➀ The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 delivers strong performance with AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 32GB RAM, outperforming Intel-based rivals in benchmarks.
➁ Its 14-inch OLED display offers vivid colors but has moderate brightness, while the lattice-free keyboard may require adaptation for typing accuracy.
➂ Despite ample ports and a premium build, the laptop suffers from short 7.5-hour battery life and noticeable heat under heavy workloads.
➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.
➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.
➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.
➀ Power semiconductors, once a rising star with AI chips, are now facing challenges due to a slow EV market;
➁ Major players are reducing staff and delaying investments, with over 8,800 layoffs reported;
➂ The struggle is further compounded by the emerging competition from China.
➀ AMD is rumored to be preparing the Gorgon Point APU series, a successor to the Strix Point lineup, set for a 2026 launch.
➁ The refresh is expected to offer a single-digit performance boost over the existing Strix Point offerings.
➂ Gorgon Point is said to be a drop-in replacement for Strix Point designs, supporting the same FP8 package and featuring Zen 5/5c CPU cores and an RDNA 3.5 GPU.
➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;
➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;
➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.
➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；
➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；
➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。
➀ The KYY X90D offers a sleek aluminum design and dual 15.6-inch displays at an affordable price.
➁ It supports multiple operating modes and has a robust kickstand for adjustable viewing angles.
➂ However, it lacks HDMI connectivity and has a below-average brightness.
➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.
➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.
➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.
HP has refreshed its premium consumer laptop lineup, the OmniBook X, with new convertibles and a large clamshell design. The updates include new lattice-free keyboards and feature chips from both Intel and AMD.
The new machines range in size from 14-inch to 17.3-inch and include options for Intel Core Ultra processors and AMD Ryzen AI processors. They also feature OLED touch displays and various GPU options, including Nvidia's discrete GPUs.
HP has also introduced a lattice-free keyboard design and a range of storage and memory options. The laptops are positioned as AI-focused devices, though their AI capabilities are still in development.
➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。
➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。
➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。
➀ Researchers at Penn State have developed a method to deliver sound to a specific location without headphones, creating private listening zones.
➁ The technology uses two ultrasonic beams focused by acoustic metasurfaces to form an audible enclave where only the intended listener can hear.
➂ The system has potential applications in enhancing audio privacy in shared spaces and improving in-car audio systems.
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 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 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 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 The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i redefines ultrabook elegance with its glass-inspired design and innovative webcam;
➁ Despite its limited port options and battery life, the laptop boasts a dazzling OLED screen and a stylish, slim design;
➂ It offers a comfortable keyboard, good speakers, and a quiet cooling fan, although its webcam and battery life are not its strongest points.
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 Apple has announced the next iteration of the MacBook Air with an M4 chip, new 'sky' blue color option, and a lower starting price.
➁ The M4 chip features a 10-core CPU and GPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and improved performance.
➂ The MacBook Air will support two external monitors with the display open and includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam.
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.
