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AI is not here to write more code, it’s here to read what we’ve been afraid to touch for decades
4+ week, 38+ min ago (471+ words) Imagine inheriting responsibility for a railway network that has been expanded continuously for 40 years without ever shutting down. Over time, new lines were added. Signalling systems were upgraded. Routing changes were introduced using better tools. But access to newer tools…...
‘Semiconductors is a marathon’: Mindgrove CEO backs govt’s latest chip push
2+ week, 3+ day ago (391+ words) India's semiconductor ambitions are gathering fresh momentum as the government prepares a new multi-billion-dollar support fund, with industry leaders saying the country must treat chip manufacturing as a long-term strategic effort rather than a quick win. Commenting on the government's…...
AGNIT Semiconductors raises $2.6 million, bets on gallium nitride chips for telecom and defence
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (348+ words) In an interaction with'Fortune India, Hareesh Chandrasekar, CEO and co-founder of AGNIT Semiconductors, said India has historically played a limited role in semiconductor manufacturing despite having a strong design talent base. "What we have seen historically is that about 20% of…...
Drone warfare boom puts defence stocks in the spotlight; HDFC Sec sees opportunities in electronics-heavy players
2+ week, 3+ day ago (802+ words) The rapid evolution of drone warfare in recent geopolitical conflicts is reshaping the global defence industry, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) emerging as one of the most disruptive military technologies of the decade, according to a report by HDFC Securities....
Indian drone maker ideaForge becomes first to train NATO forces at US test pilot school
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (411+ words) India's drone manufacturer ideaForge Technology Ltd. has begun a specialised UAV flight-test training programme for NATO military personnel in the United States, marking the first time an Indian drone company is conducting such training at the prestigious National Test Pilot…...
Apple launches MacBook Neo at ₹69,900, its cheapest laptop yet in a decade
3+ week, 4+ day ago (248+ words) Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, its lowest-priced laptop so far, starting at "69,900 and "59,900 for students. The pricing puts it in the same bracket as the iPhone 17e, showcasing Apple's push to draw more first-time buyers into the Mac lineup. The…...
Apple launches M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, updates Studio Display lineup
3+ week, 6+ day ago (572+ words) Apple has unveiled its latest lineup, including the M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro, and M5 Max MacBook Pro, alongside updated Studio Displays. The new MacBook Air boasts a faster CPU and GPU, while the MacBook Pro offers enhanced AI performance and battery life....
Apple kicks off launch week with iPhone 17e — what’s next?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) Apple has begun rolling out a series of product announcements this week, starting with the iPhone 17e and a refreshed iPad Air, in what appears to be a staggered release strategy rather than a single keynote event. Chief executive Tim Cook…...
Samsung’s Perplexity integration signals a shift in how AI will work on smartphones
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (781+ words) At its latest Unpacked event, Samsung outlined a deeper rethinking of how artificial intelligence should function on smartphones. With the Galaxy S26 series, the company confirmed that Perplexity will power core AI experiences at the system level, marking one of the…...
PM Modi inaugurates Micron’s ₹22,516-crore ATMP facility in Gujarat; calls chips ‘Regulator of 21st century’
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (562+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor assembly, test, marking and packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of commercial production at one of India's largest semiconductor manufacturing investments to date. Describing the event as…...