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Shure launches MXA925 ceiling mic with AI upgrades
Unified Communications

Shure launches MXA925 ceiling mic with AI upgrades

Meeting rooms with poor acoustics are set to hear clearer speech, as the new array adds AI echo, noise and reverb suppression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Schneider Electric launches AI data centre chillers
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric launches AI data centre chillers

AI data centres will be able to cool denser racks with less maintenance, as Schneider Electric's new chillers are due to ship from June 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI
Semiconductors

Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI

The move could help chipmakers catch design flaws earlier as AI processors grow more complex and costly to fix after fabrication.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
DevOps

Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers

Approved developers can now build software directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, aiming to add edge-based integrations without replacing core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code
Application Security

Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code

Manifest unveils SBOM generator for unmanaged C and C++ code, tackling critical supply chain blind spots in embedded and safety systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets
Unified Communications

Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Gaming

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
LF Energy audit boosts security of EVerest EV charging
Internet of Things

LF Energy audit boosts security of EVerest EV charging

LF Energy's audit of the widely used EVerest EV charging stack finds and fixes security flaws, boosting confidence in open source grids.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions
Robotics

QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions

QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels
DataCentre infrastructure

In the AI gold rush, data centre infrastructure vendors are selling shovels

Schneider Electric leads in liquid cooling tech for AI data centres, tackling heat challenges amid booming demand for high-performance computing infrastructure.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Giesecke+Devrient unveils compact IoT package tracker
Internet of Things

Giesecke+Devrient unveils compact IoT package tracker

Giesecke+Devrient has unveiled its new ultra-thin Smart Label, turning any package into an IoT device for enhanced tracking and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs
Storage

HighPoint offers free firmware customisation for NVMe AICs

HighPoint Technologies has launched free firmware customisation for its Gen5 and 2nd Gen4 NVMe AIC and Adapter products, enhancing data storage flexibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs
Cybersecurity

Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs

Thomas Instrumentation has launched high-brightness touch screens for industrial and medical use, prioritising security and reliability in demanding environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
HPE introduces ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server for edge efficacy
Data Analytics

HPE introduces ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server for edge efficacy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveils the HPE ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server, tackling edge computing with enhanced performance and compact, rugged design.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost resilience platform
Cybersecurity

Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost resilience platform

Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost its Cyber Resilience platform, aiming to secure and manage PC endpoints from firmware level, targeting markets worth USD $35 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Absolute Security to unveil cyber resilience at Black Hat USA 2024
Firewalls

Absolute Security to unveil cyber resilience at Black Hat USA 2024

Absolute Security will unveil its innovative Cyber Resilience Platform at Black Hat USA 2024, addressing rising security threats amidst hybrid work challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

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Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push
Semiconductors

Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push

Brandworks and SandLogic join forces to build made-in-India edge AI devices, cutting cloud reliance and boosting on-device intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025