Maharashtra Budget: Government signs MoUs with OpenAI, Sarvam AI, IIT Bombay, BharatGen to boost state’s IT sector
The government is also setting up an independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence for effective policymaking.
To strengthen startup ecosystem, Karnataka budget proposes incubation centres in tier-2 tech hubs
The government has increasingly been pushing the development of technology ecosystems in cities such as Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad and other emerging hubs in its beyond Bengaluru push
Karnataka Budget 2026 pitches Mysuru as second IT city after Bengaluru
The move is aimed at easing pressure on Bengaluru’s infrastructure while creating new growth centres for the technology industry
“I love the job I...”: Apple SVP John Ternus responds to speculation about replacing Tim Cook as CEO
Apple’s SVP of Hardware Engineering John Ternus addressed speculation about him becoming Apple’s next CEO, saying he enjoys his current role and working with Apple’s teams during major product launches.
Meta says blanket bans could push teenagers to unregulated platforms amid Karnataka’s proposal to restrict social media use under 16
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his budget speech, said the state plans to ban social media use for children below the age of 16 to curb the adverse effects of rising mobile usage.
Karnataka Budget unveils coastal development plan, seaplane connectivity in major tourism push
In Budget 2026-27, the state govt also announced it will start diploma courses in selected universities to provide soft skill training to the tourist guides.
realme P4 Power 5G review: A battery-first phone that goes all in
Karnataka budget boost for Kannada film industry with single-window clearance, digital map for locations
The budget also reiterates push to build a film city in Mysuru, a long-pending project designed to strengthen the infrastructure for the Kannada film industry
MacBook Neo at Rs 69,900: Who is Apple’s new budget laptop really meant for?
Apple’s new MacBook Neo starts at Rs 69,900, making it the most affordable MacBook yet. But who is this budget Mac really designed for? Here’s a closer look at the users Apple is targeting.
Oracle layoffs 2026: The company to let go 30,000 employees to manage AI data centre spending
Oracle is reportedly planning layoffs that could affect up to 30,000 employees as the company deals with financial pressure from AI data centre investments linked to its partnership with OpenAI.
Vanguard reverse transitions part of Infosys’ largest outsourcing deal
The development comes nearly 6 years after Vanguard and Infosys announced a partnership under which the IT firm assumed day-to-day operations, while Vanguard builds a tech GCC in Hyderabad
Amazon users face issues with checkout and product pages during widespread outage
Amazon users are reporting widespread issues with shopping, checkout, login and Amazon Music, with Downdetector showing a spike in outage reports affecting the website and mobile apps.
New milestone: UPI daily transactions cross 800-million mark on March 2; February volumes up 27%
February saw more than 700 million transactions every day, barring four. UPI has been seeing daily transaction value of more than Rs 1 lakh for 12-15 days a month
Karnataka govt proposes social media ban for users under 16: Countries that have imposed stricter rules for kids and teens
Karnataka plans to ban social media access for users under 16. The move reflects a growing global trend as countries including Australia, France, Denmark and Spain tighten rules for minors.
IN-SPACe invites space startups to develop AI solutions for satellites, launch operations
The space regulator is looking for AI tools ranging from onboard satellite intelligence and debris avoidance to crop forecasting and AI-driven spacecraft design
Anthropic builds early warning system to track AI’s impact on white-collar jobs
Anthropic is developing a new index to track how artificial intelligence could affect white-collar jobs, even as current data shows little evidence of rising unemployment due to AI.
Nothing Headphone (a) with adaptive ANC, 135 hours of battery life announced: Price, specifications
Nothing has introduced the Headphone (a) in global markets alongside its latest Phone 4a series. The headphones offer a lightweight design, adaptive noise cancellation, and customisable controls.
YouTube expands direct messaging feature to 30+ countries in new rollout
YouTube has expanded its revived direct messaging feature to more than two dozen new countries across Europe, allowing users to share videos and chat directly within the app.
Oppo K14 5G to launch in India on March 9, key specifications and features revealed
Oppo is set to release the K14 5G in India next week. The smartphone will be powered by a 7,000 mAh battery with support for 45W charging and house a 50MP camera.
Motorola edge 70 Fusion launched with 7000mAh battery and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 at a starting price of Rs 24,999
Motorola has launched the edge 70 Fusion in India with a 7000mAh battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, 144Hz curved AMOLED display and a starting price of Rs 24,999.
MacBook Neo could ship 4–5 million units and boost Apple’s notebook market share, claims report
Apple’s newly launched MacBook Neo marks the company’s most aggressive push into the entry-level laptop segment yet. Analysts say the $599 notebook could ship between four and five million units, helping Apple grow market share even as the global notebook market slows.
Practo founder, former Lenskart and Ola executives raise $5 million from South Park Commons for healthcare startup Cent
The AI-led early detection platform backed by South Park Commons said it is at $2 million annualised revenue and plans dedicated screening centres across major metros
Meta sued over AI smart glasses privacy after workers reviewed nudity, sex and other sensitive footage
Meta is facing a new US lawsuit over its AI-powered smart glasses after reports revealed overseas contractors reviewed sensitive user footage, raising questions about privacy claims and how captured data is handled.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says company will challenge US ‘national security risk’ label in court
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the company will challenge the US government’s supply-chain risk designation in court, while apologising for a leaked internal post and reiterating willingness to support national security work.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with major accuracy gains and new tool search system
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.4, its latest frontier AI model designed for professional workloads, offering a massive one-million-token context window, improved reasoning, lower error rates and faster performance.
