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
Exclusive: Next-Generation TCL NXTPAPER Aims to Fix Everything That's Wrong with OLED
TCL is upgrading its NXTPAPER line by replacing the LCD backplane with an OLED panel that runs at a 3840 Hz PWM dimming rate, dramatically reducing perceptible flicker. The new display keeps the signature matte, chemically‑etched surface and circular polarizer, while adding 10‑bit color depth and a blue‑light output of just 2.9 %. TCL says the first NXTPAPER OLED device will appear by the end of 2026, with a likely debut at IFA Berlin, and the company plans to drop version numbers in future models.
Wireless Battery-Management System Untangles EV Batteries
Texas Instruments unveiled a wireless battery‑management system (wBMS) that replaces the heavy copper wiring traditionally used in EV packs. The solution hinges on the CC2662R‑Q1 wireless MCU and a proprietary time‑slotted, frequency‑hopping protocol delivering 99.999 % network availability and sub‑2 ms latency....
Cornelis Expands Partner Ecosystem for AI and HPC Networking
Cornelis announced an expansion of its global partner ecosystem, adding ASI Corp., CTG Federal and TVAR Solutions to distribute its CN5000 400‑Gbps scale‑out networking family. The new partners will broaden reach into North American, public‑sector and federal markets, positioning CN5000...
Get a DDR5 Starter Build with a Ryzen 5 7600X and ASRock B650M Pro Motherboard for 23% Off — $430...
Newegg is offering a budget‑oriented DDR5 starter kit that pairs a Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, 16 GB TeamGroup T‑Force Delta RGB DDR5 memory, and an ASRock B650M Pro RS Wi‑Fi motherboard for $430. The bundle slashes the DDR5 kit’s price from $249 to...
The Openclaw Gateway Setup that Survives Longer than a Weekend
The post walks readers through setting up an OpenClaw gateway on a Raspberry Pi that can stay online for more than a weekend without constant supervision. It highlights hardware choices, power stability, cooling, and software tweaks that together eliminate the typical...
Google Pixel 11 Specs Leak, Revealing Less RAM and New Cameras
A leak from Mystic Leaks reveals Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 family will ship later this summer with the new Tensor G6 chip, upgraded camera hardware and a novel "Pixel Glow" light strip. Across the lineup, RAM is being reduced –...
This 4TB WD Black SSD for 50% Off at Best Buy Is a Deal I Can Seriously Recommend
Best Buy is offering a 53% discount on the 4 TB WD Black SN850X, slashing the price to $800—about $900 off the regular retail cost. The drive delivers up to 7,300 MB/s sequential reads and 6,600 MB/s writes, with an endurance rating of 2,400 TB. The...
Microsoft’s Datacenter Rollout Far From Canceled, Many Projects Underway
Microsoft has clearly paused or canceled some projects and leases, but “probably didn’t get built” is not right. Fairwater broke ground in Wisconsin in 2023 and Microsoft says it came online ahead of schedule. Saudi Arabia construction was completed in...
Valve's Steam Controller Now Shipping
Valve announced that its long‑awaited Steam Controller began shipping on May 4, priced at $99. The device sports magnetic thumbsticks, four haptic motors, an 8.39 Wh battery and supports both wired and wireless modes. It is the first of Valve's new hardware...
3DMark Tests CPU and GPU Performance with Modern Graphics Workloads
3DMark has rolled out its latest Windows 2.32.8853 update, adding the Solar Bay Extreme benchmark and stress test while fixing result‑saving bugs. The suite now includes free Basic (rebranded Demo) edition, which lets users benchmark CPU and GPU performance across Windows,...
AI Capex Surge Boosts AVGO Buy Outlook
Macro: Big-Tech AI capex rising. Key: Google & Meta beats signal sustained TPU/MTIA demand; Google flags higher 2027 CapEx. Risk: execution/valuation. Trade: Buy AVGO on 2027 AI visibility. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Connecting the Dots: Why RISC-V System Design Is Entering a New Era
At the recent RISC‑V Now event, Andes and Arteris highlighted that the architecture’s future depends on system‑level design rather than just ISA advantages. Modern SoCs are becoming heterogeneous, with data movement now the dominant energy and performance bottleneck. Effective Network‑on‑Chip...
AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G APU Breaks Cover in Early Benchmarks — Six-Core Zen 5 Chip Goes Head-to-Head with the...
AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI 5 435G, the entry‑level SKU of its new Ryzen AI 400 (Gorgon Point) series built on Zen 5 architecture. The six‑core, 12‑thread chip pairs two Zen 5 cores with four Zen 5c cores and adds a dedicated NPU delivering over three times the AI...
AMD Is Adding HDMI 2.1 Support for Linux. That's Good News for the Steam Machine.
AMD announced that its Linux amdgpu driver will soon include HDMI 2.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) support, unlocking higher bandwidth for 4K/120 Hz, dynamic HDR and variable refresh rate. The update covers a representative subset of the HDMI 2.1 spec, while full compliance—including...
Iran Conflict Sends PCB Prices Up 40%, Raising Tech Component Costs
A strike on Saudi Arabia’s Jubail petrochemical complex amid the Iran‑Saudi conflict has driven printed‑circuit‑board prices up 40% in April and copper‑foil costs up 30% year‑to‑date. The surge is spilling over into smartphones, laptops and AI‑server components, foreshadowing higher consumer...
Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Support the S Pen?
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to continue the trend set by the Z Fold 7 of forgoing S Pen support. The decision stems from the removal of the screen‑digitizer layer, which added thickness; the Fold 7 achieved a slim 8.99 mm closed...
Waste Free 3D Printers Could Transform the Future of Color 3D Printing
The article highlights how traditional filament‑swapper 3D printers generate massive waste—sometimes ten times the model’s weight—making detailed color prints impractical. New waste‑free solutions such as Snapmaker U1, Bambu Lab Vortek, and Prusa Research INDX use tool‑changing or hot‑end swapping to eliminate purge material. This technology...
This Samsung Display Tech Offers a Glimpse Into What a Galaxy E-Reader Could Look Like
Samsung unveiled its Color E‑Paper EMDX series at MWC 2026, showcasing 32‑inch and 13‑inch colour E‑Ink panels that are ultra‑light, ultra‑thin and priced at $1,350 and $725 respectively. The displays, launched in Korea in June 2025 and in the U.S. in March 2026, feature...
Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals Bigger Storage, New Camera Bar and Tensor G6 Chipset
New CAD renders and insider tips indicate Google’s Pixel 11 will arrive in late August 2026 with a base 256 GB storage option, slimmer bezels, an all‑glass camera bar and a next‑gen Tensor G6 chipset. The upgrades aim to keep the Pixel competitive...
China Tests 10‑MW Mobile Nuclear Power Bank for AI Data Centres
A Chinese research team led by Professor Wu Yican has begun engineering‑test trials of a 10‑megawatt, truck‑mounted nuclear reactor. Marketed as a “power bank” for AI data centres, the prototype aims to replace diesel generators with a compact, low‑carbon energy...
AMD Shares Jump 74% in April on AI‑Driven Demand Surge
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) saw its shares climb 74.3% in April, the biggest monthly gain for the large‑cap chipmaker since 2001. The rally was powered by soaring AI‑related CPU and GPU demand, strong TSMC earnings and a multiyear partnership with...
Pirelli Takes 30% Stake in AI Startup Univrses to Power Smart‑Tire Autonomy
Pirelli has purchased a 30% equity stake in Stockholm‑based AI specialist Univrses, securing an option to become a majority owner. The partnership will fuse Univrses’ 3DAI computer‑vision platform with Pirelli’s Cyber Tire ecosystem, delivering high‑resolution road data for autonomous and...
Logitech G512 X Keyboard Launches with Nine Analog Switches for Pro Gamers
Logitech has introduced the G512 X mechanical keyboard, featuring nine on‑board analog switches and a modular design that lets users swap key switches without tools. Priced at $180 for the 75‑key model, the device targets professional esports players and enthusiasts...
OpenAI Rolls Out Passkeys for ChatGPT, Partners with Yubico
OpenAI unveiled Advanced Account Security, a password‑less sign‑in option for ChatGPT and Codex that supports any FIDO‑compliant passkey or hardware key. The company partnered with Yubico to sell a two‑pack bundle of the YubiKey C Nano and C NFC at a special...
AI's Real Impact: Scaling Core Networks, Not Consumer Speed
How AI Is Changing the Network(s) As is always the case, this started with a simple question: Will AI change how networks work? Will it impact the speeds we need at home and on our phones? My assumption was that AI would...
Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers
Tired of shoulder surfers seeing everything on your MacBook screen when working in public? Then you'll want to learn all about the Afterplug Magnetic Privacy Filter Screen, which I demo and test in my latest review video: https://t.co/dVTvZyG5WE #privacy #macbook...
How Robotics Technology Has Improved Pallet Trucks
Robotics has turned traditional pallet trucks into autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that navigate warehouses using SLAM, LiDAR and 3‑D cameras. These machines can dynamically reroute around obstacles, lift pallets with millimetre precision, and self‑charge, eliminating...
Detailed Walkthrough Reveals X86 Execution Anomaly Investigation
[1/2] I felt like this question deserved a more complete answer than "undefined behavior", so I made a full walkthrough to show exactly what part of the x86 execution differs from the other two, and to demonstrate how you go...
Ex‑Roomba Founder Launches ‘Familiar’ Bear‑like Robot
Former Roomba maker Colin Angle returns to the robot game and talks to us about his new "Familiar", a robot that looks like but is not a bear. https://t.co/0EtS8O3Nrz
Cat® Unveils Battery Electric Power Unit at IFAT 2026, Turning Electrification Into a Drop-In Solution
Caterpillar unveiled its prototype Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) at IFAT 2026 in Munich, integrating it into Doppstadt’s SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator. The BEPU is a compact, plug‑and‑play system that swaps a diesel engine for an electric powertrain without...
Optimized Tin Plasma Produces Clean 13.5 Nm
Spectra of blasting molten tin with a laser to get 13.5nm EUV. Plain ---------- after optimization. https://t.co/F5UYtHUbb5
ChaoXiLi Introduces AiScan O1 Combining Structured Light and AI-Based Gaussian Splatting
ChaoXiLi is set to launch the AiScan O1, a handheld 3D scanner that merges traditional structured‑light projection with AI‑driven Gaussian splatting. The device offers 0.005 mm resolution, near‑field scanning from 100 mm to far‑field up to 1 m, and can capture objects ranging...
SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Massimo Comparini, Leonardo Space Division
Leonardo is committing roughly €500 million (about $540 million) to launch a proprietary constellation of around 20 small satellites that will carry SAR, high‑resolution optical and communications payloads. The effort is led by Massimo Comparini, newly appointed Managing Director of Leonardo’s Space...
Locus Array: The AI-Powered Warehouse Robot System Transforming Fulfillment
Locus Robotics unveiled Locus Array, an AI‑driven warehouse robot system that delivers fully autonomous, end‑to‑end fulfillment workflows. The solution shifts the industry from traditional goods‑to‑person and AS/RS models to a robots‑to‑goods architecture, eliminating over 90% of manual labor while improving...
AirTrunk and PDG Expand Data Center Footprint in Southeast Asia
AirTrunk announced a $3 billion investment to build two hyperscale data centers, JHB3 and JHB4, in Johor, Malaysia, pushing its total Malaysian IT load above 700 MW and its regional commitment to $6.8 billion. The existing JHB1 and JHB2 campuses are nearly 100%...
Hisense’s New RGB Mini-LED TV Is Now Available with Google TV for Less than TCL Can Offer
Hisense has launched the UR9 series, a Google TV‑powered RGB Mini‑LED TV line priced at $2,000 for the 65‑inch model and up to $4,000 for the 85‑inch, roughly half the cost of TCL’s comparable mini‑LED offerings. The TVs feature nearly...
AI Inference Just Plays by Different Rules
Nvidia’s CEO warned that AI is becoming an “AI factory,” but the real bottleneck lies deeper in cloud storage. Inference workloads now act like OLTP++ with massive, millisecond‑scale query bursts that overwhelm AWS, Azure and Google Cloud data layers. Vector‑search...
Peter Thiel Backs $1bn Ocean Data Centre Start-Up Powered by Waves
Peter Thiel has committed capital to a new ocean‑based data centre venture that aims to harness wave energy for power. The startup targets a $1 billion valuation and plans to deploy modular server pods anchored in the open sea. By using...
AI Data Center Boom Is Leaving Consumer Electronics Short of Chips—Even Though They Don't Use the Same Kinds
The surge in AI‑driven data‑center construction is monopolizing high‑bandwidth memory and accelerator chips, leaving consumer‑electronics manufacturers scrambling for DRAM and NAND. Although smartphones and PCs use different, low‑power system‑on‑chip designs, the same limited memory supply feeds both markets, tightening inventories...
Expanse Turns Idle GPUs Into Faster, Debuggable Jobs
Expanse (@ExpanseCompute) unlocks wasted GPU capacity. Submit jobs with the right resources. Optimize them to run faster. Debug failures in seconds. Cloud + on-prem HPC. Congrats on the launch, @ismaeel_bashir_, @nkdem_b, @yafet_melake, and @erenzmendi03! https://t.co/3lFcfFk7gS
Chatty C-3PO (Threepio) Explores Human-AI Relations
Sam Potozkin, a Chapman University student, unveiled Threepio—a gold‑finished, 3D‑printed C‑3PO replica that runs a full conversational AI stack locally on a Raspberry Pi 5. The robot uses a head‑mounted exciter to broadcast voice, creating the illusion of sound emanating from its...
Non-Cellular, 5G Wireless Standard Shows Interoperability for Smart Buildings
The DECT Forum showcased the world’s first New Radio (NR+) interoperability demonstration, featuring components from Legrand and Schneider Electric. NR+ is an open, non‑cellular 5G wireless standard that operates in the 1.9 GHz “golden frequency” band, targeting massive IoT deployments in...
AI-Powered Healthcare Wearables: The Next Generation of Remote Patient Monitoring
Advances in artificial intelligence and edge computing are turning health wearables into real‑time diagnostic tools. Researchers at Harvard, the University of Arizona and the University of Stirling show that AI can filter raw sensor data, generate actionable insights, and push...
Cerebras Complements Nvidia, Boosting Compute Capacity
$CBRS is not an ‘instead of $NVDA story’ it is an in addition to story. With strong inference economics, Cerebras is poised to do well and will provide much needed additional capacity Remember, we still need all the compute we...
Global Semiconductor Sales Surge 25% in Q1 2026 as AI and Regional Demand Accelerate Market Growth
The Semiconductor Industry Association reported that global semiconductor sales reached $298.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 25 percent jump from the previous quarter. March 2026 alone generated $99.5 billion, up 79.2 percent year‑over‑year and 11.5 percent month‑over‑month. Growth is being driven by...
IoT Connectivity Solutions for Enterprise: What Infrastructure Teams Must Evaluate Before Scaling
Enterprises scaling IoT fleets often rely on single‑carrier SIMs, which can cause coverage gaps when devices move across regions. Multi‑IMSI and eUICC SIMs let devices switch among dozens of operators, delivering continuous connectivity and remote profile updates. Dedicated IoT connectivity...
Room-Temperature Photodetector Spans Visible Light All the Way to Terahertz
Researchers have demonstrated a room‑temperature photodetector built from the topological insulator SnBi₂Te₄ that detects light from the visible spectrum through terahertz frequencies. The device merges a conventional photoconductive effect for high‑energy photons with an electromagnetic‑induced well mechanism that captures low‑energy...
Power Semiconductors and Supply Chain Layers Gain Spotlight
I heard power semis, and layers deeper in the power supply chain, are starting to get more attention. I should have known given this report drove the second highest paid subs rate after my neocloud one. https://t.co/Ispz18CUmu
Cirrascale Cloud Services Adds Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole to Its AI Innovation Cloud
Cirrascale Cloud Services announced that its AI Innovation Cloud now includes Tenstorrent’s Galaxy Blackhole servers, marking Tenstorrent’s first broad commercial deployment. The Galaxy platform is engineered to cut AI inference costs by roughly 50% compared with leading GPU solutions while...
AI Boom Fuels Global Memory Shortage and Cost Surge
As AI demand soars, global memory shortages are driving costs up and reshaping the tech landscape. https://t.co/iYeZDehsDf