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India, Japan boost tech ties with pacts on medical devices, quantum science

Minister Jitendra Singh said India and Japan share 'natural synergy in science and tech', noting that Japan's advanced capabilities and India's talent pool create strong potential for joint innovation

SpaceX signs deal giving Anthropic access to powerful AI supercomputer

Anthropic is expected to leverage this expanded compute capacity to enhance performance and availability for its premium offerings, including Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers

Samsung hits $1 trillion market valuation, joins TSMC in elite club

The milestone came as the South Korean company's shares rallied as much as 12 per cent early on Wednesday, making it only the second Asian firm after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to hit mark

Hope to continue growing at 25% Y-o-Y till 2031: BenQ India MD Rajeev Singh

BenQ India expects strong long-term growth from premium displays and projectors, while increasing its focus on products designed specifically for Indian consumers

Slower growth, tougher macro jeopardise salary hike cycles for IT cos

Economic uncertainty, slower growth and pressure on margins are prompting IT services firms to delay salary hikes and offer lower increments, impacting employee morale across the sector

With iOS 27, Apple may open Siri and AI features to third-party models

Apple is reportedly planning to open Apple Intelligence to third-party AI services like Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude with a new 'Extensions' system in iOS 27

Meta strengthens age checks with AI after EU flags concerns over safeguards

Meta has introduced AI-powered age detection tools and expanded Teen Account protections after EU regulators raised concerns over underage users access to Instagram and Facebook despite safeguards

Chrome for Android can now hide exact location from websites: How it works

Google is adding approximate location sharing to Chrome on Android, allowing users to give websites broader area access instead of precise GPS location data

Amazon expands Alexa+ beyond Echo with Bose audio devices: Details here

Amazon has expanded Alexa+ support to Bose speakers and soundbars, letting users discover music, create playlists, book services, and control smart devices with voice commands

Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives on November 19, but not for everyone: Details

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick said GTA 6 will launch first on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, with the PC version expected to arrive later, reported Bloomberg

India's offshore tech hubs hit $98.4 bn revenue in FY26, says report

The growth comes as higher US visa costs, inflation linked to global conflicts, and AI-led disruption are prompting multinationals to shift more strategic and AI work to India's GCCs

Over 35k users, 13k organisations hit in global phishing attack: Microsoft

Microsoft said the phishing campaign targeted over 35,000 users across 13,000 organisations using fake compliance emails and adversary-in-the-middle attacks to steal account access

Apple to pay $250mn to settle lawsuit over delayed AI-powered Siri: Report

Apple has reportedly agreed to settle a US lawsuit alleging it misled iPhone buyers by promoting advanced Siri AI features that were announced at WWDC 2024 but never launched

Why AI data centre boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips

The AI boom has changed memory demand from a broad consumer cycle into a more segmented market centered on high-bandwidth memory chips

Threads gains another X-like feature with web DMs: Here is how it works

Threads has introduced direct messaging on the web, allowing desktop users to send one-on-one and group chats as Meta expands conversation features on the platform

Embrace AI or get left behind: Job cuts sweep through crypto firms

The debate started in February after Block Inc., the owner of Square and Cash App, announced it would cut a whopping 50 per cent of staff, citing a secular change in how AI affects its operations

Next Call of Duty may skip Sony PS4, Microsoft Xbox One: What it means

Call of Duty 2026 may drop support for older consoles, allowing developers to focus on newer systems, though the company says the game is not being developed for PS4

Bard to Gemini and TPUs: Decoding Google's multi-pronged AI strategy

Google's latest TPU innovations and the transition to more advanced Gemini models suggest the company may be moving beyond catch-up mode in the fast-evolving AI landscape

Samsung expands startup push with 2026 Mobile Advance tech programme

Samsung's India R&D units launch the 2026 Mobile Advance programme to support deep-tech startups, offering funding and integration into its global mobile device ecosystem

OpenAI reportedly picks MediaTek over Qualcomm for its maiden AI smartphone

OpenAI's first AI smartphone may enter mass production in 2027, with reports suggesting it could use a customised MediaTek chip and focus on agent-based, task-driven interactions