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Codasip powers European supercomputers with custom RISC-V chip
Europe picked Codasip to build a key part of a huge new computer project. The European company leads the way in RISC-V technology across the continent. They landed a deal to create a powerful main processor for a project called Digital Autonomy with RISC-V in Europe. Everyone calls this project DARE because the full name takes forever to say. European leaders want their own supercomputer systems built right at home. DARE aims to create superfast, energy-saving RISC-V processors designed entirely in Europe. The European Union believes in this project big time—they put down 240 million Euros just for the first three years. All the companies working together will match hardware and software designs for the best possible speed and power...
SK Keyfoundry debuts new 3D sensor for precise motion detection
SK keyfoundry just released amazing new sensor tech that sees magnetic fields from all angles. This Korean company makes 8-inch chips and has created a 3D Hall-effect sensor that tracks how things move through space. Their sensors measure tiny changes in voltage when magnets pass near semiconductors. These measurements help devices figure out their position, movement speed, spin rate, and which way they're pointing. The company already made simpler sensors that detected magnetic fields in one or two dimensions. Their latest breakthrough puts both Vertical and Planar sensors together on a single chip. This combo creates super-sensitive equipment that responds instantly to the smallest movements in any direction. Customers can easily add...
QNAP updates Cloud NAS with new Security Center
QNAP Systems just released a fresh update to their Cloud NAS software called QuTScloud c5.2. The big news? A brand new Security Center that keeps an eye on your files and fights back against ransomware attacks. They've also made everything run smoother and easier to manage for everyday users. You can set up this Cloud NAS by installing QuTScloud on virtual machines, letting you run it on public clouds or any virtualization setup your company uses. The cost starts at just $4.99 each month, making it easy for businesses to control their spending. The new c5.2 version brings several cool improvements. It supports OpenSSL LTS 3.0.9 for better security when sending data over networks. The Security Center doesn't just sit around waiting for...
Advantech drives high speed storage with powerful SSDs
Advantech just launched new storage solutions that work twice as fast as older ones. These new drives come in different shapes called EDSFF and EU-2, and they use the latest PCIe Gen 5 technology. Until last year, half of all storage products used the older PCIe Gen 4 standard. The market is quickly moving toward these newer, faster options, especially drives labeled as U.2, E3.S, and E1.S. The SQFlash E1.S drives can read data at speeds up to 14,000 MB per second and write at 8,500 MB per second. That's super fast compared to older drives! These new storage devices handle heat better and use less electricity than previous models. They also pack more storage space into smaller devices, making them perfect for large data centers. These...
Micron adds Mark Liu to board with TSMC legacy
Liu worked at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company for more than thirty years. He climbed through many jobs there - senior vice president from 2004 to 2012, then co-chief operations officer until 2013. He became president and co-CEO from 2013 to 2018 and finally executive chairman until 2024. During his time leading, TSMC grew into the biggest semiconductor foundry anywhere. These days, he runs J&M Copper Beech Ventures as founder and chairman. The company manages various investment strategies. His career began at Intel Corporation, where he helped create 32-bit microprocessor technology. Later, he joined AT&T Bell Laboratory and researched cutting-edge electronics. Liu also serves on the Engineering Advisory Board at the...
Minisforum debuts AI X1 Pro with AMD Ryzen AI 9 inside
Minisforum just showed everyone their AI X1 Pro, the first mini PC made for Microsoft Copilot. This small computer changes what we expect from energy-efficient machines and gives amazing performance. The heart of this tiny powerhouse comes from AMD—its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor handles everything you throw at it. The company says it runs 45% faster than similar computers. People who create content, play games, or need serious computing power will love what this little box can do. The AMD Radeon 890M processor inside makes games look fantastic. You can play big-budget titles without any stuttering or waiting. Every game scene appears crystal clear with incredible details that make playing feel real. Artists and creators benefit from...
Microchip introduces budget-friendly MPLAB PICkit debugger
Microchip Technology recently released their MPLAB PICkit Basic in-circuit debugger as an affordable option for engineers across all skill levels. This budget-friendly tool offers powerful programming and debugging features without the high price tag of similar products. Engineers can enjoy fast USB 2.0 connections, CMSIS-DAP support, and compatibility with many development environments. The device works with numerous microcontrollers, letting developers use one tool across different projects and platforms, including VS Code ecosystems. The debugger comes with a modern USB Type-C cable that most people already use these days. This connection type ensures reliable data transfer and eliminates problems with old-fashioned or mismatched...
GTA V Upgrade Hits PC with New Tech and Enhanced Play
You can play the better PC version of GTA V from Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam, or Epic Games. This update brings features that used to be only on newer consoles and makes everything run better on modern computers. If you already bought the game on PC, you can upgrade for free and keep all your progress from both Story Mode and Online play. Anyone buying GTA V for the first time receives both this new Enhanced version and the older Legacy version with purchase. The upgraded Online mode lets you visit Hao's Special Works for amazing cars, paint jobs, and custom parts. PC players can drive new vehicles like the Pegassi Weaponized Ignus, Coil Cyclone II supercars, Karin S95 sports car, Imponte Arbiter GT muscle car, and Pfister Astron...
Trial Set for NSSA CEO Over Fraudulent Doctor Allowances
A Harare court official named Taurai Manuwere was picked on March 14 for the trial of Charles Shava, who currently runs the National Social Security Authority. The case revolves around money matters because Shava allegedly pushed through extra pay for company doctors after bosses said no way. Back in October 2022, Shava brought up a plan during a meeting to raise doctor pay with several types of extra cash. He wanted to give four NSSA doctors different bonuses—twenty percent for being on call, twenty-five percent for dealing with health risks, fifty percent for focusing only on NSSA work, plus twenty percent more just to keep them happy. When November rolled around, the big bosses met and heard about these ideas. They liked just one...
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