➀ Ed proposes leveraging the oversupply of mature semiconductor nodes to secure cost-effective fab capacity and establishes a fund to support UK semiconductor innovation;

➁ The initiative encourages UK designers and institutions to utilize AI-enabled EDA tools, potentially reducing chip design time by 30-50% and accelerating layout processes by 40-60%;

➂ A committee chaired by Ed will select projects under the scheme, positioning him as the gatekeeper for opportunities that may include personal incentives from applicants.

➀ Asus will launch its Ascend GX10 mini-PC powered by Nvidia's GB10 Grace Blackwell SiP on July 22, targeting AI development with data center-level performance.

➁ The GB10 integrates an Arm-based Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU, delivering 1 PetaFLOPS FP4 AI performance and 128GB unified memory, comparable to Apple's M4 Pro.

➂ Priced around $3,000, the system positions itself as a compact AI workstation, though general-purpose benchmarks show performance similar to mid-tier mobile chips like Snapdragon X Elite.

➀ The U.S. plans to require export licenses for AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand to prevent smuggling to China;

➁ Malaysia and Thailand are emerging as suspected transit hubs despite lacking official revenue significance for NVIDIA;

➂ Questions persist about Singapore's role as NVIDIA's key market and potential re-export routes.

➀ NVIDIA股价飙升，市值一度达到3.92万亿美元，成为有史以来最有价值的公司之一；

➁ 由于美国独立日假期，NVIDIA未能打破苹果创下的3.915万亿美元的市值记录；

➂ NVIDIA数据中心业务是其最大的收入来源，最新财报显示数据中心收入超过390亿美元，而游戏业务收入仅为37.6亿美元。

➀ HP and Google collaborate on Dimension with Beam for 3D video conferencing without headsets/glasses;

➁ The AI-driven system evolves from "Project Starline", announced at InfoComm 2025;

➂ Aims to enhance virtual collaboration through immersive spatial communication technology.

➀ The UK Space Agency launched a £75.6 million tender for an Active Debris Removal mission to capture and de-orbit two defunct satellites using robotic and autonomous spacecraft technology;

➁ The initiative marks a shift from grants to competitive contracts, aiming to stimulate private investment in space sustainability;

➂ The mission addresses the growing threat of space debris, which endangers critical satellite infrastructure supporting GPS, weather forecasting, and national security.

➀ Ford CEO predicts AI could eliminate 50% of U.S. white-collar jobs, sparking broader debate on workplace transformation;

➁ Companies like IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon are already integrating AI into HR and logistics, while critics like Nvidia's Jensen Huang question the scale of job losses;

➂ The divide deepens: AI may boost productivity but risks destabilizing consumer economies and labor markets.

➀ Global server market hits record $95.2B in Q1 2025 with 134.1% YoY growth, driven by Nvidia's Arm-based GB200 AI servers capturing 70% shipment increase;

➁ Accelerated Arm servers projected to triple revenue to $103B by 2029, with U.S. and China dominating 83% of global spending amid AI arms race;

➂ Traditional x86 servers' market share shrinks to 28% as AI workloads demand GPU/accelerator-driven systems, potentially enabling future AGI development.

➀ A team from Hochschule Kaiserslautern and ENSISA Mulhouse won the Trinatronics competition with "HelpFix," a low-cost robot guide dog that uses natural language processing and autonomous navigation to assist visually impaired individuals;

➁ Developed in 7 months under €500 via agile methods, the project combined mechatronics expertise from German and French universities;

➂ Competing against innovations like AI-powered hockey trainers and water-quality drones, HelpFix claimed the top prize (€1,500), with plans to explore open-source or commercialization pathways.

➀ Tesla, Waymo, and Baidu's Apollo Go are expanding robotaxi services in cities like Austin, Atlanta, and multiple Chinese locations;

➁ Challenges include safety regulations, fare disputes with traditional taxi drivers, and operational constraints like geofencing and remote safety operators;

➂ Trials such as GM’s Cruise in San Francisco and Motional in Las Vegas were suspended due to accidents, reflecting safety and scalability issues.

➀ Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is developing low-cost, customizable AI-enabled drones using off-the-shelf components and open software modules for education and research;

➁ Funded by hessian.AI, the project aims to bridge the gap between high technical demands and limited budgets, enabling practical learning and innovative applications in fields like computer science, engineering, and environmental studies;

➂ Detailed construction guides will be published under a free license to encourage community collaboration and expand use cases in IoT, autonomous navigation, and interdisciplinary research.

➀ Microsoft's Copilot AI suffered an embarrassing defeat against a 1970s Atari 2600 emulator in chess, despite pre-match trash talk about the vintage system's "bizarre moves";

➁ The AI lost critical pieces by its 7th turn and ultimately surrendered, acknowledging the Atari's victory as "fair and square";

➂ Though built on OpenAI's GPT-4 and Bing integration, Copilot's chess skills remain inferior to specialized systems, contrasting with its claimed "silicon sorcerer" computational abilities.

➀ The Fraunhofer FHR Wachtberg-Forum highlighted radar technology's critical role in military and civilian security across land, sea, air, and space, with Bundeswehr Space Command emphasizing space domain awareness;

➁ A strategic partnership with Quantum Systems was announced, advancing drone-based surveillance and radar innovation for defense applications;

➂ The event showcased cognitive RF systems, experimental radar technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address evolving global security challenges.

➀ HP plans to launch a 'PCFax' service in 2026, inspired by CarFax vehicle reports, to document laptop histories using telemetry, support logs, and AI analysis;

➁ The service utilizes tamper-resistant data from HP's Endpoint Security Controller, tracking metrics like CPU temperature and SSD health to predict hardware failures and extend device lifespans;

➂ While aiming to reduce e-waste, skepticism remains about corporate data control and the practicality for low-cost devices, with experts noting potential conflicts of interest in HP managing both product sales and reuse.

➀ Parkmate, a smart parking startup in India, utilizes AI-based cameras, RFID sensors, and FASTag technology to automate parking management, reducing congestion and enhancing safety;

➁ Their Trident System offers contactless entry/exit, real-time tracking, and integrates with local servers for data privacy, operating across 12 cities with clients like DLF and government authorities;

➂ The company plans to expand services like its AI-powered valet app 'Dash' and aims for 800% revenue growth, leveraging fully Indian-manufactured hardware and advanced computer vision solutions.

➀ The Q1 2025 server market reached a record $95.2 billion, a 134.1% year-over-year increase, with full-year 2025 projections at $366 billion.

➁ Servers with embedded GPUs grew 46.7% YoY, accounting for nearly 50% of market value, driven by adoption from hyperscalers and cloud providers.

➂ Arm-based servers surged 70% YoY, capturing 21.1% of shipments, fueled by AI advancements requiring significantly increased processing capacity for inferencing.

➀ Fraunhofer IPK and partners developed an AI system to determine if end-of-life appliances should be refurbished or recycled, using image recognition and cloud-based analysis;

➁ The system employs visual quality scoring (1-5) via mobile apps and synthetic training data, aiming for over 97% identification accuracy;

➂ Integrated with robotic process automation and e-commerce platforms, the project targets reducing carbon footprints and advancing circular economy practices in Germany and Europe.

➀ Fraunhofer IPK, in collaboration with HaKiGo and YES Ecosystems, is developing a cloud-based AI system to assess whether used household appliances (e.g., refrigerators, washing machines) should be refurbished or recycled, aiming to reduce waste and promote a circular economy;

➁ The AI system uses image recognition and dialog-based mobile apps to evaluate device quality (scored 1-5), predict pricing, and automate resale processes via e-commerce platforms;

➂ The project integrates robotic process automation (RPA) and synthetic data training, targeting a 97% recognition accuracy and synchronization with recycling management systems to reduce CO2 emissions by 2026.

➀ Test Research, Inc. (TRI) launched the TR7500 SIII Ultra AOI system featuring a multi-camera design (4 side-view + 1 top-down cameras) for comprehensive PCB defect detection, including hidden flaws like inner layer bridges;

➁ The system integrates AI-powered algorithms, optional 3D laser profiling, and metrology-grade accuracy while supporting Industry 4.0 standards through SMEMA, SECS/GEM, and IPC protocols;

➂ Enhanced structural stability with a cast iron base and upgraded motion control enables reliable inspections for heavier PCBs (up to 12 kg), improving manufacturing quality assurance.