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DJI announced that its new Avata 360 drone will launch in the United States on March 30, a few days after the global rollout slated for March 26. The delay is attributed to heightened regulatory scrutiny and import hurdles that have become common for DJI products entering the U.S. market. The Avata 360 promises true 360° capture with dual 1‑inch sensors, 8K video at 60 fps HDR, and a hybrid FPV/immersive shooting mode, priced around $500 for the base unit and up to $1,200 for full bundles. Meanwhile, DJI has slashed Avata 2 prices by as much as $340, bringing the older FPV drone down to $526 with accessories.
AI inference is redefining data‑center networks, turning them into a unified memory‑and‑storage fabric. Unlike the bursty traffic of classic microservices or training workloads, inference generates sustained, high‑volume data flows to fetch KV‑cache state from remote memory and flash. This shift...
Hardware security verification is becoming a prerequisite for any silicon destined for cloud, automotive, industrial or edge AI applications. The discipline rests on two pillars: functional security verification, which confirms that security features behave as specified, and protection verification, which...
SRAM scaling has stalled, causing the memory wall to rise as each new node shrink consumes a larger chip fraction without delivering proportional capacity or speed gains. The issue now affects not only cutting‑edge AI accelerators but will eventually impact...
Chip designers are turning to complementary field‑effect transistors (CFETs) and buried power rails (BPRs) to extend Moore’s Law beyond the 5 nm barrier. By stacking n‑ and p‑type devices vertically and routing power beneath the active layers, these architectures double density...
Modern AI accelerators generate nanosecond‑scale current spikes that push on‑die power delivery networks (PDN) beyond their voltage limits, capping computational throughput. Rack power density is soaring toward 100 kW, creating transient load spikes that traditional power infrastructure cannot absorb. Siemens Tessent Embedded...
For years engineers balanced electromagnetic FEM accuracy against long solve times, especially as frequencies surpassed 60 GHz and meshes grew. Keysight’s Advanced Design System now embeds NVIDIA’s cuDSS sparse direct solver, running on H100 GPUs, to accelerate FEM linear solves. Benchmarks...
Kenya announced a regulatory phase‑out of low‑end phones that lack USB‑Type‑C ports, forcing manufacturers to adopt the newer charging standard. The move aims to streamline technology, improve charging efficiency, and curb e‑waste, but may raise entry‑level device prices for low‑income...
Performance Drone Works (PDW) completed a three‑day flight test at Texas’s 9 Mile Training Center, executing 114 sorties to prove the extended range and autonomous capabilities of its C100 and AM‑FPV platforms. The C100, equipped with a Range Extension Kit and...
VectorNav Technologies has upgraded its Tactical Series IMU and INS lines with 90 g and 250 g accelerometers and 4,000°/sec gyroscopes, targeting extreme‑dynamic defense platforms. The new sensors are built into the VN‑110, VN‑210 and VN‑310 families, preserving the original form, fit...
Volz Servos has engineered a custom version of its DA 15‑N actuator to power the wing‑flap ailerons on Quantum Systems’ Twister short‑range eVTOL. The servos incorporate the ARINC 825 CAN protocol, delivering aerospace‑grade timing, prioritisation and reliability for certification‑ready operation. Twister,...
Ground Control and Ambrey have launched RockFLEET Assured, an assured positioning, navigation and timing (A‑PNT) solution that adds an Iridium‑based backup to traditional GPS. The system targets high‑risk corridors such as the Baltic, Black Sea, Arabian Gulf and Strait of...
Gautam Adani's conglomerate is negotiating partnerships with U.S. tech giants Google and Meta to expand its data‑center footprint in India. The talks are part of a broader $100 billion digital‑infrastructure push that includes a $15 billion AI‑infrastructure hub in Visakhapatnam announced with...
Ganance introduced the Heir, a 30 mm coin‑sized sensor that attaches to the case‑back of most analog watches to track steps, distance and calories while delivering phone notifications via vibration. The device weighs about 5 g, runs roughly 42 hours on a single...
Researchers at Université de Montréal examined how cycling‑desk intensity influences students' post‑lecture eating and drinking habits. In a three‑condition crossover study, participants either sat, pedaled lightly, or pedaled at moderate intensity while watching a documentary and then ate from an...
Motorola’s Sound MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter is currently on sale for about $35, a steep drop from its original $75 price. The USB‑A dongle lets drivers pair their Android phones via Bluetooth and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi, eliminating the need for...
Bengaluru‑based NeoSapien launched Neo 1, a thumb‑size AI wearable that records conversations, creates transcripts and reminders, and retails for roughly $120. The startup recently closed a $2 million seed round backed by Merak Ventures and several angel investors, and claims to be...
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, priced at $599 globally and $499 with student discounts, with an Indian launch price of Rs 69,900 (about $840). The device retains premium features such as an aluminum body, 13‑inch Liquid Retina display, long battery...
Smart TVs like Samsung's Frame collect extensive user data, prompting a Texas lawsuit that forced Samsung to curb telemetry and seek clearer consent. The case highlights growing regulatory pressure on manufacturers to be transparent about data practices. Consumers are turning...
Nikolay Grebentsov, president of Nikovit Inc., is scaling a clean‑energy venture that sells affordable heat‑pump and mini‑split systems through its EZCOOL brand. Recent accolades—including the Best Entrepreneur in HVAC award and a Small Business Breakthrough Award—coincide with a push to...
Corewell Health Service Center in Southfield, Michigan replaced its decade‑old galvanized cooling tower with a 300‑ton high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) unit from Delta Cooling Towers. The metal tower suffered extensive corrosion and leaks, driving up water makeup and chemical losses, while...
Prologis CEO Dan Letter says AI‑driven data‑center demand will sustain growth, with a 5.7 GW power pipeline—1.8 GW secured and 3.9 GW in advanced stages—under lease discussion for the next three years. The company recorded its second‑largest leasing year in 2025 and expects...
NORD Drivesystems introduced its MAXXDRIVE industrial gear unit series, capable of delivering up to 2,495,900 lb‑in of torque for heavy‑duty mining equipment such as crushers, mills, and conveyors. The units feature a one‑piece UNICASE housing that resists dust, temperature swings, and...
Nintendo released firmware version 22.0.0 for the Switch 2 on March 16, introducing Handheld Mode Boost. The feature tricks Switch 1 titles into thinking they are docked, delivering 1080p resolution at 60 fps while in handheld mode. Enabling the boost cuts battery life by...
The Philips ST19 Vintage Edison Smart LED bulbs combine classic Edison‑style design with modern smart‑home functionality. Reviewers praised the warm, adjustable color temperature, dimming capability, and music‑sync features, while noting that initial app pairing can be finicky. The bulbs integrate...
Polar Light Technologies secured a €1.1 million (≈ $1.2 million USD) Eurostars grant for an 18‑month project called ‘2ndGenMicroLED.’ The consortium, which includes Germany’s Finetech GmbH & Co KG, will develop the first dual‑color micro‑LED micro‑display using a bottom‑up pyramidal GaN/InGaN architecture. The technology targets ultra‑compact,...
The EU has adopted a Batteries Regulation that will require all electronic devices placed on the market after February 2027 to feature easily replaceable batteries. The rule, initially focused on electric vehicles and micro‑mobility, now extends to consumer gadgets such as...
At RSA Conference 2026, vendors highlighted password‑less authentication for both humans and AI agents, with Swissbit unveiling a biometric FIDO2 key that adds post‑quantum resistance, and RSA extending its identity suite to Microsoft 365 E7. IBM, Auth0 and Yubico introduced...
Nex Playground, the motion‑control console that captured the kids market, will increase its price by $50 on April 1, moving from $250 to $300. The hike marks the second adjustment in under two years and is directly linked to a global...
Dyson’s flagship V15 Detect Plus cordless vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $599, a 29% discount from its regular $850 price, saving shoppers $250. The model features a laser that reveals microscopic allergens and a sensor that quantifies particle...
Fime’s EMEA laboratory has earned EMVCo recognition to test fingerprint sensors against the new Biometric Card Specification, enabling certified evaluation of reliability, liveness detection and user convenience. Fingerprint Cards AB became the first provider to have its complete fingerprint‑based payment...
Amazon’s spring sale slashes the KAMRUI mini PC price to $399, a 48% discount from its regular $769 tag. The compact system packs a high‑performance processor, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, plus support for triple 4K...
Samsung’s 15.6‑inch Galaxy Book5 360 convertible is now $949.99, a $400 discount for a limited spring promotion. The device features an Intel Core Ultra‑7 CPU, ARC 140V integrated graphics, 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, delivering solid performance for streaming, light creative...
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSC) launched automotive‑grade 1200 V silicon carbide Schottky rectifiers in SOD‑128 packages, offering 1 A and 2 A versions. The diodes, TSCDFS01120G2H and TSCDFS02120G2H, claim industry‑leading performance and AEC‑Q qualification for high‑reliability applications. They target compact power‑train functions such as auxiliary...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to build a public supercomputer dedicated to climate modeling, aiming to improve forecasts and early warnings for extreme weather. The initiative will partner with Barcelona’s Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico’s weather data, leveraging...
Razer unveiled the 2026 Blade 16 laptop, swapping AMD for Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 386H processor and adding LPDDR5X‑9600 MHz RAM. The thin 16‑inch model retains a 240 Hz QHD+ OLED display, now 100 nits brighter, and ships with NVIDIA GeForce...
The Husqvarna Automower 430X robot mower is on Amazon’s spring sale for $2,153, a $346 discount off its $2,499 list price. It can autonomously tend up to 0.8 acres and handle slopes as steep as 45 %, eliminating the need for...
Silent Waves introduced Zephyr, a traveling‑wave parametric amplifier that integrates the microwave pump coupler onto the chip, eliminating bulky external directional couplers in dilution refrigerators. The design targets the spatial constraints of scaling quantum processors, enabling higher multiplexing—potentially up to...
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is slashing prices on eero mesh Wi‑Fi systems. The eero 6 3‑pack drops to $139.99, a 30% discount, while the high‑end eero Max 7 3‑pack falls to $1,249.99, 26% off, and several eero Pro 7 and outdoor bundles are...
Cisco disclosed four vulnerabilities in its widely deployed Catalyst 9300 series switches, two of which (CVE‑2026‑20114 and CVE‑2026‑20110) can be chained to elevate a low‑privilege Lobby Ambassador account into maintenance mode, effectively causing a denial‑of‑service outage. The chain requires only...
Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company, unveiled a new star tracker product line—M10, H6, and F4—at SATSHOW 2026. The three models are engineered to balance cost, mass, and performance while leveraging the firm’s extensive flight heritage. Each unit features robust...
The FCC announced a ban on future consumer Wi‑Fi routers that are manufactured abroad, citing national‑security concerns. Existing routers can remain in use and receive firmware updates through March 1 2027, but no new foreign‑made devices will receive FCC authorization. The rule...
The KEFEYA Laptop Screen Extender, a portable 14‑inch Full HD add‑on, is now 38% off at $99.99, down from $159.99. Its slim, fold‑flat design plugs into USB‑C or HDMI and instantly doubles a laptop’s display area. The device supports portrait...
Netmore Group has partnered with Brazil‑based Allcom Telecom to broaden its IoT footprint, merging Netmore’s LoRaWAN network with Allcom’s NB‑IoT services. The joint offering delivers a hybrid low‑power wide‑area network that includes satellite backhaul for remote or underserved locations. Customers...
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026 is offering a slate of Apple products at steep discounts, with price cuts ranging from 20% to 40%. Highlights include a 4‑pack of AirTags for $60, AirPods 4 at $149, the Apple Watch Series 10 titanium...
QpiAI and Alliance University have launched the AU QUASAR Experience Center at Alliance’s Electronic City campus in Bengaluru. The center houses QpiAI’s 8‑qubit superconducting QVidya quantum processor and the Explorer software, delivering on‑site quantum computing as a service. It aims to...
StarTech.com has introduced a new line of secure KVM switches designed for classified workstations, achieving National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) compliance and supporting zero‑trust architectures. The devices provide hardware‑based isolation that physically separates classified and unclassified systems while allowing a...
Boox has launched the second‑generation Go 10.3 E Ink tablet, offering a slimmer, up to 4 % lighter chassis and two configurations – a base model and a Lumi version with a dual‑tone front light. The device retains the 10.3‑inch, 300 ppi Carta 1200...
The Ugreen USB‑C SSD enclosure, now priced at $16 in the U.S. (about $20 after converting the UK £16 price), is on sale for roughly 30% off. It lets users repurpose spare M.2 drives—ranging from 2230 to 2280 form factors—into...
Bluetooth connects devices using 2.4 GHz UHF radio waves and 79 hopping frequencies, enabling peer‑to‑peer links without Wi‑Fi. Classic Bluetooth reaches roughly 33 feet, while the latest Bluetooth 5.3 can exceed 1,000 feet under clear line‑of‑sight. Interference from other 2.4 GHz devices and physical obstacles...
