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IIT Guwahati develops semiconductor for solar cell, neuromorphic computing

The perovskite-based platform combines high-efficiency solar energy conversion with advanced memory functions needed for AI and neuromorphic computing applications

Meta fixes Instagram AI support flaw that let hackers take over accounts

Meta has patched a vulnerability in its AI support tool after reports suggested attackers could change account details and reset passwords through the chatbot

India's tablet market grows despite rising prices and smartphone slowdown

Tablet shipments rose 5 per cent in Q1 CY2026 despite memory-led price increases, driven by demand for larger-screen devices and growing use cases beyond smartphones

Microsoft may debut first reasoning-focused AI model and more at Build 2026

Microsoft is reportedly preparing a range of AI and Windows-related announcements at Build 2026, including new models, developer tools, and RTX Spark integrations

From BPO to robo-BPO: Why robotics labs may need Indian homes, factories

Experts say India could become important hub for physical AI services, but only if companies go beyond basic data collection and build higher-value capabilities in robotics, simulation, infrastructure

Apple's iOS 26.5.1 fixes low-battery charging issue on iPhone 17 series

Apple has released iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users, bringing a fix for a charging issue that could prevent wired charging when the battery is nearly drained

India's public cloud spending to grow 28% to $17.5 billion in 2026: Gartner

Gartner said strong enterprise demand for AI-ready infrastructure, application modernisation and scalable IT models will drive India's next phase of cloud spending

WhatsApp may soon flag scam messages without reading your chats: Details

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a Scam Alert feature that could warn users about suspicious messages from unknown contacts without reading chats or compromising end-to-end encryption

AI-driven cyber threats are shrinking response windows: Can India keep up?

As AI accelerates vulnerability discovery and exploitation, Cert-In is pushing faster remediation and automation. The challenge is whether enterprises can respond quickly enough

Amazon Music adds ads for Prime members, ad-free costs extra: Details here

Amazon Music for Prime users will now include ads, while ad-free listening, offline downloads and premium audio quality move to the new Music Unlimited subscription

Meta eyes broader AI wearable push with new glasses; pendant in works too

Meta is reportedly developing four new smart glasses, an AI-powered pendant, and a consumer AI assistant as competition from Google and Apple intensifies

Scaling to stacking, chipmakers look beyond Moore's Law to boost computing

From chiplets to vertical stacking, new design approaches are emerging as traditional transistor scaling runs into physical and economic limits

Meta's AI training tool for employees may spark new EU privacy concerns

Meta is reportedly collecting detailed software usage data from US employees to train AI systems, a move that could raise GDPR-related concerns in Europe

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark superchip for AI-focused Windows PCs: Details

The Nvidia RTX Spark superchip combines its Grace CPU, Blackwell RTX GPU, and up to 128GB unified memory, targeting developers, creators and gamers

Gemini Spark arrives for Google AI Ultra users: How the agentic AI works

Introduced at Google I/O, Gemini Spark is rolling out to AI Ultra users in the US, offering a proactive AI agent that can automate tasks across apps and services

Now, you can run Codex on Windows from ChatGPT mobile app: How it works

OpenAI is bringing Codex to Windows with support for desktop app interactions, mobile monitoring, and remote approvals through the ChatGPT app

WhatsApp for mobile may get a logout option without deleting chats: Report

WhatsApp is testing a native logout option that allows users to sign out without uninstalling the app or deleting the account, while preserving chats, settings and login information

Festive smartphone demand may stall as buyers push back on rising prices

With prices rising due to component costs, over half of buyers may delay purchases this festive season, with many turning to refurbished devices instead of upgrading outright

Apple Music may follow Spotify with free and low-cost subscriptions: Report

Clues discovered in the Apple Music Android beta suggest the company may be testing different subscription tiers, though it remains unclear what changes are being planned

Apple's AI glasses could reshape eyewear like Watch did to watches: Report

Apple has reportedly delayed its AI smart glasses to late 2027, potentially prioritising refinement over speed as it looks to replicate the Apple Watch's success in a growing market