Cloud Hypervisor 51 Brings Performance Improvements, Better QCOW2 V3 Support
Cloud Hypervisor 51, the Rust‑based virtual machine monitor, has been released, now steered by Microsoft, Cyberus Tech, Tencent, Ant Group and others. The update adds Transparent Huge Pages for shared memory and speeds up the vhost‑user‑net device, delivering noticeable performance gains. It also expands QCOW2 v3 support with live disk resizing, dirty‑bit tracking, RAW backing for overlays, and corrupt‑bit detection. Additional enhancements include ACPI Generic Initiator, improved Microsoft MSHV integration, and assorted bug fixes.
Mesa KosmicKrisp Driver Is Coming To iOS, More Performance & Vulkan 1.4 Expected
LunarG’s KosmicKrist driver, now merged into Mesa, brings a native Vulkan‑on‑Metal implementation for Apple Silicon. After proving its macOS capabilities, the team announced a roadmap that includes iOS support, performance optimizations, and Vulkan 1.4 conformance. Funding from Google aims to boost...
Cycplus R200 Smart Indoor Bike Trainer Review
The Cycplus R200 smart indoor bike trainer delivers direct‑drive performance at a £350‑£365 price point, matching the power accuracy of far pricier models with ±1% precision. Its solid H‑frame and responsive electromagnetic resistance provide a stable, quiet ride that feels...
Fanless Factor 101 Arrives with Qualcomm QCS6490 and 10GbE Networking
OnLogic has unveiled the Factor 101, a compact fan‑less industrial edge system built around Qualcomm’s QCS6490 platform. The device packs an 8‑core Kryo 670 CPU up to 2.1 GHz, 8 GB LPDDR4x memory, 128 GB UFS storage and an integrated AI inference accelerator. Connectivity includes...
ESP32 Bus Pirate Update Adds RF Tools, USB Host Mode, Signal Analysis, and Cellular Plans
The ESP32 Bus Pirate, an ESP32‑S3 based debugging platform, received a major firmware update adding extensive protocol support, signal‑analysis tools, and new hardware compatibility. The release introduces a profile system, a Wizard pin‑activity analyzer, enhanced UART features with auto‑detection and...
Top.E R1: 5-Axis 3D Printing as an Attack on the Support Structure
The episode examines the Top.E R1, the first desktop 5‑axis AI‑enabled FDM printer, which tilts its build platform up to 30° to print overhangs without traditional support structures. By reducing supports, the printer promises material savings, less post‑processing damage, and...
MediaTek MT7902 Wireless Chipset Finally Gets a Linux Driver
MediaTek has finally submitted an eleven‑patch driver set for its MT7902 Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth chipset to the main‑line Linux mailing list. The patches add firmware, SDIO and PCIe host support and are expected to land in the upcoming Linux 7.1 release....
Cargo Elevator System Using XG5000 PLC Programming
The XG5000 PLC program implements a three‑floor cargo elevator that moves one floor at a time using up and down push‑buttons. Limit‑switch sensors on each floor provide position feedback, while a latched SYSTEM_ON memory bit keeps the controller active after...
GOOD Conference Program Highlights Innovations of Global Open OnDemand Community
The second annual Global Open OnDemand (GOOD) Conference will run March 9‑12, 2026 at the University of Utah, gathering developers, users, and contributors from the worldwide Open OnDemand community. Organized by NumFOCUS and funded by the NSF, the event features...
Intelligent Networks: Power, Reliability, and Maintenance in Telecom — Webinar Preview
The upcoming webinar "Intelligent Networks: Power, Reliability, and Maintenance in Telecom" will explore how telecom operators can leverage AI, real‑time analytics, and automation to tackle rising energy costs, ensure ultra‑reliable service, and modernize maintenance. It highlights the shift toward cloud‑native,...
Creality K2 Pro Combo, 3D Printers Continue to Evolve
The episode reviews Creality's K2 Pro Combo 3D printer, highlighting its high-speed capabilities of 600 mm/s and 30 mm/s² acceleration, along with an enclosed heated chamber that reaches 65 °C and a bed that heats to 120 °C. It notes the printer's ability to...
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1
Bambu Lab has launched the P2S Combo, its latest desktop 3D printer that supersedes the popular P1S. The machine retains the 256 mm cubic build volume but adds a rigid steel frame, 600 mm/s peak speed (practically 300 mm/s), and a 40 mm³/s material...
Sawmill Systems Test Assets Intangibly
Comact has deployed Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Logix Echo to emulate 48 ControlLogix 5580 processors, expanding its testing capacity far beyond the limits of physical hardware. The virtual environment costs roughly one‑tenth of traditional PLC racks, delivering a scalable, cost‑effective platform for sawmill...
Valve Steam Deck Mistakes to Avoid for a Simpler, Smoother Setup
Poladr0id’s guide warns Steam Deck owners that over‑customising the handheld can destabilise the system and diminish enjoyment. The author stresses that a few purposeful tweaks—like controller remapping—outperform a clutter of plugins. Cheap accessories such as low‑grade chargers and cases often...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Release Date, Price, and Final Leaks
Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 series, debuting on Feb 25, 2026, with three models: S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. The Ultra flagship features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 6.9‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 120 Hz, up to 16 GB...
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 & Ultra 2: The ‘Dual-Chip’ Upgrade That Changes Everything
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in July, introducing a dual‑chip 3‑in‑1 bioactive sensor and AI‑driven health analytics. The Watch 9 targets mainstream users seeking reliable performance, while the Ultra 2 aims at premium fitness enthusiasts...
Blecon Launches Agent to Transform Zebra Devices
Blecon has introduced the Blecon Agent, software that activates the built‑in Bluetooth radios on Zebra Technologies frontline devices, turning them into an autonomous tracking network. The solution delivers continuous asset visibility without deploying new infrastructure or paying for cellular connectivity,...
LUBIS EDA: Addressing the Verification Bottleneck in Modern Chip Design
Verification has become the primary bottleneck in modern chip design, as simulation struggles to cover the exponential state space of AI, HPC, and automotive processors. Formal verification offers exhaustive proof of design properties but traditionally required manual assertions and specialist...
This Smart Ring Pays You Crypto for Working Out
CUDIS unveiled its second‑generation Sporty Series smart ring, a 3‑gram titanium device that tracks over 30 sports, offers AI‑driven health coaching, and pays users in $CUDIS cryptocurrency for meeting wellness goals. The ring features interchangeable silicone bands in 12 colors...
ASRock Industrial NUC(S) Ultra 300 BOX Series Is Powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 325 or Ultra 7 358H “Panther...
ASRock has launched the Industrial NUC(S) Ultra 300 BOX Series, powered by Intel’s third‑generation Core Ultra “Panther Lake” SoCs – the Core Ultra 5 325 and Core Ultra 7 358H. The compact NUC and slimmer NUCS models deliver up to 180 TOPS of combined CPU‑GPU‑NPU AI performance, support...
Scotland’s First Photon-Counting CT Scanner Set to Advance Multi-Organ Research and Enhance Patient Diagnosis & Care
The University of Edinburgh has installed Scotland’s first photon‑counting CT scanner, the Siemens Healthineers NAEOTOM Alpha, funded jointly with the British Heart Foundation. This technology captures each X‑ray photon, delivering ultra‑high‑resolution, spectral images that surpass conventional CT capabilities. It will...
7 Smart Home Devices You Need to Know About in 2026
The 2026 smart‑home rollout showcases seven ready‑to‑ship devices that move beyond simple connectivity toward genuine utility. Highlights include Lockin V7 Max’s battery‑free infrared charging lock, Roborock Saros Z70 vacuum with an object‑clearing arm, and Amazon Alexa+’s generative‑AI voice assistant that...
Frigate with Hailo for Object Detection on a Raspberry Pi
Jeff Geerling details how to pair Frigate NVR software with Hailo‑8 or Hailo‑8L AI coprocessors on a Raspberry Pi 5 or CM5. He outlines driver installation, Frigate configuration, and a PCIe driver tweak to resolve a max_desc_page_size error. After the fix, the...
Taara Lightbridge Pro: An Ultra Reliable Wireless Optical Communications System for 5G Mobile Backhaul
Taara, a Google X spin‑out, unveiled Lightbridge Pro – a carrier‑grade free‑space optical (FSO) system that promises 99.999% uptime for 5G mobile backhaul. The solution delivers up to 20 Gbps full‑duplex capacity and automatically switches to fiber or RF backups when...
Intel's Discontinued Open-Source OpenPGL Project Finds A New Home
Intel discontinued its open‑source OpenPGL library in 2025, ending development within the oneAPI Rendering Toolkit. The path‑guiding library, widely adopted by Blender, Autodesk, V‑Ray and other VFX tools, has now been transferred to the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF). ASWF will...
Yotta Plans $2B NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra Supercluster Deployment in India
Yotta Data Services announced a $2 billion deployment of 20,736 liquid‑cooled NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, creating one of Asia’s largest AI superclusters. The system, slated to go live by August 2026 at its Greater Noida hyperscale data centre, includes a four‑year, $1 billion...
System76 Preparing To Introduce Redesigned Thelio Hardware
System76 announced a ground‑up redesign of its Thelio desktop and workstation chassis, signaling the next generation of its Linux‑focused hardware line. CEO Carl Richell highlighted ten months of engineering, more than 16,000 durability tests, and over 250 hours of thermal...
NSF CISE: Making Quantum Computers Resilient to Adversarial Attacks
Researchers at Rice University and Johns Hopkins, funded by multiple NSF CISE grants, introduced a new adversarial state corruption model and accompanying algorithms that enable quantum computers to operate despite noisy or malicious disturbances. The framework assumes attackers can tamper...
Linux 7.0 Brings Several Enhancements For Modern Laptops
Linux 7.0’s merge window delivered a suite of x86 platform‑driver updates aimed at modern laptops. The AMD Platform Management Framework now surfaces detailed Ryzen AI NPU metrics, while ASUS, HP, and Lenovo WMI drivers gain enhanced backlight, fan, and hardware‑monitoring controls....
Viridien Partners with NVIDIA to Advance HPC for Seismic Imaging Workflows
Viridien announced a partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate its seismic imaging workflows using NVIDIA's high‑performance computing platforms. The collaboration will optimize Viridien’s algorithms for GPU accelerators, including tensor cores and mixed‑precision techniques, aiming to boost imaging speed, accuracy, and efficiency....
Qunnect and Cisco Demonstrate Metro-Scale, High-Speed Quantum Entanglement Swapping Over Commercial Fiber
Qunnect and Cisco have demonstrated metro‑scale quantum entanglement swapping over 17.6 km of commercial fiber in New York City, achieving record rates of 1.7 million local pairs and 5,400 pairs per hour across deployed fiber. The system maintained over 99 % polarization fidelity...
Aliro Raises $15M to Advance Physics-Based Network Security
Aliro announced a $15 million oversubscribed funding round led by Gutbrain Ventures, with participation from Cisco Investments, Argon Ventures, and Wonderstone Ventures. The Boston‑based startup is commercializing a physics‑based network security platform that uses quantum entanglement to replace cryptographic assumptions with...
LoongArch Ready With New Features In Linux 7.0
The Linux 7.0 kernel introduces a suite of enhancements for the LoongArch architecture, a China‑origin CPU design derived from MIPS64 and RISC‑V. New capabilities include SMT hot‑plug support, 128‑bit atomic compare‑and‑exchange operations, and the memfd_secret system call. Additional updates bring BPF...
Intel: Fiscal 4Q25 and FY25 Financial Results
Intel reported FY 2025 revenue of $52.9 billion, essentially flat year‑over‑year, while Q4 revenue slipped 4% to $13.7 billion. GAAP earnings per share were a loss of $0.12 in the quarter, but non‑GAAP EPS turned positive at $0.15, and full‑year GAAP EPS remained...
Trane Technologies to Acquire LiquidStack to Accelerate End‑to‑End Data Center Thermal Management Solutions
Trane Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire LiquidStack, a specialist in liquid‑cooling solutions for data centers, with the deal slated to close in early 2026. The acquisition builds on Trane’s 2023 minority stake and adds direct‑to‑chip and immersion cooling...
Backblaze Publishes 2025 Drive Stats Report: 13 Years of Data Show Growing, Healthier Drive Fleet
Backblaze released its 2025 Year‑End Drive Stats, covering 344,196 drives across 30 models. The annualized failure rate dropped to 1.36%, down from 1.55% in 2024, with a quarterly AFR of 1.13% in Q4. High‑capacity drives now dominate the fleet, with...
Samsung Begin Mass Production of Up to 36GB HBM4 Memory With Performance for AI Computing
Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of its next‑generation HBM4 memory, shipping 24‑36 GB stacks that deliver 11.7 Gb/s per pin and up to 3.3 TB/s bandwidth per stack. The new DRAM uses Samsung’s 6th‑gen 10 nm‑class 1c process and 12‑layer stacking, offering a...
Apple M3 With Asahi Linux Continues Making Progress, No ETA Yet For Shipping
Asahi Linux released a status update following the Linux 6.19 kernel, outlining progress on Apple Silicon support. The team reports that core M3 hardware components—keyboard, touchpad, Wi‑Fi, NVMe and USB‑3—are functional, though still requiring local patches. DisplayPort Alt Mode remains experimental,...
Intel Lands Initial Preparations For DSA 3.0 Accelerators In Linux 7.0
Intel’s Data Streaming Accelerator (DSA) 3.0 support has been merged into the Linux 7.0 kernel, bringing native off‑load capabilities for recent Xeon processors, likely Diamond Rapids. The update introduces new sysfs interfaces that expose DSA 3.0 capability registers and adds...
KVM In Linux 7.0 Adds Support For Virtualizing AMD ERAPS
The upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel brings a major KVM update, adding native virtualization of AMD’s Enhanced Return Address Predictor Security (ERAPS). This enables guests to access a 64‑entry Return Stack Buffer, double the previous limit, and introduces user‑space fetching of SEV‑SNP...
SPhotonix Makes Two Senior Appointments to Deliver Accelerated Growth
SPhotonix, the pioneer of 5D Memory Crystal technology, announced two senior hires: Masaaki Sakakura as Principal Scientist and Konstantinas Zakalskis as Head of Growth. The appointments follow a $4.5 million pre‑seed round led by Creator Fund and XTX Ventures, positioning the startup for...
Intel: Every Second PC Is to Become an AI System, Panther Lake Provides the Leverage
Intel announced that by 2026 it expects one in two PCs to ship as AI‑enabled devices, anchored by its new Panther Lake platform. The chipset embeds a fifth‑generation NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS, aiming to bring on‑device inference for language...
NZXT H2 Flow Mini Tower Review – Small, but More Airy than Expected!
NZXT’s H2 Flow Mini‑ITX tower targets the high‑performance small‑form‑factor market with a compact 20.7 L chassis that prioritises airflow and liquid‑cooling readiness. The case features a distinctive hybrid side panel—tempered glass above a fine mesh intake—creating separate fresh‑air and exhaust zones....
World's Smallest QR Code Is Tinier than Most Bacteria, Etched Into Ceramic Film
Researchers at TU Wien and Cerabyte have etched the world’s smallest QR code—just 1.98 square µm, smaller than most bacteria—into a ceramic thin film. The 49 nm pixels are invisible to the naked eye and can only be read with an electron microscope....
NXP S32N79 Octa-Core Arm Cortex-A78E/12-Core Cortex-R52 “Super-Integration Processor” Targets Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV)
NXP announced the S32N79 “Super‑Integration” automotive processor, featuring up to eight Arm Cortex‑A78E application cores at 1.8 GHz and twelve Cortex‑R52 real‑time cores at 1.4 GHz, plus a RISC‑V accelerator and eIQ Neutron AI NPU. Built on a 5 nm TSMC process, it...
Ceva IP: Powering the Era of Physical AI
Ceva IP is positioning itself as the core enabler of Physical AI, delivering integrated semiconductor and software IP that brings sensing, connectivity, and on‑device inference to edge devices. By moving AI processing from the cloud to the chip, its solutions...
Accelerating Static ESD Simulation for Full-Chip and Multi-Die Designs with Synopsys PathFinder-SC
Synopsys unveiled PathFinder‑SC, a static ESD verification platform that enables early, layout‑driven analysis for full‑chip and multi‑die designs. Leveraging cell‑based modeling from GDS/DEF data and the Seascape distributed‑computing engine, the tool can simulate billions of nodes and complete complex resistance...
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Just Leaked: Goodbye Narrow Screen, Hello 16:10
Leaked One UI 9 animations suggest Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 will abandon the narrow tall screens of earlier models. The outer display is expected to switch to a 16:10 aspect ratio while the inner screen moves to 9:7, delivering a wider,...
The Ray-Ban Meta Killer? Samsung Smart Galaxy Glasses Launching in 2026
Samsung announced its first‑generation Smart Galaxy Glasses, slated for a 2026 release, with two variants—SMO2000P and SMO200J—targeting both enthusiasts and casual users. The glasses run on Android XR, feature a Qualcomm AR1 chipset, a 12‑megapixel camera, and a 155 mAh battery,...
Olimex ESP32-P4-PC Board Offers HDMI Video Output, Ethernet, Four USB 2.0 Ports, and More
Olimex has launched the ESP32‑P4‑PC, an open‑source development board built around Espressif’s ESP32‑P4NRW32 SoC. The board packs a dual‑core 400 MHz RISC‑V CPU, 768 KB L2 RAM, 32 MB PSRAM, 16 MB flash and offers HDMI, MIPI‑DSI, MIPI‑CSI, four USB‑A ports, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and...