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
Roku Announces A Fix To A Major Bug That Made Using Your Antenna For Free ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC...
Roku announced a forthcoming software update to fix a bug that forced Roku TV users to have an active internet connection to access over‑the‑air (OTA) channels via an antenna. Recent OS changes merged OTA broadcasts with streaming listings in the Live TV Guide, unintentionally making the guide—and channel switching—dependent on online connectivity. The issue left viewers unable to watch or change local ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC stations during internet outages. Roku’s engineering team plans to roll out the fix over the next few weeks, restoring offline antenna functionality.
IBM Creates New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
IBM unveiled the industry’s first quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, detailing how quantum processors (QPUs) can be tightly coupled with CPUs, GPUs, high‑speed networking, and shared storage. The blueprint supports on‑premises, research‑center, and cloud environments, enabling coordinated quantum‑classical workflows for scientific...
GE HealthCare Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for Photonova Spectra Photon-Counting CT
GE HealthCare obtained FDA 510(k) clearance for Photonova Spectra, its photon‑counting CT system. The scanner uses Deep Silicon detectors with 8‑bin energy resolution, delivering simultaneous spectral and high‑definition images in a 0.23‑second rotation. NVIDIA GPU‑accelerated reconstruction handles the 50‑fold data...
Neo-Clouds Target Trillion-Dollar AI Market Amid Rising Competition
Neo-Cloud is scaling into a massive AI infrastructure market. GPUaaS is projected to grow from $24B (2025) → $236B+ by 2031 (~46% CAGR). Broader AI cloud TAM moves into trillions: • $2T cloud revenue by 2030 (Goldman) • $5.2T AI infra investment (McKinsey) But risks...
Aker BP and Armada Bring Offshore Modular Data Center to Norwegian Drilling Scene
Aker BP and edge‑infrastructure firm Armada have signed an agreement to install Armada’s Galleon modular data center on an offshore drilling rig in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The edge platform will process drilling and operational data locally, allowing AI models...
Kymeta™ Unveils a Paradigm Shift With a KuKa Multi Band Terminal
Kymeta Corporation announced the KuKa 8 Series, a single‑aperture antenna that operates on both Ku and Ka bands and across GEO, MEO, LEO and HEO constellations. The flat‑panel terminal delivers roughly 44 percent less footprint and a low‑SWaP profile of 41 lb (18.6 kg)....
RG56 Pro Max First Look & Performance Guide: What Runs Well & What Struggles
The RG56 Pro Max is a budget‑focused retro handheld that sports a 5.5‑inch 720p IPS display, hall‑based analog sticks, and a Rockchip 3562 processor. It runs emulators smoothly up to PSP and Dreamcast, but performance drops on more demanding platforms...
Apple’s 2026 Mac Roadmap: Is the M5 Mac Mini Launching Sooner Than Expected?
Apple is slated to unveil a 2026 Mac Mini powered by its next‑generation M5 and M5 Pro silicon, likely at WWDC in June. The new models will keep the 2024’s minimalist chassis but upgrade to a 10‑core GPU, super‑core architecture,...
Samsung Medison to Unify Two U.S. Imaging Businesses as Samsung HME America
Samsung Medison announced that its two U.S. imaging units, Neurologica and Boston Imaging, will merge under the new corporate identity Samsung HME America. The consolidation brings together ultrasound, digital radiography and CT operations into a single, globally‑branded organization. Samsung says...
Air Data & Flow Measurement Solutions for UAVs & Autonomous Flight
Aeroprobe has joined Unmanned Systems Technology’s global supplier ecosystem as a Silver supplier, offering ISO 9001:2015‑certified air data and flow measurement systems for UAVs. Its product line includes micro air data computers, multi‑function probes, pitot‑static probes, and total‑air‑temperature sensors designed to...
The Legendary AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Just Hit Its Lowest-Ever Price on Amazon — Grab Our Favorite Gaming CPU with...
AMD’s flagship gaming processor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, has hit a record low of $419.95 on Amazon, according to Camelcamelcamel data. The chip delivers the best performance‑per‑watt among current gaming CPUs, trailing the newer 9850X3D by only about 3% in 1080p FPS...
E-Magy Presents Silicon-Dominant Anode Breakthroughs for Next-Gen Drone Power & Electronics
E‑magy will present new silicon‑dominant anode data at the 2026 International Battery Seminar in Orlando, showcasing 12 Ah 6S2P cells designed for high‑performance drone packs. The nanoporous silicon material promises higher energy density and faster charging compared with conventional chemistries, backed...
New Cognex Research Reveals Manufacturers Increasingly Expect AI Vision Systems to Deliver Both High Performance and Simplicity
Cognex’s new study of more than 500 manufacturers shows 57% already use AI‑powered machine‑vision, with another 30% planning near‑term deployments. Adoption is strongest in automotive, electronics and logistics, where tighter tolerances demand higher accuracy. While initial drivers focus on defect...
Linux's Sched_ext Will Prioritize Idle SMT Siblings For Better Performance
The Linux kernel’s extensible scheduler class sched_ext will now prioritize idle SMT siblings before other idle CPUs, altering the idle‑CPU selection policy. The change, slated for the Linux 7.1 merge window, first checks a sibling hyper‑thread, then same‑LLC, same‑NUMA, and finally any...
Embedded World 2026: Silicon Motion Showcased AI-Optimized Boot Storage and Enterprise Solutions
Silicon Motion unveiled its AI‑optimized boot storage lineup, FerriSSD and Ferri‑UFS/eMMC, at Embedded World 2026, targeting industrial, data‑center, and automotive platforms. The Ferri portfolio delivers PCIe Gen4 boot drives with power‑loss protection, encryption and long‑life support, while meeting automotive standards such...
Embedded World 2026: ATP Electronics Redefining Wearable Storage, Endurance, Memory Reliability
ATP Electronics unveiled two major storage advances at Embedded World 2026. The new E600Vc/E700Pc e.MMC, measuring just 6.7 mm, is the smallest in the market, delivers up to 70% power savings and offers 64 GB TLC or 20 GB pSLC capacities for smart‑wearable...
DataCore Puls8 Wins Kubernetes Storage Award Powering Mission-Critical Stateful Workloads
DataCore Software's Puls8, a Kubernetes‑native storage platform, won the 2026 Kubernetes Storage Award from StorageNewsletter. The solution builds on OpenEBS and the MayaData acquisition to deliver high‑performance, resilient persistent storage for stateful workloads such as databases and AI/ML pipelines. Puls8...
Arteris Highlights a Path to Scalable Multi-Die Systems at the Chiplet Summit
At the Chiplet Summit, Arteris highlighted its multi‑die interconnect portfolio, showcasing FlexGen, FlexNoC and the coherent Ncore platform for AI, HPC and automotive ADAS applications. The solutions support up to four die‑to‑die links per chiplet and flexible sub‑assembly configurations, enabling...
3-2-1-1-0 Is the New 3-2-1 – Maximizing Data Security on Asustor
Asustor is expanding the classic 3‑2‑1 backup rule to a new 3‑2‑1‑1‑0 framework, adding an offline or immutable copy and zero‑error verification. The company’s MyArchive hardware creates air‑gapped removable drives, while its WORM storage locks data against alteration. Asustor also...
Two NFC Forum Specifications Adopted as IEC Standards
The NFC Forum announced that its NFC Wireless Charging (WLC) Specification and NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF) Technical Specification have been formally adopted as IEC global standards. The IEC’s multi‑stage voting process yielded unanimous consensus, confirming the specs meet rigorous...
MacBook Pro M5 Vs. M5 Pro: Is the $500 Upgrade Actually Worth It?
Apple’s newest MacBook Pro lineup introduces the M5 and M5 Pro, priced at $1,699 and $2,199 respectively. The M5 Pro adds a 15‑core CPU, 16‑core GPU, 24 GB RAM and double the memory bandwidth, while the base M5 retains a 10‑core CPU and...
Xthings Takes Wi-Fi HaLow to Commercial Security with AI-Enabled Ulticam Cameras | Exclusive
Xthings unveiled its Ulticam Long‑Range Wireless AI Security Kit, featuring up to eight sub‑GHz Wi‑Fi HaLow bullet cameras designed for commercial properties. The system combines AI‑powered video analytics with the low‑power, long‑range capabilities of Wi‑Fi HaLow, enabling reliable coverage across...
Inside Gen 13: How We Built Our Most Powerful Server Yet
Cloudflare unveiled its Gen 13 server, built around a 192‑core AMD EPYC Turin 9965 processor, 768 GB DDR5‑6400 memory, 24 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage and dual 100 GbE NICs. The new platform promises up to twice the throughput of Gen 12 while delivering up to 50% better...
The Blueprint for Ambient IoT Adoption in Retail
Ambient Internet of Things (IoT) has moved from pilots to enterprise‑scale deployments in retail and logistics, leveraging battery‑free Bluetooth Low Energy tags powered by wireless power networks. The blueprint emphasizes using existing RFID or barcode systems, launching a single‑site pilot...
CML Micro Debuts Satellite RF and mmWave Semiconductor Portfolio to US Market at SATShow 2026
CML Micro debuted its satellite communications semiconductor portfolio at SATShow 2026 in Washington, D.C., showcasing GaAs and GaN RF and mmWave devices for Ku, K, and Ka‑band applications. The exhibit, held with distribution partner RFMW at Booth 1658, featured power amplifiers...
Apple C1X RF Modem Approaches Qualcomm X80 Levels
Apple’s C1X RF modem has reached performance parity with Qualcomm’s X80, according to Ookla data covering Q4 2025. The new modem delivers comparable median download speeds, latency, and edge‑cell throughput across most markets, narrowing the gap that previously favored Qualcomm. Tests...
Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst, Hyperion Research
In this episode, Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst at Hyperion Research, explains how HPC centers should approach quantum computing by first identifying their most pressing workload pain points and quantifying the cost of inaction. He stresses building a business case...
This Train Drives Itself and It’s Already on U.S. Tracks
Parallel Systems, an LA‑based startup, is piloting autonomous freight rail cars that operate without a traditional locomotive. The driverless units rely on a suite of cameras, lidar sensors and remote operators to navigate existing U.S. tracks. If the trials prove...
Godox X5L Leica Trigger Arrives After March Order
My Godox X5L flash trigger for Leica is finally here. Ordered from Aliexpress on the 4th of March. Got here today. A little firmware update for the IT32 flash required.
Photon-Counting CT Better than Conventional CT in Lung Cancer
A prospective study of 200 adults compared low‑dose photon‑counting CT (PCCT) with conventional energy‑integrating detector CT for lung cancer imaging. PCCT reduced effective radiation dose by 66% (1.36 mSv vs. 4.04 mSv) and iodine load by 27%, while adverse reactions fell to...
The Elon Terrawatt Announcement Nobody in Health Tech Is Taking Seriously Enough
Elon Musk announced in April 2025 a joint venture between Tesla, xAI and SpaceX to build the "Terrafab" in Austin, Texas – an advanced semiconductor fab designed to deliver a terawatt (1,000 GW) of AI compute per year, dwarfing the current...
Issue 60 - Quantum of Promise
Quantum computing is moving from theory toward deployment as research labs and governments receive their first shipped systems. Issue 60 of DCD Magazine examines the pivotal moment in quantum chip design, where the industry is split between building dedicated superconducting processors...
HIRECT Names New Global Growth Chief, Launches Copper Conductor Line
Hind Rectifiers Ltd appointed Chidambaram Balakrishnan as Chief Global Growth Officer, adding to its recent hire of Douglas J. Bailey as global CEO. The company also launched three advanced copper conductor variants—CTC, PICC and EPICC—from its newly expanded Nashik facility....
Monitor Your Glucose Levels With Expert-Recommended Continuous Glucose Monitors
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have shifted diabetes care from finger‑stick tests to real‑time, app‑connected monitoring. The latest Dexcom G7, launched after the article’s original date, features a smaller sensor and enhanced alert system, while a range of OTC options such...
📩 Apple Secrets — Your Weekly Drop
Apple unveiled the AirPods Max 2, a major upgrade to its premium headphones, while external storage prices surged to levels exceeding a new MacBook Air. A rumored iPhone Fold is slated for a December 2026 launch, following the iPhone 18 Pro release, indicating a shift in...
AI Chip Crackdown Looms Amid Nvidia’s $1T Pipeline
The Week Ahead In Technology for March 23, 2026. @RSAConference is the big event this week. Also attending @HP Imagine in NYC. No major tech earnings this week, but GTC carry-over is massive: @nvidia's $1T pipeline, Vera Rubin, Groq 3 LPU....
Electric Current Stabilizes Spins at Unstable Points, Opening a Path to New Computing
A team of researchers demonstrated that an electric current can actively stabilize spins in energetically unfavorable states within a near‑isotropic tungsten‑cobalt‑iron‑boron‑magnesium‑oxide thin film. By fine‑tuning the film’s heat treatment, the material allows spins to point in any direction, producing large...
Rail Vision’s MainLine System Delivers Strong Performance in India
Rail Vision Ltd. completed a two‑month proof‑of‑concept of its MainLine AI‑integrated sensing system with a major Indian rail operator and partner Sujan Industries. The trial demonstrated real‑time object detection and classification up to 2,000 meters, confirming operational stability across varied conditions....
T-Mobile US Tees up Private 5G for MLB In-Game Calls
Major League Baseball will use T‑Mobile’s private 5G networks to power its Automated Ball‑Strike (ABS) challenge system for the 2024 season. The operator has deployed the network across all 30 stadiums, enabling high‑speed transmission of Hawk‑Eye camera data to verify...
The 10-Second Hack to Make Your Geriatric Roku Feel Brand New Again
CNET outlines a quick, ten‑second remote shortcut and other easy steps to revive lagging Roku TVs. Users can perform a system restart via the Settings menu, use a hidden remote sequence, uninstall problematic channels, or execute a full factory reset....
The ‘Nail Test’: Why This $54 Billion Innovation Is Terrifying Western Auto Executives
BYD demonstrated its second‑generation Blade battery surviving a six‑inch nail puncture without entering thermal runaway, contrasting sharply with a conventional NCM cell that erupted into a 500 °C fire. The dramatic nail test, staged for European industrial executives, highlighted the Blade’s...
Nintendo Reportedly Planning Revised Switch 2 Model with Replaceable Battery in EU
Jest, the first marketplace for SMS and RCS messaging apps, has launched the Jest Games Fund to back studios creating games for the RCS messaging ecosystem. The program offers three funding tiers—$40,000 Explore, up to $200,000 Scale, and up to...
Ai+ Smartphone Unveils the Nova Series in India
Ai+ Smartphone introduced its Nova Series in India, with the Nova 2 and Nova 2 Ultra slated for an April 9, 2026 launch on Flipkart and select retailers. The lineup expands to five models—including Nova 2 Pro, Nova 2 Neo and Nova Flip—over the coming months, emphasizing customizable design, strong...
Galaxy S26 Finally Supports AirDrop with iPhone
It's about time: Your Samsung Galaxy S26 can now AirDrop files to an iPhone https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/its-about-time-your-samsung-galaxy-s26-can-now-airdrop-files-to-an-iphone
Telecom Networks Transform Into Real‑time Adaptive Intelligence
As 5G, IoT, and Agentic AI converge, telecom networks are no longer passive infrastructure, they’re becoming adaptive, self-optimizing systems that sense, decide, and act in real time. How connectivity is evolving from moving data to orchestrating intelligence ⬇️ Read: ➡️ https://t.co/uwh6kF4fVy #AI...
Three Reasons Why I Like the Xiaomi Tag Better than the AirTag and Galaxy SmartTag2
Xiaomi’s new Bluetooth tracker, the Xiaomi Tag, offers a sleek, lightweight design, removable CR2032 battery, and IP67 protection, all for about $17. It uniquely supports both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, though only one can be active at a...
AVGO Q2 Beats Expectations Amid Strong AI Chip Demand
Hearing Midwest boutique lit up $AVGO, **quarter (Apr-26, 2Q26) is tracking better than expected, **Discussions with customers and at OFC suggest AI semiconductor demand (XPUs plus front- and back-end networking/optics) should remain strong for several quarters
AI Battle Now Hinges on Silicon, Not Models
Musk: $20B chip factory. Amazon: $50B into OpenAI + new Trainium lab. The AI race is no longer about models. It is about who controls the silicon underneath. Current fab capacity covers 2% of what is needed. Two percent. https://t.co/cl1qOf5ih0
CIX ClawCore Armv9.2 CPU Family Targets OpenClaw Deployments
CIX unveiled the ClawCore Armv9.2 CPU family, a trio of chips purpose‑built for the OpenClaw AI framework. The high‑end ClawCore‑P delivers a 12‑core 3.2 GHz processor, Immortalis‑G720 GPU and 45 TOPS AI compute, shipping in March 2026. The mid‑range ClawCore‑A adds 80 TOPS...
Huawei Sees AI Agent Boost To GPU, CPU Businesses
At its China Partner Conference, Huawei announced AgentArts, an AI‑agent development platform slated for beta on April 30 and open‑source release on May 30, claiming it can accelerate agent creation by over 60%. The company said autonomous agents like OpenClaw will drive...