➀ A new type of miniaturized pumps and valves using ultra-thin silicon films is presented at the Hannover Messe, developed by researchers at Saarland University. These pumps and valves operate without air pressure, motors, and lubricants, and can be operated in clean rooms. The team demonstrates a prototype of a new vacuum pump that can draw a vacuum up to 300 millibars.

➁ The technology is cost-effective, lightweight, and energy-efficient compared to current methods, with a 400 times lower energy consumption compared to conventional air-driven valves.

➂ The researchers have developed a novel actuator and pump technology that can be used in various applications, including robotic grippers, speakers, smart textiles, and haptic feedback.

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.

➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition offers a 20% performance increase over its predecessor and a $549 MSRP.

➁ Concerns over retail availability and pricing, with potential for significantly higher prices in the short term.

➂ AMD's RX 9070 launch scheduled for the same day, posing competition and availability challenges.

➀ Lois Rossmann, a renowned RepairTuber, expresses disappointment with Brother's shift towards becoming an 'anti-consumer printer company';

➁ Brother's recent firmware updates have disabled third-party toner and prevented color registration functionality on color devices;

➂ Older firmware versions are being removed from support portals, making it difficult for users to roll back updates.

➀ OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is about to finalize its first in-house AI chip design;

➁ The company plans to send the chips to TSMC for fabrication with an aim for mass production in 2026;

➂ This move is a significant step towards reducing reliance on NVIDIA.

➀ OpenAI plans to tape-out its first chip on TSMC's 3nm process later this year;

➁ The chip is designed for both training and inference and is being developed by an in-house team;

➂ The objective is to reduce dependency on Nvidia's processors, which are expensive and in high demand.

➀ A supply update from OCUK indicates that users who've purchased an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 might need to wait up to 16 weeks to receive their GPU.

➁ The high demand and limited stock have caused RTX 50 GPUs to sell out almost instantly after launch.

➂ OCUK has halted pre-orders for the RTX 50 series cards, with a wait time of 3 to 16 weeks for the RTX 5090 and 2 to 6 weeks for the RTX 5080.

➀ AMD has quietly launched the Ryzen 5 7400F CPU in China with a price of $115.90 (including 13% VAT).

➁ The Ryzen 5 7400F is more affordable than the Ryzen 5 7500F and the upcoming Phoenix-based Ryzen 5 8400F.

➂ The Ryzen 5 7400F has specifications nearly identical to the Ryzen 5 7500F but with a slightly lower boost clock.

➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.

➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.

➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.

➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.

➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.

➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.

➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.

➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.

➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.

➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.

➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.

➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.

➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;

➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;

➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.

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.

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.