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May 29
- Oops! Acer Leaks GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile GPU Specs For Budget Gaming Laptops
➀ NVIDIA尚未在其移动或桌面GPU产品线中添加GeForce RTX 5050 SKU，但多次泄露和传闻表明，这只是时间问题。
➁ Acer在其一些游戏笔记本型号中提前提到了GeForce RTX 5050，揭示了部分关键规格。
➂ 根据Acer的图表，GeForce RTX 5050笔记本电脑将具有可配置的加速时钟，其中包括2,407MHz和2,550MHz作为两个选项。
- NVIDIA Crushes Earnings Despite Export Limitations On Huge Data Center And Gaming Demand
➀ NVIDIA continues to benefit from soaring demand for its data center solutions and achieves record first quarter gaming revenue.
➁ Despite $4.5 billion charge from chip inventory write-down, the company's revenue for Q1 fiscal 2026 reaches $44.1 billion.
➂ Export restrictions to China result in $2.5 billion lost H20 chip sales, but NVIDIA manages to thrive.
May 28
- Tapo Unveils Affordable New Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt Door Lock, Use This Coupon Code
➀ Tapo Unveils Affordable New Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt Door Lock;
➁ Offers a suite of smart features and BHMA Grade 3-certified security;
➂ Unlockable via Tapo app, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or keypad.
- Setting Up A PIN? Security Experts Warn To Avoid These 4-Digit Codes At All Costs
➀ As tempting as it might be, avoid using 0000 as your four-digit PIN code.
➁ According to a list compiled by security experts, 1010, 1111, 1122, and 1212 are among the top five worst PIN codes.
➂ The article discusses the risks of using common PIN codes and suggests changing them if they appear on the top 50 list.
- Corsair's New One i600 Gaming PC With RTX 50 Firepower Will Give You Wood
➀ Corsair has launched the One i600, a compact powerhouse PC that offers more power, efficiency, and thermal performance than the One i500.
➁ The Wood Dark variant includes an FSC-Certified real wood accent panel for a unique aesthetic.
➂ The high-end configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, and a 1,000W SFX 80 Plus Gold power supply.
May 25
- iPads Are Up For Great Memorial Day Deals At Amazon Now
➀ Amazon is offering great deals on Apple's iPad lineup and some MacBook models, with discounts reaching all-time lows.
➁ The 10th Generation iPad (256GB) is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon, a $150 discount over the MSRP.
➂ The MacBook Air 2025 model is available for $849.99, a $149.01 savings over the MSRP.
May 24
- X Goes Down As Fire Breaks Out At Musk’s Oregon Data Center
➀ X, formerly known as Twitter, is experiencing a major outage due to a fire at a data center in Oregon;
➁ The fire broke out at the PDX11 data center, which is leased by X owner Elon Musk from Digital Realty;
➂ No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained to the data center.
May 23
- 3AM Ransomware Gang Hacks Networks With Spoofed IT Calls And Email Bombing
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.
- Netflix Goes Dark On These Fire TV Devices, Deals To Keep You Streaming
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.
May 22
- Southwest Airlines Changes Its Portable Charger Policy, What To Know Before You Fly
➀ Southwest Airlines has updated its policy regarding portable chargers, requiring them to be visible while in use.
➁ This is the first such policy implemented by a U.S. airline.
➂ The new rule is effective starting May 28, 2025, and aims to enhance safety due to the risk of overheating and fires associated with lithium-ion batteries.
May 19
- Buying A Nintendo Switch 2? Expand Its Storage With These MicroSD Express Cards
➀ Congratulations to those who preordered the Nintendo Switch 2 console before its upcoming retail release. For those who missed out, there will be another chance on launch day or even the night before with Best Buy hosting a late-night launch event. Whether you secured a preorder or hope to grab one on launch day, don't forget to pick up a microSD Express card to expand the system's storage.
➁ The Switch 2 is one of the first devices to support the faster storage specification, and it's the only type of microSD card supported on the next-gen handheld. You can't use your existing microSD card from the current Switch 1 console with the Switch 2.
➂ Nintendo recommends using licensed microSD Express cards for the Switch 2. The article lists several options available for purchase, including Lexar, PNY, and SanDisk brands.
- Intel Unveils Arc Pro B60 And B50 GPUs To Turbocharge Workstations, Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator Too
➀ Intel unveiled the compact Intel Arc Pro B50 and larger Pro B60 GPUs at Computex 2025, showcasing its advanced AI capabilities for workstations.
➁ The Arc Pro B50 targets design and engineering professionals with 16GB VRAM and 170 TOPS, while the Pro B60 offers 24GB VRAM and 197 TOPS for demanding tasks.
➂ Intel also introduced the Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, providing scalable solutions for AI inferencing.
- NVIDIA And Foxconn To Build An AI Factory Supercomputer With 10K Blackwell GPUs
➀ Foxconn and NVIDIA are partnering to deploy an 'AI factory supercomputer' in Taiwan, in collaboration with the Taiwan government.
➁ The system will feature 10,000 GPUs based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture.
➂ The goal is to accelerate automation and efficiency across various key segments, including smart cities, electric vehicles, and manufacturing.
- Samsung Adds NVIDIA G-SYNC To These OLED TV Models For Smooth Gaming
➀ Samsung is adding NVIDIA G-SYNC support to its 2025 OLED TV lineup, starting with the flagship S95F;
➁ These TVs are already AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified, and the addition of G-SYNC enhances gaming experience;
➂ Samsung is offering AI Auto Game Mode and Game Bar for better gaming experience.
May 18
- PowerColor 16GB Radeon RX 9060 XT Hellhound Gets Ready To Howl
➀ PowerColor is rumored to be releasing a factory overclocked Radeon RX 9060 XT Hellhound OC with 16GB of VRAM.
➁ The announcement is expected around the Computex event, with AMD set to host a press conference on May 20.
➂ There are speculations about AMD offering the Radeon RX 9060 XT with both 16GB and 8GB VRAM configurations.
May 16
- Nintendo Reveals These Games Are Getting Free Upgrades To Switch 2
➀ Nintendo has revealed a list of games that will receive free upgrades to the Switch 2 version.
➁ Titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World are among the notable ones.
➂ Some games will receive features like HDR support and better frame rates.
- AMD Surges On Hot EPYC And Ryzen X3D Demand To Chip Away At Intel Share
➀ AMD's desktop CPU market share surged to 28%, up from 27.1% in the previous quarter and 23.9% a year ago.
➁ AMD's server share reached a new record high of 27.2%.
➂ Despite a decline in mobile market share, AMD's overall mobile share is still up from last year.
- Sony Unveils WH-1000XM6 Headphones With A Big ANC Upgrade And Scene-Based Profiles
➀ After three years of anticipation, Sony has released the WH-1000XM6 headphones, promising significant advancements in noise cancellation, sound quality, and user convenience.
➁ The new headphones feature a QN3 chipset, revised audio tuning, 12 onboard mics, and a foldable design.
➂ The WH-1000XM6 offers improved noise cancellation, high-resolution audio streaming, and a comfortable design with multipoint connectivity.
- Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Calls Out Tim Cook After Apple Blocks Fortnite On iOS
➀ Epic Games claims Apple is blocking its latest app submission for Fortnite;
➁ The move follows a recent legal ruling against Apple for violating a court order;
➂ Fortnite players express frustration over the lack of access to the game on iOS devices.
- Acer Unveils Sleek New Aspire And Swift Copilot+ Laptops At Computex
➀ Acer at Computex unveiled a range of new Aspire AI, Swift Edge, and Swift X Duo series laptops;
➁ The laptops feature the latest hardware platforms and AI-infused Copilot+ features;
➂ The Aspire AI series offers various configurations with next-generation processors and AI experiences;
➃ The Swift series includes Edge 14 AI and Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors and NPUs;
➄ The Swift X series is designed for creative professionals with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and GeForce RTX 5070 GPUs.
May 15
- Apple Vision Pro A Year Later: Hits, Misses & What The Future Holds
➀ The Apple Vision Pro has had an interesting trajectory since its launch, with some impressive moments but ultimately falling short of its promise of spatial computing.
➁ The device's comfort, use case, and app support were criticized, with many users experiencing fatigue and red marks on their faces after just an hour of use.
➂ Despite improvements over time, the high price point and lack of a strong ecosystem have hindered its adoption.
- Did A Steam Data Breach Compromise 89 Million Accounts? Valve Responds
➀ Valve has responded to reports of a major data breach involving 89 million Steam user records;
➁ Underdark.ai highlighted a dark web forum post by a hacker claiming to possess the data;
➂ Valve asserts that there was no breach of Steam systems and no sensitive data was compromised.
May 14
- Nintendo Boss Details Switch 2 Forecast, Best Buy To Host Late-Night Launch
➀ The retail launch for Nintendo's Switch 2 is approaching fast, with just under 3 weeks to go. Best Buy has confirmed a midnight launch event.
➁ Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa provided insights into the company's sales forecast of 15 million units in the console's first year.
➂ Furukawa dismissed the notion that production capacity and tariffs played a role in the forecast.
- Doom: The Dark Ages Dev Details Workaround To Game Crashes On NVIDIA GPUs
➀ NVIDIA released a new 'Game Ready' driver package for Doom: The Dark Ages, but some users are experiencing crashes with the latest driver release.
➁ id Software has identified a workaround for the issue, including rebooting the system, reinstalling the driver, and disabling integrated GPUs.
➂ The post on Steam also includes details about the game's system requirements and known issues.
May 13
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX Zen 5 CPUs Confirmed? Check Out This Official Listing
➀ AMD is preparing to introduce a new round of Ryzen Threadripper processors, with the upcoming 9000WX series of high-end desktop (HEDT) chips based on Zen 5 possibly being revealed at Computex;
➁ The SATA-IO database listing confirms an imminent launch;
➂ The chips are expected to have up to 96 cores and 192 threads, with various SKUs available.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Trims Fat For A Sleek, Slim AI-Powered Smartphone
➀ Samsung's Galaxy S25 series is now complete with the new 25 Edge model, featuring a 5.8mm-thick titanium frame and Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
➁ The camera setup includes a 200 MP wide-angle camera, an ultra-wide 12 MP camera, and a 12 MP selfie shooter.
➂ The 6.5-inch AMOLED display has a 120 Hz refresh rate and is protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
May 12
- GTA 6 Fans Freak Out As Sony Drops The Game On PlayStation Store
➀ Despite the anticipation for GTA VI, Sony has listed the game in its PlayStation Store, but it is not available for preorder.
➁ Gamers are excited about the upcoming release, with the first trailer accumulating nearly 260 million views.
➂ The second trailer, released just five days ago, has already reached over 103 million views on YouTube.
May 11
- How To Claim Your Payout Of Apple's $95 Million Siri Spying Settlement
➀ Apple has proposed a resolution for a privacy issue related to Siri, offering a $95 million settlement to affected users.
➁ The issue was revealed in 2019 when it was discovered that Apple had contractors listening to Siri conversations to improve the digital assistant.
➂ Eligible users who owned or purchased a Siri-enabled device during a specific period can claim a portion of the settlement.
- Here's Intel's New Firmware Fix For 14th/13th Gen Raptor Lake Instability
➀ Intel has issued a new microcode update to address the '13th/14th Gen Vmin Shift Instability' phenomenon.
➁ The update, version 0x12F, aims to improve system conditions that can potentially contribute to Vmin Shift Instability.
➂ Intel notes that the update does not alter the root cause of the problem but may mitigate its effects under specific scenarios.
May 10
- Jam To Big Deals Up To 50% Off Beats Studio, $60 Off Galaxy Buds 3 & More
➀ It's almost Mother's Day, and there are great savings on various earbuds and headphones;
➁ Deals include Beats Solo 4 in Cloud Pink at $99.95 (50% off) and Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at $189.99 (24% off);
➂ Other deals include Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, Studio Buds+, JBL Vibe Beam, SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2, SHOKZ OpenRun Mini, and ZIUTY Wireless Earbuds.