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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series launched, starts at Rs 129,999: Check specs

Samsung launched two models in the series with Galaxy Tab S12 Plus starts at Rs 1,29,999, while the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at Rs 149,999 in India. Both models offered in Gray and Silver

India semicon ecosystem needs more research-industry ties: S'pore official

India's semiconductor ecosystem is taking shape at an accelerated pace and could attract greater international attention in the next three to five years, but the country would benefit from an umbrella agency to help translate research into industry, a senior Singapore semiconductor R&D official has said. Navab Singh, Deputy Executive Director (Research) at the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics, said Indian institutions such as the IITs and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore are investing in semiconductor research and training manpower, while companies such as Tata Electronics are driving investments in the sector. "We see government-led momentum picking up in developing the semiconductor industry, with research institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technologies (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore investing in semiconductors and training manpower," Singh said in an interview with PTI. A*STAR IME is working with IIT Kharagpur on ...

US AI accord: Tech companies to police AI amid calls for global regulations

The voluntary White House accord signed by Trump and major tech executives sets out four layers of AI safeguards, from internal controls to independent audits and board oversight

Sam Altman says OpenAI won't go public until its AI models are safe

Sam Altman said taking OpenAI public while the company is transitioning to more capable models could pressure it to prioritise investor expectations over safety.

OpenAI DevDay 2026: Dots agent, GPT-6.1 Sol, new plans and more announced

OpenAI's DevDay 2026 brought Dots AI agents, GPT-6.1 Sol, cloud-based Codex, new agent APIs, ChatGPT Spaces and other tools for developers and businesses

OpenAI ignored employees who warned it wasn't doing enough about security

In emails, employees said they worried that OpenAI's newest AI models were not being appropriately monitored during testing to gauge the tech's sophistication and to secure the models

Beyond AI: China bets on quantum, chips and fusion in five year tech plan

China's 2026-30 technology strategy puts AI alongside semiconductors, quantum technology, biotechnology, brain-computer interfaces and fusion as Beijing pursues greater technological self-reliance

Nothing Headphone 1 Pro unveiled: Triple drivers, precision sound, and more

Nothing has launched its flagship Headphone 1 Pro with a triple-driver audio system, 10-microphone adaptive ANC, spatial audio, longer battery life and a premium glass

India's 4G smartphone shipments set to grow 3% in 2026 despite market slump

India's 4G smartphone market is showing signs of recovery in 2026, with shipments set to grow three per cent year-on-year, staging quite a comeback from a 48 per cent drop suffered in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research. Its share in the overall market is seen rising from 11 per cent in 2025 to 13 per cent in 2026 and an estimated 15 per cent in 2027, as pricier component costs have widened the price gap between 4G and 5G devices, making 5G smartphones more expensive for consumers. The result: consumers in the entry (sub Rs 10,000) and budget (Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000) segments are turning to 4G devices for better specifications and value at a lower price. "4G smartphone shipments in India are expected to grow 3 per cent YoY in 2026 despite a decline in the overall market, with 4G share rising to 13 per cent in 2026 from 11 per cent in 2025," Counterpoint said in a release. At the same time, the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expanding their 4G portfolios into the Rs .

Why India needs to keep its AI push going amid global calls for slowdown

As global AI firms debate slowing frontier development, India faces a different task of building compute, models and safeguards while closing gaps in AI ecosystem

Microsoft abandons personal AI chatbot race with Copilot reboot

It allows users to edit Word or Excel documents within a Copilot app or browser tab, addressing a common gripe that Microsoft's assistant had only limited reach into its own productivity software

Project Suncatcher: What Google plans to test by taking AI compute to space

Google's Project Suncatcher will test AI chips in orbit as the company explores solar-powered satellite clusters as a potential new way to scale AI computing infrastructure

Why AI agents need an identity layer to act safely on web built for humans

AI agents can shop, book travel and make payments, but disputes involving Meta, Amazon and NPCI expose gaps in how the web identifies agents, grants permissions and assigns responsibility

Saaras V4: Sarvam AI's new speech model can transcribe 22 Indian languages

Since its launch, Sarvam AI's Saaras V4 has got technology enthusiasts talking. Here's what's new about the model

Google launches Photos Wardrobe in India: How to create a digital closet

Google Photos' AI-powered Wardrobe feature is now available in India, letting users organise clothes from their photos, create outfits and virtually try them on using AI on mobile devices

Sennheiser Momentum 5, True Wireless 5 launched in India: Price, features

Sennheiser has launched the Momentum 5 series in India with user-replaceable batteries, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, adaptive ANC, lossless audio support and more

Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control AI

They also called for the world to make sure that the power of AI isn't concentrated in one company or country.

India-based research policy lab launched at UNGA to promote pro-worker AI

The Institute for Human Flourishing (IHF), an India-headquartered research and policy lab aimed at ensuring artificial intelligence (AI) creates economic opportunities for workers, was launched on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly week. Founded by entrepreneur Ravi Venkatesan and led by Chief Executive Officer Urvashi Aneja, the initiative is backed by The Rockefeller Foundation and Schmidt Philanthropies, and has received formal endorsement from the Government of India's Expert Group on Human Flourishing. Welcoming the initiative, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said, "India's approach to AI has been anchored in inclusion-technology as a public good that expands opportunity for all. Building rigorous evidence on how AI can strengthen livelihoods, particularly in the informal economy, complements the government's efforts under the IndiaAI Mission." IHF will create a Livelihoods Lab that will run live, co-designed demonstrations of human-AI collaboration, alongside an

As AI agents enter festive shopping, banks warn of fraud and payments risks

As AI moves from recommending products to making purchases, banks are flagging risks around fraud, privacy, authorisation and who is responsible when an agent makes a mistake

Mivi One 5G debuts in India with Snapdragon chip, starts at Rs 14,999

Mivi has entered India's smartphone market with the One 5G, featuring a 6,000mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and Android 16, with sale starting from October 8