TNO and High Tech Campus Eindhoven Begin Construction of First 6-Inch Indium Phosphide Photonic Chip Foundry
TNO and High Tech Campus Eindhoven have broken ground on what will be the world’s first 6‑inch indium phosphide photonic chip foundry, a €150 million project funded under the European Chips Act and inaugurated by EU and Dutch ministers. The pilot line will link photonic research directly to industrial-scale production, targeting energy‑efficient AI data centers, 6G communications, medical devices and supercomputers. An initial workforce of about 40 specialists will support the ramp‑up, with plans to expand as the ecosystem matures. The facility positions the Netherlands as a European hub for integrated photonics.
Robotic Arms in Modern Industry: How Automated Gripping Systems Are Changing Production
Robotic gripping arms are becoming standard fixtures on modern production lines, delivering repeatable precision for tasks such as milling, drilling, and component placement. Sensors and encoders monitor every movement, eliminating the variability of manual handling. The technology now spans automotive...
Hitachi Rail Unveils Next-Generation Fare Validator Designed for Sustainability and Maintainability
Hitachi Rail introduced the BV700, a next‑generation fare validator that expands on the BV600 platform deployed in 10 countries. The new device comes in 5‑inch and 7‑inch touch‑screen formats and supports contactless cards, QR codes, ultra‑wide‑band and facial‑recognition ticketing. Its...
HP's Ink-Blocking Firmware May Violate New Global Sustainability Rules
HP’s latest firmware update (version 2602A/B) extends its Dynamic Security feature, disabling third‑party ink and toner cartridges on at least 11 printer models. The International Imaging Technology Council says this practice violates the newly released EPEAT 2.0 criteria, which forbid printer...
NAB 2026: Harmonic Takes Wraps Off Spectrum X Plus Media Server
At NAB 2026, Harmonic unveiled Spectrum X Plus, the latest iteration of its Spectrum X media server line. The new platform doubles channel density, handling up to eight HD or two UHD channels per chassis while cutting rack space and...
NAB 2026: Net Insight Introduces Nimbra 520 Media Processing Node
At NAB 2026 Net Insight unveiled the Nimbra 520, a high‑density media processing node designed for live contribution and distribution. The node handles multi‑channel HEVC and AVC, UHD, 10‑bit video and low‑latency workflows while delivering up to 50 % bandwidth savings versus legacy...
Apple’s Mac Mini Selling Out Across China as OpenClaw Fever Rages
Apple’s compact Mac Mini is selling out across China as the OpenClaw AI agent craze spikes demand. Sellers are marking up the base 16‑GB/256‑GB model by at least 500 yuan, while Apple’s official store lists a month‑long wait. The device’s low...
DCX Launches ECDU Liquid Cooling Systems up to 2.6 MW
DCX introduced its Enterprise Coolant Distribution Unit (ECDU) family, offering three liquid‑cooling models that span 600 kW to 2.6 MW of real‑world capacity in standard rack and in‑row footprints. The flagship 1380/2600 units deliver up to 3,333 lpm flow and support over 100...
SEALSQ and Parrot Expand Partnership to Secure Drones with PQC
SEALSQ Corp and Parrot SA are expanding their partnership to embed post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) into Parrot’s next‑generation professional drones. The collaboration will integrate NIST‑approved CRYSTALS‑Kyber and CRYSTALS‑Dilithium algorithms at the semiconductor level, building on existing SEALSQ secure elements in the...
AI Chips Are Pushing Everything Else Off TSMC's Most Advanced Production Lines
AI accelerators are set to dominate TSMC's most advanced N3 production line, with 86% of capacity earmarked for AI chips by 2027. Utilization is projected to exceed 100% in the second half of 2026, highlighting a severe capacity shortfall. TSMC’s...
ThunderSoft Showcases Edge AI Innovations at Embedded World 2026, Highlighting the Rise of Intelligent Edge Systems
ThunderSoft and its joint venture Thundercomm unveiled three edge‑AI solutions at embedded world 2026, including the TurboX IRB10 development kit for autonomous robots, an AI‑powered industrial inspection system, and the compact TurboX EB8 edge computing device. Built on Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ10 platform, these offerings...
COLORFUL Launches the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra Series
Colorful Technology announced the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra series, featuring a black chassis with neon pink and holographic accents inspired by hip‑hop art. The lineup includes a flagship triple‑fan model and a compact Ultra Duo variant with dual‑fan cooling for...
Aaronia Presents High-End Solutions at Satellite in Washington
Aaronia AG will showcase its latest USB real‑time spectrum analyzers and full product line at Satellite 2026 in Washington, D.C. The company highlights the SPECTRAN™ V6 series, featuring sweep speeds over 3 THz/s and up to 450 MHz real‑time bandwidth, as well as the...
Spectrum Analyzer: FPL1044
Rohde & Schwarz unveiled the FPL1044 spectrum analyzer, covering 10 Hz to 44 GHz. It is the first instrument in its price segment to reach the 44 GHz ceiling, dramatically lowering the cost of high‑frequency testing. The model also introduces a DC‑coupling option,...
AMP20184, Solid-State High-Power Amplifier
Exodus Advanced Communications introduced the AMP20184, a solid‑state high‑power amplifier delivering at least 500 W output and 57 dB gain. The unit uses a Class A/AB linear architecture with ultra‑wide bandwidth and advanced‑technology devices. It includes built‑in protection, extensive monitoring, an LCD display...
Is Overnight eMTB Charging Safe?
Charging an eMTB overnight is generally discouraged despite modern batteries featuring integrated battery‑management systems (BMS). While high‑end models reliably prevent over‑charging, manufacturers still advise against unsupervised charging due to fire risk and cell stress. Prolonged charging can shorten battery lifespan,...
This Stellar Xbox Controller with 1,000Hz Polling on PC Drops Below $40, Making It an Affordable and Accurate Wired Alternative
The GameSir G7 SE wired Xbox controller, now $39.99 at Walmart, offers a 1,000 Hz polling rate on PC and Hall Effect analog sticks for superior precision. Originally priced at $59.99, the discount represents a 33 % savings while retaining features like...
Prototype Integrates Bitcoin Mining ASICs Into 3D Printer Bed
A mechanical engineer known as PizzAndy has built a prototype 3‑D printer that replaces the traditional resistive heated bed with Bitcoin mining ASIC chips, creating a dual‑purpose heating and mining system called Proof of Print. The four‑chip prototype uses BM1362...
Chipmaker Axelera AI Hoping to Benefit From European Businesses Wanting to Run AI Locally
Dutch chipmaker Axelera AI is positioning itself as a European alternative to Nvidia by focusing on AI inference chips for edge devices. The company recently raised over $250 million, bringing total funding to more than $450 million and supporting a portfolio that...
Google Store's New Pixel Charging Dock Does One Thing Most 3-in-1 Chargers Don't
Google Store introduced the Wasserstein 3‑in‑1 charging dock, which simultaneously powers a Pixel phone, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch 4. Unlike most 3‑in‑1 docks, it uses wired USB‑C charging for the phone and earbuds while the watch charges via its pins,...
Lenovo Launches ‘Pixel Deficiency’ Campaign Spotlighting Monitor Range
Lenovo has rolled out a digital‑first campaign called “Pixel Deficiency” to spotlight its monitor portfolio in India. The initiative features a four‑part, 45‑second film series that dramatizes how poor display quality can hinder work, gaming, design and study tasks. By...
Lockheed Martin Delivers Second Shipment of ASEV Shipsets and AN/SPY-7(V)1 Equipment to Japan
Lockheed Martin announced on March 12, 2026 that it has delivered the second Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) shipset, featuring the AN/SPY-7(V)1 solid‑state radar, to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The shipment, executed through Mitsubishi Corporation under a Direct Commercial Sale,...
AI Learns to Spot Problems in AI Training Systems Before They Occur
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Baidu and Huawei unveiled a teacher‑student AI framework that predicts optical transceiver failures in large‑scale AI training clusters. Tested on Baidu’s 400 Gbps data‑center fabric, the model achieved a 0.964 F1‑score, a 9.3% gain over...
MMIC Market Outlook
The global monolithic microwave IC (MMIC) market is projected to expand from $12.8 billion in 2024 to $23.9 billion by 2030, driven by a 10.5% CAGR. Gallium nitride (GaN) devices are the fastest‑growing segment, expected to reach $3.9 billion with a 17.8% CAGR,...
Lucky Number Seven? Samsung Drops yet Another Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta
Samsung began rolling out the seventh One UI 8.5 beta (Beta 7) for its Galaxy S25 series in South Korea, India and Germany, with a US release still pending. The near‑1 GB patch addresses a proximity‑sensor glitch that turned voice calls into video calls,...
Future AI Chips Could Be Built on Glass
Glass substrates are emerging as a new foundation for high‑performance AI chips, offering superior thermal stability and allowing denser interconnects. South Korean firm Absolics will begin commercial production this year, while Intel and other manufacturers are testing glass‑based packages for...
ASRock Industrial Controller Wins Embedded World Award
ASRock Industrial’s iEP‑5010G‑DCN industrial controller captured the Best in Show award at Embedded World 2026. The fanless unit, powered by an Intel Atom x6425RE, operates from –40 °C to 70 °C and up to 3,000 m altitude. It carries ATEX Zone 2, IECEx and UL C1D2 certifications plus...
TCS+ | Vox Kiwi: A Wireless Solution Promising a Fibre-Like Experience
Vox has introduced Kiwi, a wireless broadband service that promises fibre‑like speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s in South Africa, where fibre penetration remains low. The solution leverages licensed spectrum and proprietary radio‑link technology to deliver low latency and high reliability,...
Bull of the Day: Micron (MU)
Micron Technology (MU) is leveraging the AI boom by selling out its high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) capacity through 2026, giving the company clear revenue visibility. The chipmaker has deepened long‑term supply agreements with hyperscalers and GPU leaders such as Nvidia, AMD...
MSI Rolls Out First BIOS Fix for AM5 PCIe GPU Throttling
MSI has begun rolling out BIOS version 7E51v1A81 to address erratic PCIe bandwidth throttling on select AM5 motherboards. The bug can cause GPUs to drop from PCIe 5.0 ×16 to ×8, Gen 3, or even Gen 2 after a cold boot, leading to performance...
Glorious Brings Back the Original Model O With Classic Design
Glorious has re‑issued its flagship Model O as the Model O Classic, preserving the iconic honeycomb shell, RGB lighting, and core hardware that defined the 2019 ultralight mouse. The new version ships wireless with a Glorious‑branded BAMF sensor offering up to 19,000...
Snapmaker U1 Launches on April 10, Now Pre-Order at $849
Snapmaker announced the U1 desktop 3D printer will ship on April 10, with pre‑orders now open at $849. The U1 features four independent toolheads that swap in five seconds, eliminating purge cycles and cutting filament waste by up to 80 %...
Australian Made: GME Unveils Next-Gen XRS Connect Radio Platform
GME has launched the next‑generation XRS Connect UHF CB radio platform, adding two models – the XRS‑335C Super Compact and the XRS‑375C Heavy Duty Compact. Both devices deliver 5‑watt output, IP67‑rated speaker microphones, Bluetooth, GPS and noise‑reduction technology, and integrate...
Who Wants to Be a Viking?
Vikings Immersive, a new London exhibition, blends bone‑conduction headsets, VR and large‑scale projections to retell the saga of Kraka, daughter of Brünhilde. Visitors wear multiple devices—bone‑conductors, standard headphones, VR goggles—while moving through a forest of real trees and interactive screens....
Marelli’s ZCU Recognised for E/E Architecture Simplification Role
Automotive supplier Marelli’s Zone Control Unit (ZCU) earned the Engineering Product of the Year award at the 2026 Digital Engineering Awards in Boston. Built on the EliteZone platform, the ZCU consolidates multiple ECUs into a single cross‑domain unit, offering gigabit...
ZF and SiliconAuto Take Embedded Award 2026 for I/O Chip Design
ZF Friedrichshafen and SiliconAuto captured the Embedded Award 2026 in the SoC/IP/IC Design category for their jointly engineered I/O interface chip paired with SiliconAuto’s XMotiv M3 microcontroller. The solution demonstrated live at Embedded World 2026, showcasing the first real‑time sensor acquisition...
Starting Office Work? These Beginner-Friendly Laptops Make Daily Tasks Easier
Mint’s latest guide curates a list of beginner‑friendly laptops aimed at new professionals and home‑office users. The roundup highlights eight models across categories such as best overall, budget‑friendly, AI‑enabled, and gaming, providing key specs, price points and pros‑cons. Highlights include...
Someone Tested the MacBook Neo’s Gaming Chops, and the Results Ranged From ‘Miracle’ Scores to ‘Completely Unplayable’
MacBook Neo reviewer Andrew Tsai benchmarked ten popular titles, revealing a split performance landscape. Native macOS games such as Control and the Resident Evil 2 remake sustained 50‑60 fps at 1080p, while Windows titles run through CrossOver often fell below 10 fps. The device’s A18 Pro chip...
This Is The Best Fire TV Stick To Use With Your Older TV
Amazon offers several Fire TV Stick models, ranging from a standard HD version to 4K variants. For owners of older low‑resolution televisions, the HD stick is the most cost‑effective option because 4K sticks automatically downscale to the TV’s native resolution,...
‘RAMmageddon’ Hits Labs: AI-Driven Memory Shortage Is Impacting Science
AI‑driven demand has triggered a global RAM shortage, dubbed “RAMmageddon,” pushing memory prices up three‑fold in 2025. The surge forces manufacturers to prioritize high‑capacity DRAM for AI training, leaving standard chips scarce and costly. Laboratories with limited budgets now face...
FET Launches Remote ROV Control Station for Subsea Operations
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) unveiled a remote control station that lets operators run ROVs from virtually any location using its ICE® Unity platform. The solution bundles advanced control chairs, a Remote‑Connect gateway and VisualSoft streaming software, and can be added...
The 7 Best Portable Monitors for Working and Gaming on the Go
The article reviews seven top portable monitors for work and gaming, ranging from the 15.6‑inch ASUS ZenScreen OLED to the 18.5‑inch VisionOwl model and a dual‑screen stacked option. It highlights key specs such as OLED versus IPS panels, refresh rates...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Vs. Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Brand Perception Is Everything
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra arrives as a lighter, stylus‑enabled flagship that keeps pricing steady while offering seven years of software support, a new Privacy Display, and 60 W wired charging. Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra counters with a 12‑bit AMOLED panel that reaches...
ASRock PRO Series PRO-650G 650 W ATX 3.1 Compatible 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Power Supply....$49.99 W/Fs
ASRock has launched its PRO‑650G 650 W ATX 3.1‑compatible power supply at a striking $49.99, complete with free shipping. The unit carries an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating, positioning it as a budget‑friendly alternative to higher‑priced models. Community posts highlight comparable offers, such...
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Worth It? We Broke Down Everything to Consider.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in 2025 at $450, introducing a larger 7.9‑inch HDR display, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 4K docked performance. Early exclusive titles such as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and a new Fire Emblem are slated for 2026,...
Ciena’s CEO Sees MOFN as a Key Service Provider Growth Segment
Ciena’s CEO highlighted Managed Optical Fiber Networks (MOFN) as a core growth engine, noting a 40% year‑over‑year rise in Indian orders and record shipments of its RLS product line. The optical networking segment surged 67.9% to $1.02 billion, helping lift total...
Femtum Thinks Its Semiconductor Cutting Lasers Are Better than Yours
Quebec‑based startup Femtum announced an oversubscribed CAD 16 million Series A round, led by BDC Capital and joined by FTQ, Cathay Venture and other backers. The company’s flagship laser cleaning and trimming system claims to cut chip power consumption by 20‑40 % while boosting...
AI Has Created ‘Almost Infinite Demand’ for Memory Components, Dell Execs Say
Dell Technologies executives warned that artificial intelligence has generated an "almost infinite" demand for computer memory, creating a critical supply‑chain bottleneck in the United States. The shortage of DRAM and other memory chips is driving prices higher and limiting the...
QphoX Launches Quantum Transducer for Distributed Long-Distance Networking
QphoX has released a commercial Quantum Transducer that converts microwave‑based qubit states into optical photons for transmission over standard fiber at room temperature. The device leverages photonic integration, MEMS and superconducting nanofabrication to achieve high‑fidelity, low‑noise state conversion. IBM will...
I Ran NetAlertX on a Raspberry Pi, and Now I Get Notified the Second a New Device Joins My Network
NetAlertX, installed on a Raspberry Pi, notifies users the moment a new device connects to their home network. Unlike typical router dashboards that require manual checks, the tool pushes real‑time alerts, allowing immediate verification of unfamiliar devices. The Pi’s low‑cost, low‑power...