NVIDIA Phases Out Several Jetson Modules Due to High LPDDR4 RAM Prices and Tight Supplies
NVIDIA is accelerating the end‑of‑life of several Jetson modules that use LPDDR4 memory, including the TX2 NX, TX2i, AGX Xavier, and Xavier NX families. The move follows tightening global DRAM supplies and rising LPDDR4 prices, prompting a non‑cancelable, non‑returnable (NCNR) order policy effective immediately. Final purchase orders are accepted through July 1 2026, with last shipments slated for July 15 2027. NVIDIA and partners are urging customers to transition to newer Jetson Orin or alternative platforms.
Celestica DS6000-Series 1.6TbE Switches Now Available to Order
Celestica announced that its DS6000‑series 1.6TbE switches are now available for order, marking the shift from development to production. Powered by Broadcom’s Tomahawk 6 silicon, each unit delivers up to 102.4 Tbps of non‑blocking capacity across 64 1.6TbE (OSFP224) ports. The line ships...
Episode 43: Jensen Huang on Generative Computing, Re-Industrialization, & Physical AI
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, explained how the company’s full‑stack AI platform is moving the economy from raw compute to “intelligence manufacturing,” where tokenized AI outputs become a new unit of value. He outlined the AI “five‑layer cake” spanning silicon,...
This Pen-Sized Multitool Hides 73 Tools Inside
The JK‑9X 73‑in‑1 Precision Pen launched on Kickstarter on April 24, 2026, promising a pen‑sized multitool that swaps between 73 functions for precision screwdriving, micro‑drilling and hobby cutting. Backers have pledged HK$122,196 (about $15.6 k USD), achieving 873% of the HK$14,000 goal, with...
Garmin: Top Smartwatches Receive New Updates with over a Dozen Improvements
Garmin has pushed Beta Version 22.27 to roughly half of its smartwatch beta participants, extending the rollout to models such as the Fenix 8 Pro, Enduro 3, Fenix E, Quatix 8 and Tactix 8. The update addresses 15 bugs, including battery‑estimate errors, map‑activity freezes, notification crashes and...
Digi Launches MCP Server for AI Workflows
Digi International announced the launch of a model‑context protocol (MCP) server that integrates large‑language‑model assistants such as Claude with its Digi Remote Manager (DRM) and Genesis network platforms. The MCP enables natural‑language queries, automated workflows, and real‑time configuration insights across...
WD Raises the Bar on Sustainable Infrastructure as AI Storage Demand Accelerates
Western Digital released its FY2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting how the surge in AI‑driven data is prompting the company to redesign storage for higher density and lower energy use. The report details progress such as five sites running on 100% carbon‑free...
As Much As Needed, As Little As Possible: Jensen Huang on the Operating Principle Behind Nvidia’s Run
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang repeatedly emphasized an eight‑word operating principle: “as much as needed, as little as possible.” The mantra guides Nvidia to own only the core AI stack—CUDA, NVLink, compilers—and to refuse non‑essential ventures like its own cloud or...
3mdeb Gets More Bits Of AMD openSIL & Coreboot Working On Ryzen AM5 Motherboard
3mdeb announced a major milestone in its open‑source firmware effort for the MSI PRO B850‑P WiFi AM5 motherboard, getting USB controller initialization and PCIe enumeration working under Coreboot and AMD’s openSIL. The team fixed missing USB code in the Phoenix openSIL library, allowing...
Motorola Debuts High-End Edge Pro 70 and Mid-Range Moto G87 Handsets
Motorola, under Lenovo, unveiled two new smartphones: the flagship Edge Pro 70 and the mid‑range Moto G87. The Edge Pro 70 boasts a 3.5× periscope camera and high‑end specs aimed at premium users, while the Moto G87 offers a 200 MP...
CPPC V4 Support Being Worked On NVIDIA For The Linux ACPI Driver
NVIDIA engineers are adding Collaborative Processor Performance Control version 4 (CPPC v4) support to the Linux ACPI driver, extending the _CPC package from 23 to 25 entries. The new optional fields—OSPM Nominal Performance and Resource Priority—allow the operating system to signal nominal...
Paragraf & Archer Materials Target Quantum Computing With Graphene
Paragraf, a UK graphene‑electronics specialist, has teamed with Australia’s Archer Materials to create graphene‑based structures for qubit detection. The partnership combines Paragraf’s wafer‑scale graphene deposition process with Archer’s quantum‑device expertise, aiming to move quickly from research to functional prototypes. By...
Global Smartphone Shipments up 1% in Q1, Samsung Retakes Top Spot
Global smartphone shipments unexpectedly grew 1% year‑over‑year in Q1 2026, reaching 298.5 million units, according to Omdia. The modest rise contrasts with earlier forecasts of a market contraction and reflects vendors pushing inventory ahead of anticipated cost hikes in memory and...
Orca Computing Targets Data Center Integration With Quantum Units
Orca Computing is redesigning quantum processing units to fit standard data‑center racks, using photonic technology that leverages existing telecom infrastructure. The PT Series architecture delivers rack‑mounted QPUs that install in days, not weeks, and operate with automated, continuous calibration. By...
Afghanistan Starts First 5G Trial in Kabul
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched a pilot 5G service in Kabul, upgrading 74 city antennas to the new standard. The trial is being run by domestic carrier Afghan Wireless (AWCC) and marks the country’s first foray...
LG’s GM9 Is the First 27-Inch 5K Hyper Mini LED Monitor
LG unveiled the UltraGear evo GM9, a 27‑inch 5K gaming monitor that uses the company’s new Hyper Mini LED backlight with 2,304 local‑dimming zones and a peak brightness of 1,250 nits, earning VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Priced at $1,199.99, the GM9 offers...
Giga Computing to Showcase New OCP Platforms for AI Data Centers at the OCP EMEA Summit 2026 – More Than...
Giga Computing, the enterprise server division of GIGABYTE, announced its participation at the OCP EMEA Summit 2026 in Barcelona, showcasing OCP‑compliant AI server platforms. The company emphasized rack‑level power, cooling, and serviceability as core differentiators for hyperscale AI data centers....
OPPO Reportedly Preparing a Slightly Curved Display on All Four Sides: Leak Suggests Chinese Manufacturers Are Ahead of Apple’s iPhone...
A leak reported by Wccftech, citing leaker yeux1122, claims OPPO is developing a flagship smartphone with a flat central display and subtly curved edges on all four sides—a “micro‑curve” design. The report, rated 55 percent plausible, positions the concept as a...
GPU Profiling in Unreal Engine 5.7 for Far Far West
Tom Looman’s companion guide walks developers through GPU performance profiling for the early‑access title Far Far West using Unreal Engine 5.7. The tutorial runs on an RTX 3060, Ryzen 3950X and 32 GB RAM, and highlights essential CVARs such as stat gpu and r.showmaterialdrawevents. It details practical fixes for...
Stackable Goniometers with Common Pivot Point for Precision Alignment Applications
Physik Instrumente (PI) unveiled its L‑886 Goniometer Family, a stackable series of motorized goniometers that share a common pivot point for precise multi‑axis alignment. The units deliver up to 17° of rotation, a 3.5 kg payload, sub‑microradian repeatability, and speeds of...
Fabric.AI Targets AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks with MicroLED Optical Interconnects
Fabric.AI, formerly StableX Technologies, has launched its Neural I/O chip, a MicroLED‑based optical interconnect designed to eliminate data‑movement bottlenecks in AI compute clusters. Developed with Kopin Corporation, the chip replaces copper and laser links with programmable MicroLED transceivers that deliver...
The Intel Lunar Lake CPU Performance Gains On Linux Over The Past Year
Benchmarking the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V in a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition shows notable CPU performance gains after a year of Linux updates. The original test on Ubuntu 25.04 used kernel 6.14, GCC 14.2 and Mesa 25.0, while the repeat on...
New Nitride Magnets Let Electricity Flip Hidden Spin Patterns
Researchers have identified wurtzite‑type nitride compounds MnSiN₂ and MnGeN₂ as room‑temperature multiferroic altermagnets. First‑principles calculations show that reversing their ferroelectric polarization also reverses the non‑relativistic spin splitting, providing electric control of hidden spin patterns. The intrinsic switching barriers are 0.96 eV...
Motorola Razr (2026) Colors: See All 7 Pantone Finishes
Motorola’s 2026 Razr lineup arrives in seven Pantone‑approved finishes, spanning the Razr Ultra, Razr Plus and the standard Razr. The Ultra model ships in Orient Blue and Cocoa, the Plus is offered solely in Mountain View green, while the base Razr adds...
The USB Situation
The article highlights that USB‑C is merely a connector shape that can carry up to seven different protocols, creating a hidden speed gap between cables that look identical. Apple’s MacBook Pro and Studio Display illustrate how one Thunderbolt cable can...
Best Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS EQ Settings: Get the Most Out of the Headset’s Graphene Drivers
The Shortcut published a guide detailing optimal EQ settings for the Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS gaming headset, which retails for under $200. The headset’s stock tuning favors first‑person shooters, but the recommended equalizer adjustments broaden its soundstage and...
Xanadu and ORNL Bring PennyLane Quantum Software to Frontier Supercomputer
Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have enabled the open‑source PennyLane quantum software library to run on the Frontier exascale supercomputer. The integration adds MPI support to PennyLane’s Lightning simulator, allowing distributed quantum‑circuit simulations across multiple AMD‑powered nodes....
How Is the RAM Crisis Impacting Emerging Markets?
AI‑driven demand for memory has sparked a global RAM shortage, pushing up prices for any device that contains a semiconductor. Emerging markets, where 77% of MEA smartphone sales are sub‑$200 models, feel the squeeze hardest because price hikes represent 50‑100%...
Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leaked: The “Jinju” Model Is the Stylish Wearable We’ve Been Waiting For
Samsung is set to launch its first Galaxy smart glasses, codenamed Jingu, in 2026, emphasizing bone‑conduction audio, a 12 MP camera, and AI‑driven features while omitting a visual display. The entry‑level model will run on a Snapdragon AR1 processor, integrate Google’s...
150 New Fast EV Chargers To Use 100% Renewable Energy
Despite a slowdown in U.S. electric‑vehicle sales, Rivian is expanding its public charging footprint with more than 150 new DC fast chargers slated for Caruso‑managed properties in Los Angeles. The chargers will be powered 100% by renewable sources—solar and wind—ensuring each...
VITURE Beast vs RayNeo Air 4 Pro : Worth the $250 Premium?
The VITURE Beast and RayNeo Air 4 Pro are two XR glasses positioned at opposite ends of the price spectrum, with the Beast retailing for $549 and the Air 4 Pro at $299. The Beast emphasizes a rugged aluminum‑magnesium frame, nine‑level electronic tint, a...
WAVE-N Specialized Video Processing NPU for Edge AI Systems
Chips&Media unveiled the WAVE‑N specialized video‑processing NPU to meet the growing demand for high‑performance, low‑power AI inference on edge devices. The accelerator combines massive parallel compute, on‑chip memory buffers, and dedicated tensor units to speed up computer‑vision workloads such as...
Valve Confirms Steam Deck 2 Development with a 2028 Release Target
Valve confirmed that a second‑generation Steam Deck is in development, but the handheld won’t ship until at least 2028. The company is opting for a true generational leap, focusing on major gains in performance, power efficiency, and ergonomics rather than...
A Beginner’s Guide to the Semiconductor Industry in India
The guide breaks down the fundamentals of semiconductors and maps the global chip ecosystem, then zeroes in on India’s emerging role. It outlines government incentives, current manufacturing capacity, and the skill sets needed for design, fabrication, and testing. Salary ranges,...
Update: The Decline of Graphics Card Manufacturers Continues: GALAX Is Ceasing Global Operations, Palit Is Taking over, and the Entire...
GALAX announced it will discontinue independent operations worldwide, laying off its entire global workforce. Palit Microsystems, GALAX's parent since 2008, will take full control of the brand, inventory, warranty obligations and future product roadmap. The move is attributed to AI‑driven...
Oulu’s Chip Design Expertise Enters Europe’s Semiconductor Debate
Oulu, Finland’s leading semiconductor design hub, hosted the high‑profile “Chips from the Very North” conference, drawing EU officials, industry executives, and academia. Professor Aarno Pärssinen highlighted the city’s decades‑long synergy of research, industry, and education that fuels complex microchip design....
MiciMike Board Converts Google Home Mini Into Local Home Assistant Voice Device
The MiciMike Home Mini Drop‑In PCB is an open‑hardware add‑on that converts a first‑generation Google Home Mini into a fully local Home Assistant voice device. The board slots into the existing speaker without case modifications or soldering, reusing the original...
NVIDIA N1X in the Spotlight at Computex: Leak Suggests a 2026 Demo, but only a Late Market Launch
NVIDIA and MediaTek are rumored to unveil an ARM‑based notebook SoC, the N1X, at Computex 2026, with a demo slated for June. Leaks suggest the first laptops could ship in October 2026, with broader availability in early 2027, but no official...
Nokia Reports AI Boost Following Nvidia Partnership: The Former Mobile Phone Giant Is Profiting Again From the Networks of the...
Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia posted Q1 2026 revenue of €4.5 billion (≈$4.9 billion) and comparable operating profit of €281 million, driven by a 49 percent surge in its AI & Cloud segment, which now represents 8 percent of sales and generated €1 billion (≈$1.1 billion) of new orders. The...
Graphene Instead of Silicon? Simulations From Kiel Show Light-Controlled Electrons in the Femtosecond Range
Researchers at Georgia Tech and Tianjin University reported semiconducting epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide with a 0.6 eV bandgap and carrier mobility above 5,000 cm² V⁻¹ s⁻¹. In September 2025, the University of Kiel simulated femtosecond laser pulses that can locally excite electrons in graphene...
USB Colors Explained: Why White, Black, Blue, or Red Ports Often Cause More Confusion Than Clarity
USB port colors are a long‑standing visual cue, but they are not a strict standard. White and black historically signal USB 1.x and 2.0, while blue is widely used for 5 Gbps SuperSpeed (USB 3.2 Gen 1). Colors such as teal, red, yellow, and orange...
Hands-On with Leion Hey 2 Glasses: Living Life with Subtitles
The Leion Hey 2 AR glasses deliver real‑time subtitle translation with claimed 98% accuracy in over 100 languages, projecting text onto a high‑brightness 2500‑nit Micro‑LED display. The device relies on a paired smartphone for Bluetooth‑based audio streaming to cloud servers, resulting...
Polling Rate, Latency, and the Future of Input: Between Marketing Promises and Measurable Reality (Continued, Part 2 of 2)
Igor’s Lab revisits the debate over 8 K mouse polling rates, emphasizing that end‑to‑end latency remains the primary metric for most gamers but that higher refresh‑rate displays expose new factors such as harmonic jitter and temporal distribution of inputs. The follow‑up...
MoreSense MS-07 – An ESP32-S3 Indoor Air Quality Monitor with SEN66 Multisensor and Home Assistant Support
The MoreSense MS-07 is an indoor air‑quality monitor that replaces the MS‑06’s SCD40 sensor with Sensirion’s multi‑parameter SEN66, adding PM1‑10, NOx and VOC detection. It runs on an ESP32‑S3 MCU, features a 3.5‑inch capacitive IPS touchscreen, 512 MB microSD logging, and...
The Engineering Logic Behind TSMC’s High-NA Strategy
At the April 22, 2026 North America Technology Symposium, TSMC Deputy Co‑COO Kevin Zhang said the company can continue scaling chips with its current EUV tools and does not need High‑NA EUV for now, citing the technology’s high cost. The...
INKWON TAG Review: The Pocket Printer That Replaces Four Creative Gadgets
The INKWON TAG is a pocket‑sized inkjet printer that combines four distinct creative functions—photo printing, stickers, heat‑transfer t‑shirts, and temporary tattoos—into a single 3.9‑inch device. It delivers true 600 dpi CMY color output, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and a battery that powers roughly 60...
AutoStore Conducts Pio Pilot with OBOS for Residential Storage
AutoStore announced a pilot of its Pio automated storage system in partnership with OBOS, a leading Nordic real‑estate developer. The pilot, located in the OBOS Living Lab in Oslo, installs a 20 m² grid with 150 bins that can store up...
NSF-Funded Photonic Chips Promise Faster Quantum Future
Researchers led by NSF‑funded associate professor Miloš Popović have demonstrated the first integration of a photonic quantum system directly onto a standard electronic chip. The breakthrough overcomes the traditional need for bulky quantum hardware, promising smaller, faster quantum processors. Funding...
Asia-Pacific Chip Ecosystem Will Surpass $553 Billion by 2030
The Business Research Company projects the Asia‑Pacific semiconductor ecosystem to reach $553 billion by 2030, making it the world’s largest regional market. Global chip‑related activity is expected to hit $1.16 trillion, growing at a 10.9% compound annual growth rate. While the United...
Google TV Streamer on Sale at a New Low for the Year — Just $76.99
Google has reduced the price of its Google TV Streamer to $76.99, a 23% discount from the regular $99.99 and the lowest point it’s hit all year. The device now sits just $2 above its all‑time low of $74.99, making...