While thousands of tech executives gathered this week in the cavernous halls of Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress (MWC), showcasing motorized cameras and ultra-thin folding screens that few will ever buy, Apple executed a far more consequential maneuver from the quiet of its California headquarters.
Apple is laying the groundwork for a new generation of wearable devices built around what it calls Visual Intelligence, signaling a deeper push into AI-driven hardware, according to Bloomberg. CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly highlighted the technology in earnings calls and internal meetings, suggesting it will anchor Apple's next major product category, following the Apple Watch and Vision Pro.
RISC-V gains traction in automotive and industrial markets despite ecosystem risks, while India's tech landscape sees heightened AI, semiconductor and smartphone activity—from Phison Electronics CEO Khein-seng Pua meeting Narendra Modi and Anthropic's trademark dispute, to Xiaomi's premium push, the launch of PRITVI-ACE by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, expanded deep tech support, and an arbitration case between Wingtech Technology and Luxshare Precision
Chinese smartphone vendors continue to expand global shipments, supported by competitive pricing, sustained research investment, and overseas growth.
