➀ NVIDIA unveiled its new MGX PCIe Switch Board with ConnectX-8, designed for 8x PCIe GPU servers, marking a significant architectural shift in AI server infrastructure;

➁ The board integrates four PCIe Gen6 ConnectX-8 NICs, enabling 800Gbps networking and direct PCIe Gen6 x16 connectivity between GPU pairs, bypassing CPU limitations;

➂ This innovation allows NVIDIA to deploy PCIe Gen6 and high-speed networking capabilities independently of next-gen CPU platforms, accelerating AI factory scalability.

➀ Ultrann unveils a PCIe 5.0 x16 add-in card housing 28 M.2 SSDs, delivering 109.6 GB/s read speeds and up to 224TB storage capacity;

➁ Powered by Broadcom's PCIe 5.0 switch, the card bypasses bandwidth limitations with 400W power draw and supports rack-scale deployments;

➂ Designed for data centers with low latency (0.48ms) and high IOPS, but lacks hot-swap and power-loss protection features.

➀ Kioxia unveiled an optical SSD prototype at Computex 2025, demonstrating PCIe Gen5 connectivity with optical cabling spanning over 30 meters without performance loss;

➁ Partnered with Kyocera's Optinity PCIe card, the solution targets enterprise servers, enabling high-speed data transfer and extended reach for DRAM and storage;

➂ Despite the bulky prototype hardware, Kioxia plans to miniaturize the optical interface to fit within standard SSDs, aiming for data center and industrial applications.

➀ The Phison Pascari X200E 6.4TB is a high-performance PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD designed for enterprise storage, offering U.2 form factor compatibility and enhanced thermal management with integrated heatsink fins;

➀ It features capacities up to 25.6TB and endurance ratings up to 3 DWPD, with the 6.4TB variant prioritizing performance for demanding server workloads;

➂ The drive's 25W power consumption highlights the growing importance of power efficiency in modern server and storage system designs.

➀ SanDisk launched the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, delivering read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and capacities up to 8TB;

➁ The SSD consumes 100% less power than Gen 4.0 SSDs and integrates efficient cooling solutions without requiring external systems, including a heatsink variant with customizable RGB lighting;

➂ Designed for gaming, AI, and professional content creation, it offers high performance and reliability for power users.

➀ The Kioxia CD8P-R 30.72TB is a high-capacity PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD designed for applications requiring both speed and storage density, surpassing traditional HDD capacities;

➁ It features a standard 2.5" form factor, delivers up to 1 DWPD endurance, and balances performance with capacity, though slightly slower than smaller 15.36TB models;

➂ The drive targets data center use cases where large-scale storage and PCIe Gen5 bandwidth are critical, aligning with observed low DWPD utilization trends in enterprise environments.

➀ Asus ROG Astral GPU integrates Bosch Sensortec BMI323 IMU chip to detect positional changes and prevent GPU sag via software alerts;

➁ Despite reinforced PCIe slots and support brackets from manufacturers, heavy GPUs (up to 3kg) still risk mechanical strain over time;

➂ The $3,000+ GPU also features power/thermal monitoring tools, justifying its premium cost for high-end PC builders

➀ Magewell introduces the Eco Capture Dual HDMI M.2 card, a compact video capture device with dual 2K video inputs.

➁ The card is designed for embedded systems and small form factor PCs, offering dual-channel 2K HDMI capture via PCIe 2.0 x4 lanes.

➂ It supports resolutions up to 2048x2160 and frame rates up to 144 FPS, and is compatible with Windows, Linux, and ARM-based systems.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Kioxia, AIO Core, and Kyocera have developed a PCIe Gen5 over optical SSD;

➁ The new technology doubles the speed of the previous PCIe Gen4 version;

➂ The technology is designed for future data centers and allows for longer PCIe distances.

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ The Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wifi is a budget-friendly AM5 motherboard with a variety of features and a premium design.

➁ It offers ample USB Type-A and C ports, 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets, and AI features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II.

➂ The board delivers robust performance and connectivity at a sub-$500 price point, making it a competitive option for gamers and DIY builders.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.

➀ A recent study introduces a Janus membrane for water purification and energy generation, aiming to address water scarcity and energy needs;

➁ The membrane uses cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and a modified MXene to improve performance over longer periods;

➂ The Janus membrane demonstrates better performance than traditional membranes, achieving a high evaporation rate and photothermal conversion efficiency, and effectively preventing salt buildup.

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 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。