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February 15
- Reddit confirms an incoming paywall will be released later this year
➀ Reddit首席执行官Steve Huffman在AMA中确认，预计将在今年晚些时候推出付费墙；
➁ Huffman之前曾暗示Reddit可能会在平台上引入付费墙；
➂ 付费子版块将需要付费才能访问其内容，这是之前提到的付费墙。
- AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 XT retail packaging teased: flagship RDNA 4 requires 900W or more
➀ AMD即将推出的Radeon RX 9070 XT显卡采用RDNA 4架构，需要900W以上的电源，提供64个计算单元、AMD HYPR-RX和DisplayPort 2.1a。售价599美元，预计将与NVIDIA的RTX 5070 Ti竞争。性能泄露显示，在4K游戏中比RTX 5080慢10%。
➁ 新的RDNA 4显卡需要PCIe x16插槽、至少900W或更高的电源、至少8GB的RAM（推荐16GB）以及Linux或Windows 10/11 x64操作系统。
➂ 预计RX 9070 XT显卡将配备16GB GDDR6内存，售价599美元，比NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5070 Ti便宜150美元。
- Arm to unveil first in-house chip after securing Meta as first major customer
➀ Arm计划推出其首款自研芯片，可能是一款服务器CPU芯片，将由台积电生产；
➁ 报道称，Arm已将Meta作为其首个客户之一，计划最早于今年夏天推出这款芯片；
➂ Arm原本设计半导体结构并将其设计许可给苹果、英伟达等公司，现在将带着自己的服务器CPU进入市场。
February 14
- PassMark observes CPUs are slower in 2025 - and no, we don't think this is Windows 11's fault
➀ PassMark观察到2025年初CPU性能下降；
➁ 推测原因可能是硬件或软件问题，如软件冗余或Windows 11的影响；
➂ 注意到自2020年以来，超过8核心处理器的采用率停滞不前。
- NVIDIA x MediaTek rumored on new AI smartphone chip now, AI PC chip to debut at Comptuex 2025
➀ NVIDIA和MediaTek正在合作开发一款新的AI智能手机芯片和基于Arm架构的AI PC处理器，预计将在2025年Computex上发布。
➁ 这项合作旨在加强NVIDIA在定制芯片市场的地位。
➂ AI PC芯片将采用TSMC的3nm工艺和Blackwell架构。
- SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 series 'Nitro+' custom RDNA 4 spotted: triple-slot, hidden connectors
➀ SAPPHIRE is developing the Radeon RX 9000 series 'Nitro+' graphics cards with RDNA 4 architecture, set for launch in early March.
➁ The RX 9070 Nitro+ models feature a large triple-fan cooler, hidden power connectors, and a removable backplate.
➂ The RX 9070 XT is expected to be priced at $599, offering competitive performance against NVIDIA's RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti.
- AMD officially announces Radeon RX 9000 series 'RDNA 4' reveal for February 28, launch in March
➀ AMD官方宣布将于2月28日揭晓下一代Radeon RX 9000系列'RDNA 4'显卡；
➁ 新卡预计3月初上市；
➂ 核心显卡RX 9070 XT配备16GB GDDR6内存，售价传闻为599美元；
➃ 性能泄露显示，RX 9070 XT在4K游戏中的性能比RTX 5080慢10%，但在光线追踪方面优于RDNA；
➄ RX 9070 XT的售价可能比NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5070 Ti便宜150美元。
February 13
- Google's former chief warns AI could lead to a 'Bin Laden' style attack
➀ Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed concerns about AI being weaponized for terror, emphasizing the risk of misuse by terrorists or rogue states.
➁ Schmidt highlighted the possibility of AI being used to create biological weapons, cyberattacks, or other forms of mass destruction.
➂ Despite his fears, Schmidt agrees that over-regulation could stifle innovation in the AI sector.
- GTA 5's ex-lead just revealed a new game - fans are calling it 'GTA 2077'
➀ Former Rockstar lead Leslie Benzies is developing a new third-person shooter set in a dystopian sci-fi city, releasing in 2025 alongside GTA 6.
➁ The game, 'Mindseye', is an action-packed title with a focus on cinematic narrative elements and high-octane combat.
➂ The protagonist, Jacob Diaz, is a former soldier with a neural implant and fragmented memories, navigating a world of AI, high-tech experimentation, and military corruption.
- Sam Altman backpedals on release of o3, shortly after de-hyping 'superintelligence' claims
➀ Sam Altman 宣布 OpenAI 取消了 o3 模型的全面发布，理由是模型和产品复杂性的增加，并希望简化产品线。
➁ OpenAI 将所有精力集中在 GPT-5 的发布上，该模型将融合 o3 的元素。
➂ Altman 上个月警告 AI 粉丝，不要对 OpenAI 向超级智能发展的进展抱有过高期望。
- Assassin's Creed Shadows PC specs, GeForce RTX 4090, DLSS required for Full RT in 4K
➀ Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is set for a March 20 release, featuring ray-traced visuals and running on the Anvil engine.
➁ The game supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, with detailed PC specs revealing varying requirements for different ray tracing modes.
➂ High-end GPUs are needed for optimal performance, and the game will not support the Steam Deck at launch.
- NVIDIA's Jensen Huang 'No AI can replace 100% of a job, but many can replace 80% of what we do'
➀ According to Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, AI is more likely to augment jobs than fully replace them, automating up to 80% of tasks.
➁ Huang compares this shift to the early invention of electricity, heralding the beginning of a new Industrial Revolution.
➂ He suggests that AI advancements are outpacing Moore's Law, with computing power increasing by a million times in 10 years.
- GeForce RTX 5060 launch pushed back to April due to 'chip supply constraints'
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';
➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;
➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.
February 12
- be quiet! Silent Loop 3 announced, a new AIO cooler with whisper-quiet performance
➀ be quiet! 将推出 Silent Loop 3 AIO 液冷散热器，专为静音运行设计，配备 6 极电机、三腔泵和 Silent Wings 4 风扇。
➁ 有 240mm、360mm 和 420mm 三种尺寸可供选择，采用简约设计，带有时尚的 ARGB 图案，价格从 139.90 美元到 174.90 美元不等。
➂ 该系列将于 2 月 25 日上市，CEO Aaron Licht 表示，Silent Loop 3 是一款性能卓越且静音的一体式水冷散热器，适合追求静音高性能液冷的用户。
- Palmer Luckey-founded Anduril inks huge US Army deal: 'turning soldiers into superheroes'
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
- G.SKILL announces OC World Cup 2025 with $40,000 USD total cash prize pool
➀ G.SKILL OC World Cup 2025 将于 5 月 20 日至 23 日在台北 Computex 举行；
➁ 线上预选赛于 2 月 15 日至 3 月 19 日在 HWBOT.org 上进行；
➂ 九位决赛选手将使用英特尔 CPU 和 G.Skill DDR5 内存争夺 40,000 美元的奖金池，冠军将获得 10,000 美元。
- AMD releases new Radeon beta drivers for Monster Hunter Wilds and Civilization VII
➀ AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.2.1 is a beta update for Radeon GPUs, adding support for new games like Sid Meier's Civilization VII and Avowed.
➁ It addresses a black screen issue in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
➂ Known issues include crashes in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
February 11
- Lemokey L5 HE 8K, the 'Ultimate Magnetic Gaming Keyboard,' available for pre-order
➀ Lemokey，Keychron旗下的游戏品牌，推出了Lemokey L5 HE 8K磁吸游戏键盘，具有超快磁控开关、8K扫描率和可定制触发功能。它拥有独特的设计和高级功能，如模拟模式和多重按键操作。
➁ 该键盘支持快速触发功能，配备可调节触发点的Lemokey超快Lime MHall效应磁控开关，具有0.01至3.35mm的触发点范围和0.01mm的微观灵敏度调整增量。
➂ Lemokey L5 HE 8K采用CNC加工的铝合金机身和双色PBT键帽，具有赛博朋克风格的外观，融合了科幻元素和透明度，采用紧凑的75%尺寸。
February 10
- NASA captures a 'boom' in space from 600 million light years away
➀ NASA的哈勃太空望远镜在距离地球至少6亿光年的深空中捕捉到了一个重大事件，描述为'爆炸声'；
➁ 哈勃望远镜拍摄到了一个位于双子座星座的图像，展示了正在发生的超新星爆炸；
➂ 这种类型的超新星有助于天文学家确定地球与遥远星系之间的距离，因为这类超新星具有相同的'固有亮度'，无论它们从地球上看起来有多亮。
February 8
- China's humanoid robots slated for mass production by end of 2025
➀ Chinese robotics manufacturer UBTech is set to mass-produce AI-powered humanoid robots, delivering 500-1000 Walker S units by late 2025.
➁ The company plans to deliver between 500-1000 units of its Walker S series to clients including Apple supplier Foxconn, logistics firm SF Express, and various car manufacturers.
➂ UBTech aims to introduce humanoid robots to every family in China as part of a broader strategy to address labor shortages.
- China's AI expansion continues, DeepSeek now in PCs, Robotics, EVs and more
➀ China is rapidly integrating DeepSeek AI across key industries, including PCs, robotics, and EVs.
➁ Lenovo is one of the first Chinese firms to incorporate the technology into its Xiaotian AI assistant.
➂ UBTech is reported to be implementing DeepSeek's AI robots into its humanoid robots.
- GTA+ subscriptions are on the rise, here's what Take-Two thinks about the service
➀ Take-Two 对 GTA+ 的订阅增长印象深刻，该服务可能与 GTA 6 的 GTA Online 版本相结合。
➁ Rockstar 的高级订阅服务可能是 GTA 6 在线组件的重要组成部分，并为用户提供一些独特的福利。
➂ 从 Take-TwoInteractive 管理层自发布以来的季度评论中可以看出，GTA+ 以某种形式集成到 GTA 6 中将是首要任务。
February 7
- MSI's upcoming budget-focused AMD B850 motherboards: tuned for Ryzen X3D CPUs, latest I/O tech
➀ MSI 将在 2025 年第二季度推出基于 AMD B850 的主板，针对预算型游戏电脑市场；
➁ 这些主板包括 MPG B850I Edge WIFI 和 B850 Gaming PLUS WIFI PZ 等型号，支持 Ryzen X3D 处理器，并具有先进的 I/O 连接性、Wi-Fi 7、Gen5 PCIe 和 5GbE 以太网；
➂ MSI 的新 B850 系列主板将包括支持 Wi-Fi 7、Gen5 PCIe 和 M.2 SSD 插槽的最新 I/O 连接性，以及 CPU 和 RAM 超频等功能。
February 6
- Elden Ring Nightreign release date and details to be revealed on this date
➀ FromSoftware is set to reveal more information about the eagerly awaited Elden Ring Nightreign soon, including its release date.
➁ Elden Ring Nightreign is undergoing a network test from February 14-17.
➂ The game is a cooperative multiplayer title with roguelike elements.
- Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI in video games & voice acting
➀ Harrison Ford praised Troy Baker's performance in 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' while expressing concerns about AI replacing creativity.
➁ He emphasized the importance of talent over automation in the entertainment industry.
➂ The article discusses the ethical implications of AI in video games and its impact on voice actors, writers, and developers.
- Programmers once again push the limit on where DOOM can be played
➀ Programmers have successfully run the original DOOM game on various unconventional devices, including a pregnancy test, calculator, thermostat, ATM, and now an Apple Lightning adapter.
➁ The achievement highlights the developers' skills and the versatility of modern technology.
➂ It demonstrates that with enough creativity and technical expertise, games like DOOM can be adapted to run on a wide range of devices.
- Google releases Gemini 2.0 models: 'We kicked off the agentic era'
➀ Google has officially released the Gemini 2.0 series of AI models, including Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 2.0 Pro (Experimental), and Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite.
➁ The launch is in response to the competition from Chinese firm DeepSeek and other competitors like OpenAI.
➂ The new models highlight advancements in high-frequency tasks, coding, complex reasoning, and long-context understanding.
- EA reveals release window for new Battlefield game
➀ EA announced a tentative release window for the next Battlefield game.
➁ The game will be designed around community feedback under a new program called Battlefield Labs.
➂ Developers will gather feedback from players on various aspects of the game including weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and more.
- China retaliates against Trump with investigation into top US tech player
➀ China has initiated an antitrust investigation into a major US tech company as a response to President Trump's recent import tariffs.
➁ The investigation targets Google and follows a series of retaliatory measures taken by China, including new tariffs on US coal, natural gas, oil, agricultural equipment, and large-displacement automobiles.
➂ Google has a history of facing antitrust investigations from various regions, including the EU, UK, and US.
- Unsettling levels of microplastics discovered in human brains
➀ Researchers have discovered microplastics in human brain samples, with recent samples showing a 50% increase compared to older ones.
➁ Inhalation is a key factor in how microplastics can enter the brain, traveling through the nose to the olfactory bulb.
➂ Dementia patients were found to have 3 to 5 times more microplastics in the brain than those without dementia.