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How agentic AI is changing who influences online shopping decisions

As AI shopping agents evolve from assistants to decision-makers, retailers may need to rethink how they reach customers, present products and compete online

AI economy is creating a new kind of telecom customer. Are networks ready?

AI agents are increasing demand for upload capacity, low latency and programmable network services, forcing telecom operators to rethink infrastructure built primarily for human users

How AI agent marketplaces could become the app stores of a new agentic era

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Microsoft are building directories for AI agents and connected tools, setting up a new battle over software discovery, payments and platform control

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8 launched: Price, features, specs

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, One UI 9, upgraded cameras, larger batteries and new Galaxy AI features

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

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

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

JBL Live 780NC review: Balanced all-round headphones below flagship tier

The JBL Live 780NC combines balanced sound, effective ANC, long battery life and a feature-rich companion app into a package that feels comfortable both at work and on the move

More launches, limited choices: What is happening in consumer electronics?

Brands are stretching smartphones and televisions across more configurations and price points as weak demand, rising component costs and longer replacement cycles make new product development riskier

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