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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.
EarthDaily released the first public images from its EDC‑01 satellite, confirming that the ABB‑built imaging system meets daily global‑monitoring standards. The satellite digitizes 20 billion pixels per second and carries 16 multispectral assemblies covering 22 spectral bands. EarthDaily will launch six additional satellites in May 2026, moving toward a 10‑satellite constellation slated for full commercial operation by summer 2026. The payload’s near‑diffraction‑limit performance rivals Sentinel‑2 while offering higher spatial precision.
DHD Audio will showcase firmware 10.4 at the 2026 NAB Show, extending capabilities of its DX2, RX2, SX2, TX2 mixers, RM1 portable unit, and XC3/XD3/XS2 processing cores. The update adds flex channels, mic preamp control, and channel categories, enabling more...
Keychron has added the Q5 HE 8K to its ultra‑fast gaming lineup, offering a compact 1800‑layout keyboard that retains a full numeric keypad. Priced at $239.99, the wired‑only device shares the series’ aluminum chassis, polyurethane gasket mount, double‑shot PBT keycaps,...
The PeakDo LinkPower 2 is a 99 Wh battery pack engineered to mount directly onto the Starlink Mini, keeping the combined unit under the 100 Wh airline carry‑on limit. It offers three charging interfaces—USB‑C Power Delivery, a magnetic DC connector, and a standard...
Wolfspeed announced the industry’s first commercially available 10 kV silicon‑carbide (SiC) power MOSFET, the CPM3‑10000‑0300A die. The device promises a 158,000‑year dielectric lifetime, sub‑10 ns rise time and up to 99% conversion efficiency. Wolfspeed says the technology can cut system cost by...
oToBrite unveiled plug‑and‑play GMSL2 camera adapters that convert NVIDIA Jetson Orin developer kits into rugged, multi‑camera vision platforms. The kits support four or eight GMSL2 cameras via standard FAKRA connectors and include driver bundles with JetPack 6.2 for immediate testing. Designed...
There's still work needed to make the new Pixel desktop mode better than Samsung DeX, but it does one thing right: it supports multiple users. Now I can have my work and personal profiles separate. @MadeGoogle @GooglePixel_US #Pixel10a #madebygoogle https://t.co/iL7fcZhXw0
Raytheon has been awarded a firm‑fixed‑price contract worth $183.68 million to supply new hardware and services for the Patriot missile system in the United Arab Emirates, bringing the total value of the programme to $281.15 million. The award, made under Foreign Military...
NuPhy has launched the Creative Engine nSA keycap set, a low‑profile collection priced at $49.95 and comprising 126 keys. The set draws visual inspiration from Adobe Illustrator’s UI, featuring three shades of gray and bright yellow accent caps with dye‑sublimation...
Contour Touch, the ergonomic trackpad that won the 2026 iF Design Award, combines a full‑sized glass touch surface with a frictionless wrist rest. The device supports eight multi‑gesture commands and four shortcut buttons, aiming to alleviate wrist, neck, and shoulder...
STMicroelectronics introduced the STM32U3B5 and STM32U3C5 microcontrollers, expanding its ultra‑low‑power Cortex‑M33 family. Both devices combine up to 640 KB SRAM, 2 MB flash, and a new hardware signal processor (HSP) accelerator that can run AI/ML workloads on energy‑harvesting power sources. The STM32U3C5...
Blackmagic Design has launched the Ultimatte Smart Remote 4 G2, a lower‑cost controller that retains the full feature set of its predecessor while dropping the price to $2,579. The device can manage up to eight Ultimatte 12 processors over 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet and now...
This guy built a hat with cameras. What does it all mean? I asked Grok to explain it like if I was a nine-year-old: https://t.co/yjJWALOLqV Helping translate nerd to English. :-)
AntennaWare announced a partnership with Morse Micro to replace traditional monopole antennas in Wi‑Fi HaLow deployments with its low‑profile Bodywave™ antenna. The Bodywave™ design delivers 6‑12 dB higher link margins in non‑line‑of‑sight scenarios, effectively doubling range or halving power consumption. This...
NVIDIA has halted production of its China‑focused H200 Hopper GPU at TSMC, leaving roughly 250,000 units in inventory awaiting U.S. export clearance and Chinese import permits. The pause follows export‑control constraints that limit the chips to non‑security‑sensitive applications. NVIDIA plans...
Demand from Alibaba and Other Giants Boosts China’s Homegrown Memory Suppliers Wait, are the controls on memory "working" and did they make sense in the first place? https://t.co/c6dfq2skXK
Other World Computing (OWC) unveiled a suite of storage and connectivity accessories designed for Apple’s newly released MacBook Neo. The lineup includes the Mercury Elite Pro Mini, two Envoy Pro SSDs (Mini and Elektron), the standard OWC Envoy USB‑C NVMe drives, and...
AI data center construction is accelerating, with tech firms targeting 85 GW of power by 2030—about 20% more than the current grid can supply. Start‑ups like Cloverleaf Infrastructure are emerging as “powered land” brokers, securing utility contracts and rural acreage for...
Tech giants Amazon and Google are betting that generative AI assistants—Alexa+ and Gemini—will finally make smart homes practical for mainstream consumers. Earlier smart‑home attempts floundered because devices were hard to configure, required ongoing software updates, and raised privacy concerns. Executives...
MSI announced a limited‑time promotion pairing its X870E and B850 motherboards with a complimentary Steam key for the upcoming action‑RPG Crimson Desert. The offer runs from March 6 to April 6, 2026, and targets gamers seeking high‑performance hardware. MSI highlights the boards’ next‑generation USB4,...
OEMs are driving faster design cycles and enhanced security amid evolving vehicle architectures and compliance requirements. https://t.co/h9d6HBTGMr #automotive #automotivesecurity
Marathon’s limited‑edition DualSense controller launched on March 5, 2026 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. The controller mirrors the standard DualSense in feel and functionality, featuring Marathon‑themed lime‑green and black decals baked into the plastic. Reviewers note the design is tasteful, though...
Micron Technology is benefiting from an unprecedented surge in memory prices, driven by a tight supply of high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) and soaring demand from hyperscale cloud providers. The price rally has pushed Micron's gross margins to historic levels and set...
Supply chain management is being transformed by rapid advances in sensor technology, with the logistics sensor market projected to grow from $10.5 billion in 2024 to $25.8 billion by 2033. Ambient IoT, exemplified by Wiliot’s battery‑free Pixel tags, is giving Walmart item‑level...
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, slated for early 2027, pairs the Qualcomm X105 modem with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, delivering up to 14.8 Gbps download speeds and 30 % better energy efficiency. The phone adds low‑Earth‑orbit satellite communication and NB‑IoT support, enabling voice,...
negative call going aroundo on $MU- Bytedance and Tencent are in talks to Buy more DRAM and NAND flash form two China firms. ChangXin and Yangtze Memory Technologie could pressure WDC MU SNDK https://t.co/ZXWt84acxg
Labubu sues 3D printer maker Bambu Lab for items made by its users — MakerWorld design repository in hot water over IP theft by its users https://t.co/j5PlQ5wuG6 @stlDenise3D
Texas Instruments announced a partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate safe humanoid robot deployment. The collaboration merges TI’s real‑time motor control, sensing, radar and power technologies with NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor compute and Holoscan ecosystem. A sensor‑fusion solution using TI’s IWR6243 mmWave radar...
Reelables unveiled a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Smart Label indoor tracking solution that delivers location accuracy up to 10 centimeters, matching ultra‑wideband performance at a fraction of the cost. The system combines Reelables’ flexible smart labels with IOSEA’s SEAgnal AoA RTLS...
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The commercial UAV sector is approaching a post‑Part 108 era where fleet‑based operations will dominate, shifting focus from single‑aircraft flight time to rapid aircraft turnaround. Operators must choose between battery‑swapping docks that deliver minute‑level exchanges and fast‑charging stations that minimize inventory...
Apple unveiled the M4 iPad Air, slotting the new M4 processor into the familiar Air chassis. The device offers a 30% CPU/GPU uplift, 12 GB of RAM and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, while adding Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support. Pricing stays at...
Trimble announced that its Roadworks paving control platform will integrate GSSI’s PaveScan RS ground‑penetrating radar sensor. The integration delivers real‑time asphalt compaction metrics, mapping dielectric profiles and air‑void percentages on each pass. Trimble and its SITECH dealer network will also...
Sahko unveiled a cyber‑punk‑styled DIY smartwatch at the Open Sauce event, featuring a flexible printed circuit board and wrap‑around high‑brightness displays. The watch uses salvaged disposable vape batteries and an STM32 microcontroller to deliver custom animations and menus while keeping...
Circuits Integrated Hellas (CIH) and Reach Power have signed a multi‑year memorandum of understanding to co‑develop integrated RF/mmWave and wireless power‑at‑a‑distance (WPDT) solutions. CIH will supply custom semiconductor designs, beamforming architectures and heterogeneous integration, while Reach contributes its proven power‑beaming...
Windows Task Manager is a convenient, built‑in diagnostic tool, but its percentages simplify complex system behavior. CPU usage is shown as an averaged figure across all cores, masking single‑core spikes. Memory usage includes cached and standby data that can be...
Loop Capital has initiated Astera Labs (ALAB) with a buy rating and a $250 price target, implying roughly 120% upside from its recent close. The analyst positions Astera as the most diversified AI‑silicon pure‑play outside Nvidia, poised to benefit from...
Apple’s 15‑inch M4 MacBook Air with 24 GB RAM has hit a historic low of $1,299 on Amazon, the cheapest price recorded by price‑tracking tools. The deal arrives just after Apple unveiled the newer M5‑based Air, which offers modest performance gains...
The post explains that AI performance in 2026 hinges more on hardware than algorithms, with GPUs—originally built for graphics—serving as the foundation for neural‑network training. It outlines the engineering journey from high‑level RTL and Verilog code through physical design to...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is confronting an AI‑driven NAND shortage that has driven storage prices sharply higher. The handheld’s 256 GB internal capacity is quickly consumed by modern titles—Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alone occupies roughly 102.5 GB—forcing gamers to consider costly microSD Express cards. As...
Philips introduced the Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights at IFA 2025, offering 7‑metre and 14‑metre base kits plus 21‑metre extensions. Priced at £139.99/£249.99 in the UK, the lights feature full‑colour, IP65‑rated globes that integrate with the Hue Bridge for app‑based...
imec and Atlas Data Storage have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate synthetic DNA‑based data storage, combining Atlas’s ASIC design and DNA synthesis expertise with imec’s advanced chip fabrication capabilities. The collaboration produced a monolithic nano‑scale electrochemical array built on...
Samsung Display showcased a golf‑ball impact simulator at MWC 2026 to prove the durability of its latest foldable OLED panels. The new screens feature a thicker ultra‑thin glass layer and a titanium backplate, boosting shock resistance. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 now boasts a...
The Ultion Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with an integrated Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder, delivering a polished, high‑security solution for UK UPVC doors. Priced at £339, the package adds roughly £100 over a...
Ultion’s new Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with a purpose‑built Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder for £339. The lock features brushless motor speeds, built‑in Wi‑Fi, Thread (Matter‑compatible) and a rechargeable magnetic battery lasting up to 12 months...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series now includes a second NFC antenna positioned higher on the device, enabling users to complete contactless payments by tapping the top edge as well as the traditional rear center. Independent testing confirmed the top‑edge tap works on...
Google rolled out its March 2026 security update, version vCP1A.260305.016, aimed at the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10a devices, with a focus on lingering graphics problems in the Pixel 10 series. The patch addresses screen freezes, fuzzy displays, background blur,...
Philips has introduced Rembra, a next‑generation CT system built for acute and high‑throughput imaging environments. The scanner delivers ultra‑fast reconstruction speeds of up to 106 images per second and can support as many as 270 examinations per day. It features...
Reuters: Top Chinese semiconductor executives have called for a coordinated national effort to develop operational lithography systems during the 2026-2030 period, underlining Beijing's push for greater technological self-reliance. @lauriechenwords https://t.co/uab1DaTkwQ
FT, citing sources: Nvidia has stopped production of chips intended for the Chinese market, betting that regulatory barriers in Washington and Beijing will continue to limit sales to China. @zijing_wu https://t.co/WzcEVP1osx
Semtech Corp announced it has acquired HieFo Corp for approximately $34 million in cash. HieFo supplies indium phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices, including lasers and gain chips, used in data‑center interconnects. The deal, cleared by CFIUS, expands Semtech’s domestic semiconductor portfolio and...
