Scientists Create “Quantum Sound” Device That Works Near Absolute Zero - The technology could support advances in high-speed communication systems, sensing tools, biological materials, and medical technologies. Researchers at McGill University have created a new device that produces phonons, which are particles associated with sound, under extremely cold conditions. The work...
What's driving the TSMC-Sony AI sensor JV? - TSMC and Sony Semiconductor Solutions signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding on May 8 to establish a joint venture developing and manufacturing next-generation AI image sensors, targeting automotive, robotics and advanced smartphone camera markets. The planned venture will be headquartered at...
This New Memory Technology Could Make Devices Last Months on One Charge - Researchers created a tiny memory device that improves as it gets smaller, breaking a key limitation in electronics. This could lead to longer battery life and more energy-efficient devices. Have you ever felt your phone heat up after extended use or watched the battery drop at the worst possible time?...
SatVu’s HotSat-2 First Light images examine strategic energy sites - SatVu, the UK thermal imagery specialist, is releasing the first imagery from its latest LEO satellite, HotSat-2, which was launched in March 2026. Its mid Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) thermal imaging can provide temperature data of any structure on the planet in near real time. The latest examples – “First...
King Slide says AI compute demand is not a bubble and expects strong 2Q26 orders - King Slide, a maker of server rails and high-end mechanical components, said on May 7 that AI compute demand is not a bubble and that orders were expected to remain strong in the second quarter of 2026 as global cloud service providers continued rapid capital spending. Executives told an earnings call...
China's robots move from half-marathon to triathlon - Chinese robots, which recently demonstrated their ability to complete a half-marathon, are now entering a new stage of competition. The focus is shifting from flat-ground endurance and speed to sustained, high-difficulty operation in heat, heavy rain, shallow water, and complex terrain — signaling...
FSI Welcomes Jim Wingert to the Team - We are pleased to announce that Dr. James (Jim) Wingert will join our FSI team tomorrow May 8 as an Engineer II. His primary role will be R&D support of the MALA1010 lab and other research support activities. He brings a wealth of experience, and already resides in Gainesville. We are lucky to have found...
The ESP8266 Gets An OS, and it’s familiar - A couple weeks back we brought you news of KernelUNO, a command line shell and very simple operating system for the Arduino Uno. It’s a neat idea, so it’s hardly …read more
Join Our Webinar on EV Li-ion Batteries - Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Daniel Parr on Thursday 14th May for the expert-led webinar, "EV Batteries - Emerging Cell Chemistries, Pack Trends, and Evolving Supply Chains". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.
TSMC reportedly pushes CoPoS exclusivity to lock in next-gen packaging lead - TSMC is accelerating the expansion of its CoWoS advanced packaging capacity while pushing ahead with the more technically demanding panel-level packaging technology CoPoS, aiming to widen its lead over rivals in the AI semiconductor race. Industry sources said TSMC has imposed strict confidentiality controls...
Analysis: Samsung's union fight exposes a fault line in semiconductor investment - A labor dispute at Samsung Electronics is sharpening a debate with implications well beyond South Korea: how semiconductor companies balance worker compensation against the capital-intensive investment cycles that determine who leads in chips.
ChromeOS performance leadership: The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 Advantage - Signal 65 has investigated, tested, and written a white paper that fully details the performance of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 in ChromeOS. The paper covers testing every subsystem within the chip, including power efficiency, thermal performance, and AI performance, as well as how the chip...
Win95-Tracker-CYD is a Cheap Yellow Mod Tracker with I2S - The Cheap Yellow Display is a great little module to start a project with, but it wouldn’t necessarily be our first choice for an audio device. That’s because the PWM …read more
Metrology tools for wire bonded chips - Shrinking packaging, particularly with wire bond devices, and increasing automation, means that metrology has to adapt to meet the micro-level inspection required for reliable production lines. View Micro Metrology is a New York-based metrology company which offers software and algorithms to meet the...
The Growth of Graphene and Revolutionary CNTs with IDTechEx - The desired use of graphene and carbon nanotubes in additive applications for their high-conductive qualities qualify them as some of the most promising advanced materials. This article covers next-generation technologies and predictions for increased growth.
CEO Interview with Dave Kelf, CEO of Breker Verification Systems - In the functional verification space, Breker Verification Systems stands out for its vast and long-standing understanding and ability to solve many of the seemingly intractable complexity challenges, especially in the system space.
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Announces Monthly Net Revenues* - cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor or electronic industry; changes in our regulatory environment, including our ability to comply with new or stricter environmental regulations and to resolve environmental liabilities; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging, testing and...
