➀ The System76 Thelio Astra achieves a world record in Cinebench 2024 with a 128-core Ampere Altra Max CPU; ➁ The system, designed for automotive software developers, starts at $3,299 and goes up to nearly $25,000; ➂ Despite its performance, the system faces limitations with PCIe 4.0, DDR4, and single-core performance.

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 A Linux patch for AMD Zen 1 and Zen 2 systems addresses boot time issues; ➁ The problem stems from a change in Linux 6.11; ➂ The patch fixes the issue by flushing microcode updates from the CPU's memory buffer.

➀ SeiAnmai Technologies' TOTO robot, a telepresence platform developed in collaboration with IIT Delhi, allows users to remotely control and interact with environments. ➁ The robot is designed for teleoperation and tele-observance, aiming to replicate the experience of physical presence. ➂ The research edition of the robot is open-source, accessible for customization and modification.

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➀ Intel engineers are planning to implement a Linux patch that flags systems with outdated microcode as vulnerable; ➁ This comes after the recent Intel 13th and 14th Generation CPU degradation issues; ➂ The patch aims to inform users clearly about potential system vulnerabilities due to old microcode.

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 Wind River is collaborating with Rakuten Symphony to accelerate the adoption of O-RAN. The collaboration includes expanding Rakuten Symphony's partner ecosystem for O-RAN 4G and 5G solutions. ➁ A proof of concept has been completed, including Rakuten Symphony's O-RAN 4G and 5G SA vDU and vCU running on Studio Operator. ➂ Future collaborations include integrating Wind River's eLxr Pro into Rakuten Symphony's cloud portfolio and integrating Rakuten Symphony's Cloud Native Storage into Studio Operator.

➀ RISC-V firm Milk-V demonstrates compatibility of AMD's RX 7900 XTX GPU with its RISC-V board; ➁ The system runs the glmark2 benchmark on Debian Linux; ➂ Milestone for RISC-V in PCs, though not yet widely adopted.

➀ Raspberry Pi OS has transitioned from the X Window system to the Wayland compositor; ➁ The update brings improved touchscreen support and an on-screen keyboard; ➂ The move to Wayland is intended to improve performance and integration with future Raspberry Pi hardware.

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 Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in one year; ➁ Users will no longer receive security updates or technical support; ➂ Users have options to upgrade to Windows 11, switch to Linux or macOS, or purchase extended support for Windows 10.

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 A Raspberry Pi rig is designed for streaming movies on long road trips; ➁ The setup uses a Plex media server and a Raspberry Pi 4; ➂ The system is portable and includes a 2TB SSD and a TP-Link travel router.

➀ Linux kernel 6.11 is released with improved support for monochrome TVs, thanks to Raspberry Pi developers; ➁ The kernel includes the DRM Panic handler, a semi-graphical and QR code-enabled error display; ➂ io_uring gets more capable with new syscall support; ➃ The release focuses on AMD and Qualcomm processor support, hot-pluggable Arm processors, and drivers for Intel Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake chips; ➄ The next long-term kernel, 6.12, is expected around November.

➀ This guide provides a method to enable and disable SMT and Hyper-Threading on Ubuntu and Debian without rebooting the system; ➁ It explains the use of the 'smt control' command to manage these features; ➂ The guide also discusses the benefits and considerations of using SMT and Hyper-Threading in different applications.

➀ Introduces Tio as a tool for serial device connection on Linux; ➁ Demonstrates installation and basic usage of Tio on a Raspberry Pi Pico 2; ➂ Explains how to specify connection settings and log serial data.