Google Nano Banana 2 is here with Flash-speed image generation and Pro-grade features: Here’s how to use it in Gemini
Google launched Nano Banana 2, its new image generation model, combining Nano Banana Pro’s quality with Gemini Flash’s speed. It offers improved world knowledge, visual fidelity, and text rendering, and is now integrated into Gemini and other Google products.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu raises concerns over data centre expansion; says water and energy resources are not easily...
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has raised concerns about the environmental and infrastructure impact of large-scale data centre expansion, warning that water and electricity consumption could strain nearby communities.
ChatGPT closes in on 1 billion weekly users as OpenAI’s growth accelerates
ChatGPT now has 900 million weekly active users and 50 million paying subscribers, OpenAI announced, bringing the AI chatbot within reach of the 1 billion milestone. The update comes alongside a massive $110 billion private funding round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation.
From contract partner to security risk: The Anthropic–Pentagon dispute explained
A high-stakes dispute between Anthropic and the US Department of War has escalated into a federal ban, with President Donald Trump ordering agencies to stop using the company’s AI tools. At the centre of the clash are two red lines: mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.
OpenAI strikes classified AI deal with US Department of War, cites safety guardrails
OpenAI has reached an agreement with the US Department of War to deploy its AI models within classified networks, marking a major expansion into defence infrastructure. The company says strict safeguards will apply, including bans on domestic mass surveillance and human control over the use of force.
Rising Bharat Summit: AI accelerating transformation in Indian GCCs
India, as of today, has around 2,000 GCCs across cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi NCR
Deepinder Goyal raises $54 million for his wearables startup Temple at $190 million valuation
Moneycontrol was first to report Temple was raising around $55 million from Steadview Capital, Vy Capital, Info Edge, Peak XV Partners and early employees of the company.
Raghuram Rajan says AI to disrupt India’s services sector, not derail
A recent note by Citrini Research warned that Indian IT firms could see pressure on revenues, triggering a selloff in their stocks earlier this week
Rising Bharat Summit: India to see 5,000 firms set up GCCs in next four years, says Deloitte's Rohan Lobo
The India's GCC growth story could eventually lead to public listings of Indian units, EmbarkGCC's Aravind Maiya said
Apple’s first foldable crease size detailed through a new leak, tipped to move into production
Apple is expected to release its first foldable, the purported iPhone Fold, later this year, with production orders apparently underway. A new leak suggests that it could house a very narrow crease on its inner display, likely making the crease hardly noticeable.
Google rolls out Gemini ‘Past Chats’ to free users worldwide
Google has begun rolling out the ‘Past Chats’ feature to free users of the Gemini app globally. The update allows Gemini to reference previous conversations for more personalised responses, reducing the need to repeat context. Europe will receive the feature later.
Amazon launches Holi Store with AI shopping tools, festive deals across categories
Amazon India has launched its Holi Store with festive deals across categories and AI-powered tools like Rufus and Lens to make shopping easier ahead of the celebrations.
Motorola Razr Fold to finally get a full reveal at MWC 2026, will take on Honor Magic V6
Motorola Razr Fold was showcased earlier this year as the company’s first book-style foldable. Now, the company has revealed that more details about this device will be disclosed next week at MWC 2026.
OnePlus product roadmap for this year revealed, Nord 6 expected to be the next big release
OnePlus is expected to release multiple smartphones this year, alongside a premium tablet and an audio wearable. These products will target different price segments, as the company is planning a multi-category refresh.
Unacademy rolls out Rs 50 crore ESOP buyback to provide liquidity to employees
Co-founder Gaurav Munjal said as many as 8 employees will receive over Rs 1 crore each, 17 will get over Rs 50 lakh, and 38 will earn more than Rs 10 lakh.
Global smartphone shipments set for record 12.4% drop in 2026 as memory crunch bites
After four quarters of recovery, the global smartphone market is staring at its sharpest annual decline on record. Counterpoint Research forecasts a 12.4% year-on-year drop in 2026, driven not by weak demand but by a severe memory supply crunch that could drag the industry down until late 2027.
Anthropic co-founder limits daughter’s YouTube access, says algorithm ‘freaks him out’
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says he limits his daughter’s YouTube access, calling the platform’s recommendation algorithm “freaky” and raising concerns about children’s exposure.
AI a wake-up call, adaptability key as markets navigate volatility, say veteran investors
Ramesh Damani, market veteran and long-term investor; Madhu Kela, investor and allocator; and Vijay Kedia, investor and stock picker said while markets are going through a speed bump, the larger Rising Bharat narrative remains intact, with change and adaptability shaping the next phase.
Burger King’s AI chatbot ‘Patty’ will track if staff say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
Burger King is testing an AI chatbot called Patty that helps staff with tasks and checks if they use polite phrases like “please” and “thank you” while interacting with customers.
WhatsApp Web down: Users report login failures, message sync issues across regions
WhatsApp Web appears to be facing an outage, with users reporting problems accessing the platform and sending messages. According to data from Downdetector, complaints surged sharply on February 26, indicating a possible disruption in service.
‘Naughty chats’ coming to ChatGPT? APK teardown hints at new feature
An APK teardown suggests ChatGPT may soon get a ‘naughty chats’ feature for adult users. The update could allow more suggestive conversations with age verification safeguards.
Are AI-fearing IT doomsayers jumping the gun?
This is a disruption on a scale not seen before. IT companies have proved their ability to reinvent themselves in the past. There is reason to be optimistic, even if cautiously
Supertails claims to have lost all inventory stored in a Bengaluru warehouse as fire engulfs facility
The incident has disrupted supplies and even prompted the company to pause an ongoing sale event. It is assessing the extent of the damage and initiating recovery measures, as per Supertails' claims
Jack Dorsey’s Block slashes nearly half its staff in AI bet
After the announcement, Block’s stock jumped as much as 27% in extended trading.
Amazon adds new personality styles to Alexa+ with Brief, Chill and Sweet modes
Amazon says the new options are designed to give users more control over tone and conversational style, rather than locking everyone into the same default experience.
