Researchers have built the first monolithic 3D chip in a US foundry, achieving record wiring density. Early tests show it’s already four times faster than traditional 2D chips, with simulations pointing to 12x gains on AI workloads.
According to XDA-Developers, real-time ray tracing is now seven years old, but the performance penalty for enabling it hasn’t seen drastic improvements. You still need at least a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4070 Super to handle it at 1440p, and most games don’t even look drastically better with it on.
The power silicon carbide industry is facing a major correction after a massive investment boom. A new forecast predicts a downturn for years, but a rebound to nearly $10 billion by 2030. China is a key player in this shift.
NVIDIA has officially launched a new version of its RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell GPU with a massive 72 GB of GDDR7 memory. This 50% capacity increase is aimed at handling larger AI models and complex professional simulations.
Supercapacitors are finding their niche as the auto industry changes. A new forecast says their future is in stabilizing power grids, not just hybrid cars.
A new lawsuit claims major TV brands are using a hidden feature to spy on viewers. The technology allegedly takes screenshots of your screen twice a second to track your viewing habits without proper consent.
NHanced Semiconductors is expanding its advanced packaging capabilities with a new hybrid bonding system from Besi. The company claims it’s the only US-based foundry uniquely supporting mixed-material bonding with either copper or nickel. This move aims to boost throughput for 2.5D and 3D chip assem
SK Hynix and Nvidia are teaming up to create a new class of SSD specifically for AI inference workloads. The drive, targeting a staggering 100 million IOPS, is being developed under the names “Storage Next” and “AI-NP.” A proof of concept is in the works now, with a prototype expected by the end of
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five major TV manufacturers, accusing them of using “Automated Content Recognition” to spy on viewers. The suits allege the TVs capture screenshots every 500 milliseconds and sell the data without meaningful consent.
LG has officially confirmed its first flagship Micro RGB TV is launching in 2026. This kicks off a new wave of “RGB” displays from major brands, but it’s not the same as microLED.
