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Updated 3h agoAMD and Nutanix forge $250M AI partnership to build open enterprise platform
AMD is investing $150 million in Nutanix equity and committing up to $100 million for joint engineering to create an open, full‑stack AI infrastructure. The co‑engineered solution will run on AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs, leveraging AMD’s ROCm software stack.
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Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Nothing Phone 4a: The New King of Mid-Rangers?
Nothing's Phone 4a launches into the mid‑range segment with a distinctive transparent back, Gorilla Glass 7i protection and customizable glyph lighting. Powered by the Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 and offered with 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM, it delivers smooth performance and a 120 Hz AMOLED display. The device houses a 5,080 mAh battery that supports 50 W wired fast charging, while its triple‑camera array includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and a periscope telephoto lens. Nothing OS 4.1, based on Android 16, promises three years of OS upgrades and six years of security patches.
By Geeky Gadgets
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Understanding & Designing Modern Storage Systems - L2: Basics of NAND Flash-Based SSDs (Spring 2026)
The lecture provides a detailed walkthrough of modern NAND flash‑based SSD architecture, beginning with a high‑level view of the SSD PCB that houses multiple flash packages, a low‑power DRAM cache, and a multi‑core controller. It explains how the host interface...
By Onur Mutlu Lectures
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Building End-to-End AI Architectures
At MWC 2026, telecom executive Tony Pulas convened Nvidia’s Chris Penrose and Supermicro’s Vic Mala to discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding end‑to‑end AI architectures for telcos and enterprises. The panel highlighted that while ambition to adopt AI is high,...
By TelecomTV
Video•Mar 6, 2026
WHERE IS SYNOLOGY DSM 8? And DO YOU CARE? (RAID Room)
The Raid Room panel tackled the looming question of Synology's next‑generation operating system, DSM 8, and why the community remains skeptical. While rumors hinted at an early 2025 reveal, no official timetable has materialized, leaving users to wonder whether a...
By NASCompares
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Designing Next‑Gen 5G/6G & AI‑Driven Devices
The video outlines a collaborative effort between Nvidia, Synopsys and Rohde Schwarz to create a lifecycle digital‑twin platform for next‑generation 5G/6G and AI‑driven devices. The partnership targets the emerging challenge of native‑AI radio access networks, where antennas and radios must adapt...
By Fierce Network TV
Video•Mar 6, 2026
FINALLY: S27 Ultra Getting One BIG Upgrade?
The buzz surrounding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra centers on a potential battery breakthrough. Reports from Korean media suggest the flagship will incorporate next‑generation silicon‑carbon cells, a technology already deployed in the OnePlus 15, promising a sizable capacity lift. If Samsung...
By XDA Developers
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Video•Mar 6, 2026
Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 [2026]: The Best Stealth Gaming Laptop?
The video reviews Lenovo’s new Legion 5A Gen11, a 15.3‑inch gaming laptop that blends a stealthy, lightweight chassis with high‑end components. Weighing just 1.87 kg and measuring under 19 mm thick, the device targets mobile professionals and students who want a laptop...
By SuperSaf (Safwan Ahmedmia)
Video•Mar 6, 2026
Why Wahoo’s Cheaper KICKR Might Be It's Best. #bikegear #cycling #cyclinggear #shorts
The video reviews Wahoo’s newly updated KICKR Core 2, the company’s entry‑level direct‑drive indoor trainer, and compares it to the higher‑priced KICKR series. Core 2 now ships with built‑in Wi‑Fi, removing the common ANT+ stability problems that many users face. Although its maximum...
By Bicycling Magazine
Video•Mar 6, 2026
PCPer Podcast 859: Driver Woes, NVIDIA's 9GB GPU, Xbox Prompts PlayStation PC Exit, DDR5 Bots, Etc.
The PC Perspective podcast’s 859th episode, recorded on March 4, 2026, tackled a wide‑ranging tech roundup—from Nvidia’s ongoing driver fiasco to Apple’s surprise low‑cost laptop, and from Google’s fee overhaul to Intel’s leadership shuffle. The hosts blended humor with hard data, flagging...
By PC Perspective (PCPer)
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
The Corsair GALLEON 100 SD Mechanical Keyboard Set Sail With an Elgato Stream Deck Onboard
Corsair unveiled the GALLEON 100 SD, a full‑size mechanical keyboard that integrates an Elgato‑style Stream Deck with two programmable dials, a 5‑inch OLED display, and twelve LCD macro keys. The board uses Corsair’s MLX Pulse switches, double‑shot PBT keycaps, per‑key...
By PC Perspective
News•Mar 6, 2026
Oppo’s Find N6 Leaks in Spectacular Orange Color Before OnePlus Could Make a Second Foldable
Oppo has leaked images of its upcoming Find N6 foldable, revealing a vibrant orange variant alongside grey and black options. The device retains the thin profile and hinge design introduced with the Find N5, suggesting incremental rather than radical changes....
By 9to5Google
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Oukitel WP63 Rugged Phone Has an Igniter for Starting Fires, a Camp Light, and a 20,000 mAh Battery
Oukitel unveiled the WP63, a rugged smartphone that packs a 20,000 mAh battery, a 6.7‑inch 120 Hz display, and an unprecedented electric igniter for starting fires. The device is IP69‑rated, MIL‑STD‑810H certified, and includes a bright LED camp light, 33 W wired charging...
By Liliputing
News•Mar 6, 2026
Stop Trusting Windows Drive Alerts: How to Pull Your SSD's Raw NVMe Error Log with Smartctl
Windows drive alerts often mask underlying SSD issues, but NVMe drives maintain a detailed error information log separate from SMART metrics. Using the open‑source Smartmontools suite, Windows users can retrieve this raw log with smartctl commands, provided the drive is...
By How-To Geek
News•Mar 6, 2026
This New Company Aims To Take OLED TV Tech To The Next Level
South Korean material firm Lordin announced a breakthrough blue phosphorescent OLED technology named ZRIET, which collapses energy transfer distance to near zero. The new emitters claim over 20% external quantum efficiency and roughly 60% longer lifespan than traditional fluorescent blue...
By SlashGear
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Is the $499 MacBook Neo the Ultimate Student Laptop?
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, a budget‑focused laptop priced at $599, or $499 for students via its education discount. The device combines an aluminum chassis, a 13‑inch Liquid Retina display, and the A18 Pro chip—delivering performance comparable to the M1—while...
By Geeky Gadgets
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Foxboro Control System Updated Information
Schneider Electric introduced Foxboro SDA, a software‑defined distributed control system that decouples control software from hardware. The open architecture offers vendor independence, scalability, and seamless integration with legacy plants. Built on IEC 62443‑3‑3 standards, it delivers cyber‑secure, AI‑ready operations while lowering...
By The Manufacturing Connection
News•Mar 6, 2026
Riedel Communications Demos Product Innovations at 2026 NAB Show
Riedel Communications showcased a suite of new products at the 2026 NAB Show, emphasizing simplified, scalable production workflows across video, audio, intercom, and networking. Highlights included the browser‑based hi human interface control system, the MediorNet HorizoN ST 2110 MultiViewer app,...
By Sports Video Group (SVG)
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
ZimaBoard 2: An Interesting Intel-Powered Linux Home Mini Server
ZimaBoard 2 is a compact, passively‑cooled mini server built around Intel’s low‑power N150 quad‑core processor. It ships with either 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, 32 GB or 64 GB eMMC storage, and offers dual 2.5 GbE ports, USB 3.1, a mini‑DisplayPort, two SATA 3.0 bays...
By Phoronix
News•Mar 6, 2026
Motherboard Buying Advice for the PC Building Apocalypse — Our Benchmarks, and Years of Testing, Show You Where to Save...
Tom’s Hardware analysis shows motherboard prices have exploded due to AI‑driven component shortages, but performance gaps between flagship and budget boards are minimal. Testing reveals $190‑$300 boards deliver adequate VRM, storage, and networking for most builds, freeing budget for RAM,...
By Tom's Hardware
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
WVU Launches New Flagship Cluster for High Performance Computing
West Virginia University has launched Harpers Ferry, its newest flagship high‑performance computing cluster, built on a multi‑petaflop architecture. The initiative was funded in part by NASA Congressionally Directed Spending, with advocacy from Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin. Harpers...
By HPCwire
Podcast•Mar 6, 2026•1h 3m
184: Apple Experience Recap: $599 MacBook Neo Announced!
The episode recaps Apple’s latest product announcements, highlighting the budget-friendly iPhone 17 E with doubled base storage, MagSafe, and Qi2 charging, the unchanged iPad Air now featuring an M4 chip and 12 GB RAM, and the new MacBook Air priced at $599...
By The MacRumors Show
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Kvantify Completes 2nd Close of €7M Round to Advance Quantum Drug Discovery
Kvantify announced the second close of its €7 million funding round, with the European Innovation Council Fund and Denmark’s Delphinus Venture Capital as lead investors. The capital will support the rollout of its Qrunch platform, which runs quantum chemistry workloads on...
By HPCwire
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Xtra 360: The $329 8K Action Camera That Outperforms $550 Flagships in Low Light
The Xtra 360 action camera launches at $329, delivering native 8K 30 fps 360° video that rivals $550 flagship models. Its custom 1‑inch‑equivalent square sensor provides 63 % more imaging area, resulting in superior low‑light performance and 13.5 stops of dynamic range. The...
By Geeky Gadgets
Video•Mar 5, 2026
E Ink Displays Have Evolved...
The video reviews Boox Note Air 5, a 10.3‑inch E Ink tablet aimed at note‑taking and reading, highlighting its black‑and‑white 2480×1860 display, metal chassis, and Android 15 operating system. It details hardware—6 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, USB‑C, and a built‑in 5G SIM...
By Unbox Therapy
Video•Mar 5, 2026
OrangePi RV2 Overclocking Update | CP#8
The video provides an update on the author’s effort to overclock the Orange Pi RV2, an eight‑core RK3588‑derived board that Orange Pi sent after the creator’s earlier RK3588‑5 Max exploits. The presenter outlines the goal of producing a comprehensive scatter‑bench guide and...
By SkatterBencher
Deals•Mar 5, 2026
Imec Invests in Atlas Data Storage to Develop DNA-Based Data Storage Technology
imec announced a strategic partnership and investment in Atlas Data Storage, becoming a shareholder to accelerate development of permanent DNA‑based data storage. The collaboration combines Atlas' ASIC design and DNA synthesis expertise with imec's nano‑electronics and chip fabrication capabilities. The...
TechPowerUp
Deals•Mar 4, 2026
MicroVision Inc Issues $43M Senior Secured Convertible Notes
MicroVision Inc announced the issuance of two senior secured convertible notes totaling $43 million. $19.5 million of the proceeds were used to repay existing principal, with the remainder allocated to general operations. The financing was reported during the company's Q4...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Mar 2, 2026
Material Hybrid Manufacturing Raises $7.1M Seed Round Led by Outlander VC and Harpoon Ventures
Miami-based startup Material Hybrid Manufacturing announced a $7.1 million seed round to fund its HYBRID3D 3D‑printed battery platform. The round was co‑led by Outlander VC and Harpoon Ventures, with participation from GoAhead Ventures, Myelin VC, Demos Capital and Giant Step...
3D Printing Industry – News
Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Japanese Government Acquires 40% Stake in Chipmaker Rapidus
The Japanese government announced it has become the largest shareholder in Rapidus Corp., purchasing a 40% stake for 100 billion yen ($640 million). The investment gives the government 11.5% voting rights and aims to secure a stable domestic semiconductor supply.
Kyodo News – English (All)
Deals•Feb 26, 2026
Aeva Technologies Raises $150M in Strategic Funding From LG Innotek and Apollo
Aeva Technologies announced a strategic funding round that raised approximately $150 million, with corporate investors LG Innotek and Apollo. LG Innotek will commit up to $50 million in equity, joint product investment, and capital expenditures to accelerate Aeva’s entry into physical AI markets and...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Airgain Acquires HPUE Product Line From Nextivity
Airgain announced the acquisition of the high‑power user equipment (HPUE) product line from Nextivity, gaining IP, a customer base and a reseller agreement. The deal was disclosed during Airgain's Q4 2025 earnings call and is expected to be immediately adjusted...
Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Sophia Space Raises $10M Seed Round to Accelerate Orbital Data Centers
Sophia Space announced a $10 million seed round led by Alpha Funds, KDDI Green Partners Fund and Unlock Venture Partners. The funding will accelerate development of its space‑based edge computers and orbital data centers, including the Tile compute module. The round...
SpaceNews
Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Semiconductor Startup optoML Raises $1.8 Mn in Pre‑Series A Round
Fabless semiconductor startup optoML announced a $1.8 million pre‑Series A funding round led by Bluehill.VC and A99. The capital will be used to expand hiring and develop its next‑generation AI‑focused chips after completing a 12 nm tape‑out with TSMC. Founder Saravana Maruthamuthu highlighted...
Entrackr
Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Astera Labs Acquires Pliops to Open First R&D Center in Israel
Astera Labs announced the acquisition of Pliops, a data center interconnect technology provider, to establish its first research and development center in Israel. The move aims to bolster Astera Labs' AI connectivity solutions and expand its global footprint. The financial...
StorageNewsletter
Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Thiax Secures PSV Hafnium Backing for Real-Time X-Ray Inspection Technology
Danish deeptech spin‑out Thiax announced it has secured an undisclosed investment from venture fund PSV Hafnium to accelerate development of its real‑time 3‑D X‑ray inspection system for polymer and composite parts. The funding will be used to ready the technology...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
SportIQ Raises $6.2M Series A to Expand Smart Ball Technology
SportIQ, a Los Angeles‑ and Helsinki‑based sports tech company, announced a $6.2 million Series A round to fund international expansion and development of its sensor‑enabled smart ball platform. Investors include KB Partners, Koppenberg Management, Match Ventures and Tera Ventures, alongside high‑net‑worth individuals...
ArcticStartup
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Intel Completes $5.0 Billion Share Sale to Nvidia
Intel announced the completion of a $5.0 billion sale of its common stock to Nvidia, strengthening its balance sheet and strategic flexibility. The transaction, disclosed in Intel’s Q4 2025 financial results, marks a major corporate investment by Nvidia in the chipmaker.
StorageNewsletter
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Vervesemi Secures $10M Funding to Scale Semiconductor Product Commercialisation
Semiconductor startup Vervesemi announced a $10 million financing round aimed at scaling the commercialisation of its product. The funding will support production ramp‑up and market expansion. Details on investors and round stage were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Trane Technologies to Acquire LiquidStack to Boost Data Center Cooling Solutions
Trane Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire LiquidStack, a liquid‑cooling technology provider for data centers. The acquisition will expand Trane’s thermal‑management portfolio and integrate LiquidStack’s solutions globally, targeting high‑density AI workloads. Financial terms were undisclosed, with closing expected in...
StorageNewsletter
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
SDI Group Acquires PRP Optoelectronics for £9.3m
SDI Group plc announced the acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for a total consideration of £11.3 million in cash, plus up to £0.9 million deferred, excluding £2.8 million of net cash. The deal adds micro‑LED and LED array capabilities to SDI’s Industrial &...
Semiconductor Today