Apple rolls out new App Store safeguards to meet global child safety mandates
Apple is expanding its age-verification framework to comply with new laws across the US and overseas. The company will block downloads of 18+ apps in select countries until users confirm they are adults, while introducing developer tools designed to share age ranges without exposing personal data.
S&P 500 rebounds as Anthropic’s update tempers AI concerns
The S&P 500 Index was up 0.6% at 11:04 a.m. in New York, with seven of 11 sectors in the green, led by consumer discretionary and information-technology stocks
Canva acquires Cavalry and Mango AI to build a full-stack creative and marketing OS
Canva has announced the acquisition of animation startup Cavalry and ad-tech firm Mango AI, signalling a deeper push into professional creative tools and marketing intelligence. The twin deals strengthen Canva’s motion design and performance advertising capabilities as it positions itself as a full creative and growth operating system.
Holi 2026: 10 AI prompts to turn your photos into cinematic-style Holi celebration photos using Google Gemini
Holi 2026: Transform your everyday photos into cinematic Holi celebration images using Google Gemini Nano Banana Pro with detailed prompts, realistic lighting effects, and artistic styles for vibrant festival-ready visuals.
Tim Cook remembers Steve Jobs on his 71st birthday with this message on X
Tim Cook marked Steve Jobs’ 71st birthday with a heartfelt message on X, reflecting on the Apple co-founder’s leadership, innovation, and enduring influence on the company’s culture and vision
Apple's most affordable iPhone of 2026 set to launch soon: Here's what to expect from iPhone 17e
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17e during its March 4 “Special Experience” week, marking the first refresh of last year’s budget-focused model. While upgrades like the A19 chip and MagSafe are likely, core compromises such as a 60Hz display may remain firmly in place.
Gemini adds video templates as Google expands Veo 3.1 generation
After introducing music generation last week, Google is now upgrading Gemini’s video capabilities with ready-made templates. The update brings a gallery of stylised presets powered by Veo 3.1, making it easier for users to create short AI videos directly inside the Gemini app and web interface.
Apple to spend Rs 1,333 crore as rent over 10 years as it adds 1.21 lakh sq ft at Embassy Zenith in Bengaluru
The latest deal lifts Apple’s total occupied area at Embassy Zenith to around 3.89 lakh sqft, with a combined monthly rent of about Rs 9.16 crore, reinforcing Apple’s long-term expansion strategy in India’s largest office market and tech hub.
Pentagon may use Elon Musk’s Grok in classified systems amid Anthropic rift
The US Department of Defense has reportedly reached an agreement to deploy Elon Musk’s Grok AI in classified systems, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy. The move follows a tense dispute with Anthropic over military guardrails, opening a new chapter in the Pentagon’s race to integrate frontier AI into warfare.
India's IT industry to hit $315 billion in FY26 as AI revenues reach $10-12 billion: Nasscom
The projection implies a 6.1% growth rate for FY26, a marginal improvement over the estimated 5.9% expansion in FY25.
AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal worth $60 billion, this time with Meta
AMD shares rose more than 10% in premarket trading after closing at $196.60 in the previous session
Wishlink raises $17.5 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia, India
The funding will be used to scale creator and brand partnerships and build technology across consumers, creators, and brands.
Vivo V70 FE launch date, renders, full specifications leaked, tipped to come with 6 OS updates
Vivo could introduce the V70 FE in India soon, as the key specifications, tentative launch date, colour options, and other details about the handset have been revealed.
From viral reels to registered firms: How Sebi rules are resetting India’s finfluencer economy
Some finance influencers have opted to pivot — not away from content, but into businesses that can legally monetise the trust they’ve built, like Shashank Udupa, who has launched Vayu Capital, or Sharan Hegde's The 1% Club, one of the first finfluencer-led platforms to secure a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) licence.
Livspace churn continues: CBO Lalit Mittal quits after 1,000 layoffs, co-founder exit
Mittal's exit follows days after Moneycontrol exclusively reported Livspace India CEO Saurabh Jain had also quit the company. Jain and Mittal worked together closely on multiple projects.
iQOO 15R launched in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and 7600mAh battery, price starts at Rs 44,999
iQOO 15R has been launched in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 7600mAh battery, 144Hz AMOLED display and 100W fast charging. Here’s price, specs and availability.
Claude under fire: Pentagon pressures Anthropic over military use
The U.S. Defense Department has called Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to the Pentagon for high-stakes talks over the military use of the Claude AI model, as tensions escalate over whether the company will relax safety restrictions or face a punitive “supply chain risk” designation that could void contracts and derail its defense wor
Semiconductor startup OptoML raises $1.8 million from Bluehill VC and a99
OptoML has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kaynes Semicon to support assembly and testing of the wafers.
Anthropic is letting employees sell shares as its valuation crosses $350 billion
Anthropic is allowing current and former employees to sell shares in a deal valuing the AI company at $350 billion. Here’s what it means and why it matters.
Discord’s age verification checks face scrutiny after experiment test run by Persona
Discord is facing backlash over its mandatory global age verification system, which would default its users to the default teen system until their age is verified. This comes after a recent third-party breach by hackers that exposed 70,000 Discord users’ government IDs.
Defence accounts body flags phishing email campaign targeting official systems
Advisory warns staff against opening suspicious attachments and urges immediate reporting to prevent data breaches.
AI slashes modernisation costs 10x but expands tech opportunity, says Nasscom's Velamakanni
Nasscom vice chairperson Srikanth Velamakanni said modernising an estimated 800 billion lines of legacy code at about $2 a line could translate into a $1.6 trillion opportunity enabled by AI
From Vietnam to Texas: Apple shifts some of the Mac production to America
Apple will begin manufacturing the Mac mini in the United States later this year, marking a notable expansion of its domestic production footprint. The announcement, made during a factory tour in Texas, arrives as tariff pressures mount and political attention on American manufacturing intensifies ahead of the State of the Union.
This Galaxy S26 Ultra feature has got the internet talking and more Android phones may get it soon
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a new Privacy Display feature that blocks side-angle viewing. Here’s how it works and why more Android phones may adopt it soon.
WhatsApp finally working on scheduled messages, after years of user demand
After years of being conspicuously absent, scheduled messages may finally be coming to WhatsApp. New beta references suggest Meta is building the feature behind the scenes. It is not live yet, but the groundwork appears to be in place, hinting at a long-overdue upgrade for users.
