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Philips Healthcare has issued an urgent correction notice for its Allura and Azurion interventional fluoroscopy systems after discovering a foot‑switch design flaw that can prevent or intermittently enable X‑ray imaging. The U.S. FDA classified the issue as a Class 2 recall, affecting more than 20,000 units worldwide. While the recall does not require immediate removal of the devices, Philips is urging hospitals to perform daily quality checks and report any irregularities. No adverse events have been reported to date.
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is now priced at $1,499 on Amazon, reflecting a $300 discount that brings the premium foldable under $1,500. The device adds notable upgrades over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, including the first U.S.‑market IP68 rating,...
Red Hat announced record‑breaking results in the MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmark, topping the leaderboard on multiple workloads including Qwen3‑VL, GPT‑OSS‑120B, Whisper‑Large‑v3 and Llama‑2‑70B. The company leveraged its open‑source stack—vLLM and llm‑d—on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift AI across NVIDIA...
North American industrial automation projects must consider not only PLC programming but also the power distribution panel certified to UL 891. An uncertified distribution panel can stall inspections, cause power‑quality issues, and jeopardize PLC reliability. Obtaining both UL 891 (distribution) and UL 508A...
Milpitas city council approved a $60,000 budget to distribute free smart doorbell cameras to residents on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Homeowners can voluntarily upload video clips to a police‑managed database, but officers have no automatic access to the footage. The...
Microsoft is in exclusive negotiations with Chevron and activist fund Engine No. 1 to secure a long‑term electricity off‑take from a proposed 2,500‑megawatt natural‑gas power plant in West Texas. The $7 billion project, slated for completion before 2030, would supply power to a...
Govee’s Smart A19 color‑changing LED bulbs are on sale for a four‑pack at $26.99, a $13 discount from the regular $39.99 price. Each bulb delivers 800 lumens, over 16 million colors, and can be controlled via Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth without a...
Nvidia is investing another $2 billion in Marvell, extending a series of multi‑billion‑dollar bets aimed at shaping the AI datacenter supply chain. The partnership will have Marvell produce custom XPUs and NVLink Fusion‑compatible networking, leveraging its recent acquisition of XConn’s high‑bandwidth PCIe...
AMD’s corporate vice president Madhu Rangarajan says Intel’s upcoming Xeon "Diamond Rapids" CPUs will likely omit simultaneous multithreading (SMT), giving AMD a chance to widen its lead with the soon‑to‑launch EPYC "Venice" processors. AMD’s current EPYC line already outperforms Intel’s...
Google has released the March/April 2026 software update for the LTE variants of its Pixel Watch 2, 3 and 4. The same build that debuted on Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi models (CP1A.260305.014.W4) is now available via OTA and factory images, though sideloading the Pixel...
Amid a broader RAM‑driven price surge in storage, Western Digital has slashed the price of its 1TB WD_Black SN770M SSD by 25%, positioning it as the go‑to upgrade for handheld gaming devices. The drive is fully compatible with the ASUS...
Scranton City Council approved five resolutions authorizing the city to pursue more than $7.7 million in federal and state grants. The funding request includes $1 million to modernize the police department’s real‑time crime center, $3 million for a streetscape overhaul on Pittston Avenue,...
Axe Compute Inc. completed a strategic transformation in 2025, shifting from drug discovery to an AI‑focused GPU compute and digital‑asset treasury business. The company raised $343.5 million through PIPE transactions, establishing a Strategic Compute Reserve of about 6.3 billion ATH tokens and...
Corning and Meta have broken ground on a major expansion of Corning's optical‑fiber manufacturing in Hickory, North Carolina, under a multiyear agreement worth up to $6 billion. The new capacity is expected to lift Corning's North Carolina workforce by 15‑20 percent, creating...
Ingram Micro has incorporated Samsung’s full rugged mX device suite into its Australian distribution lineup, extending coverage of IP68‑rated phones and tablets that meet MIL‑STD‑810H durability standards. The partnership builds on an existing relationship and aims to make these devices...
Sumida Components GmbH has launched a Magnetic Materials engineering platform to support power‑electronics and high‑frequency designers. The ungated site offers extensive technical data, material‑science expertise, and an online CNC core request tool for custom ferrite geometries. Integrated loss calculators, DC‑bias...
Nothing Technology, known for its transparent‑design phones and audio gear, is now planning to launch AI‑powered smart glasses in the first half of 2027. The device will feature a microphone, speakers and cameras but no built‑in display, relying on a...
The University of Saskatchewan will become the first Canadian university to own a full‑stack quantum computer, backed by roughly $1.43 million USD from Prairies Economic Development Canada and $0.30 million USD from Innovation Saskatchewan. The system, built with hardware from Rigetti Computing...
The ESR Geo Pencil, an Apple Pencil alternative, is on Amazon for $28, a 22% discount that ends tonight. The stylus works with any iPad released after 2018 and offers a 12‑hour battery life with a 20‑minute charge, magnetic attachment,...
Medical devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated, blurring the lines between engineering and information technology responsibilities, says McLaren Health Care’s Samantha Jacques, a HIMSS26 Changemaker Award winner. She argues that effective device management now demands close collaboration between clinical engineers and...
Cisco has broadened its Enterprise Agreement (EA) to cover Nutanix Cloud Platform, marking the first time the EA incorporates third‑party OEM technology. The extension gives customers predictable, protected pricing and the ability to scale Nutanix usage without renegotiating contracts. Cisco’s...
Razer has launched the Pro Type Ergo, its first split ergonomic keyboard, aimed at reducing strain and boosting productivity for office users. The device features a split QWERTY layout, a cushioned wrist rest, dual B keys, and a mini space‑bar...
Google is expanding its Certified Refurbished program, adding the Pixel 8a to an existing lineup that includes the Pixel 7a, 7, 8, 8 Pro, and 7 Pro on the Google Store. Refurbished devices are inspected, repaired with genuine Google parts, and shipped in 100 %...
Semiconductor Today’s March 2026 issue spotlights rapid advances in compound semiconductors, noting a projected market size of roughly $5.2 bn by 2031 growing at a 14% CAGR. The publication highlights the ALP‑4‑SiC project for quantum photonic circuits, new growth methods for...
Haag‑Streit has launched its Metis 3D Digital Heads‑Up Module worldwide, extending the Metis 900 microscope line with a 4K, 3‑D visualization platform. The system places a high‑resolution screen in the surgeon’s line of sight, allowing a more upright posture and reducing neck...
Brain Corp unveiled BrainOS Clean 2.0, integrating SelfPath AI into Tennant’s X‑series floor‑cleaning robots. The update lets machines autonomously generate and adjust routes, removing the need for manual training. Early deployments show 22% higher coverage, 55% greater autonomy, and deployment speeds more than...
NBA star Stephen Curry, Google’s newly appointed Performance Advisor, has teased the company’s first health‑focused wearable in a 15‑second Instagram video. The clip shows a gray‑orange band on Curry’s wrist and hints at AI‑driven features, though Google has provided no...
KRYTAR, Inc. unveiled two new 180-degree ULTRA+ hybrid couplers covering 10‑40 GHz with 3 dB coupling. The ULTRA4100400 model uses 2.4 mm connectors, while the ULTRA4100400K employs 2.92 mm K‑connectors, both offering tight amplitude (±0.9 dB) and phase (±8°) tolerances. They support 20 W average and...
Schneider Electric Federal is delivering AI‑ready data‑center solutions that address the unprecedented power density required by federal agencies. The company emphasizes turnkey, utility‑to‑the‑rack offerings and public‑private partnerships to modernize outdated infrastructure. A flagship $114 million energy‑savings performance contract at Naval Base...
Toyota Material Handling Europe unveiled Swarm Automation Transport, an automated guided vehicle system that pairs its SAI125CB counter‑balance stacker with the T‑ONE control platform. The solution can move, stack and replenish pallets of various formats, from euro to bottom‑deck, across...
Proton Camera Innovations will showcase its ultra‑compact FLEX and 4K FLEX cameras at the NAB Show, demonstrating a new stereoscopic 3D workflow that pairs two miniature lenses with a single camera‑control unit. The system provides frame‑accurate synchronization, shared power and...
Telos Alliance unveiled the Axia Pulsar, a compact AoIP mixing console, at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The 2RU unit features eight motorized faders, a touchscreen, and can expand to 16 faders with an optional module. It runs on...
Wiliot announced a Built‑On partnership with Databricks, moving its Physical AI supply‑chain platform onto the Databricks lakehouse. The shift lets the company ingest and govern massive item‑level IoT Pixel data streams in a unified environment. By leveraging Databricks’ compute and...
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) announced continued momentum for the Data Center Excellence (DCE 9000) initiative, a first‑of‑its‑kind quality‑management system standard for modern data‑center infrastructure. Backed by hyperscalers, operators and equipment suppliers, the effort targets mechanical, power and cooling systems to...
The Pentagon is evaluating a high‑energy counter‑drone laser system for deployment at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., where senior defense and state officials reside. Recent low‑altitude drone sightings near the post and the proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport...
Cartoni will unveil a universal control unit for its Lifto HP elevation system at the 2026 NAB Show, alongside the Master 30 OB, MIXO 21 fluid head, Ragno Pod riser, and encoded E‑Jibo tracker. The control unit works with major PTZ controllers, offers PoE+ power,...
Fujitsu announced plans to develop a dedicated AI inference NPU using Rapidus' 1.4 nm process, with an estimated development cost of ¥58 billion (about $363 million). The project, funded roughly two‑thirds by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, will be designed...
Microsoft and Armada have partnered to integrate Azure Local into Armada’s Galleon modular datacenters, creating a sovereign‑private‑cloud solution for edge environments. The offering lets governments and regulated industries run AI‑ready workloads in disconnected, mobile or contested settings while retaining full...
Northrop Grumman showcased its Lumberjack Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system at the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise. The drone executed fully autonomous missions through the Army’s Maven Smart System, launched the six‑pound Hatchet precision‑strike munition, and then transitioned to...
The U.S. Army conducted its first evaluation of the Hornet DE‑2, a low‑cost, AI‑enabled one‑way attack drone, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. The loitering munition can travel roughly eight miles and is designed to operate in contested electronic‑warfare...
A team from Institute of Science Tokyo and Rakuten Institute of Technology has created a compact, wearable scent‑generation device that syncs with VR headsets. The system uses a micro‑dispenser, ultrasound atomization, and an electro‑osmotic pump to blend up to eight...
TCL has slashed the price of its Tab 10 tablet to $139.99, a roughly 30% discount that positions it as a low‑cost alternative to the iPad. The 10.1‑inch FHD Android 15 device packs an octa‑core processor, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage (expandable...
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division released an upgraded version of its PULSE environmental monitoring system for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The new hardware and software broaden sensor coverage to temperature, humidity, vibration, shock and probe deflection, extending monitoring beyond the CMM...
Allen introduced the Smart Suction Go Compact bike rack, adding real‑time Bluetooth monitoring to its existing suction‑based design. The new rack confirms cup security via a mobile app, addressing driver anxiety about roof‑mounted loads. It retails for $300 USD, roughly...
Senesco Marine has selected ABB to provide full propulsion and automation systems for a new 75‑car DRBA ferry replacing the 45‑year‑old Cape Henlopen. The diesel‑electric hybrid vessel, slated to begin construction in mid‑2026, will feature ABB’s onboard DC grid, PEMS...
Blaze Entertainment unveiled the Evercade Nexus, a premium handheld retro console slated for October 2026 with pre‑orders beginning April 1. The device upgrades to a 5.89‑inch IPS screen, adds twin analog sticks, wireless headphone support, and a new EverSync local‑multiplayer feature, while...
Coherent’s datacenter bookings have surged, posting a book‑to‑bill ratio above 4× and securing most of 2026 revenue with visibility extending to 2028. The company’s new six‑inch indium phosphide (InP) production line is projected to deliver more than four times the...
REDMAGIC has refreshed its 11 Air gaming phone with a new Trace colorway that blends subtle orange highlights into a light‑grey chassis. The handset retains a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, and now boasts a battery larger...
HP Inc. is confronting a sharp rise in memory‑chip prices, which have doubled sequentially, pushing memory and storage to represent about 35% of its PC bill of materials—twice the share from the prior quarter. To mitigate the cost pressure, HP...
Zac Brown Band and Blake Shelton used Sennheiser’s Spectra wideband bidirectional wireless system during their Las Vegas residencies at Sphere and Caesar’s Palace. The system consolidated all in‑ear monitor mixes into just two RF channels, freeing spectrum and enabling a multi‑antenna network with Cat 5 cabling....
