➀ Fraunhofer IWU has commissioned Saxony's first mobile quantum computer, developed by Leipzig-based startup SaxonQ, featuring 4 qubits and room-temperature operation;

➁ The device, part of the SAX-QT research network, will advance Industry 4.0 solutions and cognitive production, with applications in automotive, aerospace, and energy-efficient AI;

➂ Its diamond-chip-based design eliminates complex cooling systems, offering portability and industrial suitability while boosting computational performance and sustainability.

➀ SiMa.ai and Enclustra co-developed a System-on-Module (SoM) using MLSoC Modalix 50 TOPS chip for edge AI applications;

➁ The solution reduces development costs and time, supports Gen AI and multi-modal AI in robotics/drones with Python/PyTorch compatibility;

➂ Features 50 TOPS performance, multiple I/O options, compact form factor, and industrial-grade thermal management.

➀ RANsemi, a wireless baseband processor specialist, joins the Bristol Innovations Zone as an inaugural member, aiming to foster collaboration between academia and industry in 5G/6G and AI;

➁ The hub offers labs, co-working spaces, and training to accelerate innovation, with a June 12 event featuring experts discussing AI-telecoms convergence;

➂ Partnerships emphasize talent development and real-world impact, leveraging Bristol University’s research network for technological advancements.

➀ Micron has commenced shipments of HBM4 memory, delivering 2.0TB/s per stack with a 2048-bit interface, a 60% performance boost over HBM3E;

➁ Initial 36GB stacks target next-gen AI accelerators, built on Micron's 1-beta process with advanced memory testing (MBIST) for reliability;

➂ Full production ramp is planned for 2026, aligning with next-gen AI hardware releases, while future designs may combine HBM with LPDDR for expanded memory capacity.

➀ Intel launched three new Xeon 6 CPUs optimized for AI systems and GPU-intensive workloads, featuring advanced Performance-cores (P-cores) and core management technologies like Priority Core Turbo (PCT) and Speed Select Technology.

➁ These CPUs support up to 128 P-cores, 30% faster memory speeds with MRDIMMs, enhanced PCIe lanes for data throughput, and Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX) for efficient AI computation.

➂ The processors power NVIDIA’s DGX B300 AI platform, offering enterprise-grade reliability and scalability for data centers and AI infrastructure modernization.

➀ VeriSilicon's NPU IP achieves >40 TOPS for on-device LLM inference;

➁ Targets mobile applications with optimized energy efficiency;

➂ Addresses growing demand for generative AI in edge devices

➀ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the UK's position as a global leader in AI talent but emphasized its lack of infrastructure to support AI development;

➀ He likened AI to critical infrastructure like electricity, stressing its transformative power across industries;

➀ Huang urged the UK to invest in AI supercomputers and data centers ('AI factories') to attract startups and strengthen its ecosystem.

➀ Builder AI, a 9-year-old startup claiming to automate app development, entered administration with 1,000 job losses and $100M liabilities;

➁ Despite raising £334M from investors like Microsoft and reaching a $1.5B valuation, audits revealed inflated financial forecasts and reliance on manual labor in India instead of AI;

➂ The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. with under $10M in assets, while UK insolvency is managed by Alvarez & Marsal.

➀ MIT researchers developed an AI-powered drone controller using neural networks and meta-learning for real-time adaptation to wind changes;

➁ The system learns from 15 minutes of flight data without requiring pre-defined wind models, selecting optimization strategies dynamically;

➂ In tests, it reduced tracking errors by 50% and shows potential for wildfire monitoring and payload-carrying applications.

➀ Q1 2025 saw Ethernet datacenter switch sales surge over 40%, the highest growth since Dell’Oro began tracking the market in 2013;

➁ NVIDIA and Celestica each gained 5% market share, with Arista maintaining its top position for the fourth consecutive quarter, while 800 Gbps switch sales surpassed $1 billion;

➂ Ethernet is rapidly displacing InfiniBand in AI infrastructure, driven by accelerated AI investments and networking upgrades despite tariff disruptions.

➀ The F-Tac robotic hand achieves 100μm touch resolution across 70% of its surface using internal cameras and elastomer deformation detection, enabling precise object interaction;

➀ Its modular design combines 17 camera-equipped boxes with spring-loaded joints and wire-driven servos, allowing adaptive grasping through tactile feedback and machine learning algorithms;

➂ Developed jointly by Queen Mary University and Chinese institutes, the system demonstrated superior performance in 600 real-world trials compared to non-tactile alternatives.

➀ Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi for $2.4B to enhance data center and AI chip capabilities;

➁ Alphawave's high-speed connectivity tech will complement Qualcomm's Oryon CPU and Hexagon NPU cores;

➂ The deal signals Qualcomm's intensified competition with Intel, AMD, and Nvidia in server processor markets.

➀ Global semiconductor sales in April 2025 reached $57 billion, up 22.7% YoY and 2.5% MoM, marking the first monthly growth in 2025;

➀ Yearly growth was driven by strong demand in the Americas (44.4% YoY) and Asia Pacific (23.1% YoY), with AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced consumer electronics as key drivers;

③ The WSTS forecasts 11.2% annual growth in 2025 ($700.9 billion) and projects sales to reach $760.7 billion in 2026.

➀ Lockheed Martin is developing "AI Fight Club," a virtual simulation environment to test AI models in realistic warfare scenarios across air, land, sea, and space;

➁ The platform allows third parties to evaluate AI systems using Department of Defense standards, fostering innovation and identifying vulnerabilities;

➂ Competitions starting in late 2025 will pit AI models against each other, with results guiding future military AI development.

➀ Researchers demonstrated that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning algorithms through a photonic quantum processor experiment;

➁ The study, involving the University of Vienna and international collaborators, showed quantum-enhanced kernel-based machine learning outperforming classical counterparts in specific tasks with fewer errors;

➂ Photonic quantum platforms also exhibited potential energy efficiency advantages, addressing rising energy demands in traditional machine learning workflows.

➀ Four innovation hubs of the German Center for Future Mobility (DZM) showcased their mobility projects at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, emphasizing digital infrastructure, rail automation, and sustainable transport.

➁ Key focuses included Hamburg's AI and 6G-enabled traffic systems, Annaberg-Buchholz's teleoperated rail interfaces, Minden's automated MONOCAB rail solution, and Karlsruhe's urban-rural mobility hubs with autonomous taxis.

➂ The event featured live demos, prototypes, and discussions on ethical AI, emergency routing, and public acceptance of automated transport.

➀ Navitas Semiconductor launched a 12kW power supply unit (PSU) optimized for AI-driven hyperscale data centers, compliant with Open Rack v3/OCP standards for 120 kW racks;

➁ The PSU integrates GaNSafe ICs and 3rd-gen SiC MOSFETs with digital control, achieving up to 30% lower power losses through CrCM/CCM mode switching;

➂ Features include a compact design (790mm length), 50V/12kW output, and safeguards like thermal protection, targeting AI infrastructure scalability and energy efficiency.

➀ Researchers developed a TAMP-based algorithm (cuTAMP) that uses GPU-accelerated parallel computing to evaluate thousands of packing solutions simultaneously;

➁ This method reduces decision-making time to seconds, enabling efficient packing of varied objects in tight spaces without prior training;

➂ Demonstrated in real robots and simulations, the approach shows versatility for industrial tasks and potential integration with AI language models.

➀ Luisa Petti, an expert in sustainable electronics, has been awarded Germany’s prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship and will join RWTH Aachen to bridge neuromorphic computing and bioelectronics;

➁ Her research focuses on eco-friendly materials and printing technologies to develop recyclable sensors and reduce the carbon footprint of AI systems;

➂ Funded with up to €5 million, her work aims to advance flexible integrated circuits and promote environmental sustainability in applications like healthcare and precision agriculture.

➀ A team from TU Delft developed an AI drone that defeated human champions at the A2RL Drone Championship 2025 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such achievement.

➁ The drone’s AI uses a deep neural network to send control commands directly to motors, bypassing traditional controllers, improving efficiency and pushing physical limits.

➂ This breakthrough has implications for autonomous systems, including delivery drones and self-driving vehicles, showcasing AI’s potential in real-world applications.