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Galaxy's "Boundary" Located for the First Time: Star Formation Disk Shrinks Significantly About 40,000 Light-Years from the Center

Astronomers have, for the first time, relatively clearly located the edge of the Milky Way's star formation disk. The latest research shows that the galaxy's star formation activity is mainly concentrated within about 40,000 light-years of the galactic center. Beyond this range, while stars still exist, most were not recently born locally but likely migrated gradually from within the galaxy.

Jupiter's "Invisible Superstorms" Release Extremely Powerful Lightning, Potentially Hundreds of Times Stronger Than Earth's

A new report from a research team at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that some storms on Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, are releasing incredibly powerful lightning, potentially 100 times stronger, or even more, than lightning on Earth. Based on data from NASA's Juno probe, these findings provide important clues for understanding Jupiter's extreme weather systems and the convective mechanisms in planetary atmospheres.

Report Claims Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone Will Feature a Custom "Micro-Curved" OLED Screen

Apple is reportedly preparing a custom "micro-curved" OLED screen from Samsung for its 2027 20th-anniversary iPhone. This panel will surpass existing solutions in brightness and thickness, and will also support Apple's planned radical redesign of its appearance.

Samsung Breaks Physical Limits of DRAM with First Global Production of 4F² Architecture

Samsung Electronics has successfully produced DRAM working wafers based on the 4F² architecture for the first time globally, overcoming the long-standing physical scaling limitations of conventional planar DRAM. The company first publicly showcased a 16GbDRAM prototype incorporating the 4F² architecture at the ISSCC2026 conference in February.

Man's Reckless Act of Lighting Willow Catkins Sparks Car Fire, Faces Legal Consequences

Recently, a man in Gaoyou, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, riding an electric scooter, ignited roadside willow catkins with a lighter out of curiosity. Due to the extremely low ignition point of willow catkins, the fire quickly spread after contact with the flame, becoming completely out of control within about a minute and rapidly spreading to a parked white sedan, causing it to catch fire.

Norway Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Tech Companies to Verify User Age

The Norwegian government announced it will propose a bill to ban children and adolescents under 16 from using social media, requiring tech companies to verify the age of young users to enforce the restrictions. The bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of the year, making Norway another country tightening rules on minors' social media use and focusing on the responsibility of large tech platforms in the online environment for young people.

Intel Foundry Business Sees Yield Improvements Across the Board, Boosting Efficiency at Intel 4, Intel 3, and 18A Nodes

Following the release of its 2026 Q1 results, Intel disclosed that its foundry business is experiencing positive changes. Yields have improved across key process nodes – Intel 4, Intel 3, and 18A – which are now in mass production, indicating an improvement in the manufacturing foundation supporting Intel's current product portfolio.

Secondhand M3 Ultra Mac Studio Prices Soar to 170,000 Yuan

The price of the Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip on the secondhand market has completely spiraled out of control, with the 512GB unified memory version listed for as high as $25,000 (approximately 170,000 yuan). In comparison, a configuration with a 16TB SSD and 256GB of memory costs around $12,000 on Apple's official website. The same model, with double the memory, more than doubles in price.

Finnish Hiking Influencer Ali Leiniö Passes Away at 49, Body Found in Wilderness

The recent passing of Finnish hiking video blogger Ali Leiniö has garnered attention within the outdoor community. This influencer, who embraced hiking as a lifestyle, tragically died while hiking in the wilderness he loved, at the age of 49.

E Ink Electronic Paper Vehicle Technology Debuts on Mass-Production Car – BMW Secures Global First

Today, E Ink announced that the BMW iX3 Flow Edition, equipped with E Ink Prism™ technology, officially debuted at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. This vehicle is the world's first to adopt E Ink Prism™ and enter the mass-production phase, marking a new stage where electronic paper vehicle technology has officially moved from conceptual demonstrations to practical applications.

Running the Latest Linux on a Windows 95 Old Computer: Developer Achieves It After 6 Years

A developer named Hailey has released a tool called WSL9x on Codeberg, enabling modern Linux kernels to run on Windows 95 and earlier versions of Windows. She calls it "Windows9xSubsystemforLinux" and says it might be her greatest hack ever.

PCIe 5.0 Enters the Mainstream Market with the Kioxia BG8 SSD Launch

Kioxia has officially launched the KIOXIA BG8 series, a mainstream PCIe 5.0 client solid-state drive for the PCOEM market. This new release brings the high-speed PCIe 5.0 interface beyond high-end flagships, allowing more affordable laptops and desktops to benefit from this fast technology.

Mold Reveals iPhone 18 Pro Max Thickness Exceeds 13mm

According to the latest leaks from a blogger, the iPhone 18 Pro Max has seen a noticeable increase in body thickness. Including the camera bump, its total thickness reaches 13.77 millimeters, a significant increase compared to the 12.92 millimeters of the previous iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Konami Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Classic Cheat Code, Plans to Reintroduce it in New Games

Veteran players surely remember the classic cheat code ↑↑↓↓←→←→BA. Today, its originator, Konami, announced the start of a 40th-anniversary celebration for the code, and in addition to commemorative merchandise, the code will be reintroduced in the planning of new games.

DeepSeek Officially Releases V4 API: Dual Versions of Flash/Pro with 1 Million Context as Standard

DeepSeekV4 has finally been released, as eagerly anticipated! The long-awaited DeepSeekV4 preview version is now available, featuring two versions – V4-Pro and V4-Flash – both equipped with a 1M (million-character) ultra-long context as standard, with model weights and technical reports also open-sourced.

Mercedes-Benz All-Electric CLA 260 L Launched: 600km Range, Starting at 229,000 Yuan

On April 24th, at the opening of the 2026 Beijing International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz announced the official launch of the all-new all-electric CLA 260 L, with a nationwide unified price starting at 229,000 yuan. As the entry-level version of the CLA all-electric family, it focuses on the high-value, luxurious all-electric sedan market.

DeepSeek V4 Officially Announces Support for Both NVIDIA and Huawei

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that if DeepSeek's new model were to launch first on Huawei's platform, it would be a concerning day for the US. He explained this would mean AI models are optimized for Chinese AI hardware, potentially establishing Chinese technology as the global standard.

Honda Decides to Withdraw from South Korean Automotive Market

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s South Korean subsidiary recently announced its complete withdrawal from the South Korean automotive market by the end of this year. This marks the official conclusion of Honda's 23-year automotive business in South Korea. In the future, Honda will only retain motorcycle-related businesses in South Korea and will no longer sell passenger vehicles. This decision was made after careful consideration of the changing business environment and complex factors such as exchange rate fluctuations.

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AMD FSR 4 Remains Locked to RDNA 4 a Year After Release, Former Lead Responds with an Emoji

AMD's former FSR development lead, Colin Riley, recently responded to a frequently asked question on social media – why doesn't FSR4 yet support older RDNA2 and RDNA3 architecture GPUs? His response wasn't an official statement, but an emoji saying: "I better not speak, it will cause big trouble."

AMD Ryzen CPUs See Over 50% Price Increase in Japan, AM4 Processors Also Affected

Driven by increasing demand for AI-related hardware, the PC DIY market is experiencing price panic. A recent report from Japanese tech media PC Watch reveals significant price increases for AMD Ryzen series CPUs in the Japanese DIY market, with increases exceeding 50% in some cases, even affecting older AM4 platform processors.

Spain's Airdrop Exercise Ends in Embarrassment: €600,000 Tactical Vehicle Plummets from 300 Meters, Instantly Reduced to Scrap

A video of a Vamtac high-mobility tactical vehicle accidentally crashing during a recent Spanish airborne brigade parachute drop training exercise has gone viral, attracting widespread attention. Reports indicate the incident occurred in mid-April at a dedicated military training ground in Guadalajara province, Spain, during a routine airdrop logistics exercise.

Samsung and Kingston Simultaneously Raise SSD Prices by 10% Across the Board

According to Bobangtong, Samsung Electronics and Kingston have both issued official price adjustment notices to distributors this week, increasing prices by at least 10% across their entire SSD product lines, effective immediately. This is the second round of concentrated price increases initiated by major storage manufacturers within April.

Porsche to Launch All-Electric Cayenne Coupe, Continuing Multi-Powertrain Parallel Layout

On April 23rd, German car manufacturer Porsche announced it will begin sales of the all-electric Cayenne Coupe this summer, reaffirming the company's optimistic view of the electric vehicle market demand. Despite being named a "coupe," this all-electric Cayenne Coupe still features a four-door design. According to Porsche's product planning, the new vehicle will be launched alongside other all-electric Cayenne models later this year, including the base Cayenne Electric, Cayenne S Electric, and Cayenne Turbo.

NYU Develops "Liquid Gears" to Transmit Rotational Power Without Contact

A research team at New York University has recently developed a new "liquid gear" system. This device transmits rotational force through fluid motion instead of the physical meshing of traditional gear teeth, potentially bringing greater adaptability and durability to mechanical equipment.

Apple Opposes Mandatory Implementation of New Clean Energy Reporting Rules, Citing Potential for Reduced Participation

Apple recently joined several companies in signing a statement opposing revisions to the "Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP)" Scope 2 guidelines. The GHGP, established in 1998, is widely regarded as a core standard for corporate management, recording, and disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions.

Japan's New National Child-Rearing Policy Launched: Single Netizens Say They're "Raising Other People's Children"

Starting in April of this year, Japan officially implemented a child and childcare support fund, jokingly referred to by many netizens as a "single tax." The topic has sparked heated debate on local social media platforms. This policy doesn't just collect money from single people; it requires all participants in Japan's public medical insurance to contribute, regardless of whether they have children or their age, with the cost deducted directly from their medical insurance.

Audi A1 and Q2 Discontinued to Make Way for EVs

Audi has officially confirmed the discontinuation of its entry-level models, the A1 and Q2. The A3 and Q3 will take over the entry-level fuel vehicle market, further streamlining the brand's product portfolio. The decision is based on multiple strategic considerations, according to Audi's global CEO.

2026 Beijing Auto Show Opens Today: Total of 1451 Vehicles on Display, Ranking First Globally in Scale

The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will be held today through May 3rd at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the Capital International Exhibition Center. The total exhibition area reaches 380,000 square meters, ranking first among global auto shows in scale, with a total of 1451 vehicles on display, including 181 premieres and 71 concept cars.

Latest Findings from Chang'e-5 Lunar Sample Research: Discovery of Two New Minerals

Today marks the 11th China Space Day, themed "Seven Decades of Space Exploration, Hand in Hand to Explore the Heavens." According to CCTV News, the China National Space Administration today released the latest findings from Chang'e-5 lunar sample research: the discovery of two new lunar minerals. One is named Chang'eite-(Mg), primarily found in lunar drilled basalt breccia, appearing as columnar crystals with a grain size of only 2 to 30 micrometers, about one-thirtieth to one-third the diameter of a human hair.