➀ Ardu-Man is an Arduino-based simplified, desktop version of the classic Pac-Man arcade game.
➁ The project, created by T.H,M.W, can be found on hackster.io.
➂ It features light and sound effects to enhance the gaming experience.
Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Tom's Hardware reviews the ViewSonic VG1656N, a portable monitor priced under $300 with compelling features including a 16-inch IPS display and wireless casting.
➁ The monitor has a built-in battery and USB-C dongle for wireless functionality, but it suffers from poor color performance and mediocre speakers.
➂ Despite these drawbacks, the VG1656N offers good value for money, especially for those seeking a wireless portable monitor.
➀ In 1961, Mr. Woodrow Wyatt, a Labour MP for Bosworth, proposed the creation of a 'Minister of Space Research and Development' to advance a British communications satellite system.
➁ When Mr. Wyatt presented this proposal to Prime Minister Macmillan, it was immediately rejected.
➂ Mr. Wyatt plans to introduce a series of Private Members Bills, including one to establish a 'Space Research Minister' and another to facilitate the construction of a vertical take-off aircraft.
➀ A method to enable lossless scaling frame generation without gaming performance overhead by using a secondary GPU has been discovered by YouTuber Ryan Spencer.
➁ This method works for both desktop and laptop GPUs, provided the secondary GPU is sufficiently powerful.
➂ The approach is particularly useful when the primary GPU does not natively support frame generation or when multi-frame generation is required.
➀ TechTubers tested the power supply requirements for an RTX 5090D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D mini ITX build.
➁ The experiment involved using an underspecified power supply, leading to extreme heat and the disintegration of the PSU label.
➂ The test revealed the need for a higher wattage PSU for stable operation and better temperature control.
➀ Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, confirms plans to release Xbox games on the upcoming Switch 2 console; ➁ The Switch 2 is expected to have larger and redesigned Joy-Con controllers and a larger display; ➂ Backward compatibility with some Switch 1 titles is confirmed, and Xbox titles might be ported to the new console.
➀ The article discusses new advancements in wide area monitoring technology.
➁ It highlights how gaming GPUs are increasingly being used in AI applications.
➂ The integration of AI chips is making surveillance systems more efficient and user-friendly.
➀ Tom's Hardware reviewed the Espresso Display 15, a more affordable 15-inch portable monitor compared to its touch-enabled siblings.
➁ The Display 15 offers solid color performance and a versatile stand, but lacks touch support and integrated speakers.
➂ Despite being more affordable, the Display 15 still faces competition from other mainstream monitors in terms of pricing and features.
➀ The Supermicro SYS-821GE-TNHR is an 8U AI server featuring an air-cooled NVIDIA HGX H200 8-GPU assembly, which allows easy access to the GPUs without removing the chassis from the rack. ➁ The server includes 16 2.5" U.2 NVMe bays and three SATA bays as standard, with an option to add five more SATA bays. ➂ The rear of the server houses six 3kW power supplies for redundancy and provides around 4.22Tbps of network bandwidth.
➀ On January 24, 2025, President Trump announced his second withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) in four and a half years.
➁ The executive order cited reasons such as WHO's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement necessary reforms, lack of independence from political influences, and unfair financial demands from the U.S.
➂ Despite contributing $1.28 billion to the WHO's 2022-2023 budget, the U.S. is pulling out due to these concerns. China contributed $157 million during the same period.
➀ A Gigabyte gaming mouse caught fire and melted, with the user describing a harrowing experience of finding the mouse 'burning with large flames'. ➁ The user, 'lommelinn', shared photos of the aftermath, including burn marks on the desk. ➂ Gigabyte responded to the incident, stating they are investigating and offering support to the user.
➀ Nintendo has teased its next-generation Switch 2 console and upcoming games during a showcase trailer; ➁ A Newegg listing suggests upcoming games like 'New 3D Mario', 'New Mario Kart', and 'A Legend of Zelda Remake/Remaster'; ➂ The Switch 2 is expected to have backward compatibility with Switch 1 games and redesigned Joy-Con controllers.
➀ In 1991, John Carmack coded the original id Tech engine for Doom over 28 hours, which changed both gaming and aerospace engineering.
➁ John Carmack's work with Oculus VR and Armadillo Aerospace further cemented his status as an industry pioneer.
➂ The development of id Tech influenced many subsequent games and engines, including Valve's GoldSrc/Source.
➀ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt celebrates its 10th anniversary with a world tour concert; ➁ The concert will feature an innovative blend of visuals, gameplay, and orchestral performance; ➂ The tour kicks off in London on November 5th, 2025.
➀ Country Garden, a major Chinese property developer, lost $27.5 billion in 2023, marking the second largest loss by a listed Chinese company after Evergrande's $94 billion loss in 2021.
➁ The ongoing crisis in the Chinese real estate sector is having ripple effects across other business sectors and is a symbol of broader economic challenges and reduced domestic demand.
➂ Foreign direct investment in China decreased in 2023, indicating a potential crisis of confidence in the country.
➀ Nintendo revealed some design elements of the upcoming Switch 2 during a showcase trailer; ➁ The new Joy-Con controllers are larger and feature a sleeker attachment/detachment system; ➂ The system uses a magnetic attachment and a dedicated button for easy removal, aiming to improve user experience and eliminate common mishaps.
➀ The MSI Codex Z2 gaming PC is currently available for $899 at Best Buy, a $300 discount from its original price of $1199.
➁ It features an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F processor, Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti graphics card, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
➂ This budget gaming PC is suitable for 1080p and even some 1440p gaming with its hardware configuration.
➀ Raijintek introduces the MGA-68, a premium 65% aluminium keyboard with magnetic switches at an affordable price; ➁ The keyboard features a CNC-machined aluminium body, south-facing LEDs, and Heijin magnetic hall-effect switches; ➂ It offers hotkeys for RGB lighting control, switch actuation, and default settings reset, with customisation via the Axion software.
➀ In 2024, Boeing delivered 348 commercial aircraft, while Airbus delivered 766, surpassing its 2023 figures.
➁ Boeing and Airbus were closely matched in deliveries until 2019, but Boeing faced significant financial losses due to the 737 MAX crashes and other issues.
➂ Despite facing challenges, Airbus has remained profitable since 2021, with Boeing struggling with safety concerns and financial setbacks.
➀ EA announced plans to shut down the Origin launcher, transferring accounts and games to the EA app; ➁ The EA app requires a 64-bit version of Windows, and mods may not transfer; ➂ Users on 32-bit systems will need to upgrade their OS or PC to access the EA app.