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June 19

  • Texas Instruments Claims To Make History With $60B Investment On US Chip Fabs

    ➀ Texas Instruments has committed to investing over $60 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity, marking the largest-ever investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. history.

    ➁ The investment will support over 60,000 jobs at new manufacturing sites in Texas and Utah.

    ➂ Texas Instruments plans to build seven large-scale fabs, including two new facilities in Texas, with the first new fab, SM1, scheduled to begin production this year.

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June 18

  • How NASA Is Solving The Moon's Tricky Lighting Problem For Artemis III Mission

    ➀ NASA为2027年的阿波罗三号任务做准备,工程师和宇航员在阿拉巴马州亨茨维尔的马歇尔太空飞行中心的平地设施中模拟月球南极的极端光照条件;

    ➁ 月球南极是一个视觉复杂的环境,太阳始终处于低角度,导致表面大部分地区陷入深深的阴影,而照亮区域则可能非常明亮;

    ➂ 工程师使用12千瓦和6千瓦的强光与人类着陆器、月球表面和岩石的低保真模拟相结合,以研究阴影如何影响着陆器的视觉检查和评估工作。

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  • AMD Scores Chip Deal To Power Microsoft's Next-Gen Xbox And More Gaming Devices

    ➀ AMD will power Microsoft's first-party gaming systems for the foreseeable future;

    ➁ The partnership involves co-engineering silicon across a portfolio of devices, including next-generation Xbox consoles;

    ➂ Speculations about Microsoft launching another console and a potential handheld gaming device;

    ➃ AMD aims to advance the state of art in gaming silicon with AI-enhanced graphics and gameplay experiences.

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  • Alarming ASUS Armoury Crate Vulnerability Can Give Hackers Admin Access

    ➀ Security researchers have revealed a serious vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate software;

    ➁ The flaw allows hackers to gain admin access to computers;

    ➂ The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-3464 and affects the As103.sys functionality of the software.

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June 17

  • Scattered Spider Hackers Target Insurance Firms In A Vicious Ransomware Web

    ➀ A group of cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated cyber attacks on retail companies in the UK.

    ➁ The group has now targeted insurance companies in the US.

    ➂ Scattered Spider is known for using social engineering tactics and mimicking key personnel to bypass security measures.

  • OnePlus Buds 4 With Game Mode And A Smaller Watch 3 Are Headed To US Market

    ➀ OnePlus is launching the Buds 4 in the US and Canada, featuring dual drivers, dual DACs, and LHDC 5.0 support.

    ➁ The Buds 4 offers 47ms ultra-low latency in Game Mode, active noise cancellation, and an IP55 rating.

    ➂ Battery life is up to 44 hours with ANC off, and 22 hours with ANC on.

    ➃ The smaller Watch 3 in 43mm size offers similar features to the 46.6mm model, with up to five days of battery life in smart mode.

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  • Nintendo Switch 2 Blows Out Launch Day Sales Records In Record Fashion

    ➀ The Switch 2 has reportedly sold over 3 million units in its first 24 hours on the market, surpassing the record previously held by the PlayStation 4.

    ➁ Nintendo is expected to exceed the combined sales of the PS5 and PS4 in less than a week.

    ➂ The Switch 2's launch is considered the most well-stocked console launch of all time, with Nintendo producing a large number of units to meet demand.

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June 7

  • Here Are The Top 7 Games To Look Forward To From Summer Games Fest 2025

    ➀ Atomic Heart 2: A sequel to the bizarre and adult-themed game set in an alternate-history Soviet Russia.

    ➁ Scott Pilgrim EX: A new game inspired by the original Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, with new characters and levels.

    ➂ Code Vein 2: A vampire-themed Souls-like game with a time travel premise.

    ➃ Sonic Racing Crossworlds: The latest Sonic Racing game with cross-platform online play and guest characters.

    ➄ Acts of Blood: A brutal 3D brawler set in modern-day Bandung, Indonesia.

    ➅ Stranger than Heaven: A noir-flavored game from the Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, set in pre-war and wartime Japan.

    ➆ Resident Evil 9: Requiem: A new Resident Evil game with a departure from the series' third-person and first-person action styles.

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June 4

  • NVIDIA CEO Hails Switch 2 Chip As An Unprecedented Marvel Of Mobile Graphics

    ➀ Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, praised Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, calling it the beginning of a 'bold new chapter' in gaming;

    ➁ The custom silicon inside the Switch 2, designed by NVIDIA, is a significant upgrade over the Tegra X1 found in the original Switch;

    ➂ The T239 chip features advanced graphics, full hardware ray tracing, high dynamic range, backward compatibility, and dedicated AI processors.

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  • NVIDIA's 576.76 GPU Hotfix Driver Arrives To Fix Crashes In These Games

    ➀ NVIDIA发布了一款新的GeForce热修复驱动程序,用于解决几款游戏中持续的崩溃问题;

    ➁ 其中一款游戏是《沙丘:觉醒》,尽管它将在六天后才向公众发布;

    ➂ 热修复驱动程序针对GeForce RTX 50系列的一些特定问题进行了修复。

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June 3

  • ASUS Tells Windows 10 Users Your Days Are Numbered, Get A New PC

    ➀ ASUS is urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or purchase a new PC due to the end of support for Windows 10.

    ➁ Microsoft has been warning about the risks of using unsupported PCs, emphasizing the need for a modern, secure operating system.

    ➂ ASUS highlights the benefits of Windows 11 and Copilot+, suggesting that if your current laptop doesn't support these, it's time for an upgrade.

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  • Did Walmart Cancel Your Switch 2 Preorder? You Might Still Be In Luck

    ➀ Nintendo Switch 2 预订预计将成为历史上最热门的次世代主机之一。如果您通过预订成功抢购到一台,您应该可以放松身心,不必担心在发布日寻找一台。

    ➁ 然而,实践中的情况并非如此。有报道称,沃尔玛在系统零售发布前夕取消了预订。

    ➂ 幸运的是,如果您的情况如此,情况可能没有最初看起来那么糟糕。受影响的用户或至少一些受影响的用户被给予了一次性产品链接重新预订的机会。

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June 2

June 1

  • Samsung's Hot New Galaxy S25 Edge Is Up For Sale At Amazon And Samsung Direct

    ➀ Samsung's ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge is now available for purchase in the United States with various bonus offers including store gift cards, trade-in perks, or discounts on accessories.

    ➁ The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB RAM, and a 200MP main camera.

    ➂ The phone is priced at $1,099.99 for the 256GB model with a $50 gift card at Amazon, and $1,219.99 for the 512GB model.

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  • Microsoft Edge Game Assist Arrives To Help With Fierce Boss Battles

    ➀ Microsoft Edge Game Assist has been rolled out to all Windows 11 users after over half a year of beta testing;

    ➁ It is an in-game browser that simplifies access to guides and walkthroughs;

    ➂ The feature is available in the Game Bar and can be accessed by pressing Win+G.

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  • Google’s Veo 3 AI Video Generator Will Blow Your Mind With Realism

    ➀ Google's Veo 3 AI video generator has been announced, offering near-perfect photorealism and advanced features like dynamic character movements and native audio.

    ➁ The tool supports multiple unique characters and realistic dialogue, including accents and sound effects, all integrated into the model.

    ➂ Created by 'The Dor Brothers', the video 'Influencers' showcases the capabilities of Veo 3 with impressive realism, even fooling many viewers.

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May 31

  • Jam To Sound Deals On Affordable Earbuds Under $100 By Anker, JBL And More

    ➀ This article highlights various deals on affordable earbuds under $100 from brands like Anker and JBL.

    ➁ It mentions the Soundcore by Anker Life A1 True Wireless earbuds and JBL Endurance Race TWS as notable deals.

    ➂ The article also lists other earbud deals from various brands, emphasizing their affordability and user reviews.

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May 30

  • Blink's New Budget Doorbell With Long Battery Life Is Here To Rival Ring

    ➀ Amazon introduces a new version of its popular Blink Video Doorbell with exceptional battery life, offering up to two years of continuous security coverage with three AA Energizer lithium batteries.

    ➁ The new Blink Video Doorbell comes with a head-to-toe HD view, 1440p video resolution, a 150-degree field of view, and improved IP65 water resistance.

    ➂ The doorbell requires the new Sync Module Core and offers a 1-year subscription bundle for cloud storage and smart notifications.

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  • Study Claims Electronic Face Tattoos Can Help Manage Stress At Work

    ➀ A revolutionary and unconventional wireless forehead e-tattoo has been developed to estimate mental workloads in real-time, offering significant advancements for human-in-the-loop systems in high-stakes environments.

    ➁ The device, detailed in a recent article, addresses limitations of traditional monitoring methods such as EEG and EOG, providing a more comfortable and stable solution.

    ➂ The research team demonstrated the e-tattoo's capabilities in an N-back test, showing a strong correlation between the e-tattoo's physiological signals and mental workload levels.

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  • RTX On Handheld: GeForce NOW Levels Up Steam Deck With A Native App

    ➀ NVIDIA的GeForce NOW原生应用现已为Steam Deck带来更多竞争力;

    ➁ 通过云游戏技术,即使是低端硬件也能运行高性能游戏;

    ➂ 支持高达4K 60fps的流媒体游戏,并配备HDR10、NVIDIA DLSS 4和Reflex技术;

    ➃ 提供超过2200款游戏,并可能延长电池寿命至50%;

    ➄ 允许用户在手持设备上获得RTX 4080 GPU的性能,同时节省电池并避免过热。

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May 29

  • Why PC Shipments Are Suddently Expected To Soar Despite Tumultuous Tariffs

    ➀ Despite the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs, PC shipments are expected to soar, with IDC adjusting their forecast upwards due to the 90-day pause on tariffs by the Trump administration.

    ➁ The forecast is based on strong results in the first quarter of 2025 and the anticipation of a healthy commercial demand for PCs.

    ➂ However, there are concerns about the impact of worsening macroeconomic conditions and budget pressures on organizations in Europe.

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