Prairie Winds Broadcasting Upgrades With Nautel
Prairie Winds Broadcasting, a regional group serving the Dakotas and western Minnesota, has upgraded its portfolio to 16 Nautel transmitters, spanning FM NVLT, VX, VS, GV and AM NX, J1000 models, with two additional NVLT‑20 units on order. The migration began in 2012 with an NV20 and now includes an upgraded NV15 to GV20. The broadcaster highlights the ease of installation, space‑saving design, low maintenance, high efficiency and strong customer support from Nautel. With only one station left, the fleet will be nearly 100% Nautel.
Startup Gimlet Labs Is Solving the AI Inference Bottleneck in a Surprisingly Elegant Way
Stanford adjunct professor Zain Asgar’s startup Gimlet Labs closed an $80 million Series A, led by Menlo Ventures, to commercialize a multi‑silicon inference cloud that orchestrates AI workloads across CPUs, GPUs and high‑memory hardware. The software claims to boost inference speed by...
Renesas Adds GaN-Based Half-Wave LLC Platform to AC/DC and Power Adapter Range
Renesas Electronics introduced a gallium‑nitride (GaN) half‑wave LLC (HWLLC) platform that delivers 500 W and higher power density for AC/DC adapters. The solution includes four new controller ICs, featuring the RRW11011 interleaved PFC/HWLLC combo, enabling up to 240 W USB‑PD EPR with...
HV-MELA-BAT Showcases Megawatt Charging System
The HV‑MELA‑BAT consortium, led by Fraunhofer ISE, unveiled a megawatt‑scale charging system that combines a high‑efficiency DC/DC converter with a novel contact system. The isolating converter reaches a record‑breaking 99.26% efficiency and a volumetric power density of 9 kW per liter....
Cato Networks Unveils GPU-Powered SASE Platform with Native AI Security
Cato Networks announced two major upgrades to its SASE platform: Cato Neural Edge, which embeds NVIDIA GPUs across its global private backbone to accelerate AI‑driven traffic inspection, and Cato AI Security, a suite that merges AI governance and runtime protection...
ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments
At the 2026 Satellite Show in Washington, D.C., ThinKom Solutions unveiled a modular, high‑mobility ground architecture designed to replace static satellite command centers. The system, built around the Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub (VICTS) phased‑array antenna, can connect to GEO,...
You Can Get a Free iPhone 17e at Visible with This Deal - Here's How
Apple’s budget iPhone 17e is now available through a Visible promotion that effectively makes the device free. New customers who sign up for the Visible+ Pro plan at $45 per month receive a $25 monthly service credit for 24 months, which reimburses...
Marshall Islands Advances Pacific Connect Cable Project
The National Telecommunications Authority of the Marshall Islands signed an agreement to join the Pacific Connect initiative, adding the Iokwe subsea fiber‑optic cable that will connect Majuro directly to Google’s Halaihai system. Backed by U.S. Trade and Development Agency funding,...
Fortifying Campus Infrastructure: Why Reliable In-Building Communications Is Now a Facility Priority
Universities are recognizing in‑building wireless systems as a critical facility priority to eliminate communication dead zones that jeopardize safety and daily operations. Facility managers now oversee Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) that boost both public‑safety radio and cellular signals across diverse...
Roku Announces A Fix To A Major Bug That Made Using Your Antenna For Free ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC...
Roku announced a forthcoming software update to fix a bug that forced Roku TV users to have an active internet connection to access over‑the‑air (OTA) channels via an antenna. Recent OS changes merged OTA broadcasts with streaming listings in the...
IBM Creates New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
IBM unveiled the industry’s first quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, detailing how quantum processors (QPUs) can be tightly coupled with CPUs, GPUs, high‑speed networking, and shared storage. The blueprint supports on‑premises, research‑center, and cloud environments, enabling coordinated quantum‑classical workflows for scientific...
GE HealthCare Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for Photonova Spectra Photon-Counting CT
GE HealthCare obtained FDA 510(k) clearance for Photonova Spectra, its photon‑counting CT system. The scanner uses Deep Silicon detectors with 8‑bin energy resolution, delivering simultaneous spectral and high‑definition images in a 0.23‑second rotation. NVIDIA GPU‑accelerated reconstruction handles the 50‑fold data...
Aker BP and Armada Bring Offshore Modular Data Center to Norwegian Drilling Scene
Aker BP and edge‑infrastructure firm Armada have signed an agreement to install Armada’s Galleon modular data center on an offshore drilling rig in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The edge platform will process drilling and operational data locally, allowing AI models...
Kymeta™ Unveils a Paradigm Shift With a KuKa Multi Band Terminal
Kymeta Corporation announced the KuKa 8 Series, a single‑aperture antenna that operates on both Ku and Ka bands and across GEO, MEO, LEO and HEO constellations. The flat‑panel terminal delivers roughly 44 percent less footprint and a low‑SWaP profile of 41 lb (18.6 kg)....
Samsung Medison to Unify Two U.S. Imaging Businesses as Samsung HME America
Samsung Medison announced that its two U.S. imaging units, Neurologica and Boston Imaging, will merge under the new corporate identity Samsung HME America. The consolidation brings together ultrasound, digital radiography and CT operations into a single, globally‑branded organization. Samsung says...
Air Data & Flow Measurement Solutions for UAVs & Autonomous Flight
Aeroprobe has joined Unmanned Systems Technology’s global supplier ecosystem as a Silver supplier, offering ISO 9001:2015‑certified air data and flow measurement systems for UAVs. Its product line includes micro air data computers, multi‑function probes, pitot‑static probes, and total‑air‑temperature sensors designed to...
The Legendary AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Just Hit Its Lowest-Ever Price on Amazon — Grab Our Favorite Gaming CPU with...
AMD’s flagship gaming processor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, has hit a record low of $419.95 on Amazon, according to Camelcamelcamel data. The chip delivers the best performance‑per‑watt among current gaming CPUs, trailing the newer 9850X3D by only about 3% in 1080p FPS...
E-Magy Presents Silicon-Dominant Anode Breakthroughs for Next-Gen Drone Power & Electronics
E‑magy will present new silicon‑dominant anode data at the 2026 International Battery Seminar in Orlando, showcasing 12 Ah 6S2P cells designed for high‑performance drone packs. The nanoporous silicon material promises higher energy density and faster charging compared with conventional chemistries, backed...
New Cognex Research Reveals Manufacturers Increasingly Expect AI Vision Systems to Deliver Both High Performance and Simplicity
Cognex’s new study of more than 500 manufacturers shows 57% already use AI‑powered machine‑vision, with another 30% planning near‑term deployments. Adoption is strongest in automotive, electronics and logistics, where tighter tolerances demand higher accuracy. While initial drivers focus on defect...
Xthings Takes Wi-Fi HaLow to Commercial Security with AI-Enabled Ulticam Cameras | Exclusive
Xthings unveiled its Ulticam Long‑Range Wireless AI Security Kit, featuring up to eight sub‑GHz Wi‑Fi HaLow bullet cameras designed for commercial properties. The system combines AI‑powered video analytics with the low‑power, long‑range capabilities of Wi‑Fi HaLow, enabling reliable coverage across...
Inside Gen 13: How We Built Our Most Powerful Server Yet
Cloudflare unveiled its Gen 13 server, built around a 192‑core AMD EPYC Turin 9965 processor, 768 GB DDR5‑6400 memory, 24 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage and dual 100 GbE NICs. The new platform promises up to twice the throughput of Gen 12 while delivering up to 50% better...
The Blueprint for Ambient IoT Adoption in Retail
Ambient Internet of Things (IoT) has moved from pilots to enterprise‑scale deployments in retail and logistics, leveraging battery‑free Bluetooth Low Energy tags powered by wireless power networks. The blueprint emphasizes using existing RFID or barcode systems, launching a single‑site pilot...
CML Micro Debuts Satellite RF and mmWave Semiconductor Portfolio to US Market at SATShow 2026
CML Micro debuted its satellite communications semiconductor portfolio at SATShow 2026 in Washington, D.C., showcasing GaAs and GaN RF and mmWave devices for Ku, K, and Ka‑band applications. The exhibit, held with distribution partner RFMW at Booth 1658, featured power amplifiers...
Apple C1X RF Modem Approaches Qualcomm X80 Levels
Apple’s C1X RF modem has reached performance parity with Qualcomm’s X80, according to Ookla data covering Q4 2025. The new modem delivers comparable median download speeds, latency, and edge‑cell throughput across most markets, narrowing the gap that previously favored Qualcomm. Tests...
Photon-Counting CT Better than Conventional CT in Lung Cancer
A prospective study of 200 adults compared low‑dose photon‑counting CT (PCCT) with conventional energy‑integrating detector CT for lung cancer imaging. PCCT reduced effective radiation dose by 66% (1.36 mSv vs. 4.04 mSv) and iodine load by 27%, while adverse reactions fell to...
Issue 60 - Quantum of Promise
Quantum computing is moving from theory toward deployment as research labs and governments receive their first shipped systems. Issue 60 of DCD Magazine examines the pivotal moment in quantum chip design, where the industry is split between building dedicated superconducting processors...
HIRECT Names New Global Growth Chief, Launches Copper Conductor Line
Hind Rectifiers Ltd appointed Chidambaram Balakrishnan as Chief Global Growth Officer, adding to its recent hire of Douglas J. Bailey as global CEO. The company also launched three advanced copper conductor variants—CTC, PICC and EPICC—from its newly expanded Nashik facility....
Monitor Your Glucose Levels With Expert-Recommended Continuous Glucose Monitors
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have shifted diabetes care from finger‑stick tests to real‑time, app‑connected monitoring. The latest Dexcom G7, launched after the article’s original date, features a smaller sensor and enhanced alert system, while a range of OTC options such...
Rail Vision’s MainLine System Delivers Strong Performance in India
Rail Vision Ltd. completed a two‑month proof‑of‑concept of its MainLine AI‑integrated sensing system with a major Indian rail operator and partner Sujan Industries. The trial demonstrated real‑time object detection and classification up to 2,000 meters, confirming operational stability across varied conditions....
T-Mobile US Tees up Private 5G for MLB In-Game Calls
Major League Baseball will use T‑Mobile’s private 5G networks to power its Automated Ball‑Strike (ABS) challenge system for the 2024 season. The operator has deployed the network across all 30 stadiums, enabling high‑speed transmission of Hawk‑Eye camera data to verify...
The 10-Second Hack to Make Your Geriatric Roku Feel Brand New Again
CNET outlines a quick, ten‑second remote shortcut and other easy steps to revive lagging Roku TVs. Users can perform a system restart via the Settings menu, use a hidden remote sequence, uninstall problematic channels, or execute a full factory reset....
The ‘Nail Test’: Why This $54 Billion Innovation Is Terrifying Western Auto Executives
BYD demonstrated its second‑generation Blade battery surviving a six‑inch nail puncture without entering thermal runaway, contrasting sharply with a conventional NCM cell that erupted into a 500 °C fire. The dramatic nail test, staged for European industrial executives, highlighted the Blade’s...
Nintendo Reportedly Planning Revised Switch 2 Model with Replaceable Battery in EU
Jest, the first marketplace for SMS and RCS messaging apps, has launched the Jest Games Fund to back studios creating games for the RCS messaging ecosystem. The program offers three funding tiers—$40,000 Explore, up to $200,000 Scale, and up to...
Three Reasons Why I Like the Xiaomi Tag Better than the AirTag and Galaxy SmartTag2
Xiaomi’s new Bluetooth tracker, the Xiaomi Tag, offers a sleek, lightweight design, removable CR2032 battery, and IP67 protection, all for about $17. It uniquely supports both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, though only one can be active at a...
Huawei Sees AI Agent Boost To GPU, CPU Businesses
At its China Partner Conference, Huawei announced AgentArts, an AI‑agent development platform slated for beta on April 30 and open‑source release on May 30, claiming it can accelerate agent creation by over 60%. The company said autonomous agents like OpenClaw will drive...
How Stadium Data Centers Power Fans, Operations, and Broadcast
Stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup are deploying dual data‑center architectures—one for everyday IT services and another for high‑bandwidth media production. Cisco’s IP Fabric for Media and HPE’s Mist AI platform enable ultra‑low‑latency 100 Gbps video streams and AI‑driven network...
The First BMW With A NACS Charge Port Is Already Here, And It’s Not The iX3 Or I3
BMW has introduced the 2026 i5 M60 xDrive as the first U.S.‑market BMW EV equipped with a native NACS (Tesla‑style) charging port, while the i5 eDrive40 and xDrive40 retain CCS connectors. The M60 can plug directly into Tesla Superchargers and...
Super Micro Indictment Highlights AI Infrastructure Supply Chain Risks
A federal indictment alleges Super Micro executives facilitated moving Nvidia AI chips to China, prompting co‑founder Yih‑Shyan Liaw's resignation. The case highlights the clash between soaring AI hardware demand, tightening export controls, and supply‑chain integrity. Analysts warn that reliance on...
Orkney Broadband Outage Declared ‘Major Incident’
A subsea cable fault between Evie and Westray has been declared a major incident, cutting broadband for several hundred residents and businesses across Westray, Sanday, Stronsay and other northern Orkney islands. Openreach says repairs will require a specialist cable ship...
RyzoBee Plans Q2 Crowdfunding for Modular Electronics Platform
RyzoBee announced that its Root Series modular electronics platform will debut on Kickstarter in Q2 2026 for North America and Europe. The system targets 3D‑printing makers by offering a plug‑and‑play controller, RootMaker, that adds lighting, motion, sensing and networked interaction...
Scanology Launches SIMSCAN-S Gen2 Wireless 3D Scanner
Scanology unveiled the SIMSCAN‑S Gen2, a palm‑sized wireless 3D scanner aimed at manufacturers needing micron‑level inspection. The device delivers metrology‑grade accuracy of up to 0.015 mm and captures up to 8.1 million measurements per second at 180 FPS. Weighing only 560 g, its magnesium‑alloy...
Airtel Adds 2,750+ New 5G Sites in Gujarat Users to See Faster Speeds and Better Coverage
Airtel has added more than 2,750 new 5G sites across Gujarat over the past year, expanding its footprint to 36 districts and reaching over 41 million users. The rollout, averaging eight sites per day, targets both urban hubs like Ahmedabad and...
MSI MAG Z890M GAMING PLUS WIFI Delivers 5GbE and Gen5 Expansion
MSI unveiled the MAG Z890M GAMING PLUS WIFI, a Micro‑ATX motherboard built for Intel’s 13th‑gen CPUs on the Z890 chipset. It features a 12+1+1+1 phase VRM, DDR5 support beyond 8800 MT/s, and a primary PCIe Gen5 x16 slot plus a Gen4 x4 slot. Connectivity...
Raytron Debuts Three Thermal Imaging Modules at MWC
Raytron Microelectronics unveiled three thermal imaging modules—WN2T, DVS256, and ECOT—at MWC Barcelona 2026. The WN2T adds high‑resolution, real‑time temperature overlay for predictive maintenance and drone inspections. DVS256 merges infrared and visible imaging for consumer handheld cameras and smartphone accessories. ECOT...
ASRock B550M Pro-A Brings Budget AM4 Platform with Four DDR4 Slots
ASRock is launching the B550M Pro‑A Micro‑ATX motherboard on March 27, 2026, priced around $67. The board targets budget‑conscious builders who remain on the AM4 platform despite rising DDR5 costs. It offers four DDR4 DIMM slots, an 8‑phase VRM with...
Infineon Partners with Zenergize on India Power Tech
Infineon Technologies has formed a strategic technology partnership with Indian power‑electronics firm Zenergize, announced at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. Infineon will supply its wide‑bandgap silicon‑carbide (SiC) semiconductors and engineering support to integrate them into solar inverters, EV chargers and...
Mind Robotics Raises $500 Million to Build AI-Powered Industrial Robots for Real-World Deployment
Mind Robotics announced a $500 million Series A round, co‑led by Accel and Andreessen Horowitz, to accelerate its AI‑powered industrial robot platform. The financing follows a $115 million seed round and adds Accel partner Sameer Gandhi to the board. Leveraging Rivian’s manufacturing data...
Auto Ethernet 10BASE-T1s Steps Up, With Tbps On The Horizon
Automotive Ethernet, especially the 10BASE‑T1S single‑pair standard, is emerging as the primary replacement for the legacy CAN bus in modern vehicles. While 10 Mbps meets current low‑speed needs, OEMs are already planning higher‑speed links—25 Gbps, 100 Gbps, and eventually terabit per second—to support...
Hexxabotics to Unveil Honeycomb-Based AS/RS with Shuttle-Style AMRs at LogiMAT
Hexxabotics will debut a honeycomb‑based automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) at LogiMAT 2026, merging autonomous mobile robots (Hexxabots) with a modular hexagonal grid. The design eliminates fixed rails and in‑rack electrification, promising higher cubic storage density and lower energy use....
Self‐Adaptive Infrared Vision via Neural‐Controlled Gain Compression in a Single Photodetector
Researchers have demonstrated a neuromorphic photodetector that mimics eye‑like gain control in the infrared‑polarization spectrum. The device uses a gate‑tunable Au/BP/PdSe₂ van der Waals heterostructure to achieve nonlinear gain compression via electrostatic barrier reconfiguration. Integrated with a neural‑network microcontroller, it autonomously adjusts...