➀ Razer has partnered with Valve to launch a new line of Counter-Strike 2-branded peripherals; ➁ The collection includes the iconic Dragon Lore AWP skin applied to five Razer products; ➂ The collection features high-end hardware with a distinct yellow and orange design.
Recent #Hardware news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Cooler Master introduces the new Hyper 212 3DHP Black and Alpha V4 3DHP coolers; ➁ These new models feature Cooler Master's patented 3D Heat Pipe technology for improved cooling efficiency; ➂ The V4 Alpha 3DHP cooler is larger and features dual-fan configuration compared to the Hyper 212's single-fan setup.
➀ Automotive electronics is advancing rapidly, focusing on autonomy, electrification, and car cockpit improvements.
➁ The need for advanced functionality is high, but OEMs aim to minimize costs and maximize software-driven features.
➂ Modern cars are equipped with multiple sensors, including cameras, radar, and lidar, requiring advanced fusion and processing techniques.
➀ Axelera AI, founded in 2021, aims to provide scalable edge AI hardware and software solutions.
➁ The company has raised USD 120 million and has a world-class team of over 190 employees.
➂ Axelera AI's Metis platform offers high performance with low power consumption, targeting applications like computer vision, automotive, and healthcare.
➀ 据报道，任天堂已向美国运送了近383,000台Nintendo Switch 2。
➁ 这些设备已于1月17日至1月22日之间运往美国。
➂ 据称，这些包装箱都贴有美国/加拿大地区代码，并附有41,598个充电握把。
➀ AI software modeling represents a significant shift from traditional programming, enabling systems to learn from data.
➁ The complexity of AI systems lies in their model parameters, which can number in the billions or trillions.
➂ GPUs have become essential for AI processing, but they face efficiency challenges, particularly during inference with large language models.
➀ PassMark观察到2025年初CPU性能下降；
➁ 推测原因可能是硬件或软件问题，如软件冗余或Windows 11的影响；
➂ 注意到自2020年以来，超过8核心处理器的采用率停滞不前。
➀ GP Singh co-founded Ambient Scientific to develop high-performance, low-power AI microprocessors; ➁ The company's DigAn® technology enables ultra-low power AI applications without cloud dependency; ➂ GPX10 processor addresses inefficiencies in current AI hardware by offering better performance and lower power consumption; ➃ GP Singh emphasizes the importance of semiconductors in improving human lives.
➀ Semidynamics introduces a unified, programmable solution with a single software stack for Core, Vector, and Tensor processing units; ➁ The company's 'All-in-One IP' solution addresses the challenges of data availability and processing for AI applications; ➂ Semidynamics leverages RISC-V architecture for adaptability and control, offering configurable and customizable IP solutions.
➀ Linus Torvalds expresses frustration with 'buggy hardware' from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA; ➁ Blames them for vulnerabilities; ➂ Calls for accountability in hardware issues
➀ Dr. Mehdi Asghari discusses his entrepreneurial journey and SiLC Technologies' mission to enable machine vision similar to humans; ➁ SiLC's first fully integrated coherent LiDAR chip and its applications in robotics, mobility, and perimeter security; ➂ The challenges and opportunities in the AI and robotics industries, with a focus on the importance of coherent imaging for machine autonomy.
➀ MSI is launching a new MEG Vision X AI pre-built PC with Intel's new 'Arrow Lake' CPUs and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The PC is expected to feature the Intel Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series 'Blackwell' GPUs; ➃ The system will include a 360mm AIO liquid cooler, Glacier Armor heatsink design, and an ultra-high-end Z890 motherboard.
➀ Sony explains the reasons behind the higher price of PS5 Pro; ➁ PlayStation Senior Principal Product Manager Toshi Aoki discusses the hardware improvements; ➂ The inclusion of new technologies like SSD and Wi-Fi 7
➀ Sony officially unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro with significant performance gains; ➁ However, the company faces criticism for making unnecessary concessions and a $200 price hike; ➂ The announcement has been controversial, with mixed reactions from fans.
1. The ROG Ally X, a 7-inch portable gaming PC by ASUS, offers significant spec updates including increased memory/SSD capacity, larger battery, and improved cooling. 2. The device replaces the proprietary ROG XG Mobile port with USB4, allowing for a wider range of external GPU options. 3. A USB4/OCuLink-compatible docking station with Radeon RX 7600M XT from Shenzhen's GPD and One-Netbook is available, offering a more affordable alternative to the ROG XG Mobile. However, compatibility issues arise when using the Radeon RX 7600M XT with the ROG Ally X, as the drivers for the integrated Radeon Graphics in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor are incompatible with the drivers for the external Radeon GPU. One-Netbook has released a compatible driver set to address this issue, enabling the Radeon RX 7600M XT to work seamlessly with the ROG Ally X.
1. GIGABYTE releases BIOS updates for X670, B650, and A620 Motherboards to support AMD's new Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs. 2. AGESA 1.1.7.0 Patch A and AGESA 1.2.0.0a Patch A are critical for compatibility and optimized performance. 3. The updates enable full support for AMD's new memory overclocking features and the Curve Shaper tool.
1. Metroid Prime 4 runs at 720p docked on the current Nintendo Switch; 2. It will run at a lower resolution in handheld mode; 3. The game's visuals and performance on the current Switch hardware suggest it may be downgraded from a Switch 2 version; 4. Nintendo is likely to release cross-gen versions of games for the foreseeable future; 5. There is a possibility that Metroid Prime 4 could run at 1080p or 4K on Switch 2 with enhanced assets and technologies like DLSS.
1. Phil Spencer hinted at the development of an Xbox Gaming Handheld without explicitly confirming it.
2. The handheld would focus on local gaming, similar to the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, rather than cloud-based like PlayStation Portal.
3. The device is expected to be Windows 11-based, with Xbox first-party titles and PC Game Pass titles available.
4. Optimization of the Xbox app for a gaming handheld is a key challenge.
5. AMD Ryzen with integrated Radeon graphics is a likely choice for the custom chip development for the Xbox Gaming Handheld.
1、台积电的2nm工艺技术性能和产量目标实现，计划于2025年下半年开始大规模生产。
2、N2工艺技术已经达到了90%的性能目标，SRAMMemory产量也超过80%。
3、台积电计划于2026年推出N2P技术，进一步提高性能和降低功耗。