Solidigm Targets the AI Bottleneck with Advanced Storage Tech and Ecosystem Partnerships
Solidigm, the SK Hynix‑spun off NAND specialist, is tackling the AI memory bottleneck with its high‑density flash solutions and a suite of ecosystem partnerships. The company unveiled a 122‑terabyte QLC SSD and plans to double that capacity, promising lower power consumption and higher I/O efficiency. By aligning with Nvidia’s inference‑focused SuperPod, Vast Data, MinIO and AIC, Solidigm positions its SSDs close to GPUs to feed data‑intensive workloads. The technology is already powering Pixar’s real‑time animation pipelines, illustrating its impact beyond data centers.
APEC 2026: AmberSemi’s Direct 48V-to-Load Architecture With CEO Thar Casey
AmberSemi announced a direct‑48‑volt‑to‑load power architecture for AI data centers, eliminating intermediate conversion steps and promising dramatically higher efficiency. The solution achieves a sub‑2‑millimeter Z‑height—down to 1.68 mm—and can scale beyond 10,000 amps, far surpassing trench‑FET and IVR offerings. The company taped...
ACM Prize in Computing Honors Matei Zaharia for Foundational Contributions to Data and Machine Learning Systems
The ACM announced Matei Zahara as the 2026 recipient of the ACM Prize in Computing, recognizing his pioneering work on distributed data systems that power large‑scale machine learning and AI. The $250,000 award, funded by Infosys, highlights his creation of...
Inside the Challenging Development of a Low-Friction Micropump
Trelleborg Medical Solutions engineered a 15 mm, lubricant‑free micropump for wearable drug delivery, delivering 2‑10 µL per dose. The project required a novel LSR material that bonded to a PBT housing on one side while remaining ultra‑low friction on the other, and...
NAB Show: Proton Camera Innovations To Launch Proton Pro Minicam
Proton Camera Innovations unveiled the Proton Pro, a 30 mm × 30 mm × 49 mm, 79‑gram miniature broadcast camera at the NAB Show. Built around a 2/3‑inch global shutter sensor, it eliminates rolling‑shutter distortion in high‑speed sports shots. The camera ships ready for professional workflows with...
Apple's Fanciest Watch Is $100 Off
Apple has slashed the price of its top‑tier Apple Watch Ultra 3, offering the GPS + cellular model for $700 on Amazon—a $100 discount from the $799 list price. The deal applies to the Natural Titanium and Black Titanium variants, both featuring the...
NAB Show: Kokusai Denki To Feature New, Affordable 4K Broadcast Camera
Kokusai Denki Electric America will unveil the Z‑HD6500‑S1, an affordable native 4K broadcast camera, and the RU‑2500JY remote control panel at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The camera uses a 2/3‑inch UHD sensor and global‑shutter technology, mirroring the...
Aria Networks Raises $125M and Debuts Its Approach for AI-Optimized Networks
Aria Networks, founded by former Apstra CEO Mansour Karam, announced the general availability of its Deep Networking platform and disclosed a $125 million funding round led by Sutter Hill Ventures, Atreides Management, Valor Equity Partners and Eclipse Ventures. The platform...
Tesla’s New Supercharger for Business Tool Reveals $940,000 All-In Price
Tesla has unveiled a public configurator for its Supercharger for Business program, showing a fixed $500,000 hardware price and a total all‑in cost of roughly $940,000 for an eight‑stall V4 site. The tool also projects location‑specific ROI, ranging from a...
More On Batteries, Or How To Grow Lemons In Vermont
The author explores modern portable battery power stations—like Anker Solix, Bluetti and Jackery—and shows how they enable off‑grid greenhouse operations in Vermont, providing heating, water circulation, and monitoring without noisy generators. By coupling these batteries with small solar panels and...
These AI-Powered Guide Dogs Don't Just Lead, They Talk
Binghamton University researchers have built a robot guide dog that uses GPT‑4 to converse with visually impaired users, offering route planning and real‑time verbal navigation cues. The system was demonstrated at AAAI 2026 and tested with seven legally blind participants who...
It’s iPhone Speculation Time: Flips, Flaps — and Fold
Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold is back in the spotlight as Nikkei warns of engineering snags that could push launch to 2027, while Bloomberg‑cited analyst Mark Gurman insists the device remains on track for a September debut alongside the Pro models....
TikTok Investing $1.16 Billion for Second Data Center in Finland
TikTok announced a €1 billion ($1.16 billion) investment to build a second data center in Lahti, Finland, with an initial 50 MW capacity that can scale to 128 MW. The project is part of ByteDance’s broader €12 billion ($14.02 billion) European data‑sovereignty initiative aimed at keeping...
5 Burning Questions About Elon Musk’s Terafab Chip Partnership with Intel
Intel announced it will work closely with Elon Musk on the ambitious Terafab project, a joint chip‑development and fabrication effort by SpaceX and Tesla aimed at delivering a 1‑terawatt, ultra‑high‑performance fab. The partnership remains vague, with no SEC filings confirming...
TI Breaks Down High-Voltage DC Power in Data Centers
NVIDIA is championing a move to 800‑V high‑voltage DC (HVDC) distribution in AI‑driven data centers, pushing power per rack beyond 100 kW toward 500 kW. The strategy relocates AC‑DC conversion to external sidecar modules, freeing rack space and improving efficiency by up...
LAX Transforms the Travel Experience with Daktronics Video Display System Upgrade at Tom Bradley International Terminal
Los Angeles World Airports has chosen Daktronics to install more than 30 high‑resolution LED displays forming seven media walls in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The upgrade will cover over 15,000 square feet and display roughly 300 million pixels, enhancing wayfinding,...
Goodbye £600 Vacuums: Aldi Launches a Model Under £40
Aldi has introduced its Cyclonic Stick Vacuum Cleaner at £44.99 (about $56), positioning it well below the $200 price tag of comparable Dyson and Shark models. The vacuum offers two suction settings, a 180-degree swivel head and a suite of...
TikTok Doubles Down on Finland With Second €1B Data Center
TikTok announced a €1 billion ($1.16 billion) investment to build a new data center in Lahti, Finland, marking its second major facility in the country after a similar spend in Kouvola. The Lahti site will start with 50 MW of power capacity and...
AMD Reveals $899 Price Tag for Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 — First Dual-Cache X3D CPU Is $200 More Expensive than the...
AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, its first dual‑cache X3D processor, with a launch price of $899—about $200 more than the standard 9950X3D. The chip targets enthusiasts who demand top‑tier gaming performance and high‑core‑count workloads, while also narrowing the price gap between...
Google Pixel Bests iPhone and Samsung in Repairability Name-and-Shame Report
The Public Interest Research Group’s 2026 "Failing the Fix" report grades U.S. smartphones on repairability, placing Motorola at the top with a B+ and Google Pixel just ahead of Samsung and Apple with a C‑. Apple receives a D‑ and...
Ericsson, Orange Maroc Promote Private 5G
Ericsson and Orange Maroc have teamed up to build a private 5G laboratory in Marrakech, showcasing advanced radio and core technologies for B2B use cases. The testbed will demonstrate connectivity solutions for logistics, utilities, energy, mining and port operations, supporting Morocco's...
What the Ongoing AI Chip War Really Means for Business Leaders
The AI infrastructure landscape is shifting as Huawei challenges Nvidia's long‑standing dominance with its Ascend chips. While Nvidia’s H100 GPUs remain the performance benchmark, Huawei’s "good enough" chips are gaining traction, especially in China where export restrictions limit Nvidia supply....
Samsung Restocking Galaxy Z TriFold on April 10 in US Stores and Online
Samsung announced a final restock of its Galaxy Z TriFold for April 10, available both online at Samsung.com and in select Samsung Experience stores nationwide. The device, launched in the U.S. in January and discontinued by March, will be offered at a...
Mitsubishi Corp. Opens Free Trial Data Center to Boost AI Deployment
Mitsubishi Corp. has opened a free‑to‑use data‑center facility near Tokyo, allowing companies to bring their own servers for performance and cooling tests. The lab focuses on evaluating processing speeds and advanced liquid‑cooling technologies that are still rare in Japan. By...
Taiwan Chip Industry Calls for Helium, LNG Reserves Amid Iran War Risks
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) urged the Taiwanese government to build strategic reserves of helium and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and to consider reopening nuclear power plants. The call follows heightened risk that the ongoing Iran‑related conflict could choke...
Transparent Conductive Film Provides Electromagnetic-Wave Shield
Panasonic Industry introduced FineX, a high‑transparency, low‑resistance flexible transparent conductive film designed for electromagnetic‑wave shielding. The product uses ultra‑fine copper‑mesh microfabrication to deliver ultra‑low electrical resistance while maintaining high optical transmissivity. Supplied in roll format with a pre‑applied optical clear...
Motorola Slapped Sudden Price Increases on the Moto G Series Right After Its New Model Went Live
Motorola raised the U.S. prices of its 2026 Moto G lineup hours after launching the $499 Moto G Stylus. The Moto G Play jumped from $179 to $249, the Moto G from $199 to $299, and the Moto G Power from $299 to $399, each seeing roughly $100...
Corsair Announces New Frame Cases, and One Comes with a Classy Wood Finish
Corsair has refreshed its Frame 4000 series with two new mid‑tower cases: the 4000X RS, which adds a built‑in RGB front panel, and the 4000D Wood RS, featuring a walnut or oak wood front. Both models retain the series’ tempered‑glass side panel and...
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat Can Help Lower Your Energy Bills, and It’s Down to $62
Amazon has reduced the price of its Smart Thermostat to $61.99, an $18 discount that marks the lowest cost of the year. The device learns user habits, offers geofencing, remote scheduling, and energy‑usage tracking through a mobile app. Integrated with...
Vishay Intertechnology 2-Way Wilkinson Divider/Combiner Increases Efficiency, Saves Space in Aerospace, Defense and Connectivity Applications
Vishay Intertechnology has launched the WLKN-000, a 2‑way Wilkinson power divider/combiner targeting aerospace, defense and high‑frequency connectivity markets. The component covers 15‑20 GHz, delivering insertion loss below 0.5 dB and return loss of 10‑15 dB in a compact 1817 surface‑mount package. Its integrated...
Intel Updates Arc Graphics Driver with 'Gaming Support' For the GPU Gamers Aren't Getting
Intel released a new driver update that adds explicit gaming support for its Arc Pro B70 and B65 GPUs, which are built on the G31 silicon originally intended for gaming. The driver leverages optimisations from the Arc B580’s Xe2 architecture, but the G31’s...
Supermicro 'Committed to Protecting America’s Advanced Technologies and Intellectual Property' As Investigation Into Former Employees over Alleged AI Tech Shipments...
Supermicro, a leading U.S. server maker, is under investigation after three former employees were charged with conspiring to ship AI servers to China in violation of export laws. The DOJ alleges that between 2024 and 2025 the employees facilitated about...
Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro and $200 Credit at $421 Off, Galaxy S25 FE $150 Off, Chargers,...
Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available on Amazon as a 256 GB bundle with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and a $200 Amazon gift card, delivering $421 in total savings. The same site also lists the unlocked Galaxy S25 FE lineup at least $150 off, with prices...
Logitech Superstrike vs Razer Viper V4 Pro: The Battle for the Competitive Crown
Logitech’s G Pro X2 Superstrike introduces true analogue switches, aiming to shave milliseconds off click registration for low‑time‑to‑kill shooters. Razer counters with the Viper V4 Pro, a lighter 49‑g mouse featuring a 50,000‑dpi Focus Pro sensor, up to 180 hours of battery life and a more premium...
Gunnar Optiks Collabs with CD Projekt Red on Cyberpunk Dex Glasses
Gunnar Optiks has teamed up with CD Projekt Red to launch the Cyberpunk Dex glasses, a $125 accessory inspired by the Night City fixer Dexter DeShawn from Cyberpunk 2077. The limited‑edition frames blend blue‑light filtering technology with the game’s iconic aesthetic,...
6 Of The Best Soundbars For Audiophiles, According To Audiophiles
The article reviews six premium soundbars that aim to satisfy audiophiles, highlighting models from Sennheiser, JBL, KEF, Yamaha, Samsung and Devialet. Prices range from roughly $1,300 for the JBL Bar 1300 mk2 to about $2,800 for Yamaha’s True X Surround 90A, reflecting a market...
Pliant to Highlight New Wireless Intercom Accessories at 2026 NAB Show
Pliant Technologies will showcase a suite of new wireless intercom accessories at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, running April 18‑22. The lineup includes SmartBoom headsets with USB‑C connectivity, a 10‑bay MicroCom XR battery‑only charger, a multi‑device interface cable, and a three‑RT...
Long-Duration Batteries Are a Winner in the AI Boom
Long‑duration energy‑storage technologies are gaining traction as AI‑driven data centers seek rapid, multi‑day power solutions. Form Energy secured contracts to deliver iron‑air batteries for Crusoe and a record‑size Google site, while Eos highlighted zinc‑based batteries as its fastest‑growing segment. A...
University of Utah’s ‘AI Supercomputer’ Set to Come Online This Summer
The University of Utah is launching a $50 million AI‑focused supercomputing ecosystem this summer, expanding its computing power by roughly 3.5 times. The system, built with NVIDIA chips and operated by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, will be shared across state universities, startups, and...
I Took the Sonos Play to the Park, and You Should Too (While It's Hot, Anyway)
Sonos Play, typically marketed as a home speaker, proves its portability during a rare early‑year heatwave in London. Priced at $299 across Best Buy, Walmart and Sonos.com, the unit delivers full‑range sound without needing high volume. Its Automatic Trueplay system adapts audio...
Minnesota PUC Approves Utility Battery Program While Deferring VPP Decisions
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s CapacityConnect Phase 2, authorizing up to 200 MW of utility‑owned battery storage. The order obliges Xcel to submit a technical and financial benefits evaluation within 180 days and detailed distributed‑resource estimates by November 2027. While...
How Remote SIM Management Is Transforming Industrial IoT Operations
Remote SIM management platforms give industrial IoT operators a centralized dashboard to activate, deactivate, and monitor cellular SIMs without field visits. By leveraging eSIM/eUICC standards, firms can steer networks, manage APNs, and receive real‑time alerts, cutting downtime and service costs....
LoRa Alliance Lays Out Its Case for LoRaWAN as a Mainstream ‘Massive IoT’ Connectivity Layer
The LoRa Alliance is rebranding LoRaWAN from a niche LPWAN to a mainstream, plug‑and‑play connectivity layer for massive IoT. It frames LoRaWAN as the “fourth pillar” of global wireless, alongside cellular, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, emphasizing open standards and unlicensed spectrum....
Emobi and DIMO Deliver Customized Plug & Charge-Enabled EV Charging for Fleets
Emobi and DIMO have introduced a Plug & Charge‑enabled device that lets electric‑vehicle fleets use ISO 15118 digital certificates without automaker‑issued credentials. The solution, built on Emobi’s JustPlug platform and DIMO’s aftermarket bridge device, issues fleet‑level certificates directly to vehicles, bypassing firmware updates...
Read the April 8, 2026 Issue of Radio World
The April 8, 2026 issue of Radio World features an Audio Processing Buyer’s Guide and showcases new gear from Angry, Aqua, DHD, Lawo, Omnia, Orban, Thimeo, Wheatstone, and WorldCast. It also examines industry dynamics such as the surge in non‑commercial educational (NCE) stations,...
Intellian Unveils Future Military and Aerospace Antenna Technologies at Satellite 2026
Intellian Technologies showcased a suite of next‑generation antenna solutions at Satellite 2026, highlighting a 2.4 m fly‑away antenna that can simultaneously operate on X‑band and Mil Ka‑band for communications‑on‑the‑pause missions. The company also previewed an L‑band antenna family for UAVs and USVs, a...
Closing Care Gaps with Wearables
American College of Cardiology (ACC) Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt warned that wearable devices that flag disease risk must do more than alert users—they need to steer patients toward appropriate care pathways. As wearables become capable of detecting early...
Bluefin Pairs With Agile on a Ticketing Point-of-Sale Service
Bluefin Payment Systems has expanded its partnership with Agile Ticketing Solutions to include the PAX A35 Android point‑of‑sale terminal, adding support for EMV, NFC, magstripe and QR code payments. Agile will also offer the PAX A77 device through Bluefin accounts,...
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Motorola’s Next Razr Ultra Leaks in Wood-Grain and Purple-Blue Colors, and I Can’t Wait [Gallery]
Motorola’s upcoming Razr 70 Ultra—global counterpart to the US‑bound Razr Ultra—has been spotted in two fresh color finishes: Cocoa Wood and Orient Blue Alcantara. The renders, shared by leak site OnLeaks, suggest a slightly thicker chassis than earlier CAD images and omit...
Is the Space Industry Too Dependent on a Small Group of Semiconductor and Electronics Suppliers?
The space sector relies on a handful of semiconductor and electronics vendors, not the broader global chip market. Radiation tolerance, long‑life qualification, and stringent testing shrink the usable pool to a few trusted names such as Microchip, Renesas, Teledyne and...