Showing posts from September, 2026

Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6: The real reason I upgraded my home router this year

My old router couldn’t keep up with my home anymore. Here’s why I switched to a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 r…

Google Fitbit Air launches in India: Screen-free tracker brings heart-rate, sleep, fitness monitoring

Google has launched the Fitbit Air in India at ₹13,999, with sales starting 2 October through the …

AI agents tried to hack a Canadian government website, research firm says

AI-REGULATION-CANADA-HACKING:AI agents tried to hack a Canadian government website, research firm s…

Chinas AI agents can lie and scheme - just like their US rivals

AI-SAFETY-CHINA:China's AI agents can lie and scheme - just like their US rivals from mint - …

Trump vows to never stifle AI as he gathers with tech executives urging caution

Trump vows to never 'stifle' AI as he gathers with tech executives urging caution from mi…

At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

UN-ASSEMBLY/CLIMATE-AI (PIX):At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future f…

Apple may change its iPhone launch cycle in 2027: iPhone 18 in Q1, iPhone 20 later

Apple could launch the standard iPhone 18 in early 2027, just months after the iPhone 18 Pro models…

CMF Watch 3 Pro review on World Heart Day: How good are its heart-rate and health-tracking features?

On World Heart Day 2026, the CMF Watch 3 Pro brings heart-rate, SpO₂, stress and sleep tracking to …

Exclusive-Anthropic warns AI may pose existential risks to humanity in IPO filing

ANTHROPIC-IPO-RISK:Exclusive-Anthropic warns AI may pose 'existential risks to humanity' in…

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra camera: Key differences in zoom, video and more

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera comparison: Check the key differences in camer…

AI adoption set to accelerate, but data centres may not deliver comparable job gains: WEF

Artificial intelligence adoption is expected to accelerate globally over the next 12 months, with e…

Beyond Isro, India’s spy sat makers eye $100m each by 2029

Companies such as Digantara, GalaxEye and Pixxel are eyeing government-sector clients globally, as …

WhatsApp Android app users may soon get an iPhone-like navigation makeover, with tabs and controls redesigned: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a redesigned Android bottom navigation bar that resembles its iPhone…

AI integration, digital platforms steer growth across Indias expanding tourism landscape

Artificial intelligence and digital platforms are increasingly steering the Indian tourism sector, …

When AI agents go rogue: Australia breach offers warning for countries like India

When AI agents go rogue: Australia breach offers warning for countries like India from mint - tec…

Hyperscaler cloud revenues projected to top USD 1 trillion by 2030 amid AI, digital asset convergence: Report

Hyperscaler cloud revenues could exceed USD 1 trillion annually by 2030, driven by expanding demand…

NYT reports OpenAIs agents meddled with US Govt sites, Sam Altman commits to more transparency

The report further said that the incident involving the Commerce Department and the S.E.C. were con…

Meta misled users about Facebook data practices, New Mexico jury finds

META-NEWMEXICO-TRIAL:Meta misled users about Facebook data practices, New Mexico jury finds from …

Anthropic investor Lonsdale says AI firms stoking fear to sway policy

REUTERS-NEXT-NEWSMAKER-LONSDALE:Anthropic investor Lonsdale says AI firms stoking fear to sway poli…

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pixel 11 Pro XL: Main, ultrawide, telephoto, video and selfie camera specs | Camera comparison

The Pixel 11 Pro XL and iPhone 18 Pro Max both excel in video capabilities, offering advanced recor…

Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database

OPENAI-CYBERSECURITY/ (PIX):Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health syst…

PS6 vs Xbox Helix: What the leaked 40 vs 56 TFLOPS specs mean

Sony PS6 and Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, codenamed Helix, are reportedly nearing key hardware…

'One small step for TPUs': Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces Project Suncatcher to test AI compute in Space

According to Google, Project Suncatcher is a long-term, research moonshot exploring whether space c…

Analysis-Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say

AI-FINANCE-ORACLE-BLUE-OWL-CAPITAL:Analysis-Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI…

Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created

Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created from mi…

Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up

Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up from min…

AI firms should not get regulatory waivers, Nvidia CEO says on podcast

AI-REGULATION-NVIDIA:AI firms should not get regulatory waivers, Nvidia CEO says on podcast from …

AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful

AI-UN:AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful from mint - technology h…

Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenarios

Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenarios from mint - techn…

OpenAI seeks US-led framework for global frontier AI standards; says US “well positioned to lead”

OpenAI has called on the United States to lead efforts to establish global technical standards for …

US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says

USA-TREASURY-BESSENT-AI:US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says from mint -…

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

MICROSOFT-QUANTUM/ (PIX):Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland …

iPhone 20 Pro leak hints at larger displays, quad-curved glass for Apple’s 20th anniversary

Apple’s rumoured iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max could feature larger 6.41-inch and 6.96-inch displays, a…

Tom Cruise says AI is “coming”, but audiences will always want “real things” on screen

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has shared his views on the growing influence of artificial intelligence …

Bill Gates pushes for smart use of AI as his foundation builds more representative language data

Bill Gates pushes for 'smart use' of AI as his foundation builds more representative langua…

Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data

Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data from mint - technology https://i…

Companies adopting agentic AI risk choosing easier-to-approve tools over more capable ones: Report

Companies adopting agentic AI risk choosing tools that are easier to get through cybersecurity and …

China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety

China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety from mint - …

Only four countries lead global AI adoption by 20%, muting hiring in tech and services: Goldman Sachs

AI adoption rates among major developed economies range from 15–20 per cent, with France, the US, t…

iPhone Duo hinge needed extensive engineering, reveals Apple VP ahead of October 23 sale: ‘Feel solid, like a car door'

Apple has introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, set for release on October 23. …

Android Auto gets Google Maps avatar customisation; Gemini-powered destination info coming soon?

Google Maps for Android Auto now allows users to customize their driving avatar directly on their c…

Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google face federal antitrust lawsuit over calls to slowdown AI development

Leading artificial intelligence companies Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google face allegations …

Google’s Gemini breaks out of test environment to hack three external firms: Report

Google’s Gemini hacked three companies in the first known breakout, after the model accessed the in…

OpenAI forecasts cash burn near $280 billion by 2030, FT reports

AI-TECH-OPENAI-FINANCIALS:OpenAI forecasts cash burn near $280 billion by 2030, FT reports from m…

Indian-origin researchers used Claude AI to hack OpenAI’s systems—got ₹6.27 lakh reward

The three-member team from cybersecurity firm Hacktron AI included chief technology officer Mohan P…

OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely

OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely from mint - technology …

Anthropic says Claude now leads a quarter of work building its next AI models

AI-ANTHROPIC/SAFETY (PIX):Anthropic says Claude now leads a quarter of work building its next AI mo…

OpenAI, Microsoft executives quotes on AI training threaten copyright defense, news outlets argue

AI-LAWSUIT/NEW YORK TIMES-OPENAI (PIX):OpenAI, Microsoft executives' quotes on AI training thre…

iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale in India today—You can now get it delivered via Blinkit

Customers who have not been able to secure the new iPhones through Apple’s online store or other ma…

Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown

Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown from mint - techno…

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world cant afford a race to the bottom on AI safety

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI …

Trump adviser Sacks says AI fears driven by fear-mongering playbook

AI-REGULATION/SACKS:Trump adviser Sacks says AI fears driven by 'fear-mongering playbook' …

AI is not a monopoly of great powers, Chinas top newspaper says

CHINA-AI/:AI is not a 'monopoly of great powers', China's top newspaper says from min…

The AI gold rush has a dress code: steel-toe boots

USA-AI/BOOTS (PIX):The AI gold rush has a dress code: steel-toe boots from mint - technology http…

UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI for work, Deloitte finds

AI-BRITAIN/DELOITTE-WORK (PIX):UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI for work…

Apple rolls out iOS 27 with redesigned Siri AI ahead of iPhone 18 sales

Apple has rolled out iOS 27 with its redesigned Siri AI, offering conversational responses, persona…

Analysis-Investors nervous about AI spending slowdown after industry warnings

USA-STOCKS-AI:Analysis-Investors nervous about AI spending slowdown after industry warnings from …

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow? from …

Japans Nikkei slumps as AI leaders raise safety concerns; Topix gains

JAPAN-STOCKS/:Japan's Nikkei slumps as AI leaders raise safety concerns; Topix gains from min…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella backs need for evaluators for AI systems amid slowdown debate

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged strict human control and deliberate pacing in AI development. His…

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max camera: What’s new with variable aperture and pro controls

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max introduce a 48MP main camera with a new physical variable apertur…

Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules

Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules from mint - techno…

Moving faster cannot be only objective as AI models become more autonomous: AI Expert 

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become increasingly autonomous, moving faster cannot be the…

iPhone 18 Pro Max delivery slips to October: Check which models are still available

Apple has opened pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max ahead of their September 18…

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo launch: No iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max on Apple's online store? Here's what we know

As is typical, Apple has discontinued its older Pro models following the launch of iPhone 18 Pro an…

The Tukaram Mundhe effect: 3 doctors offer practical tips to spot and beat lying food labels

India already carries a heavy burden of non-communicable diseases linked to diet, and doctors agree…

Sony PlayStation dropped Hideo Kojima's Physint over budget concerns and missed deadlines: Report

PlayStation reportedly withdrew from Hideo Kojima's Physint over concerns about rising costs, m…

Users in Houthi-held Yemen tried to develop advanced weapons with AI, Anthropic says

Users in Houthi-held Yemen tried to develop advanced weapons with AI, Anthropic says from mint - …

California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots

California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots f…

Anthropic disrupts Russian, Chinese AI campaigns targeting its Claude models

ANTHROPIC-CYBERSECURITY:Anthropic disrupts Russian, Chinese AI campaigns targeting its Claude model…

GTA 6 limited edition PS5 controller: Where to buy, price and pre-order details ahead of 19 November release

Sony revealed two limited-edition DualSense controllers themed around Grand Theft Auto VI, launchin…

Apple Event 2026: iPhone Duo unveiled in biggest iPhone overhaul since 2017

The Apple Event 2026, the first with new CEO John Ternus, marks the most noticeable overhaul of iPh…

OpenAIs research organization runs 3.1 agent-workdays of effort for every one workday of human labor

Artificial intelligence research and operational workflows have crossed a new automation threshold,…

Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy

Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy from mint - technology https…

Apple iPhone 18 release date, time, price, colours: When will it go on sale? All FAQs answered

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max India prices: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is expected to start at ₹139,900 in I…

Telegram down? Users in India, Singapore report outage and disruptions

Telegram users in India and Singapore reported disruptions, with issues sending messages, loading c…

Apple event September 9: iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and 7 other products expected

Apple is expected to unveil nine new products at its September 9 event, led by the rumoured foldabl…

Karnataka leads ChipIN support with 73 chip tape-outs, 81 organisations: MeitY

Karnataka has emerged as the leading state in semiconductor support enabled through the ChipIN Cent…

Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk

Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk from mint - technology https://…

Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies

TAIWAN-SEMICON/ (PIX):Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth …

AI adoption surges, but companies still struggle to turn productivity gains into profits: McKinsey

Nearly nine in 10 respondents to McKinsey’s 2026 Global Survey on AI said their organisations regul…

Xiaomi Poco X8 Power: X8, X8 Power launches in India, to go on sale from 11 September; here's a look at features, price

POCO has launched the X8 and X8 Power in India, featuring 1.5K AMOLED displays, Snapdragon processo…

JioPC starts at ₹1000: Pricing, RAM storage, plans, ultra option and more - Full details

Reliance Jio has expanded JioPC beyond JioHome broadband users, allowing anyone with an internet co…

OpenAI acknowledges wiki incident; plans framework to report unintended AI behaviour

OpenAI has acknowledged the growing real-world risks from unintended AI behaviour, including the re…

Joint replacement before 50: Why more patients are choosing orthopaedic surgery at younger age – doctors explain

More under‑50s undergo joint replacement as injuries, arthritis and weight drive early damage. Orth…

Rogue OpenAI agents turn German website into message board for other bots: Report

A group of rogue OpenAI agents took control of a German website this spring and turned it into a me…

iPhone 18 Pro, smart glasses & more: Apple’s expected launches on Sept 9, late 2026 & 2027 under CEO John Ternus

Apple is expected to unveil a major lineup of products across September 9, late 2026 and 2027, with…

GTA 6 DualSense controller pre-orders start on 10 September: Price, release date, details

Sony has unveiled two limited-edition DualSense controllers inspired by ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’, feat…

Mark Zuckerberg voice concern over proposed FINRA-style AI watchdog in private call with Donald Trump

Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg expressed direct concerns regarding plans to create a …

OpenAI commits $1 billion to cyberdefense effort amid AI safety scrutiny

TECH-AI/OPENAI-CYBERSECURITY:OpenAI commits $1 billion to cyberdefense effort amid AI safety scruti…

WhatsApp bill payments explained: How to pay electricity, gas and other bills

WhatsApp is rolling out a Bill Payments feature via Bharat Connect (BBPS), letting Android and iOS …

Redmi 17 5G launched in India with massive 7,900mAh battery: Check price and specs

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17 5G in India, featuring a 6.9-inch 120Hz display and Snapdragon 4 G…

iPhone Ultra could get MagSafe support, but Xiaomi 18 Fold may beat Apple to market

iPhone Ultra MagSafe support, foldable iPhone specs and price, iPhone Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold compa…

Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case over training of chatbots

Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots …

Balancing capabilities and safeguards crucial for next-gen AI models, says Sam Altman

According to OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, it is more important than ever now for arti…

Anthropic resumes external cyber tests after Claude AI hacks

ANTHROPIC-CYBERSECURITY:Anthropic resumes external cyber tests after Claude AI hacks from mint - …

Analysis-Not just Nvidia: these power and cooling firms are riding the trillion-dollar data centre boom

DATA-CENTRES-SUPPLY-CHAIN:Analysis-Not just Nvidia: these power and cooling firms are riding the tr…

EU antitrust regulators quiz publishers on Googles AI search opt-out

EU-ALPHABET:EU antitrust regulators quiz publishers on Google's AI search opt-out from mint -…

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