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India's data centre sector to draw ₹3 trillion investment by FY30: Crisil

India's data centre capacity is projected to rise fivefold to 7.5 GW by FY30, driven by GenAI demand and digitalisation, though power infrastructure bottlenecks pose risks to expansion

Explained: How a backdoor in Android TV devices exposed 1.3 million users

A backdoor embedded in over 1.3 million Android devices exposed gaps in Google's certification checks. Here's how the malware worked, what it did and what the breach means for device security

When AI chatbots become advisors, who is responsible when things go wrong?

As chatbots become confidants and advisors, lawsuits and research are raising questions about what happens when people trust artificial intelligence with decisions that carry serious consequences

Apple reports record India revenue in Jul-Sep quarter on iPhone, Mac demand

Apple recorded revenue in India for the September quarter, alongside all-time highs for iPhone upgraders, Mac and Services, said CEO John Ternus and CFO Kevan Parekh

Why OpenAI has hired ex-US Army secretary Dan Driscoll for 'security' role

The appointment comes as OpenAI steps up its work with defence agencies and governments on AI applications in national security and cybersecurity

Apple forecasts margin drop in holiday quarter as rising memory costs bite

Apple said it expects gross margin of 45% to 46% in the quarter ending in December, down from 47.9% in the fourth quarter

Anthropic's internal Claude usage value exceeds monthly employee costs

Anthropic's SEC filing shows the list-price value of its internal Claude use first exceeded monthly personnel expenses in April 2026, while usage value rose more than 250-fold by September

Meta delays new business terms after outcry over web scraping of news sites

The company deferred the October 30 rollout following opposition from media groups and open-web advocates, who warned the terms could allow it to scrape publishers' content without payment

AI will create more software, not replace it: IBM's Sriram Raghavan

IBM's Sriram Raghavan says AI agents will accelerate software creation and reshape developers' roles, while enterprises must strengthen cybersecurity, governance and skills

Touchscreen MacBook is a step forward, but Apple has more to do: Analysts

Apple's touchscreen MacBook targets professionals, while the iPad mini gets display and audio upgrades. Analysts assess their market potential, competition and the gaps Apple is yet to address

AI health insights reshape wearable market as apps drive engagement: Report

Sensor Tower says wearable brands are moving beyond health tracking to AI-powered insights, with WHOOP, Oura and others using companion apps to deepen engagement and drive subscriptions

DeepSeek drops enhanced coding agent with aim to rival Anthropic

DeepSeek has unveiled an open-source autonomous coding agent that can monitor developer discussions and suggest solutions, intensifying its competition with Anthropic's Claude Code.

Statsguru: Data centre firms yet to take off despite rising mkt presence

India's data centre ecosystem has expanded over the years, but its share of global funding remains low, while profitability margins and revenue per employee growth continue to face pressure

Quanshium AI Core develops indigenous quantum-secure drone technology

Odisha-based start-up Quanshium AI Core has tested a quantum-secure drone communication link over 10 km using indigenous QRNG and post-quantum encryption technologies

Odisha eyes semiconductor push with five projects worth over $4.7 billion

The state aims to build a semiconductor and advanced electronics ecosystem, with projects spanning chip fabrication and 3D packaging, alongside investments in AI infrastructure

Global tech giants' spending spooks investors and drives bonds rally

US bonds rally as investors question returns on massive AI investments; crypto slides after Binance hack concerns, while oil rises on Strait of Hormuz risks

Foxconn working on new tie-up with OpenAI, says no AI bubble: Young Liu

Foxconn is exploring a fresh partnership with OpenAI, dismissing AI bubble concerns as it targets double-digit growth and expands humanoid robot deployment at its US facilities.

Nvidia in talks to give credit support for Nscale's deal with Anthropic

Nvidia is reportedly considering billions of dollars in credit guarantees to help Nscale finance a West Virginia AI data centre for Anthropic, though the deal has not been finalised.

Sideloading on Android: What Google's new rules mean for rival app stores

Google's new Registered App Stores programme promises easier app installs and background updates for rival marketplaces on Android. But will it improve competition with Google Play?

WhatsApp adds group status, permanent pins, unread message filters and more

WhatsApp's new updates include permanent message pinning, the option to share recent chat history with existing members, group-specific status updates and a filter for unread mentions and replies