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AMD to invest $400 million in India by 2028: Here’s what we know

US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices said on Friday it will invest around $400 million in India over the next five years and will build its largest design center in the tech hub of Bengaluru. AMD’s announcement was made by its Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster at an annual semiconductor conference that started Friday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat. Other speakers at the flagship event include Foxconn Chairman Young Liu and Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra. Despite being a late entrant, the Modi government has been courting investments into India’s nascent chip sector to establish its credentials as a chipmaking hub. AMD said it will open its new design centre campus in Bengaluru by end of this year and create 3,000 new engineering roles within five years. “Our India teams will continue to play a pivotal role in delivering the high-performance and adaptive solutions that support AMD customers worldwide,” Papermaster said. The new 500,000-square-foot (55,5...

Pokemon Go Fest 2021 start date, how to participate, ticket price, how to book tickets, more details

Niantic and The Pokemon Company are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their augmented reality (AR) game, Pokemon Go. To mark the celebration, Niantic has announced a two-day Pokemon Go Fest 2021 event, which will commence on July 17. Players will have to purchase tickets worth Rs 399, allowing them to be a part of the global event and join other players from across the globe to complete challenges. Apart from this, the company has also partnered with Google Play to bring interesting offers for Indian players.

To recall, Pokemon Go was released back on July 6, 2016. The festivities of the fifth anniversary kicked off on July 6 and will continue through July 15.

Pokemon Go Fest 2021 will be held on July 17 and July 18, where players will be allowed to take part, complete challenges and win rewards. They can purchase the event tickets, costing Rs 399 directly from inside of the game.

Players who have tickets will be able to collaborate with others inside of the Global Challenge Arena, and complete hourly challenges. Completing each challenge will provide the trainers with a bonus, which will last for the remainder of the hour. If a trainer is able to complete all 24 challenges, they will unlock Space, Time, and a mystery bonus in the upcoming weeks.

Apart from its Pokemon Go Fest 2021, Niantic has also partnered with Google Play to provide its players with a complimentary three-month membership to YouTube Premium and a Google sponsored gift bundle which includes one Incense, one Super Incubator and 30 Ultra Balls.

“India is one of the most promising markets for Niantic. We are working to introduce new titles powered by Niantic Inc. and building an exciting groundwork for India in the near future – such as reimagining the augmented reality experience around the country. Pokémon GO’s 5th anniversary is a significant milestone and indicates the growth potential of augmented reality in India. Through the Pokémon GO Fest 2021 we are committed to bringing the best of AR gaming to India.” said Omar Téllez, Vice President, Niantic Inc.



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