Semiconductor giant Nvidia is facing unexpected new U.S. export controls on its H20 chips. In a filing Tuesday, Nvidia said it was informed by the U.S. government that it will need a license to export its H20 AI chips to China. This license will be required indefinitely, according to the filing — the U.S. government cited “risk that the [H20] may be used in […] a supercomputer in China.” Nvidia anticipates $5.5 billion in related charges in its Q1 2026 fiscal year, which ends April 27. The company’s stock was down around 6% in extended trading. The H20 is the most advanced AI chip Nvidia can export to China under the U.S.’ current and previous export rules. Last week, NPR reported that CEO Jensen Huang might have talked his way out of new H20 restrictions during a dinner at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, in part by committing that Nvidia would invest in AI data centers in the U.S. Perhaps not-so-coincidentally, Nvidia announced on Monday that it would spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the next four years manufacturing some AI chips in the U.S. Pundits were quick to point out that the company’s commitment was light on the details. Multiple government officials had been calling for stronger export controls on the H20 because the chip was allegedly used to train models from China-based AI startup DeepSeek, including the R1 “reasoning” model that threw the U.S. AI market for a loop in January. Nvidia declined to comment.

Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, lighting and accessories, is proud to announce its long-term sustainability roadmap—a comprehensive, values-driven commitment to reducing environmental impact and driving meaningful progress in sustainable design and manufacturing. Recognizing that sustainability is a journey, the company has outlined a strategic path spanning the next 25 years, with key initiatives set to be implemented in the next three years to generate early, measurable progress. (Courtesy Landscape Forms) “For over 50 years, Landscape Forms has done right by the environment while making solutions that serve a purpose in connecting people to nature and each other,” said Landscape Forms sustainability leader, Amy Syverson‑Shaffer. “A deep appreciation for the environment has always been part of our heritage, and now we’re taking it to the next level for all our stakeholders, with this roadmap that will put us on the vanguard of authentic sustainability in our industry.” Landscape Forms’s sustainability roadmap is built on two key pillars: Responsible Making and Advancing Stewardship. These pillars establish the foundation for a series of strategic initiatives aimed at eliminating carbon emissions, conserving resources, utilizing sustainable materials, fostering biodiversity, and serving communities. (Courtesy Landscape Forms) Landscape Forms is charting a new path, beginning with key initiatives over the next three years. The company will focus on improving energy efficiency and implementing clean energy strategies aligned with Michigan’s target to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2040. It will increase waste diversion to over 95 percent at all facilities and minimize landfill contributions. The company is also prioritizing the use of sustainable and renewable wood species, recycled metals, and non-toxic finishes to ensure the utmost health and safety for people and the environment. Strengthening the connection between people and nature, Landscape Forms is committed to protecting and promoting healthy, biodiverse ecosystems around its facilities, with significant habitat conservation and nature-based solutions set to accompany its sustainability focused campus expansion project that begins in early Q2 of this year. Recent landmark achievements lend momentum to these ambitious plans. The company has surpassed 90 percent diversion of waste from landfill, and recently implemented a strategy to recycle powdercoat, a waste stream that is traditionally hard to keep out of the landfill. Thermally modified ash is now the company’s most used wood, following on years of efforts promoting this innovative domestic solution. The company has invested in empirical studies and innovative tools, such as lifecycle analyses, to provide landscape architects with critical resources and elevate sustainability standards across its industry. (Courtesy Landscape Forms) While this roadmap sets a long-term vision for sustainability, Landscape Forms acknowledges that this is a continuous journey—one that requires collaboration, innovation, and a willingness to adapt. The company is partnering with third-party, internationally recognized experts in organizational sustainability to ensure accountability, track progress and identify new opportunities for improvement. “We recognize that true sustainability is and will always be an ongoing process, and we’re committed to continuous learning, adaptation, and transparency,” continued Syverson‑Shaffer. “We’re excited to take this journey alongside our customers, partners, and industry peers, knowing that by working together, we can crystalize all of our great intentions, multiply the positive effects of what we already do, and create lasting, positive change for people and planet.” To learn more about Landscape Forms’s sustainability initiatives and progress by following this link.

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TL;DR: UV printers are typically used by businesses to print designs onto a wide range of surfaces, but eufyMake aims to bring similar capabilities to individual users. Early-bird pricing for the company's new Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer is now available, with a Kickstarter campaign launching at the end of this month. The UV Printer E1 from Anker's eufyMake brand allows non-business customers to print detailed color designs onto cups, tiles, paper, canvas, and numerous other materials. It supports 3D textures and AI-based image editing tools. UV printers can print onto surfaces such as wood, metal, acrylic, leather, glass, rock, and ceramics by using UV light to rapidly dry ink. Compared to other methods, it can be faster, more environmentally friendly, and often doesn't require mounting or finishing. Direct to Film (DTF) UV printers apply the process to a peel-off film that users can transfer onto various hard, smooth, flat, or curved surfaces, eliminating the need for heat pressing. However, traditional UV printers are often large, expensive machines designed for industrial use. Anker's 1440 DPI DTF printer scales the concept down by about 90 percent to a form factor more suited to personal use, small businesses, contract designers, or other small-scale purposes. Its auto leveler facilitates rotary printing onto mugs or other cylindrical objects, and its lasers can accurately measure height and contours for 3D texturing. The company claims the device is useful for creating decals, small-volume product labels, signage, and electronics or sports gear decorations. Prints can resist sunlight, weather, and washing for months. // Related Stories Starting in June, the UV Printer E1 will be compatible with eufyMake Studio, the brand's image editing software. Users can create and customize 2D and 3D textures by hand or with AI tools that generate images, change art styles, and remove photo backgrounds. A built-in jet cleaning system uses cleaning fluid to reduce maintenance. Early-bird pricing starts at $1,499 with a $50 deposit, available until April 28. During the Kickstarter campaign – from April 29 to June 8 – standard bundles begin at $1,899, with a limited early-bird discount of $200. Shipments to the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore will begin in July. The standard package includes 100ml CMYK, white, and gray ink cartridges, a 380ml cleaning cartridge, a rotary attachment, and a DTF laminating machine.

Nanoleaf makes a wide variety of smart lights, and its catalog is filled with highly customizable tiles, bulbs, and light strips to help bring a pop of color to your home. That catalog grew larger during CES 2025, and today it’s expanding once again with the arrival of the Pegboard Desk Dock — a 3-in-1 device offering solutions for storage, lighting, and charging. Nanoleaf is known for its long list of premium smart lights, so it should come as no surprise that the Pegboard Desk Dock is overflowing with RGB lights. It’s built with a dual-faced lighting system, with one side offering an obstruction-free source of light and the other equipped with a lattice design that allows you to store accessories like controllers and headphones on a series of hangers. The Pegboard offers full support for the Nanoleaf mobile app, so you can display over 16 million colors. You can also create various scenes or pick from a prebuilt list for quick access to popular options. Recommended Videos Beyond lighting and a unique pegboard design for storage, the device is equipped with a USB-A and two USB-C ports, plus another USB-C power delivery port. That means you should have no problem keeping all your gadgets charged and ready for their next play session. Nanoleaf Other supported features include Screen Mirror to create lightshows that mimic your on-screen action, Orchestrator to sync with music, and support for Nanoleaf Premium. Note that some features require a subscription and a connection to the Nanoleaf Desktop app. Related Despite all the cool features — and a striking design — the Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock is reasonably priced at $60. If you’re seeking a unique way to organize your desktop, there’s not much else like it on the market. For more lighting options, check out our roundup of the best smart bulbs. Editors’ Recommendations

The U.S. government ”indicated that the license requirement addresses the risk that the covered products may be used in, or diverted to, a supercomputer in China,” Nvidia said.

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Public broadcasting White House calls NPR and PBS a “grift,” will ask Congress to rescind funding Markey: Cutting NPR and PBS "is not budget discipline, it's cultural sabotage." Jon Brodkin – Apr 15, 2025 3:31 pm | 110 National Public Radio (NPR) headquarters on February 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty Images | Drew Angerer National Public Radio (NPR) headquarters on February 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty Images | Drew Angerer Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more The Trump White House is proposing to eliminate most federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and issued a statement yesterday alleging that NPR and PBS "spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as 'news.'" "The NPR, PBS grift has ripped us off for too long," the White House statement said. White House budget director Russ Vought drafted a memo for a rescission plan that would eliminate funding already approved by Congress, according to multiple news reports. This includes $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), or about two years' worth of funding for the nonprofit group that provides money to public broadcasting stations. The Vought memo accused CPB of a "lengthy history of anti-conservative bias," according to The New York Post. The memo also reportedly proposes an $8.3 billion cut for USAID. The $1.1 billion accounts for most of the federal money that goes to CPB. "The Trump administration isn't planning to ask Congress to claw back about $100 million allocated for emergency communications," The New York Times wrote. The NYT wrote that CPB "is 'forward-funded' two years to insulate it from political maneuvering, and a sizable chunk of the money for 2025 has already been paid out to public broadcasters in the United States." In March, Trump said in a Truth Social post that NPR and PBS are "two horrible and completely biased platforms" that "should be DEFUNDED by Congress, IMMEDIATELY." In a statement provided to Ars today, PBS CEO Paula Kerger said that "the effort underway to get Congress to rescind public media funding would disrupt the essential service PBS and local member stations provide to the American people. There's nothing more American than PBS, and our work is only possible because of the bipartisan support we have always received from Congress... Without PBS member stations, Americans will lose unique local programming and emergency services in times of crisis." We also contacted the CPB and NPR today and will update this article if they provide any comments. Markey: “Outrageous and reckless... cultural sabotage” Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) blasted the Trump plan, calling it "an outrageous and reckless attack on one of our most trusted civic institutions... From 'PBS NewsHour' to 'Sesame Street,' public television has set the gold standard for programming that empowers viewers, particularly young minds. Cutting off this lifeline is not budget discipline, it's cultural sabotage." Citing an anonymous source, Bloomberg reported that the White House "plans to send the package to Congress when lawmakers return from their Easter recess on April 28... That would start a 45-day period during which the administration can legally withhold the funding. If Congress votes down the plan or does nothing, the administration must release the money back to the intended recipients." The rarely used rescission maneuver can be approved by the Senate with a simple majority, as it is not subject to a filibuster. "Presidents have used the rescission procedure just twice since 1979—most recently for a $15 billion spending cut package by Trump in 2018. That effort failed in the Senate," Bloomberg wrote. CPB expenses in fiscal-year 2025 are $545 million, of which 66.9 percent goes to TV programming. Another 22.3 percent goes to radio programming, while the rest is for administration and support. NPR and PBS have additional sources of funding. Corporate sponsorships are the top contributor to NPR, accounting for 36 percent of revenue between 2020 and 2024. NPR gets another 30 percent of its funding in fees from member stations. Federal funding indirectly contributes to that category because the CPB provides annual grants to public radio stations that pay NPR for programming. PBS reported that its total expenses were $689 million in fiscal-year 2024 and that it had $348.5 million in net assets at the end of the year. NPR and PBS are also facing pressure from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, who opened an investigation in January and called on Congress to defund the organizations. Carr alleged that NPR and PBS violated a federal law prohibiting noncommercial educational broadcast stations from running commercial advertisements. NPR and PBS both said their underwriting spots comply with the law. Jon Brodkin Senior IT Reporter Jon Brodkin Senior IT Reporter Jon is a Senior IT Reporter for Ars Technica. He covers the telecom industry, Federal Communications Commission rulemakings, broadband consumer affairs, court cases, and government regulation of the tech industry. 110 Comments

The first confirmed live observation of the colossal squidROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute A colossal squid — the largest invertebrate on the planet — has been filmed alive in its wild habitat for the first time. For decades, the Kraken-like colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) was more myth than reality: scientists had only a vague sense of its appearance from fragments of its remains found in the stomachs of the whales that eat the molluscs. In fact, it was through those remains that the species was officially described by zoologists in 1925. Finally, in 1981, fishers in Antarctica accidentally reeled up a live colossal squid in their fishing nets. Since then, the animals have sometimes been killed as fishing bycatch, or have washed ashore dead.Advertisement Last month, a vessel from the Schmidt Ocean Institute, a US-based non-profit organisation, was surveying the Southern Ocean near the South Sandwich Islands and live-streaming the footage from their remotely controlled deep-sea cameras, when an online viewer flagged that they might have just filmed a colossal squid. Acting on the tip, the researchers sent the high-resolution footage to independent squid experts. The experts confirmed that the online viewer’s hunch was correct: the squid had distinctive hooks along the suckers on its eight arms which are a hallmark of the colossal squid. It was roaming at 600 meters under the water’s surface. Unmissable news about our planet delivered straight to your inbox every month. Sign up to newsletter While colossal squids are thought to grow up to 7 metres in length and 500 kilograms in weight, the squid caught on camera was a mere 30 centimetres in length: a baby. “It’s amazing that every time we go down into the deep sea, we find something new and exciting,” says Jyotika Virmani of the Schmidt Ocean Institute. A colossal squid may have already been filmed in its natural habitat in 2023 by researchers from another US-based non-profit, Kolossal – but the sighting couldn’t be confirmed because the footage was too low in quality. The new squid recording might suggest the 2023 footage really does capture a colossal squid. “It’s the same size, same colour, similar depths, both in the Southern Ocean,” says Matt Mulrennan at Kolossal, who is still awaiting further confirmation. However, there is as yet no footage of an adult colossal squid in the wild, and the lives of these gigantic invertebrates are still mysterious, says Steve O’Shea, formerly at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, who coined the name “colossal squid” in the early 2000s. He once touted the animals as “seriously evil denizens of the deep” but is now convinced they’re more like “giant gelatinous ticks, simply blobbing around in the water column near the sea bed.” Topics: