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In absence of sovereign buyers, Indian chip firms find clients in Japan, EU

Tata Electronics, Kaynes Semicon and CG Semi are pursuing overseas customers as domestic semiconduc…

Telcos seek AI-led service quality monitoring, want rethink of traditional drive tests

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has planned setting up a joint committee to examine and …

Meta puts Muse agent at heart of AI strategy, plans new stock to power investments

META-PLATFORM-RESULTS:Meta puts Muse agent at heart of AI strategy, plans new stock to power invest…

Nasdaq climbs over 1% as SpaceX, Super Micro boost AI sentiment

USA-STOCKS/ (UPDATE 5):US STOCKS-Nasdaq climbs over 1% as SpaceX, Super Micro boost AI sentiment …

OpenAI says its AI agents weakened internal monitoring system

AI-SAFETY/OPENAI (PIX):OpenAI says its AI agents weakened internal monitoring system from mint - …

Indian IT firms eye $20m–$60m US and European AI targets in outbound M&A push

Indian IT services companies want to supplement organic growth with acquisitions that provide acces…

New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AI

New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AI from mint - technology https://ift.t…

Japan launches historic $578 million mission to Mars moon Phobos, return samples to Earth: Timeline, significance & more

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecra…

Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech wont replace heavy industry

Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won't replace heavy indu…

iPhone 18 Pro vs Sony ZV-E10 II: Which should you buy for photography and content creation? All features explained

Choosing between the iPhone 18 Pro and Sony ZV-E10 II depends on your needs. The iPhone is portable…

How one hacker used AI agents and a few thousand dollars to break into scores of sites

AI-CYBERCRIME/ (PIX):EXCLUSIVE-How one hacker used AI agents and a few thousand dollars to break in…

Kigali Amendment at 10: What it means for India’s cooling needs and climate goals | Explained

Full implementation of the Kigali Amendment could prevent up to 0.5°C of global warming by the end …

Apple’s Dynamic Island: How does it work on iPhone 18 Pro and foldable Duo? Explained

Apple has redesigned Dynamic Island for the iPhone 18 Pro, shrinking its cutout while retaining Fac…

Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools

Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools from mint - technolog…

Apple October 2026 launches: Touchscreen MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, OLED iPad Mini and more expected

Apple could announce a touchscreen MacBook Pro, an M6-powered iMac and an OLED iPad mini by the end…

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Key differences in camera, display, battery and performance

The two devices also differ in weight, storage capacity and charging performance, giving buyers sev…

iQOO Neo12 to launch in October with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 9000mAh battery: What we know so far

iQOO Neo12 is confirmed for an October launch. Read about its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 9000mA…

MENA must classify AI data centres as critical loads, overhaul power planning amid rising demand: WEF

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has called for countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …

North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities

North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities from mint - technology https:/…

Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network

Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network f…

CERT-In issues critical alert after autonomous AI agents access live systems of Indian orgs

CERT-In issues 'critical' alert after autonomous AI agents access live systems of Indian or…

Teslas new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, wont land until 2028

TESLA-ROADSTER/ (UPDATE 3, PIX, TV):UPDATE 3-Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thru…

BSNL launches ₹202 prepaid plan with 5GB data and 32-day validity: Check benefits

BSNL has introduced a ₹202 prepaid plan with 32-day validity, 5GB high-speed data, 300 minutes of …

Why CoreWeaves troubles are rattling the AI boom

COREWEAVE-STOCKS/ (EXPLAINER, PIX):EXPLAINER-Why CoreWeave's troubles are rattling the AI boom …

Incoming calls to show caller names from November 1: What mobile users need to know

India will roll out mandatory Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) from November 1, 2026, displaying ca…

Global financial watchdog calls for more human oversight of agentic AI

GLOBAL-REGULATION/AI from mint - technology https://ift.tt/xM7tTrk https://ift.tt/sMWlB5U

Florida wins key ruling allowing it to enforce a law that targets social media use by kids

Florida wins key ruling allowing it to enforce a law that targets social media use by kids from m…

Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management

USA-AVIATION:Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management from mint…

Ayush Ministry issues standard treatment guidelines for dermatological disorders

Guidelines cover psoriasis, dermatitis, vitiligo and other dermatological conditions across Ayurved…

Tighter AI data access could cost Germany €155 billion a year, ifo says

GERMANY-AI:Tighter AI data access could cost Germany €155 billion a year, ifo says from mint - te…

Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls

Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls …

Banking watchdogs ramp up AI scrutiny as stability fears mount, sources say

AI-REGULATION/BANKS (EXCLUSIVE, PIX):EXCLUSIVE-Banking watchdogs ramp up AI scrutiny as stability f…

Nvidias China AI-chip share falls as Huawei closes gap, report finds

AI-CHINA/CHIPS-NVIDIA (PIX):Nvidia's China AI-chip share fal from mint - technology https://i…

NYT, Economist among publishers joining coalition to curb unpaid AI use

NEWS PUBLISHERS-AI/:NYT, Economist among publishers joining coalition to curb unpaid AI use from …

Xiaomi launches ultra-thin 10,000mAh magnetic power bank with 45W charging: Price, features

Xiaomi has launched its Jinshajiang Ultra-thin Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 45W in China at 399 yua…

Microsoft president says milk faces more regulation than AI

AI-MICROSOFT/SMITH (PIX):Microsoft president says milk faces more regulation than AI from mint - …

Starlink vs Jio: Can Elon Musk make satellite internet affordable in India’s cheap data market?

Elon Musk says he will bring affordable Starlink satellite internet in India, challenging Reliance …

Tiny cooler on your phone? OnePlus is making it happen with Ice Card Mini; here’s how the pocketable accessory works

OnePlus’s Ice Card Mini is a compact magnetic cooler designed to reduce phone heat during gaming. W…

Guardrails, safe architecture key to unlocking AI gains for enterprises: Airtel Business CEO

Guardrails, safe architecture key to unlocking AI gains for enterprises: Airtel Business CEO from…

Most trustworthy AI system demands least inherent model trust, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 

he most trustworthy Super Intelligence system will not be the one powered by the model users trust …

Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders: Is its premium pricing backfiring? Here's what report reveals

The reported cuts come as Apple has increased prices across its latest Pro lineup. The iPhone 18 Pr…

Anthropic restricts internet access in internal AI evaluations after Claude bypasses safeguards, accesses websites

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has restricted live internet access across its internal e…

India plans oral nanodrug to treat severe newborn jaundice

The ICMR is seeking pharmaceutical partners to commercialize a novel liquid formulation that reduce…

Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to police website

ANTHROPIC-PHILADELPHIA:Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to police website from mint …

Apple october launch events: Home Hub, Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro and OLED iPad Mini tipped

Apple is expected to unveil a new smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV …

Chinese developer makes ARTEX AI agent closed-source after Korean bank hack

SOUTHKOREA-CYBERATTACKS/DEVELOPER:Chinese developer makes ARTEX AI agent closed-source after Korean…

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra pre-orders open: Price, specs, 128GB RAM and sale date

Microsoft has unveiled the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, up to 128…

One Tech Tip: Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives

One Tech Tip: Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives from mint - techno…

What killed Russia plague-lab worker? WHO says 'we don't yet have the full picture' — What Moscow said

The World Health Organization said Wednesday it could not produce a full risk assessment as it did …

Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company

SAMSUNG-ELEC-RESULTS:Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech co…

Michigan farm used this 10.22-kg rock as a doorstop for decades. It was a meteorite

A 10.22-kg rock used as a barn doorstop on a Michigan farm for decades has been confirmed as an iro…

Can you play GTA 6 on PC this November? Xbox clarifies cloud streaming plans ahead of launch

Xbox has denied a report claiming GTA 6 will be available to PC players through Xbox Cloud Gaming a…

Smart glasses privacy concerns grow: Norway, Australia, UK and US curb Meta Ray-Ban use

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are raising privacy concerns because they make it easier to capture phot…

McDonalds sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees from mint - technology …

Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 goes to Francis Halzen for his research on cosmic neutrinos

Francis Halzen receives the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pivotal contributions to the IceCub…

Vivo V80 launched in India with Zeiss cameras, 7,200mAh battery: Check specs, price and sale date

Vivo has launched the V80 and S2 FE in India, with the V80 starting at ₹62,999 and featuring Zeiss…

Is era of affordable smartphones ending? HMD India CEO warns prices may stay high till 2027

HMD India CEO Ravi Kunwar said rising memory and component costs, partly driven by AI demand, could…

South Koreas Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks

SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS-CYBERSECURITY:South Korea's Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank h…

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026: Are 1.0,000mAh batteries the new smartphone must-have?

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026 begins October 8 with discounts and offers on smartphones. Here are …

Norway to propose temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places

AI-DEVICES/PRIVACY-NORWAY:Norway to propose temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places fro…

OpenAIs Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

AI-OPENAI/ALTMAN (PIX):OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks from min…

India needs its own AI safety framework, not a copy of US pact: Industry experts

India needs its own AI safety framework, not a copy of US pact: Industry experts from mint - tech…

‘Unconstitutional’: Advocacy group condemns BitChat's removal from India App Store on govt order, lists four demands

The Internet Freedom Foundation's (IFF) statement came after Jack Dorsey said Apple removed Bit…

Trump names intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar, to head task force, WSJ reports

AI-TRUMP-CZAR-CLAYTON:Trump names intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar, to head task force, WSJ re…

Bitchat removed from India Apple store: Why Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's app has been taken down?

Bitchat was created and launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. The application allowed offline…

Apple removes Bitchat from app store in India; Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey reacts

Dorsey on Saturday shared a screenshot of Apple's notice on X, stating that the "governmen…

Deepinder Goyal teases six Temple variants: Full list of colours, launch date, pre-order details and more

Deepinder Goyal has revealed six colours for Temple, his wearable designed to track brain blood flo…

Worried about who your teen is talking to on WhatsApp? Messaging platform rolls out parental controls: Details

WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls for teens, allowing parents to manage privacy se…

Feds Cook sees AI inflationary push as a top 2027 risk

USA-FED-COOK:Fed's Cook sees AI inflationary push as a top 2027 risk from mint - technology h…

Temasek comfortable with current AI spending levels, executive says

REUTERS-NEXT/NEWSMAKER-TEMASEK (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-REUTERS NEXT-Temasek comfortable with cur…

JioBharat 4G phone at ₹1,499: How the 10th anniversary offer can bring effective price down to ₹299

Under the anniversary offer, eligible JioBharat 4G phones can be purchased for ₹1,499. Customers w…

WhatsApp Business Platform gets costlier from today: What Indian businesses need to know about new messaging charges

Meta has changed WhatsApp Business Platform pricing as of 1 October, making service messages charge…

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