The $2 Billion Nvidia Deal With Marvell Is About A Lot More Than NVLink Fusion
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 silicon. By aligning Marvell’s photonic‑fabric technology with Nvidia’s NVLink protocol, the deal positions both firms to serve cloud giants like AWS that are building next‑gen Trainium 4 chips. Nvidia expects $150‑$160 billion in FY2027 earnings, funding these strategic investments.
New ZEISS Crossbeam 750 FIB-SEM for High-Accuracy Sample Preparation Workflows
ZEISS introduced the Crossbeam 750 FIB‑SEM, a focused ion beam‑scanning electron microscope optimized for high‑accuracy sample preparation. The system features Gemini 4 electron optics and a high‑dynamic‑range Mill + SEM that provides a live, high‑resolution SEM view during any milling condition, enabling real‑time endpoint...
SK Hynix Orders Hybrid Bonding Equipment From Applied Materials and Besi
South Korean memory maker SK hynix has ordered a hybrid bonding inline system co‑developed by Applied Materials and BE Semiconductor Industries, valued at roughly 20 billion won. The equipment combines CMP and plasma modules with Besi’s die‑bonder, enabling mass‑production of next‑generation...
AMD Exec: Intel’s Multithreading Misstep Will ‘Help Us Gain Even More Market Share’
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...
Pixel Watch March/April 2026 Update Rolling Out for LTE Models
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...
The RAM Crisis Is Price-Gouging Storage Units, but the "Definitive" 1TB SSD for Gaming Handhelds Is Sideswiping Them with This...
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...
Pa. PD Seeks $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Real Time Crime Center
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,...
High-Power Current Probe Captures Up to 1,000 A with 1.5 MHz of Bandwidth
Teledyne LeCroy unveiled the CP1000, a 1,000‑A RMS current probe with a 1.5 MHz bandwidth, 33‑mm split‑core aperture and contactless AC/DC measurement. The probe combines transformer‑based and Hall‑effect sensing and integrates via ProBus to display amperes and compute watts automatically. Designed for...
Axe Compute Inc. Reports Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
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, Meta Begin North Carolina Cable Manufacturing Facility Expansion
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 Scores Rugged Samsung Device Range for Local Distribution
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 Introduces Magnetic Materials Engineering Platform for Optimized Ferrite Core Design
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 Plans to Release AI Smart Glasses Next Year After CEO Carl Pei Changes Mind
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...
New Sensor Could Allow MRIs to See Molecular-Level Changes
University of California, Santa Barbara researchers have engineered a genetically encoded, protein‑based sensor that lets magnetic resonance imaging capture molecular‑level activity inside cells. The modular system, called MAPPER, couples aquaporin water channels with interchangeable protein domains to generate MRI‑detectable signals...
Canada’s First Full-Stack, University-Owned Quantum Computer Comes to USask
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 Apple Pencil Alternative I Use Daily Is on Sale for $28 - but Not for Long
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,...
Effective Device Management Requires Collaboration of Clinical Engineers, IT Teams
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 Extends Its Enterprise Agreement to Include Nutanix Cloud Platform
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...
Mobilint Seeks to Supply NPU Chips for Shinsegae AI Checkout Systems
South Korean AI chip startup Mobilint has completed silicon proof‑of‑concept validation for its second‑generation NPU, Regulus, developed for Shinsegae Group’s AI‑powered checkout kiosks. The chip, fabricated on TSMC’s 12‑nm process, is slated for mass production in the second quarter and...
Samsung Electronics Adopts Hybrid Bonding Inspection Equipment
Samsung Electronics is rolling out hybrid bonding inspection equipment, partnering with Onto Innovation’s picosecond laser ultrasound system that is already being validated on mass‑production lines. The joint development targets detection of microscopic voids and overlay errors in high‑bandwidth memory (HBM)...
Rebellions Raises 640 Billion Won in Pre-IPO Round as First Korea National Growth Fund Pick
South Korean AI chip designer Rebellions Inc. closed a 640 billion won pre‑IPO funding round, valuing the company at 3.4 trillion won. The round, led by the state‑backed Korea National Growth Fund with 250 billion won, also included contributions from KDB and Mirae...
Razer's First Split Ergonomic Keyboard Is Here
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...
Check Out More Certified Refurbished Pixel Models on the Google Store and Amazon Renewed.
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 %...
Latest Issue of Semiconductor Today Now Available
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 Launches Metis 3D Digital Heads-Up Module Worldwide
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 Updates Floor-Cleaning Robots with Adaptive AI that Removes Route Training
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...
Google's 'Performance Advisor' Steph Curry Teases Probable New Wearable
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...
Phase-Shift Control ICs Squeeze More Efficiency From Resonant Converters
STMicroelectronics has launched two phase‑shift control ICs, the STNRG599A and STNRG599B, targeting resonant‑converter power supplies and lighting drivers. The devices operate up to 750 kHz, provide zero‑voltage switching, and improve no‑load efficiency while offering built‑in safety features such as X‑capacitor discharge...
KRYTAR Announces Two New 3 dB, 180-Degree ULTRA+ Hybrid Couplers Covering 10 to 40 GHz
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 Solutions Deliver AI-Ready Data Centers
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 Launches ‘Swarm’ Automated Transport System for Warehouse Logistics
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...
NAB Show: Proton to Demonstrate 3D Application
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...
NAB Show: Telos Alliance’ To Debut ‘Axia Pulsar’ AoIP Console
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 Builds Its Physical AI Supply Chain Platform on Databricks to Operationalize Item-Level IoT Data
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...
DCE 9000 to Strengthen Quality and Reliability Across Data Center Infrastructure
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...
Pentagon Considers Anti-Drone Lasers in Washington
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 To Introduce Control Unite For Liftto HP Elevation System At 2026 NAB Show
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 Plans Dedicated 1.4nm AI Chip Manufactured Entirely in Japan by Rapidus — AI Chip to Be Designed and Manufactured...
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...
Building Sovereign AI at the Edge: Microsoft and Armada Collaborate to Deliver Azure Local on Galleon Modular Datacenters
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 Tests Lumberjack Strike Drone
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...
U.S. Army Evaluates Low-Cost Hornet Kamikaze Drone in Germany
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...
Practical Smell-O-Vision Could Soon Be Coming to a VR Headset Near You
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 Tab 10 Drops to $139.99 — A Solid iPad Alternative for Streaming, Browsing, and Everyday Use
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...
Rolls-Royce to Build Battery Storage in Falkirk
Rolls‑Royce’s MTU power‑systems division has begun construction of a 43 MW, 86 MWh battery‑storage facility at Falkirk’s Bankside site under an EPC contract with Voltario Helios Energy Storage. The plant will connect to the grid later this year and become operational in...
Hexagon Updates PULSE for CMM Environment Monitoring
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 Adds Real-Time Bluetooth Monitoring to Its Go Compact Bike Rack
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...
ABB Picked to Provide Propulsion and Automation Solutions for New DRBA Ferry
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 Announces Evercade Nexus Handheld, Including Enhanced Versions of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie
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 Hidden Bottleneck Is Powering This Rally
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...
One of Our Favorite REDMAGIC Gaming Phones Just Got a Stylish Makeover, and You Can Pre-Order It Now
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...