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The console market isn’t behaving the way it used to. Instead of getting cheaper over time, the Sony PlayStation 5 is seeing price increases years after launch —a trend that would have been unthinkable in previous console generations. For buyers in India, this creates a very real dilemma: Should you still buy a new PS5, or is it smarter to go refurbished or used? Let’s break it down without hype. 📈 Why PS5 Prices Are Increasing Sony has already adjusted PS5 pricing multiple times, and recent signals suggest that upward pressure isn’t going away. What’s driving this? Rising semiconductor and memory costs Currency fluctuations affecting import pricing Strong demand even late into the console lifecycle Unlike older consoles, the PS5 hasn’t followed the usual “price drop over time” pattern. Instead, it’s behaving more like a premium electronics product with sustained demand . 💰 The Current Price Reality (India) Category Typical Price Range New PS5 Slim D...

The gaming technology industry is undergoing one of its most significant transitions since the shift from fixed-function pipelines to programmable shaders. In 2026, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a foundational component of gaming hardware, graphics APIs, and development pipelines. From Microsoft integrating machine learning directly into DirectX, to NVIDIA expanding AI-powered rendering techniques, and console manufacturers experimenting with AI-driven gameplay assistance, the gaming ecosystem is evolving far beyond traditional rasterization performance. For PC gamers and enthusiasts, the implications are massive: future performance gains may come less from raw silicon power and more from AI-assisted rendering, frame generation, and intelligent game systems. DirectX Is Entering the AI Era At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft revealed that the DirectX graphics API is evolving to support machine learning workloads directly within the graphics pipeline...

I recently came across a news report that the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide menstrual leave policy, noting that such a mandate could negatively affect women’s careers. I believe this concern is valid. Even if such policies are well intentioned, employers may view them as an additional cost. In practice, this could unintentionally reduce opportunities for women in hiring or career advancement. Workplace realities do not always align with policy intentions. At the same time, the underlying issue remains important. Many women genuinely need flexibility or leave during menstruation. The challenge, therefore, is finding a solution that addresses this need without creating incentives for workplace bias . To explore this further, I had a discussion with ChatGPT about whether there could be a more balanced approach. The goal was to think about solutions that support women’s health while minimizing unintended consequences in the workplace. Interesti...

The semiconductor industry is cyclical. But what we’re seeing now isn’t just another routine downturn or recovery. A tightening supply of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and advanced DRAM is starting to ripple through the entire tech ecosystem — and GPUs are at the center of it. This isn’t just about gamers. It affects AI, data centers, laptops, smartphones, and even automotive systems. Why Memory Matters More Than Ever Modern computing performance is no longer limited by raw compute alone. It’s limited by data movement . High-performance GPUs — especially those built for AI workloads — depend heavily on high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Without enough memory bandwidth: AI training slows dramatically Large models can’t fit in memory Inference performance drops Data centers become inefficient Compute without memory is like a sports car stuck in traffic. What’s Causing the Shortage? 1. AI Is Consuming Everything Companies like NVIDIA and AMD, along with hyperscale...

The global artificial intelligence race is no longer just about innovation — it is about infrastructure, capital, talent, and regulation. The United States and China currently dominate the AI landscape. However, India is rapidly positioning itself as a serious contender. Following the India AI Impact Summit 2026, it is clear that India is not merely adopting AI technologies — it is building the foundations to compete at a global level. The AI Power Hierarchy in 2026 Today, the AI ecosystem is broadly structured as follows: United States: Dominates frontier AI research, large language models, and private-sector innovation. China: Leads in state-backed AI deployment, surveillance systems, and manufacturing integration. India: Emerging as a scalable, infrastructure-driven, and inclusive AI economy. India’s strategy differs significantly from both superpowers. Infrastructure: The Compute Power Race United States The US controls the majority of advanced AI co...

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s digital transformation journey. Hosted in New Delhi, the summit brought together policymakers, global technology leaders, AI researchers, startup founders, and enterprise executives to chart India’s long-term artificial intelligence strategy. More than just a technology event, the summit signaled India’s ambition to become a global AI powerhouse — combining infrastructure, innovation, regulation, and inclusive growth. India’s Strategic AI Vision At the heart of the summit was a clear national objective: position India as a global hub for responsible, scalable, and inclusive AI development. The government emphasized three strategic pillars: Infrastructure at scale – expanding high-performance compute and data capacity Responsible AI governance – building ethical and transparent frameworks Inclusive deployment – applying AI across public and private sectors This aligns with India...

If your internet feels slow even though you are paying for high-speed broadband, your router might be the real problem. In 2026, upgrading to a modern Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E router is one of the smartest tech investments you can make. With smart TVs, phones, laptops, gaming consoles, smart lights, and security cameras all competing for bandwidth, older routers simply cannot handle modern network demands efficiently. Why Your Old Router Is Slowing You Down Most routers older than 4–5 years run on outdated Wi-Fi standards. They struggle with: Multiple connected devices High-definition streaming Online gaming latency Video conferencing stability Security vulnerabilities Even if your internet plan offers 300 Mbps or more, an outdated router may prevent you from reaching those speeds. What Makes Wi-Fi 6 and 6E Better? 1. Faster Speeds Wi-Fi 6 delivers higher throughput and improved efficiency, especially in busy households. 2. Better Performance with Multip...

You see it everywhere: on your phone, your laptop, and your smart fridge. Wi-Fi . It's the invisible force that connects our world, but beneath the simple "Wi-Fi" logo is a complex, constantly evolving technology governed by the IEEE 802.11 standards. From the slow, clunky days of 802.11b to the bleeding-edge performance of Wi-Fi 7, let's explore this incredible evolution and the key innovations that keep our data flowing faster than ever. The Evolution of Speed: From Alpha to Ax For years, consumers had to learn confusing technical names like 802.11g or 802.11n. To make things easier, the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced simplified, generational names (Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, etc.), but the underlying technical standard remains the same: IEEE 802.11 followed by a letter suffix. The Pioneers (Pre-Generation) Standard Wi-Fi Name Ratified Frequency Band Max Theoretical Speed Key Innovation 802.11b Wi-Fi 1 1999 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps The first widely adopted standard. Made wireless connecti...

  Finally the day has come to share my complete gaming build. It has been a long journey due to the delay in getting the latest parts. I started buying the parts from August and finally managed to get everything by mid-December. The components that really tested my patience were the AMD Zen 3 processor and the Nvidia RTX 3000 series graphics card with the latter being really difficult to get. Getting the Nvidia Founders Edition graphics card in India is really difficult as the only official seller is RPTech India. I had to wait for more than a month to finally get the order form from them. But after placing the order, they were really quick in getting it delivered. With everything installed and setup, it has been around a month that I have been using my gaming computer. My overall experience with this PC is great. Everything works really smooth. I have no issues in any games that I have played till now. This is my first gaming PC so that could be the reason why I am finding it to ...

Storage storage and more storage! No matter how much storage we have it is never going to be sufficient. This is especially true when we have a lot of games and videos stored in our PCs. The use of online streaming platforms and improved availability of good internet speeds have greatly reduced the need to store videos offline but games keep on increasing in size. The recent games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla requires more than 50 GB of storage space whereas Cyberpunk 2077 needs more than 70 GB. Having said that, to make our PC work great does not need huge amounts of storage. We can have our system running great even with a 128 GB storage space. Windows 10 requires around 32 GB of storage space which leaves us with more than 90 GB of free space. Of course, some storage space will be used for other applications like web browser and document editing software. But we will still have at least 65-75 GB of free storage space. For photos and videos we can make use of external drives w...

When it comes to power supplies (PSU - power supply unit), it is one of the most overlooked PC components but is one of the important parts of a build. If you check on Amazon or any other site, you will be able to find power supplies ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 30,000 or more. I know it is tempting to go for the cheap ones and save money for other parts but don't fall for the cheap ones. They are usually of poor quality and may damage your expensive components due to fluctuations. Look for the certifications. You will find something like 80+ certified label. These labels indicate the efficiency of power supply at different loads. There are different levels of these certifications like bronze, silver, gold, platinum and titanium. You can read more about it on Wikipedia . I would recommend going for at least a bronze certified power supply. Although it might not guarantee excellent quality but the certification does ensure that it has met some criteria to fulfil the certification. Y...

When looking for PC cabinets, there are a lot of options for different budget segments to choose from. But which one is for you depends on what kind of system you are building, the kind of looks you prefer and the price point you are targeting. Since I am looking to build a gaming system, the most important thing for me would be the case airflow. It is always great to have a good airflow for any kind of system but is very important in heavy workloads such as gaming, content creation, etc. Then comes the build quality which is also important but depends heavily on how much you are willing to spend on it. There a lot of cases which provide great looks and pricing but not all provide a great build quality. There are some cases which have a great build quality but looks old school. So you have to choose the one which has the perfect balance based on your taste. Then comes the aesthetics which is not that important but for a gaming rig anyone would prefer a good looking component. I would ...