➀ The AI PC revolution integrates dedicated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) directly into devices, enabling on-device AI capabilities without cloud dependency, mirroring the IBM PC's transformative impact.

➁ Apple leads the AI PC market with its vertically integrated M-series chips and Neural Engine, achieving 35 TOPS performance and standardizing AI across all Macs by 2025, outpacing x86 competitors.

➂ Global AI PC shipments are projected to surge 165% in 2025, driven by corporate demand for productivity tools and consumer adoption of local AI applications, reigniting growth in the stagnant PC industry.

➀ Huawei introduces Atlas 950 SuperCluster with 1 FP4 ZettaFLOPS inference and 524 FP8 ExaFLOPS training performance, using 524,288 Ascend 950DT NPUs;

➁ The system spans 64,000 m² (equivalent to 150 basketball courts) and aims to challenge Nvidia's Rubin-based clusters through massive parallelism;

➂ Planned Q4 2027 launch of Atlas 960 SuperCluster with 4 MXFP4 ZettaFLOPS signals aggressive roadmap in China's AI hardware push.

➀ Alif Semiconductor launched second-generation Ensemble E4, E6, and E8 devices using Arm Cortex cores and the Ethos-U85 NPU for transformer-based AI at the edge;

➁ The unified architecture features low power consumption (1.3μA in standby) and supports multi-core processing with scalable performance for applications like wearables and robotics;

➂ Integrated security measures include hardware root-of-trust and cryptographic accelerators, targeting smart home, healthcare, and industrial markets.

➀ Incorporating AI at the edge requires purpose-built inference chips to address power and size constraints, with NPUs emerging as key solutions.

➁ Future-proof AI architectures must balance scalability, extendability, and efficiency, as demonstrated by Ceva’s NeuPro-M processor design.

➂ Misleading metrics like IPS and power consumption necessitate holistic evaluation, emphasizing software toolchains and adaptive hardware design.

➀ AMD and Stability AI co-launch Stable Diffusion 3.0 Medium AI model optimized for XDNA 2 NPUs, enabling offline 4K image generation on Ryzen AI laptops;

➁ The model requires Ryzen AI 300-series or MAX+ processors with 24GB RAM, uses 9GB VRAM during operation, and supports text-to-4MP image conversion;

➂ Currently free for small businesses under $1M revenue via Amuse 3.1 Beta, emphasizing privacy-focused local AI processing against cloud dependencies.

➀ AMD expands Ryzen AI 300-series with the budget-friendly Ryzen AI 5 330 featuring a 50 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ PCs;

➁ The quad-core CPU operates at 2.0–4.5 GHz with a Radeon 820M iGPU, prioritizing AI compliance over raw performance;

➂ Targets cost-sensitive markets to boost AMD's AI PC footprint using scaled-down Zen 5/c cores and lower-tier GPU configurations.

➀ VeriSilicon's NPU IP achieves >40 TOPS for on-device LLM inference;

➁ Targets mobile applications with optimized energy efficiency;

➂ Addresses growing demand for generative AI in edge devices

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ The study investigates the use of N-doped Ti3O5 nanoparticles as a photocatalyst for phenolic compound degradation in industrial wastewater;

➁ N-doped Ti3O5 shows improved performance over TiO2, achieving high degradation efficiencies under various light sources;

➂ The optimized conditions for degradation include neutral pH, 1 g/L catalyst dosage, and 30 minutes of irradiation time.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.

➀ A recent study introduces a Janus membrane for water purification and energy generation, aiming to address water scarcity and energy needs;

➁ The membrane uses cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and a modified MXene to improve performance over longer periods;

➂ The Janus membrane demonstrates better performance than traditional membranes, achieving a high evaporation rate and photothermal conversion efficiency, and effectively preventing salt buildup.

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.