Battery tech firm Anaphite has secured €1.6 million in a Series A follow-on round. The funding will help it expand its dry coating platform to work with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes, a major but energy-intensive battery material.
Rare earth elements are crucial for EVs, wind turbines, and defense tech, but the supply chain is dangerously concentrated. Recent Chinese export controls have jolted the world into action, sparking a race to build new, more resilient production networks. The shift is underway, but it’s a massive, e
The family-owned watchmaker behind the official clock at Yankee Stadium has filed for bankruptcy. The company says the rise of smartwatches and a disastrous acquisition in the wearables market led to its downfall, leaving it with over $36 million in liabilities.
Apple is reportedly considering Intel as a second fabrication partner for its iPhone chips. The move would be part of a broader strategy to build a more resilient supply chain and could start with lower-end models in 2028.
Gigabyte has launched a motherboard that swaps out RGB for a wood-grain aesthetic. The X870E Aero X3D Wood packs high-end specs like Wi-Fi 7 and support for DDR5 up to 9000MT/s. It’s clearly aimed at builders who want their PC to blend in with a room.
Samsung is forming a new team to design custom CPU cores again, five years after it stopped due to the failed Mongoose cores. This move aims to create truly custom chips and potentially turn Samsung into a chip design agency for other companies.
Apple is staging a major comeback in China, its largest market, fueled by the iPhone 17. IDC data shows the company has gone from losing market share to leading shipments, turning a projected 1% decline into 3% growth for 2025. This surge is setting Apple up for a record year in both shipments and r
The U.S. Department of Commerce has signed a preliminary deal to provide up to $150 million to xLight, an EUV startup where ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is Executive Chairman. The funding, under the CHIPS Act, aims to develop a domestic free-electron laser light source for advanced chipmaking.
Bicker Elektronik has introduced a compact, fanless DC-ATX power supply designed for harsh industrial environments. The DC401W delivers 400 watts continuous power, supports a wide 6-36VDC input range, and operates from -20°C to +60°C. It’s built for reliability with polymer capacitors rated for over
Noctua has confirmed that its current CPU coolers will support Intel’s future LGA1954 socket without requiring new mounting hardware. This comes as welcome news given Intel’s rapid socket changes and the expected late 2026 release of Nova Lake processors. PC builders can now invest in premium coolin
