US Navy Keeps Strait of Hormuz Open as Oil Traffic Continues

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Shares Pixel 11 Photos to Mark World Photography Day

Google CEO Sundar Pichai celebrated World Photography Day by sharing a set of images captured using the new Pixel 11 smartphone. The photos were intended to highlight the advanced camera capabilities and software features built into the device. The Pixel 11 series is powered by Gemini Intelligence and comes equipped with a 48MP main camera alongside an ultrawide lens. It also includes tools such as Instant Night Sight, which enhance performance in low-light conditions.

AI Chip Startup Etched Hits $21B Valuation, Poaches Nvidia Engineers

Etched, a chip startup co-founded by three entrepreneurs at age 24, is now recruiting top engineering talent from Nvidia. The company has begun shipping its AI chips and has already secured notable customer orders. Investment firm Jane Street has become Etched's first major customer, marking a significant commercial milestone. The startup's valuation has surged to $21 billion following substantial funding, cementing its position in the competitive AI hardware market.

US Army tests South Korea's K9 Howitzer as India also modernizes its artillery fleet

The US Army is evaluating South Korea's K9 Mobile Howitzer as a potential replacement for its aging towed artillery systems, including the M777. This development coincides with India's own artillery modernization drive under its rationalization plan. India is pursuing a dual approach by developing indigenous artillery systems while also integrating local content into foreign designs. Both countries are prioritizing greater battlefield mobility and extended firing range in their next-generation artillery requirements. The parallel shifts highlight a broader global trend toward modernizing artillery capabilities to meet the demands of future warfare.

'Illiterate govt': Kejriwal takes aim at Centre over E20 fuel policy, sugar prices