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WhatsApp parental controls for teens: What parents can change, restrict

WhatsApp has rolled out new tools for parents of teen users, allowing them to set some limits on how their children use the messaging platform

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

AI agents tried to hack a Canadian govt website: Research firm Transluce

Transluce said the activity showed tactics similar to those it had previously linked to OpenAI, but the firm said it could not confidently attribute the latest attempts to the company

96% Indian firms hit by business-disrupting cyber incidents: Cisco report

More than one in three incidents involved AI-enhanced attacks, while bureaucratic delays, fragmented data and disconnected teams emerged as key barriers to stronger cyber defences

Trump's AI safety pact revives Biden-era model, but is it enough in 2026?

Trump's voluntary AI safety framework follows a model used under Biden, with leading tech firms agreeing to monitor risks as questions grow over whether self-regulation can keep pace with AI advances

California governor Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks

The California governor signed measures addressing AI-related job losses and workplace surveillance, while ordering state agencies to continue using the term 'artificial intelligence'

Apple Pay finally arrives in India, Axis Bank gets 1st-mover advantage

The service is available on iPhone and iPad at launch, with support for Mac in the works; UPI and RuPay are not supported initially

TDB pauses accepting applications under RDI fund amid capital constraints

TDB closes fresh RDI funding call as strong demand from deep-tech projects outpaces available capital, despite an additional ₹1,000 crore allocation taking its total to ₹3,000 crore

SatLeo Labs to put India's 1st commercial thermal eye in space on Thursday

TAPAS-1 will demonstrate thermal sensing and data-processing capabilities in orbit, laying the groundwork for a planned constellation of 10-15 satellites by 2029

Apple Pay enters India: Can tap-to-pay find space in a UPI first market?

Apple Pay starts with Axis Bank credit cards as Apple bets on India's expanding card base and contactless payments, even as UPI remains the dominant way to pay

35 yrs of liberalisation: Hyderabad's journey from IT hub to 'Future City'

Economic liberalisation, policy continuity and global investments transformed Hyderabad from a historic trading centre into a powerhouse of IT, pharma, GCCs and emerging technologies

OpenAI DevDay 2026: Dots agent, GPT-6.1 Sol, new plans and more announced

OpenAI's DevDay 2026 brought Dots AI agents, GPT-6.1 Sol, cloud-based Codex, new agent APIs, ChatGPT Spaces and other tools for developers and businesses

Axis Bank brings Apple Pay to Visa, Mastercard credit card customers

Axis Bank has launched Apple Pay for its Visa and Mastercard credit card customers in India, enabling payments at merchants, within apps and online using Apple devices

Apple set to sell 6 million iPhone Duos in 2026: Counterpoint Research

The figure, more typical of niche foldable segment than Apple's usual smartphone sales, is contingent on how well the company ramps up production of the new hardware, Counterpoint senior analyst said

Trump renames AI 'Super Intelligence', calls it 'much bigger than internet'

Trump has directed the federal government to use 'Super Intelligence' instead of AI, while major technology firms agreed to a voluntary pact outlining four layers of safety measures

Apple Pay India FAQ: How to set up, pay, supported cards and security

Apple Pay is now available in India. Here is how to set it up, which cards work at launch, how payments are secured, and whether there are any fees

Apple Pay comes to India: Axis Bank credit card users can now tap to pay

Apple Pay is now available in India on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards supported at launch

Nvidia's AI safety platform will not take away agents' autonomy: Palo Alto

Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform uses software and hardware controls to secure autonomous AI agents while allowing them to perform tasks with defined access and permissions

Rising costs slow India's 5G shift, revive demand for 4G phones: Report

Rising component and memory costs are widening the price gap between 4G and 5G smartphones, prompting manufacturers to expand 4G offerings in India's budget segment

OpenAI shelves next-gen GPT-6.1 Astra model release over safety concerns

Internal tests found GPT-6.1 Astra showed higher levels of deceptive behaviour and could act beyond the authorised scope of tasks, prompting OpenAI to shelve its planned October launch