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DIMM SSDs are storage devices that occupy standard DDR memory slots, but they operate either as conventional SATA drives or as persistent‑memory modules directly attached to the memory bus. Products such as Viking’s SATADIMM and Dell’s NVDIMM‑N demonstrate the two divergent architectures—one using the slot only for power and mounting, the other blurring the line between RAM and storage. These modules were targeted at dense servers and storage appliances to cut latency and conserve drive‑bay space. Despite their technical appeal, they remained niche because they need specialized platform support and lack consumer use cases.
USB4 ports are not universally feature‑rich; the standard only guarantees 20 Gbps data rates, basic DisplayPort Alt Mode, and a single external display. Higher speeds such as 40 Gbps or 80 Gbps, multi‑monitor support, and advanced charging are optional and depend on the...
Popular Science highlights five lesser‑known iPhone utilities that turn the phone into a conversion, measurement, navigation, and sound‑monitoring device. The Calculator app hides a conversion mode for currencies, temperatures, and more. The Measure app provides distance, area, level, and spirit‑level...
Shotoku announced the Aura TR‑XPTZ control system, extending its high‑end robotic camera expertise to PTZ productions, at the 2026 NAB Show. The suite also includes the Swoop robotic crane family—available in 140 cm and 220 cm versions with SmartPed or manual bases—and...
Peterson Manufacturing has launched the Genesis Truck and Trailer Light, a ‘fail‑safe’ LED safety lamp designed to stay illuminated as long as the trailer has power. Each diode operates independently, automatically redistributing output when a diode fails, removing ambiguity for...
AudioShake, founded by CEO Jessica Powell, will showcase its newest low‑latency AI separation models at the 2026 NAB Show. The technology automatically isolates dialogue, music, and effects, enabling real‑time broadcast cleanup, improved transcription, and automated copyright compliance. Major broadcasters such...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers 60 W fast charging using standard USB‑PD accessories, sidestepping the need for proprietary bricks. In a real‑world test at Atlanta’s airport, the phone jumped from under 20 % to about 60 % in minutes with a regular charger...
A DIY quadcopter called ESP‑Blast, built around a $155 ESP32 microcontroller, achieved a recorded top speed of about 67 mph. The drone weighs 136 grams, uses a 450 mAh battery for roughly five minutes of flight, and features a fully 3D‑printed PETG frame....
Amazon is offering the Oiciido AI Smart Glasses for $25, a 50% discount from the original $50 price. The glasses integrate ChatGPT, allowing voice‑activated internet queries, calls, and music playback via built‑in stereo speakers and a noise‑canceling microphone. They feature...
Cadillac’s 2026 electric lineup—including the Lyriq, Escalade IQ, Vistiq and Optiq—features an AKG‑tuned Dolby Atmos audio system that delivers reference‑grade, spatial sound with up to 42 speakers and active noise cancellation. Test drives revealed immersive mixing of tracks like Jimi Hendrix...
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Trova, a Dublin, Virginia‑based firm, unveiled the E‑Spotter, a purpose‑built electric terminal tractor featuring a 220 kWh battery pack split into two 110 kWh modules. The battery sits between the frame rails and slides out via a front‑bumper drawer, while the vehicle...
Hard disk drives (HDDs) often give early warning signs before catastrophic failure, including SMART status alerts, unusual noises, and sudden capacity loss. Windows utilities like WMIC and CHKDSK can surface SMART "Pred Fail" codes, while physical symptoms such as repetitive...
IBM’s 3270 terminal, launched in 1971 with an 80×24 display, became the market‑dominant CRT terminal and forced competitors to adopt the same size. The later IBM PC’s monochrome display adapter added a fifth line, establishing the 80×25 format that persists...
Camp Snap is a $70 retro‑styled digital pocket camera that scores 6.0/10 on CNET. It features an 8‑megapixel sensor, a fixed f/1.8 lens, and a monochrome LCD that only shows shot count. Reviewers applaud its nostalgic design and bright color...
OnePlus is poised to launch the Nord 6 in India, a rebranded version of the China‑only Turbo 6. The device is expected to ship with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 6.78‑inch 1.5K LTPS OLED panel refreshed...
Elon Musk announced that his "Terafab Project" – a private chip‑making venture – will officially launch in seven days, on March 21, 2026. The effort is intended to supply Tesla, SpaceX and xAI with 100‑200 billion AI accelerators each year, a...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is on the brink of joining the exclusive $2 trillion market‑cap club, having surged 97% over the past year and briefly touching the threshold in February. The company commands roughly 70% of AI‑related chip spending in 2025,...
External hard drives remain essential despite cloud growth, offering offline security and no subscription fees. After extensive testing, the Lexar SL500 earns the top spot for its credit‑card size, aluminum unibody, and blazing 2,000 MB/s read speeds. The guide also highlights...
Japanese peripheral maker HORI announced two new racing wheel accessories for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, slated for launch on March 23, 2026. The Deluxe model features an 11‑inch wheel and a $130 price tag, while the Mini version offers an...
Goldman Sachs projects a 10% year‑on‑year decline in global PC shipments for 2026, cutting the forecast to 257 million units as component costs rise and the Windows 10 end‑of‑life cycle cools demand. While entry‑level models face margin pressure, the premium segment is...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series upgrades the Audio Eraser tool, now supporting third‑party streaming apps via One UI 8.5. Users can isolate dialogue, suppress background noise, and enable Voice Focus while watching Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, and more. Reviewers praise clearer vocals but note...
Apple’s newly launched MacBook Neo has been hailed by iFixit as the most repairable MacBook in roughly fourteen years, earning a 6‑out of‑10 repairability score. The standout feature is its battery, which is mounted on a tray secured with 18...
Rich Hein explains that modern UPS units are far more capable than simple battery backups, offering real‑time power monitoring, direct computer communication, and configurable outlet priorities. By leveraging built‑in management software, users can see exact load, runtime, and battery health,...
Lenovo has reduced the price of its IdeaPad Slim 3X to $599.99 on Amazon, putting it on par with Apple’s newly launched MacBook Neo. The 15.3‑inch Windows laptop ships with a Snapdragon X processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a combined 1 TB...
British Telecom’s push to retire copper lines forced a small‑business owner to migrate his broadband and landline to digital services. The ISP mishandled the number‑porting request, leaving the business without its primary phone for a week while the new fibre...
Zhaoxin disclosed its next‑generation 7 nm ZX‑F, KX‑7000 and KH‑40000 processors, built on TSMC’s fab and supporting DDR5 and PCIe 4.0. The company claims the KX‑7000 will approach AMD Zen 2 performance, though early Geekbench results show it is closer to Zen 1 levels....
Smart buttons are emerging as essential physical controls for modern smart homes, offering one‑tap activation of complex routines like morning coffee, blinds, and music. They provide reliable, offline operation and can trigger different actions based on time of day, making...
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D has fallen to a historic low of $429.95 on Amazon, matching its previous all‑time cheap price. The chip delivers gaming performance within roughly three percent of the newer 9850X3D, especially at higher resolutions. It also boasts the best...
Tech writer Max Freeman‑Mills swapped his PS5 Pro for a dedicated 4K Blu‑ray player, the Panasonic DP‑UB820, after growing frustrated with the console’s noisy disc drive and lack of Dolby Vision. The UB‑820, priced at £350, delivers a quieter playback experience...
The review pits Bose SoundLink Plus against Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen, two flagship Bluetooth speakers released in 2025. Bose offers a rugged cuboid design, Bluetooth 5.4, 20‑hour battery life and a typical price of $269, while B&O delivers a circular luxury...
Staclik's N150 mini PC, priced at $211, is positioned as a low‑cost foundation for building an SSD‑based network‑attached storage system. The barebone unit supports up to four M.2 SSDs and up to 48 GB DDR5 RAM, and is powered by an...
OREI’s 4‑in‑1 Quad‑Screen Multiviewer is on sale for $42.74 after a 5 % coupon, letting users display up to four HDMI sources on a single TV. The device supports 1080p output, offers quad, picture‑in‑picture and side‑by‑side layouts, and includes an IR...
DietPi lets you turn a Raspberry Pi into a fully functional home server by running a single custom script after the OS boots. The author flashes a 32 GB card with the Debian‑based DietPi image, edits the DietPi.txt file to enable Wi‑Fi...
The RedMagic 11 Air launches at under $500, delivering Snapdragon 8 Elite performance and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen aimed at mobile gamers. It adds a reinstated cooling fan and a massive 7,000 mAh battery, enabling sustained high‑frame‑rate play and multi‑day endurance. While the device’s design...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company’s "Terafab" AI‑chip fab could go live within the next week, marking a rapid shift toward in‑house semiconductor production. The gigafactory is designed to churn out more than 100,000 wafer starts per month,...
Apple’s MacBook Neo launches with a stripped‑down port selection—just two USB‑C connectors—prompting users to seek external solutions. The Kuxiu X53 Laptop Hub & Stand restores functionality by adding eight additional ports, including HDMI, USB‑A, SD slots, and a 100 W power‑delivery pass‑through, while...
A wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver kit is now 41% off, dropping from $114.99 to $67.98. The device supports 4K decoding, 1080p @ 60 Hz output, and boasts a 0.01‑second ultra‑low latency claim. It can transmit up to 328 ft (100 m) line‑of‑sight on dual‑band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz frequencies...
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo aims to capture the budget laptop segment, positioning itself below the M5‑powered MacBook Air. The review pits the Neo against a comparable Chromebook and a Windows‑based PC, highlighting its design, battery life, and performance trade‑offs. While...
MSI’s new B850 Tomahawk Max Wifi II refreshes the popular Tomahawk line with a subdued black design, a larger 64 MB BIOS, and the OC Engine chip for independent BCLK overclocking. It adds four M.2 slots—two PCIe 5.0 x4—and fast Wi‑Fi 7 5.8 Gbps networking, while...
The U.S. Commerce Department withdrew a proposed export rule that would have forced foreign operators of large AI clusters to invest an equal amount in U.S. AI infrastructure to obtain accelerators. The draft, part of the AI Action Plan, introduced...
Cocoa Press, the first consumer chocolate 3D printer, has appointed David Randolph—formerly CEO of Printed Solid and a veteran of Prusa Research—as its new chief executive. The startup also added Prusa‑experienced COO Matt Stultz and Print Kits manager Caleb Kraft to...
Amazon is offering the Qecnato Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for $22, down from $110, an 80% discount. The earbuds deliver up to 75 hours of total playback with their charging case and feature Bluetooth 5.4, waterproof construction, and touch controls. Reviewers...
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, an entry‑level model positioned about $200 below the flagship iPhone 17. The new device carries the same A18 processor, 5G connectivity, and a refreshed camera system with a larger sensor and night‑mode capability. Battery life...
Prices for key compound‑semiconductor metals have surged, with tungsten, tantalum and molybdenum doubling and gallium climbing 123% to $2,100 per kilogram. The spike follows China’s late‑2024 gallium export ban to the United States and is amplified by the Middle East...
Researchers at Rice University have unveiled EyeDAR, a low‑power millimeter‑wave radar sensor designed for roadside deployment. By mounting the metamaterial lens and antenna array on traffic infrastructure, EyeDAR captures scattered radar reflections that onboard sensors miss, then relays processed data...
Tyler Lacoma explains that the single most reliable pre‑vacation habit for smart‑home owners is a quick walkthrough of every control app. By opening each app, checking Wi‑Fi connectivity, firmware status, and live device feeds, users can catch dropped connections or...
The ISLE 2026 expo highlighted emerging trends in smart displays and system integration, featuring AI‑driven user interfaces, ultra‑thin flexible panels, and open‑architecture hardware. Leading OEMs announced partnerships to standardize connectivity protocols, while startups demonstrated edge‑AI processing modules for real‑time analytics....
BBC’s Tech Now released a 24‑minute episode titled “MWC Barcelona: What’s New In Phone Tech?” on March 14, 2026. The segment, hosted by Paul Carter, tours the latest smartphones, gadgets, and emerging trends unveiled at the Mobile World Congress. Highlights...
Qrypt has integrated its BLAST quantum‑secure encryption protocol and quantum‑entropy key generation into NVIDIA’s Jetson edge AI platforms, supporting the Orin Nano and Jetson Thor modules. The solution creates identical encryption keys at each endpoint without transmitting them, eliminating the “harvest‑now‑decrypt‑later” risk...
The U.S. Commerce Department withdrew a draft rule that would have required export licenses for all artificial‑intelligence chips worldwide. The proposal, part of a broader effort to tighten semiconductor controls, had been under interagency review by the Office of Management...
