EE Times News
TSMC Chases Soaring AI Demand
Published: April 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
TSMC slams the gas to expand chip production for AI giants, but shortages loom.
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First Take on CadenceLive and Its AI Agent Stacks for EDA
Published: April 17, 2026, 5:22 pm
Discover how Cadence's new AI agent stacks are shaking up system design.
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EU DARE Project Is Scrambling to Replace Codasip
Published: April 17, 2026, 12:08 pm
EU DARE project explores alternatives after Codasip divestment creates uncertainty around roadmap and architectural direction.
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From Vision-Language Models to Physical AI: Embedded Intelligence Enters a New Phase
Published: April 17, 2026, 8:25 am
Embedded AI advances toward practical, multimodal systems, bringing vision-language models into real-world, resource-constrained deployments.
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Canada’s Defense Sector Talks Up Quantum
Published: April 16, 2026, 8:00 pm
Investment, industry, and military must better align to quickly adopt quantum technologies, especially sensors and communications.
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Hackaday News
Quirky Electric Car Rides the Rails
Published: April 20, 2026, 5:00 am
We wouldn’t be surprised if you’d never seen the Spira before. The lightweight three-wheel vehicle is closer to a go-kart than a traditional car, and that’s before you even get …read more
Modded Server PSU Provides Plenty of Current
Published: April 20, 2026, 2:00 am
Most makers find themselves in need of a benchtop power supply at some point or another. Basic models can be had relatively cheaply, but as your current demands go higher, …read more
Hackaday Links: April 19, 2026
Published: April 19, 2026, 11:00 pm
We’ll start things off this week with a story that’s developing more than 25 billion kilometers from Earth — on Friday, NASA announced that the command had been sent to …read more
2026 Green Powered Challenge: The Eternal Headphones
Published: April 19, 2026, 8:00 pm
Noise cancelling headphones are a great way to insulate yourself from the bustle of the city, but due to their power requirements, continuous use means frequent recharging. [Alessandro Sgarzi] has …read more
Rack Cage Generator Gets Your Gear Mounted
Published: April 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Sometimes, as hackers and makers, we can end up with messy lashed-together gear that is neither reliable nor tidy. Rackmounting your stuff can be a great way to improve the …read more
Adafruit Blog News
Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: CircuitPython 10.2.0-rc.0, ESP-NOW Walkie Talkies, One Key QT Py ESP32 demo and more!
Published: April 19, 2026, 6:20 pm
ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG ⌨️ CircuitPython 10.2.0-rc.0 Released! […]
Use MicroPython to Add a Custom Sensor to a Robot Kit
Published: April 19, 2026, 5:30 pm
Give an HP Robots Otto Kit the gift of hearing. With two ears (microphones) the bot will turn towards a noise. This project shows how to design some parts to 3d print, and then use MicroPython and Thonny with the board, and some circuit design, to make a robot that listens for a loud sound […]
Tech Talkies Made a Voice-Controlled Robot Dog
Published: April 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
Make a yourself a fun lil hypoallergenic bud that doesn’t require walks like Tech Talkies did using their code on GitHub I built a voice-controlled quadruped robot dog using the Seeed XIAO ESP32S3 and ESP-Skainet on-device speech recognition. No cloud, no phone, just say the wake word and give it a command. It can sit, […]
Fashionably on Task: a Smart Bracelet for Forgetfulness #Wearable
Published: April 18, 2026, 5:27 pm
Exposed circuitry mounted on a brass frame makes for a striking ePaper bracelet. The ESP32 based wearable reminder connects to will keep track of 5 important daily to-dos. From CMoz on Instructables. Are you ready to wear your productivity on your sleeve—literally? Welcome to a project that proves jewellery can be as smart and functional […]
MoMA PS1’s 50th Anniversary Block Party is Today!
Published: April 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
image via MoMA PS1, Noel Woodford Unfortunately online reservations have closed but walk up registration is available. This party sounds like an absolute blast! During the opening weekend of Greater New York, join us for MoMA PS1’s 50th Anniversary Block Party, a free celebration with our community partners featuring curator-led gallery talks, family activities, […]
Electronics Weekly News
German Chancellor and Siemens CEO slam EU AI regulation
Published: April 20, 2026, 6:13 am
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Siemens CEO Roland Busch (pictured) criticised the EU’s regulatory approach at the Hannover Fair at the weekend, reports Bloomberg. Siemens’ €1 billion investment in AI ...
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Japan gives $378m subsidy to Sony image sensor fab
Published: April 20, 2026, 5:29 am
Sony has been granted subsidies worth $378 million to add production capacity, reports the Nikkei. The money will be spent on an image sensor plant being built in Kumamoto prefecture ...
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UMC to hike prices in H2
Published: April 20, 2026, 5:26 am
Following on TSMC’s announcement of price hikes this year, UMC has written to customers telling them it proposes to raise prices in H2. Here’s a copy of the letter: . ...
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Robotaxi market to be worth $168bn in 2035
Published: April 20, 2026, 5:25 am
The robotaxi market is expected to be worth $168 billion by 2035, according tobCounterpoint Research’s comprehensive new Global Robotaxi Vehicle Sales and Services Market Forecast. Global Robotaxi Fleet and Services ...
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Q5D joins bid to develop exterior automotive mirrors
Published: April 20, 2026, 5:11 am
Q5D, a manufacturer of robotic cells that automate product electrification, has joined a collaborative project with the Motherson Group’s Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec (SMR) UK plant and Cranfield University in a ...
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