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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | RTX 4070 SUPER | RX 9070 XT | Stunning Game All Around | 1440P – 4K (Proactive)edit
GamerInVoid tested Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on the RTX 4070 Super and RX 9070 XT at 1440p and 4K, showing stunning visuals but heavy demands at Epic Max settings. Both cards deliver strong performance on High and Medium presets, with upscaling (DLSS/XeSS) essential for 4K smoothness. Lack of FSR support is noted, but overall the game runs well and looks spectacular.
Publication : GamerInVoid
Competition in news
How TI engineered the world’s smallest microchipedit
In an era when smaller, smarter and more energy-efficient devices are changing every industry from healthcare to factories, Texas Instruments has once again taken a big step forward. The company recently introduced the world’s smallest microcontroller unit, setting a new standard in embedded technology. (Microchip)
Publication: Manufacturing Today
Microchip’s new 12A power module brings efficiency to AI Edge applicationsedit
Microchip Technology has announced the launch of its MCPF1412 power module, designed to meet the increasing demands of AI at the edge, industrial automation, and data centre applications.
Publication: Manufacturing Today
AI Phones Will Enter Indian Market in Two Years, Says Qualcommedit
US based semiconductor firm on Thursday announced that in India, artificial intelligence capable phones are expected to be available in the mid-tier mobile phone segment in the next 1218 months, according to a report published by Business Standard After this, these phones will also be available in the value phone segment in the coming two years After this, these phones will also be available in the value phone segment in the coming two years.
Publication: Outlook Business
Performance in Chromebooks with the new Snapdragon X Plus will improveedit
Qualcomm is taking an important step for ARM based Chromebooks. The company s new generation Snapdragon X Plus processor has been developed for use on laptops with Chromeos.
Publication: Techg India
The best (and worst) tech companies to work for in India in 2025edit
A new list by Blind, an anonymous community app for professionals, has revealed which are the best rated and worst rated companies to work at in India.
Publiccation: The Indian Express
Nvidia vs Huawei: China firm is testing AI processor to replace USA artificial-intelligence giantedit
Artificial-intelligence (AI) race between the US and China is heating up and it’s time for Nvidia and Huawei Technologies to battle it out.
Publication: The Economic Times
Karna partners with Nasscom for centre of excellence in dataedit
CoE aims to position Karnataka as one among the top five global innovation centres of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the next five years, he told reporters.
Publication: Zee Biz
India’s sovereign AI will rival the world’s best: Sarvam AI cofounder Pratyush Kumaredit
While details of government support are still being finalised—including possibilities of grants, incentives, and even a potential equity investment—Sarvam plans to invest aggressively from its own resources to ensure the project s success.
Publication: Fortune
Intel offers weak forecast amid trade tensions as CEO talks to TSMCedit
Intel forecast secondquarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, casting a shadow over new CEO LipBu Tan s first round of earnings at the helm, against the backdrop of a raging SinoUS trade war. In a conference call with investors, Tan also gave the first hints of sweeping plans to revitalize Intel s culture of innovation, including a mandate for employees to return to the office four days a week, fewer meetings and stripping out unnecessary internal administrative work in favor of core engineering work.
Publication: Communications Today
Intel Navigating Uncertainty Intel s Unexpected Boost: How U.S.China Trade War is Driving Demand for Older Chipsedit
Intel faces challenges due to trade tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting demand for older chips While the company aims to introduce advanced AI powered chips, the demand for cheaper, older processors may slow growth and affect its strategic goals
Publication: The Economic Times
Meta job cuts, Microsoft’s deadline to employees; Google and Intel’s work from office policy change and more top tech news of the weekedit
Google has mandated that certain remote employees return to the office three days a week or face termination, while Intel announced that it will require four in-office days from its employees starting September 1. Apart from this, major brands including Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and others expanded their portfolio with the launch of new products.
Publication: The Times of India
Intel forecast falls short of estimates, fanning tariff worriesedit
Intel forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, casting a shadow over new CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s first round of earnings at the helm, against the backdrop of a raging Sino-US trade war. Intel shares were down 5.8% in extended trading.
Publication: The Economic Times
These 7 Laptops From CES 2025 Are Redefining Innovationedit
The Asus Zenbook A14 is a slim laptop made of ceramic and aluminum It weighs less than 1kg, so it’s easy to carry
Publication: Analytics Insight
Lack of innovation, ignoring mobile wave, missing AI boom: Why Intel is strugglingedit
American chipmaker Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday announced that the company would soon implement significant spending cuts that would also involve laying off its employees.
Publication: The Indian Express
Intel, Job Cuts And Hunt For New CEO: GF s Thomas Caulfield To Step In?edit
As of 11th February 2025, Thomas Caulfield has stepped down from his role as CEO of semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to take on the role of Executive Chairman. Tim Breen has been named the company s new Chief Executive Officer.
Publication: Business World
Intel CEO LipBu Tan announces layoffs: Read the full letter he sent to employeesedit
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has announced sweeping restructuring measures including layoffs, management cuts, and an expanded return-to-office mandate as the struggling chipmaker attempts to regain its competitive edge.
Publication: The Times of India
Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 settings for Intel Arc B570edit
The system requirements of the game don t seem to be very demanding. It requires a minimum of the GTX 1060 or the Intel Arc A380. Thus, those who own the Intel Arc B570 should be able to run the game at relatively high settings without any performance related issues.
Publication: Sports Keeda
Intel plans homegrown challenge to Nvidia chipsedit
One of Intel’s biggest missteps over the past decade was the failure to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the fast-growing market for AI chips.
Publication: The Times of India
Sarvam AI First Startup Selected under IndiaAIedit
“This model will have 70 billion parameters and many innovations in programming as well as engineering, with which a 70 billion parameter (model) can compete with some of the best in the world,” said union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, explaining the reasons for selecting Sarvam.
Publication: The Economic Times
From vision to venture: MP to host ‘Tech Growth Conclave’ in Indore to fast-track GIS investmentsedit
The organising department has planned a robust agenda, including sector-specific round tables, one-on-one meetings between the Chief Minister and industrialists, and policy announcements.
Publication: Millennium Post
China’s Huawei develops new AI Chip, seeking to match Nvidia: Reportedit
China’s Huawei develops new AI Chip, seeking to match Nvidia: Report Reuters reported on Monday that Huawei plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers as early as next month.
Publication: The Economic Times
Intel Forecasts Weak Q2 Showingedit
Intel forecast second-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates, casting a shadow over new CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s first round of earnings at the helm, against the backdrop of a raging Sino-US trade war.
Publication: Business Standard
Partner in news
Product Review: ASUS ExpertBook P1edit
The ASUS ExpertBook P1 (Model: P1503CVA) is crafted to meet the demands of professionals who require a dependable and efficient laptop for their daily tasks With a focus on performance, durability, and ease of use, it promises to be a solid companion for work environments that value both reliability and speed
Publication: Digital Terminal
HP India to start local laptop, desktop manufacturing with Dixon from Mayedit
HP India is set to kick off local production of its laptops, desktop PCs, and allinone systems in May, through a strategic partnership with Dixon Technologies, Moneycontrol reported
Publication: Business Standard
GenAI set to dominate India s AI spending with 43 per cent share by 2025: Lenovo CIO Playbookedit
India is doubling down on AI, and generative AI (GenAI) is leading the charge. According to the Lenovo CIO Playbook 2025, businesses in India are set to increase their AI investments by 2.7 times, with GenAI expected to command a remarkable 43 per cent of total AI spending by next year.
Publication: India Today
Asus Zenbook A14 Review: A Thinand Light Copilot Plus Laptop With Exceptional Battery Lifeedit
But we’ll get to that later Let s discuss how the company achieved the laptop s thinness Let s discuss how the company achieved the laptop s thinness
Publication: Outlook Business
Asus ExpertBook P1 Review: The Business Laptop for Masses?edit
The ExpertBook P1 Means Business Let s get this out of the way The ExpertBook P1 won’t be winning any design awards It won’t stand out in the crowded laptop segment It’ll be suave, minimalist, and quietly there, asking for your attention
Publication: Outlook Business
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro review: smart stylus meets serious multitaskingedit
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro was introduced at the CES 2025 as a 12.7inch tablet for students and everyday users. Lenovo calls it the ideal learning tablet, and unlike the previous IdeaTab models from over a decade ago, the new midrange tablet is generously specced.
Publication: 91 Mobiles
HP EliteBook X Flip G1i Review: This laptop is CEO materialedit
Imagine you are the CEO of a company and searching for a laptop? A lightweight design for easy travel with premium looks, a bright and vibrant display, the power to run everyday apps and legacy programmes, long battery life, an excellent webcam for video calls, and strong security to keep sensitive information private.
Publication: The Indian Express
Asus ExpertBook P1 review: Strong performance, good value, but a few rough edgesedit
Asus has turned a new page with its ExpertBook P1 series which has become the first ever commercial laptop by the company to ditch the traditional B2B model and be sold directly to businesses via an exclusive Flipkart partnership.
Publication: Live Mint
Asus ExpertBook P Series AI Laptops Launched In India: Price, Featuresedit
Asus ExpertBook series is getting a much needed AI boost via Intel and its new business laptops start at a more accessible range. Asus Expertbook P1 business AI laptop looks to target the regular users.
Publication: News 18
Firm Ground Scott Tease, VP & GM, Lenovo ISGedit
If CIOs lay down a solid data foundation that scales across departments, they can confidently implement Al for whatever business needs arise
Publication: The Financial Express
Asus Back to School Offers! Asus Vivobook for Rs 15768 with cashback, exchange and EMI discountsedit
Thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip with Hexagon NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS, the Vivobook S 14 OLED handles AI-enhanced tasks effortlessly. The vibrant 14-inch 3K OLED panel (120 Hz, 400 nits) and backlit Chiclet keyboard with Copilot key shine in any setting. Housed in a Neutral Black frame weighing just 1.3 kg, this ultra-portable laptop includes Windows 11 Home and MS Office 2021 to boost productivity.
Publication : Hindustan Times
Industry news
Did Xi Jinping call Donald Trump? US President claims contact with Beijing as China eases US made semiconductor tariffsedit
China cuts tariffs on semiconductors According to a report by CNN, China is seemingly rolling back retaliatory tariffs of 125 per cent on some semiconductors made in the US. Details accessed by CNN from three import agencies in Shenzhen, a tech hub, reportedly showed integrated circuits, also known as microchips or semiconductors, being exempted from the levy.
Publication: Live Mint
Vaishnaw urges electronics component makers to set up design teamsedit
Following the strong response to the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for smartphones and large electronics such as PCs, laptops, and servers, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) introduced this incentive scheme for components.
Publication: The New Indian Express
MeitY Releases Guidelines For New Electronic Component Manufacturing Schemeedit
The ECMS scheme aimed at encouraging electronic component players to assemble and produce display modules, camera modules, multilayer Printed Circuit Boards, Liion cells for digital application. It will be open to applications for 11 types of components under segment A,B,C and D of the scheme.
Publication: NDTV Profit
MeitY picks Sarvam AI to lead India’s sovereign LLM effort; Vaishnaw vows global competitionedit
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), led by Ashwini Vaishnaw, has selected Sarvam AI to build India’s first sovereign large language model (LLM) under the IndiaAI Mission. According to the homegrown AI startup, the new foundation model will be capable of reasoning, designed for speech, fluent in Indian languages and will be deployed on a large scale.
Publication: Live Mint
Karna partners with Nasscom for centre of excellence in dataedit
The centre is based on a publicprivate partnership model and will accelerate the ecosystem in Karnataka by providing impetus for development of data science and artificial intelligence across the country, Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge said.
Publication: Zee Biz
Think Quantum, Think IBMedit
As India strives to establish itself as a global leader in quantum computing, IBM has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping its ecosystem. The country has long been hailed for its tech talent, yet it rarely controls the infrastructure underpinning global computing.
Publication: Analytics India Mag
Indian StartUp Ziroh Labs Cuts AI Inferencing Costs by 50% Using CPUsedit
An AI processor developed by an Indian start-up and IIT Madras has been able to cut inferencing costs by nearly 50% compared to global benchmarks by running large language models on CPUs instead of expensive GPUs. This CPU-based AI system is known as ‘Kompact’.
Publication: Outlook Business
India’s Quantum Ambitions Take Shapeedit
Our vision was initially to establish four thematic hubs across the country, each working independently and empowered to make decisions. In IISc, Bengaluru, we’ve set up the Computing Thematic Hub (THub), while the Sensing and Metrology THub resides in IIT Mumbai.
Publication: Business World
GPU Supply: MeitY Assigns AI Projects to Three Companiesedit
The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has assigned artificial intelligence (AI) projects or workloads to the lowest bidders of the GPUs under the IndiaAI Mission on Friday.
Publication: The Economic Times
Murugappa’s Axiro Semiconductor to help retain chip design IP in Indiaedit
As business conglomerate Murugappa Group strengthens its businesses for the future, it has not just thrown its hat into semiconductor manufacturing but has looked to dominate the space end-to-end with a chip design play.
Publication: The Hindu Business Line
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