Today's Hardware Pulse
Microsoft‑backed D‑Matrix moves its AI inference platform into full production
D‑Matrix, a startup funded by Microsoft, has taken its Corsair AI inference platform to full production, offering a new alternative to Nvidia GPUs for data‑center workloads. The move reflects growing customer demand for diverse AI chip options as the market expands.
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By the numbers: Broadcom secures $35B debt financing for AI XPV platform
Innoviz Technologies Ltd (INVZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Innoviz Technologies reported record first‑half 2025 revenue of $27.1 million, a 46% YoY increase, and reduced Q2 cash burn to $7.3 million while holding $79.4 million in cash. The company reaffirmed its full‑year revenue target of $50‑$60 million and raised its NRE booking outlook to $30‑$60 million. A development agreement with a top‑five global automotive OEM for InnovizTwo, slated for SOP in 2027, and the launch of the industrial‑grade Innoviz Smart were highlighted. Additionally, Innoviz announced a $75 million at‑the‑market equity offering to support R&D, production scaling, and liquidity.
Skywater Technology Inc (SKYT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
SkyWater Technology reported Q4 2024 revenue of $75.5 million with a 26.6% gross margin, beating guidance and delivering a positive EPS of $0.04. Full‑year revenue reached a record $342 million, up 19% year‑over‑year, driven by strong ATS growth and record...
A Wafer-Scale Optoelectronic Device Unlocks Monolithic 3D Integration
Researchers have engineered ordered vacancies in boridene to create pronounced electrical anisotropy, enabling both bipolar and linear photocurrent suitable for optoelectronic computing. The material, (Mo₂/₃Y₁/₃)₂AlB₂, can be deposited at low temperatures and patterned across a full 12‑inch wafer, meeting back‑end‑of‑line...
Firmus Partners with Vast Data for APAC Expansion
Firmus announced a partnership with Vast Data to deploy the Vast AI Operating System as the data foundation for its Asia‑Pacific expansion. The collaboration targets high‑throughput, disaggregated GPU clusters, ensuring efficiency across thousands of GPUs in its sovereign AI factories,...
Dual Screen Laptops Stopped Being a Gimmick
ASUS unveiled the 2026 ROG Zephyrus Duo, the first dual‑screen gaming laptop designed for practical use rather than a novelty. It features two 16‑inch 3K OLED panels with 120 Hz refresh, an RTX 5090 GPU running at 135 W, and a five‑mode hinge...
Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Handy for Photo Editing
"We don't need a touchscreen MacBook Pro" takes are genuinely silly. Foolish. If nothing else, as a frequent photographer, I can't wait to more directly edit images and move sliders around. Doing that is already better on an iPad than...
Alabama Joins Early State Efforts to Launch Chip-Enabled EBT Cards
Alabama has become one of only three states to roll out chip‑enabled EBT cards statewide, following a pilot in 11 counties. The new cards aim to curb SNAP fraud, which cost the state over $15 million last year, and to meet...
UV LED Prices Rising by 5% in Q1 Due to Increased Material and Labor Costs
TrendForce reports UV LED prices up 5% QoQ in Q1 2026 due to higher precious‑metal, raw‑material and labor costs. Customized UV‑A products see up to 5% quarter‑on‑quarter price gains. The market is projected to reach $215 million in 2026, delivering at least...
Everyone Says You Need a NAS for Plex—You Don't
The article debunks the common belief that a NAS is required for Plex, showing that any computer running Windows, macOS or Linux can host the media server. It cites real‑world tests on an old MacBook and a low‑end Core i3 mini‑PC...
Marvell to Showcase PCIe 8.0 SerDes Demonstration at DesignCon 2026
Marvell Technology announced it will showcase a PCIe 8.0 SerDes operating at 256 GT/s during DesignCon 2026 in Santa Clara. The demo, presented at booth #904, uses the TE Connectivity AdrenaLINE Catapult connector and the Alaska P PCIe 6.0 retimer platform. PCIe 8.0, slated for finalization...
When Smaller Means Better: How Device Scaling Enhances Memory Performance
Researchers at Science Tokyo demonstrated that shrinking ferroelectric tunnel junctions (FTJs) dramatically boosts their memory performance. By fabricating 25 nm Ti/TiOₓ‑Y‑doped HfO₂‑Pt nanocrossbar devices on silicon, they recorded a tunneling electroresistance (TER) ratio of 2,200—over ten times higher than larger counterparts....
NV Re-Enter ARM PC Market in Q1-2026?
Nvidia is reportedly preparing to re‑enter the ARM‑based PC market with a launch slated for the first quarter of 2026. Leaked specifications suggest a high‑end SoC featuring up to 20 CPU cores, a 48‑stream‑multiprocessor GPU delivering around 4 TFLOPs, and LPDDR6...
Underdog AI Chip Startup Wins Amid Growing Compute Demand
one of the most impressive teams in AI I’ve ever been honored to meet. going to their christmas party last year was a big “oh wow…. they are assembling some low key legends up and down the stack” moment for...
A 'Striking' Red Honor Magic V6 Is so Thin and Tough that It's Rewriting What Device Strength Means
Honor unveiled a striking red edition of its upcoming Magic V6 foldable, emphasizing a thin profile paired with unprecedented durability. The device boasts both IP68 and IP69 dust‑water resistance, a 2800 MPa Super Steel hinge, and Advanced Display Protection with a...
This Hidden Windows Setting Is Slowing Down Your SSD — Here’s the Fix
Windows defaults to the “Quick removal” policy, which disables aggressive SSD write caching and can slow down small, frequent write operations. Changing the policy to “Better performance” enables write caching, allowing the drive to acknowledge writes once data reaches the...
QEC4QEA to Support Development of Quantum-Enhanced Applications Across Europe
QEC4QEA, a new Quantum Excellence Centre funded by EuroHPC JU and Horizon Europe, receives roughly €4.9 million to accelerate quantum‑enhanced application development across Europe. The centre links end‑users with quantum developers, experts and computing providers, offering guidance, tools, training and hybrid quantum‑HPC resources....
Selling US Chips to China Fuels AI Competition
tough look for Jensen and @DavidSacks and everyone arguing to keeping the China market open to older US chips (myself included) The case against export controls was always: sell to China so theres no market for their own. But they're...
It’s Time to Kill Slow Fingerprint Scanners on All Phones over $300
Optical fingerprint scanners remain common on mid‑range and premium Android phones despite slower performance. Ultrasonic sensors cost only $6‑8 more per unit, yet manufacturers like Samsung and Google continue to use cheaper optical units in $400‑700 devices. Xiaomi demonstrates feasibility...
Color-Changing Nanopigment Sensor Tracks pH One to Ten with Stable, Repeatable Readings
South Korean chemists have engineered a nanopigment‑based colorimetric sensor that reliably measures pH across a full range from 1 to 10. By covalently attaching sulfonephthalein dyes to porous silica nanoparticles and embedding them in an agarose/PEO polymer, the sensor eliminates...
Amphenol RF Introduces 2.92 Mm Connectors for 0.141 In. Conformable Cable
Amphenol RF launched a new 2.92 mm connector line built for 0.141 in. conformable cable, delivering broadband performance up to 40 GHz. The connectors feature low VSWR, gold‑plated stainless‑steel bodies, beryllium‑copper contacts, and Ultem 1000/PTFE insulators for durability across temperature extremes. Available in straight‑plug...
Molex Sets New Benchmark for AI and 6G Testing with 145 GHz Cardinal Multi-Port High Frequency Coaxial Assemblies
Molex has launched the Cardinal Multi‑Port High Frequency Coaxial Assemblies that operate up to 145 GHz, extending its proven Cardinal line beyond the previous 110 GHz ceiling. The assemblies deliver phase‑matched, low‑loss connections and support data‑characterization rates of up to 448 Gbps. A...
Reimagining Compute in the Age of Dispersed Intelligence
At the 2025 RISC‑V Summit, DeepComputing CEO Yuning Liang argued that AI will shift from cloud‑centric models to on‑device intelligence, leveraging aggressive quantization to run multiple models on a smartphone. He envisions a lightweight AI operating system that orchestrates models,...
AMD Rembrandt/Zen 3+ APU Speculation and Discussion
AMD’s upcoming Rembrandt APU is rumored to migrate to TSMC’s 6nm N6 process and adopt RDNA 2 graphics with a 12‑compute‑unit iGPU. The chip is expected to support DDR5/LPDDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0 and possibly a shared L3 or infinity cache that could...
Hardware Acceleration Drives OpenCV Speed Differences
OpenCV Speed Secrets: Hardware Acceleration Explained Why does OpenCV fly on some devices but crawl on others? 🚀🐢 It’s not just your code-it’s hardware acceleration. Behind the scenes, OpenCV swaps generic C++ routines for optimized backends like Intel IPP, ARM NEON,...
ASML's 1000W EUV Boosts Chip Production by 50%
Not quite exponential but another multiplier of the vertical growth path we're on now ASML just unveiled a 1,000W EUV light source, up from 600W, potentially enabling fabs to pump out ~50% more advanced chips by 2030. The chip arms race...
Prusa Details XL Roadmap, Prices, And Toolheads
Prusa Research announced a $200 price reduction for the assembled Original Prusa XL, positioning it as the most affordable multi‑material tool‑changer in its lineup. The XL retains its active tool‑changing architecture, supporting up to five full heads, while the newer INDX...
Meta Secures AI Future with In‑House Chip Strategy
$META is and has been in the chip business. It will build and buy and make sure it has ample compute to achieve its AI era ambitions. 👀🚀 https://t.co/1qcNqVVws8
Edge Computing Cuts Bandwidth, Sends Only Essential Video
Scaling to dozens (or hundreds) of smart cameras? Bandwidth chokes fast if everything streams 24/7 Edge compute flips the script: process locally, send just metadata, pull video only when it matters. Cleaner networks, smarter ops across retail, warehouses, even healthcare. Solid demo...
D7VK 1.4 Released With More Improvements For Old Direct3D On Vulkan Under Linux
D7VK 1.4 has been released, extending the open‑source layer that translates Direct3D 5‑7 calls to Vulkan on Linux. The update introduces depth write‑back support, color‑key transparency, and a consolidated legacy DDraw interoperability path. Compatibility for older Direct3D 5 and 6 titles has been...
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Chinese Module Makers Amid Margin Pressure
Morgan Stanley downgraded some chinese Module makers , seems to be hitting $SNDK and $MU AI boosts NAND demand, but Asian module maker margins may soon compress. We see challenges for module makers with constrained supply, margin normalization, and weakening...
Bionic Eye Mimics Animal Pupils for Sharper Focus
A new Science #Robotics study describes a #bionic eye that can simulate irregular pupils such as a cat’s vertical pupil for precise focus while hunting and a toad's heart-shaped pupil for improved depth perception. https://t.co/p1uZy6rbky https://t.co/uE8l7VpDSq
Death Stranding 2 System Requirements Are Here, and You'll Need an RTX 4080 to Play at 4K
Death Stranding 2’s system requirements have been published, outlining four performance tiers from 1080p @ 30 fps up to 4K @ 60 fps. The minimum tier runs on a GTX 1060 or RX 5500 XT with 16 GB RAM and a 150 GB SSD, while the very‑high tier demands an RTX 4080 or...
Meta's GPU Spend Now Split Between AMD and Nvidia
It looks like Meta is going to spend almost as much money on AMD GPUs as it does for Nvidia GPUs. $META $AMD $NVDA https://t.co/1gQI8giGK1
AMD Readies Ryzen AI 400 Gorgon Point for AM5 Desktops in Q2
AMD is preparing to launch its Ryzen AI 400 “Gorgon Point” processors for AM5 desktop platforms in the second quarter of 2026. The chips, derived from the Strix Point and Krackan Point families, will bring the company’s AI‑focused NPU and...
So Concrete Gaming Keyboards Are Now a Thing, and I Think I Need One in My Life
Keychron has launched the K2 HE Special Edition in two premium materials – translucent black resin and a novel concrete frame. The Concrete Edition features a brutalist aesthetic, a 75% layout, wireless connectivity, and Hall‑Effect magnetic switches with 40 g linear...
SanDisk Refreshes Portable SSD Lineup, Extreme PRO Claims up to 4GB/S
SanDisk is set to launch a refreshed portable SSD portfolio in the second half of the year, introducing three performance tiers. The flagship Extreme PRO Portable SSD claims up to 4 GB/s sequential reads and 3.8 GB/s writes, with capacities of 2 TB, 4 TB,...
Tesla to Improve One of Its Best Features, Coding Shows
Tesla is set to roll out a software update (2026.2.xxx) that upgrades its Matrix Headlights with two‑stage pixel dimming and enhanced detection of highly reflective objects such as road signs. The new code will allow the system to dim individual...
New Technical Papers Added to SemiEngineering Library
New technical papers recently added to SemiEngineering’s library https://t.co/tJFP1cjlmA #2nm #semiconductor #RTL #semiEDA #memristors #RISCV @imec_int @tudresden_de @kaistpr @RWTH #CNNs @DTUtweet https://t.co/5nerWHSDyb
Best Buy Just Quietly Carved $400 OFF One of My Favorite Garmin Watches — Now It's over $600 Cheaper than...
Best Buy has slashed the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar from $899.99 to $499.99, a $400 discount that makes it over $600 cheaper than the newer Fenix 8 Pro. The 7X remains a rugged, solar‑charged smartwatch with 37‑day battery life and a full suite...
Mibro Explorer S Titanium: Accessible Outdoor Performance in a Titanium Body
Mibro launched the Explorer S Titanium, a rugged outdoor smartwatch priced at $249.99. It features an aerospace‑grade titanium unibody that is 40% lighter than stainless steel and meets MIL‑STD‑810H durability standards. The watch offers dual‑frequency GNSS, offline maps, 10 ATM water...
Oppo Teases the Find N6’s Crease-Less Display Ahead of Rumored March Launch
Oppo has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming Find N6 foldable, highlighting a crease‑less interior display. The device retains an 8.12‑inch main screen and a 6.62‑inch outer panel, with a larger battery hinted at. Launch is slated for China in...
3 Lessons Learned From Developing a Novel Neurotechnology Device
QuantalX Neuroscience’s Delphi‑MD, a hybrid TMS‑EEG platform powered by AI, received FDA de novo classification in November 2025 and entered commercial launch in February 2026. The device delivers real‑time, age‑adjusted brain‑function assessments by comparing patient data to a cleared normative database. CEO Dr....
50 Mpg in a Nissan Crossover? Testing the New E-Power Hybrid System.
Nissan is debuting a third‑generation E‑Power series‑hybrid system, featuring a 1.5 L turbocharged three‑cylinder engine paired with a 202 hp front electric motor. Tested in a European‑spec Qashqai, the powertrain delivered a mixed‑cycle fuel economy of 47.7 mpg, with potential to exceed 50 mpg...
Half of This Year's Data Center Projects Likely Delayed
As many as half of the world's data center projects slated to come online this year could face delays. https://t.co/99YJh9NSoo via @axios
Mastercam 2026.R2 Delivers GPU-Accelerated Simulation and AI-Powered Assistance
Mastercam unveiled its 2026.R2 update, the second release in a new semi‑annual cadence, delivering GPU‑accelerated simulation and an AI‑driven Copilot assistant. The GPU engine reduces verification times from roughly 90 minutes to just over 22 minutes while preserving accuracy. Copilot...
Memory Chip Prices Surge 50% in Two Weeks
Wow, a respondent to the Dallas Fed's Service Sector report said that the prices they're paying for memory chips have jumped 50% in the last two weeks https://t.co/RdULT0epp4
Arch Platform Technologies, Wacom Integrate Wacom Bridge For Virtual Workflows’
Arch Platform Technologies and Wacom have integrated Wacom Bridge into Arch’s cloud GPU workstation platform, enabling artists to use Wacom pen displays with full driver support and reduced latency. The joint solution, launched on Feb. 24, offers a "local‑like" feel...
National Retail Solutions (NRS) Named Official POS Provider for Krauszer’s Food Stores as Legendary Chain Targets Nationwide Expansion
National Retail Solutions (NRS) has been chosen as the official point‑of‑sale provider for Krauszer’s Food Stores, a historic New Jersey convenience‑store chain with more than 300 locations. The partnership will roll out NRS’s integrated POS platform across all existing stores and...
Dyze Design Patents Modular Motion Control For AM
Dyze Design has filed a patent proposing a modular motion‑control architecture that separates command streams into priority queues and splits telemetry into real‑time and archival channels. The design adds edge‑processing modules for sensors, stepper and BLDC drives, and even a...
Morehouse College Selected as Host Site for NSF Supercomputing Project
Morehouse College has secured an initial $5 million award from the National Science Foundation to host Horizon, a flagship supercomputer within the $457 million Leadership-Class Computing Facility. The project, led by the Texas Advanced Computing Center, will place one of the Southeast’s...