Samsung has officially teased its Exynos 2600 chipset, which is expected to power at least some Galaxy S26 models. The company admits it “listened” to past feedback on overheating and performance. We’ll find out if it delivers in January.
Nexus Data Centers is proposing a massive 612MW, natural gas-powered data center campus in Hubbard, Texas. The plan includes a novel partnership with AirJoule Technologies to use waste heat to produce water for the facility’s operations.
Europe is moving to build its own AI chip factories to compete with the US, targeting a formal bidding process in early 2026. Meanwhile, Meta is making a huge play for the future of AI devices by hiring two of Apple’s most iconic design leaders.
Trane Technologies is acquiring Stellar Energy Digital, a provider of modular liquid cooling systems for data centers. The deal, set to close in early 2026, will bring about 700 employees into Trane’s commercial HVAC business.
China’s strategy for ocean dominance is entering a new phase with massive floating structures. These dual-use facilities extend military reach under the guise of civilian “blue economy” research, challenging U.S. naval power without direct confrontation.
Littelfuse has launched a new X4-Class Ultra-Junction Power MOSFET that pushes the limits of current density. The MMIX1T500N20X4 promises to let engineers replace multiple smaller devices with a single, more efficient component.
Researchers have successfully fabricated nitrogen-polar gallium nitride transistors on 200mm sapphire substrates, doubling the previous size limit. This breakthrough could lead to more cost-effective production of high-frequency devices. The team achieved frequencies up to 26GHz with improved carrie
Baxter Manufacturing is expanding its South Carolina operations with a $15.7 million investment. The expansion will create 36 new jobs and add 35,000 square feet to its plastics facility. Operations are expected to be online by the third quarter of 2026.
HP is eliminating up to 6,000 positions as part of a restructuring plan that aims to save $1 billion. The company says it’s an AI-driven transformation, but analysts see more traditional cost pressures at play. This follows earlier workforce reductions that have already affected thousands of employe
Leading chemical manufacturers are quietly exiting PFAS production as litigation risks grow and European regulators prepare sweeping restrictions. Companies like BASF face thousands of lawsuits while planning to remove these “forever chemicals” from their portfolios in coming years.
