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SpinQ raises $145.3M Series C to accelerate quantum hardware rollout
SpinQ Technology announced a Series C+ financing round worth $145.3 million to scale its superconducting and NMR quantum hardware lines. The company reported an 80% year‑over‑year increase in order volume, with superconducting products now accounting for 65% of revenue, and outlined a roadmap to double qubit counts annually.
Dell’Oro Group reports the global broadband access equipment market generated $4.8 billion in Q4 2025, a 7 percent quarter‑over‑quarter rise and modest 2 percent year‑over‑year growth. While 2025 marked the end of a three‑year spending contraction, the data signal a rebound poised for 2026. The report highlights a strategic shift from core infrastructure to customer‑premises equipment, with PON ONT shipments reaching 158 million and Wi‑Fi 7 routers exploding 211 percent. Conversely, DOCSIS and Remote PHY investments fell sharply, setting the stage for a renewal as operators roll out DOCSIS 4.0 and distributed access architectures.
Selecting the right DC‑DC converter is crucial for solar energy storage reliability. Real‑world conditions—high enclosure temperatures, fluctuating PV voltages, and the need for isolation—often differ from datasheet specifications, leading to thermal derating and unexpected resets. Boost‑buck topologies and galvanic isolation...
Photon Bridge of Eindhoven announced a strategic partnership with the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) to use CPFC’s InP laser foundry for its heterogeneous photonics platform. The collaboration validates the manufacturability of multi‑wavelength external laser sources, targeting 8, 16 and...
AutomationDirect has introduced the Peter Electronic VSII Plus soft starters, covering current ratings up to 105 A for standard and light‑duty applications. The units feature a simple three‑trim‑pot configuration, status LEDs, DIN‑rail mounting and quick‑connect I/O, enabling fast installation. Powered by...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launches at $900, a $100 premium over the S25, and leans heavily on AI‑driven software rather than major hardware upgrades. The phone ships with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12 GB RAM, a 4,300 mAh battery and a 6.3‑inch AMOLED display, but retains...
Google’s Pixel phones embed AI across the operating system, with Gemini powering features from the Journal app to the search bar. The article outlines step‑by‑step methods to disable or uninstall AI‑driven apps such as Journal, Screenshots, Google Photos, Messages, and...
Everpure announced that its ActiveCluster technology now extends to metro‑distance disaster recovery for file‑based workloads. The feature adds synchronous replication and policy‑driven automation, allowing files to stay online during outages and move across the entire fleet without manual intervention. ActiveCluster...
Apple’s 2026 iPad Air, upgraded with the M4 chip, emerges as the best performance‑to‑value tablet in the current lineup, outpacing the older entry‑level iPad and rivaling the premium iPad Pro. The Air’s faster Wi‑Fi, 5G, and graphics capability position it...
Fort, a new wearable from former Tesla engineers, launches with hands‑free weight‑lifting tracking and full strength‑training analytics. Priced at $289 with the first year of an $80 subscription included, it ships later this year after a beta phase. The device...
CNET’s 2026 roundup identifies the Netgear Orbi 870 as the top overall mesh Wi‑Fi system, delivering industry‑leading throughput, jitter and packet‑loss scores while supporting the new 6 GHz band. The Orbi 970 earns the fastest‑mesh accolade but carries a seven‑figure‑plus price tag, targeting...
DJI announced the Avata 360, an 8K flagship 360° drone, with a public unveiling scheduled for March 26. The aircraft merges true spherical video capture with high‑speed FPV flight, featuring a dual‑lens system that can record native 8K 360 footage and switch...
At MWC Barcelona 2026, Pelion CTO Alan Tait outlined the shift toward an eSIM‑first architecture for industrial IoT, highlighting the transition from legacy SGP.02 to the emerging SGP.32 standard. He emphasized that the new specifications simplify global provisioning for diverse...
Whisker’s new Litter‑Robot 5 Pro, priced at $899, adds a dual‑camera system, LCD screen, larger waste drawer and the Waste ID feature that separates urine from feces using AI and weight sensors. The AI camera can recognize individual cats and record usage, but...
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus flagship phones, positioning them as modest refreshes rather than generational leaps. Both models feature new chipsets, larger batteries and faster wireless charging on the Plus, but lack standout hardware innovations such as magnetic...
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Sivers Semiconductors announced a multi‑year supply agreement to provide continuous‑wave DFB lasers and optical amplifiers to a strategic LiDAR customer, with a total revenue potential of $53‑138 million over the product life‑cycle. Production is slated to ramp in Q4 2026 for automotive...
Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for Jettainer’s new Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) unit‑load device (ULD) tracking solution, with implementation already underway across its entire fleet. The system merges stationary and mobile readers to deliver continuous, real‑time visibility of ULD movements,...
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo Cinema blends a 1960s cine aesthetic with modern instant‑photo and short‑video functionality. The camera features a 5‑MP sensor, 15‑second video clips, and a Decades dial that applies era‑specific visual effects from the 1930s to the 2020s....
The Oppo Find N6! Can’t talk about specs much yet but it has a screen that has faintest, hard to notice, hard to see crease yet. Full review coming.
Nordic Semiconductor unveiled Fuel Gauge v2.0 at Embedded World 2026, an upgraded software‑based battery‑management solution for its nPM1300 and nPM1304 power‑management ICs. The new version adds adaptive State‑of‑Health estimation, fleet‑wide analytics via nRF Cloud powered by Memfault, and multi‑battery tracking,...
Intel’s Advanced Performance Extensions (APX), debuting on Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids CPUs, are supported in Linux 6.16 and newer compilers. To enable virtualization of APX‑enabled processors, Google engineer Sean Christopherson submitted seven patches to the Kernel‑based Virtual Machine (KVM) subsystem. The changes...
At OFC 2026 in Los Angeles, POET Technologies showcased its hybrid laser Blazar and next‑generation external light source Starlight. Blazar, a wafer‑level integrated multi‑channel laser, promises higher output power, multi‑wavelength operation and lower manufacturing cost compared with traditional DFB lasers....
La Luce Cristallina announced the beta‑release of its 200 mm barium titanate (BaTiO₃) wafer, now available for customer evaluation in advanced electro‑optic modulators. The wafer’s ultra‑low‑voltage operation leverages BaTiO₃’s high Pockels coefficient, targeting co‑packaged optics for AI‑driven data‑center, telecom and datacom workloads. It...
Apple introduced the iPhone 17e at a $599 price point, positioning it as the company’s most affordable new model. The device is powered by the fast A19 processor, ships with 256GB of storage as standard, and adds MagSafe compatibility and...
Canon’s imageFORMULA DR‑C350 is a compact A4 desktop scanner aimed at small‑office and front‑of‑house use. It features a 100‑sheet automatic feeder, dual CIS sensors and a 600 dpi optical limit, handling up to 8,000 scans per day. In independent testing the...
VIAVI Solutions introduced a next‑generation True‑Phase Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) interrogator that embeds AI and machine‑learning at the network edge. The device leverages VIAVI’s patented phase‑stepping interferometry to deliver accurate strain, vibration and acoustic measurements across multiple fibers. Real‑time event...
Xiaomi launched its 17 series in India, comprising the flagship Xiaomi 17 and the premium Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The Ultra is priced at ₹1.29 lakh with an instant ₹10,000 SBI credit‑card discount and a free ₹19,999 photography kit for early...
Cadence introduced a 4D imaging radar solution that couples its Vision 341 DSP with the Vision 4DR accelerator to handle the heavy FFT workload inherent in high‑resolution MIMO radars. Adding elevation to range, velocity and azimuth creates a massive data...
MostaTech will exhibit its complete line of fiber optic gyroscopes (FOGs) and FOG‑based inertial measurement units (IMUs) at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf (Stand 1F06). The showcase highlights compact U‑Series IMUs (U123D, U121D, U183) optimized for size, weight and power,...
AIRINS introduced new multi‑sensor configurations for its Sniffer4D Nano2+ gas detection system, enabling DJI enterprise drones to monitor up to ten gas parameters in a single flight. The solution pairs AI‑driven analytics with lightweight sensors to map methane, hydrogen sulfide,...
Physik Instrumente (PI) has launched its Modular Precision Linear (MPL) stage family, a configurable platform that lets engineers assemble high‑precision linear stages online. The system supports thousands of unique configurations by mixing travel ranges, drive types, motors and feedback options....
Apple has launched a refreshed 27‑inch Studio Display that retains its 5K Retina panel, 600‑nit brightness, and integrated camera, speakers, and microphones. The key upgrade is the inclusion of Thunderbolt 5, delivering up to 80 Gb/s bandwidth and allowing the monitor to...
Lisuan Tech is set to unveil the G100, a mid‑range gaming GPU built on a 6‑nanometer process—the first of its kind from China. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, a PCIe 4.0 interface, and a 225 W TDP, positioning it against...
SK hynix announced a 1c‑based LPDDR6 DRAM that reaches over 10.7 Gbps, a 33 percent speed boost over LPDDR5X, and packs 16 Gb per die. The chip uses a sub‑channel architecture and DVFS to cut power consumption by more than 20 percent, targeting AI‑intensive...
Pryme announced a partnership with Tango Tango to supply push‑to‑talk (PTT) buttons in multiple form factors, including Velcro‑mounted and ID‑card‑integrated versions. The collaboration has produced eight distinct button designs, each driven by specific application requirements. Tango Tango executives say the accessories enable...
Epomaker has unveiled the Luma100, a low‑profile 96% mechanical keyboard that blends full‑size functionality with a compact, aluminium chassis. It features custom Gateron Low‑Profile 2.0 switches, a gasket‑mount design, and ABS DSA keycaps with shine‑through RGB. The keyboard supports USB‑C wired,...
Bank of America downgraded Qualcomm to an 'Underperform' rating, citing an imminent $7‑$8 billion revenue loss as Apple phases out Qualcomm’s modem chips by fall 2027. The analyst notes that the smartphone chip market is maturing, with rivals like Samsung and...
ADTRAN unveiled the LiteWave800, an ultra‑low‑power 800 Gb/s linear pluggable optics module that operates at just 1 pJ per bit and 0.8 W, targeting intra‑data‑center links for AI and cloud workloads. Keysight introduced the AresONE 1600GE, a 1.6‑terabit Ethernet platform that emulates AI...
Best Buy is repositioning itself as the go‑to retailer for AI‑powered hardware, from glasses to AI‑enhanced PCs, as its fiscal‑year revenue held steady at roughly $42 billion. CEO Corie Barry highlighted flat market share but pointed to rapid growth in emerging categories such...
A wave of new RF and microwave components hit the market, ranging from the 6501 Series up/down‑converters that fit into a single 6U VPX slot to Highland Technology’s K420 optical‑electrical converter supporting 4 Gbps over 400 m of fiber. Hyperlabs introduced a...
Eravant has introduced the SBB‑0111141708‑1F1F‑E1, an ultra‑wideband distributed amplifier that spans 10 MHz to 110 GHz. It delivers 17 dB gain up to 70 GHz, 16 dB to 90 GHz, and 10 dB at the top of the band, while offering both coaxial and Uni‑Guide waveguide interfaces....
The funny thing about people saying the MacBook Neo is just an iPad or an iPhone is that under the hood iOS is fundamentally the same thing as macOS, and indeed when Apple launched the iPhone they said explicitly...
Growth in IoT Demand and Connectivity Options set to redefine Enterprise I.T. in 2026 https://t.co/KhzIjyulkK
Everblog’s new E1 and E2 smart calendars digitize the traditional kitchen calendar, offering a dedicated Android‑14 interface for chore and schedule management. The 21.5‑inch E1, priced at $349, features a robust build and full‑screen touch, while the 13.4‑inch E2 costs...
OpenAI's @sk7037 serves as Head of Industrial Compute, which means he gets to help figure out how to line up trillions of $ in AI compute. @shiringhaffary & I spoke with him about his role, Nvidia, AWS, memory shortages &...
Infinix has launched the NOTE 60 Pro in Nigeria, its first device powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 5G processor, delivering over 1.1 million AnTuTu points. The phone introduces an Active Matrix rear LED display that shows calls, notifications and mini‑games without unlocking. It packs...
Oracle’s CEO Clay Magouyrk highlighted Cerebras alongside Nvidia and AMD on the company’s earnings call, signaling the AI chipmaker’s entry into Oracle’s cloud infrastructure. The endorsement follows Cerebras’s recent $1.1 billion funding round and its push toward an IPO after withdrawing...
NXP announced the i.MX 937 MPU, a cost‑effective, drop‑in replacement for the i.MX 95/952 SoC family. It combines a quad‑core Cortex‑A55 up to 1.4 GHz, a 667 MHz Cortex‑M7, and a low‑power Cortex‑M33, plus a Mali‑G310 GPU, 1080p VPU, and a 2 eTOPS NPU for...
Researchers have unveiled a monolithically integrated FMCW LiDAR focal‑plane array (FPA) with 352 × 176 coherent pixels, delivering 4‑D imaging capability. The sensor achieves a 65 m detection range on 30 % reflective targets using only 46 nJ per point and 0.06° angular resolution. A...
A recent Nature Photonics paper demonstrates that ultrashort light pulses can execute logical operations in a tungsten disulfide (WS₂) platform at frequencies exceeding 10 terahertz. The experiment shows that photons, rather than electrons, can drive logic gates, delivering speeds potentially...
