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On April 2, 2026, Mercury Systems won a contract from L3Harris Technologies to provide advanced solid‑state data recorders for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer. The SSDRs are the highest‑capacity, radiation‑tolerant units in a 3U VPX form factor, delivering under 14 W power while ensuring zero data loss. This hardware will feed real‑time infrared sensor data to generate fire‑control‑grade missile tracks, bolstering the U.S. hypersonic defense posture. The award extends Mercury’s long‑standing supply chain role across all SDA tracking‑layer tranches.
Researchers have unveiled two GPU‑focused Rowhammer attacks, GDDRHammer and GeForge, that can flip bits in Nvidia Ampere‑generation GDDR memory and gain arbitrary read/write access to CPU RAM. By massaging GPU page‑table allocations, the exploits break isolation and open a root...
Dropbox’s exabyte‑scale immutable blob store, Magic Pocket, faced a sharp rise in storage overhead after a new Live Coder service created many under‑filled volumes. To combat the fragmentation, the engineering team introduced two additional compaction strategies—L2, a dynamic‑programming‑based volume packer,...
USC researchers have built a memristor‑based memory chip that continues to function at 700 °C—hotter than molten lava—by stacking tungsten, hafnium oxide and a single‑atom graphene layer. The device stored data for over 50 hours without refresh, survived more than a billion...
Toroidal transformers use a solid, gap‑free ring core that keeps magnetic flux confined, delivering roughly 40% lower energy loss and up to 80% less magnetic leakage than traditional E‑I designs. The tighter flux path also reduces heat, extending service life...
Hisense has slashed the price of its 55‑inch CanvasTV to $599.99, a $400 discount from the original $999.99 list price. The art‑inspired 4K QLED TV mimics a framed painting when idle, offering a cheaper alternative to Samsung’s premium Frame series....
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has installed 203 AI‑powered surveillance towers along the U.S.–Mexico border, including roughly two dozen in the San Diego sector. The towers, ranging from 120 to 180 feet tall, combine cameras, radar, 5G and Starlink links to autonomously...
Kioxia has issued an end‑of‑life notice for its third‑generation 3D NAND products, including 64‑layer planar and sub‑96‑layer chips such as SLC, MLC and TLC. Sales will cease in September 2026 with final shipments ending by the close of 2028, giving customers...
Clean‑energy company BLUETTI has renewed its partnership with the nonprofit Leave No Trace, launching the Bio‑Based Elite 100 V2 Giveback initiative. The program pledges a $1 donation for every Bio‑Based Elite 100 V2 power station sold through September 30, 2026, supporting...
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A new CAD leak of Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL shows the device essentially unchanged from the Pixel 10 Pro XL, matching its 162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm dimensions. The phone retains a 6.8‑inch LTPO AMOLED display and is expected to ship Google’s Tensor G6 processor, Titan M3 security chip, and a...
The EU’s new Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2 Directive, and the 2027‑effective Machinery Regulation are forcing industrial automation players to embed cybersecurity into products and processes. Profinet’s security architecture—secure cell, secure access, and secure realtime—maps directly to these regulatory requirements. While...
Chinese AI and graphics chip makers have surged in 2025, capturing 41% of the domestic AI server market and cutting Nvidia's share to 55% from a claimed 95% peak. Huawei alone shipped over 812,000 AI chips, accounting for roughly half...
Digital Realty announced plans to demolish its legacy Exodus data center in Sydney and build a new 70 MW, 23,375 sqm multi‑story facility at 23‑25 Waterloo Road. The project, slated for a 1.2‑hectare site in Macquarie Park/North Ryde, could cost up to AU$700 million (about...
E Ink has launched a family of 75‑inch color ePaper displays aimed at the digital‑out‑of‑home (DOOH) market. The rollout includes three distinct technology platforms, each offering the hallmark ePaper benefits of ultra‑low power consumption and high sunlight readability. These large‑format...
QuiX Quantum announced the first below‑threshold error mitigation on a photonic quantum computer, using a 20‑mode processor and a photon‑distillation gate. The technique achieved a 2.2× reduction in photon‑indistinguishability error and a net 1.2× overall system‑error decrease. Collaborators include NASA’s...
RS has partnered with HMS Networks to offer Red Lion industrial networking solutions tailored for oil and gas operations across the value chain. The portfolio includes FlexEdge IIoT gateways, N‑Tron Ethernet switches, and Graphite HMIs, all engineered for extreme temperatures,...
The author abandoned traditional RAID on his Plex media server in favor of Unraid’s parity‑based architecture. RAID’s requirement for identical drive sizes and dependence on a single OS/controller limited usable capacity and introduced single points of failure. Unraid allows mixed‑size...
University of California‑Riverside researchers have created a robotic system that maps soil moisture at the individual tree level in citrus orchards. By measuring electrical conductivity and integrating data from existing moisture sensors, the robot generates detailed moisture maps that guide...
The guide ranks Meta Quest 3 as the best overall VR headset for 2026, emphasizing its solid image quality, wireless standalone design, and reasonable price. Pico 4 is highlighted as the top non‑Meta alternative, offering a higher‑resolution LCD screen but limited to...
ZEISS has launched the Crossbeam 750, a focused ion beam‑scanning electron microscope designed for high‑precision sample preparation. The system features live, high‑resolution “see while you mill” imaging that works at any milling condition, delivering real‑time feedback and eliminating interruptions. Its...
AI‑driven data‑center expansion and heightened defense spending have pushed semiconductor prices sharply higher, with DRAM costs rising roughly 17‑fold over the past year. This demand surge is concentrated in developed Asian economies—Japan, South Korea and Taiwan—where advanced chip production fuels a...
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have demonstrated a 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi receiver that survives up to 500 kilograys of gamma radiation, a level far beyond what space‑qualified electronics can tolerate. The hardened chip, presented at ISSCC, kept functional performance with...
Enterprise endpoints have shifted from commodity devices to strategic layers in digital workspaces. As hybrid work, zero‑trust models, and cloud‑first applications proliferate, endpoints now enforce identity, security, and user experience. Lenovo is highlighting this evolution at IGEL’s Now & Next...
Haivision unveiled Makito ONE, a single‑blade video transport platform that combines dual‑channel encoding and decoding with ultra‑low latency 4K/HD/HDR delivery. The system supports JPEG XS, HEVC and H.264 codecs over any network, including public internet, satellite and fibre, and offers both...
Quantum Elements and Amazon Web Services have launched Constellation, a cloud‑based digital‑twin platform that lets researchers model quantum error‑correction schemes on hypothetical quantum computers. The tool improves on existing simulators by capturing a broader range of error sources, offering higher...
IDTechEx’s new report highlights the rising importance of low‑loss materials for 5G/6G, data‑center, and automotive radar applications through 2036. As high‑frequency signals become more sensitive, dielectric losses threaten bandwidth and reliability, prompting adoption of substrates such as PTFE, LCP, and...
Google and Back Market have launched a $3 (≈ $3.25) ChromeOS Flex USB kit that lets users install the free, cloud‑first operating system on older Windows 10 PCs and Macs. The kit includes a reusable, waste‑compensated USB drive, step‑by‑step guides and video tutorials,...
Google’s Pixel 9 128GB unlocked smartphone has slashed to $499, a $300 markdown from its $799 launch price. The device ships with the Tensor G4 processor, 12 GB of RAM, a 6.3‑inch 120 Hz OLED display, and a dual‑camera system anchored by...
Qorvo has launched the QPQ4701, a bulk‑acoustic‑wave diplexer that integrates 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi filtering into a single laminate module. The device covers 2402‑2482 MHz and 5150‑5735 MHz, enabling true dual‑band operation over one antenna for access points, routers, gateways, CPE and...
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld is now priced at $499.99, roughly $100 less than its usual $599.99 list price, and ships with three months of Xbox Game Pass Premium at no extra cost. It features 16 GB of RAM and...
GameStop has entered the SSD market with a PS5‑compatible NVMe M.2 2280 drive available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities. Priced at $175 for 1TB, $237 for 2TB and $427 for 4TB, the drive delivers up to 7,400 MB/s reads and...
Wilson Connectivity has teamed with Autonomous Systems to launch an automated, AI‑ready network‑lifecycle management service for in‑building wireless infrastructure. The offering blends Wilson’s three‑decade expertise in DAS, private 5G and CBRS with Autonomous’s cloud‑based monitoring platform, delivering real‑time visibility and active...
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra‑rapid EV charging hub at Twyford Services near Evesham, featuring 16 Kempower chargers capable of 300 kW output. The site can potentially serve up to 32 vehicles at once and offers a range of payment...
Siemens announced a major expansion of its private 5G portfolio, adding the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Finland, France, Norway, and Poland to its footprint, now spanning 15 countries across Europe and the Americas. The U.S. launch will rely...
Norway’s Defence Material Agency has relaunched a procurement for a tactical‑class unmanned aerial vehicle, issuing a pre‑qualification notice on 31 March 2026. The framework agreement is valued at up to NOK 1 billion (approximately US $103 million) for a four‑year term, with options to extend...
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions unveiled its TCx M7 handheld alongside the existing TCx M11 tablet, expanding a mobile‑first portfolio aimed at turning any store associate into a portable checkout and service point. The company also promoted its AI‑driven Elera Security Suite, now...
Flash storage prices have surged, initially boosting vendor margins as they sold legacy NAND inventory at higher rates. However, that windfall is fading because new NAND fab capacity takes 18‑24 months and billions of dollars to build, keeping supply tight....
Google is reportedly preparing a bootloader patch for the upcoming Pixel 10 that will increment the anti‑rollback version, effectively preventing users from downgrading Android versions. The change builds on similar restrictions introduced with the Pixel 6 series, which were later relaxed for...
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin, in partnership with the University of Bath and EPFL, have created a chip‑scale light source that generates ultra‑stable optical frequency combs using microresonators. The device produces a new hyperparametric soliton pulse, allowing multiple precise wavelengths...
Ola Electric announced a ₹60,000 ($723) price cut for its flagship Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh electric motorcycle, lowering the price to ₹1,29,999 ($1,566) from ₹1,89,999 ($2,289). The reduction stems from economies of scale at its Gigafactory and vertical integration of the...
onsemi announced that its next‑generation hybrid power integrated modules (PIMs) will be used in Sineng Electric’s 430 kW liquid‑cooled string energy storage system and 320 kW utility‑scale solar inverter. The FS7 IGBT and EliteSiC‑based F5BP modules deliver 32% higher power density and...
Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) has completed its first production run of Linza tactical drones and begun deliveries to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The drones are manufactured in Munich under a German‑Ukrainian “Build with Ukraine” co‑production model, marking the shift from...
Data center capital spending is surging worldwide, with the six largest U.S. hyperscalers projected to invest about $700 billion in 2026, a six‑fold increase from 2022. Major projects include Meta’s $10 billion, 1 GW El Paso facility slated for 2028, a 900 MW AI center...
The FBI has issued a warning about AVrecon, a modular malware that compromises home and small‑office routers by exploiting unpatched remote‑code‑execution flaws. The malware was used by the now‑dismantled SocksEscort proxy service, which sold access to roughly 369,000 infected devices...
The article serves as a jargon buster that demystifies the technical terms found on action‑camera spec sheets, targeting cyclists of all skill levels. It explains sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, video parameters like bit depth, bit rate, and aspect...
LocaXion, the first pure‑play RTLS and Digital Twin integrator, chose Redpoint for its safety‑grade real‑time location system. Redpoint’s edge‑based, downlink‑TDOA architecture delivers deterministic positioning across warehouses up to 4 million square feet and tens of thousands of forklifts, AGVs and AMRs....
Cisco's State of Wireless 2026 report, based on 6,098 decision‑makers, reveals a “wireless AI paradox”: AI drives the biggest ROI while also creating security and talent challenges. Enterprises that treat Wi‑Fi as a strategic asset see compounding benefits—78% report efficiency...
8BitDo has launched the Retro 68 AP50, a limited‑edition mechanical keyboard that pays homage to the Apple II’s iconic beige‑brown aesthetic. The 68‑key board uses a gasket‑mount system, an aluminum chassis, and hot‑swappable Kailh BOX Ice Cream Pro Max switches. It offers...
A proof‑of‑concept demonstrated that a NetApp flash array accessed over IOWN’s all‑photonics network (APN) can deliver performance nearly identical to local storage, with less than 1 % increase in GPU training time across distances up to 3,000 km. The 100 Gbps single‑mode fiber...
The article outlines a security framework for chiplet‑based systems, emphasizing that each chiplet must possess a verifiable identity tied to a platform‑wide trust chain. It describes two provisioning patterns—certificate‑based external provisioning and silicon‑derived (PUF) self‑generated keys—and explains how both feed...
