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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
The Samsung Galaxy S26 starts at Rs. 87,999 and features a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2600 chip, triple cameras with 3x optical zoom, and a 4,300mAh battery. The iPhone 17, priced from Rs. 82,900, offers a 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion OLED display, A19 chip, dual 48-megapixel cameras, and improved battery life claims. While Samsung provides ...
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Xiaomi Pad 8 India Launch Date Announced; Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 9,200mAh Battery Confirmed
Xiaomi Pad 8 will launch in India later this week, the company confirmed, after it teased a new computing device a few days ago. The tablet will also release globally on the same date alongside the Xiaomi 17 series. It features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a 9,200mAh battery, and support for the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro. It also works with the Focus Key...
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.
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CES 2026: New AMD Ryzen 7 Unveiled Alongside Ryzen AI 400 Series, Halo Developer Platform
At CES 2026, AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series chips with up to 60 TOPS of AI acceleration, the gaming-oriented Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor and a new Ryzen AI Halo developer platform. AMD also announced ROCm 7.2 software support for Windows and Linux, aimed at simplifying AI workloads on next-generation PCs.
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Photon Microchip Breakthrough Hints at Quantum Computers With Millions of Qubits
A microchip device precisely controls laser light while consuming far less power, making large-scale quantum computers feasible. Produced using standard CMOS fabrication, it enables mass production of photonic devices, allowing thousands of qubits to be controlled efficiently. This innovation paves the way for scalable, integrated quantum computing...
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Imported Chips, Imported Risks: Indias New Digital Dilemma
Today small chips are seeing big investments, but the risks are equally big, and unfortunately there are very few specialists in India who can do computer hardware forensics.
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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Government To Fund Quantum Research Labs In 100 Engineering Colleges Across India
Two major quantum fabrication facilities worth Rs 720 crore will be established at IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru to indigenise quantum chip and sensor production under the National Quantum Mission.
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Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing IQ-X Series Industrial Chipsets, Supports AI Workflows for Smart Industries
Qualcomm has introduced its Dragonwing IQ X chipsets for industrial computing, designed to power PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers and ruggedised PCs. Built on Oryon CPU architecture with 4nm process tech, the processors offer up to 12 cores and 45 TOPS of AI performance for tasks such as defect detection and predictive maintenance. The series ...
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Apple Reportedly Preparing Second-Gen HomePod Mini With Faster Chip, Audio Upgrades
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new HomePod Mini with major upgrades, including the faster S9 or S10 chip and the new N1 wireless chip supporting Wi-Fi 6E for improved speed and stability. The speaker is expected to deliver smoother audio, faster Siri responses, and better efficiency. New colour options, including red, may also debut. Des...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
The Samsung Galaxy S26 starts at Rs. 87,999 and features a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2600 chip, triple cameras with 3x optical zoom, and a 4,300mAh battery. The iPhone 17, priced from Rs. 82,900, offers a 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion OLED display, A19 chip, dual 48-megapixel cameras, and improved battery life claims. While Samsung provides ...
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Xiaomi Pad 8 India Launch Date Announced; Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 9,200mAh Battery Confirmed
Xiaomi Pad 8 will launch in India later this week, the company confirmed, after it teased a new computing device a few days ago. The tablet will also release globally on the same date alongside the Xiaomi 17 series. It features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a 9,200mAh battery, and support for the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro. It also works with the Focus Key...
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Imports Of Some Advanced Computing Chips
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, according to a fact sheet released by the White House.
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CES 2026: New AMD Ryzen 7 Unveiled Alongside Ryzen AI 400 Series, Halo Developer Platform
At CES 2026, AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series chips with up to 60 TOPS of AI acceleration, the gaming-oriented Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor and a new Ryzen AI Halo developer platform. AMD also announced ROCm 7.2 software support for Windows and Linux, aimed at simplifying AI workloads on next-generation PCs.
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Photon Microchip Breakthrough Hints at Quantum Computers With Millions of Qubits
A microchip device precisely controls laser light while consuming far less power, making large-scale quantum computers feasible. Produced using standard CMOS fabrication, it enables mass production of photonic devices, allowing thousands of qubits to be controlled efficiently. This innovation paves the way for scalable, integrated quantum computing...
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Imported Chips, Imported Risks: Indias New Digital Dilemma
Today small chips are seeing big investments, but the risks are equally big, and unfortunately there are very few specialists in India who can do computer hardware forensics.
-
Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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Government To Fund Quantum Research Labs In 100 Engineering Colleges Across India
Two major quantum fabrication facilities worth Rs 720 crore will be established at IIT Bombay and IISc Bengaluru to indigenise quantum chip and sensor production under the National Quantum Mission.
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Qualcomm Unveils Dragonwing IQ-X Series Industrial Chipsets, Supports AI Workflows for Smart Industries
Qualcomm has introduced its Dragonwing IQ X chipsets for industrial computing, designed to power PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers and ruggedised PCs. Built on Oryon CPU architecture with 4nm process tech, the processors offer up to 12 cores and 45 TOPS of AI performance for tasks such as defect detection and predictive maintenance. The series ...
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Apple Reportedly Preparing Second-Gen HomePod Mini With Faster Chip, Audio Upgrades
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new HomePod Mini with major upgrades, including the faster S9 or S10 chip and the new N1 wireless chip supporting Wi-Fi 6E for improved speed and stability. The speaker is expected to deliver smoother audio, faster Siri responses, and better efficiency. New colour options, including red, may also debut. Des...
