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Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Listed Early on Amazon with a Premium of Nearly $700
AMD's new flagship desktop processor, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, has officially appeared on Amazon US, priced at $999, $100 higher than the official suggested retail price of $899 (approximately RMB 682). Amazon is currently accepting pre-orders for the processor, with a shipping date locked in for April 22nd.
Diablo IV China Server Announces Free Giveaway After Four Months of Launch, Permanently Added to Library
The official China server of Diablo IV has announced that from 00:00 on April 28th to 23:59 on May 27th, new players can claim the game (originally priced at 128 yuan) for free, permanently adding it to their library and unlocking all basic content. Notably, the China server only launched on December 12th last year, meaning it has only been available for just over four months.
"Naraka: Bladepoint" Female Commentator's Blackface Misunderstood, Sparks Outrage Over Racial Discrimination
Recently, Chinese esports commentator "Chacha" appeared with her entire body painted black during the live broadcast of the 2026 NBPL Spring Season Stage 2 of "Naraka: Bladepoint," triggering accusations of "blackfacing" from Western media and audiences. However, this controversy stems from a clear misreading of the cultural context.
BYD Announces 16 Millionth New Energy Vehicle Rolls Off Production Line
On the afternoon of April 17th, BYD's 16 millionth new energy vehicle officially rolled off the production line, with the global debut of the second-generation Denza D9. Data shows that BYD's R&D investment will reach 63.4 billion yuan in 2025, with a cumulative total exceeding 240 billion yuan. In 2025, BYD's annual sales exceeded 4.6 million vehicles, with overseas sales exceeding 1.04 million vehicles, covering 119 countries and regions.
Warner Cloud Group Purchase Deals: Japan Cloud 2 Core 2G Permanent for $81/Year, 4837 Direct Connection, Low Latency + Fully Unlocked
Warner Cloud is offering a new promotion – Group Purchase Deals with amazing offers! Japan cloud servers with 4837 direct connection, low latency + fully unlocked, 2 Core 2G/50G SSD high-speed storage/200M dedicated bandwidth + 1000G monthly traffic, now only $81/year, less than $1.6 per day, lifetime renewal at the same price, completely eliminating the "double the price next year" trick! There are also popular deals on Hong Kong CN2 cloud servers, suitable for website building, cross-border business, and low-latency needs.
IETF Releases IPv8 Draft: 1844 Trillion Addresses, 100% Downward Compatible with IPv4, Supported by Old Routers
IPv8 is the true successor to IPv4. On April 14th, the IETF released the core protocol draft for Internet Protocol Version 8 (IPv8), achieving 100% downward compatibility with IPv4, and potentially solving the industry pain point of slow IPv6 migration. Despite IPv6 being promoted for over twenty years, its incompatibility with IPv4 has led to slower-than-expected global migration progress.
Murky Interests: US Media Reports Sam Altman’s Personal Investments Shrouded in Mystery, Suspected of Using OpenAI for Personal Gain
On April 17th, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s side ventures blur the lines between the company’s interests and his personal interests. Altman’s personal investments remain opaque ahead of a potential IPO, making it difficult to identify potential conflicts of interest.
Roblox Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Nevada, Enhancing Online Protection for Minors
The popular interactive gaming platform Roblox has reached a settlement exceeding $12 million with the state of Nevada and agreed to significantly improve online safety measures for underage users. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford stated this is the first agreement of its kind and is expected to set a "benchmark" for how online interactive platforms can make their products safer for teenagers.
New Self-Healing Composite Material Can Self-Repair Over 1,000 Times, Potentially Eliminating the Need to Scrap Cars and Aircraft
An engineering team from North Carolina State University and the University of Houston has announced the development of a new fiber-reinforced composite material capable of repeatedly self-repairing structural damage over 1,000 times. It also exhibits significantly higher initial strength than traditional composites used in critical components like aircraft wings and wind turbine blades, and researchers describe it as a "game changer" for various key application areas. The team believes this material could significantly extend the lifespan of critical equipment such as cars, aircraft, spacecraft, and wind turbines.
Close Interactions with Roommates or Family May Reshape Each Other's Gut Microbiome
A recent study shows that close social relationships can drive the transmission of gut microbes between individuals, an effect independent of sharing a living environment. In other words, your close interactions with roommates, partners, or family members may be quietly reshaping each other's gut microbiome.
Linux 7.1 to Introduce New NTFS File System Driver with Significantly Improved Performance and Stability
A substantial change is attracting community attention in the upcoming Linux 7.1 merge window: a senior kernel developer has submitted a pull request for a new NTFS file system driver, hoping to incorporate it into the mainline kernel to replace the current NTFS3 driver contributed by Paragon Software, which has seen limited functional progress in recent years, thereby significantly improving the NTFS experience under Linux.
iPhone User Loyalty Reaches 96.4%, Four Times More Likely to Attract Android Users
A recent smartphone brand loyalty survey by SellCell reveals that US consumer loyalty to Apple's iPhone is at its highest recorded level. The survey shows 96.4% of iPhone users plan to stick with iPhone for their next phone, with only 3.6% considering other brands.
Perplexity Launches Mac Version of Personal Computer, Creating a Resident AI Agent
Perplexity officially launched the "PersonalComputer" feature today, an extension of the existing PerplexityComputer, enabling deep integration with local Mac files and applications. Announced in March, the feature was initially available through a waitlist and is now officially available to PerplexityMax subscribers.
OpenAI Launches AI Model for Drug Discovery, Directly Challenging Google
OpenAI recently released a new AI model designed for drug discovery and biological science research, marking the company's official entry into the life sciences field and direct competition with Google under Alphabet. This strategic move not only expands OpenAI's business scope but also sparks a new wave of attention to the potential of AI-driven drug development.
Maria Sharapova Enters the Podcast World, Challenging Male-Dominated Discourse
The podcasting sphere has long been dominated by men. Maria Sharapova aims to launch a program that contrasts with this trend. The tennis star's new podcast, "Tough as Nails," will launch on April 22nd, offering an alternative to the current so-called "male discourse circles." Developed in collaboration with Vox Media, the program aims to showcase ambitious women. Sharapova posted on Instagram on Wednesday stating that the core of the show is "fearlessly pursuing excellence."
Strange Images Appear in Advertisement, NetEase Cloud Music Apologizes: Relevant Material Has Been Taken Down
Recently, an advertisement on NetEase Cloud Music sparked heated discussion among netizens. The figures in the advertisement had their necks twisted to their backs, while other parts of their bodies remained motionless, making the image quite bizarre. Some netizens complained, "The NetEase Cloud Music ad that popped up had its neck twisted to the back. Can NetEase be more careful when placing ads?"
1.6MB "Friends" Emoji Used 246,173 Times, Consuming 377GB and Crashing a Linux System
A small emoji from the classic American sitcom "Friends" caused a significant issue. The emoji, originating from season 9 episode 20 where Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel excitedly reacts to a soap opera party, is only 1.6MB in size. However, due to its popularity, it was used 246,173 times on a Discourse social platform, leading to 377GB of redundant backups and over 240,000 hard links, ultimately exceeding the Linux file system's capacity and causing the backup mechanism to fail.
"Eternal Return" Female Commentator Uses Blackface and Black Outfit to Counter Public Opinion, Praised by Japanese Netizens
Recently, a female commentator for the domestic competitive game "Eternal Return," known as "IronHeadBabyChacha030," has become a focus on social media both domestically and internationally. The issue began when screenshots of her wearing a short skirt and crossing her legs during a live broadcast were criticized by some netizens as "forced sexiness," with rumors circulating that the bruises on her legs were caused by prolonged efforts to prevent exposure.
Claude Revives a Legendary Game from 30 Years Ago in Just One Weekend
A post went viral on Reddit! Claude resurrected a legendary game from 30 years ago with just a few clues. The post has garnered over a hundred comments, with netizens agreeing it’s a legendary feat. The poster, Jon Radoff, CEO of game developer Beamable, used Claude to revive his MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) game, which he developed when he was 19 – and it only took a weekend.
South Korean Referees Miss Out on World Cup for Years, While Three Chinese Officials Are Selected
FIFA recently announced the referee list for the 2026 World Cup, with no South Korean referees making the cut, marking four consecutive World Cups without representation. The referee roster for this World Cup has been significantly expanded to include 52 main referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video assistant referees. FIFA stated that selection followed a "quality first" principle, comprehensively considering candidates' performances in recent international and domestic competitions.
Artemis II Astronauts Set to Return to Earth, Watch as Spacecraft Re-enters Atmosphere and Splashes Down in Pacific
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is about to bring four Artemis II astronauts back to Earth after completing a nine-day crewed lunar flyby mission. The mission set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, marking a key step forward in the U.S. return to the Moon plan.
‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Suffers Tragic News, Passes Away at 35
Michael Patrick, an Irish actor who appeared in the sixth season of ‘Game of Thrones’ and worked as both a writer and actor, sadly passed away on April 8th at the young age of 35.
Microsoft Suspends Developer Accounts of WireGuard and VeraCrypt Developers Without Warning
Microsoft recently suspended the Microsoft developer accounts used for years by the developers of the well-known open-source projects WireGuard and VeraCrypt without providing a clear explanation, causing updates for these two security tools to stall on the Windows platform.
The New York Times Claims to Have Confirmed the True Identity of Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Nakamoto
A report by The New York Times claims it has confirmed the true identity of the inventor of Bitcoin, known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. This person is one of the wealthiest on Earth. The report states that the inventor of Bitcoin is British cryptographer Adam Back, who remains an important figure in the Bitcoin world today.
DeepSeek Quietly Modifies Interface: Free AI May Not Last Long
In the early hours of April 8th, DeepSeek quietly launched a new tiered interface with "Fast Mode" and "Expert Mode" options, alongside a grayscale-tested "Vision Mode." This is widely seen as preparation for the release of their next-generation V4 model, but the tiered system itself is more noteworthy – a mechanism for on-demand computing resource allocation, reducing unnecessary token consumption and lowering overall costs. The article discusses the growing "compute anxiety" among large model companies, exemplified by Anthropic's changes to its Claude subscription and the increasing focus on token efficiency.
Jay Chou's Concert Criticized as "Seriously Phoning It In" - Fans Call for Caution
Jay Chou is facing widespread criticism and trending on social media after fans complained that his recent concert in Hangzhou only featured 90 minutes of singing during a scheduled 3-hour event. Tickets for the concert sold out quickly, with prices skyrocketing on the resale market, but attendees reported a poor experience. Simultaneously, the listed company deeply tied to Jay Chou, Star Legend, is facing a financial crisis with significant revenue and profit declines.
GPT-6 Expected to Launch on April 14th with a 40% Performance Boost
While everyone eagerly awaits DeepSeekV4, AI development in the US hasn't stopped. OpenAI issued a red alert at the end of last year, focusing on building a super-powerful AI, potentially the next generation GPT-6, which is now rumored to be released on April 14th.
Apple Quietly Changes 140W MacBook Pro Charger Plug Design, Sparking Compatibility Concerns
Apple has subtly changed the detachable plug on the 140W USB-C power adapter included with the recently updated 16-inch MacBook Pro (with M3 Pro/Max chips). This detail wasn't announced at the product launch and has sparked debate among some users regarding compatibility and the accessory ecosystem.
Ministry of Commerce Responds to Meta's Acquisition of Manus: Companies Must Fulfill Legal Procedures
The Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference today. Spokesperson He Yadong, responding to questions regarding Meta's acquisition of Manus, clearly stated that the Chinese government supports companies engaging in cross-border operations and technological cooperation as needed, but such activities must comply with Chinese laws and regulations and fulfill legal procedures. This is the Ministry of Commerce's second public statement on the acquisition, following its initial response on January 8th of this year.
Artemis 2 Successfully Launched This Morning After Repeated Delays, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 54 Years
At 6:35 PM Eastern Time on April 1st, the Orion spacecraft, carrying four astronauts, launched from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. With the successful launch of Artemis 2, they have embarked on a journey to fly around the moon for the first time since 1972.
