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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on May 01, 2026

49 Hardware Companies You Should Know

These hardware companies are building the next big thing.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 30, 2026

24 Hardware Startups to Know

From semiconductors to underwater vehicles, these hardware companies are building the next generation of technology.

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Adarsh Mittal Adarsh Mittal
Updated on April 29, 2026

Why AI Chip Hype Falls Apart in Production

Semiconductors that perform well in lab conditions often flop when companies adopt them. To build products that actually work, researchers need to change their priorities.

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Akash Rathi Akash Rathi
Updated on April 29, 2026

The AI Hardware Era Is Here. Product Managers Aren’t Ready.

As AI devices become more common, product managers will increasingly work on hardware projects. Our expert explains how software development principles can translate.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 28, 2026

Data Centers Are Driving Up Your Electricity Costs. Nuclear, Solar and Hydrogen Might Help.

As AI data centers devour electricity at an unprecedented rate, tech giants are racing to secure energy by reviving shuttered nuclear plants, investing in small modular reactors and experimenting with green energy alternatives.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on April 27, 2026

The U.S. Is Counting on Intel to Fuel Its AI Ambitions. Here’s What to Know.

After years of decline, Intel gave the U.S. government a 10 percent stake in exchange for early federal funding — a historic move designed to boost domestic chip production, placing the company at the center of America’s AI strategy.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 27, 2026

55 Top Engineering Companies to Know

These companies continue to outperform the competition while facing disruptive tech trends head on.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 23, 2026

Who Is John Ternus? What to Know About Apple’s Next CEO.

Apple’s longtime hardware executive will take the company’s top job in September amid hopes that he will revive hardware innovation, define an AI strategy and guide the company through an increasingly complicated political landscape.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 22, 2026

Apple May Have a New Device in the Works. Here’s What We Know.

A reported AI-powered wearable pin could hint at Apple’s plans beyond the iPhone, signaling how the company may be rethinking everyday tech for an AI-first future.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 22, 2026

What Is a Robotaxi?

Robotaxis are paving the way for a safer and smarter future in urban mobility. In this article, we break down how these driverless cabs work, highlight top examples and explore the barriers they must overcome before they can hit the streets full force.

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