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ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry
Robotics

ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry

Industrial users can now tap local AI for robots, vehicles and factory control as ADLINK expands its edge systems at COMPUTEX 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto
Mobile Device Management

Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto

A critical MediaTek boot flaw lets attackers steal PINs and crypto wallets from powered-off Android phones with a 45-second USB attack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
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

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Ai+ Smartphone starts Nova 2 Pro & Neo sales in India
5G & Beyond

Ai+ Smartphone starts Nova 2 Pro & Neo sales in India

The phones enter India's crowded affordable 5G market, with prices from INR ₹12,999 as Ai+ seeks first-time buyers and upgraders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
OPPO brings forward Find X9s & X9 Ultra sale in India
Storage

OPPO brings forward Find X9s & X9 Ultra sale in India

Strong pre-booking demand has pushed OPPO's Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra into stores in India two days early, unchanged in price.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300
Unified Communications

Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300

Priced below many rivals, the handset aims to make flip phones accessible to more Indian buyers as premium foldables stay niche.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia
Smart Home

Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia

Australian households will get a broader choice of home cinema gear from June and July 2026, though Sony has not yet disclosed pricing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
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