Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Leica cameras: Here's all you need to know
Xiaomi has globally launched the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Leica cameras, 6,000mAh+ batteries, and OLED displays. India launch set for February 11.
AI must remain a tool, not a substitute for human imagination, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
We want the next great game designer or VFX innovator to emerge from every district of Karnataka, said chief minister Siddaramaiah at Bengaluru GAFX 2026.
Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra launched globally ahead of MWC 2026, India launch on March 11
Lu underscored Xiaomi’s continued investment in core technologies, including chipsets, operating systems and AI models, revealing that the company will invest more than €24 billion over the next five years to strengthen its foundational capabilities.
Holi 2026: From electric pichkari to waterproof speakers, here are gadgets you can buy
Digital reduced friction and entry barriers for investment and credit, but increased the risk of virtual arrests and financial frauds: Panellists at Rising Bharat Summit 2026
Digital frauds have grown ten-fold in the last three years, even as India's digital journey successfully unlocks formal credit and investment access for millions
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro pre-order goes live: Check price, features and offers
Samsung has opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Buds4 Pro in India at Rs 22,999, bringing wider woofer hardware, enhanced ANC, Adaptive EQ and AI integration, with sales starting March 11.
OpenAI fires employee over Polymarket trades, signals zero tolerance on inside information
The move signals tighter enforcement around insider conduct as AI companies face growing scrutiny over how internal knowledge could influence high-stakes financial bets.
Vijay Sales Holi Sale 2026: Discounts on TVs, smartphones, ACs, washing machines and more
Vijay Sales Holi Sale 2026 brings discounts on TVs, smartphones, ACs, washing machines and more, with prices starting from Rs 499 and additional bank offers.
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.
