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Kathak to Garba: Indian diaspora stuns PM Modi with grand welcome in Amsterdam | ‘Geography or history’: Indian Army chief issues blunt warning to Pakistan over terror support | India, UAE ink key energy deals during Modi’s visit amid West Asia tensions | ‘There can be no better Bengal CM’: Mithun Chakraborty praises Suvendu Adhikari | PM Modi adviser Sanjeev Sanyal frontrunner for Bengal Finance Minister: Report | FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over ‘provocative speeches’ during West Bengal poll campaign | Madhya Pradesh High Court holds Bhojshala complex disputed site to be a temple | ‘Even ex-CM can be probed’: Suvendu Adhikari’s big statement on RG Kar case | Big action in RG Kar case: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari suspends 3 IPS officers, including ex-CP Vineet Goyal | Modi’s UAE visit delivers major defence, energy deals amid Middle East tensions

Apple, Google join forces to lock down messaging with end-to-end encryption for RCS

May 15, 2026, at 06:49 pm

Tech majors Apple and Google have led a cross-industry effort to bring end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS), making the cross-platform messaging format that replaces traditional SMS more secure and private.

Samsung unleashes One UI 9 Beta: Galaxy S26 series gets first taste of Android 17 power

May 15, 2026, at 06:15 pm

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced the One UI 9 beta program, launching this week beginning with the Galaxy S26 series. Built on the new Android 17, One UI 9 beta delivers expanded creative tools, customization options, a more accessible mobile experience and stronger protection against potential security threats.

‘West Bengal is among our top 5 markets’: Oppo reveals major growth strategy

May 11, 2026, at 04:55 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: At a strategic discussion of Oppo held in the city recently, the company cleared that  West Bengal is not just another market on their map, it is one of the most top five important markets like Mumbai, Bangalore.

Samsung’s smart fridge just got a massive AI upgrade — Here’s what changed

May 11, 2026, at 03:03 pm

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced the rollout of a major software update for its Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub sold in the U.S., bringing a new generation of AI-enhanced features to existing owners without the need for new hardware.

Google is turning Fitbit into a full-blown AI health coach

May 08, 2026, at 05:05 pm

Tech major Google has announced that it is rebranding and upgrading its Fitbit app into the new Google Health app, aimed at becoming a centralised hub for users’ health and wellness data.

This Samsung watch may know you’ll faint before you do. Know all details

May 08, 2026, at 10:26 am

Tech major Samsung has announced that a joint clinical study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea has successfully validated the ability to predict vasovagal syncope (VVS) with high accuracy by utilising biosignals obtained from Galaxy Watch6.

35,000 users hacked? Microsoft reveals massive global phishing attack

May 06, 2026, at 03:20 pm

Microsoft has confirmed a series of sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting more than 35,000 users across over 13,000 organisations in 26 countries, with the majority of victims based in the United States.

86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven — Experts warn of a dangerous new era

May 02, 2026, at 05:41 pm

KnowBe4, a digital workforce security firm, has released new research titled Phishing Threat Trends Report: Volume Seven, revealing a major shift in the attack vectors used for phishing. The report highlights how cybercriminals are increasingly moving beyond traditional email-based attacks to exploit platforms such as calendar invitations and messaging tools.

Time Travel in Your Pocket: How to create your ‘meet your younger self’ image?

May 02, 2026, at 04:05 pm

A new viral trend called “meet your younger self” is taking over social media, with users creating striking AI-generated images that place their present-day selves alongside their childhood versions in a single frame.

India gets Netflix’s new ‘Clips’ feature — Here’s why it changes everything

May 01, 2026, at 03:32 pm

Netflix on Thursday announced the launch of ‘Clips’, a new vertical video feed aimed at improving content discovery on mobile devices.

How EV Adoption is Reshaping the Car Insurance Landscape Across Indian Cities in Meaningful Ways

Apr 28, 2026, at 11:01 pm

Electric vehicles are changing urban mobility in India, and that shift is starting to reshape car insurance in visible ways. The change is not limited to the vehicle’s power source. It also affects how risk is assessed, how claims are handled, and what policyholders now expect from an insurer.

Samsung makes AI appliances super affordable! Bring home bespoke AI devices for just Rs 33 per day across 8,000 stores

Apr 27, 2026, at 04:57 pm

Tech major Samsung India has launched new schemes under Samsung Finance+ to make its smart home appliances more accessible to customers across the country.

Meta and Amazon join forces for explosive agentic AI push with Graviton chips

Apr 25, 2026, at 10:02 am

Tech major Meta has signed an agreement to deploy AWS Graviton processors at scale, marking a major expansion of its long-standing partnership with Amazon Web Services as the company accelerates its next generation of AI development.

TCS, Google Cloud join forces for AI revolution

Apr 24, 2026, at 04:53 pm

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises adopt AI-native, autonomous operating models.

Runaway AI warning! Tech pioneer urges world to slow down now

Apr 24, 2026, at 03:21 pm

If AI is “a very fast car with no steering wheel” then regulation must provide one, insists Nobel laureate and Artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, the visionary scientist widely known as the “godfather” of the self-learning tech.

AI is writing 75% of Google’s code now — engineers just approve it, reveals Sundar Pichai

Apr 24, 2026, at 12:16 am

Google has revealed that artificial intelligence is now responsible for generating the majority of its new code, signalling a significant transformation in how software is built inside one of the world’s largest tech companies.

Shocking shift: 44 pct of tracks on Deezer are AI-generated

Apr 22, 2026, at 05:42 pm

Deezer, the global music experiences platform, is now receiving almost 75,000 AI-generated tracks per day, representing roughly 44% of the daily uploads.

300 AI agents in 9 months: Tata Steel and Google Cloud’s bold bet on an autonomous future

Apr 22, 2026, at 12:38 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Steel and Google Cloud have announced a major expansion of their strategic partnership to architect the future of steel and advance Tata Steel’s unified, enterprise-wide agentic AI strategy.

Who is John Ternus, the man set to become Apple’s next CEO?

Apr 21, 2026, at 11:59 am

Cupertino (California)/IBNS: In a major leadership change, Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down and he will be replaced by John Ternus, who is currently Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO; John Ternus named successor

Apr 21, 2026, at 11:17 am

Cupertino (California)/IBNS: A major leadership overhaul is underway at Apple, with Tim Cook stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the tech giant.

Samsung unveils 'Design is an Act of Love' exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026

Apr 20, 2026, at 03:48 pm

Samsung Electronics on Monday announced the opening of its “Design is an Act of Love” exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026.

Tecno Pop X 5G launched in India with massive 6500mAh battery — Price will surprise you

Apr 20, 2026, at 02:11 pm

Tecno Pop X 5G was launched in India on Monday, introducing a budget smartphone featuring fast charging support and a 6,500mAh “Big Battery”.

Pushback from smartphone makers: Centre drops Aadhaar app pre-install plan — report

Apr 18, 2026, at 01:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has decided not to pursue its proposal that would require Apple, Samsung and others to pre-install the Aadhaar app on smartphones, following opposition from the manufacturers, Reuters reported.

Google just made AI images personal—And it knows you better than ever

Apr 17, 2026, at 05:32 pm

Google has announced the rollout of personalised image generation in its Gemini app, aiming to make AI-powered creativity more tailored and intuitive for users.

Amazon’s new AI store is here—These smart gadgets could change your life

Apr 17, 2026, at 03:30 pm

Looking for electronics and gadgets that do more than just process faster? Amazon.in’s AI store brings together AI-powered devices that deliver real benefits in your daily life.

Apple sets record—Massive surge in recycled materials inside its products

Apr 17, 2026, at 03:19 pm

Tech major Apple on Thursday announced that a record 30 percent of material across all of its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content.

Big reveal: Samsung debuts 14-meter Onyx Cinema LED display at CinemaCon 2026

Apr 14, 2026, at 06:57 pm

Tech major Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced a new 14-meter standard size for its Onyx (ICD model) cinema LED lineup at CinemaCon 2026, expanding the platform into larger premium auditoriums.

ASUS drops ZenMouse MD202 and it’s turning heads already

Apr 14, 2026, at 05:39 pm

Tech major ASUS on Tuesday announced ZenMouse MD202, a refined wireless mouse that features a Ceraluminum top cover that provides a unique tactile surface offering exceptional aesthetics and durability.

Putting humans at the centre: UN AI panel begins work on global impact study

Apr 11, 2026, at 05:42 pm

The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI – the first global body of its kind – is gearing up for its inaugural in-person summit.

OpenAI identified security issue. Know all details

Apr 11, 2026, at 05:09 pm

AI major OpenAI has disclosed a recent security issue involving a third-party developer library, Axios, as part of a broader industry-wide software supply chain attack.