Raspberry Pi Prices Are Going Up, Blame AI
Raspberry Pi is increasing prices on most of its popular single-board computers. The hikes, from $5 to $25 per model, are due to soaring memory costs driven by AI infrastructure demand.
Category: Manufacturing
Siemens Energy Bets Big on the Steam Side of Nuclear’s SMR Future
Siemens Energy is diving deep into the small modular reactor (SMR) boom by partnering with Rolls-Royce SMR. The company will supply its high-efficiency SST-8000 steam turbine-generator sets, a key component for the factory-built nuclear plants. This move leverages decades of nuclear “conventional is
This New Tech Pulls Lithium From Dead Batteries Cheaper Than Buying It
Scientists have cracked the code on economically viable lithium recycling from dead batteries. Their new method costs just $12.70 per kilogram, beating current market prices. This could revolutionize how we source critical battery materials.
Plastic That Self-Destructs on Command? Scientists Say Yes
Inspired by natural polymers like DNA, researchers have created plastic with built-in expiration dates. The material breaks down through chemical reactions that mimic nature’s own decomposition processes. This could revolutionize packaging and short-lived consumer products.
India’s Labor Revolution: 63 Million Enterprises Face Massive Reset
India has implemented its most significant labor reforms since 1991, affecting 63 million enterprises. The changes make formal sector compliance easier but also make retrenching workers simpler, sparking nationwide protests from trade unions.
China’s Industrial Sector Hits Five-Month Low
China’s industrial sector is showing fresh signs of strain with profits falling 5.5% in October, the worst performance in five months. The decline comes despite a temporary trade deal with the US and reflects deeper structural challenges in the world’s second-largest economy.
HP shares tumble as company announces major layoffs, weak outlook
HP is cutting up to 6,000 jobs and issuing weaker-than-expected earnings guidance for fiscal 2026. The company’s shares fell 5% in extended trading as it blamed U.S. trade regulations for increased costs.
Why Your AI Chips Are Failing (And How to Fix Them)
Data centers running AI workloads are facing silent data corruption from subtle chip defects. These errors produce occasional faulty results that are nearly impossible to detect. The solution involves extending manufacturing testing techniques throughout the entire silicon lifecycle.
The US Is Betting Billions to Break China’s Rare-Earth Grip
The US is deploying massive federal funding to build domestic rare-earth processing and magnet manufacturing capacity. New chromatography technology promises cleaner, more efficient separation than traditional methods. The strategic goal is creating a completely US-based supply chain for defense and
Another Fire Hits Ford’s Key Aluminum Supplier
Ford’s aluminum supplier Novelis experienced another fire at its Oswego, New York facility on Thursday. This comes just two months after a September blaze that forced Ford to cut its profit forecast by up to $2 billion. The automaker had been racing to recover production of its aluminum-bodied F-150