Keysight Technologies has unveiled its latest handheld analyzer designed for the field. The new D-Series promises to capture every signal event without gaps, even in congested spectrum. It’s a tool built for the converging challenges of 5G, radar, and future 6G networks.
TSMC’s advanced chip packaging lines are completely maxed out, forcing the giant to outsource orders for the first time. This is a direct result of insatiable demand from AI players like NVIDIA and AMD. The move could ease bottlenecks but also boosts competitors.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is tightening its grip on the global cobalt supply with a new set of export rules. Miners must now prepay a 10% royalty within 48 hours and navigate a maze of certificates, adding fresh complexity just as a quota system was supposed to restart shipments.
The massive buildout of AI infrastructure is supercharging construction wages. Workers on data center projects are seeing pay jump nearly 32% on average, with some hitting six figures.
Samsung has formally confirmed its next flagship processor, the Exynos 2600. It’s being pitched as the long-awaited fix for the Exynos line, with a new on-chip heatsink to tackle throttling.
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.
