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April 28
- GeForce RTX 5080 Super And 5070 Super May Arrive With A VRAM Twist
➀ NVIDIA 的 GeForce RTX 50 系列显卡基于 Blackwell 架构，预计将推出 Super 版本；
➁ 新款 Super 版本将采用 3GB GDDR7 内存芯片，这是桌面显卡首次使用；
➂ GeForce RTX 5080 Super 将配备 24GB VRAM，而 GeForce RTX 5070 Super 将配备 18GB VRAM。
- Linux Has A Blind Spot That Exposes Users To A Nasty Security Flaw
➀ Io_uring was introduced in 2019 to improve the efficiency and flexibility of input and output operations on Linux, but it also created critical blind spots for Linux security tools.
➁ Security researchers have discovered that io_uring operations can completely evade conventional system call monitoring, leading to undetectable activities.
➂ A rootkit called Curing was built to exploit this vulnerability, which can execute commands, read files, and interact with the network without detectable system calls.
April 27
- Apple’s M4 MacBook Air Hits New Low Deal Price On Amazon But Act Fast
➀ Apple's M4 MacBook Air is currently on sale for $849 at Amazon, marking a $150 discount and an all-time low price.
➁ The MacBook Air features the M4 chip, offering up to 18 hours of battery life, 16GB of system memory, and 256GB of SSD storage.
➂ Additionally, a 2024 MacBook Pro with an M4 Max chip is also on sale for $2,924, offering more power with a 14.2-inch display, 36GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage.
- Hubble Celebrates 35 Years In Orbit With A Breathtaking Space Photo Tour
➀ The Hubble Space Telescope has been in operation since April 25, 1990, and has been capturing breathtaking images of the cosmos for 35 years.
➁ NASA has released a gallery of images taken by Hubble, highlighting its scientific contributions and America's commitment to space exploration.
➂ Hubble's data record is second only to the James Webb Space Telescope, with over 400 Terabytes transmitted over the years.
- Microsoft Relaunches Recall And AI Windows Search For Copilot Plus PCs
➀ Microsoft is relaunching Recall and adding an improved Windows Search feature for Copilot+ PCs.
➁ The Recall feature takes snapshots of your active screen and helps you find previously seen content.
➂ Microsoft has made efforts to address privacy and security concerns with Recall, emphasizing that collected information does not leave the user's computer.
- AMD Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs Are On Sale For Solid Deals Right Now
➀ If you're considering building a new high-end AMD system or upgrading an older AM5 rig, now is a great time. Amazon has reduced prices on several top-tier Ryzen CPUs, including the new Zen 5 processors, and most of them come with a free copy of 'Monster Hunter Wilds'.
➁ The Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X are on sale with significant discounts, offering excellent performance for gaming and productivity.
➂ The Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 7 7700 are also discounted, providing solid performance at more affordable prices.
April 25
- Switch 2 Chip Shot Reveals Which NVIDIA SoC Powers Nintendo’s New Console
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to have good performance, though not on par with PlayStation 5 Pro or Xbox Series X;
➁ The Switch 2 is rumored to support 4K resolution and up to 120 fps frame rates when docked;
➂ Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $450 with a release date of June 5th.
- Goodbye Wrist Strain? Razer's New Vertical Gaming Mouse Targets Office Comfort
➀ Razer has launched the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, a vertical gaming mouse designed for both work and play.
➁ The mouse features a 71.7-degree angle to mimic a natural handshake grip, reducing strain during long sessions.
➂ It boasts a 30,000 dpi sensor, eight programmable buttons, and up to 6 months of battery life.
- Intel Posts Q1 Beat On Data Center Growth But CEO Tan’s Changes Loom
➀ Intel continues its major turnaround effort under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan;
➁ Q1 revenue flat year-over-year at $12.7 billion;
➂ Tan emphasizes no quick fixes and focuses on operational efficiency;
➃ Layoffs expected as Tan streamlines operations;
➄ Data Center and AI division sees 8% gain;
➅ CFO predicts mid-point revenue of $11.8 billion for the current quarter.
April 24
- Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Best Bet To Secure A Console And Games
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder event has begun, with several retailers unlocking product listings at midnight;
➁ Despite high demand, some retailers like Walmart are still accepting preorders;
➂ Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for not being able to fulfill all preorder requests and announced a second lottery selection wave.
April 23
- Switch 2 Preorder Mayhem Prompts Sincere Apology By Nintendo President
➀ Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa issued a sincere apology for the shortfall of available Switch 2 units;
➁ The preorder system in Japan received an overwhelming number of applications, far exceeding expectations;
➂ Nintendo is working on strengthening its production system to meet the demand.
- Lenovo's Upgraded ThinkPad Laptops Flex Sleek Designs And AI Muscle
➀ Lenovo's new ThinkPad laptops are designed for AI-powered workflows, featuring the latest mobile processors from AMD and Intel.
➁ The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 are equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 processors, offering high performance and AI capabilities.
➂ The laptops offer various display options, including IPS panels and OLED, and support up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memory and 2TB of SSD storage.
April 22
- Intel Gifts Gamers Core Ultra 200S Boost Overclocking With A Warranty
➀ Intel has introduced a new BIOS feature called the 200S Boost overclocking profile for Core Ultra 200-series CPUs, promising improved gaming performance without voiding the warranty.
➁ The Boost profile is expected to increase clock speeds significantly, benefiting low-latency workloads like gaming.
➂ Intel confirms that chips overclocked using this method will still be covered by the standard three-year warranty.
- NVIDIA's New GPU Hotfix Driver Fixes Game Crashes, Temp Sensing Issue And More
➀ NVIDIA has released a hotfix driver version 576.15 based on the 576.02 driver release, addressing over half a dozen additional bugs, mainly affecting GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
➁ The hotfix aims to resolve issues such as game crashes, shadow flickers, lower idle GPU clocks, temperature monitoring bugs, and more.
➂ User feedback on the hotfix is mixed, with some reporting improvements while others still encounter issues.
April 21
- Mario Kart World Looks Simply Fantastic On Nintendo Switch 2
➀ The new Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a hit with its upcoming release, featuring the anticipated Mario Kart World.
➁ The console boasts NVIDIA's DLSS support for smoother gameplay and up to 120 fps with HDR support.
➂ Preorders for the Switch 2 start on April 24th, with a release date of June 5th, although the price is a significant increase from the original Switch.
- OnePlus 13T Is Getting A Massive Battery With A Unique Capability
➀ OnePlus 13T将配备Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC和6260mAh的巨大电池；
➁ 电池将具有旁路充电功能，直接从电源获取电力；
➂ 预计搭载Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite处理器，IP65防尘防水等级，双50万像素后置摄像头，6.32英寸AMOLED屏幕。
- G.Skill Unveils First-Ever 256GB DDR5-6000 Kit Using 64GB Modules For These PCs
➀ G.Skill unveiled a new 256GB DDR5 memory kit with four 64GB modules, reaching DDR5-6000 speed at CL32.
➁ The kit is designed for AMD Ryzen systems with EXPO support, similar to Intel XMP.
➂ G.Skill tested the kit on various motherboards and CPUs, achieving speeds up to DDR5-7000.
- How To Preorder Nintendo Switch 2 At The Stroke Of Midnight
➀ Nintendo has announced the preorder dates for the Switch 2 in the United States, with several major retailers hosting midnight events.
➁ The Switch 2 will be released on June 5th, and preorders will open on April 24th, 2025.
➂ Major retailers like Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy are participating in the midnight preorder events.
April 20
- Need A Good MicroSD Express Card For Nintendo Switch 2? They're Going Fast
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB of storage, but it's not enough considering the size of current games;
➁ You need a microSD Express card for the Switch 2, which is not compatible with regular microSD cards;
➂ Many third-party games will use 'game-key cards' instead of physical cartridges, requiring more storage space;
➃ SD Express cards are rare and in high demand, with limited stock available.
April 19
- Beware! These Chrome Extensions With Millions Of Installs Have Hidden Trackers
➀ The article discusses the discovery of 57 Chrome extensions with hidden tracking code in the Chrome Web Store, posing a security and privacy threat.
➁ The affected extensions have nearly 6 million installations, with some having over 200,000 installations.
➂ Secure Annex researcher John Tucker highlights the issue, noting that many of the extensions are unlisted and have overly broad permissions.
April 18
- HP Settles PC And Keyboard False Advertising Suit For A Slap On The Wrist
HP has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of false advertising and misleading customers on its website. The lawsuit alleged that HP displayed misleading strikethrough prices and advertised fictitious savings on its website, leading customers to pay more than they should have. The settlement comes without HP admitting any wrongdoing.
April 17
- Webb Space Telescope Discovers Strongest Evidence Yet Of Extraterrestrial Life
➀ With the aid of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found compelling evidence of biological life on a planet called K2-18b, located 124 light years from Earth.
➁ The team detected gases normally produced by biological activity on Earth, dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, in the exoplanet's atmosphere.
➂ The concentration of sulfur gas levels on K2-18b is thousands of times higher than on Earth, suggesting a potentially habitable environment.
- New Doom Xbox Controllers With Blood Splatter And Console Skin Totally Slay
➀ Bethesda即将发布《毁灭战士：黑暗时代》，微软为了庆祝这款备受期待的游戏，推出了两款主题Xbox手柄和Xbox Series X主机的皮肤。
➁ 标准无线Xbox手柄和Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2都将以《毁灭战士：黑暗时代》为主题，具有独特的血迹、绿色装甲和恶魔猎人标志。
➂ 这些主题配件将在特定日期上市，并提供预购。
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Listings Flood Ebay, Prices Will Make You Laugh Or Cry
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, despite its reasonable MSRP, is hard to find and eBay listings are priced over $800;
➁ One factory overclocked Zotac model sold for $650, still a 51.5% markup over MSRP;
➂ Some sellers are listing prices over $700, with some models exceeding $800, such as a Gigabyte model priced at $851.90 with shipping;
➃ Advice to avoid paying scalper prices and hope for increased supply from NVIDIA's partners.
April 16
- Nintendo Switch 2's New US Preorder Date Tipped By A Reliable Leaker
➀ Nintendo has not yet announced the exact preorder date for the upcoming Switch 2 console in the US.
➁ A leak with a good track record suggests that preorders could start as soon as next week.
➂ Originally, preorders were set to begin on April 9, 2025, but were delayed due to tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
April 15
- NVIDIA Unveils Affordable GeForce RTX 5060 Family, Bringing Blackwell Under $500
➀ NVIDIA正式宣布了基于Blackwell架构的GeForce RTX 5060及其钛金（Ti）版本，部分合作伙伴的显卡将从明天开始上市。
➁ GeForce RTX 5060配备8GB VRAM，而GeForce RTX 5060 Ti则提供8GB或16GB内存。
➂ 新GPU基于与之前GeForce RTX 50系列相同的Blackwell架构，提供AI性能提升、DLSS 4和改进的RT核心。
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Mainstream GPU Clocks And Memory Specs Break Cover
➀ The Radeon RX 9060 XT is expected to come in two memory configurations: 8GB and 16GB, both with GDDR6 at 20Gbps.
➁ The GPU clocks are set at 2,620MHz game clock and 3,230MHz boost clock, with potential for higher speeds due to custom cooling solutions.
➂ The card is based on the Navi 44 GPU with 2,048 stream processors, offering a more affordable option compared to the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070.
- ASUS And G.Skill Shove Adata And Gigabyte Aside To Claim A DDR5 Speed Record
➀ ASUS and G.Skill collaborate to set a new DDR5 frequency record at DDR5-12772;
➁ The record was achieved using SK hynix's binned memory chips and an ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard;
➂ The record was set with extreme liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling, which is not suitable for everyday use.
April 14
- Bungie Lifts The Veil On Its Follow-Up To Destiny, Potential Blockbuster Marathon
➀ Bungie在2022年被索尼收购后遭遇困境，人员裁减；
➁ 为扭转局面，Bungie复活了公司历史悠久的《马拉松》系列；
➂ 《马拉松》将作为在线 Extraction 射击游戏回归，玩家将扮演 Runner 在塔乌塞蒂四号星的世界中收集战利品；
➃ 游戏将提供多种 Runner 选择，每个都有独特的技能，玩家可以自定义武器、植入物和装备；
➄ 玩家可以组成三人小队合作对抗敌人和其他玩家；
➅ 游戏将采用独特的艺术风格，使用鲜艳的色彩和未来建筑与自然景观的对比；
➆ 《马拉松》将于2025年9月23日发布，支持跨平台游戏和跨平台保存。
April 13
- Researchers Are Developing A Wild Minority Report-Like Murder Prediction Tool
➀ Researchers in the UK are developing a technology designed to identify individuals most likely to commit murder.
➁ The tool, known as 'sharing data to improve risk assessment,' analyzes crime data from various official sources.
➂ Concerns have been raised about potential biases against minorities and the privacy implications of using sensitive data.