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➀ Dell showcased a prototype Pro Max Plus laptop with Qualcomm's discrete Cloud AI 100 NPU at its 2025 Tech World event, replacing traditional dGPUs for AI tasks;

➁ The dual NPU configuration offers 64GB unified memory, enabling local execution of 109-billion-parameter models like Llama 4 Scout, outperforming NVIDIA GPUs in memory capacity and power efficiency;

➂ This solution integrates with Dell's Pro AI Studio software, targeting developers needing mobile AI acceleration, potentially challenging NVIDIA's CUDA ecosystem and AMD's integrated NPU solutions.

➀ The 3AM ransomware group has been using more proactive techniques, such as email bombing and spoofed IT support calls, to gain access to corporate systems.

➁ Sophos has documented over 55 attempted attacks using this technique in the first quarter of 2025.

➂ The attackers used a pre-configured Windows 7 virtual machine to establish a hidden foothold and evade network protection software.

➀ Netflix is discontinuing support for certain Fire TV devices, including models from 2014 and 2016, due to outdated technology.

➁ Amazon is offering discounts on its Fire TV Stick lineup to encourage users to upgrade.

➂ The newer Fire TV Stick models offer 4K streaming, Dolby Vision, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

➀ AMD launches Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series with Zen 5 architecture and 96 cores, extending its lead over Intel's Xeon W-series.

➁ Phison's E28 SSD controller achieves 14.8 GB/s speeds with 6nm efficiency, poised to dominate PCIe 5.0 storage.

➂ Retro-inspired SilverStone FLP02 case and innovative peripherals like Asus’s split-keyboard Falcata redefine gaming aesthetics.

➀ The article demonstrates using the 'passwd' command to change personal passwords, manage other users' credentials via sudo privileges, and enforce security policies like password expiration.

➁ Advanced functionalities include locking/unlocking accounts, auditing password status, and setting warning/inactivity periods for system-wide security maintenance.

➂ Practical examples (e.g., 'sudo passwd -e tom') and terminal screenshots guide administrators through enforcing best practices in password management.

➀ Chuan expresses doubts about the success of OpenAI's hardware project due to its negative cash flow of nearly $5 billion per year;

➁ Ming-Chi Kuo's industry investigation suggests that the new AI hardware device developed by Jony Ive and OpenAI is expected to be mass-produced in 2027;

➂ The device will be assembled and shipped outside of China to reduce geopolitical risks, with Vietnam as the current planned location;

➃ The current prototype is slightly larger than the AI Pin, with an exterior design reminiscent of the iPod Shuffle, but designs and specifications may change before mass production.

➀ Intel launched three new Xeon 6 P-Core CPUs (6732P, 6774P, 6776P) optimized for GPU-powered AI workloads, featuring dynamic core prioritization and up to 8TB memory support;

➁ The processors debut in Nvidia's DGX B300 AI systems with 30% faster memory speeds vs. AMD EPYC and 2.3x higher bandwidth over prior-gen Xeon;

➂ The 350W TDP chips include Intel AMX with FP16 support for AI tasks, alongside a lower-power 235W 40-core B-variant model.

➀ Realtek unveils RTL8127, a $10 10GbE network controller with PCIe 4.0 x2 interface, supporting 2.5/5/10 Gbps speeds and low power consumption (1.95W).

➁ The controller integrates error correction (ECC) and self-diagnostic features, targeting motherboards, laptops, and CPE devices, with mass production expected in late 2025.

➂ Adoption barriers remain due to high costs of 10GbE switches ($299+) and CAT6A cables, though demand may drive infrastructure price reductions.

➀ Micron showcased a PCIe 6.0 SSD prototype (EVT3) at Computex 2025, achieving up to 30.25 GB/s speeds, though mass production remains distant;

➁ Astera Labs utilized the SSD to demo its PCIe 6.0 switch and software, highlighting peer-to-peer GPU-SSD communication for AI platforms;

➂ PCIe 6.0 certification delays until late 2025 mean interoperability testing is pending, with Micron's SSD still undergoing engineering validation phases (EVT3).

➀ South Korean semiconductor equipment manufacturers Park Systems and Jusung Engineering reported strong Q1 2024 earnings, driven predominantly by sales in China;

➁ Their growth aligns with China's semiconductor self-sufficiency efforts amid US-China trade tensions, leveraging opportunities in advanced equipment procurement;

➂ Over 50% of Park Systems' revenue and 40% of Jusung Engineering's revenue in Q1 came from China, highlighting the region's strategic importance.