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Bengal man arrested in Bengaluru over terror links, Afghanistan travel plan | Ajit Doval breaks silence on Operation Sindoor in Discovery’s explosive new docuseries | Rahul Gandhi's 'mock hug' taunt sparks row; Centre stresses 'mutual respect' with Italy | Delhi on high alert: Bomb threat to High Court, airport and multiple locations ahead of I-Day | ‘Who are they to interfere?’: CJI Surya Kant slams Bar Council of India over NALSAR students’ enrolment row | 'Shows how low Congress has sunk': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over Modi foreign policy jibe | From guns to glamour: Former women Maoists walk the ramp in Chhattisgarh | Netaji row: Suvendu Adhikari govt strips BJP MP Anant Maharaj of state honour | Sukhbir Badal attacked by Nihang Sikh with kirpan at Maharashtra gurdwara; assailant detained | ‘If you cannot do it, we will pass an order’: Supreme Court’s final warning to Centre on food labels

Salesforce bets big on Bengal: AI to transform Adamas University and Vivekananda Hospital

Jul 29, 2026, at 08:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: As Artificial intelligence is steadily moving beyond automation to redefine how institutions learn, connect and deliver services, Salesforce announced separate collaborations with Adamas University and Vivekananda Hospital Private Limited on Monday.

US: Major cyberattack targets Minnesota's water infrastructure, over 30 systems affected

Jul 29, 2026, at 06:24 pm

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) has activated the state's cybersecurity incident response capabilities after a coordinated cyberattack targeted the operational technology of more than 30 community water systems across the state on July 26 and 27.

WhatsApp just made calling easier: You can now make video calls without downloading any app

Jul 29, 2026, at 06:02 pm

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday announced a new feature that allows users to make and receive audio and video calls directly from their web browsers, eliminating the need to download a desktop application.

Millions at risk? IOM sounds alarm as forced online scam networks expand worldwide

Jul 29, 2026, at 05:28 pm

A job advert can hide a criminal network, and a single click can lead to a nightmare. Hundreds of thousands of people are trafficked every year on the promise of legitimate work abroad, only to be held captive and forced into online scam operations.

Apple launches device leasing program in US through Klarna. All details here

Jul 29, 2026, at 04:34 pm

Tech giant Apple has introduced a new device leasing programme in the United States in partnership with payments company Klarna, offering customers a flexible way to access the latest Apple devices through monthly payments.

Coca-Cola-owned Fairlife resumes production after cyberattack

Jul 29, 2026, at 09:31 am

Coca-Cola has announced that fairlife, LLC, its dairy subsidiary, has resumed the majority of production at its four manufacturing facilities in the United States after recovering from a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized third-party access to some of its systems.

Origin Energy confirms customer data leak; hacker says 'I've dumped over 2 million records'

Jul 26, 2026, at 07:26 pm

Australian power producer Origin Energy Limited (Origin) has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident led to the unauthorised access and disclosure of customer data, although the total number of affected customers remains unclear.

AI race heats up as SK Group and NVIDIA expand strategic collaboration. Is it a game changer?

Jul 25, 2026, at 05:30 pm

SK Group and NVIDIA have announced plans for a $500-billion-plus comprehensive partnership to establish AI infrastructure serving the surging demand.

Samsung, Broadcom strike massive $200 billion AI chip deal through 2030

Jul 25, 2026, at 04:03 pm

Samsung Electronics and Broadcom on Saturday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to significantly expand their strategic collaboration across memory and foundry technologies, aiming to accelerate the development of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 with enhanced AI, slimmer design and upgraded cameras

Jul 24, 2026, at 04:12 pm

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. The company said the new range is designed to bring foldable smartphones to a wider audience by offering three distinct devices tailored to different user needs.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Health is here, promising smarter answers to your questions

Jul 24, 2026, at 02:57 pm

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health for users across the United States, introducing a dedicated health workspace designed to help people better understand and manage their health information.

Meet CIRQA Smart Band: Garmin introduces screen-free health and fitness tracker

Jul 22, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Tech brand Garmin on Wednesday announced CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free smart band that tracks advanced fitness and wellness features—all without the need for a subscription.

OpenAI confirms AI model went rogue, targeted Hugging Face

Jul 22, 2026, at 05:12 pm

OpenAI on Tuesday said that last week AI platform Hugging Face disclosed a new kind of security incident⁠ after they detected and contained an AI agent that compromised their infrastructure.

Samsung brings Mona Lisa to your living room with major Louvre Art store expansion

Jul 20, 2026, at 02:34 pm

Samsung Electronics has expanded its Samsung Art Store by adding 34 new artworks from the Louvre Museum, taking the total number of masterpieces from the iconic French institution available on the platform to 51.

Apple Music just got more expensive—Here's how much you'll pay now

Jul 18, 2026, at 03:12 pm

Apple Music has increased its subscription prices across several markets worldwide, marking its first price hike since 2022.

Love music? Samsung's new Wi-Fi speakers bring immersive 3D sound home. Check out the price

Jul 17, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Samsung India on Friday launched the Music Studio Series, a new range of Wi-Fi speakers designed to deliver an immersive audio experience while complementing modern home interiors.

Samsung introduces Flex Titanium technology for next-gen Galaxy foldable devices: All details here

Jul 15, 2026, at 10:29 am

Electronics major Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its new Flex Titanium technology for the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices.

Big upgrade for your kitchen? LG launches luxury French Door Refrigerator range

Jul 14, 2026, at 06:25 pm

LG Electronics India said it has strengthened its premium home appliances portfolio with the launch of its new French Door Refrigerator range, led by French Door Refrigerator with Auto Ice Maker in the 83.82 cm (33) width segment. Designed to address evolving lifestyle needs of modern Indian households, the new range combines premium design, intelligent storage and advanced cooling technologies to deliver enhanced convenience, freshness management and everyday usability.

Big upgrade for your kitchen? LG launches luxury French Door Refrigerator range

Jul 14, 2026, at 06:19 pm

LG Electronics India said it has strengthened its premium home appliances portfolio with the launch of its new French Door Refrigerator range, led by French Door Refrigerator with Auto Ice Maker in the 83.82 cm (33) width segment. Designed to address evolving lifestyle needs of modern Indian households, the new range combines premium design, intelligent storage and advanced cooling technologies to deliver enhanced convenience, freshness management and everyday usability.

Downloaded a VPN for safety? Study finds many popular apps could expose your data

Jul 12, 2026, at 06:38 pm

Many digital users rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to combat security threats, allowing the application to view, intercept and handle all user traffic in return for hiding identifying information from third parties. Yet a new mobile VPN security testing framework—MVPNalyzer—found many popular VPNs breach user trust, according to a University of Michigan Engineering study.

As AI becomes central to smartphones, OPPO's Reno16 series looks beyond the camera

Jul 12, 2026, at 05:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: There was a time when smartphones competed on hardware alone. Today, the conversation has shifted towards intelligence, creativity and the ability to become a companion for work as much as everyday life.

'Coding is going away first': Anthropic CEO's stark AI warning to young professionals

Jul 11, 2026, at 12:05 pm

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the workplace, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicting that coding will be among the first professions to be extensively automated before AI gradually takes over broader software engineering tasks.

BSNL is offering satellite phones at Rs.1,34,166. What are the features?

Jul 10, 2026, at 06:03 pm

State-owned telecom major BSNL is offering satellite phone service to consumers, promising to connect in situations where conventional mobile networks can’t reach

Meet GPT-Live: OpenAI's new voice AI can talk like a real person

Jul 10, 2026, at 03:13 pm

As more people turn to AI chatbots for companionship and everyday conversations, OpenAI is aiming to make those interactions feel even more human with the launch of GPT-Live, its next-generation voice model.

Google may finally unveil Pixel 11 on August 12: What do we know so far?

Jul 08, 2026, at 06:00 pm

The wait for Google enthusiasts may soon be over, with the tech giant reportedly set to host its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel hardware on August 12 in New York City, according to The Verge.

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Here's when the next foldables will be revealed

Jul 08, 2026, at 03:39 pm

Samsung Electronics has announced it will host Galaxy Unpacked in London, U.K

AI layoffs rise, but Forward-Deployed Engineers are among most in-demand tech professionals

Jul 07, 2026, at 02:03 pm

Your job is no longer safe in the age of AI. The warning is growing louder across the tech industry as artificial intelligence reshapes the global workforce. In recent years, rapid advances in AI have coincided with waves of layoffs, leaving a lasting impact on employees.

From AI to killer robots: UN chief Antonio Guterres issues chilling global warning

Jul 07, 2026, at 09:51 am

UN chief António Guterres appealed on Monday for far-reaching, worldwide controls on Artificial Intelligence, as increasingly powerful AI chips that are designed for civilian use shift to the battlefield, where “killer robots” are already the norm.

Samsung unveils UFS 5.0 solution for next-gen on-device AI applications. All you need to know

Jul 06, 2026, at 04:32 pm

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the development of its next-generation Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 solution, designed to deliver significantly faster performance for future smartphones, wearables and extended reality (XR) devices running on-device artificial intelligence (AI).