Future Tech
Combined AI-related capital commitments among the world's largest technology companies are approaching $1.5 trillion, spanning chips, data centres and long-term power agreements, as the global AI infrastructure build-out accelerates.
Nisha Omkumar
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Indian startups building in 'physical AI' — robotics and real-world-data systems that extend artificial intelligence beyond software into physical environments — have attracted $155 million in funding in 2026.
Reports of camera-equipped AirPods suggest Apple is preparing AI-enabled wearables that can visually perceive their surroundings, extending the company's push into ambient, contextual computing.
Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony.ai is lining up thousands of robotaxis for international markets, intensifying global competition in commercial self-driving transportation.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to open a new manufacturing plant in Houston, underscoring the technology giant's continued investment in expanding its domestic American manufacturing footprint.
Cisco shares fell 8% even after the networking giant reported earnings that beat analyst expectations and issued stronger-than-expected forward guidance, illustrating the elevated bar public markets now set for established technology companies.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to open a new manufacturing plant in Houston, underscoring the technology giant's continued investment in expanding its domestic American manufacturing footprint.
Reddit shares surged after the social media platform was confirmed for inclusion in the S&P 500 index, marking a significant milestone in the company's post-IPO trajectory and its acceptance among America's largest publicly traded companies.
Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah has reported a 24 percent year-on-year rise in operating revenue for the first quarter of FY27, alongside a roughly 30 percent narrowing of its net loss, as India's edtech sector shows signs of a disciplined, profitability-focused recovery.