➀ Asus has unveiled the Ascent GX10, its version of Nvidia's Project Digits.
➁ The Ascent GX10 is a mini-PC that leverages the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip for AI performance.
➂ The device offers up to 1,000 TOPS of AI performance and is designed for developers and AI researchers.
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 NVIDIA GTC 2025正在举行，展示AI、机器人和计算进步；
➁ KIOXIA展示了其LC9系列NVMe 122.88 TB SSD，专为AI时代设计；
➂ KIOXIA还将展示其革命性的KIOXIA All-in-Storage ANNS与产品量化（KIOXIA AiSAQ）技术。
➀ AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU outperforms NVIDIA's RTX 5080 in AI benchmarks, offering up to 3x faster performance.
➁ The APU has up to 128GB of VRAM and combines a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5-based processor with 50 TOPS of AI workload performance.
➂ The APU's performance is up to 3.05x faster than a discrete GPU with less than 16GB of VRAM.
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 The ASUS ESC8000A-E13P is an 8-GPU AI server designed with two AMD EPYC 9004/9005 processors and support for high-speed networking.
➁ The server features an NVIDIA MGX design and can accommodate 8x PCIe GPUs, providing 384GB of VRAM and 384 CPU cores.
➂ The review covers the external hardware overview, including the front and rear of the system, and details on the storage, cooling, and expansion options.
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 Deepseek, a China-based AI company, is focusing on developing new models, R2 and V4, instead of seeking revenue like its Western competitors.
➁ The company is said to be funded by its founder, Liang Wenfeng, who is also the founder of a leading hedge fund in China.
➂ Deepseek's team of 160 employees is dedicated to the development of advanced AI technologies, with a focus on reaching Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
➀ The ASRock Rack 4U8G-TURIN2 presents a new approach to the classic AI server design, utilizing AMD EPYC CPUs and featuring unique server engineering aspects.
➁ The server is equipped with 2.5" drive bays, NVMe SSDs, and offers flexibility with its various connectivity options and expansion slots.
➂ The review highlights the server's design focus on PCIe expansion cards, power supplies, and rear I/O connectivity, emphasizing its capabilities for high-end card support and redundancy.
➀ NVIDIA的DLSS 4技术迅速被采用，1.5个月内已有100多款游戏支持，比之前的版本快得多。
➁ RTX 50系列显卡，包括RTX 5090和RTX 5080，通过提升图像质量和性能来增强游戏体验。
➂ DLSS 4的新特性，如多帧生成，已集成到许多新游戏和即将推出的游戏中。
➀ Nvidia claims to have shipped twice as many 50-series GPUs as 40-Series at launch, but the comparison is misleading;
➁ The first five weeks of Ada only had RTX 4090 cards available, while the 50-series GPUs were launched later;
➂ The availability of RTX 50-series GPUs is scarce, with high prices and supply issues.
➀ Chinese e-tailers have listed Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards;
➁ The GeForce RTX 5060 12GB version is priced at ¥3,799 ($524);
➂ The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is priced at ¥4,299 ($597);
➃ The 12GB version raises questions about the memory subsystem organization;
➄ Nvidia is expected to launch the GeForce RTX 5060-series soon.
➀ NVIDIA的GeForce RTX 5060显卡，配备8GB GDDR7内存和GB206 GPU，预计很快推出。
➁ 该显卡提供448GB/sec的带宽和150W的TDP，适合Acer Nitro 50等电脑。
➂ NVIDIA可能很快会公布RTX 5060 Ti、RTX 5060和RTX 5050。
➀ TSMC has proposed a joint venture with US chip designers like NVIDIA and AMD to operate Intel's semiconductor fabs, with TSMC holding no more than a 50% stake.
➁ The talks are in early stages, following President Trump's push to revitalize the US semiconductor industry.
➂ TSMC would run the operations of Intel Foundry, but wouldn't own more than 50%.
➀ TSMC and Intel are reportedly still working on a potential joint venture to run Intel's manufacturing capacity;
➁ The joint venture would involve leading American fabless chip designers such as AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, and Qualcomm;
➂ The initiative is in response to a request from President Trump's administration to strengthen Intel and ensure continued American control.
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.
