➀ ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090，Blackwell旗舰显卡的高端版本，采用金色外壳，并由NVIDIA首席执行官黄仁勋亲自签名。

➁ 预计该GPU的售价约为20,000美元，并可能通过慈善拍卖进行出售。

➂ 尽管ASUS ROG Astral旗舰显卡本身价格不菲，但这款金色签名版的ROG Astral RTX 5090的售价将远超数千美元。

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 ASUS laptop owners previously blocked from installing Windows 11 24H2 can now proceed with the update due to a BIOS fix.

➁ The issue was caused by compatibility issues with certain hardware components in ASUS laptops.

➂ Users need to update their BIOS to the latest version to proceed with the Windows 11, version 24H2 upgrade.

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.

➀ The GeForce RTX 50 Series launch faced issues with pricing and availability, with both the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 selling out quickly.

➁ Retailers received limited stock, and scalpers exacerbated the situation, leading to significant price increases.

➂ MSI and ASUS have raised prices by up to 70% over MSRP, causing consumer frustration.

➀ The ASUS AI POD, featuring the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform, is set for March 2025 shipping.

➁ It boasts 26 NVIDIA GRACE CPUs, 72 Blackwell GPUs, and advanced cooling, offering significant AI performance enhancements.

➂ Designed for data centers, it supports large-scale AI training and inference, with ASUS providing full-service solutions.

➀ ASUS is reportedly developing new NUC Mini-PCs featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max 'Strix Halo' APUs.

➁ The new APU includes 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 40-core RDNA 3.5 GPU.

➂ These systems are part of the NUC 14 family and have been certified by the BIS.