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IBM has announced plans to lay off around 2,700 employees, joining other tech giants like Amazon and Meta in cutting jobs. Experts warn this could be the start of more layoffs across the tech industry as companies turn to AI and cost-cutting measures.

What we did in 20-25 years can now be done in three: Nazara founder Nitish Mittersain on India's startup boom

Indian companies going from zero to a billion-dollar-plus IPO in three or four years is now happening on a regular basis, said Nazara chief Nitish Mittersain.

Hurun Philanthropy List 2025: HCLTech’s Shiv Nadar tops the list for the fourth time in 5 years, Reliance Industries has the highest CSR spend

The list features 191 philanthropists (12 new entrants) who cumulatively donated Rs. 10,380 Crores - up by 85% compared to three years ago.

Inside Maya Research: How two 23-year-olds beat Google in speech AI and are building a 10 to 15x larger Indic version by June 2026

The Bengaluru-based startup climbed the global charts by training the English model from scratch and tuning it through relentless listening tests, improving voice quality until it consistently outperformed many in blind evaluations.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US

CEO criticises western ‘cynicism’ while Beijing loosens regulations and cuts energy costs for data centres

Chip giants weigh local sourcing in India to make smartphones, electronics more affordable

Qualcomm and MediaTek have expressed willingness to tap into India’s emerging fabrication and chip packaging capacities if local production proves strategically and commercially viable

Adobe bets big on GenStudio, AI agents and agile marketing as enterprises move from ‘playground to production’

In a conversation with Moneycontrol, Varun Parmar, General Manager for Adobe GenStudio and Firefly for Enterprise, outlined how generative AI, workflow automation and “agile marketing” are reshaping the way brands operate.

Fantastic company, widely misunderstood: CaratLane founder and investor Mithun Sacheti defends Lenskart valuation

Mithun Sacheti said he has made around 140 investments before the CaratLane exit and around 20 afterwards, though the cheque sizes have grown since. Sacheti added that he is a big fan of Groww.

AI firm Giga raises $61 million, will scale AI agents for enterprise customer support

The company plans to use the capital to expand its technical team, speed up go-to-market efforts and scale deployments with global customers

Snap partners with Perplexity to bring AI answer engine to Snapchat in 2026 in a deal worth $400 million

Snapchat users will soon be able to ask questions and get real-time answers inside the app, thanks to a new partnership between Snap Inc. and Perplexity AI. The collaboration, worth $400 million, will make Perplexity’s AI engine a built-in feature of Snapchat’s chat experience starting early 2026.

Michael Burry takes aim at AI giants Nvidia, Palantir; markets shudder as ‘Big Short’ investor goes bearish

Michael Burry bets against Nvidia and Palantir, calling out an AI bubble; Palantir CEO Alex Karp slams shorts as “bats--- crazy.”

OpenAI CFO says bubble-wary market needs more AI ‘exuberance’

OpenAI alone has committed to spending more than $1.4 trillion on AI infrastructure, even though the company remains unprofitable

Microsoft to give employees a chance to flag ethical concerns amid Middle East backlash

Microsoft is launching a new internal system that lets employees anonymously raise concerns about how its technology is used, following controversy over the company’s work with the Israeli military.

Moto G67 Power with 7000mAh battery and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 launched in India at Rs 15,999

Motorola has launched the Moto G67 Power in India, a new budget smartphone featuring a massive 7,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, and Pantone-curated vegan leather design. The phone goes on sale from November 12 at Rs 15,999.

Apple to pay Google $1 billion a year for Gemini-powered Siri overhaul

Apple is reportedly finalising a billion-dollar deal with Google to use its Gemini AI model for the next major Siri update, expected next spring, while Apple keeps developing its own AI tech in parallel.

Apple reportedly developing M5 Ultra chip for next-gen Mac Studio and Mac Pro launch in 2026

Apple is reportedly developing an M5 Ultra chip for the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, with a launch expected in 2026, following the release of the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips earlier that year.

Samsung previews HDR10+ Advanced with support for up to 5000 nits peak brightness

Samsung has announced HDR10+ Advanced, a new version of its HDR10+ format, which will first appear on the company's higher-end TVS next year. It aims to rival Dolby Vision 2 with AI tone mapping and will be able to boost picture brightness for 4,000-5,000 nit TVs.

Apple releases iPadOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1 with Liquid Glass controls and other enhancements

After several weeks of testing, Apple has finally released the stable versions of iPadOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1, introducing new customisation options, usual bug fixes, and performance improvements. These updates also serve as groundwork preparation for upcoming AI enhancements.

Samsung Galaxy A57 reportedly spotted on company’s test server: Here’s what’s new

Samsung is reportedly working on a successor to the Galaxy A56, which could be named the Galaxy A57. The model number linked to this upcoming smartphone has been spotted on a Samsung server, which effectively confirms that the handset could launch soon.

Apple testing new Enhanced Safety Alerts in iOS 26.2 with regional earthquake and threat warnings

Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.2 update introduces Enhanced Safety Alerts with earthquake and imminent threat warnings, along with a new alert tone and regional location-based precision.

Apple testing 30-day AirDrop pairing feature in iOS 26.2 for smoother, more private file sharing

Apple is testing a 30-day AirDrop pairing option in iOS 26.2 that would let users keep trusted devices discoverable longer through a secure PIN-based link.

Apple stops signing iOS 26.2 Beta 1 for iPhone Air and iPad Pro: Here’s why

Apple has stopped signing the iOS 26.2 Beta 1 update for the iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro (M5) after reports of glitches linked to new modem chips. The move prevents users from installing or rolling back to the buggy beta version as Apple works on a fix.

Zoho brings AI features with support for Hindi, English, Bengali and 77 other global and Indian languages to its Notebook app

Zoho has launched new AI-powered features in Zoho Notebook, including multilingual voice search and translation, supporting 80 languages such as Hindi, Bengali, and English for improved productivity and accessibility.

Tata Projects eyes tech-driven growth in India’s infrastructure boom; AI and Autodesk partnership at the core

Tata Projects MD and CEO Vinayak Pai says the company is leveraging artificial intelligence, enterprise data, and Autodesk technologies to deliver predictable, sustainable, and digitally managed infrastructure across India.

Amazon unveils Fastnet, a high-capacity subsea cable that can handle 12.5 million HD streams at once

Amazon’s Fastnet subsea cable will connect the U.S. and Ireland with over 320 Tbps capacity, enabling data throughput equivalent to 12.5 million HD video streams at once, and is expected to go live by 2028.

Apple’s new web App Store accidentally exposes full front-end code on GitHub after sourcemap blunder

Apple accidentally exposed the full front-end source code of its new web App Store after forgetting to disable sourcemaps in production, allowing a GitHub user to archive and share the code online.

How Google’s viral ‘Nano Banana’ AI got its name

Google’s “Nano Banana” AI model got its viral name by accident after a late-night placeholder submission but has since become a milestone in creative, consistent image generation.

Apple releases watchOS 26.1 with bug fixes, performance improvements, and language upgrades

Apple has released the next iteration of its recently unveiled watchOS 26 update, watchOS 26.1, which focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.

London police accuse Apple of ignoring stolen iPhone database as phone thefts surge past 80,000

Met Police allege Apple is ignoring the UK’s stolen device registry, allowing thieves to trade in stolen iPhones, as thefts in London climb to over 80,000 last year.

Apple releases iPadOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1 with Liquid Glass controls and other enhancements

After several weeks of testing, Apple has finally released the stable versions of iPadOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1, introducing new customisation options, usual bug fixes, and performance improvements. These updates also serve as groundwork preparation for upcoming AI enhancements.

Portronics Apollo 30 launched in India with Bluetooth calling and 1.85-inch display at Rs 2,299

Portronics has expanded its wearable portfolio in India with the launch of the Apollo 30 smartwatch, aimed at consumers seeking an affordable smartwatch with calling and health-tracking features. The device combines a large display, Bluetooth calling, and multiple fitness modes to appeal to a wide audience.

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever spent a year planning Sam Altman’s firing, court documents reveal

Newly revealed court documents show that OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever secretly spent over a year planning CEO Sam Altman’s firing, accusing him of lying and manipulating executives. The failed coup triggered a massive employee revolt that ultimately restored Altman’s power and reshaped the future of OpenAI.

Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ aims to build solar-powered AI supercomputers in space

Google’s Project Suncatcher explores scaling AI compute in space using TPUs powered by sunlight, with prototype satellites set to launch by 2027.

EU data privacy under fire as brokers sell phone location histories of senior officials

A new investigation found that location data from the phones of EU officials is being traded by data brokers, raising questions about Europe’s ability to enforce its own privacy laws.

Google expands AI Mode with smart booking tools for concerts, salons, and wellness sessions

Google has added new booking-focused agentic features to AI Mode, enabling U.S. users to find and reserve event tickets and salon appointments directly through Search.

Microsoft to offer in-country data processing in India, Japan, Australia, UK by 2025 end

This will be a critical feature as governments globally are seeking sovereign control over business data and AI.

Kim Kardashian fails law exams, blames ChatGPT for it

Kim Kardashian revealed that she used ChatGPT while studying for her law exams but blamed the AI chatbot for giving wrong answers that made her fail. The reality star shared the story during a Vanity Fair interview.

Man uses AI chatbot to reduce $195,000 hospital bill to $33,000 after brother-in-law’s death

A man in the US used the Claude AI chatbot to slash a $195,000 hospital bill to $33,000 after his brother-in-law’s death. The AI helped uncover duplicate charges and billing errors, according to a Tom’s Hardware report.

[Deeptech Digest] No one thought India could build its own chip, until Chennai startup Mindgrove did it

The company specialises in microcontrollers and microprocessors, the tiny systems that power everything from smart locks to washing machines and biometric readers.

Breathe creators turn to new AI division for next blockbuster and double-digit revenue boost

AI needs to be something that delivers sustainable value and not flashes in the pan, said Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, the content company which has produced movies like Jalsa, Baby among others.

Gartner sees $58-billion market disruption by 2027 as AI agents take on productivity giants

The tech research firm said around 75% of hiring processes are expected to include assessments and certifications for workplace AI proficiency by 2027

SanDisk Creator Phone SSD review: Practical MagSafe storage solution for smartphones

The SanDisk Creator Phone SSD offers high-speed MagSafe storage for iPhones and Androids, sustaining ProRes video recording at up to 950MB/s with solid build quality and seamless mobile integration.

OpenAI’s Sora app goes live on Google Play for Android users: All the details

OpenAI’s Sora app is now available on Android, allowing users to turn text prompts into realistic videos. The app expands to new regions after a successful iOS launch, bringing AI-powered video creation to more people worldwide.

Vivo Y19s 5G with 6,000 mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

Y19s 5G with 6,000 mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

IBM to cut thousands of jobs in fourth quarter amid software focus

Some US workers may be affected by the job reductions, but employment in the country is anticipated to remain roughly the same year over year, IBM said

Nvidia joins India Deep Tech Alliance as group adds new members, $850 million pledge

Qualcomm Ventures, Activate AI, InfoEdge Ventures, Chirate Ventures and Kalaari Capital are among the new investors joining the India Deep Tech Alliance

Alphabet’s “moonshot factory” X is spinning out more startups and here’s why that matters

Alphabet’s X lab, known for radical innovation projects, is changing how it brings new technologies to market. Instead of turning them into Alphabet subsidiaries, it is increasingly spinning them out as independent startups backed by a new venture fund called Series X Capital.

Apple launches redesigned App Store on the web: What it means for users

Apple has launched a redesigned App Store on the web, allowing users to browse apps across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. While you can’t download apps directly, the new interface makes app discovery and sharing easier than ever.

Poco F8 Ultra, Poco F8 Pro tipped to launch soon as certification surfaces online

Poco is set to introduce its next-generation performance-oriented F8 lineup soon, as the purported series has been spotted on various certification listings. Moreover, both handsets might offer significant upgrades in terms of battery and processing power over the F7 series.

Sridhar Vembu personally hunts for math talent as Zoho Mail nears $100 million milestone

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu is personally hiring talent with strong mathematical skills as Zoho Mail nears the $100 million annual revenue milestone, driven by global growth and its privacy-first, ad-free model.