➀ TI's TIDA-00556 reference design implements a compact "ship mode" using the TPS22916B load switch to minimize battery drain during storage/shipping for wearables;

➁ The solution achieves ultra-low shutdown current (10nA), a 1.89mm² footprint, and 60mΩ MOSFET resistance, ideal for space-constrained devices;

➂ By cutting off power via emulated GPIO signals, it extends battery shelf life and supports operation across 2.7V-4.35V input ranges for wearables like smartwatches and medical devices.

➀ Brazilian watchdog Procon-SP challenges Nintendo's EULA clause allowing account bans/device bricking as 'abusive'；

➁ Nintendo enforces strict anti-piracy measures, including disabling consoles for using Mig Flash cartridges；

➂ Legal dispute escalates as Switch 2 faces unprecedented demand and supply shortages

➀ OneXPlayer unveils the OneXSugar, a dual-screen Android handheld with a unique rotary mechanism that transforms into a Switch-like or 3DS-like device;

➁ Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chip, it supports ray tracing and Wi-Fi 7, targeting emulation of classic consoles;

➂ The device debuted on Indiegogo for crowdfunding, though pricing and availability remain unannounced.

➀ Nintendo apologizes for Switch 2 shortages as demand exceeded forecasts, with 2.2 million lottery entries in Japan alone;

➁ Supply prioritized for U.S. and Europe markets, though Japan faced severe stock issues despite being Nintendo's third-largest revenue region;

➂ Despite minor packaging issues, Switch 2 avoids scalping and supply crises seen in PS5 and Nvidia GPU launches.

➀ Menlo Micro introduced an 80Gbit/s PAM4 loop-back switch at IMS 2025 for testing asymmetric SerDes busses, offering over 100 configurations;

➁ The MM5625 features 12 channels, 128 control states, dc-20GHz bandwidth, and LGA packaging, with enhanced durability exceeding 3 billion operations;

➂ Targeted at wafer sorting and test equipment for data center chips, including processors and memories, though detailed specs remain undisclosed.

➀ A modder creates an open-source adapter enabling M.2 NVMe SSDs on Nintendo Switch 2 via its MicroSD Express slot, leveraging PCIe Gen3 x1 interface;

➁ The project highlights cost savings over proprietary microSD cards, with 1TB SSD options at $66 vs. $56 for 256GB microSD;

➂ Potential for eGPU expansion discussed, though technical hurdles like power limitations and OS-level modifications remain significant barriers.

➀ UK customers report receiving Nintendo Switch 2 units with broken seals, sparking concerns about tampering across multiple retailers including Currys and John Lewis;

➁ Conflicting explanations emerge: Some blame weak packaging seals while others suspect intentional checks for missing Mario Kart World game codes in the supply chain;

➂ This follows prior Nintendo packaging controversies, including GameStop receipts puncturing console screens in the U.S., raising quality control concerns.

➀ The author Patrick Kennedy shares his experience with HP V1910-24G network switches that have been operational for over a decade.

➁ The switches have been through various iterations and locations, yet they continue to function.

➂ Despite the availability of newer switches, the HP V1910-24G models remain a testament to their durability and reliability.

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 The MikroTik RDS2216-02XG-4S+4XS-2XQ is a 1U system that combines a network switch, routing functions, NAS, and server functions into a single box.

➁ It features a Marvell switch with 10GbE, 100GbE, and 25GbE capabilities, along with an Annapurna Labs Arm CPU for server and NAS operations.

➂ The system includes space for 22 SSDs, with 20x front-accessible NVMe SSDs and 2x internal SATA M.2 SSDs, but has limitations in drive bay size and PCIe connectivity.

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.

At NVIDIA GTC 2025, the NVIDIA GB300 NVLink Switch tray was showcased. This liquid-cooled switch tray is designed to fit in the NVL72 racks, with features like liquid-cooling nozzles, busbar power, and connectors for NVLink cable cartridges. The design includes liquid-cooled NVLink switch chips and metal tubes for liquid cooling, differentiating it from typical liquid-cooled servers.

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。