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When you’re out shopping for seven-megawatt offshore wind turbines, you think Samsung—right? Not so fast. For decades, few brands carried the clout and innovation that Samsung did—yet when the AI wave hit, it was SK Hynix that surfed ahead.Memory Markets: From Monarch to MisstepSamsung long reigned supreme in DRAM and NAND memory—cornerstones of South Korea’s economy and Samsung’s profits. But Q1 2025 marked a turning point. SK Hynix surpassed Samsung for the first time ever, grabbing 36% of the global DRAM market versus Samsung’s 34%.The driving force? High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM)—the coffee-cup reservoir of AI training workloads. SK Hynix aggressively targeted…

The government has committed around Rs 62,900 crore, or 97%, of the Rs 65,000 crore fund earmarked as incentives for semiconductor production in the country, a top official said on Friday.While briefing on the Semicon India 2025 event, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said the funds left can accommodate only small projects.He said that under the Rs 76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission, Rs 65,000 crore was allocated for chip production, Rs 10,000 crore for the modernisation of the Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali and Rs 1,000 crore for the design-linked incentive scheme.”Out of this Rs 65,000 crore, I think we…

The countdown is over, and we are here!The second edition of DevSparks Hyderabad is today, August 23, at Le Meridien in Hyderabad, offering developers a day packed with deep dives on AI, innovative insights, and hands-on framework analyses, featuring some of the most forward-looking experts in India’s tech ecosystem.DevSparks at a glance: Agentic AI and RAGA key highlight for developers is the session on building agentic systems with Google Cloud, where Madhu Shekar, Customer CTO, Google Cloud, will introduce the open-source Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to simplify multi-agent architectures.Another standout session will focus on powering the…

Hello,A nearly $3.6 billion industry is grinding to a halt. Nazara Technologies-backed PokerBaazi’s parent company, Moonshine Technologies, has ceased offering real-money online gaming operations amidst the new online gaming bill, which has now become law. This follows Junglee Games, one of India’s biggest online rummy operators, shutting down its cash games and deposits as well. The industry isn’t out for the count just yet. NDTV Profit reported that some of the companies are preparing to challenge the sweeping ban in court. A writ petition could be filed in the Karnataka High Court as early as next week. The concerns regarding real money gaming are…

With over three billion users across 180+ countries, WhatsApp is far more than a personal messaging app. For businesses, it’s emerging as one of the most powerful customer experience (CX) and commerce platforms, enabling real-time, end-to-end customer journeys—from first contact to final transaction—all within a single conversation.The platform’s business functionality started with one-way notifications, i.e., providing delivery updates, appointment reminders, and confirmations. These messages were useful in cutting down call volumes and sharing timely updates. But that limited approach doesn’t live up to what customers expect today. People now want real-time answers, quick actions, and clear results on the platforms…

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 895 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets fair, climate change expo, wildlife conference, startup festival, Diwali rangoli, and jazz festival.One of the cultural attractions of Thiruvananthapuram is the Napier Museum, with exhibits showcasing Kerala’s rich cultural heritage along with other artefacts from across Asia. It is home to around 550 exhibits, including ivory carvings, wooden installations, bronze sculptures, and coins. The landmark brick building is named after Lord Napier, former Governor General of Madras. It has unique architecture and ornamentation, with Indian and…

The lab-grown meat and dairy sector, part of the broader cellular agriculture industry, is emerging as a transformative force in global food production. Instead of raising and slaughtering animals, these technologies cultivate animal cells or produce animal proteins through precision fermentation, offering ethical, sustainable, and resource-efficient alternatives to conventional livestock and fishing.In India, the sector is still in the nascent stage, but gathering momentum rapidly. A handful of startups are working on cultivated chicken, fish, and dairy proteins, supported by research collaborations with premier institutes like IITs, CSIR labs, and international partners. Growing consumer awareness about climate change, food safety,…

Avetron Ventures, founded by Priyanka Madnani, former founder and CEO of Terex Ventures, and Aakaashdeep, has closed its Rs 2000 crore fund, which will invest in startups aiming to go public within the next five years. The fund, which is structured as a multi-asset category III AIF in Gift City, has a consortium of limited partners (LPs) across the UAE, the USA, and Japan. These include family offices, institutional investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).Avetron will start deploying the capital from the new fund from November this year, with a minimum ticket size of $3 million per company. It will focus on growth-stage…

In his annual address in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that, despite “sweeping changes” in economic policy, a possible interest rate cut could come at the Fed’s next meeting in September.”With policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance,” Powell said.Related: A Big 4 Firm Is Cutting Back on Entry-Level Hiring, According to a Leaked ReportThe Fed has held rates between 4.25% and 4.5% since December 2024.EY-Parthenon Senior Economist Lydia Boussour told Entrepreneur in an email that the Fed’s focus is “shifting from…

Why does money feel like a completely different game for each person? For some, it’s an endless grind just to afford the basics, while others earn millions in their sleep, wealth that can last generations. The truth is, we are not all playing the same game. Wealth exists in levels, and most people don’t even realise which level they’re currently in. Some rise, some fall, and many stay stuck somewhere in between, depending on circumstances, opportunities, and mindset. This guide breaks down the seven levels of wealth in a way that’s relatable, globally relevant in 2025, and rooted in real-world…