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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, running March 25‑31, features early discounts on a variety of plug‑and‑play Apple CarPlay screens for pre‑touchscreen vehicles. Discounts range from 14 % to 41 % and include models with dash cams, backup cameras, and built‑in streaming apps. The sale does not require Prime membership, though exclusive Prime offers are hinted at, prompting shoppers to consider a free trial. These deals allow owners to retrofit modern infotainment without dismantling dashboards, bringing classic cars into the smartphone‑connected era.
Revitalization Unlimited, a Miami‑based historic‑preservation fund, plans to replace the 1900‑era Western Newspaper Union building in Kansas City with a 20‑story, 30 MW data center. The 142,085 sq ft tower would feature natural‑gas fuel cells and ground‑floor retail, demolishing the existing 29,990 sq ft structure....
Microsoft released version 4 of the dxgkrnl graphics driver for WSL 2, adding compute‑only GPU support, multiple virtual GPUs per VM, and DMA‑fence buffer sharing. The update targets Linux workloads on Windows, including large‑language‑model inference and other GPU‑intensive tasks. Meanwhile, WINE 11...
Ukraine’s red team, equipped with home‑grown Magura V7 naval drones, won all five combat scenarios in a NATO‑led drill off Portugal. The exercise simulated attacks on ports, convoys and a frigate, demonstrating the drones’ ability to conduct ISR, mine‑countermeasure and...
OpenLight announced its first volume production orders for the PH18DA indium phosphide‑on‑silicon photonic platform, developed with Tower Semiconductor. The orders, placed by NewPhotonics, target 800 Gb/s and 1.6 Tb/s AI‑focused data‑center links, marking a shift from prototype to manufacturing‑ready deployment. The PH18DA...
UGREEN has reduced the price of its Nexode 65W GaN USB‑C wall charger to $32.99 for Amazon Prime members, down from $39.99. The charger packs three USB‑C ports and one USB‑A port into a compact, fold‑able design, delivering up to...
The March 20 Storage Ticker roundup highlighted a wave of enterprise‑focused innovations, from Broadcom’s world‑first post‑quantum‑safe Emulex SecureHBA to Alation’s outcome‑based metadata governance automation. AI‑ready storage gained traction as Cloudian earned Nvidia‑certified foundation status and Denodo added a Lakehouse accelerator...
Huawei unveiled its AI‑powered fgOTN solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, positioning optical transport networks as intelligent infrastructure rather than passive pipelines. The platform embeds AI across transmission, sensing, and operations, enabling real‑time fibre‑based monitoring, native quantum key distribution, and autonomous...
NVIDIA has begun shipping its DGX Station workstation, built around the Grace Blackwell GB300 platform with a 72‑core Grace CPU and B300 Blackwell Ultra GPU. The system ships with 252 GB of HBM3e memory—about 12% less than the original 288 GB spec—and a 1.6 kW...
Duos Edge AI has installed its second containerized edge data center in Amarillo, Texas, on Potter County land adjacent to the region's largest colocation facility. The 300 kW pod is slated to become fully operational in the coming months, expanding the...
Valve released the SteamOS 3.8 preview, adding initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine and expanding compatibility with both AMD and Intel platforms. The update upgrades the OS to an Arch Linux base, kernel 6.16, and a Wayland‑enabled KDE Plasma desktop. It...
Beeks Group plc has launched Theia, a GPU‑powered dedicated server package aimed at capital‑market firms. The offering pairs enterprise‑grade GPUs with high‑frequency CPUs, low‑latency connectivity, and secure hosting in the LD4 and NY3 financial data centres. Theia targets workloads such...
A new report cites Nikkei that Nintendo plans a Switch 2 revision featuring a user‑replaceable battery, but only for the European Union initially. The change is driven by the EU Battery Regulation, which mandates portable devices allow battery swapping by July 31 2026....
The author upgraded to a 4 TB Crucial T700 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD, which delivers real‑world sequential read/write speeds around 12,400 MB/s and 12,000 MB/s. The drive boots Windows 11 in 4.77 seconds and reduces game load times to between five and twelve seconds across a...
Kuka has added two mid‑payload robots to its KR Cybertech line, offering 25 kg and 35 kg capacities while keeping the same compact footprint. The models feature a redesigned IP67‑rated wrist for higher rigidity and precision, and both are AI‑ready and ISO 10218:2025 compliant....
SoftBank Group announced a $500 billion data‑center campus in Ohio, touted as the United States' largest construction project. The initiative aims to create a hyperscale AI compute hub by co‑locating servers, renewable‑energy links, and edge nodes. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick...
The City of Los Angeles has awarded GMV a $43 million contract to extend its role as the technology partner for the DASH and Commuter Express services through 2030. The agreement will upgrade more than 400 buses with GMV Hub, an...
Nvidia dominated GTC 2026, branding data centers as trillion‑dollar AI token factories and unveiling the Vera Rubin seven‑chip stack that promises up to 35× higher inference efficiency. The week also saw a wave of security alerts, from the DarkSword iOS...
Royal3D has introduced the Interlayer Control System (ICS), a thermal monitoring solution that tracks nozzle temperature across XYZ coordinates in real time for industrial 3D printers. Using a 160 × 140 pixel infrared camera, the system logs interlayer temperatures, allowing operators to spot...
Siemens and Rittal have announced a strategic partnership to create standardized, modular power‑distribution solutions for AI‑focused data centers. The collaboration targets the rapidly rising power densities that now exceed 100 kW per rack and could surpass 1 MW by 2030, introducing a...
Rail operators are adopting intelligent infrastructure monitoring to capture real‑time condition data from turnouts, ballast and other critical assets. voestalpine Railway Systems’ zentrak portfolio demonstrates a modular, multi‑sensor architecture that feeds raw signals into advanced analytics, including hybrid physics‑based and...
Samsung confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphones will receive AirDrop compatibility through Google’s Quick Share feature, delivered via a software update. The rollout will begin with the S26 series and then extend to other Galaxy devices, though exact timelines remain...
The author abandoned AirPods for work calls after repeated Bluetooth glitches and switched to a simple wired setup: monitor‑built speakers for playback and a Blue Yeti USB microphone for input. The new configuration eliminated connection failures, unexpected device hand‑offs, and...
Researchers have engineered a multifunctional hydrogel sensor by integrating a polyvinyl alcohol/silk fibroin double network with tannic‑acid‑coated liquid metal droplets, copper particles, and an ethanol post‑treatment. The resulting material exhibits a tensile strength of 1.452 MPa—483% higher than pure PVA—alongside 700%...
Equinix has broken ground on DB7x, a new data centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin, representing a $92 million investment ($78 million for the facility and $14 million for retail IBX build‑out). The site will sit alongside two existing Equinix campuses, leveraging shared power infrastructure...
Bosch Engineering unveiled an 800‑volt electric powertrain at LogiMAT 2026, targeting heavy‑duty intralogistics equipment such as forklifts, truck tractors and port transporters. The SMG230 motor delivers 188 kW continuous power and up to 550 Nm peak torque, while a silicon‑carbide inverter pushes...
Lyten announced plans to evaluate a new industrial hub in Gdańsk, Poland, with a feasibility study scheduled for 2026. The hub would combine the company’s advanced battery‑energy‑storage manufacturing with AI‑powered data centre capacity, mirroring its recently launched Swedish site. Lyten’s...
Nokia has announced an early vision for Wi‑Fi 9 that shifts the focus from peak‑throughput to deterministic, low‑latency performance required by AI‑driven and immersive applications. The company targets sub‑10 ms bounded latency, multi‑gigabit delivery under load, and energy‑per‑bit efficiency, positioning Wi‑Fi 9 as...
Lawo will unveil a new software‑centric product line at NAB 2026, expanding its HOME platform with containerized micro‑service apps for IP‑based media workflows. The updated HOME suite now includes role‑based access control and a Multiviewer app that can handle up to...
Stillstrom, the Maersk‑backed offshore charging specialist, has launched a dedicated UK entity in Aberdeen to commercialise its eCharger system for service operation vessels. After years of development and full‑scale trials in 2024, the solution is now ready for operational deployment...
Flexcompute unveiled the PhotonForge Connector for Cadence Virtuoso Studio, embedding its GPU‑accelerated photonic simulation directly into the EPDA workflow. The integration lets engineers convert layout data into 3‑D models and run high‑fidelity electromagnetic, thermal, and electrical analyses without leaving Cadence....
NXP Semiconductors introduced the third‑generation RFCMOS automotive radar transceiver TEF8388, an 8‑transmit/8‑receive (8T8R) device capable of supporting imaging radar sensors with up to 576 antenna channels. The chip maintains power consumption comparable to legacy 3T4R solutions while offering scalable configurations...
Corsair released the Frame 4000D RS, a $125 mid‑tower case that updates the popular 4000D with higher‑end features. The new model adds movable panels, an “Infinirail” system for flexible fan and radiator mounting, and includes three ARGB RS120 fans, improving airflow...
Chinese 3D‑printing firm Hanin introduced two new systems at TCT Asia 2026. The LCD‑L298 is a commercial‑grade elastomer printer that uses a COB light source and Fresnel lens to deliver uniform exposure across a 294 × 160 × 400 mm build volume. The industrial‑grade SJF‑P380 employs...
IBM AS400 (IBM i) platforms still power critical enterprise functions, but many firms lack up‑to‑date system documentation. As legacy experts retire, institutional knowledge disappears, leading to longer troubleshooting, risky upgrades, and stalled modernization. The article outlines how undocumented architectures increase...
Amazon is developing a new smartphone internally called “Transformer,” aiming to revive its mobile ambitions after the 2014 Fire Phone failure. The device will tightly integrate Alexa and AI features, potentially reducing reliance on traditional app stores, and is being...
Relays let low‑voltage microcontrollers switch high‑power devices safely, making them essential for DIY automation ranging from LED strips to motor‑driven pumps. Two main families dominate the market: electromechanical relays (EMRs) with moving coils and solid‑state relays (SSRs) that use semiconductor...
HENSOLDT has secured a long‑term supply agreement with United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS) to receive 900,000 gallium‑nitride (GaN) components for its radar systems by 2030. The deal aims to reinforce supply‑chain resilience and expand production capacity amid rising global demand for...
Google’s March 2024 security update triggered widespread freezing of the always‑on display (AOD) on Pixel phones, particularly the Pixel 10 series. Users reported the AOD locking up multiple times daily, often requiring a hard reset to regain functionality. The problem mirrors...
The guide breaks down colocation fundamentals, from renting rack space and power to the responsibilities of hardware setup and management. It explains pricing models—monthly, pay‑as‑you‑go, or long‑term contracts—and how space is measured in rack units, with half‑ or full‑rack options...
Hyundai is recalling 104,011 first‑generation Kona Electric vehicles produced between January 2018 and July 2023 after a software flaw in the battery‑management system was found to potentially miss early signs of thermal instability. The defect raises a fire risk, prompting authorised service...
At its recent General Assembly, the KNX Association elected a 17‑member board and unveiled a strategic roadmap centered on IoT, AI‑driven energy management, and Cyber Resilience Act compliance. Board members highlighted simplifying the ETS commissioning tool, expanding open‑standard interoperability, and...
Researchers have created a volatile memristor using the natural superlattice 2D material BiTiS3, which exploits interlayer coupling and sulfur‑vacancy‑induced lattice distortions to lower ion migration barriers. The device switches at low voltage within nanoseconds, as visualized by in‑situ conductive atomic...
The study introduces a bioinspired multifunctional flexible sensor (BMF) that mimics ant, spider, mosquito and lotus leaf structures. Built from MXene‑coated melamine foam and CNT/PVDF nanofiber membrane, it delivers ultra‑high pressure sensitivity of 986.51 kPa⁻¹ across 0–200 kPa and temperature sensitivity of...
The University of Warwick has secured funding to acquire a wide‑bandgap (WBG) dynamic reliability tester from ipTEST Ltd, bolstering the UK’s capacity to evaluate SiC and GaN power semiconductors. The equipment will feed the nation’s first comprehensive reliability database, supporting...
Tescan announced the opening of an upgraded Korea Demo Lab and Office in Seoul, merging its local office with a state‑of‑the‑art demonstration facility. The integrated site aims to deepen customer engagement by offering hands‑on training, workflow validation, and technical discussions...
AMD has launched Adrenalin Edition 26.3.1, bringing FSR Upscaling 4.1 to Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. The new algorithm sharpens detail and cuts artifacts, especially in low‑resolution inputs and aggressive upscaling modes. The driver also adds Ray Regeneration 1.1, game support for Crimson...
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, a $600 entry‑level laptop that repurposes the A18 Pro mobile chip from the iPhone 16 Pro. The 13‑inch IPS display delivers over 500 cd/m² brightness, while the device ships with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, and a 13‑hour battery. Its...
Govee has introduced an Edison‑style smart bulb for the US and European markets, priced at £19.99/€24.99 individually and $69.99 for a four‑pack. The bulb delivers 500 lumens, a CRI above 90, and a tunable colour temperature from 2,700 K to 6,500 K,...
