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Highly Durable Valve Steam Controller May Eliminate Stick Drift
Early teardowns and analysis suggest Valve's new Steam Controller represents a significant technological leap, potentially resolving the long-standing issue of stick drift. The key difference lies in its use of TMR magnetic sensors, replacing the traditional potentiometers common in most modern game controllers (including those from Sony and Microsoft). It's the potentiometers that often cause the "drift" phenomenon, where characters or cameras move automatically during gameplay.
Sony Clarifies: New PS5 DRM Requires Only One-Time Online Verification
Recently, PlayStation has faced criticism regarding its new DRM. It was claimed that users would lose access to digital games if they didn't log in for 30 days. Now, Sony has finally issued an official statement on the matter.
DLSS 4.5 Crushes AMD FSR 4.1 in Blind Test, Players Actually Prefer Upscaled Images
Recently, German tech media ComputerBase published the results of a large-scale blind test, inviting players and hardware enthusiasts to compare the image quality of NVIDIA and AMD's latest upscaling technologies. The test involved seven contemporary games: *Pax Romana*, *ARCRaiders*, *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7*, *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, *Resident Evil 4*, and *The Last of Us Part I*.
Anne Hathaway's New Look in New Film "Mother Mary" - Photo Appreciation
Recently, multiple looks of Anne Hathaway, the female lead in the upcoming psychological thriller "Mother Mary," have been revealed, designed by costume designer Bina Daigler. Let's take a look!
Jidu Auto-Related Company Enters Bankruptcy Proceedings
On April 29th, information disclosed by Tianyancha revealed that Shanghai Jidu Automotive Co., Ltd., a company associated with Jidu Auto, has added a bankruptcy case. Both the applicant and the respondent are Shanghai Jidu Automotive Co., Ltd., and the handling court is the Third Intermediate People's Court of Shanghai. This means that the new EV manufacturer, once considered a representative of the collaboration between Geely and Baidu, has ultimately entered bankruptcy liquidation after experiencing a series of setbacks including a financial crisis, pre-restructuring, and the emergence of potential acquirers.
Broadcast Association: FCC Review of Disney Licenses Brings Significant Uncertainty to the Entire Industry
The National Association of Broadcasters stated on Wednesday that the Federal Communications Commission's requirement for Disney-owned ABC to renew its licenses ahead of schedule has brought "significant uncertainty" to all broadcasters. The FCC ordered Disney on Tuesday to submit renewal applications for eight local television stations it owns, licenses originally set to expire between 2028 and 2031, and now required within 30 days. The FCC stated that this move is related to its investigation into Disney's diversity policies and potential violations.
Musk Calls OpenAI-Microsoft Deal a “Bait and Switch”
Musk revealed to a California jury on Wednesday that he texted Sam Altman in early 2023, questioning “What the hell is going on?” after learning of tech giant Microsoft’s $10 billion investment in OpenAI. Musk co-founded OpenAI with Altman over a decade ago. He called the move a “bait and switch” in his text message.
Apple Reportedly Abandons Development of “iPad Ultra” Foldable Model
Apple is reportedly abandoning plans for a foldable iPad, codenamed “iPad Ultra,” due to consistently weak sales of high-end iPad Pro models, making it difficult to justify investment in a higher-priced, niche new product. The news originated from Chinese social media leaker “刹那数码.”
French Regulator: 75% of E-commerce Platform Products Violate EU Standards
A large-scale inspection by the French General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) revealed that 75% of products purchased from major e-commerce platforms do not meet EU standards, with nearly half deemed "dangerous." This finding comes as the EU tightens its regulation of cross-border e-commerce platforms.
Gemini Now Directly Generates and Exports Microsoft Office Files During Chat
Google recently added the ability to directly generate and export downloadable files within the Gemini chat interface, filling a significant gap in its productivity tool capabilities. Previously, Gemini users often had to copy and paste responses into other applications for formatting, while leading AI assistants like Microsoft 365 Copilot and ChatGPT could directly generate documents in chat. This update moves Gemini further from being a mere "answering tool" towards a "productivity hub."
Samsung Foundry's 4nm Chip Yields Exceed 80%, Poised to Directly Compete with TSMC
New reports from South Korea indicate that Samsung Foundry has made key progress in the mass production of its 4nm FinFET process, with yields exceeding 80%. This signifies that the process has officially entered a mature stage. This milestone is seen as an important step for Samsung in catching up with competitor TSMC in advanced process technology.
Exclusive Power: SpaceX Documents Reveal Only Musk Can Fire Musk
According to excerpts from SpaceX's first public offering prospectus, the company's founder, Elon Musk, has designed an extremely rare power structure for himself: "Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk." This clause highlights how the billionaire intends to consolidate his absolute control over the rocket and AI manufacturing giant as it prepares to become a publicly traded company.
IAEA Director General: Highly Enriched Uranium Likely Still Hidden in Isfahan Underground Tunnels
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi stated on Tuesday that the agency believes most of Iran's highly enriched uranium is likely still stored at its Isfahan nuclear facility. IAEA inspectors have been unable to access the location for on-site inspection since June of last year.
Samsung Reportedly Considering Splitting Semiconductor DS Division into Independent Company to Weaken Union Bargaining Power
Amid soaring memory business profits and rising union sentiment, Samsung Electronics is reportedly discussing a "nuclear option" – splitting its Device Solutions (DS) division, which focuses on semiconductor business, into a completely new company to weaken the union's bargaining power at the group level. Reports indicate that as Samsung's storage business "money bag" rapidly expands, employees from other less profitable divisions have begun demanding simultaneous wage and bonus increases, causing strong dissatisfaction among management.
Listed Price of $21.378 Billion: China Southern Airlines Plans to Purchase 137 Airbus A320neo Aircraft
China Southern Airlines announced that the company and its controlling subsidiary XiamenAir have signed agreements with Airbus to purchase 102 A320NEO series aircraft and 35 A320NEO series aircraft, respectively. The list price for the 102 A320NEO series aircraft is approximately $15.818 billion, and the list price for the 35 A320NEO series aircraft is approximately $5.560 billion, totaling approximately $21.378 billion, or approximately RMB 146.670 billion.
Texas Instruments Releases TI-84 Evo Graphing Calculator: Faster Processor and Larger Graphing Space Arrive
Texas Instruments recently officially updated its classic graphing calculator product line, launching the new TI-84 Evo. While continuing the traditional shape and single-function positioning, it has made multiple improvements to hardware performance, interface design, and ease of use. The new machine does not attempt to compete with smartphones or app stores, but deliberately strengthens its positioning as a "dedicated tool," insisting on doing "mathematics" to the extreme in an era when most computing devices are trending towards all-in-one functionality.
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case: Can Police Use Cell Phone Location Data to Identify Suspects First?
A 2019 armed robbery near Richmond, Virginia, is bringing the so-called “geofence warrant” before the U.S. Supreme Court. This case could reshape how law enforcement utilizes massive location data held by tech platforms to identify suspects. Traditional investigative methods stalled after reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, leading a detective to request a geofence warrant from Google.
CES Organizer Warns: FCC's Ban on Foreign-Made Routers Could Leave a Large Number of Devices Vulnerable for a Long Time
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recently urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider certain provisions of its ban on foreign-made routers, particularly the prohibition of continued software and firmware updates for foreign-made routers already approved for use in the United States. The CTA, the organizer and owner of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), stated in a filing with the FCC that this practice could leave millions of routers deployed in homes and offices vulnerable to security flaws in the coming years.
San Francisco Bay Becomes a "Death Trap" – Nearly One-Fifth of Bay Gray Whales Perish Here
Gray whales are using San Francisco Bay as a temporary refuge for survival, but for many, it has become a fatal endpoint. As climate change reshapes marine ecosystems, these long-distance migratory marine mammals are exhibiting unusual behaviors, with some foraging in the busy and dangerous waters of San Francisco Bay, a choice that often ends in tragedy.
Labubu Refrigerator Secondhand Platforms See "Premium" Prices 15 Times Higher, Reportedly Due to Confidentiality Requirements from Manufacturing Partner
Pop Mart (09992.HK) recently launched its small appliance products. While not yet available through official channels, pre-order links have appeared on platforms like Xianyu and Qiandao, with varying premium prices.
DeepSeek Has a Major Update – It Can Finally See!
DeepSeek has released a significant update, adding multimodal capabilities, specifically image recognition. Following a recent V4 release and price drops, they’ve launched a gray-scale test allowing users to experience a true multimodal V4 version. Researchers are excited, stating DeepSeek finally "has eyes" and is no longer limited.
Disney Launches "Sign Language Version" of Animated Songs, Allowing Deaf Fans to Enjoy the Charm of Music
Walt Disney Animation Studios has partnered with the DeafWest Theatre in Los Angeles to release three classic animated songs reinterpreted in sign language. To celebrate American Deaf History Month, this special project, called "SongsinSignLanguage," launched on Disney+ on April 27th. The project aims to allow deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to experience the magic of Disney animated music.
New Version of DeepSeek Can Understand CT Scans
Only 5 days after the release of DeepSeekV4, new features are appearing almost daily. Researchers previewed multimodal capabilities yesterday, and a grayscale test is already available. Many users have discovered an image recognition mode on the DeepSeek web interface, meaning it can now understand image information. While this ability won't directly enhance AI's programming or reasoning performance, it will be very convenient to use. You can simply upload screenshots of problems you encounter, and DeepSeek can analyze them itself, which is easier than describing the problem yourself.
Fuel Surcharges Significantly Increased by Multiple Airlines in May, with Some Rising by Up to 200%
Affected by the continued rise in international aviation fuel prices,
Hangzhou Pilots Mobile Charging Robots, Enabling EV Charging in Older Residential Communities
Difficulty charging electric vehicles in older residential communities and the occupation of existing charging spaces have long been pain points in property management. Hangzhou Cuiyuan District 1 has trialed a new solution – "mobile charging robots," which have received positive feedback from residents after a month of operation. The robot is rectangular, 0.95 meters wide, 1.9 meters long, and 1.4 meters high, equipped with large intelligent displays on both ends and four wheels at the bottom, with a several-meter-long charging cable and gun coiled at the rear. One fast charging pile is equipped with two charging guns, capable of simultaneously charging two robots.
China's First Hualong One Nuclear Power Unit in the Yangtze River Delta Begins Commercial Operation
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Windows Monthly Updates Have Swollen to 5GB, a 16-Fold Increase in Two Years
According to an in-depth investigation by WindowsLatest, the size of Windows 11 monthly cumulative updates has swelled from approximately 300MB in 2024 to 5GB in 2026, and nearly 9GB when uncompressed. While AI features have contributed to some of the increase, the design of the update mechanism itself is the root cause of the continued expansion in size.
Tongde Group Announcement: GALAX, HOF and other brands will continue to be retained
In response to recent rumors circulating online that GALAX will cease operations and exit the graphics card market, Tongde (Palit) Group has officially released an official statement, clearly stating that these reports are completely untrue. Previously, GALAX Brazil announced the transfer of brand operation and management rights to Tongde Group, which some media outlets have misinterpreted and sensationalized as GALAX going bankrupt and delisting.
Microsoft Open-Sources Command-Line Editor Edit 2.0: Supports Syntax Highlighting and is Under 300KB
Microsoft's command-line text editor Edit, open-sourced last year, has received a 2.0.0 update, adding syntax highlighting. The Linux version is only 294KB in size. The biggest change in Edit 2.0 is the addition of syntax highlighting support, covering a variety of languages such as plain text, Diff, GitHub Commit/Rebase, Ignore, JavaScript, JSON, LSH, Markdown, PowerShell, Properties, Python, Shell, Script, XML, and YAML.
China's Space Station to Undergo Second Expansion, Changing from a "T" to a "Cross" Shape
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Tianhe core module of China's space station. Launched on April 29, 2021, from the Wenchang Space Launch Site, it has since deployed and implemented 267 scientific and application projects in orbit. Future plans include astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau, as well as one Pakistani astronaut as a payload expert for a short-term flight mission, with ongoing cooperation projects with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs.
