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Intel leaks 44‑core Nova Lake‑S desktop processor, up from 42 cores
Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake‑S desktop line now includes a leaked 44‑core SKU, replacing the previously announced 42‑core model. The design uses two identical 8P+12E compute tiles, freeing up 6P+12E tiles that could be sold as lower‑priced, locked non‑K variants with on‑die big last‑level cache (bLLC).
IoT has shifted from experimental pilots to essential infrastructure across logistics, energy and smart‑city services, yet most firms still rely on legacy SIMs designed for occasional handset use. This mismatch creates hidden costs and operational rigidity as device fleets scale to millions and require decade‑long lifecycles. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) released a whitepaper outlining the SGP.32 standard, which decouples SIM profiles, adds IPAd/IPAe extensions, and promotes full‑stack ownership of connectivity. The guide positions SGP.32 as a roadmap for enterprises to future‑proof their IoT networks.
Nokia has achieved the world’s first live 5G call on a 1900 MHz (n101) rail network, conducting the test on Deutsche Bahn’s outdoor test track in Germany. The demonstration used Nokia’s AirScale 5G radio equipment and a standalone 5G core, confirming...
Community opposition is emerging as the primary barrier to electric‑vehicle charger rollout, with residents in New York, Bengaluru, Kuala Lumpur and other locales citing fire fears, unsightly designs, and loss of parking. Authorities in the U.S. and South Korea are even banning underground...
Lenovo’s new ThinkEdge SE100 is an ultra‑compact edge server—about 85% smaller than a standard 1U rack—designed for AI inferencing at the network edge. It ships with 16‑core Intel Core Ultra 7 255H or Ultra 5 225H CPUs, integrated Intel Arc GPU, AI Boost NPU,...
Taiwan’s Startup Island SV Hub led a delegation of 16 AI startups to NVIDIA’s GTC 2026, highlighting the island’s shift from pure hardware manufacturing to full‑stack AI innovation. Two firms, MetAI and Spingence, earned spots in NVIDIA’s Inception showcase, while...
Ciena used its WaveLogic 6 Extreme optics to set a new subsea record, transmitting 800 Gbps on a single wavelength across the 16,608‑km Bifrost cable and delivering 18 Tbps of total capacity with a 50% reduction in watts‑per‑bit. The trial, conducted with Meta, demonstrates...
Thermal management has become a top‑level constraint for 3D multi‑die packages as power densities exceed 1 kW. Engineers are adopting AI‑driven adaptive meshing and real‑world test wafers to bridge simulation and measurement, while system‑level technology co‑optimization (STCO) strategies have cut GPU...
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Rafay announced the addition of a reservation‑based billing model to its GPU‑cloud platform, complementing existing on‑demand and monthly recurring charge options. The new feature guarantees customers access to a specified number of GPUs—such as 16 NVIDIA H200 units—for a fixed...
At KubeCon Europe 2026 NVIDIA donated its Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) driver, saw the KAI scheduler graduate to a CNCF Sandbox project, and added GPU support to Kata Containers. These moves turn GPUs into first‑class, community‑owned resources in Kubernetes, enabling...
The open_slate is a modular 12‑inch Android tablet designed for longevity, featuring replaceable batteries, an M.2 slot for up to 1 TB SSD, and optional 5G or AI accelerator cards. It runs Google‑free Android builds and full Linux distributions, and includes...
Australian specialist 3ME Technology has secured IECEx hazardous‑area certification for its BladeVOLT battery system, a milestone after eight years of engineering and testing. The certification, based on IEC 60079 standards, validates the system’s ability to operate safely in explosive underground...
Cricketer Riyan Parag has invested roughly ₹2 crore (about $240,000) in industrial‑tech startup Proxgy, joining backers Ajinkya Rahane, Nikhil Kamath, Peyush Bansal and Suhail Sameer. Proxgy, founded in 2020, creates IoT‑enabled hardware and AI‑driven software to boost safety and efficiency for blue‑collar workers. The fresh capital...
3DMakerpro introduced Raven, an entry‑level LiDAR scanner that dramatically reduces cost and complexity compared with traditional metrology systems. The handheld device delivers up to 2 cm accuracy at 10 m, a 50 m detection range, and captures roughly 150 000 points per second. Weighing...
Renishaw has launched a new multi-degree-of-freedom optical encoder system that delivers true‑absolute position measurement across up to six axes. The solution pairs RXMA30 1.5D scales with RESOLUTE™ absolute readheads, providing direct X and Y measurement without homing and enabling real‑time...
DJI has slashed prices on its Osmo Mobile gimbal lineup, offering the Osmo Mobile 8 for $126 (down from $149), the 7P for $99 (down from $129) and the 7 for $59 (down from $75). All three models provide 3‑axis...
It’s easy to overlook this… but everything in AI depends on something almost invisible. Modern transistors are measured in nanometers — where thousands fit across a single human hair. And yet, your phone contains tens of billions of them, packed into a...
Nvidia announced DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, promising real‑time 3D‑guided neural rendering and a fall 2026 launch. The new system leaps beyond DLSS 4.5 by integrating AI directly into the rendering pipeline rather than merely upscaling. Analysts note the unusually short gap between DLSS 4.5...
Intel unveiled its Binary Optimization Tool (BOT), a post‑compilation layer that analyzes binary code at runtime to extract performance gains on x86 CPUs. Leveraging hardware‑assisted profile‑guided optimization, BOT claims an average 8% speed increase in games, with peaks of up...
ASRock has launched the H610M Combo II, an entry‑level LGA1700 motherboard that physically supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but allows only one type at a time. The board offers a single DDR4 slot (up to 32 GB @ 3200 MT/s) and two DDR5 slots (up to...
SwitchBot's AI Hub combines a compact smart‑home hub with on‑device AI, offering 6 TOPS local processing and pre‑installed Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, and OpenClaw containers. Priced at £260 (≈ $330), it supports up to eight cameras—including third‑party RTSP feeds—and acts as a...
SwitchBot’s AI Hub bundles a 6 TOPS local AI chip with pre‑installed Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, and OpenClaw, turning a compact 126 × 94 × 26 mm box into an all‑in‑one smart‑home server. It supports up to eight cameras—including RTSP feeds—and acts as a Matter bridge...
SMW Autoblok has expanded its MOTIACT line with the MX‑L 335 and MX‑L 520 long‑stroke mechatronic grippers, delivering up to 40 kN of gripping force and jaw strokes of 55 mm and 99 mm respectively. The grippers feature aluminium housings, integrated absolute position sensors, and...
Samsung has equipped Trilith Cinemas in Georgia with its Onyx direct‑view LED system, deploying a 14‑meter flagship screen and several smaller panels across nine luxury auditoriums. The installation meets the latest DCI standards, marking the first multiplex‑scale rollout of cinema‑grade...
#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #AI The Semiconductor AI Crossroads: 1/ - AI Adoption Starts As A Software Problem, But Quickly Becomes A Silicon Question. - Performance, Power, And Cost Targets Expose The Limits Of Generic Compute.
Apple announced that WWDC 2026 will run from June 8 to June 12, marking the company’s flagship developer conference for the next year. Tim Cook highlighted that the most recent Mac launch week delivered the strongest sales performance ever for first‑time Mac...
Cornell researchers have unveiled the microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE), a neural implant barely larger than a grain of salt. The 300 µm‑by‑70 µm device wirelessly transmits brain‑wave data via infrared light and has demonstrated chronic operation in awake mice for more...
Two 82nd Airborne paratroopers have taken a modular drone case from a Dragon's Lair competition to production in just eight months. The lightweight, rigid case fits into rucksacks, shields drones on drop zones, and features quick‑deployment compartments. Development was accelerated...
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, embedding four AI agents—Galaxy AI, Bixby, Google Gemini, and Perplexity—to automate tasks across apps and streamline work and leisure. The Ultra model features a Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor delivering a 39% AI performance boost,...
Arm Holdings introduced the AGI CPU, its first production silicon, designed for agentic AI workloads. The company projects $15 billion in annual revenue within five years, with Meta Platforms as the lead partner and a rack‑scale design delivering more than twice...
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) update for the PS5 Pro runs on the same core algorithm as AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) Redstone. Lead architect Mark Cerny also said an AI‑driven frame‑generation library, co‑engineered...
No verifiable images or specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 have surfaced in the past 24 hours. Industry observers note the silence, emphasizing the phone’s importance in the premium foldable market and the competitive pressure from rivals.
LG Display has begun mass‑producing its world‑first LCD laptop panel that can drop its refresh rate to 1 Hz, a move that could add 48% more battery life to notebooks. The technology is already in Dell’s 2026 XPS 14/16 models, with...
Nintendo announced it will cut Switch 2 manufacturing by roughly 33% following weaker-than‑expected holiday sales. The move comes amid lingering tariff costs, price hikes on accessories and a competitive market, putting pressure on the company’s 2026 console strategy.
Ledger’s Donjon team disclosed a vulnerability that lets attackers pull PINs, storage encryption keys and crypto‑wallet seed phrases from powered‑off Android phones. The flaw, present in roughly one‑quarter of Android devices that use MediaTek processors and Trustonic’s Trusted Execution Environment,...
Amazon has completed the acquisition of Fauna Robotics, the New York startup behind the $50,000 Sprout humanoid robot. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, brings a consumer‑focused robot into Amazon’s already massive warehouse‑robot fleet of over one million...
Wayne General Hospital in rural Mississippi has adopted Eko Health’s AI‑powered digital stethoscope, allowing clinicians to detect cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation, low ejection fraction and valvular disease in real time. The AI engine combines auscultation with ECG data...
Meta Platforms Inc.’s rollout of new display-equipped Ray-Ban smart glasses in the European Union has been hampered by battery and artificial intelligence regulations in addition to supply constraints. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/meta-s-new-display-glasses-withheld-from-eu-over-battery-rules-supply-shortages
Oceaneering Unveils Momentum Electric ROV for 30-Day #Autonomous Subsea Missions by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/E3egLmufVf
Google launched a new ad for the Pixel 10 in India starring cricketer Shubman Gill and voice actor Boman Irani. The spot walks viewers through everyday uses of the phone, emphasizing AI‑driven features such as Google Gemini, the “Nano Banana”...
No More Charging Lines: China’s Automatic Overhead #EV Charging System by @XueJia24682 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/SothiUhmwB
Saramonic Air SE wireless microphone review, including tests and audio demo. This compact wireless lav mic system keeps a strong connection at distances beyond the length of a football field, giving vloggers tons of flexibility. My review: https://t.co/9xHsO8Y3WI #microphone https://t.co/3bf2NcYD1E
Strohm has secured a contract to supply insulated thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) production jumpers for a deep‑water field extension offshore Sabah, Malaysia. The order covers two 7‑inch carbon‑fiber‑reinforced PA12 jumpers destined for installation at roughly 1,350 m water depth, with delivery...
From Fantasy to Reality: The First Operational Speeder Bike Is Here by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/XcH8h1V3Hy
Digital clones are now requesting 'legacy hardware' for their makeup trailers because modern GPUs are 'too mainstream' and 'lack that 90s grain.' Even the algorithms are becoming hipsters. 📼🤖 #AIActors #TechHipsters #DigitalMakeup https://t.co/fBZGMPZaf4
It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...
Vercel can now intelligently pick the right hardware for your build. With new Rust-based compilers like Turbopack & Rolldown, build performance now scales with 𝒪(cpus). But too many CPUs and you waste money. Too few and agents waste time. Elastic build machines...
Glimpses of last week’s NVIDIA GTC. A new kind of radiology imaging for doctors. https://t.co/U59b5qmWL9
HAGAMOSphere: The Japanese #Drone That Rolls on Ground and Soars in Air by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/OhJQAQIya3
NVIDIA-Backed Starcloud Tests Orbital #Data Centers with H100 AI GPU in Space by @IntEngineering #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/huY6Fk3TU4
