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Siemens unveils agentic AI toolkit for chip verification
Semiconductors

Siemens unveils agentic AI toolkit for chip verification

Siemens launches Questa One Agentic Toolkit, bringing governed agentic AI workflows to automate and accelerate complex chip verification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Hands-on Review: OPPO's A5 Pro smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO's A5 Pro smartphone

OPPO’s A5 Pro 5G marries rugged IP69 durability, long battery life and solid mid-range performance in a practical, outdoors-friendly design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Gemma 3n AI model brings real-time multimodal power to mobiles
Data Privacy

Gemma 3n AI model brings real-time multimodal power to mobiles

Gemma 3n, a new AI model designed for mobile and on-device use, offers faster, private, real-time multimodal performance, now available for developer preview.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
NVIDIA unveils NVLink Fusion to drive next-gen AI factories
Fujitsu

NVIDIA unveils NVLink Fusion to drive next-gen AI factories

NVIDIA launches NVLink Fusion, a silicon tech enabling partners to build bespoke AI infrastructure, integrating CPUs from Fujitsu and Qualcomm with NVIDIA GPUs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress
Supply Chain

Intel reveals chip advances, new partnerships & foundry progress

Intel advances chip tech with new process nodes, packaging options, and partnerships, boosting foundry services and US-based production.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Sony unveils advanced LED system for film & home use
Displays

Sony unveils advanced LED system for film & home use

Sony has unveiled plans for a revolutionary display system featuring high-density LED technology, aiming to redefine colour volume and image quality by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
NVIDIA unveils Project DIGITS AI supercomputer for $3,000
Data Science

NVIDIA unveils Project DIGITS AI supercomputer for $3,000

NVIDIA unveils Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer powered by the Grace Blackwell architecture, aimed at empowering researchers and students for USD $3,000.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation
Supply Chain

Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation

Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
COMPUTEX 2024 to highlight AI, sustainability, innovation
Semiconductors

COMPUTEX 2024 to highlight AI, sustainability, innovation

COMPUTEX 2024 in Taipei, starting 4 June, will showcase cutting-edge tech with 1,500 global exhibitors, attracting 50,000 visitors and spotlighting AI innovations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
IoT Analytics unveils six key trends in edge AI at Embedded World 2024
Robotics

IoT Analytics unveils six key trends in edge AI at Embedded World 2024

Hamburg's IoT Analytics reveals six key developments dominating the edge AI sector, following their thorough analysis at the Embedded World 2024 Event.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
NVIDIA's cloud-to-edge tech driving future of 'smart companion' cars
Generative AI

NVIDIA's cloud-to-edge tech driving future of 'smart companion' cars

Automotive industry pioneers, including Cerence and Geely, are using NVIDIA's technology to evolve cars from transport modes into 'smart companions', enhancing safety and personalisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Adrian Scrase joins GSA to bolster 6G standards development
Unified Communications

Adrian Scrase joins GSA to bolster 6G standards development

Adrian Scrase, known for his contributions to mobile standardisation, joins the Global mobile Suppliers Association, bringing his expertise to the development and standardisation of forthcoming 6G technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Nokia, TPG Telecom and MediaTek demonstrate 360-degree video
Semiconductors

Nokia, TPG Telecom and MediaTek demonstrate 360-degree video

In collaboration with TPG Telecom and MediaTek, Nokia showcased a live 360-degree video broadcast on the future of the Metaverse.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2023
Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung
Unified Communications

Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung

Nokia and Optus have achieved the world's first 3CC Carrier Aggregation 5G SA data call using a commercial Samsung headset in Australia.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises
eCommerce

India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises

India's smartphone market grew in value as premium handsets gained ground, with Apple posting record shipments and offline retail regaining momentum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
Data Protection

Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device

On-device AI enhances privacy by processing data locally on devices, reducing risks and boosting security compared to traditional cloud-based AI models.

By Rob Moffat • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
MediaTek & JioThings team up for 'Made in India' smart modules
Unified Communications

MediaTek & JioThings team up for 'Made in India' smart modules

MediaTek and JioThings partner to launch Made in India smart modules and digital clusters for the 2-wheeler market, enhancing the EV landscape globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Telstra and Ericsson perform Voice over New Radio call
Unified Communications

Telstra and Ericsson perform Voice over New Radio call

The VoNR call on frequency division duplex (FDD) was made in Box Hill, Victoria and signals the start of validation of this new 5G capability.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023