Vertiv has introduced a new high-efficiency DC power system designed for telecom and edge operators. The PowerDirect 7100 Energy delivers up to 52 kW of scalable power and achieves 98% efficiency while integrating renewable energy sources.
Toshiba has launched ultra-compact surge-protection diodes specifically for next-generation vehicle electronics. The XCEZ series features a 59% smaller footprint while handling up to 6W of surge power. These components are essential for ADAS, infotainment, and battery management systems.
Upgrading from 1GbE to 2.5GbE sounds like a no-brainer, but the reality is more complicated. Most home users won’t actually benefit from the extra speed, and you could encounter stability issues with cheaper hardware. Here’s who actually needs faster networking and who should stick with what they ha
DexRobot is taking its incredibly dexterous robotic hand on a global tour. With 22 joint degrees of freedom and over 500 sensing points, it’s a massive leap for manipulation tasks. This isn’t just a hand; it’s a complete system for intelligent robotics.
Intel is planning significant upgrades across its CPU lineup with faster memory support and major AI performance improvements. The Arrow Lake Refresh will support 7200 MT/s DDR5 out of the box, while Nova Lake’s NPU jumps to 74 TOPS. These changes could reshape desktop computing performance through
The IEEE ISSCC 2026 conference in February will showcase groundbreaking memory technologies including SK hynix’s 48 Gbps GDDR7 and Samsung’s 36 GB HBM4. These developments promise massive bandwidth improvements for future GPUs and AI accelerators. The conference will feature hundreds of research pap
Apple has reportedly cracked one of foldable phones’ biggest problems: screen creasing. The iPhone Fold is expected to launch in 2026-2027 with a true crease-free design. Foxconn has already created dedicated production lines for the device.
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is deploying a massive energy storage system using Tesla Megapacks at its Tennessee supercomputing facility. The $375 million investment will power what could become one of the world’s largest AI computing clusters. This comes after environmental concerns about the company
HP and Dell have disabled hardware acceleration for HEVC video playback in certain laptop models. The change affects browser-based video streaming while leaving local playback intact. Companies are pointing users toward paid third-party solutions instead.
Nvidia is deploying 2,140 Blackwell GPUs across two new supercomputers in Japan through its expanded partnership with research institute Riken. The systems include an AI supercomputer and quantum computer, both using Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 platform. This builds on Nvidia’s record $57 billion quarterly
