➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.
➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.
➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.
➀ Alienware 发布了大约六款新的游戏显示器，其中三款为 QD-OLED 类型。
➁ 最引人注目的是 Alienware AW2725D，它配备 27 英寸 QD-OLED 面板，分辨率为 2560x1440，刷新率为 280Hz。
➂ 该显示器具有 99.3% DCI-P3 色域覆盖和 Delta E<2 色准度，以及 VESA 的 DisplayHDR 400 True Black 认证。
➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition offers a 20% performance increase over its predecessor and a $549 MSRP.
➁ Concerns over retail availability and pricing, with potential for significantly higher prices in the short term.
➂ AMD's RX 9070 launch scheduled for the same day, posing competition and availability challenges.
➀ Lois Rossmann, a renowned RepairTuber, expresses disappointment with Brother's shift towards becoming an 'anti-consumer printer company';
➁ Brother's recent firmware updates have disabled third-party toner and prevented color registration functionality on color devices;
➂ Older firmware versions are being removed from support portals, making it difficult for users to roll back updates.
➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.
➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.
➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.
➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;
➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;
➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.
➀ A massive 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor is on sale for $769.99 at Amazon (save $230). It features a 1000R curvature, 5120x1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and HDR support.
➁ Dell S23422DWG, Samsung Odyssey G55C, and Apple Studio 5K Display are also on sale.
➂ Google Pixel 9 Pro family is available with $200 discounts, including the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';
➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;
➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
➀ Alienware's 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor, the AW3423DWF, is currently on sale at Amazon for a new, record low price of $609.
➁ The monitor has a WQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440px, a high refresh rate of 165 Hz, and a short response time of 0.1 ms.
➂ It features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification, 1000 Nits maximum brightness, and extensive color gamut coverage.
➀ The optical transport equipment market is predicted to experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4% between 2024 and 2029 after a significant decline in 2024, reaching $16 billion by 2029 according to Dell'Oro.
➁ Cumulative WDM capacity is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 30% through 2029, factoring in pre-pandemic installations and subsequent inventory corrections.
➂ Higher wavelength speeds are shifting towards reducing price-per-bit and increasing spectral efficiency, with 1.6 Tbps-capable wavelengths available in 2025 and 2.4 Tbps-capable coherent technology expected to become available as soon as 2027.
