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Rivian ditches Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, betting AI infotainment will reshape in-car controls

Electric vehicle maker Rivian is doubling down on its proprietary AI-powered infotainment system, rejecting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid says deep AI integration makes screen mirroring obsolete, as customer demand for CarPlay has dropped from over 70% to under 25% in five years. The company's Rivian Assistant aims to control apps through voice interaction rather than traditional buttons or phone mirroring.

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Rivian ditches Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, betting AI infotainment will reshape in-car controls

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Ambarella and Hanwha forge $800M edge AI partnership spanning video security and robotics

Ambarella has signed a long-term strategic partnership with Hanwha Group valued at over $800 million across more than ten years. The agreement focuses on co-developing edge AI systems-on-chip and software for video security, robotics, industrial automation, and life sciences applications, marking one of Ambarella's largest partnerships to date.

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Ambarella and Hanwha forge $800M edge AI partnership spanning video security and robotics

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Apple AI strategy shifts as Google Gemini and Nvidia power new Siri in major cloud pivot

Apple is working to distill Google's multi-trillion-parameter Gemini model to run locally on iPhones, but complex queries will route to Google Cloud using Nvidia chips. The move marks a significant shift from Apple's privacy-focused, on-device AI stance as the company prepares to unveil its enhanced Siri at WWDC, blending local processing with cloud capabilities.

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Apple AI strategy shifts as Google Gemini and Nvidia power new Siri in major cloud pivot

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Silicon Motion SM2524XT delivers 14 GB/s speeds to mainstream SSDs with AI optimization

Silicon Motion has introduced the SM2524XT, a PCIe Gen5 DRAMless SSD controller that brings 14 GB/s read speeds to mainstream drives. Built on TSMC's 6nm process, the controller targets AI inference workloads and KV cache operations with 25% better random performance and reduced latency. The chip addresses storage bottlenecks in AI PCs running local large language models.

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Silicon Motion SM2524XT delivers 14 GB/s speeds to mainstream SSDs with AI optimization

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Qualcomm promises $300 Windows laptops with new Snapdragon C platform for budget buyers

Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon C platform, targeting budget laptops priced at $300 and up. The new chips use Kryo architecture instead of premium Oryon cores, bringing Windows on Arm to entry-level devices. Acer, HP, and Lenovo will launch systems this year, with the Acer Aspire Go 15 featuring 8GB RAM and 512GB storage.

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Qualcomm promises $300 Windows laptops with new Snapdragon C platform for budget buyers

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MediaTek unveils edge-to-cloud AI innovations for Agentic AI era at COMPUTEX 2026

MediaTek is set to showcase its comprehensive edge-to-cloud AI technologies at COMPUTEX 2026 under the theme "AI Without Limits." The lineup includes NVIDIA DGX Spark built on the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip with 1-PetaFLOP GPU, the Dimensity AX C-X1 flagship smart cockpit platform for automotive AI integration, and advanced data center solutions featuring Co-Packaged Optics reaching 400Gbps per fiber. The showcase demonstrates MediaTek's push for ubiquitous AI adoption across devices, vehicles, and cloud infrastructure.

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MediaTek unveils edge-to-cloud AI innovations for Agentic AI era at COMPUTEX 2026

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Vertu targets CEOs with $6,880 AI foldable phone featuring enterprise-focused AI capabilities

Luxury smartphone brand Vertu unveiled the Alphafold, an AI foldable phone starting at $6,880 that combines enterprise-focused AI capabilities with premium materials. The device features the Hermes Agent, which connects to enterprise software like ERP and CRM systems, coordinating workflows through natural-language prompts while routing requests across multiple AI models including OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini.

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Vertu targets CEOs with $6,880 AI foldable phone featuring enterprise-focused AI capabilities

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Netrasemi completes A2000 chip testing, targets 2027 launch for edge AI and smart cameras

Kerala-based Netrasemi has successfully tested its A2000 AI system-on-chip, marking a milestone for Indian semiconductor design. The chip, fabricated at TSMC's 12nm node, is now production-ready and undergoing early trials with customers in surveillance and automotive sectors. Commercial production is targeted for mid-2027.

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Netrasemi completes A2000 chip testing, targets 2027 launch for edge AI and smart cameras

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Fujitsu unveils AI agent technology that evolves by learning from business operations

Fujitsu has developed self-evolving multi-AI agent technology that continuously learns from daily operations, human feedback, and policy changes. The Adaptive AI Agent Framework achieved a 28-point accuracy improvement across multiple domains including healthcare and finance. This technology enables AI agents to autonomously improve without constant expert intervention, addressing personnel shortages and knowledge succession challenges.

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Fujitsu unveils AI agent technology that evolves by learning from business operations

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MediaTek Dimensity 8550 could bring Gemini Intelligence to affordable Android phones

MediaTek quietly launched the Dimensity 8550 chipset with Gemini Nano V3 support, potentially enabling Gemini Intelligence on mid-range Android phones. The chip adds an LLM Booster and upgraded NPU 880 to its predecessor, but devices still need 12GB RAM and other qualifications. First devices include HONOR 600 Pro and OPPO Reno 16.

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MediaTek Dimensity 8550 could bring Gemini Intelligence to affordable Android phones

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I Squared Capital bets $225 million on AI inference with data center acquisition from Cogent Fiber

Investment manager I Squared Capital acquired 10 data center facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million, with plans to invest an additional $1 billion in upgrades and expansions. The deal highlights a strategic shift toward data centers optimized for AI inference rather than model training, positioning assets closer to end-users across nine U.S. markets including Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston.

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I Squared Capital bets $225 million on AI inference with data center acquisition from Cogent Fiber

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ASUS Launches India's First Snapdragon X AiO Desktop with Copilot+ AI at ₹1,01,990

ASUS has introduced the VM441, India's first Snapdragon X-powered all-in-one desktop featuring Copilot+ AI capabilities. Starting at ₹1,01,990, the device delivers 45 TOPS of AI performance through its NPU, enabling faster on-device processing for productivity and entertainment without heavy reliance on internet connectivity.

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ASUS Launches India's First Snapdragon X AiO Desktop with Copilot+ AI at ₹1,01,990

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Intel Nova Lake targets edge AI with unusual chip design that ditches performance cores

Intel is developing a specialized Nova Lake processor for edge AI with an unconventional 8E+12Xe configuration—eight efficiency cores paired with a large integrated GPU, completely omitting performance cores. The GPU-focused design prioritizes AI inference and parallel compute over traditional desktop performance.

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Intel Nova Lake targets edge AI with unusual chip design that ditches performance cores

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Manufacturers prioritize growth over cost-cutting as AI adoption accelerates on factory floors

A new survey of 70 manufacturing CXOs reveals a strategic shift in AI adoption. Meeting customer expectations (49%) and boosting operational efficiency (47%) now drive implementation, while cost reduction ranks last at just 23%. Companies like Mercedes-Benz, Danfoss, and RPG Group are deploying AI for real-time insights, predictive maintenance, and faster decision-making—achieving 15-20% productivity gains and transforming factory operations.

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Manufacturers prioritize growth over cost-cutting as AI adoption accelerates on factory floors

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Apple Intelligence image generation gets major visual upgrades in iOS 27 with Genmoji boost

Apple plans significant visual quality improvements for its image generation models in iOS 27, addressing criticism of Genmoji and Image Playground. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's own models will receive a major boost while expanding support for third-party AI image generation models beyond ChatGPT, potentially including Google's Nano Banana models.

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Apple Intelligence image generation gets major visual upgrades in iOS 27 with Genmoji boost

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