➀ Acer has introduced custom GPUs based on the new AMD Radeon RX 9070 family, including the Predator BiFrost and Nitro models.

➁ AMD has no plans to offer reference 'Made by AMD' versions of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070, making them exclusive to partners like Acer.

➂ Acer's BiFrost and Nitro models come with factory overclocks, with the Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB boasting a boost clock of up to 3,100MHz.

➀ The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is back in stock at multiple retailers at MSRP;

➁ It was released on November 7, 2024, and has been difficult to find;

➂ The CPU is ideal for PC gamers and offers great value for money.

➀ The Acemagic F3A mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, offering high performance and expandability with up to 128GB of RAM.

➁ The system features RGB lighting and various connectivity options, including USB4, HDMI, and DisplayPort.

➂ It is designed for AI and other demanding applications, making it a versatile choice for users needing a compact and powerful system.

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

➀ The ASUS ESC8000A-E13P is an 8-GPU AI server designed with two AMD EPYC 9004/9005 processors and support for high-speed networking.

➁ The server features an NVIDIA MGX design and can accommodate 8x PCIe GPUs, providing 384GB of VRAM and 384 CPU cores.

➂ The review covers the external hardware overview, including the front and rear of the system, and details on the storage, cooling, and expansion options.

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 AMD's David McAfee acknowledges the unprecedented demand for Radeon RX 9070 series;

➁ AMD is working to restock partners and ensure availability at expected market prices;

➂ McAfee discusses the complexities of the graphics business and AMD's efforts to increase supply of Navi 48.

➀ Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, raising concerns about potential layoffs and the future of Intel Foundry.

➁ China's chip smuggling continues with individuals and companies importing restricted AI servers, while Huawei is accused of tricking TSMC into manufacturing banned processors.

➂ AMD releases the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, dominating Intel's chips in gaming performance with its 3D V-Cache technology.

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 MSI has confirmed that it will not manufacture AMD Radeon 9000-series GPUs using the RDNA 4 architecture.

➁ The decision may be due to MSI's intention to focus on Nvidia GPUs or the lack of profitability in the AMD Radeon 9000-series.

➂ The move could be seen as MSI potentially shifting its focus from AMD to Nvidia, similar to EVGA's strategy.

➀ The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is now available for pre-order with an MSRP of $749;

➁ The motherboard features an 18+2+2 power stage design and premium SMD capacitors;

➂ ASUS has addressed the Q-Release Slim mechanism issue, possibly with a revised design.

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software has expanded its cloud platform for systems-of-systems development with PAVE360 technology for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development.

➁ PAVE360 requires graphics acceleration for accurate simulation and AI processing, which is provided by AMD Radeon PRO V710 GPUs and AMD EPYC CPUs running on Azure.

➂ PAVE360 running on Azure offers cloud development features and system-aware views, helping to uncover defects early in the design cycle.

➀ The ASRock Rack 4U8G-TURIN2 presents a new approach to the classic AI server design, utilizing AMD EPYC CPUs and featuring unique server engineering aspects.

➁ The server is equipped with 2.5" drive bays, NVMe SSDs, and offers flexibility with its various connectivity options and expansion slots.

➂ The review highlights the server's design focus on PCIe expansion cards, power supplies, and rear I/O connectivity, emphasizing its capabilities for high-end card support and redundancy.

➀ Nvidia claims to have shipped twice as many 50-series GPUs as 40-Series at launch, but the comparison is misleading;

➁ The first five weeks of Ada only had RTX 4090 cards available, while the 50-series GPUs were launched later;

➂ The availability of RTX 50-series GPUs is scarce, with high prices and supply issues.

➀ TSMC and Intel are reportedly still working on a potential joint venture to run Intel's manufacturing capacity;

➁ The joint venture would involve leading American fabless chip designers such as AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, and Qualcomm;

➂ The initiative is in response to a request from President Trump's administration to strengthen Intel and ensure continued American control.

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 TSMC is in talks with Intel, Nvidia, Broadcom, Qualcomm, and AMD about a joint venture to acquire Intel Foundry;

➁ TSMC plans to take a stake of no more than 50% in Intel Foundry to maintain US ownership, as required by the White House;

➂ The deal requires approval from the White House.

➀ The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a successor to the 7950X3D, featuring Zen 5 architecture and 144MB of L2+L3 cache.

➁ The chip offers a 10-15% performance boost due to the advanced Zen 5 architecture and improved 3D V-Cache stacking.

➂ It is compatible with the AM5 platform and has a 170W TDP, addressing previous limitations of X3D chips.

➀ A fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU bought from Amazon was actually an old AMD FX chip;

➁ The packaging was almost identical to the genuine product, and the CPU was shipped in a sealed box;

➂ The counterfeit CPU was discovered when the buyer opened the package and saw the AMD FX-4100 sticker under the IHS sticker.