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India should build its own AI models, says chief of India's AI mission

India is emerging as one of the most sought after markets for all these AI tech giants thanks to its over 1 billion internet user base-- the only other largest market after China

Gen AI, Agentic AI set to transform India's rapidly-growing payments sector

PwC India's report further said digital payments in India are expected to continue their rapid growth trajectory, with overall transaction volumes projected to nearly triple by FY30

Leading AI players make a beeline to establish their presence in India

India's billion-plus user base - second only to China - as well as one of the world's largest developer ecosystems makes it an irresistible bet for AI firms

Tech Wrap Oct 8: JBL Tour ONE M3, Sennheiser HDB 630, JioBharat phones

JBL Tour ONE M3 headphones launched. Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones launched. Reliance's JioBharat feature phones with safety tools launched. Gemini 2.5 Computer Use. Facebook's algorithm update

Quest Global aims to triple revenue by 2030, work on 2-nm chip design, fab

The Singapore-headquartered product engineering firm's client roster spans automotive, aerospace and defence, energy, high-tech, industrial equipment, railways, and semiconductor sectors

WhatsApp tests Instagram-like Question Sticker for Status updates: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing Question Stickers in Status updates, allowing users to ask questions and receive private replies directly from their contacts

Deloitte's AI fiasco: Why chatbots hallucinate and who else got caught

As Deloitte returns part of its fee for a flawed AI-assisted government report in Australia, the case spotlights how generative AI fabricates facts and how it's not the first time this has happened

IMC 2025: Reliance Jio introduces JioBharat phones with new safety features

Reliance Jio introduces new Safety-First features on JioBharat phones, offering location tracking, usage controls, and health monitoring for children and elderly

Motorola rolls out Android 16 update in India: Eligible phones, new feature

Motorola joins Samsung and Google to release Android 16. The software update brings Moto Secure 5.5, Modes, improved hotspot connectivity, and more

Google's Nano Banana gets ready for Lens, Circle to Search integration

Google may soon integrate its Gemini-powered Nano Banana image editor into Google Lens and Circle to Search, enabling users to modify or recreate what's on screen

Google Gemini to use YouTube, Maps public data by default from October 13

From October 13, Gemini will automatically use public data from Google services such as YouTube, Maps, Flights, and Hotels to generate AI responses

Facebook shows 'friend bubbles' on reels, posts they have liked: What's new

Meta updates Facebook's algorithm to improve Reels recommendations, adds Instagram-like friend bubbles, AI search suggestions, and more new features

After Mac, Perplexity to rival Apple Safari on iPhone with Comet AI browser

Comet browser, already available on PC and Android pre-registrations, could soon launch on iOS, promising competition to Safari, confirms CEO Aravind Srinivas

Activision extends Call of Duty Black Ops 7 beta till October 9: Report

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, originally set to end today, will reportedly continue for an additional day

Apple releases iOS 26.1 public beta 2: Check new features, how to install

Apple releases iOS 26.1 public beta 2 with refined UI, a new alarm gesture, and improved audio controls for users testing the next iOS update

Google tests Gemini 2.5 Computer Use: How's it different from other models

Google's new Gemini 2.5 Computer Use AI model can interact with apps and websites by clicking, typing, and scrolling like a human. Here's how it works

AirPods as microphone in iPhone camera: How to use, eligible models, more

Apple users running iOS 26 can now record videos using their AirPods as a wireless microphone, replacing the iPhone's built-in mic. Here is how to use, eligible models, and more

Nvidia to invest in Elon Musk's AI startup xAI as part of $20 billion deal

Funding for xAI includes both equity and debt through a special purpose vehicle that will purchase Nvidia's processors and lease them to xAI for its Colossus 2 project

OpenAI introduces cameo controls in Sora amid deepfake concerns: What's new

Sora introduces cameo restrictions, watermark improvements, and account fixes amid rising deepfake concerns

Anthropic to open Bengaluru office in 2026, expand AI footprint in India

Anthropic, developer of Claude AI, will open a Bengaluru office in early 2026, expanding its presence in India to drive responsible AI growth and advance Indic language capabilities