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Apple in talks with banks to start payment service in India by mid-2026

The iPhone maker is in talks with ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd., as it aims to introduce its payment service in India, keeping the timeline fluid for now

Samsung Galaxy S26 expands Gemini-powered Android features: What's new

At the Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch, Google showcased new Gemini-powered Android features, including an upgraded Circle to Search, agentic task automation and more

All about 'Perplexity Computer', the new multi-model digital worker system

CEO Aravind Srinivas introduces Perplexity Computer, an AI system that can research, code, design and deploy full projects on its own, moving beyond chatbots to act as a digital worker

DeepSeek withholds latest AI model V4 from US chipmakers including Nvidia

Ahead of its Lunar New Year release, DeepSeek denied Nvidia and AMD access to its new model, giving Chinese chipmakers, including Huawei, a weeks-long head start

Nvidia's latest sales forecast fails to excite investors amid AI concerns

Though the chipmaker delivered a first-quarter outlook that easily beat the average Wall Street estimate, Nvidia shares fell as much as 1.5 per cent during a conference call with analysts

Indian IT firms need to step up, take clients forward in AI world: Experts

Industry leaders say Indian IT firms must evolve from implementation partners to orchestration partners in the AI era, even as AI-driven revenue is projected at $10-12 billion in FY26

Tech Wrap Feb 25: Xiaomi 17 series, YouTube Premium Lite, Instagram TV app

Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra to launch in India on Feb 28. YouTube Premium Lite gets new features. Instagram comes to Google TV. Nvidia could launch PC chip this year. Google releases security patch for Chrome

Soon, you can scroll Instagram reels on Google TV devices: What's new

Instagram is expanding its TV app to Google TV devices in the US, allowing users to browse and watch Reels on a bigger screen, similar to YouTube Shorts

Google releases critical security patch for Chrome: Here's what it does

Google has pushed a high-priority Chrome update fixing three serious security flaws, urging users on Windows, macOS and Linux to install the patch immediately

"Platforms that combine scale with sustainable unit economics will win"

Kapil Thirani, vice president for Shopsy and Flipkart Marketplace, shares insights about Flipkart's zero-commission push to capture India's value-conscious Gen Z and first-time rural shoppers

YouTube Premium Lite gets Background Play and Downloads in India: Details

Priced at Rs 89 monthly, YouTube now offers Background Play and Downloads with its Premium Lite plan in India

Xiaomi 17 series to launch in India on Feb 28: Expected colours, specs

Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra in India on February 28, revealing colour options ahead of the event

Nvidia could launch laptop chips this year with Dell, Lenovo models: Report

Nvidia is reportedly working on Arm-based and x86 designs with MediaTek and Intel, as it looks to re-enter the consumer PC space beyond data centre AI chips

OpenAI appoints Indian-origin executive Arvind KC as chief people officer

As CPO, KC will help OpenAI scale in a way that supports its workforce, from strengthening hiring, onboarding and development frameworks to building systems and policies that make collaboration easier

Apple tightens age verification rules to comply with Child safety measures

Apple has announced age checks in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana, blocking 18+ apps without adult verification and expanding developer compliance tools

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: How to watch S26 series launch, what to expect

Samsung may launch the Galaxy S26 series at its next Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for February 25. The Galaxy Buds 4 series may tag along. Here's how you can watch the launch live

Univ of Sheffield study helps AI better understand accents and dialects

The study is based on Dr Montgomery's systematic review of more than five decades of peer-reviewed research on accent and dialect variation across Great Britain

Tech Wrap Feb 24: iQOO 15R launch, iOS 26.4 dev beta 2, Xiaomi Pad 8

iQOO 15R launched in India. Apple releases iOS 26.4 developer beta 2. Xiaomi Pad 8 to launch in India on Feb 28. Ubisoft making new Assassin's Creed and Farcry games. Claude Code Security

AI-led data centre boom lifts power demand in western, southern India

Year-on-year power demand has risen about 3 per cent, led by AI-driven data centres and GCC clusters in southern and western India, signalling higher peak electricity needs in 2026

DJI Romo security flaw exposed thousands of homes to remote access: Report

Reportedly, DJI's Romo robot vacuum had a server flaw that exposed camera and audio access on thousands of devices worldwide; the company has since fixed the issue