At COMPUTEX 2025, ASUS showcased its comprehensive AI infrastructure solutions, targeting the computing needs of data centers, edge computing, and a wide range of intelligent applications. With a robust product portfolio, ASUS brings to life the NVIDIA AI Factory vision, illustrating how AI will be deeply embedded into enterprise IT infrastructure. This evolution continues to drive forward applications and services that shape the future of AI and high-performance computing

Linxens, a global leader in component-based solutions for authentication and traceability, and Dracula Technologies, a pioneer in ambient light energy harvesting, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop next-generation autonomous IoT solutions for traceability and smart labelling applications. This collaboration paves the way for smarter and more sustainable connected devices

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City driving requires a car that's small, agile, versatile, and loaded with the basics to simplify the daily grind. Meet the Hyundai Exter - a micro-SUV that is prompting some serious hype in all the right ways! Targeted at urban drivers, the Exter is a versatile, safe and tech-rich offering that seems perfectly suited to city dwellers.Perfectly Sized for Urban StreetsLet's start with its size. The Hyundai Exter is small enough to weave through traffic and fit into tight parking spots, yet spacious enough to keep occupants comfortable during long commutes.Hyundai Exter specificationsDimensionMeasurement (mm)Overall Length3815Overall Width1710Overall Height1631Wheelbase2450Source: CompanyThese dimensions make it an ideal city car - compact enough to squeeze through narrow lanes, yet with a generous wheelbase that offers good cabin space and stability.Engine Options That Suit Every Urban NeedOne of Exter's strongest suits is its range of powertrain options. Whether you're looking for traditional petrol or a greener, cost-saving CNG variant, Hyundai gives you four practical choices:Hyundai Exter engine specificationsEngine TypeFuel TypeTransmission1.2 l Kappa Petrol MTPetrol5-speed Manual1.2 l Kappa Petrol AMTPetrolSmart Auto AMT1.2 l Bi-fuel Kappa Petrol with Hy-CNG MTPetrol + CNG5-speed ManualSource: CompanyThe automatic (AMT) variant is a blessing in city traffic, where stop-and-go situations can make manual driving a chore. Meanwhile, the bi-fuel CNG options cater to the cost-conscious without compromising performance.Built for City ComfortWhile the Exter is modest in size, it doesn't skimp on comfort. From entry-level models to higher trims, it delivers essential urban creature comforts:*Smart Electric Sunroof: A welcome addition that makes city driving more enjoyable, especially during winter or in scenic neighbourhoods.*Push Button Start/Stop: No more fumbling with keys - just step in and go.*Wireless Phone Charging: Keeps your smartphone topped up without messy cables.*Power Windows: Available for all four doors, adding convenience for passengers, too.*8-inch HD Infotainment System: With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, staying connected on the move has never been easier.All of this is wrapped in a smartly designed cabin with thoughtful features like a passenger vanity mirror, front fast USB-C charger, and steering-mounted controls for audio and Bluetooth.Safety First, AlwaysCity driving isn't without its hazards - tight junctions, busy crossroads, and unpredictable traffic demand a vehicle that's as focused on safety as it is on style. The Hyundai Exter doesn't disappoint:*6 Airbags: Driver, passenger, side, and curtain airbags ensure full occupant protection.*ABS with EBD: Keeps the car stable under sudden braking.*Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Great for slippery or uneven roads within city limits.*Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock: Ensures added safety once the car gets moving.*3-point seat belts for all seats: Including rear passengers - a rare attention to detail in this segment.These features are often found in premium SUVs, yet Hyundai has brought them to the micro-SUV category.Designed to Be SeenJust because you're driving a compact vehicle doesn't mean you should go unnoticed. The Exter's bold styling helps it stand out in city traffic:*Bi-function Projector Headlamps: Offer better visibility at night.*LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) and LED Taillamps: Enhance visibility while adding a stylish signature.*LED Turn Indicators on Outside Mirrors: A detail you'll appreciate during city manoeuvres.*Black-Out A, B Pillars and Window Line: Creates a seamless, sporty look.*Front & Rear Mudguards: Protect the body from everyday splash and grime.The overall design feels mature, sporty, and modern - ideal for young professionals, couples, and even small families.Suspension and Ride QualityCity roads can be anything but smooth, and this is where Hyundai's suspension tuning shines:Hyundai Exter suspension specificationsSuspension TypeSetupFront SuspensionMcPherson StrutRear SuspensionCoupled Torsion Beam AxleSource: CompanyTogether, they provide a comfortable ride even over potholes and poorly surfaced roads - exactly what city dwellers need.Small Car, Big TechHyundai's Bluelink connectivity suite injects an extra dose of smart convenience into the Exter, offering over-the-air (OTA) updates for maps and infotainment. Location tracking, remote engine start (in case of select models), and vehicle health monitoring can all be accessed from your phone.Fuel Efficiency and PracticalityExter holds 37 litres of juice, so you won't need to refuel that often. CNG versions provide great savings for those who do a lot of driving. Whether doing school runs, office hops, or weekend errands, this micro-SUV is engineered to make your life simpler.Final ThoughtsIn a city environment where convenience, safety, efficiency, and modern features matter the most, the Hyundai Exter checks all the right boxes. It's got the footprint of a hatchback but the road presence and features of a much larger SUV. From its peppy yet frugal engines to its sunroof, six airbags, and connected tech, this is a car that's genuinely made for the rhythm and chaos of urban India.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the electronic system design methodology. In early June, Graser hosted its annual flagship user event, Graser TECHTALKS 2025. Under the theme "Smart Tri-Fusion: AI Connected Design-Analysis-Manufacturing," Graser brought together experts from upstream and downstream industry partners, as well as internal specialists, to discuss the use of electronic design automation (EDA) tools alongside AI to boost design efficiency and quality. They provided insights on market trends and practical case studies to hundreds of attendees.Lillian Pan, General Manager of Graser, underscored at the conference's inauguration that the company has been engaged in the electronics sector for over three decades, dedicated to collaborating with partners to deliver innovative and cost-effective design solutions. Graser is proud to be one of Cadence Design Systems' most valued channel partners, having earned multiple Cadence Channel Partner of the Year awards over the years. In the future, Graser will continue to serve as a "technology connection" and lead the industry into a new era of intelligent design.Cadence presents intelligent PCB design frameworkMichael Jackson, corporate VP and GM of the system design and analysis group at Cadence, delivered the opening keynote of the conference. He discussed the use of advanced tools, AI, In-Design Analysis (IDA), and GPU-accelerated computational assistance to construct superior electronic products at a faster pace.Jackson stated that Cadence offers a three-layer electronic system design and analysis platform that is extensively utilized in PCB design, system packaging, and multi-physics simulation analysis. The system design layer, which is represented by tools such as OrCAD and Allegro, is at the top of the platform. The system analysis layer, which is at the bottom, utilizes multi-physics simulation analysis tools such as Optimality, Voltus, Clarity, Sigrity, Celsius, and others to address a variety of intricate issues in electronic and electromechanical systems.In-Design Analysis, which is situated between design and analysis, enables designers to initiate simulation analysis tools directly in the design interface and provide immediate feedback on the results, thereby enhancing design efficiency and accuracy.By integrating three distinct AI technologies into this platform, Cadence offers more efficient and comprehensive solutions for the design, analysis, and development of electronic systems. Optimization AI prioritizes cost-effectiveness, performance, and efficiency in order to identify the optimal solution. Jackson noted that Cadence's X AI platform significantly streamlines the PCB layout process by utilizing optimization AI. In fact, X AI has the ability to reduce the time required to complete a circuit board layout assignment that had previously required several days to be completed manually to a mere few minutes.Generative AI allows designers to engage with design tools in natural language, generate Skill codes, and query design parameters, thereby reducing entry barriers and increasing productivity. Jackson described a future scenario in which designers can issue high-level goals, such as cost constraints and lifespan requirements, and Agentic AI will automatically search for feasible solutions, optimize designs, and even produce multiple layout versions to achieve truly autonomous design in the context of agentic AI applications.Jackson specifically referenced the Cadence Millennium M2000, a new generation supercomputer featuring NVIDIA Blackwell systems, in relation to GPU acceleration. This platform has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of the electronic design process by increasing simulation efficiency by dozens of times.Robust computing powers electronic design, accelerating Edge AI applications and AICharlie Shih, Product Engineering Group Director at Cadence, delivered additional keynote presentations at Graser TECHTALKS. His address was titled "High Computing Power Drives New Changes in Electronic Design and Optimization." He detailed how Cadence's Clarity 3D Solver integrates with tools like Allegro and Microwave Office to enable In-Design Analysis, significantly shorten development cycles, and assist design teams in accurately simulating complex structures such as packages, PCBs, and antennas by combining advanced algorithms with massively parallel computing.Furthermore, Magic Pao, Associate VP at Advantech, a prominent industrial computer maker, shared insights on the evolution and future of edge AI applications. Magic indicated that the expense of AI inference has decreased markedly by 99.7% over the past two years. Coupled with improved computing platform performance and increased privacy protection requirements, 2025 will be a critical starting point for the explosion of Edge AI applications.Advantech focuses on five core areas: smart manufacturing, cities, transportation, and healthcare. It has extensively sketched out relevant solutions, including hardware modules, computing platforms, simulation and middleware software, and plans to deliver a higher computing platform to handle more advanced AI inference and robot control applications.Ansforce CEO Jefferey Chiu delivered a speech titled "Generative Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming New Industrial Trends". He explained the technical principles, application scenarios, and development limits of generative AI to the audience in simple and amusing terms. He also examined the impact and possible commercial prospects brought about by related new applications in other industries, which provided a fitting conclusion to the morning session of Graser TECHTALKS.Design and simulation engines work together to speed up developmentThe Graser TECHTALKS afternoon session provided a comprehensive demonstration of Graser's deep integration and intelligent upgrade solutions from two perspectives: design to manufacturing, and software platform to simulation verification. It also extended an invitation to industry partners to share successful application cases."Intelligent PCB Design" explored essential tools and application methodologies, including the key features of the recent Allegro/OrCAD X 24.1 upgrade and how Allegro X System Capture integrates circuit design and layout review to improve overall development efficiency. Graser also unveiled the GIMS system, which includes parts auditing, automatic parts selection, version control, and BOM management to assist the team in streamlining complexity.Additionally, Graser underscored the efficient DFM process of CAMPro and the proprietary techniques of GraserWARE in collaboration with Allegro to expedite PCB design. Eastek Technology demonstrated its ezPlan tool, which optimizes the PCB Panelization and Stackup Selection for Manufacturing flow, and Graser extended an invitation to MSI to clarify the use of the Graser New CM Import tool to simplify the layout process.The "Multi-physics Simulation Analysis" examined the signal and power integrity challenges in high-speed design, demonstrating the efficacy of the simulation technology and its implementation. The Graser team initially conducted a functional analysis of the Sigrity 2024.1 Hotfix and specifically presented the Graser Sigrity Scheduler and Graser Stackup Exchanger within its premier proprietary solution, GraserWARE MSAPack.The Graser Sigrity Scheduler is capable of autonomously scheduling and executing Sigrity's SI/PI simulation tasks, while the Graser Stackup Exchanger can synchronize layered structure information across platforms to ensure that design data is highly consistent across multiple departments and tools.MPS was invited to demonstrate how to use the network analyzer with OptimizePI for PDN impedance simulation and experimental verification, ensuring the voltage stability of the AI chip. AUO presented its recent advancements in optical interconnect packaging design and reviewed the outcomes of its partnership with Cadence to enhance the optical communication driver design procedure. Compal Computer unveiled its internally developed Zero Touch simulation technology, significantly enhancing R&D efficiency and traceability via a fully automated process.Ultimately, Cadence showcased the Celsius Studio multi-physics integrated thermal simulation platform, highlighting the effective mastery of thermal management through actual applications. Graser effectively showcased the successful outcomes of synergizing partner resources to drive intelligent integration across electronic design ecosystem through case sharing and technical exchanges.The recently held 2025 Graser TECHTALKS, themed Smart Tri-Fusion: Smart Connected Design-Analysis-Manufacturing, highlights the use of EDA tools and AI to boost design efficiency and quality. Credit: Graser

Getting your first vehicle is a big deal. It represents a milestone, independence, and especially the first steps to transition to adult life. As a first-time car buyer in India, finding a model that offers a perfect mix of affordability, styling, comfort, safety, and performance is important.Enter the Tata Punch, a micro-SUV that appears tailor-made for first-time consumers. It looks good, is feature-rich, and is the right size. Being from the Tata stable, the Punch stands out, quite literally, as a great car for people who have never owned a car before.Compact Yet CommandingSo, let's start with its proportions. Out on the road, the Tata Punch is a compact car at 3827 mm long, 1742 mm wide, and 1615 mm high. The high-riding position, made more effective by a momentous presence on the road lent by a ground clearance of 187 mm, offers riders a better view of the road. It is absolutely reassuring for newbies who are negotiating their way through mindless city traffic.To lend it the SUV character, the car also features some design elements such as R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels, roof rails, and blacked-out A-pillars. Even small details such as the shark fin antenna and LED DRLs add value to the premium look and feel. It is stylish, yes  - but not flashy.Choice of PowertrainsUnder the hood, the Punch offers two powertrain options - 1.2L Revotron Petrol and 1.2L Revotron CNG. The petrol variant is peppy enough for city drives and weekend getaways, while the CNG version appeals to those who want to save on running costs without sacrificing too much on performance.The availability of both petrol and CNG variants ensures that budget-conscious buyers have the flexibility to choose according to their lifestyle and usage patterns.Both options come mated to a smooth manual gearbox, and for petrol, you also have the choice of an AMT for hassle-free driving in traffic.Thoughtful Interiors & PracticalityStep inside, and the Tata Punch doesn't feel like an entry-level SUV at all. The floating 26.03 cm infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay immediately catches the eye. This tech-forward cabin also features front and rear USB ports (A and Fast C types), puddle lamps, a cooled glove box, and a wireless charger - a thoughtful combination of convenience and connectivity.For comfort, there's a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, a rear seat armrest, and even auto-folding ORVMs. Despite being compact, the Punch manages to offer ample boot space - 366 litres as per ISO V215 standards - more than enough for weekend luggage or grocery runs.The semi-independent rear suspension and McPherson strut front suspension work quietly to iron out rough patches, making the ride comfortable for daily city commutes as well as slightly longer journeys.Loaded With Features for First-Time DriversOne of the biggest concerns for new drivers is safety and ease of manoeuvring. Tata has clearly taken this into account. The Punch offers reverse parking camera, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and front fog lamps - features that significantly improve visibility and awareness on the road.It also comes equipped with cruise control (in both petrol and CNG), iTPMS (tyre pressure monitoring), and a driver's window with one-touch up/down and anti-pinch - details that elevate the everyday driving experience. Even the Xpress Cool function, which quickly cools the cabin during hot summer days, is a blessing for new car owners who might still be figuring out climate control settings.For a micro-SUV in this price segment, such a broad and useful feature set is rare - and deeply appreciated.Built Like a TankTata Motors has developed a reputation for building cars that feel solid and secure. The Punch carries forward this tradition with a robust build that has earned it excellent safety ratings in crash tests. As a first-time buyer, this peace of mind is invaluable. You're not just buying a vehicle - you're investing in a safety cocoon for yourself and your loved ones.The Right Blend of Value and AspirationAnother reason the Tata Punch is ideal for first-time buyers is that it doesn't scream 'entry-level.' It feels aspirational. The push-button start, rain-sensing wipers, rear wiper and defogger, and automatic climate control all contribute to a sense of refinement. At the same time, it remains affordable to buy and economical to run, particularly the CNG variant.The 37-litre fuel tank ensures fewer stops at the petrol pump, and its efficient engine tuning helps keep running costs reasonable without compromising on the driving experience.Final ThoughtsChoosing your first car is always a special moment, and the Tata Punch makes that choice easier and more rewarding. It manages to tick every box - style, safety, comfort, convenience, and affordability - while offering the rugged feel of an SUV in a city-friendly footprint. Whether you're heading to work, planning a weekend escape, or simply enjoying the thrill of your first drive, the Punch makes every moment feel a little more elevated.