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Centre considering ₹20,000cr fund to boost AI infrastructure
The Indian government is considering a major investment of ₹15,000-20,000 crore in a proposed fund.
Apple may soon launch its first touchscreen MacBook
Apple is gearing up for another busy product season, according to reports from 9to5Mac and MacRumors.
Samsung Wallet now lets you make UPI payments using biometrics
Samsung has added on-device biometric authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through its digital wallet platform, Samsung Wallet, in India.
SpaceX could match OpenAI, Anthropic in 6 months, Musk claims
Elon Musk has claimed that SpaceX, which acquired xAI earlier this year, could match the advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models of OpenAI and Anthropic in a matter of months.
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic planning an independent AI safety group
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are planning to create an independent artificial intelligence (AI) safety organization by late 2026 or early 2027, according to The Information.
OpenAI set to preview cybersecurity-focused GPT-6 Cyber within days
OpenAI will preview its cybersecurity-focused GPT-6 Cyber model within days, according to Fortune.
Nintendo wins $4.5M lawsuit against Reddit moderator over pirated games
Nintendo has won a $4.5 million lawsuit against James Williams, a Reddit moderator accused of distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games.
DRDO signs first major deal under ₹500cr quantum tech fund
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a major agreement with Zero mK India Private Limited, an industry start-up based in Alwar, Rajasthan.
Meta brings AI game creation to your smartphone
Meta has unveiled two new development tools for its Horizon social platform, aimed at making game creation more accessible.
iPhone 18 Pro screens are showing unexpected lines
Apple's latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, are facing some major issues. Users have reported problems such as colored lines on the display and unexpected device restarts.
Oracle sends force majeure notice for Stargate data center delays
Oracle has issued a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital, the developer of Project Jupiter, a Stargate data center campus in New Mexico, Bloomberg reports.
Qualcomm's new audio chip lets Wi-Fi earbuds stream lossless audio
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest audio chip, the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2.
Meta's Muse 'dreams' about your chats to guide future interactions
A couple of developers have discovered a major vulnerability in Meta's Muse artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
Anthropic signs $11.6B cloud deal with Akamai
Anthropic has signed a seven-year contract with Akamai Technologies worth $11.6 billion. The deal also gives Anthropic the option to acquire up to a 5% stake in Akamai.
Microsoft ditches 'Copilot+ PCs' branding for new devices
Microsoft is no longer using the "Copilot+ PCs" branding, a move that comes just two and a half years after its introduction, according to Windows Central's Zac Bowden.
Google is sending AI chips to space for 1st time
Google's ambitious Project Suncatcher will take a major step forward next week.
Google Gemini can now make calls on your behalf
Google is testing a new feature for its Gemini AI, called "Call for Me."
Google Gemini can now talk to you through animated avatars
Google has just rolled out a major update for the Gemini 3.8 Live model.
ASUS data breach: Unauthorized access may have exposed customer info
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has reported a data breach that could affect millions of customers worldwide.
Dyson launches its most powerful cordless vacuum at ₹80,000
Dyson has launched its latest V16 Piston Animal cordless vacuum cleaner in India.
Huawei's new smartwatch has inflatable cuff to measure blood pressure
Huawei has launched a revolutionary new smartwatch, the Watch D3, which comes with a medical-grade blood pressure monitor.
Microsoft takes down AI-powered cybercrime platform that targeted 12,000+ accounts
Microsoft has taken down a subscription-based cybercrime platform that used an AI chatbot to help hackers break into over 12,000 accounts.
LinkedIn launches new features to tackle fake profiles and impersonation
LinkedIn has launched a range of new features aimed at combating fake profiles, false work histories, and impersonation on its platform.
Gemini 4 launch is near, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google DeepMind's new head, Koray Kavukcuoglu, has revealed that the company is close to launching its long-awaited Gemini 4 model.
Navana.ai launches Bodhi TTS, a text-to-speech model for Indian languages
Navana.ai has launched Bodhi TTS, a revolutionary text-to-speech (TTS) voice AI model.
NASA teases mysterious X-plane that could fly at extreme speeds
NASA has teased a mysterious X-plane concept, similar to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird.
Sennheiser's new ₹30,000 earbuds come with replaceable batteries
Sennheiser has launched its latest audio devices, the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones and the Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds, in India.
YouTube Music's new AI features help you discover tracks, podcasts
YouTube has announced the addition of two new artificial intelligence (AI) features to its music streaming service, YouTube Music.
NASA's new $1.2B telescope to study planet formation
NASA has announced the development of a new far-infrared telescope called Prima (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics).
Altman, Amodei urge for AI cooperation at UN
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have called for global collaboration to tackle the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Disney+ and Hulu get pricier again
Disney is reportedly planning to raise prices for its streaming services, including Disney+ and Hulu.
OpenAI's new benchmark assesses AI's mental health conversation skills
OpenAI has launched a new benchmark called MentalHealthBench, comprising 1,215 synthetic mental health conversations.
YouTube now lets you build custom feeds with simple prompts
YouTube has announced a new feature called 'custom feeds,' which will allow users to personalize their content experience.
YouTube adds shopping companion to its AI search feature
YouTube has announced its plan to enhance the "Ask YouTube" feature with a shopping companion.
Meta's Ray-Ban (Gen 3) brings new styles and audio upgrades
Meta has launched the third generation of its smart glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban (Gen 3).
ChatGPT gets voice tools for handling more tasks on mobile
OpenAI is bringing voice-based agentic features to its ChatGPT mobile app.
Microsoft's new Surface Mouse gets Copilot button, haptic feedback
Microsoft has announced the second generation of its Surface Mouse, set to hit the market on October 13.
Google's new AI models can create voices from text prompts
Google has launched two advanced text-to-speech (TTS) models, Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS, on its cloud platform.
Meta is going all-in on Muse just weeks after launch
Meta is doubling down on its personal AI agent, Muse, with a series of new features and integrations.
Meet Muse Charm: Meta's Tamagotchi-like wearable for interacting with AI
Meta has unveiled its latest innovation, the Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-like wearable device.