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
Worth It to Grab a New CPU Now to Get Ahead of Intel and AMD Possibly Cutting Back Production?
Rumors are circulating that Intel and AMD may scale back PC‑focused CPU production and redirect capacity to server‑grade silicon as consumer demand weakens and component prices stay high. The shift could tighten retail inventories and push up prices for current‑generation desktop processors. A typical consumer wondering whether to upgrade now is advised to act before any potential shortage. For most users the Intel Core i9‑9950X is suggested, while gamers might prefer the 3D‑cache variants i9‑9800X3D or i9‑9950X3D.
Tata Electronics Plans to Start Chip Packaging at Upcoming Assam Unit
India’s Tata Electronics announced that its upcoming OSAT plant in Jagiroad, Assam will begin chip‑packaging operations for global automotive and industrial customers. The greenfield facility, a $3.3 billion investment with a one‑million‑square‑foot cleanroom, will initially qualify a small portion of the...
China Claims 'All-Iron' Battery Out Performs Lithium At A Fraction Of The Cost
Chinese researchers at the Academy of Sciences have unveiled an all‑iron flow battery that can endure 6,000 charge cycles—about 16 years of daily use—while maintaining capacity. The cell achieves 99.4% coulombic efficiency at moderate current and costs a fraction of...
Tesla Deploys 18 Model Y Robotaxis in Florida with New Sensor‑Cleaning Hardware
Tesla has positioned a fleet of 18 Model Y vehicles fitted with rear‑camera washers—hardware exclusive to its commercial robotaxi service—at a Clermont, Florida service center. The sighting confirms that Tesla is moving from planning to tangible deployment in the Orlando...
Delft, QuTech and Intel Unveil Flexible Quantum Processor with Tunable Qubits
Scientists from Delft University of Technology, QuTech and Intel demonstrated a new quantum processor that combines semiconductor spin qubits with atomic‑like mobility. The architecture lets qubits be re‑routed after fabrication, promising cheaper, more adaptable quantum computers.
Success Stories: AI Infrastructure
The University of Nebraska has launched the NSF‑funded PLUMAGE GPU platform through its Holland Computing Center, delivering high‑performance graphics processing units for artificial‑intelligence, machine‑learning, and scientific workloads. PLUMAGE’s architecture blends traditional supercomputing queues with interactive cloud‑based environments, letting researchers switch...
Capital Group Backs PCBSync to Forge Integrated EMS Platform for AI, Robotics and Medical Hardware
Capital Group announced a strategic investment in PCBSync to fund a multi‑year acquisition program that will merge premium PCB manufacturers and PCBA assemblers into a single, high‑reliability EMS platform. The move aims to solve OEM frustration with fragmented supply chains...
Mozilla Brings Web Serial Workflows to Firefox, Collaborates With Adafruit
Mozilla released Firefox 151 with native support for the Web Serial API, enabling JavaScript‑driven communication with USB and Bluetooth serial devices. The addition targets developers, hobbyists, and the maker community, allowing hardware control directly from the browser without extra drivers....
AMD Shares Surge to Record High After Q1 Earnings Beat
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) closed May 22 at $467.51, an all‑time high, after reporting Q1 revenue that topped forecasts and a 57% jump in data‑center sales. Analysts lifted price targets, citing record server‑CPU revenue and a $10 billion Taiwan investment that underpins...
Quantum Metasurface Boosts Terahertz Detector Sensitivity via In‑Plane Photoelectric Effect
Scientists led by Wladislaw Michailow at the University of Cambridge and Swansea University have built a compact terahertz detector that uses a quantum metasurface and the in‑plane photoelectric effect to achieve far higher sensitivity than prior devices. The breakthrough could...
Asahi Kasei Unveils New Photosensitive Polyimide Film for AI Chip Packaging
Asahi Kasei announced a new photosensitive polyimide (PSPI) film that blends its PIMEL liquid PSPI with SUNFORT dry film photoresist. The hybrid film is designed for panel‑level semiconductor packaging, allowing uniform lamination across large square panels. It is currently in...
Micron Vs. Sandisk: Which Memory Stock Wins From the AI Boom?
The AI boom has reignited the memory‑chip market, spotlighting Micron Technology and Sandisk as the sector’s leading stocks. Micron posted Q2 2026 revenue of $23.8 billion, a near‑tripling from a year earlier, and its cash flow surged to $11.9 billion, propelling a 600%...
US Mobile Operators Offer New Motorola Razr Foldable Phones
Motorola’s latest Razr+ foldable smartphone is now available through AT&T, Verizon and T‑Mobile. AT&T offers the device for $9.99 per month to new customers and $12.99 per month to existing users, with no trade‑in required. An online‑exclusive promotion adds a...
Memory Has Grown to Nearly Two-Thirds of AI Chip Component Costs
High‑bandwidth memory now makes up roughly two‑thirds of AI‑chip component spending, climbing from 52% in Q1 2024 to 63% by Q4 2025. In absolute terms, HBM outlays jumped from about $12 billion to $32 billion, driving total component spend from $22 billion to $52 billion. Logic‑die...
Intel Unveils "Speed‑of‑Light" 1.8nm Processor Architecture Amid Management Overhaul
Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan told investors the company is rolling out a next‑generation 1.8‑nanometer processor architecture he dubbed "speed‑of‑light," backed by a leaner management structure and yield improvements of 7‑8% per month. The move underpins a $15 billion-plus foundry pipeline and...
Citi Picks Broadcom as Top 2026 Semiconductor Bet, Forecasts $115 Bn AI Chip Revenue
Citi analyst Atif Malik raised Broadcom's price target to $500 and named it his top semiconductor pick for 2026. The upgrade rests on projected AI chip revenue of $115 bn in 2027 and a $100 bn-plus AI revenue goal cited by CEO...
Chinese Homegrown GPU Impresses Yet Trails RTX 4060
Fwiw, this is one of the first GPUs from a homegrown firm so the "It's as good as a RTX 4060" line has some caveats. While it can hit 56fps in Wukong, the 4060 can double that easily. The primary...
Best of Show: Telos Alliance Omnia XII Processor
Telos Alliance’s Omnia XII processor captured the Radio World Best of Show award at the 2026 NAB Show, recognized for its innovative feature set and cost efficiency. Housed in two rack units, the processor targets FM, HD Radio and DAB...
Steam Machine Appears in Vulkan’s Conformant Product Database — Upcoming Valve Console Is Certified Compliant with the Graphics API
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine has been added to the Khronos Group’s list of Vulkan‑conformant products, confirming that its hardware, operating system and drivers meet the API’s standards. The certification does not guarantee game performance or compatibility, but it signals that...
Citi Raises Micron Target to $840, Nearly Doubling After 6% Drop
Citi analyst Atif Malik lifted Micron Technology's price target to $840 from $425, a 97.6% increase, following a 5.95% slide in the stock on May 18. The upgrade rests on a 40% Q2 DRAM price rise, Samsung’s 100% Q1 hike,...
We Tested Advanced Shader Delivery on the RX 9070 XT in Six Games — up to 95% Improvement in Load...
Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) is Microsoft’s new system that ships pre‑compiled shaders with games, aiming to eliminate shader‑compilation stalls. Testing on a Radeon RX 9070 XT across six titles showed load‑time reductions as high as 95 % and 1 % low FPS gains up to...
Anker MagGo Power Bank Slim Is a Must Have At This Price, Offering Exceptional Value for On-the-Go Charging
Anker’s MagGo Power Bank Slim, a 10,000 mAh magnetic charger, is now 20% off at $63.99 on Amazon. The ultra‑thin 0.58‑inch device delivers 15 W Qi2‑certified wireless charging for MagSafe‑compatible iPhones and up to 30 W wired output via USB‑C. Anker’s ActiveShield system...
BeamMed Rolls Out Portable Bone Density Scanner and AI Fundus Camera at Medicare Stars HEDIS Forum
BeamMed Inc. is exhibiting its MiniOmni portable bone density scanner and AI‑powered fundus camera at the 15th Medicare Stars HEDIS Quality & Risk Forum in Chicago (June 2‑4, 2026). The devices target the HEDIS Osteoporosis Management in Women (OMW) and Osteoporosis Screening...
Intel Shares Jump 225% in 2026 as AI Chip Demand Boosts Revenue
Intel Corp. saw its stock climb 225% year‑to‑date after reporting Q1 revenue of $13.6 billion and a 22% year‑over‑year rise in its AI‑focused data‑center segment. The rally comes amid soaring demand for AI chips, yet the stock now trades at a...
Equal1 and Dell Unveil First Rack‑Mounted Quantum Computer for Data Centers
Equal1 and Dell announced the RacQ, the world’s first rack‑mounted quantum computer, at Dell Technologies World 2026. The prototype fits a 19‑inch rack, draws 1.6 kW from a standard wall socket and operates at 0.3 K, positioning quantum hardware for enterprise data...
Guide to Building Your Own Steam Machine : Zac Builds
Zac Builds outlines a DIY Steam Machine that pairs an AMD Ryzen 5600X CPU with an RX 6600 XT GPU, delivering smooth 4K gaming for under $1,000. The build features a custom 3D‑printed glass‑fiber ABS case that offers modular upgrades,...
AI Is Killing the Cheap Smartphone. The Memory that Powers Your Phone Now Goes to Data Centres Instead.
AI‑driven demand for high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) is forcing the three dominant DRAM producers—Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron—to divert capacity away from cheap smartphones, sending LPDDR prices soaring. By 2026, HBM is expected to occupy 20% of DRAM wafers, with margins above...
The Safety Company Just Rented the Cowboy's GPU Empire. Welcome to Compute Feudalism.
Anthropic signed a lease for 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs housed in a Memphis data center built by xAI and operated by SpaceX, drawing over 300 MW of power. The move was forced by chronic compute shortages that throttled Anthropic’s AI services for...
Xiaomi 17T India Launch Date Set: Expected Price, Display, Camera and Features
Xiaomi will unveil the 17T in India on 4 June 2026, reviving its T‑series after a four‑year gap. The flagship sports a Leica‑tuned triple‑camera system with a 50 MP periscope offering 5× optical and up to 120× AI zoom, plus a 32 MP front...
Anker's Liberty 5 Pro Earbuds Debut with First Consumer Neural‑Net AI Chip
Anker Innovations introduced the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds, priced at $170 and $230, featuring the proprietary Thus neural‑net compute‑in‑memory AI chip. The launch marks the first consumer device to ship with a CIM‑based processor...
Hedge Funds Trim Semiconductor Bets After AI Rally, Boost Index Shorts
Hedge funds have sold off U.S. semiconductor and equipment stocks following a sharp AI‑driven rally, while preserving heavy stakes in AI‑themed equities. The shift coincides with a surge in index‑short positions, now at their highest in roughly ten years, and...
NVIDIA's Vera CPU Offers 50% Faster Per‑Core Performance, Boosting Agentic AI Labs
NVIDIA delivered its new Vera CPU, featuring 88 custom Olympus cores and a claimed 50% per‑core speed boost, to Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceXAI. The hardware targets the rising compute demands of agentic AI, and Oracle Cloud plans large‑scale deployments.
Nvidia Beats Q1 FY2027 Forecast, Market Reacts Cautiously Amid Growth Questions
Nvidia reported Q1 FY2027 earnings that topped expectations, delivering stronger revenue and earnings than forecast. Despite the beat, the stock slipped modestly as analysts raised questions about the durability of AI‑driven growth and noted a miss in compute revenue, while...
XPG Mars 980 Blade Gen 5 1TB SSD Review
ADATA’s XPG Mars 980 Blade Gen 5 SSD arrives in a 1 TB capacity, delivering up to 14 GB/s sequential reads and 10 GB/s writes with 1.6 M/1.65 M IOPS. The drive pairs a four‑channel Micron 232‑layer TLC NAND stack with an SMI SM2508 controller and...
GoPro Unveils MISSION 1 Series Compact Cinema Cameras, Pre‑Orders Open
GoPro announced the MISSION 1 Series, a line of compact cinema cameras featuring a 50 MP 1‑inch sensor, 8K Open Gate recording and rugged waterproofing. Pre‑orders began today with prices starting at $499 for subscribers, and the first units will ship May 28.
Asian Chip Makers Rise as Nvidia Signals Ongoing AI Demand
Investors pushed Asian semiconductor suppliers higher on Friday after Nvidia highlighted sustained AI demand. Taiwan's TSMC edged up 0.2% after a 3% jump the day before, while Japanese firms such as Murata and SUMCO surged 2%‑7%. Samsung fell 2% amid...
Intel Mulls $5 B Takeover of AI Chip Maker Tenstorrent
Intel is weighing a $5 billion purchase of Toronto‑based AI chip designer Tenstorrent, a bid that signals the chipmaker’s push to catch up with rivals like Nvidia and Qualcomm. The news lifted Intel shares 0.92% as investors priced in a potential...
SiC: Enhancing Reliability with Ion Implantation
Silicon‑carbide (SiC) power devices are rapidly gaining market share, but bipolar degradation caused by basal‑plane dislocations still limits yield and drives up costs. Researchers from Nagoya Institute of Technology, Nagoya University and ion‑implantation specialist Shi‑Atex demonstrated that high‑energy ion implantation—using...
This PS5 Pro Feature Is so Good, I Regret Buying a High-End PC
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro now ships with PSSR 2.0, an AI‑driven upscaler that dramatically improves image quality over the original version. The upgrade removes shimmering artifacts, boosts sharpness, and enables 4K/120 Hz gameplay in several titles. Reviewers report that the visual gap between the...
KIT Researchers Turn Superconducting Vortices Into Controllable Qubits
A team at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has shown that magnetic vortices in granular‑aluminum thin films can be harnessed as controllable qubits, achieving microsecond‑scale coherence comparable to existing superconducting qubits. The breakthrough, published in Nature, reframes a long‑standing material...
Flipper Devices Launches Flipper One, an Open‑source Linux Cyberdeck for Makers
Flipper Devices announced the Flipper One, a pocket‑sized, fully open‑source Linux cyberdeck featuring an 8‑core RK3576 SoC, 8 GB RAM, dual‑core RP2350 MCU and modular PCIe, USB‑3.0 and M.2 slots. The company is seeking community input ahead of a planned Kickstarter...
Span and Nvidia Launch XFRA Mini‑Data‑Center Units to Turn Homes Into Edge AI Nodes
Smart‑panel startup Span, together with Nvidia, introduced XFRA—a compact AI compute unit the size of an air‑conditioner that can be installed in a single‑family home. Each node packs 16 GPUs, draws 12.5 kW, and 8,000 such nodes would equal the power...
Corsair Samples DDR5 Modules with Chinese CXMT Chips, Signaling Supply Shift
Corsair has been photographed testing a 16 GB Vengeance DDR5 stick built with CXMT memory chips, a Chinese supplier. The leak suggests the PC‑memory maker is diversifying away from Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix as AI‑driven demand strains global supply.
$100 CPU Shootout: Comparing the Ryzen 5 5500, Core I3-14100F, and Core I3-12100F to Find the Top DDR4 CPU
Tom’s Hardware evaluated three sub‑$100 CPUs – AMD’s Ryzen 5 5500 ($80), Intel’s Core i3‑12100F ($90) and Core i3‑14100F ($100) – to determine the best value for modern DDR4‑based builds. Benchmarks with high‑end RTX 5090 and budget RTX 4060 GPUs showed the i3‑14100F leading in gaming...
Huawei Develops 122TB SSD with New Packaging Tech to Sidestep US Sanctions on 3D NAND Chips — Chinese Firm Develops...
Huawei unveiled the OceanDisk 1800 series, offering 61.44 TB, 122.88 TB and a future 245 TB SSD for AI inference and data‑center workloads. To sidestep U.S. export bans on advanced 3D NAND, the company adopted Die‑on‑Board (DoB) packaging, mounting YMTC’s 232‑layer NAND dies directly...
Original Pixel Fold Suffers a Display Blackout that Pins This Patch as the Culprit
Google's original Pixel Fold is experiencing a software‑related display blackout that leaves the cover screen permanently dark after boot, even when the device is fully charged. The problem surfaced in Reddit threads after the May 2026 security update, with some...
Riot's Vanguard Update Knocks $6,000 Cheat Hardware Out of Play
Riot Games rolled out a Vanguard anti‑cheat update that disables high‑cost Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheat cards used to hack Valorant. The move turns $6,000‑plus rigs into unusable paperweights, prompting both praise for its effectiveness and concern over hardware‑level enforcement.
What It’s Actually Like to Wear the New Rokid AI Glasses
Rokid unveiled its AI Glasses, a lightweight 49‑gram AR headset powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 processor and dual monochrome displays that reach up to 1,500 nits. The device packs a 12‑megapixel Sony sensor for 4K photos, a 210 mAh battery delivering 4‑8 hours of...
Why Apple’s iPhone Ultra Fold Changes Everything We Know About Smartphones
Apple is set to debut the iPhone Ultra Fold in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 series, marking its first foray into the premium foldable smartphone segment. The device features a 7.8‑inch inner LTPO OLED display, a 5.5‑inch outer screen,...
How to Run Local AI on Apple’s New M5 Max MacBook
Apple’s new M5 Max MacBook Pro, equipped with 128 GB of unified RAM and 40 GPU cores, makes it feasible to run large‑language models such as Llama 70B and Qwen 3.6 locally. By leveraging quantization and memory‑compression techniques, the machine can generate up...