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SMRs Are Gaining Ground in On-Site Data Center Power

On May 22, 2026 in Computing, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, Power by Nicolette Emmino

How small modular reactors enable on-site power for AI-driven data centers, addressing energy density, reliability, and grid constraints through advanced nuclear integration.

Tagged With: grid-independent power , advanced nuclear reactors, ai data center energy, data center power architecture, high-density power generation, on-site nuclear power, small modular reactors, smr data center power

New Tech Tuesdays: Time-Sensitive Networking Delivers Deterministic Industrial Ethernet

On May 19, 2026 in All, Automation, Computing, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Discover how TSN brings deterministic, low‑latency performance to industrial Ethernet, enabling reliable real‑time control, IIoT connectivity, and synchronized communication in modern smart factories.

Tagged With: deterministic networking, iiot, industrial edge computing, industrial ethernet, it/ot convergence, low‑latency ethernet, real‑time control, smart factory networking, time‑sensitive networking, tsn

What Agentic AI Means for Work and SaaS

On May 11, 2026 in Computing, General, Open Source by Becks Simpson

The latest agentic AI tools sent software stocks tumbling, but the real inflection point is who has access to these tools now, not what they can do, raising questions around who has agency.

Tagged With: agentic ai, agentic ai for saas, ai accessibility, ai agents in the workplace, ai and knowledge workers, ai productivity for workers, future of saas with ai, human-in-the-loop ai, low-code ai agents, no-code ai automation

Don’t Let Software Define Your Aesthetic

On May 6, 2026 in All, Computing, General by Matt Campbell

Modern computational photography blends AI processing with optics, raising questions about photorealism, authenticity, and the creative value of imperfections in digital images.

Tagged With: ai imaging, camera sensors, computational photography, digital imaging, image enhancement, image processing, optical systems, photorealism, sensor noise reduction, smartphone cameras

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: An Introduction to Embedded Middleware

On April 13, 2026 in Computing, Dev Tools, General by Mike Parks

Middleware is the hidden layer that makes embedded systems portable and scalable. Learn what it does, when to use it, and why abstractions inevitably leak.

Tagged With: board support, build vs buy, code reuse, embedded systems, freertos, hardware abstraction, leaky abstractions, middleware, portability, protocol stacks, rtos integration, software architecture, system layers, zephyr os

Get Data Centres Online Faster with Grid to Rack Connectivity

On March 27, 2026 in Computing, Connectors, Power by HARTING

Connectors simplify upgrades and offer flexibility as the industry moves from 48VDC to 800VDC at the rack, enabling data centres to get running and connect to the grid faster than a hardwire approach.

Tagged With: 800vdc, connectors, data centres, grid transformer connector, modular rectangular connector, open compute project

New Tech Tuesdays: Compact SBCs Are Shortening Embedded Development Cycles

On February 3, 2026 in Computing, Dev Tools, Industrial, Maker, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

High-performance SBCs and computer modules such as the Raspberry Pi CM5 accelerate embedded development with comprehensive features that enable rapid prototyping and faster time-to-market.

Tagged With: compute modules, dge computing, digital signage, embedded systems, industrial controllers, product development, rapid prototyping, raspberry pi cm5, sbcs, single-board computers

Quantum Computing Paves a Smarter Path to Resource Optimization

On January 27, 2026 in All, Computing, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, IoT, Low Power by Liam Critchley

Explore how quantum computing can transform resource optimization across sectors, particularly with energy efficiency and sustainability. To get there, though, challenges lie ahead.

Tagged With: ai energy impact, battery optimization, data center sustainability, energy efficiency, low power computing, quantum algorithms, quantum computing, renewable energy, resource optimization, smart grid

Why the First True AI Revolution Will Happen on the Factory Floor

On January 23, 2026 in Automation, Computing, IoT, Motor Control, Power, RF, Robotics, Sensors by Nicolette Emmino

The real test for AI isn't happening in chat tools or productivity apps. It's taking shape inside factories, where systems must operate under complex constraints and the consequences of errors are magnified.

Tagged With: adaptive manufacturing, ai factory, ai in industrial systems, ai in manufacturing, digital twin manufacturing, digital twins, factory automation, factory floor ai, industrial ai, industrial digital transformation, manufacturing innovation, nvidia siemens partnership, siemens ces 2026, smart factories

Combatting the Dead Internet Theory in an AI World

On January 19, 2026 in Computing, IoT, Security by Becks Simpson

The rise of generative AI and algorithmic curation is giving new life to the Dead Internet Theory, but companies can use verification, education, and transparency to fight back.

Tagged With: ai-generated content, algorithmic curation, bot traffic, brand transparency, dead internet theory, enterprise strategies, future of the internet, generative ai, internet authenticity, online trust

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