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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.
Hitachi Rail introduced the BV700, a next‑generation fare validator that expands on the BV600 platform deployed in 10 countries. The new device comes in 5‑inch and 7‑inch touch‑screen formats and supports contactless cards, QR codes, ultra‑wide‑band and facial‑recognition ticketing. Its modular architecture is designed for easier servicing, reduced downtime, and a lower ecological footprint. The BV700 also integrates tightly with Hitachi’s TRANSCITY ticketing suite, enabling multimodal, multi‑operator solutions across city and regional networks.
HP’s latest firmware update (version 2602A/B) extends its Dynamic Security feature, disabling third‑party ink and toner cartridges on at least 11 printer models. The International Imaging Technology Council says this practice violates the newly released EPEAT 2.0 criteria, which forbid printer...
At NAB 2026, Harmonic unveiled Spectrum X Plus, the latest iteration of its Spectrum X media server line. The new platform doubles channel density, handling up to eight HD or two UHD channels per chassis while cutting rack space and...
At GDC 2026 NVIDIA unveiled a custom fork of the open‑source Godot engine that adds native RTX support and real‑time path tracing. The fork, released under the MIT license on GitHub, modifies the rendering pipeline and material system to enable...
At NAB 2026 Net Insight unveiled the Nimbra 520, a high‑density media processing node designed for live contribution and distribution. The node handles multi‑channel HEVC and AVC, UHD, 10‑bit video and low‑latency workflows while delivering up to 50 % bandwidth savings versus legacy...
Apple’s compact Mac Mini is selling out across China as the OpenClaw AI agent craze spikes demand. Sellers are marking up the base 16‑GB/256‑GB model by at least 500 yuan, while Apple’s official store lists a month‑long wait. The device’s low...
DCX introduced its Enterprise Coolant Distribution Unit (ECDU) family, offering three liquid‑cooling models that span 600 kW to 2.6 MW of real‑world capacity in standard rack and in‑row footprints. The flagship 1380/2600 units deliver up to 3,333 lpm flow and support over 100...
SMLight’s coordinator lineup now spans USB‑only dongles, PoE‑enabled units, dual‑radio MR models, and full‑stack Linux hubs. The SLZB‑07 series provides basic Zigbee or Thread connectivity, while the SLZB‑06 adds Ethernet, PoE and USB passthrough via an ESP32‑S3 controller. The SLZB‑MR...
SEALSQ Corp and Parrot SA are expanding their partnership to embed post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) into Parrot’s next‑generation professional drones. The collaboration will integrate NIST‑approved CRYSTALS‑Kyber and CRYSTALS‑Dilithium algorithms at the semiconductor level, building on existing SEALSQ secure elements in the...
AI accelerators are set to dominate TSMC's most advanced N3 production line, with 86% of capacity earmarked for AI chips by 2027. Utilization is projected to exceed 100% in the second half of 2026, highlighting a severe capacity shortfall. TSMC’s...
ThunderSoft and its joint venture Thundercomm unveiled three edge‑AI solutions at embedded world 2026, including the TurboX IRB10 development kit for autonomous robots, an AI‑powered industrial inspection system, and the compact TurboX EB8 edge computing device. Built on Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ10 platform, these offerings...
Marvell Technology announced an expanded 1.6‑terabit optical DSP portfolio built on its 3 nm process, adding four new products—Ara T, Ara X, Petra and Aquila M. The lineup targets AI‑driven data centers by improving power efficiency, link reliability, gearbox flexibility and built‑in security. These...
Colorful Technology announced the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra series, featuring a black chassis with neon pink and holographic accents inspired by hip‑hop art. The lineup includes a flagship triple‑fan model and a compact Ultra Duo variant with dual‑fan cooling for...
Aaronia AG will showcase its latest USB real‑time spectrum analyzers and full product line at Satellite 2026 in Washington, D.C. The company highlights the SPECTRAN™ V6 series, featuring sweep speeds over 3 THz/s and up to 450 MHz real‑time bandwidth, as well as the...
Marriott International deployed Chainway’s MC51 UHF handheld as part of an RFID Linen Management System, embedding washable tags in sheets, towels and robes. The solution automates inbound receipt, housekeeping issuance, and outbound handover through bulk scanning at key checkpoints. MC51’s...
At Synopsys' Converge keynote, Sassine Ghazi introduced "agentic AI" as a practical layer that augments engineers rather than replaces them, addressing the mounting complexity of chip and system design. He outlined a five‑level autonomy roadmap (L1‑L5) that moves from simple...
Samsung announced plans to launch its first AI‑enabled smart glasses this month, featuring an eye‑level camera that streams directly to a paired mobile device. The move pits Samsung against Meta, whose Ray‑Ban glasses currently command 82% of the global market....
Rohde & Schwarz unveiled the FPL1044 spectrum analyzer, covering 10 Hz to 44 GHz. It is the first instrument in its price segment to reach the 44 GHz ceiling, dramatically lowering the cost of high‑frequency testing. The model also introduces a DC‑coupling option,...
The Skyrover S1 is a sub‑249 g drone that packs a 1/2‑inch Sony sensor capable of 4K 60 fps video and 8K photos, a true 3‑axis mechanical gimbal, and forward obstacle avoidance. It offers up to 40 minutes of flight per battery and a 39‑km...
Exodus Advanced Communications introduced the AMP20184, a solid‑state high‑power amplifier delivering at least 500 W output and 57 dB gain. The unit uses a Class A/AB linear architecture with ultra‑wide bandwidth and advanced‑technology devices. It includes built‑in protection, extensive monitoring, an LCD display...
Apple is postponing the 2026 Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini launch to sync with a dramatically upgraded Siri that will debut with iOS 27 later in 2026. The new Siri promises conversational depth, contextual awareness, and tighter ecosystem integration, positioning the...
Charging an eMTB overnight is generally discouraged despite modern batteries featuring integrated battery‑management systems (BMS). While high‑end models reliably prevent over‑charging, manufacturers still advise against unsupervised charging due to fire risk and cell stress. Prolonged charging can shorten battery lifespan,...
The GameSir G7 SE wired Xbox controller, now $39.99 at Walmart, offers a 1,000 Hz polling rate on PC and Hall Effect analog sticks for superior precision. Originally priced at $59.99, the discount represents a 33 % savings while retaining features like...
A mechanical engineer known as PizzAndy has built a prototype 3‑D printer that replaces the traditional resistive heated bed with Bitcoin mining ASIC chips, creating a dual‑purpose heating and mining system called Proof of Print. The four‑chip prototype uses BM1362...
Dutch chipmaker Axelera AI is positioning itself as a European alternative to Nvidia by focusing on AI inference chips for edge devices. The company recently raised over $250 million, bringing total funding to more than $450 million and supporting a portfolio that...
Google Store introduced the Wasserstein 3‑in‑1 charging dock, which simultaneously powers a Pixel phone, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch 4. Unlike most 3‑in‑1 docks, it uses wired USB‑C charging for the phone and earbuds while the watch charges via its pins,...
Lenovo has rolled out a digital‑first campaign called “Pixel Deficiency” to spotlight its monitor portfolio in India. The initiative features a four‑part, 45‑second film series that dramatizes how poor display quality can hinder work, gaming, design and study tasks. By...
Matt’s latest post spotlights the Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over‑Ear Headphones, praising their sound quality and comfort. He links directly to the Amazon listing and credits Philip Kaplan for the tip. The entry sits among a series of related headphone...
Raspberry Pi 5 now supports sophisticated offline AI by pairing the LM AA50 accelerator and the AI Hat Plus 2 with the 2‑billion‑parameter CR3VL vision‑language model and a latent consistency generator. The hardware can interpret images, transform visuals, and create pictures from spoken or typed prompts...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown reveals incremental hardware upgrades across camera, charging, and thermal management while introducing a privacy screen that sacrifices brightness. The new 50 MP telephoto lens with a wider f/2.9 aperture and prism‑based lens layout trims camera depth...
Lockheed Martin announced on March 12, 2026 that it has delivered the second Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) shipset, featuring the AN/SPY-7(V)1 solid‑state radar, to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The shipment, executed through Mitsubishi Corporation under a Direct Commercial Sale,...
The article outlines a "capital‑intensity trap" where rising energy prices and higher U.S. Treasury yields squeeze margins for hardware manufacturers while leaving asset‑light designers relatively untouched. It illustrates the mechanism with a March 13 case study: Brent crude above $100 and...
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Baidu and Huawei unveiled a teacher‑student AI framework that predicts optical transceiver failures in large‑scale AI training clusters. Tested on Baidu’s 400 Gbps data‑center fabric, the model achieved a 0.964 F1‑score, a 9.3% gain over...
The global monolithic microwave IC (MMIC) market is projected to expand from $12.8 billion in 2024 to $23.9 billion by 2030, driven by a 10.5% CAGR. Gallium nitride (GaN) devices are the fastest‑growing segment, expected to reach $3.9 billion with a 17.8% CAGR,...
Samsung began rolling out the seventh One UI 8.5 beta (Beta 7) for its Galaxy S25 series in South Korea, India and Germany, with a US release still pending. The near‑1 GB patch addresses a proximity‑sensor glitch that turned voice calls into video calls,...
Glass substrates are emerging as a new foundation for high‑performance AI chips, offering superior thermal stability and allowing denser interconnects. South Korean firm Absolics will begin commercial production this year, while Intel and other manufacturers are testing glass‑based packages for...
The article reflects on Sam Henri Gold’s essay about the MacBook Neo, noting how reviews often pigeonhole devices into narrow user categories. It points out the Neo’s modest specs—$599, A18 Pro chip, 8 GB RAM—and the common advice that it’s unsuitable for developers...
🚨 The #1 problem with local AI is now solved. There’s a new tool called `llmfit` that checks your hardware and tells you exactly which models will run well before you download anything. It literally grades your hardware’s capability for every model: 🟩...
ASRock Industrial’s iEP‑5010G‑DCN industrial controller captured the Best in Show award at Embedded World 2026. The fanless unit, powered by an Intel Atom x6425RE, operates from –40 °C to 70 °C and up to 3,000 m altitude. It carries ATEX Zone 2, IECEx and UL C1D2 certifications plus...
Vox has introduced Kiwi, a wireless broadband service that promises fibre‑like speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s in South Africa, where fibre penetration remains low. The solution leverages licensed spectrum and proprietary radio‑link technology to deliver low latency and high reliability,...
Micron Technology (MU) is leveraging the AI boom by selling out its high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) capacity through 2026, giving the company clear revenue visibility. The chipmaker has deepened long‑term supply agreements with hyperscalers and GPU leaders such as Nvidia, AMD...
In this episode, JP Morgan’s Eloise Goulder talks with Fawaz Chaudhry, CIO of Horizon Global Partners, about the firm’s thematic equity strategy and how it navigates today’s unprecedented macro shocks—pandemic, European land war, and trade war—and the rise of AI. Chaudhry...
MSI has begun rolling out BIOS version 7E51v1A81 to address erratic PCIe bandwidth throttling on select AM5 motherboards. The bug can cause GPUs to drop from PCIe 5.0 ×16 to ×8, Gen 3, or even Gen 2 after a cold boot, leading to performance...
Glorious has re‑issued its flagship Model O as the Model O Classic, preserving the iconic honeycomb shell, RGB lighting, and core hardware that defined the 2019 ultralight mouse. The new version ships wireless with a Glorious‑branded BAMF sensor offering up to 19,000...
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology introduced multi‑tasking quantum annealing (MTQA), a method that runs multiple combinatorial optimisation problems simultaneously on a single quantum annealer. By embedding distinct problem graphs into separate regions and using idle qubits, MTQA...
Tecno Camon 50 Pro quick look. $350 midrange phone with a decent 3X zoom lens and a large battery.
Looks like @hansvestberg of $VZ is a co-founder of Digi Power X, which has "a proprietary modular data center system engineered for the rapid deployment of high-density AI computing infrastructure." https://t.co/SGeBmPoV7t
Snapmaker announced the U1 desktop 3D printer will ship on April 10, with pre‑orders now open at $849. The U1 features four independent toolheads that swap in five seconds, eliminating purge cycles and cutting filament waste by up to 80 %...
everyone is saying "there won't be enough compute." I think the opposite the amount of capex being deployed for multi-gigawatt data centers does not make sense why the narrative is going to shift from centralized mega-clusters to localized edge inference...
China’s ByteDance Gets Access to Top Nvidia AI Chips—TikTok parent, pushing global expansion, plans to tap Blackwell processors that are barred for export to China @JonathanEmont @lizalinwsj https://t.co/cTBSVMnK4r https://t.co/cTBSVMnK4r
