Webinar | Battery Storage Trends in Data Centers and C&I Applications
IDTechEx is hosting a webinar on February 17, 2026, led by Principal Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols, to examine battery energy storage system (BESS) trends in data centers and commercial‑and‑industrial (C&I) applications. The session will map emerging demand across regions and sectors such as 5G/6G infrastructure, fast EV charging, and electrified construction, agriculture, and mining equipment. Attendees will receive a benchmark of C&I battery technologies, insights on UPS and AI‑driven load volatility, and an outlook on the global BESS market. A recorded version and slides will be available on‑demand for a limited time.
Wheatstone Highlights Hitless Failover
Wheatstone will showcase a new hitless switching option at the NAB Show, extending its failover technology to Blade 4 I/O access units and mix engines for LXE and Strata consoles. The solution uses dual, real‑time synchronized units and a high‑frequency “heartbeat”...
SmartRay Sensor Unites ECCO X Innovations with High-Precision Glass Inspection Capabilities
SmartRay unveiled the ECCO X 050G sensor, extending its ECCO X family with high‑resolution inline metrology for glass, reflective and transparent surfaces. The sensor delivers up to 40 kHz scan rates, 2.2–2.9 µm vertical and 11–13 µm lateral resolution, and generates 163 million 3‑D points per second...
CEA-Leti and Fraunhofer IPMS Validate Wafer Exchange for Ferroelectric Memory Materials
CEA‑Leti and Fraunhofer IPMS have successfully demonstrated a wafer‑exchange pilot line for hafnium‑zirconium‑oxide ferroelectric stacks, proving that complex material stacks can be processed across multiple advanced fabs without contamination. The program used 300 mm CMOS cleanrooms, standardized VPD‑ICP‑MS and TXRF checks,...
Keysight Introduces Hands-On Semiconductor Teaching Labs for Universities
Keysight Technologies unveiled three semiconductor teaching lab solutions—Basic Design and Measurement, Parametric Test and On‑Wafer Measurement, and Photonics IC Measurement—to give university students hands‑on experience with professional‑grade tools. The kits replicate real‑world test workflows, letting students set up equipment, perform...
Nordson Electronics Solutions to Demonstrate Automated Fluid Dispensing and Plasma Treatment Systems
Nordson Electronics Solutions will demonstrate its ASYMTEK Vantage fluid dispensing system with a new Class‑100 cleanroom configuration at Productronica China. The company will also showcase the stand‑alone MARCH FlexTRAK plasma system, which provides high‑throughput surface treatment in a compact footprint....
Metallic Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor Market to Surpass $15.5 Billion by 2033
The global metallic oxide semiconductor field‑effect transistor (MOSFET) market is projected to exceed $15.5 billion by 2033, driven by surging demand for energy‑efficient consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable‑energy systems. Wide‑bandgap silicon‑carbide and gallium‑nitride technologies are accelerating performance gains, while miniaturization...
AEI’s First Computer Installed
In January 1961 AEI’s Apparatus Division opened a dedicated computer centre in Sale, Cheshire, installing the AEI 1010 data‑processing system for demonstration, training and programming services. The move marked the division’s transition from purely mechanical apparatus to electronic data handling, coinciding...
Samsung's Latest TV Firmware Update Fixes the Chromecast Issue for Older Models - Finally
Samsung’s Tizen firmware v2115 restores native Google Cast to its older smart‑TV lineup, covering models from 2023 through 2026. The update rolls out in phased batches during 2024‑2026 and also adds Universal Gestures support via the Galaxy Watch. By embedding...
Automotive Semiconductor Shifts & AI Workloads | TechInsights AWS Seminar
TechInsights hosted a data‑driven seminar for AWS automotive teams, highlighting a decisive shift from distributed electronic modules to centralized compute architectures in vehicles. The briefing detailed how high‑performance automotive SoCs, expanding memory bandwidth, and silicon‑carbide power devices are reshaping AI...
5 HDMI Gadgets To Help Organize Your Setup
Home entertainment and remote‑work setups increasingly rely on multiple HDMI sources, creating port scarcity and cable chaos. A new roundup highlights five gadgets—an Anker 4‑input HDMI switch, FERRISA HDMI matrix, Anytrox wireless transmitter, OREI 4K/USB‑C extender, and angled HDMI cables—that...
LUCID Releases Phoenix Camera with Gpixel GMAX4002 Sensor for Enhanced NIR Imaging
LUCID Vision Labs unveiled the Phoenix PHX024G camera, integrating Gpixel’s GMAX4002 2.4‑megapixel CMOS sensor. The sensor’s 4 µm pixels deliver over 35% quantum efficiency at 860 nm, enabling high‑sensitivity near‑infrared (NIR) imaging. Operating at up to 45.2 fps within a 28 × 28 mm footprint, the...
Hong Kong: Secure Edge AI with Compute-in-Memory Innovation
University of Hong Kong researchers unveiled a Co‑Located Authentication and Processing system that merges compute‑in‑memory with hardware‑based security using memristors. The architecture eliminates the von Neumann bottleneck, delivering a 146‑fold boost in energy efficiency and an 18‑fold reduction in chip area...
Semiconductor-Based Quantum Pilot Line ‘SPINS’ Launched with EU Support
The EU has launched the €50 million SPINS pilot line, one of six quantum pilot facilities created under the Chips Act. Coordinated by imec, SPINS unites 25 RTOs, industry players and universities to develop semiconductor‑based spin‑qubit chips. The initiative targets three...
Investors Push Amazon, Microsoft, and Google to Disclose Site-Specific Data Center Water and Power Consumption — More than a Dozen...
More than a dozen investors, led by Trillium Asset Management, are urging Amazon, Microsoft and Google to disclose site‑specific water and power consumption for their U.S. data centers. The push follows recent cancellations of multibillion‑dollar projects and highlights that North...
BluGlass Signs $1.3M Agreement to Advance Photonics Manufacturing Collaboration
BluGlass Limited announced a strategic collaboration worth approximately $860,000 (AUD 1.3 million) with an unnamed Fortune 500 data‑storage leader to accelerate photonics manufacturing research. The partnership will tap BluGlass' laser diode and GaN expertise to develop more efficient, lower‑power, and compact photonic...
Intel's OEM-Only Bartlett Lake CPU Modded to Run on Consumer Z790 Motherboard Beats AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X3D in Cinebench Multi-Core...
A community‑driven BIOS patch now lets Intel’s OEM‑only Bartlett Lake Core 9 273QPE run on consumer Z790 boards, achieving stable Windows boot and benchmark performance. The 12‑core, 24‑thread chip hit 5.4 GHz across all cores, delivering up to 33,818 Cinebench R23 multi‑core points—surpassing AMD’s...
A Rare Nintendo Switch 2 Deal Arrives Just in Time for Mario Galaxy Fever
Nintendo is offering a $20 discount on a Switch 2 bundle that includes both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, available from April 12 to May 9 at major retailers. The promotion bundles physical and digital versions of the classic titles, aligning with renewed interest from...
US Lawmakers Aim to Ban Export of DUV Chipmaking and Etching Tools to Leading Firms in China — Bipartisan Proposal...
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the MATCH Act, shifting export controls on advanced wafer‑fabrication equipment from fab‑level to company‑level restrictions. The bill would bar DUV lithography, etching and deposition tools from reaching Chinese firms such as Huawei,...
Moog Highlights Growing Satellite Bus Capabilities with Full‑Scale METEOR Reveal at Space Symposium
Moog Inc. unveiled a full‑scale model of its METEOR satellite bus at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, highlighting a portfolio of scalable spacecraft platforms. The METEOR demonstrator showcases adaptable payload interfaces, flexible power systems, and high‑delta‑V propulsion designed...
Anoison Delivers High-Density Hybrid Interconnect Solutions to a Global Technology Leader’s R&D Lab
Anoison delivered a custom‑engineered hybrid signal cable assembly to a global hyperscale technology leader for use in its next‑generation R&D laboratory. The solution leverages the MIL‑DTL‑38999 Series III #25‑37 architecture, providing a 37‑channel, high‑density interface that combines high‑speed data and low‑frequency...
Why TSMC Grew Four Times Faster than Its Foundry Rivals in 2025 — Price Hikes, Vertical Integration, and Commanding Technology...
The semiconductor foundry market hit a record $320 billion in 2025, with TSMC commanding 38% and growing 36% YoY, far outpacing rivals that collectively rose 8%. Its dominance stems from an unprecedented volume of sub‑5 nm wafers, aggressive price hikes, and a...
I Wasted Years Buying Compressed Air Cans—This $20 Electric Duster Changed Everything
Disposable compressed‑air cans are cheap but finite, costing about $28 for a six‑pack and losing pressure as they empty. A $20 rechargeable electric duster, like the Temu KBL‑18, provides continuous airflow and recharges via USB‑C, lasting weeks of daily desk...
Samsung's Call Screening May Hit the Galaxy S25, but There's More You Should Know
Samsung is reportedly evaluating a future software update that would extend the Galaxy S26’s AI Call Screening and other AI tools to the older Galaxy S25 series. The rumor, cited by SamMobile and a Samsung Community moderator, suggests the rollout...
Hyperscaler Backlogs Show Growing Demand for AI Infrastructure
Data center capital expenditures surged 57% to $726 billion in 2025 and are projected to grow over 50% in 2026, pushing total spend past $1 trillion. The four hyperscalers—Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft—raised capex 76% year‑over‑year, with Amazon spending $131 billion in 2025...
IBM, Arm Target Enterprise AI With Mixed-Architecture Approach
IBM and Arm announced a partnership to run Arm‑native applications on IBM Z mainframes and LinuxOne servers through a shared software layer and virtualization. The solution lets enterprises deploy AI workloads across both architectures without rewriting code, preserving the uptime,...
How to Leverage PLC/SCADA and Digital Twins for Mining Operations
Mining operators are increasingly deploying PLC and SCADA platforms to achieve real‑time visibility across underground and surface sites. A recent gold‑mine project linked 17 PLC nodes via an OPC UA architecture, harvesting over 40,000 data points annually and turning raw logs...
Roku-Powered Aurzen Projectors On Sale for Up To 40% Off
Roku‑enabled Aurzen projectors are on a limited‑time sale, offering up to 40% off their regular prices. The entry‑level EAZZE D1R drops to $119.99, while the higher‑spec D1R Cube is now $169.99, both featuring native 1080p resolution, auto focus, and dual‑band...
Rebellions AI Rings Up The Money To Rack Up AI Inference Systems
South Korean AI‑chip startup Rebellions AI secured a $400 million Series D round, bringing total funding past $850 million and valuing the company at $2.34 billion. The capital will fund its push beyond Korea, delivering complete inference systems—Rebel100 engines, RebelRack, and RebelPod—to global cloud,...
Additional Lengths for Amphenol RF SMA Cable Assembly Configuration
Amphenol RF has added a broader range of standard lengths—6 to 48 inches—for its SMA plug‑to‑SMA jack assemblies built on 0.085‑inch conformable cable. The assemblies feature gold‑plated brass connectors and support high‑frequency operation up to 18 GHz. The flexible cable combines...
One of Our Favorite 360 Cams Is 35 Percent Off
The DJI Osmo 360, a premium 360‑degree action camera, is now selling for $401 on Amazon (27% off) and $357 at Adorama and B&H (35% off), a $209‑$193 discount from its $550 list price. The camera features dual 1/1.1‑inch sensors,...
ACCM Celeritas™ SF1600 Delivers Zero-Skew for PCIe 7, 224 Gbps and Beyond
Advanced Chip & Circuit Materials (ACCM) launched Celeritas SF1600, a laminate and prepreg that eliminates fiber‑weave skew, a root cause of timing errors in 224 Gbps PAM4 and higher data rates. The material delivers zero‑skew performance, a low dielectric constant of 2.80,...
The $100B Question: AI’s Appetite for Compute Is Rewriting the Rules of Tech
Recent financial filings from OpenAI and Anthropic reveal that AI development is becoming a capital‑intensive, compute‑driven industry. OpenAI projects $121 billion in compute spending by 2028, with inference expected to consume 65% of AI compute by 2026, while both firms report...
World's Largest Battery Maker Is Taking EV Tech to the Seas
China's CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker with 37% market share, is expanding its lithium‑ion expertise into maritime propulsion. The company has already supplied roughly 900 near‑shore vessels and plans to double its marine‑focused team to about 500 staff...
CEA-Leti, CEA-List and PSMC Collaborate to Integrate RISC-V and MicroLED Silicon Photonics Into 3D Stacking and Interposer for...
CEA‑Leti, CEA‑List and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) announced a partnership to embed CEA‑List’s RISC‑V processor IP and CEA‑Leti’s microLED silicon‑photonic chiplets into PSMC’s 3D‑stacking and interposer platform. The integration replaces traditional copper interconnects with short‑reach, high‑bandwidth optical links, delivering...
The 5 Best Streaming Devices (And Why They’re Better Than Your Smart TV)
Streaming devices outperform most built‑in smart TV platforms by offering faster processors, more memory, and regular software updates. The guide ranks Roku Ultra as the best overall, Apple TV 4K as the premium choice, Fire TV Stick 4K Max as the top...
Walmart’s New Chromecast with Google TV Replacement Starts Showing up in Stores, $30
Walmart’s private‑label Onn brand has begun shipping a new 4K streaming stick that serves as a low‑cost replacement for Chromecast with Google TV. Priced at $30, the device offers 4K output, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, a quad‑core processor...
HP’s Flagship Omen Max 45L with an RTX 5090 Is on Sale for $1,000 Off — Get a Top-Shelf 4K...
HP’s Omen Max 45L gaming desktop is on sale for $5,499, a $1,000 discount from its $6,499.99 list price. It ships with a Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12‑core processor, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, 64 GB DDR5‑6000 RAM, and 4 TB of NVMe storage across two 2 TB...
MSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 1200W Power Supply Review: A Competent 1200W Unit, but Pricey
MSI’s MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 is a 1200 W power supply that earns Platinum certification on average efficiency but falls short of 80 Plus Platinum at peak load. Priced at $250, it features a striking matte‑black chassis, modular cabling, and a fan‑failure alarm....
Samsung May Add a "Pro" Model to Galaxy S Lineup, Matching Apple's Strategy
Samsung is reportedly planning a fourth flagship, the Galaxy S27 Pro, to sit between the Plus and Ultra models. The Pro would adopt many Ultra features, such as the new Privacy Display, but would not include the S Pen. This mirrors Apple’s four‑tier...
SecuGen Advanced Fingerprint Biometrics Device Now Available in MOSIP Marketplace
SecuGen’s Unity 20 fingerprint scanner has been added to the MOSIP Marketplace after achieving compliance with MOSIP’s SBI 2.0 L1 specifications. The device incorporates Live Finger Detection for presentation‑attack detection and a FIPS 140‑3 Level 3‑certified Foundational Trust Module that encrypts biometric data at...
Logitech’s Haptics-Enhanced MX Master 4 Mouse Is on Sale for Under $100
Logitech’s MX Master 4 wireless mouse is now on sale for $99.99, a $20 discount from its regular price. The new model adds haptic feedback to the thumb rest, which triggers tactile cues when the Action Ring overlay is activated. It...
Solving Lithium Plating Risks in Li-Ion Batteries During Fast Charging: High-Precision Three-Electrode Analysis
A new whitepaper sponsored by Chroma highlights the use of high‑precision three‑electrode testing to diagnose lithium plating during fast charging of Li‑ion batteries. The study explains that conventional two‑electrode cells only provide combined voltage‑capacity data, obscuring the anode’s behavior. By...
Neocloud Storm Gathers as Data Center Deals Stall Over Credit Risk
Neocloud providers are finding that aggressive pricing, long‑term terms and prepaid fees no longer secure colocation capacity. Providers now demand investment‑grade credit and solid utilization visibility, turning lease underwriting into a project‑finance exercise. Even premium rates of $155‑$160 per kW...
Grab the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of RAM, and MSI X870E Bundle and Get Free 240mm AIO and Game —...
Newegg is offering a bundled deal that includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, 32 GB Corsair DDR5‑6400 RAM, and an MSI X870E Carbon WIFI motherboard for $1,091.99, plus a 240 mm AIO liquid cooler and a copy of *Crimson Desert*. The combo saves roughly $350...
Samsung's Music Studio Speakers and Two of Its 2026 Soundbars Are Available Now
Samsung has launched its 2026 home‑audio lineup, making most of the new Music Studio wireless speakers and three soundbars available for purchase. The rectangular Music Studio 7 retails for $500 with a 3.1.1‑channel configuration, while the compact Music Studio 5 costs $300...
Swedish EV Charging Provider Milepost Acquires Mer’s AC Charging Stations
Swedish EV charging operator Milepost has purchased Mer’s portfolio of roughly 250 AC charging stations, extending its network from Åre to Malmö. The acquired sites mainly deliver 22 kW power, with a handful capable of 50 kW, and will be integrated by...
Meet the ‘Omni-Viewer’
Pearl TV’s recent OTA converter‑box survey shows that 80% of over‑the‑air viewers would purchase a low‑cost converter to keep free local TV after the FCC’s ATSC 1.0 sunset. The study also identifies a growing “omni‑viewer” segment—tech‑savvy antenna users who also subscribe...
New 3D-Printed Microrobot Mimics Worm-Like Motion at Microscopic Scale
Researchers at Leiden University have 3D‑printed a 5 µm microrobot that crawls like a worm when exposed to an electric field. The flexible chain, built from 0.5 µm bar joints, self‑propels at about 7 µm per second without any onboard electronics. Its motion...
Creality Sermoon S1 Review: Accessible 3D Scanning
Creality’s Sermoon S1 handheld 3D scanner delivers sub‑millimeter accuracy on a range of non‑organic objects, including black and reflective surfaces, thanks to its blue‑laser and NIR modes. At $2,699 it requires a high‑end Windows or macOS workstation, with wired USB...