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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
NetApp forecasts annual revenue below estimate on weak data storage demand
NetApp forecast fiscal 2026 revenue below Wall Street expectations on Thursday, hit by sluggish spending on its cloud data storage services as enterprises cut budgets amid economic uncertainty , sending its shares down 5% in extended trading. Macroeconomic volatility stemming from a global trade war and tariff threats have prompted enterprises to keep a tight leash on spending, impacting demand for cloud storage and data processing services provided by companies such as NetApp. NetApp helps businesses improve the efficiency of their data storage infrastructure and counts companies such Amazon Web Services, Alphabet's Google Cloud and Microsoft's Azure as clients. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo The company forecast full-year revenue of between $6.63 billion and $6.88 billion, the midpoint of which came in below the estimate of $6.86 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. It expects first-quarter revenue of between $1.46 billion and $1.61 billion, compared with the estimate of $1.61 billion. Live Events Revenue for the fourth quarter came in at $1.73 billion, beating the estimate of $1.72 billion. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories NetApp reported profit per share of $1.65 for the quarter, compared with a profit of $1.37 a year ago.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
China develops laser telescope that can see objects as wide as a matchstick head from over a kilometre away
Chinese researchers have developed a laser system that can detect tiny text and fine details from a distance of 1.36 kilometres, a new study published in Physical Review Letters has revealed. The team from the University of Science and Technology of China tested a laser-based method that achieved a 14-fold improvement in resolution compared to traditional optical imaging using a single telescope. New method focuses on light patterns, not image clarity Instead of focusing directly on capturing an image, the team used a technique called active intensity interferometry. This method is based on how light interacts with a surface rather than what the object looks like. Unlike traditional telescopes that rely on self-luminous sources like stars, this system can detect non-luminous objects. Infrared lasers and dual telescopes power the system According to Science Alert, the system emits eight infrared laser beams across a specific point. Two telescopes capture the intensity of the reflected light. By comparing the signals from the telescopes and calibrating the laser beams, researchers were able to reconstruct an image of the target. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo "Through outdoor experiments, we have successfully imaged millimetre-scale targets located at 1.36 km away, achieving a resolution enhancement by about 14 times over the diffraction limit of a single telescope," the study authors wrote. Letters smaller than a pencil width made visible from far away The team reported that the system could accurately read letters at a resolution of 3 millimetres, which is smaller than the width of a standard pencil. They said this marked a significant increase in spatial resolution, well beyond what a single telescope could achieve under normal conditions. Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Practical uses and current limitations The researchers said the method has potential for high-resolution imaging and optical sensing . However, they also pointed out limitations. The system needs a direct line of sight and requires active illumination using lasers. This may not be suitable for stealth operations like covert surveillance. Future improvements under consideration The team plans to enhance laser control to allow easier targeting. They also aim to include artificial intelligence (AI) to help reconstruct images more accurately in the future.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
AI vs Nukes: How China's new tech could shake up global arms control
Chinese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of distinguishing genuine nuclear warheads from decoys, marking the world's first AI-driven verification tool for arms control , according to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The breakthrough, detailed in a peer-reviewed paper published in April by scientists at the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE), aims to enhance China's position in stalled international nuclear disarmament negotiations while sparking wider discussion about AI's role in managing weapons of mass destruction, the report said. The project, based on a verification protocol co-proposed by Chinese and American scientists over a decade ago, faced three major challenges: training the AI with sensitive nuclear data (including real warhead specifications), assuring Chinese military officials that the system would not compromise classified information, and convincing skeptical nations—particularly the United States—to move beyond Cold War-era verification methods. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo As of now, only the first hurdle has been fully addressed, the report added. The CIAE researchers lso acknowledged in their paper published in Atomic Energy Science and Technology that, 'Due to the classified nature of nuclear warheads and component designs, specific data cannot be disclosed here.' This underscores the tension between scientific transparency and necessary secrecy in nuclear arms control. Live Events How this AI system works? Named the 'Verification Technical Scheme for Deep Learning Algorithm Based on Interactive Zero Knowledge Protocol,' the AI system employs a multi-stage approach combining cryptography and nuclear physics. Using Monte Carlo simulations, researchers created millions of virtual nuclear components—some containing weapons-grade uranium and others disguised with lead or low-enriched materials—to train a deep learning network on neutron flux patterns. The AI demonstrated extremely high accuracy in identifying authentic warheads, the report said. To prevent direct access to sensitive weapon designs, a 400-hole polythene wall was placed between the inspection apparatus and the warhead, scrambling neutron signals to mask detailed geometry while allowing radiation signatures through. Repeated randomized inspections can reduce the risk of deception to nearly zero. The core innovation lies in verifying a warhead's chain-reaction capability—critical for a nuclear weapon—without exposing design details. The AI operates blind to engineering specifics yet can authenticate warheads using obscured radiation data. China's nuclear legacy CIAE, a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), is a pivotal research center in China's nuclear weapons program . Notably, nuclear physicist Yu Min from CIAE pioneered advancements in miniaturizing China's nuclear arsenal, earning the title 'Father of China's Hydrogen Bomb.' This technological revelation comes amid stalled US-China nuclear arms talks . While former US President Donald Trump sought renewed dialogue, China has resisted citing its smaller arsenal (estimated 600 warheads vs. America's 3,748) and distrust of traditional verification methods. The CIAE team emphasized, 'In nuclear warhead component verification for arms control, it is critical to ensure that sensitive weapon design information is not acquired by inspectors while maintaining verification effectiveness.' They noted that current systems—used by Britain, the US, and Russia—rely on complex information barriers, which pose challenges including mutual trust issues and vulnerabilities to electronic breaches. To ensure trust and transparency, the researchers propose that the AI system be jointly developed, trained, and verified by both inspecting and inspected parties, with the software sealed before use.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Synopsys suspends forecasts after US cracks down on China chip software exports
Synopsys suspended its annual and quarterly forecasts just a day after issuing them, as new U.S. export restrictions on China cast uncertainty over its ability to sell chip design software in the key market. Shares of the company were down marginally in extended trading after closing the session nearly 2% lower. The company said it received a letter from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, informing Synopsys of new export restrictions related to China, after reporting results on Wednesday. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo "Synopsys is currently assessing the potential impact of the BIS letter on its business, operating results and financial condition," it said in a statement. The United States has ordered a broad swathe of companies to stop shipping goods to China without a license and revoked licenses already granted to certain suppliers, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Live Events Firms that supply electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductors were sent letters last Friday saying that licenses would now be required to ship to Chinese customers. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The EDA software makers include Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens EDA , a subsidiary of Siemens. Siemens will work with customers globally to mitigate the impact of the new restrictions, a company spokesperson said late on Wednesday. Cadence said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that the BIS informed the company about the license requirement last Friday. "The new requirements are complex, and we are engaging with BIS to obtain further clarification, as we assess the impact on our business and financial results," Cadence added. The new restrictions - which are likely to escalate tensions with Beijing - appear aimed at choke points to prevent China from getting products necessary for key sectors.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
European shares rise as US court ruling on Trump tariffs boosts sentiment
European shares climbed on Thursday as a U.S. trade court's decision to block President Donald Trump 's proposed tariffs sparked a risk-on sentiment across global markets. The continent-wide STOXX 600 index was up 0.4%, as of 0715 GMT, with regional indexes also trading in the green. Germany's DAX 40 rose 0.5% to hover near a record high. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo The Court of International Trade ruled that Trump overstepped his authority by imposing the April 2 across-the-board duties on imports from U.S. trade partners. On Wall Street, stock index futures rose by more than 1.5% as the court's decision provided some relief from persistent trade uncertainties. Overall sentiment was also lifted by AI bellwether Nvidia , which surpassed quarterly sales expectations in after-hours trading on Wednesday. Live Events European AI-exposed stocks such as ASML and Schneider Electric each gained about 3%, while the region's technology index led sector gains with a 1.7% rise. European carmakers, sensitive to tariff-centric pressures, rose in early trading. Shares in Stellantis gained 2.5%, Porsche up 1% and Volkswagen added 1.2%. Investors also favoured luxury stocks, with Kering , Christian Dior and Burberry rising between 3% and 3.6%.
