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NASA’s Artemis Watch 2.0 launched as a retro‑futuristic smartwatch reminiscent of the Fallout Pip‑Boy, priced at $129 (≈€169 or $184). Built on an ESP32 microcontroller, it offers Bluetooth notifications, activity tracking, and sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, temperature sensor, and compass, but lacks heart‑rate monitoring. The device runs open‑source firmware, allowing users to install custom watch faces and apps. It ships worldwide with free delivery, targeting enthusiasts who value hackable hardware over premium features.
AT&T announced a $2 billion expansion of the FirstNet public‑safety network in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce. The investment will upgrade 5G coverage, add edge computing and AI‑driven management, and extend service to underserved rural areas. By positioning FirstNet...
Phononic, led by CEO Dr. Tony Atti, is scaling solid‑state thermoelectric cooling across major hyperscalers to address the exploding thermal load of AI‑driven data centers. The company’s Thermal Kit combines fast‑acting TEC modules, software analytics and design services to deliver...
GE HealthCare secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its Photonova Spectra, a next‑generation photon‑counting CT system featuring Deep Silicon 8‑bin energy resolution. The scanner processes data volumes up to 50 times larger than conventional CTs using Nvidia‑accelerated computing and rotates in...
Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta together pledged $320 billion for data‑center expansion in fiscal 2025, launching the largest coordinated capital deployment in tech history. More than 1,000 U.S. sites are under construction, delivering roughly 75 GW of capacity—about New York City’s peak demand....
A patch targeting the upcoming Linux 7.1 merge window will begin stripping Intel 486 (i486) CPU support from the kernel. The change removes the CONFIG_M486SX, CONFIG_M486 and CONFIG_MELAN Kconfig options, preventing new i486 kernel builds. Linus Torvalds and maintainer Ingo Molnar argue the...
The Gadgeteer’s latest roundup highlights a surge of innovative consumer tech, from MOVA’s ultra‑thin smart ring that triggers 77‑language translation on its S1 AR glasses, to RayNeo’s Wi‑Fi‑free AR glasses priced at $249. High‑performance laptops like the Razer Blade 16 with...
Apple’s shift to USB‑C on the iPhone unlocks practical capabilities that extend far beyond simple charging. The new port enables device‑to‑device power sharing, allowing an iPhone to act as a portable charger for Android phones, AirPods, Apple Watches and other...
Intel announced the Core Ultra X9 378H, a 16‑core Panther Lake processor that mirrors the X7 368H’s architecture but caps its turbo at 5 GHz, slightly below the X9 388H’s 5.1 GHz. It retains the Intel Arc B390 integrated GPU while stripping enterprise‑grade features such as vPro, AMT, and...
Valve’s Steam Machine is gaining traction as the global RAM market steadies, easing component costs that have hampered production. OpenAI’s reduced RAM purchases and Google’s TurboQuant technology are key drivers of this stabilization. Meanwhile, Valve’s Unified Deck software expands the...
Zubeyr Almaho is spearheading a new Linux kernel driver called hid‑omg‑detect, designed to passively monitor and flag potentially malicious HID peripherals such as compromised keyboards and mice. The driver evaluates low‑level signals like keystroke‑timing entropy, immediate post‑enumeration typing, and suspicious...
Mesa 26.1 introduces a new feature for the LLVMpipe software driver that lets developers simulate a GPU reset. By setting the LP_CONTEXT_RESET_FILE environment variable and writing to the specified file, LLVMpipe triggers an emulated reset. The change, contributed by Wayland...
Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) is highlighted as a strong‑buy AI stock. iPronics announced a partnership to build a dedicated silicon‑photonic manufacturing line, slated for Q2 2026, to meet hyperscaler demand for energy‑efficient optical switches. Analyst Rosenblatt raised its price target to $715 from...
The Australian Federal Government released a policy paper outlining its expectations for data‑centre operators and AI infrastructure developers. The document sets clear standards on energy consumption, water use and national‑interest considerations, echoing recent Australian Financial Review coverage of the sector’s...
Apple is poised to launch the Watch Ultra 4 in September, keeping the familiar rugged design while doubling its sensor count for sharper health metrics. A new S‑series processor promises notable battery‑life gains without enlarging the battery. Leaked details suggest Touch ID...
