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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.
Camp Snap, a screen‑free digital camera launched in 2023, has sold over one million units and repeatedly sold out its flagship model, driven largely by word‑of‑mouth and influencer buzz. The brand’s growth mirrors a broader anti‑tech wave that includes Tin Can phones and Cosmo smartwatches, all unbundling core functions from smartphones. Parents and Gen Z are seeking analog experiences amid rising concerns about screen‑time’s health impacts, prompting rapid adoption of these niche devices. Companies are leveraging lean teams, AI tools, and community‑generated content to scale quickly despite supply‑chain challenges.
Apple is poised to unveil a foldable iPhone later this year, and 9to5Mac reporter Sonny Dickson has posted what appear to be 3D CAD rendering files of the device. The files show a back panel with a dual‑camera plateau reminiscent...
Apple introduced the iPhone 17e, a budget‑friendly model priced at $599, featuring a base storage of 256 GB—double the previous generation. The device’s front cover glass is supplied exclusively by BIEL Crystal and uses the new Ceramic Shield 2, which boasts three‑times better scratch...
voice: .@HPE reports Q1 FY2026 after the bell tomorrow. The real story is not whether HPE hits the number. It is the mix shift inside the number. • AI systems revenue versus traditional compute: how fast is the portfolio rotating toward higher-density,...
Come for the Furby history, stay for the unhinged story of how my Furby Connect ended up getting skinned.
VPZ, the UK’s largest specialist vape retailer, has launched the AEQ 3.0, the newest addition to its AEQ pod family. The device combines a slim, pocket‑friendly shape with a dual‑battery system—400 mAh in the pod and a 2,000 mAh case—providing all‑day vaping without...
Adtran is positioning itself in the emerging Managed Optical Fiber Network (MOFN) market as carriers seek secure, high‑capacity fiber services for enterprises and hyperscalers. The company reported a 33% year‑over‑year rise in optical networking revenue, propelled by cloud and enterprise...
Atek Midas has introduced the DSG‑22.6 GHz, an open‑source RF signal generator that spans 150 MHz to 22.6 GHz. Priced at $1,590, it offers professional‑grade performance—1 Hz tuning resolution, <100 µs tuning speed, and ≥40 dBc spurious suppression—at a fraction of traditional benchtop costs. The unit...
Researchers have created a fully integrated neuromorphic computing platform using hydrogen‑doped perovskite nickelate (NdNiO₃) devices on a single wafer. The system combines volatile, nanosecond‑scale protonic dynamics for spatiotemporal processing with non‑volatile programmable resistance states for output weighting, achieving energy consumption...
LightPath Technologies reported Q4 FY2025 revenue of $12.2 million, a 41 % year‑over‑year rise, while its backlog surged to $90 million—four times the level just months earlier. The company secured more than $40 million of infrared camera orders for 2026‑27, driven by a single...
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ convertible showcases an 81 Wh battery that delivers almost 20 hours of real‑world use, powered by Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 CPU and an Arc B390 iGPU. While performance is strong and colour accuracy excellent, the device suffers from a noisy high‑frequency...
India’s Chips to Startups (C2S) initiative, part of the India Semiconductor Mission, has equipped 315 academic institutions with world‑class Electronic Design Automation tools, logging over 18.5 million hours of usage. The programme offers students end‑to‑end chip design experience, from concept to...
The Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) was unveiled at Chiplet Summit 2026 as an open standard that standardizes on‑package chiplet connections, positioning System‑in‑Package as the new SoC. Since its 2022 launch, the consortium has grown to over 140 members and...
Elektro Deniz introduced the EDEL‑EMES60, a combined echosounder and electromagnetic speed log that consolidates two traditional hull‑penetrating sensors into a single unit. The system is available as a fully integrated model or as standalone echo‑sounder and speed‑log variants, allowing shipyards to...
This data center bottlenecks map is a crucial framework to understand future winners in the AI value chain. I’ve covered it extensively in this research article: https://www.investingvisuals.io/ai-data-center-bottlenecks-map/
The AI data center bottlenecks map & key players: Demand: MSFT, GOOGL, META, AMZN, and foundational AI models. Layer 1 - Systems & colocation: DELL, HPQ, SMCI, EQIX, DLR Layer 2A - Memory: MU, HYNSE, SMSD Layer 2B - Networking & optics: AVGO, AOI,...
TAU Systems, led by CEO Jerome Paye, is developing compact laser‑driven particle accelerators that generate X‑ray free‑electron lasers for semiconductor lithography. The technology promises shorter wavelengths, higher power and dramatically lower cost than today’s $400 million EUV machines. In the short...
A builder reported that an Intel Core i9‑10900K paired with a Corsair H150 RGB 360 mm AIO consistently hit 95‑100 °C under load, triggering thermal throttling despite full‑speed radiator fans. Initial diagnostics revealed the pump was wired to a DC‑mode header; switching...
The modern smartphone remains the universal computing device, merging camera, media, health, gaming, and web capabilities into a pocket‑sized rectangle. Since the iPhone’s debut in 2007, the core form factor—large touchscreen, portrait‑landscape orientation, and rear cameras—has stayed largely unchanged, with...
The article advises turning off Samsung’s RAM Plus and Motorola’s RAM Boost because virtual memory relies on slower storage and can degrade performance. It explains that while flagship phones have ample high‑speed RAM and storage, budget devices use slower UFS or eMMC,...
In this episode recorded at MWC 2026, host Mariam Joir interviews Raj Talluri, CEO of Enovix, about the company's breakthrough 100% active silicon lithium‑ion battery that eliminates graphite and limits swelling to under 2% through a novel thin‑strip, steel‑cage construction....
Tech writer Dave Meikleham recounts how switching to a 49‑inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 32:9 ultrawide monitor transformed his home‑office workflow. The super‑stretched screen consolidates three 16:9 displays into a single panel, boosting multitasking and eliminating clutter. He highlights productivity...
Happy Hacking Keyboard’s flagship HHKB Professional Hybrid Type‑S is on sale for $219, a 25 percent discount from its usual $300 price. The model combines silent Topre electro‑capacitive switches with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a 60‑percent layout tailored for Unix‑style programmers....
New Hiro Report drops tonight ⚡ Wrote this one from the couch nursing a rib injury, but I still found: • a $499 Mac that could finally dethrone Chromebooks in schools • a tool that turns your actual handwriting into a usable...
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 may feature a dual‑display design, as revealed by a recent patent that shows a wrap‑around screen with a circular cut‑out. The device is also expected to run on the new Exynos 2600 chipset, promising higher performance and better...
The AI sector is entering a trillion‑dollar investment cycle as companies pour billions into chips, data centers, and power infrastructure. NVIDIA’s GPUs have become the de‑facto hardware for training large language models, propelling its market cap past $1 trillion. Tech giants...
Intel’s 2025 Form 10‑K reveals manufacturing constraints centered on its Intel 7 process rather than external partners like TSMC. Gross margins sit near 35 percent, yet GAAP operating margins turned negative after a large legacy asset write‑down and depreciation changes. The Foundry division...
ETA Prime demonstrates that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset can emulate the PC title *Resident Evil Requiem* on Android via the GameHub emulator. By configuring 720p resolution and enabling FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 in Performance mode, indoor scenes reach up to 100 FPS while outdoor...
Power On: Apple just announced the $599 MacBook Neo. Now it turns its attention to the ‘Ultra’ line with upcoming foldable iPhone, touch-screen MacBook, AI AirPods and more. Details here - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-08/apple-to-expand-ultra-lines-after-599-macbook-neo-3d-printed-aluminum-imacs-mmhpa12d?srnd=undefined
My oldest and rarest Apple related artifact, a “blue box” - authenticated by @stevewoz - from the early 1970s when he and Steve Jobs made and sold these devices to allow free long distance phone calls. The chips and board...
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme has posted early Geekbench 6 scores that outpace Intel's Core Ultra X9 388H, the flagship of the upcoming Panther Lake line. In the ASUS Zenbook A16 test, the Snapdragon achieved 4,033 single‑core and 23,198 multi‑core...
The Kingston Dual USB-A/USB-C Portable 1TB SSD is one of the most fascinating demos I've recorded: A capacious storage device, it's super fast, but you can also see it negotiate optimal transfer speed with MacOS. Check it out: https://t.co/EUsSw8E8tF #ssd...
Vape battery-powered car boasts 18-mile range, 35mph top speed, USB-C charging port — 500 vape batteries power early 2000s Reva G.Wiz https://t.co/HqicDsclOM
University of Twente researchers, led by PhD candidate Frank Somhorst, have devised a photon‑filtering technique that merges multiple imperfect photons into a single, higher‑quality photon. The method promises up to a four‑fold reduction in the number of photons required for each...
The author stopped rationing AI experiments to $5 per API call and built a desktop AI workstation to run models locally. By moving from costly token‑based services to a self‑hosted stack, he eliminated the per‑request expense and regained uninterrupted development...
Samsung has begun rolling out a major software update for its Galaxy Watch lineup, incorporating the February security patch along with stability and performance improvements. The update, ranging from 390 MB to 428 MB depending on the model, also adds battery life...
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $347,318 contract to Rockwell Collins to repair and reconfigure TacNet 1.0 datalink radios used on the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) and Harpoon Block II+ missiles. The sole‑source award, issued by the Naval Air Systems Command’s Precision...
The Tennessee Army National Guard has issued solicitations to purchase small unmanned aerial systems, including the Neros Archer, FlightWave Edge 130, and ModalAI Stinger Vision FPV drones, for use by the 117th Regiment Regional Training Institute. Each solicitation calls for two...
Apple unveiled MacBook Pro models powered by the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with shipments starting March 11. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that a higher‑end MacBook Pro featuring a touchscreen and OLED display is slated for a late‑2026 launch, possibly branded...
Apple is developing a 3‑D‑printed aluminum chassis for future Apple Watch models and potentially iPhone enclosures, building on its titanium‑printing success with the Watch Ultra 3. The new process aims to cut raw‑material usage, lower production costs, and enable complex internal...
Apple is expected to introduce a refreshed iMac color palette later this year, according to Mark Gurman's Bloomberg Power On newsletter. The current M4 iMac, launched in October 2024, ships in seven hues—blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, green, and silver. While...
Mesa 26.1 now includes initial Nova Lake P device support for Intel’s ANV Vulkan and Iris Gallium3D drivers. The new bits add nine PCI IDs but remain hidden behind the FORCE_PROBE option, as the implementation is still experimental. This merge follows...
Security researcher xssfox reverse‑engineered a Tomar Strobecom II emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) system and demonstrated that an Arduino‑based infrared transmitter can spoof the signal to turn traffic lights green. The analysis revealed the protocol relies on pulse‑skipping infrared bursts and...
Linux 7.0 kernel includes a fix for Apple Magic Trackpad 2 battery reporting when connected via USB. The change modifies the hid‑magicmouse driver to correct an HID descriptor length check, restoring accurate battery level display. The fix is part of the...
Hyundai Motor Group has donated four autonomous firefighting robots to fire stations across South Korea, built on the HR‑Sherpa unmanned vehicle platform. The robots combine a water cannon, infrared and regular cameras, temperature‑resistant tires, and a self‑spraying cooling system that...
NASA has granted HEBI Robotics an $850,000 Phase II SBIR contract to develop and test space‑rated actuation hardware. The two‑year effort will produce modular actuators and compatible avionics for low‑Earth‑orbit and geosynchronous missions. HEBI’s technology aims to survive ionizing radiation and...
Gravis Robotics announced its full commercial rollout in the United States at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026, showcasing live autonomous earth‑moving equipment alongside partners Develon and Hitachi. The company introduced Gravis Copilot, a machine‑guidance platform that makes existing fleets autonomy‑ready without altering workflows. Deployments...
Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) offers non‑volatile, high‑speed performance with virtually infinite endurance, positioning it as a potential "universal memory." Industry analysts forecast the global MRAM market to expand from roughly $912 million in 2025 to $4.8 billion by 2035, a compound annual growth...
Amazon’s latest Echo Show 8 refresh brings a smoother Netflix experience, with built‑in access, rapid QR‑code sign‑in, and refined voice controls. The 8‑inch screen streams at 1280 × 800 resolution and lacks HDR, delivering acceptable but not premium picture quality. Audio performance, however,...
A Founder's Edition RTX 4090 repeatedly ramps its fans to full speed for about five seconds within 24 hours after a Windows or Linux reinstall. The spike occurs regardless of workload, with idle temperatures around 35 °C and gaming peaks in the low‑60 °C...
