Sweta Kumari

Apple's 'Welcome home' event on October 13: Smart home devices to watch for

Apple's October 13 launch is expected to bring a new smart home hub with a display, an updated HomePod mini and Apple TV, with upgrades to Siri, processing power and connected home controls

Satya Nadella warns of AI insider risks, seeks stronger safety controls

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants AI agents treated as potential insider risks, with independent access controls, emergency shutdown mechanisms and stronger oversight

AI smart mirrors to cyber games: Tech innovations previewed at IMC 2026

India Mobile Congress 2026 featured an offline AI smart mirror, Vodafone Idea's digital readiness assessment for MSMEs, and Fortinet's interactive cyber defence games

IMC 2026: Indian firms showcase AI wearables for India-specific needs

Jio plans AI wearables with Indian language support, Torchit is developing smart glasses for accessibility, and Qualcomm sees payments and education as key opportunities

Beyond SMS: How AI is changing way Indian businesses reach customers

At IMC 2026, Authkey and Airtel showcased platforms combining SMS, WhatsApp, RCS and AI as businesses shift from one-way notifications to automated customer conversations

IMC 2026: 'AI for security, security for AI' becomes new cyber battleground

As India scales digital infrastructure under the 'Scale Without Boundaries' theme, cybersecurity is emerging as a parallel priority, with AI accelerating both attacks and defence

Google expands Gemini in Chrome with 'auto browse' in India: What's it

Google's auto browse in Chrome can handle routine web tasks such as booking parking, filling lengthy forms and ordering groceries and more

What happens when AI learns from info increasingly shaped by AI itself?

As AI-generated material spreads and chatbots become gateways to information, a new challenge is emerging: distinguishing original evidence from content repeatedly summarised and rewritten by machines

India Mobile Congress 2026 begins Oct 7 with 6G, AI, cybersecurity in focus

The four-day India Mobile Congress 2026 will focus on 6G, AI-native telecom, 5G monetisation, satellite communications, cybersecurity, quantum technology and digital infrastructure

Lava Virat Curve 5G review: Tiny rear display adds flair to a capable phone

Lava's Virat Curve 5G stands out with its mini rear display and vegan leather finish, while smooth everyday performance and a 6,000mAh battery strengthen its case at Rs 23,999

Temple explained: Deepinder Goyal's bet on wearables to extend healthy life

Temple, the wearable from Deepinder Goyal, is set to enter the market soon with a pill shaped design that tracks brain blood flow and monitors changes in real time in attempt to extend healthy life

Nvidia RTX Spark PCs coming in October: What to expect from new platform

Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Windows PCs are set to arrive in October, combining Blackwell graphics, a Grace CPU and unified memory for AI agents, gaming and creator workloads

From coding to cyber defence: What makes Google's Gemini 4 Argon different

Google says the longer context helps Gemini 4 Argon handle complex, multi-step tasks by retaining information and decisions across a single workflow instead of splitting the work into separate session

Google launches screenless Fitbit Air in India at Rs 13,999: Check features

Google has launched the Fitbit Air in India at Rs 13,999. The screenless fitness tracker offers heart rate, sleep and SpO2 monitoring, up to seven days of battery life and AI-powered health insights

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series launched, starts at Rs 129,999: Check specs

Samsung launched two models in the series with Galaxy Tab S12 Plus starts at Rs 1,29,999, while the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at Rs 149,999 in India. Both models offered in Gray and Silver

US AI accord: Tech companies to police AI amid calls for global regulations

The voluntary White House accord signed by Trump and major tech executives sets out four layers of AI safeguards, from internal controls to independent audits and board oversight

Beyond AI: China bets on quantum, chips and fusion in five year tech plan

China's 2026-30 technology strategy puts AI alongside semiconductors, quantum technology, biotechnology, brain-computer interfaces and fusion as Beijing pursues greater technological self-reliance

Nothing Headphone 1 Pro unveiled: Triple drivers, precision sound, and more

Nothing has launched its flagship Headphone 1 Pro with a triple-driver audio system, 10-microphone adaptive ANC, spatial audio, longer battery life and a premium glass