Ready or Not, AI-Assisted Quantum Computing Is Here
Recent papers from Google’s Quantum AI team and Caltech startup Oratomic show that AI can cut the qubit count needed to break RSA‑2048 encryption from hundreds of thousands to roughly 10,000. This accelerates the timeline for practical quantum attacks, prompting Cloudflare to advance its post‑quantum migration from 2035 to 2029. The breakthrough threatens financial institutions, governments and any organization relying on current public‑key cryptography. Experts warn that “harvest‑now, decrypt‑later” adversaries are already stockpiling encrypted data.
2026 North American Profinet Plugfest Takes Place in Minnesota
Emerson hosted PI North America’s fourth North American Profinet Plugfest in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on April 15‑16, 2026. The two‑day event drew 36 engineers from 13 companies, who tested seven controllers and 15 devices ranging from drives to virtual PLCs. Participants...
Arista Rides AI Scale Out Networks, Moves Into Scale Across, And Awaits Scale Up
Arista Networks lifted its 2026 revenue outlook to $11.5 billion, with AI‑related networking now projected at $3.5 billion. The company posted a record $2.71 billion total revenue in Q1, driven by a 36.6% year‑over‑year jump in product sales and a 27.3% rise in...
Samsung Is Pulling TVs and Appliances From China After Losing $138 Million to Local Competition
Samsung announced it will cease selling televisions and home appliances in China, a market where it has struggled against aggressive local competitors. The decision follows a $138.4 million loss in those divisions last year. Samsung will continue offering smartphones and tablets...
New Logitech Rugged Combo 4c Keyboard Cases Deliver Drop-Tested Durability and New USB-C Connectivity to Maximize Classroom Time
Logitech unveiled the Rugged Combo 4c and Rugged Combo 4c Touch, new keyboard cases for the iPad (10th gen) and iPad (A16). The cases add a USB‑C pass‑through port that lets students charge the iPad while using a wired headset, and they feature a magnetic Apple...
Hundreds of Readers Bought This E Ink Tablet - and I Highly Recommend It
ZDNet reports that its readers have made the Boox Note Air5 C the second‑most‑purchased tablet of 2026, trailing only the base iPad. The Android‑powered E Ink device combines a 4,096‑level Pen3 stylus with ultra‑low latency, delivering a paper‑like writing feel....
Motherboard Sales 'Collapse' By More Than 25%
Motherboard sales have collapsed by more than 25% as AI‑driven shortages and price spikes for memory, storage and CPUs force price‑sensitive consumers to postpone upgrades. Asus, which sold 15 million units in 2025, shipped just over 5 million in the first half...
Integrated Voltage Regulators Help Pull Heat Out of Processors
AI accelerators in data centers are moving power conversion beneath the processor to cut parasitic losses and improve transient response. Empower Semiconductor’s Crescendo integrated voltage regulator (IVR) packs the converter, inductors and capacitors into an ultra‑thin chip, offering up to...
This New Tech Completely Changes How The Brake Pedal Works
Brembo unveiled Sensify, a brake‑by‑wire system that eliminates hydraulic fluid and uses individual electric actuators at each wheel. The brake pedal now acts as an electronic input, letting software modulate braking force in real time. This architecture promises smoother, more...
2026 in IoT Attacks: The Biggest Threats so Far and What Businesses Can Do
IoT devices are expanding enterprise attack surfaces, with 2026 seeing a surge in botnet activity. Notable incidents include the RondoDox botnet exploiting a critical HPE OneView flaw in January, the Kimwolf Android variant reaching over two million hosts, and KadNap...
Roborock Qrevo QV 35A Robot Vacuum Review: Great for Maintenance, But Not a Full Replacement
Roborock’s QV 35A robot vacuum and mop combo excels at daily floor maintenance, delivering 8,000 Pa suction and an auto‑empty dock. Mapping a 900‑sq‑ft apartment takes about 30 minutes, after which the unit tailors cleaning modes per room via a responsive app. Vacuuming...
Data Centers in the Land of Coal and Cowboys
Wyoming is rapidly attracting hyperscale investors as Microsoft, Meta, Crusoe and Related Digital announce multi‑billion‑dollar AI‑focused data‑center projects in Cheyenne and surrounding counties. The state produces 46 TWh of electricity annually—about twelve times its own consumption—providing a surplus that appeals to...
Rabbit Air MinusA3 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier Review: The Air in My Apartment Has Never Smelled Better
Popular Mechanics reviewer Xavier Piedra tested the Rabbit Air MinusA3 Ultra‑Quiet air purifier in a 750‑sq ft apartment lacking ventilation. The unit’s activated carbon and optional custom odor‑remover filters eliminated cooking smells and smoke within a few hours, while its HEPA...
The Neocloud Supplement
The May 2026 DDC supplement outlines the emergence of “Neocloud” providers built expressly for massive GPU workloads that power AI training, inference, and high‑performance compute. These specialists differentiate themselves with liquid‑cooling systems, ultra‑high‑bandwidth networking, and energy‑efficient designs that enable faster deployment...
This Lenovo Laptop Might Be Its Most Competitive Dell XPS Rival yet - My Test Results Prove It
Lenovo’s Pro 9i Aura Edition enters the high‑end creator‑laptop segment as a direct rival to the Dell XPS 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 32 GB RAM and an Nvidia RTX 5060, it delivers workstation‑class performance while staying...
Zero Latency Launches Zerogrid Closed Beta, a Distributed AI Inference Grid
Zero Latency has opened a closed beta for Zerogrid, a distributed AI inference grid that routes inference requests to edge compute nodes meeting latency, data‑gravity and burst constraints. The program targets Fortune 1000 enterprises, tier‑1 telecoms and leading DevOps platforms, offering...
Vibe Launches Dot, a Wearable AI Device for Capturing Real-World Workplace Conversations
Vibe Inc. unveiled the Vibe Dot, a thin, lapel‑mounted wearable that records workplace conversations in real time and syncs them to the company’s AI‑driven knowledge platform. The device features five microphones, a 30‑hour battery life and a 16‑foot listening radius, allowing...
Anthropic Raises Claude Code Usage Limits, Credits New Deal With SpaceX
Anthropic announced a partnership with SpaceX to tap the full compute capacity of SpaceX’s Memphis data center, adding over 300 MW of processing power. At the Code with Claude conference the company doubled the five‑hour usage window for Claude Code and...
Grok’s Usage Is so Low that Elon Musk Can Sell Compute to Anthropic
xAI’s Grok models are so under‑utilized that SpaceX can lease the entire Colossus 1 data center to Anthropic. The Memphis facility provides over 300 megawatts of power, roughly 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs, for Anthropic’s Claude Pro and Claude Max services. Elon Musk publicly approved the...
Brazil's Ascenty Launches Operations at Its SPO05 Data Center in São Paulo
Brazilian data‑center operator Ascenty has started operations at its new SPO05 facility in Greater São Paulo, a project funded with a 300 million‑real ($55 million) investment. The launch coincides with the commencement of construction on SPO06, slated for a May 2027 opening, together adding...
Can a New Police Device Put an End to High-Speed Chases?
Law‑enforcement agencies are testing the Grappler, a $5,000 net‑launch device that snags a fleeing car's rear tires, aiming to end high‑speed pursuits more safely. Riverside County deputies used it in March to stop a suspect on the 60 Freeway, joining...
I Wasn't Expecting a Lenovo Legion Go 2 Price Cut, but You Can Save over $500 with This Deal
Lenovo has slashed the price of its Legion Go 2 handheld from $1,599.99 to $1,071.99, a discount of over $500. The base model features an AMD Ryzen Z2 CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage, positioning it as a high‑performance alternative to...
Kensington Boosts Charging Efficiency with New GaN Products
Kensington has broadened its USB‑C gallium‑nitride charging line with a 70W three‑port adapter, a 140W four‑port adapter, and a 240W USB‑C to USB‑C cable. The GaN‑based devices deliver high‑speed power while staying compact and cool, thanks to superior efficiency over...
Samsung’s Flagship Laptop Is a MacBook Pro Clone Gone Horribly Wrong
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book6 Ultra as a Windows‑based answer to the MacBook Pro, pricing it at $3,800 and equipping it with a 16‑inch OLED screen, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H CPU and an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU. While the display and discrete...
The Health Impact Alliance Collaborates with Infineon to Redefine Independent Living for the Aging Population
The Health Impact Alliance (HIA) has partnered with semiconductor leader Infineon Technologies to build a connected healthcare ecosystem for seniors. Infineon will supply its AIROC CYW55512 Wi‑Fi 6/Bluetooth 6 combo IC and PSOC Edge E84 microcontroller, delivering low‑power, secure, edge‑AI capabilities. The first...
Lian Li DK-07 WOOD Combines Walnut Desk and PC Chassis
Lian Li unveiled the DK‑07 WOOD, a motorized standing‑desk that houses a full high‑end PC chassis within a dark walnut tabletop. The platform supports single‑ or dual‑system builds with removable E‑ATX trays, extensive cooling options, and a tempered‑glass panel that showcases...
AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe Targets Air-Cooled Enterprise AI Servers
AMD unveiled the Instinct MI350P PCIe GPU, a dual‑slot accelerator aimed at AI inference in existing air‑cooled data‑center servers. The card packs 144 GB of HBM3E memory delivering up to 4 TB/s bandwidth and claims up to 2,299 TFLOPS (4,600 TFLOPS MXFP4) performance. It...
Nota AI Signs AI Optimization Technology Supply and Strategic Partnership Agreement with Mobilint Accelerating Commercialization of On-Device AI on Domestic...
Nota AI, a specialist in AI model compression, has signed a strategic supply agreement with Korean NPU maker Mobilint to embed its NetsPresso® optimization platform into Mobilint’s MLA100 and MLA400 chips. The partnership aims to deliver low‑power, high‑performance edge AI...
AMD's Next Epyc Server Chip Debuts This Year with 256 Cores and 70% Better Performance
AMD confirmed that its next‑generation Epyc Venice processors, built on the Zen 6 architecture, will ship later this year. The chips will use TSMC’s 2 nm process, delivering up to 256 cores, a 70% performance uplift and roughly double the CPU‑to‑GPU bandwidth...
Semiconductor Design and Verification Services | ASIC, SoC & IC Development Partners
Semiconductor design and verification services guide companies from architecture through tape‑out, covering ASIC, SoC, FPGA, analog, and mixed‑signal projects. The offering includes RTL coding, IP integration, functional and formal verification, DFT, physical design, and post‑silicon validation. AnySilicon connects firms with...
A Data Centre Fire in Almere Disabled a University, a Transport Emergency System, and the Assumption that Physical Infrastructure Is...
A fire at NorthC's Almere data centre knocked out Utrecht University’s online services, disabled the emergency‑communication platform for public transport across Utrecht province, and triggered an NL‑Alert for residents of Flevoland. Classified as a GRIP 1 incident, the blaze destroyed the...
3D-MIND: A Flexible Device that Can Be Integrated with Living Brain Cells
Researchers at Princeton have unveiled 3D-MIND, a flexible electronic mesh that can be embedded inside three‑dimensional cultures of living brain cells. The device integrates sensors and micro‑stimulators within the neural tissue, enabling stable recording and stimulation for up to six...
You Won’t Need to Leave Your Pixel Watch Behind to Use Google’s New Fitbit Air
Google has officially launched the Fitbit Air, a display‑less wearable that complements its Pixel Watch. The two devices can be worn together or separately, with health data automatically synced to Google’s Health app and filterable by device. Fitbit Air mirrors...
Semiconductor Manufacturing Cost Breakdown | Wafer, Packaging, Test & ASIC Cost Factors
AnySilicon published a detailed guide that breaks down every cost component involved in semiconductor manufacturing, from design and NRE to wafer fabrication, packaging, test, and logistics. The guide highlights how process node, wafer diameter, die size, yield, mask set expense,...
Introducing the All-New Fitbit Air
Google unveiled the Fitbit Air, a screenless, pebble‑sized tracker priced at $99.99, aimed at delivering comprehensive health monitoring without a display. The device pairs with the Google Health app, offering continuous heart‑rate, sleep, SpO₂, and workout detection, plus a week of...
Philips Hue Launches New Immersive Sports Lighting Feature for Football Fans
Philips Hue introduced Sports Live, a new feature that synchronizes compatible Hue and WiZ smart lights with live football match data. The service launches on June 11, 2026, timed for the Championship 2026 tournament, and reacts to goals, cards and other...
Whoop Vs. Fitbit Air: I Compared Google's New Fitness Band to the Industry Favorite
Google unveiled the Fitbit Air, a $100 screenless fitness band that eliminates the mandatory subscription model common to premium trackers. The Air offers basic activity, sleep, recovery and stress monitoring, with an optional Google Health Premium service at $100 per...
Google's Fitbit Air Is Finally Here, and It's the Screenless Fitness Band We've Been Waiting For
Google released the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless fitness band that tracks heart rate, SpO₂, temperature, and activity via the Google Health app. The thin 8.3 mm, 5.2 g device works with iOS, Android, and Pixel Watch, and can be paired alongside...
A New Era for Your Health and Wellness
Google announced a unified Google Health app that merges data from Fitbit, Google Fit, Apple Health and medical records, replacing the Fitbit app. The launch also makes the AI‑driven Google Health Coach publicly available through a new Google Health Premium...
Google Ditches the Screen With the New Fitbit Air (2026)
Google unveiled the Fitbit Air, a $100 screen‑free wearable that delivers the same sensor suite as the Charge 6 while shedding the AMOLED display. The device integrates tightly with the rebranded Google Health app and its AI‑powered Health Coach, a subscription...
Orica Launches Next-Generation GroundProbe Monitoring System for Mining Operations
Orica has unveiled a next‑generation GroundProbe geotechnical monitoring system designed for mining sites that demand faster deployment and more reliable safety data. The platform introduces three purpose‑built hardware models—SSR‑XT, SSR‑FX and SSR‑Omni—paired with the MonitorIQ Next software suite to streamline...
Captello Launches Intelligent Scanner: Revolutionizing Event Data Capture with a Single Button
Captello unveiled its Intelligent Scanner, a single‑button device that captures event badges, business cards, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, paper documents and live conversations. The scanner leverages AI to enrich data instantly from more than 25 sources, adding emails, phone numbers...
Tiny xMEMS Chip Aims to Keep SSDs From Losing Their Cool
xMEMS introduced a 1 mm‑thick µCooling chip that actively moves air inside solid‑state drives, preventing thermal throttling that can shave 20‑30% off sustained throughput. The piezoMEMS device uses tiny piezoelectric paddles to generate up to 28 cc/s of airflow while consuming just...
RF Amplifiers Expand High-Power Range
Rohde & Schwarz has broadened its BBA300 broadband amplifier family with two new single‑band models delivering 500 W and 1 kW P1dB output power. The BBA300‑DE500 and BBA300‑DE1000 operate continuously from 1 GHz to 6 GHz without the need for band switching, improving efficiency...
Controllers Bring PQC to Boot and Root of Trust
Microchip introduced the TS1800 root‑of‑trust controller and the TS50x secure‑boot controller, expanding its TrustShield portfolio with hardware‑accelerated post‑quantum cryptography (PQC). The TS1800, built on a 192 MHz Cortex‑M4F, offers full platform root‑of‑trust features, OCP compliance, and up to double the processing...
I'm Obsessed With the 'Conversate' App on These Smart Glasses
The Conversate app, built for Even Realities’ G2 smart glasses, uses AI to transcribe meetings in real time and surface contextual facts on a discreet heads‑up display. It creates post‑meeting summaries that flag action items and sync them to the...
Rohde & Schwarz and Greenerwave Achieve Precise and Fast ESA Antenna Characterization Using Near-Field Technology
Rohde & Schwarz and Greenerwave demonstrated a near‑field measurement that captured a full Ku‑band radiation pattern of a 50 cm electronically steerable array in just 32 minutes. The results matched simulation and CATR data within 1 dB, proving the method’s accuracy. By using the...
SCALINX Joins GlobalFoundries GlobalSolutions Ecosystem to Expand High-Speed Data Converter SoC Solutions
SCALINX has joined GlobalFoundries' GlobalSolutions ecosystem, gaining visibility on the partner portal and offering its mixed‑signal ASIC design services on GF’s low‑power 40 nm and FDX processes. The company unveiled new high‑performance data‑converter IP—a 14‑bit, 4 GS/s ADC and a 14‑bit, 8 GS/s...
Now 15% Off, Razer's Fantastic Basilisk V3 Pro Wireless Mouse with 30K DPI Sensor Is Reduced to Clear in This...
Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is now 15% off, selling for $84.99 on Woot, a steep cut from its $159.99 list price. The mouse features Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor with up to 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS speed and...
ARBOR Technology Unveils ARES-2100 Series for Next-Generation Edge AI with Intel Core Series 3 Processors
ARBOR Technology introduced the ARES-2100 series, a fanless 1U edge AI system powered by Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake) processors. The platform delivers up to 40 TOPS of AI compute, including 17 TOPS from a dedicated NPU, and combines CPU, Intel Xe3...