Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated two new state-of-the-art design facilities of Renesas Electronics India Private Limited located in Noida and Bengaluru this week. He added that India's talent strength and shared Indo-Japan strategic interests will help reinvent the global semiconductor lifecycle.
Microsoft PCs with an Arm-based AMD processor could be launched in 2026, as successors to the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11. According to a tipster, these future devices may offer more affordable options compared to current models featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series.
Dell launched a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs in India on Thursday. The lineup comprises three models — Dell 14 Plus, Dell 16 Plus, and Dell 14 2-in-1 AI PCs, which have been introduced under the new unified branding as part of the Dell Plus portfolio. As per the company, its new AI PCs are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and are built for delivering Copilot+ AI capabilities.
Asus ROG Strix OLED XG32U Series gaming monitors were announced on Wednesday. The company's latest gaming monitor lineup comprises two models, with both having 4K WOLED screens and a TrueBlack Glossy film featuring an anti-reflective stack. Asus says they come equipped with Extreme Low Motion Blur and OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 technologies for producing flicker-free visuals.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to take the centre stage at Taiwan's annual Computex trade show. Huang, who is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech on Monday, is expected to announce more Nvidia partnerships with AI server firms in Taiwan, such as Foxconn and Quanta.
Huawei recently announced HarmonyOS 5 as its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs and it may soon launch a laptop running on the new OS. A teaser shared by the company on a Chinese microblogging platform hints towards a new laptop with the ‘Ultimate Design’ branding that may soon hit the markets. While official details remain under wraps, a tipster suggests that the purported device could have a foldable form factor and may be powered by a self-developed PC processor.
Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 are getting an extension. The Redmond-based tech giant recently updated its support page to announce that the Microsoft 365 apps (also known as Office apps) will continue to get security updates till 2028. With the latest development, the Windows maker made a U-turn on its previous decision that these apps would not be supported after October 14.
India's cabinet has approved a new semiconductor plant, a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwan's Foxconn. The plant will be located near the Jewar airport in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
SanDisk WD Black SN8100 NVMe SSD (solid-state drive) was launched in India on Wednesday. Sitting atop other products in the company’s WD Black lineup, the SN8100 model caters to high-performance gaming and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Built upon PCIe Gen5 technology, the NVMe SSD is claimed to have sequential read speeds up to 14.9GBps and up to 8TB capacities. It leverages SanDisk’s BiCS8 TLC (Triple-Level Cell) 3D NAND technology for delivering a balance between performance and reliability.
Apple released the watchOS 11.5 and macOS 15.5 updates on Monday, introducing minor feature improvements ahead of WWDC 2025. The watchOS update simplifies content purchases on Apple TV when using an Apple Watch. The macOS update brings improvements to the Screen Time feature for improved parental controls.
Alienware 16 Aurora and Alienware 16X Aurora, the latest entry-level and mid-tier gaming laptops from Dell's Alienware, were launched on Friday. Sporting a more subtle design than typical Alienware models, these laptops are equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, 64GB of RAM, 2TB of SSD storage, and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPUs. They come with Windows 11 and offer support for Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
Lenovo Legion 9i was announced at the Tech World Shanghai 2025 on Thursday. It is introduced as a gaming-centric laptop, powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset, complemented by DDR5 RAM and PCIe Gen 5 SSD. It can be configured with up to GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, which, along with the processor, can deliver a peak power of 280W. Lenovo has equipped the Legion 9i with a Lenovo Legion Coldfront Vapour thermal system for efficient heat dissipation. It features an 18-inch 240Hz PureSight screen which can display up to 4K resolution in 2D, along with an optional 2K 3D support.
Apple is working on new chips for its upcoming Mac computers that are expected to arrive in 2026 and 2027, according to a Bloomberg report. The company's Apple Silicon chips were first unveiled in 2020, and Apple is expected to launch new Mac computers with its next-generation M5 chip later this year. It is also said to be developing new chips for its AI servers, to process Apple Intelligence requests in the cloud.
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims it has been rebuilt from the kernel with enhancements made to HarmonyOS Base, HarmonyOS Ecosystem, and HarmonyOS Experience. It can support up to 1,000 external peripherals.
Asus ROG Ally 2 is expected to launch in the coming weeks as the company's next handheld gaming console, and the design and specifications of the device recently leaked online. A US FCC listing indicates both the ROG Ally 2 and the Xbox-branded 'Project Kennan' will feature 7-inch 120Hz displays and run on AMD processors. Leaked images also give us a good look at the upcoming devices.
Microsoft introduced two new Surface Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X Plus processors on Tuesday. The latest Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch and the Surface Pro 12-inch run on the octa-core Snapdragon X Plus processor. They include a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is capable of delivering 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS). Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch features a 2-in-1 design.
Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Pixel phones. As per a report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option dubbed “Enable desktop experience features”. It brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options, when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is connected to a laptop.
Asus has launched the 2025 ROG laptop lineup in India. The new range of gaming-focused PCs, which were announced during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025) in January, include six models — Asus ROG Strix Scar 16, ROG Strix Scar 18, ROG Strix G16, ROG Zephyrus G16, ROG Zephyrus G14, and the ROG Flow Z13. The new ROG laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 and AMD Ryzen AI Max processors.
SanDisk has launched the WD Black SN7100 NVMe SSD (solid-state drive) in India. Similar to other SSDs in the company’s WD Black lineup, the SN7100 model is aimed at mainstream gamers and for tackling AI applications, and comes with support for PCIe Gen4 interface. It is claimed to deliver quick read and write speeds for immersive visuals in games and reduce in-game stutter.
Asus will introduce new ROG Strix gaming laptops in India early next month. The company has announced the date when pre-bookings for the upcoming devices will begin in the country. The teaser reveals that the laptops will be equipped with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, which include RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070.
Microsoft unveiled three new artificial intelligence (AI) features for Copilot+ PCs on Friday. These new features are part of the company’s preview update for April 2025, with a plan to be rolled out to all users next month. Among them, the Redmond-based tech giant is finally rolling out Recall, an AI feature that takes periodic screenshots of the device to help users recall what they were doing during their last session.
HP has unveiled the latest versions of its EliteBook, ProBook and OmniBook series laptops in India on Thursday. The HP EliteBook, ProBook lineups are designed for enterprise and retail customers, and they include HP EliteBook 8 (G1i, G1a), HP EliteBook 6 (G1q G1a), and HP ProBook 4 G1q models. The HP OmniBook family consist of OmniBook Ultra 14, OmniBook 5 16, OmniBook 7 Aero 13, and OmniBook X Flip 14. The new Copilot+ PCs are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 V series, AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processors. They include dedicated Neural Processing Units (NPU) capable of delivering 40 to 55 trillion operations per second (TOPS).
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (2025) was launched in India on Wednesday. The laptop has been updated with a new design and comes with an optional meta chassis. It is powered by either Intel Raptor Lake H or AMD HawkPoint processors, complemented by dual SSD slots and DDR5 RAM. Available in three screen sizes, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (2025) is said to have WUXGA IPS panels. It packs up to a 60Wh battery and gets MIL-STD 810H US military standard durability.
Asus Vivobook S14 and Asus Vivobook S14 Flip have been launched in India, with 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processors and 16GB RAM. Both laptops feature 14-inch displays, with the Flip model sporting a touch screen and stylus support. They run on Windows 11, and come with Microsoft Office 2024 and a one-year Microsoft 365 Basic subscription.
Asus has announced the refreshed lineup of Chromebook CX14 and Chromebook CX15 series laptops, powered by Intel Celeron processors. As per the company, both models are available in 14-inch and 15-inch screen size options with full HD screens and a 180-degree “lay-flat” hinge design. Alongside, Asus has also introduced the Chromebook Plus models which are powered by up to Intel Core 3 N355 CPUs and have support for in-built Google artificial intelligence (AI) features.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is flattening the semiconductor giant's leadership, with key chip divisions now reporting directly to him, as per a memo seen by Reuters. The restructuring aims to turnaround the chipmaker after years of challenges, streamlining decision-making for its data centre, AI, and PC chip groups.
OpenAI introduced an open‑source artificial intelligence (AI) command‑line tool on Thursday that can operate within a user’s terminal. Dubbed Codex CLI, it is essentially an AI agent that can perform various coding tasks and can even autonomously execute commands, all within a sandboxed local system. The tool does not require any installation setup, and can use multiple OpenAI AI models.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 price and availability have been announced and the GPUs that were first showcased at CES 2025, are now available to purchase in India. Built on the Blackwell RTX architecture, the RTX 5060 GPUs are equipped with fifth-generation tensor cores, delivering up to 759 AI TOPS. Nvidia claims the RTX 5060 series deliver over 100fps in AAA titles like Avowed and Hogwarts Legacy.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 has been refreshed with new chipset and GPU options. The gaming laptop is now offered with up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor which can deliver up to 50 tera operations per second (TOPS) of neural processing unit (NPU) performance. It is also equipped with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU that powers the new DLSS 4 suite of technologies, such as Multi Frame Generation and Super Resolution.
Gigabyte on Wednesday announced the launch of GeForce RTX 5060 series graphics processing units (GPUs). Introduced as mid-range products, the GPUs focus on delivering gameplay in 2K and 1080p resolutions. The company has introduced GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs which are powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell RTX architecture. They come with support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while there’s also an upgraded cooling system to deliver a balance between performance and efficiency.
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i was launched in India on Wednesday. Introduced as a high-performance desktop, it is equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics processing unit (GPU). The company claims it can handle gaming and creative workloads, backed by features such as AI-enhanced performance, advanced ray tracing, and creator-grade rendering.
Motorola has unveiled its Moto Book 60 laptop in India. It is the first laptop from the Lenovo-owned brand in the country. The laptop is available in two colour options with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display and a 60Wh battery with 65W fast charging support. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core 7 240H processor alongside 32GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
HP Omen Max 16 has launched in India with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It has a 16-inch IPS LCD screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The laptop ships with a 330W adapter that offers a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes. Here's everything you need to know about the HP Omen Max 16.
Asus ExpertBook P Series laptops were launched in India on Tuesday comprising three models — ExpertBook P1, ExpertBook P3, and ExpertBook P5. Aimed at businesses and professionals, the laptops come with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities courtesy of in-built AI engines, military-grade durability, and enterprise-grade service support. Asus says the ExpertBook P series is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors along with security solutions such as a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip, self-healing BIOS, and Optical Chassis Intrusion Alert.
HP has opened pre-orders for its latest generation of OmniBook AI PCs in India, with prices starting at Rs. 78,999. The new OmniBook series includes four models — OmniBook Ultra 14, OmniBook X Flip 14, OmniBook 7 and OmniBook 5. All models are equipped with Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Strix Point and Krackan Point processors.
Asus on Monday launched the V500 Mini Tower and S501 Small Form Factor (SFF) PC in India. The new Asus V500 Mini Tower comes with a 13th generation Intel Core i7 processor, upgradable DDR5 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Asus S501 SFF desktop is powered by Intel Core i5-14500 chipset and has Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics card.
Motorola has announced the launch date of its Moto Book 60 laptop in India. The Lenovo-owned brand will make its debut in the laptop market with the new device. The company will also unveil the Moto Pad 60 Pro tablet alongside its new laptop. Both devices are confirmed to go on sale through Flipkart in the country. The e-commerce website is teasing the arrival of the new Motorola devices.
Gaming company Razer announced the official launch of the Razer PC Remote Play platform on Thursday. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in beta, the platform allows streaming of PC games to mobile devices such as phones and tablets, along with Windows-based handhelds. The company says it takes advantage of the full frame rate and resolution of the mobile device to deliver high-fidelity visuals without issues such as letterboxing or pillarboxing.
Asus has partnered with Swiggy Instamart to provide doorstep delivery of its accessories in India. The Taiwanese manufacturer announced its association with the instant delivery platform on Wednesday. With this partnership, shoppers in select Indian cities can order different Asus accessories, including keyboard, mouse, and chargers, on Swiggy Instamart.
Dell launched a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs in India across multiple series on Wednesday. The company’s newly added portfolio in the country includes notebooks, desktops, monitors, and more. These devices are being released under the Dell Pro, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Dell Pro Max, and Dell Ultrasharp series.
Samsung on Wednesday launched the Odyssey 3D, Odyssey OLED G8, and Odyssey G9 gaming monitors in India. The company claims the Odyssey 3D can output 3D content without requiring dedicated viewing glasses, along with the ability to turn 2D footage into immersive 3D. Meanwhile, the Odyssey OLED G8 comes with support for True Black 400, Nvidia G-SYNC, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technologies.
Asus has updated its Zenbook S16 and Vivobook 16 laptops in India, featuring up to 120Hz 3K OLED screens, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processors, up to 24GB RAM, and XDNA 2 NPUs with 50 TOPS for AI tasks. These Windows 11 Home PCs are US MIL-STD 810H certified and include an ErgoSense touchpad with gesture support.
LG 4K UHD smart monitors were launched in India on Monday. Available in 27-inch and 31.5-inch screen sizes, they come equipped with IPS screens, offering up to 350 nits of peak brightness and 90 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Powered by WebOS, the company claims its new 4K UHD monitors can be used even without a PC.
Motorola, the wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo, is all set to expand its product lineup in India. The tech brand which sells a range of smartphones in the country will soon bring new laptops for Indian consumers. Motorola confirmed the foray into the laptop market through a teaser on Flipkart.
Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture. TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will take a 20 percent stake in the new company.
Acer Predator X32 X2 and Acer Predator X27U X1 were announced on Monday as the latest QD-OLED gaming monitors from the company. Catering to gamers, the new monitors come with integrated quantum dot and OLED display technologies which are claimed to deliver images with high colour reproduction and contrast ratios while consuming less power than other LCD-sporting competitors in the market.
Microsoft's Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) is now in testing for Windows Insiders. The new QMR tool automatic detects and repairs Windows 11 boot failures. This feature could prevent a repeat of the catastrophic CrowdStrike incidents of 2024. QMR allows remote fixes via Windows Update and enables IT administrators to manage repairs on organisation-owned PCs, according to Microsoft.
macOS Sequoia 15.4 update is now available for eligible Mac computers. The latest macOS 15.4 update addresses over 120 security vulnerabilities and includes the redesigned Mail app first introduced on iOS, seven new emoji, and the Quick Start setup feature. New Apple Intelligence features are also introduced, with expanded availability in regions such as India.
Asus has teased its next-gen ROG Ally handheld console, promising hardware upgrades. First announced in 2023, the ROG Ally saw a mid-cycle refresh last year, and the next gen version is expected to arrive later this year. Reports suggest Asus is also developing an Xbox-branded handheld, blending Windows and Xbox experiences with a console-inspired UI.
Microsoft is finally expanding some of the missing artificial intelligence (AI) features to the Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs. Announced on Monday, the Redmond-based tech giant is now making AI features in Windows 11, such as Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image and Image Creator, available to select Intel and AMD chipsets.
