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• [New] On the hardware side, AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux, which could enhance experiences for gaming and AI workloads, especially for devices like the Steam Machine source. Coaio Limited
• [New] NASA plans to repurpose Gateway hardware already built, including the Power and Propulsion Element built by Maxar and the HALO module by Northrop Grumman. / China ISDC 2026 | International Space Development Conference
• [New] Nvidia's approach is based on the idea that machine learning systems trained to predict errors, optimize performance, and control systems can actively manage and stabilize quantum machines, rather than relying solely on hardware improvements. Campus Technology
• [New] The coming iPhone 18 Pro line could bring some of the biggest camera hardware upgrades Apple has made in years, paired with new iOS 27 features centered on visual intelligence and a new Siri mode inside the Camera app. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] We forecast iPhone growth above 20% for the year, driven by what Apple does best: high-quality hardware (camera, display, processor), new form factors, and an ever-compelling software ecosystem. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] As XR supply chains mature and key components remain IP-intensive, hardware differentiation will slow, leaving software, services, and onboard AI as the primary competitive levers. Next Reality
• [New] The strategic signal matters: if one of the world's top AI labs can achieve performance parity on non-NVIDIA hardware, it validates the thesis that AI compute will eventually become commoditized across multiple hardware platforms, not just NVIDIA's. o-mega
• [New] Smartphone hardware in 2026 will be optimized for AI tasks, with advanced processors and memory enabling efficient AI computations. VERTU
• [New] As proven by the recent MediaTek vulnerability discovery, software wallets on smartphones are susceptible to OS-level attacks that hardware wallets like Ledger are designed to prevent. Bitget Wallet
• [New] AI infrastructure alone will add $401 billion in new spending as providers build out AI-optimized data centers and hardware. CloudZero
• [New] London-based hardware company Nothing is on track to release a pair of smart glasses in 2027. TechCrunch

Last updated: 12 May 2026