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Google bets on selfie video for account recovery, but experts urge caution

Google's selfie video feature could make account recovery easier and more secure, but experts warn that facial data is permanent and increasingly targeted by AI-enabled fraud

AMD sees compute market zooming to $2 trn by 2030, launches new products

The chipmaker unveiled new AI processors and infrastructure at its Advancing AI Summit, betting on surging demand for agentic AI, inference workloads and open computing platforms

China's memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power and US scrutiny

The clash illustrates the changing dynamics of China's semiconductor industry. CXMT has risen to become the world's fourth-biggest maker of memory

Trump admin monitors OpenAI incident as lawmakers propose AI 'kill switch'

US Representative Ted Lieu, a Democrat, and Republican Representative Nathaniel Moran, proposed giving ‌US officials the power to order AI firms to shut down models that ​put human life at risk

Amazon cuts jobs in AGI unit as it sharpens focus on key AI projects

The layoffs come as Amazon reorganises its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) business, consolidating teams and redirecting resources towards projects with the greatest customer impact

China's Gravity-1 sea launch marks new milestone for private space sector

Orienspace's Gravity-1 mission showcases China's growing private launch capability, offshore launch ambitions and expanding private space ecosystem

Decoded: How offline UPI can keep digital payments running without internet

NPCI is developing an offline UPI system that could enable NFC-based merchant payments without internet connectivity, using secure tokens and deferred settlement

JPMorgan plans 1,000 India GCC hires despite AI-driven workforce cuts

JPMorgan Chase said the hiring will focus on technology roles across cloud architecture, cybersecurity and AI data pipelines.

Alphabet raises AI spending target to $205 billion as cloud demand surges

Tech giant lifts 2026 capital expenditure guidance by up to $15 billion after reporting robust cloud growth, signalling an even bigger bet on AI infrastructure

WhatsApp brings direct iPad sign-up, PDF editing and music sharing features

The update lets users create a WhatsApp account directly on iPad, refreshes the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay experience, adds PDF viewing and annotation, and enables music sharing to Status

Govt to support 20 indigenous sovereign AI models under IndiaAI Mission

Govt has identified 20 indigenous sovereign AI models for support under the IndiaAI Mission, spanning LLMs, speech, video and domain-specific applications, while expanding AI infra and skilling

OpenAI models carry out hack in hours that may usually take weeks

OpenAI said it informed law enforcement and other US authorities after learning of a reported breach involving Hugging Face, as claims emerged that AI tools may have completed the cyberattack in hours

IT ministry to meet experts on children's digital safety on Thursday

The IT Ministry will meet experts on Thursday to discuss children's online safety, CSEAM, social media regulations and global approaches to protecting young internet users

Galaxy Unpacked highlights: Samsung unveils Fold8 series, Flip8, AI eyewear

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, redesigned Fold8 and Flip8, alongside new Galaxy Watch models and intelligent eyewear built on Google's Android XR platform

Samsung widens foldable bet: Is it too little, too late? Analysts weigh in

Samsung's three-model foldable portfolio and wider 4:3 Fold8 strengthen its hold on India's growing market, though analysts differ on whether the move is innovative or defensive

Why Samsung, Apple could be pushing foldables towards wider screen design

With Samsung and Apple reportedly exploring wider foldable designs, the category could be shifting focus from making devices thinner to improving usability, media consumption and everyday practicality

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: What to expect from Fold8, Flip8 and new watches

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8 and new Galaxy Watches at Unpacked on July 22, alongside updates on AI features and smartglasses

India's digital trade dilemma deepens after WTO duty moratorium lapses

With the WTO moratorium on electronic transmissions having lapsed, India must weigh tariff flexibility against its growing stake in open, predictable digital trade

Fresh data centre capacity sees 59% annual growth in Jan-Jun: Report

"The new data centre capacity additions in India surged to 258 MW IT in the first half of 2026, compared to 162 MW IT in H1 2025," according to Savills

How ransom attacks on small businesses open doors to larger organisations

Kaspersky says India's SMBs are becoming attractive ransomware targets as cybercriminals exploit weak security, growing digital adoption and deeper integration with enterprise supply chains