➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.

➀ Introduction to STH Weekly Newsletters;

➁ Launch of new Substack by Axautik Group;

➂ Explanation of the format and content of the newsletter, including weekly recap, top five stories, and content preview.

➀ A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from POSTECH has developed technology to significantly increase the lifespan and energy density of electric vehicle (EV) batteries;

➁ The technology involves a 'nano-spring coating' technique that improves battery stability and performance;

➂ The research is published in ACS Nano and has the potential to revolutionize EV battery technology.

➀ Deepseek, a China-based AI company, is focusing on developing new models, R2 and V4, instead of seeking revenue like its Western competitors.

➁ The company is said to be funded by its founder, Liang Wenfeng, who is also the founder of a leading hedge fund in China.

➂ Deepseek's team of 160 employees is dedicated to the development of advanced AI technologies, with a focus on reaching Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

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 Huawei reportedly acquired two million Ascend 910 AI chips from TSMC last year through shell companies;

➁ TSMC manufactured large quantities of Huawei Ascend 910B chips for shell companies and shipped them to China;

➂ There are questions about the availability of HBM for integration with the chips;

➃ The report by CSIS suggests Huawei's stockpiling strategy;

➄ The Ascend 910B and Ascend 910C yields are low, with most parts shipped with disabled compute elements.

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 This study explores the use of cationic fusogenic liposomes for improved drug delivery by fusing directly with cellular membranes;

➁ Researchers varied charge density and lipid composition to assess fusion efficiency and membrane effects;

➂ The study found that liposomes can temporarily modify membrane properties without causing long-term damage to cells, suggesting their potential for therapeutic applications.

➀ Australian biotech company Cortical Labs introduces the CL1 biological computer, combining human brain cells with traditional silicon-based computing.

➁ The CL1 uses lab-grown human neurons and is designed for potential applications in AI and machine learning.

➂ Concerns include scalability, ethical implications, and the adaptability of neurons for advanced computing tasks.

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 This reference design, TIDA-010288, from Texas Instruments is designed for real-time monitoring of vital signs like ECG, heart rate, respiration, etc., using edge AI.

➁ The design integrates high-performance components including AFE159RP4 for ECG signal acquisition and MSPM0 MCU for real-time arrhythmia classification.

➂ Data is transmitted via Bluetooth LE 5.3, enabling real-time visualization and analysis on remote devices such as smartphones or medical systems.

➀ Greatech, a German company, has introduced the Sensoco Loomair Solar, a light-powered CO₂ sensor designed for smart buildings.

➁ The sensor uses indoor solar cells and e-peas' power management IC for energy conversion and continuous operation.

➂ It supports multiple communication protocols like Mioty, Wireless M-Bus, LoRa, and Sigfox, ensuring compatibility with various building management systems.

➀ Mizuho Securities reports that the Trump administration may impose new export control measures on AI chips to China.

➁ The appointment of key officials in the US Department of Commerce and Bureau of Industry and Security may lead to a complete ban on all AI chips entering China, affecting NVIDIA's H20/B20 and some traditional chips (28nm+).

➂ The ban could impact NVIDIA's revenue by $4-6 billion and earnings per share by $0.13-0.18.

➀ Huawei's AI chip, Ascend 910C, achieves a significant breakthrough with a yield rate of 40%, marking a major progress from 20% last year;

➁ Huawei plans to produce 100,000 Ascend 910C and 300,000 910B chips this year, although sales are behind NVIDIA, still leading the Chinese AI chip market;

➂ Huawei aims to further increase the yield rate to 60% to further solidify its position in the AI chip market, currently occupying more than 75% of the total AI chip production in mainland China.

➀ Chongqing-based AI chip company Xiangdiexian has emerged from a financial crisis after securing a new round of funding from Anfu Technology and several venture capital firms.

➁ The company, founded by Tang Zhimin, a strategic scientist in the field of computer system and processor chip design, had previously raised over 2.5 billion yuan in five funding rounds.

➂ However, the company faced difficulties due to a failed bet agreement and layoffs affecting over 400 employees. Now, with the new funding, the company is looking to rebuild and strengthen its position in the AI chip industry.

➀ The Trump administration is seeking to tighten export restrictions on advanced AI processors from the U.S. and persuade allies to restrict servicing of tools in China.

➁ The new guidelines, known as the AI Diffusion Rule, limit access to powerful AI processors like Nvidia's H100 GPUs.

➂ The move is met with resistance from the industry, which fears it could harm business interests and accelerate the development of domestic alternatives in China.

➀ YorChip, in collaboration with SiliconIPs, has developed a 50nS latency 100G Ultra Ethernet ready Mac/PCS IP core;

➁ The IP core is optimized for size, power, and latency;

➂ It targets edge AI applications and Data Center Accelerator developers requiring low power and high performance.

➀ Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering mRNA to the brain;

➁ This system bypasses the blood-brain barrier and could potentially treat conditions like drug addiction and Alzheimer's disease;

➂ The study shows that the lipid nanoparticles can safely and efficiently deliver mRNA into the brain, opening opportunities for mRNA-based therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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.