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Nordic Semiconductor Launches "Green" Component Reels

Nordic Semiconductor’s introduction of recycled plastic component reels reduces e-waste by 15,000 kg annually. This initiative could inspire the semiconductor industry to adopt sustainable practices, influencing competitors to prioritize environmental responsibility.

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NASA: Transistors on Europa Clipper Can't Withstand Jupiter's Radiation, Threatening Mission

Space poses severe challenges for electronic circuits, including radiation and temperature extremes. A probe near Jupiter is currently facing critical issues, highlighting the need for improved designs in future spacecraft engineering.

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Battle of the CPUs - ARM, RISC-V, and Intel

Arm's mobile dominance faces challenges from Intel's x86 strength and rising RISC-V technologies. Intel must innovate and adapt to retain market share while RISC-V reshapes processor architecture and design.

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Google Has Reportedly Finished Designing The Pixel 10's Custom Tensor G5 SoC

Google's completion of the Pixel 10's Tensor G5 SoC design signals a strategic shift, promising enhanced AI performance and battery efficiency, while reshaping the future of Google’s smartphone technology.

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Microsoft's AI PC Snub Won't Hurt Intel

Microsoft’s Qualcomm partnership for AI PCs intensifies competition, challenging Intel and AMD to innovate with advanced AI features, real-time processing, and efficiency, pushing toward more personalized, responsive computing experiences.

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Google Drive Now Bootable

Google Drive's new role as a bootable Linux medium leverages FUSE and custom initramfs, challenging traditional OS boot methods, typically reliant on local storage. Enhanced by UEFI, this cloud-based booting could enable flexible, device-agnostic computing and inspire further cloud-integrated solutions.

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Japan's Government Finally Moves on from Floppy Disks

Japan’s elimination of floppy disks in government systems signals a modernization push, enhancing efficiency and security while addressing challenges legacy media posed for data reliability and compatibility in digital infrastructure.

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Intel To Strategically Use TSMC 4 nm Process For Arc Xe2 Battlemage GPUs

Intel's shift to TSMC's 4nm process for Arc Xe2 Battlemage GPUs aims to boost performance and efficiency, positioning them competitively in the GPU market amid challenges of near-single nanometer scaling.

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Tiny $10 Raspberry Pi 5 PCie Board Brings Low-Cost, High-Speed Storage

Pineboards' HatDrive! Nano, a compact M.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi, introduces high-speed NVMe storage with PCIe compatibility and enhanced cooling, addressing limitations in single-board computer storage and performance.

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Philippines Poised for AI Boom with Eco-Friendly Data Centers

Converge ICT Solutions Inc and Supermicro's partnership to build AI-powered, eco-friendly data centers in the Philippines aims to advance AI innovation while prioritizing sustainable energy use and environmental responsibility.

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Scientists Craft Transistors Smaller Than Ever Imagined

A South Korean team, led by Director Jo Moon-Ho, developed ultra-thin "one-dimensional" metallic nanomaterials, enabling advances in miniaturized semiconductors and high-performance electronics, surpassing traditional lithography limitations in fabrication.

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