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
Dreame Unveils Nexis AI‑Powered Smart Swim Goggles in Silicon Valley
Dreame AI Glasses Division launched the Nexis smart swim goggles at a Silicon Valley showcase, debuting a MicroLED‑based HyperView HD display, AI‑driven coaching and a 12 mm ultra‑thin comfort fit. The product aims to create a data‑rich underwater experience and expand the company’s vertical AI hardware portfolio.
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OnePlus Watch 4 Officially Brings Wear OS 6 in a Titanium Body, Mysterious Launch Plans [Gallery]
OnePlus has quietly added the Watch 4 to its global website, revealing a titanium‑alloy case and Wear OS 6 powered by OxygenOS Watch 8. The device retains the Snapdragon W5 chip, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage and a 632 mAh battery that delivers up to 16 days in...
CPSC Reissues Recall of 429,200 Casely MagSafe Power Banks After Fatal Fire
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reannounced an April 2026 recall of 429,200 Casely 5,000‑mAh MagSafe Power Pods after a fire killed a user. The recall, the tenth power‑bank recall in the United States in the past 12 months, follows...
Microchip and Sunny Smartlead Expand ASA-ML Ecosystem with ADAS Camera Collaboration
Microchip Technology and Sunny Smartlead have partnered to broaden the Automotive SerDes Alliance Motion Link (ASA‑ML) ecosystem. Sunny Smartlead will launch ADAS camera modules that integrate Microchip’s VS700 ASA‑ML serializers, promising faster, simpler, and lower‑cost development for automotive OEMs and...
EuroHPC JU Signs Contract to Boost AI Capabilities with IT4LIA AI Factory
EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has signed a €290 million contract with E4 Computer Engineering and Dell Technologies to deliver an AI‑optimized supercomputer for Italy’s IT4LIA AI Factory. The liquid‑cooled system, built on NVIDIA Grace CPUs, Blackwell GPUs and Quantum‑X800 InfiniBand, will exceed...
China's 'Flash' Robot Wins Half‑Marathon, Showcasing AI‑Powered Industrial Automation
China’s humanoid robot Flash crossed the finish line of the 2026 Beijing E‑Town half‑marathon in 50 minutes 26 seconds, beating the human world record. The win underscores rapid advances in AI‑driven sensor data, edge computing and analytics that are reshaping...
Aeluma Shares Jump 8% After NASA Awards Quantum Laser Contract
Aeluma Inc. saw its Nasdaq‑listed shares climb 8.09% to $18.02 after NASA announced a non‑dilutive award to advance the company’s integrated quantum‑dot laser platform. The funding targets data‑center communications and advanced sensing, positioning Aeluma at the forefront of next‑gen high‑performance...
Cerebras Systems Files Nasdaq IPO, Marking Major VC‑Backed AI Chip Exit
Cerebras Systems, the wafer‑scale AI chipmaker backed by top venture firms, filed a Form S‑1 on April 17 to list on Nasdaq under the ticker CBRS. The filing comes after a $20 billion OpenAI partnership, $510 million in 2025 revenue and a...
Project Helix’s AMD GPU Features Zero Customization by Microsoft – Rumor
Industry insider KeplerL2 claims Microsoft’s upcoming Project Helix console will ship with an off‑the‑shelf AMD GPU that receives zero custom modifications. The GPU, based on AMD’s RDNA 5 architecture, will support Neural Arrays and deliver roughly 3,000 TOPS of AI throughput dedicated...
This Vibrating Pillow Makes Nighttime Emergencies Impossible to Sleep Through
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have unveiled a smart pillow sleeve that vibrates to alert deaf users of fire, burglar and phone call alarms during sleep. The thin textile incorporates four 3.4 mm × 12.7 mm haptic actuators embedded in yarn and links wirelessly...
A Sony Walkman for the Spotify Era
Sony’s high‑end Walkman NW‑A306 re‑imagines the digital audio player for the Spotify era, offering Android 14, a 3.6‑inch touchscreen, and dedicated hardware that isolates music from phone distractions. The device ships with 32 GB of internal storage, a micro‑SD slot supporting up...
AI-Enhanced High-Energy Density Drone Batteries for UAVs & Unmanned Systems
SES AI, a Platinum supplier to Unmanned Systems Technology, unveiled a suite of AI‑enhanced lithium‑ion batteries designed for high‑energy UAV missions. The flagship H10E delivers 396 Wh/kg, while the H10P focuses on power output and the H10B offers a balanced profile....
The AI Economy Runs on Helium. The Iran War Just Created a $650 Billion Problem
Moody’s Ratings warns that the Iran‑Israel conflict has disrupted Qatar’s Ras Laffan helium plant, creating a $650 billion supply‑chain risk for the AI economy. Helium, essential for wafer cooling, carrier gas and leak detection in semiconductor fabs, has no industrial substitute. The...
Advanced EO & IR Imaging Gimbals for UAV ISR & Targeting
Leonardo DRS has been added as a Silver supplier to Unmanned Systems Technology’s global ecosystem, showcasing its advanced electro‑optical and infrared (EO/IR) gimbal portfolio for unmanned aerial vehicles. The company’s STAG‑5, STAG‑8 and STAG‑4 gimbals deliver high‑definition imaging, precision stabilization,...
Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Shares Spike over 12% After Announcing More Mining Power
American Bitcoin, the Trump‑family‑linked mining and treasury firm, announced the deployment of 11,298 new ASIC miners at its Drumheller, Alberta site, raising its total fleet to roughly 89,242 units. The added hardware contributes 3.05 exahash per second of hashpower at...
Samsung Just Removed a Big Barrier Between Galaxy Phones and Windows PCs
Samsung has released Galaxy Connect version 2.1.6.0 for Windows 11, extending its cross‑device continuity suite beyond Samsung’s own Galaxy Book laptops to any Intel or AMD‑based Windows 11 PC. The app now enables copy‑paste, phone storage access, web page continuation, and second‑screen...
AI Chip Startup Blaize and Hardware Developer NeoTensr to Develop Edge Infrastructure for APAC
Blaize and Chinese edge‑hardware firm NeoTensr have signed a contract worth up to $50 million to build AI‑powered edge infrastructure across the APAC region. NeoTensr will integrate Blaize’s Graph Streaming Processor, which can handle more than 200 camera streams per server,...
Market Dynamics and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Chipsets
The global LEO satellite 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) chipset market is projected to expand from $6.69 billion in 2026 to $23.07 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate above 36 %. This acceleration follows the finalization of 3GPP Release 17 and 18 standards...
Turntide Expands Axial Flux Motor Portfolio for Hybrid and EV Integration
Turntide Technologies has added two axial‑flux motor models, the AF300 and AF400, delivering over 192 Nm and up to 290 Nm of continuous torque respectively. Both models are offered in single‑ and double‑stack configurations and feature cast‑casing designs that boost durability and...
MIT Creates AI‑controlled Artificial Muscles Mimicking Human Movement
MIT researchers just replicated human muscles with AI-controlled fibers. Inside each fiber is a sealed tube of electrically charged liquid and a tiny electric pump. When the pump activates, one side contracts while the other relaxes, just as your biceps and triceps...
Detail Matters: Apple CEO’s Screw‑Groove Lesson
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus gave commencement speech at Penn Engineering School in 2024. He does version of Steve Jobs “paint both sides of the fence even if other people don’t know” attention-to-detail story…about screws for the Cinema Dislay...
67 New EV Chargers Will Be Installed In San Diego
San Diego announced the installation of 67 new public electric‑vehicle chargers at recreation centers, libraries and community hubs, expanding the city’s earlier target of 750‑800 chargers. The grant‑funded stations are expected to be Level 2 units delivering roughly 30‑40 miles of...
SK Hynix to Invest $12.85bn in Advanced Packaging Plant in Cheongju, South Korea
SK Hynix announced a $12.85 billion investment to build the P&T7 advanced packaging plant in Cheongju, South Korea, with construction starting this month. The 230,000 sqm facility will house three floors of wafer‑level packaging and seven floors of wafer test lines, targeting...
Transitioning Voltage Regulator Design From Unidirectional To Bidirectional
The article by Nazzareno Rossetti outlines the shift from traditional unidirectional voltage regulators to bidirectional converters, a change driven by modern energy‑management systems that must move power between electric vehicles, photovoltaics, home batteries, and the grid. It highlights how synchronous...
NCSC Unveils SilentGlass, a Plug-In Device to Protect Monitors From Cyber-Attacks
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) launched SilentGlass, a plug‑and‑play device that filters HDMI and DisplayPort signals to block malicious traffic. Unveiled at CYBERUK 26, the hardware is now manufactured by Goldilock Labs with Sony UK and sold globally after...
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Headphones Are a Top Value Alternative to Bose and Sony
Anker launched the Soundcore Space 2 headphones in 2026, pricing them at $130—about a quarter of the cost of Sony’s WH‑1000XM6 and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra. The new model adds a sleeker design, plush memory‑foam ear pads, and upgraded adaptive noise‑canceling that...
Tech Vendors Aim New Devices at a More Complex Point of Sale
Payroc introduced Bodega AI, an artificial‑intelligence platform that automates inventory tracking and dynamic pricing for merchants handling thousands of SKUs, such as convenience and pet‑supply stores. The service adds dual‑pricing and built‑in surcharging to cut processing costs. At the same...
IPhone 18 Pro to Lead Apple's Four-Phase Camera Upgrade Strategy
Apple is set to launch a four‑phase camera upgrade beginning with the iPhone 18 Pro, which will feature a variable aperture lens on its primary rear camera—a first for the company. The current iPhone 14 Pro series uses a fixed f/1.78 aperture, limiting light...
Data Center World 2026: AI Pushes Infrastructure to New Limits
At Data Center World 2026, leaders from Oracle, Nvidia and Google warned that AI is forcing a fundamental redesign of data‑center infrastructure. Facilities must now accommodate two distinct workload patterns—massive GPU‑driven training clusters and distributed inference services—while supporting rack power...
Nvidia's 800V DC Shift Redefines Data Center Power
everything you need to know about racks, power, cooling, and Nvidia's shift to 800 volt direct current - kelly and i spent months writing a 30 page report, complete with investment ideas - published it a few months ago. our...
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Is $200 Off for the First Time Since December
Sony’s PlayStation Direct site is offering the slim PS5 Digital Edition for $399, a $200 cut from the $599.99 retail price. The bundle includes a DualSense controller, power and HDMI cables, plus exclusive Fortnite cosmetics. An optional disc‑drive add‑on is...
AI Rewires Home Lights, Ditches Harsh LEDs
Today I hacked my Home Assistant with AI to nuke the bright white LED spots that came with my house when I bought it They're absolutely horrific to look at, they burn into your eyes, all new Portuguese houses come with...
Anker THUS Chip Enables Large AI on Wearables
Anker THUS chip breaks computing rules to put big AI models on wearable devices https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/anker-thus-chip-breaks-computing-rules-to-put-big-ai-models-on-wearable-devices
Building a Cyberdeck Is the Most Rebellious Thing You Can Do Right Now
A growing DIY movement is reviving the cyberdeck—custom, portable computers built from single‑board computers like Raspberry Pi, repurposed screens, keyboards, and second‑hand parts. Creators such as Tru Narla and Annike Tan showcase how these devices can store movies, music, maps and even games...
China Pursues Full-Stack AI Strategy, Emphasizing Deployment
.@kyleichan to Congress: “In general, China is pursuing a full-stack approach to accelerating their AI development, from chips and compute to models and applications. They’re focused on not just the best models, but on deployment and diffusion.” https://t.co/YMbOZBt4Id
Google Unveils Split TPU Line for Training, Low‑latency Inference
Google this morning officially announced it will make two new TPU versions, splitting between training and inference workloads as inference, particularly low-latency inference becomes a greater customer focus and a month after Nvidia unveiled out its Groq-based product.
This Durable Samsung Tablet Is Discounted for a Limited Time
Samsung has slashed the price of its rugged Galaxy Tab Active5 to $455.88, a $45 discount that positions the tablet as a spring upgrade for field‑oriented users. The 8‑inch device combines MIL‑STD drop resistance, IP‑rated sealing, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB...
Google Signs Multi‑billion Deal for Nvidia GB300 AI Chips
Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties in a deal valued in 'single-digit billions,' per a source familiar. Includes access to Nvidia’s new GB300 chips + infra services to support model training and deployment. https://t.co/2fywSlR1Kp via @techcrunch
The Third Tier: Scale-Across Like Kriss Kross
NVIDIA introduced the "scale‑across" tier at Hot Chips 2025, defining a new networking layer that connects AI training clusters across buildings, campuses, and even continents. The approach relies on coherent optics and disaggregated WDM to treat distant racks as a...
Air Permit Docs: New Gas Projects Linked to Just 11 US Data Center Campuses Could Emit 129M+ Tons of Greenhouse...
A recent Wired analysis of air‑permit filings reveals that just 11 U.S. data‑center campuses are tied to new natural‑gas projects capable of emitting more than 129 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each year. The projects are linked to high‑profile...
Samsung Is Increasingly Worried About First-Ever Mobile Division Loss in RAM Crisis, Report
Samsung’s mobile division is confronting its first potential operating loss as a global RAM shortage, driven by soaring AI demand, inflates component costs. The company’s head of MX, TM Roh, warned of a possible annual deficit, marking a stark departure...
Lenovo Vs. Dell: My Buying Advice After Testing Dozens of Laptops From Both
The ZDNet review compares Dell and Lenovo laptops, highlighting Lenovo’s superior typing experience, lower price points, and extensive configuration options, while Dell excels in gaming performance, high‑end displays, and premium aesthetics. Specific examples include the $279 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 versus...
Teledyne to Showcase Integrated Sensing Ecosystem and New Low-Light Module at SPIE 2026
Teledyne Technologies will showcase its integrated sensing ecosystem at SPIE Defense + Security 2026 in Maryland, featuring the new Caiman low‑light imaging module built around the OnyxMax sensor. The Caiman delivers sub‑1 mlx sensitivity, under 1 W power draw, and more than...
OpenAI Stargate's Milam, Texas, 'Freebird' Data Center to Span 548,950 Sq Ft in First Phase
OpenAI announced the first phase of its "Freebird" Stargate data center in Milam County, Texas, a single‑story facility covering 548,950 square feet with four data halls. The project, built by SoftBank’s SB Energy, is budgeted at roughly $470 million and targets a...
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop Now Available with AMD’s Flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition — Top CPU Config Starts at...
Alienware has launched the Area‑51 gaming desktop featuring AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, marking the first time the chip appears in a pre‑built system. The base configuration, equipped with a 1 TB SSD, 32 GB DDR5, an RTX 5070 and a 240 mm liquid...
GMKtec NucBox G11 Brings Dual 2.5GbE to Budget Mini PCs
GMKtec unveiled the NucBox G11, a budget‑friendly mini PC built on AMD’s Ryzen Embedded R2514 quad‑core processor. The device distinguishes itself with dual 2.5 GbE LAN ports, Wi‑Fi 6E, and up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory plus two M.2 slots for up...
IoT Security: Threats, Best Practices and Secure-by-Design Strategies
The IoT Business News article outlines how securing connected devices has shifted from a niche concern to a core business requirement as deployments move from pilots to critical infrastructure. It explains that the distributed, resource‑constrained nature of IoT expands the...
MSI Pushes 128GB DDR5 to 9400 MT/S on X870E Platform
MSI demonstrated a 9400 MT/s DDR5 overclock on its MEG X870E Unify‑X MAX motherboard using a 128 GB configuration of two 64 GB dual‑sided modules. The record was achieved with a new BIOS that MSI plans to release soon, indicating the platform still...
Rethinking Phones: An Open‑Claw Alternative to Smartphones
ok what about a phone that isnt a trad smartphone but is kinda an openclaw on the go
BenQ PD2770U Monitor Integrates Built-In Calibration and Uniformity Control
BenQ unveiled the PD2770U, a 27‑inch 4K professional monitor that embeds a built‑in colorimeter for automatic calibration. The display covers 100 % sRGB, 99 % Adobe RGB and 99 % DCI‑P3, delivering ΔE ≤ 1.5 color accuracy in default mode. A zone‑based uniformity system balances brightness...