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October 15
- Adata chairman says AI datacenters are gobbling up hard drives, SSDs, and DRAM alike — insatiable upstream demand could soon lead to consumer shortages
➀ ADATA董事长陈立白表示，AI数据中心对DRAM、SSD和硬盘的需求已导致全行业供应短缺，上游库存仅剩2-3周；
➁ 云服务商大量采购存储组件，挤压消费级市场，威刚已采取限量销售策略，优先供应长期客户；
➂ 全球存储价格持续上涨，DRAM和SSD企业级收入分别增长17.1%和12.7%，消费电子产品或面临涨价压力。
- This 'gaming PC' is actually a Bluetooth speaker — replica pumps out the jams with faux dual GPUs, liquid cooling, and RGB
➀ Edifier's Huazai New Cyber is a Bluetooth speaker mimicking a gaming PC with faux dual GPUs, liquid cooling, and RGB lighting.
➁ Features a 2.8-inch display for system stats, a 2.1 audio system with a subwoofer, and 35W USB charging ports.
➂ Priced at 1,499 yuan (~$210), currently exclusive to the Chinese market.
October 13
- China probes Qualcomm with antitrust investigation in the latest asymmetric trade negotiation salvo — Autotalks acquisition risks fouling anti-monopoly laws
➀ China's antitrust probe into Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks is seen as a strategic move in trade negotiations, despite the deal having cleared U.S. regulatory hurdles；
➁ China is ramping up mergers and acquisitions in Asia to secure supply chains, while struggling to match U.S. technological leads in AI hardware；
➂ Global economic dynamics are shifting toward multi-polar supply chains, with China reducing reliance on U.S. partnerships amid ongoing trade tensions
- Microsoft breaks Media Creation Tool on the eve of Windows 10 end-of-life — company confirms Windows 11 upgrade tool 'might not work as expected', outlines alternatives
➀ Microsoft acknowledges critical bug in Windows Media Creation Tool (MCT) released on Sept 29, causing unexpected closures without error messages;
➁ With Windows 10 EOL on October 14, MCT's failure disrupts user upgrades to Windows 11;
➂ Workarounds include using Windows Update or directly downloading Windows 11 ISO, though compatibility checks may require third-party tools like Rufus.
- Inside the AI accelerator arms race: AMD, Nvidia, and hyperscalers commit to annual releases through the decade
➀ AMD and NVIDIA lead the AI accelerator market with annual product releases, while hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Meta also adopt aggressive development roadmaps;
➁ AMD plans to split its Instinct MI400-series into AI-focused (MI450X) and HPC-focused (MI430X) chips using TSMC’s 2nm process and HBM4, while NVIDIA's Rubin GPUs target 50 PFLOPS inference performance with groundbreaking power demands;
➂ Intel struggles with market adoption of Gaudi accelerators, while OpenAI partners with Broadcom and embraces Nvidia GPUs despite developing its custom XPU.
- TP-Link confirms successful Wi-Fi 8 trials — next-gen wireless standard to usher in advances in reliability and latency
➀ TP-Link confirmed successful trials of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, likely developed with partners like Qualcomm, marking a key milestone in next-gen wireless technology.
➁ Wi-Fi 8 focuses on improving real-world reliability and latency rather than peak speeds, retaining a 46 Gbps max data rate while introducing Ultra High Reliability (UHR) and four new optimization technologies.
➂ Wi-Fi 7 prices are dropping as the industry prepares for Wi-Fi 8's launch, with current routers now available under $100 for dual-band models.
October 11
- Trump strikes back at China with a 100% tariff and critical software ban — major escalation retaliates for China's rare earth restrictions
➀ The U.S. imposes 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and export controls on 'critical software' starting November 2025, escalating trade tensions following China's rare-earth export restrictions.
➁ China's new policy requires approval for exporting products with >0.1% rare-earth content, impacting global supply chains in automotive, electronics, and chip manufacturing.
➂ The undefined 'critical software' ban could target AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and hardware control tools, further straining China's tech development and global industry operations.
- Bride surprises new husband with an RTX 5090 on wedding day — Chinese number slang reveals surprise gift
➀ A Chinese bride surprised her groom with an Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 GPU on their wedding day, using a numerical riddle rooted in Chinese homophone slang to reveal the gift;
➁ The equation "520×10 + 1,314 - 514 - 619 + 666 – 957 = 5090" cleverly encodes romantic phrases like "I love you forever" while referencing the GPU model;
➂ Reddit users applauded the creativity, though some humorously questioned the card's authenticity and marriage longevity amid China's strict GPU market.
- Oklahoma man charged with supplying over one hundred 3D-printed machine gun conversion kits to a person he thought was an al-Qaida operative — suspect allegedly shipped a range of firearms parts intended for terrorist attacks
➀ An Oklahoma man faces 20 years in prison for supplying over 100 3D-printed machine gun conversion kits to an FBI undercover agent posing as an al-Qaida operative;
➁ The FBI sting operation uncovered the suspect's broader activities, including sharing military manuals, discussing nuclear weapons, and cyberattack plans;
➂ The case highlights tensions between free speech, gun rights, and national security risks posed by 3D-printed 'ghost guns.'
- Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Review: The Next Generation
➀ Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen gaming chair features hybrid leatherette with nanofoam layers, offering superior UV/stain resistance and adjustable ergonomics;
➁ The chair’s firm seat and gaming-oriented design provide sturdy support but may lack comfort for prolonged office use, with assembly requiring caution in rail alignment;
➂ Priced at $799, it excels in build quality and customization, though the heavy frame and carpet-unfriendly casters pose usability challenges.
- Converted school bus turned into mobile retro computing museum — historic array includes Sinclair (Timex) ZX Spectrum 48K and Commodore 64
➀ Father-son duo transforms a decommissioned school bus into the Retro Reset Computer Bus, showcasing gaming systems from the 1970s onward;
➁ Features operational vintage tech like Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 alongside DIY hardware components to educate visitors on computing evolution;
➂ Non-profit initiative aims to inspire tech curiosity across UK schools and communities.
October 10
- China’s new rare-earth curbs target chipmaking industry in retaliation to US restrictions — rare earth curbs reach back to older 14nm process tech and 256-layer memory
➀ China expands rare-earth export controls targeting advanced semiconductor manufacturing (14nm logic chips and 256-layer+ memory), with rules now covering foreign products containing Chinese rare earths.
➀ Global HDD and semiconductor firms like Seagate and Western Digital may face supply chain disruptions due to restrictions on key materials like polishing compounds and magnets.
➀ The move mirrors U.S. tech export policies, escalating a bidirectional tech war where both nations cite 'national security' to restrict critical chip-related technologies.
- China bans research company that helped unearth Huawei's use of TSMC tech despite U.S. bans — TechInsights added to Unreliable Entity List by state authorities
① China bans Canadian research firm TechInsights, a key entity that revealed Huawei's use of TSMC chips despite U.S. sanctions;
② The ban prohibits Chinese entities from collaborating with TechInsights, citing its role in exposing sensitive tech dependencies of Chinese companies;
③ The move aligns with China's strategic push for semiconductor self-reliance, following TechInsights' reports contradicting Beijing's narrative.
- Microsoft deploys world's first 'supercomputer-scale' GB300 NVL72 Azure cluster — 4,608 GB300 GPUs linked together to form a single, unified accelerator capable of 92.1 exaFLOPS of FP4 inference
➀ Microsoft Azure deploys the world's first large-scale GB300 NVL72 supercomputing cluster with 4,608 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, interconnected via Quantum-X800 InfiniBand for 92.1 exaFLOPS FP4 inference performance.
➁ Each NVL72 rack integrates 72 GPUs and 36 Grace CPUs, delivering 1,440 petaflops FP4 Tensor performance and pooling 37TB memory through NVLink 5, achieving 130 TB/s bandwidth.
➂ The liquid-cooled cluster, dedicated to OpenAI workloads, accelerates AI model training and deployment, marking a strategic milestone in NVIDIA's $100B partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft's global hyperscale AI infrastructure plans.
- China issues port crackdown on all Nvidia AI chip imports, says report — enforcement teams deployed to quash smuggling and investigate data center hardware, targeting H20 and RTX 6000D shipments
➀ China deploys customs enforcement teams to intercept NVIDIA AI chips (H20/RTX 6000D) at ports amid tightened U.S. export controls;
➁ Domestic tech giants like ByteDance face shipment disruptions as China expands scrutiny to all advanced semiconductors;
➂ Gray market's repurposed A100/H100 chips and domestic chip production bottlenecks create dual pressures on China's AI infrastructure.
- Singapore company allegedly helped China smuggle $2 billion worth of Nvidia AI processors, report claims — Nvidia denies that the accused has any China ties, but a U.S. investigation is underway
➀ A Singaporean company, Megaspeed, allegedly used U.S.-based subsidiaries and shell entities to bypass sanctions and export $2B worth of restricted NVIDIA AI GPUs (H100/H800) to China;
➁ Investigations revealed suspicious practices, including sealed GPU crates in Malaysian data centers and empty offices linked to Chinese shell firms;
➂ NVIDIA denies direct China ties, but U.S. officials challenge the legitimacy of sales involving sanctioned entities like Inspur's subsidiary Aivres.
October 9
- U.S. finally grants Nvidia license to ship AI GPUs to UAE: 500,000 Blackwell GPUs coming to the Gulf region
➀ The U.S. has approved NVIDIA to export billions in AI GPUs to the UAE, with initial deployments managed by U.S.-operated datacenters;
➁ The deal allows the UAE to purchase 500,000 Blackwell GPUs annually alongside a $1.4 trillion U.S. investment commitment, while G42 will receive 20% of future shipments;
➂ The agreement reflects U.S. 'AI diplomacy' to counter China's regional influence, but faces criticism over lax security safeguards.
- Discord says only 70,000 government ID photos exposed in third-party service breach, denies 2.1 million figure — says it won't pay $3.5 million ransom and has cut communications with hackers, who are threatening to go public
➀ Discord confirmed a third-party breach (possibly Zendesk) exposing 70k government ID photos, contradicting hackers' 2.1 million claim;
➁ The company refused to pay $3.5 million ransom, severed communication with hackers threatening public data leak;
➂ Dispute continues over true scale with hackers alleging access to 5.5 million users' support tickets.
- AI adoption far outpaces that of the early Internet — report sheds light on worldwide AI penetration and usage patterns
➀ AI adoption is 4x faster than early internet growth, with ChatGPT reaching 800M users in 3 years vs. the internet's 13 years;
➁ Work vs. personal AI usage shifted from 53/47% to 73/27% for ChatGPT, while Meta's AI tools hit 1B monthly users;
➂ 'Shadow AI' and concerns about cognitive over-reliance emerge as corporate adoption lags and academic studies warn of reduced critical thinking.
- Lucky PC builder snipes RTX 5090 for just $1,119 — humbles proud shopper who scored one for $1,399 just two days earlier
➀ Two Redditors purchased NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs at Walmart below MSRP, with one paying $1,119 (44% off) via clearance deals;
➁ The discounted units were returned/open-box items marked with Walmart's yellow "reduced" stickers, not official sales;
➂ PNY's non-RGB RTX 5090 model normally retails for $2,800, making these deals exceptionally rare amid ongoing GPU markup trends.
- RISC-V set to announce 25% market penetration — open-standard ISA is ahead of schedule, securing fast-growing silicon footprint
➀ RISC-V achieves 25% market penetration ahead of schedule, with projections of exceeding 21 billion chips and $2 billion in revenue by 2031;
➀ The open-standard ISA model enables free access and customization, contrasting sharply with ARM’s licensing-centric approach;
➂ Edge AI and adoption by tech giants like Google, AWS, and Meta drive rapid growth, while RISC-V’s extensibility fosters embedded innovation.
October 8
- Western Digital's highest capacity NAS drive hits all-time low pricing — the 26TB WD Red Pro costs just $449 when you buy two
➀ Western Digital offers a 13% discount on two 26TB WD Red Pro NAS drives, reducing the price per drive to $449.99;
➁ The helium-sealed HDD features 11 platters, 7200 RPM, OptiNAND tech, and a 272 MB/s transfer rate for enterprise-grade NAS environments;
➂ Designed for 24/7 operation with vibration sensors and a 550TB/year workload rating, targeting users needing bulk storage.
October 7
- Samsung's top-tier 2TB and 8TB 9100 Pro SSDs plummet to lowest-ever prices — save big on one of the fastest SSDs this Amazon Prime Day
➀ Samsung's 9100 Pro SSDs hit record-low prices during Amazon Prime Day, with 2TB at $169 and 8TB at $749;
➁ The drives feature Samsung's Presto controller and 236-layer TLC flash, offering up to 14,800MB/s read speeds;
➂ While not the absolute fastest, the SSD's price-performance ratio makes it a top choice for PC builders and upgraders.
- Samsung's 2TB 990 Pro drops to its lowest price since late 2023 in new Amazon Prime Day deal – speedy PCIe 4.0 drive dips to $133 without heatsink
➀ Samsung's 2TB 990 Pro SSD hits its lowest price since late 2023 at $133 during Amazon Prime Day, offering top-tier PCIe 4.0 performance;
➁ Despite newer PCIe 5.0 drives, the 990 Pro remains a top choice for gaming and boot drives with 7,450/6,900 MB/s speeds;
➂ Concerns over rising memory demand from AI datacenters suggest prices may not drop further, making this an ideal time to upgrade.
- Asus reveals how $500,000 ROG Astral RTX 5090D was made — world's most expensive GPU is hewn from 5KG of pure gold
➀ Asus China influencer 'Uncle Tony' crafted a custom RTX 5090D entirely from 5kg of solid gold, weighing 7.6kg in total;
➁ The gold-plated GPU replaced original components through intricate mold casting and finishing processes over several months;
➂ Sold privately for $500,000 (charity proceeds), surpassing the mass-produced ROG Golden Dhabab's 6.5g gold content.
- The cheapest Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop is this $599 Acer Nitro V — squeezing in an Intel Core i5 and RTX 4050, with room to upgrade your RAM
➀ The Acer Nitro V 15-inch gaming laptop drops to a historic low of $599 during Amazon Prime Day, featuring an RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core i5-13420H for budget-conscious gamers;
➁ Despite its muted display, the laptop offers sturdy build quality, dual DDR5 RAM slots (expandable up to 32GB), and dual SSD slots for storage upgrades, balancing affordability and flexibility;
➂ Ideal for students or casual gamers, it prioritizes productivity with light gaming capabilities, though its RTX 4050's 6GB VRAM may limit AAA gaming performance.
- Cooler Master's compact NR2 Pro Mini ITX small form factor gaming rig comes armed with a 9800X3D and RTX 5070 Ti, packing raw power and good looks — save $497 in this Prime Day deal
➀ The Cooler Master NR2 Pro Mini ITX gaming PC features AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti GPU, now discounted $497 on Amazon Prime Day;
➁ The compact NR200P Max case boasts excellent cooling with a 280mm AIO and supports high-end components like 32GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD;
➂ Benchmarks show the 9800X3D outperforms Intel's flagship CPUs by 30-35% in gaming, cementing its status as the current gaming performance king.
October 6
- Best Amazon Prime Day Tech Deals Live Blog — The Best Tech & PC Hardware Deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more
➀ Major deals on high-capacity SSDs like 24TB Seagate HDD ($249) and 8TB WD_Black SN850X ($515.98);
➁ GPU discounts include ASRock RX 9070 16GB ($549) and MSI RTX 5050 ($239);
➂ Standout offers: Dell's 500Hz gaming monitor at $399 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU hitting all-time low ($489).
- OpenAI and AMD announce multibillion-dollar partnership — AMD to supply 6 gigawatts in chips, OpenAI could get up to 10% of AMD shares in return
➀ AMD and OpenAI announce a multibillion-dollar partnership for AI data centers, with AMD supplying 6 gigawatts of MI450 chips starting 2026;
➁ OpenAI secures warrants for 160M AMD shares (10% stake) at $0.01 per share upon meeting deployment milestones, potentially valuing the deal at $60B+;
➂ The deal contrasts with NVIDIA's Intel partnership, as AMD and OpenAI commit to near-term regulatory filings amid an AI infrastructure arms race.
- Incessant gamer reaches fabled edge of Minecraft map after more than 14 years — has been walking towards mythical 'Far Lands' at the edge of the map since 2011, covering 12,500km in-game
➀ Minecraft streamer kurtjmac spent over 14 years walking 12,500km in-game to reach the glitch-ridden 'Far Lands' at the map's edge, avoiding cheats or mods;
➁ His journey, streamed live on Twitch and YouTube as 'Far Lands or Bust', raised funds for charities while building a passionate community;
➂ The distance covered equals a real-world trek from New York to Cape Town, averaging just 100 meters per hour due to his real-life commitments.