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Apple to tighten Mac data controls against AI agents and third-party apps

The new controls will require more explicit user action before apps can get Full Disk Access, as Apple warns of growing privacy risks from AI agents seeking broad access to personal data

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Apple asks AT&T users to replace iPhone 18 Pro Max after network glitch

A software or hardware issue has left some iPhone 18 Pro Max users without cellular service, preventing calls, texts and mobile data unless their devices are connected to Wi-Fi

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Chatbots to always-on AI: Why OpenAI, Meta, Google want persistent agents

OpenAI, Meta and Google are moving AI beyond task-specific agents towards persistent systems that can handle multiple jobs, retain context, access apps and continue working in the background

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

How to tame the dragon: India seeks homegrown brands to take on China

The government has for the first time put together a plan to try and change the game by encouraging homegrown players to build a mobile brand

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Anthropic's GLM-5.3 concerns put US-China, open AI debate back in focus

Anthropic says China's GLM-5.3 can find vulnerabilities and build end-to-end exploits, while its open weights make safeguards easier to modify, raising concerns over access to cyber capabilities

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

WhatsApp parental controls for teens: What parents can change, restrict

WhatsApp has rolled out new tools for parents of teen users, allowing them to set some limits on how their children use the messaging platform

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Apple's smart home device with display to launch on October 13: Report

Alongside, Apple is likely to launch HomePod mini and Apple TV devices, both retaining their existing designs but featuring faster processors for Siri AI

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

AI agents tried to hack a Canadian govt website: Research firm Transluce

Transluce said the activity showed tactics similar to those it had previously linked to OpenAI, but the firm said it could not confidently attribute the latest attempts to the company

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

96% Indian firms hit by business-disrupting cyber incidents: Cisco report

More than one in three incidents involved AI-enhanced attacks, while bureaucratic delays, fragmented data and disconnected teams emerged as key barriers to stronger cyber defences

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

Trump's AI safety pact revives Biden-era model, but is it enough in 2026?

Trump's voluntary AI safety framework follows a model used under Biden, with leading tech firms agreeing to monitor risks as questions grow over whether self-regulation can keep pace with AI advances

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

California governor Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks

The California governor signed measures addressing AI-related job losses and workplace surveillance, while ordering state agencies to continue using the term 'artificial intelligence'

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Apple Pay finally arrives in India, Axis Bank gets 1st-mover advantage

The service is available on iPhone and iPad at launch, with support for Mac in the works; UPI and RuPay are not supported initially

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

TDB pauses accepting applications under RDI fund amid capital constraints

TDB closes fresh RDI funding call as strong demand from deep-tech projects outpaces available capital, despite an additional ₹1,000 crore allocation taking its total to ₹3,000 crore

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

SatLeo Labs to put India's 1st commercial thermal eye in space on Thursday

TAPAS-1 will demonstrate thermal sensing and data-processing capabilities in orbit, laying the groundwork for a planned constellation of 10-15 satellites by 2029

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 7:16 PM IST

Apple Pay enters India: Can tap-to-pay find space in a UPI first market?

Apple Pay starts with Axis Bank credit cards as Apple bets on India's expanding card base and contactless payments, even as UPI remains the dominant way to pay

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

35 yrs of liberalisation: Hyderabad's journey from IT hub to 'Future City'

Economic liberalisation, policy continuity and global investments transformed Hyderabad from a historic trading centre into a powerhouse of IT, pharma, GCCs and emerging technologies

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

OpenAI DevDay 2026: Dots agent, GPT-6.1 Sol, new plans and more announced

OpenAI's DevDay 2026 brought Dots AI agents, GPT-6.1 Sol, cloud-based Codex, new agent APIs, ChatGPT Spaces and other tools for developers and businesses

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Axis Bank brings Apple Pay to Visa, Mastercard credit card customers

Axis Bank has launched Apple Pay for its Visa and Mastercard credit card customers in India, enabling payments at merchants, within apps and online using Apple devices

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Apple set to sell 6 million iPhone Duos in 2026: Counterpoint Research

The figure, more typical of niche foldable segment than Apple's usual smartphone sales, is contingent on how well the company ramps up production of the new hardware, Counterpoint senior analyst said

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Trump renames AI 'Super Intelligence', calls it 'much bigger than internet'

Trump has directed the federal government to use 'Super Intelligence' instead of AI, while major technology firms agreed to a voluntary pact outlining four layers of safety measures

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 8:55 AM IST