Sweta Kumari

iPhone Duo pre-orders begin at 5:30 pm, starts at Rs 2.99 lakh: Hands-on

Apple's iPhone Duo will be available in India from October 23, with pre-orders starting at 5:30 pm on October 16. Prices range from Rs 299,900 to Rs 449,900 across four storage variants

Can Apple win over smart-home buyers where Amazon and Google stalled?

At Rs 39,900, the Siri AI-powered smart display hub, the HomeView, is a test of whether Apple can make a shared-space device worth its premium in India

WhatsApp introduces guest calling for non-users: How the feature works

WhatsApp's new guest calling feature lets people without accounts join audio and video calls through browser links, with support for up to 32 participants and host-controlled access

TVs, appliances could become launchpads for AI-driven attacks: Anthropic

Anthropic research finds small AI models can perform steps needed for self-replication across devices. Experts are of the view that these early warnings should not be taken lightly

Tired of AI slop? Facebook gives users more control over Feed and Reels

Facebook's new AI-powered tools let users specify what they want to see more or less of in Feed and Reels, with a 'Your algorithm' section to manage topics and refine recommendations

Beyond Nvidia: Why tech firms are turning to custom chips for AI inference

Microsoft's Maia 300 joins custom AI chips from Google, Amazon and OpenAI as technology companies seek to reduce inference costs, improve efficiency and gain control over infrastructure

Google launches Fitbit Edge with OLED display, 7-day battery life: Details

Google's Fitbit Edge features an OLED display, built-in GPS, health tracking, AI-powered fitness guidance, and up to seven days of battery life

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