AMD specific news
AMD appoints Savex Technologies as distributor for partner networkedit
Savex Technologies has been recognised as an official distributor under the AMD Partner Network framework, supporting expanded availability of AMD technologies through its channel distribution network in India.
Publication: DQ Channels
This Chrome Extension can detect DeepFakeedit
In a reel featuring the HP ZBook Ultra equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 385 processor, the McAfee scam detector extension demonstrated the ability to detect AI-generated audio with near-perfect accuracy. However, this feature presently works only with English audio and is limited to analyzing audio streams, not video content.
Publication: Gizbot (Instagram)
AMD Powers Next-Gen Space Missions as NASA Shifts Toward Deep Space Explorationedit
AMD is playing a key role in powering next-generation space missions as NASA shifts toward long-term lunar and deep-space exploration. Its advanced computing technologies—including CPUs, GPUs, and adaptive SoCs—enable real-time data processing, AI-driven insights, and autonomous operations in extreme environments. These systems are radiation-tolerant, reliable, and adaptable, helping spacecraft operate efficiently with minimal Earth dependence, thereby supporting complex missions from lunar landers to deep-space exploration.
Publication: Digital Terminal
Competition in news
Nvidia GeForce Now India Launch: What Does ‘Soon’ Mean?edit
About two months ago, Nvidia India invited us and a number of journalists and content creators to its “media preview” event to showcase its cloud game streaming service, GeForce Now. During our limited time with the service in a likely controlled setting, I termed my experience as “impressive” with all the disclaimers regarding an extended testing to come.
Publication: IGN
NVIDIA Blackwell chips to dominate 2026 AI GPU shipmentsedit
TrendForce notes that strong AI demand, along with NVIDIA’s push for integrated GB/VR rack solutions that require higher chip content, will drive a notable increase in high-end GPU shipments in 2026. However, the annual growth rate is slightly revised downward from the previously estimated 26.8% to around 26%.
Publication: Communication Today
Intel Joins SpaceX, Tesla in Elon Musk’s AI Chip Project Terafabedit
The goal of the company, which would have expertise drawn from Tesla and SpaceX, would be to manufacture chips that can support 100-200 gigawatts of computing power per year on Earth and up to a terawatt in space.
Publication: Business World
Industry news
Korea semiconductor industry backs energy-saving push amid Middle East supply uncertaintyedit
Korea Semiconductor Industry Association said on April 8 that the semiconductor industry will align with government-led energy-saving policies as instability in the Middle East heightens uncertainty over energy supply.
Publication: Communication Today
Data Centre Boom Pushes India to Rethink Power Planning—Here’s Whyedit
By 2030, the Indian government hopes to bring in about $200bn in investments in data centers and AI infrastructure Capacity is expected to grow from about 1 2 GW in 2025 to almost 10 GW by the end of the decade Electricity use could rise from 10–15 terawatt hours (TWh) to 40–45 TWh
Publication: Outlook Business
China targets Taiwan’s chip prowess to evade global ‘containment’, Taipei saysedit
China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international “containment” of the country, according to a report from the island’s top security agency.
Publication: Et Enterprise Ai
AI adoption outpaces security in India: TrendAI reportedit
AI adoption in India is accelerating faster than security readiness, according to a TrendAI report. Many organisations are deploying AI despite concerns, with weak governance, unclear risk ownership, and rising use of “shadow AI” tools. About 60% of malicious activity goes undetected, while leaders warn of expanding cyber risks and vulnerabilities. The report stresses the need for stronger oversight, security frameworks, and clear accountability as AI adoption rapidly scales.
Publication: The New Indian Express
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