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China begins assembling its supercomputer in space
The Verge
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3m ago
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China has launched the initial 12 satellites of a planned 2,800-satellite AI supercomputer network, known as the "Three-Body Computing Constellation," by ADA Space. These satellites possess onboard AI processing capabilities, reducing reliance on terrestrial stations. They communicate via lasers and share significant data storage, aiming to achieve 1,000 peta operations per second. The project is expected to enhance data processing efficiency in space and reduce traditional satellite transmission limitations.
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Foxconn eyes major expansion in India: Plans to assemble Apple iPads at Tamil Nadu facility
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is considering assembling iPads in its facility in Tamil Nadu, India, expanding its operations from assembling iPhones. The move is seen as a show of confidence in India's supply chain for Apple products. Foxconn has already held discussions with the government and plans to double its production capacity in the next few years. Assembling iPads in India aligns with Apple's strategy to diversify its production away from China. The annual iPad shipments are projected to reach 49 million this year, according to Boyce Fan, VP of Research at TrendForce.
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Apple Begins Training Workers To Produce iPhone Pro Models In India
Inc42
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1y ago
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Apple assembled $14 billion worth of iPhones in India in FY24, accounting for 14% of its global iPhone production. Foxconn will start assembling the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in its Tamil Nadu factory shortly after the global launch. This marks the first time that Apple's premium Pro and Pro Max models will be assembled in India through its partnership with Foxconn.
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Foxconn iPadding up to assemble in India
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Foxconn is reportedly considering assembling Apple's iPad in India, expanding its operations beyond iPhone production. The Taiwanese contract manufacturer is said to be in discussions with the Indian government and may start assembling iPads at its facility in Tamil Nadu. This move aligns with Apple's diversification strategy away from China and aims to tap into the growing supply chain in India. Industry experts believe that iPad production in India is feasible since the necessary capabilities are similar to smartphone assembly. Foxconn may take advantage of India's production-linked incentives and potentially target the domestic market.
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Apple India produces $22 billion of iPhones in a shift from China
Economic Times
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4m ago
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Apple has accelerated its iPhone production in India, assembling $22 billion worth of devices in the year ending March, marking a 60% increase. This shift is part of Apple's strategy to diversify production away from China. Now, 20% of Apple’s iPhones are produced in India, predominantly by Foxconn and Tata Group. Exports to the U.S. have surged, supported by government incentives. Despite these changes, Apple’s reliance on China remains significant.
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Tatas’ Hosur plant starts assembling Apple’s iPhones
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Tata Electronics has begun assembling iPhones at its Hosur plant, aiming to become a key player in the smartphone supply chain, previously led by Taiwanese companies like Foxconn. This move complements Tata’s existing production of iPhone enclosures at Hosur. Expansion plans include increasing assembly lines, boosting employment, and enhancing India’s value addition in technology manufacturing. This aligns with Apple’s strategy to diversify its supply chain beyond China, strengthening its Indian operations.
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NVIDIA's Huang delivers 1st DGX H200 AI supercomputer to OpenAI
Times Now
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1y ago
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang personally delivered the company's first DGX H200 AI supercomputer to ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. In a photo, Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and its President Greg Brockman can be seen with the supercomputer. Huang signed the supercomputer with the words "to advance AI, computing, and humanity". NVIDIA also donated an AI supercomputer to OpenAI in 2016.
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IIT-Madras and ISRO collaborate to develop aerospace-quality IRIS Chip
Economic Times
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6m ago
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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have developed the IRIS semiconductor chip, marking a significant effort towards indigenizing space-grade semiconductors. Underpinned by the SHAKTI project, funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the chip is designed for use across IoT and strategic compute systems. The initiative demonstrates India's capability in designing, fabricating, and assembling high-performance semiconductors entirely domestically, emphasizing the country’s self-reliance in digital infrastructure.
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iPhone 17 parts land in Foxconn India factory
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Foxconn has begun importing components for assembling the upcoming iPhone 17 in India, likely for trial production. The trials will start this month, with mass production expected by August. Apple plans to make the iPhone 17 in both India and China from the outset, aiming to shift sourcing for the U.S. market entirely to India by 2026. The transition faces challenges, such as the exodus of Chinese engineers crucial for India’s manufacturing quality.
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Microsoft and OpenAI plan to build a $100 billion supercomputer to power artificial intelligence: report
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly collaborating on the development of a supercomputer called "Stargate" that could cost up to $100 billion. The supercomputer would be a key component of a larger plan to construct a series of high-performance computing installations over the next six years. Stargate is expected to launch in 2028 and would enable OpenAI to further advance its artificial intelligence capabilities. Microsoft's involvement in the project is contingent upon OpenAI's ability to enhance its AI technology. Challenges include sourcing server chips and securing sufficient power for the supercomputer. The exact location of Stargate is yet to be determined.
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Building Apple products has become a side hustle for China’s biggest EV maker
Livemint
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9m ago
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is responsible for assembling over 30% of Apple's iPads, according to industry executives and analysts. The company, which is Tesla's main competitor in the EV market, has a second business manufacturing electronics. BYD, along with iPhone assembler Luxshare, have become essential for Apple's supply chain in China, highlighting the difficulty of reducing Chinese manufacturing. Apple CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged the importance of the Chinese partners and their expertise, particularly in relation to tariff exemptions and diversifying suppliers.
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