2+ hour, 2+ min ago (500+ words) Nvidia has just made one of its biggest strategic bets yet, acquiring $2 billion of Synopsys stock, a move that merges one of the Nvidia makes a $2Bn strategic bet on Synopsys to accelerate AI chip design Nvidia has just made one of its biggest strategic bets yet, acquiring $2 billion of Synopsys stock, a move that merges one of the world's leading GPU and AI companies with a giant in chip design software. Synopsys powers the complex workflows engineers rely on to design and validate chips for AI, cloud computing, and consumer electronics. The deal, which values Synopsys shares at around $414.79 each, immediately sent its stock jumping by 7-10% in pre-market trading. However, Nvidia's shares saw a slight dip of about 1.5-2% amid investor caution over the size of the investment and its potential impact on the company's short-term cash position. The acquisition is…...

19+ hour, 24+ min ago (388+ words) With losing share in the not so buoyant foldable space, and an" Content originally published on The Tech Portal - Global technology news, latest gadget news and breaking tech news. [samsung galaxy z trifold]With losing share in the not so buoyant foldable space, and an imminent iPhone fold launch on the horizon, Samsung has stepped into a new era of mobile design with the debut of its first multi-fold smartphone " a triple-panel device that unfolds into a full 10-inch tablet and folds back down to a regular 6.5-inch phone. Instead of relying on a single hinge and one large internal display, the TriFold uses two coordinated folding points to transform the device between phone, tablet, and hybrid modes. The engineering challenge behind this setup is significant " each hinge must distribute pressure evenly across the ultra-thin glass layers and OLED panels,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (843+ words) Nvidia has just made one of its biggest strategic bets yet, acquiring" Content originally published on The Tech Portal - Global technology news, latest gadget news and breaking tech news. [Nvidia Synopsys]Nvidia has just made one of its biggest strategic bets yet, acquiring $2 billion of Synopsys stock, a move that merges one of the world's leading GPU and AI companies with a giant in chip design software. Synopsys powers the complex workflows engineers rely on to design and validate chips for AI, cloud computing, and consumer electronics. The deal, which values Synopsys shares at around $414.79 each, immediately sent its stock jumping by 7-10% in pre-market trading. However, Nvidia's shares saw a slight dip of about 1.5-2% amid investor caution over the size of the investment and its potential impact on the company's short-term cash position. The acquisition is not just a financial…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago (845+ words) With AI hardware adding and erasing billions from corporate valuations, a war" Content originally published on The Tech Portal - Global technology news, latest gadget news and breaking tech news. [Nvidia GPU vs Google TPUs]With AI hardware adding and erasing billions from corporate valuations, a war of words is now on. Nvidia is back to flexing its dominance in AI hardware, claiming its GPUs are "a generation ahead" of Google"s AI chips. The statement comes amid growing market chatter that Meta may adopt Google"s TPUs for parts of its AI workloads, hinting that Google has perhaps put up a competitive challenger to Nvidia"s dominating AI hardware so far. According to the Jensen Huang-led firm, its GPUs are not just about raw speed " they are designed for flexibility, handling everything from massive AI model training to real-time inference,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (574+ words) Apple seems to have now pushed back the rollout of the iPhone" Content originally published on The Tech Portal - Global technology news, latest gadget news and breaking tech news. [Apple iPhone Air 2 launch delayed]Apple seems to have now pushed back the rollout of the iPhone Air 2, its next-generation iPhone Air, removing the model from its product roadmap for the coming year, reports The Information. This marks a rare instance of Apple pausing development on a next-generation iPhone, despite already deep into engineering and supplier planning. The company has not canceled the project outright, but it has told internal teams and manufacturing partners that the iPhone Air 2 is "off the schedule" with no new release date set, the report said, citing three people involved in the effort. The iPhone Air 2 was originally planned to debut in fall 2026 alongside the iPhone…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (24+ words) Apple adds "Kids Mode" to tvOS 26.2 amid push for child safety features. Apple is reportedly adding a new "Kids Mode" to its tvOS ......

4+ week, 10+ hour ago (541+ words) Apple is reportedly developing a new low-cost MacBook, one that would take" Content originally published on The Tech Portal - Global technology news, latest gadget news and breaking tech news. [Apple MacBook Pro M4]Apple is reportedly developing a new low-cost MacBook, one that would take on Chromebooks and cheaper Windows laptops, also marking the first time the Cupertino giant would enter the budget laptop segment. Apple plans to make this new laptop more affordable than its current MacBook Air models, which start above $1,000, reports Bloomberg. The upcoming model is expected to provide users with the full macOS experience but at a much lower price, targeting students, educators, and everyday consumers who primarily use their computers for web browsing, document work, and entertainment. The device is therefore being designed to compete directly with affordable Windows laptops and Chromebooks, which currently dominate entry-level…...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago (596+ words) Cupertino-headquartered tech giant Apple has now begun the rollout of iOS 26.1,bringing" Content originally published on The Tech Portal - Global technology news, latest gadget news and breaking tech news. Cupertino-headquartered tech giant Apple has now begun the rollout of iOS 26.1,bringing a series of visual customization options, accessibility enhancements, and refinements to Apple Intelligence and system-wide performance. The company also released updates to its family of operating systems " iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1. The iOS 26.1 update is now available to download for the iPhone 11 series and newer, including the second-generation iPhone SE. users need to go to Settings, then to General, and then click on the Software Update option. iOS 26.1 brings the "Liquid Glass" toggle, allowing users to switch between clear and tinted interface effects. The feature builds on Apple's design language introduced earlier this year, offering an option…...

4+ week, 12+ hour ago (598+ words) Soumyadeep Sarkar is a part of The Tech Portal's editorial team, with focus on authoring news stories around A.I., business of tech and startups. Cupertino-headquartered tech giant Apple has now begun the rollout of iOS 26.1,bringing a series of visual customization options, accessibility enhancements, and refinements to Apple Intelligence and system-wide performance. The company also released updates to its family of operating systems " iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and tvOS 26.1. The iOS 26.1 update is now available to download for the iPhone 11 series and newer, including the second-generation iPhone SE. users need to go to Settings, then to General, and then click on the Software Update option. iOS 26.1 brings the "Liquid Glass" toggle, allowing users to switch between clear and tinted interface effects. The feature builds on Apple's design language introduced earlier this year, offering an option that increases opacity for improved readability…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (510+ words) India's smartphone market showed signs of recovery in the July'September quarter of 2025, with shipments rising 5% year-on-year Apple joins India's smartphone Top 5 amid 5% market growth in Q3 India's smartphone market showed signs of recovery in the July-September quarter (Q3) of 2025, with shipments growing 5% year-on-year. Around 38 million smartphones were shipped during the quarter, supported by festive-season demand, improved consumer confidence, and the growing use of financing and exchange offers, reports Counterpoint Research. The total market value also increased by about 18% compared to the same period last year, reaching the highest level ever recorded for India's smartphone industry. One of the most notable highlights of the quarter was Apple's first-time entry into India's list of top five smartphone makers by shipment volume. The iPhone maker captured around 9% of total shipments, up from 7% in the same period last year, and captured about 28% of the market in…...