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AMD launches Versal Premium Gen 2 with on-package memory
Edge Computing

AMD launches Versal Premium Gen 2 with on-package memory

The chips aim to cut board space and design complexity for defence, testing and video systems that need high bandwidth in compact form factors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
NVIDIA's Rubin servers ditch fans for liquid cooling
DataCentre infrastructure

NVIDIA's Rubin servers ditch fans for liquid cooling

The fanless design could cut cooling bills and water use for AI data centres, while also boosting rack density for hyperscale operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch
Trends & Predictions

Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch

The debut range targets PC builders seeking room-friendly hardware, with swappable panels, wood finishes and high-wattage power supplies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Aetina launches Mini Series edge AI systems for industry
Unified Communications

Aetina launches Mini Series edge AI systems for industry

Industrial sites with tight spaces could gain local vision AI processing, as Aetina's four compact systems go into mass production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Yubico wins FIPS 140-3 nod for YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico wins FIPS 140-3 nod for YubiKey 5 FIPS Series

The upgrade gives government and regulated buyers a single device for legacy smart cards and passkeys, as agencies shift to stricter security rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
Wearables

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices

The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Kingston launches 30.72TB DC3000ME SSD for data centres
Storage

Kingston launches 30.72TB DC3000ME SSD for data centres

Data centre operators can pack more storage into limited rack space as Kingston adds a 30.72TB model to its DC3000ME SSD line.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Legrand expands OCP data centre kit for AI workloads
DataCentre infrastructure

Legrand expands OCP data centre kit for AI workloads

Rising AI power and cooling demands are pushing operators towards open hardware as Legrand adds rack, power and thermal gear for dense sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Dell unveils rugged outdoor server for Cloud RAN, edge AI
Unified Communications

Dell unveils rugged outdoor server for Cloud RAN, edge AI

Dell debuts rugged liquid‑cooled PowerEdge XR9700 outdoor server for Cloud RAN and edge AI, targeting pole and rooftop deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Vertiv unveils secure KVM platform for remote IT control
Network Infrastructure

Vertiv unveils secure KVM platform for remote IT control

Vertiv launches Avocent MergePoint Unity 2 KVM, promising secure, centralised remote management for data centres, edge sites and branches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
ADLINK unveils Xeon edge GPU servers for AI vision
Robotics

ADLINK unveils Xeon edge GPU servers for AI vision

ADLINK rolls out Xeon 600-based edge GPU servers to power real-time AI vision, LLMs and generative workloads in factories and labs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
WD maps 100TB-plus hard drives for AI data centres
Storage

WD maps 100TB-plus hard drives for AI data centres

WD maps a path to 100TB-plus hard drives, unveiling faster, lower-power designs as cloud data centres scale storage for AI workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
ADLINK unveils certified IAP, EVP platforms for global use
Edge Computing

ADLINK unveils certified IAP, EVP platforms for global use

ADLINK launches globally certified IAP and EVP industrial PCs, letting equipment makers standardise designs and deployments across regions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
ADLINK unveils rugged Intel edge AI modules for robots
Robotics

ADLINK unveils rugged Intel edge AI modules for robots

ADLINK debuts rugged Express-PTL Intel Core Ultra edge AI module, delivering 180 TOPS for industrial robots and harsh-environment systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
BIXOLON, Printec power thermal receipt kiosks push
Customer Experience

BIXOLON, Printec power thermal receipt kiosks push

BIXOLON partners with Printec to standardise compact thermal printers in self-service and retail kiosks across Slovenia and wider Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

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SOUNDBOKS launches MIX portable speaker in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

SOUNDBOKS launches MIX portable speaker in New Zealand

Music fans in New Zealand can now pre-order a lighter Soundboks speaker with 40-hour battery life and 121-decibel output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
Unified Communications

CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices
Storage

Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices

Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026