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
NVIDIA Takes Warrants for $500m in Corning Stock as Fibre-Optics Partnership Goes Structural
Nvidia has secured equity‑linked warrants worth roughly $500 million in fibre‑optics maker Corning. The deal gives Nvidia a traditional warrant for up to 15 million shares at $180 each and a pre‑funded warrant for an additional 3 million shares. In return, Corning will build three new U.S. plants, boost optical‑connectivity capacity tenfold and create more than 3,000 high‑paying jobs. The announcement lifted Corning’s stock about 14 percent.
Zeabuz to Deploy Docking Assist Across Brim Explorer Fleet
Zeabuz has partnered with Brim Explorer to install its ZeaWatch Docking Assist on the MS Bre in the third quarter of 2026, with plans to retrofit the entire Brim Explorer fleet, including vessels on order. The system combines cameras and 4D...
New Samtec SMA Interconnects Capable of 26.5 GHz
Samtec announced the production‑ready launch of a new SMA edge‑mount board connector that operates reliably up to 26.5 GHz with a 50 Ω impedance. The design terminates directly at the PCB edge, minimizing discontinuities and return loss compared with traditional vertical or...
Valve Release the Steam Controller's CAD Files, so You Can Channel Your Inner Archie From Balamory and Design Mods or...
Valve has made the external shell and puck CAD files for its Steam Controller publicly available under a Creative Commons license. The release includes STP and STL models plus an engineering drawing that details critical features and keep‑outs. Valve warns...
How OpenAI’s New Networking Protocol Aims to Solve AI Bottlenecks
OpenAI, together with AMD, Broadcom, Intel, Microsoft and Nvidia, unveiled the Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) protocol to alleviate network congestion in massive AI clusters. MRC dynamically distributes traffic across hundreds of paths and reroutes around failures in microseconds, targeting the...
Valve Says Steam Controller Sold Out Faster Than Expected, Restock Planned
Valve announced that its newly launched $99 Steam Controller sold out in minutes, far exceeding demand forecasts. The company pledged to increase production and provide a timeline, while scalpers have already listed the device for $200 or more on resale...
China Unveils Fully Domestic CPU‑Only Exascale Supercomputer LineShine
China announced LineShine, a fully domestic CPU‑only exascale system that officials say will exceed 2 exaflops and surpass the United States' El Capitan. The 47,000‑CPU machine reflects Beijing's push for hardware independence amid tightening U.S. export controls.
Sennheiser Spectera Module Now Available in Bitfocus Companion and Buttons
Sennheiser has released a Spectra module for Bitfocus Companion and Buttons, allowing the wireless receiver to be controlled via tactile button panels or touchscreens. The integration adds an engineer mode and fast instrument‑swap functionality, extending Spectra’s utility beyond audio to...
Enphase Launches IQ Solid-State Transformer to Power AI Data Centers
Enphase Energy introduced its IQ Solid-State Transformer (IQ SST), a modular power‑conversion system that delivers regulated 800 VDC to AI data centers. The design uses 342 smaller GaN‑based modules, aiming to boost efficiency, cut emissions and simplify serviceability for high‑density computing facilities.
Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap as AI‑driven Profit Surges Eightfold
Samsung Electronics broke the $1 trillion market‑cap barrier on May 5, 2026, after its first‑quarter operating profit surged more than eightfold to 57.2 trillion won (≈$44 bn). The rally, driven by soaring AI‑related memory sales, lifted the stock over 15% and marked the...
Wisycom RF Solutions Support Gravity Media’s Live Cycling and Marathon Broadcasts
Gravity Media relies on Wisycom’s RF over Fiber and wireless gear to deliver live coverage of major cycling races and international marathons, including the Tour of Italy, Tour of Denmark, and Berlin, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam marathons. The company uses...
Dell & Lenovo Now Sponsoring The Linux Vendor Firmware Service
Dell and Lenovo have become the first premier sponsors of the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS), each contributing $100,000 annually. The LVFS, which powers firmware updates on Linux via the fwupd client, recently celebrated more than 145 million updates shipped. Their...
Enhanced Datalogic Safety Laser Scanners From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has launched enhanced Datalogic safety laser scanners that employ time‑of‑flight measurement to protect machinery, robotic cells, and mobile automation. The new models cover up to 72 m² with a 275° scanning angle, delivering reliable detection in demanding environments. Master, standalone...
Hammond NEMA 1 Hinged Lay-In Wireways From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Hammond's new CW series carbon‑steel lay‑in wireways, rated NEMA 1 and featuring hinged screw covers for quick access. The wireways are offered with optional knockouts and a full line of compatible fittings and accessories. Designed for industrial control...
EleQtron Secures $62 Million Series A, Backed by Retail Giant Schwarz Digits
eleQtron announced a €57 million ($62 million) Series A round led by Schwarz Digits, the tech arm of Europe’s largest retailer. The funding, one of the biggest in European quantum computing, will expand production, cloud access, and its proprietary MAGIC trapped‑ion platform,...
Samsung, Qualcomm Claim 5G FWA vRAN First
Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Technologies validated 5G Power Class 1 (PC1) for fixed wireless access (FWA) on a virtualized RAN, claiming the first industry demonstration of high‑power device transmission combined with a fully software‑driven network. Using Samsung’s vRAN stack, 3.7 GHz massive...
The Material Problem Hiding in Plain Sight: Why RFID Credential Substrates Matter More Than Ever
The hospitality industry is moving away from PVC RFID key cards as EU plastics rules and ESG reporting make the 520,000‑ton annual waste stream a reportable liability. Hotels are adopting wood‑based and hybrid substrates that meet ISO/IEC 7810 dimensions, maintain RF...
HPE Pushes Self-Driving Networks Into Production
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has moved its long‑promised self‑driving network from concept to production, embedding autonomous actions into the Mist AI and Aruba platforms. The rollout focuses on high‑frequency, low‑risk problems such as wireless congestion, VLAN misconfigurations and rogue DHCP servers,...
'Fire Box 4647, Final Rounds': N.H. FD Retires 154-Year-Old Fire Alarm Box System After Final Call
Manchester’s fire department retired its Gamewell telegraph fire alarm system, a network first installed in 1872, after the final master box (4647) sent its last signal on May 1, 2026. The hard‑wired copper‑line system, once a staple of public‑safety communications, saw its...
Askey and pureLiFi Take Aim at an FWA Nemesis: Windows
Askey and pureLiFi announced a two‑box solution that uses infrared LiFi to bypass the long‑standing problem of windows attenuating fixed wireless access (FWA) signals. The system pairs an indoor unit that connects to the home network with an outdoor unit...
NVIDIA Secures Warrants to Buy Corning for AI Connectivity
LOL Jensen buying $GLW at 50x eps NVIDIA (NVDA) has received warrants to purchase up to 15 million shares of Corning (GLW) at an exercise price of $180 per share, as part of a new long-term partnership aimed at advancing AI connectivity....
India's Deep-Tech Startup Crafts Next-Gen Sleep System
This is wild. Look at how seriously the Indian deep-tech scene is taking sleep now: > bed senses your sleep stage in real time > auto-cools when you hit deep sleep > auto-elevates when it detects snoring > tracks HRV, RHR, breathing without a wearable >...
Tachyon Networks Expands FWA Portfolio With $1.5M Development Partnership With Sivers Semiconductors
Semiconductor firm Sivers Semiconductors announced a $1.5 million development partnership with Tachyon Networks to create a 60 GHz millimeter‑wave transceiver for fixed wireless access (FWA). The collaboration builds on an existing 28 GHz effort, extending Tachyon’s unified platform to support both 28 GHz and...
Hut 8 Signs a 15-Year, $9.8bn Lease for the First Phase of Its Texas AI Data Centre
Hut 8 announced a 15‑year lease for the first phase of its Beacon Point AI data‑centre in Texas, valued at $9.8 bn for 352 MW of IT capacity. Including a prior River Bend lease, the company now has 597 MW of contracted AI capacity...
Doodlers Love reMarkable Paper Pure, Crave AI Boost
I cannot stop doodling on the reMarkable Paper Pure, a new tablet that drops some premium features to bring digital paper back to those who miss handwritten notes — but I wouldn't mind a little AI assistance https://www.techradar.com/tablets/remarkable-paper-pure-hands-on-review
Smart PDLC Film Instantly Privatizes Any Glass Surface
Smart PDLC Film Turns Any Glass Surface Instantly Private by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/JpWGP3CrO8
Geoforce Launches GT1c with AT&T Business, Transforming Industrial Markers with Affordable Rugged Cellular Asset Tracking
Geoforce unveiled the GT1c, a rugged cellular asset‑tracking device built on AT&T Business’s IoT‑optimized network. The tracker delivers up to a 10‑year battery life, intrinsic safety certification and a low total‑cost‑of‑ownership design for non‑powered equipment. A pilot with Black Diamond...
NANO Nuclear, Supermicro Partner to Power AI Data Centers
JUST IN: NANO Nuclear and Supermicro sign a strategic MOU to power next-generation AI data centers using advanced nuclear energy.
Greenerwave and Telespazio France Sign Strategic Agreement to Distribute Multi-Orbit, Low-Power and Sovereign SATCOM Terminals in Europe
Greenerwave and Telespazio France, a Leonardo group subsidiary, have signed a strategic agreement to distribute Greenerwave’s low‑power, multi‑orbit (GEO/LEO) satellite communications terminals across France, the broader European market and the United Kingdom. The partnership targets defense, government and security customers,...
OCP EMEA Summit 2026: Castrol ON Advances Liquid Cooling Strategy with OCP Inspired Portfolio
Castrol ON announced that its PG 25 direct liquid‑cooling fluid has earned OCP Inspired certification and will be listed in the Open Compute Project Marketplace, with DC 15 and DC 20 immersion fluids slated to follow. The inclusion makes Castrol ON’s liquid‑cooling suite among the...
JEDEC Previews LPDDR6 Roadmap Expanding LPDDR Into Data Centers and Processing-in-Memory
JEDEC unveiled its next‑generation LPDDR6 roadmap, aiming to push memory density to 512 GB per die and extend the technology beyond smartphones into data‑center and accelerated‑computing workloads. The upcoming standard will introduce a narrower x6 sub‑channel interface, flexible metadata carve‑outs, and...
The ReMarkable Paper Pure Is a More Affordable Version of ReMarkable's E-Ink Range, but the Upgrade It Will Bring to...
ReMarkable introduced the Paper Pure, a $460 e‑ink tablet that trims premium features to deliver a lower‑cost digital notebook. It sports a 10.3‑inch Canvas display, a 1.7 GHz dual‑core ARM Cortex‑A55 processor, 2 GB RAM and a 3,820 mAh battery lasting days on a...
Snake Tray Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Snake Tray marked its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of American‑made cable management and power distribution solutions. The company, founded to speed up datacom installations, now holds more than 35 patents that streamline labor and material costs. Its product line...
Apple-Intel Chip Deal Sends Intel Shares 14% Higher, Boosts Tech Indexes
Apple announced talks with Intel and Samsung to produce chips in the United States, prompting Intel shares to surge 14% to an all‑time high. The news lifted the Nasdaq 1.01% and pushed the S&P 500 toward a fresh record, underscoring...
Nvidia Is Facing More Competition and It’s Spooking Investors
Nvidia’s AI‑chip dominance remains strong, with an 86% market share in 2025, but its stock has slipped 9% over six sessions, making it the worst performer in the Philadelphia semiconductor index. Investors are uneasy as Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft...
Rockwell Automation Lifts 2026 Profit Outlook as Automation Demand Surges
Rockwell Automation raised its 2026 profit forecast after reporting $2.2 billion in second‑quarter sales, up 12% year‑over‑year. The boost reflects accelerating demand for factory automation, data‑center robotics and semiconductor equipment, a trend echoed by peers Teradyne and Tesla.
LLM System Design Interview #43 - The Kernel Masking Trick
During an OpenAI senior AI systems engineer interview, candidates are asked why adding a simple if/else inside a CUDA kernel can double execution time. The real cause is warp divergence: GPUs execute threads in 32‑thread warps that must follow the...
NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet MRC Is the Custom RDMA Transport Protocol for Gigascale AI
NVIDIA announced that its Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) transport protocol, proven on Spectrum‑X Ethernet hardware, is now available as an open specification through the Open Compute Project. MRC lets a single RoCEv2 connection distribute traffic across multiple paths, delivering higher...
Valve's Steam Controller Sells Out in Minutes, Scalpers Flip at Double Price
Valve announced that its newly released Steam Controller sold out within minutes, far exceeding demand forecasts. The $99 controller is already appearing on resale sites for $200-plus, prompting the company to promise a restock while remaining silent on anti‑scalper measures.
UK Government Funds Battery Recycling Consortium
The UK government, via Innovate UK’s Battery Innovation Programme, has awarded funding to ReCam, a consortium of Recyclus, the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Watercycle Technologies and Polaron. The group will develop advanced lithium‑ion battery recycling processes that turn end‑of‑life cells into...
Drones Over the Pitch: How Counter-UAS Technology and 3D Printing Are Securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sentrycs, a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings, secured multiple multi‑million‑dollar contracts with federal, state and local agencies to deploy counter‑UAS systems at most of the 2026 FIFA World Cup venues across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament, the largest...
STMicroelectronics Boosts Starlink Chip Revenue Eightfold
.#STMicroelectronics @relouzzane: Chip deliveries to @Starlink, $175M in 2021 & $600M in 2025; our BOM up 8x between Starlink v1.5 and v3, now $10s of 000s per satellite. We're pursuing other LEO operators, including Chinese (for UTs only, not sat...
Unifi Router's Ad Blocker Unreliable, Blocks Entire Pages
I love my Unifi router by ad blocking is so oddly buggy It never actually blocked any ad, then today it blocked an entire page, then I added that domain to the allow list but it keeps blocking it Interesting... https://t.co/le5qpUC87P
Switch Storm Coming: Gartner Forecasts Price Hikes, Long Lead Times for Enterprise Data Center Switches
Gartner warns that enterprise data‑center switch markets are entering a storm as vendors divert engineering talent, memory and laser resources toward high‑margin AI infrastructure. The shift will push AI‑focused network fabric spending past traditional data‑center networks by 2026 and more...
SpaceX Terafab Shows Where the AI Money Is Really Going
SpaceX has filed plans for a $55 billion semiconductor and advanced‑computing complex, dubbed Terafab, in Grimes County, Texas, with the total spend potentially rising to $119 billion in later phases. The project is positioned to secure AI‑compute capacity by tying together Musk’s...
MacBook Neo's Future Threatened by Dwindling Leftover iPhone Chips
Subscribers to Culpium just got an exclusive update on the plight of the super-popular MacBook Neo. Neo is an important part of @Apple's Mac strategy. But it's built on binned ("less-than-perfect") iPhone chips. And those leftover chips are running out.
Green Flexibility, Suncatcher, SWB and ArcelorMittal Progress Large-Scale BESS Projects in Germany Totalling 324MWh
Germany’s utility‑scale battery market received four major announcements in early May, adding 324 MWh of capacity. Green Flexibility inaugurated a 40 MW/80 MWh BESS in Bavaria, while SWB and Be.storaged plan an 85 MW/170 MWh system at a Bremen port for 2028. ArcelorMittal hired EDF...
Rowhammer Attack Against NVIDIA Chips
Two independent research teams have demonstrated rowhammer attacks that exploit GDDR6 memory on NVIDIA Ampere GPUs, such as the RTX 3060, RTX 6000, and RTX A6000. By inducing bit flips in GPU memory, the attacks can corrupt page‑table structures and...
Hut 8 Jumps Most Since 2021 on Texas AI Data Center Lease
Hut 8 Corp., traditionally a cryptocurrency miner, announced a lease for a new artificial‑intelligence data‑center at Beacon Point in Nueces County, Texas. The initial agreement guarantees at least $9.8 billion in revenue, with the potential to climb to $25.1 billion over 15 years if...
The Philips Norelco I9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night Delivers Flagship Rotary Shaving with a Sci-Fi Twist
Philips introduced the i9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night, its most advanced rotary shaver, priced at $499.99. The device features a Triple Action Lift & Cut system, NanoTech Dual Precision blades and a 360‑degree flexing head that trims hair to...