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Bengaluru electricity board to set up cyber security centre

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd will hire a firm to set up a Cyber Security Operations Centre and has set aside Rs 30 crore for it

US court throws out Elon Musk and xAI's claim that OpenAI stole trade secrets

A California federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI accusing OpenAI of poaching employees to steal trade secrets. The court found the complaint lacked specific allegations of misconduct by OpenAI, though xAI has been given time to amend its claims.

Growth pangs continue for credit line on UPI despite multiple initiatives from payment firms

As large banks become indifferent, the future of CLOU now rests on small finance banks targeting semi-urban and rural customers, where traditional credit cards have limited reach

TCS CEO pushes for AI-first solutions, even at the risk of cannibalising revenue

TCS is not just encouraging but insisting that all employees become 'AI-fuelled', says K Krithivasan

Apple acquires one-person AI startup focused on photonics

Apple has quietly acquired the assets of invrs.io, a one-person AI startup specialising in photonics research, according to a new European Union filing. The deal also brings founder Martin Schubert to Apple, signalling deeper investment in AI-driven design for future hardware products.

Trump pushes tech firms to fund new power plants amid AI-driven electricity surge: What it means for companies

The White House is urging large technology firms to pay for new power plants as AI data centers strain the U.S. grid, shifting infrastructure costs directly onto corporate balance sheets.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026: How to watch it live, things to expect and more

Samsung will stream Galaxy Unpacked 2026 live from San Francisco on February 25, unveiling its next AI-powered Galaxy S smartphones with new features focused on everyday usability and deeper AI integration.

Instagram TV app rolls out on Google TV: Step-by-step guide to install

Instagram TV app is now available on Google TV, letting users watch Reels, photos and posts on the big screen. Here’s how to install and set it up easily.

Meta accused of dragging feet on teen safety tools as addiction case heats up

A newly unsealed court deposition has reignited scrutiny over Meta’s handling of teen safety on Instagram. Prosecutors argue the company knew as far back as 2018 that harmful content was circulating in private messages, yet only introduced automatic nudity blurring for teens in 2024.

India’s smartphone market braces for biggest slump in years as worsening supply squeeze drives up prices

Android smartphones are expected to absorb most of the impact, while Apple’s iPhones are likely to remain comparatively resilient with modest mid-single-digit year-on-year growth

Google plans new Texas data centre with ‘Advanced Air Cooling’ amid water use concerns

Google is pressing ahead with another massive data centre in Texas, promising “advanced air-cooling technology” to curb water use. The move forms part of its $40 billion, two-year investment in the state, even as communities question the environmental cost of America’s AI infrastructure boom.

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.

Xiaomi Pad 8 India launch date announced, to come with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and 9200 mAh battery

Xiaomi Pad 8 is confirmed to launch in India later this week. The landing page for the tablet also reveals that the Xiaomi Focus Keyboard with adaptive backlit keys and a touchpad will also launch alongside.

24,000 fake accounts, 16 million prompts: Anthropic claims Chinese firms copied Claude AI

Anthropic alleges that three prominent Chinese AI firms siphoned millions of Claude interactions through fake accounts to sharpen their own models. The claims land amid a heated debate over chip exports, AI dominance, and the security risks of stripped-down safeguards.

You might be sharing more than you think every time you post a photo online

GeoSpy AI is a powerful new tool that can identify locations from photos without any metadata, raising serious concerns about privacy and how much our social media images reveal.

HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless Headset review: Budget gaming headphone that deliver

HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless Headset offers dual connectivity, reliable performance and comfortable design at Rs 4,999, positioning itself as an affordable option for gamers seeking wireless freedom without overspending.

Bengaluru to get France’s Station F-like AI Superpark; NVIDIA, Bharat1 to house over 25,000 researchers

Planned as India’s largest dedicated AI innovation campus, the project outlays nearly 4 million square feet of commercial research and development space spanning AI labs, startups, applied research centres, and product companies.

Karnataka BioEconomy crosses $39.2 billion in 2025, up from $31 billion in 2023: Report

Karnataka contributes 21 percent to India’s BioEconomy; adds 218 startups in 2025 as investments touch $1.14 billion

Wipro executive says AI is an opportunity, not a threat

The $283 billion sector has been hit by a sharp market selloff amid investor fears that AI tools could upend its traditional, labour-intensive operating model

Local-language LLMs key to unlocking India’s AI potential: G42 India CEO Manu Jain

G42, which operates major supercomputing clusters globally and is developing a 5-gigawatt AI campus in Abu Dhabi, aims to use the India deployment to accelerate AI adoption across sectors

GTA 6 set to arrive November 2026: Expected price, console and PC support, gameplay and all other details

Rockstar has confirmed a November 2026 release for GTA 6, with launches planned on next-generation consoles, delayed PC support expected later, higher pricing projections, and a new Vice City-inspired setting.

OpenAI's Altman to startup founders: ‘No one cares about your..'

Sam Altman has sparked discussion online after saying great ideas alone hold little value, urging founders to share openly, focus on execution, and stop fearing competitors stealing early concepts.

From India as an AI powerhouse to Superintelligence: Here's what Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei have to say

At the India AI Impact Summit, a common, unifying message emerged from the world's top AI leaders: the necessity of global cooperation and India's pivotal role in democratising AI for the world

Nothing Phone 4a series teased to feature ‘Glyph Bar’ with mini LED lights

Nothing is set to release its Phone 4a series soon, and the company has now confirmed that it will feature a ‘Glyph Bar’ with individually controlled mini LED lights. Here’s how these lights might work.

Kodak launches 65-inch Mini QD TV in India with Dolby Atmos sound and 1500 nits brightness

Kodak has launched its 65-inch Mini QD 4K TV in India with 1500 nits brightness, 108W Dolby Atmos sound, Google TV, and gaming features, priced at Rs 54,999.

Google phases out classic Android Weather app in shift to Search-based experience

Google is retiring one of Android’s most recognisable mini-apps. The long-standing Google Weather experience, complete with its iconic Froggy background, is being replaced by a redesigned weather interface inside Google Search, marking a subtle but meaningful shift in how everyday information is delivered on Android.