Norway Revitalises Effort to Acquire a Tactical-Class UAV with $103 Million Competition
Norway’s Defence Material Agency has relaunched a procurement for a tactical‑class unmanned aerial vehicle, issuing a pre‑qualification notice on 31 March 2026. The framework agreement is valued at up to NOK 1 billion (approximately US $103 million) for a four‑year term, with options to extend by one or two years. The effort follows a 2022 request for information and targets platforms such as Schiebel’s Camcopter S‑100. Suppliers are invited to submit qualifications via the EU‑tenders portal.
Toshiba Leader Talks Mobile Device Innovations, Retail Customer Experience Tech
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions unveiled its TCx M7 handheld alongside the existing TCx M11 tablet, expanding a mobile‑first portfolio aimed at turning any store associate into a portable checkout and service point. The company also promoted its AI‑driven Elera Security Suite, now...
Who Really Wins From the Flash Price Surge?
Flash storage prices have surged, initially boosting vendor margins as they sold legacy NAND inventory at higher rates. However, that windfall is fading because new NAND fab capacity takes 18‑24 months and billions of dollars to build, keeping supply tight....
Google Might Say No More to Android Rollbacks on the Pixel 10 with a Patch
Google is reportedly preparing a bootloader patch for the upcoming Pixel 10 that will increment the anti‑rollback version, effectively preventing users from downgrading Android versions. The change builds on similar restrictions introduced with the Pixel 6 series, which were later relaxed for...
Trinity Team’s New Chip-Scale Light Technology Could Power Faster AI and Data Centre Communications
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin, in partnership with the University of Bath and EPFL, have created a chip‑scale light source that generates ultra‑stable optical frequency combs using microresonators. The device produces a new hyperparametric soliton pulse, allowing multiple precise wavelengths...
Ola Electric Cuts Roadster 9.1 Price by ₹60,000 as 4680 Bharat Cell Production Scales
Ola Electric announced a ₹60,000 ($723) price cut for its flagship Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh electric motorcycle, lowering the price to ₹1,29,999 ($1,566) from ₹1,89,999 ($2,289). The reduction stems from economies of scale at its Gigafactory and vertical integration of the...
Onsemi’s Hybrid Power Integrated Modules Used in Sineng Electric’s Solar and Energy Storage Solutions
onsemi announced that its next‑generation hybrid power integrated modules (PIMs) will be used in Sineng Electric’s 430 kW liquid‑cooled string energy storage system and 320 kW utility‑scale solar inverter. The FS7 IGBT and EliteSiC‑based F5BP modules deliver 32% higher power density and...
Quantum Frontline Industries Sends First Batch of Drones to Ukraine
Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) has completed its first production run of Linza tactical drones and begun deliveries to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The drones are manufactured in Munich under a German‑Ukrainian “Build with Ukraine” co‑production model, marking the shift from...
New Data Center Developments: April 2026
Data center capital spending is surging worldwide, with the six largest U.S. hyperscalers projected to invest about $700 billion in 2026, a six‑fold increase from 2022. Major projects include Meta’s $10 billion, 1 GW El Paso facility slated for 2028, a 900 MW AI center...
FBI Warns of AVrecon Malware Targeting Network Devices Across 163 Countries
The FBI has issued a warning about AVrecon, a modular malware that compromises home and small‑office routers by exploiting unpatched remote‑code‑execution flaws. The malware was used by the now‑dismantled SocksEscort proxy service, which sold access to roughly 369,000 infected devices...
Action Camera Jargon Buster: What Do All the Specs and Complex Terminology Mean?
The article serves as a jargon buster that demystifies the technical terms found on action‑camera spec sheets, targeting cyclists of all skill levels. It explains sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, video parameters like bit depth, bit rate, and aspect...
Why the World’s First Pure-Play RTLS Integrator, LocaXion, Chooses Redpoint When It Comes to Forklift Safety
LocaXion, the first pure‑play RTLS and Digital Twin integrator, chose Redpoint for its safety‑grade real‑time location system. Redpoint’s edge‑based, downlink‑TDOA architecture delivers deterministic positioning across warehouses up to 4 million square feet and tens of thousands of forklifts, AGVs and AMRs....
I-Lumen Receives FDA IDE to Start US I-SIGHT2 Enrollment
I‑Lumen announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for its i‑SIGHT2 clinical study. The clearance allows the company to begin enrolling participants in the United States to evaluate its breath‑based metabolic monitoring...
Wireless AI Paradox Emerges as Wi-Fi Evolves Into Strategic Growth Engine
Cisco's State of Wireless 2026 report, based on 6,098 decision‑makers, reveals a “wireless AI paradox”: AI drives the biggest ROI while also creating security and talent challenges. Enterprises that treat Wi‑Fi as a strategic asset see compounding benefits—78% report efficiency...
8BitDo Retro 68 AP50 Keyboard Channels Apple II Design in Limited Edition Release
8BitDo has launched the Retro 68 AP50, a limited‑edition mechanical keyboard that pays homage to the Apple II’s iconic beige‑brown aesthetic. The 68‑key board uses a gasket‑mount system, an aluminum chassis, and hot‑swappable Kailh BOX Ice Cream Pro Max switches. It offers...
Remote NetApp Array over Photonic Link Nears Local Access Speed
A proof‑of‑concept demonstrated that a NetApp flash array accessed over IOWN’s all‑photonics network (APN) can deliver performance nearly identical to local storage, with less than 1 % increase in GPU training time across distances up to 3,000 km. The 100 Gbps single‑mode fiber...
Developing A Security Framework For Chiplet-Based Systems
The article outlines a security framework for chiplet‑based systems, emphasizing that each chiplet must possess a verifiable identity tied to a platform‑wide trust chain. It describes two provisioning patterns—certificate‑based external provisioning and silicon‑derived (PUF) self‑generated keys—and explains how both feed...
As Cheap PCs Vanish, Enterprises Might Still Find Value in Upgrades
Cheap PCs are disappearing, prompting Dell and HP to launch new business machines built on Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Benchmarks claim up to 80% graphics improvement, 34% faster productivity, and four‑times AI performance, while battery life stretches to...
AI Demand Resets Memory Market Priorities, Tightening NOR Flash Availability
The surge in AI infrastructure is creating a memory supercycle that pushes leading chipmakers to prioritize high‑margin products such as HBM, DDR5 and advanced NAND. DRAM prices are projected to jump roughly 90% quarter‑over‑quarter, while NAND could rise about 60%,...
World First: MACsec IP Receives ISO/PAS 8800 Certification For Automotive And Physical AI Security
Synopsys became the first company to earn ISO/PAS 8800 certification for its MACsec IP, a standard that secures Ethernet communication inside vehicles. The certification, validated by SGS TÜV Saar, confirms that the IP not only protects data integrity but also meets the...
Moving Electrons, Not Just Vehicles
The article examines how modern power electronics—especially multi‑level converters, silicon‑carbide (SiC) devices, and advanced power‑management ICs—are improving efficiency in electric vehicle (EV) and robot battery systems. It highlights fast‑charging challenges, noting that 15‑minute 0‑80% charges and 750 kW superchargers generate heat...
Embedded World 2026: Bringing Edge AI Into The Real World
At Embedded World 2026, Synaptics demonstrated that artificial intelligence is moving off the cloud and onto the device, delivering real‑time, context‑aware capabilities at the edge. The company showcased the SYN765x platform, which bundles Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and on‑chip AI compute for...
Redmi Note 15 SE 5G with 6.77-inch AMOLED Display and 5,800 mAH Battery Launched in India, Price Starts At…
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G in India, pricing the base 6 GB/128 GB model at ₹19,999 (≈$240) with higher‑spec variants up to ₹22,999 (≈$276). The phone features a 6.77‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, 5,800 mAh battery with 45 W fast...
Binder Adds Triangular Moulding to M16 and M12 Connectors
Binder introduced a triangular moulding for its M16 series and M12 K‑ and L‑coded connectors, aiming to improve mechanical durability in demanding industrial settings. The new geometry optimises force distribution, enhances anti‑twist protection, and offers a modern visual identity. Connectors...
Mercedes-Benz Brings Steer-by-Wire to Production EQS
Mercedes‑Benz will equip the refreshed EQS luxury electric sedan with steer‑by‑wire, making it the first German automaker to launch the technology in a production vehicle. The system replaces the mechanical link between steering wheel and front wheels with electronic signals...
Sonardyne Navigation Technology Chosen for ecoSUB AUV Survey Operations
Sonardyne’s compact SPRINT‑Nav U navigator has been selected by Njord Survey for ecoSUB’s autonomous underwater vehicles, delivering survey‑grade positioning to low‑logistics AUV platforms. The integration enables parallel operations that cut vessel dependency, logistics costs, and overall project timelines. Initial deployments...
Ring Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
Ring is running a month‑long promotion offering up to 50% off its cameras, video doorbells and bundles, including $150 off the Starter Pro Kit and $59 off the Whole Home Basic Kit. The deals extend to a 50% discount on the Pet Basic...
LSEG Advances Multi-Cloud Strategy With Dell Technologies
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has entered a multi‑year collaboration with Dell Technologies to design and build a private cloud platform that will augment its on‑premises infrastructure. The new solution will integrate Dell servers, storage and automation software to improve...
Safe to Use Terminal Adapters on UPS Battery Backup Batteries?
A user bought replacement SLA batteries for a CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD UPS that featured F2 terminals instead of the UPS’s native F1 3/16" terminals. They asked whether inline terminal adapters are safe and how they should be installed. The community response confirmed...
Altera and Arm Partner on Programmable Solutions for AI Data Centers
Altera Corp. is deepening its two‑decade partnership with Arm by integrating its data‑center‑grade FPGAs with Arm’s new AGI CPU built on the Neoverse CSS V3 architecture. The combined solution targets AI‑focused data centers, promising low‑latency, highly flexible and scalable compute...
Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect
Molex announced the completion of its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, the UK‑based subsidiary of Smiths Group, marking the largest deal in Molex’s history. The purchase adds a portfolio of ruggedized connectors, RF components, optical transceivers and semiconductor‑test expertise, extending Molex’s...
SEMI Forecasts Chip Equipment Investments to Reach Beyond $150B in 2027
SEMI projects worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending to rise 18% to $133 billion in 2026 and surpass $150 billion in 2027, reaching $172 billion by 2029. The surge is driven by exploding AI chip demand for data‑center and edge workloads and by regional...
Staying Steady In A Strained System
Rapid urbanisation across Africa is stretching water distribution networks, heightening the risk of pressure loss, pipe bursts, and supply interruptions. Utilities are turning to real‑time pressure monitoring as a strategic necessity to curb non‑revenue water and meet sustainability targets. VEGA...
Setting up a New Subpanel to Easily Add Circuits Later
A homeowner plans to install a new sub‑panel in a hallway to serve two bedrooms and a bathroom, while leaving capacity for future circuits to a third bedroom and an attic minisplit. The key question is whether to pre‑run 2‑inch...
Breakthrough Computer Chip Tech Could Help Meet ‘Monumental Demand’ Driven by AI
ASML unveiled an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system capable of patterning 8 nm structures, the smallest single‑step feature achieved commercially. The tool promises roughly 2.9 times more transistors than previous generations, enabling chips that can handle AI workloads with similar power consumption....
Malaysia: Fostering Semiconductor, AI and Green Innovation
Malaysia is intensifying its role as a regional technology hub by expanding semiconductor capabilities, embedding artificial intelligence across key industries, and advancing green transformation initiatives. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority highlighted collaborations with Japan to boost upstream‑downstream integration and supply‑chain...
Meta Gets Into Health Wearables with AI Glasses
Meta announced AI-powered smart glasses that now support prescription lenses and include a hands‑free food‑tracking feature. Users can log meals by speaking a command or snapping a photo, with the device extracting nutritional information and syncing it to the Meta...
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in Marvell Technology, cementing Marvell’s role as a strategic AI‑infrastructure partner and sending its shares up 6.6%. SpaceX filed for an initial public offering, marking the likely first of three major AI‑focused IPOs expected this...
AV to Deliver ISR Services to U.S. Navy with JUMP 20-X
AeroVironment (AV) has been chosen by the U.S. Navy to provide Contractor‑Owned, Contractor‑Operated (COCO) ISR services using its JUMP 20‑X unmanned aircraft system. The VTOL platform delivers fully autonomous, hands‑free operation with more than 13 hours of endurance, a 115‑mile...
Lightning-Resistant TVS Diodes Safeguard Avionics
Littelfuse introduced two new TVS diode families, the SM15KPA‑HR/HRA and SM30KPA‑HR/HRA, delivering DO‑160 Waveform 5A Level 5 lightning protection for avionics, military and mission‑critical platforms. The devices provide 15 kW and 30 kW peak pulse power (10/1000 µs) respectively, with sub‑picosecond response times and 30‑kV...
TLVR Power Module Supplies 320 A for AI Processors
Infineon unveiled the TDM24745T quad‑phase power module, featuring a trans‑inductor voltage regulator (TLVR) architecture that delivers up to 320 A peak current in a 9×10×5 mm footprint. The module integrates four power stages, proprietary magnetics, and decoupling capacitors, achieving a current density...
High-Res Linear Sensor Tracks Small Displacements
Vishay’s 40 LHE linear position sensor delivers 12‑µm resolution across a 0‑40 mm stroke with ±1% full‑stroke accuracy. Built on Hall‑effect technology, it endures over 10 million cycles and operates in harsh environments from –40 °C to +85 °C with IP67 sealing. The device offers...
Isolated DC/DC Modules Raise Power Density
Texas Instruments introduced two isolated DC/DC modules—UCC34141-Q1 and UCC33420—built on its IsoShield multichip packaging. The architecture co‑packs a planar transformer with the power stage, delivering up to three times the power density of traditional discrete solutions and shrinking board area...
Cinematic Color, Budget Price — 65″ QLED Fire TV Drops 31% for Limited Time
Hisense has reduced the price of its 65‑inch E6 Cinema Series QLED TV to $376.97, a $173 discount from the regular $549.99. The TV features QLED 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Atmos, and Fire TV with Alexa integration. It...
MODEX 2026: Sonair’s ADAR 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Makes Show Debut
Sonair unveiled its ADAR 3D ultrasonic sensor at MODEX 2026, marking the first North American debut of the sound‑based perception system. The sensor, built on patented MEMS transducer arrays from Norway’s SINTEF institute, provides a full 180°×180° field of view...
Tower Semiconductor Announces Plans to Expand 300mm Capacity in Japan
Tower Semiconductor announced it will acquire full ownership of its 300mm Fab 7 in Uozu, Japan, while Nuvoton will take complete control of the 200mm Fab 5. The restructuring includes long‑term supply agreements to avoid any disruption for existing customers...
Meta’s Facial Recognition Smart Glasses Plan Sees Increasing Opposition
More than 60 civil‑society groups, led by the Consumer Federation of America, have written to Congress demanding a halt to Meta’s plan to embed facial‑recognition software, called “Name Tag,” in its Ray‑Ban smart glasses. The groups cite a Swedish investigation...
MacroValor, Favis Will Build Hydrogen-Powered AI Mega Campus
MacroValor Corporation and Favis Advanced Robotics announced Mount Hydrogen, a 3,000‑megawatt AI, robotics and semiconductor mega‑campus in Austin, Texas. The site will be powered entirely by MacroValor’s hydrogen energy network, delivering zero‑emission, continuous operation. It will host Subvertio AI, a...
0.45-8 GHz 16-Way SMA Female Power Divider
URF Inc. launched a high‑precision 16‑way SMA female power divider covering 0.45‑8 GHz, featuring an ultra‑low 1.55:1 VSWR and ±0.4 dB/±8° balance. The unit delivers less than 4.2 dB excess loss, 16 dB isolation, and can handle up to 150 W peak power. Priced at...
Can You Replace a UPS Backup with a Portable Power Station?
Portable power stations and UPS units both store electricity, but they serve distinct roles. A UPS delivers instant, seamless power to critical devices like computers and NAS units, protecting them from data loss and hardware damage. In contrast, portable power...