Harsh Shivam

Can DTH pay channels be offered free on TV apps? Draft rules spark debate

Draft broadcasting rules have revived a dispute over whether apps streaming scheduled TV channels should follow the same pricing, licensing and consumer protection norms as DTH and cable operators

Gen AI goes mainstream on smartphones, influences purchase decisions: CMR

AI is becoming central to the smartphone experience, with 71 per cent of Indian users reportedly using generative AI features and 59 per cent considering AI when buying a new device

Apple, Samsung pull ahead as memory crisis hits smartphone market in Q2

Rising memory costs have squeezed budget smartphone makers, while Apple and Samsung have gained market share by protecting flagship devices, securing supply and focusing on premium segments

Economists, tech leaders urge governments to prepare for AI job disruption

An open letter, signed by Nobel laureates, tech leaders from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic, and economists, warns AI could reshape the economy faster than the Industrial Revolution

Google Health review: Fitbit's successor is ambitious and surprisingly good

Google's new Health app combines fitness tracking, AI coaching and medical records into one platform, though it occasionally prioritises lengthy explanations over quick, glanceable insights

Why smartphone deals during online sales may not be the bargains they seem

An analysis of OnePlus, Samsung, Nothing and Lava smartphones shows many Prime Day and GOAT Sale discounts merely reverse earlier price increases rather than offering genuine savings

Lava Bold N2 5G review: Bold design, lasting battery, budget trade-offs

Lava Bold N2 5G pairs distinctive blueprint-inspired design with clean software, dependable performance and long battery life, though its cameras and dated front design reflect its budget positioning

OpenAI is shutting down ChatGPT Atlas: What it means for AI browsing

OpenAI's decision to shut down ChatGPT Atlas less than a year after launch signals a broader shift, from building dedicated AI browsers to teaching AI assistants to browse the web on their own

Apple MacBook Neo bucks weak Q2 PC market, but bigger test awaits: Analysts

Apple outpaced rivals in the global PC market in Q2 2026, driven by the MacBook Neo. IDC says demand in India remains strong despite the recent price increase

Enterprises are scaling AI while their systems and workforce lag behind

From ageing servers to unprepared employees, new Kyndryl research shows enterprise AI is stalling on the same problem: readiness, not intelligence

India's 5G performs well on speed, but falls short where AI needs it most

Ookla's latest report finds India's 5G performs well on downloads but falls behind on upload speeds and latency, two network characteristics increasingly critical for AI applications

First AI-run ransomware attack highlights emerging cyber threat landscape

Researchers at Sysdig say the first fully agentic ransomware attack shows AI can independently plan, adapt and execute cyberattacks, raising fresh concerns for enterprise cybersecurity

India's e-commerce websites outpace apps as shopping habits evolve: Report

India recorded the world's highest e-commerce website traffic over the past year, even as app downloads plateaued, signalling a shift in how consumers discover products and shop online

WhatsApp usernames rollout under scanner: What the govt is worried about

Meity has asked WhatsApp to halt its new usernames feature over impersonation and fraud concerns, while the Internet Freedom Foundation questions whether the government has the power to do so

AI-driven cyberattacks emerge as top risk for banks and NBFCs, says RBI

RBI says AI-enabled cyber threats have emerged as the biggest risk facing banks and NBFCs, while also warning that the global AI investment boom could create broader financial stability concerns

BIS flags AI spending boom as growing threat to global financial stability

Bank for International Settlements says AI has supported global growth, but warns that opaque financing, rising debt and trillion-dollar infrastructure spending could become a systemic financial risk

WhatsApp introduces username: What is it, how it works, and how to reserve

WhatsApp has started username reservations, allowing users to claim a unique handle before the feature rolls out later this year for messaging without sharing phone numbers

Prompt injection to deepfakes: How AI rewrites rules of enterprise security

From AI agents and deepfakes to prompt injection, cybersecurity teams are confronting risks that traditional defences were not designed to handle

Waiting for phones, laptops to get cheaper? You may be waiting until 2030

With memory makers locking in elevated pricing through 2030 and analysts ruling out meaningful relief anytime soon, the consumer electronics industry is entering a prolonged era of expensive hardware

JP Morgan's AI scorecard ranks India high on promise, but low on delivery

A JP Morgan report tracking AI readiness across four global indices finds India strong on research and talent, but trailing on infrastructure, adoption and government deployment