This Chart Shows Why the RAM Shortage Has Become a ‘Mageddon’
A sharp 26% month‑over‑month rise in DRAM export prices between March and April 2026 highlights a deepening RAM shortage. The surge is driven by exploding AI workloads that outpace the capacity of DRAM and NAND manufacturers to scale production. Samsung warned on its earnings call that the memory crunch could intensify through 2027, underscoring the structural supply gap. The price pressure is already rippling through Android device pricing, signaling broader market stress.
Cobra's New Sub-$200 Radar Detector Is a Pleasant Surprise
Cobra has launched the RAD 490i, an upgraded radar detector priced at $169.95, keeping the product under the $200 threshold. The new model promises up to 15% longer detection range and roughly 22% fewer false alerts compared with the long‑standing RAD 480i....
Spectacular Cash Generator Sandisk Generates Spectacular Pile of Dollars
Sandisk smashed its $4.8 billion outlook for Q3 FY2026, posting $5.95 billion in revenue—a 251% year‑over‑year surge driven by NAND price spikes and data‑center demand. GAAP net income rebounded to $3.62 billion from a $1.93 billion loss, while gross margin jumped to 78.4%. The...
Some of Xteink’s Credit Card-Sized E-Readers Are Losing Their Best Feature
Xteink has begun blocking third‑party firmware installations on certain X4 and X3 credit‑card e‑readers, a move first reported by a Reddit user who bought the devices on Taobao. The company says the restriction prevents crashes, screen damage and warranty voids,...
Chart: How ROHM, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Tie-Up Could Reshape the Power Sector
ROHM Semiconductor, Mitsubishi Electric and Toshiba have signed an MOU to explore merging their power‑semiconductor divisions, which together hold about 11% of the global market. The combined entity would become the world’s second‑largest supplier of power devices, trailing only Infineon’s...
Prices Hikes Have Arrived for OnePlus 15, Nothing Phones, More
OnePlus has raised the Indian price of its flagship OnePlus 15 and 15R models by roughly $25‑$50, pushing the 12 GB/256 GB variant from about $880 to $940 and the top 16 GB/512 GB version from $964 to $1,036. Nothing followed suit, increasing its 4a...
That Old Phone in the Kitchen Drawer Could Save an Industry
Secondhand smartphone sales are set to rise 12% year‑on‑year in 2026, while new‑device shipments are projected to plunge 12% to under 1.1 billion units. Inflation, AI‑driven component costs and longer consumer replacement cycles are driving the slowdown in the flagship market....
Qualcomm Developing Custom Silicon with Unnamed Hyperscaler as Company Continues to Plot Data Center Comeback
Qualcomm announced a partnership with an unnamed hyperscaler to develop custom silicon for data‑center servers, with first shipments slated for December 2026. The move follows the company’s FY26 Q2 earnings, where revenue rose to $10.6 billion and profit surged to $7.37 billion....
Proactive Planning Can Mitigate Quantum Migration Failures
Healthcare IT leaders face an imminent shift to quantum computing that could overwhelm existing infrastructure and compromise patient data security. Mike Nelson, field CTO of digital trust at DigiCert, urges a coordinated migration timeline to avoid care disruptions as organizations...
Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller Worth $100?
Engadget’s latest podcast examines Valve’s newly released Steam Controller, which retails for $100. The episode features host Jessica Conditt testing the controller’s ergonomics, dual‑trackpad layout, and deep Steam integration. While the device is praised for its innovative design, the price...
Apple May Take "Several Months" To Catch up to Mac Mini and Studio Demand
Apple’s Mac mini and Mac Studio are facing prolonged shortages, with many configurations marked “currently unavailable” and some orders taking months to ship. CEO Tim Cook attributed the gap to unexpectedly high AI‑driven demand and limited capacity at TSMC’s advanced...
AI Processing of Earth Images Can Now Run In Space
Planet Labs has demonstrated the first successful run of AI image processing on a satellite, using its Pelican‑4 platform to automatically detect and box more than a dozen aircraft at an Australian airport. The onboard NVIDIA Jetson ORIN GPU analyzes a...
Microsoft Updates Xbox Smartphone App and Xbox Ally Handhelds with New Features
Microsoft has refreshed the Xbox smartphone app on iOS and Android with Wishlist Alerts, notifying users of new releases, pre‑installations, DLC drops and sales. At the same time, Asus ROG Xbox Ally handhelds now automatically route gameplay to a TV when docked,...
Blu-Ray – No Way
NEC and Toshiba have jointly submitted an alternative blue‑laser DVD specification to the DVD Forum, directly challenging the Blu‑ray format endorsed by a consortium of major electronics firms. Their proposal emphasizes backward compatibility with existing DVD production lines and eliminates...
NAB Rewind: Lawo’s Andreas Hilmer on the Power of the Edge One AV Stagebox
At NAB 2026, Lawo unveiled the Edge One AV stagebox, a compact device that merges video and audio interfacing, DSP processing, and compression into a single unit. The box offers up to eight SDI/XLR connections, four HDMI ports, two MADI,...
"I Found a Project that Completely Solves This": PS5 and DualShock Controllers Get Full Wireless Features on PC Thanks to...
A GitHub project called DS5Dongle lets PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers work wirelessly on Windows PCs with full adaptive‑trigger and haptic support. The hack uses a $7 Raspberry Pi Pico 2W as a Bluetooth bridge, making the PC think the controller is wired. The latest...
FARO Expands Lévis Service Center for Canadian Customers
FARO, an AMETEK business, is expanding its Lévis, Québec service center to cover the full FARO product line for Canadian customers, including articulated arms, laser trackers and laser scanners. The upgraded hub will act as the primary logistics entry point...
How ICT Ensures Energy Meters Secure Performance
In‑circuit testing (ICT) provides the deep electrical validation that traditional bench testing cannot, catching hidden PCB defects, measurement drift, and communication instability in smart energy meters. Global non‑revenue losses from inaccurate meters total $55‑110 billion, and MID 2014/32/EU non‑compliance can trigger fines...
AI Demand Drives WD Revenue’s Sky High with More to Come
Western Digital (WD) reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $3.34 billion, a 46% year‑over‑year increase, driven by surging AI‑related storage demand. Gross margin rose above 50% and operating cash flow jumped to $1.12 billion, while the company lifted its quarterly dividend 20% to...
The Quiet Revolution in Battery Technology That’s Powering Your Next Artificial Heart
Inspired Energy is spearheading a quiet revolution with smart lithium‑ion battery packs that embed microcontrollers for real‑time monitoring of charge, temperature, and health. The technology targets medical and robotics OEMs, offering FDA‑compliant safety, higher energy density, and dynamic power delivery...
Running Adobe's 1991 PostScript Interpreter in the Browser
A hobbyist project called retro‑ps extracts the 1991 Adobe PostScript interpreter from HP's C2089A cartridge and runs it in a browser via a Motorola 68000 emulator. The ROM, originally designed for LaserJet II/III printers, renders .ps files client‑side without any server involvement....
Zumwalt-Class Destroyers May Receive SPY-6 Radars From Frigates
The U.S. Navy is evaluating a backfit of Raytheon's AN/SPY-6(V)3 radar onto its three Zumwalt-class destroyers, replacing the existing AN/SPY-3. The proposal leverages radar modules originally built for the cancelled Constellation-class frigates and aligns with the broader Zumwalt Enterprise Upgrade...
Lattice Wins 2026 AI Excellence Award for Edge AI
Lattice Semiconductor was named a 2026 AI Excellence Award winner by Business Intelligence Group, recognizing its Edge AI solution built with NVIDIA. The award highlights the combined Lattice CertusPro‑NX Sensor‑to‑Ethernet Bridge board and NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge, delivering a full‑stack...
Tim Cook Warns About 'Significantly Higher Memory Costs' From June — and Not Surprisingly, Mac Fans Think Price Hikes Are...
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook warned that memory‑chip prices will rise sharply in the June quarter, putting pressure on Mac pricing. The company’s existing RAM inventory is depleting, forcing Apple to consider cost‑pass‑through options. Strong demand for AI‑focused Macs such as...
Microchip Expands Atomic Clock Production Capacity with New Alabama Facility
Microchip Technology has opened a 15,000‑square‑foot manufacturing plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to increase output of atomic‑clock products such as hydrogen masers and high‑performance oscillators. The new facility focuses on ultra‑stable timing solutions that support power‑grid management, 5G networks, satellite communications...
Altera Updates FPGA AI Suite for Edge AI Deployment
Altera has launched FPGA AI Suite 26.1.1, a major upgrade that adds a spatial‑mapping compiler to its AI software platform. The new compiler translates neural networks directly onto FPGA fabric, delivering ASIC‑like inference speed while preserving the re‑programmability of FPGAs....
Textron Awarded DIU Contract to Provide Tsunami USV to U.S. Navy
Textron Systems received a Defense Innovation Unit contract to build and deliver multiple TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessels for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) exercise in Key West, Florida, and three months of joint operations with SOUTHCOM and the Fourth...
REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Is a Dependable Tablet that Gets the Job Done
Redmi’s Pad 2 9.7-inch tablet combines a 2K display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, delivering premium visual smoothness at a budget price. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, it handles everyday browsing, media consumption, and light productivity without lag....
Samsung Expands Award-Winning Spatial Signage Lineup with Global Launch of 32-Inch Model
Samsung Electronics announced the global launch of a 32‑inch Spatial Signage unit, extending its glasses‑free 3D display lineup to compact retail environments. Weighing 8.5 kg with a slim 49.4 mm profile and FHD portrait resolution, the new model fits shelves, counters and...
Google-Anthropic Deal: AI Capacity Now Pre-Sold at Gigawatt Scale
Google is reportedly negotiating a up‑to‑$40 billion investment in Anthropic, coupling cash with a commitment to provide as much as 5 GW of AI compute over the next five years. The initial tranche is $10 billion, with an additional $30 billion tied to Anthropic...
Bosch Begins Delivering Hardware to Kodiak as Autonomous Trucking Moves Toward Production Scale
Bosch has started shipping critical sensors and actuation components to Kodiak AI, accelerating the company’s move toward a production‑grade autonomous trucking platform. Kodiak is already testing Bosch camera samples and integrating them into its proprietary SensorPod hardware modules. The partnership,...
ITS America 2026: Detroit's Smart Roads & Tech Tours
The ITS America 2026 Conference & Expo will take place June 9‑12 at Huntington Place in Detroit, featuring plenary sessions, state Department of Transportation roundtables, and a Future Leaders Program. Attendees can join three off‑site Tech Tours on June 9 for $75...
ABB Robotics Launches New Automated Surface Finishing Cell
ABB Robotics introduced the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell, its first fully automated sanding and polishing solution. The plug‑and‑play system pairs a GoFa collaborative robot with an intuitive tablet interface, eliminating the need for in‑house robotics expertise. It promises up...
Google Home's Camera Feed, Media Controls Get Upgraded in All the Right Ways
Google began rolling out a major update to its Home app and the Gemini for Home early‑access program. The refresh adds dynamic theming and AI‑generated descriptions for smart‑camera feeds to Premium subscribers, while all users receive a streamlined media‑control interface...
Apple Says iPhone 17 'Most Popular Ever' As Sales Soar
Apple reported first‑quarter revenue of $111 bn, a 17% year‑over‑year rise, driven by a record‑breaking iPhone 17 launch. Sales in China surged 28%, making the new model the most popular Apple launch ever. The low‑priced MacBook Neo generated "off the charts" demand,...
Apple Sets Q2 Record Despite iPhone Supply Chain Issues
Apple reported a record $111.1 billion Q2 revenue, up 17% YoY, driven by strong iPhone 17 sales despite supply‑chain constraints on advanced‑node chips. iPhone revenue reached $56.9 billion, while Greater China posted a 28% jump to $20.4 billion, beating forecasts. Services hit an...
MintNeuro and Motif Neurotech Collaborate for Mental Health Therapies
MintNeuro and Motif Neurotech have entered a multi‑year commercial supply agreement to integrate MintNeuro’s low‑power neural interface chips into Motif’s clinical‑stage implant platform. The partnership will support pre‑clinical, early‑clinical and pivotal trials targeting depression, bipolar disorder and treatment‑resistant depression. Motif...
What Next-Gen Chips Might Mean for Data Centers
The data‑center chip market is poised for disruption as new AI‑optimized, energy‑efficient, heat‑tolerant, and offload silicon designs move from labs into racks. While x86 CPUs still dominate, emerging ARM‑based servers, custom cloud chips, and advanced packaging like chiplets promise higher...
The Honor 600 Is a Superb Budget Smartphone with a Premium Camera System and a Battery that Goes on for...
Honor unveiled its 600 and 600 Pro mid‑range smartphones, capping a strong 2026 product run for the Chinese brand. The 600 features a 6.75‑in 120 Hz AMOLED display that can reach 8,000 nits, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, and a 200 MP primary camera paired with...
Confinement at Defect Sites Dissociates Ionic‐Liquid Pairs for Brain‐Like Organic Computing
Researchers have integrated a benzoic‑acid‑modified MIL‑125‑NH2 metal‑organic framework (BA‑MOF) with the ionic liquid EMIMTFSI into organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs). The intentional defect sites in the porous MOF bind the ionic liquid, suppressing ion diffusion and promoting ion‑pair dissociation, which raises...
How Bright Is Bright Enough for AR in the Real World?
Brightness has become the pivotal performance metric for AR glasses as they transition from lab demos to everyday wear. While indoor environments only demand a few hundred to a thousand nits, outdoor daylight can exceed tens of thousands of lux,...
Forsee Power Battery System Powers New Electric Fire Pump
Forsee Power has delivered its GO 1.6 lithium‑ion battery system to Tohatsu for the VM130A electric portable fire pump, slated for launch later this year. The compact, modular pack, originally designed for light electric vehicles, now powers a critical emergency‑response tool...
DE-CIX Expands New York Metro Connectivity with Architecture Upgrades
DE‑CIX has completed a major upgrade of its New York metro platform, moving to a quad‑node architecture with two core nodes in New York City and two in New Jersey. The modernization adds support for 400 Gigabit Ethernet ports and introduces ROADM‑based smart switching...
Latest Issue of Semiconductor Today Now Available
Semiconductor Today released its April 2026 issue, a free monthly magazine covering the latest advances in compound semiconductors and advanced silicon materials. The issue features articles on gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, nitrides, silicon carbide, silicon‑germanium and related devices, including nano‑ridge lasers...
ASX Runners of the Week: 1414, Pathkey.AI, Eclipse & European Lithium
Australian battery‑tech firm 1414 Degrees saw its share price jump 217% after demonstrating a SiNIL nanoparticle anode that delivers 530 mAh/g—about 50% more capacity than conventional graphite—targeting defence drones. Pathkey.AI rallied 92% on its acquisition of Singapore’s Chipforge, expanding its AI...
MSI Launches MS-CF27 Compact SBC With Quad 2.5G LAN and DDR5
MSI’s IPC division unveiled the MS‑CF27, a 3.5‑inch single‑board computer aimed at industrial edge applications. The board supports Intel’s low‑power Alder Lake N, Twin Lake N and Amston Lake processors and offers a single DDR5 SO‑DIMM slot for up to 32 GB of RAM. Connectivity is...
Project Eternal Turns Antigravity Drones Into Time Machines
Antigravity has launched Project Eternal, leveraging its sub‑250‑gram A1 drone with a 360° camera to create immersive digital twins of heritage sites and everyday locations. The initiative partners with 3D Gaussian Splatting platform Splatica and nonprofit CyArk, offering 1,000 free...
Hypercraft Unveils Software-Defined & Autonomous UGV for Tactical Operations
Hypercraft has launched Razorback, a software‑defined autonomous unmanned ground vehicle built on a diesel‑hybrid electric powertrain that delivers up to 300 hp and a 38 kW exportable power bus. The UGV can haul a 2,400‑lb payload for 280 miles at 60 mph while providing...
Advantech Brings Agentic AI to Jetson Thor Edge Platforms
Advantech unveiled its MIC‑AI series, a family of edge platforms built on NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules that can run generative and agentic AI workloads directly in factories and autonomous machines. The lineup includes MIC‑743, MIC‑742, MIC‑741 systems and MIB‑741, MIB‑742...
Broadcom Launches Wi-Fi 8 and 10G PON Chips to Boost Fiber Broadband Business for Operators
Broadcom unveiled its fourth‑generation Wi‑Fi 8 chipsets together with the BCM68565 10‑Gbps PON gateway SoC, targeting service providers in competitive, ARPU‑tight broadband markets. The integrated platform supports XGS‑PON, GPON and Active Ethernet while consolidating dual‑band Wi‑Fi 8 radios into a single silicon...