Today's Hardware Pulse
Nvidia driver hints at progress on next‑gen DLSS 5
Nvidia’s latest GeForce Game Ready driver (610.47) adds three new DLSS profile options, indicating continued work on DLSS 5 neural‑rendering technology. The earlier DLSS 5 reveal sparked debate over AI‑driven image alteration, and this driver update provides the first concrete sign of advancement.
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By the numbers: Cyient Semiconductors raises $30M Series funding
K-Tech Solutions Company Limited (Nasdaq: KMRK) Announces Joint Venture with Aurora AZ Energy Ltd. To Develop up to 500 MW...
K‑Tech Solutions (NASDAQ: KMRK) and Aurora AZ Energy have formed a joint venture to build up to 500 MW of AI, high‑performance computing and crypto‑mining infrastructure in Alberta, Canada. The partnership will launch with a 100 MW data‑center powered by Aurora’s wellhead natural‑gas generation, with construction slated to start in September 2026 and the first capacity online by Q2 2027. Subsequent phases could expand to 500 MW if additional power, land and capital are secured. The JV leverages Aurora’s low‑cost, low‑flaring gas supply and K‑Tech’s expertise in high‑density computing design and operations.
Losonnante Overcomes Challenges of Outdoor Sound Systems
Losonnante helps public‑space managers navigate complex outdoor audio challenges by combining regulatory insight with innovative technology. In the UK, strict noise‑control laws and event licences dictate permissible sound levels, forcing organisers to balance coverage with compliance. The company outlines traditional...
Lenovo Legion Go HID Drivers Queued Ahead Of Linux 7.1
Lenovo’s new HID drivers for the Legion Go and Go S series are slated for inclusion in the Linux 7.1 kernel. Developed by Derek Clark, the drivers expose controller features such as rumble, haptic feedback, RGB LEDs, calibration and touchpad settings via sysfs...
Event Report: Nvidia GTC Kicks Off - All Eyes on AI Future
Nvidia kicked off its 2026 GPU Technology Conference in San Jose, drawing more than 30,000 in‑person participants and an estimated 300,000 online viewers. CEO Jensen Huang outlined a roadmap that includes Vera Rubin AI and Vera Ultra platforms slated for...
Canada's Bell Announces 300MW Data Center Campus in Saskatchewan, Names CoreWeave & Cerebras as Customers
Bell Canada announced a 300 MW data‑center campus near Regina, Saskatchewan, slated to begin construction this spring. The facility, Bell’s largest investment in the province, will be pre‑leased to AI cloud provider CoreWeave and wafer‑scale chip maker Cerebras. The first data...
SPhotonix Debuts at Library of Congress Designing Storage Architecture Event
SPhotonix showcased its FemtoEtch 5‑D optical data storage technology at the Library of Congress "Designing Storage Architecture" event, highlighting its high‑density, long‑life solution for archival needs. The presentation stressed the looming AI‑driven data explosion, projecting 527 ZB of stored data by...
NGX Storage Launches New Product: NGX ExaScale
NGX Storage unveiled NGX ExaScale, a software‑defined, scale‑out storage platform delivering true end‑to‑end NVMe performance over both TCP and RDMA. The system scales from three to thirty nodes, offering up to 80 petabytes of usable capacity and 200 Gbps throughput per node...
OWC Launches Storage and Connectivity Solutions for Apple’s New MacBook Neo
Other World Computing (OWC) unveiled a suite of storage and connectivity accessories tailored for Apple’s newly released MacBook Neo. The lineup includes a USB‑C Travel Dock with five ports and 100 W power delivery, the Envoy portable NVMe SSDs ranging from...
Avery Dennison Launches AD IdentiFresh for Food Retail
Avery Dennison introduced the AD IdentiFresh inlay series, a new RFID solution aimed at fresh‑food categories such as bakery, meat, deli and produce. The inlays feature a proprietary antenna design that improves read performance on densely stacked, high‑moisture items, especially in...
Synopsys Explores AI/ML Impact on Mask Synthesis at SPIE 2026
Synopsys hosted a Lithography VIP Symposium at SPIE 2026, featuring a panel on AI/ML in mask synthesis. Executives from photomask makers, fabs, and EDA discussed how GPUs and advanced AI are already addressing the exploding complexity of EUV mask design....
Google Pledges $1bn Investment in North Carolina Data Centers
Google announced a $1 billion investment to expand its Lenoir, North Carolina data center, which already supports core services such as Maps, Photos, Search, Workspace, and YouTube. The expansion will add roughly 60 acres to the 337,000‑square‑foot campus, though detailed timelines...
Iran War Chokepoints Begin to Cast Doubt on Global Chip Supply
The ongoing Middle East war is creating chokepoints that could restrict the flow of chemicals, equipment and other inputs essential for semiconductor manufacturing. Rising power costs in Taiwan, the hub of advanced chip production, add further pressure on fab operations....
Dual-Gate Vertical Transistor Enables Stable Nanoscale 3D Chip Stacking
Researchers at DGIST unveiled a dual-modulated vertically stacked transistor featuring a graphene top gate and a micro‑hole bottom gate, achieving off‑state leakage as low as 10⁻¹² A. The design eliminates the need for expensive ultra‑precision alignment and operates at low temperatures,...
Hydrogen-Controlled AI Semiconductor Enables Learning and Memory in Two-Terminal Device
Researchers at DGIST have demonstrated the first AI semiconductor that uses electrically controlled hydrogen‑ion migration to perform both computation and memory in a vertical two‑terminal device. The hydrogen‑based resistive switching replaces traditional oxygen‑vacancy mechanisms, delivering uniform, stable operation over more...
Abracon Releases New Low Pass LTCC Filters with Up to 53 dB Rejection in Sub-GHz & 2.4 GHz Bands
Abracon has launched the AFII‑LC series of low‑pass LTCC ceramic filters targeting sub‑GHz and 2.4 GHz wireless applications. The four models deliver insertion loss as low as 0.27 dB and harmonic rejection up to 53 dB, while fitting into ultra‑compact 6‑ or 8‑SMD...
BYD’s Five-Minute EV Chargers Are Going To Europe To Take On Ionity
China’s BYD will begin installing its Flash Chargers in Europe within weeks, delivering up to 1.5 MW of power to a single vehicle. The chargers are currently compatible only with BYD’s Denza Z9GT, which uses the new Blade 2.0 LFP battery and...
Raven Series by 3DMakerPro Makes Professional-Grade LiDAR Scanning Accessible
3DMakerPro is launching the Raven series, a new line of portable LiDAR‑based 3D scanners aimed at professional users. The lineup includes the single‑camera Raven and the dual‑camera Raven Max, both offering up to 20 mm accuracy, 150,000 points per second, and a...
Is the Epomaker RT82 Worth It? Full Review and Typing Experience
The Epomaker RT82 is a $85.99 75% compact mechanical keyboard that offers Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongle, and USB‑C wired connections. It features hot‑swappable switches, a detachable mini‑TV display, and a 4000 mAh battery delivering up to 115 hours of use. Reviewers praise...
KNDS and EOS Sign Deal on Remote Weapon Systems
KNDS and EOS Defence Systems have signed a teaming agreement to develop and market remote‑controlled weapon stations integrating KNDS’s medium‑calibre guns with EOS’s counter‑UAS platforms. The partnership will focus on land and naval applications, featuring the ITAR‑free 30×113 multi‑purpose gun...
MQTT Vs. CoAP: IoT Protocols for Real-Time Device Communication
The post contrasts MQTT’s broker‑based, TCP‑reliable publish‑subscribe model with CoAP’s lightweight, UDP‑driven request‑response approach for IoT communication. It highlights MQTT’s QoS guarantees, broker scaling challenges, and CoAP’s low‑overhead, battery‑friendly design, including the observe pattern that mimics pub‑sub without a broker....
📩 Apple Secrets — Your Weekly Drop
Apple unveiled the $599 MacBook Neo, the company’s first sub‑$600 Mac, sparking debate over its effect on the broader Mac lineup. At the same time, supply‑chain leaks confirm a delay for the anticipated OLED MacBook Air, while rumors surface of...
Co-Op Upgrades In-Store Comms Tech Across UK Estate
Co‑op has signed a five‑year deal with VoCoVo to equip more than 2,300 UK stores with S5 Pro headsets, following a successful pilot in 114 locations. The rollout, which began in February, aims to keep staff constantly connected, improve safety...
Experience the Future of Baggage Handling at PTE World 2026
Cognex is showcasing its next‑generation 360° automated tag reading (ATR) system at PTE World 2026 in London. The AI‑powered solution claims up to 99% read accuracy, full IATA compliance, and seamless integration with RFID, dimensioning and OCR technologies. Its 360‑degree...
Open EU Foundry Status Granted to Innovative Chiplet Facility
The European Commission has awarded Open EU Foundry (OEF) status to Silicon Box’s new semiconductor packaging and testing plant in Novara, Italy. The designation, part of the European Chips Act, grants the facility administrative assistance, accelerated construction permits and priority...
KEEQuant Advances Chip-Scale QKD for Telecom, Data Centers, and Critical Infrastructure
KEEQuant unveiled a commercial chip‑scale quantum key distribution (QKD) system that replaces traditional bulk optics with photonic integrated circuits. The miniaturized solution lowers hardware costs and simplifies deployment, making quantum‑safe key exchange viable for telecom operators, data‑center providers, and critical‑infrastructure...
Tech YouTuber MKBHD Says the MacBook Neo Is Apple's 'Most Disruptive Product' In Years
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo on March 4, pricing it at $599, making it the company’s most affordable laptop to date. The device runs on the A18 Pro chip, shares the iPhone 16 Pro’s processor, and promises up to 16...
JST’s OD3Mag™ Outdoor Breaker Offers Robust Upgrade at Utility Substation in Pacific Northwest
Salem Electric selected JST Power Equipment’s OD3Mag outdoor substation breaker to replace an aging unit at its Oregon facility, prioritizing a rugged enclosure that can endure the Pacific Northwest’s wet climate. The breaker’s magnetic actuation reduces maintenance effort, while its...
Noctua and Antec Teases Flux Pro Noctua Edition Case With Six Fans
Noctua and Antec have teased a co‑branded version of the Flux Pro chassis, the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition, featuring a full Noctua cooling suite. The case ships with six Noctua fans—four NF‑A14x25 G2 and two NF‑A12x25 G2—plus the NA‑FH1 fan hub for...
Bliss Breaks Xbox One Security with a Hardware-Level Glitch Attack
At RE//verse 2026, security researcher Markus “Doom” Gaasedelen unveiled "Bliss," a double‑voltage‑glitch exploit that compromises the original Xbox One at the hardware level. The technique injects precise voltage faults into the CPU power rail during early boot, bypassing ARM Cortex memory...
UK Atomic Energy Authority Readies Fusion Simulation AI Supercomputer
The UK government is funding a £45 million AI supercomputer, Sunrise, at the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Culham Campus. Delivering 6.76 exaflops of AI performance on a 1.4 MW AMD‑Dell platform, Sunrise aims to become the world’s most powerful AI system dedicated...
Pilot Photonics Selected by Finchetto for Optical Network Switch
Pilot Photonics, an Irish integrated‑laser specialist, has partnered with Finchetto to supply its nanosecond tunable lasers for the development of the world’s first fully optical passive network switch. The switch aims to slash data‑centre power consumption by up to 20×...
AI Design Reshapes Data Management
Integrating AI into semiconductor design is compelling companies to revamp data management, moving from passive file repositories to active, machine‑readable data lakes enriched with metadata and ontologies. The surge in training and inference workloads makes data movement, congestion, and energy...
Honeywell Launches HGuide I700 IMU for High-Precision Sensing & Navigation
Honeywell Aerospace introduced the HGuide i700, a commercially available inertial measurement unit that delivers near‑navigation‑grade performance without requiring a license. The IMU leverages the proven HG3900 sensor suite in a compact, low‑power package designed for GNSS‑denied operations across air, land...
GiantEye Project Aims to Transform Large-Scale Industrial CT Inspection
The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS is developing the GiantEye high‑energy CT platform to scan large, dense industrial objects that traditional scanners cannot accommodate. By adopting a medical‑CT‑style rotating gantry, the system can image items in their natural horizontal...
PiXARGUS Optimizes Inline Plastic Profile Inspection with ProfilControl 7 PlastX
PiXARGUS has launched ProfilControl 7 PlastX, an inline inspection system tailored for plastic profiles, especially in window construction. The solution trims hardware to a lightweight sensor head while leveraging advanced software to detect surface flaws and geometric deviations. By using only four...
Magnetic-Suspension Hoverboard Is Only 11 Years Late
Colin Furze has built a hoverboard‑style longboard that hovers using the repulsive force of four massive neodymium magnets. The device restricts motion to a single vertical axis, eliminating lateral instability by employing rear‑mounted pins and linear bearings. After early prototypes...
Tejas Networks Wins Deal to Supply 4G RAN in South Asia
Tejas Networks announced it has secured a contract to supply its 4G radio access network equipment to an unnamed telecom operator in South Asia. The deal, disclosed in a regulatory filing, marks a strategic push to broaden the company’s international...
Steelseries Arctis Nova Elite Review – When a Gaming Headset Becomes a Real “Hearing Aid”
In this episode the host reviews the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite gaming headset, highlighting how its advanced audio technology blurs the line between a gaming peripheral and a hearing aid. The discussion covers the headset's sound clarity, adaptive EQ, and...
Global Race Accelerates Development of Directed Energy Weapons
Yes, and AeroVironment is not the only manufacture of directed energy weapons. Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems manufacturers the drone and missile proven Iron Beam. India’s DRDO working aggressively on directed energy weapons (such as the 30kW laser-DEW Mk-II(A) and...
TinyEngine NPU Expands to Third MCU Family for Sensor Edge
.@TXInstruments has added its home-grown NPU, TinyEngine, to a third MCU family that will go into sensor edge applications. It's not a scaled-down version of the C7, the accelerator in some of TI's bigger processors, which has a DSP component: https://t.co/fZU4XOsdBF
Does A MacBook Pro Last Longer Than A MacBook Air?
Apple does not publish a fixed support schedule for its MacBooks, but historically they receive five to seven years of major macOS updates followed by about two years of security patches. Recent data shows the 2019 MacBook Pro continued receiving...
NVIDIA GTC Promises World‑shaking Chip Amid Tech Week
The Week Ahead In Technology for March 16. @NVIDIAGTC is the main event, with Jensen set to unveil a chip that will “surprise the world.” I’ll be there all week. Plus $MU earnings, the Fed dot plot, @ofcconference in LA,...
Meta Reports 10× Reliability Boost After Fixing Gen 1 Issue
Drew Alduino from Meta presented update on reliability of Broadcom Bailey gen 1 systems. 10x pluggables once a manufacturing issue with elsfp was isolated. 40M test hours. Gen2 hardware hasn’t failed enough yet to count even with more device hours...
Building the Hybrid AI Factory of the Future: Red Hat Achieves AI Cloud Ready Status for the NVIDIA Cloud Partner...
Red Hat has earned AI Cloud Ready status in NVIDIA’s Cloud Partner (NCP) program, aligning its AI stack with the NCP reference architecture. The certification validates Red Hat AI and the AI Factory as interoperable, enterprise‑scale components for hybrid‑cloud AI...
Prototype Fluidics System Thrives Overnight at 50Y HQ
Came in to find this prototype @cephlainc fluidics system running on the kitchen table at @fiftyyears. Part of an overnight reliability test. The energy at 50Y HQ is unbeatable. https://t.co/eOyN8nBXd9
AEye Inc (LIDR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Aeva Technologies reported record 2025 revenue of $18.1 million, doubling year‑over‑year, driven by accelerated sensor shipments across automotive, industrial and defense markets. The company secured an exclusive long‑term LiDAR supply agreement with a leading European passenger OEM for Level 3 automation and...
Smart Garage Opener Syncs Bedtime Routine via Google Home
Just installed the Meross automatic garage smart home opener. Love this thing. Finally have a garage door opener that ties into Google Home. When I said it's time for bed: 1. Alarm kicks on. 2. Garage door closes if open. 3. All lights...
5 Gadgets That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s Switch 2 accessory lineup adds ergonomic, social, and portable upgrades to the handheld console. The official Pro Controller retails for $89, earns a 4.8‑star rating, and offers HD Rumble 2, motion controls, and an audio jack. A dedicated USB‑C camera, a budget‑friendly...
Catch All NVIDIA GTC Updates Here Tomorrow
This week a ton of news is coming from the NVIDIA GTC event. Especially tomorrow. The best way to watch the news is this feed: https://t.co/wAjs9SAZfe
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:...