➀ Dell's Alienware Area-51 returns with new 16- and 18-inch laptops featuring a Gorilla Glass window and color-shifting paint job; ➁ The laptops are set to offer high-end specifications including RTX 5090 GPUs and Core Ultra 9 CPUs; ➂ Dell also introduces a new Area-51 desktop with advanced cooling capabilities and a user-friendly upgrade process.

➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.

➀ The xAI Colossus team has received a Dell NVIDIA GB200 system, likely a NVL72 platform. ➁ The system features dual-tray compute nodes and NVLink switch trays, indicating a significant expansion in xAI's capabilities. ➂ The deployment of this system marks a transition to liquid cooling for Dell at xAI and a move towards Arm-based computing.

➀ Kioxia's IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange valued the company at $5.8 billion. The Bain-led consortium, which previously owned 56.2% of Kioxia, sold a small number of shares to reduce its holding to 50.7%. The consortium paid $18 billion for its stake in 2008. ➁ Before the IPO, other significant shareholders included Toshiba (41%) and Hoya (3%). The Japanese government bailout funds INCJ and DBJ controlled 16.7% of the voting rights. ➂ Kioxia holds a 13.8% share of the NAND market.

➀ The University of Siegen will host two major international conferences, CARV and MCPC 2025, focusing on future industrial challenges such as handling global disruptions in production and supply chains and developing intelligent systems for customized product manufacturing. ➁ The conferences will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025, with experts from around the world expected to discuss current developments and future challenges under the theme 'New Paradigms for Anticipated Uncertainty'. ➂ The two conferences, CARV and MCPC, will address complementary topics: CARV on agile and reconfigurable production systems and sustainable manufacturing processes, and MCPC on the use of digital technologies and product personalization through individual mass production.

➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website

➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.

➀ Imec spin-off Brailsports is developing a platform for optimizing athlete training volumes and schedules based on data analysis; ➁ The platform uses AI models to estimate individual athlete fitness and fatigue, improving performance and reducing injury risk; ➂ The platform is currently operational at cycling team Lotto Dstny, with positive results.

➀ The Dell G16 offers strong performance for its price point; ➁ It features a high-resolution display and a great mechanical keyboard; ➂ The laptop has a good selection of ports and a decent battery life, though it can become warm during gaming.

➀ The research investigates the effects of adding TiC nanoparticles to aluminum alloy 7075, aiming to enhance casting performance and improve fluidity and surface quality; ➁ TiC nanoparticles were introduced in two concentrations, and their impact on fluidity and microstructure was analyzed; ➂ The results showed a significant improvement in fluidity and surface quality, with finer grain sizes and smoother surfaces.

➀ PC shipments in Q3 2024 decreased by 1.3% year-on-year; ➁ AI PCs did not boost demand due to unclear benefits; ➂ The US PC market grew by 5.6% in Q3 2024, with HP leading the market.

➀ Dell is offering the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop with the 14th Gen Core i7 and RTX 4070 Ti Super for $1,399; ➁ The Aurora R16 features a new styling theme with a cleaner aesthetic and generous RGB lighting; ➂ It comes equipped with a Core i7-14700KF processor, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD.

➀ Spending on accelerated servers for data centers grew 46% in 2Q; ➁ The surge in data center spending is driven by generative AI applications; ➂ Dell led all OEMs in server revenue in 2Q 2024.

➀ Dell's 32-inch curved S3222DGM gaming monitor is now priced at $199, marking an all-time low for our top-ranked gaming monitor; ➁ The S3222DGM offers a 3,700:1 contrast ratio and a 165 Hz refresh rate for vibrant colors and smooth gaming experience; ➂ The monitor has been highly praised for its image quality and gaming performance.

➀ Dell's S3222DGM gaming monitor is on sale for $249 during Prime Day, offering a combination of high contrast and smooth gaming. ➁ It boasts a 3718:1 contrast ratio and 165 Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for gamers. ➂ The monitor is also known for its vibrant colors and excellent build quality.

➀ Lenovo maintained the top position in the global PC market with a 22.7% share in 2023; ➁ HP expanded its market share to second place due to strong enterprise PC shipments; ➂ Dell, in third place, is reducing its reliance on China to mitigate risks; ➃ The overall PC market shrank by 13.7% in 2023, with a forecast of a 2.0% increase in 2024; ➄ AI-powered PCs are expected to drive market competition; ➅ Geopolitical risks may impact future market share as Dell shifts production away from China.

➀ Tesla's BEV market share dropped from 19% to 17% in the first five months of 2024; ➁ BYD is just one point behind Tesla at 16%; ➂ The BEV portfolio of legacy automakers like Volkswagen and Geely-Volvo stood at 7 and 8 percent, respectively.

➀ Dell updates XPS 13 with Intel's second-generation Core Ultra processors, offering improved performance and battery life. ➁ The new XPS 13 (9350) features up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, with an NPU delivering up to 48 TOPS. ➂ The laptop maintains the same chassis design but upgrades internals, including Intel Wi-Fi 7 and up to 32GB of RAM.

➀ The Dell S2721QS, a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor, is now available at an all-time low price of $199 on Amazon. ➁ This monitor features a 4K IPS panel, AMD FreeSync certification, and a maximum brightness of 350 Nits. ➂ Previously priced at $299, the discount offers a significant saving for potential buyers.