Today's Hardware Pulse
Nvidia driver hints at progress on next‑gen DLSS 5
Nvidia’s latest GeForce Game Ready driver (610.47) adds three new DLSS profile options, indicating continued work on DLSS 5 neural‑rendering technology. The earlier DLSS 5 reveal sparked debate over AI‑driven image alteration, and this driver update provides the first concrete sign of advancement.
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By the numbers: Cyient Semiconductors raises $30M Series funding
Intel Shares Surge on AI‑Driven Sales Outlook, Reach 2000‑Era Peaks
Intel reported a 22% year‑over‑year jump in datacenter AI revenue and projected Q2 sales of $13.8‑$14.8 billion, sending the stock sharply higher and reviving confidence in its AI‑focused turnaround plan.
TreQ Launches Open‑Architecture Multi‑Vendor Quantum Testbed with Eight Configurations
TreQ has brought online an Open‑Architecture Quantum (OAQ) testbed that supports eight distinct QPU‑control‑software configurations within a three‑rack footprint. Built in just three months under Innovate UK’s Quantum Mission Pilot, the system demonstrates that capital‑efficient, interchangeable quantum infrastructure can be...
Honor's Lightning Humanoid Shatters Half‑Marathon Record in Beijing
Honor's Lightning humanoid robot finished the Beijing E‑Town Half Marathon in 50 minutes 26 seconds, faster than the human world record. The feat, captured in a viral video, highlights advances in robot endurance while prompting skeptics to question its real‑world...
Raytheon’s RAIVEN Sensing System Undergoes First Flight Test on a Black Hawk
Raytheon completed the first flight test of its RAIVEN sensing system on a UH‑60 Black Hawk on April 15. The AI‑enhanced EO/IR suite, combining hyperspectral imaging and LIDAR, delivered 270° coverage and mapped urban streets, wetlands and coastline in total...
AccuformNMC RFID Label Production Boosted by GTUS Machine
AccuformNMC, a Justrite Safety Group division, has adopted Graph-Tech USA’s RFID-Runner encode‑and‑print system, boosting UHF RFID label output. The eZ‑Inkjet engine delivers 600 dpi variable‑data printing at speeds up to 20 times faster than conventional thermal printers. Consumable costs have fallen by...
D-Mode GaN Bidirectional Switches Reshape Power Conversion Topologies
Renesas introduced the TP65B110HRU, a 650 V, 110 mΩ D‑mode GaN bidirectional switch that integrates two low‑voltage MOSFETs in a single TOLT package. The device conducts and blocks current in both directions, eliminating the need for back‑to‑back MOSFET or IGBT pairs. This...
What Is ‘Temple’, the Wearable Tech on Sindhu’s Side Forehead at the Uber Cup?
PV Sindhu debuted a new wearable called the Temple during her Uber Cup opener, a stick‑on device that monitors real‑time brain blood flow and cognitive load. Built by a team led by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, the beta‑stage tracker also...
Wheel-E Podcast: Cargo E-Bikes, Pedal-by-Wire, Yozma IN10, Laws, More
Electrek’s Wheel‑E podcast highlighted a wave of electric‑bike innovations, starting with Segway’s launch of a compact cargo e‑bike designed for urban logistics and an even cheaper cargo model that could broaden market access. The show also examined a groundbreaking pedal‑by‑wire...
Apple's Next CEO Has a Different Battle Ahead
John Ternus, Apple’s current head of hardware engineering, will assume the CEO role in September 2026, succeeding Tim Cook. Analysts anticipate a rapid rollout of a folding iPhone, alongside potential smart‑glasses and a smart‑home hub. Ternus must also steer Apple...
Graviton Win Fuels $5B AWS CPU Revenue Growth
Solid win for Graviton, the most mature custom Arm CPU program of any hyperscaler. This business is around ~5B annualized revenue for AWS, and this will help escalate that number. AWS needs more CPUs. I know a foundry...
Meta Bets on Heterogeneous Compute Across GPUs, XPUs, CPUs
$META understands that having the most heterogenous compute is key to its long term ambitions. From GPUs to XPUs to CPUs it continues to invest big. 💪🏻
Save a Massive $520 on a Gaming PC Upgrade with This Mega Newegg DDR5 RAM Combo Worth $1,159 Separately —...
Newegg is offering a bundled upgrade for AM5 PCs that pairs the MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Wi‑Fi motherboard with a 32 GB V‑Color Manta XSky DDR5‑6000 memory kit for $639.99. The package also includes a free 1 TB Western Digital SN850X PCIe 4.0...
Automated 3D Print Farm Mass‑Produces Precise Drone Frames
Inside an #Automated #3D Print Farm Mass-Producing High-Precision #Drone Frames by @amazingthings_ #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/k3QAtZy7DQ
AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V3000 Processor Powers Cisco’s Latest N9300 Switches and 8000 Series Routers for AI Workloads
Cisco has integrated AMD’s Ryzen Embedded V3000 processor into its new N9300 series switches and 8000 series service‑provider routers. The V3000 provides 4‑8 server‑class x86 cores, up to 96 GB DDR5 memory, and high performance‑per‑watt for control‑plane tasks such as routing, telemetry,...
Schneider Electric Says VFD Can Cut Conveyor Installation Time by 30% or More
Schneider Electric unveiled the Altivar Machine ATV350, a variable frequency drive designed for direct on‑machine mounting on conveyors and material‑handling equipment. By eliminating the need for a protective enclosure and reducing wiring, the drive can shorten conveyor installation time by...
Ninja’s ‘Revolutionary’ Dual‑zone Air Fryer Drops to £186 Today only with a Clever TopCashback Trick People Are Using
The Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone air fryer, normally priced at £229.99 (about $288), is being offered at a steep discount through a TopCashback promotion. New TopCashback members can effectively pay £186 (~$233) after a £44 cashback, while existing members...
The Overlooked Chips Powering the AI Boom
Power semiconductors, the unseen workhorses that convert high‑voltage electricity for AI chips, are poised for rapid growth as AI data centers consume ever more power. Omdia projects global revenue for power chips to reach $100 billion by 2029, up from $80 billion...
Malaysia Launches Laser Crosswalk for Safer Pedestrians
Malaysia Introduces Its First Laser Crosswalk to Boost Pedestrian Safety by @x_viral_vibes #EmergingTech #Innovation #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/MpY2IeRmuO
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Camera Leader and Flagship Powerhouse
Innovative camera upgrades lead the charge, but the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is an all-round powerhouse in the flagship phone space. https://t.co/URwgpzbyQU
Google’s New AI Smart Glasses Are Leaving Meta Behind
Google unveiled a new line of AI‑powered smart glasses built on the Android XR platform, targeting productivity and enterprise use. The portfolio includes Gemini Audio Frames for discreet voice tasks, Gemini Display Edition with a microLED heads‑up display, and Project...
Octopus Energy and Lunar Energy Partner to Offer $0-Down Battery-Based Retail Electric Plan in Texas
Octopus Energy USA and Lunar Energy have launched PowerStore, a 36‑month retail electricity plan for Texas homeowners that bundles a 30 kWh battery with an 8 ¢ per‑kWh electricity rate and a $45 monthly subscription. The offering requires no upfront payment and...
Mapping AI/ML Workloads Onto VLIW and Systolic Arrays
Digital Design & Comp. Arch: L18: VLIW and Systolic Array Architectures https://t.co/f8o08XDUGf Join us live in ~10 minutes. We will discuss applications that can benefit from both architectures & describe how to map AI/ML computations to modern systolic execution hardware.
Vantrue Pilot 2’s Thermal Camera Feels Like a Gimmick
Three standard views from the Vantrue Pilot 2 dash cam are a boon, but the external thermal-imaging camera seems like more of a gimmick. https://t.co/L5S2gI6k2o
Meta Buys Tens of Millions of AWS Graviton Arm Cores in a CPU Land Grab
Meta announced a massive purchase of tens of millions of AWS Graviton Arm cores, bundled with the surrounding power, networking and data‑center infrastructure. The deal marks Meta’s continued commitment to Arm‑based AI compute after earlier pledges to be a launch...
My Phone Wouldn't Charge When Plugged In. This Simple Trick Fixed That
Phones often stop charging because dust, lint, and pocket debris accumulate in the charging port, creating a physical barrier. This issue affects iPhone Lightning ports, newer USB‑C ports on iPhone 17, and Android devices like the Pixel 10 Pro and Galaxy S25 Ultra....
STAC Summits 2026: Lightbits to Showcase High-Performance, Cost-Efficient Storage for Capital Markets
Lightbits Labs will showcase its NVMe over TCP software‑defined block storage at the 2026 STAC Summits, targeting capital‑markets firms that need ultra‑low latency and scalable capacity. The solution promises sub‑200 µs latency, a 67% reduction in data‑center footprint, 150% more usable...
From University of Stuttgart: Experiments for Data Storage of Future
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart, together with international partners, have experimentally demonstrated a new magnetic state in twisted double‑bilayer chromium triiodide, a two‑dimensional material. By rotating two bilayers by a small angle, they created and directly imaged super‑moiré spin...
Beyond the Box: Accessories to Supercharge Your New MacBook
Geeky Gadgets outlines essential accessories for new MacBook owners, from protection to productivity. It recommends the TomToc sleeve, Samsung T7 SSD (including Shield variant), USB‑C hubs such as UG Green Revodoc and Anker, a MagSafe‑compatible webcam mount, and ergonomic laptop...
Meta Signs Multibillion-Dollar Deal With Amazon to Use Its CPU Chips for AI
Meta Platforms has inked a multiyear, multibillion‑dollar agreement with Amazon Web Services to run tens of millions of AWS Graviton5 CPU cores for its AI agents and related workloads. The contract, lasting three to five years, makes Meta one of...
SSD Prices High; Storage Likely to Rise Further
Think SSDs are way too pricey? Rumor suggests storage will soon be more expensive, sadly. https://t.co/r54GVkdWqz
Google and Tesla Double Down on In‑House Chip Development
why are Google and Tesla tripling down on their own chips? $GOOGL $TSLA $SMH https://t.co/1NJoOk9CxU
Wearable AI Brings New Promise and New Risks to Emergency Response
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation released a report touting wearable AI—smart glasses, watches, helmets, and rings—as a transformative layer for emergency responders. It argues these devices can deliver real‑time data, health monitoring, navigation and facial‑recognition capabilities, improving safety and...
This Artificial Retina Doesn't Just Aim to Restore Sight—It Opens a Hidden Channel of Vision
Researchers at Yonsei University and the Institute for Basic Science have unveiled an implantable artificial retina that detects near‑infrared (NIR) light and converts it into electrical pulses to stimulate surviving retinal ganglion cells. The device combines a phototransistor array with...
The BIQU Panda Shelter Is a Low-Cost Enclosure Solution
BIQU has launched the Panda Shelter, a $95 pop‑up enclosure for Bambu Lab’s A1 and A1 mini printers and their AMS Lite spool hub. The tent stabilizes chamber temperature, reducing warping, while also cutting noise, protecting against dust and water, and...
Grab 32GB of Corsair DDR5 RAM for Just $28 in This Newegg Combo with the New 9950X3D2 that Saves You...
AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, the first dual‑X3D CPU, ships in a Newegg bundle with an Asus TUF Gaming X870E‑Plus motherboard, 32 GB of 6,400 MT/s Corsair DDR5 RAM, and a 2 TB WD Black SN7100 SSD for $1,729.99. The processor delivers 16 cores, 5.6 GHz...
Why China’s Optical Communications Sector Is the Latest AI Boom Beneficiary
China’s optical communications firms are riding the AI boom, with Shenzhen‑listed Zhongji Innolight, Eoptolink Technology and Suzhou TFC Optical Communication seeing shares surge up to tenfold. Their combined market capitalisation now exceeds that of baijiu giant Kweichow Moutai, and they...
Trump’s Policy Flip Stalls US Chip Manufacturing Revival
Efforts to revive local chip manufacturing have been left in limbo by Donald Trump’s sudden upending of US semiconductor policy over the past year. Incredible reporting, by @MActon93 https://t.co/QkbBYaE5fT
AI Euphoria Returns as Intel Earnings Sparkle
Intel’s latest earnings beat forecasts, reigniting market optimism about artificial‑intelligence hardware and underscoring the sector’s growth momentum. The upbeat results come as China’s DeepSeek released previews of its most powerful open‑source model, heightening the U.S.–China AI rivalry. Washington responded by...
Data Centers Turn to Off‑grid Gas and Battery Power
In their quest for power, data centers are building gas and battery power off the grid. https://t.co/AvjZH2VvrA
Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200rpm SATA HDDs - Opinions?
An UK user bought two Toshiba 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA HDDs for about £25 ($34) each on Amazon, assuming they were brand‑new. One drive worked initially, but the second produced a click‑of‑death and could not be formatted. The seller’s return process...
Copper Supply Squeeze Deepens, Threatening Auto and Tech Makers
New data from analysts and miners shows the global copper gap widening to a 10 million‑metric‑ton shortfall by 2040, with 2026 deficits already exceeding 400,000 tons. The squeeze is pushing prices toward $12,650 per ton and forcing automotive, electronics and renewable‑energy manufacturers...
Renault 5 Turbo 3E to Be Fitted with In-Wheel Motors
Renault Group and Protean Electric announced that the revived Renault 5 Turbo 3E will be equipped with Protean’s in‑wheel motor (IWM) system, making it the first European passenger car produced with this technology. The IWM delivers 555 hp directly to the...
ABB's New DC Fast Charger Goes Into Megawatt Territory
ABB E‑Mobility introduced the OM M‑Series power cabinet, a modular DC fast‑charging system capable of delivering up to 1.2 MW to a single electric vehicle or sharing that power across 24 cars. The cabinet achieves an industry‑leading power density of 625 kW...
Samsung Boosts GDDR6 Output for Tesla as Auto Memory Demand Rises
Samsung Electronics has tripled its monthly output of 8GB GDDR6 memory chips to satisfy Tesla’s growing in‑vehicle computing needs. Production was redirected in April to the Hwaseong plant, where capacity now supports Tesla’s infotainment and autonomous‑driving platforms. The ramp‑up follows...
Arm C1-Ultra Scheduling Model Merged For LLVM/Clang 23
Arm’s flagship C1‑Ultra scheduling model has been merged into the LLVM/Clang 23 development branch, extending compiler support beyond the earlier LLVM 22 enablement. The model, derived from the Neoverse V3 scheduler and refined using Arm’s software optimization guide, targets the Armv9.3‑A core...
Apple’s M4 Mac Mini Sells Out on Apple.com, Sparking Supply Worries
Apple’s latest M4‑chip Mac Mini 2026 model sold out on its website, prompting supply‑chain worries as memory chip shortages and AI demand strain inventory. The stockout underscores broader challenges for Apple as it prepares for a CEO transition and an...
Eseye Boosts Global IoT Resilience with SGP.32 eSIM Orchestration
Eseye has integrated the GSMA‑defined SGP.32 remote SIM provisioning standard into its AnyNet+ eSIM and Infinity Connectivity Management platforms. The upgrade enables hands‑off, large‑scale management of eSIM profiles for IoT devices lacking user interfaces, adding multi‑IMSI support, intelligent network fallback...
ABB Introduces Decentralised Charging System M-Series
ABB E‑mobility unveiled the M‑Series, a decentralized split‑system charger that pairs central power cabinets with satellite dispensers. The solution delivers 200 kW to 1.2 MW, scales in 400 kW increments, and can support up to 24 fast‑charging points. It dynamically allocates power in...
SK Hynix to Supply HBM4E Samples in Second Half Using 1c DRAM
SK hynix announced it will ship samples of its seventh‑generation high‑bandwidth memory, HBM4E, in the second half of 2024, using its advanced 1c DRAM process. The company targets mass production of HBM4E by 2025, aiming to catch up with Samsung,...
ABOV Semiconductor Launches A34G43A MCU for Premium Appliances
ABOV Semiconductor introduced the A34G43A MCU, the first AZPro high‑performance microcontroller, built on a 28‑nm eFlash process and featuring a 200 MHz Arm Cortex‑M4F core. The chip consolidates multiple functions—motor control, PWM, ADC, and AES‑128 security—into a single device, aiming at...