Today's Hardware Pulse
High‑severity AMDGPU VCN 3 driver flaw patched after kernel‑memory risk discovered
A bounds‑check flaw (CVE‑2026‑46230) in AMDGPU’s VCN 3 video‑decoder path on Linux was rated CVSS 7.1 (High) and could let a local attacker read or corrupt kernel memory. AMD addressed the issue by adding explicit buffer‑size validation in the mainline kernel.
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By the numbers: Sygaldry Technologies raises $139M seed and Series A
DJI’s Latest Deals Make Shaky Phone Footage a Thing of the Past
DJI has slashed prices on its Osmo Mobile gimbal lineup, offering the Osmo Mobile 8 for $126 (down from $149), the 7P for $99 (down from $129) and the 7 for $59 (down from $75). All three models provide 3‑axis stabilization and DJI’s AI‑driven ActiveTrack, which automatically follows subjects across apps. The top‑tier 8 adds 360° continuous rotation, Apple Watch control and a multifunctional module with fill light and mic support. These cuts make professional‑grade phone footage accessible to casual creators and vloggers.
AI's Power Comes From Billions of Simple Switches
It’s easy to overlook this… but everything in AI depends on something almost invisible. Modern transistors are measured in nanometers — where thousands fit across a single human hair. And yet, your phone contains tens of billions of them, packed into a...
GeForce RTX 6090 and DLSS 5: Has Nvidia Brought Forward Its True Next-Gen Feature?
Nvidia announced DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, promising real‑time 3D‑guided neural rendering and a fall 2026 launch. The new system leaps beyond DLSS 4.5 by integrating AI directly into the rendering pipeline rather than merely upscaling. Analysts note the unusually short gap between DLSS 4.5...
Intel Introduces Its Binary Optimization Tool, Aiming to Fundamentally Redefine X86 Performance
Intel unveiled its Binary Optimization Tool (BOT), a post‑compilation layer that analyzes binary code at runtime to extract performance gains on x86 CPUs. Leveraging hardware‑assisted profile‑guided optimization, BOT claims an average 8% speed increase in games, with peaks of up...
Memory Crisis Hits Motherboards: With the H610M Combo II, ASRock Introduces the Latest RAM Hybrid—A Blend of Pragmatism and Desperation
ASRock has launched the H610M Combo II, an entry‑level LGA1700 motherboard that physically supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but allows only one type at a time. The board offers a single DDR4 slot (up to 32 GB @ 3200 MT/s) and two DDR5 slots (up to...
SwitchBot AI Hub Review
SwitchBot's AI Hub combines a compact smart‑home hub with on‑device AI, offering 6 TOPS local processing and pre‑installed Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, and OpenClaw containers. Priced at £260 (≈ $330), it supports up to eight cameras—including third‑party RTSP feeds—and acts as a...
SwitchBot AI Hub Review
SwitchBot’s AI Hub bundles a 6 TOPS local AI chip with pre‑installed Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, and OpenClaw, turning a compact 126 × 94 × 26 mm box into an all‑in‑one smart‑home server. It supports up to eight cameras—including RTSP feeds—and acts as a Matter bridge...
SMW Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers Feature High Gripping Forces
SMW Autoblok has expanded its MOTIACT line with the MX‑L 335 and MX‑L 520 long‑stroke mechatronic grippers, delivering up to 40 kN of gripping force and jaw strokes of 55 mm and 99 mm respectively. The grippers feature aluminium housings, integrated absolute position sensors, and...
Can Cinema LED Scale? Samsung Bets Trilith Cinemas Can Help Prove It
Samsung has equipped Trilith Cinemas in Georgia with its Onyx direct‑view LED system, deploying a 14‑meter flagship screen and several smaller panels across nine luxury auditoriums. The installation meets the latest DCI standards, marking the first multiplex‑scale rollout of cinema‑grade...
AI's Shift From Software to Silicon Exposes Compute Limits
#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #AI The Semiconductor AI Crossroads: 1/ - AI Adoption Starts As A Software Problem, But Quickly Becomes A Silicon Question. - Performance, Power, And Cost Targets Expose The Limits Of Generic Compute.
MacBreak Weekly 1017: We Found a Google, and Put It In
Apple announced that WWDC 2026 will run from June 8 to June 12, marking the company’s flagship developer conference for the next year. Tim Cook highlighted that the most recent Mac launch week delivered the strongest sales performance ever for first‑time Mac...
This Tiny Implant, Smaller than a Grain of Salt, Can Read Your Brain
Cornell researchers have unveiled the microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE), a neural implant barely larger than a grain of salt. The 300 µm‑by‑70 µm device wirelessly transmits brain‑wave data via infrared light and has demonstrated chronic operation in awake mice for more...
Shark Tank Meets Military: Dragon's Lair Winner To Bring New Tech To The Battlefield
Two 82nd Airborne paratroopers have taken a modular drone case from a Dragon's Lair competition to production in just eight months. The lightweight, rigid case fits into rucksacks, shields drones on drop zones, and features quick‑deployment compartments. Development was accelerated...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Makes AI Effortless – for Work and Play
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, embedding four AI agents—Galaxy AI, Bixby, Google Gemini, and Perplexity—to automate tasks across apps and streamline work and leisure. The Ultra model features a Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor delivering a 39% AI performance boost,...
Arm Launches First In‑House AGI CPU, Targets $15 B Revenue in Five Years
Arm Holdings introduced the AGI CPU, its first production silicon, designed for agentic AI workloads. The company projects $15 billion in annual revenue within five years, with Meta Platforms as the lead partner and a rack‑scale design delivering more than twice...
Sony’s PS5 Pro Upscaling Leverages AMD’s FSR Redstone Core, Frame Generation on the Horizon
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) update for the PS5 Pro runs on the same core algorithm as AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) Redstone. Lead architect Mark Cerny also said an AI‑driven frame‑generation library, co‑engineered...
No Confirmed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leaks as Market Awaits Official Details
No verifiable images or specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 have surfaced in the past 24 hours. Industry observers note the silence, emphasizing the phone’s importance in the premium foldable market and the competitive pressure from rivals.
LG Display Starts Mass Production of 1 Hz Variable‑Refresh LCD Laptop Panel
LG Display has begun mass‑producing its world‑first LCD laptop panel that can drop its refresh rate to 1 Hz, a move that could add 48% more battery life to notebooks. The technology is already in Dell’s 2026 XPS 14/16 models, with...
Nintendo Slashes Switch 2 Production by One‑Third After Holiday Sales Miss
Nintendo announced it will cut Switch 2 manufacturing by roughly 33% following weaker-than‑expected holiday sales. The move comes amid lingering tariff costs, price hikes on accessories and a competitive market, putting pressure on the company’s 2026 console strategy.
Ledger Researchers Reveal Method to Steal PINs and Crypto Keys From Powered‑Off Android Phones
Ledger’s Donjon team disclosed a vulnerability that lets attackers pull PINs, storage encryption keys and crypto‑wallet seed phrases from powered‑off Android phones. The flaw, present in roughly one‑quarter of Android devices that use MediaTek processors and Trustonic’s Trusted Execution Environment,...
Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics, Adding $50,000 Sprout Humanoid to Its Portfolio
Amazon has completed the acquisition of Fauna Robotics, the New York startup behind the $50,000 Sprout humanoid robot. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, brings a consumer‑focused robot into Amazon’s already massive warehouse‑robot fleet of over one million...
How A Small Rural Hospital Is Using AI to Catch Heart Disease Sooner
Wayne General Hospital in rural Mississippi has adopted Eko Health’s AI‑powered digital stethoscope, allowing clinicians to detect cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation, low ejection fraction and valvular disease in real time. The AI engine combines auscultation with ECG data...
EU Regulations and Supply Shortages Delay Meta’s Ray‑Ban Smart Glasses
Meta Platforms Inc.’s rollout of new display-equipped Ray-Ban smart glasses in the European Union has been hampered by battery and artificial intelligence regulations in addition to supply constraints. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/meta-s-new-display-glasses-withheld-from-eu-over-battery-rules-supply-shortages
Oceaneering Launches 30‑day Autonomous Electric ROV
Oceaneering Unveils Momentum Electric ROV for 30-Day #Autonomous Subsea Missions by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/E3egLmufVf
Shubman Gill Asks More From His Smartphone in Google Pixel's New Ad
Google launched a new ad for the Pixel 10 in India starring cricketer Shubman Gill and voice actor Boman Irani. The spot walks viewers through everyday uses of the phone, emphasizing AI‑driven features such as Google Gemini, the “Nano Banana”...
China Deploys Automatic Overhead EV Chargers, Ends Queues
No More Charging Lines: China’s Automatic Overhead #EV Charging System by @XueJia24682 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/SothiUhmwB
Saramonic Air SE Delivers Football‑Field Range Wireless Audio
Saramonic Air SE wireless microphone review, including tests and audio demo. This compact wireless lav mic system keeps a strong connection at distances beyond the length of a football field, giving vloggers tons of flexibility. My review: https://t.co/9xHsO8Y3WI #microphone https://t.co/3bf2NcYD1E
Practical Design Guidelines for Atom-Thin Oxide Transistors Enable Reliable 3D Chip Integration
Researchers at National Taiwan University introduced a unified analytical framework that captures how channel thickness, trap states, interface quality, and surface roughness jointly dictate the performance of atom‑thin indium‑oxide and tungsten‑doped indium‑oxide transistors. The model accurately reproduces I‑V characteristics for...
First Operational Speeder Bike Turns Sci‑Fi Dream Real
From Fantasy to Reality: The First Operational Speeder Bike Is Here by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/XcH8h1V3Hy
AI Clones Demand Retro Hardware for Vintage Aesthetic
Digital clones are now requesting 'legacy hardware' for their makeup trailers because modern GPUs are 'too mainstream' and 'lack that 90s grain.' Even the algorithms are becoming hipsters. 📼🤖 #AIActors #TechHipsters #DigitalMakeup https://t.co/fBZGMPZaf4
Strohm to Supply TCP Production Jumpers for Deepwater Malaysia Field Extension
Strohm has secured a contract to supply insulated thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) production jumpers for a deep‑water field extension offshore Sabah, Malaysia. The order covers two 7‑inch carbon‑fiber‑reinforced PA12 jumpers destined for installation at roughly 1,350 m water depth, with delivery...
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprising Audio Improvement
It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...
Vercel Auto‑scales Build Hardware for Optimal Cost
Vercel can now intelligently pick the right hardware for your build. With new Rust-based compilers like Turbopack & Rolldown, build performance now scales with 𝒪(cpus). But too many CPUs and you waste money. Too few and agents waste time. Elastic build machines...
Tolomatic Doubles Force Capacity of RSX Linear Actuators With New RSX50
Tolomatic introduced the RSX50, a new electric linear actuator that delivers 50 tons of force while occupying nearly the same frame size as the 25‑ton RSX25. The RSX series offers a hydraulic‑free alternative, featuring planetary roller screws, up to 66,000 pounds‑force capacity,...
NVIDIA GTC Unveils Next‑Gen Radiology Imaging for Doctors
Glimpses of last week’s NVIDIA GTC. A new kind of radiology imaging for doctors. https://t.co/U59b5qmWL9
Japanese Drone Rolls on Ground, Takes Flight
HAGAMOSphere: The Japanese #Drone That Rolls on Ground and Soars in Air by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/OhJQAQIya3
Amazon Acquires 'Approachable' Humanoid Maker Fauna Robotics
Amazon confirmed the acquisition of Fauna Robotics, a startup that builds approachable humanoid robots, though financial terms were undisclosed. Fauna’s flagship Sprout robot sells for about $50,000, stands 3 ft 6 in tall, and targets developers and enterprise customers such as Disney and...
Starcloud Launches Orbital Data Center Using NVIDIA H100
NVIDIA-Backed Starcloud Tests Orbital #Data Centers with H100 AI GPU in Space by @IntEngineering #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/huY6Fk3TU4
Apple Embeds Device Management, Signaling Strong Enterprise Push
Well, if there were still any doubts that Apple is very much interested in Enterprise this clears it up. Very smart to make device management a built-in feature, serving a need but also helping with that TCO analysis https://t.co/hjbqIXo1vy
Sage, Orban to Demo Virtualized EAS at NAB
Sage Alerting Systems and Orban Labs will demonstrate a virtualized Emergency Alert System (EAS) at the NAB Show, using a deck‑size industrial PC to handle alerts alongside normal audio. The demo integrates AES‑67 audio output and AAC‑LC streams for live...
I Used This Milwaukee Leaf Blower for a Quick Spring Cleanup—And Still Had Time and Energy for the Gym
Popular Mechanics reviewer Jamie Sorcher tested the Milwaukee M18 cordless leaf blower during a weekend yard cleanup. Weighing 4.9 lb with battery, it delivered 120 MPH air speed, 500 CFM volume, and a 21‑minute runtime on an 18 V, 6 Ah pack. The tool’s lightweight...
Kentucky Woman Rejects $26M Offer to Turn Her Farm Into a Data Center
An unnamed artificial intelligence firm offered Kentucky farmer Ida Huddleston $26 million to sell part of her 1,200‑acre farm for a data center, but the 82‑year‑old rejected the proposal. Huddleston argued the project would not generate local jobs and raised concerns...
AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes
Tired of taking notes or forgetting key points from lectures and meetings? I check out the AILITH RecNote N1 AI Voice Recorder and find it a smart solution with lots of useful tech inside. Here's my detailed demo and review:...
Exotec Rolls Out Skyfleet Program to Scale Decathlon Warehouse Automation Across Europe
Exotec has launched the Skyfleet program, rolling out standardized robotic warehouse solutions to seven Decathlon logistics sites across five European countries. Each site features 150‑200 Skypod robots, up to 200,000 items processed daily, and full automation of inbound and outbound...
Intel Is Artificially Boosting CPU Benchmark Tests, Says Geekbench
Intel has introduced a Binary Optimization Tool that modifies instruction sequences to boost performance in specific benchmarks. When run through Geekbench 6, the tool can increase workload scores by up to 40% and overall scores by as much as 8%, but...
Audiophile-Grade Sound, Budget Price: Dekoni X HiFiMAN Cobalt
Audiophile level headphones for much less than you expect? I check out the Dekoni x HiFiMAN Cobalt Closed-Back Headphones and find lots to like. Well, other than the humdrum styling, that is: https://t.co/J7kBkKGZ0Q #audio #audiophile #headphones @dekoniaudio @hifimanofficial https://t.co/ULvrhuidON
Explaining CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, NPUs and Qualcomm’s Role
There's been some talk of data center CPUs today. What's the role of CPUs vs GPUs vs TPUs vs NPUs - and where does @Qualcomm fit in? I had to try to do a plain-English answer. (shot and edited on...
The Ampace Andes 1500 Is the First Power Station That Keeps Up With My Family’s Outdoor Activities
The Ampace Andes 1500 portable power station delivers 1,462 Wh of LiFePO₄‑based storage and 2,400 W continuous AC output, positioning it as a premium solution for serious outdoor enthusiasts. It charges to full capacity in just 55 minutes via AC and can replenish...
Infineon and DG Matrix Partner to Drive Solid-State Transformer Technology for AI Data Centers and Industrial Power Applications
Infineon Technologies is partnering with solid‑state transformer specialist DG Matrix to provide its latest‑generation silicon‑carbide (SiC) power devices for the Interport multi‑port platform. The collaboration boosts the efficiency, power density and reliability of DG Matrix’s SST systems, which target AI...