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Apple iPad mini OLED Review: The iPod Touch of 2026, and Perhaps the Best iPad for Most Users
Apple iPad mini OLED review: With an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip and compact design, Apple's latest tablet brings back the spirit of the iPod Touch. But with the iPhone Duo offering a foldable screen, does the Rs 82,900 iPad mini still make sense? We review its display, performance, battery life and everyday usability to find out why it could be the most practical iPad for many users.
Chip stocks bounce up to 8% as US stock futures recover after Thursday’s stock market crash - Jefferies says sell-off was ‘reactionary, not a reset’
Chip stocks bounced back before Friday's market open after Thursday's brutal sell-off sent the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 12.2%. Nvidia, AMD and Intel recovered, while Aehr Test Systems, Camtek and Cohu also posted strong gains. Jefferies called the sell-off "reactionary, not a fundamental reset."
China's robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains
The shift is fuelling an investment boom in embodied AI, a field focused on software that allows robots to understand their surroundings, learn unfamiliar tasks and adapt without having to be programmed for every job.
Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 at Rs 2,39,900; touchscreen model also expected
Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip in India at a starting price of Rs 2,39,900, offering faster graphics, improved on-device AI performance and up to 24 hours of battery life. Pre-orders begin October 28, with sales starting November 6. However, the new model does not have a touchscreen, a feature reportedly planned for redesigned MacBook Pro models expected later this year or in early 2027.
Apple launches new iMac with M6 in India, prices start at Rs 1,74,900
Apple has launched its new 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip in India, with prices starting at Rs 1,74,900. The desktop brings improved performance, faster on-device AI processing, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and a 4.5K Retina display. Available in seven colours, the new iMac supports up to a 12-core CPU and GPU and runs macOS 27 with Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features. Pre-orders begin on October 28, with sales starting November 6.
Apple Mac mini M6 review: A compact powerhouse for video editing, AI agents and everyday productivity
Apple’s Mac mini M6 packs powerful performance into a compact desktop, but is it the right choice for creators and professionals? From 4K video editing and multitasking to experimenting with local AI models and tools such as ChatGPT and dots, the machine offers plenty of possibilities. However, its starting configuration comes with limitations that buyers should consider before investing.
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AI's hidden power problem: 'Weeteq' claims to cut the electricity wasted inside data centres, here's how
Power consumption is a growing challenge for AI data centers, primarily due to outdated voltage management systems. To tackle this, Weeteq presents a solution designed to enhance power delivery efficiency by managing voltage spikes. This technology enables lower operational voltages, which significantly curtails energy usage in data centers.
Amazon says its AI chips will work with popular coding language, challenging Nvidia
Amazon has unveiled TorchNeuron, a revolutionary tool that enables PyTorch code to be executed seamlessly on its Trainium AI chips. This innovation claims to minimize the need for extensive code alterations, making integration easier for developers. Over 30 early adopters have attested to remarkable cost efficiencies, prompting industry giants like Nvidia and Google to amp up their own offerings.
AI researchers are smoking to demonstrate their belief that it will beat cancer: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar
Shyam Sankar, CTO of Palantir Technologies, highlighted AI researchers' intense commitments, likening it to social delusion. He pointed out the societal implications and the need for technology companies to showcase tangible benefits to the public. Sankar critiqued the effective altruism movement, relating it to fears about AI's potential threats. He emphasized that regulation should focus on the applications of AI technology in various sectors.
Apple launches HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and new Apple TV 4K in India: Prices, specifications and availability
In an exciting announcement, Apple has launched three innovative devices for enhancing smart home environments: the HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K. HomeView is the new smart home hub with a user-friendly 7-inch display. The HomePod mini 2 promises richer audio and forthcoming advanced Siri features, while the Apple TV 4K improves streaming options and enables hands-free Siri usage.
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro launched: First 2nm chip brings LPDDR6, UFS 5.0 and dual NPU
MediaTek has unveiled its Dimensity 9600 Pro processor, utilizing TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm technology. This processor boasts a high-performance CPU layout, compatibility with LPDDR6 RAM, and UFS 5.0 storage. Featuring a 12-core Mali G2 Ultra NX GPU with next-gen ray tracing capabilities, it introduces the innovative Neural Graphics Architecture for superior AI functions, while dual NPUs boost on-device AI efficiency, significantly enhancing INT4 compute performance.
Watch Nifty, Sensex fall together on iPhone Duo: Harsh Goenka joins Rs 3 lakh foldable iPhone debate
Industrialist Harsh Goenka humorously linked Apple Duo's high price to stock market performance. The new foldable iPhone Duo starts at a significant Rs 2,99,900 in India. This device features advanced specifications and a premium titanium chassis construction. Apple's latest foldable smartphone boasts impressive display technology and camera capabilities. The iPhone Duo's pricing reflects rising smartphone component costs globally.
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Complete comparison of price, display, camera, performance and AI features
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go up against Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in the premium flagship segment. Here’s how the three phones compare on price, display, processor, cameras, battery, charging, AI features, storage and other key specifications, and which model offers the biggest advantages in each area.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max & Duo India price revealed: Check how much they cost & when you can order
Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max in India. These new iPhones will be available for purchase starting September 18. Pre-orders for the devices commence on October 16. The Pro models feature the new A20 Pro chip and upgraded camera systems. Enhanced battery life and advanced AI focus tracking are also highlighted.
iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo launched in India: Latest A20 Pro chipsets; prices start at Rs 1.64 lakh. Check new colours, storage, cameras, and display
In a groundbreaking move, Apple has unveiled its inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in conjunction with the iPhone 18 Pro. This latest device showcases a vibrant 6.3-inch display, powered by the innovative A20 Pro chip, while the 48MP Fusion Main camera elevates photography to new heights. With the release of iOS 27, Siri AI integrates seamlessly, allowing for up to 36 hours of uninterrupted video playback.
Mac mini M6 launched today, here's what makes it Apple's biggest upgrade yet
Apple has unveiled the latest Mac mini equipped with powerful M6 and M5 Pro chips. These advancements bring notable boosts in performance, catering to both everyday users and professionals. With the M6 chip's rapid AI processing and enhanced graphics performance, plus the M5 Pro's ability to handle intricate tasks, this model sets a new standard. Added connectivity features and macOS 27 only amplify its user-friendly experience.
Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Why Apple’s new M5 Ultra machine is built for the AI era
Apple's new Mac Studio targets demanding artificial intelligence tasks locally. The M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips offer significant AI performance gains. These machines provide substantial unified memory for large language models. Multiple Mac Studios can link together for distributed AI inference power. Faster connections and storage complete the upgraded workstation capabilities.
Samsung, SK Hynix stand to benefit as Nvidia AI server costs surge
Server manufacturers notified major data center customers, including Microsoft, Google, and Oracle, that prices for Nvidia-based AI systems would rise by more than 15% in many cases for shipments starting in early 2027. The price adjustments affected systems built on Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin and current Grace Blackwell platforms, with the exact scale of the increase varying by chip generation and memory configuration.
India’s AI data-centre push could drive 5% of global chip demand by 2030
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2026. AI data centres will drive significant growth in chip demand worldwide. Memory prices are expected to surge, impacting India's consumer electronics market. Smartphone and PC prices may increase by up to thirty percent. Entry-level device shipments could see a substantial decline.
Amazon raises prices of Echo, Kindle, Fire TV in US; check the new prices across its popular device range
Amazon has increased prices for its Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and eero devices. Rising memory and storage component costs are pushing up hardware expenses for the company. This price adjustment follows the company absorbing these increases for an extended period. Other tech giants like Apple and Microsoft are also adjusting their product pricing. Amazon's significant investment in AI infrastructure further contributes to memory demand.
Infosys, HCLTech, other IT stocks gain on Nvidia’s likely price hikes. Are AI bubble worries coming true?
Indian IT stocks gained on Monday as reports of Nvidia’s potential server price hikes revived concerns over rising AI infrastructure costs and stretched valuations. The Nifty IT index rose over 1%, with Infosys and HCLTech among the gainers. Analysts, meanwhile, continue to debate whether India’s IT sector offers an “anti-AI” advantage.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks dip with AI in focus, oil declines
MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge dipped 0.1%, with the Kospi Index in South Korea — a bellwether for AI investments — falling 1.2%. However, US equity-index futures erased earlier losses to edged up, with contracts for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 climbing 0.1%.
Nvidia customers notified about AI-related price hikes above 15%: Bloomberg
The price hikes will go into effect on systems shipped early next year and will impact systems including those with the flagship Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell chips, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the process. The increases will depend on Nvidia's chip generation and memory configurations, according to the report.
Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
The outreach underscores how the world's most valuable company is quickly pivoting to the new product to revive its rapidly declining fortunes in China, as shipments of its second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, to the country have stalled for months.
Apple launches new MacBooks with M5 chips, bigger base storage
Apple has launched new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. These feature the latest M5 chips and offer more storage as standard. This move aims to attract buyers in a challenging PC market. The company is also increasing storage on its affordable iPhone 17e model. This strategy focuses on enhanced performance and AI capabilities for users.
Software firm Vinci, which speeds up hardware simulation, raises $36 million
Startup Vinci said on Tuesday it has raised $36 million to finance its business of building software that can speed chip and other hardware design by significantly accelerating the simulation of such devices.
Tsavorite secures over $100 million in pre-orders for AI chips to scale workflows
Tsavorite has seen strong demand for its Omni Processing Unit (OPU), a compute architecture which unifies central processing units, graphics processing units, memory and connectivity in one device, enabling it to be configured to meet diverse market and application needs.
Google to offer Ironwood TPU for public use; Anthropic among first major clients
Ironwood, the seventh-generation tensor processing unit (TPU) launched by the search giant in April this year for testing and deployment, is built by linking up to 9,216 chips in one pod. It removes data bottlenecks to let customers run and scale the largest, most data-intensive models.
Nvidia launches new AI chip configuration
Nvidia's Grace Hopper Superchip design stitches together one of the company's H100 graphics processing units (GPU) with an Nvidia-designed central processor.
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