➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
➀ X（前Twitter）遭受了大规模网络攻击，导致全球用户不稳定；
➁ 埃隆·马斯克确认攻击资源密集，可能涉及国家行为，许多IP地址追踪到乌克兰；
➂ 攻击旨在破坏平台，是针对马斯克企业的一系列攻击之一。
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 Scammers are impersonating developers of the game 'Sand' to send fake playtest invites, aiming to steal Steam login credentials.
➁ These fraudulent invitations lead to phishing sites mimicking official Steam pages.
➂ Developers confirm no active playtest exists and advise ignoring and reporting such messages.
➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.
➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.
➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.
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.
➀ Lois Rossmann, a renowned RepairTuber, expresses disappointment with Brother's shift towards becoming an 'anti-consumer printer company';
➁ Brother's recent firmware updates have disabled third-party toner and prevented color registration functionality on color devices;
➂ Older firmware versions are being removed from support portals, making it difficult for users to roll back updates.
➀ Cycuity specializes in semiconductor security products and services.
➁ The Radix platform provides early detection of security weaknesses.
➂ Dr. Kuehlmann emphasizes the importance of security in semiconductor design.
➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.
➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.
➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.
➀ Generative AI, humanoid and service robots are expected to be major trends in 2025.
➁ AI notebooks and servers will see significant growth.
➂ Advanced processes and CoWoS will play a crucial role.
➃ Enhanced cybersecurity defense and threat detection needs will be crucial.
➄ Hackers will exploit GenAI for offensive tactics.
➅ AMOLED expansion will continue.
➆ Miniaturization and low-cost production of CubeSats will drive global communication and IoT revolution.
➇ Modular end-to-end model production and Level 4 robotaxi commercialization will accelerate.
➈ EVs and AI data centers will drive battery and energy storage innovations.
➀ The Society of Editors has launched a campaign against a proposed new law that would allow AI developers to use published content for AI training without permission or payment.
➁ The News Media Association argues that this change would put the onus on creators to police their work and that tech companies should be required to pay for using their content.
➂ The government's AI Action Plan aims to support the AI industry but has faced criticism for potentially exploiting content creators.
➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;
➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;
➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.
➀ Many business leaders are reluctant to adopt AI agents due to a lack of reliability and frequent errors.
➁ The concerns are compounded by cybersecurity risks and data privacy concerns, with 29% citing data privacy as a primary concern.
➂ Executives also highlighted the lack of clear RoI and operational risks associated with deploying immature technologies.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';
➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;
➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
➀ AZoNetwork joins the global effort to close the gender gap in STEM;
➁ Women in STEM are gaining recognition for their groundbreaking contributions;
➂ Female scientists discuss the future of Femtech, quantum sciences, and women's brain health.
STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme have combined HighTec’s Rust compiler with ST’s Stellar 28nm MCUs to provide safety-critical systems in software-defined vehicles. Rust ensures the resilience of critical automotive systems with its memory safety, thread safety, and data type safety provisions, while maintaining runtime efficiency comparable to C/C++. HighTec’s compiler suite allows for the integration of Rust’s safety features with legacy C/C++ code for automotive applications. The Stellar MCUs are built on Arm Cortex R52+ cores and comply with ISO 21434 cybersecurity standards and UN155 requirements.
