Wolfspeed has received CFIUS clearance to issue equity to Renesas, finalizing its prepackaged restructuring. The move gives the Japanese chipmaker a board seat and converts its debt into ownership. It also triggers the release of the final 2% equity recovery to pre-petition shareholders.
Qualcomm is outlining the next-generation Wi-Fi standard, known as Wi-Fi 8 or IEEE 802.11bn. The focus is a major shift from chasing headline speeds to delivering Ultra High Reliability in real-world, interference-heavy environments.
A new report suggests Honor’s upcoming foldable phone won’t seriously challenge Samsung’s Galaxy Wide Fold. The analysis cites Honor’s weaker hardware history and smaller global market presence as key reasons.
Samsung is pushing a global update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic. It aims to fix issues introduced with the One UI 8 Watch update and includes the January 2026 security patch addressing 55 vulnerabilities.
A new neuromorphic chip from Innatera claims to process sensor data 100x faster while using 500x less power than conventional methods. This could revolutionize battery life in smart home and wearable devices.
At embedded world 2026, SECO is demonstrating an end-to-end smart vending solution. It combines a SANTVEND single-board computer, KarL4 contactless payments, and the Clea Vend cloud for real-time analytics.
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has licensed high-voltage and low-voltage GaN technology from TSMC. The deal aims to accelerate VIS’s power GaN platform for data centers and automotive uses. Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2028.
Brian Galle, an architect of California’s proposed “billionaires tax,” argues the current system lets the ultra-wealthy opt out. His “FAST” plan uses retroactive interest to close loopholes without taxing unrealized gains, aiming to pass Supreme Court scrutiny.
Meta’s quarterly results blew past Wall Street expectations, sending its stock soaring. The company also revealed massive user growth and a bold prediction from Mark Zuckerberg about the future of AI and wearables.
Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 10. It tackles security vulnerabilities in the NPU and Wi-Fi, while also fixing frustratingly slow connection speeds. This comes as Microsoft deals with other hardware headaches.
