About the Editor
Hows it going?!
I am Tony Keller and a Junior this year. I am the editor for Tech section in the CCC.
I love Martial arts, weightlifting, biking, and tech! I am excited to be writing in the CCC
I am Tony Keller and a Junior this year. I am the editor for Tech section in the CCC.
I love Martial arts, weightlifting, biking, and tech! I am excited to be writing in the CCC
Chinas Evs give tesla a run for there money
BY TONY KELLER
SCIENCE AND TECH EDITOR
Okay, so everyone knows Tesla, right? Elon Musk, self-driving cars, cool-looking dashboards—basically the iPhone of electric vehicles. But lately, Chinese EV brands have been coming in hot, and honestly? They might just be better than Teslas.
First up: BYD. These guys are the biggest EV maker in China—and they actually sold more EVs than Tesla last year. Yeah, seriously. BYD makes most of their car parts in-house, which means they save money and sell their cars for cheaper, without sacrificing quality. One of their cars, the BYD Seal, is like a sleek, stylish beast that actually has more in-house tech than a Tesla Model 3 (Wikipedia).
Then there’s Zeekr. Never heard of them? Me neither, until I read about the Zeekr 7X, which looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie. It can charge from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes (that’s faster than your phone). The inside looks fancy too—with a 16-inch screen and smart features. The only downside is that it doesn’t drive as amazing as a BMW or Porsche—but like, how often are you racing around a track anyway? (TechRadar).
Now here’s the wildest one: Xiaomi—yep, the phone company—just dropped an EV called the SU7. It’s been outselling the Tesla Model 3 in China since the end of last year. That’s crazy. They’re also making an SUV (the YU7) to go up against the Tesla Model Y. But, fair warning, one of their cars was involved in a crash recently, so people are kinda watching to see how safe their tech really is (Reuters).
Honestly, it feels like Chinese EV companies are leveling up super fast. They're pouring tons of money into research—way more than Tesla is right now—and they're updating their cars quicker too. If this keeps up, Tesla might actually have to start playing catch-up.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: Should You Buy It
BY TONY KELLER
SCIENCE AND TECH EDITOR
So, there's this new graphics card out called the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. It’s like the latest and greatest thing from NVIDIA. Here’s a quick rundown of its features and whether it’s worth buying.
Features:
My Friend Crew Soto’s Opinion: My friend Crew Soto thinks the RTX 5090 is cool but not worth the price. He says it uses a lot of power and the performance improvement over the last generation isn’t big enough to justify the cost for most people. Crew mentioned that for the average gamer, the differences between the RTX 5090 and something like the RTX 4080 might not be that noticeable, especially if you’re gaming at 1080p or even 1440p.
In conclusion, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an amazing graphics card with top-notch features, but it’s really expensive. Whether it’s worth buying depends on your budget and what you need it for. If you have the cash to spare and need the best performance for gaming or creative work, go for it. But if you’re on a budget, there are other great options out there that won’t break the bank.
SCIENCE AND TECH EDITOR
So, there's this new graphics card out called the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. It’s like the latest and greatest thing from NVIDIA. Here’s a quick rundown of its features and whether it’s worth buying.
Features:
- Blackwell Architecture: This is the fancy tech behind the card, making it super fast for AI stuff and ray tracing in games.
- 32 GB GDDR7 Memory: That’s a lot of memory! It means you can play games in high resolution without lag. With 32 GB, you can handle all sorts of demanding tasks like 4K gaming and video editing.
- DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation: This tech helps boost frame rates and makes games smoother. DLSS stands for Deep Learning Super Sampling, which uses AI to upscale lower-resolution images to higher resolutions without sacrificing performance. It’s like magic for gamers who want the best visuals without a huge performance hit.
- PCIe 5.0 Interface: It has a super-fast connection, so data transfer is quick. PCIe 5.0 is the latest standard for connecting peripherals to your motherboard, and it offers twice the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0, which means faster data transfer and reduced latency.
- AI-Enhanced Graphics: The card uses AI to make graphics look even better. It’s not just about raw power; AI enhancements mean that textures, lighting, and even shadows look more realistic.
My Friend Crew Soto’s Opinion: My friend Crew Soto thinks the RTX 5090 is cool but not worth the price. He says it uses a lot of power and the performance improvement over the last generation isn’t big enough to justify the cost for most people. Crew mentioned that for the average gamer, the differences between the RTX 5090 and something like the RTX 4080 might not be that noticeable, especially if you’re gaming at 1080p or even 1440p.
In conclusion, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an amazing graphics card with top-notch features, but it’s really expensive. Whether it’s worth buying depends on your budget and what you need it for. If you have the cash to spare and need the best performance for gaming or creative work, go for it. But if you’re on a budget, there are other great options out there that won’t break the bank.
