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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

Explained: What are dark GPUs and how are they holding back the AI boom?

Power shortages are leaving billions of dollars' worth of AI chips unused at data centres. Here's what dark GPUs are, why they matter and how they could slow the AI boom

Alphabet loses over $500 billion in market value as AI hits Google search

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.

Your browser could run AI locally: What Opera's WebAI proposal means

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

Amazon unveils five new Alexa-powered Echo devices for home: Check features

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

Chinese AI model completes complex cyberattacks in tests, raises concerns

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

Google, XREAL launch AURA XR glasses with Gemini after Meta's VR push

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

What changes on macOS 27 with Apple's new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro

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 MacBook Pro gets PROLED XDR touchscreen, Dynamic Island: Check price

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

Why Microsoft thinks most employees will reject its voluntary exit offer

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

Google revenue misses estimates despite 25% growth; Alphabet shares fall

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

Beyond Reels and Shorts: Why social media platforms want longer videos

Instagram's test of 90-minute videos reflects a wider contest to keep audiences watching, attract creators and compete for entertainment time across phones and television screens