How to Understand the Circular Dealmaking Fueling the AI Boom
AI firms are deepening a web of reciprocal investments as the sector races for compute power. OpenAI announced a $110 billion funding round, with Amazon contributing $50 billion and Nvidia $30 billion. AMD will deploy 6 GW of GPUs to Meta’s data centers and may receive up to a 10 % stake, while Nvidia now owns 4 % of Intel and Amazon eyes a 2.7 % stake in STMicroelectronics. These intertwined deals blur the line between strategic supply‑chain securing and self‑reinforcing market inflation.
Low‐Voltage, High‐Sensitivity NIR Ambipolar Organic Phototransistor Based on a Non‐Fullerene Acceptor
Researchers have created a low‑voltage near‑infrared (NIR) organic phototransistor using the non‑fullerene acceptor Y6 as an ambipolar channel and an Al2O3 gate dielectric modified with an ODPA self‑assembled monolayer. Interface engineering with the ODPA SAM enhances Y6 film crystallinity, reduces...
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 51: It’s Not Easy Being Green
The author retrofits a 1999‑era Linux gaming PC with an old GeForce2 MX 400 and Nvidia’s 1.0‑4191 proprietary driver from 2002. Using the RPM‑packaged driver instead of newer installers restores stable OpenGL support and eliminates crashes in titles such as Quake 2 and...
Flex Expands U.S. Manufacturing of AMD Instinct Platform
Flex announced the expansion of its partnership with AMD to manufacture the Instinct MI355X AI accelerator at its Austin, Texas headquarters. Production is already underway with a volume ramp slated for the next quarter, and Flex will also support the...
Smart Glasses with Privacy in Mind
Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic, and TheStage AI announced a partnership to embed frontier AI directly into Brilliant’s upcoming Halo smart glasses, moving inference from the cloud to the edge. The collaboration combines Brilliant’s open‑source eyewear platform, Neuphonic’s on‑device conversational AI, and...
Netac ZX20 II Portable SSD 2TB Review - Going for 2GB/Sec
Netac has launched the ZX20 II, a 2 TB portable SSD that swaps its predecessor's plastic shell for a metal enclosure and adds magnetic mounting for direct attachment to devices like USB‑C iPhones. It retains a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, promising up to 2 GB/s...
Rio Tinto to Progress Gallium R&D Project by Constructing Pilot Plant in Québec
Rio Tinto announced the construction of a pilot plant in Quebec to extract primary gallium from its alumina refining stream, following a successful test extraction with Indium Corp in May 2025. The project receives up to CDN $18.95 million from the Canadian...
Binder Introduces NCC Circular Connector Family
Binder has launched its Not Connected Closed (NCC) circular connector family, offering subminiature (Series 670) and miniature (Series 770) options with built‑in spring‑loaded covers that seal the interface when unmated. The connectors achieve IP54 protection unmated and IP67 when mated for Series 670,...
Soitec and NTU Singapore Reporting Results of Research Program Into 6G Connectivity
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Soitec and Nanyang Technological University unveiled the results of a four‑year research program targeting 6G connectivity. The collaboration produced three technical papers showing that gallium‑nitride (GaN) devices on Soitec’s epitaxial wafers deliver record power‑added efficiency...
Hisense VIDAA TVs Reportedly Add Unskippable Startup Ads Before Live TV
Hisense Smart TVs running the VIDAA platform are now showing a full‑screen, unskippable advertisement immediately after power‑on, before users can reach live broadcast channels. The same behavior has been reported on Toshiba and JVC TVs that share the VIDAA OS,...
UniFi U7 Mesh Arrives: Compact Wi-Fi 7, IPX6, 2.5GbE Uplink
Ubiquiti has introduced the UniFi U7 Mesh, a compact Wi‑Fi 7 access point that supports dual‑band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation. Designed for flexible placement, it offers wall, pole and tabletop mounting with an IPX6 weather‑resistance rating for semi‑outdoor use. The device...
MSI and Blizzard Launch Limited Edition RTX 5070 Cards for WoW Darkest Night
MSI has unveiled a World of Warcraft‑themed GeForce RTX 5070 “Midnight Void Edition,” priced at $767 and marketed as a limited‑edition collector’s card. The GPU features a 338 mm triple‑fan “Storm 7” cooler, Wave Curved Fin 4.0 heat‑pipe design, and a metal backplate, targeting...
Seagate Mozaic 3+ Pushes 32TB HDDs with 3TB+ Platters
Seagate’s Mozaic 3+ platform enables 32 TB hard drives by achieving over 3 TB per‑platter areal density. The breakthrough combines a superlattice platinum‑alloy media, heat‑assisted magnetic recording (HAMR), and a next‑generation spintronic reader. Two product families—SkyHawk AI and IronWolf Pro—bring the capacity to surveillance and...
The New Low-Cost 40 MPH E-Moped that Teens Will Love and HOAs Will Hate
Engwe has unveiled the M20 3.0, a light‑electric moped that packs a 3,300 W rear hub motor and 120 Nm of torque, delivering a top speed of 40 mph in unlocked mode. The bike runs on a 60 V system with optional single or dual...
ASUS Announces the Launch of the ROG Harpe II Ace Lava Red
ASUS unveiled the ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse in a new Lava Red finish, targeting esports professionals and high‑performance gamers. The mouse features the ROG AimPoint Pro sensor with up to 42,000 dpi, track‑on‑glass technology, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate in both wired...
MXene‐Based Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials: A Leap From Fundamental Research to Intelligent Customization
MXene-based electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials have progressed from laboratory research to intelligent, customizable devices. Recent composites achieve shielding effectiveness above 80 dB while weighing less than 0.1 g cm⁻³, and specific shielding effectiveness (SSE/t) surpasses 30,000 dB·cm²·g⁻¹. Integration of AI‑assisted design platforms and...
UBB Reșița Elevates Metrology Training with Cutting-Edge Mitutoyo CMM
Babeș‑Bolyai University’s Faculty of Engineering in Reșița has equipped its research lab with a Mitutoyo MiSTAR 555 coordinate measuring machine, funded by the West Regional Development Agency. The CMM provides 2.2 µm accuracy over a 500 × 500 × 500 mm volume and comes with 20 educational...
3D Scanning Metrology: A Guide to Accuracy and Resolution
The article explains how modern structured‑light 3D scanners, such as those from SMARTTECH3D, have replaced manual tools by delivering rapid, non‑contact measurements. It distinguishes accuracy—the closeness to true dimensions—from resolution, the density of captured points, and cites the VDI/VDE 2634 standard...
Hypercharge Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results, Record Service Revenue Growth
Hypercharge Networks Corp. posted third‑quarter fiscal 2026 results featuring record service and subscription revenue, a 34% gross margin and a 59% reduction in net loss. Revenue for the nine‑month period rose 33% year‑to‑date to C$9.7 million, driven by higher‑margin Level 2 installations. The...
Here Are Apple’s Updated Trade-In Values for March 2026
Apple refreshed its trade‑in pricing on March 1, 2026, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air. Most iPhone and iPad models received modest credit increases, while the Mac lineup saw steep reductions, with the MacBook Pro value...
Changing These 3 Settings Will Instantly Make Your Switch 2 Perform Better
Nintendo’s Switch 2, launched in 2025, boasts roughly ten‑times the graphics power of its 2017 predecessor, thanks to Nvidia’s DLSS‑based AI upscaling and a new active‑cooling design. Out‑of‑the‑box performance is strong, but users can unlock smoother frame rates, faster online play,...
Get a Garmin Chronograph for $100 Off
Garmin’s Xero C1 Pro chronograph, a leading device for measuring arrow speed and ballistic performance, is now offered with a $100 discount. The promotion reduces the price to roughly $600, positioning it $200 below the newer Xero C2 model. The...
MagSafe Monday: The SUPERONE for MagSafe iPhone Grip Makes a Great Impromptu iPhone Stand
The SUPERONE MagSafe grip introduces a soft Velcro strap that replaces traditional hard metal loops, offering a more comfortable hold for larger iPhones. Its adjustable tension adapts to different finger sizes, while a dual‑joint, 360‑degree kickstand folds out for multi‑angle...
Veeco Books Multi-System Lumina and Spector Orders for InP Datacom Laser Manufacturing
Veeco Instruments announced that a leading optical‑communications laser manufacturer placed multi‑system orders for its Lumina metal‑organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) tools and Spector ion‑beam sputtering (IBD) coating systems. The Lumina will serve as the production‑tool‑of‑record for indium phosphide (InP) epitaxy,...
I Thought I Needed a New Laptop Until I Tried ChromeOS
Jonathon Jachura revived his 2017 MacBook Air by installing Google’s ChromeOS Flex, turning a three‑year‑old, unused laptop into his primary travel machine. The installation took about 30 minutes using a USB drive, after which the device booted faster and felt lighter...
IOS 26 Tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a Way You Might Not Like
Apple’s iOS 26 update subtly alters the iPhone Always‑On Display (AOD) by applying a default blur to the lock‑screen wallpaper when the screen is dimmed. The change enhances the readability of the clock and widgets but diminishes the visual appeal of...
A Double Anniversary: 50 Years of RATIONAL Combi Ovens + 1.5 Million Units Built
RATIONAL marked its 50th anniversary of the CD 101 combi oven while celebrating the production of its 1.5 millionth unit. The milestone unit, featuring a gold‑colored dial, was donated to the St. Nikolaus Children’s Hospice in Bad Grönenbach. Over five decades the company has...
Brain-Like Chips and LIDAR Sensors May Enable Safer Human-Robot Teamwork
Fraunhofer researchers unveiled NeurOSmart, a system that fuses high‑resolution LIDAR sensing with neuromorphic AI chips to enable safe human‑robot collaboration. The LIDAR sensor uses MEMS mirrors with AlScN material to create a 3‑D view, while AI algorithms pre‑process data directly...
Skyworks and MediaTek Showcase Early 6G FR3 and PC1 RF Front-End Innovations at MWC 2026
Skyworks Solutions announced it will demonstrate an early‑6G FR3 RF front‑end power amplifier at Mobile World Congress 2026, partnering with MediaTek. The SKYR60002 module covers the 6.425‑to‑>7 GHz band and integrates LNA, PA and filters to meet new 3GPP requirements. Skyworks...
Microsoft SER Demo Shows Big Ray Tracing Gains Across GPUs
Microsoft released DirectX 12 Agility SDK 1.619, officially introducing Shader Model 6.9 and the DXR 1.2‑based Shader Execution Reordering (SER) feature. In a controlled demo, Intel’s Arc B‑Series GPUs achieved up to a 90 % performance boost when SER was enabled,...
Samsung’s Digital Home Key Will Work with UWB and NFC Smart Locks
Samsung announced that its Samsung Wallet will now include a Digital Home Key, extending the Digital Key feature from vehicles to residential smart locks. The new function relies on the open Aliro standard—managed by the CSA group behind Matter—and supports...
Investing in Infrastructure: Meta’s Renewed Commitment to Jemalloc
Meta announced a renewed focus on jemalloc, the high‑performance memory allocator that underpins its infrastructure. The company has unarchived the open‑source repository and outlined a roadmap to cut technical debt, modernize the codebase, and add features such as a stronger...
Instant Access Incremental Snapshots: Restore without Waiting
Microsoft Azure now offers instant‑access incremental snapshots for Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disk, enabling disks to be restored the moment a snapshot is created. The feature eliminates the traditional copy‑and‑hydrate delay, delivering near‑full performance from the first I/O. Customers...
ASML Plans to Expand Beyond Chip Lithography Into Advanced Packaging
ASML, the sole supplier of EUV lithography machines, announced plans to move into advanced packaging, a technique essential for AI chips and high‑bandwidth memory. The company will spend the next 10‑15 years researching equipment for chiplet stacking, bonding, and larger‑die...
Smart Sprayers: How Advanced Tech Is Transforming Application Efficiency and Precision
Advanced smart sprayers are reshaping agronomy by integrating camera‑based automation, variable‑rate control, and mechanical flexibility. Case IH’s SenseApply and John Deere’s See & Spray deliver real‑time, nozzle‑by‑nozzle adjustments at speeds up to 25 mph, cutting chemical waste. New Holland’s Guardian combines live variable‑rate...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Shipped Early for at Least One Person
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra began shipping a week before its scheduled March 6 launch when a Reddit user received the device early. The premature delivery appears to be a logistics slip rather than a deliberate giveaway, and similar incidents have...
US Navy SPY-6 Approaches FRP with Raytheon Already Having “a Hot Production Line”
Raytheon says its SPY‑6 radar family is already operating on a hot production line and is poised to shift into full‑rate production once the U.S. Navy grants final approval. Low‑rate initial production is nearing completion after extensive testing across the...
ISSCC 2026: Rebellions Details Industry's First Quad-Chiplet AI Solution with UCIe Interconnects — Claims Rebel100 AI Accelerator Equals the Power...
South Korean AI‑inference specialist Rebellions unveiled the Rebel 100, a quad‑chiplet accelerator built on Samsung’s SF4X process and linked with UCIe‑A interconnects. The SiP integrates four 320 mm² NPU dies, each with a 12‑Hi HBM3E stack, delivering 2 FP8 PFLOPS (1 FP16 PFLOPS) at a 600 W...
These Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases Offer a Fully Programmable Hardware Button
PITAKA has launched two Samsung Galaxy S26 cases—Edge and Cairn—featuring the Aaron Button, a side‑mounted hardware shortcut system named after Aaron Swartz. The button offers three fully programmable keys for app launches, system commands, and IoT automations, earning a 2026 NY...
The Paper-Thin Implant That Listens To Your Brain Signals
Researchers published in Nature Electronics a hair‑thin, flexible patch called BISC that places 65,536 micro‑electrodes on the brain’s surface for high‑resolution electrocorticography. The device can address up to 1,024 channels simultaneously and transmits data wirelessly, eliminating percutaneous cables. Animal tests...
XTI Aerospace's Drone Nerds Business Expands Creality Line with New SPARKX I7 3D Printer
XTI Aerospace’s Drone Nerds unit announced the addition of Creality’s SPARKX i7 3D printer to its product line. The i7 features AI‑assisted setup, real‑time monitoring, and an automatic filament‑switching system that supports up to four‑color prints. The printer is marketed...
Exclusive: Starpath Unveils New Ultra-Thin Space Solar Panels
Starpath Space introduced Starlight Air, an ultra‑thin space solar panel that weighs just 73 g per square meter and sells for about $15 per watt. The panel uses a nanometer‑scale crystalline photovoltaic layer printed on a fabric substrate, delivering the same...
CCC Awarded Contract to Supply RAST Systems to US NAWC
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) secured a four‑year contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to supply Recover Assist Securing and Traversing (RAST) systems to the Naval Air Warfare Centre. Curtiss‑Wright’s Mississauga plant will manufacture the equipment and provide field...
Sivers Semiconductors to Showcase Cutting-Edge Satcom and Fixed Wireless Innovations at MWC Barcelona
Swedish chipmaker Sivers Semiconductors announced its participation at MWC Barcelona, where it will demonstrate its latest satellite communications (satcom) beamforming ICs and flat‑panel antenna arrays. The centerpiece is Maverick, a 576‑element Ka‑Band transmit/receive array that incorporates the newly released Cloudchaser...
Top ICT Tenders: Sentech Looks to IOT Opportunities
Senteic has issued a three‑year tender to build a comprehensive IoT ecosystem, inviting providers to deliver hardware, connectivity and platform solutions across nine categories, including smart metering, asset tracking, smart cities, e‑health, fleet management, smart grid, agriculture, and a generic...
GRF Targets UAS and C-UAS Growth with High Performance RFIC Portfolio
Guerrilla RF announced an expanded focus on the fast‑growing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) markets, offering a portfolio of more than 90 RF integrated circuits. The portfolio covers low‑noise small‑signal devices through high‑power GaN amplifiers, targeting mission‑critical communications,...
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Quantum-Resistant Data Diode Secures Sensitive Data on Edge Devices, Critical Systems
Forward Edge‑AI unveiled Isidore Quantum, a palm‑sized data diode that enforces one‑way data flow while encrypting traffic with post‑quantum algorithms such as ML‑KEM and ML‑DSA. The device, co‑developed with the U.S. government and Microsoft, delivers sub‑0.5 ms latency and up to...
Grab This Awesome 4K-Ready Gaming PC with a 7800X3D and RX 9070 XT for Under $1,750 — $150 Saving on...
CyberPowerPC’s new pre‑built gaming PC retails for $1,749.99 and pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor with a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2 TB NVMe SSD. The 7800X3D’s 3D V‑Cache delivers top‑tier gaming performance, while the RX 9070 XT offers RTX 5070 Ti‑class output...
PureLiFi Unveils LiFi Architecture to Extend Gigabit Capacity Indoors
pureLiFi introduced a high‑bandwidth LiFi architecture capable of 10 Gbps indoor data rates, targeting the fixed wireless access (FWA) market. The company unveiled the Bridge XC Flex, a plug‑and‑play bridge that delivers gigabit broadband through windows without drilling, and announced partnerships with 5G...
From First Discussion to Final Delivery of a High‑End Industrial AFM
Nanosurf’s industrial‑grade atomic force microscope (AFM) development hinges on a seamless handoff from concept to commissioning, guided by application engineer Dr. Marco Corbetta. He joins customers during initial requirement gathering, defines verifiable specifications, and later conducts Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)...