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
Paragon ID, Dracula Technologies to Scale Light-Powered BLE Tags
Paragon ID and Dracula Technologies announced a large‑scale rollout of XgenTag‑L, the first fully light‑powered, battery‑free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) smart tag. A multi‑year contract for several hundred thousand organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules will enable industrial deployment across logistics, healthcare, aviation and retail. The tag harvests ambient light to transmit data every second, delivering real‑time traceability with up to ten years of maintenance‑free operation. Paragon projects up to 35% total cost of ownership reduction and ROI within six months.
Joab Rosenberg, Partner at Deep33
In this episode, Yuval Boger talks with Joab Rosenberg, partner at Deep33, a new $100‑150 M venture fund targeting the future of compute, especially quantum computing. They examine the current state of quantum hardware, why Joab believes commercial applications will emerge...
China’s X-Humanoid Introduces Embodied Tien Kung 3.0 Humanoid Robotics Platform
X‑Humanoid unveiled Embodied Tien Kung 3.0, a full‑size general‑purpose humanoid robot built on its Wise KaiWu embodied AI platform. The system adds upgraded balance, motion control, tactile interaction and fully autonomous operation. It stresses openness with expansion interfaces, low‑code tools and...
Graphene-Based Sliding Ferroelectric Transistor Stores 3,024 Stable Polarization States
Researchers at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics have created an atom‑thin sliding ferroelectric transistor that can store 3,024 distinct, non‑volatile polarization states at room temperature, setting a new record for ferroelectric neuromorphic hardware. The device uses a monolayer graphene...
PS6 GPU Will Not Be Fully Based on AMD’s RDNA 5 Architecture – Rumor
Sony’s upcoming PS6 will not rely entirely on AMD’s RDNA 5 GPU architecture, continuing the pattern of using a hybrid design that blends older and newer tech. The current‑gen PS5 still runs on RDNA 1 with custom ray‑tracing tweaks, while the handheld...
OM in the News: The Memory-Chip Shortage
A seven‑fold surge in DRAM and NAND flash prices is straining the consumer‑tech supply chain. AI‑driven data‑center expansion is the primary catalyst, leaving smartphones, PCs and gaming consoles with higher component costs. OEMs are responding by raising retail prices, trimming...
The Mobile Stack at Work: How Allied Technologies Are Reshaping Enterprise Mobility
Enterprise mobility is evolving from a smartphone‑centric model to a comprehensive mobile stack that includes silicon, 5G connectivity, edge AI, and specialised peripherals. IDC projects global spending on these solutions to exceed $700 billion by 2026, while Gartner expects over half...
Gremsy & Sierra BASE to Showcase Integrated Bridge Inspection Solution at Drone Show Korea 2026
Gremsy and South Korean UAV maker Sierra BASE announced a technical collaboration to showcase an integrated drone system at Drone Show Korea 2026. The solution pairs Gremsy’s VIO gimbal payload with Sierra BASE’s SIRIUS Wing v2 airframe, aiming to deliver...
Fox ESS Partners with Origin to Expand VPP Access Across Australia
Fox ESS announced a partnership with Origin Energy to integrate its home battery storage systems into Origin’s Loop virtual power plant (VPP) across Australia. The integration gives Fox ESS customers access to three Origin battery plans—Battery Lite, Battery Maximiser, and...
KNX at ISE 2026: Innovation, Interoperability and a Booth Full of Energy
At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, the KNX Association showcased a 280 m² open‑concept booth that attracted both seasoned KNX integrators and AV specialists. Live demos highlighted KNX’s ability to unify lighting, security, HVAC and audiovisual systems through a vendor‑agnostic, interoperable protocol. The...
Nitride Global, USLLC and Axiom Space Awarded NASA SBIR Grant
Nitride Global, United Semiconductors LLC, and Axiom Space have won a NASA SBIR grant to develop a physical vapor deposition reactor that can grow high‑purity aluminum nitride (AlN) crystals in micro‑gravity. The Phase I prototype achieved temperatures of 2,800‑3,200 °C while consuming...
Shared Knowledge Multiplies Value in Industrial Collaboration
What truly defines great collaboration? 👉 Sharing knowledge. That’s exactly what we live in our cooperation between Indu-Sol GmbH and GROLLMUS . 🔌 Indu-Sol contributes deep expertise in industrial communication and fieldbus systems like PROFINET and PROFIBUS. 🧠 At Grollmus,...
AI Boom Sparks DRAM Crunch Across All Companies
NEW ODD LOTS - THE DRAM EPISODE The AI boom has created voracious demand for memory, meaning even consumer-facing companies are now having to compete for the chips @TheStalwart & I speak with @rwang07, analyst at SemiAnalysis, about the big DRAM crunch https://t.co/HYFcg7nK8Z
Blue‐Light‐Excited Cyan‐Emitting Carbon‐Dot‐Ormosil Gel for Blue‐Overshoot Mitigation and Cyan‐Gap Bridging in WLEDs
Researchers have created a carbon‑dot (CD)‑Ormosil gel that absorbs strongly at 450 nm and emits cyan light at 485 nm and 520 nm. The gel can be integrated with existing yellow phosphors in white LEDs to suppress the problematic blue‑overshoot and fill the...
LogiQ-On Tech Tapped for Apex Steel’s Digital Transformation
Reseller LogiQ-On Tech has been engaged to digitize Apex Steel’s warehouse and shop‑floor operations, replacing a legacy paper‑based system with a connected solution. The rollout combines Zebra Technologies’ rugged mobile computers, printers and barcode scanners with Boyum IT’s Produmex WMS,...
BPI-R4 Pro Router Board Delivers MT7988A SoC with Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Capability
Banana Pi has launched the BPI‑R4 Pro router board, built on MediaTek’s MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad‑core Cortex‑A73 SoC and supporting tri‑band Wi‑Fi 7. The board ships in two configurations – an 8 GB DDR4 “8X” model with dual 10 G SFP+ ports and a 4 GB DDR4...
Nvidia, Groq and the Limestone Race to Real-Time AI: Why Enterprises Win or Lose Here
The article argues that AI compute growth is shifting from GPU‑centric training to inference speed, with Groq’s Language Processing Unit (LPU) offering dramatically lower latency for reasoning‑heavy models. Nvidia, which has historically moved from gaming GPUs to generative AI, could...
ACEMAGIC N3A NAS Features AMD Ryzen 7 3750H and Support for 4 HDDs and 2 SSDs
The ACEMAGIC N3A NAS ships with a 2019‑era AMD Ryzen 7 3750H mobile processor, four 3.5‑inch HDD bays and two PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 slots. Its 35 W TDP is markedly higher than the low‑power Intel N150 found in many budget NAS devices, but the...
US Controls Slow China, Ignite Homegrown Chip Drive
NYT: "While Washington’s export controls have slowed China’s chip development, they have added fuel to Beijing’s decade-long push to make strategic technologies like semiconductors and A.I. entirely at home." https://t.co/OcHRXob06N
Ezurio Carbon AM62 Targets Industrial Linux with TI Sitara AM62x
Ezurio unveiled the Carbon AM62 system‑on‑module, a 45 × 30 mm OSM‑MF v1.2 board built around TI’s Sitara AM623/AM625 processors. The module packs a quad‑core Cortex‑A53 up to 1.4 GHz, alongside Cortex‑M4F, Cortex‑R5F and a dual‑core PRU for real‑time tasks, and offers optional Imagination...
Bit-Brick K1 Pro Adds 6 TOPS NPU and Dual NVMe to Compact SBC
Bit‑Brick has launched the K1 Pro single‑board computer, built on Rockchip’s RK3576 processor and equipped with a 6 TOPS INT8 neural‑processing unit. The board adds dual M.2 Key M slots for NVMe SSDs, HDMI 2.1 4K 120 fps output, and up to 8 GB LPDDR4X memory. Pricing starts...
XSDR Packs 2×2 MIMO, Artix-7 FPGA, and 3.8 GHz Tuning Into M.2 2230 Form Factor
The xSDR is a compact M.2 2230 A+E‑key SDR module that combines a Lime Microsystems LMS7002M transceiver with an AMD Artix‑7 FPGA. It delivers 2×2 MIMO RX/TX across a 30 MHz‑3.8 GHz range and supports both USB 2.0 and PCIe 2.0 ×2 host interfaces. Designed for laptops,...
Intellivision Sprint Is a Surprising Blast From the Past | Impressions
Atari has revived the Intellivision brand with the new Intellivision Sprint, a dedicated retro console that bundles 45 classic titles. The device connects via HDMI, includes two wireless controllers, and uses physical overlays to accommodate each game’s unique control scheme....
SumUp Launches ‘Solo Lite’ Card Reader to Target Mobile Merchants in the UK
SumUp has introduced the Solo Lite card reader in the UK, pricing the hardware at a one‑time £25 fee. The device is built for mobile merchants, featuring a Corning Gorilla Glass screen and a battery that can handle over 1,000...
Enemy Weapons Detector in the Hands of Soldiers Five Years Early
The British Army will field Leonardo UK’s SONUS acoustic weapon‑locating system five years ahead of schedule, with a rollout to frontline units within the next 12 months. Weighing 70% less than its predecessor, SONUS can be deployed in under three...
More Google Pixel 10a Details Leak (It’s Basically a Pixel 9a+)
Google is poised to roll out the Pixel 10a, its next mid‑range A‑series handset, within days. Early retailer listings reveal that the device is essentially a refreshed Pixel 9a, featuring a modest hardware bump rather than a full redesign. The...
How Red Hat and the Nvidia Ecosystem Are Standardizing AI Factories
Nvidia’s ecosystem is evolving into the control plane for AI infrastructure, moving beyond GPUs to a full stack that integrates Linux and Kubernetes. A deep partnership with Red Hat provides day‑zero support for new hardware like Vera Rubin and Blackwell, delivering...
Qualcomm Signs Strategic Partnership Deal With Hero Esports
Qualcomm announced a strategic partnership with Chinese esports operator Hero Esports, designating its Snapdragon 8 Series as the official chip for four Tencent‑owned mobile leagues: King Pro League, Peace Elite League, CrossFire Mobile League and QQ Speed Mobile S League. The...
NUBURU Activates Q1 Production Ramp for 40 High-Power Blue Laser Systems
NUBURU Inc. has launched its Q1 2026 production ramp for 40 high‑power blue laser systems through its Italian subsidiary Lyocon, fulfilling an $850,000 contract with Dutch agritech firm Trabotyx. The order comprises 24 units of 100 W and 16 units of 200 W...
Introducing Our 7th‑Gen Robotic Hand, Human‑Level Precision
I've been waiting 3 years to show you this We just launched our 3rd-gen humanoid, but we’re already on our 7th-gen hand Our team has quietly worked for years to approach parity with a human hand Excited to share a sneak peek of...
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable Brings a Bigger Screen and Thinner Design (Leaks)
Lenovo is set to unveil the ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 at Mobile World Congress, featuring a larger 13‑inch display within a slimmer chassis. The refreshed model introduces a detachable keyboard with an integrated pen slot, dual USB‑C ports, a 3.5 mm...
Valve Just Made Steam User Reviews Infinitely More Useful with the Option to Add Your Gaming PC Specs
Valve is rolling out a new beta feature that lets Steam reviewers attach their PC hardware specifications to each review. The specs are automatically gathered from Steam’s existing hardware survey, making it easy for users to provide context without manual...
Mahindra Selects Mobileye ADAS for Six Future Models
Mahindra & Mahindra has chosen Mobileye’s SuperVision and Surround ADAS platforms for at least six new vehicle models, with production slated to begin in 2027. The systems will run on Mobileye’s EyeQ6 High system‑on‑chip, consolidating perception, road‑experience management, driver monitoring...
Confirmed: Switch’s Virtual Boy Headset Can Play VR-Supported Switch Games Including Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey
Nintendo confirmed that its new Virtual Boy headset, available in full‑size and cardboard versions, can run the four Switch titles that feature VR modes – Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
Hanshow, University of Cambridge Team Up to Advance Next-Generation Augmented RFID
Hanshow and the University of Cambridge have announced a multi‑year research partnership to create next‑generation Augmented RFID systems built on ultra‑low‑power sensing and distributed hardware architectures. The collaboration blends Cambridge’s expertise in energy‑harvesting communication with Hanshow’s large‑scale edge‑computing and retail...
Direct-to-Device Connectivity Set to Underpin Next Generation of Industrial IoT
Viasat’s latest survey of 600 IoT decision‑makers across agriculture, energy, transport, mining and utilities finds direct‑to‑device (D2D) connectivity is poised for mass adoption within 18 months. Ninety percent of respondents say D2D will accelerate the global rollout of industrial IoT,...
London’s Nscale Signs €1.1 Billion Debt Facility to Deploy Large-Scale GPU Clusters in Europe
London‑based Nscale has secured a €1.1 billion delayed‑draw term loan to fund the purchase of GPU infrastructure for large‑scale AI clusters across Europe. The loan, led by PIMCO, Blue Owl and LuminArx, builds on a €146 million Series A and a record‑breaking €936 million...
Newland AIDC North America CEO Talks Scanning Innovations
At NRF 2026, Newland AIDC North America CEO Roy Chen outlined the company’s expanding portfolio of scanning solutions, ranging from mounted and kiosk units to handheld and wearable devices. He emphasized how these technologies streamline store operations, accelerate checkout, and...
Performance and Reliability: The Non-Negotiables in Live IP Broadcast
Live broadcast is transitioning from SDI to IP workflows built on SMPTE ST 2110, raising the bar for performance and reliability. Purpose‑built media switches now incorporate redundant power, precise PTP timing and boundary‑clock support, eliminating the compromises of repurposed data‑center...
Prusa Vs. Competitors: Repairability and Upgrade Paths
iFixit’s latest video highlights how Prusa’s MK2 printer can be upgraded through three generations, culminating in the 2025 Core 1 model, showcasing the brand’s long‑standing commitment to repairability. The segment also reveals Prusa’s shift from a pure open‑source license to an...
Start Building AI Now—No $10k Machine Needed
Alex bought a $10,000 Mac to run @openclaw with powerful local models. He isn’t alone. Know a guy with several NVIDIA H200’s in his house. Now that I am building I get it. Having your own local AI changes your whole approach...
Tattile’s Comark+ Laser Combines Technology and Expertise
Tattile has merged Comark’s laser and radar expertise with its ANPR leadership to launch Comark+ Laser, a high‑precision traffic‑analysis sensor. The device features a 210° aperture, detects vehicles up to 250 km/h across two lanes, and operates at 100 Hz without an...
Radxa Cubie A7S Integrates A733 SoC, RISC-V MCU, and LPDDR5 Memory
Radxa unveiled the Cubie A7S, a 51 × 51 mm single‑board computer powered by the Allwinner A733 SoC. The board pairs dual Cortex‑A76 cores with six Cortex‑A55 cores, LPDDR5 memory up to 16 GB, and an integrated 3 TOPS NPU for edge‑AI workloads. It also...
Google Backs Apple Vision Pro, Hinting at AI Partnership
It's great to see the Apple Vision Pro being invested in by Google. This might have something to do with the Google and Apple AI deal, and if it does, it's a great sign. I hope to see Google Genie...
Bluetooth Pacemakers Could Be Tracked via War‑Driving
For the Nancy Guthrie case, an idea and maybe a crazy one but she had a pacemaker which often implantable devices use bluetooth such as Medtronic's. Couldn't you war-drive (drones even better) with a high gain antenna with amplifiers -...
Custom Kernels for All From Codex and Claude
Hugging Face released a 550‑token CUDA‑kernel agent skill that equips coding agents like Claude and Codex with architecture‑aware optimization knowledge. The skill was used to generate production‑ready RMSNorm, RoPE, GEGLU and AdaLN kernels for a diffusers video pipeline and a...
OneWeb Boost
.@EutelsatGroup: OneWeb rev up 59.7% in 6M to Dec. 31; 600 aircraft have our connectivity hardware; hosted payloads, ground segment seen as fresh revenue sources; cancelling @Thales_Alenia_S GEO sat saves EUR 100M in capex, costs 60M in impairment charges.https://t.co/f8cngyWfes https://t.co/iWpscm5aIi
Private 5G Networks: Solving the Space and Power Problem
Samsung introduced a ‘Network in a Server’ (NIS) solution that consolidates private 5G core, RAN, transport and AI functions onto a single COTS server. By virtualising these network elements on an AMD EPYC 8000 platform with GPU support, the architecture...