XPENG, Fuyao Group Deepen Cooperation
XPENG announced a strategic partnership with Fuyao Group to mass‑produce an AI‑powered dimming privacy glass for its new GX flagship SUV. The glass, the world’s first privacy solution integrated with AI smart‑dimming technology, has entered mass production and delivery. XPENG CEO He Xiaopeng unveiled the GX as a “physical AI” flagship, blending robotaxi driving, flying‑car safety redundancy, and embodied‑intelligence chip architecture. The collaboration highlights XPENG’s drive to embed advanced AI hardware into vehicle interiors.
Seeds | Henan State-Owned Assets + Luxshare Precision Jointly Invest in a 10-Billion-Yuan Robotics Company
EngineAI Robotics Technology Co. closed a $200 million Series B round, lifting its valuation above 10 billion yuan (≈$1.4 billion). The round was co‑led by Henan Investment Group’s Huirong Fund and Luxshare Precision, with participation from numerous state‑backed platforms and family offices. Henan plans...
Armenia Pushes Semiconductor Ambitions as Part of High-Tech Growth Strategy
Armenia announced draft state programmes to build a semiconductor ecosystem by the early 2030s, aiming to boost R&D, engineering capacity and talent pipelines. The plan follows a 2025 cooperation agreement with the United States that includes support for chips, robotics...
Tests Show $30,000 AI GPUs Are Terrible Password Crackers — RTX 5090 Gaming GPU Outperforms Nvidia H200 and AMD MI300X
A Specops study benchmarked Nvidia’s H200, AMD’s MI300X and Nvidia’s RTX 5090 using Hashcat across five common hashing algorithms. Despite costing around $30,000, the AI‑focused H200 and MI300X fell behind the consumer‑grade RTX 5090, which was on average 20% faster than the...
Samsung's Next SoC Continues, as Alleged Exynos 2700 Performance Data Surfaces
Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2700 SoC, built on a 2 nm process, surfaced in a leaked Geekbench test showing a 10‑core CPU with a peak clock of roughly 2.88 GHz and an Xclipse 970 GPU. Rumors suggest a 12% overall performance gain over the Exynos 2600,...
Renewable Surge Fuels Multi-Year Boom to India's Power Equipment Industry: Report
JP Morgan’s latest report flags a multi‑year upcycle for India’s power‑equipment sector, driven by the country’s aggressive renewable‑energy targets and a surge in transmission spending. Annual transmission capex is projected at $8‑9 billion, while the emerging HVDC market could generate $14‑15 billion in...
Specs Inc. Partners with Qualcomm for Next-Generation Smart Glasses
Specs Inc., the Snap subsidiary, announced a multi‑year strategic partnership with Qualcomm to power its next‑generation, standalone see‑through smart glasses using Snapdragon XR system‑on‑chip technology. The collaboration promises edge‑AI processing, low‑power computing and a predictable roadmap for developers, with a...
Sponsored: The Chip as the New Core: How Server Providers Are Powering AI Conversations in the Data Center
AI is driving a fundamental shift in data‑center design, placing semiconductor chips at the core of infrastructure strategy. Specialized GPUs and accelerators demand far greater power and cooling, prompting server providers to become strategic partners in chip selection and thermal...
Sponsored: Ablecom Launches 130kW-Ready Cooling Solutions for High-Density Computing
Ablecom unveiled its AbleRack enclosure and AbleCool rear‑door heat exchanger to address the industry’s move toward 130 kW‑per‑rack servers. The heavy‑duty AbleRack can bear a static load of 2,500 kg, features 80% perforated panels, and meets Zone 4 seismic standards. AbleCool offers modular,...
Japan Approves Additional 631.5 Billion Yen for Chipmaker Rapidus
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (about $4.2 bn) for chipmaker Rapidus, bringing total government R&D support to 2.354 trillion yen (~$15.7 bn). The funding is aimed at accelerating Rapidus’s development of 2‑nanometre logic semiconductors, with mass...
Governor Hochul Announces NY Creates Begins Installation of the First Major Tool for High NA EUV Lithography Center at Albany...
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of installation of Tokyo Electron’s 300 mm wafer coater/developer, the LITHIUS Pro DICE, at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex. The tool is the first major piece for the upcoming High NA EUV Lithography Center, North America’s only publicly owned...
Pixel Users Report Phones Freezing on Startup Screen After Latest Google Update, Company Responds
Following the March 2026 over‑the‑air update, numerous Pixel owners reported their phones stuck in a bootloop, displaying only the Google “G” logo. The problem spans flagship and mid‑range models—including Pixel 6, 7, 8 Pro, and 10 series—rendering devices unusable. Google has publicly confirmed...
Japan Bets $16 Billion to Propel Rapidus in Global AI Chip Race
Japan approved an additional $4 billion in subsidies for Rapidus Corp., raising total government support to $16.3 billion through March 2027. The funding is earmarked to accelerate Rapidus’s AI chip production for early client Fujitsu and follows a positive review of its Hokkaido...
NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 Demo Video Briefly Taken Down Because YouTube’s Take Down Process Sucks
NVIDIA’s promotional video for its upcoming DLSS 5 upscaling technology was briefly removed from YouTube after an Italian broadcaster, La7, filed an automated copyright claim on the footage. The claim triggered a platform‑wide takedown of every video containing the trailer, even...
Autel Showcases Ultra-Fast EV Charging in Thailand, Combining 780A High-Current Performance with Seamless App Experience
Autel Energy demonstrated its ultra‑fast MaxiCharger lineup in Bangkok, delivering up to 960 kW (780 A) through liquid‑cooled cables. In a live test, a Zeekr 009 jumped from 20% to 80% state‑of‑charge in just 10 minutes, matching the time needed for a coffee...
AMD Ryzen 9 7900x 12 Core/24 Thread Processor for $199.99+tax for Amazon Prime Members at Woot
AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 7900X 12‑core processor is now listed on Woot for $199.99 plus tax, a steep drop from the recent $239.99 price. The offer includes free shipping for Amazon Prime members, making a high‑end desktop CPU more accessible. The deal...
A Multifunctional Terahertz Metadevice Enabled by Single-Layer VO2 : From Ultra-Broadband to Dual-Narrowband Perfect Absorption
Researchers have demonstrated a terahertz metamaterial absorber that switches between ultra‑broadband and dual‑narrowband perfect absorption using a single vanadium dioxide (VO₂) layer. In its metallic phase, the device delivers over 90% absorption from 4.10 to 12.58 THz, covering an absolute bandwidth...
AI Demand Is so High, AWS Customers Are Trying to Buy Out Its Entire Capacity
Amazon Web Services’ AI chip business is experiencing unprecedented demand, with customers attempting to purchase all of the 2026 Graviton capacity. AWS added 3.9 GW of power in 2025 and plans to double its total power capacity by 2027, yet it...
Thailand: Tripartite Collaboration Strengthens Semiconductor Ambitions
Thailand has signed a Memorandum of Understanding linking a leading semiconductor firm, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and Mahanakorn University of Technology. The agreement, witnessed by senior officials from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and...
Army Corps Reviews Google Data Center Proposal, Seeks Public Input
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District is reviewing a Google‑backed proposal to build a 1.43 million‑square‑foot data center in Arkansas. The plan would consume over 100 megawatts of power—roughly the electricity used by all 88,000 households in Little Rock—and...
Iowa Mowbotics Brings AI-Driven Lawn Care Into Daily Life With a Focus on Time and Practical Value
Iowa Mowbotics, founded in 2024 by sixth‑generation farmer Schyler Bardole, offers AI‑driven robotic mowing systems for residential and commercial properties. The mowers combine GPS mapping, obstacle detection and app‑based monitoring to operate autonomously, promising consistent upkeep with minimal human input....
NATO Ally Taps Red Cat’s Black Widow Drones for Next-Gen Defense
Red Cat Holdings’ Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system has won a contract from an unnamed NATO ally after a competitive tender. The sUAS will be deployed in 2026 to augment the ally’s short‑range air‑defence and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance...
First Data Center Project Enters Federal 'FAST' Permitting Program
A Virginia data center expansion has become the first project to receive FAST‑41 coverage, a federal permitting program originally limited to energy, transportation and broadband sectors. The designation, part of the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, offers a coordinated,...
PJM Targets 15 Gigawatts of New Power for Data Center Boom
PJM Interconnection, the operator of the 13‑state eastern U.S. grid, has filed an emergency proposal seeking 15 gigawatts of new power to meet the surge in electricity demand from AI‑driven data centers. The plan calls for matching data‑center projects with new...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM): The Best Under-The-Radar AI Stock in Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Portfolio?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) dominates roughly 70% of the global foundry market and leads advanced‑node production at 7 nm and below. Its $5.51 billion stake in billionaire Ken Fisher’s portfolio highlights the chipmaker’s appeal as an AI‑related play, even though it designs...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM): The Best Under-The-Radar AI Stock in Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Portfolio?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is highlighted as the sixth AI stock in billionaire Ken Fisher’s portfolio, with a $5.51 billion stake. The company commands roughly 70% of the global foundry market and dominates advanced‑node production (7nm and below) for chip...
US Lawmakers Seek to Block China’s DUV Lithography Access
Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers introduced the MATCH Act to block Chinese chipmakers from acquiring deep‑ultraviolet (DUV) immersion lithography systems, related parts, and servicing. The bill coordinates export controls with allies, targeting firms such as SMIC, CXMT, Huawei, Hua Hong and YMTC,...
Electric, Diesel, or CNG? MOOG Tech Lets You Pick All of the Above, on Just ONE Machine!
MOOG’s ZQUIP platform lets a single heavy‑equipment unit switch between diesel, natural‑gas (CNG), battery‑electric and even hydrogen modules. The modular power pods can be swapped on‑site, enabling fleets to transition to lower‑carbon fuels without purchasing separate machines. Engineers on the...
Apple Gaining Market Share In PCs, Smartphones
Apple is expanding its foothold in both the personal computer and smartphone markets, propelled by the newly launched MacBook Neo and the iPhone 17. The latest IDC data shows Apple’s PC share rising to roughly 8% in Q1 2026, while...
AI Infrastructure Budgets Set to Triple as Demand Soars: Deloitte
Deloitte’s latest report finds AI infrastructure spending will triple for most U.S. enterprises by 2028 as automation demand surges. The survey of 515 firms shows nearly half are running more than 30 AI pilots, and Deloitte projects 70% will have...
Anchorage Blocks New Data Centers in ‘Residential Zones’
Anchorage’s City Council approved a 10‑2 ordinance that bars new data centers from being built in residential zones, limiting them to commercial and industrial districts. The measure introduces a mandatory public‑review process and requires utilities to assess water, wastewater, and...
Leveraging Heterogeneous Computing Architecture to Power AI Solutions
Intel and Wipro announced a strategic partnership that combines Intel’s heterogeneous computing architecture—Xeon CPUs, GPUs, AMX matrix extensions and Scalable Vector Search—with Wipro’s consulting and integration services to deliver AI solutions from edge devices to the cloud. The collaboration aims...
Intel Secures Google Cloud and AI Infrastructure Deal
Intel and Google have sealed a multi‑year deal to power Google Cloud’s next‑generation AI and general‑purpose workloads with Intel’s upcoming Xeon CPUs and co‑designed infrastructure processing units (IPUs). The partnership extends Google’s deployment of Xeon‑based C4 and N4 instances while...
Tight Hips After Riding? This Compression Wrap Was Made for Cyclists Like Us
The Hyperice Normatec Elite Hips is a $599 portable air‑compression wrap designed for cyclists’ tight hips, glutes, IT bands, and lower back. Weighing 3.4 lb with up to four hours of battery life, it offers seven pressure levels, Bluetooth control, and...
At ISC West, Aliro Proved It's Real
Aliro’s 1.0 access‑control standard received certification and debuted with hardware on the ISC West floor after two years of development and more than 650 working‑group hours. The Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Convergence Room attracted 54 senior leaders, including CEOs of SIA and...
Garmin May Be Working on a Whoop Competitor
Garmin appears to be developing a new wearable called "CIRQA," hinted at by a February trademark filing and a briefly visible store page. The band is described as tracking physical parameters, recovery from stress, alertness, and performance—features that mirror Whoop’s...
Tech Bills of the Week: Boosting Export Controls; AI-Focused Workforce Development; and More
Congress introduced a suite of technology‑focused bills aimed at tightening export controls, modernizing workforce training, and bolstering critical research. The MATCH Act would align U.S. and allied semiconductor export rules to block adversaries, while a bipartisan measure extends the statute...
South Korea Moves to Curb the Meteoritic Rise of DRAM and PC Hardware Prices
South Korea is rolling out policies to soften the surge in DRAM and PC hardware prices driven by the AI boom. The government aims to expand recycling programs that will refurbish roughly 22,000 computers in 2025 for distribution to vulnerable...
5 IT Funding Deals to Watch: April 6 – 10, 2026
Nvidia deployed $2 billion into Marvell and took a seat on SiFive’s cap table, cementing its strategy to own every layer of the AI hardware stack. SiFive closed a $400 million Series G, valuing the RISC‑V chip designer at $3.65 billion and accelerating data‑center...
DAF Takes Steps for Potential Alaskan AI Data Centers
The Department of the Air Force is advancing plans to build one or more advanced artificial‑intelligence data centers at three Alaska installations. The initiative targets locations that can leverage the state’s cold climate and abundant renewable power. These facilities will...
Ukraine Fields Helsing HX-2 UAVs: First Videos Surface
Ukraine’s 59th Assault Brigade has begun fielding German‑made Helsing HX‑2 attack drones alongside the older HF‑1 model. The first frontline video shows the HX‑2 launched from a catapult striking tanks, artillery and supply trucks up to 100 km away. Analysts describe...
AI Chip Export Drive Stalls Inside Commerce Department
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is struggling to keep pace with President Trump’s push to expand U.S. AI‑chip exports. Turnover has hit roughly 20% of rulemaking and licensing staff, and tighter, hands‑on license reviews have stretched...
I Used This EcoFlow Battery to Run My 3,000-Sq-Ft Home in a Blackout - Here's How It Kept My AC...
EcoFlow’s Delta Pro Ultra X (DPUX) paired with the Smart Home Panel 3 delivers a modular, whole‑home battery backup capable of 12‑36 kW output and up to 180 kWh storage. In real‑world tests during two hot‑weather outages, the system kept a 3,000‑sq‑ft house—including two air...
Wi-Fi 7 Sounds Like the Obvious Upgrade Until You Learn What Wi-Fi 6E Already Does
Wi‑Fi 6E opened the 6 GHz band, giving homes a cleaner, less congested spectrum while keeping the same 9.6 Gbps theoretical ceiling as Wi‑Fi 6. Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) raises the peak to 46 Gbps, doubles channel width to 320 MHz, adds 4096‑QAM and Multi‑Link Operation, but real‑world...
I Tested Milwaukee’s Flagship Cordless Hammer Drill for a Year. Here’s Why It Became My Go-To.
Popular Mechanics’ Tony Carrick and John Gilpatrick spent a year testing Milwaukee’s flagship M18 2904 cordless hammer drill and concluded it is their go‑to tool. The drill delivers 2,100 RPM and 1,400 in‑lb of torque, enough to bore 5/8‑inch holes through concrete without...
AI Chips Could Get Faster with 30-Nanometer Embedded Memory that Cuts Data Shuttling
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have demonstrated a 30‑nanometer logic‑embedded memory stack using aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN) and ultra‑thin platinum electrodes. By heat‑treating the lower electrode, they preserved crystal alignment, allowing the memory to retain high performance even...
Uniden R7 Radar Detector: Why Our Favorite Model Delivers the Best Protection for the Price
The Uniden R7 radar detector earned the Best Overall title in a recent review, positioning it as the top mid‑priced option for everyday drivers. It delivers 360‑degree coverage with dual antennas, a rear‑balance feature, and a GPS‑based red‑light and speed‑camera...
Keychron Shares 3D Keyboard Blueprints on GitHub, Opening Hardware to Modders
Keychron has released the 3D design files for its popular mechanical keyboards on GitHub, making cases, plates and keycaps publicly editable. The source‑available files are provided in detailed .STEP format, enabling hobbyists to modify dimensions, materials or 3D‑print accessories. While...
Why Qualcomm Is Leveraging Hackathons as a Marketing Channel
Qualcomm is turning hackathons into a direct marketing channel by teaming with Hackster.io to showcase its Arduino UNO Q single‑board computer, launched in November 2025. The competition offers developers free UNO Q devices, a share of a $20,000 prize pool,...
Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending April 11, 2026
The quantum computing sector is moving from experimental labs to real‑world deployments, with major cloud providers now offering on‑demand quantum processors for commercial workloads. Governments and industry consortia are accelerating post‑quantum cryptography initiatives to safeguard data against future quantum attacks....