Resources For GNOME Adds Intel Xe GPU Power Usage & Intel NPU Frequency Reporting
Resources 1.10.2, the GNOME‑based system monitor, now supports power usage monitoring for Intel Xe GPUs and core‑frequency reporting for Intel NPUs. The update also corrects previously inaccurate NPU utilization metrics. Packages are available via GitHub and Flatpak, making the upgrade straightforward for Linux users. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS users can replace the legacy GNOME System Monitor with Resources for richer hardware insight.
Smart Ceramics Reveal a New Way to Control Heat Transfer, Boosting Thermal Conductivity Nearly Threefold
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Ohio State University and Amphenol demonstrated that applying an electric field to relaxor‑based ferroelectric ceramics dramatically extends phonon lifetimes, boosting thermal conductivity by nearly threefold along the field direction. Using inelastic neutron‑scattering at the...
Safaricom Powers the 2026 WRC Safari Rally with Advanced Connectivity, IoT Solutions
Safaricom has been named the official technology and connectivity partner for the 2026 World Rally Championship Safari Rally in Kenya. The telco will deploy multiple Connectivity on Wheels units and optimise its 5G network to support high‑speed livestreaming, media centres,...
Apple’s $599 MacBook Changes the Game
Apple introduced a $599 MacBook, the first low‑cost entry in its laptop line, alongside a budget iPhone and refreshed iPads. The new MacBook retains core Apple design and an M‑series chip, though with a lower‑tier processor, aiming to attract price‑sensitive...
Samsung Put a Face on AI and Shrunk It Down to Pocket Size
Samsung Display unveiled the Mini PetBot concept at MWC 2026, a pocket‑sized companion robot that uses a 1.34‑inch circular OLED screen as an expressive face. The tiny display animates eyes and facial cues in response to voice and touch, aiming to make...
Nothing Phone 4a: The New King of Mid-Rangers?
Nothing's Phone 4a launches into the mid‑range segment with a distinctive transparent back, Gorilla Glass 7i protection and customizable glyph lighting. Powered by the Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 and offered with 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM, it delivers smooth performance and a 120 Hz AMOLED...
Razer Viper V4 Pro Gaming Mouse Leaks in Physical and Online Stores
Razer’s upcoming Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse has been inadvertently exposed in retail stores, confirming leaked specifications. The mouse upgrades to a Focus Pro 50K sensor, adds Razer Optical Gen 4 switches, an optical scroll wheel, and retains a lightweight 49 g...
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake-H" Die Annotated
Intel unveiled the Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake‑H” mobile processor, a four‑tile, disaggregated SoC that separates compute, graphics, and I/O functions onto dedicated silicon. The 115 mm² Compute tile, built on Intel 18A, houses 16 cores (6 performance, 8 efficiency, 4 low‑power)...
The Corsair GALLEON 100 SD Mechanical Keyboard Set Sail With an Elgato Stream Deck Onboard
Corsair unveiled the GALLEON 100 SD, a full‑size mechanical keyboard that integrates an Elgato‑style Stream Deck with two programmable dials, a 5‑inch OLED display, and twelve LCD macro keys. The board uses Corsair’s MLX Pulse switches, double‑shot PBT keycaps, per‑key...
Battery-Powered Air Conditioners for Campervans: The Off-Grid Guide
Battery-powered air conditioners for campervans have matured, with DC rooftop models eliminating inverter losses and using variable‑speed compressors for higher efficiency. The guide compares a spectrum of units—from low‑draw 12 V options like the Indel B Plein‑Aircon to high‑capacity 48 V heat‑pump models such...
Coherent Introduces Thermadite Liquid Cold Plates for High-Power Compute Applications
Coherent Corp has launched Thermadite 800 liquid cold plates, a new cooling solution for high‑power AI accelerators. The material delivers 800 W/(m·K) thermal conductivity—about twice that of copper—while being 60% lighter. In benchmark tests, the plates lower chip temperatures by more than...
Oukitel WP63 Rugged Phone Has an Igniter for Starting Fires, a Camp Light, and a 20,000 mAh Battery
Oukitel unveiled the WP63, a rugged smartphone that packs a 20,000 mAh battery, a 6.7‑inch 120 Hz display, and an unprecedented electric igniter for starting fires. The device is IP69‑rated, MIL‑STD‑810H certified, and includes a bright LED camp light, 33 W wired charging...
Qnity Announces $61.5M Investment in New Advanced Semiconductor Research & Manufacturing Facility
Qnity Electronics announced a $61.5 million investment to acquire a new advanced semiconductor research and manufacturing facility in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park. The site will house state‑of‑the‑art clean rooms, research labs, warehousing and office space to boost advanced‑node and packaging capacity....
Microsoft’s Recent $68 Billion in Physical Assets Additions Were Driven by AI-Related Purchases
Microsoft reported a $68 billion increase in property, plant and equipment during the second half of 2025, nearly matching the total addition recorded in the previous full fiscal year. The bulk of the spend—57%—went to IT hardware such as GPUs and...
Is the $499 MacBook Neo the Ultimate Student Laptop?
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, a budget‑focused laptop priced at $599, or $499 for students via its education discount. The device combines an aluminum chassis, a 13‑inch Liquid Retina display, and the A18 Pro chip—delivering performance comparable to the M1—while...
Foxboro Control System Updated Information
Schneider Electric introduced Foxboro SDA, a software‑defined distributed control system that decouples control software from hardware. The open architecture offers vendor independence, scalability, and seamless integration with legacy plants. Built on IEC 62443‑3‑3 standards, it delivers cyber‑secure, AI‑ready operations while lowering...
ZimaBoard 2: An Interesting Intel-Powered Linux Home Mini Server
ZimaBoard 2 is a compact, passively‑cooled mini server built around Intel’s low‑power N150 quad‑core processor. It ships with either 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, 32 GB or 64 GB eMMC storage, and offers dual 2.5 GbE ports, USB 3.1, a mini‑DisplayPort, two SATA 3.0 bays...
WVU Launches New Flagship Cluster for High Performance Computing
West Virginia University has launched Harpers Ferry, its newest flagship high‑performance computing cluster, built on a multi‑petaflop architecture. The initiative was funded in part by NASA Congressionally Directed Spending, with advocacy from Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin. Harpers...
Xtra 360: The $329 8K Action Camera That Outperforms $550 Flagships in Low Light
The Xtra 360 action camera launches at $329, delivering native 8K 30 fps 360° video that rivals $550 flagship models. Its custom 1‑inch‑equivalent square sensor provides 63 % more imaging area, resulting in superior low‑light performance and 13.5 stops of dynamic range. The...
Tiny Thermometers Offer On-Chip Temperature Monitoring for Processors
Researchers at Penn State have created a microscopic on‑chip thermometer using a novel two‑dimensional bimetallic thiophosphate material. The sensor measures just one square micrometer, can be placed thousands of times on a processor, and responds to temperature changes in 100 nanoseconds....
Linux 7.0 Slab Fix On The Way For A "Severe Performance Regression"
Today’s batch of Linux 7.0 slab allocator patches includes a fix for a severe performance regression that caused roughly a 64 % drop in IOPS on the ublk null target benchmark. The regression stemmed from unnecessary sheaf refill restrictions introduced by the...
Building a Budget PC in 2026 : RX 6600 & 6700 XT Options, 1440p Results
Building a budget gaming PC in 2026 is feasible using the AM4 platform, a Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, and a Gigabyte B550 motherboard. Incorporating used components such as DDR4 RAM and an AMD RX 6600‑series GPU keeps costs low while delivering strong 1440p...
AMD CPPC Performance Priority Being Prepared For Linux - New Zen 6 Feature
The Linux kernel now includes patches for AMD CPPC Performance Priority, a new hardware feature expected on upcoming Zen 6 processors. The AMD P‑State driver exposes sysfs attributes floor_freq and floor_count, letting userspace set per‑core performance floor levels. This capability allows administrators...
Intel Xeon Features To Be Supported By Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - Some Lacking User-Space Packages
Canonical engineer Serkan Uygungelen detailed the Intel Xeon capabilities that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will support, highlighting both kernel-level readiness and gaps in user‑space packaging. Existing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS already covers many features such as AVX2, QAT Gen 4/5, and CXL 2.0 via...
AMD and Nutanix Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance an Open and Scalable Platform for Enterprise AI
AMD and Nutanix have signed a multi‑year strategic agreement to build an open, full‑stack AI infrastructure platform optimized for agentic AI workloads. The deal includes a $150 million equity investment by AMD in Nutanix and up to $100 million to fund joint...
Leaseweb UK Delivers GPU Acceleration to Public Cloud with Nvidia L4
Leaseweb has launched Nvidia L4 GPU instances in its UK public cloud, marking the first sovereign cloud offering of Nvidia GPU acceleration in the region. The L4 GPUs support AI inference, machine learning, video rendering, graphics, and VDI, available in...
WD Unifies Its Professional Content Creator Storage Portfolio Under G-DRIVE Brand
Western Digital announced that its SanDisk Professional storage line will be rebranded under the G‑DRIVE name, unifying its external storage portfolio for content creators. The initial G‑DRIVE lineup includes rugged portable drives up to 6 TB, desktop drives up to 26 TB,...
Flashforge’s Hidden Filament Cutter Reclaims FFF Build Area
Flashforge has filed a patent for a retractable filament cutter that stays outside the printable envelope until needed. The mechanism mounts on the printer frame and swings into the build area via a linkage, eliminating the permanent post that occupies...
Vulkan 1.4.345 Released With New ARM Shader Instrumentation Extension
Vulkan 1.4.345 was released as a routine update to the graphics and compute API, introducing a single new vendor extension while polishing numerous spec clarifications. The added VK_ARM_shader_instrumentation extension enables developers to instrument shaders and capture per‑shader‑type performance metrics on...
NVIDIA Cleans up Driver Chaos: Game Ready Driver 595.71 Should Finally Stabilize Resident Evil Requiem
NVIDIA’s recent driver saga culminated with the release of Game Ready Driver 595.71, which finally resolves the performance degradation and crashes that plagued Resident Evil Requiem on RTX 40‑series GPUs. Earlier updates—591.86 and the hastily withdrawn 595.59—triggered severe FPS drops, black screens,...
Keychron Announces Q5 HE 8K TMR Gaming Keyboard With More Compact 1800 Layout
Keychron has added the Q5 HE 8K to its ultra‑fast gaming lineup, offering a compact 1800‑layout keyboard that retains a full numeric keypad. Priced at $239.99, the wired‑only device shares the series’ aluminum chassis, polyurethane gasket mount, double‑shot PBT keycaps,...
PeakDo LinkPower 2 Review: Untethering the Starlink Mini
The PeakDo LinkPower 2 is a 99 Wh battery pack engineered to mount directly onto the Starlink Mini, keeping the combined unit under the 100 Wh airline carry‑on limit. It offers three charging interfaces—USB‑C Power Delivery, a magnetic DC connector, and a standard...
NuPhy Launches Low-Profile Creative Engine Mechanical Keyboard Keycaps Inspired by Adobe Illustrator UI
NuPhy has launched the Creative Engine nSA keycap set, a low‑profile collection priced at $49.95 and comprising 126 keys. The set draws visual inspiration from Adobe Illustrator’s UI, featuring three shades of gray and bright yellow accent caps with dye‑sublimation...
Contour Touch Review
Contour Touch, the ergonomic trackpad that won the 2026 iF Design Award, combines a full‑sized glass touch surface with a frictionless wrist rest. The device supports eight multi‑gesture commands and four shortcut buttons, aiming to alleviate wrist, neck, and shoulder...
STM32U3B5/C5 Ultra-Low-Power MCU Features 640 KB RAM, 2 MB Flash, and HSP Accelerator to Run AI without Batteries
STMicroelectronics introduced the STM32U3B5 and STM32U3C5 microcontrollers, expanding its ultra‑low‑power Cortex‑M33 family. Both devices combine up to 640 KB SRAM, 2 MB flash, and a new hardware signal processor (HSP) accelerator that can run AI/ML workloads on energy‑harvesting power sources. The STM32U3C5...
Blackmagic Design Introduces a New, Lower-Cost Ultimatte Smart Remote
Blackmagic Design has launched the Ultimatte Smart Remote 4 G2, a lower‑cost controller that retains the full feature set of its predecessor while dropping the price to $2,579. The device can manage up to eight Ultimatte 12 processors over 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet and now...
NVIDIA Stops China-Focused H200 "Hopper" GPU Production
NVIDIA has halted production of its China‑focused H200 Hopper GPU at TSMC, leaving roughly 250,000 units in inventory awaiting U.S. export clearance and Chinese import permits. The pause follows export‑control constraints that limit the chips to non‑security‑sensitive applications. NVIDIA plans...
(PR) OWC Announces Accessories for New Apple MacBook Neo
Other World Computing (OWC) unveiled a suite of storage and connectivity accessories designed for Apple’s newly released MacBook Neo. The lineup includes the Mercury Elite Pro Mini, two Envoy Pro SSDs (Mini and Elektron), the standard OWC Envoy USB‑C NVMe drives, and...
(PR) MSI Bundles Crimson Desert Game Key with Select Motherboards
MSI announced a limited‑time promotion pairing its X870E and B850 motherboards with a complimentary Steam key for the upcoming action‑RPG Crimson Desert. The offer runs from March 6 to April 6, 2026, and targets gamers seeking high‑performance hardware. MSI highlights the boards’ next‑generation USB4,...
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Everything We Know About the 2027 Flagship
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, slated for early 2027, pairs the Qualcomm X105 modem with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, delivering up to 14.8 Gbps download speeds and 30 % better energy efficiency. The phone adds low‑Earth‑orbit satellite communication and NB‑IoT support, enabling voice,...
Reelables Launches BLE-Based Smart Label Indoor Tracking Solution
Reelables unveiled a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Smart Label indoor tracking solution that delivers location accuracy up to 10 centimeters, matching ultra‑wideband performance at a fraction of the cost. The system combines Reelables’ flexible smart labels with IOSEA’s SEAgnal AoA RTLS...
The Pro Killer? M4 iPad Air (2026) Full Breakdown
Apple unveiled the M4 iPad Air, slotting the new M4 processor into the familiar Air chassis. The device offers a 30% CPU/GPU uplift, 12 GB of RAM and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, while adding Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support. Pricing stays at...
Cyberpunk DIY Watch Uses Flexible PCB and Wraparound Displays
Sahko unveiled a cyber‑punk‑styled DIY smartwatch at the Open Sauce event, featuring a flexible printed circuit board and wrap‑around high‑brightness displays. The watch uses salvaged disposable vape batteries and an STM32 microcontroller to deliver custom animations and menus while keeping...
The Sequence Opinion #819: How AI Chips Are Made?
The post explains that AI performance in 2026 hinges more on hardware than algorithms, with GPUs—originally built for graphics—serving as the foundation for neural‑network training. It outlines the engineering journey from high‑level RTL and Verilog code through physical design to...
Ultion Nuki 2025 Review – Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with Ultion Door Handle and 3-Star PLUS Ultion Lock
The Ultion Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with an integrated Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder, delivering a polished, high‑security solution for UK UPVC doors. Priced at £339, the package adds roughly £100 over a...
Ultion Nuki 2025 Review – Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with Ultion Door Handle and 3-Star PLUS Ultion Lock
Ultion’s new Nuki 2025 bundles the Nuki Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with a purpose‑built Ultion handle and a BSI‑certified 3‑star PLUS cylinder for £339. The lock features brushless motor speeds, built‑in Wi‑Fi, Thread (Matter‑compatible) and a rechargeable magnetic battery lasting up to 12 months...
Microsoft Is Fundamentally Redesigning NVMe Drivers for Windows; Initial Tests Show Significant Performance Shifts
Microsoft is introducing a brand‑new NVMe storage driver for Windows 11 25H2 and Windows Server 2025 built on the IoRing framework, replacing the legacy storNVMe.sys stack. The IoRing‑based design aims to cut latency, improve CPU utilization, and push IOPS higher, especially for random‑read heavy...
NLM Photonics Initiates Sampling of 1.6T and 3.2T Silicon Organic Hybrid PICs
NLM Photonics announced that its 1.6‑terabit (1.6T) and 3.2‑terabit (3.2T) silicon‑organic hybrid (SOH) photonic integrated circuits are now in sampling for select customers, with live demos at OFC 2026. The 1.6T DR8 PIC, built on the company’s patented Selerion‑HTX organic...
FEX 2603 Released With A Partial Fix For The Steam GUI Crashing On AArch64
FEX 2603, Valve’s open‑source emulator for running x86/x86_64 Linux binaries on AArch64, has been released with a partial fix for the Steam GUI crash. The update addresses the steamwebhelper process instability caused by a Chromium CEF change, reducing crash frequency when...
Data Center Intelligence at the Price of a Laptop
Alibaba’s Qwen3.5-9B open‑source model can run on a standard 12 GB RAM laptop, delivering performance comparable to Claude Opus 4.1. The author’s token‑usage analysis shows that a $5,000 laptop pays for itself after processing roughly 556 million tokens—about a month of typical workload—making...