➀ Lenovo launches ThinkStation PGX AI workstation with Nvidia GB10 chip and 128GB memory, delivering 1 PetaFLOP performance for AI models up to 200B parameters;

➁ Dual-unit configuration boosts capacity to 405B parameters, competing with Nvidia's Project Digits and Asus/MSI alternatives;

➂ Despite claims of 1 PFLOP at FP4 precision, real-world FP8 performance lags behind Tiny Corp's RTX 5090-based solution at 6x higher cost.

➀ Microsoft will unveil compact 12-inch Surface Pro 11 and 13-inch Surface Laptop 7 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chips at its May 6th event;

➁ Both devices feature UFS storage (up to 512GB), 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, and limited ports without bundled chargers;

➂ Specs differ from existing models with smaller displays, lower refresh rates, and ARM-based architecture targeting mobile productivity.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Silex Technology has launched the AMC Edge System-on-Module (SoM), EP-200Q, which is powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processor and offers high-performance edge AI capabilities in a very small form factor.

➁ The EP-200Q integrates Wi-Fi 7 drivers and is optimized for industrial and healthcare IoT devices requiring power efficiency and rapid deployment.

➂ It features an octa-core CPU, Hexagon DSP, and a 12-TOPS AI engine, along with long-term availability through the Qualcomm Product Longevity Program.

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a new computational model to understand lithium plating in fast-charging lithium-ion batteries.

➁ The model provides insights into the mechanisms of lithium plating on the anode during fast charging, which can lead to quicker battery degradation or even fire hazards.

➂ The findings could guide the design of safer and more durable batteries by optimizing charging protocols and materials based on operating conditions and material properties.

➀ Keysight Technologies has introduced KAI Data Center Builder, a new software suite designed to emulate real-world AI training workloads, aiding in assessing the impact of changes to algorithms, components, and protocols on AI system performance.

➁ The tool helps align hardware design with training algorithms, improving overall system performance by integrating training workloads from large language models (LLMs) and other AI models.

➂ KAI Data Center Builder allows AI operators, cloud providers, and infrastructure vendors to test realistic workloads in lab environments, validate new AI cluster designs, refine partitioning strategies, and optimize performance before full deployment.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.

➀ Alphawave Semi推出了针对高速互连半导体市场的最新光电子解决方案，预计到2028年市场规模将超过40亿美元。

➁ 新产品包括支持PAM4和Coherent-lite调制的数字信号处理器（DSP），以实现AI驱动的高速数据中心数据传输。

➂ 该解决方案利用了Alphawave的WidEye DSP架构和EyeQ高级诊断技术，并提供800G和1.6T的互连能力。

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

➀ e-con Systems has launched a new embedded camera designed for integration with the NVIDIA Holoscan platform, enabling real-time AI-based object detection and recognition.

➁ The camera is ideal for industrial automation, robotics, and medical imaging applications, featuring high-speed and low-latency imaging with e-con's proprietary TintE Image Signal Processor (ISP).

➂ It leverages the NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge powered FPGA board to simplify setup and offload image processing tasks, optimizing GPU resources for AI inference.

➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。

➀ The article discusses how 3D NAND flash memory is becoming essential for meeting the increasing data storage needs driven by AI. It highlights the shift from 2D to 3D NAND structures, which allow higher storage density through vertical stacking.

➁ Key players like Samsung, Western Digital, and SK Hynix are mentioned as leaders in 3D NAND technology. The article also explores innovations in cryogenic etching technology, which enhances etching capabilities and addresses scaling challenges.

➂ The global NAND flash memory market is expected to grow significantly, reaching $83 billion by 2036. Lam Research is noted as a market leader in 3D NAND dielectric etching, with advancements like the Lam Cryo™ 3.0 enabling more efficient and precise etching processes.

➀ ASUS introduced the ASUS Ascent GX10, a petaflop-scale AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchip. It provides unprecedented computing power, high-speed memory integration, and easy scalability for enterprise-level AI capabilities.

➁ The device delivers 1,000 TOPS of AI processing power, supporting AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. It includes Blackwell GPU with fifth-generation Tensor Cores and Grace 20-core Arm CPU for efficient data orchestration and real-time inferencing.

➂ The supercomputer integrates NVIDIA NVLink-C2C connectivity, offering 5x the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0. It supports seamless transitions between local development and scalable deployment, aiding developers in AI model prototyping and fine-tuning.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released new power-management chips aimed at meeting the rising power demands of modern data centers, particularly for high-performance computing and AI applications.

➁ These chips, including the TPS1685 and integrated GaN power stages, offer enhanced protection, higher density, and improved efficiency, with a focus on reducing size by 50% compared to traditional hot-swap controllers.

➂ TI's innovations are designed to support data center engineers, power system architects, and hardware developers in creating more sustainable and energy-efficient data center infrastructures.

➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。

➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。

➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。