Today's Hardware Pulse
Microsoft‑backed D‑Matrix aims to take on Nvidia in AI chips
Microsoft‑backed D‑Matrix is positioning itself as a challenger to Nvidia in the AI chip market. The company’s Corsair AI inference platform has entered full production to meet rising customer demand.
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By the numbers: Broadcom secures $35B debt financing for its AI XPV Platform
Contour Touch Review
Contour Touch, the ergonomic trackpad that won the 2026 iF Design Award, combines a full‑sized glass touch surface with a frictionless wrist rest. The device supports eight multi‑gesture commands and four shortcut buttons, aiming to alleviate wrist, neck, and shoulder strain during prolonged computer use. Its minimalist, durable construction is offered in wired and wireless versions, fitting seamlessly into modern workspaces. Early user feedback shows nine out of ten report reduced pain after two weeks.
STM32U3B5/C5 Ultra-Low-Power MCU Features 640 KB RAM, 2 MB Flash, and HSP Accelerator to Run AI without Batteries
STMicroelectronics introduced the STM32U3B5 and STM32U3C5 microcontrollers, expanding its ultra‑low‑power Cortex‑M33 family. Both devices combine up to 640 KB SRAM, 2 MB flash, and a new hardware signal processor (HSP) accelerator that can run AI/ML workloads on energy‑harvesting power sources. The STM32U3C5...
Blackmagic Design Introduces a New, Lower-Cost Ultimatte Smart Remote
Blackmagic Design has launched the Ultimatte Smart Remote 4 G2, a lower‑cost controller that retains the full feature set of its predecessor while dropping the price to $2,579. The device can manage up to eight Ultimatte 12 processors over 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet and now...
AI‑Generated Code Powers Camera‑Hat SLAM Breakthrough
This guy built a hat with cameras. What does it all mean? I asked Grok to explain it like if I was a nine-year-old: https://t.co/yjJWALOLqV Helping translate nerd to English. :-)
AntennaWare’s Mission to Remove Monopoles for Wi-Fi HaLow Applications with Morse Micro
AntennaWare announced a partnership with Morse Micro to replace traditional monopole antennas in Wi‑Fi HaLow deployments with its low‑profile Bodywave™ antenna. The Bodywave™ design delivers 6‑12 dB higher link margins in non‑line‑of‑sight scenarios, effectively doubling range or halving power consumption. This...
NVIDIA Stops China-Focused H200 "Hopper" GPU Production
NVIDIA has halted production of its China‑focused H200 Hopper GPU at TSMC, leaving roughly 250,000 units in inventory awaiting U.S. export clearance and Chinese import permits. The pause follows export‑control constraints that limit the chips to non‑security‑sensitive applications. NVIDIA plans...
Alibaba Demand Fuels Rise of Chinese Memory Makers
Demand from Alibaba and Other Giants Boosts China’s Homegrown Memory Suppliers Wait, are the controls on memory "working" and did they make sense in the first place? https://t.co/c6dfq2skXK
(PR) OWC Announces Accessories for New Apple MacBook Neo
Other World Computing (OWC) unveiled a suite of storage and connectivity accessories designed for Apple’s newly released MacBook Neo. The lineup includes the Mercury Elite Pro Mini, two Envoy Pro SSDs (Mini and Elektron), the standard OWC Envoy USB‑C NVMe drives, and...
Demand for AI Data Centers Sends Prospectors Hunting for Land and Power
AI data center construction is accelerating, with tech firms targeting 85 GW of power by 2030—about 20% more than the current grid can supply. Start‑ups like Cloverleaf Infrastructure are emerging as “powered land” brokers, securing utility contracts and rural acreage for...
The Smart Home Never Quite Worked. Now It’s Getting an A.I. Reboot.
Tech giants Amazon and Google are betting that generative AI assistants—Alexa+ and Gemini—will finally make smart homes practical for mainstream consumers. Earlier smart‑home attempts floundered because devices were hard to configure, required ongoing software updates, and raised privacy concerns. Executives...
(PR) MSI Bundles Crimson Desert Game Key with Select Motherboards
MSI announced a limited‑time promotion pairing its X870E and B850 motherboards with a complimentary Steam key for the upcoming action‑RPG Crimson Desert. The offer runs from March 6 to April 6, 2026, and targets gamers seeking high‑performance hardware. MSI highlights the boards’ next‑generation USB4,...
OEMs Accelerate Design, Strengthen Security for New Vehicle Architectures
OEMs are driving faster design cycles and enhanced security amid evolving vehicle architectures and compliance requirements. https://t.co/h9d6HBTGMr #automotive #automotivesecurity
Marathon PS5 Controller Is Pretty Cool for a Limited-Edition DualSense
Marathon’s limited‑edition DualSense controller launched on March 5, 2026 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. The controller mirrors the standard DualSense in feel and functionality, featuring Marathon‑themed lime‑green and black decals baked into the plastic. Reviewers note the design is tasteful, though...
Micron: What Exploding Memory Prices Mean for Investors
Micron Technology is benefiting from an unprecedented surge in memory prices, driven by a tight supply of high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) and soaring demand from hyperscale cloud providers. The price rally has pushed Micron's gross margins to historic levels and set...
Sensing Your Way to a Smoother Supply Chain
Supply chain management is being transformed by rapid advances in sensor technology, with the logistics sensor market projected to grow from $10.5 billion in 2024 to $25.8 billion by 2033. Ambient IoT, exemplified by Wiliot’s battery‑free Pixel tags, is giving Walmart item‑level...
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Everything We Know About the 2027 Flagship
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, slated for early 2027, pairs the Qualcomm X105 modem with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, delivering up to 14.8 Gbps download speeds and 30 % better energy efficiency. The phone adds low‑Earth‑orbit satellite communication and NB‑IoT support, enabling voice,...
ByteDance, Tencent Buying Chinese DRAM May Squeeze Western Memory Rivals
negative call going aroundo on $MU- Bytedance and Tencent are in talks to Buy more DRAM and NAND flash form two China firms. ChangXin and Yangtze Memory Technologie could pressure WDC MU SNDK https://t.co/ZXWt84acxg
Labubu Sues Bambu Lab Over User-Created
Labubu sues 3D printer maker Bambu Lab for items made by its users — MakerWorld design repository in hot water over IP theft by its users https://t.co/j5PlQ5wuG6 @stlDenise3D
TI Accelerates the Next Generation of Physical AI with NVIDIA
Texas Instruments announced a partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate safe humanoid robot deployment. The collaboration merges TI’s real‑time motor control, sensing, radar and power technologies with NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor compute and Holoscan ecosystem. A sensor‑fusion solution using TI’s IWR6243 mmWave radar...
Reelables Launches BLE-Based Smart Label Indoor Tracking Solution
Reelables unveiled a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Smart Label indoor tracking solution that delivers location accuracy up to 10 centimeters, matching ultra‑wideband performance at a fraction of the cost. The system combines Reelables’ flexible smart labels with IOSEA’s SEAgnal AoA RTLS...
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The Battery Decision in the New Age of Commercial UAV Operations
The commercial UAV sector is approaching a post‑Part 108 era where fleet‑based operations will dominate, shifting focus from single‑aircraft flight time to rapid aircraft turnaround. Operators must choose between battery‑swapping docks that deliver minute‑level exchanges and fast‑charging stations that minimize inventory...
The Pro Killer? M4 iPad Air (2026) Full Breakdown
Apple unveiled the M4 iPad Air, slotting the new M4 processor into the familiar Air chassis. The device offers a 30% CPU/GPU uplift, 12 GB of RAM and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, while adding Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support. Pricing stays at...
Trimble Roadworks Adds GPR Sensor for Asphalt Compaction Data
Trimble announced that its Roadworks paving control platform will integrate GSSI’s PaveScan RS ground‑penetrating radar sensor. The integration delivers real‑time asphalt compaction metrics, mapping dielectric profiles and air‑void percentages on each pass. Trimble and its SITECH dealer network will also...
Cyberpunk DIY Watch Uses Flexible PCB and Wraparound Displays
Sahko unveiled a cyber‑punk‑styled DIY smartwatch at the Open Sauce event, featuring a flexible printed circuit board and wrap‑around high‑brightness displays. The watch uses salvaged disposable vape batteries and an STM32 microcontroller to deliver custom animations and menus while keeping...
Circuits Integrated Hellas and Reach Power Sign Multi-Year Strategic MOU
Circuits Integrated Hellas (CIH) and Reach Power have signed a multi‑year memorandum of understanding to co‑develop integrated RF/mmWave and wireless power‑at‑a‑distance (WPDT) solutions. CIH will supply custom semiconductor designs, beamforming architectures and heterogeneous integration, while Reach contributes its proven power‑beaming...
3 Ways the Windows Task Manager Is Lying to You
Windows Task Manager is a convenient, built‑in diagnostic tool, but its percentages simplify complex system behavior. CPU usage is shown as an averaged figure across all cores, masking single‑core spikes. Memory usage includes cached and standby data that can be...
Loop Capital Thinks This Chip Manufacturer Could More than Double on an AI ‘Super Cycle’
Loop Capital has initiated Astera Labs (ALAB) with a buy rating and a $250 price target, implying roughly 120% upside from its recent close. The analyst positions Astera as the most diversified AI‑silicon pure‑play outside Nvidia, poised to benefit from...
M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM Plunges to Lowest-Ever Price Following M5 Announcement — $300 Off Is a Steal...
Apple’s 15‑inch M4 MacBook Air with 24 GB RAM has hit a historic low of $1,299 on Amazon, the cheapest price recorded by price‑tracking tools. The deal arrives just after Apple unveiled the newer M5‑based Air, which offers modest performance gains...
The Sequence Opinion #819: How AI Chips Are Made?
The post explains that AI performance in 2026 hinges more on hardware than algorithms, with GPUs—originally built for graphics—serving as the foundation for neural‑network training. It outlines the engineering journey from high‑level RTL and Verilog code through physical design to...
Nintendo Switch 2 Users Buying Fewer Games because of AI Storage Crisis, Report Claims — Game Demand Under Threat as...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is confronting an AI‑driven NAND shortage that has driven storage prices sharply higher. The handheld’s 256 GB internal capacity is quickly consumed by modern titles—Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alone occupies roughly 102.5 GB—forcing gamers to consider costly microSD Express cards. As...
Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review: High-End Smart Lights Designed for Outdoor Ambience
Philips introduced the Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights at IFA 2025, offering 7‑metre and 14‑metre base kits plus 21‑metre extensions. Priced at £139.99/£249.99 in the UK, the lights feature full‑colour, IP65‑rated globes that integrate with the Hue Bridge for app‑based...
Next Generation, Permanent DNA-Based Data Storage for the AI Age
imec and Atlas Data Storage have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate synthetic DNA‑based data storage, combining Atlas’s ASIC design and DNA synthesis expertise with imec’s advanced chip fabrication capabilities. The collaboration produced a monolithic nano‑scale electrochemical array built on...
Samsung Is Trying Really Hard to Prove that Its Foldable Displays Are More Durable than You Think
Samsung Display showcased a golf‑ball impact simulator at MWC 2026 to prove the durability of its latest foldable OLED panels. The new screens feature a thicker ultra‑thin glass layer and a titanium backplate, boosting shock resistance. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 now boasts a...
Ultion Nuki 2025 Review – Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with Ultion Door Handle and 3-Star PLUS Ultion Lock
The Ultion Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with an integrated Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder, delivering a polished, high‑security solution for UK UPVC doors. Priced at £339, the package adds roughly £100 over a...
Ultion Nuki 2025 Review – Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with Ultion Door Handle and 3-Star PLUS Ultion Lock
Ultion’s new Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with a purpose‑built Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder for £339. The lock features brushless motor speeds, built‑in Wi‑Fi, Thread (Matter‑compatible) and a rechargeable magnetic battery lasting up to 12 months...
Galaxy S26 Seems to Have an Extra NFC Antenna That'll Make Me Fly in and Out of Stores
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series now includes a second NFC antenna positioned higher on the device, enabling users to complete contactless payments by tapping the top edge as well as the traditional rear center. Independent testing confirmed the top‑edge tap works on...
Google Is Still Fixing the Pixel 10's Graphics Issues in Its March Security Update
Google rolled out its March 2026 security update, version vCP1A.260305.016, aimed at the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10a devices, with a focus on lingering graphics problems in the Pixel 10 series. The patch addresses screen freezes, fuzzy displays, background blur,...
Philips Launches Rembra CT System for Acute Imaging
Philips has introduced Rembra, a next‑generation CT system built for acute and high‑throughput imaging environments. The scanner delivers ultra‑fast reconstruction speeds of up to 106 images per second and can support as many as 270 examinations per day. It features...
China Plans Coordinated Push for Lithography by 2030
Reuters: Top Chinese semiconductor executives have called for a coordinated national effort to develop operational lithography systems during the 2026-2030 period, underlining Beijing's push for greater technological self-reliance. @lauriechenwords https://t.co/uab1DaTkwQ
Nvidia Halts China Chip Production Amid Ongoing Trade Restrictions
FT, citing sources: Nvidia has stopped production of chips intended for the Chinese market, betting that regulatory barriers in Washington and Beijing will continue to limit sales to China. @zijing_wu https://t.co/WzcEVP1osx
Semtech Expands Data-Center Portfolio by Acquiring HieFo for $34m
Semtech Corp announced it has acquired HieFo Corp for approximately $34 million in cash. HieFo supplies indium phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices, including lasers and gain chips, used in data‑center interconnects. The deal, cleared by CFIUS, expands Semtech’s domestic semiconductor portfolio and...
Apple Wins Best Smartphone; Honor Recognized for Silicon‑Carbon Battery
Always fun to present the Glomo award for best smartphone and disruptive mobile tech. Apple took the best smartphone for its iPhone Pro family and Honor took the disruptive tech for the commercialization of silicon carbon battery technology https://t.co/MdkDSxPOzR
Chinese Legacy Firms Bet on Chips to Survive AI Boom
China’s Traditional Businesses Try to Buy Into AI Boom—For many Chinese companies, investing in chip makers is a survival strategy @QinSherry https://t.co/4pke6IQIur https://t.co/4pke6IQIur
Industrial IoT in Manufacturing: Driving Smart Factory Efficiency and Sustainability
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is turning smart factories from concept to reality, linking sensors, edge devices, AI analytics and cloud platforms across production lines. Real‑time data enables predictive maintenance, automated workflows and energy optimization, driving higher productivity while trimming...
Iran Crisis Could Disrupt Supply of Key Chipmaking Materials, South Korea Warns
A South Korean ruling‑party lawmaker warned that the escalating US‑Israel war with Iran could jeopardize the supply of essential semiconductor materials, particularly helium, which is critical for heat management in chip fabrication. The Korean chip sector, responsible for roughly two‑thirds...
I've Researched and Tested the Best Smart Hubs to Simplify Your Home Automation – These Are My Top 6 Recommendations
The article evaluates six leading smart‑home hubs, ranking the Homey Pro as the overall winner and highlighting the Apple HomePod for Apple ecosystems, IKEA Dirigera for app design, Philips Hue Bridge Pro for mid‑range lighting, Samsung SmartThings for budget‑conscious users,...
AI-Driven Oven Turns Toast Into Morning Magic
Matt made my June oven that automatically makes my toast in the morning. Has one of the first NVIDIA Jetson cards inside. My wife considers it magic. And he is at it again.
Improving Device Efficiency with Tunable Lasers
OPOTEK’s new diode‑pumped solid‑state (DPSS) tunable lasers combine an air‑cooled pump with an integrated optical parametric oscillator, delivering up to 100 mJ at 1064 nm and single‑digit millijoule output across 210 nm‑4 µm. The compact, shoebox‑sized modules eliminate water‑cooling, high‑voltage supplies and extensive cabling,...
YellowScan Unveils NDAA-Compliant Venturer LiDAR
YellowScan introduced the Venturer LiDAR at Geo Week 2026, positioning it as an NDAA‑compliant solution for high‑precision, security‑focused surveying. The system processes all data locally via YellowScan CloudStation, eliminating cloud dependencies and ensuring full data sovereignty. It features 360‑degree adaptive...
Nvidia Refocuses TSMC Capacity as Export Controls Stall China Sales
Nvidia is redirecting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) production capacity away from chips destined for the Chinese market after U.S. export controls limited its sales. The chipmaker is prioritising higher‑margin data‑center and automotive GPUs for customers outside China, while TSMC...