappoints in benchmark rumor - but it seems the CPU may be close to release
➀ AMD的Ryzen 9 9950X3D和9900X3D处理器的最新基准测试泄露表明，多核性能的代际提升较弱，尤其是旗舰CPU。尽管如此，这些基准测试的出现至少表明新芯片即将上市。
➁ 与前代相比，Ryzen 9950X3D的单核性能提升了约15%，但在多核方面，代际提升仅为约4%，这至少看起来有些令人失望。
➂ Ryzen 9900X3D与7900X3D相比，单核性能提升了15%，多核性能提升了9%，但仍然落后。
- Marvel Rivals dev team shocked with layoffs despite shooter's million-dollar success
➀ NetEase laid off the development team behind the successful game Marvel Rivals, despite its impressive achievements, including 10 million players in 72 hours and $130 million in revenue in its first month.
➁ The layoffs are part of a re-evaluation of NetEase's core business, with no statement on future content plans.
➂ The game has seen high playercounts on all platforms and has been among the top-earning games on various storefronts.
- Samsung Vice Chairman meets with NVIDIA CEO in the US: its 8-Hi HBM3E could finally be ready
➀ Samsung Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun met with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to discuss supplying 8-Hi HBM3E memory for AI GPUs.
➁ Despite delays, Samsung aims for certification by early 2025, while SK hynix has taken most of NVIDIA's requests.
➂ Samsung was expecting to have its HBM3E memory quality certification achieved by 2H 2024, but it missed that by a long shot.
February 18
- ASUS laptops that were previously blocked due to BSOD crashes can finally get Windows 11 24H2
➀ ASUS laptop owners previously blocked from installing Windows 11 24H2 can now proceed with the update due to a BIOS fix.
➁ The issue was caused by compatibility issues with certain hardware components in ASUS laptops.
➂ Users need to update their BIOS to the latest version to proceed with the Windows 11, version 24H2 upgrade.
- Bethesda offers 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to immortalize yourself in Elder Scrolls 6
➀ Bethesda is offering a unique opportunity for fans of the Elder Scrolls series to be immortalized in The Elder Scrolls VI.
➁ The Make-A-Wish Foundation is partnering with Bethesda for a silent auction to create an NPC character in the game.
➂ The auction is currently live on the Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic website with a starting bid of $10,450.
- GTA 6 to support user-generated content, Rockstar meeting with Roblox and Fortnite creators
➀ Rockstar 正在与 Roblox、Fortnite 和 GTA V 的顶级创作者合作，以增强《侠盗猎车手 VI》的用户生成内容。
➁ 游戏将扩展 GTA Online 的模组制作和角色扮演功能，可能包括收入共享和品牌合作。
➂ 《侠盗猎车手 VI》预计将在今年晚些时候发布。
February 16
- TSMC CEO ruled out acquiring Intel's semiconductor fabs back in October 2024
➀ TSMC CEO Dr. C.C. Wei confirmed no plans to acquire Intel's US semiconductor facilities despite rumors.
➁ Wei emphasized that Intel is a good customer and sends significant business to TSMC.
➂ The Trump administration's stance on foreign ownership of US chip factories and potential support for a foreign company operating Intel's facilities remain unclear.
- TSMC to begin construction on 3rd fab in Arizona in mid-2025, entire year earlier than planned
➀ TSMC plans to start construction of its third factory in Arizona by mid-2025, a year ahead of schedule.
➁ The new CoWoS advanced packaging plant in the US is also under consideration.
➂ This expansion is part of TSMC's strategy to increase its presence in the US amidst concerns over foreign control of the semiconductor industry.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 supply will be 'stupidly high soon' leaving scalpers to 'cry so hard'
➀ NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5090显卡需求旺盛，但库存有限；
➁ 为了应对需求，NVIDIA利用多余的TSMC产能生产更多的RTX 50系列GPU；
➂ 预计RTX 5090的供应量将显著增加，影响黄牛；
➃ 即将推出的产品包括RTX 5070 Ti、RTX 5070和RTX 5060。
- Scientists have grown human teeth in pig jaws for your next dental replacement
➀ Researchers have successfully grown human teeth in pig jaws, offering a potential new method for tooth replacement.
➁ The study, published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine, involves a mix of human and pig tooth cells grown in pig jaws.
➂ The bioengineered tooth buds are still in the early stages of development but show promise for future applications.
February 15
- Ubisoft is optimistic for Assassin's Creed: Shadows despite confirming more layoffs
➀ Ubisoft's revenue dropped by 31.4% year-on-year for the nine months ending December 31, 2024.
➁ Despite the financial struggles, the company is optimistic about the release of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, with strong pre-sales.
➂ Ubisoft plans to exceed cost reduction targets by the end of fiscal year 25 through restructuring and layoffs.