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iPhone 16 price drops at Croma with bank offers bringing cost down: 5 key things

Croma has reduced the price of the iPhone 16 in India, bringing the 128GB model down to Rs 66,990. With additional bank offers from ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank and SBI, buyers can get the phone for as low as Rs 62,990, making it a more attractive upgrade option.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says company is boosting efforts to curb AI misuse with new detection tools

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company is strengthening its efforts to stop the misuse of AI. In a recent interview, he highlighted new tools to detect deepfakes, block scams and improve safety, while also calling for global cooperation and unified national regulations.

YouTube announces Global Culture & Trends Report 2025, revealing the topics, creators and music that shaped the year

YouTube has released its Global Culture & Trends Report 2025, highlighting the creators, topics, songs, and community-driven moments that shaped viewing behaviour across the platform over the past year.

How to use the Sanchar Saathi app to block/track a lost or stolen smartphone

Sanchar Saathi helps users block, track, and recover lost or stolen phones through the CEIR system. Here is how the registration, blocking, tracking, and unblocking steps work.

Apple’s latest accessibility film celebrates students with disabilities

Apple is celebrating four decades of accessibility with a new film that puts disabled students and Apple’s inclusive features in iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and more at the heart of campus life.

Livpure launches new range of water purifiers with Power Filters that last for two years: Price, features

Livpure has introduced its new 2X Power Filter Water Purifier range, which promises reduced maintenance costs and reliable performance in challenging Indian conditions. All of these water purifiers have a cost-effective service plan priced at Rs 4,990 every alternate year.

Redmi 15C 5G launches in India with big display, 6000mAh battery and sleek design

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 15C 5G in India, featuring a large 17.53 cm display, 6000mAh battery, 33W fast charging and a sleek quad-curved design. The budget 5G phone goes on sale from December 11 with prices starting at ₹12,499.

Ola pauses food delivery business, pulls Foods from app

Over the past two years, Ola has wound down or shrunk several experiments outside its mobility business, including used cars and quick commerce pilots Ola Cars and Ola Dash

Karnataka calls for industry 'laundry list' to customise policies for data centres

Karnataka will create a dedicated facilitation mechanism for data centres, similar to its Katalyst programme for global capability centres, IT minister Priyank Kharge has said

Red Dead Redemption Mobile now available on Android, iPhone and iPad via Netflix: How to download and play

Red Dead Redemption Mobile has launched for Android, iPhone and iPad through Netflix Games. Here’s how to download, supported devices, and everything users need to start playing on mobile.

Outage hits check-in systems of IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India Express

A global outage disrupted airport check-in systems across India, causing delays for IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India Express. Airlines were forced to switch to manual processes as passengers faced long queues and slower boarding.

Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition to debut on December 9 with ideas sourced from Nothing fans

Nothing will launch the Phone 3a Community Edition on December 9, a device shaped through global fan participation. The company invited users to contribute ideas for design, software and campaign elements, making this one of its most collaborative smartphone releases yet.

Focus on IPs, supply chain key to India’s semiconductor push, say industry leaders

UP Tech Next Summit: To build IPs, India needs foundries but that ecosystem is missing in the country, says Nikul Shah, founder & CEO, IndieSemiC

Startup Street: For Indian VCs, AI is not the only game in town

In the US and China, AI is not just a theme; it’s the only theme. PitchBook data shows that nearly two-thirds of all US venture investment is now AI-led

OPINION | Sanchar Saathi: A framework at odds with the ‘Right to Privacy’

India’s proposal to embed a government app inside every smartphone is being sold as cyber safety, but it is fundamentally a test of constitutional restraint. The move raises urgent questions about surveillance, personal autonomy and the quality of digital policymaking itself

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri asks employees to return to office full time starting 2026

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has told employees that most US staff will be required to return to the office full time starting February 2026. The company is phasing out hybrid work, cutting down meetings, and pushing for more in-person collaboration to boost creativity and productivity.

MeitY adds Passport Verification Record access to DigiLocker: Here's how it works

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has enabled Passport Verification Record access inside DigiLocker, allowing citizens to securely retrieve their PVR digitally without physical documents, attestation, or in-person visits.

Sanchar Saathi app promises safer phones and fewer scams, cyber experts explain why its impact may be more complex than expected

Cybersecurity experts explain what Sanchar Saathi can and cannot solve as India expands the app to all smartphones, raising questions about fraud prevention and privacy.

Watch: Tesla Optimus humanoid robot shows off new running ability as Elon Musk shares latest progress video

Elon Musk has shared a new clip of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot running inside a lab, showcasing one of the clearest demonstrations yet of the robot’s improving movement and coordination.

YouTube Recap 2025 is now live with personalised viewing cards and new personality insights

YouTube has announced Recap 2025, a personalised end-of-year summary that highlights your top creators, music, interests, and viewing habits. Here’s how it works and how you can access it.

China imports $700 billion worth of components to export $1 trillion in electronics, says ICEA chairman Pankaj Mahindroo

'India’s biggest fault line is we are very inward looking, which shows in our merchandise exports,' the ICEA chairman has said

Technology will resolve skilling, language barriers in semiconductors, says UP principal secretary Yadav

Uttar Pradesh’s advantage lies in scale, connectivity and emerging industrial corridors, not in competing with southern states, the state's principal secretary for IT and electronics Anurag Yadav has said

OpenAI declares internal ‘code red’ amid rising pressure from Google and Anthropic

OpenAI is officially in firefighting mode. Sam Altman has reportedly hit the brakes on several upcoming products and redirected the company’s full attention back to ChatGPT.

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis

Japanese electronics stores have begun limiting how many hard-disk drives shoppers can buy. Chinese smartphone makers are warning of price increases

Anthropic plans an IPO as early as 2026: Report

The move comes as AI adoption gains pace, driven by higher enterprise tech spending and growing investor appetite.

UP Tech Next Summit: Talent, R&D and startup support key to India’s semiconductor push, say industry leaders

IESA’s Ashok Chandak said the semiconductor sector could face a shortage of at least 700,000 workers globally by 2030, spanning design, manufacturing and other parts of the industry.

Aequs cites 'Western capacity constraints', China+1 tailwinds while launching IPO

Despite the demand visibility, Aequs continues to face long production and qualification cycles common in aerospace manufacturing.

Bengaluru to get INNOVERSE, a deep-tech innovation campus; work to start next year: Karnataka IT secretary

INNOVERSE, an innovation campus in Byappanahalli, will also feature a museum showcasing Karnataka’s digital journey over the last two to three decades

UP Govt promises stronger investment pitch after industry flags lack of global outreach

The government has also begun hosting focused events, including another electronics manufacturing programme scheduled soon.

Redmi 15C 5G key specifications revealed ahead of launch this week

Redmi’s next budget smartphone, the Redmi 15C 5G, is scheduled to launch in India on December 3. Now, the Amazon microsite of the handset has been updated with more key specifications, including processor and battery details.

Lava Play Max India launch teased, key specifications leaked online: All the details

Lava Play Max is expected to launch in India soon, as the upcoming smartphone has now been teased by the brand with a dual vertically aligned rear camera setup. Moreover, the handset is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC.

ISM 2.0 to deepen India’s chip ecosystem, shift focus from fabs to full-stack semiconductor capability: MeitY’s Sushil Pal

At the UP Tech Next Electronics & Semiconductor Summit, Joint Secretary Sushil Pal says India’s next semiconductor policy will push hard on ecosystem creation, chip design, and advanced packaging

BenQ launches TK705i and TK705STi 4K projectors with smart entertainment features and gaming-focused performance

BenQ has launched the TK705i and TK705STi 4K projectors in India, offering integrated Google TV, fast setup tools, gaming-ready performance and flexible placement options for different home environments.

Government set to launch Bharat Taxi, a new ride-hailing mobility app

The government is preparing to introduce Bharat Taxi, a new ride-hailing mobility platform designed to offer commuters an alternative to existing private cab apps.

OPINION | How to put AI to productive use in a business enterprise

Talk of AI-led change is pervasive. What’s still not clear to many is the anatomy of change in a business operation. A financial intermediary founder provides an insight into this aspect by breaking down the use and effect of AI in his firm’s operations

Despite cost pressures, Vivo sees strong upgrade momentum in premium segment; launches flagship X300 series

The Chinese brand, which has already posted nearly 2× volume growth in its premium X-series this year, believes 2025 will be a pivotal year as it expands its line-up and brings advanced imaging features and its new OriginOS software to India

Will AI replace all human jobs? Satya Nadella says idea of fully AI-run companies are still a fantasy

Satya Nadella says fully AI-run companies are unrealistic and insists humans will stay central to the future of work. Here is his take on AI, jobs and automation.

Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

In the wake of the criticism, telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the app was a 'voluntary and democratic system'

Vivo X300 Pro with Telephoto Extender, Vivo X300 launched in India, price starts at Rs 75,999

Vivo has launched the X300 and X300 Pro in India starting at Rs 75,999. Here are the prices, features and full details, including the new Telephoto Extender Kit.

OpenAI prepares to bring ads to ChatGPT for free users as major overhaul begins

OpenAI appears to be preparing ads for ChatGPT, with code revealing early ad features. Here’s what this change could mean for free and paid users.

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What is Sanchar Saathi: The app that government wants to come pre-installed on smartphones

Sanchar Saathi is the government’s telecom security platform that helps users report fraud, block stolen phones, verify SIM connections, and check handset authenticity. Here is what the app does and why it matters.

Centre wants Sanchar Saathi app on your phones but users flag major 'design flaws'

The DoT order will cover all the major smartphone makers, including Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo and the app once installed cannot be deleted or uninstalled from the device

Mandatory Sanchar Saathi rollout sparks privacy, security fears among experts

Digital rights groups, policy analysts say compulsory, undeletable app undermines consent, may introduce nationwide security vulnerabilities.

Zoho CEO questions scalability of vibe-coded tools after Garry Tan predicts disruption of traditional SaaS

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has disputed Garry Tan’s claim that vibe-coded apps could overtake SaaS, arguing that quickly assembled AI tools cannot deliver the guarantees enterprise customers depend on.

OPINION | The new AI equation and India’s role in shaping the future of leadership

India and Silicon Valley represent two ends of the same spectrum - one defined by scale and inclusion, the other by speed and capital. The next era of AI leadership will depend on uniting these strengths to build a model that combines innovation with inclusion, and speed with soul

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