Nvidia Is Facing More Competition and It’s Spooking Investors
Nvidia’s AI‑chip dominance remains strong, with an 86% market share in 2025, but its stock has slipped 9% over six sessions, making it the worst performer in the Philadelphia semiconductor index. Investors are uneasy as Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft pledge roughly $725 billion in AI‑related capex, deploying custom chips that could erode Nvidia’s pricing power. While revenue growth is projected at 70% for the current fiscal year, analysts warn that any loss of margin or market share could curb earnings momentum. The company is set to report Q1 results on May 20, a key test for sentiment.
NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet MRC Is the Custom RDMA Transport Protocol for Gigascale AI
NVIDIA announced that its Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) transport protocol, proven on Spectrum‑X Ethernet hardware, is now available as an open specification through the Open Compute Project. MRC lets a single RoCEv2 connection distribute traffic across multiple paths, delivering higher...
UK Government Funds Battery Recycling Consortium
The UK government, via Innovate UK’s Battery Innovation Programme, has awarded funding to ReCam, a consortium of Recyclus, the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Watercycle Technologies and Polaron. The group will develop advanced lithium‑ion battery recycling processes that turn end‑of‑life cells into...
Switch Storm Coming: Gartner Forecasts Price Hikes, Long Lead Times for Enterprise Data Center Switches
Gartner warns that enterprise data‑center switch markets are entering a storm as vendors divert engineering talent, memory and laser resources toward high‑margin AI infrastructure. The shift will push AI‑focused network fabric spending past traditional data‑center networks by 2026 and more...
SpaceX Terafab Shows Where the AI Money Is Really Going
SpaceX has filed plans for a $55 billion semiconductor and advanced‑computing complex, dubbed Terafab, in Grimes County, Texas, with the total spend potentially rising to $119 billion in later phases. The project is positioned to secure AI‑compute capacity by tying together Musk’s...
Green Flexibility, Suncatcher, SWB and ArcelorMittal Progress Large-Scale BESS Projects in Germany Totalling 324MWh
Germany’s utility‑scale battery market received four major announcements in early May, adding 324 MWh of capacity. Green Flexibility inaugurated a 40 MW/80 MWh BESS in Bavaria, while SWB and Be.storaged plan an 85 MW/170 MWh system at a Bremen port for 2028. ArcelorMittal hired EDF...
Hut 8 Jumps Most Since 2021 on Texas AI Data Center Lease
Hut 8 Corp., traditionally a cryptocurrency miner, announced a lease for a new artificial‑intelligence data‑center at Beacon Point in Nueces County, Texas. The initial agreement guarantees at least $9.8 billion in revenue, with the potential to climb to $25.1 billion over 15 years if...
The Philips Norelco I9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night Delivers Flagship Rotary Shaving with a Sci-Fi Twist
Philips introduced the i9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night, its most advanced rotary shaver, priced at $499.99. The device features a Triple Action Lift & Cut system, NanoTech Dual Precision blades and a 360‑degree flexing head that trims hair to...
Elektor Lab Talk Covers Red Pitaya and Reconfigurable Test Gear
Elektor is hosting Red Pitaya’s Miha Gjura for Lab Talk #46 on May 13, 2026, to showcase reconfigurable test equipment and the STEMlab Gen 2 platform. The live session, normally a €25 ($27) ticket, is free thanks to eeNews Europe. The discussion will explore...
Your Next Data Centre – What About a Retired Car Carrier?
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Hitachi and Hitachi Systems signed a memorandum of understanding on March 30 to convert a retired pure‑car carrier into a floating data centre. The partnership aims to provide offshore compute capacity for AI workloads that are consuming...
New Battery Design for Longer-Range EVs
University of Surrey researchers unveiled a silicon‑coated carbon‑nanotube (VISiCNT) anode that can be produced via roll‑to‑roll manufacturing in just seven minutes. The design delivers up to 3.5 Ah kg⁻¹ (≈3500 mAh g⁻¹) reversible capacity, far surpassing the 370 mAh g⁻¹ of conventional graphite anodes, while maintaining...
Murata Introduces Bulk Case Packaging to Replace T&R, Improving MLCC Supply Chain Efficiency
Murata Manufacturing has launched a bulk‑case packaging system that replaces traditional tape‑and‑reel for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The new containers feed directly into pick‑and‑place machines, supporting ultra‑small 01005 and 0201 parts at densities up to 500,000 units per case. Murata...
STMicroelectronics Launches Low-Power Image Sensors for Always-On Vision Devices
STMicroelectronics has launched two low‑power global shutter image sensors, the VD55G4 and VD65G4, targeting always‑on vision in battery‑constrained devices. The sensors claim up to ten times lower power consumption than conventional global shutters, thanks to an event‑driven wake‑up mode and...
Manufacturer Flex To Spin Off AI Cloud Business
Contract manufacturer Flex announced it will spin off its power and data‑centre systems into a separate, publicly listed company focused on AI cloud infrastructure. The new entity aims to capture the rapid growth of digital, electrical and cooling solutions for...
Federal Data Center Requirements: A Guide for Upgrading Existing Facilities
The U.S. Office of Management & Budget’s Data Center Optimization Initiative is pushing federal agencies toward secure, efficient colocation, prompting data‑center operators to upgrade existing facilities to meet government standards. Operators must assess current physical structure, MEP systems and security...
Smaller Modules but with Greater Power
Texas Instruments introduced IsoShield, a packaging technology that integrates a planar transformer and isolated power stage into a single System-in-Package. The UCC34141‑Q1 module delivers up to three times the power density of traditional discrete solutions while shrinking the footprint by...
AMD’s AI Infrastructure Push Drives 57% Data Center Growth
AMD reported a record first‑quarter, posting $10.3 billion in revenue—up 38% year over year—and net income of $1.4 billion, nearly doubling the prior year. Data‑center sales surged 57% to $5.8 billion, driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure, especially from hyperscalers and enterprise...
Xanadu and EVG Partner on Heterogeneous Integration and Wafer Bonding Processes for Photonic Quantum Systems
Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Austria’s EV Group have formed a strategic partnership to develop heterogeneous integration and wafer‑bonding processes for photonic quantum computers. EVG will supply industrial‑grade bonding and lithography tools to fabricate Xanadu’s multi‑material photonic chips, aiming to shift...
How Spain’s ICFO Helped Build a Quantum Security Startup for the AI Era
Quside, a Barcelona startup spun out of the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), sells photonic quantum random number generator (QRNG) chips that deliver high‑quality, verifiable entropy for cryptographic keys. The firm has shipped to 50‑60 customers worldwide and expects to...
A 66 kV Carbon Fibre Emergency Repair Tower Has Been Installed in Northeast China
State Grid Jilin installed China’s first 66 kV carbon‑fibre emergency repair tower at Jilin Chemical Fibre Group’s test site. The tower, which passed rigorous wind, ice and breakage tests, weighs more than half less than traditional steel towers and can be...
When IoT Meets AI: The Big Leap of Everyday Tech
The article outlines how artificial intelligence is being woven into the Internet of Things to create AIoT, a platform that enables real‑time analysis, predictive maintenance, and autonomous decision‑making. Market forecasts predict the global AIoT sector will reach $15.94 billion by 2035,...
Triple-Color Laser Opens a New Window for Sonnoc’s Projector Ambitions
Sonnoc launched its Xiaolong series of pure triple‑color laser professional projectors in spring 2026, after a decade‑long R&D effort. The projectors claim double the color gamut and brightness of mainstream models, leveraging patented TRS scanning and domestic laser‑diode modules that...
CMF Watch 3 Pro Launched in India: Price and Specifications
CMF has launched its Watch 3 Pro in India, offering four silicone‑strap colors and an AI‑powered health suite. The device debuts at an introductory price of ₹6,999 (≈$84) before settling at ₹7,999 (≈$96) after the limited‑time offer ends. Key hardware...
Hevo Explores Foxconn Tie-Up for Wireless EV Charging Production
Hevo, a wireless electric‑vehicle charging startup, has entered preliminary talks with Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) to explore high‑volume manufacturing of its Rezonant charging‑pad hardware. The discussions are at the technical validation and design‑for‑manufacturability stage, with no production timeline confirmed. Hevo’s...
Rivian May Build Its Own Lidar Sensor For The R2 In The U.S.
Rivian is exploring the domestic production of solid‑state lidar sensors for its upcoming R2 midsize electric SUV, aiming to launch lidar‑equipped models in late 2026. CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is in active talks with Chinese lidar manufacturers and...
Multi4 Medical Receives CE Mark Approval for Multi4 System to Perform Outpatient Bladder Cancer Treatment
Multi4 Medical has secured CE mark approval for its Multi4 System, an integrated endoscopic platform that enables bladder cancer treatment in a single outpatient visit. The device delivers local anesthesia, performs tumor resection, extracts tissue for pathology, and cauterizes—all without...
Oswal Pumps Bags ₹162 Crore Solar Pump Order From Maharashtra Utility
Oswal Pumps Limited secured a ₹162.06 crore (~$19.5 million) order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) to supply and install 6,896 off‑grid DC solar photovoltaic water‑pumping systems. The contract, part of the central PM Kusum B “Magel Tyala Saur Krishi Pump” scheme, covers design, manufacture, transport,...
US DOW Doubles Down on Domestic Drone Production
On April 27 the U.S. Department of War released the Drone Dominance Program Supply Chain Framework, tightening procurement rules to favor domestic production of small unmanned aerial systems. The initiative earmarks $1.1 billion for 200,000 one‑way attack drones, targeting propellers, airframes...
Intel Roadmap Leak Details Nova Lake, Razor Lake, and Titan Lake CPUs
Intel’s supply‑chain leak outlines a five‑year processor roadmap that returns to an annual launch cadence starting in late 2026. The plan introduces four new architectures—Nova Lake, Razor Lake, Titan Lake and Moon Lake—each targeting different market segments from high‑performance desktops to entry‑level notebooks. Notable...
Xiaomi Unveils H50 Pro Robot Vacuum With 15,000Pa Suction Power
Xiaomi has launched the H50 Pro robot vacuum, boasting a 15,000 Pa suction rating that ranks it among the most powerful consumer models. The unit features extendable side brushes and dual rear mops that reach corners and edges, while a laser‑mapping system...
Mionix AVIOR AIR Carbon Fiber Mouse Brings 8K Wireless Support at $300
Mionix has launched the AVIOR AIR Carbon Fiber, its first wireless gaming mouse, aimed at competitive FPS players. The ultralight device weighs about 42 grams thanks to a carbon‑fiber chassis and interchangeable PTFE or glass skates. It features a PixArt PAW3950...
Impact of the Gate Oxide Material Composition on the Self-Heating and Short Channel Effects in Nanosheet Field Effect Transistor
The paper simulates a nanosheet field‑effect transistor that uses a dual‑layer gate oxide composed of SiO₂ and HfO₂ while keeping the equivalent oxide thickness constant. Varying the thickness ratio (R) from 1.286 to 10.154 leads to a 34% increase in...
Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches Bring Premium Features at Better Prices Now
Samsung has slashed prices on its Galaxy smartwatch lineup, positioning the Watch6 at roughly $217, the Watch6 Classic at $193, the Watch8 series between $380 and $490, and the rugged Watch Ultra at about $700. The discounts bring premium health...
AI to Help Mainframes Remain Business Critical in 2026
Mainframes remain critical, handling 90% of credit‑card transactions and supporting over 70% of global enterprises. Companies are shifting from risky big‑bang migrations to incremental, API‑enabled hybrid modernization that connects mainframes to cloud environments. AI models now run directly on mainframes,...
Arm Reports Earnings as It Shifts Its Business Model
Arm Holdings posted its latest earnings on May 6, 2026, highlighting a strategic pivot toward designing its own data‑center CPUs. The move positions the chip‑design firm to compete directly with traditional customers such as Intel and AMD. Shares jumped 2.75%...
Hardware-Software Concealing of Secret Key and Enhancement of Pipelined Advanced Encryption Standard Cryptographic Core via Reconfigurable Devices for Hybrid Fast...
Researchers designed a pipelined two‑cycle AES‑256 cryptographic core on a Cyclone V SX SoC FPGA that delivers 12.8 Gb/s encryption throughput while occupying only 9 % of the device’s logic. Compared with recent FPGA implementations running at 96‑100 MHz, the new core achieves a seven‑fold...
Anthropic in Talks to Buy AI Chips From British Start-Up Claiming to Beat Nvidia on Cost
Anthropic is in early talks to buy inference chips from UK startup Fractile, which claims its processors run AI models 25 times faster at one‑tenth the cost of rivals. Fractile’s chips, built for inference rather than training, are not yet...
SPML Infra Bags ₹1,128 Crore BESS Project From NTPC
SPML Infra Ltd won a ₹1,128 crore (≈ $136 million) contract from NTPC to build a 1 GWh battery energy storage system at the Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar. The 250 MW/1,000 MWh project, featuring 5 MWh DC containers, will be delivered over 18 months with a...
AMD Warns Gaming Revenue Could Drop 20% Amid Memory Price Surge
AMD warned that gaming revenue could fall more than 20% in the second half of 2026 as DRAM and component costs climb, hitting Radeon graphics cards and custom console silicon for Sony and Microsoft. The company said memory price pressure...
AprilAire Launches Healthy Air Intelligence Home Monitor
AprilAire introduced the Wi‑Fi Healthy Air Monitor (model ZAWTHCPV), a 5‑in‑1 indoor air quality sensor that tracks PM2.5, TVOC, CO₂, humidity and temperature. The device uses a proprietary Healthy Air Intelligence™ algorithm that blends U.S. EPA standards with real‑time trend...
StarFighter 16-Inch
The StarFighter is a 16‑inch Linux‑focused laptop that blends premium materials with high‑end hardware, offering Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs and up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory. It features a 4K 120 Hz IPS display, a removable magnetic webcam,...
South Korean Chipmakers Emerge in Ranking of Companies with Biggest Global AI Revenue Growth
South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics ranked among the fastest‑growing AI‑revenue companies in 2024‑2025, driven by surging demand for high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. SK Hynix more than doubled its AI‑linked revenue to $70.4 billion, while Samsung’s AI‑related sales rose...
Woot-Tech Juggernaut Gunship Armed Multirotor Drone
The Juggernaut Gunship, unveiled in April 2026, converts Woot‑Tech’s 50 kg octacopter from a mortar bomber into an armed multirotor with stabilized 7.62 mm and 5.56 mm machine guns. Pakistan’s Navy and special‑operations forces have reportedly inducted the system, giving them a low‑signature...
Two-Qubit Logic and Teleportation with Mobile Spin Qubits in Silicon
Researchers demonstrated high‑fidelity two‑qubit logic and quantum‑state teleportation using mobile spin qubits in a silicon‑based six‑dot array. By synchronously shuttling two electrons in conveyor‑mode potentials, they activated a tunable exchange interaction up to ~90 MHz and achieved a CZ‑gate fidelity of...
SiTime’s Latest TCXOs Boost GPU Utilization in AI Data Centers
The request references an article titled “SiTime’s Latest TCXOs Boost GPU Utilization in AI Data Centers,” but the full text of that article was not included in the provided material. Without the article’s content, specific details about the new temperature-compensated...
'The Dog Whisperer,' Cesar Millan Explains How Halo Collar 5 Helps Dog Owners Maintain Control (Exclusive)
Cesar Millan, co‑founder of Halo Collar, discussed the Halo Collar 5, a GPS‑enabled smart collar that lets owners set virtual boundaries and deliver sound, vibration or static cues via a mobile app. The device is positioned as a humane alternative to...
17-Year-Old Minnesota High School Swimmer Creates Device Detecting Harmful Pool Chemicals
Seventeen‑year‑old Minnesota high‑school swimmer Aditi Gandhi engineered a portable device that monitors airborne chloramine levels in pools by measuring total volatile organic compounds, equivalent CO₂, temperature and relative humidity. The invention addresses swimmers’ recurring illness symptoms linked to chloramine buildup,...
Australia: NSW Battery Storage Systems Capture 11.9% of State Consumption
On May 2, 2026 New South Wales battery energy storage systems set a new charging record of 1,240 MW, capturing 11.9% of the state’s electricity consumption during the late‑morning solar window. The achievement represents a 72.5% year‑on‑year increase in charging capacity and...
Your Android TV Has a One-Click Speed Boost Hiding in Plain Sight
Android TVs gradually lose responsiveness as app and system cache files pile up over weeks. The built‑in one‑click cache‑clear function—found under Settings > System > Internal shared storage—removes these temporary files in seconds, restoring performance. The article also recommends periodic restarts, uninstalling unused or...
AMD’s Fast Data Center Growth Extends To Enterprise Amid Big Channel Push
AMD reported a record $5.8 billion in data‑center revenue for Q1 2026, a 57% year‑over‑year jump that lifted total revenue 38% to $10.3 billion. The surge was driven by strong demand for Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs as AI workloads accelerate. AMD’s...