➀ Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake-S' QS CPU hits 5.7GHz boost and 5.4GHz on all P-Cores. ➁ The processor features 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores. ➂ Intel's next-gen flagship CPU is expected to roll out with 24 cores and 24 threads.

➀ India offers one of the most generous semiconductor investment plans globally, with government incentives exceeding 70%. ➁ Despite past failures, India is now a beneficiary of diversified semiconductor manufacturing supply chains. ➂ The country has approved three semiconductor factory projects, including Tata Group's collaboration with PSMC, aiming to break the commercial wafer fab drought. ➃ India's semiconductor market is rapidly growing, with projected consumption reaching $640 billion by 2026 and $1100 billion by 2030. ➄ The nation boasts a strong talent pool and strategic partnerships with major global players, enhancing its semiconductor ecosystem.

➀ Apple announces that starting from iOS 18.1, developers can use the Secure Element in iPhones to enable NFC functionalities in their apps without using Apple Pay or Apple Wallet. ➁ This move allows for various NFC applications including contactless payments, access control, and more. ➂ Developers need to sign a business agreement with Apple and pay a yet-undisclosed fee. ➃ Apple emphasizes the use of advanced security technologies to protect user privacy and safety. ➄ Apple's decision follows regulatory pressure from the EU, which has led to broader concessions including opening up third-party app downloads and payment systems.

➀ Jiangsu Pioneer Precision Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully passed the IPO review on the Science and Technology Innovation Board, focusing on key components for etching and thin-film deposition equipment, achieving domestic production of components for 7nm and below processes. ➁ The company has established long-term partnerships with leading domestic semiconductor equipment manufacturers such as North Micro, Zhongwei Company, and SMIC. ➂ Pioneer Precision plans to raise 587 million yuan through the IPO, aiming to further develop its technology and expand its product lines.

➀ Eric Schmidt criticizes Google's approach to work-life balance, suggesting it hampers competitive edge in AI. ➁ He praises companies like Tesla and TSMC for their intense work culture. ➂ Schmidt admits underestimating NVIDIA's CUDA, now a critical technology in AI. ➃ He discusses the challenges and costs of AI development, including the need for significant energy resources. ➄ Schmidt comments on the global landscape of AI, noting Europe's struggles and the importance of strategic alliances. ➅ He emphasizes the high costs and selective benefits of open-source in AI. ➆ Schmidt predicts AI will exacerbate wealth disparities and highlights the need for organizational innovation to fully harness AI's potential.

1. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) held its 82nd Commencement Ceremony, with a total of 1,516 graduates receiving their degrees, including 130 PhDs, 514 Masters, and 872 Bachelors. 2. Lee Ju-wan, CEO of Megazone Cloud, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration for his significant contributions to the Korean economy, management, and ICT sectors. 3. President Eom Jong-hwa of SKKU praised Lee Ju-wan for leading ICT businesses for 25 years and turning Megazone Cloud into a leading cloud management service company in Korea and Asia, achieving a valuation of 2.4 trillion KRW in 2022.

1. JAPANNEXT releases two new monitors exclusively on Amazon: the JN-i27Q4FL-H and the JN-27V200F; 2. The JN-i27Q4FL-H is a 27-inch WQHD monitor with a height-adjustable stand and a 4-sided frameless design, featuring an IPS panel with 10.7 billion colors, sRGB 99%/DCI-P3 95% color gamut, and a brightness of 400cd/m²; 3. The JN-27V200F is a 27-inch Full HD gaming monitor with a 200Hz refresh rate, a VA panel, and a brightness of 250cd/m².

➀ Japanese engineer Tsumoru Shintake has developed a four-mirror EUV system that is over ten times more efficient than current ASML scanners. ➁ The design reduces the number of mirrors from ten to four, cutting EUV light generation power by 92% and lowering manufacturing and maintenance costs. ➂ Despite its efficiency, the setup is unlikely to be commercially adopted due to reduced resolution and smaller field size, according to ASML and Zeiss.

➀ 3M inaugurated a Science, Technology and Engineering Center in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking a significant step towards becoming a global innovation destination. ➁ The center aims to attract high-tech investments, including semiconductors, AI, and renewable energy projects. ➂ 3M plans to invest in advanced testing equipment to meet the growing demand in the Vietnamese market. ➃ The establishment of the center is seen as a positive development in Vietnam-US cooperative relations and will contribute to economic growth, technological progress, and sustainable development.

➀ GigaDevice and Arm Technology announce a deepened technical collaboration in embedded chip design and microcontroller product planning. ➁ The partnership includes a multi-year Arm Total Access technology licensing agreement, aiming to capitalize on the growing Arm MCU market. ➂ GigaDevice, leveraging Arm's ecosystem, has expanded its product portfolio to include high-performance MCUs and is preparing for new product developments with Cortex-M52 and Cortex-R52 cores.

➀ Canadian researchers are developing miniaturized optical chips to process starlight, aiming to democratize space-based astronomy. ➁ Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), which use light for information processing, are being adapted for astronomical use. ➂ CubeSats, low-cost and small satellites, are utilized to deploy these compact instruments, significantly reducing mission costs compared to traditional space telescopes.

➀ Researchers at the National Research Council of Canada are developing a method to process starlight on miniaturized optical chips to lower the cost of space-based astronomy. ➁ The Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technology, which uses light instead of electricity, is being explored for astronomical applications. ➂ CubeSats, small and standardized satellites, are being used to deploy these compact instruments economically, with mission costs significantly lower than traditional space telescopes.

➀ Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions, has received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for its Hong Kong IPO. ➁ The company's last round of funding in September 2022 valued it at approximately $87.1 billion. ➂ Horizon Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of solutions including Horizon Matrix Mono, Pilot, and SuperDrive, catering to various levels of ADAS and AD needs. ➃ Despite significant investment in R&D leading to cumulative losses of $1.75 billion over three years, the company maintains high gross margins and strong cash reserves. ➄ Horizon Robotics has partnerships with major Chinese OEMs and has achieved substantial market penetration in the ADAS and AD sectors.

1. NEC PC and Samurai Partners collaborate on a YouTube reality show to develop a new LAVIE product; 2. The show, 'Nontitle PROJECT LAVIE,' features six participants, primarily from the Z generation, who will conceptualize and propose a new notebook PC; 3. The series will be aired over 10 episodes from September 12 to November 14, with guests like Hiroyuki (Hiroyuki Nishimura) and others.

➀ Samsung showcased the BM1743, a 122.88TB enterprise QLC SSD, claiming it as one of the largest in the industry. ➁ The BM1743 offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors, with a 4.1x increase in I/O performance and a 45% enhancement in sequential write power efficiency. ➂ It boasts a sequential read speed of 7.5 GB/s and a write speed of 3 GB/s, with random read and write speeds reaching 1.6 million IOPS and 45,000 IOPS respectively. ➃ Samsung also demonstrated the PM9D3a Gen 5 SSD, targeting mainstream data center markets with up to 12 GB/s read and 6.8 GB/s write speeds, and the PM1753, a flagship enterprise SSD with 16-channel NAND, supporting up to 32 TB capacity.

➀ The author reflects on the decision to start BosonAI, named after the particle in quantum physics, and the challenges in naming and branding. ➁ Details the financial rollercoaster, including a lead investor backing out at the last minute, and the subsequent successful completion of the funding round. ➂ Discusses the procurement of GPUs, highlighting the difficulties in obtaining H100s and the unexpected support from Nvidia's CEO. ➃ Shares the business achievements, including achieving a balanced budget in the first year and the potential for LLM applications in various industries. ➄ Explores the technical evolution of LLM understanding, from initial excitement to practical applications and the pursuit of specialized models. ➅ Outlines the vision for human companionship through AI, acknowledging the current limitations but expressing optimism for future developments. ➆ Emphasizes the importance of teamwork in entrepreneurship, contrasting the experience of working in a large corporation with the dynamics of a startup. ➇ Reflects on personal motivations for entrepreneurship, moving from a focus on fame and fortune to a deeper quest for creating meaningful value.

➀ Fudan University researchers have developed a scalable integration process for ultra-fast two-dimensional flash memory, aiming to address the speed limitations of current flash technologies. ➁ The team utilized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to grow single-layer molybdenum disulfide as the channel material and optimized the interface engineering to achieve atomic-level flatness. ➂ The resulting flash memory devices offer 100,000 cycles of lifespan, 20 nanosecond programming speeds, and a 98% yield rate, significantly outperforming traditional silicon-based flash memory.

➀ A new invention patent related to OIS anti-shake technology has been granted to Awinic Electronics. ➁ The motor drive chip, located upstream in the smartphone supply chain, is seeing a trend of domestic substitution. ➂ Chinese companies like Juchin, Tiande, Puron, and Cidi are experiencing significant improvements in their performance, particularly in the VCM motor business.

➀ CrossBot, a new robotic innovation, is designed to address the crossing guard shortage in the Bay Area. ➁ Priced between $15,000 and $17,000, it offers a decade of service, ensuring children's safety at school crosswalks. ➂ Equipped with advanced technology including Lidar, radar, and sophisticated algorithms, CrossBot can monitor its surroundings with a 360-degree view, ensuring minimal error in detecting vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.

➀ OPPO announced its integration with Google's AI model Gemini, enhancing AI features in its phones. ➁ Google introduced the Gemini 1.5 Flash model, known for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. ➂ Xiaomi also announced its adoption of Google's Gemini model for its international flagship devices.