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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

Colt DCS, RMZ begin construction of third data centre with 64 MW capacity

The AI-ready Mumbai 3 facility will add 64 MW of capacity, taking the Navi Mumbai campus's operational capacity to 86 MW, with plans to develop up to 148 MW at the site

Google DeepMind ties up with ICRISAT to develop plant genome atlas

The open-access catalogue will use AI to help breeders identify promising plant combinations faster, while the partnership will also support genome mapping for other crops

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

Would halt chip supply to buyers who develop unsafe AI, says Nvidia CEO

Jensen Huang said Nvidia would first discuss concerns with an AI developer before considering a supply halt, as the chipmaker pledges $250 million over 5 years to support AI safety research in the UK

Apple prepares to debut first AI features in China in December after delay

Apple Intelligence is expected to arrive in China in December, but the rollout will exclude new Siri AI assistant and other recently announced features as the company awaits final regulatory clearance

Anthropic's revenue rises 45% to $16.8 billion in Q3 ahead of IPO

The company is preparing for a potential November listing, seeking to convince investors that its rapid revenue growth and improving efficiency can sustain heavy spending on computing and research

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

Data centre demand to outstrip supply as AI usage grows, say experts

NTT Data and Brookfield executives expect strong data centre demand amid rising AI adoption, but warn that power infrastructure, skilled talent and capacity constraints pose challenges

Vigilance, not pause, answer to AI risks: IBM India & South Asia MD

Innovations from India can be scaled and applied anywhere in the world, he said, pointing to Indian innovations such as UPI

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

From supermarkets to airports: Cyberattacks that disrupted real-world ops

From French supermarket refrigerators to Polish energy infra, recent cyberattacks have exposed how vulnerabilities in connected systems can disrupt operations, damage equipment, threaten supply chains

Apple needs new iPhones and smart-home push to revive pricey stock

The iPhone maker is holding a smart-home products event on Tuesday featuring an Apple doorbell and Apple thermostat

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

Kerala Police signs 3-year pact with Cyble to strengthen cybercrime probes

The three-year agreement will provide Kerala Police with threat intelligence, investigative support and officer training to tackle ransomware, phishing, AI-enabled fraud and other cyber threats

Explained: How Qualcomm-Arm dispute could reshape chip licensing model

Qualcomm's dispute with Arm raises questions over chip licensing, royalties and competition as Arm expands into processor sales, with implications for chipmakers that depend on its technology

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

Apple announces festive offers in India: Check deals on iPhones, Macs, more

Apple is offering cashback of up to Rs 15,000 on select Macs and Rs 7,000 on iPhones, alongside no-cost EMI plans and a limited-edition AirPods 5 with rangoli engraving, until November 11

Successful GPU bidders likely to offer compute capacity to global firms

Under the ₹10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission, 14 companies have successfully bid to onboard GPUs from various original equipment manufacturers, including Nvidia, Intel, AMD, AWS and Google

Starlink services in India need to be affordable: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

India could and should challenge Musk's monopoly in space-based communications: Ex-NITI Aayog V-C