Author: Nigel Pereira

Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ event slimmed down its phones, beefed up its wearables, and gave its ecosystem a health-first makeover. Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” event took place on September 9 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. At the center of attention was the iPhone Air, Apple’s thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, which effectively replaces the Plus model. There was also the iPhone 17 lineup with display upgrades, camera refinements, and Apple’s latest A19 chip. The company also rolled out AirPods Pro 3 with built-in heart-rate sensing and live translation, as well as the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 with enhanced health tracking,…

A machine running on household-level power but simulating billions of neurons—Darwin Monkey is China’s boldest step yet into brain-inspired AI China has just unveiled what it calls the world’s largest brain-inspired supercomputer, and the name is as unusual as the achievement: Darwin Monkey. Built by researchers at Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Lab, the machine is powered by 960 custom neuromorphic chips that together simulate more than 2 billion artificial neurons and over 100 billion synapses. That’s roughly the scale of a macaque monkey’s brain, making this system unlike any AI computer we’ve seen before. Unlike conventional supercomputers that burn through…

After years of waiting, Indian gamers finally get a homegrown AAA RPG—Age of Bhaarat promises epic storytelling and cinematic gameplay rooted in Indian mythology India is one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world, with over 300 million gamers already calling the country home, many hailing from mobile-first backgrounds. Yet those of us who once farmed XP in Diablo or raided in World of Warcraft always wondered: When will India get its own global-grade, console-worthy RPG? That question may finally have an answer. The Age of Bhaarat, billed as India’s first true AAA game (or our own Aatmanirbhar MMORPG,…

As tabloid news spreads visions of a Chinese ‘pregnancy robot,’ scientists caution it’s no closer to real life than science fiction. A bizarre story went viral last week, claiming Chinese engineers have built a humanoid “pregnancy robot” capable of carrying a baby from conception to birth, inside a humanoid robotic body, artificial womb, and all. But Live Science has shot down the hype, labeling the tale a total fabrication that scientists and institutions never saw coming. Even Snopes and Nanyang Technological University have chimed in, confirming no such Zhang Qifeng exists, and no labs in Singapore or China are working…

As global powers look beyond East Asia, India is pitching itself as the next trusted home for semiconductor fabs. India’s semiconductor story is no longer just about Dholera or Sanand. On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that semiconductors are not just about technology; they are about self-reliance, jobs, and national security. His words came as four new fabs were announced across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab, showing how the government’s ₹76,000-crore incentive scheme is reshaping the tech map of the country. For decades, India was seen as strong in software but absent in hardware. Now, with global supply…

As Earth’s power and cooling abilities reach their limits, tech giants are eyeing orbital and lunar server farms. Data traffic on Earth isn’t just growing, it’s ballooning, and the servers keeping it all running are guzzling power, draining water, and testing the patience of local communities. Add in rising climate risks, and the hunt for alternatives starts looking urgent. While we posted about the first underwater data centre in April this year, one answer, oddly enough, might be sitting well above our heads. Florida-based Lonestar Data Holdings is already working on what could be the first actual data center on…

While Elon Musk’s Starlink has finally crossed a major hurdle in India, the very regions Starlink hopes to serve could find themselves priced out of the revolution… After years of red tape and uncertainty, the satellite internet venture now holds a Unified License. Official confirmation came from Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. This means Starlink can legally offer broadband services using its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. It’s a big win, but not without limits. For starters, the rollout will be capped at 20 lakh users. Pricing is still up in the air, though early chatter points to speeds between 25…

Tesla’s India launch is less about entering a new EV market and more about jumping into the world’s most chaotic real-world simulator for autonomous driving. Tesla’s long-awaited India entry finally happened on July 15th this year, with the Model Y listed at ₹59.89 lakh and a flashy showroom open in Mumbai. But if you think this is about selling EVs to the Indian masses, think again. There’s no manufacturing deal in place yet, in addition to a minimalistic rollout of charging infrastructure. What Tesla has done, though, is quietly start hiring full-time Autopilot Vehicle Operators in Delhi and Mumbai, people…

There’s a new battleground in the global tech war, and it’s not Silicon Valley or Shenzhen. It’s Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Apple’s long-time manufacturing partner Foxconn is now ramping up iPhone 17 production in India, a shift once considered unthinkable. Backed by India’s PLI scheme and a government keen to dethrone China as the global factory floor, Foxconn’s India pivot is gaining real momentum. But there’s friction on all fronts. China is clawing back control by restricting key engineers and rare-earth exports. Meanwhile, Trump has made it clear he doesn’t want iPhones made in India, threatening tariffs unless Apple brings jobs…

With brain scans showing reduced cognitive engagement, and AI-induced delusions even leading to a fatal police encounter, we’re well past the point of harmless experimentation. There’s a growing list of studies that suggest frequent use of ChatGPT isn’t just changing the way we write, it might also be changing the way we think. In July 2025, a group of MIT researchers found that people using ChatGPT to write essays showed reduced brain activity in areas tied to both creativity as well as critical thinking. Users were faster, yes, but also less engaged. Meanwhile, legal and mental health professionals are noticing…