Today's Hardware Pulse
Nvidia driver adds DLSS 5 profile options, hinting at next‑gen AI rendering
Nvidia's GeForce Game Ready driver 610.47 introduces three new profile settings—Enable DLSS NR override, Enable DLSS NR SL override, and Override DLSS NR presets—suggesting continued development of its upcoming DLSS 5 neural‑rendering technology. The earlier DLSS 5 reveal sparked debate over AI‑driven image alteration, after which Nvidia fell silent on the feature.
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By the numbers: Cyient Semiconductors raises $30M Series A
Power Semiconductor Lead Times Hit 30 Weeks as AI Drives 800V Shift
Rapid AI server expansion is forcing data centers to adopt higher‑voltage power architectures, with 800 VDC solutions gaining traction. Lead times for power semiconductors have stretched to roughly 30 weeks as demand outpaces capacity at mature process nodes. Suppliers such as Infineon are promoting silicon‑carbide, gallium‑nitride and silicon hybrids, while Texas Instruments projects quarterly revenue of $5‑$5.4 billion, surpassing forecasts. The supply squeeze highlights a looming bottleneck in the power‑conversion supply chain.
Motif Neurotech Receives FDA IDE Approval to Initiate RESONATE Trial of Motif XCS System in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Motif Neurotech has secured FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to launch the RESONATE early feasibility study of its Motif XCS System in patients with treatment‑resistant depression who have failed at least two medications. The trial will monitor 12‑month safety, symptom...
Qendra Gets €162K to Scale Quantum Computing Systems
Zurich‑based Qendra has secured €162,000 (approximately $178,000) in seed funding from Venture Kick to accelerate its quantum‑control platform. The startup builds on ETH Zurich’s trapped‑ion research, aiming to simplify and synchronize lasers, cameras, and other hardware in quantum experiments. By delivering...
KOSPI Surges +2.15%: Semiconductor Earnings Concentration Drives All-Time High
The KOSPI jumped 2.15% to an all‑time high as semiconductor earnings from Intel, Samsung and SK Hynix sparked a concentrated rally. Samsung (25.45% weight) and SK Hynix (17.19% weight) together drove 72.8% of the index’s gain, accounting for roughly $1.3 billion of foreign...
From Alarms to Insights: How RFID Is Redefining the Future of Retail Loss Prevention
Retail loss‑prevention is shifting from a binary alarm system to data‑driven insight by layering RFID onto existing Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS). RFID tags assign a unique identifier to each SKU, enabling stores to know exactly what was taken, whether it...
Quantum Art Adds $40M in Funding to Scale Quantum Computing Systems
Quantum Art announced that its Series A financing has grown to $140 million, adding $40 million to an earlier $100 million round. The round was led by Bedford Ridge Capital and included new investors such as Hudson Bay Capital, Poalim Equity, LIP Ventures,...
NTT to Triple Data Centre Capacity as Part of AI-Native Network Plan
Japanese telecom giant NTT announced an AI‑native infrastructure plan, AIOWN, to triple its data‑centre capacity to 1 GW by 2033. The company currently operates 160 sites with 300 MW of power and is adding three new centres—Tochigi (100 MW), Inzai/Shiroi (250 MW) and a...
Pace Plans 100MW "Texas First" Data Center in Glasscock County
Austin‑based developer Pace announced the Lone Star Project, a 100 MW data center in Glasscock County that will initially run on behind‑the‑meter natural‑gas power. The campus is engineered for AI workloads and is designed to expand up to 1 GW as demand...
Denso Mulls $9 B Withdrawal of Rohm Takeover, Threatening Japan’s Chip Supply Chain
Denso Corp. is considering pulling its $9 billion acquisition proposal for semiconductor maker Rohm Co., after failing to secure the target’s support. The possible retreat could fragment Japan’s power‑chip consolidation and reverberate through automotive and data‑center supply chains.
Memory Stocks Set to Double as AI Fuels Growth
NEW: We dug into this white hot Memory Stock trade that has helped $DRAM become the fastest growing theme ETF of all time w/ BI's semiconductor analyst Jake Silverman. He explains what memory is, the AI connection, where in cycle...
MIT‑IBM Lab Unveils "EnergAIzer" To Cut AI Data‑Center Power Use
MIT researchers and the MIT‑IBM Watson AI Lab introduced EnergAIzer, a rapid estimation method that predicts the electricity consumption of AI workloads in seconds. The tool targets a looming surge in data‑center power demand—projected to reach up to 12% of...
GPU Prices Have Stopped Climbing, But the Market Is Still Broken
GPU prices have largely plateaued after a surge driven by AI demand, but the market remains distorted. Entry‑level RTX 5050 and RTX 5060 are roughly 5% above MSRP, while mid‑range RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB sits about 23% over MSRP and high‑end RTX 5090 commands $3.5‑$4k,...
Citi Raises Dell Tech Price Target to $235 on Strong H2 Guidance
Citi upgraded Dell Technologies, raising its price target to $235 per share from $180 and keeping a Buy rating. The move follows Dell's record $113.5 billion FY2026 revenue, strong AI‑driven order visibility and optimistic FY27 guidance, underscoring confidence in the large‑cap...
What Is Ethernet? Everything You Need to Know About Wired Networks
Ethernet remains the backbone of wired networking, offering faster, more reliable and secure connections than Wi‑Fi. Originating at Xerox PARC in 1973, the IEEE 802.3 standard has evolved from 10 Mbps to 40 Gbps for residential use, with each generation maintaining backward...
SK Hynix Wins IEEE Corporate Innovation Award for AI Computing with HBM
SK hynix was honored with the 2026 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award for its role in expanding AI computing through high‑bandwidth memory (HBM). The Seoul‑based chipmaker highlighted stable mass production across all HBM generations and pledged to deepen partnerships with global...
“The CPU Is Reinserting Itself”, Will Reach Parity with GPUs for AI Workloads: Tan
Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan told analysts that CPUs are regaining prominence in AI, with the CPU‑to‑GPU inference ratio moving from 1:8 to 1:4 and heading toward parity. The chipmaker posted a $3.7 billion loss for Q1 2026 but beat revenue guidance,...
Tesla Admits HW3 Can't Deliver Unsupervised FSD, Sparking Bull‑bear Clash
On April 23, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors that the Hardware 3 computer installed in millions of vehicles lacks the memory bandwidth needed for unsupervised Full Self‑Driving. The admission triggered a split among analysts and investors as the company...
This Beefy 850W Asus ROG Strix 80+ Platinum PSU Is a Third Off From Amazon
Asus has slashed the price of its ROG Strix 850 W 80+ Platinum power supply to £120 (≈$150) on Amazon UK, a 33% discount from the £180 (≈$225) suggested retail price. The unit offers Platinum‑level efficiency, ten‑year warranty, and uses GaN...
SweGaN Wins Commercial Orders Worth SEK25m From Global Customers
SweGaN AB announced commercial framework agreements worth roughly SEK 25 million ($2.8 million) from customers in Europe, Asia and the United States. The contracts, spanning data‑center power devices and defense‑grade RF components, will generate revenue over the next 6‑18 months. The company also appointed...
AMD VPE 2.0 Support Merged For Mesa 26.2
AMD’s VPE 2.0 engine has been merged into the Mesa 26.2 graphics driver, paving the way for support on future RDNA 5 Radeon GPUs. The VPE engine, first introduced with RDNA 3.5 and expanded in RDNA 4, provides a general‑purpose copy engine for HDR...
Musk Teams with Intel for Terafab Plans
Elon Musk announced a partnership with Intel to build a series of advanced semiconductor fabs, dubbed “Terafab,” aimed at delivering a terawatt of AI processing capacity per year within the next decade. The initial phase involves a $25 billion investment in...
Nvidia Unveils AI Model to Accelerate Quantum Error Correction, Boosting Hybrid Computing
Nvidia revealed a new AI model designed to improve quantum computer calibration and error correction, claiming speed gains of 2.5 times and accuracy threefold over traditional methods. The technology, already deployed at several research labs, underscores Nvidia's strategy to dominate...
Onsemi Expands Partnership with NIO to Power 900V EV Platforms
Onsemi announced an expanded strategic collaboration with NIO to support the Chinese automaker’s shift from 400V to 900V electric‑vehicle architectures using onsemi’s EliteSiC enhanced M3e technology. The partnership, unveiled ahead of the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, aims to improve range,...
Five Printers that Are Actually Cool (and Not Annoying)
The article spotlights five standout consumer printers that blend novelty with practicality. The Hapiko Stickerbox, a $130 AI‑driven sticker printer for kids, offers Wi‑Fi connectivity and parental oversight. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link+ retails for about $166 and prints instant‑film photos...
How RFID Is Reshaping Health and Wellness Supply Chains: Q&A with Suresh Palliparambil
Impinj’s SVP Suresh Palliparambil explains how the latest RAIN RFID Gen2X chips deliver true item‑level visibility across health‑and‑wellness supply chains. The Gen2X standard, launched in December 2024, improves tag sensitivity, read range and filtering, enabling reliable reads of small, liquid‑filled...
VitaLink – A Foldable 180° Keyboard with an Integrated 13-Inch 4K Touchscreen (Crowdfunding)
VitaLink is a foldable 180° keyboard that integrates a 13‑inch 4K (3840×1600) touchscreen, offering a portable dual‑screen solution for laptops, tablets, mini PCs and smartphones. The aluminum chassis folds to a 20 mm thickness, weighs 1.2 kg, and includes RGB‑backlit scissor‑switch keys,...
Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem Strengthens Data and AI Integration
At Hannover Messe 2026, Siemens unveiled major upgrades to its Industrial Edge platform, adding a generally available Industrial AI Suite, decentralized SCADA capabilities, and version 2.0 of Edge Management with IEC 62443‑4‑2 certified security. The platform now supports bidirectional data sync via...
HPC Cloud Company Crunchbits Rebrands as Synteq HPC
US‑based HPC cloud provider Crunchbits has rebranded as Synteq HPC, a change that took effect on April 23. The rebrand coincides with the launch of two new data‑center locations in Dallas, Texas, and Sofia, Bulgaria—Synteq’s first European site—bringing the total to more...
ECSite, VIAVI Partner to Drive Hyperscale Data Center Fiber Testing
ECSite has integrated its end‑to‑end automation platform with VIAVI’s SmartClass Fiber MPOLx test sets, creating a streamlined workflow for hyperscale data‑center fiber testing. The combined solution automates test execution, validation, and cloud‑based reporting, cutting manual error rates from 10% to...
RAM Shortage Forces DIY Production, Sparks Consumer Revolt
The RAM crisis just got so bad that YouTubers are making it in their sheds — and our only hope now is a consumer rebellion https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/the-ram-crisis-just-got-so-bad-that-youtubers-are-making-it-in-their-sheds-and-our-only-hope-now-is-a-consumer-rebellion
Skild Brain Teams with Jetson Thor for Advanced Robotics
Skild Brain Pairs With Jetson Thor to Power Next-Gen #Robotics Intelligence by @CyberRobooo #Robot #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/6tVH6PoYzn
The MATCH Act: America’s New Plan to Break Chinese AI
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the MATCH Act, targeting maintenance, updates and technical support for Chinese semiconductor fabs. By cutting after‑sale services, the law aims to erode chip yields and raise operating costs in China’s AI supply chain....
Data Centers Face Scrutiny over Rising Water Consumption
Data centers are under fire for their voracious electricity use. Now communities are worried about their water use as well as we head into a dry summer. https://t.co/6fnM7j9dsT
Miniature Pacemaker Revolutionizes Cardiac Care
Tiny Pacemaker, Big Impact: A Breakthrough in Cardiac Care by @pascal_bornet #HealthTech #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Tech #Technology https://t.co/D8qNgYkx5i
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Is Selling Out with the Linux Version Beating Windows
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro, marketed as a “MacBook Pro for Linux users,” has sold out of its first six production batches, with demand far exceeding the company’s forecast. The Ubuntu‑preinstalled configuration is outselling the Windows version, and the company is already on batch 9...
Smart TV vs Media Player: Which Suits Signage?
Discover the differences between a Smart TV and a dedicated media player for digital signage. https://t.co/qxi3cYU7iX
Smart Trash Can Automatically Detects and Captures Waste
This Smart Trash Can Tracks and Catches Thrown Garbage Automatically by @IamKyros69 #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/1pg0NtOn3M
EPRI: Local AI for Energy Research
EPRI has deployed Dell’s Pro Max workstation equipped with NVIDIA’s Grace Blackwell GB10 superchip to run custom AI workloads entirely on‑premises. The system supports up to 200 billion‑parameter models, 128 GB of unified memory, and delivers roughly 1 petaFLOP of AI performance, enabling...
Foreign Buyers Split: Cheap Chinese Lidars Vs. Non‑China Production
Some foreign clients are willing to purchase lidars from Robosense's Chinese production lines, which usually have a smaller price tag, while others insist on a "in global, for global" approach of production outside of China for markets outside of China....
EU RoHS Compliance in 2026: What to Expect
EU RoHS compliance in 2026 will focus on tightening lead exemptions, revised thresholds, and a wave of expiry dates. Delegated directives adopted in November 2025 become effective on 1 July 2026, requiring manufacturers to track exemption changes, submit renewals, or substitute restricted substances....
AI PCs, Endpoint Security and the End of Time-Based Refresh Cycles
Enterprises are moving AI workloads from the cloud to the endpoint, giving rise to the AI PC – a laptop or desktop equipped with on‑device neural processing units. Analysts project AI PCs will capture 55 % of the PC market by...
BrioHealth Secures FDA Approval to Launch BrioVAD System Trial
BrioHealth Solutions received conditional FDA approval to launch the Brio4Kids trial, testing its BrioVAD left ventricular assist device in children with advanced heart failure. Enrollment in the U.S. study is slated for mid‑2026, with initial data expected in the fourth...
OpenAI Reportedly Developing Its Own Smartphone Chips with MediaTek and Qualcomm
Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo says OpenAI is collaborating with MediaTek and Qualcomm to develop custom smartphone processors, with Luxshare as the exclusive system‑design and manufacturing partner. The chips are slated for mass production in 2028, with specifications expected to be locked...
Compute Scarcity May Soon Become a Real Concern
Is it time to worry about compute scarcity? by @antgrasso #ArtificialIntelligence #IT #Tech #Technology https://t.co/MeGTOeL3cx
Taranis Capital and Emaar Executive Company Partner to Build Next-Gen Data Centres in Saudi Arabia
Taranis Capital Limited, a DFSA‑regulated investment firm based in the DIFC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Emaar Executive Company (EEC) to develop, build and operate a portfolio of carrier‑neutral data‑centre campuses across Saudi Arabia. The facilities are planned...
When Semiconductor Materials Misbehave
The semiconductor industry’s shift to heterogeneous integration is exposing a widening gap between laboratory‑tested material specs and real‑world production performance. As advanced packaging stacks incorporate dozens of new dielectrics, metals, and polymers, cross‑domain interactions create failure modes that traditional simulation...
Smart T-Shirt Piloted at Leicester to Support Diagnosis of Breathing Pattern Disorders
A pilot in Leicester is testing Atride’s Anasa® Smart Shirt, a wearable t‑shirt that embeds nanotech sensors to continuously monitor breathing patterns. The device’s data will be benchmarked against the current gold‑standard motion‑capture photography to assess accuracy for diagnosing breathing...
CHERRY MX 8.3 Pro Mechanical Keyboard Launches with 8K Polling and LCD Control
Cherry has launched the MX 8.3 Pro, a premium tenkeyless mechanical keyboard that blends an 80% layout with high‑performance features for gamers and productivity users. The board introduces MX Lumina Brown tactile switches and supports tri‑mode connectivity—USB‑C wired, 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth—delivering up...
What Is Crucial for the Future of Chip Production
The semiconductor sector’s surge in AI‑driven chips is driving unprecedented water consumption, with a single fab using 20‑38 million litres daily and TSMC alone consuming 101 billion litres in 2023. Around 40% of existing and newly announced fabs sit in regions projected...
Dedicated Dictation Hardware Needs Better Mics, iOS Tweaks
It’s the first time I tested out a hardware that’s dedicated to dictation. In my usage, I felt that it needed better mics and also iOS restrictions limitations were a roadblock. I feel as dictation apps are rising, we will...