➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.

➀ The xAI Colossus team has received a Dell NVIDIA GB200 system, likely a NVL72 platform. ➁ The system features dual-tray compute nodes and NVLink switch trays, indicating a significant expansion in xAI's capabilities. ➂ The deployment of this system marks a transition to liquid cooling for Dell at xAI and a move towards Arm-based computing.

➀ Kioxia's IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange valued the company at $5.8 billion. The Bain-led consortium, which previously owned 56.2% of Kioxia, sold a small number of shares to reduce its holding to 50.7%. The consortium paid $18 billion for its stake in 2008. ➁ Before the IPO, other significant shareholders included Toshiba (41%) and Hoya (3%). The Japanese government bailout funds INCJ and DBJ controlled 16.7% of the voting rights. ➂ Kioxia holds a 13.8% share of the NAND market.

➀ Dell's new Pro Max 18 workstation laptop is teased with Intel's Core Ultra 200HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU; ➁ The laptop features up to 256GB of CAMM2 memory, up to 16TB SSD storage, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity; ➂ The laptop is expected to be unveiled at CES 2025.

➀ A class-action lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealthcare uses a faulty algorithm to deny patient coverage, filed by two now-deceased individuals. ➁ UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was killed in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, and the suspect is currently on the run. ➂ The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare pushed employees to use an algorithm with a 90% error rate to deny coverage.

➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.

➀ The University of Siegen will host two major international conferences, CARV and MCPC 2025, focusing on future industrial challenges such as handling global disruptions in production and supply chains and developing intelligent systems for customized product manufacturing. ➁ The conferences will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025, with experts from around the world expected to discuss current developments and future challenges under the theme 'New Paradigms for Anticipated Uncertainty'. ➂ The two conferences, CARV and MCPC, will address complementary topics: CARV on agile and reconfigurable production systems and sustainable manufacturing processes, and MCPC on the use of digital technologies and product personalization through individual mass production.

➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website

➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ Google is rumored to switch to TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5; ➁ The report also clarifies that Google has chosen not to use 2nm technology for Tensor G6; ➂ The move could impact the competition in the AI and smartphone chip markets.

➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.

➀ Imec spin-off Brailsports is developing a platform for optimizing athlete training volumes and schedules based on data analysis; ➁ The platform uses AI models to estimate individual athlete fitness and fatigue, improving performance and reducing injury risk; ➂ The platform is currently operational at cycling team Lotto Dstny, with positive results.

➀ The Dell G16 offers strong performance for its price point; ➁ It features a high-resolution display and a great mechanical keyboard; ➂ The laptop has a good selection of ports and a decent battery life, though it can become warm during gaming.

➀ Dell has launched the new PowerEdge XE9712 with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI servers, offering 30x faster real-time LLM performance over the H100 AI GPU; ➁ The system features 72 x B200 AI GPUs connected with NVLink technology, providing lightning-fast connectivity; ➂ Dell highlights the liquid-cooled system for maximizing datacenter power utilization and rapid deployment of AI clusters.

➀ Arm is exploring the feasibility of running LLMs on mobile devices; ➁ Arm's optimization techniques for LLMs on mobile; ➂ The importance of practical use cases for LLMs in mobile devices

➀ Electron Beam Probing (EBP) has become a powerful method for security analyzing of sub-7nm ICs. ➁ It offers better spatial resolution than optical probing and is suitable for sub-7nm flip-chips and advanced 3D architectures. ➂ The research focuses on the importance of EBP in failure analysis and hardware assurance.

➀ The research investigates the effects of adding TiC nanoparticles to aluminum alloy 7075, aiming to enhance casting performance and improve fluidity and surface quality; ➁ TiC nanoparticles were introduced in two concentrations, and their impact on fluidity and microstructure was analyzed; ➂ The results showed a significant improvement in fluidity and surface quality, with finer grain sizes and smoother surfaces.

➀ PC shipments in Q3 2024 decreased by 1.3% year-on-year; ➁ AI PCs did not boost demand due to unclear benefits; ➂ The US PC market grew by 5.6% in Q3 2024, with HP leading the market.

➀ Dell is offering the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop with the 14th Gen Core i7 and RTX 4070 Ti Super for $1,399; ➁ The Aurora R16 features a new styling theme with a cleaner aesthetic and generous RGB lighting; ➂ It comes equipped with a Core i7-14700KF processor, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD.

➀ Spending on accelerated servers for data centers grew 46% in 2Q; ➁ The surge in data center spending is driven by generative AI applications; ➂ Dell led all OEMs in server revenue in 2Q 2024.