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March 19
- HP updates its OmniBook X line with a lattice-free keyboard, processors from AMD and Intel
HP has refreshed its premium consumer laptop lineup, the OmniBook X, with new convertibles and a large clamshell design. The updates include new lattice-free keyboards and feature chips from both Intel and AMD.
The new machines range in size from 14-inch to 17.3-inch and include options for Intel Core Ultra processors and AMD Ryzen AI processors. They also feature OLED touch displays and various GPU options, including Nvidia's discrete GPUs.
HP has also introduced a lattice-free keyboard design and a range of storage and memory options. The laptops are positioned as AI-focused devices, though their AI capabilities are still in development.
March 18
- Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Review: Samsung’s Capable Answer to Phison’s Storage Gauntlet
➀ The Samsung 9100 Pro is Samsung's answer to the high-end PCIe 5.0 storage market, offering good performance and power efficiency.
➁ The drive is available in capacities up to 8TB and uses Samsung's 236-Layer V8 TLC flash memory.
➂ While not the fastest on the market, the 9100 Pro provides a solid and refined option for those seeking high-end storage.
- Watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2025 keynote here — Blackwell 300 AI GPUs expected
➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。
➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。
➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。
- AMD's beastly Ryzen AI Max+ 395 comes to a new GMKTec mini-PC, and AMD's Lisa Su appears to approve
➀ GMKTec has announced the EVO-X2, an AI mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor.
➁ The device was showcased at the AMD Greater China Channel Summit, attended by executives like CEO Lisa Su.
➂ The EVO-X2 is said to outperform an RTX 5080 desktop GPU in DeepSeek R1 tests, and features AMD's Strix Halo APU with Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 architecture Radeon 8060S iGPU.
March 17
- ERNIE 4.5 AI model by Baidu claims to match DeepSeek R1 at half the cost
➀ Baidu has released two advanced AI models, ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, and made ERNIE Bot freely accessible.
➁ ERNIE 4.5 demonstrates significant enhancements in logical reasoning and coding abilities, matching the performance of DeepSeek-R1 at half the cost.
➂ ERNIE X1 is designed for reasoning-intensive tasks and is set to enhance user experience across Baidu's product ecosystem.
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2's RP2350 SoC goes on general sale
➀ The Raspberry Pi Pico 2's RP2350 SoC is now available for general sale.
➁ The RP2350A and RP2350B variants are available from Raspberry Pi resellers.
➂ The RP2350 features a dual-core Arm Cortex M33 and RISC-V Hazard3 CPU, with options for PSRAM expansion.
March 15
- ASRock PG-1600G Phantom Gaming power supply review
➀ The ASRock PG-1600G Phantom Gaming PSU delivers exceptional electrical and overall performance, making it a reliable choice for high-power builds.
➁ Despite its solid thermal and acoustic performance, the PSU's price raises some concerns.
➂ The PSU's design and internal components, including the 135 mm hydraulic bearing fan and FSP's manufacturing, contribute to its solid performance.
- Tech giants call Trump tariffs 'big headache' — Foxconn CEO teases increased production in US
➀ Foxconn's Chairman Young Liu claims that the Trump administration's tariff strategy is causing a 'big headache' for the company's largest tech partners.
➁ Liu discusses the impact of the U.S. government's recent trend of rapid declaration and rescinding of tariffs on Foxconn's business.
➂ The article explores how the unpredictability of the U.S. government's tariffs is affecting the tech industry and Foxconn's manufacturing plans.
- Samsung's 990 EVO Plus 4TB SSD is now only 6 cents per GB
➀ Samsung's 990 EVO Plus 4TB SSD is currently available for $249 on Amazon, which is a significant discount from its regular price of $270.
➁ The SSD offers high performance with read/write speeds up to 7,250/6,300 MB/s and comes with a five-year warranty.
➂ This deal is particularly good considering the SSD's newer technology and its affordability.
- The week in chip news: Intel gets a new CEO, China chip smuggling, AMD dominates
➀ Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, raising concerns about potential layoffs and the future of Intel Foundry.
➁ China's chip smuggling continues with individuals and companies importing restricted AI servers, while Huawei is accused of tricking TSMC into manufacturing banned processors.
➂ AMD releases the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, dominating Intel's chips in gaming performance with its 3D V-Cache technology.
March 14
- MSI skips RDNA 4 and will not manufacture AMD Radeon 9000-series GPUs
➀ MSI has confirmed that it will not manufacture AMD Radeon 9000-series GPUs using the RDNA 4 architecture.
➁ The decision may be due to MSI's intention to focus on Nvidia GPUs or the lack of profitability in the AMD Radeon 9000-series.
➂ The move could be seen as MSI potentially shifting its focus from AMD to Nvidia, similar to EVGA's strategy.
- Deepseek 'clearly not interested' in scaling up — 160-person team focused on developing new models
➀ Deepseek, a China-based AI company, is focusing on developing new models, R2 and V4, instead of seeking revenue like its Western competitors.
➁ The company is said to be funded by its founder, Liang Wenfeng, who is also the founder of a leading hedge fund in China.
➂ Deepseek's team of 160 employees is dedicated to the development of advanced AI technologies, with a focus on reaching Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
- Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice
➀ Windows 10 will stop receiving free security updates in October 2025;
➁ Many PCs cannot run Windows 11 due to hardware requirements;
➂ Charities face the challenge of what to do with these PCs, considering security risks and the need for user-friendly systems.
- Intel reaches 'exciting milestone' for 18A 1.8nm-class wafers with first run at Arizona fab
➀ Intel has achieved an exciting milestone with the first run of 18A (1.8nm-class) wafers at its Arizona fab;
➁ The milestone involves transferring the new fabrication process to a brand-new facility in Arizona;
➂ Intel plans to mass produce compute chiplets for Panther Lake processors and Xeon 7 processors for datacenters using the 18A technology.
March 13
- Nvidia says it shipped twice as many 50-series GPUs as 40-Series at launch, but it's a misleading comparison
➀ Nvidia claims to have shipped twice as many 50-series GPUs as 40-Series at launch, but the comparison is misleading;
➁ The first five weeks of Ada only had RTX 4090 cards available, while the 50-series GPUs were launched later;
➂ The availability of RTX 50-series GPUs is scarce, with high prices and supply issues.
- Chinese e-tailers list Nvidia's RTX 5060, RTX 5060 Ti, priced up to equivalent of US$528
➀ Chinese e-tailers have listed Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards;
➁ The GeForce RTX 5060 12GB version is priced at ¥3,799 ($524);
➂ The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is priced at ¥4,299 ($597);
➃ The 12GB version raises questions about the memory subsystem organization;
➄ Nvidia is expected to launch the GeForce RTX 5060-series soon.
March 12
- TSMC and Intel foundry joint venture reportedly still in the works — AMD, Broadcom, and Nvidia approached
➀ TSMC and Intel are reportedly still working on a potential joint venture to run Intel's manufacturing capacity;
➁ The joint venture would involve leading American fabless chip designers such as AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, and Qualcomm;
➂ The initiative is in response to a request from President Trump's administration to strengthen Intel and ensure continued American control.
- Repealing the CHIPS Act could dramatically shrink US chip market share, analysts say
➀ The CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at strengthening U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, is under threat of repeal by the Trump administration.
➁ The Act has already attracted nearly $450 billion in private investment from leading companies, raising concerns about the impact of its repeal on the U.S. chip market.
➂ Political hurdles and legal obligations make the repeal process complex and challenging.
March 10
- Huawei reportedly acquired two million Ascend 910 AI chips from TSMC last year through shell companies
➀ Huawei reportedly acquired two million Ascend 910 AI chips from TSMC last year through shell companies;
➁ TSMC manufactured large quantities of Huawei Ascend 910B chips for shell companies and shipped them to China;
➂ There are questions about the availability of HBM for integration with the chips;
➃ The report by CSIS suggests Huawei's stockpiling strategy;
➄ The Ascend 910B and Ascend 910C yields are low, with most parts shipped with disabled compute elements.
- Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D bought from Amazon was actually an old AMD FX chip disguised by IHS sticker
➀ A fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU bought from Amazon was actually an old AMD FX chip;
➁ The packaging was almost identical to the genuine product, and the CPU was shipped in a sealed box;
➂ The counterfeit CPU was discovered when the buyer opened the package and saw the AMD FX-4100 sticker under the IHS sticker.
- Nvidia RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5060 Ti specs leak — expect 8GB/16GB flavors and higher TGPs
➀ The specifications of Nvidia's upcoming budget GPUs, RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5060 Ti, have been leaked, showing minimal changes and a focus on VRAM.
➁ The RTX 5060 Ti is expected to come in 8GB and 16GB flavors with a 180W TGP.
➂ The RTX 5060 is rumored to have an 8GB configuration and a 150W TGP.
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i review: The most luxurious ultrabook
➀ The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i redefines ultrabook elegance with its glass-inspired design and innovative webcam;
➁ Despite its limited port options and battery life, the laptop boasts a dazzling OLED screen and a stylish, slim design;
➂ It offers a comfortable keyboard, good speakers, and a quiet cooling fan, although its webcam and battery life are not its strongest points.
March 9
- AMD's 16-core 9950X3D chip allegedly lands 14% faster than last-gen in PassMark
➀ AMD's 16-core 9950X3D chip is reportedly 14% faster than the previous generation in PassMark benchmarks;
➁ The chip maintains similar single-threaded performance to its non-X3D counterpart;
➂ The 9950X3D is priced at $699 and is set to launch on March 12th.
- Nvidia RTX 50 owners get another Hotfix, with 572.75 addressing crashes and clock speeds
➀ Nvidia has released another Hotfix for the RTX 50-series GPUs to address crashes and clock speed issues;
➁ The GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 572.75 tackles specific problems with the RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs;
➂ Users are advised to manually download and install the Hotfix as it is not automatically installed.
- Run Windows 11 on Raspberry Pi 5 with Botspot Virtual Machine
➀ This article describes how to install Windows 11 on a Raspberry Pi 5 using Botspot Virtual Machine (BVM).
➁ The process involves cloning a git repository, creating a VM configuration file, downloading Windows 11, and setting up the environment.
➂ The article also covers enabling USB device passthrough and mounting the Windows 11 VM as a drive on the host OS.
March 8
- Micron shows off world's fastest PCIe 6.0 SSD, hitting 27 GB/s speeds — Astera Labs PCIe 6.0 switch enables impressive sequential reads
➀ Micron and Astera Labs demonstrate the world's first PCIe 6.0 SSDs at DesignCon 2025;
➁ The SSD achieves read speeds of 27.14 GB/s with Astera's Scorpio PCIe 6.0 switch;
➂ PCIe 6.x promises to be the next horizon for enterprise and consumer products.
- Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 power supply review
➀ The Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 offers exceptional efficiency and reliable power quality;
➁ It is ideal for typical gaming and mid-range PC builds, but may not handle continuous high-load stress well;
➂ The PSU comes with a solid design and is compliant with ATX 3.1 standards, making it a future-proof choice.
- How to fix Salmon Skin Problems in 3D Prints
➀ Salmon skin or Moire issue in 3D prints is a common problem that affects the appearance and finish of the design;
➁ This issue can be caused by various factors such as stepper motor drivers, 3D printer vibrations, and high printing speeds;
➂ The article provides solutions such as checking 3D printer belts, installing TL smoothers, updating firmware, upgrading stepper motors, and reducing printing speed.
March 7
- Apple M3 Ultra benchmark seen on Geekbench — beats M4 Max in multi-core, but not single-core
➀ Apple's new M3 Ultra chip, used in the Mac Studio, has been benchmarked on Geekbench, showing impressive multi-core performance that surpasses the M4 Max.
➁ The M3 Ultra's single-core score is not as impressive, falling behind the M4 Max and even the entry-level M4 in some cases.
➂ The M3 Ultra's multi-core score is notably higher, with a performance uplift of around 8% over the M4 Max.
- ASRock B860I Lightning Wifi Motherboard Review: Is Wi-Fi 7 important to you?
➀ The ASRock B860I Lightning is a budget-friendly Mini-ITX motherboard offering robust power delivery and a variety of features for around $220.
➁ It boasts a PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket, integrated Thunderbolt 4, and improved audio, while still offering Wi-Fi 6E.
➂ Performance was average, but gaming performance was competent with default settings.