Voices from the Valley: The AI economy's next trillion

The second edition of the Voices from the Valley Mixer explored how artificial intelligence reshapes global markets. John Chambers said, "The speed of innovation has never been faster." He noted that demand for data centres is high. While many startups will fail, he believes the structural shift is very real.

Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday, July 17, 2026, to become the world’s most valuable company. Apple reached a $4.88 trillion valuation as investors reassessed AI trends. Toni Meadows said, "Apple is better positioned to monetize AI via services, ecosystem lock-in, and hardware upgrades." This shift shows changing confidence in earnings.

AI won't diminish IT services, will instead make it more vital: Anand Mahindra at Tech Mahindra AGM

Tech Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Friday that AI will not replace India's IT services industry. Speaking at the company's annual general meeting, he said the sector's role will "not diminish" but become more important. He urged India to build sovereign AI capabilities and focus on trusted enterprise deployment.

HCLTech sets up AI centre in GIFT City, joins hands with IIT Gandhinagar

HCLTech launched a Global Technology Center in GIFT City to develop AI solutions for financial clients. The company signed agreements with IIT Gandhinagar and Gujarat Technological University to build talent. CEO C Vijayakumar said, "GIFT City offers world-class infrastructure, and we are pleased to establish our presence in the state."

Government making all efforts for early release of AI-171 crash report: Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government is working to release the AI-171 crash report soon. The June 12, 2025, crash in Ahmedabad killed 260 people. Naidu said, "rushing the process could lead us away from the truth." The AAIB expects the draft report by October this year.

Apple's OLED iPad mini could arrive this October, kicking off a major iPad overhaul

Apple plans to release a revised iPad mini with an OLED display this October. Mark Gurman said this is the biggest overhaul of the iPad lineup in half a decade. While the standard iPad gets a processor upgrade later, many users look forward to these new screens arriving this fall.

Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape -- and starts blocking them

Patreon started blocking AI bots from scraping creator content on Thursday. The company now uses Cloudflare tools to stop bots that train AI models without permission. Patreon product chief Drew Rowny said, "Creators deserve a meaningful say in how their work is used by AI companies." Many bots got blocked.

This Lenovo laptop is the first to use inkjet-printed OLED, a technology that could make OLED screens cheaper

Lenovo launched the R9000P laptop in China, becoming the first device to use inkjet-printed OLED screen technology. This new method aims to make displays cheaper and more efficient. The laptop costs around $1,300 and features a 240Hz refresh rate. Many hope this tech will soon make OLED screens more common.

Which MSI Laptop Is Built for You?

MSI offers a gaming laptop for every user, from college students to competitive esports players. The brand launched multiple series, including the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic. These machines use Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA RTX 50 Series graphics to help people with gaming and content creation.

No product? No problem. This Disrupt 2026 session shows how to get pre-seed funding with conviction, storytelling

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a session on getting pre-seed funding without a product. The event takes place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15. Experts like Sandhya Venkatachalam and Puneet Agarwal will share tips on how founders can secure investment by using strong storytelling and clear conviction.

Remarkable's new Paper Pure is good. That's why I wrote this review on it.

The new $399 reMarkable Paper Pure tablet is the successor to the reMarkable 2. It features a 10.3-inch monochrome display designed to help writers avoid distractions. The company improved handwriting search and added calendar syncing. Users can now convert notes and share them with one tap to their email.

Google is making it easier to share your contact info on Android.

Google is making it easier to share your contact info on Android. The Google Contacts app started rolling out a new “Your info” card for users. This feature shows your image, phone number, and email address. You can now tap the card to share these details with any of your contacts.