Author: Tech

ASML has raised its full-year outlook after reporting record third-quarter sales, as demand for the advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment required to power artificial intelligence continues to accelerate. The Dutch technology company recorded net sales of €11.7 billion during the third quarter of 2026, alongside net income of €5.0 billion and a gross margin of 57.5 per cent. The performance represented a significant increase on the previous quarter, when ASML generated sales of €9.3 billion and net income of €2.9 billion. Strong demand has prompted the company to increase its full-year sales forecast to between €44 billion and €45 billion, with…

When 7Wonders co founder and Executive Producer Stephen Skeel began asking what it really takes to make something for IMAX, the question was deliberately simple. Could a small independent production team create work specifically for one of cinema’s largest and most technically demanding formats, or was the process still largely restricted to major Hollywood productions? The answer would take Skeel and his team on a three month journey encompassing large format cinematography, specialist projection technology, ancient Greek warriors, a Tennessee sunrise and, eventually, an invitation to IMAX headquarters. 7Wonders is an Emmy Award winning video marketing agency producing video, photography…

BOOX is taking ePaper reading into a much smaller format with the launch of Picco, a card-sized eReader designed for short bursts of reading throughout the day. The 3.97-inch device is the first product in BOOX’s new Tiles lineup, a new category intended to take ePaper beyond traditional tablets and eReaders. Weighing just 58 grams, Picco is designed to slip easily into a pocket or bag and provide an alternative to reaching for a smartphone during spare moments. A New Approach To Everyday Reading Rather than trying to replicate the experience of a larger eReader, Picco has been designed around…

Semiconductor startup Volantis has raised $88 million in Series A funding to develop a new photonics-based architecture designed to address one of the most significant performance constraints in artificial intelligence computing. The San Francisco-based company is building technology that uses optical connections to move data between AI processors and memory, replacing some of the electrical links that currently limit how quickly large models can access the information they need. The funding round was co-led by Lachy Groom and Abstract Ventures, with participation from investors including John Doerr, VXI Capital, Triatomic and Susa Ventures. Volantis has now raised approximately $97 million…

Apple is reportedly preparing a new round of professional hardware releases for early 2027, with fresh iPad Pro models and a new MacBook Pro expected to lead the line-up. While Apple has not confirmed the products, the reports point to a busy first half of the year for the company, particularly across its premium tablet and laptop categories. The expected launches come at an important moment for Apple. The company’s iPad Pro and MacBook Pro ranges now sit at the centre of its professional ecosystem, serving creators, designers, developers, editors and business users who want powerful performance in portable devices.…

A breakthrough wearable device from Shoei may herald a new era for augmented reality (AR) — not on the racetrack or highway, but across workplaces ranging from manufacturing floors to construction sites. The helmet combines safety standards with smart, heads-up-display (HUD) technology — delivering a wearable AR solution that could transform how frontline and industrial workers operate. What the Helmet Does — Tech Meets Safety The helmet, called the GT-Air 3 Smart, integrates a visor-mounted nano-OLED HUD that projects crucial data directly into the wearer’s field of view — such as navigation, speed or other context-relevant information. Built-in communications and…

Electronic warfare has moved from a specialist niche into a central pillar of modern military capability. Recent demonstrations and industry showings made one thing clear: the future of conflict will be decided as much in the electromagnetic spectrum as on land, sea and in the air. This new generation of systems stretches from compact, vehicle-mountable jammers to enterprise-scale sensing networks, and together they promise to reshape how commanders sense, decide and act. The new toolbox Modern EW is no longer about a single box that blocks a signal. Today’s offerings combine several capabilities into integrated suites: • Sensing and reconnaissance:…

UK-FOUNDED wearable tech start-up UNA Watch is preparing to take on industry giants Apple and Garmin after raising more than £200,000 in under 48 hours to launch the world’s first modular, fully repairable GPS sports watch. More than 1,000 early adopters worldwide, including backers from the US, have pledged support through Kickstarter, with first deliveries of the UNA Watch – which retails at just over £260 – expected in August 2025. Orders continue to flood in as the campaign, which runs until May 2, builds momentum for a new era of sustainable wearables that lasts. Some 15,000 people pre-registered ahead of the campaign launch,…

Oxford Scientists Achieve Breakthrough In a major step towards making large-scale quantum computing a reality, scientists at the University of Oxford have successfully demonstrated distributed quantum computing for the first time. By enabling smaller quantum devices to collaborate rather than relying on a single machine, the researchers achieved quantum teleportation of logical gates—an essential building block of quantum algorithms. Their findings, published in Nature in a study titled Distributed Quantum Computing Across an Optical Network Link, mark a significant advancement in the field. Quantum computers harness qubits (quantum bits) instead of traditional binary bits, allowing them to perform calculations at…

Big Data & AI World is a global exhibition and conference designed to help organizations leverage data-driven decision-making. It highlights the transformative power of big data and AI across industries, showcasing real-world applications, offering hands-on workshops, and also covering strategic and ethical implications of these technologies. The event usually features exhibitions, where companies showcase the latest innovations, conferences with industry experts, hands-on workshops, real-world case studies and ample opportunities for networking with peers, potential partners, and investors. Dates: March 12-13, 2025 Location: London, UK