Key Friday Reads: Cloud Capex, AI PR, Diesel Surge
🆓 Friday links: hyperscaler capex, AI's PR problem, and the impact of rising diesel prices. https://t.co/vyzAil00hZ image: https://t.co/roRgnqXJTw https://t.co/3uyUX25bxd
High‑Performance Mini PC Under $400, No Compromises
A mini PC deal under $400, and I can't see any significant corners cut either. https://t.co/J2zEZDnrwF
Future Silicon Will Be Built for Agentic AI
From here on out, all silicon architecture designs will be designed with agentic AI in mind. Basically, all silicon becomes agentic workload-focused.
Mid‑price Printer Unmatched in Features and Ink
Our senior printer editor said, "I can’t find another mid-price printer so loaded with features and ink." https://t.co/n7gpXi6NIw
Compute Gap Vast; AMD Poised to Fill It
The compute gap is very large. I'd love to come up with an estimate of how large, will try, but its large. NVIDIA alone can't fill the gap, not sure even TPU scale can help fill the gap at...
Engo3 Smart Glasses Offer AR HUD for Apple, Garmin
Meet the engo3 smart glasses, with an AR heads-up display compatible with Apple and Garmin watches. https://t.co/N2J5EGRqR0
Kodak Revives Budget All‑rounder with USB‑C, 65× Zoom
Kodak's affordable do-it-all camera returns with the updated PixPro AZ653, adding USB-C charging to a versatile feature set, including 65x zoom and macro mode https://t.co/vMrl02Wwgj
MacOS Tahoe
Upgraded to macOS Tahoe 26.4 on M4 Max and now `duetexpertd` is sometimes consuming 100% CPU. Any pro tips for how to suppress or kill that thing? Thanks. :-)
World's Best Laptop Battery Life per Weight
If independent testing is on the money, this is effectively the most battery stamina ever seen with a laptop, pound-for-pound. https://t.co/cYhYCpiyjB
Last Chance to Buy PS Portal Before Price Hike
This might be your last chance to pick up a PS Portal ahead of the price hike. https://t.co/TrKlAO8oqj
Sensors and IoT Transform Bathrooms Into Smart Spaces
#WhatsNext? This futuristic smart bathroom brought to you via sensors and #IoT technologies. (Interesting Engineering) https://t.co/o14g9MttHw
Fitbit Inspire 3: Full Fitness Features Under $70
For less than $70 you can score the Fitbit Inspire 3 and make the most of its wide range of fitness features without having to splurge on an Apple Watch. https://t.co/CAF7DUZlG1
RC-Style Lawn Mower Precisely Shreds Weeds
Superpowered RC-Style Lawn Mower Shreds Weeds With Precision Control by @IntEngineering #EmergingTech #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/MvTvZfyeXR
Semiconductor Roundup
Latest: Arm’s game-changer; QC break year; GF sues Tower; new fabs; helium atom beam litho; AI tool $; 90% less GenAI cost; 2D roadmap; Intel’s security report; imec's silicon photonics; PQC challenges; memory for AI at the edge and more... https://t.co/CKaBq9LCZI #semiconductor
House Pushes Contested Chip Export Controls to Curb AI Smuggling
House panel advanced legislation that would require the Commerce Department to demand chipmakers do more to keep AI tech from being smuggled to China Despite incessant cheerleading from some quarters, members understand the many problems with this bill... https://t.co/kBjLLxHfN9
AI Compute Shortage Looms After Last Year's Data Center Overbuild
Last year everyone spoke about over building of AI data centers, likely this year will start to demonstrate that there is not nearly enough compute to meet demand I think to degree to which AI is currently subsidized depends on...
Huawei AI Chip Wins ByteDance, Alibaba Orders
Huawei's new AI chip finds favour with ByteDance, Alibaba which plan to place orders ...tech firms intend to use the new 950PR more extensively, as chip is more compatible with Nvidia's CUDA software system and has better response speed...Huawei plans to...
96GB VRAM Setup: 4× Intel ARC Pro B60 GPUs
96GB VRAM - 4x 24GB Intel ARC Pro B60 GPUs for local AI LLMs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aEHitayNts 🤓
Sony's PS5 Price Hike Confirmed, DDR5 Switch Looming
As Sony raises the PS5 price by $100+, I'd like to point people to yesterday's Game File. A rare case of a console-maker on the record about this stuff Nex CEO David Lee told me price was potentially going to go...
Paying Customers Define Product Experience and Success
Who is actually giving you money? Sounds obvious. But a lot of companies F* this up. I asked Travis Cannell this on the podcast. He runs Vast.ai , a two-sided marketplace for GPU compute. They serve both hosts supplying GPUs,...
Sony Hikes PS5 Prices, Digital Edition up $200
Sony is raising the price of its PS5 consoles: • PlayStation 5 – $549.99 to $649.99 • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99 to $599.99 • PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99 to $899.99 PS5 Digital has now increased by $200 since its launch price...
Rising Console Prices Signal Switch 2 Could Hit $500
A new PS5 now starts at $600. A new PS Portal is now $250. This is absolutely unprecedented. There's no way we don't see the Switch 2 going up to $500. https://t.co/MJEFtycBBr https://t.co/D5peLfrfXe
Europe May Soon Ban Foreign WiFi Routers
An #unthinkable scenario, but not impossible: What happens if UK or Europe follow the US and try to ban foreign WiFi routers? https://t.co/63TLrKcnki
AR Glasses Seamlessly Run on HP EliteBoard with 6K Display
Can confirm the @xreal_global and @rayneo_global AR glasses both work on @hp’s new EliteBoard G1a keyboard PC with @amd AI 5 PRO 340. I also connected it to the @dell 52” 6K monitor over TB4 and got power, data and...
Ex-BYD, Huawei Engineers Launch Compact 32 Km/H Bike Motor
Turn Any Bike Electric: Ex-BYD and Huawei Engineers Unveil Compact 32 km/h Drive System via @Rainmaker1973 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/z9nN0Ue1kP
Nintendo 3DS Debuts in North America, March 27 2011
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 27, 2011. The Nintendo 3DS launched in North America, priced at US$249.99. #Gaming #Technology #History @Nintendo https://t.co/pYD9M6PqRT
Valeo's Invisible Trailer Lets Drivers See Through Cargo
Valeo’s ‘Invisible Trailer’ Tech Lets Drivers See Straight Through Their Load by @Khulood_Almani #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/DVtIYuOjJj
Quantum Battery Prototype Achieves Ultra‑Fast Charging
Scientists demonstrate quantum battery prototype with rapid charging #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AxphAp5wAP https://t.co/HjngLBmLdA
SMIC Supplies Chip Tools to Iran's Military, Sparks US Concerns
Reuters: SMIC, China’s largest chipmaker, has sent chipmaking tools to Iran’s military, two senior Trump administration officials said on Thursday, raising questions about Beijing’s stance in the month-old U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. https://t.co/5g4DGtQLIB
Kindle Scribe Outshines iPad Air in Bright Sunlight
I took the Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Apple iPad Air out into the sun for a drawing test. I'd only recommend one in direct sunlight. https://t.co/YA57Zk30Zd
Florida Powers up Massive Battery for 2026 Storage Surge
Another big battery prepares to power up as Sunshine state leads extraordinary charge to storage in 2026 #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/sLd3GSZw1v https://t.co/btoUQLxZ7l
AVX‑512’s Extra Registers Eliminate FMA Spill Bottleneck
For a balanced architecture, it feels like there should be a rule of the form: 3*[fma latency]*[fma unit count] < [register name count] The 3 comes from the fact that you have up to 3 operands that feed each FMA. For example: on...
AI Smart Glasses Secure Funding for Dementia Care, Efficacy Unclear
AI smart glasses win major funding to support dementia care, though real-world effectiveness and long-term impact remain uncertain despite early promising observations. https://t.co/vX7jBV2aJt
M4 Max Mac Studio Outshines Mac Pro for Years
Feeling good about buying a Mac Studio last week. M4 Max, 4TB/64GB. It’s the only desktop I’ll need for years to come. Mac Pro just doesn’t make much sense anymore. (Yes I know an M5 Studio is coming. Who cares. All...
Apple Drops Mac Pro, Pushes Mac Studio as Flagship Desktop
Apple on Thursday discontinued the Mac Pro desktop, its highest-end computer aimed at video editors, photographers and other advanced users, in favor of the Mac Studio. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-26/apple-discontinues-mac-pro-desktop-in-favor-of-the-mac-studio?srnd=undefined
Bitcoin‑mining Heater Actually Works and Warms Rooms
A space heater that quietly mines Bitcoin while warming the room sounded a little far-fetched to me. After testing the HeatBit Maxi around my home, I found the concept surprisingly practical—and fascinating. https://t.co/n13grrQoFp https://t.co/JAeT5Aq4SX
House Committee Approves Chip Security Act Targeting China
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Chip Security Act | Select Committee on the CCP https://t.co/Pxi7ysePpz
GBP Introduces Fencing Solutions for Solar and BESS Sites
Japanese firm GBP launches fencing for solar and BESS sites #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/bIjD2bwcSZ https://t.co/zq79J8twto
Iran Conflict Could Cut AI Supplies by Double Digits
1/ Here’s my baseline assessment of what happens to critical AI components if the Iran war continues. It shows a significant double digit decline. Helium, energy, and a narrow set of fab chokepoints. If the disruption persists, the risk isn’t collapse. It’s a...
Check and Update Your Kobo eReader Firmware Easily
Have a @Rakuten @Kobo eReader? Smart choice, it's quite as capable as an Amazon Kindle, with strengths all its own. But is it up-to-date with system software? Here's how to check (and update it, as needed): https://t.co/L67emcu2fa #rakuten #kobo #software...
Battery‑free 20‑mg Tag Lets Scientists Track Wasps
Engineers developed a tiny 20-milligram tag to track wasp movements. To meet weight constraints, they couldn’t afford to put a battery on the tag and had to resort to a capacitor to send a radio pulse. https://spectrum.ieee.org/rf-tags
MCP Hype’s Half-Life Shrinks to a Quarter
Remember four months ago when everyone was talking about MCP servers? The half-life of “this changes everything” is down to about a quarter now.
Five Ironwood TPU Optimization Strategies for ML Engineers
A developer’s guide to training with Ironwood TPUs https://t.co/eFGnybvR0G < it's really five optimization strategies for ML engineers. Check it out.
S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Specs Show Significant Upgrade
We compare the key specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. https://t.co/teTUdG9wMq
Quarterly $125B Server Sales Become New Normal
Selling $125 billion of servers in a quarter is nothing special. It’s the new normal. $DELL $HPE $NVDA $ARM $AMD https://t.co/MRnXrTrjjz
Comparing AI Memory Benchmarks Reveals Key Design Trade‑offs
[Opus 4.6 Research] "Research the top memory benchmarks for AI systems, look at the top performing memory systems, and to the extent you can look at how they approach memory (looking at code if they are open source), note similarities...
Ariston Debuts Propane Heat Pump Integrated with Solar PV
Ariston launches residential propane heat pump with built-in PV function #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Y3xAaEoyF6
MicroStrategy Discusses BE Strategy with Applied Materials
MS on $BE Had a long chat with folks at AMAT on all this last month. https://t.co/KWTiLzZLV5
From Football Field to Chip Founder: PLX’s Legacy
I got to know Jim Guzy on the football field. My school, Hillview Elementary, was playing against Fremont Elementary in flag football. They had this kid who was crazy fast on the field. That was Jim Guzy. Later, he became an electrical engineer...
TSMC's CoWoS Pattern Drives Silicon Photonics Growth
Had a lot of optical discussions at GTC last week. While it may not be one foundry to rule them all, we still think all roads will lead back to TSMC. TSMC COUPE: Why the CoWoS Pattern Is Repeating...