Databricks is ramping up its India operations, pledging $250 million over the next three years to deepen its presence in the country’s burgeoning AI and data analytics market . The move follows its latest $10 billion global funding round, which valued the company at approximately $62 billion—one of the largest fundraises in recent VC history . With […]
Researchers at MIT’s CSAIL and biotech firm Recursion have released Boltz‑2, an open-source AI model that can predict molecular binding affinity and structure up to 1,000× faster than traditional physics-based methods. This capability has the potential to dramatically accelerate virtual screening—a core part of drug discovery—by profoundly reducing time and cost. Boltz‑2 not only speeds
Oracle and AMD have unveiled a major collaboration to equip Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) with AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, enabling zettascale AI clusters—on-demand capabilities that can scale up to 131,072 GPUs. This marks a significant leap in cloud compute power, offering customers over twice the price-performance for large-scale AI training and inference compared to previous
OnePlus has officially announced the Bullets Wireless Z3 neckband earbuds will hit the Indian market on 19 June, with expected pricing under ₹2,000 . The new model aims to offer extended battery life, better call clarity, lightweight comfort, and seamless connectivity—making it a strong play in India’s burgeoning audio tech scene. In addition to earbuds,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on 13 June 2025 that India is on track to become a global technology powerhouse, emphasizing how technology is transforming lives, especially among the country’s most marginalized communities . With digital empowerment at the core of his vision, the government is backing initiatives that bridge the urban-rural tech gap and
On June 10, 2025, OpenAI’s widely used AI chatbot, ChatGPT, along with the Sora text-to-video tool and API services, experienced a major global outage—impairing access for millions of users. ⏰ Timeline of the Outage 🌍 Regions & Services Most Hit 🛠️ What OpenAI Said 💥 Impact on Users ✅ What You Can Do 🧭 Final
Google has officially rolled out Android 16 to eligible Pixel devices in India starting June 11, delivering several standout features for users. The update ushers in Material 3 Expressive UI elements, new Live Alerts for smarter notifications, and an “Advanced Protection Mode” aimed at enhancing app and system security. Pixel owners can also expect improvements to
Elon Musk’s Starlink has won approval for a satellite internet license from India’s Ministry of Telecommunications, joining the likes of OneWeb and JioSat in providing satcom services across India. The license comes with new regulatory requirements, including collaboration with Indian security agencies—a shift from Starlink’s usual independence regarding national oversight. This approval marks a key
Researchers at IIT Indore have pioneered a DNA-like fingerprint watermarking technology designed to protect hardware IP designs embedded directly into chips – a breakthrough in semiconductor security. Developed by Prof. Anirban Sengupta and team, this tamper-resistant watermark embeds unique “DNA” sequences into hardware—providing indisputable proof of ownership. Applications range from multimedia codecs and medical devices to machine-learning
In response to the growing threat of manipulated media, Indian cybersecurity firm Zero Defend Security has launched Vastav AI, a cloud-based deepfake detection system. “Vastav”—meaning “reality” in Hindi—is designed to accurately identify AI-generated fakes in images, audio, and video within seconds, empowering news outlets, social platforms, and individuals to verify media authenticity. With deepfakes increasingly circulating in
