AI Developments
IIT Madras Launches Centre of AI Research to Democratise AI with CPU-Efficient Technology
The initiative aims to bridge India’s AI divide by developing advanced models that run efficiently on CPUs and edge devices
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Gadgets
Google & Samsung to Launch Android XR Smart Glasses in 2026
The smart glasses were first teased during the XR Unlock event at Google’s New York campus last December
AI Startups
Snowflake Receives Authorisation to Serve US Military
The milestone coincides with the launch of Snowflake Public Sector Inc., a dedicated subsidiary focused on defense, federal, state, local, and education customers.
Chips
Chhattisgarh Lays Foundation for India’s First Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Plant
Developed by Chennai-based Polymatech Electronics, the ₹1,143 crore project aims to produce up to 10 billion chips annually by 2030.
Big Tech
Google Launches Firebase Studio: Build AI-Powered Apps in Minutes, Directly in Your Browser
Aimed at streamlining AI app development, Firebase Studio makes building production-ready AI apps more accessible and collaborative than ever.
Developer's Corner
GitHub Turns 17!
GitHub is home to over 100 million developers and millions of repositories, spanning every field from web development to AI research
Cloud
HPE Launches Private Cloud AI in India to Accelerate Agentic AI Development
It offers enterprises a unified interface with full lifecycle management, real-time observability, and AIOps capabilities
Developer's Corner
Atlassian Announces AI Teammate Rovo Is Available for All Customers
Atlassian also announced the new Rovo Studio app, which lets users create custom AI-powered agents with low-code/no-code options.
Autonomous Vehicles
Nissan Cars Will Soon Have Wayve AI Driving System
The London-based startup made headlines last year after securing $1 billion in funding—Europe’s largest AI raise in 2023
Developer's Corner
GitHub Launches Security Campaigns with Copilot Autofix to Tackle Codebase Vulnerabilities
Early adopters like Lumen and Alchemy report improved collaboration, faster fixes, and greater security awareness
Developer's Corner
Google Says Code Assist can now Deploy AI Agents
A new Kanban board interface helps track work and manage progress more effectively.
AI Trends
YouTube Expands AI Generated Content Detection Pilot
Individuals can now request removal of AI-generated content that mimics their face or voice.