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OpenAI finalises $10 billion joint venture with PE firms to deploy AI

OpenAI has raised more than $4 billion from investors, including TPG Inc., Brookfield Asset Management, Advent and Bain Capital, for a firm focused on helping businesses leverage its AI software

Instagram introduces 'AI creator' tag to mark accounts posting AI content

Instagram has introduced 'AI creator' labels to show if content is made with AI, but creators don't have to use them, so many posts may still appear without clear tags

Double-digit decline likely in India smartphone shipments in CY2026: CMR

India's smartphone shipments may fall up to 12 per cent in 2026 due to rising memory costs, weak demand and slower upgrades, with the affordable segment facing the sharpest decline

iPhone 18 Pro series to iOS 27, big upgrades Apple may introduce this year

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series, expected in September 2026, may get a new chip, camera upgrades and better battery life, alongside iOS 27 features like a Siri-powered camera mode

iOS 26.5 to bring E2E encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android

Apple has rolled out iOS 26.5 Release Candidate, bringing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android, along with suggested places in Maps and a new Pride-themed wallpaper

Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build chips in US beyond TSMC

iPhone and iPad maker has had early-stage talks with Intel about enlisting the company's chipmaking services, and Apple executives have also made visits to a Samsung plant under development in Texas

OpenAI prez Greg Brockman tells court his stake in firm is worth $30 bn

The civil lawsuit accuses Altman and Brockman of double-crossing Musk by straying from the San Francisco company's founding mission to be an altruistic steward of a revolutionary technology

What's holding back US satellite service provider Starlink's Indian foray?

Starlink's India entry faces delays over security clearance, FDI approval, and spectrum rules, even as the satellite broadband market gathers momentum

Google set to redesign Gemini app across Android and Apple iOS: What's new

Google is rolling out a redesigned Gemini app with a new interface, pill-shaped prompt box, unified tools section and updated navigation, though the release is currently limited

Mission Drishti: How GalaxEye is advancing earth observation with OptoSAR

Mission Drishti, launched by GalaxEye, introduces OptoSAR technology, combining optical and radar imaging to deliver clearer and more consistent satellite data across weather and lighting conditions

Oura app update adds birth control tracking, menopause insights: What's new

Oura has introduced new features for birth control tracking and menopause insights, using real-time biometric data to offer more personalised health insights across different life stages

xAI may bring Grok Voice to Apple CarPlay for in-car AI use: What to expect

xAI's Grok Voice mode has been reportedly spotted in the iOS app with a CarPlay placeholder, signalling possible support for in-car AI voice interactions in an upcoming update

WhatsApp may adopt Apple's Liquid Glass UI for chats on iOS: What to expect

WhatsApp is testing a translucent 'Liquid Glass' chat interface for iPhone, aligning with Apple's iOS design language, though the feature remains in beta and is yet to roll out widely

Mac mini M4 entry model disappears from Apple Store in India: Discontinued?

Apple has pulled the 256GB Mac mini M4 from its India store after weeks of stock issues, likely due to high demand, supply constraints and a possible product refresh

Full-screen Xbox experience now available on Windows 11-based PCs, tablets

Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs and tablets in select markets, bringing a console-style interface with controller-first navigation and unified game libraries

Public sector banks to scale up IT spend amid Anthropic Mythos cyber threat

Mythos' advanced coding capabilities give it an unprecedented potential to detect cybersecurity weaknesses and develop methods to exploit them, sparking concerns

'Just looping you in': Why letting AI write emails may create more work

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, is increasingly allowing people to offload the repetitive routines of tending one's inbox

Nvidia's push into physical AI sparks rally in Asian tech partners

Nvidia has expanded its roster of Asian partners in recent years, primarily through deeper chip-focused ties with suppliers such as SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co

Apple sales forecast surpasses estimates even as Mac shortages linger

Sales will rise 14 per cent to 17 per cent in the period, which runs through June, the company said during a post-earnings conference call Thursday

Cars with Google built-in get Gemini for natural interactions, car control

Google is bringing Gemini AI to cars with Google built-in, replacing Assistant and enabling more natural voice interactions, real-time information, and easier control of vehicle functions