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Samsung cuts B‑Series soundbar price to $97.99
Samsung reduced the price of its B‑Series HW‑B400F soundbar by 30%, now $97.99 down from $139.99. The compact unit adds a built‑in woofer, dialogue enhancement and surround‑sound expansion, and supports Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and remote‑control operation.
Clear-Com announced it will unveil a major new product and a suite of upgraded intercom solutions at the 2026 NAB Show, exhibiting from April 19‑22 in Alameda, California. The showcase will feature the award‑winning FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, a 4‑Channel HelixNet beltpack, and updates to its Arcadia Central Station IP platform. Virtual communication tools such as Gen‑IC, Agent‑IC mobile app, and Station‑IC desktop client will also be demonstrated. The company emphasizes flexible, reliable connectivity for broadcast, live‑event, sports and corporate productions across studio, remote and hybrid environments.
Two photonic startups are repurposing optical‑metamaterial science to overcome data‑center bandwidth and AI compute limits. Lumotive unveiled a programmable metasurface chip that steers, lenses and splits light without moving parts, promising scalability to 10,000‑by‑10,000 ports and a 2026 launch. Neurophos...
Efficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC) released its Phase 18 Reliability Report, delivering deeper insight into the wear‑out mechanisms of enhancement‑mode GaN (eGaN) power transistors. The report bridges the gap between laboratory stress tests and real‑world operating conditions by introducing a quantitative...
At GTC 2026, NVIDIA announced expanded AI collaborations with three Korean giants—Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and Hyundai Motor Group. Samsung highlighted next‑generation memory chips such as GDDR7, LPDDR6, HBM4 and AI‑focused design tools, while SK hynix demonstrated HBM4, HBM3E and...
Walmart has dramatically lowered prices on Nvidia’s RTX 40‑series graphics cards, with discounts of up to $482 and several models now at or below their original MSRP. The retailer’s expanded inventory comes as Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 50‑series (Blackwell) remains scarce and priced...
Horizon Microtechnologies unveiled a micro‑additive manufacturing (micro‑AM) workflow that prints monolithic 3D microfluidic structures directly from CAD and then applies proprietary functional coatings. The process eliminates traditional bonding, lithography and assembly steps, delivering leak‑free channels, integrated microneedle arrays, and embedded...
Weekend homelab enthusiasts can boost productivity by deploying three open‑source Docker containers: Stirring PDF for free PDF editing, Planka for a self‑hosted Kanban board, and Glances for real‑time server monitoring. Each service runs locally, can be accessed via reverse proxy or...
Thermaltake unveiled the TR200 mini‑tower series, blending compact dimensions with mid‑tower expandability. The lineup includes a mesh‑focused TR200 and a wooden‑slat TR200 WS, each offered in black and white. Despite its mini‑tower classification, the case accommodates up to 365 mm graphics cards,...
Arctic has launched the Senza AI 370, a fanless mini PC built around AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, paired with 32 GB DDR5X‑8000 RAM, a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD and Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The chassis acts as a passive heat sink, allowing the system to...
Ampere Computing is rolling out its Arm‑based AmpereOne and AmpereOne M processors across Europe, adding new cloud instances on hyperscale provider Oracle and regional players such as Scaleway, Glesys, CloudSigma, C41.ch and Hetzner. The expansion targets AI inference workloads, power‑limited environments...
Acer’s Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop is now listed at Best Buy for $1,549, a $350 markdown from its regular price. The machine packs an RTX 5070 Ti GPU running at 115 W, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 16‑inch...
Rambus unveiled its HBM4E memory‑controller IP, targeting the bandwidth bottleneck that AI‑training GPUs face. The new controller delivers the full 16 Gb/s per pin, equating to roughly 4.1 TB/s per device, a two‑fold speed increase over HBM4. In a webinar, Director Nadish Kamath...
Comtech has delivered the first batch of Enterprise Digital Intermediate Frequency Multi‑Carrier (EDIM) modems under a $48.6 million U.S. Army contract signed in 2023. The units are still in development and will undergo final acceptance testing this summer before fielding. The...
Logitech’s MX Vertical ergonomic mouse is now discounted by $40, selling for $79.99 at major retailers. The device’s natural‑hand angle design claims to cut muscle strain by 10% and reduce hand movement fourfold. Long‑time reviewer Sean Endicott praises its durability after...
Had a great time talking on the @engadget podcast with @devindra about DLSS 5! https://www.youtube.com/live/WNSp9cbRe5M?si=8vEj9wwh_u7iqDe3
GIGABYTE has unveiled the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D motherboard, a high‑end AMD platform that bundles Radeon RX 9070 graphics, AI‑driven X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, and Zenith Memory Performance for DDR5. The board features an 8‑layer server‑grade PCB, full‑metal thermal architecture and Smart Fan 6...
Vodafone’s IoT division announced it has surpassed 200 million connected devices, marking a doubling over five years. The company is rolling out satellite‑based IoT services through partnerships with Iridium and Skylo, promising seamless coverage for remote assets such as containers, cattle,...
This robotic hand can be 3D printed by anyone and assembled in under 8 hours. Researchers at ETH Zurich created the Orca hand, fully open-sourced with artificial bones and tendons. For context, advanced robotic hands cost over $100,000 and require constant maintenance... Orca...
Nvidia announced it has obtained several U.S. export licenses, allowing the company to restart production and shipments of AI chips to Chinese customers. CEO Jensen Huang said the supply chain is “getting fired up,” signaling a potential revival of a...
The guide ranks the top smartphones for 2026, highlighting Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max as the premier flagship with the new A19 Pro processor and advanced camera system. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro line brings 16 GB of RAM and deep Gemini AI integration, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra stands...
A wastewater plant suffered a 15‑hour shutdown after a dead battery erased the program from an older PLC’s volatile RAM. The incident highlights how legacy controllers still rely on battery backups, making routine battery replacement and health monitoring essential. Maintaining...
WorldCast Systems released version 3.4.0 for its Ecresco AiO Series transmitters, adding native APTmpX V2 support and a suite of security upgrades. The update embeds MPX compression at 300‑600 kbps with RDS, integrates LDAP authentication for enterprise directory sync, and adds Syslog...
Google’s Pixel Fold has secured a modest but distinct foothold in the foldable smartphone market, holding 2 % of global share in 2025 and projected 1 % in 2026. Counterpoint Research expects Apple’s first foldable to capture 28 % of the segment at...
The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) has launched its 2026 AI for Science call, offering up to 10,000 GPU node hours on the Perlmutter supercomputer and up to 20,000 CPU node hours for AI‑ready dataset generation. The open...
Have you ever wondered how self-driving cars actually “see” the world? It’s not just cameras. One of the key technologies is LiDAR - a system that uses laser pulses to scan the environment and build a real-time 3D map of everything around...
GMI Cloud, together with Wistron, announced a $12 billion AI Factory in Kagoshima, Japan, slated to begin construction in late 2026. The facility will deliver up to 1 GW of power to support large‑scale physical AI workloads such as robotics, autonomous vehicles,...
Belkin’s ConnectAir wireless HDMI adapter, priced at $149.99, lets users stream 1080p/60 Hz video from USB‑C devices to any HDMI‑compatible TV without a cable. The system includes a tiny transmitter dongle and a short receiver cable powered via the TV’s USB...
Siemens EDA’s Innovator3D IC solution captured the Best in Show award for packaging design at the Chiplet Summit in Santa Clara. The platform offers a unified, system‑level flow that spans design planning, implementation, verification, and manufacturing for heterogeneous 3D ICs. Siemens highlighted...
Renon Power USA announced a partnership with Ginlong Solis to bundle its Xcellent Plus and ECube batteries with Solis hybrid inverters. The Xcellent Plus will pair with 9.6‑ to 16‑kW residential inverters, while the ECube will match 30‑ to 60‑kW commercial units....
Embers Adrift’s servers were down Tuesday after a catastrophic hardware failure, prompting the team to accelerate a planned migration. A brief 15‑minute rollback restored service, though activity between 3:00‑3:15 PM Central was lost. Players now need a small Steam patch to...
This has to be one of the most useful accessories you don't know about. The @pebblebee Clip 5 has nearly all the same functions of an AirTag, but it can send out alerts. All I can think of is that...
Mithril introduced Flexible Reservations, a service that redirects idle GPU capacity from reserved workloads into its Spot marketplace. The model awards the original reservation holder recoverable compute credits for every hour their unused GPUs are utilized by other customers. Industry...
Anbernic is launching two Android handhelds, the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro, that mimic the classic PlayStation Vita form factor. Pre‑orders begin March 23 at $99.99 for the base model and $139.99 for the Pro, with a $10 price hike after...
Queclink Wireless Solutions announced the GV651, a hard‑wired trailer tracker built for harsh environments. The device combines LTE Cat 1 with 2G fallback, dual‑band GNSS, and an optional external antenna for reliable positioning. Its IP67/IP69K‑rated housing, reinforced connector, and 5800 mAh backup...
Alpine Eagle is scaling production of its Sentinel counter‑drone system, adding a 2,000‑square‑metre interceptor plant near Munich and expanding across Europe after its German Bundeswehr launch. The company has grown from 12 to 50 staff and aims to reach 100...
Enterprises moving from IoT pilots to large‑scale deployments are shifting focus from Day 1 launch excitement to Day 2 operational stability. The adoption of GSMA SGP.32‑based eSIMs, combined with Kigen’s SAS‑certified eIM and Simetric’s cross‑carrier Single Pane of Glass platform, provides secure...
Nothing isn't making a flagship phone this year - and honestly that's okay. Because fun design, and excellent software are their real bread and butter: https://youtu.be/D4QyStJWgCc
Apple Now Makes About 25% of iPhones in India After China Pivot. More on this in the Chartbook Top Links today. https://t.co/qnDkCJRBFG
Dalicap’s DLC70G series introduces high‑RF power capacitors engineered for demanding microwave applications. The devices combine a high quality factor with low ESR and ESL, delivering high current and voltage handling while maintaining ultra‑stable, low‑noise performance across a broad temperature range....
Inside NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX: The Low-Latency Inference Accelerator for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin Platform | NVIDIA Technical Blog https://t.co/lHAref0UAn
$NVDA post GTC report on The @DiligenceStack The product family is now a full drop in AI factory. NVIDIA Is Expanding the AI Factory and Narrowing the Competitive Window https://t.co/N1Sb2hBqxm
congatec has introduced the aReady.YOURS Partner Program to deliver customized, turnkey embedded computing platforms. Kontron was named the first aReady.YOURS partner, integrating congatec modules into its modular systems and extending collaboration to bespoke designs. The joint effort targets highly regulated...
Tencent Holding Ltd. Q4 FY2025 earnings call transcript CSO Mitchell: “Higher-end imported GPUs are now becoming available again.” Well yes..... https://t.co/93O4LUslpq
Alongside @NVIDIA and our ecosystem of partners, we’re bringing AI to the network edge to make a real impact. Appreciate @FierceWireless’ highlight of how connectivity is becoming a platform for intelligence. 👇 https://t.co/esZ6ZWwc7G
Allient Inc. will showcase its newest generation of drive solutions for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart from March 24‑26. The exhibit features the KinetiMax high‑power‑density brushless DC motor series, integrated wheel‑hub...
"Iran war could cause supply chain kinks: Taiwan and Korea, top chip producers, rely on the Middle East for nearly 70% of their crude oil imports, and 20-25% of LNG imports." - BofA on AI capex
Organizations working on #infrastructure projects will need to take 5 key steps in the year ahead. Learn more on The Peggy Smedley Show now. https://t.co/hs1Xh2tbAk #TPSS #IoT #sustainability #AI #digitaltransformation #PeggySmedley #podcast
Samsung has launched Galaxy Forever in India, a new ownership programme that lets customers acquire flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Plus phones by paying only 50 percent of the price upfront and the rest through twelve interest‑free EMIs. The plan...
Apple recommends disabling the Find My feature on an iPhone before transferring it to a new owner. Turning off Find My removes the Activation Lock, which otherwise prevents the device from being set up by anyone else. If Stolen Device...
Cambridge Audio has launched its L/R S active speakers, a 50 W, Bluetooth aptX HD‑enabled system available in walnut and five other colours. British hi‑fi maker Leak introduced the TruStream network player, supporting every major high‑resolution format and offering USB, wired and wireless...
