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China's Gravity-1 sea launch marks new milestone for private space sector

Orienspace's Gravity-1 mission showcases China's growing private launch capability, offshore launch ambitions and expanding private space ecosystem

Decoded: How offline UPI can keep digital payments running without internet

NPCI is developing an offline UPI system that could enable NFC-based merchant payments without internet connectivity, using secure tokens and deferred settlement

JPMorgan plans 1,000 India GCC hires despite AI-driven workforce cuts

JPMorgan Chase said the hiring will focus on technology roles across cloud architecture, cybersecurity and AI data pipelines.

Alphabet raises AI spending target to $205 billion as cloud demand surges

Tech giant lifts 2026 capital expenditure guidance by up to $15 billion after reporting robust cloud growth, signalling an even bigger bet on AI infrastructure

WhatsApp brings direct iPad sign-up, PDF editing and music sharing features

The update lets users create a WhatsApp account directly on iPad, refreshes the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay experience, adds PDF viewing and annotation, and enables music sharing to Status

Govt to support 20 indigenous sovereign AI models under IndiaAI Mission

Govt has identified 20 indigenous sovereign AI models for support under the IndiaAI Mission, spanning LLMs, speech, video and domain-specific applications, while expanding AI infra and skilling

OpenAI models carry out hack in hours that may usually take weeks

OpenAI said it informed law enforcement and other US authorities after learning of a reported breach involving Hugging Face, as claims emerged that AI tools may have completed the cyberattack in hours

IT ministry to meet experts on children's digital safety on Thursday

The IT Ministry will meet experts on Thursday to discuss children's online safety, CSEAM, social media regulations and global approaches to protecting young internet users

Galaxy Unpacked highlights: Samsung unveils Fold8 series, Flip8, AI eyewear

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, redesigned Fold8 and Flip8, alongside new Galaxy Watch models and intelligent eyewear built on Google's Android XR platform

Samsung widens foldable bet: Is it too little, too late? Analysts weigh in

Samsung's three-model foldable portfolio and wider 4:3 Fold8 strengthen its hold on India's growing market, though analysts differ on whether the move is innovative or defensive

Why Samsung, Apple could be pushing foldables towards wider screen design

With Samsung and Apple reportedly exploring wider foldable designs, the category could be shifting focus from making devices thinner to improving usability, media consumption and everyday practicality

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: What to expect from Fold8, Flip8 and new watches

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8 and new Galaxy Watches at Unpacked on July 22, alongside updates on AI features and smartglasses

Fresh data centre capacity sees 59% annual growth in Jan-Jun: Report

"The new data centre capacity additions in India surged to 258 MW IT in the first half of 2026, compared to 162 MW IT in H1 2025," according to Savills

How ransom attacks on small businesses open doors to larger organisations

Kaspersky says India's SMBs are becoming attractive ransomware targets as cybercriminals exploit weak security, growing digital adoption and deeper integration with enterprise supply chains

Vibe coding explained: What AI-made apps mean for developers and app stores

AI coding assistants are making it possible to build apps using natural language prompts instead of writing code, lowering barriers to software development while creating new challenges for app stores

Clinicians embrace AI tools, but hospitals lag on training, governance

A global survey of nearly 2,800 clinicians finds AI is now part of everyday healthcare, but weak trust, limited training and poor governance threaten its wider adoption in clinical practice

Kimi K3's huge size keeps demand strong for AI memory and processors

Kimi K3 contains 2.8 trillion parameters, China's largest model yet, pushing the sparsity ratio - a measure of computing efficiency - to a record

Bezos backs this AI startup to discover new materials for chipmaking

CuspAI initially started out with a focus on finding new materials for carbon capture and water purification

Premiumisation to lift mobile phone output, exports in value terms: IT Secy

The government has also announced the Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme under which it is targeting to get advanced chips designed by domestic firms to achieve self-reliance in the segment

Google plans new chip to run Gemini models more efficiently: Report

Google expects new chip, ​dubbed "Frozen v2," to help ​address an AI computing capacity crunch that has fueled internal tensions ​and prompted Google Cloud to decline deals with outside customers