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High‑Performance Mini PC Under $400, No Compromises
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
Future Silicon Will Be Built for Agentic AI
SocialMar 27, 2026

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.

By Ben Bajarin
Mid‑price Printer Unmatched in Features and Ink
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
Compute Gap Vast; AMD Poised to Fill It
SocialMar 27, 2026

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...

By Ben Bajarin
Engo3 Smart Glasses Offer AR HUD for Apple, Garmin
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
Kodak Revives Budget All‑rounder with USB‑C, 65× Zoom
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
MacOS Tahoe
SocialMar 27, 2026

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. :-)

By Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
World's Best Laptop Battery Life per Weight
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
Last Chance to Buy PS Portal Before Price Hike
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
Sensors and IoT Transform Bathrooms Into Smart Spaces
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By James Gingerich
Fitbit Inspire 3: Full Fitness Features Under $70
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
RC-Style Lawn Mower Precisely Shreds Weeds
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Ron van Loon
Semiconductor Roundup
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Ed Sperling
House Pushes Contested Chip Export Controls to Curb AI Smuggling
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Paul Triolo
AI Compute Shortage Looms After Last Year's Data Center Overbuild
SocialMar 27, 2026

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...

By Ethan Mollick
Huawei AI Chip Wins ByteDance, Alibaba Orders
SocialMar 27, 2026

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...

By Paul Triolo
96GB VRAM Setup: 4× Intel ARC Pro B60 GPUs
SocialMar 27, 2026

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 🤓

By George Liu
Sony's PS5 Price Hike Confirmed, DDR5 Switch Looming
SocialMar 27, 2026

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...

By Stephen Totilo
Paying Customers Define Product Experience and Success
SocialMar 27, 2026

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,...

By Wes Bush
Sony Hikes PS5 Prices, Digital Edition up $200
SocialMar 27, 2026

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...

By Tom Warren
Rising Console Prices Signal Switch 2 Could Hit $500
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Ethan Gach
Europe May Soon Ban Foreign WiFi Routers
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Dean Bubley
AR Glasses Seamlessly Run on HP EliteBoard with 6K Display
SocialMar 27, 2026

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...

By Anshel Sag
Ex-BYD, Huawei Engineers Launch Compact 32 Km/H Bike Motor
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Ron van Loon
Nintendo 3DS Debuts in North America, March 27 2011
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By James Gingerich
Valeo's Invisible Trailer Lets Drivers See Through Cargo
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Ron van Loon
Quantum Battery Prototype Achieves Ultra‑Fast Charging
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
SMIC Supplies Chip Tools to Iran's Military, Sparks US Concerns
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By Jonathan Cheng
Kindle Scribe Outshines iPad Air in Bright Sunlight
SocialMar 27, 2026

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

By TechRadar
Florida Powers up Massive Battery for 2026 Storage Surge
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AVX‑512’s Extra Registers Eliminate FMA Spill Bottleneck
SocialMar 26, 2026

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...

By Casey Muratori
AI Smart Glasses Secure Funding for Dementia Care, Efficacy Unclear
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By TechRadar
M4 Max Mac Studio Outshines Mac Pro for Years
SocialMar 26, 2026

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...

By Chris Welch
Apple Drops Mac Pro, Pushes Mac Studio as Flagship Desktop
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Mark Gurman
Bitcoin‑mining Heater Actually Works and Warms Rooms
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Bob Vila
House Committee Approves Chip Security Act Targeting China
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Paul Triolo
GBP Introduces Fencing Solutions for Solar and BESS Sites
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Iran Conflict Could Cut AI Supplies by Double Digits
SocialMar 26, 2026

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...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Check and Update Your Kobo eReader Firmware Easily
SocialMar 26, 2026

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...

By Dave Taylor
Battery‑free 20‑mg Tag Lets Scientists Track Wasps
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
MCP Hype’s Half-Life Shrinks to a Quarter
SocialMar 26, 2026

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.

By Rob Walling
Five Ironwood TPU Optimization Strategies for ML Engineers
SocialMar 26, 2026

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.

By Richard Seroter
S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Specs Show Significant Upgrade
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By TechRadar
Quarterly $125B Server Sales Become New Normal
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Timothy Prickett Morgan
Comparing AI Memory Benchmarks Reveals Key Design Trade‑offs
SocialMar 26, 2026

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...

By Yohei Nakajima
Ariston Debuts Propane Heat Pump Integrated with Solar PV
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
MicroStrategy Discusses BE Strategy with Applied Materials
SocialMar 26, 2026

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

By Ben Bajarin
From Football Field to Chip Founder: PLX’s Legacy
SocialMar 26, 2026

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...

By Tim Draper
TSMC's CoWoS Pattern Drives Silicon Photonics Growth
SocialMar 26, 2026

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...

By Ben Bajarin