BCG says AI-led services could create a $100-200 billion net market opportunity by 2030, but technology firms must upskill existing staff to deliver AI solutions at scale

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Opera's WebAI proposal could let websites and browser extensions run AI models on users' devices. The shift could reduce reliance on cloud-based processing

Illustration of a web browser running an AI model locally on a computer

How browsers could run AI models locally

Anthropic says Claude chained software flaws into working exploits, highlighting the growing role of AI in vulnerability research and cybersecurity risks

Anthropic warns that advances in AI could enable self-replicating malware to spread across connected devices, raising concerns over future cybersecurity threats.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged companies to prioritise AI security risks over productivity gains, warning that AI systems are uncovering vulnerabilities requiring urgent action.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Press Trust of India

Accel partner Prayank Swaroop says Indian startups are listing publicly faster as the venture capital ecosystem matures, but AI firms will need to prove they can sustain growth and profitability

Prayank Swaroop, Partner, Accel

Caltech professor and Accelerated Understanding co-founder Anima Anandkumar is developing AI models that simulate physical processes, helping researchers speed up scientific processes

Anima Anandkumar

Sarvam accounted for $346 million of the $399 million raised by Indic AI startups in 2026, as investors concentrated funding on a few firms amid growing concerns over AI sovereignty

Sarvam AI

Alphabet lost over $500 billion in market value as weaker-than-expected search and advertising sales raised concerns over AI's impact on Google's core business and soaring infrastructure costs.

Google

Bloomberg

Amazon's latest lineup includes an AI-powered Echo Dot, a speaker with a home camera, a sleep-sensing smart clock, an Alexa-enabled photo frame and a redesigned Echo Show 16

Amazon’s new Alexa-powered devices bring AI features, smart home controls and upgraded displays to its Echo lineup.

Amazon's new Alexa-powered devices bring AI features, smart home controls and upgraded displays to its Echo lineup.

Z.AI's GLM-5.3 completed three of 13 multi-stage cyberattack scenarios in controlled simulations, according to Irregular, though it trailed leading US models in separate tests

Reuters

Google and XREAL have launched AURA XR glasses with Android XR and Gemini. The launch follows Meta's unveiling of similar glasses with a separate compute puck

XREAL AURA XR glasses with transparent lenses and a connected compute puck

Google XREAL AURA XR glasses with Gemini

Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display changes how users interact with macOS, bringing touch gestures, Dynamic Island, and new ways to access apps

Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display introduces touchscreen controls and Dynamic Island to macOS.

Apple's new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display introduces touchscreen controls and Dynamic Island to macOS.

Microsoft has opened a voluntary exit offer for around 60,000 employees across four countries, but CFO Amy Hood expects few eligible staff to accept, citing growth opportunities

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Google parent company Alphabet Inc. came up short of Wall Street expectations despite strong revenue growth in its third-quarter results, which sent its stock falling in after-hours trading Wednesday.
The Mountain View, California-based company said its net income was USD 26.17 billion in the July-September period. That's down from USD 34.98 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Revenue grew 25 per cent from the same period last year to USD 127.58 billion, but that was shy of analysts' expectations. Analysts, on average, were expecting revenue of USD 127.97 billion, according to a poll by FactSet.
The company earned USD 2.12 per share. Results were impacted by an USD 8.7 billion loss on equity investments in the quarter. It was not immediately clear if the reported earnings per share are comparable to the analyst estimates, which were around USD 3.01 per share.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, said in a statement that the quarter was strong and that the company is "n

Google parent Alphabet reported revenue of $127.58 billion in the July-September quarter, below analysts' estimates, while net income fell to $26.17 billion from $34.98 billion a year earlier

Apple has launched new MacBook Pro models with tandem OLED touchscreens, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and up to 128GB of memory. Prices in India start at Rs 3,49,900

Apple MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR tandem OLED touchscreen display

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 in India at Rs 2,39,900. Pre-orders begin October 28, with sales starting November 6

Apple MacBook Pro with M6

Apple has launched a refreshed 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip in India, starting at Rs 1,74,900. Pre-orders starts today and sales begin November 6

Apple’s new iMac with M6 chip comes in seven colours, with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display and prices starting at Rs1,74,900 in India.

Apple's new iMac with M6 chip comes in seven colours, with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display and prices starting at Rs1,74,900 in India.

OPPO has expanded its premium device portfolio with the Find X10 series, featuring up to three 200MP rear cameras and 8,000mAh batteries, alongside the Pad Mini tablet, Enco X4 and more

OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max smartphones are now available in India.

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case deliver clear calls, good sound and reliable connectivity, but an insecure fit and short battery life affect the experience

Apple Airpods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

The Beats 360 offer interchangeable cushions, a secure fit and bass-heavy sound for workouts, but standby battery drain, limited audio customisation and a Rs 42,900 price weigh on their appeal

Beats 360 over-ear wireless headphones with interchangeable mesh ear cushions

Beats 360 headphones

Mivi One 5G brings 5G connectivity, a clean Android experience, a 120Hz display and long battery life to the budget segment, but camera software and fingerprint sensor reliability need improvement

Mivi One 5G smartphone

Lava's Virat Curve 5G stands out with its mini rear display and vegan leather finish, while smooth everyday performance and a 6,000mAh battery strengthen its case at Rs 23,999

Lava Virat Curve 5G

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