3D-Printing Electronics with Focused Microwaves Redefines Possibilities in Materials
Rice University researchers have unveiled a new 3D‑printing method that uses a metamaterial‑inspired near‑field structure (Meta‑NFS) to focus microwave energy onto printed electronic inks. The focused microwaves selectively heat the ink while keeping surrounding substrates cool, allowing continuous, desktop‑size fabrication of multimaterial electronic devices. Demonstrations include wireless strain sensors printed on biopolymers, bovine bone, and even a living leaf, showcasing compatibility with temperature‑sensitive materials. The approach promises to accelerate the creation of ingestible diagnostics, bionic implants, and soft‑robotic systems.
California Ghost-Gun Bill Wants 3D Printers To Play Cop, EFF Says
California’s AB 2047 would force 3D‑printer makers to embed state‑certified software that scans design files for firearm components and blocks prohibited prints. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argues the mandate is technically unworkable, easy to circumvent, and would create a...
Clock Domain Crossing and Synchronizers (Part 2): Best Practices
As chip designs incorporate dozens of asynchronous clocks, reliable clock‑domain crossing (CDC) becomes critical. Designers mitigate metastability by chaining flip‑flops into synchronizers, typically a two‑stage configuration, though higher‑speed designs may use three or four stages. Maximizing mean time between failure...
Why DFT Verification Signoff Is the Hidden Risk Threatening Your Next Tapeout
Design‑for‑test (DFT) verification has become a critical bottleneck as modern SoCs integrate billions of transistors, diverse IP, and multiple test modes. Pattern signoff, in particular, strains schedules because simulations must cover numerous fault models, timing corners, and operational scenarios. Siemens‑reported...
Germany to Manufacture Ukrainian Reconnaissance Drones in Major Defence Collaboration
Germany announced a joint venture with Ukrainian UAV maker TAF Industries to manufacture reconnaissance drones at German facilities. The partnership, between German aviation firm Wingcopter and TAF, stems from a February memorandum under the “Build with Ukraine” framework. The initiative...
The RAM Crisis Strikes Again — Samsung Galaxy Phones and Microsoft Surface Laptops Just Got a Whole Lot More Expensive
The ongoing global RAM shortage has triggered steep price hikes for premium hardware. Microsoft raised entry‑level Surface laptops by up to $500, pushing the 13.8‑inch model to $1,499 and the Surface Pro 13‑inch to $1,999. Samsung followed with modest increases...
FDA Clears Next-Gen Device for Left-Heart Access
Protaryx Medical received FDA clearance for its next‑generation Transseptal Puncture Device, enabling left‑heart access in minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system features zero‑exchange delivery, an atraumatic design, an echogenic extendable probe and a standardized RF guidewire compatible with multiple electrosurgical...
Orban Updates the Optimod 5950 HD
Orban announced a free firmware update for its Optimod 5950 HD processor, rolling out in early May for existing users and pre‑installed on new units. The upgrade adds remote NTP/date‑time management, expanded monitoring, customizable access control, and enhanced security tools....
nEye.ai Raises $80M to Scale AI Optical Switching
nEye.ai announced an $80 million Series C round, bringing its total capital to $152 million. The funding, led by Sutter Hill Ventures and joined by CapitalG, M12, Micron and others, will fuel a massive scale‑up of its patented SuperSwitch optical circuit switch chip....
One Small Step, 4KB of RAM
NASA has released the original Apollo 11 guidance software for the Command and Lunar Modules into the public domain, making the historic code accessible to anyone. The software, known as Comanche and Luminary, runs on the Apollo Guidance Computer, which...
I've Found 7 Top Laptop Deals in the Latest Best Buy Sale — HP, Asus, Lenovo, and Apple From $159
Best Buy’s "Ultimate Upgrade" sale, running through Sunday, showcases steep discounts on a range of laptops from budget Chromebooks to premium ultrabooks. Prices dip as low as $149 for an HP Chromebook 14, while the MacBook Air 13‑inch with Apple’s M5...
KRYTAR Announces a New Compact, 4-Way MLDD Power Divider Covering 7.125 to 15.35 GHz
KRYTAR, Inc. introduced a new 4‑way ultra‑broadband power divider (Model 707125‑1535) that operates from 7.125 GHz to 15.35 GHz, covering C‑ through Ku‑bands. The device delivers >18 dB isolation, ±0.5 dB amplitude tracking, ±10° phase tracking, 1.9 dB insertion loss, and a 10 W input rating in...
PC Gaming Tinkerer Throws Down The Gauntlet With $950 DIY Steam Machine
YouTuber Zac Builds unveiled a DIY Steam Machine priced at $950, featuring a Ryzen 5 5600X, Radeon RX 9060 XT, 16 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD. The system can deliver 4K gaming at 60 fps in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Spider‑Man 2 using FSR upscaling, positioning it...
Trump Mobile's 'T1 Phone' Might Actually Be Released Soon
Trump Mobile, the venture of Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, has refreshed its website and publicly displayed the gold‑trimmed T1 smartphone for the first time. The T1 features a 6.78‑inch AMOLED panel, 120 Hz refresh rate, four 50‑megapixel cameras, a...
Dyson's Latest Floor Cleaner Is a Super-Slim Electric Mop that Got My Hard Floors Sparkling in Minutes
Dyson has unveiled its newest floor‑care device, a super‑slim electric mop designed for hard‑floor surfaces. The mop combines a lightweight, low‑profile design with a high‑speed brush and a 30‑minute battery, delivering a sparkling finish in minutes. Reviewers noted its ability...
Wave Central, EVS Announce SMPTE ST 2110 Interop Collaboration
Wave Central and EVS have launched a joint interoperability program to certify the Sapphire RXD5 wireless receiver for SMPTE ST 2110 IP workflows. The effort includes testing the receiver with EVS’s Cerebrum Broadcast Control and Neuron processing platform, focusing on timing, routing, and...
The Saros 20 Is a Predictably Accomplished Addition to Roborock's Robot Vacuum Lineup, Delivering All-Round Cleaning Excellence
Roborock unveiled the Saros 20, a premium robot vacuum priced at $1,599.99, featuring the new AdaptiLift 3.0 chassis that lifts the unit over tall thresholds and hovers on thick carpets. The unit pairs with the RockDock, a self‑servicing base that empties the...
Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks ‘Improved’ With Path Tracing, And It Most Certainly Doesn’t
Nvidia claimed that enabling RTX path tracing in Capcom’s upcoming sci‑fi shooter Pragmata improves visual fidelity, showcasing side‑by‑side comparisons that emphasize more accurate shadows and reflections. Independent reviewers, however, say the RTX version looks washed out, with reduced depth and...
Okuma Launches High-Pressure Coolant System for CNC Machines
Okuma America has introduced the Okuma High‑pressure Coolant System (OHP), a new solution designed to deliver variable‑flow, high‑pressure coolant to CNC machine tools. The system provides up to 8 gallons per minute at 1,000 psi, featuring a 50‑gallon reservoir, dual 5‑micron...
I Was Checking My Old Tech Cupboard, and What I Found Was Horrifyingly Dangerous
A decade‑old iPhone 4 was found with a swollen lithium‑ion battery that could ignite a house fire. The article explains how electrolyte decomposition causes gas buildup, inflating the cell and making it unstable. Visual cues such as a bulging chassis, lifted...
Fundamentals of Proximity Sensors: Inductive Vs. Capacitive Vs. PIR
Proximity sensors—inductive, capacitive and passive infrared (PIR)—are replacing mechanical switches across factories because they detect objects without contact, eliminating wear and enabling faster cycles. Inductive sensors excel at metal detection and thrive in dusty, oily environments, while capacitive units sense...
Microsoft Raises Prices on Surface PCs Due to Skyrocketing RAM Costs
Microsoft announced price hikes across its entire Surface lineup, citing soaring DRAM costs driven by generative‑AI demand. The base 15‑inch Surface Laptop 7 now starts at $1,600, up $300 since its 2024 launch, while the top‑spec model with Snapdragon X Elite,...
From Buildings to Token Factories: Compu Dynamics CEO Steve Altizer On Why AI Is Rewriting the Data Center Design Playbook
Compu Dynamics CEO Steve Altizer says AI workloads force data centers to shift from traditional building designs to modular, factory‑built assemblies. Power density jumps from 300‑400 W/sq ft to 2,000‑4,000 W/sq ft, demanding water‑based heat rejection, liquid cooling, and flexible white space. The company...
Vinten To Showcase New Versine 240 Fluid Head, PTZ Control At 2026 NAB Show
Vinten will debut its Versine 240 fluid head and the VEGA Lite PTZ control suite at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 18‑22. The Versine 240 supports payloads up to 55 lb (25 kg), targeting live production, outside broadcast and ENG applications. VEGA Lite adds...
Say Hello to VMware Alternative Arcfra
Arcfra, a Singapore startup founded in May 2024, has quickly become a notable player in the hyper‑converged infrastructure (HCI) market. Its AECP v6.3 platform, built on the Arcfra Cloud Operating System, delivers over 11 million IOPS, 130 GiB/s bandwidth and sub‑100 µs latency, earning a...
You Can Grab LG’s B5 OLED TV for over 50 Percent Off Right Now
LG’s budget‑friendly B5 OLED TV is now available at steep discounts, with the 48‑inch model priced at $599.99 and the 55‑inch version at $799.99—both roughly 50% off their regular prices. The TV retains core OLED strengths such as deep blacks,...
Haivision Launches Falkon X4 5G Transmitters
Haivision introduced the Falkon X4, a 5G‑enabled mobile video transmitter designed for live‑sports and news remote productions. The unit features a four‑modem, 2×2 MIMO architecture with eight cellular antennas and can bond 5G, 4G, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet and LEO satellite links for resilient,...
How Starkey Is Staying Ahead of the AI Hearing-Aid Wave
Starkey has been embedding artificial intelligence into its hearing‑aid portfolio since 2017, turning a single‑purpose device into a multi‑function, personalized sound platform. The company claims its AI can tailor audio for each user, giving it a technological edge over newer...
Max Hodak’s Science Corp. Is Preparing to Place Its First Sensor in a Human Brain
Science Corp, the neurotechnology startup founded by former Neuralink president Max Hodak, has recruited Yale neurobiologist Murat Günel as a scientific adviser to oversee its first U.S. human trials of a bio‑hybrid brain‑computer interface. The company recently closed a $230 million Series C...
I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses
Meta has launched AI‑powered smart sunglasses that look like ordinary Ray‑Ban or Oakley frames but hide Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, speakers, microphones and a wide‑angle camera. The glasses feature a voice assistant that can speak in celebrity tones such as Kristen Bell,...
Core AI Holdings, Allianca Launch JV to Speed AI Data Center Delivery
Core AI Holdings and Allianca Group have launched a joint venture to fast‑track AI‑ready data center delivery, combining Core AI’s capital‑market expertise with Allianca’s turnkey construction model. The partnership promises an integrated platform that handles site selection, power planning, modular...
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NOBLELIFT unveiled NobleOne, the material‑handling industry’s first fully integrated AI forklift platform, at MODEX 2026. The system pairs AI‑driven operator coaching, advanced driver‑assist safety, and direct control of autonomous mobile robots with Gather AI’s MHE Vision camera that records every pallet move...
Data Centers Are Moving Inland, Away From some Traditional Locations
Data center construction is gravitating toward the U.S. interior, with Texas and several Midwestern states emerging as new hubs. Power cost and availability are the primary catalysts, drawing investments from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and CoreWeave. However, only a...
Northwestern and Fermilab Quantum Data Helps Build a New AI Benchmark for Quantum Calibration with NVIDIA Ising Open Models
Northwestern researchers at Fermilab's NEXUS underground lab have released a high‑dimensional superconducting qubit dataset on the American Science Cloud, marking the first globally accessible charge‑jump measurements. The data enabled NVIDIA to train its new Ising Calibration vision‑language model, which can...
Dynon Announces SkyView HDX Updates
Dynon Group unveiled a suite of updates to its SkyView HDX platform at SUN ’n FUN, targeting experimental and light‑sport aircraft. A new stand‑alone engine‑monitoring configuration launches with pricing from $4,909 for Rotax iS and $5,771 for Lycoming/Continental engines, offering...
Sigenergy Debuts High-Power PV Inverter Platform
Sigenergy has launched its first utility‑scale photovoltaic inverter, a 506 kW unit built around silicon‑carbide (SiC) MOSFETs. The inverter delivers a 1000 V AC output and features an 18‑channel maximum power point tracking architecture that minimizes shading losses. Its high‑density hardware, fast...
UPS Growing RFID Usage to Boost Shipper Visibility, Trim Manual Scans
UPS announced a U.S.-wide expansion of its RFID package‑sensing system, adding sensors to hubs later this year and offering RFID label‑printing to customers in 2026‑27. The rollout aims to eliminate nearly 20 million manual scans each day, improving visibility and delivery...
Sony’s Latest Gaming Headset Offers Great Open-Back Audio
Sony has launched the InZone H6 Air, a $199.99 wired gaming headset that adopts an open‑back architecture for a more natural soundstage. Weighing roughly 200 g, the headset borrows the ergonomic chassis of the premium H9 II and incorporates the same MDR‑MV1...
Sony Announces High-End Gaming Monitor for the Uber Sweats
Sony’s INZONE brand unveiled two premium gaming products: the H6 Air open‑back headset, priced at about $224, and the M10S II OLED monitor, a 27‑inch QHD display with a 540 Hz refresh rate and $1,535 price tag. The headset adds a detachable...
Sony Electronics Launches New InZone Gaming Gear and Gaming Monitor
Sony Electronics unveiled its InZone gaming ecosystem, introducing a wired open‑back H6 headset, an InZone M10S II 27‑inch QHD OLED monitor, a gaming mouse, and Fnatic‑branded accessories. The monitor boasts a 540 Hz refresh rate aimed at ultra‑responsive play, while the headset...
Serbia to Jointly Produce Drones with Israel, President Confirms
Serbia announced a joint venture with an Israeli defence firm to produce combat drones, a move President Aleksandar Vucic described as a 50‑50 partnership. The collaboration follows Serbia’s recent $335 million purchase of Elbit Systems drones and a $1.6 billion deal for...
Flexential to Expand Footprint with New Data Center in Atlanta, Georgia
Flexential announced a new 48,000 sq ft, 4.5 MW data center in Norcross, Georgia, slated to launch in the first half of 2028. The Norcross 2 facility will be the company’s fifth site in the Atlanta metro area, bringing its regional footprint to 800,000 sq ft...
Raymarine Pathfinder ECDIS: A Premier Maritime Navigation Solution
Raymarine has launched the Pathfinder ECDIS, a maritime navigation system positioned as both primary and backup for vessels ranging from workboats to superyachts. The solution integrates ChartWorld data services, supports UKHO AIO and ChartWorld CIO+ overlays, and offers one‑button chart...
Top 10 Magnetic Cable Connectors for Consumer Electronics
Magnetic cable connectors are gaining traction as a durable solution to protect device ports from damage caused by accidental pulls. Brands such as Promax, VCOM, and NetDot differentiate themselves through precision‑machined contacts, high‑power support up to 100 W, and multi‑protocol data...
Dukosi Chip-on-Cell Monitoring System Enables Nordic Marine Power’s PowerStack to Achieve DNV Type Approval
Nordic Marine Power’s PowerStack battery system earned DNV type approval after integrating Dukosi’s Cell Monitoring System (DKCMS). DKCMS places a chip on each cell, delivering simultaneous temperature and voltage readings with deterministic latency via the C‑SynQ contactless protocol. The per‑cell...
IONNA Rechargeries Are Coming to More than 350 Circle K Stations
IONNA, a joint venture of eight OEMs, announced a partnership with Circle K to convert more than 350 U.S. stations into its branded “Rechargery” sites. The rollout begins with 85 existing Circle K chargers, slated to be operational by year‑end, and will...
ASE Ramps up Expansion with Six New Plants as AI Drives Packaging Demand
ASE Technology Holding announced its largest expansion yet, planning construction of six new advanced‑packaging plants this year to meet surging AI‑driven demand. The company may lift its capital spending beyond the previously targeted $7 billion, with a single Kaohsiung Renwu site...
Why Integrated FPC-Based Cell Contact Solutions Are Essential to Battery Pack Manufacturing
Battery pack manufacturers are turning to flexible printed circuit (FPC)‑based cell‑contact solutions to boost energy density while maintaining safety and cost efficiency. Traditional discrete wiring is being replaced by integrated FPCs that deliver higher‑quality temperature and voltage data to the...
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Specs Leak Raises Familiar Concerns
Motorola’s upcoming Razr 70 Ultra appears to be a near‑identical refresh of the Razr 60 Ultra, with the same 7‑inch foldable display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, and triple‑camera setup. The only notable hardware change is a modest battery bump from 4,700 mAh to...
Semtech to Raise IC Prices, Offers 30-Day Window Before Changes
Semtech announced it will raise prices on selected integrated‑circuit products in its Signal Integrity Products and Advanced Mixed Signal & Wireless divisions, effective May 4, 2026. Customers have a 30‑day window until May 3 to place orders at current rates, with existing backlog...