➀ The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W uses AI to create infinite flower paintings on an e-ink display; ➁ Maker Dylan has developed PaperPi AI, a digital e-ink picture frame; ➂ The project runs on Raspberry Pi OS and uses OnnxStream for AI generation.
Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry
➀ KitGuru is teaming up with Seagate to give away three SSDs; ➁ Two winners will receive an expansion SSD for Xbox Series X/S, and one will get a FireCuda 520n 1TB M.2 SSD; ➂ The competition is open to UK residents, and winners will be chosen randomly on December 11th.
➀ Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.
➀ Apple is collaborating with Sony to bring third-party controller support to Vision Pro; ➁ Sony's PSVR2 controllers are planned to be supported; ➂ The collaboration aims to boost Vision Pro's profile as a gaming platform.
➀ After years of speculation, Nintendo is expected to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch this fiscal year; ➁ An insider suggests the announcement could be as early as January 2025; ➂ The console is anticipated to be officially unveiled in June 2025.
➀ This study explores the use of Sele-targeted siRNA liposome nanoparticles to inhibit pathological scar formation by disrupting communication between monocytes and endothelial cells. ➁ The research, conducted using a mouse model, investigates the mechanisms of scar development and evaluates the effectiveness of the targeted therapy. ➂ Results indicate reduced scar formation with lower collagen deposition and fewer inflammatory cells in treated mice, suggesting the potential of this approach for scar management therapies.
➀ Scientists and engineers from UKAEA and the University of Bristol have created the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery; ➁ The battery leverages the radioactive isotope carbon-14 to produce a diamond battery with a potential lifespan of thousands of years; ➂ The technology could be used in medical devices and extreme environments, providing continuous power for decades.
➀ The TP-Link Deco BE5000 offers an attractive price point of $299 but makes critical compromises like omitting the 6 GHz band and not including 5 Gbps LAN/WAN ports. ➁ Its design is compact and blends well with home decor, but setup requires the Deco app. ➂ Performance on the 5 GHz band is average, and MLO capabilities were not significantly impactful.
➀ Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gaming PC is rumored to use an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go APU; ➁ The device features an 8-inch IPS LCD screen with 1920×1200 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate; ➂ It is expected to launch in white and priced at around €600.
➀ Valve is reportedly testing a new SteamOS-based device called Fremont; ➁ The device may be the successor to the Steam Box, with hints of AMD's Ryzen processors and RDNA 3 graphics; ➂ The device's specifications and potential release date remain unclear.
➀ Humble Choice subscription service offers a selection of 9 games for December; ➁ Notable titles include Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio; ➂ Subscribers can also receive discounts on DLCs and support charity.
➀ Intel confirms the development of Arc Xe4 'Druid' GPUs; ➁ Software optimization is the last step for the upcoming Xe3 'Celestial' GPUs; ➂ Intel's hardware teams are working on next-generation Xe4 GPUs.
➀ Phasmophobia achieved significant success in 2020 when it was released in Early Access; ➁ Kinetic Games has been working on improving the game; ➂ The console version sold over 1 million copies in its first month; ➃ The game has sold over 22 million copies since its early access release, nearly reaching the top 50 best-selling titles of all time.
➀ Geekom is reportedly preparing the QS series of mini-PCs with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip; ➁ This device will be the first Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC, as Qualcomm unexpectedly canceled the Snapdragon X Elite dev kit; ➂ The mini-PC's specifications, pricing, or additional information are not yet known.
➀ Intel has launched the Arc B-Series graphics cards, designed for modern gaming and AI tasks; ➁ The GPUs utilize Intel's Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI engines and XeSS 2 technology for enhanced performance; ➂ The cards offer improved efficiency, better graphics, and increased responsiveness.
➀ The first major patch for Stalker 2 addresses game crashes, memory leaks, and over 650 fixes; ➁ The patch resolves numerous mission blockers and bugs encountered under specific conditions; ➂ It also improves quality of life issues such as combat music, text readability, and NPC interactions.
➀ Intel confirms the launch of its next-generation Arc Battlemage GPU lineup on December 3, 2024; ➁ The announcement follows the first appearance of Intel's Arc graphics in Steam's hardware survey, with a 0.01% share; ➂ The launch is expected to be a significant event in the GPU market.
➀ VeriSilicon has partnered with LVGL to enhance GPU acceleration for wearable devices; ➁ The collaboration aims to optimize performance and expand graphic processing capabilities within the LVGL library; ➂ The partnership supports VeriSilicon's low-power 3D and VGLite 2.5D GPU technology.
➀ The Beelink EX GPU Dock is a high-performance external GPU solution designed for mini PCs. It features an internal power supply and multiple card slots. ➁ It is compatible with Beelink GTi Ultra series and offers a PCIe x8 electrical connectivity solution. ➂ The dock has a unique design with a power button, goldfinger connector, and USB 2.0 port.
➀ The Acer Nitro V 15 is now available for $599 at Amazon, offering a powerful combination of i5-13420H and RTX 4050. ➁ The laptop features 8GB upgradeable memory, a 512GB SSD, and a 144 Hz panel. ➂ We recommend upgrading the RAM for an optimal gaming experience.