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Your browser could run AI locally: What Opera's WebAI proposal means

Opera's WebAI proposal could let websites and browser extensions run AI models on users' devices. The shift could reduce reliance on cloud-based processing

Amazon unveils five new Alexa-powered Echo devices for home: Check features

Amazon's latest lineup includes an AI-powered Echo Dot, a speaker with a home camera, a sleep-sensing smart clock, an Alexa-enabled photo frame and a redesigned Echo Show 16

Chinese AI model completes complex cyberattacks in tests, raises concerns

Z.AI's GLM-5.3 completed three of 13 multi-stage cyberattack scenarios in controlled simulations, according to Irregular, though it trailed leading US models in separate tests

Google, XREAL launch AURA XR glasses with Gemini after Meta's VR push

Google and XREAL have launched AURA XR glasses with Android XR and Gemini. The launch follows Meta's unveiling of similar glasses with a separate compute puck

What changes on macOS 27 with Apple's new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro

Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display changes how users interact with macOS, bringing touch gestures, Dynamic Island, and new ways to access apps

Apple MacBook Pro gets PROLED XDR touchscreen, Dynamic Island: Check price

Apple has launched new MacBook Pro models with tandem OLED touchscreens, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and up to 128GB of memory. Prices in India start at Rs 3,49,900

Why Microsoft thinks most employees will reject its voluntary exit offer

Microsoft has opened a voluntary exit offer for around 60,000 employees across four countries, but CFO Amy Hood expects few eligible staff to accept, citing growth opportunities

Google revenue misses estimates despite 25% growth; Alphabet shares fall

Google parent Alphabet reported revenue of $127.58 billion in the July-September quarter, below analysts' estimates, while net income fell to $26.17 billion from $34.98 billion a year earlier

Beyond Reels and Shorts: Why social media platforms want longer videos

Instagram's test of 90-minute videos reflects a wider contest to keep audiences watching, attract creators and compete for entertainment time across phones and television screens

After memory, AI drives up chip costs: Will phones and laptops get pricier?

AI demand is driving up chip costs, with TSMC reportedly weighing a 20 per cent increase in advanced packaging prices. With memory already pushing up device prices, could devices get more expensive?

CERT-In flags security flaws in Apple devices, warns of data exposure

CERT-In said the vulnerabilities could also allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and compromise the targeted systems

Garena Free Fire India releases today: How to download, features and more

Garena Free Fire India is now available with India-specific features, responsible gaming measures and a Diwali campaign, following a three-year delay after its 2023 launch was postponed

India no longer catching up but creating new technologies: PM Modi

The Prime Minister calls for bold innovation as India steps up investment in emerging technologies and scientific research

Apple launches MacBook Pro and iMac with M6 chip, updates Creator Studio

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac with M6 chips, alongside new AI features for Creator Studio. Both Macs will be available for pre-order in India from October 28

India and the battle for satellites: The race for wider connectivity

Sly innuendos aside, the recent social media exchanges involving Starlink make a case for harnessing satellites to roll out connectivity more evenly across India

Satcom at tech inflection point; India can build on momentum: Trai chief

Satellite communications in India is on the cusp of major commercial and technological innovation, and has the potential to propel the country to new heights, Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said

India Game Developer Conference returns to Chennai for its 18th edition

The four-day event, beginning October 28, will bring together over 10,000 attendees and 90 speakers, with a focus on indie game development, investment and innovation

Who controls what you watch: TRAI's new rules for smart TV apps explained

TRAI has proposed an authorisation framework for internet-based TV services that could affect which apps are available on smart TVs

Microsoft India offers voluntary exit with 1 month salary per yr of service

Eligible employees selected for the programme must decide by December 1, with the package also including health insurance and career transition services

Microsoft's Voluntary Exit Offer: Eligibility, benefits, deadline and more

Microsoft's VEO covers eligible employees at level 70 and below in selected teams across India, the US, the UK and Canada, with individual exit terms and benefits subject to eligibility