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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.
Telus and Xanadu Quantum Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a sovereign quantum data centre that blends photonic quantum processors with high‑performance computing. The partnership will leverage Telus’s PureFibre network and secure, Canadian‑controlled infrastructure alongside Xanadu’s expertise in photonic quantum hardware. The joint effort aims to deliver hybrid quantum‑classical services to Canadian enterprises, researchers and government agencies. It follows Xanadu’s recent Project OPTIMISM initiative, which seeks up to CAD 390 million in government support for domestic quantum manufacturing.
Inovonics unveiled the AARON 656, a dual‑tuner rebroadcast receiver designed for FM and HD Radio environments. The unit uses a Maximum‑Ratio Comparison system to monitor two antennas and a combined feed, automatically selecting the strongest signal. It offers a five‑band audio...
The Linux kernel’s extensible scheduler class, sched_ext, is set to receive a new SCX_ENQ_IMMED flag in the upcoming 7.1 release. The flag forces tasks that can run immediately onto a local Dispatch Queue (DSQ) rather than queuing behind other work....
NewTek unveiled custom AC‑operated linear position sensors that function reliably up to 200 °C, eliminating internal electronics at the sensing element. The accompanying NTC signal conditioners keep processing electronics outside the hot zone, converting low‑amplitude AC output into DC, current, or...
ok. I admit I am impressed by the graphics improvement of the new @nvidia DLSS 5. It's beautiful. But Jensen's comment on what it means at large was key....".We combine 3d graphics, structured data with generative AI, probabilistic computing. One of them is completely predictive, the other one probabilistic, yet highly realistic. This concept of fusing structured information and generative AI will repeat itself in one industry after another." #NVIDIAGTC
Rotel’s DX‑5 integrated amplifier arrives as a compact, desktop‑friendly unit that blends high‑resolution digital playback with solid analog support. Powered by an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, it handles 32‑bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD, while offering Bluetooth aptX HD, HDMI ARC, USB, optical and...
Samsung will stop selling the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on March 17, just three months after its launch, while the United States will continue to sell the device until existing stock is exhausted. The foldable was released in...
The guide ranks seven UPS models for home offices and small businesses, highlighting CyberPower’s CP1500AVRLCD3 as the top pick with twelve outlets, AVR and an LCD panel. Budget‑friendly options like Amazon Basics 600VA lack AVR, while APC’s SMT1500C stands out...
Planar Monolithics (PMI) introduced the PLO‑48D4G‑EXT, a phase‑locked dielectric resonator oscillator operating at 48.4 GHz. The unit delivers a minimum 10 dBm output with a 1.5:1 VSWR load and maintains spurious emissions below –60 dBc. Phase noise is rated at –102 dBc/Hz at a...
MSI’s general manager Huang Jinqing alleges NVIDIA is undersupplying GPUs by about 20%, prompting a projected 15‑30% price increase for MSI’s gaming products. He warns the broader PC market could shrink 10‑20% as AI‑driven silicon shortages persist. In response to...
Intel announced its Xeon 6 host processors will serve as the central orchestration layer in Nvidia’s upcoming DGX Rubin NVL8 AI servers. The Xeon 6 chips manage memory, security, and workload distribution, positioning CPUs as mission‑critical “mission control” alongside Nvidia GPUs. Intel is demonstrating...
Tanveer Singh, a PC‑building entrepreneur, is shelving his planned AM5 platform and RTX 50 GPU upgrade due to a prolonged DRAM shortage that has driven component prices to record highs. Instead, he will allocate roughly $550‑$650 each to three alternative gaming...
The article contrasts a $12 Casio F‑91W watch, which has remained unchanged since 1989, with a $400 Apple Watch that continuously demands updates, health tracking, and subscriptions. It argues that modern smart devices have turned ownership into an ongoing relationship...
The latest NVIDIA AI processors are forcing federal agencies to confront unprecedented power and cooling requirements. Agencies must secure trusted partners or conduct assessments to size generators, UPS systems, and transfer switches, while private‑sector spenders are willing to invest over...
Boland Communications will showcase its latest OLED and QD‑OLED monitors at NAB 2026, highlighted by the new 55‑inch 4K55HDR7SNB super‑narrow bezel display designed for tiled video‑wall installations. The model delivers 12‑bit 4K resolution, 700 nits peak brightness, HDR support, and a range...
Nvidia ruled the first wave of AI by powering the training of large models. But the next phase may look different. Running AI at scale, inference is now growing much faster than training. That’s where real-world deployment happens. If the center of gravity...
Micron Technology announced the completion of its purchase of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s P5 site in Tongluo, Taiwan. The acquisition, first disclosed on January 17, gives Micron control of a 300,000‑square‑foot, 300 mm clean‑room facility. Located roughly 15 miles from Micron’s...
Apple’s new MacBook Neo replaces traditional hardware camera LEDs with an on‑screen green dot, but the indicator is secured by a dedicated silicon exclave. The Platform Security Guide update confirms that untrusted software, even with root or kernel privileges, cannot...
Hyper Photonix unveiled a 1.6 Tbps silicon‑photonic (SiP) optical transceiver line built on a 200 G per lane architecture at OFC 2026, targeting AI‑driven data‑center traffic. Live demos at booth 449 highlighted the module’s high bandwidth, power efficiency, signal integrity and thermal robustness. The...
An AMD engineering sample identified as “100‑000001713” has appeared in the Geekbench database, hinting at the upcoming Zen 6 mobile processor family codenamed Medusa Point. The chip runs on a Plum‑MDS1 development board tied to AMD’s FP10 platform and sports a 10‑core...
Lofree unveiled its 1970s‑inspired mechanical keyboard, blending vintage typewriter aesthetics with contemporary tri‑mode wireless connectivity. The device features a matte chassis, circular keycaps, and optional olive or milkshake colors, while offering 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, and wired USB connections with up to...
Creative Technology has launched the Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro, a PCIe sound card aimed at desktop users seeking better audio than integrated motherboard solutions. The card delivers high‑resolution playback up to 32‑bit/384 kHz, a 120 dB signal‑to‑noise ratio, and discrete 7.1‑channel surround sound,...
The global server market surged to $444.1 billion in 2025, an 80.4% jump from 2024, driven by massive AI infrastructure spending. Accelerated servers equipped with GPUs accounted for over half of revenue, with embedded‑GPU sales up 59.1% YoY. Non‑x86 platforms exploded...
MSI is raising prices on parts of its gaming hardware lineup by 15‑30% after receiving only about 80% of the NVIDIA GPU allocation it needs. The price hikes also reflect broader shortages of DRAM and NAND flash that are inflating...
Snowflake has teamed with Amazon Web Services and NVIDIA to embed Blackwell‑class RTX PRO GPUs into its AI Data Cloud via EC2 G7e instances. The integration delivers a single platform for the entire AI lifecycle—training, data loading, and both real‑time and...
JBL’s Tour One M3 headphones are now selling for $280 at Walmart, a 38% discount off the $450 MSRP. The Mocha‑color model bundles flagship‑level active noise cancellation, high‑fidelity sound, and a unique Smart Tx transmitter that can stream audio from wired...
The iPhone 16 introduced a dedicated camera‑control button, intended as a shortcut for Apple’s new Visual Intelligence AI features. Many users, including CNET’s Katelyn Chedraoui, find the button overly sensitive, leading to accidental camera launches and battery drain. Apple provides an...
TSMC’s 32nd Technology Symposium in Santa Clara showcased its roadmap toward 2 nm‑class and angstrom‑era processes, highlighted by the upcoming A16 node slated for production in the second half of 2026. The event emphasized AI and high‑performance computing workloads, demonstrating how...
Marshall Electronics unveiled its first all‑IP 4K POV camera, the CV574‑WP, at NAB 2026. The unit combines an IP67 weather‑proof rating with NDI|HX support, allowing ultra‑high‑definition video over standard Ethernet. Featuring an 8.46‑megapixel sensor, interchangeable M12 lens mount, and PoE power,...
The LG UltraGear OLED 32GS250UV delivers a rare dual‑refresh capability—240 Hz at 4K and 480 Hz at 1080p—making it a top choice for high‑performance gaming and cinematic content. Out‑of‑the‑box settings, however, tend to be overly bright and lack optimal contrast, which can...
Researchers at Nagoya University and spin‑out NU‑Rei announced the world’s first heteroepitaxial growth of gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) thin films on silicon wafers. The breakthrough relies on a High‑Density Oxygen Radical Source that doubles atomic‑oxygen density, enabling high‑speed homoepitaxial growth at...
Biesterfeld has begun distributing Lynxter’s S300X IDEX 3D‑printing platform across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, extending a partnership that launched in Norway last year. The industrial system combines dual‑extruder IDEX technology with the ability to process real RTV2, LSR silicone and...
RIG and Ora Graphene Audio unveiled the RIG R5 SPEAR MAX HD gaming headset, featuring Ora’s patented GrapheneQ drivers that promise studio‑grade sound and ultra‑low distortion. The headset includes a USB‑C DAC capable of 32‑bit/384 kHz playback and Dolby Atmos 3D...
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) launched the EPC91202 evaluation board, a three‑phase brushless DC motor‑drive inverter built around its EPC2361 100 V eGaN FET. The board can deliver up to 70 A peak (50 A RMS) current and switch PWM signals as fast as...
Amazon is offering a $100 discount on the Sonos Move 2, cutting the price from $499 to $399 for a limited time. The Move 2 is a portable, drop‑ and water‑resistant Bluetooth speaker that delivers up to 24 hours of playback and...
Fedora Workstation 44 Beta was benchmarked on a Framework Desktop equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, alongside Fedora 43 stock and Fedora 43 with recent updates. All tests used clean installations on identical hardware, allowing a direct performance comparison. The beta runs...
Ikegami will showcase its latest UNICAM XE 3‑CMOS 4K‑UHD camera lineup at the 2026 NAB Show, including the ultra‑compact UHL‑X40 for robotic use and the versatile UHK‑X700/750 models. The company will also demonstrate the IPX‑100 IP base station, which powers...
Jensen Huang is on stage right now at GTC 2026. But the real story isn't the keynote — it's the $20 billion move Nvidia made on Christmas Eve that's about to reshape the entire AI hardware industry. Here's why the...
Iran conflict and chip supply chain. Advanced chips rely on some surprising ingredients. Helium helps cool wafers and move gases through chip-making machines so the process stays stable and ultra-precise. Sulfur is used in gases that “etch” microscopic patterns into silicon —...
Nvidia just announced DLSS 5, calling it the “most significant breakthrough in computer graphics” since the introduction of real-time ray tracing in 2018. DLSS 5 uses “real-time neural rendering” and is coming to RTX 50 series GPUs later this year...
MyPoV: computing advancements are rapidly moving to create new models of computer. @NVIDIAGTC @nvidia #NvidiaGTC https://t.co/pLwqWqrXSQ
Jensen highlighting a few @NVIDIAAI CUDA integrations with $IBM, $DELL, integrations with "every cloud" $GOOGL, $AMZN, $MSFT, $ORCL https://t.co/MLYzhbAlp6
$SNAP shoutout at #GTC from Jensen on-stage for utilizing @nvidia to bring down Google Cloud costs https://t.co/HkgyO7MNW3
$NVDA Vera Rubin NVL72 by the numbers: • 50 petaflops NVFP4 compute • 260 TB/s NVLink bandwidth (more than the entire internet) • 88 custom Olympus CPU cores • 3.6 TB/s per-GPU bandwidth • 10x inference token cost reduction • H2 2026 availability https://t.co/AxiE8GBpvR
MyPoV: the world’s first programmer accelerator. RTX 5090 This is how CUDA got installed everywhere. @nvidia @NVIDIAGTC #NvidiaGTC https://t.co/8Cdk2zVzLg
Jensen is emphasizing something he has said a few years now on the strength of the NVIDIA ecosystem. Massive installed base and architecture compatibility.
I personally can't believe it has been 20 years of @nvidia CUDA. Wow. #NVIDIAGTC https://t.co/d0y659DfrC
Everyone is building an @openclaw competitor. Just ran into @mreflow and he has a DGX in his backpack. #nvidiagtc networking. Everyone is talking about the claw. Jensen just said hi to Peter. Two people everyone knows just by their first names. Said...
Inference will dominate tomorrow’s compute Inference isn’t just about FLOPs.. it’s about compute tightly coupled to memory bandwidth That’s why it’s encouraging to see Nvidia making this a central theme at GTC this year: h/t @WSJ https://t.co/Aeq9EnOdPR
Architecting solutions for edge AI is not about minimizing cloud solutions or making small extensions of existing MCUs/MPUs. It’s a HW/SW/model co-development problem. https://t.co/l0tM94PKEl #EdgeAI #lowpower #semiconductor
