Oxford Instruments is supplying plasma processing equipment for Coherent’s industry-first automated 6-inch indium phosphide wafer fabs. The expansion in Texas and Sweden will dramatically increase capacity for AI data center and telecom applications. This move supports the critical transition from 8
A manufacturing breakthrough means sophisticated FaceID-like security is coming to cheaper Android phones. Metalenz’s polarization sensors can also detect skin cancer and monitor air quality.
A research team has developed a method to enhance lead-free ferroelectric materials using mechanical strain rather than chemical processes. This breakthrough could enable safer electronics and medical implants. The discovery involves creating three simultaneous phases in sodium niobate material.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has put the Mac Pro on the “back burner” and is focusing development on the Mac Studio. The company appears to be prioritizing the Mac Studio with upcoming M5 Ultra chips over updating its flagship pro desktop. This suggests the Mac Pro’s days might be num
Mini PCs from companies like Geekom and Minisforum are delivering unprecedented performance in tiny packages at affordable prices. But according to The How-To Geek, rising RAM costs and cloud streaming could end this golden era sooner than expected. Now might be the best time to buy before prices cl
An Atlas 5 rocket successfully launched Viasat’s second ViaSat-3 satellite toward geostationary orbit on November 13. The six-ton satellite, about the size of half a football field when unfolded, will provide more bandwidth than Viasat’s entire current fleet combined if its reworked antenna deploys
Wi-Fi 8 represents a major shift from chasing theoretical speeds to delivering consistent real-world performance. The new standard focuses on Ultra High Reliability with significant improvements in crowded environments. Expect the first Wi-Fi 8 devices to appear in late 2026 or early 2027.
AMD’s desktop CPU market share jumped to 33.6% in Q3, gaining nearly 5 percentage points year-over-year. The company’s mobile share remained stable at around 20% as Intel pulled back from low-end products.
IonQ continues its expansion into space technology with the acquisition of Skyloom Global, a provider of space-based optical communications terminals. The move builds on the company’s recent purchase of Capella Space and signals growing ambitions in quantum networking beyond Earth’s surface.
OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone in most global markets. Pricing shows a mixed strategy with some regions seeing increases while others remain stable. US availability faces a brief delay due to FCC certification backlog.
