➀ Intel's third-quarter revenue is expected to show the largest decline in five quarters; ➁ The report from MoneyDJ cited by Reuters shows Intel's share price has plummeted this year; ➂ The company is falling behind in the AI race.

➀ Robert Downey Jr. threatens to sue any Hollywood executive who uses his likeness as a digital AI replica after his death; ➁ The actor expressed concerns about the use of AI technology to recreate popular actors posthumously; ➂ Downey emphasized the importance of respecting the rights of celebrities even after their death.

➀ Intel CEO Paul Otellini proposed buying NVIDIA for $20 billion in 2005; ➁ NVIDIA is now worth over $3.3 trillion and leads in AI; ➂ The board rejected the proposal, and Intel's current performance might not have been as successful if the acquisition had been made.

➀ ASML, the Dutch chip equipment manufacturer, has announced a reduction in its 2025 order forecast, causing a significant drop in its share price. ➁ The CEO of ASML suggests that despite U.S. export restrictions, China may still be capable of producing 5nm and 3nm chips. ➂ The situation reflects the ongoing competition and technological advancements in the semiconductor industry.

➀ The IEDM 2024 conference will be held in San Francisco from December 7th to 11th; ➁ Focus on AI, TSMC's 2nm Logic Platform, and Intel's extreme scaled transistors; ➂ Reflect on 70 years of IEDM history and explore advanced packaging, power transistors, and brain/electronics interfaces.

➀ Qualcomm has terminated its Snapdragon Dev Kit; ➁ Customers will receive a full refund for their orders; ➂ The project is indefinitely paused due to the struggling Windows on Arm push.

➀ Dr. Mehdi Asghari discusses his entrepreneurial journey and SiLC Technologies' mission to enable machine vision similar to humans; ➁ SiLC's first fully integrated coherent LiDAR chip and its applications in robotics, mobility, and perimeter security; ➂ The challenges and opportunities in the AI and robotics industries, with a focus on the importance of coherent imaging for machine autonomy.

➀ Electron Beam Probing (EBP) has become a powerful method for security analyzing of sub-7nm ICs. ➁ It offers better spatial resolution than optical probing and is suitable for sub-7nm flip-chips and advanced 3D architectures. ➂ The research focuses on the importance of EBP in failure analysis and hardware assurance.

➀ Alchip Technologies has achieved record revenue, operating income, and net income in Q2 2024; ➁ Revenue from AI ASIC shipments and 5nm AI accelerators contributed significantly to the growth; ➂ Alchip's focus on high-performance ASICs and SoC design continues to pay off.

➀ The rise in hearing loss among young adults and the global need for better hearing aids; ➁ The FDA's authorization for Apple AirPods Pro to be sold over the counter as a hearing aid; ➂ The trend towards AI-driven personalization in hearing aids and the role of Cadence Tensilica in supporting this technology.

➀ Google appeals a historic antitrust lawsuit ruling; ➁ The ruling threatens Google's $12.4 billion mobile gaming empire; ➂ Google argues that the changes requested by Epic could harm consumers and developers.

➀ South Korean companies are investing 65 trillion won ($48.9 billion USD) in AI development by 2027; ➁ The goal is to compete with global leaders in AI; ➂ A national AI computing center will be established to drive AI transformation across industries and society.

➀ Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced gaming experience; ➁ Microsoft has no response to the PS5 Pro with its current offerings; ➂ Microsoft is focusing on the next-generation Xbox, expected around 2026.

➀ Apple has been 'a little disingenuous with its marketing' for AI features on iPhone 16; ➁ Some features are missing until 2025, and some are 'nowhere near as capable' as rival AI; ➂ Analyst Mark Gurman points out Apple's marketing tactics.

➀ Apple's iPhone 18 in 2026 will use TSMC's 2nm chips; ➁ Some iPhone 18 models might have 3nm chips; ➂ iPhone 17 models will use 3nm chips in 2025.

➀ Hands-on with Huawei's China-exclusive Mate XT Ultimate Design; ➁ Triple folding capabilities and different screen sizes; ➂ Huawei's engineering and display quality; ➃ Price and availability in China

1. The Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor offers switchable 4K/180Hz and Full HD/360Hz modes, providing flexibility for both graphics-intensive and action-oriented games. 2. It features an IPS panel with 10.7 billion colors, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, 0.5ms response time, and peak brightness of 600cd/m². 3. The monitor includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connectivity, with a versatile stand offering tilt, swivel, height adjustment, and pivot capabilities.

1. The PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) is announced with a 67% increase in compute units and a 28% faster memory, resulting in a 45% faster rendering speed for smoother gameplay. 2. Ray tracing capabilities are enhanced, allowing for more dynamic light reflections and refractions, up to 2 or 3 times faster than the current PS5. 3. A new AI upscaling technology called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is introduced to enhance image details. Additionally, a 'Game Boost' feature is included to stabilize or improve game performance for PS5 and PlayStation 4 titles.

1. The ROG Ally X, a 7-inch portable gaming PC by ASUS, offers significant spec updates including increased memory/SSD capacity, larger battery, and improved cooling. 2. The device replaces the proprietary ROG XG Mobile port with USB4, allowing for a wider range of external GPU options. 3. A USB4/OCuLink-compatible docking station with Radeon RX 7600M XT from Shenzhen's GPD and One-Netbook is available, offering a more affordable alternative to the ROG XG Mobile. However, compatibility issues arise when using the Radeon RX 7600M XT with the ROG Ally X, as the drivers for the integrated Radeon Graphics in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor are incompatible with the drivers for the external Radeon GPU. One-Netbook has released a compatible driver set to address this issue, enabling the Radeon RX 7600M XT to work seamlessly with the ROG Ally X.

1. Apple announces the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with advanced AI features and improved hardware; 2. New AI capabilities include document generation from notes, emoji and image creation from text, and summarization of notifications; 3. The iPhone 16 Pro Max features the largest display in the iPhone series, with a 6.9-inch screen and enhanced durability.