AMD specific news
Eye on AIedit
“You can choose two ways to think about AI. One is to hold back because it could be dangerous, or the other is to move as fast as possible while applying the right lens to the information. I am firmly in the second camp.”— Lisa Su, CEO, AMD
Publication: The Economic Times
AMD’s $600 RX 9070 XT Beats NVIDIA’s $1000 RTX 5080 in Hellblade 2 Enhancededit
AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 GPUs are crushing rival GeForce RTX 50 offerings in recent titles. Last week, we reported how the RX 9070 delivers superior performance to the RTX 5070 in Battlefield 6 despite its lower MSRP. The RDNA 4 graphics cards are even more impressive in Hellblade 2 (Enhanced), beating a tier higher GeForce RTX 50 GPUs.
Publication : Hardware Times
‘We’re still hiring more engineers…’: AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI won’t replace jobsedit
AMD chief executive Lisa Su has pushed back against concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to widespread job losses, arguing instead that the technology’s true potential lies in improving productivity and tackling complex challenges.
Publication : Business Today
Competition in news
Qualcomm eyes 6G FWA, multi-satellite operatorsedit
India, for us, is an incredibly important location in terms of the creativity and the engineering teams here. We have a large base of engineers. There is a lot of collaboration between our global teams.
Publication : The Economic Times
Altera, Intel’s spinoff, cuts 82 jobsedit
Altera, a spinoff from Intel and maker of programmable chips, is permanently laying off at least 82 employees at its headquarters in San Jose. Intel had acquired Altera in 2015. The layoffs at the programmable logic devices (PLD) company will take effect on 8 October, as per filings.
Publication : HR Katha
Intel Reportedly Developing GamingFocused CPUsedit
Intel may be planning to launch gaming-specific CPUs, aiming to strengthen its position in the gaming market, according to media reports. The move appears to mirror AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology, which boosts performance by adding a larger, quickly accessible memory section for complex gaming tasks.
Publication : Var India
Partner in news
Samsung laptops will now be “Made in India” at Greater Noida: Detailsedit
After smartphones, Samsung has expanded its “Make in India” initiative by locally manufacturing laptops in the country, as per a PTI report. Several Samsung-branded laptops are reported to be manufactured at the Greater Noida facility alongside other products such as Galaxy phones, tablets, and smartwatches.
Publication : Hindustan Times
Apple to launch budget-friendly MacBook with iPhone chip, expected price is around Rs 50,000: Detailsedit
Apple is set to make major inroads in the affordable PC market, according to reports. The company is said to be working on a new low-cost MacBook with an A-series iPhone chipset seemingly for budget-conscious buyers.
Publication : India Today
Infinix XBOOK B15 powered with AMD Ryzen processors launched in India; Check out the detailsedit
Infinix XBOOK B15 powered with AMD Ryzen processors launched in India; Check out the details Infinix has today officially introduced its all new Infinix XBOOK B15 laptop in the Indian market.
Publication : The Tech Outlook
Industry news
Delhi University Students To Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing Via Google Cloud Tie-Upedit
The collaboration is meant to prepare students for future use of skills in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and digital literacy.
Publication : Free Press Journal
TN to train 1,000 students on India Semicon Workforce Development Progedit
The state’s semiconductor design promotion scheme has a budgetary outlay of Rs 250 crore, testing infrastructure component has a Rs 75 crore outlay, out of Rs 500 crore chip mission announced in the state budget.
Publication : The Times of India
TN clears design scheme, launches COEs under semiconductor missionedit
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned the Semiconductor Design Promotion Scheme offering targeted subsidies and prototyping grants to fabless design firms
Publication: Business Standard
Semiconductor Materials Sourcing: Securing the Supply Chain Behind the Chipsedit
Semiconductors are the brains of modern electronics, but the materials used to make them are what make them work. Chips need a lot of ultrapure silicon, gallium, silicon carbide, rare gases, and speciality chemicals.
Publication: BisInfotech
Mohali-based chip maker CDIL plans power semiconductor push, EVs in focus after nod from Centreedit
Continental Device India (CDIL), a manufacturer of silicon chips and devices, which secured government nod last week for a new investment under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), plans to strengthen its position in the power semiconductor market with a sharp focus on the fast-growing automotive EV sector.
Publication: Money Control
India’s semiconductor market expected to triple to $100 billion by 2032edit
With about 60 per cent of semiconductor output by the Asia-Pacific region, which continues to dominate global production, India is fast emerging as a key player.
Publication: The Economic Times
Impact of Tariffs on India s Semiconductor Marketedit
The imposition of tariffs, particularly those from the United States, is creating a complex and multifaceted impact on India s semiconductor market. While some tariffs pose a threat to certain segments, they are also acting as a catalyst for India s domestic semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.
Publication: Times Tech
Government to Press Ahead with India-Specific Data-Centre Certification Despite Industry Pushbackedit
The push reflects earlier TRAI recommendations for national norms and a role for BIS in building standards, while TEC and STQC have been tasked with a security certification framework relying on third-party audits
Publication: Outlook Business
Equinix Collaborates with Leading Alternative Energy Providers to Powers AI-Ready Data Center Growthedit
This is part of Equinix s diversified portfolio power strategy to help mitigate potential power constraints in the future, by expanding traditional power arrangements with utilities and combining new onsite power generation technologies and exploring next generation nuclear energy.
Publication: CXO Today
Bharat steps up efforts to be product nation : Ashwini Vaishnaw lauds India s semiconductor push; encourages startups in chip designedit
India s push to build its own semiconductor ecosystem got a boost after Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the progress in chip manufacturing, calling it an important step towards becoming a product nation
Publication: The Times of India
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