5 Ways Digital Dentistry Is Transforming South African Practices
Digital dentistry is reshaping South African dental practices through intraoral scanners, AI‑driven diagnostics, CAD/CAM workflows and 3D printing. The sector’s equipment market is projected to grow from roughly $157 million in 2025 to $178 million by 2030, while the digital X‑ray segment could reach $25 million within four years. These tools compress restorative cycles from weeks to hours and enable more precise, patient‑centered care. As clinics adopt end‑to‑end digital platforms, they gain operational efficiency and a competitive edge.
Resilient Telemetry for Hazardous Environments
Telecom operators in oil & gas need resilient, low‑power telemetry for pipelines and intrinsically safe monitoring of remote storage tanks. Globalstar’s STX3 OEM satellite modem provides micro‑amp sleep currents and a coin‑size footprint, enabling years of autonomous pipeline data transmission...
SEMI: Global Silicon Wafer Shipments Jump 13% on AI Demand
Global silicon wafer shipments surged 13.1% year‑on‑year in Q1 2026, reaching 3,275 million square inches. The growth is driven primarily by AI‑related data‑center demand, spanning advanced logic, memory and power management devices. While industrial semiconductor segments helped absorb excess inventory, smartphone...
OnePlus Summer Sale Announced: Top Discounts on OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13, Nord Series, Tablets and TWS
OnePlus launched its Summer Sale on May 8, offering instant bank discounts and no‑cost EMI across smartphones, tablets and audio gear on OnePlus.in, its Experience Stores and major e‑commerce sites. Flagship OnePlus 15 now costs ₹73,999 (≈$892) after a ₹4,000 discount, while...
Electronic Devices Based on Heterostructures of 2D Materials and Self‐Assembled Monolayers
A new review details the rapid progress of electronic devices built from heterostructures of two‑dimensional materials (2DMs) and molecular self‑assembled monolayers (SAMs). It categorizes three architectures—vertical tunneling, horizontal conducting, and hybrid superlattice devices—and explains their structures, operating mechanisms, and performance‑regulating...
U.S. Army Awards Contract for Autonomous Resupply Drone
The U.S. Army has awarded SURVICE Engineering a production contract for the Joint Autonomous Aerial Resupply System (JTAARS), an autonomous cargo‑delivery drone built on the Tactical Resupply Vehicle platform with UK partner Malloy Aeronautics. The contract was secured through the...
Elevated Infrastructure: Champion Fiberglass® Supports Reliable Power at Luxury Mountain Resort Town
Wasatch Peaks Ranch, a 12,740‑acre luxury ski and golf resort, required a durable underground power conduit capable of surviving extreme altitude, temperature swings, and heavy snowfall. After evaluating PVC, the project team chose Champion Fiberglass® conduit for its lightweight, high‑temperature...
Helium-3 Hunt Helps Develop Astronautic Excavation Tech
Vermeer has engineered the Interlune excavator to mine lunar helium‑3, a scarce isotope valued at $18‑$30 million per kilogram. The 9‑tonne Earth‑based prototype can ingest 100 metric tons of regolith per hour and will weigh just 1.5 tonnes on the Moon, using...
TSMC Seeks Approval for Advanced Fab in Expanded Hsinchu Science Park
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has filed for government approval to build an advanced wafer fab in the Longtan Campus of Hsinchu Science Park. The proposal, part of the park’s third‑phase expansion, targets "angstrom‑class" 0.1 nm process technology to meet rising...
ENVIOTECH Raises €1M Pre-Seed for Smart Street Lighting
Frankfurt‑based ENVIOTECH secured €1 million (≈$1.09 million) in a pre‑seed round led by Jürgen Fitschen, with participation from Joachim Drees. The startup offers retrofit kits that can be installed on existing streetlights in under 15 minutes, enabling remote dimming, monitoring, and up to...
Opsodis 1 Review: Super Sonic Surround Sound for Your Desktop Setup
Japanese construction giant Kajima, leveraging 20 years of research with the University of Southampton, launched the Opsodis 1 speaker on Kickstarter at a discounted $720 (regular $1,200). The compact desktop unit uses cross‑talk cancellation and a proprietary HRTF database to deliver...
For Cheaper Power, Virginia’s Local Utilities Build Small Grid Batteries
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Power Agency is commissioning five 5‑megawatt battery systems that will go live this summer, projected to save member utilities about $100 million over a 20‑year horizon. Lightshift Energy, the developer, highlights its ability to move from contract to...
Walmart Could Be Prepping a Budget Smart Speaker with Gemini Baked In
Walmart is poised to launch a budget Onn smart speaker that embeds Google’s Gemini generative AI, marking the first third‑party device to run the technology. The CSA filing shows the speaker will support Google Cast for Audio, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, a...
Titan Pro All Set for E-ZPass Use
Star Systems International announced that its Titan Pro toll reader has received E‑ZPass revenue‑use approval. The device was validated across more than 30,000 complex traffic scenarios, including high‑speed and multi‑lane environments. Titan Pro supports four high‑speed antenna ports, simultaneous multi‑protocol...
Designing Chips In The Context Of Rapidly Evolving AI
Chip architects are grappling with the accelerating pace of AI model evolution, especially for edge‑centric, agentic workloads. Experts from Arm, Cadence, Rambus, Siemens EDA and others stress that memory hierarchy, data movement and reliable‑availability‑service (RAS) now dominate performance‑power‑area (PPA) trade‑offs....
From Simulation Checkpoints To Continuous Physics
Semiconductor teams have relied on iterative, checkpoint‑based simulation, but growing design complexity is exposing its limits. Advanced packaging now demands physics insight that adapts instantly to geometry, material, and load changes. Continuous physics reasoning injects solver‑grounded analysis directly into the...
Avinox Creates Restricted M2S Motor Variant to Gain UCI Race Approval
Avinox has introduced a restricted version of its M2S drive unit, the M2S Race750, which caps peak power at 750 W to meet UCI e‑mountain bike regulations. The limitation is achieved through a firmware detune rather than hardware changes, allowing the motor...
Tesla’s New EV Charger Looks Familiar, But It’s Nothing Like Its Predecessors
Tesla introduced the Basecharger, an all‑in‑one DC fast charger aimed at electric truck depots. It can deliver up to 125 kW, recharging a Tesla Semi to roughly 60% in four hours. The unit eliminates the bulky power cabinet found in V4...
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Spotted With 192GB Memory and New iGPU
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 APU surfaced in a PassMark database, indicating early benchmark testing. The chip packs 16 CPU cores, 32 threads and a Radeon 8065S integrated GPU, an upgrade from the prior 8060S. It also supports a...
SpectraFlow Supplying Online Analyser to Chinese Iron Ore Producer Conglin
SpectraFlow Analytics secured a contract to deliver its Crossbelt Online Analyser to Conglin Group’s Ziluyi North iron ore mine in Xinjiang, China. The NIR‑based system will monitor crushed ore every 420 ms, allowing real‑time blending adjustments and consistent product quality before...
AI Infrastructure: Why Buildout Matters More Than Apps>
The AI boom is moving from a software‑centric story to an infrastructure‑driven cycle, mirroring the early internet and electrification eras. Scaling large models demands massive compute, power, cooling and high‑speed networking, turning chips, data centers, energy and automation into the...
Is Asus Repair Center Still a Total Disaster?
A buyer of the ASUS ProArt P16, purchased for $1,666, reports severe fan noise and suspects defective bearings common to the model. The user is weighing whether to send the laptop to ASUS’s warranty service, fearing the repair center may claim...
Reolink Solar Floodlight Security Camera (F310B ) Review
Reolink’s new Solar Floodlight Cam combines a true 1,000‑lumen floodlight with a 2K (4 MP) camera, delivering bright, wide‑area illumination and high‑resolution video without any wiring. The unit runs on a 7,800 mAh battery recharged by a 3‑W solar panel, promising up...
Advantech Adds Intel Core Series 3 to Edge AI Systems
Advantech announced it will embed Intel’s Core Series 3 processors into its industrial embedded boards and edge AI systems, beginning with a lineup launching in April 2026. The hybrid six‑core silicon combines performance and efficient cores, an Xe3 GPU and Intel NPU 5.0,...
Artificial Retina Uses Biological Liquid Medium for Direct-to-Display ‘Vision’
Italian researchers led by Prof. Thomas M. Brown unveiled BIOPIX, a bio‑electronic hybrid retina emulator that embeds organic photodetectors in a liquid Ames medium. The proof‑of‑concept includes a 2 × 2 cone‑type array for colour and a 4 × 4 rod‑type array for grayscale,...
Glowing Probe Detects Multiple Antibiotics with Just a Smartphone
Researchers in Italy unveiled a proof‑of‑concept sensor array that blends solid‑state electronics with a liquid electrolyte, effectively mimicking biological vision and allowing a smartphone to detect multiple antibiotics via fluorescence. In parallel, a heat‑resistant polyamide was engineered to emit pure...
Honda Shows Zero-Emissions Tech at ACT Expo 2026
At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Honda announced it will begin offering its Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) swappable battery for U.S. B2B product integrations starting in June. The portable battery is designed to reduce charging time, extend range, and...
Check Out Every Major Smarphone Launch in May Including Vivo X300 Ultra, Oppo X9 Ultra, and OnePlus Nord CE 6
India’s smartphone market is set for a busy May, with Vivo, OnePlus and Oppo unveiling multiple high‑end models. Vivo will launch the X300 Ultra and X300 FE on May 6, featuring a 200 MP primary sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 7,000 mAh battery. OnePlus...
FreshAI at Checkout: Faster Exits. Happier Returns.
Mettler Toledo’s FreshAI at Checkout uses AI‑driven item recognition to speed grocery checkout lines, delivering 99% accuracy and scanning each item in roughly half a second. The solution eliminates manual entry errors, cuts labor costs, and reduces shrinkage, translating into higher...
Sandvik Coromant Sensorized Turning Adapter Provides Real-Time Insight for Turning Operations
Sandvik Coromant introduced the CoroTurn Plus sensorized turning adapter, which captures cutting forces, vibration, chatter and incut status in real time. The data streams to CoroPlus Viewer for passive visualization or to CoroPlus Connected for active machine‑level protection. By flagging...
Making Waves
Microwave Journal released its May 2026 "Making Waves" issue, a downloadable PDF that spotlights the latest breakthroughs in microwave and millimeter‑wave technology. The publication bundles expert commentary, case studies, and data on emerging 5G, satellite‑comm, and advanced material applications. By providing...
Starrett Digital Comparator Streamlines Part Inspection
Starrett introduced the HDV250 digital comparator, replacing traditional projection screens with a high‑resolution camera, LED‑ring illumination and fully digital traceability, delivering micron‑level accuracy and easier training for small‑to‑mid‑scale shops. Mitutoyo launched the Crysta‑Apex V Plus CMM, which adds real‑time temperature...
JEDEC Releases New Memory Interface Logic and Expanded MRDIMM Roadmap
JEDEC’s JC-40 and JC-45 committees announced the release of the DDR5MDB02 multiplexed rank data buffer standard and signaled an imminent DDR5MRCD02 clock‑driver specification. The groups are also finalizing the MRDIMM Gen2 module standard and prototyping raw‑card designs that reach 12,800 MT/s....
Indoor Positioning Moving Toward Layered, Multi-Radio Architectures
The indoor‑positioning market is moving from a single‑technology race to a layered, multi‑radio architecture that blends Wi‑Fi 802.11az, ultra‑wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth channel sounding. Wi‑Fi is gaining ranging capability through time‑of‑flight measurements, while UWB remains the gold‑standard for 10‑30 cm precision...
BrainChip Strikes IP Licence Deal with ASICLAND to Integrate Akida AI Technology
BrainChip Holdings (ASX:BRN) has signed a non‑exclusive, worldwide IP licence agreement with ASICLAND to embed its Akida neuromorphic AI technology into ASICLAND’s system‑on‑chip designs. The deal provides upfront evaluation and production licence fees per customer plus volume‑based royalties on net...
Denso Aims to Build System to Wirelessly Charge Moving EVs by FY 2029
Japanese auto parts supplier Denso, a Toyota affiliate, announced it aims to commercialize a wireless charging system that powers electric vehicles while they are in motion by fiscal 2029. In a September 2024 test at its Aichi headquarters, the prototype...
Tata Electronics Aims to Be $30 Billion Business with Fab Play: CEO & MD Randhir Thakur
Tata Electronics, the Tata Group’s semiconductor arm, has surged from a ₹400 crore base to a ₹1.3 lakh crore (≈$15 bn) revenue run‑rate in four years and now aims to double that to $30 bn by 2031. The company is building India’s first fab in...
FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand
FranklinWH launched an upgraded 15 kWh aPower battery in Australia and New Zealand, expanding usable capacity from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh and boosting warrantied throughput by 40% to 60 MWh. The enhancement keeps the same footprint and price while promising up to $3,900 in...
The US Has Banned the World’s Best Drones. It Has Not Figured Out How to Make Them.
The FCC’s December 2025 decision automatically placed DJI on the Covered List, halting imports of new DJI drones that command roughly 80% of the U.S. consumer and commercial market. In response, Skydio unveiled a $3.5 billion, five‑year SkyForge program to build a...
Best Record Players I've Tested for 2026
CNET evaluated a range of turntables, from budget-friendly models like the Audio‑Technica AT‑LP60X to premium options such as the U‑Turn Orbit Theory and Rega Planar 3. Scores ranged from 8.3 to 8.6, highlighting strengths in sound quality, automatic operation, and modern...
The Steam Deck OLED Beats Every Rival because of One Thing No Windows Handheld Can Match
Valve’s Steam Deck OLED, released late 2023, stands out with a 7.4‑inch 720p OLED panel that reaches 1,000 nits and runs at 90 Hz, delivering vivid HDR performance. Its Linux‑based SteamOS, bolstered by the Proton compatibility layer, runs thousands of Windows...
5 Free Fixes that Make Every Smart TV Perform Like a Premium Model
The How‑To‑Geek guide outlines five free tweaks that turn any smart TV into a near‑premium display. It advises disabling motion‑smoothing features such as Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus, switching to a wired 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, and selecting Filmmaker or Movie picture...
This $19.99 Roku Camera Turns Any Room Into a Budget-Friendly Smart Security Setup
Roku’s Indoor Camera is now priced at $19.99 on Amazon, a 33% discount from its $29.99 list price. The device delivers 1080p HD video, full‑color night vision, motion and sound alerts, two‑way audio, and Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity. Integrated with Roku TVs...
New Wafer Inspection and Metrology Platform From TRI
TRI unveiled the AI‑powered TR7950Q SII wafer metrology and inspection platform, targeting back‑end process and advanced‑packaging applications. The modular system handles 6‑inch to 12‑inch wafers on a high‑stability granite base and offers automated visual inspection for particles, scratches, and contamination....
Isolated 15 W and 30 W Converters Cut Complexity
TDK‑Lambda has introduced the CCGS series, a line of isolated DC‑DC converters delivering 15 W or 30 W in compact chassis‑mount (52 × 93 × 23.5 mm) and DIN‑rail (52 × 93 × 31.9 mm) formats. The converters accept 9‑36 V or 18‑76 V inputs and provide selectable single or dual outputs from 3.3 V...
Wall-Mount 60 W Supplies Save Installation Space
XP Power has launched the AMF60 series, a family of 60 W wall‑mount AC‑DC power supplies housed in an IP42 sealed enclosure. The supplies deliver 12 V, 15 V, 19 V and 24 V outputs up to 5 A, accept 80‑264 VAC input, and feature interchangeable US,...
World’s Largest Sand Battery Survives Its Worst Winter, Ready for Roll Out
Polar Night Energy’s 1 MW/100 MWh sand battery in Pornainen, Finland, survived the harsh 2025‑26 winter, keeping district heating affordable despite electricity prices swinging from $3.30 to $410 per MWh. The system eliminated oil from the town’s heating network and cut CO₂‑equivalent...
This $170 Retro-Style Dock Gives Your Mac Mini a Tiny Screen and Upgradeable Storage
The Wokyis M5 Retro Dock Station adds a 5‑inch secondary display, an M.2 NVMe slot and a full suite of ports to the Mac mini. Two models are offered: a $169.99 base version with 10 Gbps USB‑C and a $339.99 Thunderbolt 5...
The Quirky Old-School Refrigerators Named For A Civil War Gunship
The General Electric Monitor Top refrigerator, introduced in 1927, borrowed its name and iconic cylindrical compressor from the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Designed by GE chief engineer Christian Steenstrup, the fridge combined Victorian styling with modern functionality, becoming a visual...
Japan Is Building Military Drones Out of Cardboard, and They're Faster and Cheaper than You'd Expect
Japanese startup Air Kamuy is introducing the AirKamuy 150, a fixed‑wing drone built from corrugated cardboard that costs roughly $3,000 per unit—significantly cheaper than the $10,000 Lucas drone. The design folds flat, can be assembled by hand in about five minutes,...