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➀ Lenovo launches ThinkStation PGX AI workstation with Nvidia GB10 chip and 128GB memory, delivering 1 PetaFLOP performance for AI models up to 200B parameters;

➁ Dual-unit configuration boosts capacity to 405B parameters, competing with Nvidia's Project Digits and Asus/MSI alternatives;

➂ Despite claims of 1 PFLOP at FP4 precision, real-world FP8 performance lags behind Tiny Corp's RTX 5090-based solution at 6x higher cost.

➀ Qualcomm partners with Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN AI to develop AI data centers using its CPU and edge computing solutions;

➁ The move marks Qualcomm's return to the data center CPU market after its failed Centriq project in 2019, leveraging Nuvia's Arm-based technology;

➂ The collaboration includes building a semiconductor design center in Saudi Arabia and follows Nvidia's recent AI GPU deployment in the region.

➀ Alphacool expands its Core GPU Cooler series with 21 new water blocks for AMD's RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs, covering models from ASRock, Asus, Gigabyte, and others;

➀ The cooling blocks feature chrome-plated copper plates, brass connectors, and include backplates and pre-applied thermal paste for optimized heat dissipation;

➂ Priced at around €200, these blocks highlight the RX 9070 series' popularity, with non-XT models gaining traction for their efficiency and value.

➀ The U.S. Commerce Department prohibits global use of Huawei's Ascend AI chips, citing violations of export controls due to alleged use of U.S. technology;

➁ Nvidia views Huawei as a formidable competitor but highlights challenges in replacing its dominance, as Huawei faces sanctions limiting access to advanced chipmaking tools;

➂ The crackdown underscores U.S. efforts to maintain AI leadership, even as Chinese firms like Biren and Moore Threads emerge as potential long-term challengers.

➀ The officially licensed 256GB microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2 is available for pre-order on Amazon UK at £49 with a price guarantee;

➁ The card launches on June 5, 2025, alongside the Switch 2, supporting up to 2TB capacity for extensive game storage;

➂ 256GB offers the best value per GB, as higher capacities may be prohibitively expensive for most users.

➀ MSI MAG Pano 100R PZ supports back-connect motherboards and vertical GPU installation with eight PCIe slots, offering flexible build configurations;

➁ The case delivers strong thermal performance with four pre-installed ARGB fans and supports up to ten fans/360mm radiators, though noise-normalized CPU cooling has room for improvement;

➂ Despite lacking an included GPU riser cable, it features thoughtful cable management, magnetic dust filters, and dual storage panels for SSDs/HDDs at a $159 MSRP.

➀ The RTX 5090 laptop GPU shows only marginal performance gains over the RTX 4090, with an average improvement of 1.23% at 4K and 0.02% at 1440p;

➁ Notable power efficiency improvements allow the RTX 5090 to run cooler and extend battery life during gaming sessions;

➂ With minimal performance uplift and high pricing, upgrading to the RTX 5090 is generally not recommended except for specific use cases like on-battery gaming or requiring 24GB VRAM.

➀ UK startup Space Forge secures $30M Series A funding to develop manufacturing satellites for semiconductors and quantum computing materials in space;

➁ Their reusable ForgeStar-1 satellite launching in 2025 will utilize microgravity to create advanced materials, potentially cutting data center emissions by 75%;

➂ The U.S. subsidiary aligns with CHIPS Act to rebuild semiconductor supply chains amid geopolitical risks of Taiwan's chip dominance.

➀ Zotac announces new mini-PCs powered by AMD's Strix Halo APUs and Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti/5070 GPUs, set to debut at Computex;

➁ Models include the Magnus-E lineup with Intel Core Ultra 7 and desktop GPUs, plus an AMD-focused Magnus EA variant with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128GB unified memory;

➂ AMD's Strix Halo APUs offer 16-core Zen 5 CPUs and 40 RDNA 3.5 CUs, rivaling RTX 4060/4070 laptop GPUs.

➀ A cybersecurity expert developed proof-of-concept CPU ransomware exploiting AMD Zen vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to manipulate microcode and bypass traditional defenses;

➀ The ransomware could encrypt data at the firmware level, surviving OS reinstallation and evading antivirus detection;

➂ The researcher warns of an imminent wave of advanced attacks and calls for systemic improvements in hardware security to address weak passwords and unpatched vulnerabilities.

➀ Intel's dual-GPU Arc B580 with 48GB VRAM is rumored to debut at Computex 2025 as a cost-effective AI/ML solution;

➁ The card combines two 24GB B580 GPUs via PCIe bridge, lacking shared memory pooling but offering 48GB VRAM at ~$800;

➂ Targets developers needing affordable high VRAM, though performance trails NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs and requires manual optimization.

➀ Samsung's 2TB 9100 Pro Gen 5.0 SSD hits £219 at UK retailer SCAN, its lowest price to date;

➀ The SSD offers sequential speeds of 14,700/13,400 MB/s (read/write) and 1,200 TBW endurance, ideal for high-performance workloads;

③ Despite strong competition from brands like Crucial, Samsung's power efficiency and TLC flash make it a top pick for laptops and compact systems.

➀ AMD confirms AM5 platform has hardware foundation for CUDIMMs support but current Ryzen 7000 CPUs are incompatible;

➁ Ryzen 8000/9000 CPUs enable limited 'bypass mode' without performance benefits, requiring manual DDR5-3200 base configuration;

➂ MSI claims upcoming X870 motherboards will support CUDIMMs with Zen 5 processors, though AMD hasn't officially guaranteed compatibility.

➀ AMD's unreleased Radeon RX 9060 XT shows leaked specs with a 3.32 GHz boost clock and 16GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus;

➁ Despite half the memory bandwidth (320 GB/s) compared to higher-tier models, it adopts PCIe 5.0 and sub-200W TGP;

➂ Tipped for a May 20 launch, the GPU aims to compete with Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti at Computex 2025.

➀ Maxsun registered Intel Arc B580 24GB GPU models with the EEC, fueling Battlemage rumors;

➁ The 24GB variant could target both consumer and workstation markets, competing with Nvidia’s RTX 40/50 series;

➂ Intel’s BMG-G21 die offers 20 Xe cores, but faces challenges against Blackwell GPUs in raw performance.

➀ Samsung introduces the Odyssey OLED G6, the world's first 500Hz gaming monitor, featuring anti-burn-in heat pipes and a 0.03ms response time.

➁ The 27-inch QHD panel offers VESA HDR True Black 500, HDR10+ Gaming, and Glare Free technology, with availability starting in Southeast Asia at $1,300.

➂ Despite using DisplayPort 1.4 (with DSC compression), concerns remain about compatibility and the practicality of 500Hz refresh rates for mainstream users.

➀ Asus unveils the opulent 24K gold-plated ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition, priced between $6,700 and $10,600;

➁ The GPU features Arabic cultural motifs, quad-fan cooling, and boasts 6.5g of pure gold for collectors;

➂ Critics question its practicality compared to professional-grade GPUs like the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at similar prices.

➀ NVIDIA has reportedly raised GPU prices by 5-15% across most product lines, driven by rising manufacturing costs and tariffs;

➁ AI GPUs like H200/B200 face the steepest hikes (up to 15%), while gaming GPUs see 5-10% increases, with RTX 50 series prices doubling in some channels;

➂ Despite export restrictions impacting $5.5B in Chinese AI chip sales, strong global AI demand and cloud service investments are expected to keep NVIDIA's earnings stable.

➀ Fugaku supercomputer defeated humans 442 septillion to 13 in 10-second addition challenge at Nico Nico conference;

➁ The contest highlighted Fugaku's 442 PFlop/s computing power and 158,976-node A64FX processor architecture;

➂ RIKEN and Fujitsu plan to develop zettascale supercomputers by 2030, expanding applications in disaster simulation and scientific research.

① A prototype of NVIDIA's unreleased RTX Titan Ada GPU, featuring 18,432 CUDA cores and 48GB GDDR6X VRAM, was tested by overclocker Der8auer;

② The GPU outperformed the RTX 4090 by 15% in benchmarks but consumed 14% more power, while the upcoming RTX 5090 showed an 11% speed advantage at higher power draw;

③ Manufacturing costs and potential overlap with high-end workstation GPUs likely led to its cancellation, as the Titan Ada’s fully enabled AD102 die would have been prohibitively expensive.

➀ Razer Iskur V2 offers highly adjustable lumbar support and 4D armrests for ergonomic customization;

➁ Eco-friendly synthetic leather provides durability but lacks ventilation, causing heat retention during extended use;

➂ Priced at $649, it balances premium build quality with minor flaws in seat depth and headrest stability.

➀ Jiushark JF800 Diamond air cooler delivers record-breaking thermal performance, handling over 254W on Intel Core i7-14700K;

➁ Achieves top-tier noise-normalized cooling but operates louder under full load compared to competitors;

➂ Limited U.S. availability via AliExpress, requiring import despite its technical prowess.

➀ BenQ emphasizes color accuracy through its AQCOLOR technology, targeting professionals and gamers with features like 10-bit color and factory calibration;

➁ The company showcased new PD and MA series monitors, integrating Apple's color profiles and higher resolutions to cater to game developers and Mac users;

➂ BenQ's Color Fidelity Lab demonstrated cross-device color consistency, while executives revealed a strategic shift toward OLED panels over Mini-LED for future gaming displays.

① Apple and Broadcom are collaborating on the "Baltra" data center processor, expected to launch by 2027, featuring proprietary AI accelerators and HBM memory for Apple Intelligence services.

② The processor may scale up to 8x the CPU/GPU cores of the M3 Ultra, though AI workloads typically require specialized tensor units, suggesting a hybrid CPU-NPU design.

③ Apple’s roadmap includes M5 updates for 2025 iPads/MacBooks, M6 (Komodo), M7 (Borneo), and a high-end Sotra chip, alongside custom processors for wearables like AR glasses.

➀ The Stream Deck Neo offers beginner-friendly design with preloaded tutorials and plug-'n-play features for streamers；

➁ Its two touch-sensitive buttons and info bar lack customization, limiting advanced functionality；

➂ Priced at $99.99, it sits between the Mini and MK.2 models but faces competition due to partial feature rigidity.

➀ The G.Skill Trident Z5 CK DDR5-8800 C42 delivers cutting-edge DDR5-8800 speeds, optimized for Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors;

➁ Built with SK Hynix M-die ICs and CUDIMM design, it excels in stability and overclocking but faces compatibility issues with AMD platforms;

➂ Despite its premium price, it remains a top-tier choice for enthusiasts pursuing extreme performance.

➀ Mission Center is a user-friendly system monitor for Linux with intuitive GUI and hardware acceleration, supporting CPU/GPU/RAM/disk/network/fan speed monitoring;

➁ It offers installation via Snap/Flatpak/AppImage, featuring step-by-step Ubuntu Snap setup and real-time app/service management capabilities;

➂ Unique features include Windows 11-style UI, SMART disk status tracking, NVGPU power monitoring, and hardware-accelerated graphs for reduced system overhead.

➀ Asus showcased its latest NUC mini-PCs and ROG gaming laptops at its Taipei HQ, featuring advancements in cooling, noise reduction, and AI-driven design;

➁ The ROG NUC 2025 integrates Intel Arrow Lake HX CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs, with a focus on quiet operation under 38dB;

➂ Asus highlighted its 2025 laptop lineup, including ultra-slim Zephyrus models and AI-centric Strix Halo APUs, targeting both gamers and professionals.

➀ Carnegie Mellon University researchers developed LegoGPT, an AI model that generates original LEGO designs from text prompts using a dataset of 47,000+ LEGO structures;

➁ The tool includes physics-aware validation to ensure stability and compatibility with human/robotic assembly, and is available for free on GitHub;

➂ Users can integrate it with image recognition AI to create designs based on existing brick inventories, potentially revolutionizing DIY LEGO projects.

① NVIDIA confirms withholding RTX 5060 pre-release drivers from reviewers, delaying reviews until its May 19 launch date;

② The timing overlaps with Computex 2025, complicating testing for media teams and leaving budget gamers without performance benchmarks;

③ Speculation arises over NVIDIA's motives, including potential driver tweaks or avoiding unfavorable comparisons with Intel's Arc B580 GPU.