Live Deep Dive: Notch vs DLSS and GPU Hardware
I wanted to use Notch's criticism of DLSS to talk a little bit about GPU hardware, so I did an impromptu livestream last night. VOD is here if you're curious: https://t.co/rqlLnjNvmi
Semiconductor Industry Faces Tighter DUV Limits and Talent
Latest: Tighter restrictions on DUV litho; Arm-IBM dual-architecture; power device trio; Irish fab; 1.4nm AI chip; heat islands; 2nm & below; 300mm fab equipment; 67k IC jobs unfilled; HBF wins; photonic chip packaging.. https://t.co/hPeWF8CmnV #semiconductor #2nm #1nm #HBF
Acer Predator 21X Still Impresses a Decade Later
Two Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs, a 21-inch screen, and a $10K price tag - the Acer Predator 21X was a ridiculous device 10 years ago, and I fired it up to see how it fares today. https://t.co/KiQq5MlTEf
AI Boom Fuels Move to Fractional GPU Rentals
MyPOV: Rising AI Demand Drives Shift to Fractional GPU Model https://t.co/HfEp51EPpO @timesofindia @PhadnisShilpa @supriya_speaks @rwang0 @constellationr
Semiconductor Capex Surge Highlights Top Analyst Picks
Semiconductor Capex Rising. Analysts Name Top Stock Picks. https://t.co/gjaKdB4ex2 $AMAT $ASML $LRCX $AEIS $MKSI $ENTG
CuLA: Hand‑crafted CUDA Linear Attention Beats FLA
Alibaba Ant's cuLA (CUDA Linear Attention) The hand-written kernels using CuTe DSL & CUTLASS C++ to extract maximum performance on NVIDIA GPUs. A drop-in replacement for FLA designed to push hardware to its absolute limits. https://github.com/InclusionAI/cuLA
Xiaomi Hikes Phone Prices as Memory Costs Soar
Memory crunch bites: Xiaomi lifts handset prices amid supply chain squeeze Price rises of nearly US$30 reflect surging memory costs, with analysts pointing to AI-driven demand and tight supply across the chip sector. https://t.co/ruGtpcExSX via @scmpnews
AI Winners Show Massive Revenue Growth, Some Still Overvalued
Top 10 AI beneficiaries by est. NTM revenue growth 👇 $MU (Micron) +175% $SNDK (Sandisk) +171% $SKH (SK hynix) +148% $AAOI (Applied Optoelectronics) +103% $LITE (Lumentum) +88% $CRDO (Credo Tech) +77% $AVGO (Broadcom) +75% $NVDA (Nvidia) +69% $ALAB (Astera Labs) +57% $SIMO (Silicon Motion) +43% Some of these are clearly stretched. But...
2026 iPad Guide: Best Picks, Models to Skip
The Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026: Compare the Air, Pro, Mini https://t.co/a4SE0IJTI5 https://t.co/FBrwHMNIcr
TSMC's Japan Plant Set to Produce Cutting-Edge 3nm Chips
Happy to be quoted in this article. TSMC Confirms Japan Plant Will Produce Cutting-Edge 3nm Chips | @meykaofficial https://t.co/Vv1WNTr2iz
Samsung Frame Pro and OLED TVs: 2026 Updates
Samsung Frame Pro and OLED TV News: What You Need To Know in 2026 https://t.co/Dcz7ua5iBT https://t.co/bQ8A4fNaWY
Drone Glides Effortlessly in Any Direction
This #Drone Can Glide Effortlessly in Any Direction via @ZappyZappy7 #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/nkynhdMQlW
Compact, High-Capacity Stand-Up Aid for Tight Spaces
Molift Raiser Pro: High-Capacity Stand-Up Assistance in Tight Spaces by @gigadgets_ #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/1KHpsFf39p
Leverage IoT to Predict and Prevent Equipment Failures
How to Use #IoT for Predictive Maintenance by @antgrasso #InternetOfThings #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/8UI4CEuUlc
April 3, 1981: Osborne 1 Launches as First Portable PC
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1981. The Osborne 1 was released. Considered by many to be the first 'portable' computer. (VHN) https://t.co/prPgjmIrKb
Dyson's Extreme Stress Tests Ensure Long‑Lasting Products
How Dyson’s Extreme Stress Testing Builds Products That Last by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/YN5HdRMlXY
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprising Audio Improvement
It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...
From Single‑Box CPUs to Warehouse‑Scale Semiconductor Production
#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Warehouse The Semiconductor Why Warehouse Scale: 1/ - So Far, Computation Was A Single Box Problem. - One CPU, One Memory Space, One App, One “Fast Enough” Machine.
AI Power Race Forces Massive US Grid Overhaul
The Mad Scramble to Power AI Is Rewiring the US Grid by @EddyTheGent https://t.co/h1WvxqsuTM https://t.co/CAErhttqjD
AI Smart Ring Shows Future On‑Finger Tech
Today's newsletter: - A new AI smart ring I really want (cc minafahmi) - Why OpenAI bought @tbpn - A feed check https://sources.news/p/ai-on-your-finger
Microsoft’s Z-80 SoftCard Lets Apple II Run CP/M
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 2, 1980. @Microsoft introduces the Z-80 SoftCard, a circuit board that plugs into the Apple II computer and allows Apple II users to run CP/M applications with only minor modifications. https://t.co/CE9TWnbzxN
Test Battery Health and Boost Samsung Galaxy Longevity
Does your @Samsung Galaxy S phone seem to have lost most of its battery capacity? It might be the apps you have or your configuration. Here's how to test your battery health and the easiest changes to maximize battery life......
AI Voice Recorder Eliminates Missed Lecture Notes
Tired of taking notes or forgetting key points from lectures and meetings? I check out the AILITH RecNote N1 AI Voice Recorder and find it a smart solution with lots of useful tech inside. Here's my detailed demo and review:...
1969 NASA Relied Solely on Sealed Fairchild Chip
And it was done in 1969 using a Fairchild semiconductor chip. As I have heard the story, NASA had to chose between either manual navigation or automatic navigation, because the chips had to in a sealed system to avoid moisture...
Samsung Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright, Better Than Phone
AT&T sent me a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" Android Tablet to evaluate, and I'm darn impressed. It's fast, has a crisp, bright screen, and makes reading the news, an ebook, or playing games way more fun than on...
Nvidia Groq 3 LPU Boosts AI Inference with Integrated SRAM
The @Nvidia Groq 3 language processing unit is designed specifically to handle AI inference. The chip uses SRAM memory integrated within the processor itself to speed up the flow of data. https://spectrum.ieee.org/nvidia-groq-3
Dell Introduces Supercapacitor Keyboard, Mouse with Instant Charging
Dell’s supercapacitor-powered keyboard and mouse deliver ultra-fast charging and long usage, redefining convenience and eliminating reliance on traditional batteries. https://t.co/k44tsLTSbn
Google's Kit Revives Old Macs and Windows PCs
Google's kit aims to breathe new life into old hardware, and that could be Macs as well as Windows 10 PCs. https://t.co/Urnq4OBC9u
House Introduces Bill Banning AI Chip Equipment Sales to China
Bill to ban sale of key AI chipmaking equipment to China introduced in House https://t.co/ORH3vVpFeH via @nbcnews
M5 Max 16‑inch MacBook Pro Stuns Tech Community
I know everybody is talking about the MacBook NEO but the new 16” MacBook Pro with M5 Max is kind of insane. Anyone grabbing a MacBook Pro this year?
AirPods Max 2: Better ANC, Fuller Bass, USB‑C, Lousy Case
Initial impressions of the AirPods Max 2: • Active Noise Cancelling is noticeably improved • Bass sounds fuller without being overwhelming • USB-C IS LIFE • It's almost comical that they're so committed to this terrible case A+
Easter Sale: Huge Discounts on Geekom Mini PCs
I've found big savings on Geekom's mini PCs, discounted for Easter — but hurry, the sale ends soon. https://t.co/zxnBXraUl5
Dell’s 14‑inch Pro Premium: AI‑ready, Lightweight Executive Laptop
Dell’s 14-inch Pro Premium combines a lightweight magnesium chassis, optimized motherboard, AI-capable processors, and high-quality display for executive mobility. https://t.co/VZInETaYjr
One Viral Video Turned a $300 Prototype Into $2B Deal
Before he sold his VR headset to Meta for $2 BILLION... Palmer Luckey was just a teenager tinkering in his garage. Until one video of his goofy prototype caught the eye of a powerful person. Here's how a single post turned...
Just 19% Use Modern Wi‑Fi; Legacy Hinders AI Scaling
"Our research shows that only 19% of organizations are running the latest Wi-Fi generations, and those stuck on legacy systems struggle to scale AI workloads and meet the performance, capacity, and reliability demands of modern, device-dense environments." https://t.co/wlCL1AVkVR
Premium Compact Camera Combines Metal Build, Autofocus, Manual Control
A solid metal build, capable autofocus and manual settings control make this premium compact the new film camera to beat. https://t.co/t8pPNAVyFI
Memory Market Focus Shifts to Duration Over Demand
New report in the @DiligenceStack. Memory market update and sharing the framework for our tracking model of the cycle's durability. The Next Debate in Memory Is Duration, Not Demand https://t.co/gB1OsgGpBW
WHOOP Becomes PSG's Official Health Wearable Through 2029
NEW PARTNERSHIP: @WHOOP x PSG WHOOP is now the Official Health & Fitness Wearable of Paris Saint-Germain through 2029. Players will use Whoop to unlock continuous insights into key physiological metrics helping optimize performance and improve health across a demanding season. https://t.co/bXbryfH74v
Atlanta Man Arrested for Smuggling AI Chips to China
Atlanta man arrested in scheme to smuggle sensitive AI chips into China, officials say Tiny numbers. Waiting for export control proponents to note that these numbers are small, and GPUs now legal for export... https://t.co/oyOQFBkWWR
Smart Charging and Power Conversion Define Modern EV Edge
Why smarter charging, battery management, and power conversion are now the real differentiators in EVs and edge systems. https://t.co/HDQpNF4yJ1 #BMS #automotive #EVs #PMIC #batterymanagementsystems #edgepower #powerconversion #edge
Altman and Ive Team Up on Cognitive Hardware
So, whatever happens to this "big" idea? Are Sam Altman and Jony Ive Creating Cognitive Hardware? https://t.co/G9DgJPeVg0
GPU Power Draw Beats Scheduling as Utilization Metric
Without getting all the way down to performance counters, GPU power from nvidia-smi is a better indicator of true utilization than job scheduling or “gpu busy”. I would love to see animated “heat maps” of the big data centers, with...
Memory Chip Survives Lava‑Hot Temperatures, Defying Thermal Limits
New memory chip survives temperatures hotter than lava 🌋 😳 💬 The electronics inside your phone, your car, and every satellite currently orbiting Earth share one critical weakness: heat. Push them past about 200 degrees Celsius and they start to fail....
Quantum Computer Capable of Breaking Encryption Nearing Reality
The first quantum computer to break encryption is now shockingly close | New Scientist https://t.co/HsfzVRqn1R
AI Compute Becomes Collateral, Turning Expense Into Asset
CoreWeave just borrowed $8.5B using AI chips as collateral. Larger than the GDP of 40 countries. AI compute is no longer an expense. It's a financial asset. Every AI infrastructure decision you make now has balance sheet implications.
YMTC Poised to Overtake SK Hynix in NAND Shipments
For you Sandisk'ers $SNDK China's YMTC, having caught up to Korea, secures yield for cutting-edge NAND flash and begins full-scale production expansion. With the launch of a new line equipped with state-of-the-art equipment imminent and mass production of 300-layer high-stacking NAND stabilizing, and rumors...
1Hz XPS
1Hz laptop display reportedly helps deliver outstanding 43-hour battery life on the XPS 14 during web browser use — beats the M5 MacBook Air by more than 28 hours in the same test https://t.co/PIQL6LdFyG
Samsung Teases New SM‑U600 Galaxy Buds Model
Samsung may have a mysterious new pair of Galaxy Buds on the way With model name - SM-U600 ✅ Details - https://t.co/sZIUlWbBKw https://t.co/ZOIDLmkdXV
Japanese Glassmakers Pivot to AI Chip Substrates
Japan glassmakers Asahi Kasei, AGC retool to ride surging AI chip demand Glass cloth, high-end substrates replace conventional products https://t.co/zHaNaxaWTa via @NikkeiAsia
Japan’s Rapidus Targets 1nm Mass Production by 2029
Race to 1nm heats up as chipmakers vie for next frontier Japan’s Rapidus — a state-backed newcomer with no established presence in advanced foundry — is aiming for mass production of 1nm-class technology around 2029. https://t.co/QrlTNnWiOw