Microchip Expands dsPIC33A Controllers for AI Data Center Power
Microchip has expanded its dsPIC33A family with the dsPIC33AK256MPS306 digital signal controller, targeting high‑density AI‑driven data‑center power, motor control and intelligent sensing. The part features a 200 MHz 32‑bit core, double‑precision FPU, 78 ps PWM, 40 MSPS 12‑bit ADCs and hardware‑accelerated post‑quantum cryptography. Integrated security functions include secure boot, live firmware updates and CNSA Suite 2.0 algorithms, while connectivity spans I3C, CAN‑FD, LIN and more. Development support covers MPLAB X, Zephyr, FreeRTOS and safety‑grade toolchains.
Global Fiber Deployment 2026: AT&T’s $250 Bn Push, Verizon’s Frontier Deal, and Jio’s 43% Market Surge
In 2026 the global telecom sector is pouring record capital into fiber, with AT&T announcing a $250 bn connectivity program that will extend service to 40 million homes in the United States. Verizon, after acquiring Frontier, is committing $16‑$16.5 bn in capex and...
Philips Bets on AI Monitoring to Cut Hospital Costs, Ease Staff Shortages
Philips introduced an AI‑driven patient‑monitoring platform at its APAC Innovation Summit in Singapore, aiming to alleviate staff shortages and curb rising hospital costs. The solution aggregates data from multiple care settings into a single interface, enabling clinicians to monitor vitals...
Keysight and CATARC Open Joint EV Charging Test Lab
Keysight Technologies and China’s automotive testing authority CATARC have launched a Joint Innovation Laboratory for Charging Test Technology. The facility will evaluate electric‑vehicle charging systems against Chinese, European and North American standards, including China’s upcoming 2024 National Standard and the...
OnePlus Pad 4 vs Xiaomi Pad 8: Which Flagship Android Tablet Should You Actually Buy?
The OnePlus Pad 4 and Xiaomi Pad 8 represent the new wave of flagship Android tablets, each running Android 16 on Snapdragon processors but targeting different price points. The Pad 4 packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 13.2‑inch 3.4K 144 Hz display, a 13,380 mAh battery and...
Einride to Develop Swedish Dual-Use Tracked AV
Einride is co‑leading a three‑year initiative with Sweden’s National Road and Transport Research Institute and about 40 partners to build an autonomous tracked all‑terrain vehicle. The platform, powered by Einride Driver software, will move standard EU pallets of food and...
Telecom News: Airspan, Huawei, ZTE, HFCL
Airspan, together with Wireless Services, has installed its MobileAccess 6000 digital DAS at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, delivering high‑capacity 4G and 5G coverage for thousands of simultaneous users. The European Commission has urged EU members to steer clear of Huawei and...
Telecom News: SOLiD, Comcast, Xfinity Network, Clearfield
SOLiD unveiled its fourth‑generation nGENESIS digital DAS, a neutral‑host platform that delivers up to 25 Gbps fiber capacity while slashing head‑end power consumption by more than 50 percent. Comcast’s Xfinity is extending multi‑gigabit broadband to rural Nassau County, Florida, targeting an additional...
Korea and Taiwan: When an AI Boom Lifts a Nation
Korea and Taiwan are reaping unprecedented AI‑driven windfalls as Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC surge into the world’s most profitable firms. The profit‑sharing model channels billions of dollars into employee bonuses—up to $477,000 per engineer at SK Hynix—fueling a sharp rise in...
New iPhone 18 Pro Max Prototype Leak Gives a First Look at Apple's New, Smaller Dynamic Island
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup may feature a dramatically smaller Dynamic Island, potentially shrinking the pill‑shaped cutout by up to 35 % according to leaked CAD renders. The redesign hinges on moving Face ID sensors under the display, offering a cleaner top‑screen profile without...
My Three Favorite Garmin Features to Use on Race Day
Running a 10K with both the Garmin Forerunner 970 and the Forerunner 165 Music highlighted the premium advantages of the 970. The 970’s PacePro feature delivers dynamic, elevation‑adjusted pacing, while its finish‑line reminder automatically trims post‑race data. Its exclusive Auto...
Why The Rest of The World Is NOT Buying Data Center Madness
Jim Calhoun argues that the United States is doubling down on massive hyperscale data centers while the rest of the G8 is pivoting toward distributed, sovereign AI architectures. He cites thermodynamic limits, escalating energy costs, and inefficient network topologies as...
Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US
Apple is in early talks with Intel and Samsung to manufacture its primary device processors in the United States, adding a domestic alternative to its long‑standing reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). Intel would provide its U.S. foundry capacity,...
IPhone 17 Just Overthrew iPhone 17 Pro Max, Claims the Title of World's Best-Selling Phone in Q1 2026
Apple’s iPhone 17 claimed the title of world’s best‑selling smartphone in Q1 2026, securing roughly 6% of global unit sales and overtaking the pricier iPhone 17 Pro Max. The surge follows Apple’s September upgrade that added a 120 Hz display and 256 GB base storage, narrowing the...
GME Advances Manufacturing Capability with New Agricultural Communication System
GME has launched the XRS-375CTR Tractor Pack, a UHF CB radio system engineered and built in Australia for the agricultural sector. The pack pairs the XRS-375C radio with a flexible AE4202 antenna and includes mounting adapters for tractors, utility vehicles,...
Atomera Inc (ATOM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Atomera reported FY 2025 revenue of $65,000, GAAP loss $20.2 million and non‑GAAP loss $16.1 million, with operating expenses rising modestly. The company confirmed definitive silicon data showing its Mears Silicon Technology (MST) can be deposited in gate‑all‑around nanosheet structures and outperforms...
YMTC Expands NAND and DRAM Ambitions with New Fabs Despite U.S. Sanctions Pressure
Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp. (YMTC) is launching three new fabs, including Phase 3 in Wuhan slated for mass‑production of cutting‑edge NAND in late 2026, with two additional 100,000‑wafer‑per‑month lines planned for 2027. Over half of Phase 3’s equipment is sourced from Chinese...
Atomera and Synopsys Expand Collaboration to Accelerate GaN Modeling in RF, Power Devices
Atomera Inc. has expanded its partnership with Synopsys Inc. to develop gallium nitride (GaN) device modeling for RF and power applications. The collaboration will leverage Synopsys’ Sentaurus TCAD tools and Atomera’s MSTcad to create a calibrated GaN workflow, marketing assets,...
Apple's Tim Cook Says AI-Fueled 'RAMmageddon' Will Make Your Next Laptop and Phone a Lot Pricier
Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that soaring AI‑driven demand for RAM is inflating component costs, a trend he called “RAMmageddon.” He said memory expenses rose sharply in the March quarter and will climb further in the June quarter, eroding gross...
Your Samsung TV Has a Secret Menu that Does 5 Things You Actually Need
Samsung TVs hide a service menu that can be accessed with model‑specific remote codes. The menu offers functions such as a full factory reset, toggling Hotel Mode, detailed color and white‑balance calibration, viewing panel usage hours, and advanced settings like...
Ottawa Plans to Spin Off Federal Semiconductor Facility Into “Commercial Entity”
The Canadian government announced it will spin off the National Research Council’s Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) into a commercial entity. The move, unveiled by Industry Minister Mélanie Joly at the CHIPS NORTH conference, aims to draw private capital and...
Driving Sustainable Hotel Operations Through Connected Infrastructure
Hotels are turning to connected infrastructure—mirroring the real‑time data streams of modern cars—to unify property management, energy, and maintenance systems. By integrating PMS, EMS, AI and sensor networks, operators gain a single dashboard that reveals performance, occupancy and equipment health...
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Moment Partners with SCAT Airlines to Deliver Wireless IFE Across Fleet
Moment announced a partnership with Kazakhstan‑based SCAT Airlines to install its wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) system across the carrier’s fleet. The deal, signed on March 4, makes SCAT the first Central Asian airline to adopt Moment’s Flymingo Box, a compact, autonomous...
MicroVision Expands Lidar Portfolio After Two Acquisitions
MicroVision announced the expansion of its lidar portfolio after acquiring Luminar Technologies' Halo and Iris sensors for $33 million and Germany‑based Scantinel Photonics, which brings ultra‑long‑range FMCW technology. The company aims to cut sensor prices to about $200 and apply the...
‘More Powerful and Versatile than Any Other Personal Fan I’ve Tested’ — I Reviewed Shark’s 3-in-1 Portable Fan and Have...
Shark’s new ChillPill combines a fan, a misting pod, and a cooling plate into a single portable device. It charges via USB‑C and delivers up to 11 hours of battery life, with 8 hours at a comfortable mid‑range fan speed. Priced...
The Pixel 11 Could Be the Next Victim of the RAM Shortage
Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 lineup is likely to feel the effects of the global DRAM shortage, prompting a reduction in RAM for the base model from 12 GB to 8 GB. Pro variants may gain a 12 GB option beneath the existing 16 GB tier,...
DAC 2026 Heads to Long Beach This July as AI Drives Growth Across Chip Design
The 63rd Design Automation Conference (DAC) will convene in Long Beach, California, July 26‑29, 2026, marking its first appearance at the venue in its 63‑year history. Organizers report record participation, with over 550 technical sessions and more than 120 exhibitors,...
Wearable Technology Impacts Hospice Staff Safety, Satisfaction
Wearable safety devices are gaining traction among home‑based hospice staff, who confront heightened physical and psychosocial risks. Silent Beacon, founded in 2016, offers a wearable with a panic button, location tracking, and instant communication to streamline emergency response. Research cited...
Valve's Steam Controller Instantly Sells Out
Valve launched a refreshed Steam Controller at $99, and the inventory vanished within an hour of going live. Despite a price premium over rivals such as the DualSense, die‑hard Valve fans snapped up every unit, prompting an immediate out‑of‑stock notice....
IRobot’s Co-Founder Just Took His New Venture Out of Stealth Mode
Former iRobot CEO Colin Angle has emerged from stealth with Familiar Machines & Magic, unveiling the first “Familiars” robot—a bear‑dog hybrid designed to build lasting human relationships. The pet‑like AI robot features a touch‑sensitive coat, audio and vision sensors, and...
Verizon Will Give You a Free Samsung Galaxy S26, Watch, and Tablet Right Now - How to Qualify
Verizon is offering a free Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone, Galaxy Watch 8, and Tab S10 FE tablet to customers who add new lines on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus, or Ultimate plan. The devices, priced at $900 each, are paid upfront and reimbursed through bill credits...
The 6 Best Drones, Tested by Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics evaluated six drones ranging from entry‑level to professional, highlighting DJI’s Mini 4 and Mavic 4 Pro Creator Combo as top performers for consumer and creator markets, respectively. The Mini 4 delivers a 4K/60 fps camera, 31‑minute flight time and 3.7‑mile range, while the...
Olympus, EndoRobotics Forge Distribution Pact
Olympus announced an exclusive global distribution agreement with South Korea‑based EndoRobotics to sell its endoscopic robotic devices, starting in the United States and expanding the company’s EndoTherapy portfolio. The deal covers the Robopera console, articulated grippers, a scope‑mounted traction device,...
Valve's New Steam Controller Sells Out on Launch Day
Valve launched a new Steam Controller on May 4, 2026, pricing it at $99. The gamepad, which adapts the Steam Deck’s haptic trackpads and adds Grip Sense and gyro controls, sold out in roughly 30 minutes after going live at 1 p.m....
AI Is Turning Unified Storage Into A Strategic Decision
Unified storage, once viewed as a low‑cost, commodity solution, is being re‑examined as a strategic asset in the age of AI. Enterprise‑grade AI inference runs directly on live data, demanding storage that can deliver rapid, governed access without complex data...
Mitsubishi Electric Launches Next-Generation GOT3000 HMI
Mitsubishi Electric has globally launched the next‑generation GOT3000 Human‑Machine Interface, aimed at accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing. The device functions as both a touchscreen panel and a secure gateway, supporting OPC UA client/server, cloud connectivity, VPN, and a range of modern...
Hobbyist Xenomorphs Raspberry Pi Into Alien-Themed DIY Laptop
Jeff Merrick, a hobbyist maker, unveiled the Typeframe PS‑85, an Alien‑themed portable terminal built around a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. The slate‑style device features a small LCD, a 40 % mechanical keyboard with hot‑swappable switches, and open‑source CAD files for DIY assembly. While limited...
Android Phones Have Been Forced Into Forgetting What ‘Upgrade’ Means, so Just Buy Last Year’s Best Instead
Smartphone makers are inflating prices in 2026 while delivering almost unchanged hardware, turning nominal upgrades into costly decisions for consumers. Flagship lines like Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and Motorola’s Razr series see $100‑$200 price jumps despite modest spec improvements, and budget...
SwitchBot’s Rechargeable Button Pusher Is on Sale for over 20 Percent Off
SwitchBot is offering its Bot Rechargeable for $26.99 through May 10, a $7 discount that marks the device’s lowest price to date. The compact gadget attaches to any button and uses a USB‑C‑powered arm to press it, lasting up to six...
STMicroelectronics Targets More than $3bn From Space, Riding the Satellite Constellation Boom
STMicroelectronics announced it expects its low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) semiconductor business to generate more than $3 billion in cumulative revenue between 2026 and 2028. The unit grew from $175 million in 2021 to about $600 million in 2025 and is projected to near $1 billion by...
Exclusive: Next-Generation TCL NXTPAPER Aims to Fix Everything That's Wrong with OLED
TCL is upgrading its NXTPAPER line by replacing the LCD backplane with an OLED panel that runs at a 3840 Hz PWM dimming rate, dramatically reducing perceptible flicker. The new display keeps the signature matte, chemically‑etched surface and circular polarizer, while...
Wireless Battery-Management System Untangles EV Batteries
Texas Instruments unveiled a wireless battery‑management system (wBMS) that replaces the heavy copper wiring traditionally used in EV packs. The solution hinges on the CC2662R‑Q1 wireless MCU and a proprietary time‑slotted, frequency‑hopping protocol delivering 99.999 % network availability and sub‑2 ms latency....
Cornelis Expands Partner Ecosystem for AI and HPC Networking
Cornelis announced an expansion of its global partner ecosystem, adding ASI Corp., CTG Federal and TVAR Solutions to distribute its CN5000 400‑Gbps scale‑out networking family. The new partners will broaden reach into North American, public‑sector and federal markets, positioning CN5000...
Get a DDR5 Starter Build with a Ryzen 5 7600X and ASRock B650M Pro Motherboard for 23% Off — $430...
Newegg is offering a budget‑oriented DDR5 starter kit that pairs a Ryzen 5 7600X CPU, 16 GB TeamGroup T‑Force Delta RGB DDR5 memory, and an ASRock B650M Pro RS Wi‑Fi motherboard for $430. The bundle slashes the DDR5 kit’s price from $249 to...
This 4TB WD Black SSD for 50% Off at Best Buy Is a Deal I Can Seriously Recommend
Best Buy is offering a 53% discount on the 4 TB WD Black SN850X, slashing the price to $800—about $900 off the regular retail cost. The drive delivers up to 7,300 MB/s sequential reads and 6,600 MB/s writes, with an endurance rating of 2,400 TB. The...
3DMark Tests CPU and GPU Performance with Modern Graphics Workloads
3DMark has rolled out its latest Windows 2.32.8853 update, adding the Solar Bay Extreme benchmark and stress test while fixing result‑saving bugs. The suite now includes free Basic (rebranded Demo) edition, which lets users benchmark CPU and GPU performance across Windows,...
AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G APU Breaks Cover in Early Benchmarks — Six-Core Zen 5 Chip Goes Head-to-Head with the...
AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI 5 435G, the entry‑level SKU of its new Ryzen AI 400 (Gorgon Point) series built on Zen 5 architecture. The six‑core, 12‑thread chip pairs two Zen 5 cores with four Zen 5c cores and adds a dedicated NPU delivering over three times the AI...
AMD Is Adding HDMI 2.1 Support for Linux. That's Good News for the Steam Machine.
AMD announced that its Linux amdgpu driver will soon include HDMI 2.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) support, unlocking higher bandwidth for 4K/120 Hz, dynamic HDR and variable refresh rate. The update covers a representative subset of the HDMI 2.1 spec, while full compliance—including...
Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Support the S Pen?
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to continue the trend set by the Z Fold 7 of forgoing S Pen support. The decision stems from the removal of the screen‑digitizer layer, which added thickness; the Fold 7 achieved a slim 8.99 mm closed...
This Samsung Display Tech Offers a Glimpse Into What a Galaxy E-Reader Could Look Like
Samsung unveiled its Color E‑Paper EMDX series at MWC 2026, showcasing 32‑inch and 13‑inch colour E‑Ink panels that are ultra‑light, ultra‑thin and priced at $1,350 and $725 respectively. The displays, launched in Korea in June 2025 and in the U.S. in March 2026, feature...