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NPCI signals identity reboot: Looks to build brand recall beyond platforms

NPCI plans a major branding revamp to strengthen its identity as a technology-led digital payments infrastructure provider and boost visibility at home and abroad

Contractors used to review smart glasses data and content, says Meta

Meta has confirmed that contractors review data shared with Meta AI by Ray-Ban Meta glasses users, saying privacy filters are applied after reports claimed reviewers saw sensitive details

Apple's big launch week: iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, more arrive; What's next

Apple unveiled iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBook Air, MacBook Neo and more this week, while some expected devices remain unannounced

OPPO Find X9 series to get Quick Share compatibility with Apple AirDrop

OPPO said Android's Quick Share with Apple AirDrop support will begin rolling out to the Find X9 series this month, allowing file transfers between OPPO and Apple devices without third-party apps

OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant in ChatGPT: Here's how it's different

OpenAI says GPT-5.3 Instant improves conversational flow, trims excessive disclaimers and delivers more reliable answers across domains

MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air (M5): Comparing specs, features, price and more

Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo as a more affordable Mac, while the MacBook Air with the M5 chip targets higher performance. Here's how the two laptops compare in specs, features and price

WhatsApp Plus subscription may bring themes, custom icons and more features

WhatsApp Plus plan could add app customisation, more pinned chats and exclusive stickers, while core messaging features are expected to remain free

South Korean chip industry worried Iran crisis to disrupt material supply

South Korea's chipmakers warn Iran crisis could disrupt helium supplies and threaten AI data centre expansion in the Middle East

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hints at end of investments in OpenAI, Anthropic

Nvidia signals its era of mega-stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic may be ending as both AI firms prepare for potential IPOs this year

Big tech group supports Anthropic in Pentagon AI safeguards clash: Report

After a dispute with Anthropic over guardrails on Claude tools used by the military, President Donald Trump announced a federal agency-wide ban with a six-month phaseout period

Nothing Phone 4a series launch today: Where to watch, what to expect

Nothing is launching its Phone 4a series today at 4 PM IST, with a Snapdragon chip, new Glyph Bar interface and multiple colour options

Apple's 'big week' launches pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Perhaps looking to capitalise on sales momentum, Apple started the week off by announcing the latest model in its more budget-friendly phone lineup

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to cut app store commissions

Google's concessions come 5 months after the US Supreme Court declined to hear its appeal against a judge's order mandating a sweeping Play Store overhaul after 2023 jury ruled it an illegal monopoly

Google Gemini accused of coaching user to suicide in new lawsuit

In a statement, a Google spokesperson said that Gemini clarified to Jonathan Gavalas that it was AI and referred him to a crisis hotline many times

Tech Wrap Mar 4: Google Pixel Drop, VSCO Galleries, Android Desktop mode

Google releases March Pixel Drop. VSCO launches standalone Galleries app. Google rolls out desktop mode. MacBook Air M5 vs M4. MacBook Neo. Apple's M5 Pro, Max vs M4 Pro, Max

MacBook Air M5 vs M4: Performance gains, faster memory, more storage

Apple has launched the MacBook Air with the new M5 chip. Here's a comparison with the M4 model, covering differences in performance, storage, connectivity and other key specifications

Meta's AI glasses under scrutiny as workers flag users' private footage

Two Swedish newspapers report that Meta's AI smart glasses are allegedly recording private and intimate footage, with contractors in Kenya tasked with reviewing the content to train the AI systems

Google rolls out desktop mode for eligible Pixel smartphones: How it works

As part of its March Pixel Drop, Google is enabling a desktop-style multi-window experience on Pixel 8 and newer devices via USB-C external display support

Apple's next launch may be entry-level 'MacBook Neo': What to expect

After launching new iPhones, iPads and Macs earlier this week, Apple is expected to introduce a lower-cost MacBook reportedly called MacBook Neo alongside a refreshed entry-level iPad

VSCO launches standalone Galleries app to organise shared photos: What's it

VSCO has launched a new Galleries app for iPhone that lets photographers and collaborators collect and share images in one place, offering an alternative to cluttered shared folders