Welcome to Today’s Technology Roundup! Welcome to today’s tech roundup! AI is reshaping more than just software and chatbots, influencing salaries, startup funding, computing infrastructure and hiring trends.
India’s semiconductor sector is gearing up for fresh investments as the government pushes domestic chip manufacturing. AI continues to attract major funding, with startup Instinct raising USD 350 million at a USD 2.5 billion valuation.
The AI boom is also reshaping crypto mining, as several Bitcoin mining companies explore AI infrastructure and data centres.
The shift reflects growing demand for high-performance computing and shows how AI is creating new opportunities across the technology industry, while also intensifying competition for talent and infrastructure.
Huawei is preparing to launch its premium Ascend 960DT AI chip in Q1 2027.
UK startup Unit1 Studio has raised £20 million for avatar concert technology.
X has sued accounts over an alleged £207,384 Bitcoin revenue scheme.
An IIM Kozhikode graduate applied for 250 jobs without receiving an interview.
Google Gemini is expanding with AI tools for research, coding, voice and productivity.
Today’s tech developments show AI’s growing influence across hardware, funding, entertainment and careers, with new chip launches, startup investments, digital experiences and shifting computing priorities shaping the industry.
Huawei is preparing to launch its Ascend 960DT AI chip in Q1 2027. The chip will support up to 288GB of HiZQ memory and target AI training and inference. Huawei says it could double performance and memory over 950-series chips.
UK-based Unit1 Studio has raised £20 million to expand its avatar concert technology. Led by Balderton Capital, the funding round will help make avatar shows cheaper and easier to stage across venues, combining CGI, visual effects and live performances.
X has sued two individuals and operators in England, alleging they manipulated Bitcoin accounts to secure at least £207,384 through its Revenue Sharing programme. X alleges coordinated activity, shared devices and payment details, and is seeking repayment, damages and costs.
An IIM Kozhikode graduate says he applied for more than 250 jobs without receiving an interview call. Despite using LinkedIn, Naukri and recruiter outreach, applications were rejected or ignored. His experience has triggered discussion around hiring challenges facing MBA graduates.
Google Gemini has expanded beyond a chatbot, supporting text, images, audio, video and code. Its tools offer reasoning, research, coding and voice capabilities, while integrations with Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Slides make it useful for productivity, learning, creativity and tasks.