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Global RAM price surge may push smartphone prices up in India; shipments fall: Report
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (292+ words) New Delhi: Indian smartphone makers are likely to face a challenging period as global memory or RAM prices surge, squeezing volumes and pushing up average selling prices, a new report has said. Brokerage CLSA said in a report that Indian…...
Accel, Google pick five startups for Atoms AI Cohort 2026 with $2 million backing
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (333+ words) From 4,000 applicants, Accel and Google select five startups for Atoms AI Cohort 2026." Bengaluru: Venture capital firm Accel and Google's AI Futures Fund on Monday announced the five startups joining the 2026 Atoms AI Cohort to build new solutions in enterprise, voice,…...
AI data centres face backlash from Mayors in US cities over power use, pollution fears
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (590+ words) Austin: Data centers were supposed to be a gift. In cities across the United States, more and more mayors are treating them like a problem. With the midterm election season approaching, big tech's promise of a windfall of jobs and…...
No more private chats? Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption in May
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (322+ words) With the removal of the feature, messages sent on Instagram will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption. Instagram will discontinue support for its end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging feature starting May 8, 2026, according to a recent blog post by parent company Meta....
After Grok row, EU states back ban on AI generating sexualised deepfakes
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (393+ words) Brussels: European Union member states have backed a proposal to ban artificial intelligence systems capable of generating sexualised deepfakes, following widespread criticism over images produced by the AI chatbot Grok developed by xAI and integrated on the social media platform…...
IIT Indore, IIM Indore invite applications for joint MSc in Data Science and Management: Apply now
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (297+ words) IIT Indore and IIM Indore invite applications for joint MSc in Data Science and Management programme." Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore have invited applications for admission to the two-year Master of Science in…...
Google Maps redesign brings Gemini AI features for search and navigation
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (479+ words) New York: Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled on Thursday. The overhaul driven…...
18 startups present telecom and AI innovations at C-DOT ‘Samarth’ Demo Day
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (327+ words) New Delhi: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) successfully hosted the Demo Day for cohort-II of the 'Samarth' incubation programme for 18 startups, it was announced on Friday. 'Samarth', a cutting-edge incubation programme for startups in telecom and ICT sector,…...
WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for children under 13
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (293+ words) New Delhi: WhatsApp has announced a new parent-managed account model that will allow children under the age of 13 to use the messaging platform under strict parental supervision. The feature marks a significant shift for the messaging service owned by Meta…...
Browsing the web in India? Chrome’s new AI features may help
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (440+ words) New Delhi: Google on Wednesday announced the rollout of built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) features in the Chrome browser for users across India, aiming to make web browsing more intuitive, secure and productive. The technology giant said the update introduces several…...