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The crisis sweeping the global semiconductor industry is enormous. With the tech world totally dependent on chips, the problem has become fundamental, and worse, nobody knows when it will end . And India, which is trying to push itself into the forefront of the tech manufacturing, is also facing the pinch acutely. India, which is dependent on imports for all its chip needs, is now trying to address the problem holistically.  According to a report in the Times of India , the Indian government has sounded out top chip-making companies like the TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), Intel, AMD, Fujitsu and United Microelectronics Corp to try and set up manufacturing base in the country. The Times of India report claims that the whole plan is being coordinated from the highest echelons of the country --- the Prime Minister's Office. Sony and TSMC may team up to tackle global chip shortages Foxconn, Wistron and Dell in PLI scheme for IT hardware Indian govt is read...

In the wee hours of June 27, one of India’s most critical military installations, the high-security Air Force Station in Jammu, became victim of a ‘novel’ weaponised drone attack. The attack was first of its kind and is being seen as a precursor of things to come.  The June 27 twin drone attack was masterminded and executed by terrorists in the Shakargarh sector targeting Air traffic control, radar and parked helicopters. No longer seen as mere nuisance, weaponised drones have the ability to drop bombs, fire missiles and crash armed UAVs into the target. The Unmanned Aerial Systems ’ (UAS) market in the country is pegged at $866 million, and globally it’s estimated to be $21.47 billion. With double-quick alterations now possible on the drone structure, besides reinforced payload technology and shrinking of various elements, the threat level is huge and the task is challenging. The sheer number of the UAS, their different sizes, flight characteristics, capabilities, performance ...

Apple’s all-new MacBook Pros have been available for less than a week, so you may be surprised to hear that these impressive machines are already 10% off at certain retailers – an excellent deal ahead of Black Friday . This 10% saving can be found from either Amazon Australia or The Good Guys , and it includes the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) , both of which come equipped with Apple’s latest M1 Pro or M1 Max chips. We’ve spent some time with the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, and we’re confident it's the best laptop for creative professionals you can buy right now. The new silicon ensures you’ll get incredible performance, and thankfully it doesn’t come at the expense of battery life. If you want to snag one of these powerhouse laptops at 10% off, keep in mind that they’ll only be available at this price until this Wednesday, November 3. If you’re not sure which laptop is right for you, we’ve laid out the options below. Apple ...

Full-version software for APC magazine readers (for a limited time only) December 2021 - Issue 500 Please note that these exclusive downloads will only be available for a limited time, from 01/11/21 to 19/12/21 Ashampoo WinOptimizer 18  (Image credit: Ashampoo ) Ashampoo WinOptimizer 18 makes Windows PCs faster, cleaner and safer. The built-in cleaners are among the most popular features and safely remove web browsing traces, junk files and installation leftovers to free up valuable disk space. AntiSpy and Privacy Control put a muzzle on Windows telemetry broadcasts and protect your privacy. Three automatic modules reduce clutter, speed up Windows startup times and program launches and optimise gaming performance.  For better system performance and PC stability, WinOptimizer also fixes Registry errors, removes broken shortcuts and disables unnecessary background processes and Autostart entries. Several analysis tools that display detailed information about instal...

Click here for APC's exclusive full-version downloads In this milestone issue 500 of APC, we look back at the key moments in PC history, and how APC shared it with our readers. This feature includes perspectives of many people that have worked on APC over the years and is a fascinating journey through the ages of the PC. APC’s readers are our heartbeat, and we turn the spotlight on the community, sharing their passion for the PC, and how APC was there with them, sparking their enthusiasm. Our other major features in APC 500 celebrate the computer of the past – and future. We look back to the first computers of World War 2, all the way through to the latest supercomputers. In our second main feature we look to the future and reveal the key new techs coming to your PC soon to boost speed and usability. This is a very special issue of APC and is one not to be missed! Read APC and thousands more Aussie and international magazines on Readly | 1-month free trial,...

Apple’s dedicated virtual reality device is all but confirmed at this point. Unlike the company's upcoming Apple Glasses , the Apple VR headset will focus less on augmented reality and is expected to arrive slightly sooner. Codenamed N301, Apple's VR headset is likely to be a less-widespread product than its successor. Both products have allegedly been hit with multiple hurdles throughout their development, but the N301 will hopefully begin to recuperate costs while work on the company's AR glasses continues. For now, though, here’s everything we know about the Apple VR headset, as well as all the features we hope to see when it launches. Latest news We're expecting this device to be a high-spec, premium-level device that sounds as though it's going to launch at some point in 2022, according to the latest rumors . Cut to the chase What is it? A dedicated VR headset from Apple When will it release? Expected 2022, maybe later How much is it? Estimated ...

While the Samsung Galaxy S21 range was unveiled in early 2021, there's more to come: it seems certain that Samsung will follow the initial trio up with a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (or Galaxy S21 Fan Edition as it might be called) in the coming months. What makes us so certain is that Samsung itself has accidentally mentioned the phone by name – although on the other hand there have also been hints that the phone is in danger of being canceled. It didn't show up at the Samsung Unpacked October 2021 event, and we're still waiting for it to break cover. Most of the smart money now seems to be on it making an appearance at some point during January 2022. The Galaxy S21 FE would be a cheaper, lower end alternative to the S21, much as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is to the Samsung Galaxy S20 . However, the reduction in cost and specs are both likely to be minimal, with the S21 Fan Edition still likely to be fairly high-end – and priced accordingly. The news and rumors a...