China Unveils World's Fastest Hard Drive
Called Poxiao, it is capable of erasing and rewriting data in just 400 picoseconds
Latest
Google's New AI Model Comes With 'Thinking Budget' for Developers
Available now in preview on Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, the model balances advanced reasoning capabilities with competitive pricing
HP Opens Pre-Bookings for Next-Gen OmniBook AI PCs in India
The PC is designed for modern users such as freelancers, content creators, and hybrid workers
OpenAI Considered Acquiring Cursor Before Turning to Windsurf
Cursor, which runs on Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model, gained traction among developers for its intuitive desktop coding interface.
TCS Partners with Vishal Sikka's Vianai Systems
The partnership will see TCS offer enterprise customers access to cutting-edge Generative AI tools through the hila Platform.
Microsoft Research Develops a 2 bn Parameter Model That Can Run on Your CPU
Trained on a massive 4 tn token dataset, BitNet b1.58 2B4T performs strongly across tasks like language understanding, math, & coding
Operant AI Launches AI Gatekeeper™ to secure Agentic AI and boost Runtime Protection for Indian Businesses
Moving beyond Kubernetes, Operant’s 3D Runtime Protection is now available across public, private and hybrid cloud platforms
Asus Launches AI-Powered Laptops in India Starting at ₹39,990
The lineup—ExpertBook P1, P3, and flagship P5—will be available on Flipkart on April 21
JetBrains Launches Junie, an AI Coding Agent to Automate Developer Workflows
Junie is currently available in IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PyCharm Professional, WebStorm, and GoLand
Axiro Semiconductor Launches Fabless Chip Design Centre in Bengaluru
This marks CG Power’s formal entry into chip design, backed by a $36 million investment.
OpenAI’s o3 and o4-mini Models Now Available in GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models
o4-mini is now rolling out across all paid GitHub Copilot plans
OpenAI in Talks to Acquire AI Coding Startup Windsurf for $3 Bn: Report
The acquisition would position OpenAI in direct competition with other AI coding tool providers like Cursor
Datacentre
Sify Launches South India’s Largest AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Chennai
The campus is engineered for over 130 megawatts (MW) of capacity
Hardware
Tech Data Expands Collaboration with NVIDIA with New Distribution Agreement in India
Tech Data will simplify AI adoption and accelerate go-to-market strategies for NVIDIA’s solutions
AI Developments
Microsoft Expands Copilot Studio with Autonomous Computer Use and AI-Powered Research Tools
More details are expected to be revealed during the Microsoft Build conference in May
Startups
Retail Tech Platform SingleInterface Launches Full-Stack AI Software Suite
SingleInterface AI can help brands understand location-level customer reviews with AI-powered emotional intelligence
Cybersecurity
Over 7.15 Billion Cyberattacks Blocked in India in 2024: Report
DDoS attacks remained a global concern, with 2.46 billion incidents recorded in 2024.
Chips
Texas Instruments Unveils New Automotive Lidar, Clock & Radar Chips to Accelerate Vehicle Safety and Autonomy
Addressing evolving ADAS needs, TI’s new AWR2944P mmWave radar sensor offers advanced front and corner radar capabilities.
AI Developments
Cohere Launches Embed 4 to Supercharge Search and Retrieval for AI Agents and Enterprises
The model is available starting today through Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Amazon SageMaker, and for private enterprise deployments.
AI Trends
Air India Adopts Salesforce Agentforce to Boost AI-Driven Customer Service
The initial deployment of Agentforce will focus on automating the airline’s refund request process
Cybersecurity
Fake PDF Converters Used to Deploy ArechClient2 Malware, Warns CloudSEK
The campaign employs advanced social engineering to exploit users’ trust
Datacentre
Trump to Expand Coal Use to Power AI
The order will declare coal a "critical mineral" and recommit the U.S. to selling mining rights on federal land
AI Developments
DeepSeek Doubles Down on Open Source with Inference Engine, Tools, and Model Releases
The announcement also highlights the company’s broader push to release core components of its AI models
Developer's Corner
GitHub Copilot Now Powered by OpenAI’s Latest GPT-4.1 Model
Developers can start using it by selecting “GPT-4.1 (Preview)” via the model picker in Visual Studio Code or in GitHub.com chat