Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Semiconductor manufacturer Analog Devices has agreed to acquire low-power AI processor developer Alif Semiconductor for $1.35 billion in upfront cash. The acquisition aims to combine Alif's digital edge processing with Analog's sensing and power capabilities to advance real-time "Physical Intelligence" systems.
Semiconductor giant Nvidia has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.93 billion. The strategic acquisition extends Nvidia's footprint from chip hardware into the core ecosystem where AI developers build and host software models.
A US federal judge has rejected the Department of Justice's request to force Google to sell its AdX online ad exchange, dealing a blow to government antitrust efforts to break up Big Tech.
GE Aerospace has agreed to acquire Consolidated Precision Products from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners for $11.75 billion, expanding its internal manufacturing capacity for critical aviation and defense components.
Ride-hailing giant Uber and AI startup Wayve have introduced supervised autonomous robotaxi rides across London, using electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
Broadcom has raised its fiscal 2027 AI semiconductor revenue target to $115 billion following an 86% jump in quarterly revenue driven by hyperscaler demand for custom AI chips.
Smart payment provider Ingenico has overhauled its C-suite, appointing new Chief Product, Technology, Revenue, and Customer Excellence Officers. The leadership expansion follows a €150 million capital reset led by PIMCO to fund platform innovation.
South Korean tech and gaming enterprise Krafton has announced a fresh $250 million investment in India, taking its total direct commitment in the country to $500 million. Following a high-level meeting between Krafton Chairman Byung Gyu Chang and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the company confirmed plans to back local deep tech, robotics, and artificial intelligence startups over the next three to four years.
Semiconductor equipment manufacturers SUSS MicroTec and Manz Asia announced a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation inkjet solutions for microchip packaging.
IT services provider Hexaware Technologies has appointed Vivek Jetley as its CEO Designate, effective October 28, 2026. He will succeed Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan, who steps down after leading the firm for 12 years.
Microsoft announced a major financial reorganization, reducing its business segments from three to two: 'Agents and Infra' and 'Devices and Consumer'. The tech giant also disclosed standalone quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud unit for the first time, reaching $29.4 billion in the latest quarter.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced at a CEO roundtable that India's expanding digital economy could attract over $200 billion in data centre investments. The government pledged to streamline land allocations, power access, and regulatory approvals to accelerate infrastructure development.
Chip giant Qualcomm and ASUS have joined forces to deploy edge-based AI assistants across community pharmacies in Taiwan. The program runs local 20-billion-parameter AI models directly on AI PCs to identify drug interaction risks and boost medication safety.
A U.S. federal judge has rejected a Department of Justice request to force Alphabet Inc. to break up and sell off its advertising exchange business. The decision opts for behavioral fixes rather than a forced sale despite earlier rulings on illegal market dominance.
The Ministry of Defence has overhauled India's Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure and Open General Export Licence framework. The policy changes eliminate unnecessary consultations and extend licence validity to accelerate global market access for tech businesses.
The European Central Bank has warned that massive euro bond sales by US tech giants to fund AI data centers could push up borrowing costs for European businesses and governments.
Microsoft has announced a major restructuring of its financial reporting into two main segments, while revealing it will publish dollar revenue for its Azure cloud unit every quarter.
Bengaluru-headquartered payments technology giant Juspay has launched Breeze Universal, a pilot commerce platform enabling shoppers to discover, compare, and buy products within AI conversations on tools like ChatGPT and Claude.