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Semiconductor manufacturers are grappling with petabyte‑scale data from probe, assembly and test operations, yet less than 5% is currently used for analytics. PDF Solutions introduced its Exensio platform, combining a parallel data architecture, semantic integration, and agentic LLM capabilities to run AI models directly on massive datasets, reporting up to 25‑fold performance gains. The solution also adds ModelOps tools, a semantic ontology, and secure on‑prem LLM deployment to close the gap between model development and production. Industry leaders warn that without such infrastructure, yield ramps and quality signals will continue to suffer as data volumes explode.
An Open Compute Project whitepaper, co‑authored by NVIDIA, Google, Meta and Microsoft, warns that silent data corruption (SDC) is escalating in AI data centers as process geometries shrink and workloads intensify. SDC originates from timing violations, voltage‑frequency scaling, and wear‑out,...
Advanced‑node semiconductor yield is increasingly eroded by subtle chemical variability in thin films, interfaces, and residues rather than obvious particle defects. This molecular variability manifests as parametric drift and margin erosion that only appear under workload or thermal stress, making...
Quintauris and eSOL have announced a partnership to embed eSOL’s real‑time operating system into Quintauris’ RISC‑V automotive platforms. The joint effort targets production‑ready solutions for advanced driver assistance systems, vehicle‑control functions and zonal architectures. By offering a consistent software foundation,...
Marelli has introduced a new generation of port‑fuel‑injection (PFI) engine control units (ECUs) that cater to gasoline, flex‑fuel and CNG powertrains. The product line is offered in three region‑specific variants for Brazil, India and the broader EMEA market, each designed,...
Cambridge Pixel has launched the HPx-700, an ARM‑based radar input and signal processor that moves complex radar processing to the edge. The fanless, low‑SWaP unit converts analogue radar returns into network‑ready data, removing the need for host PCs. It ships...
Moffitt Cancer Center launched the Collaborative Computing Center (CCC), a private, on‑premises HPC environment funded by a $2 million NIH S10 grant. The system features roughly 30 compute nodes, a dedicated internet link, and 1.3 petabytes of high‑speed Hammerspace storage, creating a...
Nintendo released a Japan‑only, region‑locked Switch 2 priced at 49,980 yen (about $343), markedly higher than the global model. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda estimates the console loses roughly $160 for every unit sold in Japan, based on a $400 production cost....
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Rafay’s zero‑trust kubectl lets operators run commands inside pods on remote GPU‑enabled Kubernetes clusters without exposing the API or using bastion hosts. Using this workflow, they open an exec session to the nvidia‑dcgm‑exporter pod and execute nvidia‑smi to verify driver,...
Wipro Enterprises is exploring entry into semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) operations. The company is in early talks and is actively scouting a credible technology partner to enable the move. This initiative follows similar investments by...
Lenovo has installed a 1,000‑GPU NVIDIA B200 cluster at NextDC’s M3 data centre for Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI, marking its largest‑ever TruScale infrastructure‑as‑a‑service deal. The Blackwell‑based system delivers up to three times the training speed and fifteen times the...
HPE CEO Antonio Neri warned that soaring DRAM and NAND costs will keep server memory prices elevated through 2027. The memory components now represent more than half of a traditional server’s bill of materials and that share is rising. HPE...
Asian chipmakers, from giants to smaller players, are raising prices as AI‑driven demand fuels a record $136 billion capex plan for 2026, a 25% increase over last year. Companies such as Vanguard, Unimicron and Winbond announced price hikes ranging from 5%...
Hexagon Semiconductor’s new HX77 AR display processor, built on a RISC‑V heterogeneous‑computing architecture, has taped out successfully using VeriSilicon’s Nano IP portfolio. The SoC combines the GCNanoUltraV GPU, DW100 DeWarp, and DC9200Nano display IP to deliver 2K @ 60 fps output while consuming...
Rode has launched the Rodecaster Video Core, a budget‑friendly all‑in‑one livestreaming console positioned below its flagship Video and mid‑range Video S models. The unit eliminates physical controls, relying entirely on the Rodecaster app for operation. It offers three HDMI inputs, one...
China’s leading semiconductor firms, including AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies and packaging specialist Tongfu Microelectronics, have publicly backed the draft of the country’s 15th five‑year plan, which places the chip sector at the core of its technology agenda. The plan calls...
Beats by Dre has slashed prices on its premium audio lineup, most notably the Beats Studio Pro over‑ear headphones. The Studio Pro now sells for $169.95, a 51% discount from its $349.99 launch price, matching Black Friday levels. The headphones...
Tesla opened its third Megacharger, the first located outside a factory, at a travel center in Ontario, California. The 750 kW charger, while slower than the 1.2 MW sites in Lathrop and Sparks, is the first public Megacharger accessible to Semi owners....
Rokid has rolled out a software update that adds native support for Google’s Gemini large‑language model to its AI‑powered smart glasses. The “Style” model mirrors Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses with open‑ear speakers, a 12 MP camera, and a 12‑hour battery, but costs...
The Sideload episode 25 recaps Ben Schoon’s highlights from MWC 2026, focusing on Qualcomm’s new wearable‑focused chipset, Lenovo’s concept gaming tablet with a foldable screen, and Honor’s experimental robot smartphone. The podcast underscores a broader industry shift toward hybrid devices...
Gamers often lower graphics settings to boost FPS, but doing so can unintentionally create a CPU bottleneck, especially when pairing a high‑end GPU like the RTX 4090 with an older processor. Reducing GPU load may cause the GPU to finish frames...
The BOSGAME P3 Mix Mini PC packs an AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS processor, Radeon 760M graphics, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, yet its footprint remains tiny. Amazon is offering a $124 discount, bringing the price down to $495 from $619. The system...
At NAMM 2024 Neural DSP’s Quad Cortex mini captured a Best‑in‑Show award, delivering the full processing power of its larger sibling in a device half the size and priced at $1,400. The compact unit packs over 90 amp models, 100...
Amazon’s Insignia brand has launched a 55‑inch 4K UHD TV for $199.99, a $150 discount from its usual price. The set features built‑in Fire TV OS, Alexa voice control, Apple AirPlay, and access to major streaming services. With a modest...
UAG has entered the Google Find Hub market with the Metropolis Tracker Card, a 3 mm‑thin, IPX4‑rated device priced at $45. The Android‑compatible card offers up to five months of battery life, Qi wireless charging, and a built‑in speaker for location...
Projector listings, especially in the $100‑$300 range, frequently advertise exaggerated brightness figures far exceeding actual performance. Brands often use non‑standard metrics like LED lumens or lamp brightness, while legitimate measurements rely on ANSI or ISO lumens. Epson has sued several...
U.S. federal contractors are facing a severe DRAM and NAND flash shortage driven by AI and data‑center demand, pushing commercial memory prices up more than 500 %. The scarcity is expected to persist through late 2027, with projected triple‑digit price hikes...
Sony’s WF‑1000XM6 and Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are flagship wireless earbuds competing on audio performance, noise cancellation, and ecosystem integration. The Sony model edges out in sound quality, offers a 10‑band EQ, LDAC support, and Bluetooth multipoint, appealing to Android and audiophile...
Apple is postponing its long‑rumored smart‑home display until around September, timing the launch with iOS 27 and a revamped Siri. The hardware, already completed, features a MagSafe‑style snap‑to‑wall mount, facial‑recognition personalization, and a square iPad‑like form factor. Apple’s new Siri will...
The article argues that the AI inference market urgently needs a unified, price‑performance benchmark suite, similar to the historic TPC benchmarks for databases. It highlights the proliferation of alternative compute engines beyond Nvidia GPUs and the current reliance on fragmented...
Qualcomm and Arduino have launched the Arduino Ventuno Q, an AI‑focused single‑board computer built for robotics and edge applications. The board is powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ8 processor, featuring an 8‑core ARM Cortex CPU, an Adreno GPU and a Hexagon...
LISEN’s Qi2 3‑in‑1 charging station combines a metal‑built MagSafe dock, a retractable Apple Watch charger, and a wireless pad that supports the Qi2 standard up to 15 watts. Designed to mimic Apple’s aesthetic, it offers a stable magnetic hold for iPhone 17 Pro...
AAWireless has restocked its TWO+ wireless adapter on Amazon after a four‑month shortage. The device enables seamless switching between Android Auto and Apple CarPlay without cables, catering to mixed‑platform households. It returns at its launch price of $65, though shipments...
Rolling Stone’s guide identifies the top headphones under $200, naming the Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO as the editor’s pick, Sony WH‑CH720N for budget‑friendly noise cancellation, and JLab JBuds Lux for exceptional battery life. The selections cover wired, wireless, open‑back, and on‑ear designs, each...
Akash Systems has introduced the first AMD‑powered AI servers that use its proprietary diamond‑cooling technology. Each chassis houses eight AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs, two EPYC 9005 CPUs and AMD Pensando AI NICs, and is built by MiTAC Computing. The company secured a...
Intel has introduced a new Bartlett Lake family for the five‑year‑old LGA 1700 socket, featuring CPUs built solely with performance cores. The lineup offers 8, 10 or 12 P‑cores, boost frequencies up to 5.9 GHz, and DDR5‑5600 memory support across 125 W, 65 W...
AMD motherboard manufacturers are increasingly equipping new boards with 64 MB BIOS chips, up from the 16‑32 MB sizes that dominated the market for years. The shift is driven by more complex UEFI firmware, richer graphical interfaces, integrated wireless drivers, and the...
Telit Cinterion announced two new dual‑band L1+L5 GNSS modules, the ultra‑compact SE873K5‑D and the high‑precision SE869eK5‑DRK. The SE873K5‑D keeps the same 7 × 7 mm footprint as its single‑band predecessor, adding multiconstellation support, DGNSS and power‑optimized variants. The SE869eK5‑DRK, in a 16 × 12.2 mm package,...
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, its second budget‑oriented "e" model, priced at $600 and positioned alongside the new MacBook Neo. The handset retains the 6.1‑inch design of its predecessor but upgrades to an A19 Bionic processor, Ceramic Shield 2 glass, and...
PQShield unveiled its PQMicroLib‑Core library, delivering post‑quantum cryptography within a sub‑5 KB RAM footprint suitable for embedded devices. The implementation supports NIST‑standard ML‑KEM and ML‑DSA, integrates side‑channel countermeasures, and offers a drop‑in TLS solution via the PSA Crypto API. Targeting the...
Low‑Power Wide‑Area Networks (LPWAN) have become essential for scaling IoT deployments, offering long‑range connectivity while consuming minimal energy. The article outlines the three dominant LPWAN standards—LoRaWAN, NB‑IoT, and LTE‑M—and compares them to traditional Wi‑Fi and cellular solutions. It highlights key...
Duos Technologies Group announced a non‑binding letter of intent with Hydra Host to deploy a high‑density Nvidia GPU cluster for an unnamed global technology customer. The GPU‑as‑a‑Service partnership is projected to generate about $176 million in revenue over the next 36...
Google has slashed prices on its Pixel Watch lineup, with the Pixel Watch 4 now selling for $289.99 on major retailers—a $60 discount—and the older Pixel Watch 3 hitting a record low of $169.99, $80 off. The Watch 4 adds...
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) now mandates that all non‑exempt CAN‑connectable products meet cybersecurity requirements by December 11 2027. Because CAN protocols lack built‑in security, manufacturers must perform system‑level risk assessments and adopt IEC 62443 security levels, ranging from physical‑access controls for...
Crestchic has introduced a 600 kW liquid‑cooled loadbank that can deliver up to 648 kW at 415 V while maintaining temperature accuracy of ±0.5 °C. The single‑vessel unit is available for both sale and rental and includes software for real‑time monitoring, automatic load profiling,...
Microsoft announced that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be tested on Lenovo Legion Go handhelds, offering a streamlined gaming interface on top of Windows 11. Lenovo is currently recruiting users for a limited‑time trial, with only 29 hours left...
A prototype 3D printer called Proof of Print repurposes Bitcoin mining ASICs as its heated print bed. The system uses four Bitmain BM1362 chips, delivering about 500 GH/s, and dynamically throttles their clock rate to maintain a 75‑80 °C bed temperature. By...
Amazon has slashed prices on a range of Apple hardware, including AirPods Pro 3 now $199 (20% off), M4 iPad Air models up to $100 off, and the 2026 Apple Studio Display up to $300 off. Apple’s upcoming M5‑powered MacBook lineup...
Apple TV celebrated its 19th anniversary, marking its debut on March 21, 2007 as a hard‑drive‑based media player linked to iTunes. Over the years the device evolved from a niche computer‑dependent gadget to a cloud‑centric streaming hub, introducing HDMI, 1080p,...
Yashica has unveiled the Tank, a retro‑styled point‑and‑shoot camera priced at roughly $100 and available for preorder. It features a 12‑megapixel ½.8‑inch sensor, with an optional 36‑megapixel upscaled mode, and records 4K video at 30 fps. A 3‑inch flip‑up LCD, ISO...
