Posifa’s New Battery Thermal Event Sensors Offer 100 Ms Response and 15-Year Service Life for EVs
Posifa Technologies launched the PGS5100 series, a MEMS‑based hydrogen sensor that detects thermal‑event off‑gassing in electric‑vehicle battery packs within 100 ms and is rated for a 15‑year service life. The sensor covers a 0–25 % hydrogen range, includes built‑in humidity and pressure compensation, and communicates via MODBUS‑RTU. Compared with the older PGS4100, response time is tenfold faster, and the design avoids the degradation issues of catalytic sensors. Samples are available now for OEM integration.
Starlink Shuts Down Its GPS-Style Cheat Code. Researchers May Unlock It Anyway.
SpaceX's Starlink has abruptly disabled the location‑data feature that let users access its satellite‑based positioning and navigation (PNT) service via the mobile app. The move comes despite growing interest in Starlink as a resilient alternative to GPS, which is increasingly...
The Memory Wall Is Real, Here Is the Door
The global DRAM shortage, driven by AI‑centric demand, is expected to linger until 2030, with prices up 172% year‑over‑year and OpenAI alone consuming roughly 40% of output. New fabs from SK Hynix, Micron and Samsung won’t deliver relief until 2027‑2028,...
Finding Studs Used to Be Torture Until I Spent $12 on a StudPop
The StudPop magnetic stud finder, priced at $11.95, offers a simple, battery‑free alternative to pricey electronic models. Using a powerful neodymium magnet and a plastic indicator, it locates studs in about a minute with virtually no false positives. The tool’s...
MSP-Focussed Virtuozzo Goes All-In on AI
Virtuozzo has consolidated its hyper‑converged products into the Virtuozzo Infrastructure System (V/IS) and positioned it as an AI‑centric platform. The solution lets managed service providers (MSPs) deliver AI‑as‑a‑Service and GPU‑as‑a‑Service with built‑in metering, promising 60‑80% lower total cost of ownership...
SOSV Deep Tech Live – The Atomic Architect: Rick Gottscho on Plasma’s Role in Semiconductor Fabrication & Physical AI Infrastructure
The SOSV Deep Tech Live event on June 2 will feature Rick Gottscho, former CTO of Lam Research, discussing how plasma technology is reshaping semiconductor fabrication as Moore's Law stalls. Gottscho will explore the physics behind plasma processing, its impact on...
Industrial Security, Thermal Management and Longevity for Edge Controllers
AutomationDirect’s C2‑NRed module brings Node‑Red edge functionality to Click Plus PLCs without requiring a separate gateway. It runs an embedded Linux environment alongside the deterministic PLC scan cycle, communicating over the backplane while keeping control logic isolated. The module offers native...
Cobalt Digital to Showcase IPMX/ST 2110 Ecosystem at BroadcastAsia 2026
Cobalt Digital will showcase its full IPMX/ST 2110 ecosystem at BroadcastAsia 2026, featuring the blueCORE 1RU signal processor, PACIFIC decoder, new openGear cards, and a suite of IP‑enabled monitors, multiviewers, converters and gateways. The blueCORE unit combines audio and video...
The Private Cloud Crunch
AI‑driven workloads are straining global memory supplies, creating a private‑cloud crunch that raises costs and extends lead times. While hyperscale public providers have buffered the shock through long‑term component contracts, organizations that rely on private clouds face higher expenses, delayed...
Developer Eyes Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, for New Data Center Development
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is evaluating a potential data‑center project on a 51‑acre parcel between Creek Turnpike and State Highway 51. The unnamed developer has requested a pre‑development meeting, expected within the next four to eight weeks, but no approvals have been...
The Future of Compute
Yotta released an eBook titled “The Future of Compute” that examines how accelerated, heterogeneous AI architectures are reshaping data‑center design. It highlights the growing tension between power density, cooling, and networking as AI workloads scale beyond traditional limits. The guide...
Compute And Memory Price Hikes Drive IT Spending Way Higher
Gartner’s latest forecast shows global IT spending will hit $6.32 trillion in 2026, a 13.5% increase over 2025. The surge is driven by soaring demand for CPUs, GPUs, memory and flash, which are pushing component prices higher. Datacenter systems alone are...
RodRadar, Hexagon Launch Stop Before Strike System
RodRadar and Hexagon unveiled a Stop‑Before‑Strike system at ConExpo 2026, combining AI‑driven Live Dig Radar embedded in excavator buckets with Hexagon’s Xwatch hydraulic control. The integrated solution automatically halts the bucket within six inches of detected utilities, eliminating reliance on pre‑project...
AICRAFT Expands Beyond Edge Computing with Advanced SAR Radar Electronics
Australian AI firm AICRAFT has secured Manufacturing Growth Accelerator funding to develop a low‑power front‑end electronics suite for synthetic‑aperture radar (SAR) payloads. Working with Flinders University and Indian antenna maker Guerin Technologies, the project integrates a custom analogue‑to‑digital converter with...
GE HealthCare Showcases AI-Powered MRI Technologies
At the ISMRM 2026 meeting, GE HealthCare announced a suite of AI‑powered MRI innovations designed to speed scans, improve image quality and support collaborative research. The rollout includes the SIGNA One workflow platform, Sonic DL deep‑learning acceleration pending FDA clearance,...
Cyient Launches India’s First GaN Power IC Family Leveraging Navitas Technology
Cyient Semiconductor has introduced India’s first gallium‑nitride (GaN) power IC family, comprising seven devices built on Navitas Semiconductor’s GaNFast platform. The portfolio, rated up to 650 V, targets high‑efficiency applications in AI data centers, telecom, consumer fast‑charging, industrial power and e‑mobility....
GlobalFoundries Q1 Revenue Surpasses $1.6B, Beats Expectations
GlobalFoundries posted first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $1.6 billion, a 3.1% year‑over‑year increase but an 11% decline from the prior quarter. Manufacturing services drove 87% of the top line, shipping about 579,000 300‑mm‑equivalent wafers, up 7% YoY. The company highlighted progress in...
Utah’s Wonder Valley and the Industrialization of AI Infrastructure
Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Valley project in Utah’s Box Elder County is being positioned as the next‑generation AI infrastructure campus, combining hyperscale data centers with on‑site utility‑scale power generation. The development, overseen by the Military Installation Development Authority, could host up...
Source Taps Siemens and Evolt for EV Charger Maintenance
Source has teamed with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to create a single‑partner maintenance model for its UK and Ireland EV‑charging network. Siemens will supply DC fast‑charging hardware while Evolt will handle installation, commissioning and field‑maintenance across all sites. The arrangement is...
Analog Devices IMS2026 Booth Demos
Analog Devices is showcasing a suite of RF and mixed‑signal demos at IMS2026’s booth 23035, highlighting sub‑second power‑on to mission‑ready operation, high‑density direct‑RF sampling, and AI‑enhanced radio efficiency. The company demonstrated a X‑band digital beamforming platform, seamless DC‑to‑18 GHz coverage, and a...
Micro-LED CPO Optical Transceiver Market to Reach $848m by 2030
TrendForce projects the micro‑LED CPO optical transceiver market to reach $848 million by 2030, driven by generative AI’s appetite for ultra‑fast data‑center links. The technology offers 1–2 pJ/bit power use and bit‑error rates below 10⁻¹⁰, positioning it alongside AEC and VCSEL solutions...
Fake DDR5 Sticks with Dummy Plastic Chips Are the Latest RAM Scam
A new DDR5 scam has emerged in Asia where counterfeit 16 GB SO‑DIMM modules are fitted with empty plastic chips that mimic real silicon. The fakes, spotted on Japanese second‑hand platforms such as Yahoo Auctions, bear Samsung branding but contain SK Hynix‑marked...
DMG MORI Launches LASERTEC 65 DED Hybrid 2 for Additive and Subtractive Metal Manufacturing
DMG MORI UK has unveiled the LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid 2, a second‑generation production centre that merges directed energy deposition (DED) with 5‑axis machining, measurement and 3D scanning in a single setup. The machine delivers a 35% faster build rate and a 170%...
SoftBank Mulls France AI Investment
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly negotiating a major AI data‑centre investment in France, with figures floated as high as $100 billion. The proposal follows President Emmanuel Macron’s push for sovereign AI infrastructure, leveraging France’s nuclear‑powered electricity. The potential deal...
Ten Enterprise AI Storage Systems Reviewed and Reported
Network Storage Advisors released a 73‑page "2026 Strategic Landscape for Enterprise AI Storage Systems" report that benchmarks ten leading AI‑focused storage solutions across Nvidia DGX BasePOD and SuperPOD configurations. The analysis, led by President Jay Kramer and analyst Omar Barraza,...
DRAM and Gloom-Glut Cyclicality
The DRAM market, dominated by Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix, is entering an AI‑driven super‑cycle that could extend to 2028. Customers are offering to underwrite fab expansion to lock in supply, while the three firms shift capacity toward high‑bandwidth memory...
Intel to Make Apple Chips: Report
Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary deal for Intel to manufacture certain Apple processors, including chips for the upcoming MacBook Neo and possibly entry‑level M‑series SoCs. Apple is looking to diversify its supply chain as TSMC faces capacity constraints...
Philips 27E2N5901RW Combines 4K IPS and 300Hz Gaming Modes
Philips unveiled the 27E2N5901RW, a 27‑inch IPS monitor that toggles between 4K @ 75 Hz for productivity and Full HD @ 300 Hz for esports. The panel delivers a 0.5 ms MPRT response, 10‑bit color with 98.6% DCI‑P3 coverage, and a static contrast ratio of 1200:1. Connectivity includes...
Telit Cinterion and New Frontier Target Multi-Carrier IoT Connectivity for U.S. Field Operations
Telit Cinterion has teamed with Denver‑based New Frontier Communications to bring its NExT SIM and eSIM multi‑carrier connectivity to U.S. enterprises with mobile and field‑based operations. The offering lets a single eSIM switch among all major U.S. carriers, delivering redundancy...
MSI Launches MAG FORGE AIRFLOW Cases With Four Included ARGB Fans
MSI has added two airflow‑focused chassis to its MAG FORGE line, the mid‑tower 340R AIRFLOW and the mini‑tower M120R AIRFLOW, both sold exclusively through Japan’s Dospara retailer. Each case ships with four pre‑installed 120 mm ARGB fans—three front intakes and one rear exhaust—providing a...
Why Wire-Free Robotic Lawn Mowers Are Becoming the Industry Standard?
The robotic lawn mower market is moving away from boundary‑wire systems toward fully autonomous, boundary‑free models. Manufacturers are embedding RTK centimeter‑level positioning, AI visual recognition, SLAM mapping and multi‑sensor fusion to deliver plug‑and‑play deployment. This technology eliminates costly wire installation,...
Join Me at DVClub Austin — May 20, 2026
Harry Foster will present at DVClub Austin on May 20, 2026, discussing the “End of Orthogonalization” as verification moves into a convergence era. He argues that emerging chiplet, 3D‑IC, photonic and AI‑driven architectures are collapsing traditional hardware‑software boundaries, forcing verification engineers to...
From AI Momentum to Manufacturing Reality
AI’s rapid expansion is moving from hype to concrete pressure on manufacturing, especially in photonics and advanced packaging. Development cycles are tightening, forcing manufacturers to accelerate time‑to‑production while maintaining high precision, repeatability, and yield. Mycronic highlights its ability to partner...
U.S. Transformer Market Faces Severe Supply Constraints as Lead Times Extend to Four Years
The U.S. power‑transformer market is under severe strain, with lead times for high‑capacity units stretching to four years. Demand has surged, driven by AI data centers, electrified transport and industrial growth, pushing step‑up transformer orders up 274% since 2019. Prices...
I Jailbroke My Old Kindle to Install KOReader - but There's a Better Way to Extend Its Life
Amazon will stop software updates for Kindle models released before 2013 on May 20, leaving many older e‑readers without official support. Users can jailbreak these devices to install KOReader, KUAL, and custom fonts, gaining greater flexibility but also exposing the hardware...
Canvys Expands 4K Display Platform for Medical Applications with New 32-Inch Monitor
Canvys, a division of Richardson Electronics, announced a new 32‑inch 4K monitor that extends its existing medical‑grade display platform. The Ultra HD screen offers 3840 × 2160 resolution, high color accuracy, and a True Flat, non‑reflective surface designed for easy cleaning. Built...
At APEC 2026, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor to Showcase Advanced Solutions for AI Core Power, AI Factory, and Industrial Power
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) will showcase a suite of new power‑management solutions at APEC 2026 in San Antonio, targeting AI core power, AI factory, and industrial power applications. The lineup includes a 16‑phase AI core controller, Type‑C protection switches...
PPL ‘Advanced’ Data Center Pipeline Grows to 28.3 GW in Pennsylvania
PPL Electric reported its "advanced" stage data‑center pipeline surged 12% to 28.3 GW for 2034, up from 25.2 GW three months earlier. The utility expects 0.6 GW to come online this year and 20.7 GW by 2030, with 5 GW already under construction in Pennsylvania....
Aeva Adopts Cadence Tensilica Vision DSP to Advance Lidar Performance and Efficiency
Cadence announced that Aeva has licensed its Tensilica Vision DSP IP to boost processing in its 4D LiDAR systems. The programmable, low‑power DSP will enable flexible, scalable solutions for industrial robotics and automotive autonomy, reducing latency and power consumption. The...
Hyundai’s New Motor Is Smaller, Cheaper, And Ready To Go Into Any EV
Hyundai Mobis has unveiled a 160‑kilowatt (215‑horsepower) modular electric powertrain that combines the motor, inverter and reduction gear in a single housing. The integrated unit delivers 16 percent higher specific power while being 20 percent smaller than competing designs, and can be...
I Enabled One Security Setting on My Wi-Fi 6E Router and Finally Hit Gigabit Speeds
Home users with Wi‑Fi 6E routers often miss gigabit speeds because they run WPA2, which blocks the 6 GHz band. Enabling WPA3‑Personal (or WPA2/WPA3 transition) unlocks the 6 GHz spectrum, delivering near‑gigabit wireless performance on compatible devices. The newer protocol also upgrades encryption...
LG Sinar Mas Tops Out Data Center in Indonesia, Jakarta
LG Sinar Mas, a joint venture between South Korea’s LG and Indonesia’s Sinar Mas, topped out its SMX01 data center in Jakarta’s Central Business District. Phase 1 will deliver 6 MW of IT capacity and is slated to go live in Q4 2026, while the full...
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A Spoon That Silences Your Phone While You Eat? It’s Real
Halo Top has launched the Silent (à la) Mode Spoon, a gold‑colored utensil that houses an NFC chip to activate Do Not Disturb on smartphones with a single tap. The spoon works with both iPhone and Android devices after a...
Innovation Abounds in Device Charging
Chargers have evolved from bulky accessories to high‑efficiency, multi‑port power hubs thanks to gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors, USB‑C standardization, and emerging smart‑charging algorithms. Anker’s GaNPrime 2.0 line reaches over 99.5% conversion efficiency and can deliver 140 W on a single port, consolidating...
Dual Directional Coupler, WMDDC-6-18-20dB-S
The WMDDC-6-18-20dB is a true dual directional coupler that operates across a 6‑to‑18 GHz band, delivering a consistent 20 dB coupling with tight flatness. It offers exceptionally low insertion loss of 0.45 dB and high directivity of 19.7 dB, enhancing measurement accuracy. Housed in...
Epomaker TH80 V2 Pro Keyboard: A Great Intro To Mechanical Keyboards
The Epomaker TH80 V2 Pro is a 75% mechanical keyboard priced around $78, offering a blend of premium features such as an LCD screen, hot‑swappable PCB, RGB lighting, and tri‑mode connectivity (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB‑C). It ships with Sea Salt Silent...
This Tiny GoPro Action Camera Is $70 Off Right Now
GoPro’s new Lit Hero action camera is now selling for $199 on Woot, a $70 discount from its $269 launch price in October 2025. The same model lists for $229.99 on Amazon with free Prime shipping. Weighing just 3.3 oz, it...
Shaping the Future of Asthma Management with the NObreath® at ATS 2026
Bedfont Scientific, a 50‑year‑old breath‑analysis specialist, is exhibiting its NObreath® fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) device at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference in Orlando, May 15‑20. The showcase, held at booth 1236 alongside U.S. distributor coVita™, targets the 15,000‑plus...
From Scribbles to Savings: Why Precision Labeling Is the New Profit Protector
Star Micronics is debuting its versatile mC‑Label series at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, highlighting how high‑precision, all‑in‑one labeling hardware can boost order accuracy for fast‑casual and quick‑service restaurants. The labels serve as a physical audit, flagging incomplete...
WMADC-0.38-3-40DB-SERIES
The WMADC‑0.38‑3‑40DB‑SERIES is a high‑power 40 dB directional coupler that operates from 380 MHz to 3 GHz, covering VHF, UHF, cellular, LTE and other wireless bands. Its air‑dielectric coaxial construction delivers low insertion loss, robust power handling and superior directivity, which is critical...