Artificial Intelligence & Custom Silicon
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OpenAI Details First Custom Inference Chip “Jalapeno”: OpenAI reveals specs for its custom inference silicon engineered to optimize AI workload performance per watt and reduce latency.
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AM Intelligence Orders 9,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs: Greenko promoters’ AI platform secures Rubin GPUs for its 200 MW AI factory in Hyderabad, marking a massive capital investment.
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Google Launches Gemini Enterprise for Legal Workflows: Google expands Gemini Enterprise with specialized automation plug-ins and document analysis tools tailored for legal professionals.
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AI Productivity Gains Elude 90% of Corporate Executives: A global enterprise study reveals that despite rapid integration, most executives report AI has yet to show measurable bottom-line productivity gains.
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Emerald AI Secures $150M in Series A Funding: Energy-focused AI startup Emerald AI hits a $1.05B valuation to scale software that helps data centers adjust power intake based on grid demand.
Mobile Platforms, Hardware & Consumer Tech
6. Apple Tests Foldable Devices with Custom App Layouts: Reports indicate Apple is testing a foldable device featuring iPad-style multitasking layouts ahead of a broader hardware refresh.
7. Nothing Releases Nothing OS 5.0 Beta Based on Android 17: The update introduces a overhauled user interface, separated notification and setting panels, and expanded on-device AI tools.
8. WhatsApp Enhances Verification and Security Tools: Meta rolls out new account security measures for WhatsApp, including password-backed two-step verification and richer caller ID for unknown numbers.
9. Intel’s PC/Server CPU Market Share Drops to Historic Low: Market data highlights ongoing shifts in the x86 processor landscape as competition accelerates across PC and data center sectors.
10. Screenless Health Wearables Target Senior Care: Emerging non-display wearable devices gain market traction by providing continuous health and metric tracking for elderly family members.
Fintech, Web3 & Digital Infrastructure
11. Bitwise Launches Tokenized Stock Portfolios with Coinbase: Bitwise introduces automated non-custodial portfolios featuring tokenized US stocks for eligible international investors.
12. UPI Reaches 10-Year Milestone Powering Digital Payments: India’s Unified Payments Interface marks a decade of operations, accounting for over 84% of the country’s total digital payment volume.
13. Ringg AI Raises $10M to Scale Conversational Voice AI: Voice-AI startup Ringg AI closes an extended Series A round led by Peak XV Partners to accelerate enterprise deployment.
14. Apple Restores Direct Card Payments in India: Following structural updates, Apple reinstates direct credit and debit card processing for App Store and iCloud purchases.
Cybersecurity, Enterprise & Infrastructure
15. Mobile Threat Detections Surge Across APAC: Cybercriminals increasingly leverage AI-generated phishing messages and rogue reward apps to target mobile ecosystems.
16. H-1B Visa Fee Hike May Accelerate Shift to Global Capability Centers: Economic analysts predict higher US filing fees will drive US tech giants to expand offshore technical centers in international hubs.
17. Global Capability Centers (GCCs) Plan Skilled Workforce Expansion: Over half of regional GCC hubs report plans to increase engineering headcount, shifting focus toward deep tech talent over bulk hiring.
18. MeitY Launches GENESIS EIR Cohort 3.0 for Tech Startups: India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT rolls out funding and incubation support for early-stage startups in AI, VLSI, and cybersecurity.
19. EBRD Expands Funding Support for Early-Stage African Tech: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announces direct capital allocations for emerging technology ventures across Africa.
20. E-Waste Recycling Market Projected to Hit $3B: Industry reports highlight rapid growth in global e-waste processing driven by shorter device lifecycle turnarounds and stricter circular economy regulations.
