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Blaupunkt launches SBW CHICAGO HT5.1 total entertainment system in India

Blaupunkt has launched the SBW CHICAGO HT5.1 in India, offering a 350W surround sound system with soundbar, subwoofer, satellite speakers, versatile connectivity, and a Rs 7,999 price tag.

Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Pro with upgraded reasoning capabilities

The new model builds on recent upgrades to Gemini’s core intelligence and marks a shift in Google’s update cycle, replacing the usual mid-year “.5” release pattern.

Google Chrome adds Split View and PDF tools as browser competition heats up

The latest update adds Split View, built-in PDF annotation tools and tighter Google Drive integration, signalling that even the world’s most widely used browser cannot afford to stand still.

Google says malicious apps on Play Store decline, thanks to AI

In its latest Android app ecosystem safety report, Google said it prevented 1.75 million policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play in 2025. That is down from 2.36 million in 2024 and 2.28 million in 2023.

Apple event on March 4: New affordable iPhone, 'budget' MacBook, iPad may launch

From a cheaper MacBook to M5-powered Pro machines, Apple’s first event of 2026 could be a hardware-heavy affair

Accenture's message to senior staff: Use AI or risk losing...

According to a report by the Financial Times, associate directors and senior managers at Accenture were informed that “regular adoption” of AI tools would be required to progress into leadership positions.

Amazon India claims Valentine’s Day sales got a boost with the help of AI-powered search tools

In the recently concluded Valentine’s Day period, gifting emerged as one of the most popular categories with a 1.2X YoY growth for Amazon. Meanwhile, in premium segments such as luxury chocolates and curated hampers, the shopping portal saw over 1.3X YoY growth.

Meta revives smartwatch plans as it looks to expand wearables portfolio

The company’s long-running smartwatch project is reportedly back on track after being shelved during Reality Labs cutbacks

Headphones from major brands found to contain potentially harmful chemicals, study warns

Researchers analysed a mix of over-ear and in-ear headphones purchased from physical retailers and online marketplaces, examining the plastics and synthetic materials that come into direct contact with the skin.

Snapseed update brings in-app camera with PRO controls to iPhone: What’s new

Google has introduced an in-app camera to Snapseed on iPhone, expanding the app beyond photo editing. With the latest update, users can now access the camera directly from within the Snapseed interface, instead of relying on shortcuts through the Lock Screen or Control Center. The feature is available in version 3.15.0 of the app and is rolling out via the Apple App Store in India.

Sundar Pichai outlines Google’s AI strategy and India investment at AI summit

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and global leaders in attendance, Pichai framed artificial intelligence as both the defining technology of the era and a test of how responsibly the world can deploy it.

Payments firm Pine Labs partners OpenAI to build conversational AI tools for merchants

The companies said that AI tools will help businesses manage settlements, recurring payments and disputes. The platform will be open to developers to build solutions on top of the AI infrastructure

India AI Summit 2026: Alexandr Wang says Meta wants to bring AI into people’s daily lives in India

Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang said the company is focused on embedding AI into everyday life in India, unveiling upcoming models and outlining a vision for personalised superintelligence.

Xiaomi introduces QLED TV X Pro 75 in India with 4K Ultra HD resolution and Dolby Vision: Price, specs

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its QLED TV X Pro TV range in a new 75-inch screen size in India. The television offers a dual 34W box speaker system and supports 4K Ultra HD resolution, with its first sale starting next week.

Swiggy shuts down Snacc as 10-minute food delivery becomes less profitable

“While the product market fit was emerging, the broader economics made it challenging to scale,” the email, sent on February 19, reviewed by Moneycontrol, said.

AI will remain a technology tool, leaders will decide how to use it, says Accenture CEO Julie Sweet

Headlines of fewer jobs, opportunity and less human relevance are wrong, as humans will continue to lead in decision making, Sweet predicted

Red Hat helping enterprises move from AI pilots to scaled deployment; says India among top three APAC markets

As AI moves from support functions into core business operations, Bal said concerns around governance, security, data control, model sizing, and deployment environments become critical.

Vidyut AI debuts to support India Energy Stack rollout

According to the company, Vidyut AI bridges the gap between granular system data and boardroom-level decisions by converting raw information into automated summaries, trend analyses and downloadable reports.

Incredible small language AI models emerging at low costs in India: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

"I didn't think then, and I don't think now, that you can make a frontier model for $10 million. In fact, if anything, I would just say that it's gotten harder. The total complexity and costs have gone up," Sam Altman told Moneycontrol.

JioHotstar launches ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming in India with multilingual voice discovery and live sports features

JioHotstar has partnered with OpenAI to launch ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming in India, enabling multilingual voice discovery, contextual recommendations, and interactive live sports experiences across its platform.

How to create AI-generated music and sound effects using Google Gemini Lyria 3: A step-by-step guide, prompt tutorial and more

Google’s Lyria 3 enables users to generate 30-second AI music tracks from text, images, or videos, offering control over tempo, genre, mood, instruments, and vocals directly within Gemini.

AI Summit: In AI, the race to the bottom is faster than the race to the top, says Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani

The resentment of the blue collar workers led to the train wreck of globalisation. The resentment of the white collar workers is going to lead to the train wreck of AI, Nilekani said.

India AI Summit: Biggest AI opportunity lies in bridging gap between LLMs and enterprises, says Vishal Sikka

India should go beyond simply adopting current AI and focus on building safer and more efficient systems, the former Infosys CEO and founder of Vianai Systems has said

How Macs have emerged as preferred developer machines at some Indian SaaS startups

The move to Mac-first is less about brand preference and more about adapting infrastructure to the realities of modern, AI-driven software development.

AI Impact Summit: New Delhi Frontier AI pact “commits” firms to publish anonymised AI usage data, test models for multilingual, local contexts

Voluntary framework unveiled by Ashwini Vaishnaw pushes transparency in AI adoption and culturally grounded evaluations

OPINION | Purposeful Personalisation: AI-driven transformation in financial engagement

Financial institutions must move beyond generic outreach. They should adopt unified platforms and agentic AI to deliver timely, personalised, context-aware engagement. This builds trust, boosts conversion, and increases customer lifetime value

Bad news for Call of Duty players: Warzone Mobile services to shutdown soon and here's what you need to do

Activision will shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile services soon, urging players to link accounts, redeem rewards, and back up progress before servers go offline, ending updates and features

OPINION | The AI threat to Indian IT services is real but the doom narrative is overblown

Markets often swing between excessive optimism and excessive pessimism. The recent correction reflects genuine uncertainty. Yet writing off Indian IT as structurally impaired is not well-thought through 

Ghost of Yōtei Legends: Classes, weapons and more

Ghost of Yōtei Legends gives you four classes to choose from.

Don’t let digital divide become AI divide: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Pichai said AI represents the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes — but its promise is neither automatic nor guaranteed.

Judge Carolyn Kuhl warns against recording with Meta glasses in court during Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony

A judge presiding over a high-profile lawsuit involving Meta’s social media platforms sharply cautioned courtroom attendees against using Meta’s smart glasses to record proceedings while Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was testifying.

Apple opens CarPlay to ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude with iOS 26.4

Apple is quietly making one of its biggest CarPlay changes in years. With iOS 26.4, drivers will finally be able to use third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude inside CarPlay, marking the first real expansion beyond Siri.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launched: From smartwatch connectivity to new e for me app, here’s every tech feature it offers

Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara blends smartwatch controls, digital keys, AI voice commands, connected car tech and ADAS, positioning the electric SUV as a software-driven mobility experience for Indian buyers.

Vivo V70 and V70 Elite to launch soon in India: Here's everything we know about Vivo's upcoming smartphones

Vivo is preparing to launch the V70 series in India this week, bringing new camera features, faster performance, large batteries, and premium pricing aimed at upper mid-range smartphone buyers.

Mark Zuckerberg appears in court over youth addiction claims: Here’s what he said in testimony

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles court, rejecting claims that Instagram targets children, while internal documents and emails presented by lawyers questioned the company’s age policies and engagement goals.

OpenAI to open new offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai later this year

India is one of the biggest market for OpenAI's ChatGPT with 100 million weekly users.

EA server down: Gamers are facing issues with login issues and connection errors

Electronic Arts servers suffered a widespread outage, leaving thousands of players unable to log in or access online modes, with Downdetector data showing connection failures as the most reported problem.

Gemini goes musical: Google’s Lyria 3 turns words, photos and videos into songs

With images, video, text, and now music all living inside Gemini, Google is steadily building an all-in-one creative AI system. Google is positioning Lyria 3 as a lightweight, creative companion rather than a professional music replacement.

Elon Musk’s X updates ‘For You’ tab to let users choose general content topics

X has introduced topic-based controls inside its For You feed, allowing users to filter recommendations by interests such as technology, aiming to offer more personalised content discovery.

AI Summit: India tops Gen AI enrolments globally on Coursera, logs 3 sign-ups per min, says CTO Mustafa Furniturewala

With over 4 million GenAI enrolments from India and three sign-ups per minute, Coursera’s CTO says the country’s young workforce is driving rapid upskilling as AI reshapes coding and the software development lifecycle.

‘Utility, not addiction’: Mark Zuckerberg pushes back in high-stakes Instagram trial

Mark Zuckerberg took the stand this week in a closely watched US jury trial examining whether Meta’s social media platforms harm young users, pushing back strongly against claims that Instagram was designed to maximise addiction.

AI Summit 2026 Live Updates: Altman says super intelligence would do better job than human scientists, CEOs in few years

The day 4 of the mega event will see global leaders and tech titans share their thoughts on the role played by the rapidly growing technology in shaping the world's future

Ghost of Yōtei Legends gets a release date, to launch with three mission types

Fight the supernatural versions of the Yōtei Six.

There are more consumer AI startups in India than in US: Meta's Alexandr Wang at AI Summit

At India AI Impact Summit, Meta's chief AI officer Alexandr Wang said we are at the beginning of a true acceleration in technology and 2026 will mark an inflection point in many ways.

Adobe is offering free access to Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI tools for students in India

Adobe has announced free access to Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI tools for students in India, aiming to expand digital skills, AI learning and creator economy participation nationwide

ED attaches $55.69 million in overseas accounts linked to Winzo

ED alleges real-money users were matched against bots without disclosure; total proceeds of crime pegged at Rs 3,522 crore

Google Pixel 10a launched: 10 things to know about the 'most affordable' Pixel smartphone

Google has launched the Pixel 10a in India at Rs 49,999, bringing AI-powered camera tools, a brighter display, long-term software updates, and its largest A-series battery yet.

AI Summit: Democratising flawed AI models could amplify risks, warns Subbarao Kambhhampati

Correctness must come before ethics and inclusiveness debates, says Arizona State University professor

Tecno Pova Curve 2 review: Battery performance leads the experience

Tecno Pova Curve 2 focuses on battery life, curved AMOLED display, and everyday performance, offering long screen time, stable gaming, and fast charging while keeping pricing competitive in India market.

Google launches Pixel 10a in India with 3,000-nit display and 5,100 mAh battery: Price, availability and more

With Pixel 10a, Google is clearly trying to strike a balance between premium AI features, long-term value and affordability, as it looks to expand its Pixel footprint in the Indian smartphone market.