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Sweta Kumari

Sweta Kumari

Sweta Kumari

Sweta Kumari covers consumer technology and the digital ecosystem at Business Standard, reporting on everything from smartphones and apps to artificial intelligence and emerging tech trends. Her work tracks major developments across software, social media platforms, and AI tools, while also reviewing new gadgets such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and more. She closely follows product launches and innovations, helping readers stay up to date with the latest in technology.

Sweta Kumari covers consumer technology and the digital ecosystem at Business Standard, reporting on everything from smartphones and apps to artificial intelligence and emerging tech trends. Her work tracks major developments across software, social media platforms, and AI tools, while also reviewing new gadgets such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and more. She closely follows product launches and innovations, helping readers stay up to date with the latest in technology.

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AI-driven cyber threats reshapes enterprise cybersecurity spending in India

As enterprises adopt AI at scale, cybersecurity spending is shifting from compliance and perimeter defence to identity protection, AI governance, cloud security, and continuous threat monitoring

AI-driven cyber threats reshapes enterprise cybersecurity spending in India
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Anthropic-Alibaba dispute puts AI distillation under spotlight: What is it?

Anthropic's allegations against Alibaba have put AI distillation in focus. Here's how the technique works, why it's controversial, and why it has become a new AI battleground

Anthropic-Alibaba dispute puts AI distillation under spotlight: What is it?
Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Enterprise AI enters new phase as firms shift focus from adoption to ROI

AI investment is accelerating across industries, but enterprises are increasingly focused on measuring returns, scaling deployments, adopting agentic AI, and reshaping workforces

Enterprise AI enters new phase as firms shift focus from adoption to ROI
Updated On : 24 Jun 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

VPN downloads surged after Telegram restriction over NEET-UG fraud concerns

The temporary Telegram restriction triggered a surge in VPN downloads, highlighting how users respond when access to digital platforms is suddenly disrupted

VPN downloads surged after Telegram restriction over NEET-UG fraud concerns
Updated On : 22 Jun 2026 | 5:28 PM IST

Call screening to in-call agent: Can voice be AI's next growth frontier?

From Jio Call Agent to AI-powered call screening, artificial intelligence is becoming an active participant in phone conversations, raising questions around trust, transparency and human interaction

Call screening to in-call agent: Can voice be AI's next growth frontier?
Updated On : 22 Jun 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Your smart TV, camera, fridge, and vacuum are online. Who else is watching?

As internet-connected devices become household essentials, security researchers are raising concerns about hidden backdoors, data exposure and cyber threats lurking behind the convenience

Your smart TV, camera, fridge, and vacuum are online. Who else is watching?
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Is multi-factor authentication enough? Kali365 breach fuels security debate

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting active sessions instead of passwords, and Kali365 is emerging as one of the clearest examples, indicating that even MFAs are not safe anymore

Is multi-factor authentication enough? Kali365 breach fuels security debate
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

From Reels to risks: How scammers are turning videos into malware traps

Cybercriminals are moving beyond email scams and into social media feeds, using tutorial-style videos on TikTok and Instagram to spread malware and steal credentials

From Reels to risks: How scammers are turning videos into malware traps
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Who's liable when AI gets it wrong? German court ruling stirs global debate

A German court ruling against Google's AI Overviews reignites a growing global debate over whether AI companies can be held liable for false, harmful, or misleading outputs

Who's liable when AI gets it wrong? German court ruling stirs global debate
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Too many alerts, too little attention: Why your phone won't stop buzzing

As apps compete for attention on India's smartphones, push notifications have become a key tool for driving engagement, sales, and retention, despite growing user fatigue

Too many alerts, too little attention: Why your phone won't stop buzzing
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

WWDC 2026: Apple bets on device-level controls to protect children online

With regulators scrutinising platforms over underage users, Apple's WWDC 2026 update makes device-level parental controls central to child safety

WWDC 2026: Apple bets on device-level controls to protect children online
Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Storage full? How cloud subscriptions became Big Tech's reliable cash cow

As photos, videos, WhatsApp backups and AI content pile up, cloud storage is reportedly evolving from a convenience into one of technology's fastest-growing subscription businesses

Storage full? How cloud subscriptions became Big Tech's reliable cash cow
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

CMF Watch 3 Pro review: Good GPS tracking, long battery life steal the show

CMF refines its smartwatch formula with a larger AMOLED display, improved GPS and long battery life, creating one of the most practical wearables in its segment

CMF Watch 3 Pro review: Good GPS tracking, long battery life steal the show
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

Ads to algos: Are IG, Snapchat and YT becoming new digital shopping malls?

Social media is no longer just shaping conversations. With creators, algorithms and commerce converging, platforms are increasingly influencing what consumers discover and buy

Ads to algos: Are IG, Snapchat and YT becoming new digital shopping malls?
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Why AI companies need consumers to pay for service, but may not get them to

AI firms are betting users will pay monthly for advanced models, but subscription fatigue and bundled ecosystems may reshape how artificial intelligence is monetised

Why AI companies need consumers to pay for service, but may not get them to
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Android's June update adds scam call alerts, digital wardrobe and more

Google's June Android Drop adds scam call detection, new capabilities to Circle to Search feature, a digital wardrobe in Photos and easier file sharing with iPhones

Android's June update adds scam call alerts, digital wardrobe and more
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Hybrid agentic inference is coming soon to Perplexity Computer: What is it

According to Perplexity, its upcoming hybrid AI system can automatically route tasks between on-device and cloud models, aiming to improve privacy, efficiency, and performance

Hybrid agentic inference is coming soon to Perplexity Computer: What is it
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Apple Design Awards 2026 winners announced ahead of WWDC 2026: Check list

Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Design Awards, recognising 12 apps and games for innovation, design, and inclusivity ahead of WWDC

Apple Design Awards 2026 winners announced ahead of WWDC 2026: Check list
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Windows to AI models and Solara: Everything Microsoft announced at Build

At Build 2026, Microsoft outlined a shift across Windows, AI models, hardware and quantum computing, positioning AI agents and on-device intelligence at the centre of its future roadmap

Windows to AI models and Solara: Everything Microsoft announced at Build
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Apple's WWDC 2026 teaser points to possible Siri redesign: What we know

Apple has begun teasing WWDC 2026 with a new "All systems glow" slogan, as the company prepares to unveil iOS 27, Siri updates, and other software announcements on June 8

Apple's WWDC 2026 teaser points to possible Siri redesign: What we know
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:46 PM IST