Today's Hardware Pulse
Nvidia driver hints at next‑gen DLSS 5 work
Nvidia’s GeForce Game Ready driver 610.47 adds three new profile options—Enable DLSS NR override, Enable DLSS NR SL override, and Override DLSS NR presets—suggesting continued development of DLSS 5 neural‑rendering technology. The earlier DLSS 5 reveal had sparked debate over AI‑driven image alteration, and the new driver hints at a quiet but ongoing effort.
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By the numbers: Cyient Semiconductors raises $30M Series A
FAA Launches Biggest ATC Modernization Since the Jet Age, Adding Fiber Optics and Digital Strips
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a multi‑year, $?? billion modernization of the U.S. air‑traffic‑control system, replacing half of the legacy copper network with fiber‑optic lines, upgrading thousands of radios and radars, and digitizing flight‑strip processes. The plan also sparked a record recruitment drive, drawing over 8,000 applicants in 13 hours.
GitHub Repo’s Quantum ECDLP Claim Disproved by Classical Randomness Test
A GitHub repository that touted a quantum attack on the elliptic‑curve discrete logarithm problem (ECDLP) using IBM Quantum hardware was shown to produce the same key‑recovery rates when the quantum backend was swapped for a simple /dev/urandom source. The finding...
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Delivers Stunning Shots in One Month
I used the Oppo Find X9 Ultra for a month as my primary phone, taking over 2,000 photos and videos. Here are my favorites https://t.co/13uYknt9Xu
Can the Steam Controller Justify the Price Hike Over Sony's DualSense?
Valve’s upcoming Steam Controller has leaked at a $100 price tag, roughly $25 more than Sony’s DualSense. The controller’s standout trackpads fail to offset the premium cost in a market saturated with cheaper options. Simultaneously, Valve’s broader Steam Machine initiative...
Foundation Tests Humanoid Robot Soldiers in Ukraine, Securing $24 Million Pentagon Contract
Foundation, a robotics startup, conducted a closed‑pilot demonstration of its Phantom humanoid robots in Ukraine, showing they can retrieve supplies under fire. The test follows a $24 million contract with the U.S. Pentagon and has ignited debate over the future of...
CORE One INDX Enables Ultra‑Efficient 8‑Tool 3D Printing
And people call us crazy for making super efficient 8 tool-changing 3D Printer 😇 This is everyday viable only on the CORE One INDX with it's 13 milligrams of waste per tool change. On everything else it is a wasteful...
Circular Economy in Electronics: Extending Hardware Life
The electronics sector faces a paradox of mounting e‑waste and chronic semiconductor shortages, prompting a shift toward circular practices in industrial automation. Refurbishing PLCs, drives, and I/O modules can slash acquisition costs by 30‑50% while avoiding costly forced upgrades. Repair...
Magnetic Seal Instantly Stops Water, Acid, Oil Leaks
Revolutionary Magnetic Seal Stops Water, Acid, and Oil Leaks Instantly by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/2JURwCrKbp
Fluxonium Qubits Mitigate Interactions, Enabling High-Fidelity Gates in Scalable Systems
Researchers at Hefei National Laboratory and USTC unveiled a scalable quantum‑computing architecture built on fluxonium qubits that tackles a hidden source of error: persistent couplings involving non‑computational levels. By decoupling computational states while keeping tunable links between these ancillary levels,...
Goodbye, Silicone Tips: The Galaxy Buds Able Leak Reveals a Radical New Look
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds Able, an open‑ear earbud that clips onto the ear instead of sealing the canal. The device is positioned as a hearing‑assistance and health‑focused accessory that syncs with Samsung’s Watch, Ring and Health platforms. Launches originally...
Hive Thermostat Review: Smart Heating Control that Tracks Your Spending
British Gas‑owned Hive offers a smart thermostat priced at $151 plus a $89 hub, with optional Hive+ analytics at $5 per month after a free year. The device installs via a certified professional and connects to the Hive Home app...
Apple II Debuted 1977, Stayed in Production Until 1993
#WaybackWeekend. April 16, 1977. The Apple ][ was first introduced. Over the next 11 years several new models within the Apple ][ product family would be released. The last manufactured Apple ][ e ceased in November...
Robotic Plastering Machine Automates Wall Construction
#Robotic Wall Plastering Machine Brings Automation to Construction by @gigadgets_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/mOGbixaXZR
Digital Mini Scale ON BALANCE MTT-200 Reading 50g Weight Wrongly
A user reports that their ON BALANCE MTT-200 digital mini scale consistently displays a 50 g reading instead of the actual weight. The owner attempted a calibration by pressing the button, which prompted the scale to show 200 g, indicating it expects...
Pixel 10a Hits Amazon’s Lowest Price Yet
The Google Pixel 10a is one of the best budget phones you can buy, according to our testing, and it's now available for its lowest-ever price on Amazon. https://t.co/j0Bn0h4y2H
Nikon: Upgrade From D7100
A photographer who bought a Nikon D7100 in 2014 is weighing an upgrade to Nikon's mirrorless line, specifically the Z6 III or the higher‑resolution Z8. The key question is whether to retain the existing F‑mount lenses using Nikon's FTZ adapter or...
Intel Diamond Rapids Reportedly Not Coming Until 2027: Xeon 7 Leak Puts Pressure on Intel’s Server Roadmap
Intel’s upcoming P‑core Xeon generation, Diamond Rapids, is reportedly postponed from a 2026 launch to mid‑2027, according to a leak cited by Tom’s Hardware and Wccftech. The delay creates a gap between the efficiency‑focused Xeon 6 (Clearwater Forest) slated for early...
NVIDIA Neural Texture Compression: AI-Powered Compression Aims to Alleviate VRAM Pressure in PC Games
NVIDIA unveiled Neural Texture Compression (NTC) within its RTX Kit, leveraging tiny neural networks to store and reconstruct textures more efficiently. In a technical demo the method reduced texture memory from roughly 6.5 GB to about 970 MB, an 85 % cut while...
TSMC’s Roadmap Through 2029: A13, A12, and a Sober Look at the Sub-1-Nm Rumors
At the 2026 North America Technology Symposium TSMC unveiled its process roadmap through 2029, introducing three new nodes: A13, A12 and the N2U extension of its 2‑nm platform. A13 will build on the A14 platform with nanosheet transistors, while A12...
GPU Lifespans: The Year‑Long Myth Is Dead
Remembering back to late 2025 when the bears argued the useful life of a GPU was only a year. RIP. Pouring one out for all of you. 🙃
U.S. Launches 4,000‑Acre High‑Tech Manufacturing Zone in Philippines to Safeguard AI Supply Chains
The United States announced on April 16 a 4,000‑acre high‑tech manufacturing zone in the Philippines under the Pax Silica initiative, designed to shore up AI‑related hardware supply chains. The hub, located in the Luzon Economic Corridor, will serve allied partners...
Meta Taps AWS Graviton ARM Chips to Power Next‑gen AI Models
Meta has signed a multi‑year agreement with Amazon Web Services to run its next‑generation AI models on AWS Graviton ARM‑based processors. The partnership will initially deploy tens of millions of Graviton cores, giving Meta a CPU‑heavy platform for real‑time reasoning,...
Apple Cuts iPhone 17e Price and Adds Bank Discounts
Apple announced a price cut for the iPhone 17e and introduced bank‑offered discounts, a move intended to stimulate demand for the flagship device amid intensifying competition. The exact discount amounts were not disclosed, but the strategy signals a shift toward...
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Ultra Leaked, Raising Security and Repair Concerns
Leaked CAD drawings and supply‑chain hints confirm Apple is developing an iPhone Ultra foldable device that merges iPad mini internals with a clamshell hinge. The design introduces new security questions for the Secure Enclave, thermal constraints near 98 °C, and repair‑cost...
Nvidia's Stock Hits $208.27, Pushing Market Value Over $5 Trillion Amid AI Chip Surge
Nvidia closed at a record $208.27 on Friday, sending its market capitalization past $5 trillion. The surge, driven by soaring AI‑chip demand and a rally in peer semiconductor stocks after strong Intel earnings, lifted the Nasdaq 15% in April, marking its...
NVIDIA Unveils Ising, Open-Source AI Models to Speed Quantum Computing
NVIDIA announced Ising, the first open‑source AI model family for quantum computing, delivering up to 2.5× faster processor calibration and three times more accurate error‑correction decoding. The launch targets leading labs and enterprises as the quantum market eyes $11 billion by...
HP Enterprise Powers Poland's Fastest Supercomputer
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 25, 2024. Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that it built a new supercomputer for the Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet of the AGH University of Krakow, making it Poland’s fastest system. (Mike Kalil) https://t.co/C38Ok6eib4
When the Cheap One Is the Cool One
Apple’s new MacBook Neo, priced around $500 for education buyers, is selling faster than the flagship Air and Pro, attracting both first‑time Mac users and existing owners. The laptop reuses an older iPhone chip, trims premium features, and adds fresh colors,...
I've Tested Sony Headphones for Years, and These Tweaks Get Me the Best Audio - Always
Sony’s WH‑1000XM6 headphones remain a premium offering at roughly $400, praised for sound quality, active noise cancellation, and deep software customization. The article outlines practical tweaks—powering the unit before wired use, selecting optimal Bluetooth codecs, and swapping foam eartips for...
Nvidia's $1B Nokia Deal and OCUDU Consortium Signal 6G Push as 5G Remains Incomplete
At Mobile World Congress 2026, telecom leaders announced a $1 billion Nvidia‑Nokia partnership and the formation of the open‑source OCUDU consortium, underscoring a rapid shift toward 6G even as 5G networks remain only partially deployed. The moves illustrate operators’ willingness to...
Synopsys Extends TSMC, Atomera, NASA Partnerships as Stock Jumps 9.5%
Synopsys Inc. announced expanded collaborations with TSMC, Atomera and NASA, positioning the EDA leader at the core of next‑gen AI and HPC chip design. The news helped the stock surge 9.45% as the company confronts ongoing AI‑disclosure litigation.
Intel Halts Discrete Arc Gaming GPUs in Xe3P "Celestial" Roadmap
Intel has reportedly scrapped the launch of discrete Arc gaming GPUs slated for its Xe3P "Celestial" family, redirecting the graphics IP toward datacenter inference, workstation and mobile segments. The move signals a strategic retreat from direct competition with Nvidia and...
Apple Targets Early 2027 Launch for First MacBook Ultra with OLED Display
Apple is preparing to unveil its first MacBook Ultra, slated for early 2027. The high‑end notebook will feature a touchscreen OLED panel, Dynamic Island UI, cellular connectivity and next‑gen M6 Pro/Max silicon built on TSMC’s 2nm process. The launch timing...
Tech Surge Sends Nasdaq to Record Close as Oil Slides on Iran Peace Hopes
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all‑time highs on Friday, driven by a rally in tech shares after Intel’s earnings beat expectations. At the same time, U.S. crude fell 1.5% to $94.40 a barrel as investors cheered signs of...
Intel's 23% Share Surge Sends S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Record Highs
Intel reported Q1 revenue of $13.58 billion and EPS of $0.29, sending its shares up 23.6% to $82.54. The surge helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record levels, underscoring the market’s AI‑centric momentum.
IBM and Illinois Expand Quantum‑HPC Institute to Launch 5‑Year Supercomputing Initiative
IBM and the University of Illinois announced a five‑year expansion of the IBM‑Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute, integrating IBM’s quantum processors with the NCSA Delta and DeltaAI supercomputers. The move aims to create a quantum‑centric supercomputing architecture, accelerate AI‑driven algorithms, and...
Avataar Venture Partners Leads $28.5 Million Series B in Bengaluru AI Startup Ethereal Machines
Avataar Venture Partners anchored a $28.5 million Series B round for Bengaluru‑based AI hardware firm Ethereal Machines, pushing the startup’s post‑money valuation to roughly $158 million. The funding, also joined by Peak XV Partners and Novellus Systems, gives Avataar about a 14%...
Deepvein Mining Tech Wins NY Product Design Gold, Cutting Exploration Time to One Week
Deepvein Mining Tech secured Gold at the 2026 NY Product Design Awards for its Intelligent Geological Mapping and Geochemical Sampling Quadrupedal Robots. The system reduces exploration cycles from roughly 12 months to a single week and trims workflow costs by...
Vision Pro Reveals Stunning 3D Reality Beyond Ordinary Screens
I love the Apple Vision Pro as a camera. Baby Kiana likes the screens on the front so she stares at me. And you. The human brain likes looking at screens from birth. When you get a pair you will be...
Foldable iPhone Ultra Confidential Docs Leak: 9.2mm Design, Android-Style Selfie Cameras, Color Options
Leaked schematics from a case manufacturer reveal Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra/Fold could close at just 9.23 mm, markedly slimmer than earlier 11 mm rumors. The device measures roughly 167.6 mm × 120.6 mm when folded, with a 4.7 mm thickness when opened, but a 13.7 mm camera plateau...
Hidden AI Infrastructure Companies Power the Next Compute Boom
The boring AI infrastructure stack nobody talks about 💡 $FIX — installs HVAC in data centers. No cool air, no compute. $VST — Texas power plants that never sleep. AI signs directly with them. $VRT — liquid cooling inside every hyperscaler. NVDA...
This Buzzy Pocket-Sized E-Reader Is Under $60 on Amazon for the Next Few Hours
Lifehacker reports a limited‑time Amazon flash sale for the Xteink X4, a 4.3‑inch e‑ink e‑reader priced at $58.65, a $10 discount off its regular $69 list price. The pocket‑sized device, weighing just 2.72 oz and measuring 0.23 inch thick, has become a...
CEO Interview with Xianxin Guo of Lumai
Lumai, an Oxford University spin‑out, is commercialising optical computing technology to accelerate AI inference in data centres. CEO Xianxin Guo says the hybrid optical‑electronic processor replaces power‑hungry electronic tensor operations with light‑based computation, delivering dramatically higher performance‑per‑watt. The company targets...
OLED Banding Is Worse than Burn-In, and Most TV Shoppers Have No Idea It Exists
OLED banding, a subtle uniformity defect that creates thin vertical lines, is now considered more disruptive than traditional burn‑in. The issue stems from pixel brightness variance during manufacturing and can appear on panels from LG, Samsung, Sony and others. While...
TI’s $186B Empire Built on Chips, Not Calculators
186 billion dollars. That is the value of a company most people know only for school calculators. But Texas Instruments didn’t become a giant by selling TI-84s. And the real reason is far more interesting than calculators:
ASML's $300M EUV Machine Fires Moon‑Distance Laser Precision
ASML’s EUV machine costs $300m+ and its light technology is so precise that do the equivalent of hitting your thumb with a laser pointer from as far away as the moon https://t.co/Yp9RrKMd7O
WisdPi’s $80 RTL8159 USB‑C 10 GbE Adapter Beats Bulky Thunderbolt Options
Jeff Geerling tested WisdPi’s $80 RTL8159‑based 10 GbE USB‑C adapter and found it far smaller and cooler than traditional Thunderbolt solutions. Full 10 Gbps throughput was achieved only on a desktop with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 port, while laptops topped out at 6‑7 Gbps. The...
AWS Compute Surge Keeps Legacy A100 GPUs Alive
AWS CEO: “Compute demand is so excessive that we have never retired old A100s.” $AMZN https://t.co/wZerjowqA5
JinkoSolar Launches Ultra-Light 7 Kg/M² Rooftop PV Module
JinkoSolar debuts rooftop PV module weighing 7 kg/m2 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/hxhZAJeBc7
Samsung Leaks Galaxy Z Fold Wide Dimensions Ahead of July Unveiling
Samsung is poised to debut a new wide‑screen foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold Wide, with leaked dimensions of 123.9 × 164.4 × 4.3 mm when unfolded. The device will arrive in July alongside the next‑gen Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, signaling a shift toward broader, tablet‑like...