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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D & 9900X3D Now Available (Proactive)edit
AMD is excited to announce that the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D and Ryzen™ 9 9900X3D processors are now available, delivering the best performance for gaming and content creation with 2nd gen AMD 3D VCache™ technology. Designed for higher frame rates, reduced latency, and ultimate efficiency, these processors redefine what s possible for gamers and creators alike.
Publication : NCN Online
AMD Radeon RX 9000 series: should you buy one over the RTX 50 series? (Proactive)edit
AMD revealed its latest next generation of graphics cards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January this year. However, the event provided little clarity on the matter, with only a brief mention of the upcoming GPUs.
Publication : 91 Mobiles
Rise of the Ronin | RTX 3060 Ti | RX 6700 XT | This is NOT Looking Good | All Settings Benchmark (Proactive)edit
GamerInVoid tested Rise of the Ronin on the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 6700 XT, highlighting poor optimization and performance struggles across different settings. The video showcased significant frame rate drops, requiring settings to be lowered to medium or low at 1080p to achieve a stable 60 FPS. The reviewer also noted severe ghosting issues, even with FSR Frame Generation enabled, impacting visual clarity.
Publication : GamerInVoid
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Best Graphics Cards for Gaming PCs in 2025: Prices in Indiaedit
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Best Graphics Cards for Gaming PCs in 2025 At around Rs 65,000 price point, AMD s Radeon RX 9070 XT is a strong 4K gaming card. It has more VRAM than some competing products and better power efficiency. As a rival to Nvidia s DLSS, AMD s FSR 4 technology boosts image upscaling.
Publication : Techno Sports Co
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Nvidia’s next act needs to be even biggeredit
Nvidia has barely started shipping its latest artificial intelligence chips, and everybody is already looking to hear about the next ones.
Publication: Live Mint
Intel’s Balancing Act: Can It Be Both a Chipmaker and a Foundry?edit
It has ruled the chip world in an almost unipolar market for a long time but found itself on a slippery slope over the last few quarters. AMD, once seen as an alsoran and on the brink in 2014, made a dramatic turnaround when Lisa Su took over the reins of AMD as President and CEO in 2014. She turned the headwinds into tailwinds and primed the company for the AI age.
Publication: CIOL
Intel’s new CEO gets pay package valued at about $69 millionedit
Intel s stock has rallied this year, gaining 20%, including a surge of 15% on Thursday following the announcement of Tan s appointment.
Publication: Money Control
Read Intel’s new CEO LipBu Tan memo to employees: It won’t be easy, but I am joining because…edit
Full memo from LipBu Tan to Intel employees Team, I’m humbled and honored to be your next CEO. Intel is a company I have long admired.
Publication: The Times of India
OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is likely coming, full specs leakededit
The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is tipped to run on Qualcomm s powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is known for its toptier performance.
Publication: India Today
Epic’s Fortnite and anticheat services are coming to Snapdragon Windows devicesedit
Epic Games has partnered with Qualcomm to bring Epic s Easy AntiCheat (EAC) program to Snapdragon Windows on ARM devices. EAC was originally designed for x64 architecture, which doesn t run on Snapdragon Windows devices due to the nature of how the anticheat program works. This will allow Fortnite and possibly other EACbased multiplayer games to run on Snapdragon Windows devices.
Publication: Sports Keeda
Intel CEO LipBu Tan: Struggling Intel names industry veteran LipBu Tan as CEedit
Intel on Wednesday announced tech industry veteran LipBu Tan as its new chief executive, boosting shares of the US computer chipmaker struggling to catch up in the AI race.
Publication: ET HR World
Lip-Bu Tan’s high-stakes gamble: Can he revive Intel and take on Nvidia and AMD?’edit
Today, the company is a shadow of its former self, outman oeuvred by Nvidia in AI, outperformed by AMD in high-performance computing, and out-innovated by Apple, which now designs its own industry-leading silicon. Intel’s manufacturing, once its greatest strength, has become its Achilles’ heel, with TSMC and Samsung setting the pace in advanced nodes.
Publication : Fortune India
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Mini PC for Aledit
ASUS has launched the NUC 15 Pro mini PC, a compact powerhouse for developers. Featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, DDR5 memory, and Intel Arc GPU, it excels in Al model training, data visualisation, and multitasking.
Publication: Electronics For You
ASUS Reportedly Developing the First Xbox Handheld Gaming Console: Project Kennanedit
A recent report by The Verge provides further insights into this handheld Xbox console. According to sources familiar with Microsoft’s strategy, Asus will manufacture the device. This new console is reportedly codenamed Project Kennan and will carry Xbox branding.
Publication: Gizbot
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Launched in India with 144Hz Display, MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC, JBL Speakers, Moreedit
Lenovo has introduced the Idea Tab Pro in India, a new addition to its tablet lineup. This device features a 12.7inch LCD screen with 3K resolution, making it ideal for streaming, design tasks, and light gaming.
Publication: Gizbot
HP Days Sale on Amazon: Deals on Laptops, Printers and moreedit
Amazon India is hosting an HP Days sale featuring a wide selection of HP laptops, desktops, accessories, and other products. The sale, which will run until March 16th, 2025, offers laptops starting at just Rs. 33,990, with an additional bank discount and No cost EMI. (AMD)
Publication : Fone Arena
Is the Asus ROG Strix X870A Gaming WiFi worth buying for gaming?edit
I got to spend a couple of weeks with the board, testing high end hardware such as AMD s Zen 5 CPUs and Nvidia s RTX 50 series cards.
Publication : Sports Keeda
Top 8 AI laptops for studentsedit
The Victus 16 doubles as a sturdy AI workstation and gaming laptop. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840HS (with a built-in NPU) plus an NVIDIA RTX 3050 (6GB), it’s well-equipped for AI tasks, GPU-accelerated content creation, and moderate gaming. Its 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD keep everything running smoothly, while the 16.1-inch FHD IPS screen with a 144Hz refresh rate delivers fluid visuals.
Publication : Digit
Asus launches new TUF Gaming F16 laptop with Intel Core 5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050A GPU in Indiaedit
It features an Intel Core 5 Processor 210H, NVIDIA RTX 3050A GPU, 16inch 144Hz display, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB SSD storage The durable laptop includes AI noise cancelling technology, Dolby Atmos sound, and robust connectivity options Available on major ecommerce and retail platforms.
Platforms: The Times of India
Exclusive Chat with Harish Kohli, President & MD, Acer India at 250th Store Launch in Delhiedit
The grand opening was graced with the presence of Acer India s top leadership, including Harish Kohli, President & Managing Director; Sanjeev Mehtani, Chief Sales Officer; and Amit Kumar Singh, Associate Director Retail Business & Programs Management
Publication: Digital Terminal
ASUS could launch Xbox branded handheld in 2025: Reportedit
Project Kennan and ASUS Partnership The Kennan handheld, reportedly built with ASUS, is part of this unification push.
Publication: Fone Arena
Andhra Pradesh signs deal with Microsoft for skill development in artificial intelligenceedit
Microsoft will impart training in AI and cloud computing to 500 teachers and 10,000 engineering students from 50 rural engineering colleges in the state. (Express File Photo) The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Corporation for skill development among the youth in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology.
Publication: The Indian Express
Industry news
India’s semiconductor ambitions: A $18 billion investment driveedit
India is positioning itself to become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, leveraging favourable government policies, increasing demand, cost-effective production capabilities, and strategic partnerships with Western nations. A recent report highlights India’s potential to emulate its automotive manufacturing success in the semiconductor sector.
Publication: Manufacturing Today
Volume Production: TN govt proposes semiconductor mission with 500 crore capexedit
Tamil Nadu govt’s proposed semiconductor mission with 500 crore capex could create a domestic ecosystem in equipment making and help chip designing startups to scale up business.
Publication: ET Manufacturing
India’s semiconductor landscape rife with opportunitiesedit
The global semiconductor manufacturing supply chain market is expected to grow from $240 billion in 2022 to $420 billion by 2030. In this scenario, India can look at addressing 810% of the global demand, which amounts to $40 billion by 2030, according to a report by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association.
Publication: The Economic Times
India has strong potential to replicate its manufacturing success and become a semiconductor hub: Jefferiesedit
Favourable government policies, growing demand, low-cost production capabilities, and strategic linkages with the Western nations have led India to develop itself as a semiconductor hub, according to a recent report by Jefferies.
Publication: The Print
Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Unveils New MOSFET Packages For High power Useedit
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) has introduced two new surface mount package options for its high power MOSFET portfolio. The GTPAK and GLPAK packages, available on the AOGT66909 and AOGL66901 MOSFETs, respectively, are designed for applications requiring improved heat dissipation and electrical performance.
Publication: Business World
A 2,000-acre global city, semiconductor mission to drive innovation, infraedit
The Minister also announced that the Tamil Nadu Maritime Transport Manufacturing Policy 2025 will drive investment in ship design, fabrication, and engine production, creating 30,000 jobs in Cuddalore and Thoothukudi. In Thoothukudi, which has already drawn substantial investments in the green hydrogen and automobile sectors, a Man-Made Fibers (MMF) and Technical Textiles Industrial Park will be established.
Publication: The Hindu Business Line
Semiconductor Mission 2030 to be implemented over next 5 yearsedit
Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday informed the Assembly that the State government would implement the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission 2030 over the next five years with an estimated allocation of Rs 500 crore.
Publication: The Hindu
IESA vision summit showcases India’s semiconductor milestonesedit
India’s Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing (ESDM) ecosystem is expanding rapidly in the fields of Semiconductor & Electronics Products, Manufacturing, and Design Services. The 19th IESA vision summit and Gujarat semiconnect in Gandhinagar highlighted significant accomplishments in India’s semiconductor and electronics sector.
Publication: Manufacturing Today
CG Power rides India s infrastructure boom with rail, semiconductor betsedit
CG Power s big bet on railway modernization and India s semiconductor ambitions cements its role as a key player in the country s industrial evolution. With a swelling order book, aggressive acquisitions, and a push into high tech manufacturing, the company is laying the groundwork for sustained growth.
Publication: Live Mint
India’s tablet & PC market up by 6.4% in 4Q24; Apple grows fastest: Canalysedit
Acer 548 15.9% 486 15.1% 12.7% Dell 458 13.3% 439 13.6% 4.4% Apple 239 6.9% 147 4.6% 62.3% Others 514 14.9% 514 16.0% 0.1% Total 3,454 100.0% 3,224 100.0% 7.1% Note: Unit shipments in thousands. Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
Publication: ET Telecom
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