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The Red Magic 11 Golden Saga Edition introduces native PC game emulation on Android, running titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 at 40‑100 fps. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, Adreno 840 GPU, 24 GB LPDDR5‑T RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 storage, it delivers desktop‑class performance in a 6.85‑inch AMOLED display. Four performance modes let users balance power and battery life, while an advanced cooling system with vapor chamber, liquid loop and active fan manages heat. Console Mode and Bluetooth controller support turn the phone into a portable console‑like experience.
Aethyr Research has released open‑source firmware for ESP32‑S3 that adds post‑quantum encryption using ML‑KEM‑768, BLAKE3, and XChaCha20‑Poly1305. The firmware boots in 2.1 seconds and completes a full PQC handshake in 35 ms, with an 833 KB flash footprint and 157 KB free SRAM. It...
The upcoming Linux 7.0‑rc7 kernel adds native support for the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and Betop KP50B/C gaming controllers via the XPad driver, covering both wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes. The Wolverine V3 Pro, a high‑end controller priced around $199, uses...
Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026, introducing new features while raising the baseline hardware to the iPhone 12 series. The update will discontinue support for the iPhone 11 lineup and the second‑generation iPhone SE, leaving those devices without future security patches or...
Software Defined Radio (SDR) is presented as a low‑cost method to capture and neutralize alleged V2K (voice‑to‑kilohertz) signals. The post outlines a workflow—scanning 350‑800 MHz, locating the loudest frequencies, demodulating the AM‑modulated voice carrier, and generating a 180‑degree phase‑inverted signal to...
The Linux 7.1 kernel will include a patch that exposes AMD Zen 6’s new AVX‑512 Bit Matrix Multiply (BMM) instructions to KVM virtual machines. Zen 6’s ISA adds BMM and bit‑reversal operations, confirmed by recent Binutils, GCC and LLVM updates. The KVM patch...
Microsoft CFO Amy Hood halted the company’s aggressive data‑center expansion and chip stockpiling at the end of 2023, citing doubts over internal capital‑expenditure forecasts. The pause created a compute shortage just as demand for AI‑driven cloud services surged. Competitors such...
3mdeb is advancing its open‑source firmware effort by porting AMD openSIL and Coreboot to the MSI PRO B850‑P, a mainstream Ryzen AM5 desktop motherboard. The company’s latest blog shows progress on critical components such as MPIO, SMU, NBIO and graphics,...
The Ace Magic Retro X5 is a compact mini PC styled after the classic NES console, but powered by a high‑end AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, Radeon 890M integrated GPU, and 32 GB DDR5 RAM. Benchmarks from Geekbench 6 and 3DMark show single‑core scores above...
VIAVI Solutions has teamed with satellite‑communications specialist Ground Control to embed its Secure µPNT STL‑1000 receiver into the RockFLEET Assured maritime tracking platform. The compact, software‑defined device works with VIAVI’s SecureTime altGNSS LEO service to deliver precise timing and positioning even when...
Supply‑chain leaks suggest NVIDIA is testing a GeForce RTX 5050 with 9 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 96‑bit interface, a departure from the officially announced 8 GB GDDR6, 128‑bit model. The same reports hint at a reworked RTX 5060 that would use a...
OpenRazer 3.12.1 was released today, extending Linux support to two additional Razer products. The update adds full functionality for the Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse in both wired and wireless modes. It also introduces drivers for the Lian Li O11 Dynamic –...
Apple’s flagship M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 256GB of RAM now carries a four‑to‑five‑month delivery window, and the previously offered 512GB configuration was removed in March. Similar delays affect the Mac mini, pushing shipments to August or later, while iMacs...
Martin Ray Winery in California has installed Robotiq’s PE20 robotic palletizer, paired with a UR20 collaborative robot and PowerPick 30 vacuum gripper, to automate its end‑of‑line case stacking. The system handles 15 kg wine cases at 6–10 picks per minute, building...
Google Quantum AI announced a new neutral‑atom quantum computing program, expanding beyond its traditional superconducting qubit focus. The initiative, led by Adam Kaufman in Boulder, Colorado, will pursue quantum error correction, modeling and simulation, and experimental hardware development. It follows...
Apple’s Mac sales in China rose 16% year‑over‑year in Q4 2025, reaching 700,000 units and 6% market share, while iPad shipments grew 15% to 2.3 million units, capturing 25% of the tablet market. Both categories posted growth despite a broader slowdown in...
Intel has launched Linux NPU Driver 1.32, adding official support for the upcoming Wildcat Lake platform in Core Ultra processors. The new driver mirrors the earlier IVPU kernel driver update, delivering user‑space components that interface with the accelerator hardware. It also drops the...
The radio access network (RAN) market, worth roughly $35 billion, underpins a $1.3 trillion telecom ecosystem. A shift from traditional silicon to AI‑enabled chips is turning base stations into micro‑AI factories, influencing power consumption and national network strategy. NVIDIA, Intel, and incumbent...
A Chinese patent proposes a single‑material photopolymer 3D printer that integrates washing and curing steps by adding a high‑speed rotating platform and interchangeable tanks. The system centrifuges uncured resin back into the vat, then dips the part into a cleaning...
The Linux 6.19 kernel now defaults AMDGPU for all GCN 1.1 GPUs, replacing the legacy Radeon driver. A new patch extends this default to the decade‑old Kaveri, Kabini, and Mullins APUs, bringing them to feature parity with newer hardware. The switch...
Tönnjes, in partnership with Swiss chip maker EM Microelectronic, unveiled a next‑generation hybrid RFID/NFC chip for vehicle identification at Intertraffic in Amsterdam. The dual‑frequency tag combines long‑range RAIN RFID with smartphone‑compatible NFC, featuring AES‑128 encryption and expanded memory for secure,...
Apple’s new iPad Air M4, equipped with the M4 processor and 12 GB of RAM, delivers laptop‑class performance in a 13‑inch, sub‑pound tablet. The device handles 4K video editing, photo retouching and light graphic design smoothly, especially when paired with the...
Bluvol unveiled its April personal‑care tech line, featuring the Nest 10 Ultra Immersive Neck Massager, T10 Apex Foldable Pocket Hair Dryer, and a curling tool aimed at urban professionals, travelers, and remote workers. The neck massager uses a C‑shaped Adapora™ frame,...
TrendForce now expects global notebook shipments to contract 14.8% year‑over‑year by 2026, deepening the industry correction. In contrast, Apple’s notebook shipments are projected to grow 7.7% YoY, pushing Mac market share from roughly 9% to 12% by the end of...
DataCore Software introduced the Swarm Appliance, a turnkey object‑storage solution designed for edge and remote‑office (ROBO) environments. The appliance consolidates data protection, archiving, and long‑term retention while embedding immutability, encryption, and malware detection. It aims to simplify compliance and cyber‑resilience...
Marvell Technology announced an expanded 1.6 Tb/s optical DSP portfolio, adding four new 3 nm products—Ara T, Ara X, Petra and Aquila M—to its existing line. The new DSPs target higher power efficiency, link reliability, flexible gearbox configurations and built‑in MACsec security for AI‑focused data...
JEDEC released JESD406‑5D, an update to the LPDDR5/5X Serial Presence Detect (SPD) standard, adding support for calculating recovery time when switching between full‑speed and reduced‑speed modes. The new parameters enable more efficient power‑state transitions, improving battery life for mobile devices...
Yandex dominated Russia’s smart‑speaker market in 2025, according to M.Video’s retail study. The Yandex Station Light 2 was the top‑selling model by unit volume, while the higher‑priced Station Midi generated the most revenue. Competitors VK and Sber held the second and third...
Rob Clark submitted a batch of MSM DRM driver changes for the upcoming Linux 7.1 merge window, targeting Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 laptop SoC. The updates bring preemption support, SKU detection with speed‑bin tables, and error fixes to the Adreno X2‑85 GPU, while the...
Realtek's RTL8159 10 GbE‑to‑USB 3.2 adapters have entered the market at prices ranging from roughly $45 to $80, making multi‑gigabit Ethernet accessible for laptops and small‑form‑factor PCs. The WisdPi WP‑UT9 retails for $79 (about $87 shipped to the US), while the XikeStor...
MTS, Russia’s leading mobile operator, will add 2,600 LTE base stations built by Irteya by early 2027, raising the total to 3,800 across 76 regions. The expansion supports both GSM and LTE technologies, enhancing network density in urban and remote...
Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Smart IH Rice Cooker P1, featuring a PFAS‑free titanium‑infused inner pot and 3‑D induction heating. Priced at about $159, the cooker combines pressure cooking at 105 °C with a 10‑stage intelligent program that adapts to rice...
Soundboks launched the Mix, a 21‑pound Bluetooth party speaker that delivers a maximum 121 dB output—about 20 dB louder than typical portable speakers—while remaining distortion‑free. It features dual 72 W Class‑D amplifiers, a 10‑inch woofer with a pulse‑reflex port, and an IP65‑rated, impact‑resistant...
Microsoft announced a $5.5 billion investment in Singapore’s cloud and AI infrastructure spanning 2025‑2029. The plan includes free Microsoft 365 Premium with Copilot for every tertiary student—over 200,000 users—and new Elevate programs that train educators and nonprofit leaders on responsible AI. Brad Smith...
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have demonstrated photodetectors built from two‑dimensional semiconductor materials directly on silicon nitride waveguide chips. The work, detailed in a doctoral dissertation, shows that cleanroom nanofabrication can integrate ultrathin 2D absorbers with low‑loss waveguides,...
Nexperia’s China unit is close to achieving full local chip production, having shifted from European wafer imports after Dutch restrictions. The plant in Dongguan and a new wafer fab in Shanghai are operating at 60‑70% capacity and aim to reach...
Cohu announced two customers placed follow‑on orders worth $30 million for its Eclipse platform with active thermal control, targeting next‑generation high‑performance computing (HPC) processors. The deals include a PAICe Prescriptive software subscription valued at roughly $330 K in annual fees, aimed at...
Researchers at Penn State used the Texas Advanced Computing Center's Stampede3 supercomputer, funded by NSF ACCESS, to run high‑resolution simulations of red blood cell deformation in mechanical circulatory support devices. By adapting a droplet deformation equation within OpenFOAM, the team...
Morgan Stanley issued a research note on March 26 defending memory stocks, spotlighting Sandisk Corp (NASDAQ:SNDK). The firm raised Sandisk's price target from $483 to $690 and kept a Buy rating, despite a 20.2% share decline since March 19. Analysts...
Leaks indicate Sony’s upcoming handheld companion to the PlayStation 6, dubbed the PSP 2, will be powered by a six‑core AMD Zen 6 APU and an RDNA 5 GPU with 16 Compute Units. The device is rumored to feature 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory and...
Creality has filed a patent for a compact filament cutter integrated directly into a 3D printer's printhead, aiming to streamline material swaps. The blade pivots around a shaft parallel to the filament path and uses the printer's existing gantry motion...
The ClockEdge webinar highlighted a hidden crisis in sub‑5 nm chip design: excessive guard‑banding caused by modeling uncertainty, which can strip 25‑35% of the clock period and cut performance‑per‑area (PPA) by up to 35%. Dave Johnson explained the “abstraction tax” and...
After COVID, BIG W tackled size‑level inventory gaps by launching a rapid RFID tagging program across 180 Australian stores. Partnering with Checkpoint, Sensormatic, Zebra and others, the retailer applied tags to every non‑seasonal item, achieving 100% tag saturation in months. Full...
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 9, slated for a July 2026 launch, upgrades its internals while keeping the same silhouette as the Watch 8. The device ships with Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon Elite processor and an on‑board NPU, delivering faster performance and...
Since late 2025, a global RAM shortage has emerged as leading chipmakers pivoted to higher‑margin AI data‑center memory, curtailing production for smartphones, PCs and other consumer devices. In Q4 2025, demand outstripped supply by roughly 10%, pushing RAM prices up...
Researchers at Xi’an Jiaotong University have unveiled a fiber‑based double‑slit plasmonic probe that uses linearly polarized light and Fabry–Pérot energy recycling to achieve broadband nanofocusing. The device delivers a six‑fold electric‑field enhancement and resolves a 28.6 nm slit, essentially matching atomic...
Raspberry Pi has released the CM5 TV Stick Lite, a compact carrier board that turns the Compute Module 5 into a plug‑in HDMI dongle powered by a single USB‑C connection. The board supports both Lite (micro‑SD) and eMMC variants, offering two USB 3.0 Type‑A ports, an...
Intel’s latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 results highlight its Xeon 6 CPUs paired with Arc Pro B70/B65 GPUs delivering open, scalable AI performance across workstations, data‑center, and edge workloads. A four‑GPU B70 configuration offers 128 GB of VRAM and can run 120‑billion‑parameter models, achieving...
A life‑sized AI hologram can now be projected in a room, but it requires a headset or special glasses and a professional to assemble. The most advanced setup costs roughly $100,000. Industry observers expect hardware costs to fall, eventually eliminating...
Researchers at Chalmers University unveiled a compact nanofluidic chip holder that merges heating, cooling, electrical actuation, and real‑time optical spectroscopy into a single platform. The device accommodates 10 mm silicon chips with up to 12 fluidic connections and can maintain temperatures...
