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
IPhone 17 Pro Max Available for ₹1,25,400 During Flipkart Sasa Lele Sale: Here's How the Deal Works
Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max is being sold on Flipkart’s Sasa Lele sale for ₹1,25,400 (≈$1,511), down from its ₹1,49,900 launch price (≈$1,805). The listed sale price is ₹1,34,900, with a ₹6,500 (≈$78) Axis Bank credit‑card discount and a ₹4,000 (≈$48) post‑purchase cashback, bringing the effective cost to about ₹1,24,400 (≈$1,500). The device ships with Apple’s new A19 Pro processor, a 6.9‑inch 120 Hz OLED display, and a triple 48 MP camera system. The discount signals Apple’s push to gain market share in price‑sensitive Indian premium‑segment while leveraging Flipkart’s e‑commerce reach.
HP Stuffed a PC Into a Keyboard. We Took It for a Spin
HP unveiled the EliteBoard G1a, a full‑featured AI PC built into a 101‑key keyboard, aimed at enterprise users. Configurations span AMD Ryzen AI processors, up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, with prices from $1,499 to $3,423. The device relies...
MacBook Neo Gets a Massive Discount During Amazon Summer Sale, Available for ₹57,990: How the Deal Works
Apple’s entry‑level MacBook Neo is now listed for ₹57,990 (≈ $700) on Amazon’s Great Indian Summer sale, after a ₹4,000 instant discount for HDFC credit‑card users. The price drop from the original ₹69,900 launch price (≈ $842) makes the 13‑inch laptop the...
The Suburbs Become the Middle Layer of the AI Stack
Nvidia, smart‑panel startup Span, and homebuilder PulteGroup unveiled XFRA nodes—compact AI servers the size of an HVAC box designed for suburban homes. Each unit houses a Dell PowerEdge server with 16 Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 GPUs, four AMD EPYC CPUs...
Hyundai Mobis Expands EV Powertrain Lineup With New 160 kW PE System
Hyundai Mobis unveiled a new 160 kW Power Electric (PE) system aimed at mainstream electric vehicles, filling the gap between its existing 120 kW and 250 kW offerings. The modular unit combines motor, inverter and reduction gear in a compact package that is...
BenQ RD280UG Review: A Monitor that Makes 3:2 Displays Cool Again, and I Love the Built-In Lighting
BenQ’s RD280UG is a high‑end 3:2 monitor that combines a 3840 × 2560 panel, 120 Hz refresh rate and a 90 W USB‑C hub with built‑in MoonHalo bias lighting. The nano‑matte coating tames glare, while the KVM switch lets users control a laptop and...
Unboxing Valve’s Most Unique Hardware : Steam Controller
Valve has unveiled a refreshed Steam Controller that builds on its predecessor with a lighter, more balanced chassis, tactile buttons and textured trackpads that replace traditional joysticks. The device adds gyro‑based aiming, haptic feedback and a compact “puck” that functions...
Overclocked Yoga Pro 9i Hits
Overclocked my Yoga Pro 9i gets 31fps at 1600p Medium on Cities: Skylines II I wish it was available on Mac, it would be nice to see how it would compare. Such a demanding game would take full advantage of M5...
Rethinking Industrial IoT From Space.
In this episode of T‑Minus, host Maria Varmazas talks with Dave Roscoe, President of Satellite IoT for Orbcom and SkyWave, about the company’s newest industrial satellite IoT network, OGX, and the SkyWave brand that bundles satellite and cellular connectivity, devices,...
Xbox “Project Green Leaf”: Leak Suggests a New Power-Saving Mode for Windows Handhelds
Microsoft is reportedly developing "Project Green Leaf," a set of power‑optimized profiles for Windows gaming handhelds delivered through the Xbox Game Development Kit. The leak, sourced from Moore’s Law Is Dead and reported by Wccftech and GamingBolt, describes two new...
Underwater Data Center in Shanghai: AI Infrastructure Goes Underwater, This Time by Design
Shanghai’s Ling‑gang Special Area has launched an operational underwater data center housed in a 32‑meter steel cylinder. The facility draws more than 95% of its electricity from a nearby offshore wind farm and uses 15 °C seawater for cooling, targeting a...
BOE Shifts OLED Marketing From Columns of Figures to Visual Comfort
BOE used SID Display Week 2026 to unveil a new OLED clarity index and its Beneficial Natural Light (BNL) technology, shifting focus from raw specs to perceived visual comfort. The clarity index ties color, depth, sharpness and dynamic range to...
'Changing of the Guard'? AMD, Intel, and Micron Soar While Nvidia Lags
Nvidia has long dominated the AI infrastructure boom, but recent market moves suggest a shift. AMD, Intel and memory leader Micron posted gains of roughly 25% to 37% this week, with Intel up over 200% year‑to‑date and Micron’s market value...
Are RFID-Blocking Wallets Still Needed Or Useful In 2026?
RFID‑blocking wallets, once marketed as a safeguard against contactless card skimming, are largely unnecessary in 2026. While NFC‑enabled cards use encryption and tokenization that make data interception difficult, real‑world RFID skimming cases remain scarce. The added cost of conductive‑lined wallets...
PLC Startup Vs. Normal Scan Time – Real Plant Impact
The article explains that a PLC’s first scan after power‑on—known as the startup scan—behaves differently from the normal scan used during steady‑state operation. During this brief window the controller may act on stale memory, incomplete sensor data, or unavailable network...
China’s CAS Cold Atom Technology Launches Hanyuan‑2, First Dual‑Core Neutral‑Atom Quantum Computer
CAS Cold Atom Technology, a Wuhan‑based subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, unveiled Hanyuan‑2 on May 9, 2026. The system is a 200‑qubit dual‑core neutral‑atom processor that operates at room temperature, a departure from the ultra‑cold environments required by...
Razer Unveils Project Motoko AI Vision Headset at CES 2026
Razer introduced Project Motoko at CES 2026, a wireless headset that embeds dual cameras and AI processing into over‑ear cups. The device sidesteps the smart‑glasses form factor, positioning itself as a platform‑agnostic AI companion for everyday headphone users.
Berkeley Lab Cuts Quantum Sensor Interference 1,000‑Fold, Eliminating Need for Shielding
Berkeley Lab researchers have demonstrated a self‑referencing quantum sensor that suppresses environmental interference by a factor of 1,000, removing the need for external shielding. The technique, validated at TRL‑4, enables broadband magnetic field detection up to 1.25 kHz and promises applications...
Apple's Intel Partnership Validates Foundry, Spurs Industry Adoption
Apple using Intel is a big deal, not just because Apple would be using Intel’s 18A-P or 14A process, but because it would give Intel Foundry a major stamp of approval and make it easier for other customers to follow.
Agentic AI Demands 1000× Compute versus Generative AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang just said: "Agentic AI requires 1000x more compute than generative AI", comparing the shift to the world suddenly needing 1000x more cars. https://t.co/SwdJmQZqQW
The Memory Shortage Is Coming for Big Tech's Bottom Line. This Company Will Hold Up Better Than Anyone Else.
Memory chip prices surged 90% in Q1 2026 as AI‑driven demand outpaces supply, pressuring big‑tech CAPEX and margins. Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft flagged higher component costs as a earnings drag, while Samsung, the world’s largest memory maker, confirmed the price...
BenQ RD280UG Boosts Productivity with Height and Lighting
The BenQ RD280UG is a spectacular monitor for productivity, fitting the standard monitor styling but with additional height and built-in lighting. https://t.co/pJPGXglONG
Pixel 10 with No Trade‑In, Low‑Cost Mint Plan
No trades, plus a cheap plan - what's not to love about this Pixel 10 deal at Mint Mobile? https://t.co/gp3PmVLzFJ
Prediction: The Helium Crunch Will Accelerate the Reshoring of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Manufacturing. Here Are the Best Growth Stocks...
A recent Iranian drone strike on QatarEnergy’s helium plant has tightened supplies of semiconductor‑grade helium, a critical coolant for AI chip production. U.S. fabs, which source helium domestically and from Algeria, are less exposed, prompting a faster reshoring of AI...
Kindle's New Default Tap-to-Turn Setting Can Be Turned Off
Noticed that when you accidentally tap anywhere on your Amazon Kindle, it now changes pages? Turns out that it's a new setting that defaults to "enabled". Fortunately, it's easy to disable: https://t.co/WGas8NxOoZ #kindle #kindleos @AmazonKindle https://t.co/4j42TWq9lO
CTONE Group Shifts to AI Edge Hardware with New Agent Computer Line
CTONE Group announced an "All in AI" transformation and launched the CTONE Agent Computer and AI Agent Workstation series at a Shenzhen event with more than 1,500 industry guests. The Chinese firm positioned the new hardware as the centerpiece of...
Micron Launches 245TB SSD, the Largest Enterprise Storage Drive Yet
Micron announced the 6600 ION 245TB SSD, the highest‑capacity commercial drive on the market, aimed at AI, cloud and hyperscale workloads. The drive promises up to 13.7GB/s reads, 3GB/s writes and a 30‑watt power envelope, cutting rack space by 82%...
Apple May Drop 256 GB MacBook Neo, Raising Base Price to $699 Amid DRAM Crunch
Apple is reportedly preparing to discontinue the 256 GB MacBook Neo and lift its entry price to $699 (≈ 79,990 ₹) after a surge in DRAM costs and higher-than‑expected demand. The move would reshape the company’s low‑end laptop strategy and could force budget‑conscious...
Quantum‑dot TVs Beat RGB‑LED Sets in Display Week Demo
Nanosys showcased a side‑by‑side comparison at Display Week in Los Angeles, where its super quantum‑dot (SQD) TV delivered noticeably better color fidelity and contrast than a competing RGB‑LED model. The demo, featuring two 85‑inch TCL panels, underscores a growing debate...
Quantum Motion Secures $160 Million Series C to Scale Silicon Spin Qubits
Quantum Motion announced a $160 million Series C round, co‑led by DCVC and Mundi Ventures, to accelerate its silicon spin‑qubit chips and expand its team in Spain. The funding marks one of Europe’s biggest quantum‑computing raises this year, underscoring the race...
GalaxEye CEO Declares India’s First OptoSAR Satellite Drishti Operational
GalaxEye’s chief executive Suyash Singh announced that Drishti, India’s first privately built OptoSAR imaging satellite, is fully functional and on schedule, refuting circulating reports that the spacecraft was tumbling. The confirmation comes as the 190‑kg satellite completes its commissioning phase...
Amazon Is Selling DJI's Self-Guided Neo Mini Drone for Under $140 Right Now
Amazon is offering DJI's Neo Mini drone for $139, a $60 discount from its $199 list price and the lowest Amazon price since its 2024 launch. The compact 135‑gram drone captures 4K video, flies up to 20 minutes, and is...
Another Day, Another Gaming Price Hike
Nintendo announced a price increase for its newly launched Switch 2 handheld, adding roughly $20 to the base model. The move follows widespread criticism that the console’s original price was already high, despite strong sell‑through rates. Nintendo’s decision signals confidence...
The Hidden Atomic Gap that Could Break Next-Generation Computer Chips
Researchers at TU Wien discovered that a sub‑nanometer gap—about 0.14 nm—forms between 2D semiconductors and their insulating oxide layers, weakening capacitive coupling and limiting device scaling. The gap arises from weak van der Waals bonding, which persists even when the insulating layer is...
Wedbush Sends Blunt Message on Elon Musk's Tesla and Intel Deal
Elon Musk’s Terafab project, a joint semiconductor fab venture between Tesla, SpaceX and Intel, has filed a $55 billion Phase 1 investment with total costs potentially reaching $119 billion. The facility aims to produce 2‑nanometer AI and memory chips at a scale of...
Telekom Srbija Wins U.S. EXIM Bank Financing to Speed 5G Rollout
Telekom Srbija Group announced that the U.S. Export‑Import Bank has granted final approval for financing to accelerate its 5G network deployment across Serbia. The funding, tied to U.S. technology suppliers, underpins the operator’s plan to cover all Serbian cities by...
Japan Airlines Launches Humanoid Robot Baggage Trial at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines partnered with GMO AI & Robotics to pilot Unitree’s G1 humanoid robots for baggage handling on Haneda Airport’s tarmac. The trial targets rising passenger volumes and a shrinking labor pool, testing AI‑driven machines that can lift, push and...
China Deploys Humanoid Robot Squads for Traffic Management in Major Cities
During the May 2026 Labor Day holiday, Chinese authorities rolled out squads of AI‑enabled humanoid robots to manage traffic in Hangzhou, Kashgar and Ordos. The 15‑robot unit in Hangzhou alone issued 11,897 violation notices in three days, showcasing the scale...
Nvidia Invests $2.1 B in IREN, Boosting AI Data‑Center Capacity After Bitcoin Roots
Nvidia announced a $2.1 billion investment in IREN, granting the chipmaker rights to buy up to 30 million shares as the former Bitcoin miner rolls out up to 5 GW of Nvidia‑branded AI infrastructure. The partnership also includes a $3.4 billion AI‑cloud contract, positioning...
My OLED TV Looked Washed Out Until I Found This One Picture Setting
Dynamic tone mapping (DTM) is a frame‑by‑frame HDR feature that many modern OLED TVs, including LG’s G3, ship with but often leave disabled. When enabled, DTM dynamically adjusts peak brightness, pushing OLEDs toward their 2000‑nit ceiling and delivering punchier images...
Nintendo President Promises ‘Robust Software Lineup’ to Make the Price-Hiked Switch 2 Worth Your While
Nintendo announced a $50 price increase for the Switch 2, citing rising production costs and AI‑driven component shortages. President Shuntaro Furukawa issued a public apology and promised a "robust software lineup" to offset the higher price. The company expects the hike...
I'm Finally Back on My Switch 2 Thanks to This GOTY Contender From 2025
Tech reviewer Max Freeman‑Mills returns to Nintendo’s Switch 2 after waiting for the narrative‑driven title Dispatch, a 2025 Game‑of‑the‑Year contender that launched on the console in early 2026. The game blends choice‑based storytelling with dispatch missions, featuring veterans from Telltale Games...
SpaceXAI Launches HUGELY Profitable New AI Business
SpaceXAI has announced a multi‑billion‑dollar AI data‑center venture called Colossus 1, targeting $100 billion in revenue by 2027 and trillions by 2030. The operation will lease between 300 MW and 445 MW of power, a scale comparable to the world’s largest cloud facilities. Industry...
Anthropic Signs SpaceX Colossus 1 Data Center to Boost Capacity
Anthropic announced a deal with SpaceX to lease the entire compute capacity of the Colossus 1 data center, which has expanded to 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs. The agreement follows recent Claude Opus service disruptions caused by insufficient capacity, prompting Anthropic to secure additional...
Only Data Centers with Silicon Truly Count
A new framework I built while researching the global AI buildout. The Empty Shell Test. Simple rule: A data centre announcement only counts when there's silicon committed to go inside it. No chips. No factory. Brazil announced 8 GW. They've delivered ~250 chips. Norway announced 0.8...
Jetson Thor Humanoid Robot Gains Full Autonomous Mobility
Jetson Thor–Powered Humanoid #Robot Achieves Fully #Autonomous Wheeled Mobility via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/ZSC3d2yCMB
Japanese Retailer Limiting Switch 2 Purchases After Price Increase Announcement
Nintendo announced a price increase for the Switch 2, raising the U.S. price from $449.99 to $499.99 and the Japanese price from ¥49,980 (≈$352) to ¥59,980 (≈$422) effective May 25, 2026. In response, Japan’s Bic Camera now only sells the Switch 2—and even...
Data Centers Are Essential, Regardless of Onsite Staff
Saying we don’t need data centers because not a lot of people work on site is like saying we don’t need electricity because not a lot of people work at power plants.
Apple Dominated the 2026 Chip War. Google’s Partners Are Left to Buy Scraps
Apple secured over half of TSMC’s 2 nm capacity for 2026 and prepaid multi‑year HBM memory using its $123 B cash reserve, cementing a vertical hardware advantage. Google and partners are left fighting for limited 3 nm wafers and face spot memory prices...
Jensen Huang Just Made a Major Announcement. Here's What It Means for Nvidia Investors.
Nvidia announced Ising, the world’s first open‑source quantum AI model family, extending its AI leadership beyond GPUs. The move positions the company as the software architect for future quantum computers, complementing its $5.1 trillion market cap driven by the AI boom....