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Systematic Analysis of CPU-Induced Slowdowns in Multi-GPU LLM Inference (Georgia Tech)
NewsMar 27, 2026

Systematic Analysis of CPU-Induced Slowdowns in Multi-GPU LLM Inference (Georgia Tech)

Georgia Tech researchers released a paper exposing how CPUs, not GPUs, often throttle multi‑GPU large language model (LLM) inference. Under‑provisioned CPU cores cause delayed kernel launches, stalled communication, and tokenization lag, leaving GPUs idle even when they have capacity. Adding...

By Semiconductor Engineering
E-Power Inc. And Raytel Electronics Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch Next-Generation 800G and 1.6T High-Speed Optical Modules for U.S. AI...
NewsMar 27, 2026

E-Power Inc. And Raytel Electronics Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch Next-Generation 800G and 1.6T High-Speed Optical Modules for U.S. AI...

E-Power Inc. and Raytel Electronics have formed a strategic alliance to co‑launch 800‑gigabit and 1.6‑terabit optical modules for U.S. AI data centers. The partnership blends Raytel’s high‑speed optical technology with E‑Power’s microgrid and anode‑based storage solutions, creating a combined data‑flow...

By The Manila Times – Business
Save $450 on This Sublime 32-Inch 4K 240Hz Samsung QD-OLED Monitor in the Amazon Spring Sale
NewsMar 27, 2026

Save $450 on This Sublime 32-Inch 4K 240Hz Samsung QD-OLED Monitor in the Amazon Spring Sale

Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G8 32‑inch 4K 240 Hz monitor is now $849 on Amazon, a $450 discount from its recent $1,300 price. The QD‑OLED panel offers deep blacks, DCI‑P3 colour coverage and HDR10+ support, while a 240 Hz refresh rate targets competitive...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
This iPhone Charger From Anker Comes with a Nifty Smart Display - and It's on Sale
NewsMar 27, 2026

This iPhone Charger From Anker Comes with a Nifty Smart Display - and It's on Sale

Anker’s Nano 45W Smart Display charger is on sale for $28, a 30% discount on the black and white models, with blue and orange versions at $30. The compact charger features a tiny touchscreen that shows real‑time power delivery and battery...

By ZDNet – Business
Supermicro Servers With Nvidia GPUs Sold To China Military-Linked Universities: Report
NewsMar 27, 2026

Supermicro Servers With Nvidia GPUs Sold To China Military-Linked Universities: Report

Supermicro sold AI‑focused servers equipped with Nvidia A100 GPUs to four Chinese universities, including two with direct military ties. Reuters documents show two additional universities attempted similar purchases, citing ties to the People’s Liberation Army and missile‑technology programs. The sales...

By CRN (US)
Memory Chip Stocks Shed $100bn as AI-Driven Shortage Trade Unwinds
NewsMar 27, 2026

Memory Chip Stocks Shed $100bn as AI-Driven Shortage Trade Unwinds

Memory‑chip equities lost roughly $100 billion in market value as the AI‑driven supply shortage trade reversed. After a surge in demand for GPUs and generative‑AI workloads, inventory levels rose and pricing pressure returned, prompting investors to unwind long positions in DRAM...

By Financial Times — Companies
Portugal Positions Itself as a Strategic Hub for Data Center
NewsMar 27, 2026

Portugal Positions Itself as a Strategic Hub for Data Center

Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved a new data‑center strategy that streamlines licensing, creates pre‑approved development zones, and designates AICEP as a single investor contact. The plan leverages the country’s abundant renewable energy and extensive submarine‑cable network to position Lisbon as...

By SubTel Forum
Makita Fans Can Save Nearly $50 On This Tool During Amazon's Spring Sale
NewsMar 27, 2026

Makita Fans Can Save Nearly $50 On This Tool During Amazon's Spring Sale

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is offering the Makita 12V max Cordless Multi‑Cutter kit at a 30% discount, bringing the price down to roughly $106 – about $50 off its regular list price. The handheld cutter handles single‑wall cardboard, thin leather,...

By SlashGear
After Next Week, The PS5 Pro Might Never Be Worth Buying Again
NewsMar 27, 2026

After Next Week, The PS5 Pro Might Never Be Worth Buying Again

Sony will raise the PlayStation 5 Pro price to $900 next week, marking a $150 hike across all PS5 models. The increase follows a two‑year climb from the console’s launch price of $700, driven by component shortages, AI‑related costs, and tariffs. For...

By Kotaku
McLaren Reveals That A Software Glitch Bricked Lando Norris' Battery
NewsMar 27, 2026

McLaren Reveals That A Software Glitch Bricked Lando Norris' Battery

McLaren disclosed that a software glitch irreparably damaged Lando Norris' Mercedes energy store, forcing a withdrawal from the Chinese Grand Prix. The failure consumes one of the three batteries allocated per driver for the season, and a replacement would incur...

By Jalopnik
Is It Worth Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for Pokémon Pokopia?
NewsMar 27, 2026

Is It Worth Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for Pokémon Pokopia?

Nintendo’s new Switch 2, priced at $450, launches alongside the highly praised Pokémon Pokopia, which retails for $70, bringing the total cost to $520. Pokopia is lauded as the best Pokémon title in years, offering deep life‑simulation mechanics that appeal to fans...

By Mashable – Entertainment
With 30 Hours of Battery Life, Bowers & Wikins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition Are the Best Travel Headphones I've Used
NewsMar 27, 2026

With 30 Hours of Battery Life, Bowers & Wikins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition Are the Best Travel Headphones I've Used

Bowers & Wickens unveiled the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition, a premium over‑ear headphone priced at $899, aimed at discerning travelers. The model features a 40 mm carbon‑cone driver, adaptive ANC with transparency mode, and up to 30 hours of battery life that can be replenished...

By Men’s Journal
This Firmware Update Makes Avata 360 Ready for Real Flying
NewsMar 27, 2026

This Firmware Update Makes Avata 360 Ready for Real Flying

DJI has launched a day‑one firmware update (v01.00.0100) for the Avata 360, extending support to the new FPV Remote Controller 3 and enhancing the entire ecosystem, including RC 2, Goggles 3, and the Fly app. The update raises Sport mode’s top speed to 18 m/s,...

By DroneDJ
Stop Accepting Smart Home Downtime—Here's How I Built Mine to Never Fail
NewsMar 27, 2026

Stop Accepting Smart Home Downtime—Here's How I Built Mine to Never Fail

Patrick Campanale details how his smart home suffered frequent outages whenever his single Home Assistant server required maintenance. He resolved the issue by deploying a three‑node Proxmox high‑availability (HA) cluster, allowing the Home Assistant VM to migrate automatically if a...

By How-To Geek
In AI, The Loudest Bottleneck Isn’t Always The Real One
NewsMar 27, 2026

In AI, The Loudest Bottleneck Isn’t Always The Real One

Founders often chase the most visible AI bottleneck—GPUs—while overlooking the real constraints that limit progress. The article argues that true bottlenecks are binding constraints such as power supply, data‑center logistics, or cost‑effective compute sourcing, not necessarily the headline hardware. By...

By Entrepreneur » Sales
This Ultra Rare Razer Gaming Mouse Costs $1337, but Is It Any Good?
NewsMar 27, 2026

This Ultra Rare Razer Gaming Mouse Costs $1337, but Is It Any Good?

Razer unveiled the Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a limited‑run collector’s mouse priced at $1,337, with all 1,337 units sold out at DreamHack UK. The mouse revives the original Boomslang silhouette in a translucent green chassis, featuring ambidextrous side buttons and...

By PCGamesN
Benin Wants to Establish a Secondary National Data Center
NewsMar 27, 2026

Benin Wants to Establish a Secondary National Data Center

Benin’s Ministry of Digital and Digitalization has issued a World Bank‑funded request for proposals to conduct a technical, economic and legal feasibility study on a secondary national data centre. The study, due by March 27, 2026, will explore locating the backup facility...

By Data Center Dynamics
This Capable Logitech G703 Lightspeed Is Down to £53/$60 in a Handy Amazon Discount
NewsMar 27, 2026

This Capable Logitech G703 Lightspeed Is Down to £53/$60 in a Handy Amazon Discount

Logitech’s G703 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is now on Amazon for $60 in the United States and £53 (about $68) in the United Kingdom, its lowest price of 2026. The mouse packs a 25,600‑DPI Hero sensor, Lightspeed 2.4 GHz zero‑latency wireless,...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
Turn Any Pair of Sunglasses Into Prescription Lenses for Just $20
NewsMar 27, 2026

Turn Any Pair of Sunglasses Into Prescription Lenses for Just $20

StickTite Bifocal Lenses let users transform any pair of sunglasses into prescription readers for just $20. The adhesive stickers attach to the inner lens surface, require only water, a press, and a 15‑minute drying time. Tested by Runner’s World’s Jeff...

By Runners World
Refurbed and GoPro Announce Exclusive Partnership in Ireland
NewsMar 27, 2026

Refurbed and GoPro Announce Exclusive Partnership in Ireland

Refurbed has sealed an exclusive partnership with GoPro to sell refurbished HERO9‑11 cameras in Ireland, Denmark and Sweden. The collaboration follows a pilot that saw GoPro sales on the platform jump 195%, and reflects a 329% year‑on‑year increase in camera...

By Irish Tech News
NTT East Goes on Private 5G RIC Roll
NewsMar 27, 2026

NTT East Goes on Private 5G RIC Roll

NTT East, a unit of Japan’s NTT conglomerate, completed a landmark private‑5G laboratory trial using O‑RAN Alliance‑defined RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) with 26 vendor partners. The multi‑vendor tests achieved a 98.5% success rate across 335 device combinations, validating interoperability and...

By Mobile World Live
Deals – Big Spring Sale Day 3: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 40% Off, TCL 60 NXTPAPER $180, Snapdragon X Elite...
NewsMar 27, 2026

Deals – Big Spring Sale Day 3: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 40% Off, TCL 60 NXTPAPER $180, Snapdragon X Elite...

Day 3 of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale delivers deep discounts across tablets, smartphones, laptops and accessories. Lenovo’s 12.7‑inch Idea Tab Pro falls to $237.50, a 40% cut, while TCL’s 60 XE NXTPAPER phone starts at $180, 30% off. Microsoft’s Snapdragon X Elite Surface Laptop is...

By 9to5Google
Give Your Car the Ultimate Audio Upgrade with the New Focal Slatefiber Speakers
NewsMar 27, 2026

Give Your Car the Ultimate Audio Upgrade with the New Focal Slatefiber Speakers

Focal has unveiled the second‑generation Slatefiber speaker kit, a six‑piece system that includes coaxial, component, midrange and subwoofer units designed for automotive retrofits. The speakers feature a proprietary Slate fiber cone made from non‑woven recycled carbon fibers and polymer, delivering...

By T3
UFL Names Sportable Official Connected Ball and Player Tracking Partner
NewsMar 27, 2026

UFL Names Sportable Official Connected Ball and Player Tracking Partner

The United Football League (UFL) has appointed Sportable as its Official Connected Ball and Player Tracking Partner for the 2026 season. Sportable’s sensors will be embedded in every football and wearable devices, delivering real‑time data on ball location, speed, spin...

By Sports Video Group (SVG)
Syntiant and Novi Space Successfully Demonstrate Low-Power AI Inference in Orbit
NewsMar 27, 2026

Syntiant and Novi Space Successfully Demonstrate Low-Power AI Inference in Orbit

On March 26, 2026, Syntiant Corp. and Novi Space completed a successful in‑orbit demonstration of real‑time AI object detection on a commercial LEO satellite. Using Syntiant’s quantized neural network models deployed on Novi’s SP240 space‑edge computer, the system identified ground...

By SatNews
Plans for New Irish Supercomputer CASPIR Moves to Next Stage
NewsMar 27, 2026

Plans for New Irish Supercomputer CASPIR Moves to Next Stage

Ireland is moving forward with CASPIR, a new high‑performance computing platform procured by the University of Galway in partnership with the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and to be operated by the Irish Centre for High‑End Computing. The supercomputer will dramatically expand...

By Silicon Republic
Bluetti Targets Home Backup with Fridge-Focused Battery System
NewsMar 27, 2026

Bluetti Targets Home Backup with Fridge-Focused Battery System

Bluetti has launched FridgePower, a plug‑and‑play battery system aimed at keeping refrigerators and other essential home devices running during power outages. Unlike fixed residential storage like Tesla Powerwall, FridgePower requires no permanent installation and can be moved within the house....

By pv magazine
Apple Still Plans to Sell iPhones When It Turns 100
NewsMar 27, 2026

Apple Still Plans to Sell iPhones When It Turns 100

Apple executives told WIRED that the iPhone will remain a core product well beyond the company’s 50th anniversary, with plans to continue selling new models when Apple reaches its centennial. The strategy emphasizes relentless innovation, especially in artificial intelligence, rather...

By WIRED
PS5 Console and PlayStation Portal Prices Go Up Again
NewsMar 27, 2026

PS5 Console and PlayStation Portal Prices Go Up Again

Sony announced a global price hike for every PlayStation 5 model and the PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026, with increases ranging from $50 to $100. The Digital Edition will rise to $599, the standard PS5 to $649, the PS5 Pro to $899, and...

By Siliconera
Yes, You Need a Smart Bird Feeder in Your Life - and This One's on Sale
NewsMar 27, 2026

Yes, You Need a Smart Bird Feeder in Your Life - and This One's on Sale

The Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder, an AI‑powered device that records and identifies over 6,000 bird species, is now $60 off (about 30% discount) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ending March 31. It streams 1080p video with 8× digital zoom and full‑color...

By ZDNet – Business
Apple’s Next Device Might Not Have a Screen at All
NewsMar 27, 2026

Apple’s Next Device Might Not Have a Screen at All

Apple is reportedly developing an AI‑powered pin, roughly the size of an AirTag, that could launch as early as 2027. The device would attach to clothing or accessories and act as an ambient sensor hub, feeding camera and microphone data...

By eWeek
The Missing Intelligence Layer of the Smart Grid
NewsMar 27, 2026

The Missing Intelligence Layer of the Smart Grid

Utilities have poured billions into smart‑grid sensors, communications and analytics, yet the digital representation of the physical distribution assets remains rudimentary. Traditional asset databases rely on periodic inspections, causing records to drift from reality and limiting engineers’ ability to assess...

By POWER Magazine
Wonderful PCB Expands Reverse Engineering Services
NewsMar 27, 2026

Wonderful PCB Expands Reverse Engineering Services

Wonderful PCB has broadened its PCB reverse engineering and cloning portfolio to help manufacturers rebuild design data from existing boards and accelerate product launches. The expanded suite includes multilayer reverse engineering, IC unlock and firmware extraction, as well as redesign...

By Engineering.com
Frequency Matters, March 27: Cables/Connectors Section, Industry News/Events
NewsMar 27, 2026

Frequency Matters, March 27: Cables/Connectors Section, Industry News/Events

Microwave Journal’s Frequency Matters episode on March 27 spotlights the March Cables and Connectors special‑focus section, with host Pat Hindle reviewing the latest industry articles, news and events. The show is sponsored by RFMW, a leading RF component supplier, and...

By Microwave Journal
Edith Cowan University Installs Lawo VSM, HOME, and Mc²36 in New Broadcast Facility
NewsMar 27, 2026

Edith Cowan University Installs Lawo VSM, HOME, and Mc²36 in New Broadcast Facility

Edith Cowan University in Perth has opened a state‑of‑the‑art broadcast facility equipped with Lawo’s HOME management platform, Virtual Studio Manager (VSM) control system, and mc²36 audio console. The installation, delivered with partner PAT, integrator Diversified and consultant Techniq Media, integrates...

By Sports Video Group (SVG)
Comcast Business Powers 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship Network and Broadcast Infrastructure
NewsMar 27, 2026

Comcast Business Powers 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship Network and Broadcast Infrastructure

Comcast Business installed a massive network for the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. The deployment featured roughly 600 miles of fiber, 400+ Wi‑Fi access points and connected 58,000 devices, supporting up to 16,500 concurrent Wi‑Fi users and 40 TB...

By Sports Video Group (SVG)
Engineering on Friday ‘Toon: Enhanced Troubleshooting
NewsMar 27, 2026

Engineering on Friday ‘Toon: Enhanced Troubleshooting

Electronic Design’s weekly cartoon, “Engineering on Friday: Enhanced Troubleshooting,” uses humor to highlight the frustrations and creative problem‑solving that engineers face when debugging complex projects. Author and technology editor Cabe Atwell invites readers to share their own “smash‑a‑project” moments, turning...

By Electronic Design
Leading European Courier and Parcel Operator Deploys Newly Launched Matrix 830/930 for High-Volume Operations
NewsMar 27, 2026

Leading European Courier and Parcel Operator Deploys Newly Launched Matrix 830/930 for High-Volume Operations

Datalogic announced that its newly launched Matrix 830/930 barcode reader has been selected by a leading European courier and parcel operator for high‑volume logistics. After a rigorous head‑to‑head technical evaluation, the operator plans to deploy dozens of the devices across its...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
We Can’t Deny This AI Note-Taking Pin Is Incredibly Useful
NewsMar 27, 2026

We Can’t Deny This AI Note-Taking Pin Is Incredibly Useful

The Plaud NotePin S is a pocket‑sized AI‑powered note‑taking device that records audio, generates real‑time transcriptions, outlines, summaries and action items. Users activate recordings with a single button or via a companion app, and can flag moments for quick reference. The...

By Esquire – Men’s Fashion
ELEGOO Makes PAX East Debut with Immersive 3D Printing Showcase, Featuring First Exhibition of Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
NewsMar 27, 2026

ELEGOO Makes PAX East Debut with Immersive 3D Printing Showcase, Featuring First Exhibition of Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

ELEGOO made its PAX East debut, unveiling an immersive 3D‑printing experience that highlighted the first public showcase of its new Centauri Carbon 2 Combo desktop printer. The booth combined live printing demos, influencer‑led cosplay displays and gaming‑themed models to illustrate how...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
Netherlands Orders 12 V-BAT Drones as Arctic NATO Tests Prove Performance
NewsMar 27, 2026

Netherlands Orders 12 V-BAT Drones as Arctic NATO Tests Prove Performance

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has ordered 12 Shield AI V‑BAT (MQ‑35A) unmanned aerial systems for deployment across eight Royal Netherlands Navy vessels. The vertical‑takeoff drones, which can operate for more than 12 hours on JP‑5 fuel, have already demonstrated...

By Overt Defense
Motorola Razr Ultra Images Leak – and There's One Peculiar Design Choice
NewsMar 27, 2026

Motorola Razr Ultra Images Leak – and There's One Peculiar Design Choice

Motorola’s upcoming Razr 70 Ultra was spotted in leaked renders shared by XpertPick and leaker OnLeaks. The new clamshell folding phone is slightly thicker than its predecessor, measuring 7.8 mm when open and 15.8 mm when folded. The added bulk likely accommodates a larger...

By T3
Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone Faces Major Design Hurdle
NewsMar 27, 2026

Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone Faces Major Design Hurdle

Apple is targeting a radical all‑screen iPhone to celebrate the device’s 20th anniversary in 2027, aiming to hide the front‑facing camera and Face ID sensors beneath the display. Conflicting leaks, however, suggest the technology may not be ready, and a smaller...

By TechRepublic – Articles
Corsair's Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse Hits an All-Time Low of $49 — 17 Programmable Buttons Built for MMO Gaming
NewsMar 27, 2026

Corsair's Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse Hits an All-Time Low of $49 — 17 Programmable Buttons Built for MMO Gaming

Corsair's Scimitar RGB Elite gaming mouse has hit an all‑time low of $49.99 on Amazon, a $40 discount from its usual $89.99 price. The mouse offers 17 programmable buttons, including a sliding 12‑button side panel that can be adjusted for...

By Tom's Hardware
Grab This Beginner-Friendly Creality 3D Printer for as Little as $186 Right Now — Ender 3 V3 SE Drops to...
NewsMar 27, 2026

Grab This Beginner-Friendly Creality 3D Printer for as Little as $186 Right Now — Ender 3 V3 SE Drops to...

Creality’s Ender 3 V3 SE 3‑D printer is now available on Amazon for a record‑low $186.15, undercutting even Creality’s own store price. The machine arrives nearly assembled and offers premium features such as auto‑bed leveling, a direct‑drive extruder, a 3‑inch LCD and a...

By Tom's Hardware
Philips Debuts Evnia 32M2N8900X 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
NewsMar 27, 2026

Philips Debuts Evnia 32M2N8900X 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

Philips has launched the Evnia 32M2N8900X, a 31.5‑inch QD‑OLED gaming monitor that delivers 4K resolution at a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and a quoted 0.03 ms response time. The panel is VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certified, reaching 515 nits typical brightness and up...

By Guru3D
Three SSD Makers Buy Into Nanya to Secure DRAM Supply
NewsMar 27, 2026

Three SSD Makers Buy Into Nanya to Secure DRAM Supply

SanDisk, Kioxia and Solidigm are each investing roughly $500 million, with SanDisk contributing $1 billion, in a $2.5 billion private‑placement deal for a 3.9% stake in Taiwan’s Nanya Technology. The equity purchase is paired with a multi‑year supply agreement that guarantees each SSD...

By Blocks & Files