➀ Huawei reported a sales revenue of 417.5 billion RMB for the first half of 2024, a 34.3% increase year-over-year. ➁ The company's net profit margin stood at 13.2%. ➂ Xu Zhijun, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, emphasized the company's commitment to high-quality development and enhancing its competitive edge in products and solutions.

➀ Rapidus, a Japanese chip manufacturer, plans to build a 2nm chip production line in Japan with an investment of $35 billion, aiming for mass production by 2027. However, this is considered unrealistic due to insufficient funding and lack of technological foundation. ➁ Intel faces instability issues with its 13th and 14th generation processors, leading to user dissatisfaction and a 15% workforce reduction. ➂ TSMC's plans to start production in the US have been delayed to 2025, highlighting challenges in the US's manufacturing reshoring efforts.

1. ASUS introduces the ROG Carnyx gaming microphone with a 25mm condenser capsule and 192kHz/24bit sampling rate for natural and rich sound quality; 2. Features include high-pass filter, built-in pop filter, and metal shock mount to enhance recording capabilities; 3. Intuitive voice control via control knob and touch button, with additional lighting effects and equalizer functions through dedicated software.

➀ Dr. Franziska Tanneberger and Thomas Speidel receive the German Environmental Prize from the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) for their contributions to environmental protection and climate protection. ➁ Tanneberger is recognized for her work in peatland research and revitalization, promoting sustainable peatland use and biodiversity. ➂ Speidel is honored for his innovative battery-buffered high-performance systems that enable rapid electric vehicle charging, contributing to the expansion of e-mobility infrastructure and reducing CO2 emissions.

➀ TeamGroup introduces T-Force Delta RGB ECO DDR5 memory and PD20 ECO mini external SSD, both featuring eco-friendly materials and designs. ➁ The DDR5 memory supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO, available in 5600MHz and 6000MHz speeds, with capacities up to 64GB. ➂ The PD20 ECO SSD offers up to 4TB capacity, uses 75% PCR plastic, and has a transfer speed of up to 1,000MB/s.

➀ Transtelestial has developed a laser technology that transmits data at speeds comparable to fiber optics without the need for physical fiber. ➁ The company's CENTAURI device ensures stable laser beam transmission over long distances and in various weather conditions. ➂ T-Mobile tested Transtelestial's laser communication at Coachella, successfully providing 5G connectivity to festival attendees.

➀ The release of 'Black Myth: WuKong' marks a significant milestone in Chinese gaming, showcasing advanced technologies like dynamic lighting and physics simulation. ➁ The game's success has sparked a commercial frenzy, with brands like Lenovo and Haixin collaborating with the悟空IP. ➂ 'Black Myth: WuKong' has pushed the boundaries of hardware requirements, driving sales of gaming-related products and highlighting the importance of cloud gaming for broader accessibility.

1. The AirPods Pro 3 are rumored to feature improved noise canceling. 2. The release of the new AirPods Pro is expected to be sooner than previously anticipated. 3. Despite the lack of detailed rumors, the anticipation for the new model remains high.

➀ The Audéo Sphere Infinio, a new AI-powered hearing aid, significantly improves speech clarity in noisy environments by enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio by 10dB. ➁ It is designed for adults with age-related hearing decline and suits professionals and students who need to communicate in noisy settings. ➂ The device features superior sound quality, reduced listening effort, and improved speech understanding in noise, powered by the DEEPSONIC chip for real-time AI processing.

1. Dynabook has launched two new business-oriented mobile notebooks: the 14-inch dynabook RJ74/MY and the 13.3-inch dynabook G83/MY; 2. Both models feature Core Ultra processors and support for dynabook's proprietary empowerment technology, as well as pre-installed Windows 11 Pro version 24H2 and a dedicated Copilot key for easy access to Copilot in Windows; 3. The dynabook RJ74/MY weighs approximately 899g and is 15.9mm thick, offering a long battery life and MIL-STD-810H compliance, while the dynabook G83/MY is 17.9mm thick and weighs approximately 875g, with up to 10.5 hours of battery life and MIL-STD-810H compliance.

➀ Suyi Technology, a Shanghai-based AI chip company, has filed for IPO and is under辅导备案 with the China Securities Regulatory Commission. ➁ Founded in 2018, Suyi focuses on cloud and edge computing for artificial intelligence, serving major clients including Tencent and China Mobile. ➂ The company has completed over 51 billion yuan in financing, with Tencent as its largest shareholder, holding a 21.37% stake.

➀ The Meta Quest 3S is expected to offer powerful performance similar to the Meta Quest 3 but with a more affordable price by excluding controllers, relying primarily on hand-tracking for control. ➁ This decision could position the Quest 3S as a standalone computing option rather than a gaming console, similar to Apple's Vision Pro. ➂ Despite the lack of controllers, users can still enhance their experience by purchasing Touch Plus controllers separately, though this may narrow the gap between the Quest 3 and 3S.

➀ Tags in PCIe TLPs are identifiers for non-posted requests, ensuring consistency between requests and completions. ➁ As PCIe speeds increase, tag size has expanded from 8-bit to 14-bit to optimize performance. ➂ PCIe 6.0 mandates specific tag size capabilities for functions operating at higher speeds. ➃ Configuration registers for tag sizes are detailed, with 14-bit tags having unique settings in the Device 3 Extended Capability Structure. ➄ Combinations of tag size enablement determine the maximum tag size and permissible tag value ranges.

➀ BelGaN, a Belgian GaN semiconductor foundry, has filed for bankruptcy, affecting approximately 440 employees. ➁ The company has over 30 years of experience in automotive semiconductor production and significant advancements in GaN technology. ➂ Despite technical successes, BelGaN faced financial difficulties, including a lack of sufficient cash flow and challenges in securing additional investments. ➃ The company has received bids from potential buyers, including a Swedish-Finnish consortium and former owner Guido Dumarey.

➀ Starlink plans to integrate Internet and mobile services using advanced eNodeB modems on new satellites, acting as space cellphone towers. ➁ The service will connect with 4G LTE-compatible phones without additional equipment, offering text, voice, and data services. ➂ Initial tests were successful, with plans for text capabilities by the end of the year and voice and data services next year.

➀ In June, an offshore company in China loaded over 300 servers with banned Nvidia chips into a data center in Brisbane. ➁ Three weeks later, these servers started processing AI algorithms for a company in Beijing. ➂ This operation demonstrates the ongoing efforts by Chinese AI engineers to bypass restrictions and access advanced technology.

➀ iPhone 16 Pro models to feature larger screens and new color options. ➁ Standard iPhone 16 models to have vertically aligned cameras and improved camera lens coatings. ➂ All iPhone 16 models to include an 'Action Button' and a new 'Shoot Button' for photography. ➃ Exclusive AI features may debut on iPhone 16, enhancing Siri capabilities. ➄ iPhone 16 Pro models to use Samsung's high-performance M14 OLED panels and potentially redesigned Face ID. ➅ iPhone 16 to be powered by new A18 series chips with enhanced neural engines.

➀ The US Commerce Department plans to award HP US$50 million to expand and modernize its facility in Oregon. ➁ This funding will support technologies in life sciences instrumentation and AI-related hardware. ➂ HP's expertise in microfluidics and microelectromechanical systems will be leveraged to produce silicon devices for drug discovery and single-cell research.

➀ Lexar's Go Portable SSD offers up to 2TB storage, designed for high-res media recording on iPhone 15 Pro models. ➁ The SSD connects directly to the phone, bypassing the need for cloud storage or clogging internal storage. ➂ It features high-speed data transfer rates of up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write, enhancing workflow efficiency for content creators.

➀ AI is transforming mathematical research by enabling the simultaneous processing of large sets of problems. ➁ Historical examples of machine-assisted proofs, such as the Pythagorean triples and Kepler's conjecture, highlight the evolution of computational methods in mathematics. ➂ Modern tools like GPT-4 and GitHub Copilot are being used by mathematicians for inspiration and proof assistance, with varying degrees of success.