HMRC Agrees £200k Extension for Desk-Monitoring Tool as It Works on Long-Term ‘Strategic Solution’
HM Revenue and Customs has approved a six‑figure, £218,000 extension to its OccupEye desk‑occupancy sensor contract with FM:Systems, covering three offices for an additional year with a possible second year. The extension buys time while HMRC develops a long‑term, cloud‑based strategic solution expected by April 2027. The current arrangement, originally part of a £4 million Ministry of Justice trial, is being renewed without competition because the installed hardware only works with FM:Systems’ software. The move underscores the public sector’s focus on data‑driven hybrid‑working management.
Singapore Strengthens Technology and Innovation Leadership
At the 2026 Committee of Supply, Singapore pledged SG$800 million to launch a semiconductor RIE Flagship, SG$60 million for a National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre, and another SG$800 million for a Decarbonisation Grand Challenge. A*STAR will spearhead these programmes alongside the Economic...
Kempner Institute Announces 2026 Accelerator Awards Request for Proposals
Harvard’s Kempner Institute has opened its 2026 Accelerator Awards request for proposals, offering faculty access to the Kempner AI Cluster. Winners receive up to 64 GPUs for a 30‑day period to conduct advanced intelligence research. The program, now in its...
Matrix 830 - Matrix 930 - Highest Throughput Delivered with Simplicity
Datalogic unveiled the Matrix 830 and 930 series, the only 2D area imagers capable of scanning conveyor belts up to one metre wide with a single device. Featuring a 28‑megapixel sensor and PackTrack™ technology, the scanners handle speeds of up to...
MS Exec: Microsoft's Next Console Will Play "Xbox and PC Games"
Microsoft Executive Vice President Asha Sharma announced Project Helix, the next‑generation Xbox console that will run Windows and allow players to launch both Xbox and PC titles. The plan hints at a unified ecosystem, potentially leveraging PC Game Pass streaming...
US Reportedly Considering Sweeping New Chip Export Controls
U.S. Commerce Department is drafting rules that would require government approval for any export of AI‑focused semiconductors such as those made by AMD and Nvidia. The proposal differentiates review intensity based on order size, with small shipments getting a basic...
Leverage Broadcom Guidance Beat and Nvidia OpenAI Strategy
Broadcom posted a fiscal Q1 earnings beat with $2.05 EPS and $19.31 billion revenue, then raised Q2 guidance to about $22 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts. Nvidia announced a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, likely its last pre‑IPO funding, reinforcing its hardware dominance in...
Cisco Drops 48 New Firewall Vulnerabilities, 2 Critical
Cisco disclosed 48 vulnerabilities across its ASA, Secure FTD and Secure FMC firewall portfolio, including two CVE‑2026‑20079 and CVE‑2026‑20131 that received a perfect 10‑out‑of‑10 CVSS rating. The critical flaws affect the FMC web interface, enabling authentication bypass and remote code execution with...
High Power Dual-Directional Coupler
The new high‑power dual‑directional coupler from MIcable operates from 1 to 8 GHz with 30/40 dB coupling and can handle 600 W continuous‑wave power. It delivers VSWR ≤1.4:1, insertion loss ≤0.4 dB, coupling accuracy ±0.8 dB and flatness ±1.1 dB, and a minimum directivity of 14 dB. The device...
Co-Packaged Optics and the AI Data Center: From Skepticism to Strategic Adoption
Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO) is being touted as a solution to AI data‑center bandwidth, latency, and power challenges. While hyperscalers such as Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon are already testing CPO to slash interconnect power by up to 40 % and enable...
Smoke Detector Woes
Homeowners experiencing sporadic smoke‑alarm activations often mistake nuisance alerts for real emergencies, risking complacency. The article explains how beep patterns differentiate smoke, carbon‑monoxide, and gas warnings, and outlines common triggers such as dust, humidity, insects, and wiring faults. It also...
EarthDaily and ABB Reveal First High Precision Images From Orbit
EarthDaily released the first public images from its EDC‑01 satellite, confirming that the ABB‑built imaging system meets daily global‑monitoring standards. The satellite digitizes 20 billion pixels per second and carries 16 multispectral assemblies covering 22 spectral bands. EarthDaily will launch six...
DHD to Unveil Benefits of New Firmware at NAB Show
DHD Audio will showcase firmware 10.4 at the 2026 NAB Show, extending capabilities of its DX2, RX2, SX2, TX2 mixers, RM1 portable unit, and XC3/XD3/XS2 processing cores. The update adds flex channels, mic preamp control, and channel categories, enabling more...
Wolfspeed Launches First Commercially Available 10kV SiC Power MOSFET
Wolfspeed announced the industry’s first commercially available 10 kV silicon‑carbide (SiC) power MOSFET, the CPM3‑10000‑0300A die. The device promises a 158,000‑year dielectric lifetime, sub‑10 ns rise time and up to 99% conversion efficiency. Wolfspeed says the technology can cut system cost by...
Plug-and-Play GMSL Camera Adapters Turn NVIDIA Jetson Orin Dev Kits Into Rugged Multi-Camera Vision Platforms
oToBrite unveiled plug‑and‑play GMSL2 camera adapters that convert NVIDIA Jetson Orin developer kits into rugged, multi‑camera vision platforms. The kits support four or eight GMSL2 cameras via standard FAKRA connectors and include driver bundles with JetPack 6.2 for immediate testing. Designed...
Raytheon Wins UAE Patriot Contract Amid Iran-Linked Missile Attacks
Raytheon has been awarded a firm‑fixed‑price contract worth $183.68 million to supply new hardware and services for the Patriot missile system in the United Arab Emirates, bringing the total value of the programme to $281.15 million. The award, made under Foreign Military...
AntennaWare’s Mission to Remove Monopoles for Wi-Fi HaLow Applications with Morse Micro
AntennaWare announced a partnership with Morse Micro to replace traditional monopole antennas in Wi‑Fi HaLow deployments with its low‑profile Bodywave™ antenna. The Bodywave™ design delivers 6‑12 dB higher link margins in non‑line‑of‑sight scenarios, effectively doubling range or halving power consumption. This...
Demand for AI Data Centers Sends Prospectors Hunting for Land and Power
AI data center construction is accelerating, with tech firms targeting 85 GW of power by 2030—about 20% more than the current grid can supply. Start‑ups like Cloverleaf Infrastructure are emerging as “powered land” brokers, securing utility contracts and rural acreage for...
The Smart Home Never Quite Worked. Now It’s Getting an A.I. Reboot.
Tech giants Amazon and Google are betting that generative AI assistants—Alexa+ and Gemini—will finally make smart homes practical for mainstream consumers. Earlier smart‑home attempts floundered because devices were hard to configure, required ongoing software updates, and raised privacy concerns. Executives...
Marathon PS5 Controller Is Pretty Cool for a Limited-Edition DualSense
Marathon’s limited‑edition DualSense controller launched on March 5, 2026 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. The controller mirrors the standard DualSense in feel and functionality, featuring Marathon‑themed lime‑green and black decals baked into the plastic. Reviewers note the design is tasteful, though...
Micron: What Exploding Memory Prices Mean for Investors
Micron Technology is benefiting from an unprecedented surge in memory prices, driven by a tight supply of high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) and soaring demand from hyperscale cloud providers. The price rally has pushed Micron's gross margins to historic levels and set...
Sensing Your Way to a Smoother Supply Chain
Supply chain management is being transformed by rapid advances in sensor technology, with the logistics sensor market projected to grow from $10.5 billion in 2024 to $25.8 billion by 2033. Ambient IoT, exemplified by Wiliot’s battery‑free Pixel tags, is giving Walmart item‑level...
TI Accelerates the Next Generation of Physical AI with NVIDIA
Texas Instruments announced a partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate safe humanoid robot deployment. The collaboration merges TI’s real‑time motor control, sensing, radar and power technologies with NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor compute and Holoscan ecosystem. A sensor‑fusion solution using TI’s IWR6243 mmWave radar...
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The Battery Decision in the New Age of Commercial UAV Operations
The commercial UAV sector is approaching a post‑Part 108 era where fleet‑based operations will dominate, shifting focus from single‑aircraft flight time to rapid aircraft turnaround. Operators must choose between battery‑swapping docks that deliver minute‑level exchanges and fast‑charging stations that minimize inventory...
Trimble Roadworks Adds GPR Sensor for Asphalt Compaction Data
Trimble announced that its Roadworks paving control platform will integrate GSSI’s PaveScan RS ground‑penetrating radar sensor. The integration delivers real‑time asphalt compaction metrics, mapping dielectric profiles and air‑void percentages on each pass. Trimble and its SITECH dealer network will also...
Circuits Integrated Hellas and Reach Power Sign Multi-Year Strategic MOU
Circuits Integrated Hellas (CIH) and Reach Power have signed a multi‑year memorandum of understanding to co‑develop integrated RF/mmWave and wireless power‑at‑a‑distance (WPDT) solutions. CIH will supply custom semiconductor designs, beamforming architectures and heterogeneous integration, while Reach contributes its proven power‑beaming...
3 Ways the Windows Task Manager Is Lying to You
Windows Task Manager is a convenient, built‑in diagnostic tool, but its percentages simplify complex system behavior. CPU usage is shown as an averaged figure across all cores, masking single‑core spikes. Memory usage includes cached and standby data that can be...
Loop Capital Thinks This Chip Manufacturer Could More than Double on an AI ‘Super Cycle’
Loop Capital has initiated Astera Labs (ALAB) with a buy rating and a $250 price target, implying roughly 120% upside from its recent close. The analyst positions Astera as the most diversified AI‑silicon pure‑play outside Nvidia, poised to benefit from...
M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM Plunges to Lowest-Ever Price Following M5 Announcement — $300 Off Is a Steal...
Apple’s 15‑inch M4 MacBook Air with 24 GB RAM has hit a historic low of $1,299 on Amazon, the cheapest price recorded by price‑tracking tools. The deal arrives just after Apple unveiled the newer M5‑based Air, which offers modest performance gains...
Nintendo Switch 2 Users Buying Fewer Games because of AI Storage Crisis, Report Claims — Game Demand Under Threat as...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is confronting an AI‑driven NAND shortage that has driven storage prices sharply higher. The handheld’s 256 GB internal capacity is quickly consumed by modern titles—Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alone occupies roughly 102.5 GB—forcing gamers to consider costly microSD Express cards. As...
Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review: High-End Smart Lights Designed for Outdoor Ambience
Philips introduced the Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights at IFA 2025, offering 7‑metre and 14‑metre base kits plus 21‑metre extensions. Priced at £139.99/£249.99 in the UK, the lights feature full‑colour, IP65‑rated globes that integrate with the Hue Bridge for app‑based...
Next Generation, Permanent DNA-Based Data Storage for the AI Age
imec and Atlas Data Storage have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate synthetic DNA‑based data storage, combining Atlas’s ASIC design and DNA synthesis expertise with imec’s advanced chip fabrication capabilities. The collaboration produced a monolithic nano‑scale electrochemical array built on...
Samsung Is Trying Really Hard to Prove that Its Foldable Displays Are More Durable than You Think
Samsung Display showcased a golf‑ball impact simulator at MWC 2026 to prove the durability of its latest foldable OLED panels. The new screens feature a thicker ultra‑thin glass layer and a titanium backplate, boosting shock resistance. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 now boasts a...
Galaxy S26 Seems to Have an Extra NFC Antenna That'll Make Me Fly in and Out of Stores
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series now includes a second NFC antenna positioned higher on the device, enabling users to complete contactless payments by tapping the top edge as well as the traditional rear center. Independent testing confirmed the top‑edge tap works on...
Google Is Still Fixing the Pixel 10's Graphics Issues in Its March Security Update
Google rolled out its March 2026 security update, version vCP1A.260305.016, aimed at the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10a devices, with a focus on lingering graphics problems in the Pixel 10 series. The patch addresses screen freezes, fuzzy displays, background blur,...
Philips Launches Rembra CT System for Acute Imaging
Philips has introduced Rembra, a next‑generation CT system built for acute and high‑throughput imaging environments. The scanner delivers ultra‑fast reconstruction speeds of up to 106 images per second and can support as many as 270 examinations per day. It features...
Semtech Expands Data-Center Portfolio by Acquiring HieFo for $34m
Semtech Corp announced it has acquired HieFo Corp for approximately $34 million in cash. HieFo supplies indium phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices, including lasers and gain chips, used in data‑center interconnects. The deal, cleared by CFIUS, expands Semtech’s domestic semiconductor portfolio and...
Industrial IoT in Manufacturing: Driving Smart Factory Efficiency and Sustainability
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is turning smart factories from concept to reality, linking sensors, edge devices, AI analytics and cloud platforms across production lines. Real‑time data enables predictive maintenance, automated workflows and energy optimization, driving higher productivity while trimming...
Iran Crisis Could Disrupt Supply of Key Chipmaking Materials, South Korea Warns
A South Korean ruling‑party lawmaker warned that the escalating US‑Israel war with Iran could jeopardize the supply of essential semiconductor materials, particularly helium, which is critical for heat management in chip fabrication. The Korean chip sector, responsible for roughly two‑thirds...
I've Researched and Tested the Best Smart Hubs to Simplify Your Home Automation – These Are My Top 6 Recommendations
The article evaluates six leading smart‑home hubs, ranking the Homey Pro as the overall winner and highlighting the Apple HomePod for Apple ecosystems, IKEA Dirigera for app design, Philips Hue Bridge Pro for mid‑range lighting, Samsung SmartThings for budget‑conscious users,...
Improving Device Efficiency with Tunable Lasers
OPOTEK’s new diode‑pumped solid‑state (DPSS) tunable lasers combine an air‑cooled pump with an integrated optical parametric oscillator, delivering up to 100 mJ at 1064 nm and single‑digit millijoule output across 210 nm‑4 µm. The compact, shoebox‑sized modules eliminate water‑cooling, high‑voltage supplies and extensive cabling,...
YellowScan Unveils NDAA-Compliant Venturer LiDAR
YellowScan introduced the Venturer LiDAR at Geo Week 2026, positioning it as an NDAA‑compliant solution for high‑precision, security‑focused surveying. The system processes all data locally via YellowScan CloudStation, eliminating cloud dependencies and ensuring full data sovereignty. It features 360‑degree adaptive...
Nvidia Refocuses TSMC Capacity as Export Controls Stall China Sales
Nvidia is redirecting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) production capacity away from chips destined for the Chinese market after U.S. export controls limited its sales. The chipmaker is prioritising higher‑margin data‑center and automotive GPUs for customers outside China, while TSMC...
X-99 MB Suggestion
A forum member is planning a low‑cost lab server and is evaluating a Chinese‑market X99 motherboard, possibly dual‑socket, to pair with an Intel Xeon E5‑2699 V4. The post highlights that X99 boards typically use consumer chipsets, offering limited BIOS features but...
About 81,000 Baby Monitors Recalled over Possible Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of roughly 81,000 Babysense Max View baby monitors (model VBM55RX) after 11 reports of the handheld display overheating and creating a fire risk. No injuries have been reported, but the...
Marvell Technology Inc (MRVL) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Marvell Technology reported record fourth‑quarter revenue of $1.817 billion, a 27% year‑over‑year increase, driven primarily by an 88% surge in data‑center sales. The company achieved GAAP profitability and posted non‑GAAP earnings per share of $0.60, a 40% sequential rise, underscoring strong...
GoPro Inc (GPRO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
GoPro reported Q4 2024 revenue of $201 million, matching guidance, while posting a GAAP loss of $0.24 per share and a non‑GAAP loss of $0.09 per share. Subscription revenue rose 9% year‑over‑year, driven by an 8% increase in ARPU and...
Ciena Corp (CIEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ciena reported record fiscal 2025 revenue of $4.77 billion, up 20% year‑over‑year, and EPS of $2.64, a 45% increase. The company posted a $7.8 billion order backlog of roughly $5 billion and raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $5.7‑$6.1 billion, reflecting strong demand...
MacBook Neo Will Warn You if You Plug a Display Into the Wrong USB-C Port
Apple’s new MacBook Neo ships with two visually identical USB‑C ports that serve different functions. The rear port offers USB 3 speeds and native DisplayPort output, while the front port is limited to USB 2 and cannot drive an external monitor. macOS now...
AirDrop over Android Quick Share Support Will Roll Out This Month, Oppo Says
Oppo announced that its Find X9 series will receive AirDrop‑over‑Quick Share support, allowing native file transfers between Android, iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices. The feature will roll out as a software update later in March, built in partnership with MediaTek and Google....