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OPINION | How AI-driven empathy in debt collections is reducing defaults

AI-driven, empathetic debt recovery is transforming India’s collections landscape. It is replacing pressure with personalised, respectful communication that boosts repayment, strengthens trust, and promotes responsible, compliant financial practices

India’s rapidly growing developer community a key investment area with huge potential, says Microsoft’s Jay Parikh

Microsoft-owned GitHub is pursuing a broad strategy to drive adoption of its developer platform in India, targeting students, universities, and companies, COO Kyle Daigle told Moneycontrol.

Alphabet hits $100 billion milestone; Elon Musk surprises Sundar Pichai with a compliment

Sundar Pichai celebrates Google’s first $100B quarter; Elon Musk congratulates him on X. Alphabet credits AI for record-breaking growth and profits.

Grammarly is now Superhuman: What’s new, what’s changed, and what stays the same

Grammarly has officially rebranded as Superhuman, expanding beyond grammar checks to offer new AI tools that help you write, research, schedule meetings, and manage tasks — all within the apps you already use. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s new, what’s changed, and what stays the same.

Tech titans diverge: Meta tanks, Microsoft dips, Alphabet soars after Q3 earnings show AI spending split

Meta crashes, Microsoft dips, Alphabet rallies after Q3 earnings show contrasting fortunes in the AI race. Markets react sharply to big tech spending plans.

Satya Nadella reveals Bill Gates once warned Microsoft would “burn” $1 billion on OpenAI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recalls how investing $1 billion in OpenAI back in 2019 was considered a risky move — even by Bill Gates. Today, that “risky” decision has turned into one of Microsoft’s smartest bets.

Mark Zuckerberg backs Meta’s multi-billion dollar AI spending spree

Meta’s latest earnings call made one thing clear — Mark Zuckerberg is betting the company’s future on artificial intelligence, even as investors show signs of unease.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans more aggressive AI spending in Superintelligence push

Meta raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast and indicated that spending will be significantly higher in 2026.

OPINION | The Deepfake Rules: A reform in need of nuance

India’s draft IT Rule amendments target deepfakes through labelling and verification, a positive step but overbroad and impractical. True digital trust needs smarter definitions, balanced enforcement, and redesigned platform incentives

Nothing Phone 3a Lite launched globally with 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and Dimensity 7300 Pro; Indian launch expected soon

Microsoft Azure outage: Here's what caused the outage, company's statement and more

Microsoft confirmed that an inadvertent configuration change triggered a temporary outage across Azure and Microsoft 365 services ahead of its earnings announcement.

IPO-bound Groww enables captive algo trading with 'Groww Cloud'

Even as SEBI has been curbing derivatives trading to protect retail investors, the segment is key to the broking industry in revenue

Samsung’s chip profit soars after AI fuels demand for memory

South Korea’s largest company, which reported upbeat preliminary operating profit and revenue earlier this month, said on Thursday net income totaled 12.01 trillion won, beating analysts’ estimate of 9.29 trillion won.

Google's Gemini now has over 650 million monthly active users, says CEO Sundar Pichai

Google plans to release the next major version of its flagship AI model, Gemini 3, later this year, said CEO Sundar Pichai.

Google parent Alphabet crosses 300 million paid subscribers, driven by YouTube and Google One

Alphabet posted its first-ever $100 billion quarter driven by double-digit Q3 gains in Google Search, YouTube ads, Google subscriptions, platforms and devices, and Google Cloud.

Ixigo says AI is helping it evolve from a booking platform to a ‘peace of mind’ brand

Ixigo's Group Co-CEO, Rajnish Kumar said that they will deliberately deploy some capital into making longer-term investments for what the NewCo at ixigo should look like in the AI-first world.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit India in December: Report

Nadella will address two AI-related conferences in Bengaluru and Mumbai during his visit, which also includes meetings in New Delhi, said one of the sources

Ixigo reports loss of Rs 3.5 crore in September quarter of FY26, revenue at Rs 282.7 crore

Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO, ixigo said that the recent fund raise provides the balance sheet required to fulfil their long term aspiration of delivering the best AI-first customer experience for travel and fuels their expansion into new categories and markets.

Netflix introduces Instagram Reels-like vertical scrolling videos on mobile; company says 'not trying to copy Tiktok

Netflix is testing a vertical video feed on mobile devices to surface short clips from its originals, offering a scrollable, snackable way to browse without jumping into full episodes.

Nvidia storms past $5 trillion valuation as AI boom powers meteoric rise

The milestone underscores the company's swift transformation from a niche graphics-chip designer into the backbone of the global AI industry

Netflix announces live voting and party games to make streaming more interactive

Netflix is adding live voting and living-room party games to make its platform more interactive, alongside a kids UI redesign, immersive home screens, and tests for vertical mobile video clips.

iPhone Air reportedly going steady with its production despite concerns over market demand

Multiple reports in recent weeks have claimed that Apple is cutting production of its recently launched iPhone Air owing to slow demand. However, a new report contradicts those claims and suggests that the phone is maintaining its target of 7 million units for the 2025 holiday quarter.

Google Pixel 10a leak reveals design, specs, and price: 5 key things to know

Google Pixel 10a leaks hint at a familiar yet refined design with the same Tensor G4 chip, 6.2-inch display, and dual-camera setup. Expected to launch at $499 (around Rs 44,000), the mid-range phone continues Google’s minimalist approach while improving performance.

OPINION | Post-harvest zone is where agritech and climate tech intersect

Storage and related infrastructure are overshadowed by other aspects of agritech. However, it’s the barely visible post-harvest technology which provides meaningful environmental and financial benefits for farmers

Nvidia nears historic $5 trillion valuation in fresh AI-fueled rally

The milestone marks Nvidia's evolution from a niche graphics-chip maker into the backbone of the global AI industry, vaulting past peers Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet

YouTube to tighten rules on gambling, violent gaming content from November 17: 5 things creators need to know

YouTube is rolling out stricter rules for online gambling and violent gaming content from November 17, 2025. The platform will now restrict videos showing gambling with digital goods like NFTs and apply age limits to violent or casino-style content. Here’s what creators need to know.

Samsung introduces digital car key support in Wallet for Mahindra BE 6 and XUV 9e in India

India Samsung has enabled Digital Car Key support for Mahindra’s XEV 9e and BE 6 SUVs via Samsung Wallet, allowing Galaxy users to lock, unlock and start supported vehicles.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra tipped to get an advanced quad rear camera setup, may not include a rear screen

After the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is expected to be the fourth phone in the Xiaomi 17 lineup. A tipster has now leaked key details about the handset, including its camera capabilities and rear design.

Meet NEO, the humanoid robot assistant that can turn off lights, open doors, and learn by watching your home

1X Robotics launches pre-orders for humanoid robot NEO that can do home chores and fetch items. Early buyers must allow human operators remote access for AI training.

Halo Campaign Evolved: New missions and features the game brings to Combat Evolved campaign

New missions and weapons, new gameplay elements and more.

Spyware company’s CEO says one of its government clients misused its malware before it was retired

Kaspersky uncovers Dante spyware made by Italy’s Memento Labs, targeting Russia and Belarus. The firm blames an outdated tool used by a government client.

Tata Motors fixes major data leak that exposed customer details, internal reports, and 70TB of company data online

Tata Motors fixed major security flaws in its E-Dukaan portal that exposed customer data, invoices, and internal reports. Researcher Eaton Zveare discovered the vulnerabilities, which have since been patched.

UPI transactions grow by 35 percent in first half of 2025, with merchant payments expanding faster than P2P: Worldline report

Merchant payments (P2M) through the UPI route expanded faster than person-to-person (P2P) payments, by 37 percent to nearly 67 billion transactions, showed the report, as compared to a 31 percent growth in P2P transactions.

FanCode turns to AI to make sports streaming smarter and more personal

FanCode recently launched AI-powered live Hindi commentary for a cricket tournament. The sports content platform now plans to expand it to multiple languages and cover more sports.

Google Assistant ruins woman’s dream job interview on Zoom by randomly reading a Wikipedia article

A woman’s Zoom job interview turned into a nightmare after her Google Assistant suddenly activated and started reading a random Wikipedia article out loud. The embarrassing moment went viral on Reddit, with users sharing their own tech fail stories and showing support.

The Drive Report: Toyota Land Cruiser LC300

Can the ultimate stealth-wealth purchase retain its appeal in a rapidly evolving luxury SUV landscape?

OpenAI makes ChatGPT Go free in India for 12 months: What it is and how to claim it

OpenAI has announced a free one-year ChatGPT Go plan for users in India starting November 4. The limited-time offer lets Indian users access premium ChatGPT features like image creation, file uploads, and 10x higher usage at no cost. Here's how to claim it and why OpenAI is doing it.

Elon Musk warns he could quit Tesla if investors don’t approve his massive $1 trillion pay deal

Elon Musk has warned he could leave Tesla if shareholders don’t approve his record $1 trillion pay package. With a crucial vote on November 6, Tesla’s board says Musk’s leadership is vital as the company pushes into AI and self-driving technology.

[Deeptech Digest] This startup quietly secured an airbase; its encryption now guards railways, laptops and more

Bengaluru-based deeptech startup Pantherun Technologies cracked a decades-old encryption flaw using an AI-based system that requires no key exchange. From shielding airbases and railways to partnering with majors like Intel, the Qualcomm-mentored startup is rewriting how data moves and stays secure.

Halo: Campaign Evolved confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC

Along with the full campaign, Halo: Campaign Evolved includes three new prequel missions

What puts TVS Motor's profit growth in top gear

With sales growth stable and outpacing peers, TVS' profit margin expansion and market share increase should support the stock's rich valuations

Vivo S50 series tipped to offer flagship-level zoom, compact form factor

Vivo is expected to launch its S50 series in China in the coming weeks. The lineup could add a mix of high-end power with a stylish, easy-to-carry design and offer a versatile camera setup with a periscope telephoto camera.

VVDN to set up US unit, eyes ECMS incentives for PCB, display production at home

The US plant, along with the facility in UAE, is aimed at bypassing Trump tariffs and help VVDN serve key customers closer to their markets,

Oppo unveils Find X9 series globally with 200MP Hasselblad telephoto and new AI features

Oppo has launched the Find X9 series globally, positioned for the premium segment with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto camera, AI-enabled features, ColorOS 16 upgrades, and creator-focused tools.

Zerodha to roll out Fixed Deposits on Coin app soon; ties up with Blostem

The Bengaluru-based discount broker’s idea behind FDs is to offer fixed-income products along with low-risk long-term investment products on the Coin platform

Adobe and Google Cloud join forces to power next-gen AI creativity

At Adobe MAX 2025, Adobe and Google Cloud announced an expanded strategic partnership that will bring Google’s most advanced AI models directly into Adobe’s creative apps, including Firefly, Photoshop and Premiere. The collaboration aims to redefine how professionals and enterprises create, customise and scale AI-generated content.

Adobe MAX 2025: Shantanu Narayen says ‘creativity is everywhere’ as Adobe goes all-in on AI

At Adobe MAX 2025 in Los Angeles, Adobe signalled a decisive shift: creativity is entering a new era powered by artificial intelligence. CEO Shantanu Narayen declared that “creativity is everywhere”, and laid out how the company’s toolset is evolving to match that ambition.

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