Get that apple back to its rainbow roots, but for a new generation. | Image: The Verge When Apple CEO John Ternus announced the first touchscreen Mac last month, the biggest reaction in the room wasn't for the PROLED MacBook Pro 's OLED…
e-peas has introduced three pin-compatible power management ICs ( PMICs ) designed to give manufacturers greater flexibility when developing consumer electronics, IoT sensors, and smart home devices. The AEM11920, AEM11921, and SPM10140…
At electronica 2026 in Munich, Electronic Specifier’s Lucy Barnard spoke with two members of the onsemi team: Matthew Salmanpour, Senior Director of Marketing for Analog and Mixed-Signal Group, and Rachael Wecker, Senior Product Marketing…
Service is gradually starting to recover for Microsoft Outlook and 365 after an almost two-day outage impacting millions of users around the world. While some apps and features are still running in a degradated state, some people…
At electronica 2026, Lucy Barnard caught up with Jason Schick, Vice President of Partnerships and Revenue Operations at TDK SensEI, on the DigiKey stand. They discussed how manufacturers can use AI to improve machine health and predictive…
Here’s a RoundUp of this week’s must-read articles – we’ll delve into the latest developments on cooling for high-performance modules, hydrogen plasma passivation for GaN HEMTs, and why the application fit matters more than technology!…
Usually, we'd be offering to answer your questions about a news event, but honestly we don't really have any answers about what the hell is going on over at Nvidia. I can't speak for Nilay but at the rate Jensen Huang's new mistresses are…
At electronica 2026, Electronic Specifier’s Mark Gradwell spoke with Dr. Daniel N. Denzler, Managing Director of Tria Technologies, about the company’s new Tria Embedded Kit, the four trends fuelling growth in the embedded market, and why…
At electronica 2026 in Munich, Electronic Specifier’s Paige Hookway met Tim Kindermann, Senior Specialist, Single Pair Ethernet, Field Connectivity at Phoenix Contact, on the DigiKey booth. They discussed a unified connector standard, a…
Qualitas Semiconductor’s semiconductor IP licensing deal with SK hynix has expanded to 3.9 billion won. (Photo: Qualitas Semiconductor) Qualitas Semiconductor’s semiconductor IP licensing deal with SK hynix has expanded to 3.9 billion won.…
HIMS headquarters building. (Photo: HIMS) HIMS headquarters building. (Photo: HIMS) South Korean equipment maker HIMS is entering the market for large-format display photomask inspection equipment, which Japan’s Lasertec has effectively…
Telechips announced its preliminary third-quarter earnings. (Photo: Telechips) Telechips announced its preliminary third-quarter earnings. (Photo: Telechips) Telechips returned to an operating profit in the third quarter as revenue…
QRT’s reliability analysis laboratory. QRT’s reliability analysis laboratory. QRT, a semiconductor reliability testing company, reported a 54.9% increase in operating profit for the first nine months of 2026. Rising demand for space…
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AA Frequency Solutions is announcing its AATC1051, an ultra-miniature temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO). It provides stable frequency references for compact, power-conscious electronic systems. Possible applications, for…
Zonal architectures are pulling computing toward the center of the vehicle, yet the actuators, sensors, and lighting modules at its edges still need local intelligence. NOVOSENSE is meeting that need with
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the latest ESERO-UK programme. Investing £4.5 million, the programme aims to inspire young people into space […] The post STEM for space – UK Space Agency…
The most popular articles on the site cover TME showcasing the Arduino VENTUNO Q, our latest news from Electronica, and an apology from Jensen Huang... The post Most Read – Electronica 2026, 7nm FDSOI, 3D DRAM appeared first on Electronics…
(Photo: National AI Strategy Committee) (Photo: National AI Strategy Committee) South Korea's National AI Strategy Committee launched a National Cyber Resilience Task Force (TF) on Nov. 12. The initiative aims to supplement defense-focused…
From right: Kwon Yong-hyun, Executive Vice President and head of the Enterprise Division at LG Uplus; Thomas Rösch, CEO of Cofinity-X; Nadine Kanja, head of Industry at Catena-X; and Lee Jung-ryun, CEO of IBCT. (Photo: LG Uplus) From…
Spatial intelligence solutions company WhatsMatter announced that its intelligent home edge hub, ModusHome AI Home Core, has been named a CES 2027 Innovation Award honoree in the Smart Home category. The CES Innovation Awards are organized…
Naver and NHN also remain at just the 100MW scale, leaving a gap with overseas mammoth operators South Korean companies have unveiled plans to build gigawatt (GW)-scale data centers to meet growing artificial intelligence (AI) demand, but…
A screenshot of VirusTotal, the malware scanning website where personal information belonging to 168 passengers aboard the presidential aircraft was exposed. (Photo: Screenshot from VirusTotal) A screenshot of VirusTotal, the malware…
Pursues fourth-quarter revenue growth with Ghost Online Idle launch and Punglimhwasan relaunch Mgame reported consolidated revenue of 20.8 billion won, operating profit of 2.7 billion won and net profit of 3 billion won for the third…
When Jensen Huang's resignation took effect on November 12, most of the market's attention turned to who would be Nvidia's next CEO. However, a better starting point for judging what Nvidia will look like a decade from now is to ask the…
South Korean AI chip developer DEEPX has completed the tape-out of its next-generation DX-M2 processor using Samsung Electronics' second-generation 2nm process, advancing plans to bring generative AI to robots and industrial equipment…
E Ink Holdings is expanding into materials for AI data centers through a partnership with Taiflex Scientific. The electronic paper maker expects its first revenue from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials in 2027, with production…
NICE Holdings is seeking to turn around ITM Semiconductor through restructuring and external financing, according to information obtained on Nov. 13. The company is in talks with H Private Equity over potential investment options…
Gifts prepared by KT&G for employees' children ahead of the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test. Gifts prepared by KT&G for employees' children ahead of the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test. KT&G delivered encouragement cards and…
(Photo: Sensirion) (Photo: Sensirion) Swiss sensor specialist Sensirion ranked third in the 2027 Switzerland's 100 Most Innovative Companies assessment, gaining recognition for its product development achievements, patent competitiveness…
HL Mando received the highest rating in the Shared Growth Index for the second consecutive year, supported by financial assistance to suppliers and efforts to strengthen their technological competitiveness. HL Mando said on Nov. 13 that it…
Vitzrocell's batteries for defense and industrial applications. Vitzrocell's batteries for defense and industrial applications. Vitzrocell is on track to post record annual revenue this year. Revenue in the first nine months reached 88% of…
Mars Semiconductor's cumulative revenue for the first three quarters of 2026 edged up from the same period in 2025, while quarterly results rose steadily and EPS growth was significant, company Vice President and spokesperson Ho Tsung-ming…
Digitimes Chairman and CEO Colley Hwang said Taiwan should leverage its strengths in chip manufacturing, advanced packaging, and ICT hardware production to pursue sovereign AI opportunities outside the US and China. Speaking at the 2026…
Innovations A wave of announcements this week, including several from SEMICON Europa and electronica 2026 in Munich, highlighted advances in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, automotive chips, and AI hardware. Manufacturing…
The domain-specialized model portfolio is trained against Cadence's own EDA tools and reaches early access customers this quarter.
APPLY HERE Location: Hyderabad Company: Capgemini This role involves the development and application of engineering practice and knowledge in the following technologies: Electronic logic Programs (FPGA, ASICs); design, layout and…
The Nano XL Link combines an Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller with CAN FD, RS485 and Ethernet interfaces for industrial automation applications. Arduino has introduced the Nano XL Link and Nano XL Link Connector Carrier, expanding its Nano…
How can engineers test power systems built for rapidly changing AI workloads without wasting the energy absorbed during testing? A regenerative platform offers one approach. Tektronix has launched the EA-ELR 21000 Dynamic Test System to…
Samsung Electronics may appoint separate heads of its memory and mobile businesses in an upcoming executive reshuffle, as record semiconductor profits contrast with losses in its consumer electronics division.
Cerebras Systems reported third-quarter 2026 results, delivering record core revenue of US$231 million, up 10% sequentially and 70% year-over-year, and positive core net income of US$30 million, its first positive non-GAAP net income as a…
How can industrial equipment handle more functions with fewer chips? A single processor brings motor control, networking and application processing together. Renesas Electronics Corporation has released the RZ/T2N 64-bit microprocessor…
Chinese AI companies reportedly are racing to sign overseas compute deals as they fear the political fallout of the Nvidia spy scandal could push US lawmakers to restrict their remote access to advanced chips. Congress could boost passage…
South Korea's labor minister met semiconductor companies on November 13 to hear how the 52-hour workweek cap affects their research and development staff, as unions, employers, and the government remain split over exempting workers in…
What can thermal imaging reveal that visible-light cameras miss? These industrial cameras can help manufacturers monitor temperature patterns and identify heat-related defects during production. Hikrobot’s CI Series long-wave infrared…
Samsung Electronics is in talks to acquire US data center cooling equipment maker Modine Manufacturing, Bloomberg reported on November 12, as the South Korean company expands its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) business…
Can automotive displays and appliance panels deliver smoother graphics without adding external memory? A hardware and software combination can make that possible at lower system cost. Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ) has teamed…
This design incorporates features such as digital audio processing, equalization and firmware management to assist in the development of differentiated Lightning based headphones, headsets and audio adapters. Tempo Semiconductor has…
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are redirecting some enterprise solid-state drive (eSSD) supplies originally intended for Chinese customers to US cloud service providers (CSPs), following order reductions by major Chinese AI companies…
China's expanding AI computing infrastructure is prompting server manufacturers to accelerate their capital-raising plans. xFusion Digital Technologies, spun off from Huawei's x86 server business, entered the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's…
Samsung is investing a total of 144 trillion won in South Korea’s Chungcheong region to expand production facilities for semiconductors, displays, substrates and batteries. Samsung Electronics held a groundbreaking ceremony for the…
Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO. (Photo: THE ELEC) Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO. (Photo: THE ELEC) Nvidia founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang has abruptly resigned. Huang stepped down after admitting…
DB HiTek announced its preliminary third-quarter earnings. (Photo: DB HiTek) DB HiTek announced its preliminary third-quarter earnings. (Photo: DB HiTek) DB HiTek said on Nov. 12 that its earnings improved, driven by its power…
ISC held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Songdo factory. (Photo: ISC) ISC held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Songdo factory. (Photo: ISC) ISC said on Nov. 12 that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Songdo fab in the…
Shinsung E&G displayed its AIO module integrating servers and cooling systems at Data Center Korea 2026, held from Nov. 4 to 6 at the aT Center in Yangjae, Seoul. (Photo: Shinsung E&G) Shinsung E&G displayed its AIO module integrating…
From left: Kim Hyun-joon, vice president of Intel Korea; Kim Sun-hyung, operations lead at Panmnesia; Ryu Seung-chul, vice president and head of technology at Panmnesia; Myoungsoo Jung, CEO of Panmnesia; Bae Tae-won, CEO of Intel Korea…
SK Group Chairman and Chey Institute for Advanced Studies Chairman Chey Tae-won delivers a video keynote address at the South Korea-Japan Economic Solidarity Roadmap conference on Nov. 12. (Photo: Chey Institute for Advanced Studies) SK…
Duksan Hi-Metal CEO Kim Tae-soo (third from left) poses for a commemorative photo after receiving the Korean Red Cross Distinguished Membership Service Award. (Photo: Duksan Hi-Metal) Duksan Hi-Metal CEO Kim Tae-soo (third from left) poses…
Samsung Electronics has reportedly secured new AI chip manufacturing orders from major US cloud service providers for a second consecutive quarter, with commercial shipments expected to begin in 2028 as tight capacity at TSMC creates…
Chinese DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is expanding into higher-value memory markets, introducing DDR5 server modules, mass-produced LPDDR6 chips, and automotive DRAM at IC China 2026, which opened on November 12. The…
SK Hynix is working with Intel and other industry partners to develop memory-centric computing architectures that would allow AI servers to share memory resources, as agentic AI drives up demand for memory capacity and bandwidth.
Intel is courting South Korea's AI ecosystem on two fronts: a 23-company alliance built around Korean-made servers and an inference GPU that swaps costly high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for low-power DRAM. At the 2026 Intel AI Summit Seoul…
Researchers have modelled how hydrogen bubbles affect electrode performance, identifying a critical size beyond which the additional voltage requirement rises sharply. Hydrogen bubbles forming on electrolyser electrodes can increase the…
Megaspeed International said it is reviewing its graphics processing unit inventory and export-control practices as it seeks to demonstrate compliance with applicable US laws. The company's statement, issued November 12, 2026, signals…
Acer is expanding its smart-campus business with the unveiling of a classroom-of-the-future platform at the 2026 IT Month and EdTech Taiwan trade show, spanning AI teaching assistants, AI agents and a smart-campus management platform.…
Pegatron expects servers to account for about 10% of its total revenue in 2026, the first year of its server shipments. It is targeting what management described as "several-fold growth" in 2027 and aims to catch up with peers in server…
Panmnesia, the Korean developer of link solutions for AI infrastructure, has signed an MOU with Intel Korea to collaborate on CXL technology. The agreement aims to bring CXL-based servers into […] The post Panmesia and Intel hook up on CXL…
Imec and Japan’s Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA), have published the Automotive Chiplet Interoperability Requirement (ACIR) establishing a common set of architectural requirements for interoperable automotive chiplets. Unveiled…
Lam Research and LEGO have partnered to expand access to hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning experiences for children and teens, helping foster future generations of innovators. As the […] The post Lam…
The battle for control of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia is intensifying after a Dutch court further restricted Chinese parent Wingtech Technology and related parties from interfering with the company's operations. Meanwhile, Nexperia China is…
Morse Micro, the Wi-Fi HaLow specialist, is collaborating with CamThink to bring long-range, low-power Wi-Fi HaLow technology to developer-accessible Edge AI hardware. With this announcement, Wi-Fi HaLow is now integrated […] The post…
In many RF applications, particularly test and measurement, cables are moved and repositioned repeatedly. Bending conventional cable can cause changes in their electrical performance. Samtec’s Nitrowave family of high-performance microwave…
Cliff Electronics has updated its USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 feedthrough connectors with a cleaner appearance, reduced depth and improved material specifications. The updates cover USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 […] The post Cliff Electronics updates USB…
A flexible coating made from liquid gallium and carbon nanotubes killed more than 80 per cent of tested bacterial cells within three hours after receiving a one-minute electrical stimulus from a 9V battery. Cracks in a coating are usually…
Doosan Group has completed merger reviews in six countries for its acquisition of SK Siltron within about two months. The deal is valued at KRW2.3 trillion (US$1.73 billion). The key regulatory process finished ahead of expectations…
Researchers have uncovered the physics behind radiation-induced semiconductor failure, opening possibilities for designing more resilient electronic devices for space exploration, nuclear energy and other extreme environments. Scientists…
LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI plan to begin mass production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for AI servers in the second quarter of 2027, expanding the technology beyond EVs and energy storage systems (ESS) into the…
CNBC reported that Alice Huang, with whom Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang allegedly had an extramarital relationship, may be connected to Huawei Cloud through a complex web of ownership and business ties involving a Shenzhen data center.
Cisco Systems raised its fiscal 2027 revenue and earnings forecasts after AI data centre investment and enterprise network upgrades delivered its strongest quarterly growth in more than 15 years. The networking equipment giant now expects…
(Photo: SFA) (Photo: SFA) SFA is expanding its order portfolio around semiconductor equipment. Its standalone operating margin rose for a third consecutive quarter, supported by increased sales of high-value equipment and improved cost…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stepped down, while the US is preparing another round of tighter export controls on advanced AI chips. Industry sources expect Washington to extend its oversight beyond the physical movement of hardware to the…
FIC Global (FICG) returned to growth in the third quarter of 2026, driven by the gradual ramp-up of overseas capacity in its optical communications business and strong demand for high-speed optical modules used in AI data centers. The…
PsiQuantum and AMD are expanding their partnership to develop infrastructure for utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers and hybrid systems combining quantum, high-performance, and AI computing. The agreement includes AMD…
Special Melted Products, a UK subsidiary of Taiwan-based wire, cable, and stainless steel manufacturer Walsin Lihwa, is partnering with National Taiwan University (NTU) and the University of Sheffield to establish an advanced international…
Neocloud provider CoreWeave announced a realignment of its financing strategy for data center expansion, shifting away from its previous heavy reliance on high-yield bonds toward borrowing backed by customer contracts, chip assets, and…
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) expects continued double-digit growth in 2027, led by artificial intelligence (AI) servers, as application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) AI server shipments surged 1.5 times year over year and GPU…
Jensen Huang resigned this morning as Nvidia's CEO following reports of affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy. Right now, the company is being led by its CFO on an interim basis. But President Donald Trump is already throwing…
A screenshot from Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. It's been nearly a decade since Bethesda's MachineGames released Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in 2017, and now Xbox is ready to announce a sequel from the studio. Wolfenstein 3 was…
NHN Cloud has expanded its sales channels for messaging services targeting overseas companies seeking to send text messages and KakaoTalk notifications to users in South Korea. The company announced on Nov. 12 that it had listed NHN Cloud…
NC has taken over global operations of its massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Throne and Liberty (TL) from Amazon Games. The company is transitioning the title to its own direct service. Amazon Games launched TL in…
Genians' cumulative financial results for the first nine months of 2026. (Table: Genians) Genians' cumulative financial results for the first nine months of 2026. (Table: Genians) Genians saw its operating profit surge 2.7-fold from a year…
Storage and data management solutions provider Everpure, formerly Pure Storage, has announced new features for its Kubernetes data management platform, Portworx. The new capabilities include Pre-staged Volumes for artificial intelligence…
Ontology-based enterprise AI company Infocz said on Nov. 12 that it has launched joint research with Seoul National University’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, led by Professor Kim Gun-hee’s laboratory, to develop AI…
Com2uS Holdings’ upcoming game lineup announced in its third-quarter 2026 earnings presentation. (Source: Com2uS Holdings) Com2uS Holdings’ upcoming game lineup announced in its third-quarter 2026 earnings presentation. (Source: Com2uS…
Starting Thursday, Whoop members can share their data from its wearables on the app's new Whoop Humans social network. Users can make their metrics, activities, and achievements visible to other Whoop wearers, post Story-like "Moments"…
The Humble Bundle storefront for buying games and other software recently got a new look, but on the settings page, it no longer offers a way to add or update two-factor verification methods, as reported by Kotaku . PC Gamer also points…
Microsoft Outlook continues to be unavailable for people, businesses, and public services across the globe, leaving people unable to access their email, either through the web or apps. Reports around the issue starting rolling in at around…
Microsoft is starting to test new customization options for Xbox consoles today. Xbox Insiders will be able to start testing new rotating backgrounds, new library options for digital games, and the ability to move the Xbox Guide menu to…
Google says its new Gemini 4 Hydrogen model can give more helpful answers to complex questions, including "questions with multiple parts, hard-to-understand typos, or highly specific requests." The new model can break down your questions…
Nvidia announced this morning that Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO following reports of two affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy and one with a direct report. The situation surrounding Huang has unfolded quickly, with The…
The previous-generation Oura Ring 4 is on sale for as low as $249 at Amazon , Best Buy , and Target , $100 off the retail price, and the first big discount on the device since July. The price varies a bit by size and color, with most…
As AI transforms robotics, it's changing the requirements for real-time deterministic motion control.
The first 25 original Xbox on PC games. | Image: Microsoft For the 25th anniversary of Xbox , Microsoft is beginning to make good on its paid "next-gen game preservation" promise. Starting today, you can play 25 different original Xbox…
A lot can change in a week. Just days after admitting to an extramarital affair with a Chinese intelligence asset , Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO after The New York Times exposed a second affair
The SS Jeremiah O’Brien, a WWII ship/peptide party location. | Photo: Haus Fund This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear…
“I woke up and checked the agents' reports. 'DAMN!' They had found lots of villages and other regular shapes that looked like structures or houses,“ Pietro Miotti wrote on his blog. | Image: Pietro Miotti Armed with a team of AI agents…
MIPS’ Actus reference platform is built on FDX FD-SOI technology.
The future’s so bright, he’s gotta wear sunglasses. | Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images I had other things to do today, but Alex Karp's pathetic attempt to pivot back to the left gave me no choice but to put them on hold. Last week's…
The EU's Cyber Resilience Act demands proof of secure-by-design development. Can embedded component creators deliver transparency and compliance without killing engineering flexibility?
I was certain, until the story of Jensen Huang's second affair hit, that Huang was bulletproof. After all, why wouldn't he be? He's placed himself indispensably at the center of the AI industry and famously had no succession plan at…
A whitepaper co-published by SolarEdge and NVIDIA sets out the functions, evidence, and validation needed for safe, reliable 800-V DC deployment.
The Cybertruck is heading to that shiny cyber-dumpster in the sky , leaving the folks who built online identities around Elon Musk's polarizing pickup feeling bereft. Usually, Musk's fanbase treads lightly around their idol's mercurial…
A photo from the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 event. More video game developers are using generative AI tools in their jobs compared to last year, according to the GDC Festival of Gaming's latest annual industry survey . Forty percent of…
Shoppers using AI chatbots to research products or find places to buy items could be directed to imposters and other risky websites, a new study found. The study conducted by IP protection firm Podqi and shared exclusively with The Verge…
Microsoft has spent the past 25 years trying to shake up the game console market. The original Xbox, which launched on November 15th in 2001, took on an industry dominated by Sony and Nintendo. Twenty-five years later, Xbox finds itself in…
The Aqara u400 (pictured) is one of the few smart locks that currently supports Google Wallet’s digital home keys. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Google has added digital home key support to Google Wallet, allowing Android…
Today, we’re talking about the Jensen Huang scandal at Nvidia, which is developing so quickly that we had to do an emergency update of this intro minutes before publishing this episode. Huang just resigned from his position as CEO of…
At electronica 2026 in Munich, Electronic Specifier’s Mark Gradwell joined nVent SCHROFF’s Global Project Managers, Christian Ganninger and Waldemar Schulz on their booth to look at three linked challenges: distributing power, managing…
Hirose has expanded its hybrid FPC-to-board connector family with a narrow-width, ultra-low-profile version that enables slimmer, more compact designs for portable devices. Among the world’s smallest single-row FPC-to-board connectors, the…
Semiconductor innovation is entering a new era defined by exponential feedback loops between hardware and software, a transformation Ray Kurzweil characterizes as the “semiconductor singularity.” While AI is rapidly dismantling…