At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Gigabyte showcased its GIGAPOD and GB300 NVL72 compute blades. The GIGAPOD integrates NVIDIA HGX platforms with liquid cooling for dense racks. The GB300 NVL72 represents the next generation of high-end racks.

The GIGAPOD is available in both liquid-cooled and air-cooled versions, offering power savings and density advantages. It supports various HGX platforms, including HGX H200, B200, and B300, and features liquid cooling blocks for NVLink switches.

The liquid-cooled model uses CoolIT coldplates for efficient cooling. The design allows for a compact 4U chassis, optimizing space in dense environments.

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 The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 15% more performance than its predecessor, the 4060 Ti 16GB, at a potentially lower price and with more memory bandwidth.

➁ The Blackwell RTX 50-series GPU family includes the 5060 Ti 16GB, which is expected to be more common than the 8GB variant.

➂ Concerns remain about pricing and availability, as the MSRP may not reflect the actual retail prices.

➀ Nintendo has not yet announced the exact preorder date for the upcoming Switch 2 console in the US.

➁ A leak with a good track record suggests that preorders could start as soon as next week.

➂ Originally, preorders were set to begin on April 9, 2025, but were delayed due to tariffs announced by the Trump administration.

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS is involved in a research project called InSeKT to develop new technological approaches for integrating AI at the edges of IT networks.

➁ The project aims to enable complex calculations directly where data is generated, improving data protection and real-time capabilities.

➂ Fraunhofer IPMS is working on sensor technology, including gas analysis using IMS, near-infrared photodetector evaluation, and adapted use of CMUTs for improved imaging.

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.

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➁ The Pimoroni Presto (Retail Edition) is a 'programmable desktop companion' that packages the Presto hardware in retail wrapping;

➂ It features a 4-inch square touchscreen with RGB ambient lighting.

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 Bungie在2022年被索尼收购后遭遇困境，人员裁减；

➁ 为扭转局面，Bungie复活了公司历史悠久的《马拉松》系列；

➂ 《马拉松》将作为在线 Extraction 射击游戏回归，玩家将扮演 Runner 在塔乌塞蒂四号星的世界中收集战利品；

➃ 游戏将提供多种 Runner 选择，每个都有独特的技能，玩家可以自定义武器、植入物和装备；

➄ 玩家可以组成三人小队合作对抗敌人和其他玩家；

➅ 游戏将采用独特的艺术风格，使用鲜艳的色彩和未来建筑与自然景观的对比；

➆ 《马拉松》将于2025年9月23日发布，支持跨平台游戏和跨平台保存。

➀ TechTuber Necroware修复了两张古老的Creative Sound Blaster声卡；

➁ Creative Sound Blaster 16（CT2230）的修复相对简单；

➂ Creative Sound Blaster 16 IDE（CT2290）的修复较为复杂，但最终成功。

➀ Asus has unveiled the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme motherboard, their top-tier offering for the AM5 platform.

➁ The motherboard features dual Ethernet, USB4 ports, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and multiple PCIe 5.0 slots.

➂ The X870E Extreme is priced at 9,999 Chinese Yuan (~$1,400) and is set for release in late April.

➀ RayNeo Air 3s offers improved sharpness and audio quality over its predecessor;

➁ The design remains similar but still feels slightly cheap;

➂ RayNeo Air 3s provides a compelling AR experience at a lower price point.

➀ A GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card from Gainward has dropped below MSRP at a UK reseller, now retailing for £518.99 ($677).

➁ This sudden price drop could be part of a flash sale and may not be indicative of the entire market.

➂ RTX 5070 models in the UK have generally stayed at their launch MSRP, with Nvidia officially releasing the RTX 5070 at £539 in the UK, later dropping it to £529.

➀ Intel's IPO program is now available in China, offering a balance between overclocking and stock settings with warranty protection.

➁ The program aims to provide a stable experience by optimizing CPU and RAM settings, targeting system integrators and OEMs.

➂ Intel's IPO could serve as a pilot for future BIOS presets, potentially enhancing the performance of Arrow Lake chips.

➀ Today's deal features the 32GB Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 6000 RGB RAM for $79, ideal for AM5 Ryzen gaming systems;

➁ The 32GB RAM consists of 2x 16GB sticks with RGB lighting and tight timings;

➂ This deal offers great value compared to other high-speed RAM options, with a focus on performance and price balance.

➀ Customers have found significant discounts on RTX 50 series GPUs at Walmart's returns aisle, despite a declared shortage by Nvidia and inflated prices.

➁ A Reddit user shared a purchase of a PNY RTX 5080 for $895.99, which is $384 less than the MSRP of $1,279.99.

➂ Another user found a sealed PNY RTX 5070 for $515, below the MSRP of $549.