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Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch on to!
What’s New Today: Qualcomm is ready to launch Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 with 4K gaming support.
Fast-Track Insights: EnCharge AI has raised more than $100M funds for next-gen chipsets.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day's top tech stories from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 to GameStop’s interest in spending on different cryptocurrencies.
Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, a mid-range chipset based on 4nm technology. These new-gen processors will bring an 11% increase in CPU performance and a 29% increase in GPU performance compared to its predecessor. Along with that it will give a 12% reduction in power consumption. Some of the worth mentioning part includes support for external display 4K gaming, on-device generative AI capabilities, and improved camera capabilities, including taking photos up to 200MP and recording 4K HDR video at 30fps. Brands such as Realme, OPPO, and Honor will release devices featuring this chipset in the next few months.
EnCharge AI, a rival to Nvidia, has raised $100 million to create next-gen hardware. This startup company is focused on leading-edge AI chips and full-stack solutions that are designed to offer affordable, scalable hardware and software that increase the accessibility and efficiency of AI. The new technology offers 20x better energy efficiency and 10x improved compute density along with enhanced security, reduced latency, and low costs.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has opened up its hiring portal for hiring Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. The candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech and a GATE score. Otherwise, candidates must have an M.E./M.Tech with first-class distinctions to qualify for this post. Candidates up to 28 years will be able to apply for these posts. The selected candidates will be paid a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 along with HRA. Walk-in interviews are to be held on March 19 and 20, 2025, at ADE, DRDO, Bengaluru.
In 2025, the Artificial Intelligence of Things ecosystem is growing faster with Edge Computing taking the centre stage and the increasing progress of Automation through AI. Apart from that driving open and cooperative ecosystems, accelerating cybersecurity with offensive strategies and partnerships, and promoting AIoT as a key driver of sustainability by optimizing consumption and minimizing power usage have boosted its growth.
The crypto er is reaching its peak with the largest companies gradually shifting toward crypto investment. Recently. GameStop is reportedly considering investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This comes after CEO Ryan Cohen's recent social media update with him and Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), who is famous for large Bitcoin holdings. The news saw GameStop's stock rise by almost 8% in extended trading.
