Today's Hardware Pulse
Nvidia driver hints at next‑gen DLSS 5 work
Nvidia’s GeForce Game Ready driver 610.47 adds three new profile options—Enable DLSS NR override, Enable DLSS NR SL override, and Override DLSS NR presets—suggesting continued development of DLSS 5 neural‑rendering technology. The earlier DLSS 5 reveal had sparked debate over AI‑driven image alteration, and the new driver hints at a quiet but ongoing effort.
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By the numbers: Cyient Semiconductors raises $30M Series A
Apple Taps TSMC Washington Plant As Valuation Debate Persists
Apple announced a partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to produce sensing‑hardware chips at TSMC’s Washington‑state facility, expanding its American Manufacturing Program. The deal adds a domestic source for Apple’s specialized chips, diversifying its supply chain beyond Asian fabs. TSMC’s shares trade around $347.75, roughly 20% below the $435.28 analyst target, highlighting a valuation gap. Investors will watch how the collaboration influences TSMC’s U.S. capital spending and utilization rates.
UK Warns 2G Shutdown Could Leave Older Devices Offline by 2033
UK regulators have announced a phased shutdown of 2G mobile networks slated for 2029‑2033, following the earlier retirement of 3G services. Any device that only supports 2G will lose voice, SMS, and data connectivity unless upgraded to 4G or 5G....
We Need Servers – Lots Of Servers. . . .
IDC reports Q4 2025 server revenues surged to $125.3 billion, a 52.4% year‑over‑year jump, with GPU‑accelerated systems accounting for $70.65 billion (56.4%). Non‑x86, primarily Arm‑based servers grew 2.5× YoY, signaling a structural shift away from traditional x86 architectures. Dell remains the top OEM...
Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Offers Engineers the Latest in Secure Component Solutions From NXP Semiconductors
Mouser Electronics, the leading New Product Introduction distributor, has become an authorized global source for NXP Semiconductors' latest secure component solutions. The partnership gives engineers access to more than 14,000 NXP parts, including MCX N microcontrollers, i.MX 93 application processors, S32K3 automotive...
Apple's Expanding Enterprise Footprint to Boost Sales: What's Ahead?
Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 results show a surge in enterprise adoption, with companies such as Snowflake, AstraZeneca and Coppel deploying thousands of Macs, iPads and iPhone devices. The rollout of Apple Business as a free service across more than 200...
World IoT Day: Wireless Logic on Data Sovereignty, Reaching 1bn Connections and the Next Phase of IoT
World IoT Day highlights that global NB‑IoT and LTE‑M connections have topped one billion, marking a decade of collaborative network expansion. Cyril Deschanel of Wireless Logic warns that the focus is shifting from merely linking devices to managing them over...
NAB Show: Alfalite To Showcase LED Solutions
Alfalite is returning to the NAB Show in Las Vegas (April 18‑22) to exhibit its latest LED screen technologies alongside U.S. partner FOR‑A America. The company will showcase three product lines—Litepix, Neopix and UHD Finepix MATIX AlfaCOB—targeted at broadcast, control‑room...
New Flashing Warning Systems Roll Out at High-Risk Intersections Across Denver Metro Area
Colorado Department of Transportation launched a $1.45 million conflict‑warning project to install radar‑based flashing signs at four high‑risk rural intersections along CO 83, CO 86 and CO 74. Sturgeon Electric began work on March 9, with a second phase adding lane closures on March 23, and...
ICC Launches Aquarius R-117A Immersion-Native 1U Server with 6 NVIDIA H200 GPUs
ICC unveiled the Aquarius R-117A, an immersion‑native 1U server that packs six NVIDIA H200 SXM GPUs and a single‑socket AMD EPYC Turin processor with up to 192 cores and 3 TB DDR5 RAM. The system delivers 846 GB of combined GPU memory...
VectorWave Emerges From Stealth with Breakthrough Neuromorphic Analog Platform
VectorWave Corp launched a neuromorphic analog compute platform that processes raw RF signals directly in silicon, bypassing traditional digital conversion. The chip cuts inference latency from milliseconds to nanoseconds, enabling ultra‑fast, resilient communications in crowded wireless environments. The company secured...
Rugged 600-V Gate Drivers Come in Multiple Configurations
Microchip Technology has launched a new family of 600‑V gate drivers, offering twelve devices across half‑bridge, high‑side/low‑side, and three‑phase configurations. The drivers deliver fast switching with current‑drive capabilities ranging from 600 mA to 4.5 A and operate on 3.3‑V logic, simplifying integration...
Open Quantum Design Launches Open-Source Hardware Repository for Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing
Open Quantum Design (OQD) has published an open‑source hardware repository on GitHub that contains detailed designs for its Blade Trap Assembly and Optical Circuit Boards, the core components of its trapped‑ion quantum computers. The release extends OQD’s open‑source strategy from...
Prism Quattro Is a New Distribution Option
Adventure 33 introduced Prism, a purpose‑built global audio broadcasting ecosystem designed to replace traditional satellite distribution. The flagship Quattro receiver is a four‑channel, stereo‑capable 1RU appliance co‑engineered with Angry Audio. Prism’s architecture routes audio across five independent network layers, eliminating single...
Silicon Insurance: Why eFPGA Is Cheaper Than a Respin — and Why It Matters in the Intel 18A Era
As semiconductor nodes become ever more complex, the financial risk of ASIC respins has surged, with mask sets at Intel’s 18A process costing tens of millions of dollars. Embedded FPGA (eFPGA) offers "silicon insurance" by embedding reconfigurable logic that can...
Tech Issues Continue to Haunt 911 Systems
A Idaho Legislative Oversight report warns that the state’s 911 call‑centers and radio networks will reach end‑of‑life within two years, prompting a call for a unified statewide program. The analysis notes that 88% of U.S. emergency centers suffered a technology...
Govee’s Color-Changing Smart Lamps Are on Sale for up to 30 Percent Off
Govee’s Table Lamp 2 Pro and Table Lamp 2 are part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with the Pro model falling to $134.99 (a $45, roughly 30% discount) and the basic lamp to $55.99 (a $24, about 24% off). Both...
Data Center Infrastructure Name Sets Up In A Base
Hubbell (HUBB) surged about 55% year‑to‑date, outpacing roughly 86% of stocks, as its modular electrical solutions helped data‑center infrastructures operate up to 30% faster. The company beat fourth‑quarter earnings and sales estimates, posting 9% organic sales growth and a 15%...
Quail Digital and Audivi Join Forces to Bring Cost-Free Voice AI to Drive-Thru Restaurant Ordering
Quail Digital and Audivi have announced a global partnership delivering a free Voice AI hardware box for quick‑service restaurants. The solution merges Quail’s high‑clarity audio equipment with Audivi’s real‑time AI ordering software, aiming to cut drive‑thru errors and speed service....
Vision Pro and Cosm: Two of a Kind?
Apple’s Vision Pro delivers impressive hardware and natural displays, yet it lacks the daily content cadence needed to become a habit‑forming device. The article points to Cosm, a high‑end immersive venue where fans pay for shared sports experiences, as proof...
Scoop: Meta Gets Ready to Launch Two New Ray-Ban AI Glasses
Meta and its hardware partner EssilorLuxottica are preparing to launch two new Ray‑Ban AI glasses, as indicated by recent FCC filings that list the devices as production‑ready units. The filings suggest the models are close to market, echoing the rapid...
Transistor-Inspired Triboelectric Nanogenerator Powers Human-Machine Interfaces without Batteries
Researchers at Chonnam National University unveiled an air‑breakdown triboelectric nanogenerator (AB‑TENG) that harvests static electricity from human skin to power ultrathin input devices without batteries. The device delivers up to 290 V and 22 mW at a modest 24 N contact force, outperforming...
BonV Aero Partners with Israel’s ParaZero to Offer Drone Catchers
Indian unmanned systems firm BonV Aero has teamed with NASDAQ‑listed ParaZero Technologies to launch DefendAir, a hard‑kill counter‑drone system that captures hostile UAVs with kinetic nets. The system can fire five nets within a 50‑metre radius, neutralising drones from 30 cm...
Prusa Firmware Update Speeds MMU3 Filament Swaps
Prusa Research released firmware version 3.0.4 for the Original MMU3, trimming the average filament‑swap cycle from 52 seconds to roughly 42 seconds – a 20% speed gain. The update can shave up to nine seconds off each swap, translating into hours...
Comparing AI Memory Benchmarks Reveals Key Design Trade‑offs
[Opus 4.6 Research] "Research the top memory benchmarks for AI systems, look at the top performing memory systems, and to the extent you can look at how they approach memory (looking at code if they are open source), note similarities...
Supply‑Chain Cyber Threats Surge: FCC Router Ban, LiteLLM Hack, HackerOne Breach
The U.S. FCC moved to bar new foreign‑made routers, a malicious update to the popular LiteLLM Python package infected up to half a million downloads, and HackerOne disclosed a breach of 287 employees through benefits provider Navia. Together the events...
Nintendo's Physical Switch 2 Game Prices Outpace Digital, Sparking Pricing Debate
Nintendo's latest Switch 2 console retails for $696 in stores, while flagship titles like Mario Kart World sell digitally for as low as $51.99. The price gap between physical and digital game formats is prompting industry analysts and consumers to...
Power Management Company Claros Raises $30m Seed Round
Claros, a power‑management startup, raised a $30 million seed round led by General Catalyst and Red Cell Partners. The funding will accelerate development of its integrated voltage regulator (IVR) and Power Gateway direct‑current distribution platform. The IVR claims up to 30%...
From Football Field to Chip Founder: PLX’s Legacy
I got to know Jim Guzy on the football field. My school, Hillview Elementary, was playing against Fremont Elementary in flag football. They had this kid who was crazy fast on the field. That was Jim Guzy. Later, he became an electrical engineer...
Five Ironwood TPU Optimization Strategies for ML Engineers
A developer’s guide to training with Ironwood TPUs https://t.co/eFGnybvR0G < it's really five optimization strategies for ML engineers. Check it out.
IBM Quantum Processor Successfully Simulates Magnetic Material Dynamics
Researchers from the DOE Quantum Science Center and IBM used IBM's 50‑qubit Heron quantum processor to simulate the magnetic crystal KCuF₃. The quantum‑derived dynamical structure factors matched neutron‑scattering measurements from Oak Ridge and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, proving quantitative accuracy....
S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Specs Show Significant Upgrade
We compare the key specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. https://t.co/teTUdG9wMq
Quarterly $125B Server Sales Become New Normal
Selling $125 billion of servers in a quarter is nothing special. It’s the new normal. $DELL $HPE $NVDA $ARM $AMD https://t.co/MRnXrTrjjz
Apple's Next iPad Might Look the Same, but a New Listing Suggests It Could Get a 30% Gaming Performance Boost
Apple’s upcoming 12th‑generation iPad is rumored to retain its current 11‑inch design but will be powered by a new A18 chip, delivering roughly a 30% single‑core performance uplift. The tablet is also expected to increase memory to 8 GB of RAM,...
Ariston Debuts Propane Heat Pump Integrated with Solar PV
Ariston launches residential propane heat pump with built-in PV function #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Y3xAaEoyF6
MicroStrategy Discusses BE Strategy with Applied Materials
MS on $BE Had a long chat with folks at AMAT on all this last month. https://t.co/KWTiLzZLV5
I Can't Stop Talking About the Ninja Creami Swirl - and It's on Sale at Amazon Right Now
ZDNET reviewer tested the Ninja Creami Swirl, a countertop soft‑serve ice‑cream maker. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale offers a 14 % discount, pricing the unit at $299, near its historic low of $279. The appliance includes 13 programs—including a low‑sugar CreamiFit line—and...
Army Taps KKR And Carlyle For $4B Of Data Centers On U.S. Bases
The U.S. Army announced a partnership with Carlyle Group and KKR’s CyrusOne to build two massive data‑center campuses on domestic bases, committing roughly $4 billion in private capital. Carlyle will develop a 2.5‑to‑3 GW facility on 1,384 acres at Fort Bliss, Texas,...
Magnet Defense Begins Production of First M48 USV
Magnet Defense, which acquired Metal Shark Boats, announced the start of production on its first M48 Unmanned Surface Vessel, moving the platform from prototype to a production model. The 157‑foot, $30 million USV boasts a 17,000‑nautical‑mile range and can self‑deploy from...
3 Reasons to Switch From Traditional Cables to Magnetic Charging Cables
Magnetic charging cables replace the traditional plug‑in connector with a detachable magnetic tip that stays in the device port, allowing one‑handed attachment and easy release. This design reduces friction, extending the lifespan of both the cable and the device’s charging...
Level up Your Spring Race Prep with the Peloton Tread+
Peloton’s Tread+ treadmill is positioned as a comprehensive training platform for spring race preparation, offering structured programs from 5K to marathon distances. The device integrates auto‑incline technology and Peloton IQ to deliver personalized pace targets that adapt to each runner’s...
TSMC's CoWoS Pattern Drives Silicon Photonics Growth
Had a lot of optical discussions at GTC last week. While it may not be one foundry to rule them all, we still think all roads will lead back to TSMC. TSMC COUPE: Why the CoWoS Pattern Is Repeating...
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Has a Screen that Blacks Out when Someone Looks over Your Shoulder
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a new "Flex Magic Pixel" privacy display that physically narrows OLED pixels, turning the screen black to anyone viewing from the side. The feature can be toggled manually or set to activate automatically...
Google's New Memory Breakthrough Is Moving Chip Markets - and Could Transform AI
Google introduced TurboQuant, an algorithm that dramatically reduces the working memory needed for vector quantisation while preserving model accuracy. The technique cuts inference memory requirements, leading to lower latency and energy use. Early tests show up to 40 % cost savings...
Linux Revives Old PCs, Making 2012 CPUs Feel Fast
Love how many computers Omarchy have brought back to life. Windows and macOS will end-of-life devices willy-nilly, but Linux revives them from obsolence, and proves that even a 2012 CPU is PLENTY FAST for so many things. Even a gorgeous...
Tesla Optimus Delayed as China Holds the Magnets
Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot is encountering production delays after China reclassified its actuator components as dual‑use technology, requiring export licenses and giving priority to domestic suppliers. The reclassification jeopardizes Tesla's access to rare‑earth magnets, which China supplies 90% of, and...
Zuidberg Develops Electrically Driven Power Take-Off
Zuidberg has unveiled an electrically driven power take‑off (PTO) designed for compact electric tractors, capable of connecting directly to a tractor’s battery or to a generator. The unit employs a double‑gear stage to drop the motor’s 6,000 rpm to a usable...
Spotted NemoClaw Rig with NVIDIA DGX Spark at Home
Come home last night, with what looks to be an NemoClaw setup with an NVIDIA DGX Spark in the guest room. @Picomoorhead you know anything about this? 😂 https://t.co/210ukDHn5b
Apple Bolsters US Manufacturing with New Partners
Apple has expanded its American Manufacturing Programme (AMP) by adding four new partners—Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK and Qnity Electronics—bringing fresh capacity to U.S. production of critical components. The move is backed by a $400 million investment through 2030, part of Apple’s...
AI Data Centers Target Solid‑State Transformers for Higher Power Density
AI data center developers eye solid-state transformers for AI power density #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/gY1HRF4Nf8 https://t.co/vqeJUFfjGs
Inside Iron Mountain’s Data Center Battery Project
Data center operator Iron Mountain is installing a 23 megawatt‑hour lithium‑ion battery system from Tesla at its New Jersey facility, slated for commissioning before the end of 2026. The storage will work alongside a 7.2‑MW rooftop solar array to reduce grid...