Today's Hardware Pulse
Nvidia driver adds DLSS 5 profile options, hinting at next‑gen AI rendering
Nvidia's GeForce Game Ready driver 610.47 introduces three new profile settings—Enable DLSS NR override, Enable DLSS NR SL override, and Override DLSS NR presets—suggesting continued development of its upcoming DLSS 5 neural‑rendering technology. The earlier DLSS 5 reveal sparked debate over AI‑driven image alteration, after which Nvidia fell silent on the feature.
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By the numbers: Cyient Semiconductors raises $30M Series A
Safe and Secure Technologies, the New BSC and UPC Spin-Off
Safe and Secure Technologies S.L., the 15th spin‑off from Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), has been launched to design RISC‑V based chips for safety‑critical sectors such as aviation, rail and automotive. The company’s flagship "Safety Island" technology guarantees that processors fail only under exceptional conditions and can interrupt operations safely. In its first phase the spin‑off will focus on chip design, leaving fabrication for later, reinforcing Europe’s push for technological sovereignty. The venture joins a portfolio of BSC spin‑offs that have raised over €44 million (≈$48 million) in private funding.
Advantest Opens Strategic Innovation Centre
Advantest, a leading semiconductor test equipment maker, opened its Innovation Center in San Jose, with a second site in Sunnyvale slated for later this summer. The facility houses clean rooms, advanced test insertions and state‑of‑the‑art laboratories designed for AI, high‑performance...
ACM Research Introduces ACM Planetary Family™ Product Portfolio Structure
ACM Research has rebranded its expanding suite of semiconductor equipment into the ACM Planetary Family, a process‑based structure that groups eight product series under planetary names. The new layout aligns each series with a core step in wafer fabrication, from...
Google's Android 17 Beta Hints at Pixelbook Revival with New “Pixel Glow” Feature
Google's Android 17 Beta 4 build contains strings referencing a “Pixel Glow” lighting system and a laptop‑specific settings page, fueling speculation that the company will resurrect its dormant Pixelbook line ahead of its May 2026 I/O event. The clues align...
Wayve Lands $60 M From AMD, Arm and Qualcomm to Speed AI Driver Rollout
Wayve announced a $60 million extension to its Series D round, funded by AMD, Arm and Qualcomm Ventures. The cash builds on a prior $1.2 billion raise and is earmarked for integrating Wayve’s AI Driver across diverse automotive compute platforms, underscoring chipmakers’ confidence...
FBI Dismantles APT28 Router Botnet Used to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that the FBI’s Operation Masquerade has neutralized a global network of more than 18,000 compromised routers operated by Russian GRU unit APT28. The botnet was used to hijack DNS, present fake Microsoft 365 login pages and...
AI Supercycle, Geopolitics Triggering Global Memory Market Crisis
The semiconductor market is entering a "RAMageddon" as AI data‑center demand forces memory makers to reallocate capacity toward high‑bandwidth and DDR5 chips. Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron are shifting wafer lines, driving DRAM and SSD prices up an estimated 130%...
The USB Cable Mistake That Could Be Ruining Your Android Auto Experience
Android Auto’s wired connection often fails because of sub‑par USB cables rather than the car’s infotainment system. Google advises checking cable condition, length, and certification, noting that longer or hub‑linked cables can degrade data signals. The original cable that ships...
AMD Poised to Ride AI Chip Boom to $600
Bullish take on AMD: a deep-dive analysis argues the AI chip market is set to explode, and AMD's tech could drive its stock to $600. A bold, long-term vision. Investing
Convert Your Bike to an E‑Bike Instantly
Turn Your Bicycle into an E-Bike in Seconds with This Smart Kit by @amazingthings_ #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/2dZwTcwJgP
NTU Unveils AI‑Powered Biochip That Detects Disease Biomarkers in 20 Minutes
Scientists at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University have built an AI‑driven nanophotonic biochip that can identify disease‑related microRNA biomarkers in roughly 20 minutes. The prototype pairs a camera and mobile app for real‑time analysis, aiming to cut diagnostic turnaround times dramatically.
Zero‑Copy GPU Inference via WebAssembly on Apple Silicon Cuts Data‑Movement Overhead
A developer demonstrated that a WebAssembly module can use Apple’s Unified Memory Architecture to share its linear memory with the GPU, achieving zero‑copy inference. The proof‑of‑concept, built on Wasmtime and Metal, shows in‑place AI computation without the usual serialization overhead,...
Vivo Sets €2,000 European Price for X300 Ultra as Oppo Unboxes Find X9 Ultra
Vivo revealed that its flagship X300 Ultra will cost €2,000 (≈$2,180) in Europe for the base model and up to €2,500 (≈$2,730) with photography or video kits. The same week, Oppo released an unboxing of its Find X9 Ultra, underscoring...
Teradyne Acquires TestInsight to Speed AI and Data‑Center Chip Testing
Teradyne has bought semiconductor software firm TestInsight to embed pre‑silicon validation, pattern conversion and virtual‑test capabilities into its automated test equipment. The move aims to cut debugging time and accelerate AI and data‑center chip roll‑outs, a priority for CIOs managing...
HPE Unveils Thai IT Infrastructure Tie-Up
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has partnered with Thailand's VST ECS to launch VST ECS Co‑Location As‑a‑Service, a managed, usage‑based IT infrastructure platform. The offering bundles HPE servers, storage and computing with Veeam, Fortinet and Kaspersky security tools, targeting system integrators and VST ECS...
Defense Innovation Unit and US Navy Choose Anduril’s XL‑AUV for Next‑Gen Undersea Program
The Defense Innovation Unit and the US Navy have awarded Anduril a contract to deliver its Dive‑XL extra‑large autonomous underwater vehicle under the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) program. The company must complete a four‑month operational demonstration, building on more...
Imec Leads €50 Million SPINS Pilot Line to Scale Semiconductor Quantum Chips
Imec and a 25‑partner European consortium have launched the SPINS pilot line, a €50 million ($55 million) effort co‑funded by the EU Chips Joint Undertaking to industrialize semiconductor spin‑qubit processors. The initiative creates a lab‑to‑fab pathway using 300 mm CMOS lines, targeting fault‑tolerant...
Foundry 2.0 Market Projected to Grow 17% in 2026 Amid AI Compute Boom
IDC projects the Foundry 2.0 market to exceed $360 billion in 2026, marking a 17% year‑over‑year rise driven by AI compute demand. Advanced‑node capacity expands as TSMC lifts its 3 nm output to 165,000 wafers per month and Samsung secures a $16.5 billion...
Georgia DoT Approves Navtech AID Radar
Navtech’s ClearWay automatic incident detection (AID) solution has been added to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Qualified Product List. The system uses the KTS350‑X 360° long‑range radar, operating in the Ka‑band, to spot high‑risk events such as stopped vehicles, wrong‑way...
Want To Get Into Vinyl?
A consumer upgraded from a $40 Victrola to an Audio‑Technica AT‑LP60X turntable bundled with Edifier R1280DB speakers, paying $369 during a sale. The package includes built‑in USB connectivity and a pair of bookshelf speakers, and was paired with a $158...
Live From NAB 2026: Canon’s Jamon Lomax, Josh Stoner, and Paul McAniff Break Down 40-1200mm Cine-Servo Lens, Firmware Upgrades Fit...
At NAB 2026 Canon unveiled its 40‑1200mm CINE‑SERVO lens, the longest zoom in its cinema line, while keeping the same physical footprint as earlier models. The lens offers faster zoom speed, expanded framing options, and smoother exposure control for live...
Dell's XPS 13 Price Hinges on Falling Memory Costs
Dell promised a lower price with the new XPS 13 I wonder if they can still achieve that or if they're waiting for memory to get cheaper
This Is The Best Front-Load Washer Consumer Reports Tested In 2026
Consumer Reports named LG’s Signature WM9900HSA as the best front‑load washer in 2026. The model offers a 5.8‑cubic‑foot drum, AI Wash 2.0 sensors, TurboWash 360° cleaning in under 30 minutes, and an ezDispense detergent system. Testing showed superior stain removal and cycle...
Ross Video Showcases End-To-End Production Ecosystem at 2026 Nab Show
Ross Video unveiled Indigo, a browser‑based, end‑to‑end production platform, at the 2026 NAB Show. The announcement was paired with a suite of new hardware and software tools—including NRG UHD routing, Carbonite Code Solo switching, XPression.cloud graphics, and AI‑driven audio solutions—designed...
Disaggregating LLM Inference: Inside the SambaNova Intel Heterogeneous Compute Blueprint
Intel and SambaNova announced a heterogeneous inference blueprint that assigns distinct phases of large‑language‑model serving to the most suitable hardware. GPUs accelerate the parallel prefill stage, while SambaNova’s Reconfigurable Dataflow Units (RDUs) handle the memory‑bound decode phase. Intel Xeon 6 CPUs...
Sony WF‑1000XM6 Deliver Unmatched Sound with Full EQ
The @sonyelectronics WF-1000XM6s are the best they have ever sounded, with a full equalizer for tuning them the way you want. These are one of the best wireless earbuds in 2026. #sony #xm6 #wirelessearbuds #earbuds
The Fastest Way to Match Characters on ARM Processors?
The blog post demonstrates that ARM’s new SVE2 `match` instruction can classify JSON structural and whitespace characters faster than traditional NEON code. By loading a 16‑byte lookup set into a vector, `match` produces a predicate mask in a single step, eliminating...
Roku Passes 100 Million Active Households Worldwide
Roku announced it now serves over 100 million active households across its streaming devices and smart‑TV platform, marking a milestone that underscores its global reach. The company’s operating system, licensed to manufacturers such as TCL and Hisense, now fuels more than...
H.I.G. Capital Acquires Inventus Power to Grow Global Battery Portfolio
H.I.G. Capital announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Inventus Power, a global lithium‑ion battery maker. The deal adds manufacturing sites in the U.S., Mexico, China and Brazil to H.I.G.’s $74 bn alternative‑investment platform, underscoring private‑equity appetite for clean‑energy...
Monash Researchers Unveil ‘Swiss‑Army‑Knife’ Optical Chip with 11 Functions
Scientists at Monash University have demonstrated a compact metasurface optical chip that combines 11 broadband functions on a single surface. The device operates across 1200‑1400 nm and could replace bulky components in data‑center and telecom optics, marking a shift toward multifunctional...
UK Government Awards Cosine 500,000 GPU Hours in £500M Sovereign AI Push
The UK government has selected British AI firm Cosine as a flagship partner in its £500 million Sovereign AI programme, granting the company 500,000 GPU hours on the Isambard‑AI supercomputer and an option for future venture‑arm investment. The move underscores Britain’s...
US Air Force Experimental Unit Tests Anduril’s YFQ‑44A Autonomous Combat Drone
Airmen from the Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit conducted daily sorties with Anduril Industries’ YFQ‑44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base. The operator‑driven exercise, using Anduril’s Menace‑T system, is intended to fast‑track tactics, logistics and deployment procedures for...
SJ Semiconductor to Begin Trading on Shanghai Stock Exchange on April 21
SJ Semiconductor announced it will commence trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on April 21, marking the latest addition of a domestic chipmaker to China's A‑share market. The debut underscores Beijing's push to grow its semiconductor sector and offers fresh...
Delska Opens 10 MW AI‑Optimized Data Center in Riga, Wins Top Construction Award
Delska inaugurated its EU North Riga LV DC1 facility, a 10 MW data center built for AI and high‑performance computing, and received the Latvian Construction Annual Award. The launch, attended by over 400 officials and industry leaders, underscores the Baltic region’s...
IBM Announces 511,000‑sq‑ft Quantum Computing Facility in New York
IBM revealed a 511,000‑square‑foot quantum computing facility at its Poughkeepsie campus, slated to manufacture its next‑generation Starling systems and employ roughly 200 staff. Officials hailed the project as a historic investment, even as community leaders question its electricity demand.
Spring Upgrade: Save 23% on a Smart Thermostat That Pays You Back
Google has slashed the price of its Nest Thermostat to $99.99, a 23% discount from the usual $129.99. The device learns occupants' schedules, auto‑adjusts heating and cooling, and can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app. Installation typically takes under...
Comet Q KVM Supports Browser-Based Control of Laptops and iPhones over Wi-Fi 6
Comet Q is a compact KVM appliance that lets users control laptops, mini‑PCs and supported iPhones through a web browser, eliminating the need for driver installation. The device connects via USB‑C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and streams up to 1080p @ 60 fps over...
The Humanoid Robot IPO Wave Nobody Is Ready For — And 4 Stocks Positioning For It Right Now
Unitree Robotics filed a $610 million IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market, valuing the company at $7 billion as its entry‑level humanoid robot now sells for $5,900. Prices for humanoid robots have collapsed 85% in two years, enabling mass deployment in factories such...
ESIM Was Supposed to Replace SIM Cards, but Carriers Turned It Into a Trap
eSIM technology promised a frictionless, digital alternative to physical SIM cards, enabling easy carrier switching and eliminating the need for physical swaps. In practice, carriers have retained control, imposing activation hurdles and locking eSIMs to specific devices. Users face added...
Tesla Fab Chip Partners Are Critical for the Next Few Years
Tesla is turning to a set of chip partners to bridge shortages of CPUs, GPUs, and memory over the next two to four years. Intel will supply the central processing units, while Nvidia provides graphics processors for AI workloads. Advanced‑node...
Flip8 Retains 4300mAh, Gains Longer Life via Optimization
Galaxy Z Flip8 will continue with a 4300mah battery and 25w charging Still, much longer battery life is expected thanks to more optimization like on the S26 series
Student Creates Dual-Mode Drone for Air and Water
Dual-Mode #Drone: Student Innovates Air-to-Water Flying and Underwater Swimming Machine by @lukas_m_ziegler #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/vCbNwRFNR3
Google Partners with Marvell for Next‑gen AI Inference Chips
Google in Talks With Marvell to Build New AI Chips for Inference — The Information https://t.co/yPq06Iptig
Genki Robotics Accelerates Humanoid Integration with A16z, AMD Backing
Genki #Robotics Aims to Fast-Track Humanoid Integration, Backed by a16z and AMD by @TheHumanoidHub #Robots #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepLearning #ML https://t.co/bHrDzx5eK4
World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled
KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/jnrCGRgJsk
MOKiN 8‑in‑1 USB‑C Hub Simplifies Notebook Connections
Running out of ports or want to simplify plugging your notebook into your accessories, from keyboard to monitor? Then you'll really appreciate the MOKiN 8-In-1 USB-C Hub. It even has some secret functions that are pretty slick, as I demonstrate:...
Tiny BCI Chip Delivers High‑Bandwidth Wireless Neural Links
Ultra-Compact Brain–Computer Interface Chip Enables High-Bandwidth Wireless Neural Communication by @CUSEAS #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/ogVf9xUrki
NearHub Frames 10: Smart Photo Frame with Environmental Monitoring
Another digital picture frame? Yep, but the NearHub Frames 10 Smart Photo Frame actually has some slick features, including environmental monitoring. Here's my detailed demo and review: https://t.co/TRCOvBe2Tc #nearhub #pictureframe #photography @nearhub_global https://t.co/nWIoJPC4Tx
Eero Seamlessly Switches to LTE When Wi‑Fi Fails
We tried Eero Signal: when your main internet connection drops, your Eero system automatically switches to the LTE connection that Signal provides. https://t.co/YHgc0FeO3S
Smart PDLC Film Instantly Privatizes Any Glass Surface
Smart PDLC Film Turns Any Glass Surface Instantly Private by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/cKTXch72HD