➀ Texas Instruments has introduced a new addition to its MSPM0 microcontroller portfolio with the MSPM0C1104 MCU, available in a wafer chip-scale package (WCSP) measuring 1.38mm².

➁ This MCU is designed for applications where board space is limited, such as medical wearables and personal electronics, offering engineers flexibility to develop efficient embedded solutions.

➂ Key features include an extended temperature range, low power consumption, and various peripheral options, making it ideal for compact and cost-effective designs in personal electronics, industrial, and automotive markets.

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 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 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 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 The article lists the world's top ten supercomputers, including their names, locations, and key specifications such as processors, GPUs, and power consumption.

➁ It highlights the use of advanced technologies like exascale systems, custom processors, and AI capabilities in these supercomputers.

➂ The article also mentions the applications of these supercomputers in various fields such as energy resource location, climate research, and astrophysics.

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 MikroTik has introduced a new device, the RDS2216, which combines a U.2 NAS, a 100GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE switch, and a lightweight Arm server into a single 1U machine.

➁ The device features 20x U.2 NVMe drives and a variety of networking options including 100GbE, 25GbE, and 10GbE ports.

➂ It is powered by a Marvell 98DX4310 chip and an Annapurna Labs (part of Amazon) 16-core Arm CPU.

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 Arm计划推出其首款自研芯片，可能是一款服务器CPU芯片，将由台积电生产；

➁ 报道称，Arm已将Meta作为其首个客户之一，计划最早于今年夏天推出这款芯片；

➂ Arm原本设计半导体结构并将其设计许可给苹果、英伟达等公司，现在将带着自己的服务器CPU进入市场。

➀ Arm is reported to be planning to sell proprietary chips, with Meta being one of its first customers.

➁ The move is driven by the need for hyperscalers to use ASICs in datacentres to avoid high costs associated with Nvidia GPUs.

➂ Arm's recent trial with Qualcomm highlighted its CEO's strategy document, which included plans for Arm to build its own chips.

➀ Arm, the UK-based semiconductor IP giant under Softbank Group, is planning to shift its business focus from IP supplier to chip development, with its first internally developed chip set to be launched this summer Meta, an American tech giant, will be one of its first customers.

➁ Arm is rumored to be competing with its major customers, Qualcomm and NVIDIA. Arm is developing a data center server CPU that can be customized for clients like Meta, with production outsourced to manufacturers like TSMC.

➃ Arm has already started to compete with Qualcomm for orders. Qualcomm had negotiated with Meta to provide a data center CPU based on the Arm architecture, but Arm has won at least some of the business.

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 Arm's fiscal third quarter revenue increased by 19% year-on-year to $983 million;

➁ The company forecasted its revenue for fiscal year 2024 to be between $3.94 billion and $4.04 billion;

➂ Revenue for the current quarter, fiscal fourth quarter, is expected to be between $1.18 billion and $1.28 billion.