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• LANCOOL 217 INF: Evolved Design with Infinity Mirror Front Panel and Precision Airflow Cutouts

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Friday, November 7, 2025

  November 6th, 2025, Taipei, Taiwan – LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, announces the LANCOOL 217 INF, an additional RGB Infinity version of the LANCOOL 217, featuring a striking tempered glass infinity mirror front panel with precision airflow cutouts for enhanced style and performance. It includes three pre-installed ARGB fans with infinity mirror center hubs, consisting of two 170mm fans at the front and one 140mm fan at the rear. Additionally, a built-in wireless receiver allows control via L-Connect 3. It supports both standard and rotated PSU orientations, and is compatible with back-connect ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards, as well as large SSI-EEB boards, making it a flexible and high-performance chassis for modern builds.
  
  

  

  Infinity Mirror Front Panel with Precision Airflow Design
  The LANCOOL 217 INF features a striking tempered glass front panel with a built-in infinity mirror. The panel features two precisely cut airflow openings for the pre-installed 170mm fans, allowing for direct intake without compromising cooling efficiency. Both front fans are protected by removable steel mesh covers, which offer effective dust filtration and touch protection while allowing easy cleaning and maintenance.

  Flexible Control
  The LANCOOL 217 INF comes equipped with three pre-installed ARGB fans, two 170mm at the front and one 140mm at the rear, each featuring an infinity mirror hub that delivers both high airflow performance and immersive lighting effects. For instant customization, the case features dedicated M1 and M2 buttons near the case power button, enabling users to adjust the infinity mirror front panel and fan lighting independently. Alternatively, a built-in wireless receiver enables seamless connection to L-Connect 3, letting users fine-tune fan speeds and synchronize ARGB effects across compatible devices through the L-Wireless ecosystem.

  Versatile Layout and Broad Compatibility
  Designed with flexibility in mind, the LANCOOL 217 INF adapts easily to a wide range of build preferences. Its relocatable I/O module can be positioned at the top or bottom of the chassis for convenient access, whether placed on a desk or floor. Builders also benefit from dual PSU orientations to simplify cable management and optimize internal layouts. With support for back-connect ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards, as well as full compatibility with large SSI-EEB workstation boards, the 217 INF offers exceptional versatility.

  Availability
  The LANCOOL 217 INF is available on November 6th, 2025, at an MSRP of $124.99 for the black and $129.99 for the white version.

   

  Specifications

  Product Name	LANCOOL 217 INF
  Case Type	Tower Chassis
  Dimensions	(D) 482 x (W) 238 x (H) 503mm
  Color	Black / White
  Material	Steel 4.0mm tempered glass
  Motherboard Support	SSI-EEB (max. 330mm wide) E-ATX (max. 280mm wide)/ ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
  Back Connect Motherboard	ATX / Micro-ATX
  Expansion Slot	7
  Storage	Behind MB Tray: 2 x 2.5″ SSD or 1 x 2.5” SSD (When using Back-connect Micro-ATX motherboard) 2 x Hard Drive Cage: Each cage support 1 x 3.5″ HDD + 1 x 2.5″ SSD + ( 1 x 3.5″ HDD or 1 x 2.5″ SSD) PSU Cover: 3 x 2.5” SSD
  GPU Length Clearance	380mm(Max)
  CPU Cooler Height Clearance	180mm (Max.)
  PSU	Standard: ATX (Under 220mm) Rotated: ATX (Under 180mm)
  Fan Support	Front: 170mm x 2 (pre-installed) Top: 120mm x 3 or 140mm x 2 Above PSU Shroud: 120mm x 3 Or Under PSU Shroud: 120mm x 2 Rear: 140mm x 1 (pre-installed) or 120mm x 1
  Radiator Support	(Top) 360 / 280 / 240
  I/O PORTS	USB 3.0 x 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20G Type C x 1 Audio x 1 Power Button x 2 M1 Front Panel Lighting Control Button x 1 M2 Fan Lighting Control Button x 1
  Dust Filters	Front x 1 (x2 RU version only) Bottom x 1
  Fan Hub	Front panel and pre-installed fans hub

   

  The LANCOOL 217 INF is available at Newegg (9:00 AM EST):
  Black: https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=9SIAFSTKJY1197
  White: https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=9SIAFSTKJY1196

  The LANCOOL 217 INF is available at Amazon (9:00 AM EST):
  Black: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDKDKFS
  White: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDSL7DV

  The LANCOOL 217 INF is available at Caseking (3:00 PM CEST): https://www.caseking.de/gehaeuse-und-modding/computer-gehaeuse?pid=GELI-987|GELI-988

  The LANCOOL 217 INF is available at Overclockers UK (2:00 PM BST): https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cases-and-modding?pim_product_family_series%5B0%5D=Lancool&sort=new_label_desc

  The LANCOOL 217 INF is available at SCAN (2:00 PM BST):
  Black: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/lian-li-lancool-217-inf-black-mid-tower-3x-rgb-fans-reverse-connection-eeb-e-atx-atx
  White: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/lian-li-lancool-217-inf-white-mid-tower-3x-rgb-fans-reverse-connection-eeb-e-atx-atx

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• STORMCRAFT PC Launches Seven-Model Intel® Core™ Ultra (series 2), AMD Ryzen™, and NVIDIA® RTX 50 Series All-RGB Gaming PC Lineup on BestBuy.co

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Thursday, November 6, 2025

  California-built gaming desktops deliver elite performance, full RGB customization, and precision engineering, now available on BestBuy.com.
  
  
  

  Los Angeles, CA – November 6th, 2025 – STORMCRAFT PC, a California-based manufacturer of high-performance custom-built gaming desktops, today announced the expansion of its retail presence with the official launch of its seven-model all-RGB gaming PC lineup at BestBuy.com. Available in both black and white color options, each system combines the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors (series 2) and AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and top-tier gaming components, including DDR5 6000 MHz RGB memory, Gen4 NVMe SSDs, and advanced liquid cooling.
  
  

  

  
  This partnership marks a significant milestone in STORMCRAFT PC’s growth, making its precision-engineered, California-built gaming PCs more accessible to the nationwide gaming community through one of the most trusted technology retailers in the U.S. Each STORMCRAFT PC system is hand-assembled, thermally optimized, and stress-tested to deliver unmatched performance and reliability for both PC gamers and content creators.

  “Expanding into Best Buy marks a major step in making STORMCRAFT PC more accessible to gamers nationwide,” said Frank Lee, the Founder at STORMCRAFT PC. “We’re proud to bring our California-built systems to one of the most respected retail destinations in the U.S. This partnership allows us to connect with a broader gaming community and deliver our products with the same performance, reliability, and service that define the STORMCRAFT PC name. Our vision is to make professional-grade gaming systems accessible to every player,” Chan added. “By partnering with Best Buy, we’re meeting gamers where they already shop and offering an elevated standard of power, design, and support.”

   

  Product Lineup

  STORMCRAFT PC launch collection features its flagship PHANTOM, WIZARD, FALCON, and VIPER models—each engineered for elite gaming performance, radiant RGB lighting, and long-term reliability:

  • PHANTOM Gaming PC – Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265F | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 | 2 TB SSD | 32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz RGB Memory | 360 mm Liquid Cooling | Windows 11 Home – SKU: PH265F0CC-580W1
  • WIZARD Gaming PC – AMD Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 | 2 TB SSD | 32 GB DDR5 6000 MHz RGB Memory | 360 mm Liquid Cooling | Windows 11 Home – SKU: WI980XDCC-580B1
  • FALCON Gaming PC – Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti | 2 TB SSD | 32 GB DDR5 6000 MHz RGB Memory | 360 mm Liquid Cooling | Windows 11 Home – SKU: 11109360
  • VIPER Gaming PC – Intel® Core™ i5-14400F | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 | 2 TB SSD | 32 GB DDR5 6000 MHz RGB Memory | 650 W PSU | Windows 11 Home – SKU: 11082141

   

  Built in California | Powered by Innovation

  Every STORMCRAFT PC is built in California using industry-leading components from Intel®, AMD, and NVIDIA®. Each system undergoes expert thermal tuning, precision cable management, and extensive performance benchmarking to ensure maximum efficiency and stability during demanding gaming and creative workloads.

  STORMCRAFT PC backs every system with real-person lifetime tech support based in California, a 3-year labor, 2-year parts, and 1-year ground shipping warranty, plus optional Gold and Platinum Extended Plans offering up to 4 years of coverage.

   

  Available Now at Best Buy

  STORMCRAFT PC now offers a seven-model all-RGB gaming PC lineup on Best Buy.com, featuring a bold black and clean white aesthetic. This collection embodies the brand’s design philosophy—performance meets precision—with vivid RGB lighting across fans, memory, and chassis for a fully immersive gaming experience.

  The lineup includes black and white editions of the PHANTOM, WIZARD, FALCON, and VIPER, along with the SIRIUS White Edition, each powered by Intel®, AMD Ryzen™ CPUs, and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs. Whether gamers prefer a stealthy black build or a minimalist white rig, every STORMCRAFT PC delivers exceptional thermal performance, quiet operation, and hand-built quality.

  More models are already in development and will be released in the coming months, reinforcing STORMCRAFT PC’s long-term commitment to expanding its BestBuy.com product portfolio and delivering fresh, high-performance options for the gaming community.

  Shop the full collection here:
  STORMCRAFT PC on Best Buy

   

  About STORMCRAFT PC

  STORMCRAFT PC is a California-based gaming PC brand redefining custom-built desktop performance through engineering precision, RGB-driven design, and gamer-focused innovation. Founded by gamers and engineers, STORMCRAFT PC builds high-performance desktops that merge power with aesthetics, offering a balance of visual expression and next-level performance. STORMCRAFT PC empowers the gaming and creator community with PCs that perform flawlessly in real-world conditions—supported by real-person tech experts who share a passion for gaming excellence.

   

  Website: www.stormcraftpc.com

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stormcraftpc/

  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Stormcraft-PC/61575903832371/

  X: https://x.com/STORMCRAFTPC

  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STORMCRAFTPC

  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stormcraft.pc

  Amazon Storefront:  STORMCRAFT PC on Amazon

  Best Buy Storefront: STORMCRAFT PC on Best Buy

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• be quiet! Light Mount Silent Linear Mechanical Keyboard Review @ APH Networks

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Thursday, November 6, 2025

  APH Networks found the Light Mount Silent Linear to be a standout keyboard for those who value quiet operation and premium build quality. It uses be quiet!’s custom Silent Linear mechanical switches, which are pre-lubricated and paired with a triple-layer sound-dampening design to minimise noise during each keystroke. The board also features a full-sized layout, hot-swappable switch support, PBT double-shot keycaps, a dedicated media dial and macro keys, and fresh aesthetics with a sleek aluminium top plate and ARGB lighting. The included cushioned wrist-rest and robust USB-C detachable cable add to the overall premium feel.
  
  

  

  The be quiet! Light Mount Silent Linear is a clean and elegant keyboard with stunning ARGB LED lighting, but it can be more silent with improvements to its design.

  
  The review did highlight a few caveats. At its roughly $150 price point, the Light Mount is positioned as a premium option and may be over-kill for users who don’t prioritise ultra-quiet operation. Some gamers who favour loud, tactile switching may find the silent linear feel less engaging. Also, while the feature set is comprehensive, the software for macro and lighting control is still maturing. In the end, APH Networks concluded that if you want a full-sized, stylish keyboard that excels in quiet typing and gaming, the Light Mount Silent Linear delivers excellent value, especially for shared spaces or home offices where noise matters.

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• ADATA INDUSTRIAL debuts at Embedded World North America 2025 with AI and Edge Storage Innovations

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

  ADATA INDUSTRIAL, a global leader in industrial-grade embedded memory, will make its first appearance at Embedded World North America 2025 (Booth #7060), showcasing the theme “Driving the Infinity of AI.” This strategic expansion into the U.S. market underscores ADATA INDUSTRIAL’s commitment to empowering intelligent transformation across vertical markets with high-performance PCIe Gen5 SSDs, DDR5 DRAM modules, intelligent software, and enterprise-grade storage solutions under ADATA’s enterprise brand, TRUSTA. Together, these innovations form a complete edge-to-cloud storage ecosystem for AI, automation, and other high-demand industrial applications. 
  
  

  

  
  Pioneering AI Edge Applications:

  Cutting-Edge Hardware & Intelligent Management Platform
  To meet the extreme demands for data processing speed and system stability in next-generation AI applications, ADATA INDUSTRIAL will showcase a range of advanced products:

  • Industrial-grade SSDs: Supporting the latest PCIe Gen5 interface in U.2 form factors and leveraging advanced eTLC and BiCS8 3D NAND flash, these SSDs deliver outstanding bandwidth and endurance—ideal for high-speed data logging and real-time analytics.
  • Industrial-grade DDR5 Memory Modules: Featuring robust technologies such as Clock Drivers (CKD), Power Management ICs (PMIC), and On-Die ECC, these modules ensure signal integrity and data accuracy even in complex electromagnetic environments and prolonged operation, providing a stable computing backbone for edge servers and AI accelerators.

  Complementing its hardware lineup, ADATA INDUSTRIAL will also present its self-developed A IntelliManager software platform. This intelligent management solution enables full lifecycle monitoring and predictive maintenance for storage devices. Through real-time analytics and early warnings, it helps prevent system failures and optimize operational efficiency—essential for building smarter and more reliable mission-critical environments.

  Targeting Enterprise AI Servers with High-Capacity Solutions from TRUSTA
  ADATA INDUSTRIAL will also highlight high-capacity enterprise storage solutions developed under ADATA’s enterprise brand, TRUSTA, tailored for data centers, AI servers, and high-performance computing environments. These SSDs support PCIe 5x4 interfaces (E1.S / E3.S / U.2), provide up to 7.68TB of storage, and deliver blazing read/write speeds of up to 13,500 / 10,300 MB/s. Also, on display will be 96GB, DDR5 6400 R-DIMM modules, meeting enterprise demands for large-scale data processing and ultra-high-speed transmission.

  
  Showcasing Diverse Real-World Applications

  ADATA INDUSTRIAL will also present real-world deployment case studies from global clients such as Bendix, Dolby, Onyx Healthcare, and Impact Components, demonstrating successful implementations in smart transportation hubs, medical tablets, fanless mini-PCs, and media servers. These examples highlight the adaptability and reliability of ADATA’s industrial-grade storage and memory solutions across a wide range of vertical markets. 

  From edge computing to cloud deployment, ADATA INDUSTRIAL and TRUSTA remain committed to advancing intelligent systems with forward-looking storage technologies—continuously driving the evolution of enterprise-grade solutions for the AI era.

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• Alphacool Core XT45 Full Copper Radiators

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

  The Alphacool International GmbH, based in Braunschweig, Germany, is a pioneer in PC water cooling technology. With one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry and over 20 years of experience, Alphacool is now expanding its lineup with the Core XT45 Full Copper Radiators.
  
  

  
  
  
  As the first models of the Core Series, the Core XT45 radiators combine Alphacool’s trusted full-copper construction with a completely refreshed design. The clean, modern look can be customized using interchangeable side panels — available either with integrated aRGB lighting or in a classic, unlit style. Thanks to the magnetic mounting system, they can be swapped quickly and without tools at any time.

  Inside, Alphacool continues to rely on full-copper components throughout all water-carrying sections for maximum thermal efficiency. A redesigned internal layout with 16 water channels instead of 12 increases performance by improving both flow and heat transfer.

  For easy installation and handling, the radiators are equipped with two G1/4" ports in the signature Core look. An additional fill/drain port ensures easy integration and simpler system maintenance. The Core XT45 Full Copper Radiators are now available in the Alphacool Online Shop.
  
  Features
  

  • Full Copper Radiator
  • 16 instead of 12 water-bearing channels
  • Finer fin structure for higher cooling performance
  • Illuminated side panel
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• NVIDIA and Samsung Build AI Factory to Transform Global Intelligent Manufacturing

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Monday, November 3, 2025

  New AI Factory With 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs to Accelerate Agentic and Physical AI Applications for Advanced Chip Manufacturing, Mobile Devices and Robotics
  
  
  

  

  GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APEC Summit -- NVIDIA today announced plans with Samsung Electronics to build a new AI factory, representing a new era where intelligent computing and chip manufacturing converge. The state-of-the-art AI factory will combine Samsung’s semiconductor technologies with NVIDIA platforms to establish the foundation of next-generation, AI-driven production.

  Powered by more than 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs, Samsung’s semiconductor AI factory will be a centerpiece of the company’s digital transformation, integrating accelerated computing directly into full-fledged advanced chip manufacturing.

  Through this collaboration, Samsung and NVIDIA are setting a global benchmark for AI-driven semiconductor manufacturing at scale, integrating data from physical equipment and production workflows to achieve predictive maintenance, process improvements and increased operational efficiency in autonomous fab environments.

  “We are at the dawn of the AI industrial revolution — a new era that will redefine how the world designs, builds and manufactures,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “As Korea’s and one of the world’s foremost technology and industrial leaders, Samsung is forging its AI foundation with NVIDIA to lead the future of intelligent and autonomous manufacturing — transforming Samsung itself and the many industries around the world built on Samsung technologies.”

  “NVIDIA has been a visionary of this new AI era, and its technologies have empowered innovators to reinvent industries,” said Jay Y. Lee, executive chairman of Samsung Electronics. “From Samsung’s DRAM for NVIDIA’s game-changing graphics card in 1995 to our new AI factory, we are thrilled to continue our longstanding journey with NVIDIA in leading this transformation as we envision creating new standards for the future and accelerating breakthroughs for the world.”

  From their first collaboration on NVIDIA’s first graphics card NV1 with Samsung’s DRAM to introducing the industry’s first commercial HBM, and a key supply collaboration for HBM3E and HBM4 today, the companies celebrate a strong alliance spanning more than 25 years that has helped create the foundation for today’s AI transformation. The companies will continue their semiconductor collaboration beyond HBM, GDDR, high-density memory modules, SOCAMM and custom solutions as well as foundry services to support the broader ecosystem.

  Samsung is harnessing NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA CUDA-X™ libraries and solutions from Synopsys, Cadence and Siemens to achieve massive speedups in circuit simulation, verification and manufacturing analysis. The companies are collaborating with these electronic design automation partners to innovate chip design, and will continue to reshape GPU-accelerated EDA tools and design technologies necessary for the AI era.

  Samsung uses the NVIDIA Omniverse™ platform as the foundation for its digital twins, which provide physically accurate simulation environments. This virtual environment allows global fabs to shorten the time from design to operations and achieve AI-driven predictive maintenance, real-time decision-making and factory automation.

  To speed intelligent logistics with a unified platform, Samsung is deploying NVIDIA RTX PRO™ Servers with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. The real-time digital twin of the Samsung fab will enable operational planning, anomaly detection and logistics optimization — a significant step toward a fully autonomous fab.

  To accelerate computational lithography — the most computationally intensive workload in the semiconductor manufacturing process — the companies are integrating the NVIDIA cuLitho library into Samsung’s advanced lithography platform, OPC. The collaboration has led to 20x greater performance and scalable deployment across semiconductor manufacturing.
  
  

  Samsung Accelerates Smart Manufacturing With Digital Twins, Robotics and Generative AI
  
  Samsung has been building its proprietary AI models powering more than 400 million Samsung devices with access to advanced reasoning capabilities, delivering breakthrough performance in real-time translation, multilingual interactions and intelligent summarization.

  Samsung is charting the future of intelligent robotics across manufacturing automation and humanoid robot applications using NVIDIA robotics technologies on NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers.

  To accelerate intelligent robot deployment, Samsung is using the NVIDIA Isaac Sim™ reference application, built on NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models, to connect synthetic and real data, middleware and teleoperation, as well as the NVIDIA Jetson Thor™ high-performance edge AI platform optimized for humanoid robotics. Combined, these technologies enable the deployment of robots that can understand and interact with the physical world in real time.

  NVIDIA and Samsung also worked with Korean telco operators and academic institutions to develop AI-RAN network technology, bringing together AI and mobile network workloads, which will be necessary for the adoption of physical AI.

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• Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2 Flow Case Review @ ThinkComputers

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Sunday, November 2, 2025

  ThinkComputers examined the O11 Dynamic Mini V2 and found it to be an impressive update in Lian Li’s compact-form-factor lineup. Despite its smaller size compared to full-tower models, it supports ATX motherboards, ATX power supplies, and even large graphics cards while maintaining a sleek fish-tank style aesthetic with framed glass panels. The case adds a slanted bottom fan tray for improved GPU airflow, built-in support for vertical GPU mounting, and generous cable-routing features such as a 24-pin support bracket and embedded Velcro straps. Thermal testing demonstrated solid performance under load, making it a strong candidate for builders seeking performance and aesthetics in a tighter build space.
  
  

  

  "The Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini is an iconic PC case at this point. Originally released in 2020, it essentially spawned the aquarium-style PC craze. I mean as I'm writing this review I am looking over at my O11 Dynamic Mini as it is the case I chose for my main rig. Having used that case on the daily for quite a while there is definitely some room for improvement! Enter the brand new O11 Dynamic Mini V2, which is slightly larger than the original, but expands on the feature-set by offering greater hardware compatibility and improved airflow. We actually have Flow version which comes with 5 included cooling fans so you are good to go out of the box! Let's take a look and see what this case is all about!"

  
  The review did note a few trade-offs. With its dual-chamber design and compact footprint, there were some limitations when installing the thickest radiators or using very large GPUs in certain orientations. The I/O relocation and dual-chamber layout require care when planning component fit, especially for vertically mounted graphics cards. Nonetheless, ThinkComputers concluded that for the price point, build quality, and feature set offered, the O11 Dynamic Mini V2 delivers tremendous value for users looking for a compact case that doesn’t force major compromises in component support or thermal capability.

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• NVIDIA and Nokia to Pioneer the AI Platform for 6G — Powering America’s Return to Telecommunications Leadership

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Saturday, November 1, 2025

  NVIDIA to Invest $1 Billion in Nokia to Accelerate AI-RAN Innovation and Lead Transition from 5G to 6G
  
  
  

  

  GTC Washington, D.C. -- NVIDIA and Nokia today announced a strategic partnership to add NVIDIA-powered, commercial-grade AI-RAN products to Nokia’s industry-leading RAN portfolio, enabling communication service providers to launch AI-native 5G-Advanced and 6G networks on NVIDIA platforms. NVIDIA will also invest $1 billion in Nokia at a subscription price of $6.01 per share. The investment is subject to customary closing conditions.

  The partnership marks the beginning of the AI-native wireless era, providing the foundation to support AI-powered consumer experiences and enterprise services at the edge.

  In addition, the partnership addresses the fast-growing AI-RAN market, representing a significant opportunity within the RAN market that is expected to exceed a cumulative $200 billion by 2030, according to analyst firm Omdia.

  Together, NVIDIA and Nokia are also laying the strategic infrastructure and opening up a new high-growth frontier for telecom providers by delivering distributed edge AI inferencing at scale.

  T-Mobile U.S. will collaborate with Nokia and NVIDIA to drive and test AI-RAN technologies as a part of the 6G innovation and development process, reinforcing its global leadership in driving wireless innovation. Trials are expected to begin in 2026, focused on field validation of performance and efficiency gains for customers.

  The move will enable massive improvements in performance and efficiency, helping ensure that consumers using generative, agentic and physical AI applications on their devices will have seamless network experiences. It will also support future AI-native devices, such as drones or augmented- and virtual-reality glasses, while being ready for 6G applications such as integrated sensing and communications.

  “Telecommunications is a critical national infrastructure — the digital nervous system of our economy and security,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Built on NVIDIA CUDA and AI, AI-RAN will revolutionize telecommunications — a generational platform shift that empowers the United States to regain global leadership in this vital infrastructure technology. Together with Nokia and America’s telecom ecosystem, we’re igniting this revolution, equipping operators to build intelligent, adaptive networks that will define the next generation of global connectivity.”

  “The next leap in telecom isn’t just from 5G to 6G — it’s a fundamental redesign of the network to deliver AI-powered connectivity, capable of processing intelligence from the data center all the way to the edge. Our partnership with NVIDIA, and their investment in Nokia, will accelerate AI-RAN innovation to put an AI data center into everyone’s pocket,” said Justin Hotard, President and CEO of Nokia. “We’re proud to drive this industry transformation with NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, and T-Mobile U.S., our first AI-RAN deployments in T-Mobile’s network will ensure America leads in the advanced connectivity that AI needs.”

  Supporting Exponential Growth in AI traffic
  Growth in AI traffic is exploding. For example, almost 50% of ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly active users access the site via mobile devices, and its monthly mobile app downloads exceed 40 million.

  With Nokia and NVIDIA-powered AI-RAN systems, mobile operators can improve performance and efficiency as well as enhance network experiences for future generative and agentic AI applications and experiences. They will be able to introduce new AI services for 6G with the same infrastructure, powering billions of new connections for drones, cars, robots and augmented- and virtual-reality glasses that demand connectivity, computing and sensing at the edge.

  Seamless Transition to AI-Native Networks
  NVIDIA is introducing Aerial RAN Computer Pro (ARC-Pro), a 6G-ready accelerated computing platform that combines connectivity, computing and sensing capabilities, enabling telcos to move from 5G-Advanced to 6G through software upgrades.

  The NVIDIA ARC-Pro reference design is available for manufacturers and network equipment providers to build commercial-off-the-shelf-based or proprietary AI-RAN products, supporting both new buildouts and expansions to existing base stations.

  Nokia will accelerate the availability of its 5G and 6G RAN software on the NVIDIA CUDA^® platform and expand its RAN portfolio by embedding NVIDIA ARC-Pro at the heart of the new AI-RAN solution. This partnership will enable Nokia’s mobile network customers to transition seamlessly from today’s RAN networks to future AI-RAN networks.

  Nokia’s unique anyRAN approach simplifies the introduction of the ARC-Pro platform by establishing software-defined RAN evolution for both Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN. AirScale baseband is a modular architecture in which new cards can coexist with previously deployed cards. Nokia aims to expand and evolve its AirScale baseband into the 5G-Advanced and 6G era with new AI-RAN capabilities.

  Dell Technologies is driving innovation in Nokia’s AI-RAN solution with its state-of-the-art Dell PowerEdge servers. Engineered for seamless scalability, these servers enable no-touch software upgrades and low-touch silicon upgrades, ensuring a smooth evolution from 5G to 5G-Advanced and 6G. With their robust, high-performance infrastructure, Dell PowerEdge servers are the ultimate compute platform for operators deploying AI-RAN solutions.

  Future-Proofed for 6G
  Nokia and NVIDIA’s AI-RAN platform unifies AI and radio access workloads on a software-defined, accelerated infrastructure, boosting performance, efficiency and monetization while enabling a smooth, cost-effective path to 6G.

  New capabilities are added through software updates, future-proofing investments for 6G and beyond, while enabling rapid innovation cycles at the pace of AI. It serves growing generative AI and agentic AI traffic on the same sites as RAN functions, applying AI algorithms to improve spectral and energy efficiency, as well as overall network performance, and by tapping into underutilized RAN assets to host edge AI services and maximize return on investment.

  “With America’s best network, T-Mobile remains committed to advancing next-generation technologies that redefine the customer experience,” said John Saw, president of technology and chief technology officer at T-Mobile. “Our collaboration with industry leaders Nokia and NVIDIA marks an important step toward shaping the future of connectivity as we develop the innovations that will power the 6G era. Building on the foundation established by the AI-RAN Innovation Center in 2024, this strategic initiative reinforces T-Mobile’s leadership in driving the U.S. wireless industry forward. Beginning in 2026, T-Mobile will conduct field evaluations and testing of advanced AI-RAN technologies to ensure they meet the evolving needs of our customers as we move toward 6G.”

  “The telecommunications industry owns the most valuable real estate for AI — the edge, where data is created,” said Michael Dell, chairman and chief executive officer of Dell Technologies. “This AI-RAN collaboration with Nokia and NVIDIA makes that potential real. We’ve built some of the world’s largest AI clusters with 100,000+ GPUs. Now we’re applying that expertise to distribute intelligence across millions of edge nodes. The operators who modernize their infrastructure today won’t just carry AI traffic — they’ll be the distributed AI grid factories that process it at the source, where latency matters and data sovereignty is critical.”

  Additional AI Networking Solutions Cooperation
  Nokia and NVIDIA will also collaborate on AI networking solutions, including data center switching with Nokia’s SR Linux software for the NVIDIA Spectrum-X™ Ethernet networking platform and the application of Nokia’s telemetry and fabric management platform on NVIDIA AI infrastructure.

  The companies will also explore the use of Nokia’s optical technologies and capabilities as part of future NVIDIA AI infrastructure architecture.

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• Best Budget 512GB A2 V30 microSD Cards for Phones, Drones, and Switch

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Friday, October 31, 2025

  Storage is the quiet MVP of any mobile workflow. Choose the right card and handheld gaming feels snappier, phone apps launch faster, action-cam footage records without dropped frames, and drone flights get longer continuous takes. For that mix of speed and reliability, the badges matter. A2 is tuned for app performance with higher random IOPS, which helps with game assets and texture streaming. V30 certifies a sustained 30 MB/s write floor, which is the difference between clean 4K clips and corrupted files when the scene gets busy.

  This roundup zeroes in on 512 GB cards that hit the A2 and V30 marks and are widely compatible with phones, tablets, action cams, drones, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally. All four are UHS I U3 models from trusted brands, chosen for consistent real-world behavior, not just headline numbers. Match the pick to your primary use. If you mostly shoot videos, favor sustained writes. If you live in apps and games, prioritize A2 responsiveness and warranty support.
  
  

  Our Top picks

   

  1) SanDisk 512GB Extreme microSDXC UHS I

  

  Click to buy on Amazon - $46.99

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  Brief introduction: The do-everything default for phones, handhelds, action cams, and drones, with broad device support and a strong warranty record.

  Key specs:

  • Speed class: UHS I U3, V30, A2
  • Rated speeds: up to 160 MB/s read
  • Includes full-size SD adapter
  • Capacity: 512 GB

  Why this pick: SanDisk Extreme remains the safe bet when you want one card to handle 4K capture and gaming without fuss. It balances speed, reliability, and availability better than most alternatives at this capacity. 
  
  
  

  2) Samsung PRO Plus 512GB microSDXC + Adapter

  

  Click to buy on Amazon - $79.99

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  Brief introduction: Samsung’s performance-forward option with excellent rated reads and writes for long 4K clips and fast transfers.

  Key specs:

  • Speed class: UHS I U3, V30, A2
  • Rated speeds: up to 180 MB/s read and 130 MB/s write
  • SD adapter included
  • Capacity: 512 GB

  Why this pick: If you shoot a lot of high-bitrate 4K or burst photos, PRO Plus is a standout for sustained performance. It also works great as high-capacity storage for Switch, Steam Deck, and Android.

  
  
  

  3) Lexar 512GB Blue microSDXC UHS I

  

  Click to buy on Amazon - $37.99

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  Brief introduction: A value-friendly card with quick reads and solid A2 behavior, ideal for expanding handhelds and Android devices.

  Key specs:

  • Speed class: UHS I U3, V30, A2
  • Rated speeds: up to 160 MB/s read
  • SD adapter included
  • Capacity: 512 GB

  Why this pick: Lexar Blue hits a sweet spot on price while keeping app performance responsive. It is a smart choice for game libraries and everyday phone storage without compromising reliability.
  
  
  

  4) Kingston Canvas Go Plus 512GB microSDXC

  

  Click to buy on Amazon - $69.99

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  Brief introduction: Built for creators and mobile gamers who bounce between filming and play, with strong transfer rates and V30 capture.

  Key specs:

  • Speed class: UHS I U3, V30, A2
  • Rated speeds: up to 200 MB/s read
  • Optimized for mobile gaming and 4K video
  • Capacity: 512 GB
    Why this pick: Canvas Go Plus offers a flexible mix of speed and durability. It handles 4K action-cam footage reliably and keeps game installs and app launches feeling snappy.

  
  
  Final thoughts

  All four cards check the A2 and V30 boxes, so pick based on your primary workload. For a dependable all-rounder, go with SanDisk Extreme. If sustained writes are your pain point, Samsung PRO Plus is the move. For a budget-friendly expansion that still feels quick in apps, Lexar Blue delivers. If your week swings between filming and gaming, Kingston Canvas Go Plus covers both.

  A few quick tips to help readers succeed. Format the card in the device that will use it. Keep a spare if you shoot events or travel. Offload and verify footage regularly, especially after long 4K sessions. If you share a single card between camera and console, organize with clear folders and back up to a PC or NAS on a schedule. Finally, Amazon pricing and availability change fast, so verify each ASIN before you publish.

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• The Outer Worlds 2 Performance Benchmark @ TechPowerUp

  

  By: Eddie Stone | Published: Thursday, October 30, 2025

  TechPowerUp tested The Outer Worlds 2 across a wide range of modern GPUs and hardware configurations to evaluate how well the game performs on PC. They discovered that the game places significant demands on both GPU memory (VRAM) and the CPU, especially when ray tracing is enabled and higher resolutions or ultra settings are used. On 1080p and 1440p settings the frame rates were smooth for many recent cards, but when stepping up to 4K or deploying demanding effects the performance dropped quickly unless upscaling or more powerful hardware was used.
  
  

  

  The Outer Worlds 2 continues Obsidian’s sci-fi RPG series with its characteristic humor and satirical tone. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are high and there are several technical issues. In our performance review, we examine its graphical fidelity, VRAM usage, and how well it runs on a variety of modern GPUs.

  
  In their conclusion, TechPowerUp found that The Outer Worlds 2 is well optimized for a new-generation RPG and delivers a solid experience for players with capable PCs. However, they stressed that to fully benefit from its visual quality and smooth performance, gamers should consider hardware with ample VRAM and strong cooling, avoid older or low-VRAM GPUs, and use appropriate resolution or settings for their system. For the vast majority of modern mid to high-end machines the game is both playable and impressive, though budget or aging systems may struggle without compromise.

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