🔥Detailed Tech Update – 20 September 2025 🚀

Good morning!

Today’s tech headlines feature big moves in chip design, global cloud-AI partnerships, youth innovation, and how states are framing technology’s role in jobs and society. Whether it’s startups, government strategy, or consumer devices—these are the developments worth watching.

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Key Tech & Innovation Stories

1. Renesas Designs 3 nm Automotive Chips in India
   Renesas Electronics has taped out 3-nanometre chips designed by its Noida and Bangalore teams for use in automotive applications. These sample chips are already with partners; no commercial launch date has been fixed yet. The move marks a major milestone, making Renesas the first in India to design at this cutting-edge node. 

2. Oracle & Meta in Talks for AI Cloud-Deal Worth ~$20 Billion
   Oracle is negotiating a multi-year cloud computing deal with Meta valued at about US$20 billion. The agreement would deepen Meta’s ability to train and deploy AI models, leveraging Oracle’s cloud infrastructure in addition to its other providers. 

3. Nvidia Takes $5 Billion Stake in Intel
   In a surprising partnership, Nvidia has invested $5 billion in Intel, becoming one of its biggest shareholders. This comes after years of Intel trying to modernize, and follows the U.S. government facilitating a major stake in Intel. Nvidia’s move has already sent Intel’s stock up sharply. 

4. Huawei Plans Major Chip & AI Compute Strategy to Rival Nvidia
   At its Connect conference in Shanghai, Huawei outlined roadmaps for its Ascend AI chips and Kunpeng server processors. It’s aiming for annual increases in computing power, proprietary high-bandwidth memory, and “supernode” AI clusters (Atlas 950, Atlas 960, etc.) to compete more directly with global leaders like Nvidia.

5. Apple Considering Foldable iPhones Made in India
   Apple is reportedly exploring manufacturing its upcoming foldable iPhone models in India (after a pilot run in Taiwan). The plan aligns with Apple’s goal of increasing shipments by about 10 % in 2026 and reducing dependency on Chinese manufacturing amid geopolitical tensions. 

6. Samsung’s “Solve for Tomorrow 2025” Names 20 Finalist Teams
   The youth innovation challenge by Samsung India has revealed the top 20 finalist teams. The competition pushes for tech-based solutions to social challenges, drawing talent from across 12 states, including rural and Tier-2/3 areas. 

7. Google Picks 20 AI Startups for Indian Accelerator Programme
   Google has selected 20 Indian AI startups to be part of its accelerator programme. The aim is to provide mentorship, resources, and tech support to promising projects working in AI innovation. 

8. States Push Youth Towards AI, Tech for Jobs
   In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed youth during the “Seva Pakhwada” event, urging them to adopt AI and digital technologies. He emphasized that technology does not replace jobs, but creates new opportunities, especially in sectors like agriculture, education, and health. 

9. Big E-Commerce / Quick Commerce Sales with Tech Discounts
   The “Quick India Movement Sale” by Instamart began September 19, offering very steep discounts (up to 90%) on over 50,000 products, including gadgets from brands like OnePlus, Lenovo, ASUS, realme, etc. Delivery is promised rapidly, often in 10 minutes. 

10. India’s AI Access for Global South & Policy Focus Ahead of Summit
    Ahead of the upcoming New Delhi AI Impact Summit, India has declared its intent to push for equal, nondiscriminatory AI access for Global South countries. This effort reflects a growing concern that the benefits of AI development should be globally shared, not concentrated only in wealthy nations.