## News NVIDIA's DGX Spark began shipping * DGX Spark is a compact, desktop AI supercomputer powered by the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, launched at GTC 2025 in March. * This mini-supercomputer delivers up to 1,000 AI TOPS (trillions of operations per second) and features 128GB of unified memory, making it capable of fine-tuning and inferencing large AI models up to 200 billion parameters locally. * Designed for developers, researchers, and students, it offers a more accessible entry point into serious AI development compared to traditional data center DGX systems, with a starting price around $3,999. * Major global computer manufacturers like Acer, GIGABYTE, and MSI are also building and offering their own versions of the DGX Spark. * ACEMAGIC N150 Vista Mini PC only $199 https://surl.kandz.me/sjZvj (affiliate link)
## News Debian 13 launch * Debian 13, codenamed "Trixie," is officially set to launch on August 9, 2025, following a two-year development cycle. * This release will introduce formal 64-bit RISC-V support, marking a significant expansion to modern hardware. * Users can anticipate updated desktop environments, including GNOME 48 and KDE Plasma 6.3.5, along with the Linux kernel 6.12 LTS for enhanced performance and hardware compatibility. * "Trixie" also brings over 11,000 new and updated packages, alongside security features like ROP/COP/JOP attack mitigations on amd64 and arm64, and a fresh "Ceratopsian" installer theme. * A "full freeze" period, allowing only critical bug fixes, begins on July 27, 2025, ensuring stability prior to the official release. * TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi Router 35% off https://surl.kandz.me/DePUP (affiliate link)
## News AMD' FSR 4 gets a big boost in compatibility * AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) has seen a significant boost in compatibility, largely thanks to a recent update to the open-source utility OptiScaler. * While FSR 4 natively supports a relatively small number of titles (around 65 so far) and is exclusive to AMD's latest RX 9000 series (RDNA 4) GPUs due to its AI-driven machine learning upscale, OptiScaler version 2025.7.19 now enables FSR 4 redirection for virtually any DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 game that initially shipped with FSR 2, DLSS 2, or Intel XeSS. * This means users with RDNA 4 GPUs can manually integrate FSR 4 into hundreds of legacy titles by dropping a proxy DLL into the game's folder and making minor configurations, although it currently does not support Vulkan-based games or titles with incompatible anti-cheat systems. * Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 36% off https://surl.kandz.me/fxqdL (affiliate link)
## News Minisforum M1 Pro 285H release * Minisforum has officially launched its new M1 Pro series of mini PCs. * As of July 22, 2025, the Minisforum M1 Pro is available for purchase, starting at under $400. * This highly configurable mini PC can be equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, supporting up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage. * It also features Intel Arc integrated graphics, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and multiple display outputs including USB4, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4, allowing for quad 4K display support. * MSI Gaming RTX 5070 17% off https://surl.kandz.me/HnLXv (affiliate link)
## News Kubuntu Focus NX GEN 3 released * The Kubuntu Focus NX GEN 3 is the recently launched third-generation small form-factor desktop computer from Kubuntu Focus, announced on July 22, 2025. * This mini PC features the latest Intel Core Ultra series 2 (Arrow Lake-H) processors, with configurations available up to the Core Ultra 9 285H. It supports substantial memory and storage, offering up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 6 TB of PCIe 5.0 storage. * The system also boasts Intel Arc integrated graphics, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a range of connectivity options including multiple USB4, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4 for multi-display setups. * It comes pre-installed with Kubuntu Linux and a suite of customized tools. * 2023 Apple Mac Studio with M2 Max 23% off https://surl.kandz.me/NcSLA (affiliate link)
## News Intel Nova Lake-S Core Ultra 9 * The anticipated Intel Nova Lake-S Core Ultra 9, identified by its unique 16P+32E+4LPE core configuration, is slated as a flagship desktop processor boasting an impressive 52 total cores, leveraging a mix of "Coyote Cove" P-cores and "Arctic Wolf" E-cores, including a dedicated low-power E-core island. * Expected to have a 150W Processor Base Power and a substantial 144 MB of shared L3 cache, this CPU will integrate the Xe3 "Celestial" graphics engine and require a new LGA1954 socket, while supporting DDR5-8000 memory and robust PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 lane configurations. * It also features a dedicated NPU for AI acceleration, aligning with future AI-driven computing demands, though these specifications are based on current leaks and are subject to official confirmation. * TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router 35% off https://surl.kandz.me/YcgeB
## News AMD Strix Halo handheld gaming PC confirmed * The GPD Win 5 has been officially confirmed as the first handheld gaming PC to feature AMD's "Strix Halo" APUs, specifically offering configurations with both the top-tier Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the slightly less powerful Ryzen AI Max 385. * GPD has teased impressive performance, with early demonstrations showing the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 running demanding games like Black Myth: Wukong at over 160 FPS, indicating a significant leap in portable gaming capabilities. * To manage the substantial power and cooling requirements of these high-performance chips (TDPs ranging from 45W to 75W), the GPD Win 5 will incorporate a dual-fan, quad-heatpipe cooling solution and an innovative external 80Wh battery design. * While it's set to make its public debut at Chinajoy 2025 (August 1-4, 2025), the GPD Win 5 is expected to launch and begin shipping in October 2025, likely at a premium price point. * TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router 35% off https://surl.kandz.me/YcgeB