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Govt forms high-level inter-ministerial body to steer AI governance plan

India sets up apex AI governance body led by Ashwini Vaishnaw to align policy, assess risks and manage AI's economic impact

Tech Wrap April 16: OnePlus Pad 4, Gemini on Apple Macs, Lumio mini LED TVs

OnePlus Pad 4 launching on April 30. Google Gemini gets a dedicated Mac app. Lumio launches Vision 9 mini LED TVs. Realme Buds T500 Pro. YouTube Shorts. Adobe Firefly AI Assistant

OnePlus Pad 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 launching on April 30: Specs

OnePlus Pad 4 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and feature a 13,380mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro to launch in India on April 22: Check specifications

Motorola Edge 70 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chip and will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 main camera sensor

YouTube now lets users turn off Shorts with new time limit option: Details

YouTube now lets users set a zero-minute Shorts limit, effectively removing them from the feed, with the feature rolling out to both parental and regular accounts

Firefly AI Assistant can make prompt-based edits across Adobe apps: Details

The Firefly AI Assistant lets users describe edits across Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom and more. The update also adds new video and image editing features

Google rolls out native Gemini AI app for Apple Mac users: Check what's new

The Gemini app for macOS adds keyboard shortcuts, screen sharing and system-level access, expanding Gemini beyond web and mobile platforms

Cyber resilience is a mindset, says Rubrik co-founder on AI risks

Rubrik co-founder Arvind Nithrakashyap discusses cyber resilience, AI-driven risks, India's cybersecurity landscape, and how organisations are preparing for future quantum computing threats

India among most advanced AI markets, leads in coding, data use: OpenAI

OpenAI report says India ranks among top AI markets globally, with strong usage in coding and data analysis, though adoption remains concentrated in major cities

Tech Wrap April 15: OPPO F33 series, Xiaomi TV S Mini LED, BenQ 5K monitor

OPPO launches F33 series. Xiaomi TV S Mini LED TV launched. BenQ 5K monitor for Macs. Vivo T5 Pro 5G launched. Google Personal Intelligence. GoPro Mission 1 cameras. Google app

YouTube to hold back ads during key moments on livestreams: What's new

YouTube will now hold ads during peak livestream moments and reward viewer support with ad-free windows, alongside new features for creators and expanded gifting options

Wipro to acquire select Alpha Net customer contracts for up to $70.8 mn

The deal involves cash purchase consideration of up to $70.8 million, subject to closing adjustments

Google previews I/O 2026 sessions with focus on Android 17, AI and more

Early session list for Google I/O 2026 outlines updates across Android 17, AI tools, Chrome and Firebase, with keynotes set for May 19

Google launches desktop app for Windows with AI Mode, global search

Google launches desktop app for Windows with AI Mode, quick search, screen sharing and Lens support, letting users search the web, files and apps from one place without switching tabs

Apple warned Musk's xAI of removing Grok from App Store over AI deepfakes

Apple reportedly found Grok in violation of its guidelines over sexualised deepfakes and asked for fixes, warning the app could be removed if issues were not addressed

Apple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 2: Check what's new, how to update

iOS 26.5 public beta 2 rolls out with Maps updates, RCS encryption testing, new subscription options and improved accessory support, mirroring features from recent developer builds

Google brings Personal Intelligence to Gemini for Indian users: What is it

Google brings Personal Intelligence to Gemini in India, letting users connect apps like Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search to get more relevant answers and manage daily tasks more easily

Amazon-Globalstar deal poised to boost Apple's satellite ambitions

If the deal goes through as planned, Apple will get a deep-pocketed and ambitious partner in satellite communications. That should help the iPhone maker expand its offerings

Tech Wrap Apr 14: Realme Narzo 100 Lite, ASUS laptops, Nvidia GeForce Now

Realme Narzo 100 Lite launched. ASUS launches new Zenbooks, Vivobooks. Nvidia GeForce NOW India debut. iOS 26.5 dev beta 2 released. Google Meet on Android Auto. YouTube Premium new tools

Microsoft may soon bring OpenClaw-like features to Copilot: Check details

Microsoft is reportedly exploring OpenClaw-like features for Copilot, aiming to introduce more autonomous AI agents with controlled access in enterprise environments